Deadline for reserving a booth at the 2016 Montgomery Fest is July 22. Montgomery Fest returns to Montgomery Park at the corner of River and Mill streets Aug. 12-14. (Chronicle file photo)

Kendall County

Aggressive dog shot by Kendall County resident

A dog with a history of aggression was shot and killed last week by a Kendall County resident who allegedly witnessed the animal about to attack a dog and its owner.

According to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to Susan John Park, 29 Hampton Road, unincorporated Montgomery, at around 2:07 p.m. on April 9, for a report of a loose dog being aggressive toward a person and their leashed dog.

Deputies said that when they arrived, they found that the reported aggressive dog, described as a pit bull mix, had been shot one time by another person. The person who shot the dog was at his home near the park, witnessed the animal’s aggression, and interceded between the dog and the victim. The person who shot the dog had a valid Illinois Concealed Carry License and immediately unloaded his firearm and turned it over to deputies. There were no other injuries reported.

According to deputies, the dog, which was later determined to be deceased, had a history of aggression and biting. The Sheriff’s Office has investigated two previous incidents this year involving the dog which have resulted in the owner of the dog receiving two citations for no rabies tag and one citation for dog running at large. The dog had also been referred to Kendall County Animal Control for one of the previous incidents for a bite. The incident is still being investigated

Montgomery

Community Garage Sale

Starting going through those closets and garages. The village of Montgomery is hosting its Spring Community Garage Sale and is looking for participants.

The sale, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 19, 20 and 21 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., is expected to draw 100 household participants.

The fee to participate will be $10 per address. Registration forms are available at the Village Hall, 200 N. River St. in Montgomery and on the village website at ci.montgomery.il.us/index.aspx?NID=507. The registration form gives the option of participating on all three of the scheduled dates or selecting specific days to participate.

The Community Garage Sale will be advertised in local newspapers beginning on May 18. Garage sale flyers will also be created featuring a map showing all garage sale locations, plus a 15-word ad for each address describing the items for sale. Maps will be available at the Village Hall and on the Village website starting May 16. The deadline to be included in the advertising is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6..

This event is sponsored by Montgomery’s Historic Preservation Commission. The $10 participation fee will help support Settler’s Cottage on River Street. For additional information, please call Debbie Buchanan at (630) 896-8080, Ext.. 9003.

Montgomery Fest booth participants sought

If you want to sell handmade items, or provide a service, or just want to advertise your non-profit organization, fill out an application to have a booth at Montgomery Fest on Aug. 12-14.. The reservation deadline is July 22. Montgomery Fest is held in Montgomery Park at the corner of River and Mill streets.

The fee for a handmade craft booth is $35 for all three days. A craft booth is defined as the selling of goods that are made by hand by the crafter. This does not include the resale of merchandise purchased from some other source.

The fee for a commercial booth is $125 for all three days. A commercial booth is defined as the resale of manufactured goods (not handmade) or services provided to the community for profit. Please note that handing out food samples requires a Kane County Health Department food handling permit.

There is no fee for a non-profit booth, defined as an organization, school or religious organization and associated affiliates of any of the above as well as organizations that serve the community in a not-for-profit manner. However, an application must still be completed to reserve your space.

There is an extra $30 fee if a booth requires electricity.

Applications are available at the Village Hall or on the Village Hall website at www.ci.montgomery.il.us. You will be notified the day you arrive for set up about your specific booth space location. For questions, please call (630) 896-8080, Ext. 9034.

Oswego

School District 308 wins award for budget excellence

For the second year in a row, Community Unit School District 308 has been awarded the Meritorious Budget Award  (MBA) for excellence in budget presentation by the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) International.

This award, which is the highest of its kind,  places School District 308 in the top 1 percent of school districts with award-winning transparency, according to a release sent out by the district.

“This award reflects your district’s commitment to sound fiscal management practices and represents a significant achievement for you, your staff, and the school district,” said John D. Musso, executive director of ASBO International.

To earn this award, School District 308 submitted its 2015-16 fiscal-year budget, strategies, and three-year projections for a rigorous review based on stringent criteria.

“This is the highest national honor and recognition for budget content excellence a school district can receive,” said Ali Mehanti, assistant superintendent for business and operations for District 308. “This information and the associated projections gives a detailed picture of our district. Being evaluated by peer school districts makes earning this award particularly special because it affirms that School District 308 is committed to financial excellence and transparency.”

subhed:Oswego Robotic Team heads to World Championships

Gear it Forward, a robotics team from Oswego High School (OHS) and Oswego East High School (OEHS), is headed to the first World Championships in St. Louis, after winning the Midwest Regional Chairman’s Award for the second year in a row.

The Chairman’s Award honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology).

The Midwest Regional robotics competition was held at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Pavilion. Fifty-two teams of high school students from the United States, as well as two teams from Kocaeli and Ankara, Turkey, competed with their robots and made presentations about their impact with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in their communities.

Gear It Forward worked its way up through the qualifying rounds, and after losing two of its first three matches, came back to rank third. During the alliance selection, Gear It Forward was selected by the second-place team to be a part of the second seeded alliance.

Throughout the quarterfinals and semi-finals, the alliance won four straight matches to advance to the final round. This included the high score of the competition with 189 points. The final matches between the top-two seeded alliances were hard fought, but in the end, the first seed alliance won and Gear It Forward’s alliance ended up in second place for the third year in a row. This earned the team its first trophy of the day but not a trip to the World Championships.

