Briefs: Warrenville backs Fermilab
Warrenville aldermen Monday night passed a resolution supporting Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, which employs 70 city residents. In late December, city officials learned of potential budget cuts that may impact Fermilab's future in the region. The federal budget, which is expected to pass later this week, eliminates $90 million in funding for high energy physics. It's expected that Fermilab will have to lay off some 200 employees to meet the approved budget guidelines. The resolution also requests that Congress provide a supplemental appropriation that would allow Fermilab to continue its work and prevent massive layoffs. Monday's action was the result of a cooperative effort between Mayor David Brummel, Aurora Mayor Thomas Weisner and Batavia Mayor Jeffery Schielke.
Roskam speaks in Addison
U.S. Rep Peter Roskam will speak Thursday during the Multi-Chamber Breakfast Meeting that begins at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the Medinah Shrine Center, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison. Roskam will give a legislative update to members of the business communities from Addison, Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Glendale Heights and Roselle. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for others. For details, call (630) 543-4300.
Man gets prison for abuse
A Naperville man was sentenced to four years in prison Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to criminal sexual assault charges in DuPage County. Bruce T. Wertelka, 38, must serve 85 percent of the prison term before being eligible for parole. He also must register as a convicted sex offender upon his release from prison. Wertelka admitted molesting a young girl while she was in his care.
Families can stay in touch
After offering area families with relatives serving in Iraq, free, half-hour video conferences over the holidays, Benedictine University in Lisle will continue the service. In collaboration with Freedom Calls Foundation, Benedictine offers the teleconferences to families who have loved ones stationed at any of five camps in Iraq: Camp Taji, Al Asad Air Base, Camp Fallujah, Camp Victory (Baghdad) and Camp Taqaddum. To arrange a video conference, contact Rudy Dardy at (630) 829-6692.
Renovations to youth area
The Lisle Public Library's youth service department will be closed for two weeks from Jan. 14 to Jan. 26. The department is being renovated. For more information, call (630) 971-1675.
Club starts scholarships:
The Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club has established its first-ever scholarships for high schools in Naperville Unit District 203 and Indian Prairie Unit District 2004. The scholarships are intended to recognize students for community service and volunteerism. For details, contact www.napervillenewcomersandneighborsclub.com.