Plainfield Staffer Recognized by Village, CAPE

Village officials recognized Plainfield Public Works staffer Dave Countryman at the board's June 17 meeting, presenting him with a replica streetlight.

It's a fitting gift, considering that in April, Countryman won the District 202 Coordination of Administration and Parent Groups for Education (CAPE) 2013 PTSO award for his work in securing a new LED streetlight near Plainfield Central High School.

The new light illuminates the mid-block crosswalk along Fort Beggs near the high school. Countryman helped coordinate donation efforts to fund the new light, along with its installation. 

"His efforts have provided a significant pedestrian safety improvement for hundreds of students that utilize this crosswalk each day," Mayor Mike Collins said, before presenting Countryman with a token in recognition of his award — a working replica of the streetlight.