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NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Vol. 5 No. 50

CoMMuNITY

Man hit, killed while crossing Main Street By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

BY JONATHAN SAMPLES STAFF REPORTER The Downers Grove Village Council has balked at the idea of medical marijuana dispensaries or cultivation centers in the village ever since the medical marijuana law was approved by the Illinois legislature in August.

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A Bolingbrook man was struck and killed by an automobile Saturday evening in Downers Grove. Stephan Szela, 60, was crossing Main Street when a southbound car struck him in the curb lane. Police said the man was taken too Good Samaritan Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. Saturday evening in the 4200 block of Main Street. “The preliminary investigation did not reveal any evidence of speed or impaired driving as being a factor in the accident,” Downers Grove Police Lt. Mike Willison said in a press release. “However, the accident is classified as a death investigation and is still ongoing.” The DuPage County Coroner is currently investigating the cause of death and, as of press time, had not made a final determination.

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Woodridge police investigate string of robberies No injuries reported during Shell Gas Station robbery By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

Woodridge police are investigating an armed robbery they believe is related to a string of similar robberies throughout the area. The incident occurred around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Shell Gas Station at the intersection of 87th Street and Woodward Avenue. Police say the suspect, described as a black male in a black Adidas hoodie, entered the front of the store, walked behind the counter, and demanded

money and cigarettes. He displayed a black semi-automatic handgun at the employee. After leaving the store, police say, the suspect headed west on foot.There were no injuries. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This incident is believed to be related to other robberies in DuPage and Cook County, based on similar reported circumstances,â&#x20AC;? said Traci Steger, spokesperson for the Woodridge Police Department. Police are asking anyone with information of this incident to call the Woodridge Detective Unit at 630-719-4740, ext. 4773.

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Woodridge police believe suspect was involved in a string of similar robberies throughout DuPage and Cook counties.

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ZONED Continued from page 1 That point of view was emphasized further on Tuesday, when village staff introduced an ordinance that would restrict the number of possible locations in Downers Grove where medical marijuana dispensaries may be located. A new ordinance would list medical cannabis cultivation centers and dispensing organizations as allowable special uses in the M-1, light manufacturing district. “I want to emphasize that this is an ordinance that further restricts the places in Downers Grove where dispensing and cultivating centers could possibly be located,” Community Development Director Tom Dabareiner said. “It is something that further restricts those locations.” Under the separation requirements of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act, medical marijuana cultivation centers could not be located in

Downers Grove. That’s because the law prohibits cultivation centers from being established within 2,500 feet of pre-existing pre-schools, elementary or secondary schools, day care centers, group day cares, or an area zoned for care centers or group day care. Additionally, cultivation centers cannot be established in an area zoned for residential use. Under these restrictions, there is currently no property in Downers Grove that could house a medical marijuana cultivation facility. However, medical marijuana dispensaries are another possibility. Under state law, these centers must be located at least 1,000 feet from preexisting pre-schools, day care centers or group day care. Similarly, dispensaries may not be located in an area zoned for residential use. That means Downers Grove could potentially house a dispensary in the future. The ordinance presented by village staff outlines two locations where dispensaries

could be located. The first is an area inside of Ellsworth Industrial Park. The second set of possible locations are along the north side of Ogden Avenue between Lacey and Finley roads, and the north side of Warrenville Road between Finley Road and Cross Street. Dabareiner said that during last month’s plan commission meeting, changes were considered to restrict the number of locations within the village where dispensaries could be located. While remaining within the requirements of state law, the new ordinance would tack on an additional separation requirement that would push dispensaries back 1,000 feet from public parks. Downers Grove Commissioner Becky Rheintgen asked whether or not additional restrictions preventing dispensaries from locating near recreation centers within M-1 zoning areas could be considered. “I’m thinking of the reason behind the schools and the parks is the same reason that

A new ordinance would list medical cannabis cultivation centers and dispensing organizations as allowable special uses in the M-1, light manufacturing district.

• Under state law, these centers must be located at least 1,000 feet from pre-existing preschools, day care centers or group day care. • Dispensaries may not be located in an area zoned for residential use. •An area inside of Ellsworth Industrial Park.as well as areas along the north side of Ogden Avenue between Lacey and this would apply,” she said. Commissioner David Olsen supported the restrictions but questioned whether the separation requirements established by the village would be deemed “reasonable” within the confines of state law. “The amount of land open to this is very low in the village of Downers Grove, which personally I think is very appropriate,” he said. “But, is there concern this would be

Finley roads, and the north side of Warrenville Road between Finley Road and Cross Street could potentially host dispensaries in the future • While remaining within the requirements of state law, the new ordinance would tack on an additional separation requirement that would push dispensaries back 1,000 feet from public parks. considered unreasonable by the state?” Village Manager David Fieldman assured Olsen that the village has analyzed the proposal in accordance with state law, and he feels the ordinance is “absolutely consistent” with the medical marijuana law. The Village Council was expected to approve the ordinance at its Nov. 12 meeting.

