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COMMUNITY Spice It up Salsa contest added to local Chilympics
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32nd annual Taste of Westmont draws thousands BY MILES DOBIS | FOR THE BUGLE hile more than a million hungry festivalgoers traveled downtown for the 35th annual Taste of Chicago, residents in the western suburbs flocked to Westmont for a gathering smaller in scale but just as entertaining. The Taste of Westmont celebrated its 32nd year with an estimated attendance between 10,000 and 15,000. Visitors enjoyed music, rides and food from local vendors as the rain mostly stayed away throughout the weekend. see The full sToRy on PaGe 15
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General fund strategies discussed at long-range plan meeting Reducing personnel costs among options considered By Joan Rykal for the bugle
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The second in a series of five meetings to discuss Downers Grove’s long-range plan occurred July 7, and the village’s general fund was the topic of discussion. Village Manager David Fieldman explained that the general fund
is the village’s main operating fund and accounts for most of village services, including police, fire, community development and the majority of public works spending. Fieldman said the revenues currently exceed expenses but cautioned that revenue is flattening, as expenses continue to grow. Since more than 75 percent of the costs related to the general fund are personnel related, there are expenses that the village cannot control, such as health
benefit costs and public safety pension costs. Funding sources for the general fund include sales tax, property tax, utility tax, income tax, licenses and permits, and charges related to cellular equipment. However, areas of revenue where the state has involvement are not expected to increase, including income tax and property tax revenue – both of which may be subject to legislative action by the Illinois General Assembly. Fieldman also pointed out that recent sales tax revenue growth has been slow, accounting for less than 1 percent in 2014. Fieldman presented several strategies and solutions for the village to consider. These include increasing operating efficiencies, reducing personnel expenses, partnering with other municipalities and enhancing the revenue base.
“Reducing personnel expenses is not very attractive,” said Mayor Martin Tully. The village has reduced staff by about 15 percent in recent years but does not anticipate making further cuts, according to Fieldman. Other ways to cut personnel expenses include lowering benefit costs and furthering risk management and safety efforts. Fieldman said the top four solutions proposed are “part of the village’s DNA.” “This is what has kept us balanced or at a surplus over the years,” he added. Fieldman asked the village council to consider how these solutions could affect the village and how they want them presented in the final long-range plan. “This is not the same crisis mode that we faced in 2008-2010 and not the same sense of urgency, but we are trying to get ahead of the issue
and be prepared for our 2016, 2017 and 2018 budgets,” he said. Commissioner William White said the Downers Grove Economic Development Corporation should be taxed with growing sales. “Absolutely we do not want to raise any rates, but instead enhance our base,” he said. Commissioner David Olsen agreed that the efforts of the DGEDC are key. “This is definitely one area that benefits the community,” he added. Fieldman said that another possibility is to reduce the level of services provided by the village, but all on the village council agree that was not something they would like to see happen. “There are expectations,” said Tully. “And the expectations are for us to do more.”
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Salsa contest added to local Chilympics Residents will have a chance to find out just how good their chili recipe is in September, when the third annual Chilympics Chili Cookoff returns to Downers Grove. The Homestyle Chili event, organized by the Downers Grove Park District and sanctioned by the International Chili Society, is now accepting applications from competitors. The winner will
receive a $500 cash prize and an entry to the ICS national finals. Cash prizes will also be awarded to the second and third place finishers and to the winner of the People’s Choice Award. This year a homemade-salsa contest has also been added to the cook-off, with cash prizes for the top three finishers. The salsa contest is a non-sanctioned event
and salsa must be made on-site, but any ingredients can be used. Chilympics takes place on Sept. 26 from 12-4 p.m. at Fishel Park in downtown Downers Grove. The chili cook-off costs $25 to enter or $45 for a premium booth space. The salsa contest costs $20 to enter. For more information and to access competitor application forms, visit www.dgparks.org/ special-events/chilympics. The deadline to enter is Sept. 10.
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Westmont to get first Illinoisbased Express Oil franchise By Joan Rykal for the bugle
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Westmont will be the site of the first Express Oil Change franchise in Illinois thanks to a unanimous vote by the village board at its July 9 meeting. Express Oil, which has a large presence in the south, specializes in oil changes, tune-ups and brake jobs but does not offer full body auto repair. The business will be located west of Cass Avenue on 63rd Street, where a Pizza Hut previously operated. Express Oil is known for being the only oil exchange franchise that offers quick oil change over pits, while customers stay in their car. Several ordinances and variances required approval by the board, including annexing the property at 6320 South Cass into the village, zoning code variances
related to signage and parking, a special use permit to operate an automotive service business in the C-1 commercial district, and a stormwater detention waiver. Based on a positive recommendation from the planning and zoning commission and discussion with both the current property owner and the franchise owner at the July 9 meeting, the board moved to approve all requests. Rich Wilkie, who owns the franchise, said the company is looking to develop a long-term clientele business based on a longterm relationship with the customer and the community. “We want to get involved and be a part of the community,” he told the board. The majority of the board’s concerns revolved around the stormwater detention waiver. Wilkie said the plan is to improve the site by approximately 6 percent, in regard to stormwater, saying that is an improvement from where the
site is at currently. Additionally, he said the site does not have a history of flooding or stormwater issues. The current owner of the property, Mark Butler, said the building has been vacant for the past two years and there has been very little interest in the site due to the small size. Jill Ziegler , the village’s community development director, said the area in general does have issues due to its proximity to St. Joseph’s Creek. Still, Trustee Harold Barry III said some improvement is better than none. “But if we don’t approve this, the site remains unimproved and we aren’t encouraging development,” he said. By approving the stormwater detention waiver, the village will receive an approximately $50,000 “in lieu of” fee from the franchise.
