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MAY 20, 2015 VOL. 7 ISSUE 25

Building Bridges unveiled to district 58 parents at May 13 informational meeting

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Outgoing trustees recognized for community service

Downtown Market offers area shoppers weekly variety

Board also swears in recently elected members The Westmont Village Board said goodbye last week to two of its longtime members. Sue Senicka and Bob Scott combined for almost 25 years on the village board, and Westmont Mayor Ron Gunter told the outgoing trustees during the board’s May 14 meeting that their service has not gone unrecognized. “I want to personally thank trustees Senicka and Scott for all they have done for the community for so many year,” he said. “They have both done a sue senicKa great job for Westmont and we will miss them.” Senicka, a four-term village trustee, served on the board for 16 years. In that time, she has chaired every village committee and served as mayor pro tem in 2013. Senicka also served on the Promote BoB scott Westmont Commission and the 75th Anniversary Committee. Scott served two four-year terms on the Westmont Village Board. Before becoming a village trustee, he was on the police-fire board from 2000 to 2007.

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BY JOAN RYKAL | FOR THE BUGLE

(top) a bounty of produce from windy acres Farm. (Middle) twenty-month-old isla helander of downers grove enjoys the offerings from Evanston-based olives 4 you. (Bottom) custom made barn wood bird houses from Sam’s koops, created by downers grove resident Steve Marney. (Photos By Joan rykal | For the Bugle)

he downtown downers grove Market is no ordinary farmers market. and while it may have had humble beginnings some 20 plus years ago, it has blossomed into much more than an outlet for area residents to purchase locally grown produce and ﬂowers. the market, which opened May 9, is billed as one of the larger markets in the area. a partnership between the village of downers grove and the indian Boundary yMca, the weekly market offers patrons not only a bounty of produce and plants but also services such as knife sharpening and gourmet ready-to-eat items such as crepes and paella. kathy Bosco, executive director for the indian Boundary yMca, said the market was originally the idea of a former yMca board member and it began with just local growers and grocers. “over the years, it has evolved and expanded,” she said. Bosco credits the partnership with the village, as well as a large base of dedicated volunteers who help organize the weekly event, for the market’s success. among those volunteers is an eight-member committee that works hard to insure that the market represents a true variety for its customers. handcrafted jewelry, holiday ornaments and one-of-kind birdhouses are available to purchase, as well as artisanal soaps and lotions. and, if you’re looking for something good to eat, the market has treats galore, including breads and pastries, exotic olives and donuts. there’s even a booth or two that caters to customers’ furry friends. see ‘MARKET’ on Page 15

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Former family physician sentenced in child pornography case The DuPage County State’s National Center for Missing and Attorney’s office announced Exploited Children in late 2013 regarding the possible last week that a dissemination and former Downers possession of child Grove physician has pornography in the been sentenced to village. eight years in the The Downers Grove Illinois Department Police Department of Corrections for took McMenamin into possession of child custody on May 29, pornography. 2014, outside his home. Edward J. Edward J. He has been out on bail McMenamin, 68, McMenamin, 68, since his arrest after of the 4200 block of posting the necessary Saratoga, entered a $50,000, or 10 percent, blind plea of guilty to one count of child pornography, of his $500,000 bond. McMenamin will be required a Class X felony, on March 10. On Friday, DuPage County Judge to serve 50 percent of his Liam Brennan handed down the sentence before being eligible for parole. He must also register as a sentence. Downers Grove police sex offender for life, according to received information from the the state’s attorney’s office.

Full slate of events set for Memorial Day weekend Red, White & BBQ Fest, among weekend draws Westmont will kick off the summer festival season Friday with the annual Red, White and BBQ Festival. The festival and barbecue competition is hosted by the Westmont Lions Club takes place every Memorial Day weekend at Ty Warner Park. Red, White and BBQ has grown over the years to be the largest state-sanctioned barbecue competition in Illinois and one of the biggest in the Midwest. The Lions Club said they expect this year’s event to be the biggest yet, as a record number of competitors have already signed up. In addition to award-winning BBQ, the event features live music,

Memorial Day Parade The annual Memorial Day Parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Monday in downtown Westmont. The parade route will stretch south on Cass through downtown before heading east on Richmond Street and ending at Veterans Memorial Park, 75 E. Richmond. The village said the entire community is invited to attend and show support for area veterans.