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Park District, village reach agreement Park District, village approved agreement that specifies parameters to develop the ARC at the subject property The Woodridge Park District in partnership with the village of Woodridge initiated the next step in the Athletic Recreation Center planning process to develop the proposed ARC at the Janes Plaza Shopping Center. The Park District and village

approved an intergovernmental agreement that specifies the parameters to develop the ARC at the subject property contingent upon the village acquiring the property. The Board of Park Commissioners approved the

agreement at the Oct. 15 Regular Board meeting. The village of Woodridge mayor and Board of Trustees approved the agreement at the Oct. 24 Village Board meeting. Terms of the agreement include but are not limited to: acquisition and site preparation of the property by the village; conveyance of property to the Park District; financial commitments/limits using Tax Increment Finance funds

towards both the purchase and preparation of property and partial project expenses; establishes Park District commitment to construct a recreation facility at a minimum size of 48,000 square feet to include health and fitness space, general programming rooms, and available space and time for Community Resource Center (CRC) social service programs; provisions to expedite the conveyance of the property to the District should the District

obtain a Park and Recreation Construction (PARC) grant; commitment to use the site for the Project for a period of 20 years; and various general conditions. Execution of the agreement and initiating the next phase of the planning process will depend on the village of Woodridge acquiring the Janes Plaza Shopping Center property currently being pursued through eminent domain.

at the Woodridge Park District Community Center, 2600 Center Drive, throughout the month of November. Donations may include, but are not limited to the following: stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie filling, instant potatoes, gravy and vegetables.

trip across America, from the southernmost point to the northernmost, asking everyday Americans along the way what unites and divides us. Go, Go America by Dan Yaccarino has been selected by the Kids Read committee. It’s the story of one family’s rollicking road trip from state to state and the curious facts they learn. The Big Read is an annual community reading event that brings together nine local libraries (Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Indian Prairie,La Grange, La Grange Park, Lisle,Thomas Ford, andWoodridge) to read and discuss one book. Related programs and discussions will take place in March and April. Request a copy at http:// catalog.swanlibraries.net/ and get

started reading today. Find more information at www.TheBigRead. org or by following The Big Read on Twitter @bigread2014 and Facebook.

News Briefs Help neighbors in need this holiday season The Woodridge Park District

is hosting a holiday food drive on behalf of the West Suburban Community Pantry. Food donations can be dropped off

The Big Read and Kids Read returns to local libraries The Big Read and Kids Read committees at nine local libraries have been hard at work planning the 2014 events. The Big Read is happy to announce Philip Caputo’s “The Longest Road” as the selected book for the collaborative project’s 10th year. Caputo takes an epic road

Annual Gift Bazaar offers one-stop Hanukkah shopping Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County will host its annual Hanukkah Gift Bazaar,featuring the largest collection of Judaic art and gifts in the western suburbs. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at the synagogue, 1710 S. Highland Ave., Lombard. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Calendar ONGOING Westmont Band Parent Association Craft Show. It is time for the 24th annual Band Parent Association Craft Show at Westmont Senior High School.This year’s show will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there is no admission charge. Come spend a festive day shopping among vendors who exhibit an array of handcrafted items. Offerings include traditional craft items such as handmade jewelry, ornaments, knitwear, handmade cards, and fresh wreaths. Be serenaded by ensembles from our band throughout the event and enjoy the jazz band perform holiday classics. Lunch will be served beginning at 11 a.m. and concessions will be available throughout the day. Prizes donated by our crafters are raffled off continuously during the craft show with almost 100 chances to win. Remember to bring home a tasty treat made by our flag drill team to satisfy your sweet tooth. Vendors interested in participating in the 2013 craft show, are encouraged to contact Westmont High School at 630468-8100. A Season of Giving. Join the West Suburban Community Pantry as we celebrate this Season of Giving. Your generous donation will help feed your neighbors in need throughout the holidays and beyond. Your gift of sustenance can mean the difference between someone enjoying a nutritious meal or going to bed hungry - again. There are many ways you can lend support to those who are facing “food insecurity” during these difficult economic times. Thanksgiving Celebration Program: Throughout the month of November, the Pantry will provide each client with a holiday meal.Donate frozen hams/turkeys

or non-perishable food items such as instant potatoes, stuffing mix, canned yarns, pumpkinpie filling, canned fruits and vegetables, gravy and cranberry sauce. Christmas Celebration Program: Throughout the month of December, every client with a child 12 and under visiting the pantry, will receive an age appropriate gift. Gift donations should be delivered to the pantry unwrapped. You may also make a monetary donation by check or credit card. With every $1 we receive, we have the purchasing power of $6 and that is a lot of bang for the buck. Holiday food or gift donations will be accepted at the Pantry from now through the Christmas holiday. The pantry is open for donations Monday - Saturday from 8:00am - 4:00pm. Monetary donations can be mailed to West Suburban Community Pantry located at 6809 Hobson Valley Drive, Unit 118, Woodridge, IL 60517. Call 630-512-9921 ext. 202 if you wish to make your donation via credit card. Donate food, reduce any overdue fines at the Lisle Library. For the month of November, drop off canned or packaged foods and reduce your fines to the Lisle Library by $1 per item. Up to $10 may be reduced in total. Donations will support the Lisle Township Food Pantry. Only unopened, nonperishable and labeled items in original packaging will be accepted. Damaged, rusty or expired items will not be taken. Coffee Break Bible Study. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Downers Grove Community

