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JULY 10, 2013
Vol. 5 No. 32
Saying Goodbye Retiring Police Chief remembers long career By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter
Woodridge Police Chief Ken Boehm has only been in his current position atop the Woodridge Police Department for a year and a half, but his total service to the village has spanned a quarter of a century.
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After 25 years in the Woodridge Police Department, Chief Ken Boehm will retire in August.
On June 28, Boehm announced that he would holster his weapon, take off his badge and retire from the police force after 29 years. “It’s been a great career, and Woodridge is a great village,” Boehm said. “I love the diversity here; it’s one of the reasons I’ve stuck around as long as I have. This job has afforded me a lot of great opportunities, and I truly have enjoyed working here.” Boehm first became an officer in the Woodridge Police Department in 1988. He started his career four years earlier as an officer in a suburb of Cook County. Back when Boehm started, Woodridge was much smaller than it is today. Its boundaries didn’t extend much further south than 83rd Street, and Boehm said he’s grateful to have witnessed Woodridge grow into a village he’s proud of. “Geographically,I’ve seen the town change from basically a bedroom community to a much larger community that obviously boasts more retail and industrial space,” he said. “When I reflect back on 25 years here in the village, I’ve seen it grow substantially for the better in many different ways.” However, it wasn’t only Woodridge that changed in those 25 years. Boehm said his time in the department has blessed him See BOEHM, page 4
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Village report looks at April flood incident By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter
Downers Grove’s stormwater infrastructure operated as designed and ultimately reduced the amount of flooding that occurred during the April 17 and 18 storms, a village report says. A staff report on the April 18 flood event was released on July 1 with the purpose of analyzing the incident, offering key findings and preliminary recommendations, and fostering community discussion to obtain further input from residents. “The storm report takes a look at our stormwater infrastructure as related to the storm event in April,” Commissioner Jeff Neustadt said during the July 2 Village Council meeting.“There’s a lot of very good information in this report; a lot of engineering
information, hydrographs and photos to see what happened, not only during that day but the days leading up to it and after.” Between 2008 and 2012, the village had completed 26 stormwater projects, totaling $20 million. Although the stormwater infrastructure operated as design, it reached capacity due to the significant amount of rain that fell during the storm. During a 24-hour period, 6.7 inches of rain fell in Downers Grove.The torrential downpour oversaturated the ground and caused significant runoff, which quickly exceeded the stormwater system’s capacity. The storm and flood affected approximately 1,500 homes and businesses in Downers Grove. The report recommends several preliminary recommendations to prevent
a similar outcome, including continuing improvements to the stormwater infrastructure, removing homes from flood plains, seeking intergovernmental partnerships in those infrastructure improvements, acquiring stream bank easements along creeks, and prohibiting sump pump and downspout connections to reduce runoff and demand on the system.The implementation of these recommendations will be determined by the cost of the projects, community input and regulatory review. The village will host public meetings to discuss the report throughout July, and a final report will be released in August. The report can be found on the village website, www.downers. us. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com
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Arson suspected in McCullum Park fire By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter
The Downers Grove Police and Fire departments are investigating an arson that took place at McCullum Park in the overnight hours on July 3. A resident who was walking in the area around 5 a.m. called police to report smoke coming from the a concession stand
near the baseball fields. Fire and police personnel arrived and discovered that person(s) had started fires in the men’s and women’s restrooms. The Fire Department confirmed that the fires had been started in garbage cans inside the restrooms. Police are currently investigating the incident. jsamples@buglenewspapers.com
Downers Grove Township offers new Senior Services Along with longer lives, there are important changes for senior citizens in areas such as health, living arrangements, and family relationships. As more and more elderly residents of Downers Grove retire, they replace their job responsibilities with leisure time activities such as
travel, education and volunteer service. The Downers Grove Township has seniors who are interested in these types of activities covered. There also exists a need for See SENIOR, page 4
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BOEHM Continued from page 1 with a wealth of cherished memories and innumerable opportunities. Boehm became a sergeant in 1999, was promoted to deputy chief in 2005, and held several specialized positions along the way, including gang officer, detective, field training officer, SWAT officer and assistant SWAT commander. He said these accomplishments were driven by two simple questions: “What more can I do for the department? What more can I do for the village?” Ultimately, the relationships Boehm forged during his time on the Woodridge Police Department will be what he remembers most. “From the current employees to the retirees, I’ve had the pleasure of working with so many different and unique people,” he said.“That’s probably the biggest thing I’m going to miss. I’m really going to miss that ongoing interaction.” And, Boehm also will be missed. “Ken Boehm has provided exemplary service during his tenure with the department,” Village Administrator Kathleen Rush said. Boehm was officially sworn in as chief in February 2012, after serving as interim chief for three months. He replaced Steve Herron who retired in November 2011. “We are thrilled to have selected Ken Boehm as our
next police chief,” Rush said at the time. “His vast policing experience, his communityminded approach, and his ability to lead the department forward made him the overwhelming choice.” So what’s next for the retiring Boehm? His last day is Aug. 30, but Boehm said he doesn’t want any formal send off. Coffee and cake, he said, would be more than enough. Boehm admitted he had been thinking about retirement for a while, but said the final decision came after his wife was offered an opportunity to relocate to Florida for her career. “It’s really a great opportunity for her, and it’s a great opportunity for us,” Boehm said. “Basically, that kind of solidified the decision for us.” But, don’t expect Boehm to pull up a rocking chair and just sit around. The soon-tobe 51-year-old said he will make the most out of his time in the sunshine state. In addition to fishing, Boehm thinks he will spend his free time volunteering and staying active. “It’s going to afford me the opportunity to reevaluate my life and look at some other options,” Boehm said. “Whether or not that includes law enforcement in my future, I’m not sure. But, certainly I would like to remain active within the community.” The village will begin looking to fill Boehm’s position, but Rush said the process for selecting a new police chief has not yet been determined. jsamples@Buglenewspapers.com
Downers Grove approves intergovernmental projects By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter
The village of Downers Grove approved two intergovernmental agreements with neighboring Westmont and several other DuPage County municipalities. During their July 2 meeting, the Downers Grove Village Council accepted an resolution to provide a backup radio channel to the Westmont Police Department to be used for emergency communications. The council also approved a resolution with the villages of Westmont, Clarendon Hills, Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, and
Willow Springs, and the TriState Fire Protection District and the DuPage Public Safety Communication to improve the Fire Department’s emergency communication system. “This is another great way that we’re working with our partner communities and agencies in the surrounding area to share services, to reduce costs for all our stakeholders,” Commissioner David Olsen said. “This is a great way that we in Downers Grove are working collaboratively, and I look forward to staff bringing more of these forward.” The deal with Westmont to use one emergency backup
communication channel will require the village to pay 40 percent of the annual maintenance and operation cost of the system, which equals $4,068. The Westmont Village Board approved the agreement at its June 17 meeting. The upgrades to the Downers Grove Fire Department’s emergency communication system will be funded by a grant from the DuPage County Emergency Telephone System Board, and provide additional backup capabilities and improve signal quality. Jsamples@buglenewspapers.com
Coffee with mayor, Taste of Westmont set for weekend The next Coffee with the Mayor event will be Saturday, July 13 at La La Li Bakery, 20 N. Cass Ave. in downtown Westmont. The event will begin at 11 a.m. “I thought we had a great turnout at our first event,” Mayor Ron Gunter said regarding the inaugural “Coffee with the Mayor” forum in early June. “There were over 20 residents in attendance and we had a good conversation about a variety of topics.