Race to the Flag 5K

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Annual Red, White and BBQ Festival has grown into a Westmont Memorial Day tradition. a beer tent and an all-ages carnival. For more information, visit www. WestmontBBQ.com.

The St. Jude Race To The Flag 5K will be held Sunday. Since its inception, the Race To The Flag event has raised tens of thousands of dollars for St. Jude Children’s Hospital, according to the village. To learn more about the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Race To The Flag 5K, visit www.RaceToTheFlag.org.

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PTA group advocates for special needs students, families Building Bridges unveiled to District 58 parents at May 13 informational meeting By Joan Rykal for the bugle

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According to the National PTA, the overall purpose of a parent teacher association is to help every child reach their potential by empowering families and communities to advocate for “all children.” However, that goal can be tricky when your child has special needs. Downers Grove School District 58 recently announced the creation of Building Bridges, a new PTA committee designed for families with special needs children. The aim of the new group is to better connect families with special needs children to the school community. “We had been thinking about something like this for a year or so, and then we were approached by a parent who asked if there was a PTA for parents of special needs children,” said Kimberly Costello, PTA Council President. “So we did some research and found out there are several districts in the area that do have this.” Costello, who spoke at an informational meeting for the new committee held on May 13 at Hillcrest Elementary School, said Building Bridges will be an asset to the whole community. Building Bridges co-chair Mia Churma, who initially contacted Costello about forming the group, said the purpose of the meeting was two-fold. Churma, who has a child with an individualized education plan that attends Indian Trail Elementary, told attendees that the group was seeking input, as well as providing information, during the meeting. “We are looking for what you, as parents, want out of this committee as we begin planning for next year,” she said. “Our plan for the next year is to have both informal and formal meetings, some with administration attending and some with just parents.” Churma said the purpose

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Building Bridges co-chair Mia Churma, listens while Patti Cepeda, behavioral specialist and outplacement coordinator for District 58, discusses the process behind developing individualized education plans for students with special needs. of the committee is to form relationships, provide support and resources, and eventually, host different speakers to address different disabilities and needs. Co-chair Lisa Shuh, who has a third-grade daughter with Down syndrome at Hillcrest, said the committee is for any child that has anything that makes them unique. “This is not just for IEP students but also for those with 504 plans and even severe allergies,” she said. “That’s what we want to hear about.” The meeting also featured a panel discussion with district staff and a few parents of special needs children to address planning for an IEP meeting, how district staff is trained to assist special needs children, how teachers are chosen for these students, and how the district communicates with parents throughout a school year. The panel included school nurse Sue Donahue; resource teacher Cindy Gates; Patti Cepeda, behavioral specialist and outplacement coordinator; Jennie Robertson, speech and language pathologist; Judy Kmak, principal of Highland Elementary School; and parents Peg Chaidez and Ann Brinkman, who is also a school nurse in the district. Parents in the audience not only had an opportunity to ask questions of the panel but also proved to be a resource for other parents who attended. One parent, who was looking for a solution to

ease her son’s yearly transition to new classrooms, said she created a “bio” of her child so new teachers and other staff all had a glance as to “who her child was and what his strengths were.” When another parent raised a concern as to how to best foster forthright communication, both Donohue and Kmak encouraged them to speak up. Kmak pointed out that it’s important for parents to know that they should feel comfortable with in an IEP meeting, as well as what to question or disagree with. “This pushes everyone to be on their ‘A’ game,” Donohue said. “We want you to be heard.” Another parent suggested that a directory of parents whose children have special needs be created so others could have someone to reach out to. “This is exactly why we thought this meeting would be beneficial,” Churma said in response to the suggestion. “This group is a great resource. This is a good foundation. It’s not a lack of the school being willing to do anything, but we need to better communicate our needs. This is a learning process. ” Churma added that there are plans for another informational meeting over the summer. In the meantime, anyone interesting in participating should send an email to infobbptg@gmail.com or visit the group’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ buildingbridgesDG58.