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Village says ‘no’ to stormwater utility incentives bump Commissioners voted 5-2 in favor of tabling proposal By Joan Rykal for the bugle
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Stormwater Utility incentives will remain the same for Downers Grove residents, as the village council last week voted against a proposal to increase the rebates. Commissioners voted 5-2 in favor of tabling the proposed changes until the council discusses the stormwater utility fees during the village’s long range planning process.
Commissioner Greg Hose, who proposed the changes, said at the July 7 village council meeting it was unfortunate that his colleagues did not want to move forward with these changes. “We can make these changes now and still make changes in the future,” he said. Commissioner Bob Barnett agreed with Hose, saying the proposed changes should not be tabled. The remaining commissioners agreed that there needed to be a broader discussion about the fees in general, which will be part of the July 21 long-range plan meeting. The discussion topic for that meeting will be the village’s infrastructure systems.
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www.dupagecrimestoppers.com • 800.222.tips W ednesday, July 15, 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.
Downers Grove Tovara I Mcclendon, 20, 1020 S. Williams, Westmont, was arrested at 11 a.m. July 1 in the 2000 block of Butterfield Road for retail theft. John A. James, 32, 3506 Warren Ave., Bellwood, was arrested at 2:14 p.m. July 1 in the 800 block of Burlington Avenue for theft. Tyler J. Smith, 19, 613 Whitehall Way, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 9:16 p.m. July 1 in the 5800 block of Washington for reckless driving. Kyle B. Ahlmann, 25, 1290 W. Indian
Trail, Aurora, was arrested at 11 p.m. July 1 at 75th Street and Dunham for driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to give aid or information. Ramie Melissa Tutterrow, 24, 301 Miller St., Winchester, Virginia, was arrested at 11:45 a.m. July 2 at Butterfield Road and Route 53 for driving while license revoked. Krystal Scheeringa, 29, 4004 Washington, Downers Grove, was arrested at 2:43 p.m. July 2 in the 1300 block of Ogden Avenue for driving while license suspended and theft. Victor K. Williams, 36, 1113 W. Butterfield Road Apt. 261, Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:07 p.m. July 2 at the residence for disorderly conduct.
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An unknown offender(s) stole electronics from a business in the 200 block of West 63rd Street sometime between 10:30 p.m. June 28 and 5:30 a.m. June 29. Total loss is $15,000. An unknown offender(s) stole items from a vehicle parked in the 0-100 block of East Ogden Avenue sometime between 4:15 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. June 29. Total loss is $600. Roy Smith Jr., 23, 21 Spinning Wheel Road Apt. 18P, Hinsdale, was arrested at 6:45 p.m. June 29 in the 300 block of East Ogden Avenue for driving with a suspended license. Erin Ferrel, 32, 7436 Madison St. Apt. 4, Hinsdale, was arrested at 3:35 a.m. June 30 in the 200 block of West Ogden Avenue for driving with a suspended license. Jena Abuzneid, 19, 216 Heath Place, Westmont, was arrested at 12:35 p.m. July 2 in the 100 block of South Linden Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia. Gabrielle Roberison, 27, 228 Homewood Drive, Bolingbrook, was
bump | from page 3 Traffic control modifications greenlighted The Downers Grove Village Council voted unanimously to move forward with proposed traffic changes to several streets bounded by Ogden Avenue, Main Street, Fairview Avenue and WarrenRogers Avenue. Recommendations from a traffic study conducted last fall were shared with the council at its June 16 meeting. The changes, which include replacing all yield signs with stop signs and increasing the number
arrested at 8:40 a.m. July 3 in the 200 block of East 55th Street for driving with a suspended license. An unknown offender(s) damaged a vehicle parked in the 5800 block of Doe Circle sometime between 10:30 a.m. July 1 and 9 a.m. July 4. Total damage is $200. Breanna Haqq, 24, 216 W. Quincy St. Apt. B, Westmont, was arrested at 4:45 p.m. July 4 in the 200 block of Quincy Street for domestic battery. An unknown offender(s) damaged a vehicle parked in the 0-100 block of West Quincy Street sometime between 6 p.m. and 11:55 p.m. July 4. Total damage is $100. Katherine Voss, 25, 1622 Coachmans Road, Darien, was arrested at 12:55 p.m. July 5 in the 6300 block of South Cass Avenue for driving with a suspended driver’s license.