Upcoming Coffee with the Mayor events will include Standard Market on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m., and there will be a coffee scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. at the Westmont Library. “We ask everyone to come on out,support our local businesses, buy a cup of coffee, and join us in the conversation,” Gunter continued. “We’re interested in hearing all of your questions and ideas. Working together and keeping the best interests of the
entire community in mind, we will be successful.” The Taste of Westmont also will be in town this weekend, and attendees of the coffee with the mayor event are invited to stick around for the festival. The Taste of Westmont kicks off July 11 in downtown Westmont and will run through July 14. For more information on the event and a complete schedule of events and activities, visit www. westmontevents. com/Taste_of_Westmont.html.
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cable television program called “Vintage Times”, the Dial-A-Ride transportation program, publishing the Banner News newsletter, a township newsletter and other information for seniors on the Downers Grove Township’s website. Their office provides information about the many additional programs and services available for older persons in the community.These include senior housing, health care, legal services, caregiver support and more. They also provide documents and lists such as Services for Seniors, Home Health Care Agencies, Senior Housing, Long Term Care Facilities, Support Groups,
Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, Vision Specialist Report, etc. In an effort to help older residents learn about safety and crime prevention the Township formed the Seniors and Lawmen Together (S.A.L.T) Council. Council programs include the popular File of Life emergency medical information card, home safety inspections, a pocket pal guide and a speaker’s bureau. Council members are drawn from local police and fire departments, senior service agencies, health care professionals and from other community services. For information about the Downers GroveTownship Senior Services, call 630-719-6682.
Continued from page 2 community services to provide information and/or assistance to older persons in areas such as health care, transportation, housing, counseling, day care, companionship, recreation and financing. Fortunately, there are many programs and services offered in our community for older residents. The Senior Citizens Advisory Committee of Downers Grove Township has developed and implemented programs that are important for older persons. These include producing and hosting the monthly
Calendar ONGOING The Westmont Community Street Fair. 4 to 9 p.m.Thursdays in June, July and August, except the Fourth of July. The Street Fair plan incorporates past events such as the Cruisin’ Nights and the Fresh Market, but focuses on a new layout that will close Cass Avenue from Burlington Avenue to Irving Street.This will allow for a variety of activities to take place right in the middle of the street. The Westmont Fresh Marketplace will feature fresh produce, unique arts & crafts, specialty foods and more. The market will take place on the south end of the street fair near Cass & Burlington, and run from 4 to 8 p.m. Classic car owners of all makes and models are welcome to join us each week from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be reserved classic car parking on Cass Avenue with access at Irving Street, weekly raffles, and dash plaque magnets.
JULY 10 Check Out Digital Audiobooks. 7 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Learn how to check out digital audiobooks from Media On Demand, the Library’s downloadable digital books service with over 2,500 titles, so you can listen to them on your computer, MP3 player, iPod, tablet, or other mobile device. For more information, call 630-964-7899. COD College Theater Presents – It’s Just a Box! 2 -3 p.m. at the Lisle Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. “It’s Just a Box!” is a production inspired by imagination and improvisation, where a box can be almost anything. Actors encourage everyone to participate in this lively experience for the whole family! No registration necessary. For more information, call 630-971-1675 or visit www. lislelibrary.org. Senior Outing: Patriotic Picnic. 12 to 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave. The “Young at Heart” seniors will gather in the church gym for an indoor patriotic picnic
starting at noon. Those attending are asked to bring a salad or dessert and pay $5 for the rest of the lunch. If possible, please dress in the colors of red, white and blue. Please call the church 630 968-7120 or Marilou Welch 630 968-4136 for your reservations.
JULY 11 Résumé Writing Workshop. 6 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. What should (and should not) be on your résumé? Learn what you must include, how to make your résumé move to the top of the stack, and why you should use action verbs. Bob Schlacks has over 20 years of experience in human resources, and he knows what a good résumé looks like. For more information, call 630964-7899. Kidzapalooza. Taste of Westmont opens with a full night of carnival fun and entertainment at the Youth Stage called Kidzapalooza. Ride all night wristbands for $15, plus Battle of Bands, Radio Disney, Bulls Sox Academy, Classic Car night at the Bank of America parking lot, Fresh Marketplace and more means a full night of teen and family fun. Fixed on Fiction Book Club. 7 p.m. at the Lisle Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. Stop by to discuss Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Copies of each month’s books are available at the Library’s Reference desk. For more information, call 630-971-1675 or visit www.lislelibrary.org. Origa-mi/Origa-mu. 2-3 p.m. at the Lisle Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. Learn how to create some origami shapes as you explore both art and culture. Get your fold on! Grades K-2. To register or for more information, call 630971-1675. Storytime at Prairie Walk Pond. 10:30-11 a.m. at Prairie Walk Pond, at Route 53 and Garfield Avenue in downtown Lisle. Bring a blanket, or stretch out on the grass to hear favorite
stories and more in the great outdoors! If the weather is rainy, storytime will be held at the Lisle Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. No registration required. For more information, call 630-971-1675 or visit www.lislelibrary.org.
JULY 12-14 Taste of Westmont. On Cass Avenue in Downtown Westmont. The full festival opens on Friday, featuring 15+ Westmont Restaurant food booths with tasty morsels for all to enjoy, commercials vendors with info and giveaways, carnival rides, and of course an awesome lineup of entertainment on the Main Stage. Friday opens with Jin & Tonic, a female fronted band with a country twang. Then the stage will kick it up a notch with the return of 7th Heaven.The Saturday entertainment will start with Chicago favorites by the Chicago Tribute Anthology. Stay close by the stage for line dancing lessons and then put them to use when HillBilly RockStarz hit the stage for more than a little bit of country. Rock Candy will be bringing a sweet rock & roll performance to close out the night. Sunday will feature the Muddy Waters Open Mic Blues Jam in the afternoon. Then the winner of our Battle of the Bands will get a chance to perform on the Main Stage and open for one final bit of rock & roll, with the Journey Tribute, Infinity. In addition to a little country & a little rock & roll, there will be crafts, bean bags tournaments, free facepainting, more performances on the Youth Stage including youth group acts, a Uke circle, cheerleading, gymnasts, dance, karate and more. For more information on the event and a complete schedule of events and activities, visit www. westmontevents.com/Taste_of_ Westmont.html.
JULY 12 Summer Nights Car Show. 6 to 9 p.m. in Downtown Downers Grove, Main Street. Featured vehicle: Pontiac GTO; Featured performer: Claremont Drive (Baby Boomer Rock n’ Roll). More
THE BUGLE JULY 10, 2013 at www.downtowndg.org. Mario Kart Tournament. 4:30-6 p.m. at the Lisle Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. Think you’ve got what it takes to be Lisle’s best Mario Kart Racer? Enter and compete for the title.The game is rated E. Grades 2-6. Registration required.To register and for more information, call 630-971-1675 or visit www.lislelibrary.org.