www.dupagecrimestoppers.com • 800.222.tips W ednesday, M ay 20, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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p.m. May 6 in the 1000 block of Burlington for disorderly conduct. Delon G. Sims, 22, 5434 W. Kamerling, Chicago, was arrested at 10:28 p.m. May 6 in the 1100 block of Butterfield Road for domestic battery and violation of an order of protection.

Colton J. Nix, 21, 4704 Cross St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 8:49 a.m. May 6 on Ogden and Saratoga avenues for driving while license suspended.

Mary F. Frank, 36, 5881 Woodward, Downers Grove, was arrested at 12:02 a.m. May 7 in the 4800 block of Wallbank for possession of firearm without a firearms owner identification card.

Fernando Eric Silvia, 20, 1614 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 11:07 a.m. May 6 in the 1100 block of Ogden Avenue for driving while license suspended.

Tierra Denise Wilson, 20, 820 Foxworth Blvd., Lombard, was arrested at 10:30 a.m. May 7 on Butterfield Road and Route 53 for no valid driver’s license.

Latha Nettem, 29, 1306 S. Finley Road, Lombard, was arrested at 2:50 p.m. May 6 at Kohl’s, 2920 Finley Road, for retail theft.

Carlos E. Rivera, 34, 408 Melrose Ave., Hillside, was arrested at 4:14 a.m. May 8 on Butterfield Road and Route 53.

Christian Leiva, 34, 1305 S. Austin, Cicero, was arrested at 6:07 p.m. May 6 on 55th and Cumnor for no valid driver’s license.

Steven M. Baker, 39, 204 Monroe, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 8:02 a.m. May 8 in the 6200 block of Main Street for retail theft.

Gregg A. Davis, 48, 317 S. Lincoln, Westmont, was arrested at 8:55

Steven M. Wisiniewski, 20, 302 Plainfield Road, Darien, was

arrested at 11:31 a.m. May 8 at the Downers Grove Police Department for failure to appear.

Westmont Pasquale Dinunno, 51, 634 S. York Road, Bensenville, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. May 4 in the 100 block of East Ogden Avenue for driving while license suspended. Sometime between 6 p.m. April 13 and 6 p.m. May 4, an unknown offender(s) entered a storage unit in the 100 block of West 63rd Street and stole musical instruments. Total loss is $525. Clinton Jordan, 28, 6720 Lake Shore Drive, Westmont, was arrested at 7:35 p.m. May 4 in the 6500 block of South Cass Avenue for possession of a controlled substance (cocaine), possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of ammunition without a FOID card. He was cited for improper display of registration. Anthony Neely, 27, 120 W. 65th St., Westmont, was arrested at 1 a.m. May 5 in the 100 block of West 65th Street for aggravated assault

after he pointed a replica firearm at another individual. He was also charged with obstructing a peace officer. Sometime between 10:30 p.m. May 4 and 7:15 a.m. May 5, an unknown offender(s) damaged a vehicle parked in the 200 block of West Traube Avenue. Total damage is $200. Galtsogt Boldbaatar, 27, 7327 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. May 5 in the 300 block of West 63rd Street for obstructing identification, possession of cannabis and driving without a valid driver’s license. He was cited for speeding and improper turn. Eliud Colon Jr, 39, 1419 N. 12th Ave., Melrose Park, was arrested at 1 a.m. May 6 in the 600 block of Pasquinelli Drive for possession of cannabis.