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816 S. Adams St., Wesmont, was also arrested at 4:24 p.m. July 5 at Kohl’s, 1001 75th St., for retail theft and criminal trespass. Brian Rhymes, 42, 106 Somerset Lane, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 9:29 a.m. July 3 in the 3300 block of Deer Drive for possession of cannabis. An unknown person(s) stole $67.62 worth of gas at Thornton’s, 2401 63rd St., at 5:37 p.m July 4. Ronald Ross, 50, 7770 Woodward Ave., Woodridge, was arrested at 12:56 a.m. July 5 in the 7700 block of Woodward Avenue for assault. Allen Warren, 26, 306 Hadleigh Road, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 1:18 a.m. July 5 in the 7300 block of Woodward for aggravated battery, criminal trespass to a vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident and operating an uninsured vehicle.
Kiara Mitchell, 20, 638 S. Cass Ave., Westmont, was arrested at 4:24 p.m. July 5 at Kohl’s, 1001 75th St., for retail theft. Alexia Kousnets, 20,
of both two-way and four-way stops, will enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety, according to the village. Maple Avenue Reconstruction contract proposed The village council heard a motion to award a $1.73 million contract for the Maple Avenue Roadway Reconstruction project to A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. of Schaumburg. The council is expected to vote on the contract at its July 14 meeting. The scope of the project includes roadway reconstruction of Maple Avenue from Fairview to Cumnor, which includes new
pavement, curb and gutter, storm sewer replacement, water main replacement and driveway apron replacements. Additionally, Florence and Wilcox avenues from Burlington to Maple will be resurfaced and watermains will be replaced. Street resurfacing will also be done on Burlington from Fairview to Cumnor. The village set aside $1.8 million in its 2015 budget for the project, with the majority coming from the capital projects fund and $760,000 come from the water fund. Once approved, the project is expected to start in early August and be complete by the end of October.
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At the end of its 2014-15 term the Supreme Court decided that the key component of the Affordable Care Act--the tax subsidies available to help thinking people buy health about health insurance---would with Trudy Lieberman continue in all states. Justices addressed a challenge that the subsidies were legal only in the 17 states that ran their own shopping exchanges and not in the rest that chose to use the marketplaces operated by the federal government. That’s good news for the more than 6 million Americans whose subsidies were in doubt. The government’s own statistics make clear that most of these people would not be able to buy coverage without the extra help. The law was aimed at providing health insurance primarily for the poor and near poor, and the government’s numbers show that indeed people in those groups are buying policies on the exchanges and qualifying for subsidies. This year 87 percent of ACA enrollees qualified for subsidies, which averaged $263 a person for the year in the states with federally-run exchanges. For many that sum substantially reduced their premiums. Losing the subsidies would have thrown these people back into the ranks of the uninsured. Millions of those who bought the silver plans—a middle level of coverage—also qualified for additional help paying high deductibles, copays
and coinsurance (a percentage of a bill) that come with most health insurance policies these days. For those in that group the extra subsidies make insurance more affordable. What about everyone else? Lost in the cheering over the Supreme Court’s decision is the fact that only about 40 percent of Americans eligible for policies in the exchanges signed up in the first and second enrollment periods. That leaves about 18 million people who are eligible to sign up when open enrollment starts again on Nov. 1. Among them no doubt are lots of families with middle incomes in the $40,000 to $80,000 range. Subsidies decline as family income rises so those with incomes near the top of the subsidy range actually receive very little help, and if they buy the better gold or platinum policies which cover more, they get no subsidy for any cost-sharing. This may help explain why enrollees are concentrated among those with lower incomes. Experts are not sure whether overall growth in the ACA exchanges will simply be smaller than predicted—meaning more people will be uninsured--or whether it will just take longer to prod them to sign up. Either way, it’s troubling. “Obamacare will neither be politically or financially sustainable if it does not sign up enough people,” says health insurance consultant Robert Laszewski. Whether the number of enrollees climbs higher in the next enrollment period will depend on whether families and individuals think they can squeeze an insurance premium into their
monthly budgets. They will make that calculation whether or not they are eligible for subsidies. The decision will depend on how expensive the premiums turn out to be, and while most of the states have yet to approve the final rates for 2016, an actuary for a major consulting firm told me, “there’s a tendency for higher rate increases than last year.” Oregon just announced final rates, the first state to do so, and the news was not good with the state insurance commissioner approving double-digit increases. Health Republic Insurance, for instance, one of the Oregon co-ops, asked for a 37.8 percent average increase on its silver plans for a 40-year-old. The state’s other co-op got a 19.9 percent increase. (The ACA authorized co-ops in order to inject more competition into the market.) Insurers in other states are also are asking for double-digit increases. What’s the reason? The actuary told me that medical costs, which drive a large chunk of the total premium, are up about one percentage point this year, and this increase appears to be greater than last year. He added some companies that had lower rates last year have higher ones this year. Companies with high rates in the past may opt for lower ones this year to grab new customers seeking cheaper premiums. We won’t know for several months whether premiums will be affordable enough to attract some of those 18 million Americans who still haven’t signed up. But in the long run it will be the dollars and cents calculations about family budgets not the Supreme Court that will determine the future of the Affordable Care Act. Tell us how higher insurance premiums would affect your family’s budget? Write to Trudy at trudy.lieberman@gmail.com.