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JULY 13 Coffee With The Mayor. 11 a.m. at La La Li Bakery, 20 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. Westmont Mayor Ron Gunter will be on hand to field questions and ideas. For more information, visit www. westmont.illinois.gov. Downtown Downers Grove Market. 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at See CALENDAR, page 8
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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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Ian M. Wallace, 25, 22 W 660 Poplar Road, Glen Ellyn, was arrested at 2:50 a.m. June 28 on Butterfield Road and Route 53 for DUI/alcohol, blood alcohol content over .08 and illegal transportation of liquor. Brandon J. Badtke, 25, 1704 N. 18th Ave., Melrose Park, was arrested at 4:05 a.m. June 28 on Dunham and Lemont Road for DUI/alcohol, blood alcohol content over .08 and resisting a peace officer. Ivan Lara, 20, 5044 S. Christiana, Chicago, was arrested at 9:09 a.m. June 28 on Webster and 55th for driving while license suspended.
Police Blotter Coretta L. Brock, 30, 411 Quarry Drive, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 4:11 p.m. June 30 at 1212 75th St. for retail theft, contributing to the delinquency of a child and a warrant. Ryan P. Fleming, 22, 1478 McCormick Place, Wheaton, was arrested at 2:29 p.m. July 1 in the 2900 block of Finley Road for retail theft.
Miguel A. Bahena-Pena, 30, 6262 Janes Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 11:37 p.m. July 1 in the 5000 block of Belmont for no valid driver’s license.
Sometime between 6:30 and 11 a.m. June 24, an unknown offender(s) damaged a mailbox in the 100 block of West Naperville Road.The total damage is $70.
Charles A. Conner, 56, 4730 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 10 a.m. July 2 at 1400 Opus for a warrant.
Sometime between 9 and 10 p.m. June 25, an unknown offender(s) damaged a mailbox in the 400 block of West 65th Street.The total damage is $60.
Andrew G. Witik, 52, 7608 Baimbridge, Downers Grove, was arrested at 11:45 p.m. June 28 for DUI/alcohol.
Ryan Minch, 28, 26 S. Wilmette, Westmont, was arrested at 2:50 p.m. July 2 at 825 Burlington Ave. for aggravated assault.
Guadalupe Sanchez, 18, 314 S. Cass, Westmont, was arrested at 4:12 a.m. June 29 on 63rd and Woodward for no valid driver’s license.
James G. Stavropoulos, 31, 4407 Pershing, Downers Grove, was arrested at 9:49 p.m. July 2 at the residence for domestic battery.
Leon J. Mays, 1826 S. 12th Ave., Maywood, was arrested at 4:54 p.m. June 29 on 63rd and Springside for driving while license suspended, child safety seat violation and speeding.
Corey J. Cochran, 40, 3150 Finley Road, Downers Grove, was arrested at 1:11 a.m. July 3 at the residence for domestic battery.
Hugo Barbosa, 25, 2012 Ogden Avenue, Lisle, was arrested at 12:34 a.m. June 30 on Butterfield Road and Gray for no valid driver’s license and speeding. John Anthony Matan, 52, 1216 Country Lane, Lemont, was arrested at 12:38 a.m. June 30 on Main and Franklin for DUI/ alcohol. Rigoberto Calan-Toto, 28, 7520 Orchard Lane, Woodridge, was arrested at 1:44 a.m. June 30 on Belmont and Maple for aggravated DUI and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
Westmont Sometime between 12:50 and 1 p.m. June 24, an unknown offender(s) stole a bicycle in the 1400 block of Carriage Lane.The total loss is $140.
Patrick H. O’Malley, 30, 7829 Valley View Lane, Woodridge, was arrested at 7:04 p.m. June 28 at 5202 Washington for DUI/ alcohol.
Malik Russell, 20, 3406 W. 83rd St., Woodridge, was arrested at 12:13 a.m. June 30 in the 5800 block of Carpenter for driving while license suspended and no insurance.
Alejandro A. Guzman, 39, 831 College Blvd., Addison, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. July 4 on 55th Street abd Fairview Avenue for driving while license suspended.
Nicholas S. Price, 33, 4736 N. Roslyn, Downers Grove, was arrested at 4 p.m. July 1 in the 4900 block of Western for a warrant.
Mark Villanueva, 29, 7511 N. Cambridge Road, Darien, was arrested at 11:46 a.m. July 2 in the 1500 block of 75th Street for driving while license suspended and a warrant.
Jamie L. Elkin, 21, 2210 S. Grace, Lombard, was arrested at 6:43 p.m. June 29 for theft.
was arrested at 3:13 p.m. July 4 at 1013 Maple Ave/. for child safety seat violation and no valid driver’s license.
Jason D. Sinnick, 18, 4486 Chateau Place, Lisle, was arrested at 1:34 a.m. July 3 on Ogden and Interstate 355 for consumption of alcohol by a minor. Fernando Reyes-Bautists, 25, 7 W. Quincy 2 Westmont, was arrested at 8:37 a.m. July 3 at 3915 Highland for no valid driver’s license. Juan Ramirez-Contreras, 34, 407 Florida Ave.,Aurora, was arrested at 1:53 p.m. July 3 on Butterfield and Interstate 355 for no valid driver’s license. Mahalia A. Cherry, 29, 5454 Burr Oak Road, Lisle, was arrested at 4:47 p.m. July 3 at 1900 Ogden Ave. for driving while license suspended. Sergio Medina, 26, 231 Healy Ave., Romeoville, was arrested at 7:39 a.m. July 4 on Ogden and Florence avenues for no valid driver’s license. Esther Y. Pacheco, 20, 285 N. Richmond,
At approximately 1:49 p.m. June 26, officers found a driver asleep behind the wheel in the 400 block of West Ogden Avenue. Officers arrested Derick Jones, male, age 32, of 1720 Worthington Drive, Valparaiso, Indiana, for driving under the influence. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 4:37 p.m. June 26, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 4100 block of North Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Mihir Patel, male, age 27, of 510 Shadywood Lane, Elk Grove Village, for driving with a revoked driver’s license. He was cited for disobeying a traffic control device. He was released on his own recognizance. Sometime between 6 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. June 28, an unknown offender(s) entered a residence in the 400 block of West Naperville Road and stole a computer. The total loss is $1500. Sometime between 7 and 10 a.m. June 29, an unknown offender(s) stole numerous garbage cans in the 300 block of North Lincoln Street and 200 block of North Grant Street.The total loss is $200. At approximately 7:20 p.m. June 29, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of East 63rd Street. Officers arrested Aurelijus Buinickas, male, age 36, of 2301 Beau Monde Boulevard #202, Lisle, for obstructing identification after he gave officers a false name. He was cited for driving with a revoked driver’s license and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released on his own recognizance. (13-5581) Sometime between 5 and 6 p.m. June 29, an unknown offender(s) stole a cellular
phone in the 900 block of Pasquinelli Drive.The total loss is $300. At approximately 12:05 a.m. June 30, officers responded to the 1400 block of Carriage Lane for a battery. Officers arrested Jeffrey Cracco, male, age 38, of 1446 Carriage Lane #2, Westmont, for domestic battery after he struck a family member. He was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing. At approximately 8:30 a.m. June 30, officers responded to the 0-100 block of North Hudson for a battery. Officers arrested Christina Marino, female, age 45, of 804 Oregon Trail, Roselle, for domestic battery after she struck a family member. She was transported to the DuPage County Jail for a bond hearing.