Woodridge A theft occurred at approximately 11:30 a.m. May 1 at the GFS Marketplace, 2525 87th St. An unknown person removed a purse from an unattended shopping cart.

A theft of a license plate was reported May 1 in the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue. An unknown person removed the rear license plate of a parked vehicle. Guadalupe Delgado, 36, 605 Nez Perce Court, Carol Stream, was arrested at 7:56 p.m. May 1 on Woodridge and Roberts drives for aggravated battery, driving under the influence of alcohol, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. A theft occurred sometime between midnight and 7 a.m. May 2 in the 6600 block of Woodridge Drive. Unknown person removed an unattended iPhone. Vivian Niestrom, 18, 339 Cliff Court, Lisle, was arrested at 11:57 a.m. May 2 for retail theft at Kohl’s, 1001 75th St. A theft of a wallet occurred at 12:49 p.m. May 2 at Kohl’s, 1001 75th St. An unknown person picked up and took a wallet that had fallen to the floor from a patron’s pocket. For more Downers Grove Police Blotter, visit www.buglenewspapers.com/ policeblotter

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Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www.PilesToSmiles. com or 630-724-111

Hundreds of runners will participate in a USATF and CARA certified 5K run/walk around Ty Warner Park and the Oakwood Subdivision. For more information and to register, visit www.racetotheflag. org.

Ty Warner Park, Blackhawk and Plaza drives. Attend this heartwarming event to celebrate cancer survivors. Fun activities for all ages...open to the public. For more information, visit www. cancer.org.

Tabletop Miniature Gardens. 2p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Kathleen Obirek, landscape designer and Society of Florists member, willdemonstrate howto assemble, plant, grow and design a miniature garden with succulent plants. A miniature garden and an “Itty-Bitty Garden” will be given away as door prizes at this free program. Registration requested online at www.woodridgelibrary.org or by calling 630-487-2577.

Summer Nights Classic Car Show. 6-9 p.m. on Main Street from Maple to Franklin in downtown Downers Grove. Live entertainment from 7-9 p.m. at the Main Street train station. All classic cars are welcome. Featured cars must be pre-1985. Trophy awarded to “best” featured car each week. Featured: Chevrolets (no Corvettes). Entertainment: RetroActive. For more information or to see the full schedule, visit www.downtowndg.org.

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huge difference to have printed labels rather than handwritten ones – they look neater and are more “official.” But no matter what kinds of labels you choose, make sure they’re neat and legible and adhere securely. You can label what goes in a particular container, or label the spot where the container goes. Not only is labeling useful, it’s also fun. Once you start, especially if you’re using a label maker, you’ll find excuses to label everything. And if you want to incent your kids to organize their rooms, the promise of being able to use the label maker will be a great incentive. Let’s face it, labeling makes finding things and putting them away almost mindless. Happy labeling!

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How to Optimize your Day. 7-8:30 p.m. at The Birches Assisted Living, 215 55th St., Clarendon Hills. How to optimize your day – Jackie Raschke, CDP. Free program with registration. For more information and to register, call 630-581-7350.

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Summer Nights Classic Car Show. 6-9 p.m. on Main Street from Maple to Franklin in downtown Downers Grove. Live entertainment from 7-9 p.m. at the Main Street train station. All classic cars are welcome. Featured cars must be pre-1985. Trophy awarded to “best” featured car each week. Featured: Air Cool Cars. Entertainment: Jude Schuma Duo. For more information or to see the full schedule, visit www.downtowndg. org.

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6th Annual Race to the Flag 5K. 8 a.m. at Ty Warner Park in Westmont.

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Summer Concert Series – Downers Grove North and South Jazz Bands. 6:30 p.m. at Fishel Park, on Grove Street in downtown Downers Grove. Free entertainment with food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at Downers Grove North High School. Age: All Ages. Fee: Free, food, beer and wine available for sale. For more information, visit www. dgparks.org.