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JULY 15
Summer Concert Series. 7 p.m. at Janes Avenue Park, 7927 Janes Ave., Woodridge. Dr. Rock (Rock). Bring your chairs and blankets to a neighborhood park on Wednesday evenings this summer for a free concert in the park. Concerts ends at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www. woodridgeparks.org. Superhero Training: Night School. 7 p.m. in the DGPL Meeting Room. Come for an evening of superhero training in your favorite costume! Rescue a baby! Test your strength! Take down the villains! Geared towards preschool through second grade.
Register at www.dglibrary.org/events. Government Information on the Web. 10 a.m. at the Woodridge Public Library.
JULY 16
Movies at Fishel Park–The Goonies. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of “The Goonies” with the Downers Grove Park District at Fishel Park on Grove Street west of Main Street. Bring your favorite low-rise lawn chair or blanket for an evening of free entertainment. Movies begin at dusk unless otherwise noted. In case of inclement weather,
movies will be held at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For more information, visit www.dgparks.org. Teen Splash Bashes. 8 - 10 p.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park, 8301 S. Janes Ave., Woodridge. Bring your friends from 6th, 7th or 8th grade for a night of fun, while you have Cypress Cove all to yourselves. For more information, visit www.cypresscove.org. Graphic Novel Discussion. 7 p.m. at Ballydoyle Irish Pub. Love graphic novels
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Aries
MARCH 21 TO ApRIl 20
Be guided by your inner voice. You may experience conflicts in your family, home and work life in the week ahead. If you get a chance, get away from the hustle and bustle to meditate.
gemini
M Ay 2 2 T O j U n E 2 1
Those who are overly idealistic are often disappointed. As the week unfolds, you may be sensitive to nuance or over-sympathetic. Keep an eye on your possessions and bank account; an unexpected change could be beneficial.
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It’s complicated! You may have the urge to make major changes, but at the same time want everything to stay the same. As you pick and choose in the week ahead, remain loyal to existing commitments for the best results.
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SEpTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
Tides always turn. They may turn more quickly where your love life is concerned. People who pop into your life this week might pop right out again. Enjoy unique experiences, but don’t put your money on the line.
sAgittArius
nOvEMBER 23 TO dECEMBER 22
Put your best foot forward. This week, you can please some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time. Put financial negotiations or contracts on the back burner for a few days.
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jAnUARy 21 TO fEBRUARy 19
Be a hospitable host. Open the door and invite new places, faces and ideas into your life. Sound advice from a mentor or the wisdom of a friend could prevent you from making a major mistake in the week ahead.
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When it’s good, it’s very good, and when it’s bad, it’s horrid. In the week ahead, your life will run most smoothly when you can demonstrate your trustworthiness and loyalty. Avoid competitions.
virgo
AUgUST 22 TO SEpTEMBER 23
Trade tradition for trustworthiness. The week ahead might offer opportunities to experiment with new ideas or unusual pleasures. When you’re with people you trust, you can let your hair down.
scorpio
OCTOBER 24 TO nOvEMBER 22
New romantic partners could turn out to have hang-ups. New friends, ideas and impulses are best considered ships passing in the night. Don’t let social matters or sudden impulses interfere with the work on your calendar this week.
cApricorn
dECEMBER 23 TO jAnUARy 20
Watch for signals and signs. In the week ahead, if things run smoothly, you’re on the right path. If you must jockey for position or forcefully make a point, you might prevail but it won’t be worth the turmoil.
pisces
fEBRUARy 20 TO MARCH 20
You’re in your element doing what you do best. When called upon to do a good deed or lend a helping hand, you’ll shine in the upcoming week. Don’t create a new obligation, however, or expect something in return.