Woodridge At approximately 11:57 p.m. June 29, Steven Tucker, 52, 6765 Taos Court, Lisle, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and illegal transportation of alcohol following a traffic stop on High Trail at Carl Court. At approximately 12:29 a.m. June 29, Corey Johnson, 18, 7516 Orchard Lane, Woodridge, Christian Taylor, 19, 2105 Prentiss Drive, Downers Grove, Nathaniel Anderson, 23, 10S710 Lilac Lane, Willowbrook, Kishahn Humphrey, 19, 2516 Crystal, Woodridge, Leverenzel Booth, 19, 7502 Farmingdale Lane, Darien, and Jonathan Salter, 19, 685 Kensington Way, Bolingbrook, were charged with criminal trespass to residence following an incident in the 7600 block of Dunham Road.
At approximately 9:25 p.m. June 29, Amy Johnson, 42, 546 Creekwood Court, Westmont, was charged with possession of cannabis following a traffic stop on Route 53 at Maple in Lisle. At approximately 11:35 p.m. June 29, Jeffrey Tischart Jr., 27, 133 Grady Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with possession of cannabis after being stopped for a seatbelt enforcement roadblock on Route 53 at 75th Street. At approximately 12:31 a.m. July 2, Phyllis Boyce, 50, 5707 Cass, Westmont, was charged with possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in the 1900 block of 75th Street. A criminal damage to property occurred at 12:48 a.m. July 3 in the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue. Unknown person threw rocks through the window of an apartment.
ForuM Letter to the Editor
Voting Rights Act should be reinstated Through its decision in striking down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA), the U.S. Supreme Court erased fundamental protections against racial discrimination in voting that have been effective for more than 40 years. Justice Department preclearance of changes in voting laws by covered states remains vital to protect minority voting rights and prevent backsliding. Only strong, immediate action from Congress can fix this huge mistake made by the Supreme Court. We believe that the Supreme Court decision is naive. The progress we have made eliminating discrimination in voting is because of the VRA and its enforcement over the past four decades. The fact that the Department of Justice blocked over 700 voting changes they found to be discriminatory from 1982 through 2006 speaks for itself.
During the 2006 Congressional VRA re-authorization, a record of thousands of pages of testimony helped illustrate the continuing problems in covered jurisdictions. This pernicious discrimination is less visible today than what occurred decades ago but is no less harmful to the right to vote. Overwhelmingly bi-partisan Congressional action was taken in 2006 based on a solid case for the continued need of the Voting Rights Act. The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove/Woodridge/ Lisle joins our fellow Leagues in urging Congress to restore the VRA to its full strength. The current Supreme Court decision is a great disappointment, but it should also be a great call to action by those who believe in free and fair access by every eligible voter. Peggy Healy, Hilary Denk League of Women Voters of Downers Grove, Woodridge,Lisle
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District 99 speech, debate teams earn national awards The speech and debate teams at North High and South High schools in Downers Grove received numerous awards at the 2013 National Forensic League National Tournament, which was held last month in Birmingham, Ala. For the third year in a row, South High received the “School of Excellence Award in Speech,” one of only 20 schools nationwide to be honored with the award. Also, North High School 2013 graduate Alex Buckley was named national champion in “impromptu speaking.” Buckley was the school’s first national champion in speech. At South High, Natasha Prosek finished 13th in the nation in her main event, “humorous interpretation.” Prosek, who was the 2013 IHSA state champion, finished as a semi-finalist in the event, automatically qualifying her for the 2014 national tournament, which will be held next June in Kansas. Also at South High, 2013 graduates Ammar Kalimullah was in the top 60 in “international extemporaneous speaking” and Supal Mehta was in the top 30 in the same event. Mariah
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South High received the national “School of Excellence Award” in speech during the 2013 National Forensic League National Tournament.
Copeland placed 61st in “dramatic interpretation” and 2013 graduate Dhara Puvar finished 62nd in “oratory.” Also representing South High were Timmy Arnold and 2013 graduates Mitch Bild, Jack LeBaron, and Julia Coulliard in “public forum debate” teams, as well as Stephanie Coupland and Alex Werner in “duo interpretation.” Illini District Student of the Year recipient Dan Leahy also traveled with the
(From left to right) Nicole Smith, Sarah Fatinel, Coach Missy Carlson, Alex Buckley, Katie Portman and Dan Brophy from Downers Grove North during the 2013 National Forensic League National Tournament.
team. On behalf of the team, NFL sponsor and coach Jan Heiteen accepted the “School of Excellence Award.” The award recognizes the top 20 schools whose students have the greatest number of elimination rounds at the tournament. Heiteen also received the “NFL Distinguished Service Award,” second honors at the tournament. “Participation in the National Forensic League tournament continues to be a highlight of a student’s forensic experience,” Heiteen said. “These students have a tradition of excellence and this group represented South with distinction.” Also traveling with the team were coaches Elighie Wilson, Justin Matkovich, Julie Schwarz, Christopher Blum and Jennifer Hernandez.
At North High, in addition to 2013 graduate Alex Buckley being named national champion in “impromptu speaking,” he also finished eighth in “United States extemporaneous speaking,” which is the best finish that North High has ever had in a main event. Also, Nicole Smith competed in “humorous interpretation” and finished 47th. North High students Katie Portman, Dan Brophy and Sarah Fantinel competed in the “Lincoln-Douglas debate.” Portman had five winning ballots out of 12, and Brophy and Fantinel each had one winning ballot. Fantinel was also in the top 90 students out of 500 for “impromptu,” and Brophy was in the top 26 students out of 194 for “commentary.” Smith and Portman also were both in
the semi-finals for “expository,” finishing 13th and 14th out of 217 students, respectively. Missy Carlson serves as the speech and debate team coach and sponsor. More than 3,200 students participated in the 2013 NFL National Tournament, one of the world’s largest academic contests.The event drew visitors from across the country and as far away as China.Top performers take home more than $200,000 in college scholarships.To attend, students must qualify at one of NFL’s 108 district tournaments. National competition occurs in ten main events. For more information about the National Forensic League, www.nationalforensicleague. org. For more information about District 99, visit www.csd99.org.
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Lisle.Whether you are a beginning performer or a seasoned stage veteran, you’ll enjoy this drama workshop. Have fun and explore different emotions, characters and places through the power of imaginations. Grades 3-5. To register or for more information, call 630-971-1675.
Continued from page 5 the Main St. Train Station, south parking lot near Burlington Avenue in Downers Grove. French-style market featuring local vendors of produce, flowers, herbs, jewelry, crafts and more. 7th Annual Downers Grove Garden Walk. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. The Garden Walk benefits the DG First United Methodist Church Bridge Board program, which provides transitional housing and mentoring for formerly homeless families. The Walk features unique private gardens throughout Downers Grove.