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Relay for Life. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Westmont at

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Downtown Downers Grove Market. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the south parking lot of the Downers Grove Main Street Train Station. The market includes more than 60 vendors, a variety of local musicians, cooking demonstrations and more. For more information, visit www. ymcachicago.org. Step Forward to Cure Tuberous Sclerosis. 10 a.m. at Ty Warner Park in Westmont. Fun for the entire family, face painting and raffle prizes included during this annual walk for a cure. For more information or to register, visit giving. tsalliance.org/stepforwardtocuretsc.

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WIN SECTIONAL Several local athletes advance to state meet in Charleston By scott taylor sports editor

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For the second straight year, Downers South came away with the Downers Grove North Sectional title May 14. In the process, the Mustangs were able to qualify several athletes to the state meet this weekend at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Advancing in three events was Soren Umali, who qualified in the 300-meter hurdles (46.09, 1st), the 100 hurdles (15.26, 2nd) and was a member of the 400 relay, which advanced by making time, finishing in fourth with a time of 49.15. She was joined in the relay by Nicole Muccianti, Rachel Petro and Shaliyah Dixon-Tucker. “I feel really good,” Umali said. “I’m so ready for state already. It is amazing. It is awesome to win a sectional title. I want to make it to finals in all my events.” Also qualifying in three events was Michaela Hackbarth. The junior, who finished runner-up last year in the 800 at state set a school record at the sectional with a time of 2:11.27 to win. “I had a school record in the 800,” Hackbarth said. “I’ve been wanting to break that record all year and I have been training hard. I’m going as fast as I can to train for state. I’m feeling really strong right now.” While she would like to win the

state championship in the event, she knows there will be a lot of competition there again this year. “I’d like to win, but there are a lot of really good competitors down there who are running really fast times,” Hackbarth said. “I just want to compete to the best of my capabilities.” Hackbarth also qualified by taking second in the 400 (57.74) and rallied from third place to help the 1,600 relay win with a time of 3:58.07. Petro, Mary Beine and Lauren Wong joined her on the relay. As of sectional night, Hackbarth was unsure if she will run all three races at state as she has opportunities to medal in both the 400 and relay as well as the 800. “Making the finals in the 4x4 means a lot more than the 400,” Hackbarth said. “So we will see what I will do. As long as I have options, the more the better.” Dixon-Tucker, also a junior, is going back to state for a third straight year. In addition to the relay, she rallied past teammate Umali to win the 100 hurdles with a time of 15.18. “My teammate is my teammate and I love her,” Dixon-Tucker said. “She is good competition. But I had to go out there and win. This is one of my favorite races. To win two years in a row is special to me, and I just want to keep it

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Benet’s ali Munson won the downers grove north Sectional title in the pole vault last thursday with a vault of 11-feet, 8-inches.

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Hedgcock, Buresch leading charge for DGS By mike sandrolini sports reporter

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When Downers South infielders and outfielders have assumed their positions each inning this season, more often than not, the

chances of getting a ball hit their way during the inning aren’t very good—especially to the outfield. That’s how dominant junior southpaw Caroline Hedgcock and sophomore right-hander Payton Buresch have been for the Mustangs in 2015.

But head coach Ron Havelka, his assistants and the Downers South bench may want to consider wearing gloves whenever they happen to be in a dugout along the first-base line. That’s because if opposing right-handed hitters do get a bat on one of Hedgcock’s