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athletes of the year
Phillips honored as local male AOY By scoTT TayloR sports eDItor
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Downers North’s Jaida Green is known for her basketball skills. She was a first team all-area selection this past year after averaging 17.4 points, 3.5 assists, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game as a junior. During the year she also verbally committed to Penn State University. Her commitment led her to try out track, where she competed in the high jump. After qualifying for state, Green set a personal record at the state meet, jumping 5-feet, 6-inches to place third in the state. For her accomplishments in both sports, Jaida Green is the Voyager Media Female Multisport Athlete of the Year. Green edged out Downers South’s Ava Poriler, who was the lone female to be named to two Voyager Media All-Area teams (basketball and soccer). Here are the rest of the top multisport athletes for their respective area:
aDRianna acosTa, JolieT The Joliet Catholic Academy senior averaged 10 points, eight rebounds and 1.5 steals for the Angels on the season. She was the inside force for an Angels team that made a run at a sectional title. On the soccer field, Acosta tallied eight goals and three assists on the season.
nina anDeRson, niles The multi-talented Maine South product will be playing basketball collegiately later this fall at Illinois Wesleyan, where her father, Bill, played baseball. However, Anderson inherited Dad’s talent on
the diamond, as well. She graduated in May after a four-year varsity softball career with coach Emmy Paiser’s club. Anderson was the Hawks’ starting shortstop in 2014, and became their No. 1 starting pitcher this season—one in which the Hawks won 20 games. Anderson also delivered clutch hits; she closed out her varsity career with a multiplehit game that included three RBI. But her main sport is basketball. The two-time all-conference guard was the Hawks’ go-to player, leading the team—which won a regional championship—in scoring, rebounding, steals and assists last winter.
skye osBoRne, Romeoville The Most Valuable Player on the Romeoville softball team, Osborne batted .289 with three doubles, three triples and five home runs on the season. She drove in 24 and scored 15 runs. On the basketball court, Osborne was an integral part of the Spartans’ team that showed vast improvement this season. It was her second-straight AOY nomination.
michaela schlaTTman, PlainfielD A Plainfield Central senior, Schlattman was the top Plainfield athlete for the second straight season. She led the Wildcats to a fourth straight softball regional title before falling in the sectional finals. En route to an all-area selection, Schlattman finished her season with a .439 average, scoring 44 runs and driving home 26 runs. She had six homers to go along with four triples, 13 doubles and 15 stolen bases. She was also a starter for the
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Jaida Green’s performances in track and field and basketball ball led to her being named the Voyager Media Female Athlete of the year. Wildcat basketball team.
Boys With more and more specialization in sports, the number of three sport athletes continues to dwindle. The few who do play, however, normally find success in all three. That was the case this past year as Plainfield Central’s Akwasi Aikins was among the top athletes on his
team in all three sports. It was his track and field performance though that pushed him over the top. After nine straight months of playing high school sports, Aikins finished off his high school career by placing fourth in the state in the triple jump with a distance of 46-feet, 5.25-inches. On the football field, Aikins ran for 140 yards and two touchdowns on offense and was the leader of the
defense, making 52 tackles, 3.5 for a loss, with 5.5 sacks and a fumble recovery. On the wrestling mat, Aikins just missed out on a state berth after advancing to sectional competition. For all of his success in a variety of athletic competitions, Aikins is the 2015 Voyager Media Male
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The 5th hole at Prairie Landing is the hardest hole on the course. Water comes into play on each shot.
Hazards aplenty
Numerous pitfalls make Prairie Landing a difficult course don’t see from the fairway. Our most recent There was a tough spot of golfing expedition took green that was blocked off us near the DuPage with a cone. Airport at Prairie Landing The second hole is also a Golf Club. short one at 310 yards, but The course is in a plays fairly tight and has relatively open area, an elevated fairway with which makes it windier bunkers guarding drives than your average course taylor’s take by scott taylor just off the fairway. and with it a links-style After a par-3, the fourth course that can make it very difficult even on an average- hole is a 495-yard par five, which has water that sticks out into the wind day. It features fast greens and a tough fairway on the right on your layup layout with several water hazards shot. That is followed by the signature to go along with the fescue grass in hole and one of the hardest holes I some places. The slopes prove the difficulty have ever played, the par-4 fifth hole as the tournament tees play 6,950 at 350 yards. It takes a strong drive, yards with a 139 slope and the especially from the back tees, to championship tees play 6,572 yards clear the creek that runs throughout with a 135 slope. We played from the hole, on the left side. Even from the blue tees, which were difficult the blue tees you need a straight enough, playing 6,092 yards with a drive and clear 180 yards in the air. You can aim for the right side of the 129 slope. The course starts with a short (292 fairway but that lengthens the hole from blue), but not easy hole and a and you approach shot has to carry rare picturesque hole to start a golf to the green over the creek. Even course. It plays over water on the playing left and clearing the water right side, but there is room to the on the tee shot still has a dangerous left to bypass the water. The green approach shot as the creek comes plays downhill over a ravine that you into play on the right.