JULY 16 R Gang. 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street west of Main Street. Comprised of highly respected members of Chicagolands’s musical community, specializing in Motown and R&B. FREE entertainment - Food and drinks available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts are held at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. For weather updates, call 630-963-0575 after 5:30pm the day of the concert. This event is part of the Downers Grove Park District’s 2013 Family Concert Series. Drama Workshop. 2-3 p.m. at the Lisle Library, 777 Front St.,
JULY 17 Bubble Wonders. 2 p.m. at the Lisle Library, 777 Front St., Meeting Room A/B, Lisle. Come see bubble caterpillars, ice cream cones, snowmen, volcano bubbles, dancing bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, the Square Bubble, a bubble merry-go-round and even a child inside a bubble. No registration necessary. For more information, call 630-971-1675 or visit www. lislelibrary.org.
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Horoscopes Just because they disagree with you, doesn’t mean you aren’t right. In the week ahead, you can easily maintain your own opinions in the face of opposition. You may even find an ingenious solution to a stalemate.
Make an effort to be the cooperative kid. In the week ahead, you will find that by joining forces with others, both of you will benefit. Loyal partners and friends will speak on your behalf.
Money makes the world go around. Your generosity may be repaid over and over in the week to come. With charitable Jupiter in your sign, you might find someone willing to give you a big tip.
Deep down inside, you may be contemplating an important decision. The week ahead will bring you many opportunities to gather valuable information that will help you make the wisest choice.
Communication is the best road to travel for success. Keep a close watch on your money in case pendulum swings the other way. You possess a golden touch in business affairs in the coming week.
Busy bees receive the buzz. Your industry and genuine interest in your fellow man makes you the center of any hive of activity. In the week ahead, computers, technology and inventions are highlighted.
Walk on the sunny side of the street. You can see some good in everyone and something of value in every word of advice. In the week to come, be sure to spread your sunshine wherever you go.
Even a hardboiled egg has a heart of gold. Some acquaintances might seem bent on making every activity a competition this week, but you can see beneath their hard shell to the tenderness inside.
Go ahead and let the cat out of the bag. You often get into a complicated situation when you discuss matters that are not ready for disclosure, but this week you can say whatever you like.
Like a dog with a bone, you won’t let go of a good idea. In the week ahead, let your passions be the guide to what will bring financial and romantic bliss. Your judgment is a bit better than usual.
Gather all the facts from a vast array of sources before making a move. You have internet access at your fingertips or wise friends to call when you need answers to key questions in the week to come.
Country singer Dolly Parton said it best, “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” Minor mix-ups that occur in the week ahead might actually lead to better understanding.
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DGN product Jagielo drafted by Yankees By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
Eric Jagielo gathered with family, friends and former coaches last month to await word from the major league team that ultimately would select him during the First-Year Player Draft. As the draft moved closer to when the New York Yankees were scheduled to make their first-round selection with the 26th overall pick, the Downers North product had a feeling he would become a Bronx Bomber. Indeed, that’s what happened. The Yankees took the former Notre Dame star third baseman, who hit a career .321 in three years with the Irish and was named the Big East Player of the Year this past spring. Jagielo is the first college position player the Yanks have chosen in the first round since 2001. Jagielo said the reality of being drafted by one of baseball’s most storied franchises is a dream come true. “It’s one of those reactions I still can’t put into words,” Jagielo said. “It’s one of the greatest feelings I have had seeing the reaction of my family and coaches. Just having everybody being part of it was an awesome experience.” Jagielo admittedly had some inside knowledge from his agent, Mark Rodgers, in regard to where he stood with the Yankees. “We had a lot of communication with them,” Jagielo said. “As the draft played out, we kind of knew that we were going to go to them. He (Rodgers) told me, ‘You’re their No. 1 guy on their board right now, and if you make it to them, they’re going to take you.’ ” A semifinalist for this year’s Golden Spikes Award, given each year to the best amateur baseball
player in the country, Jagielo reached a deal with the Yankees in mid-June that includes a signing bonus reportedly more than $1.8 million. “My Dad always said he’d let me buy my first car,” Jagielo said, laughing. “After that I’m going to be smart and put a lot of it away. I’ll try to live off it if baseball doesn’t work out, and have a good financial base for the future.” Falling short of making it to The Show, however, is the farthest thing from Jagielo’s mind. He’s been in Tampa with the Yankees’ organization ever since the draft to rehab a strained hamstring. Jaglieo played through the injury during the final month of the college season at Notre Dame, where he hit .388 with nine homers and 53 RBI in 56 games. “I’ve been rehabbing for around two weeks,” said Jaglieo, who led the Big East in slugging percentage (.633) and on-base percentage (.500). “Everything’s fine; I’m healthy. It’s just a matter of them feeling comfortable and them doing their due diligence (with the injury).” Once New York gives Jaglieo the green light, he’ll be going to Staten Island, where the club has its short-season Class A team. Jaglieo said the organization doesn’t have immediate plans for him, but mentioned he’ll be going back to Tampa after the season for a few more weeks of training. “They wait a month,” he explained. “They want to see what guys bring in the first month. They want to watch us play for a month before they do a lot of coaching and adjustments. Throughout (the rest of) this year and after season, that’s when a lot of coaching will happen. They do have a very good player development program here.” The Yankees like Jaglieo’s
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Downers North graduate Eric Jagielo was drafted by the New York Yankees.
power and the fact that he hits from the left side. Baseball America ranked Jagielo as the 16th best prospect in the draft, while ESPN baseball draft expert
Keith Law had him 26th. Here’s a portion of what Baseball America had to say about Jagielo in its pre-draft scouting report:
“He combines the ability to hit for power and average like few players available … He See JAGIELO, page 13
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Palandech is multi-sport athlete of the year By Scott Taylor Sports Editor
There aren’t many athletes who still play three sports nowadays at the varsity level. Following his dad and his brother’s footsteps, Plainfield North’s Kurt Palandech did just that. Palandech, a starter for the football, basketball and baseball teams, not only played three sports, but excelled in them, as he was named to the Voyager Media All-Area team in both football and baseball this past season. Thanks to his performance in those sports, Palandech is the 2013 Voyager Media Male
Athlete of the Year. “It means a lot to me,” Palandech said. “My father and brother both played three sports and were successful. I have the same competitive attitude. I didn’t want to quit any of the sports. I have no regrets, I enjoyed playing all of them. The only disadvantage was keeping my weight up. But playing the different sports helped me improve as an athlete.” On the football field,Palandech played on both sides of the ball. He was a quarterback on the 7-3 football team and also played defensive back. He finished the year with 684 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, while
throwing for 981 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was also the team MVP. “Kurt has been a great leader for us and made so many plays for us on both sides of the ball,” North football coach Tim Kane said. “As a QB he is dangerous due to his speed, athleticism and throwing ability. Numerous times he has made positive yardage plays when it had looked like a play for a loss.” While he seemed to always get around the defense on offense, he used his speed on the other end of the field as well. “I love all three sports, by football is my No. 1 sport,” Palandech stated. “Everyone looks to you as a quarterback and you are a leader. I would use my speed on defense too when we went up against a fast receiver. I never wanted to be on the sidelines.”