or Buresch’s pitches, they usually foul it off in their direction. “Oh, yea,” Havelka said. “There’s a lot of foul balls.” Arguably the most dominant pitching duo in the state, Hedgcock and Buresch have picked up where they left off last season when they posted respective records of 18-3 and 15-0. Through the Mustangs’ first 22 games this spring, Hedgcock was 10-0 while Buresch led the squad in wins, sporting an 11-0 record. “They’re outstanding,” Havelka said. “They work hard, they’re both very competitive and they’re a good complement to one another. One’s a lefty and one’s a righty. One’s a junior and one’s a sophomore.” Hedgcock, who’s committed to Maryland and owns an ERA under 1.00, said she’s matured as a pitcher since her freshman year when she went 15-8. “I have a changeup now,” she said, laughing. “I’m on a different travel team now (Illinois Chill 18 Gold), but we play very competitively. I just feel with the experience I’ve gotten over the past two years that it’s really helped me.” An 11-0 whitewash of Hinsdale South on April 24 was Hedgcock’s second no-hitter of the season. She also threw a perfect game vs. Hinsdale Central in a 14-0 victory April 13 with seven strikeouts, while fanning 11 against Hinsdale South. A Hinsdale South baserunner did reach second base during the game, but Havelka notes Hedgcock’s mindset is such that she doesn’t want to see anyone on base. “That’s the thing about her; she’s a really mentally tough kid,” Havelka said. “She really has her act together. She has that toughness that if somebody gets on against her, she just bears down a little bit more.

“When that runner got to second base, she put it into second gear. She’s got that toughness to her, and Payton Buresch is pretty tough, too.” Buresch, who’s verbally committed to James Madison, also commented on her growth and maturity on the mound from last year to this season. “I’ve really learned how to pitch,” Buresch said. “How to work the batters and getting ahead and really pitching, not just throwing.” While Hedgcock and Buresch have been setting hitters down in order, the Mustangs have been doing the same with their opponents. With their doubleheader victory over Glenbard West on May 2, the Mustangs tied a record established by the 1993 state-championship team for the best start in school history, going 22-0. DGS has posted several 10run slaughter rule wins along the way, but the Mustangs never take things for granted when they step onto the field, even if they happen to be a heavy favorite going into a particular game. “Before games, during warmups, we’re all pretty serious,” Buresch said. “We get into our mindsets and we want to approach the game like every other game and get ahead, put pressure on the other team and play the game.” As these blowouts suggest, the Mustangs’ offense is as explosive as Hedgcock and Buresch are dominant. Second baseman and lead-off hitter Kristen Bialek (Murray State recruit) and first baseman Kristin Lea, both juniors, are the table-setters for three-

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INSTAGRAM: Readers, attending a game in your area? Take a photo and tag @buglenewspapers for a chance to be featured! Wedn esday, M ay 20, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com sectional | from page 7 going.” She thinks with her experience, she can advance to finals this year. “I want to have a repeat of this week,” Dixon-Tucker said. “I want to make it to finals and go from there. This year as a junior I feel bigger and stronger.” Also advancing to state for the Mustangs were Maddie Manganiello in the long jump (17-2), Abby Kargol in the 3200 (11:01.22) and Katie Stapleton in the 1600 (5:16.65). •Downers North too fifth in the

charge | from page 8 year starting centerfielder Zahrya McFarland (Northern Kentucky), senior catcher Rebekah Ondracek, junior shortstop Megan LoBianco and junior outfielder Nicole Bowman. Lea, LoBianco and Bowman have been hitting .500 or better, while Bialek, McFarland and Ondracek are hitting above .400. Hedgcock and Buresch can swing the bat, too. Hedgcock is the club leader in homers and RBI while sporting a team-best batting average of over .600. Buresch, meanwhile, is hitting over .400. DGS also is a proven commodity defensively. Add all this up, and it gives a pitcher that much more confidence on the bump. “I just feel very strong with who I have around me and that helps a lot with my comfort level,” Hedgcock said. “I know I have a great catcher who calls a great game every time. And I know I have a great defense behind me, and that just helps with the comfort (level).” The Mustangs’ mettle has been tested, however. They eked out a