The sixth hole was a bit disappointing because the green was a little beat up, but regardless is a three-putt possibility if you are on the wrong side of the green. The seventh hole is a 525-yard par-5 that has a creek down the left side of the hole and the eighth hole has the creek down the right side. The nine finishes with a 385-yard par-4 that has a lake to the right of the green. The back nine starts with a 500yard straight par-5 with big a big fairway but bunkers that can get you in trouble. A short par-4 is next where a layup off the tee is needed with a hazard running through the fairway 100 yards out of the green. There is also water on the right of the green, making this a true shotmaker’s hole. At 195 yards from the blue tees and 218 from the tournament tees, the 12th hole is a most difficult par3, especially playing into the wind, which was the case when we played. To make it harder, there is a forest on the left and the tee shot has to be carried over water. The 13th is another par-5 and the third shot has to carry water again
and it makes it very difficult to go for the green in two. That is followed by a second par-3 on the back side and a breather of a hole, the par-4 15th. The closing stretch features the longest par-4, a 185-yard par-3 and a 525-yard par-5, a daunting closing stretch. The par-5 has water to the left of the green and a bunker to the right. When the pin is in the front of the green and you land in the bunker, a long bunker shot can land you in the water. Overall, this was a fun course to play. It is one of the more difficult courses you will see in the area and plays longer than advertised. The one problem with the course is the pace of play. They allow for 4.5 hour rounds, which means if you are a fast player, you will be waiting a lot, as we did. I’m still under the belief that rounds should take no longer than four hours. Weekday rates are $67 before 3 p.m. and $47 after, while weekend rates begin at $84 before going down throughout the day. The prices are average with comparable courses in the area, making this a solid option to play, especially if you are looking for a challenge.
Overview Prairie Landing Location: West Chicago, Illinois best feature: Each hole has a unique layout, keeping the player off guard throughout the round quick tip: Hit the ball straight. Trouble looms all over the place off the fairway
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Smith wins at Glenview Tournament future in question for 2016 By Scott Taylor sports editor
staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports
Things were getting dicey at the turn for Jerry Smith at the Encompass Championship at North Shore Country Club in Glenview, the weekend host for the Champions Tour. Smith held a 3-shot lead entering the final round over Mike Goodes and held a five-shot lead over a host of others. However, the five-shot lead was gone by the ninth hole as Bart Bryant and David Frost had drawn even with Smith as they each went 3-under par, while Smith had gone two-over par. It was an up-and-down par save on the ninth hole that kept Smith tied for the lead and that gave him momentum on the back side. He got back to 13-under with a birdie on the 11th and moved to 14-under with a birdie on the 14th. Still, it was just a one-shot lead for Smith over Frost as Smith played his third shot on the par-5 16th hole
from a greenside bunker. Smith calmly hit the bunker shot of his life, sinking the shot for a commanding three-shot lead, a lead he would maintain till the end, finishing at 16-under par, 200. “Well, I was glad was on the uphill slope,” Smith said. “Bunker play’s not my forte but I’ve worked a lot on it and I did like what I saw when I walked up to it. I didn’t think it was a real difficult shot, so I felt like I could make four. Making three was obviously a bonus and probably helped me to get to the house the last two holes.” Frost finished in solo second with a 203 (-13), while Wes Short, Jr. was solo third (-12). Smith’s two-round total of a 130 was an Encompass Championship record, as was his final total. His only other lead in a PGA TOUR event was in April, 2005 when he led Bubba Watson by one stroke on the Web.com Tour at the Virginia Beach Open, where he finished tied for eighth.
LAST HURRAH? This year marked the third year of a three-year contract with the
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JuNIoR ouTFIElDER, PlaINFIElD NoRTH What type of social media do you like? i’m definitely more of a twitter person. How many followers do you have? (Doesn’t know) I couldn’t tell you. What do you enjoy doing on Twitter? I like to follow my friends or people I know. How much time per day do you spend on Twitter? I don’t go on it a ton; I go on some. I check it like twice a day. You also use Instagram. What do you like about it? I like to see what people post and what they’re doing.
Encompass Championship and North Shore Country Club. Encompass is not renewing its contract and North Shore is likely not hosting it next year. “I didn’t come last year because I couldn’t physically play; otherwise I’d come every year,” Fred Couples said. “It’s a great, great spot and it’s on a beautiful course. I haven’t heard we’re going anywhere, so it would be nice if it stayed right here.” “Well, this is my first time at the Encompass,” Jeff Maggert said. “It’s been a great week so far and it’s kind of sad to see them going after this week. I know they’ve been a good sponsor here for a number of years. But this is an awesome golf course.” Kenny Perry and Rocco Mediate will also miss playing at North Shore. “Great city, great crowds,” Perry said. “It’s devastating to us to just to lose a tournament and we just seem to have that -- and I can understand that, sponsorship’s tough, economy’s tough. We’re old and kind of moving out the window. I can understand the membership here having to give up their golf course. You’ve got
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Wedn esday, July 15, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com athletes | from page 7 Multisport Athlete of the Year. Aikins narrowly beat out a host of fellow District 202 stellar athletes. Jake Mayon and Cole Kotopka of Plainfield East were also successful three-sport athletes, while Daniel Jackson was successful in football and track. Central’s Kahmari Montgomery was a three-time state champion in track and also played football. Plainfield South’s Shane Ritter was all-area in both basketball and baseball. Here are the rest of the top multisport athletes for their respective area:
Dimitri Akenten, BOLINGBROOK The senior forward burst on the scene this year in basketball being known for doing the dirty work on the Raiders’ team that finished a school-best third in the state. A starter, he averaged 8.3 points per game, grabbing 199 rebounds. On the gridiron, the 6-foot, 4-inch Akenten was a weapon that helped the Bolingbrook offense stretch the field.