Palandech was rarely on the sidelines during his high school career. He was on the varsity team as a sophomore in both basketball and baseball and was moved up for the playoff game his sophomore year in football, where he teamed with his brother Kyle on a long pass. “It meant a lot (to play varsity all three sports as a sophomore),” Kurt said. “It was nice playing with my brother in all three sports. It was a fun experience.” Palandech batted .456 in baseball and was the second leading rebounder on the team in basketball. Palandech will be playing football at North Dakota University in the fall. Other Athlete of the Year nominees (top multisport athletes in other towns) are:
PAT MCINERNEY The Benet senior was a key member of the Redwings’ basketball and baseball teams and was a member of both Voyager Media teams. On the hardwood he averaged 12 points, 11 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game for the sectional finalists. “Pat was as good of a rebounder for his size as I have seen on the high school level,” Benet basketball coach Gene Geidkamp said. “He had the ability to impact the game on the glass on both ends of the floor. He was also an excellent passer, and helped us as a ballhandler and scorer. He brought a great deal of toughness to our team, and provided excellent leadership. He made us better in every phase of the game.” See ATHLETE, page 15
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Plainfield North’s Kurt Palandech, a three-sport athlete, is the Voyager Media Male Athlete of the Year.
Sports JAGIELO Continued from page 11 has shown more discipline, made more contact and done a better job of using the whole field. He now projects to hit for a solid average with at least plus power. … Scouts believe Jagielo will be able to stick at the hot corner. His actions, hands and arm all are fine for the position.” The Yankees could be looking to replace Alex Rodriguez, within the next few years as A-Rod, who turns 38 at the end
of this month, nears the end of his career. Rodriguez has been on the disabled list all season, recovering from surgery he had in January to repair a torn labrum. He just began a minor league rehab assignment this week that’s expected to go three weeks. Jagielo, however, isn’t penciling himself in as A-Rod’s heir apparent. “That’ll take care of itself,” he said.“Now that I’m in the system, the biggest thing for me is go out every day and prove myself and get better. My main objective is to go about my business the right way. Hopefully I do that
and everything works out and I’ll be the starting third baseman for the future.” Jagielo said he keeps in touch with his now former coaches and teammates at Notre Dame, as well as with former teammates, friends and coaches at Downers North. “Chad Isaacson (Downers North baseball coach) and a few of the coaches were at my house (on draft day) and a bunch of guys I grew up with and went to Downers North with,” he said. “It’s a good group of people to have with me and who helped me get to where I am.” mike@buglenewspapers.com
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Prairie Bluff’s ninth hole has water on both sides of the green.
Prairie Bluff a good value course Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club in Crest Hill is a sneaky nice course. For just $36 on a weekday, the course is worth the money and is the only course of its kind in the immediate area. It is a links course with fescue, but also offers up several water hazards as well. The course can play long from the tips (7,007) and can also be very manageable (6,054) from the white tees. The bunkers and restaurant have recently been remodeled, as well. The course starts off with a straightaway par four and is followed by a dogleg left and short par-4. Both Mark Gregory and myself were in perfect shape
off the tee down the fairway, but a very long drive can go through the fairway and lead to a short shot from the rough to a small green. After a par-3 there is a long par5 and a second dogleg left par-4, where they seemed to be doing some work around the green. There is a short par-3 sixth hole and then a difficult, long par-4 seventh hole, which was playing into a strong breeze.That made it difficult for the average golfer to hit the green in regulation. The front nine finishes with a pair of water holes. The eighth hole is a par-5 that bends slightly right and has water to both sides of the green, making it dangerous to go for the green in two. The ninth hole also has water on both sides of the green and water can also come into play off the tee with a short drive to the right or a long drive to the left. It was definitely my favorite hole on the
front side. I thought the back nine played much more difficult and it started with what was probably the easiest hole on the side, a straight par-4.The 11th hole was a dogleg left with water keeping people away from going right through the dogleg. The 12th and 13th holes seemed similar to a pair of holes on the front nine. The 14th hole, the signature hole, is another dogleg left with water all down the left side.There also wasn’t a ton of room to the right, making it a very difficult hole. The 15th and 16th holes were both slight doglegs right, with 15 being a par-5. Prairie Bluff finished with a pair of difficult holes. The 17th hole was a par-3 with water in both the front left and right side of the green, making it a difficult tee shot. The 18th hole was a slight dogleg right with water on the right side. The fairway also
seemed to tilt a little toward the right, especially near the green. It is hard for me to dislike a course, and this course was no different. It wasn’t overly challenging, but it did provide some tough shots and tough holes.The fairways were in pretty good shape and the greens ran fast, which I like. It was especially surprising how fast they were with how much rain came down the previous couple of days before we went.The greens were tough to read at times with some gentle slopes, and some sloping ways you wouldn’t think. The pace of play was pretty good and the staff was very helpful, especially with scheduling a tee time around their morning leagues. A couple of critiques I had were that the par-3s all played from a similar distance from the white tees and there were a lot of holes that were similar looking
(four dogleg lefts). I like playing par-3s that make me hit different shots. While the 17th was different with all the water, the other three were simple pitching wedges. There is more of a difference from the other tees, so those playing blue or gold will get to hit different shots. All in all, I felt the course was fun to play and worth the price. I think it is the perfect course to play in twilight while walking, it has that kind of peaceful feel to it. It is definitely worth the cost and the travel throughout our coverage area. Editor’s note: This is the first golf course review in a series of six installments. During our rounds we will be tweeting out updates. Follow Mark Gregory @2Mark_My_Words and retweet him to be entered to win a golf discount card. The hashtag is #Voyagergolf
sPorts ATHLETE Continued from page 12 On the diamond McInerney batted .381 with eight homers and 30 RBI, while going 5-1 on the mound. McInerney will be playing baseball at the University of Illinois next year.
JIMMY MOON The Romeoville senior was a top player on both the golf and basketball teams. He played the No. 1 spot throughout the year on the Spartans’ golf team. In basketball he averaged a team-best eight points per game. He knocked down 45 three-pointers and played in the Voyager Media Prep Shootout.
JOHN SOLARI Losing was something Solari rarely experienced, whether on a football field or a basketball court. Solari, a two-time first team All-CSL pick as a tight end for the Hawks, was part of two CSL South title teams that ended up going a combined 21-
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Benet’s Pat McInerney was the top male athlete in the Downers Grove area.
THE BUGLE JULY 10, 2013 2. He caught 39 passes for 625 yards and six touchdowns for the Hawks last season. That success segued into basketball, where the 6-4, 230-pounder helped lead the Hawks to a 28-4 season in 2012-13. He was a three-year basketball starter and a multiple allconference performer who contributed to 84 victories in 115 games over that span. The Hawks’ leading scorer and rebounder last season finished with 1,046 points and 537 rebounds. He’s heading to the University of Dayton this fall to play football.
CHRIS TSCHIDA The two-sport star for Joliet Catholic Academy was one of the top athletes in the Voyager Media area, playing both football and baseball. On the gridiron, Tschida caught 32 passes for a teambest 583 yards and three touchdowns. His yardage was good for fifth all-time for a single season. On the baseball field, he captained the Hillmen to a Class 3A state title. His sure handedness paid off in baseball as well as football, as
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the shortstop did not commit a fielding error all season. At the plate, he batted .390 with team highs in RBI (32) and runs scored (44).