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sectional and had some strong showings as well. The 3200 relay entered sectionals with the third best time in the state and did not disappoint, winning the sectional with a time of 9:22.22. “My ultimate goal was to win and I knew we had the tools to do that,” Moravec said. “I think the main focus was just advancing tonight.” Emma Moravec and Zayna Jan are back from last year’s fourthplace team at state, while Kaitlyn Bonfield and Rachel Schuetz have joined them this year. “We want to get as high as we

can,” Moravec said. “I think we’re going to keep doing things the same. They are working out well so far.” The 800 (1:44.50) and 1600 relays (3:58.74) also qualified for state. They will be joined by Jaida Green in the high jump (5-3, 1st) and Isabel Maletich in the triple jump (36-2). Moravec also advanced in the 800, placing second with a time of 2:12.66. •Benet placed sixth and had a sectional champion in Ali Munson, who won the pole vault (11-8). “It feels pretty great,” Munson

said. “I did long jump earlier and it didn’t go as planned. It got me warmed up for the pole vault, which was great. It gave me some motivation, definitely. It feels great.” Munson hopes to take things to the next level at state. “My goal is to get 12 feet because that was my goal all season,” she said. “To get that at state would be awesome.” Mia Jones in the high jump (51), Lucy Zimmerman in the triple jump (36-2.75) and Emma Jones in the 300 hurdles (46.26) are also headed to state.

Westmont placed third in the Lisle Sectional May 15. Annie Carlson advanced to state in the 300 hurdles (45.05, 1st), 100 hurdles (15.75, 1st), 200 (25.94, 2nd) and triple jump (356, 2nd). Kayla Weatherly advanced in the discus (105-8, 2nd) and the 4x8 advanced with a time of 10:23.14. •Lisle is headed to state in the 400 relay (51.34, 3rd) and Edoise Omoike in the 100 (12.74, 3rd) and 400 (1:02.21, 1st).

3-2 victory over Naperville Central on April 16, and a 2-1 triumph against Peotone two days later. DGS trailed the Redhawks 2-0 through five innings before coming back to win it as McFarland plated the eventual winning run with a sacrifice fly. McFarland was again the hero vs. Peotone, breaking a 1-1 tie in the top of the seventh with a run-scoring single. “We had two, one-run games and that’s what we need,” Havelka said. “We don’t always get that. You can’t go into the playoffs winning by 10-run rules. You have to be tested, and we’ve been tested. We’ve been in one-run games and they’ve come through. They’ve made plays when they’ve had to.” The road will get tougher as DGS approaches the playoffs. Opponents will continue to bring their “A” game, hoping to knock them off their perch. “I just try to bring up one game at a time,” Havelka said. “When we faced Naperville (Central), Lockport (a 7-0 win April 18) and Peotone, I said, ‘These are the kind of games you’ll have if you want to

get into the state tournament and do something.’ ” There’s no sugar-coating the fact that the Mustangs are poised to make a deep playoff run with the ultimate goal of winning the school’s second state trophy. Two years ago, they bowed to St. Charles East in supersectional play, and they haven’t forgotten

getting shut out by Naperville Central in the Class 4A sectional title game last year. “We’re going to try as hard as we can,” Buresch said. “I think that we’re a lot stronger this year and have a lot of really great players and we’ve all gotten a lot better. We kind of know what to expect now.”

“Every year our goal is to go down to state,” Hedgcock added, “so every year that we don’t make it it’s very heartbreaking. We always try to play as hard as we can and get down(state). “I feel like we have a pretty good shot this year so I’m pretty excited. It’ll be very fun. That’s what I’m looking forward to.”

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Village partners with communities to fill empty Dominick’s Marketing campaign intended to attract involves direct emailing, phone potential businesses and calls, and distribution of brochures Woodridge is of nine Chicagoarea communities taking part in a regional economic development attraction effort to fill 10 former Dominick’s locations. The communities began meeting in December to develop the comprehensive marketing program. called “One Call, 10 Stores, A Million Customers.” “Dominick’s was an institution that had a long term presence in each of our communities,” said Jason Zawila, a planner who coordinateseconomicdevelopment efforts for the village of Woodridge. “This certainly created a unique opportunity for our group to fill the vacant spaces left behind. We strongly believe that there is an opportunity for a business that is not currently in the Chicago market to take advantage of locating in an area with a potential base of one million customers.” The marketing campaign culminated with the creation of a website, www.1call10stores.com,