CALEB deMarigny, NILES It will be strange, indeed, for the Maine South varsity basketball and baseball teams next winter and spring when they take to the court and the field without a familiar No. 10 in the lineup—the number deMarigny wore both as a threeyear starting point guard and as a three-year starting shortstop. The All-CSL South guard left his mark on the school record books, holding the all-time career and single-season records for assists, as well as being the all-time leader in career three-pointers. deMarigny was steady with the glove at short,
glenview | from page 10 a short window of golf in Chicago, you’ve only got a few months to play. Then you give your golf course up to us for a week and then prior to it either getting prepared for it, so I’m sure the membership’s tired of us and I can understand that.” “Wish we were coming back,” Rocco Mediate said. “One of my favorite courses we play. I wouldn’t think anyone else would say different. It’s just a good, old-school, right-in-front-of-you, drive-itstraight golf course. And give Mr. Gary Chensoff, who’s a dear friend who’s a member here who owns Calusa Pines in Naples where I hang, he’s my partner so it’s a way special week. It’s really sad we’re leaving.” There still may be hope for Chicago as a couple golf courses have placed
hit in the cleanup spot this spring for the Hawks and also was utilized by coach Bill Milano as a spot starting pitcher.
drake fellows, JOLIET A starter on the basketball and baseball team for Joliet Catholic Academy, Fellows brought his A-game to both sports. On the diamond, the junior lost only one game all season, a nine-inning loss to Lemont in the playoffs, to nine wins. He posted one save on the season, while having a .575 ERA, a .753 WHIP, 98 strikeouts and only 11 walks. On the hardwood, Fellows was a force inside for the Hilltoppers, using his ability to bang inside as well as hit the mid-range jump shot to help the team this season. It is the second-straight season Fellows has been the Joliet-area nominee.
kelvin jones, ROMEOVILLE The senior was a state qualifier in track and field, winning the Downers Grove South Sectional title in the discus with a throw of 169-07. In football, Jones opened the season as the Spartans’ quarterback, but after a midseason injury moved to fullback and linebacker to best help the team. For the season he threw for 468 yards and five touchdowns. He rushed for 545 yards on 102 carries with six touchdowns and caught five passes for 37 yards. Defensively, he had 15 tackles, two for a loss.
EJ Phillips, DOWNERS Downers Grove North senior was a three-year player for the Trojans’ football team. He was a force on the defensive line, despite playing with
a bid to keep a tournament here. “I think Chicago’s a great city, it’s a great venue for us to be able to come and play. I love it, the city’s great,” Perry said. “I like going to great sports towns because, you know, you can go to the Cubs game, you can go watch any kind of sport at that time of year if it’s in the area and you’re in a big city, you can go do it. I hope they can somehow make it happen.” “Chicago’s a great area,” Smith said. “I’m not far from here growing up in Iowa, but I think Chicago should have a tournament. It’s just like Phoenix all the time. I always marvel how it’s very hard for us to get a sponsor out in one of the bigger cities in the country. But, I really hope that they do and would love it come back and be their defending champion.”
a broken wrist and a torn labrum. He also was a Voyager Media AllArea selection. On the wrestling mat, Phillips advanced to the state meet after placing second at both the regional and sectional levels. Phillips is headed to Northern Michigan to continue his football career. Mark Gregory and Mike Sandrolini contributed
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com express | from page 3 Mayor Ron Gunter said the village could then take that money and possibly install permeable pavers at the site location or look into other options to alleviate any potential stormwater issues.
Jamestown Detention Pond improvements The village board awarded Copenhaver Construction a $110,036 construction contract for the Jamestown Detention Pond improvement project. The project will address outflow issues at the detention facility located at the southeast corner of Oakwood Drive and 35th Street. The board also approved an engineering agreement with Strand and Associates in the amount of $15,500 for Phase 3 construction engineering services for the same project.
Ambulance fee increase Both residents and non-residents requiring ambulance services from the village of Westmont will see an increase in fees in the near future. The charge for basic life support services will increase for residents from $550 to $725 and from $800 to $900 for non-residents. For advanced life support, resident fees will increase from $820 to $1,000 and from $1,200 to $1,250 for nonresidents. The increase was recommended by the public safety committee after the Naperville Fire Department’s recent annual survey of 108 area departments, which showed Westmont had the lowest rates in the area. The board voted in favor of the increases at the July 9 meeting, and the fees will go into effect once the ordinance is properly filed.
