As most people are aware, the village is falling apart.  The village has a $10,000,000 suit against it.  It has a suit from the chosen head of the "Village."  There are budget issues.  Calls for reduction of the police force, an increase in admin employees, vast differences from those in power show the incredible increase in discontent in Campton Hills.

But now comes some just stunning news.  Judge Colwell again ruled in favor of the people and allowed those who never wanted to be in this village to depart and leave even though they are neighbors of the grand pooba.  Congratulations to Peter Vasilakos and all of the petitioners who got their freedom.  It becomes very costly for those who remain.

As reported in the Kane County Chronicle....www.kcchronicle.com/articles/2009/08/07/62305401/index.xml

Eleven neighbors of Campton Hills Village President Patsy Smith can disconnect from the village, a judge ruled late Friday.

Kane County Circuit Court Judge Michael Colwell issued a written order allowing the 20 residents of the Homeward Glen subdivision to disconnect. Smith lives in the subdivision.

Smith did not return a phone message seeking comment.

But village attorney William Braithwaite said the decision was no surprise.

"We are disappointed, of course, that they sought to leave, but that was their decision," Braithwaite said. "We do not anticipate any appeal."

The homeowner association is made up the owners of 25 houses in the subdivision.

Homeowners association president Peter Vasilakos, and his wife Carolyn, of 39W310 Cranston Road, were among the petitioners who filed court papers in May seeking to disconnect.

"This is one of the happiest days of my life," Vasilakos said. "We don't feel the need to be part of the village. It's another layer of government with no need for it."