at future conferences and trade shows. “Combined we represent nearly 700,000 square feet of retail space that is strategically located for a new retailer looking to make an aggressive entry into the Chicago area market,” said Christine Jeffries, president and CEO of the Naperville Development Partnership. Focusing on grocery stores and retailers that are not currently in the Chicago market, the promotional effort is seeking companies that might find a package of several stores attractive, according to the village of Woodridge. The promotion was developed with input from the local brokerage community representing each community’s site. The marketing materials include demographic information, property representation and community contacts in one location on the campaign’s website. “Communities have different regulations and processes for business openings that can be a

stumbling block for a new retailer looking to enter the Chicago market,” said Vijay Gadde, economic development director for the village of Oswego. “By combining our resources in one easy to find location including regional demographics, we can conveniently offer the information needed for their site analysis.”

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Wednesday, May 20, 2015 | bug leneW spapers.coM marKet | frOm paGe 1 This year’s market has 73 vendors, but Bosco said the YMCA received many more applications. “We have far more applications for vendors than we can accommodate,” she said. “The committee takes a look at all the applications received, puts them into a spreadsheet and then determines what works so they don’t have duplications.” For example, Bosco said a bakery that is added to the vendor list may only be allowed to sell cookies, since there is already another bakery selling bread. Despite the many options, Market Manager Heath Newland said farmers are still the drivers of the market because customers enjoy the ability to do their food shopping in the open air. “But the other vendors get their chance to sell, at different times of the day,” he added. “For instance, Door County Coffee, Dough Daddy’s Dinky Doughnuts, Yada Yada Crepes and Lemon Tree serve breakfast fare, and then the other vendors’ sales pick up as the morning progresses.” In addition to the produce,

food and drink, there are plenty of unique items to find at the market. Retired Chicago Public School teachers Helmut and Ingrid Stefan of Books, Beads and Baubles host a booth that sells Ingrid’s handcrafted jewelry and holiday ornaments and books written by Helmut. Ingrid’s ornaments feature counted cross stitch and sport names, logos, and colors of popular colleges and sport teams. She said any item also can be personalized to add that special touch. Downers Grove resident Steve Marney sells custom made birdhouses, which he creates out of old barn wood and recycled hardware. These one-of-kind items feature solid copper roofs, are fully functional and can be engraved for personalization. Marney has been crafting these birdhouses for the past five years, and he considers it his full-time job. Laura Jelley of Secret Creek Pesto was a restaurant chef before deciding to try her hand at making small-batch pesto sauces. Her offerings include not only the standard basil pesto but several other varieties, including cauliflower pesto and lemon, kale and pistachio pesto.

Jelley started her pesto business two years ago, noting that she tried to get into the market last year but was unable to because there was another pesto vendor. “You hear from other vendors what their favorite market is, and this was one of them,” she said. The market is also a favorite of families, who flock to downtown Downers Grove on Saturdays to enjoy all its offerings. Elizabeth Helander, who just

moved to the area, said her family comes every weekend. “We live nearby and walk over,” she said. Doug Kozlowski, communications director for the village of Downers Grove, said the village appreciates its partners at the Indian Boundary YMCA and all the hard work they put into making the event an annual success. “It’s a great community event that draws people to the downtown

and brings neighbors together to promote the use of locally sourced, healthy food choices.” The market runs every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Main Street train station, in the south parking lot off of Burlington Avenue. Proceeds from booth sales help the YMCA to enhance existing programs and to offer financial assistance to children and families to participate in the YMCA’s programs.

trustees | frOm paGe 1 The village also administered the oath of office to newly elected trustees Marie Johanik-Guzzo and Linda Liddle and re-elected trustee Steve Nero. “I’m looking forward to working with our new board,” Gunter said. “Westmont has a lot of initiatives in development and we’re looking forward to a bright future for our community.”

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