More parking for multi-family units The village board also approved a
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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. Featured: Independent. Entertainment: Another Pint. For more information or to see the full schedule, visit www.downtowndg. org. Movies Under the Moon– Planes: Fire & Rescue. 7:30 p.m. at Windy Point Park, 2100 Egerton Drive, Woodridge. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy the free show. Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. Join the Park District
text amendment to the zoning code that defines multi-family parking requirements based on unit size. The change was prompted by discussion from the planning and zoning commission, as well as staff concerns that the multifamily code was too restrictive and posed a potential hardship for new developments with large parking lots that could be unused. To prepare the recommendation, village staff did a comprehensive study of neighboring towns’ multifamily classifications. The new text allows for one parking space for each dwelling unit for an efficiency multi-family dwelling; 1.5 parking spaces for a one bedroom unit; two parking spaces for a two bedroom unit; and 2.5 parking spaces for a three bedroom or more unit. The planning and zoning commission gave the amendment a positive recommendation, which the village board unanimously approved at its July 9 meeting.
staff at 7:30 p.m. to make your own plane and receive a balloon animal. Movies begin at 8:45 p.m.
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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.
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Wedn esday, July 15, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com taste | from page 1 While lacking the scope and size of the Chicago event, the Taste of Westmont and its organizers took pride in the festival’s quality of food and entertainment. “We see this as a kind of diamond in the rough,” saidWestmont Special Events Corporation President John Chorney. “There’s a lot of pride in the community involvement seen in the participants here.” Activities spanned across Cass Avenue, with the main stage and carnival attractions serving as buffers for the festival. Musical performers throughout the weekend on the main stage included the Blooze Brothers, an
fund | from page 2 Commissioner Bob Barnett said they should consider the current situation a crisis. “There is no reason to expect anything less than a 6 to 8 percent increase in costs to provide services,” he said. “We need to be more aggressive in the long-range plan.” Barnett asked Fieldman to create scenarios that would help people understand what these potential changes could mean. White agreed, saying village
act that paid tribute to the classic 1980 film, and Joe Morganfield, the son of blues great Muddy Waters. Concertgoers were invited to bring lawn chairs or stand along the sidewalk to enjoy the free entertainment, with many won over by the quality of the lineup. “We’ve come for many years now strictly because of the music,” said five-time attendee and Westmont resident Dave Latz, as he listened the Blooze Brothers’ medley of the band Earth, Wind and Fire. Like many, he and his wife Terry came for the food but stayed for the music. “The village puts together a really great lineup, and there’s a lot of variety,” Latz added.
A sizeable all-ages carnival was set up on the other end of the festival area, with numerous parents and grandparents praising the atmosphere and variety for families. “We’ve been coming here for eight years, and we’re always impressed by the sheer amount of activities they have for everyone,” said Bonnie Brabb, as she watched her two children, David and Michael, on the Ferris wheel. “We only live a few blocks away, so it’s great that there’s something like this without having to get in a car and travel.” While the children rode the Dragon Wagon and Tilt-a-Whirl, adults could enjoy the Neil
officials need to make sure residents understand how they would be affected by service changes. “Before we cut levels, I would want a lot of proof that they understand what it means,” he said. Fieldman said it would be more preferable to partner with other villages, as well as seek economies of scale before any services would be cut. Tully said the economic development corporation proposal and increasing partnerships are
easy fixes, but he agreed that service levels are an important part of the discussion. Based on the discussion and feedback, Fieldman said the next step is to “add meat to the bones” of the concepts discussed, and come back and better explain the rationales behind the proposals before they are presented to the village council. The village’s next long-range plan meeting is scheduled for July 21, when the discussion will be on the village’s infrastructure.
Diamond covers and imported brews in the nearby beer garden. Older attendees could also compete for prizes under a bingo tent hosted by the Westmont High School Athletic Booster Club. But for many, the event’s main attraction event was the food. Vendors such as J. Flemmings Absolutely Delicious and Neat Kitchen & Bar commanded prime real estate and sold everything from goat cheese salad and butterdipped corn on the cobb to meat lovers pizza. The tent for area-favorite Uncle Bub’s BBQ and Catering had the longest line of all the vendors, with the festival-favorite pulled pork sandwich seen in seemingly every
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other diner’s hands. “The food’s been great,” said resident Leah Voortman, who came to the event for the first time with her husband, Ryan. “We’ve just had the Papa Passero’s Pizza and were surprised there was something this extensive just in our downtown.” New and young families like the Voortman’s coming to the festival was an encouraging sign for Chorney and Westmont Special Events. “Our goal is to encourage all residents to come out, and we program the event as such,” he said. “It’s nice to think so many villagers are coming to see what Westmont can do.”
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