PARRKER WESTPHAL The 6-foot,1-inch Bolingbrook junior cornerback posted 51 tackles, four for loss. He tallied three interceptions, three pass breakups and one fumble recovery. Westphal is one of the most sought after defensive backs in the state and is being recruited by several major Division-I schools. Westphal plans to graduate early so he can compete in spring football at whichever college he chooses, but this past spring, he competed in his final season of high school track. He advanced to the state track and field meet in the long jump where he jumped 42-feet, 8-inches and did not advance to the finals. He advanced to the state meet by winning the Downers Grove North Sectional title with a jump of 44-2.5. Mark Gregory and Mike Sandrolini contributed
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Kimmel looks to set ARCA wins record Several ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards story lines will accompany the 13th annual Ansell ActivArmr 150 at Chicagoland Speedway Sunday, July 21, including an opportunity for veteran Frank Kimmel to surpass Iggy Katona’s all-time win mark, and for rookie Ryan Blaney, who looks for his career-first win on the ARCA tour. Blaney,under the Penske Racing driver development program, will be at the helm of the No. 22 Cunningham Motorsports Dodge at Chicagoland. In his most recent series starts, the thirdgeneration driver finished second at Michigan Int’l Speedway and fifth on the Road America road course. “I am really excited to rejoin Cunningham Motorsports at Chicagoland,” Blaney said. “Again it will be my first time seeing this race track. Like the last two races that I ran with the Cunningham organization, MIS and Road America, I am looking forward to having a really fast car and getting a lot of experience at the track in preparation for my return to these tracks in Camping World Trucks and Nationwide.” If Blaney is victorious at Chicagoland, he’ll join a growing list of notable winners on the 1.5-mile Joliet, Illinois speedway, including Kimmel, who won at Chicagoland in 2003. Kimmel made big headlines at Winchester Speedway last Sunday, where the nine-time series champion tied Iggy Katona in alltime series victories, each with 79.
“This is really something to enjoy,” Kimmel said. “There were some family and friends here. It’s Indiana, my home state. Any win at Winchester is great, but this one I’m really going to enjoy.” Kimmel admitted that the possibility of tying Katona as the all-time series win leader crossed his mind during the race. “It crossed my mind, but then I told myself not to think about it too early,” Kimmel said. “When I saw the checkered flag, it was a sort of a flood of emotion. It is a big deal.” If Kimmel were to win at Chicagoland, he would become the only repeat ARCA winner there. Former ARCA Chicagoland winners also include Ed Berrier, who won the inaugural race in 2001, Steve Wallace, Michael McDowell, Ty Dillon, and Kevin Swindell, the defending race winner. In addition to no repeat winners, there have been no repeat pole winners either. Chad Blount (2002), Kimmel, Wallace (2006), McDowell (2007), and Swindell won from the pole. Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. also won the pole in 2008. Three-time series champion Tim Steele, the all-time series superspeedway winner with 24, won the pole for inaugural race in 2001, but never won a race at Chicagoland. The Ansell ActivArmr 150 will follow the same-day NASCAR Nationwide Series STP 300 on Sunday, July 21 at 5:00 p.m. local central time, live on SPEED.
Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell will accompany raceday activities at noon. Practice for the Ansell ActivArmr 150 will take place on Saturday from 4:10 through 6. ARCAracing.com will also feature live timing and scoring of all ARCA Racing Series on-track activity.
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Frank Kimmel looks for ARCA record win No. 80 in Joliet.
WEEKLY RACING UPDATE JOHNSON SWEEPS DAYTONA It’s hard to have a hands-down, class-of-the field car in a restrictor-plate race, but don’t tell Jimmie Johnson, who dominated Daytona Saturday night in uncharacteristically decisive fashion -- and reached another milestone at the Birthplace of Speed. In a wild race that featured two massive wrecks on the last lap alone, Johnson beat Tony Stewart to the finish line in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway to record the first season sweep of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at the 2.5-mile tri-oval since Bobby Allison accomplished the feat in 1982. As Johnson crossed the line at the end of a green-white-checkered-flag finish, the second of the two multicar accidents erupted behind him. Kevin Harvick stayed in front of the melee to run third, followed by Clint Bowyer and Michael Waltrip. “Glad I was ahead of all the chaos,” said a relieved Stewart, who rode in the back for much of the evening before making his move to the front in the closing laps. The victory was Johnson’s fourth of the season -- tying Matt Kenseth for most in the series -- and the 64th of his career.
STANDINGS 2012 Sprint Cup Series 1) Jimmie Johnson 658 2) Clint Bowyer - 49 3) Carl Edwards -71 4) Kevin Harvick -73 5) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. - 110 6) Matt Kenseth -118 7) Kyle Busch -125 8) Greg Biffle -142 9) Kurt Busch -157 10) Tony Stewart -159 11) Martin Truex, Jr. -165 12) Kasey Kahne -168
2013 Nationwide Series 1) Regan Smith 2) Sam Hornish, Jr 3) Elliot Sadler 4) Justin Allgaier 5) Austin Dillon
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2013 Coke Zero 400 finishers 1) Jimmie Johnson 2) Tony Stewart 3) Kevin Harvick 4) Clint Bowyer 5) Michael Waltrip 6) Kurt Busch 7) Jamie McMurray 8) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. 9) Casey Mears 10) Ryan Newman 11) Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. 12) Kyle Busch 13) JJ Yeley 14) Danica Patrick 15) David Gilliland 16) Jeff Burton 17) Greg Biffle 18) Travis Kvapil 19) Terry Labonte 20) Trevor Bayne
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Burned out and can’t retire? Here are tips for a recharge Q. I’m 63 and have been working my whole life. I’m completely burned out but know I can’t afford to retire. I’m afraid my attitude is going to start affecting the quality of my work. How can I recharge my interest in my career? A. You can recharge your interest in your career by understanding your fatigue is not just your job but the monotony of doing the same tasks week in and week out. Our brains desperately need new challenges as we age or parts of our brain literally die off. Most baby boomers find themselves in your position after the economic impact of the recession.The dream of retirement has become just that: a dream.You may find it comforting to know that even people who can afford to retire have to find new challenges. No one wants to feel irrelevant and useless in society. Retirement can lead to depression, illness or even death if the retiree doesn’t find new interests. Human beings are funny creatures in that we tend to exaggerate our feelings. If we’re thirsty, we think we can drink a lake. If we’re hot, we fantasize about being in a freezer. If we’re fatigued, we believe we’ll never
want to do anything again. Many people imagine that retirement would be having time to watch grass grow and paint dry.The truth is that doing nothing would be satisfying for about a week and then all of us would grow restless. To work with your natural human tendencies, give yourself breaks where you do nothing or do something completely different than your career.Take a sick leave day and stare at the ceiling. On weekends, take a trip to somewhere you’ve never explored. In the evenings, consider a class on anything you know nothing about. The idea here is to rest but also jolt your brain with novelty. When we feel burned out, partly we need to do nothing, but partly we need to get out of our ruts.The reason we joke about the grave and a rut having everything in common except the dimensions is because we can feel dead without newness. People who study aging brains tell us that the brain does some serious pruning after age 50. Your brain wants you to be efficient, so if you never use a part of your brain as you age, that part will cease to function.