During all of the robot competitions, each team also presented to a panel of judges, describing how their team has helped spread and grow STEM in its community. Gear It Forward presented on Friday, but the results of that competition would not be known until the final award of the competition, the Chairman’s Award, the most prestigious prize in First.

Gear It Forward earned the Chairman’s Award for the second year in a row, which automatically qualifies the team for a trip to St. Louis and the FIRST World Championship.

Gear it Forward is sponsored by Caterpillar, Navistar, and Community Unit School District 308.

For those interested in supporting the team’s travel to St. Louis, please visit its GoFundMe page:https://www.gofundme.com/GearItForward.

Plano

Suspected bomb evacuates local daycare

A Plano daycare facility and surrounding businesses were evacuated around 3:15 p.m. on April 12 after someone reported seeing a suspicious person place an unknown item inside a lamp post in the parking lot of Grace’s Place Day Care, 200 Mitchell Drive, Plano.

According to Plano police, an officer responding to the call lifted the cover of the lamp post and saw a device that resembled a pipe bomb. The Plano Police evacuated the area and surrounding businesses and several local departments joined in on the call.

Police said the initialcaller to 911 was able to obtain the suspect’s license plate, which led officers to the suspect. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the subject was playing a game where people hide items in unknown locations and give other players the GPS coordinates for the item so it can be located. The item was removed and determined not to be a threatening device. No charges are pending at this time.

Yorkville

Walter Payton Run or Walk

It’s time to register for the annual Walter Payton 5K-10K Walk or Run event that will be held on June 4 in Yorkville. The event takes place at Yorkville Grade School, 201 W. Somonauk St., Yorkville.  Hosted by the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation in Yorkville, all proceeds will benefit in-need veterans and children in Illinois. Non-perishable food will also be collected at the event and donated to the Kendall County Food Pantry.

Early Packet pickup will take place on Friday, June 3 from 3-6 p.m. at Rosati’s Pizza and Pub, 1985 Marketview Drive, Yorkville. Registration and booths open at 6:30 a.m. on the day of the race. The 8K starts at 8 a.m.

The 5K starts at 8:15 a.m. Running strollers are welcome on the course, and children are free. Register online atwww.PAYTON34.com Use Coupon Code to save $10 off:  SWEETNESS

Raging Waves Waterpark is hiring

Those interested in a summer job at Raging Waves Waterpark in Yorkville should begin the applications process now.

Applications for security, park services, lifeguard, food services, and first aid positions are being accepted. To apply visit www.ragingwaves.com/employment.

A marketing and events internship is also currently available. According to Raging Waves, job benefits include, free park admission on your days off; discounted family and friends tickets; flexible schedule, and the opportunity to attend after-hours staff events at the park.

Aurora

Hesed House Kentucky Derby Gala

Save the date for an afternoon of southern hospitality at Hesed House’s annual Kentucky Derby Gala held  at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 7.

Enjoy fabulous food, specialty Derby-inspired drinks, wine, and craft beer, while wearing your best Derby hat or attire, all while raising money for the local Aurora-based homeless shelter.

Guests will celebrate and fundraise for Hesed House with pre-Derby socializing, live band music, and silent auctions, a LIVE Call-To-The-Post trumpet fanfare, a Humanitarian Of The Year award presentation, a Salute To Our Troops presentation, live auction, dual-screen simulcast coverage of the Run For The Roses live from Churchill Downs, a Derby Diva hat contest and Best Dressed Man contest, a Derby Diamond draw, and much more.

The Gala will conclude at 7 p.m., at which time Naperville party-band The Waterdawgs will rock the room and pizza from Jet’s Pizza will be delivered. For reservations, sponsorship opportunities, and information, contact Carolyn Fairbanks at (630) 897-2156, Ext. 514 or cfairbanks@hesedhouse.org.

Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race

The Mid-American Canoe and Kayak Race is currently accepting registration for the 55th annual race to be held June 5 on the Fox River.

The event will feature two different lengths for paddlers to choose from – a 10-mile run starting in St. Charles and a six-miler from Batavia – with both races finishing at McCullough Park in Aurora.

The event is open to paddlers of all ages and abilities, featuring 11 canoe divisions, eight kayak divisions and one open (non-competitive) division.

A 10-mile race will begin at 9 a.m. from Mount St. Mary Park in downtown St. Charles, with a six-mile race starting at 10:30 a.m. from the VFW in Batavia, just south of downtown.

Boats will be launched in heats of 10 every four minutes from both start areas. Free shuttle buses for participants and spectators will run from McCullough Park to both starting sites beginning at 7 a.m.

All-inclusive canoe and kayak rental packages are available for both races at discounted prices, with start area delivery and finish line pickup of rental boats included.

A riverside party for all paddlers, friends, families and spectators will take place at the finish area at McCullough Park. An awards ceremony will conclude the event, with awards for first-, second- and third-place finishers in each division for both races.

All registered paddlers will receive a commemorative T-shirt, treat bag, a lunch and be eligible for prize drawings.

To register online, go to www.foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. Registration forms also are available at all Fox Valley Park District community centers. Registration ends at noon June 1. For more information, call (630) 859-8606.

–Kendall County News Briefs–