Thursday, February 28, 2013
State Rep. Kay Hatcher is gearing up for annual Senior Spelling Bee, this year hosted in Oswego.
The following is from a press release issued by Representative Kay Hatcher: The buzz has begun about this spring’s Senior Spelling Bee, hosted by State Representative Kay Hatcher. This year’s Bee will on Friday, April 26 at the Oswego Senior Center. “Each year I host an event so mature adults in our area can show off their ‘spelling smarts’ and each year it gets more competitive and more fun,” said Hatcher. “We move the event throughout the district. Two years ago we were in Yorkville and last year we were in Sugar Grove. I’m hoping to find a great spot in Elburn next year.” Read: See Photos of Last Year's Spelling Bee Hatcher said the local Senior Spelling Bee is open to everyone 50 and better. The event will begin with a 1 p.m. check-…
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tax-rate increase will appear on April 5 ballot.
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011
To meet the low level of need for senior support in Kendall County in the past (1998) the County put a Senior Tax Referendum Levy question on the ballot and it passed. In the early years, there were only 5 to 7 senior assistance and services organizations in the entire County and their collective need for funding ranged annually around $200,000. The number of applicants for funding (now 10 or 11) and the need for help has increased in recent years and for the period July 2010 to June 2011 the amount awarded was approximately $330,000, although the amount requested was higher. (2) The corporate Board of OSI is comprised of 13 members, 5 of which are from the governmental entities that provide the bulk of the existing funding to OSI for the …
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Registered voters in attendance at a special Oswego Township Board meeting voted 53-29 to put the special levy on the ballot.
When it comes to whether taxpayers of Oswego Township will pay more in taxes to help fund senior services, voters will have the final say. A special meeting of the Township Board was called Tuesday night to determine whether a special tax levy would be placed on the April 5 ballot, and in compliance with law, a vote was taken of the registered voters in attendance. After the measure passed by a margin of 53-29, the question will appear on the ballot in less than three months. If the referendum is approved in April, the tax levy will have the owner of a $200,000 home paying an additional $14 a year in taxes. The tax levy will collect about $300,000 annually. The Oswego Senior Center, which is hoping to receive up to $160,000 of that money …
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Judy Siedlecki
11:57 am on Tuesday, February 22, 2011
I’m voting YES for the Senior Referendum on April 5th or during early voting starting March 14th The Oswego Senior Center is not just twice weekly meals. It provides life enhancing activities, programs, and educational opportunities to Seniors who appreciate and need the Center for community and friendships – a lifeline. Seniors aren’t expecting a free meal through your tax dollars. The meal … more ›