Unless you want a limited and depressed brain at 80, change up your hobbies. You can bring this same perspective to your workplace. If you deal with things, look for opportunities to deal with people. If you deal with people, look for opportunities to deal with things.You know if your career mostly uses your right or left brain. Scan your workplace to find tasks that use the other side of your brain. In our workplaces, there will always be factors we cannot control (like being financially unable to retire).The trick to recharge your career is to put your creativity into the factors you can control (finding new challenges). Don’t get into the emotional trap of ruminating on what you can’t change or you’ll enter a cul-de-sac from which there is no escape. Once you can accept (not like) the reality of having to work, avenues to enrich your current job will be obvious. Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.
His mom’s blessing was to be a blessing Dear Dave, My mom died a few years ago, and she left me an inheritance of $60,000 in stock. She was always investing and saving money. I could sell this and be debtfree while still having plenty left over, but I feel like I’ll lose a part of her if I do this. Do you have any advice? David Dear David, I didn’t know your mom, but from what you’ve told me, it sounds like she was a pretty smart and responsible lady. I don’t visualize her as the kind of person who would’ve said,“I’m going to leave you this
stock. Always keep it and never cash it out, no matter what happens.” A gift like this is someone wanting to bless another person with some of the good they accomplished in this world. It’s your mom’s way of giving you an opportunity to have a better life. In my mind, the best way for you to have a better life is to use the money to become debt-free then use the cash that used to go toward debt payment to invest. I know you loved your mom, but I think you’ve given this stock more power than she gave it.You’ve gotten her blessing, and
that was to be a blessing to you. You know, you can be a blessing to others in lots of different ways. She just accomplished it with the stock. Honor your mom and go be debt-free today. The time is now! —Dave
* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF VS TERRENCE GODFREY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERRANCE GODFREY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 005166 2333 CHARMINGFARE DRIVE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 3, 2012, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on August 6, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 08-25-402-020 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2333 CHARMINGFARE DRIVE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: RED BRICK SPLIT LEVEL SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $289,281.48. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1023885 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I542722 Published 6/26, 7/3, 7/10
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22 THE BUGLE JULY 10, 2013 LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE LEGAL SHERIFF’S SALE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION PLAINTIFF VS TERRENCE GODFREY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TERRANCE GODFREY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; DEFENDANTS 10 CH 005166 2333 CHARMINGFARE DRIVE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on April 3, 2012, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on August 6, 2013, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 37 IN CHARMINGFARE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 25 TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 10, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 5, 1976 AS DOCUMENT R76-26911, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF DUPAGE AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 08-25-402-020 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2333 CHARMINGFARE DRIVE WOODRIDGE, IL 60517 Description of Improvements: RED BRICK SPLIT LEVEL SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $289,281.48. Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.attypierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1023885 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I542722 Published 6/26, 7/3, 7/10
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY- WHEATON, ILLINOIS Nationstar Mortgage LLC Plaintiff, vs. Michelle Conkright aka Michelle S. Conkright; Christopher Conkright aka Christopher T. Conkright; Bank of America, N.A.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 12 CH 4725 Property Address: 24 2nd Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Michelle Conkright aka Michelle S. Conkright ; Christopher Conkright aka Christopher T. Conkright and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 2 IN CRESTWOOD HOMES, INC., RESUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 150 FEET OF THE WEST HALF OF LOT 3, LOTS 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 AND THE EAST HALF OF LOT 9 IN FREDENHAGEN’S ADDITION TO DOWNERS GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND A PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID CRESTWOOD HOMES, INC., RESUBDIVISION RECORDED AUGUST 30, 1950 AS DOCUMENT 620967, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 09-09-316-021 Said property is commonly known as: 24 2nd Street, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Michelle Conkright aka Michelle S. Conkright; Christopher Conkright aka Christopher T. Conkright and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number R2008-151017 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at DUPAGE County on or before July 26, 2013, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Steven C. Lindberg Attorney for Plaintiff FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60563 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) I543218 Published 6/26, 7/3, 7/10
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Clip this for your teenage daughter: Gynecology 101
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am frequently asked, the breasts grow fuller. It is “When should my daughter completely normal to have one see an Ob-gyn for the breast that is slightly larger than first time?” The American the other and it is common for College of Obstetricians the breasts to sometimes be sore. and Gynecologists (ACOG) Another change that occurs recommends the first when a young lady visit with a gynecologist goes through puberty to occur around age 12is the beginning of 13. This visit may only be menstruation.This is a conversation to allay the time when you will fears about the “female have “a period,” or a few doctor,” discuss puberty days of bleeding, every and the subsequent month.The reason a changes, and woman has a period discuss overall health. Medical Memo is that her body is A gynecologist is Dr. Kristia Patsavas preparing for a possible ideal to begin the pregnancy.The brain conversation regarding safe sends those chemical signals sex, STDs and contraception so (hormones) to the ovary and your daughter will think about the ovary releases an egg, which protecting herself when the travels down the fallopian tube time comes. Below is a guide and into the uterus. for parents to discuss puberty At the same time, the inside with their daughter as it can of the uterus, or lining, starts to be an embarrassing topic for grow and thicken.A pregnancy everyone involved. Clip it and does not occur if a man’s sperm let your daughter read it and ask does not fertilize the egg.The questions... lining of the uterus breaks downs Hi there, young lady! My and starts to shed or exit the name is Dr. Kristia and I am a body in the form of blood and gynecologist.That means I am tissue.This forms your menstrual a doctor that specializes in the period.A lot of young ladies health of women of all ages worry that this is gross, but it’s including you! What you are a normal and healthy part of about to read is designed to help growing up! you understand the changes Most girls will begin that are happening in your body menstruation two to three as you go through puberty.As years after her breasts begin a woman this is something I developing. In the United States, understand firsthand. These it is most common to start changes also happened to between age 12 and 14, but some your Mom, Grandma, and any ladies will start earlier or later. other women in your life.We Most ladies will have a period understand and are here to every 21-45 days and it is normal answer your questions. for periods to not be very regular What is puberty? Puberty at first. You may get two periods is a time in a young woman’s in one month or have a month life when her body begins to without a period. Periods usually transform into an adult. It starts last between 3 and 7 days. when the brain sends chemical Reasons to go to a doctor signals called hormones to the include not getting a period by body.These hormones cause age 15, having periods less than certain changes to take place every 21 days or more than every such as growing taller and 45 days. Other reasons are having gaining weight; growth of the periods that last more than 7 breasts; an increase in body hair; days, are heavy enough that you the possibility of acne or pimples; have to change a tampon or pad and your first menstrual period. every 1-2 hours or are so painful Puberty may happen anytime that you can’t do your normal between age 8 and 13. It is daily activities.Tell your Mom, normal to start puberty at a Dad or a trusted adult if any of different age than your friends so these things are happening to don’t worry if your body changes you. before or after theirs do.That’s This is a brief overview of a OK! very important topic! For more As you go through puberty, information visit www.acog. your breasts will grow in org or www.girlshealth.gov or stages. The changes start with a talk to your doctor.That’s what rising of the darker area that we’re here for! contains the nipple (called the areola) and continue as Doctors Rx: Puberty is a
time in a young lady’s life when her body begins to mature. Changes in breast appearance and growth and the beginning of menstruation are the two
primary stages that occur. Use your Ob-gyn as a resource for information for your teen. ACOG recommends the first visit to an Ob-gyn occur at age
12 or 13 to alleviate fears about visiting a woman’s doctor and discuss puberty and health.Visit www.girlshealth.gov for more information.
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