Church 6600 Fairview, Downers Grove. A new Bible study series will begin October 23 on “Discover Prayer”. Child care is available.“Coffee Break” is a nondenominational Bible study held each Wednesday morning for women of all ages. The general schedule is gathering, prayer requests, a discussion of the topic through a question and answer format. Three leaders are available to keep the discussion groups small. New study booklets are available for the seven-week study. Drop in on any Wednesday. Technology Tuesdays. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library. Drop in for help with your basic technology questions. A team of librarians will be on hand to talk about everything from email to facebook to smart devices and apps. We’ll have tablets and computers on hand for you to use, but you are welcome to bring your own device. Third Thursday. 5–7 p.m. every third Thursday at the DuPage Children’s Museum. Third Thursdays are a special time once a month for families of children with autism spectrum disorder, visual, and mobility impairments to come play at the Museum. All activities are free with admission or membership. B & B Ladies Golf League. Join us for golf and fun every Friday morning. Season runs May 4-Sept. 28. 9 holes at Village Greens of Woodridge. For information call 630-985-3610.

THE BUGLE NOVEMBER 13, 2013 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Discussion Group. 9:30-11:30 a.m. every Monday at the Downers Grove Library. Topics for 2012 include: Middle East realignment, promoting democracy,Mexico,cybersecurity, exit for Afghanistan and Iraq, state of the oceans, Indonesia, and energy geopolitics. Registration is not required. Call Nancy Peraino at 630-968-8706 for more information. Families Anonymous meeting. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 4501 Main St., Downers Grove. Families Anonymous is a 12Step fellowship for families and friends of persons with destructive behavior, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or related behavioral problems. Meetings are held weekly. Contact DownersFA@gmail.com if you have questions or call 630609-9971. Alcoholics Anonymous. Meetings daily at the West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. Open speaker meetings at 7 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, other meetings listed by day and hour on www.wsacaa. org. Memberships available: inquire at the Club. Baby andToddler Storytime. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Westmont Library. Get ready for stories, songs, and interactive play.Young children and a caregiver can enjoy this weekly time together while nurturing a love of reading. For ages 0-3.

Toddler & Me Playgroup. 10:45-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Westmont Library. Bring your young children to a special morning playtime in the library’s meeting room. Interact with other moms and caregivers while the kids play and eat snacks. Saturday morning storytime. 9:30-10 a.m. at the Downers Grove Library. Join in every Saturday morning for storytime filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays. This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers. Adult participation is an important part of this storytime. Job Club. Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Woodridge Library, 3 Plaza Drive,Woodridge. Job Club members learn to write résumés and cover letters,develop interviewing skills and find job leads. No sign-up, no fee, just drop in. For further information call 630-964-7899, email askus@ woodridgelibrary.org, or visit www.woodridgelibrary.org.

NOVEMBER 13 Citizenship 101—How Our School District Work. 7 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Street, Room 105, Downers Grove. The League of Women Voters welcomes everyone to this public information meeting. Our local school districts levy the most from our property taxes and have a huge responsibility to educate our children.How are our taxes being spent, and decisions made? What are the most pressing issues and priorities? For additional information, see See CALENDAR, page 17

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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.

Downers Grove

Tashawn D. Knight, 18, 316 Maple, Downers Grove, was arrested at 2:27 a.m. Nov. 1 on Douglas and Wilson for criminal trespass to a vehicle. Rashaan A. Smith, 41, 548 E. 46th St., Chicago, was arrested at 11:21 p.m.Nov.1 on Fairview and Second for a warrant. Jonathan P. Sanchez, 33, 385 Spruce Lane, Glen Ellyn, was arrested at 12:30 a.m. Nov. 2 on Butterfield and Route 53 for DUI/ alcohol. Olga E. Jado, 922 N. Prairie Ave., Joliet, was arrested at 2:34 a.m. Nov. 2 on Butterfield and Fairfield for DUI/alcohol. Michael E. Przybyla, 38, 1638 Virginia St., was arrested at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 2 in Cook County for criminal trespass to residence and theft. Daniel B. O’Connell, 40, 434 Sherman, Downers Grove, was arrested at 5:21 p.m. Nov. 2 at the residence for a warrant. Eric S. Zalewki, 26, 3712 Pebble Creek, McHenry, was arrested at 12:47 a.m. Nov. 3 in the 5100 block of Main for urinating in public. Guadalupe Gaona-Pina, 40, 7722 Wildwood Court, Darien, was arrested at 1:17 p.m. Nov. 3 on Walnut and Curtiss for no valid driver’s license. Louann C. Darrus, 51, 3940 Fairview Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the residence for domestic battery. Eddie E. Bosley, 27, 3814 E. 78th St., Chicago, was arrested at 7:12 p.m. Nov. 3 in the 4800 block of Highland Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Joby M. Wills, 19, 6175 Knollwood Road, Willowbrook, was arrested at 12:27 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 7300 block of Country Creek Way for possession of cannabis. Corey James Cochran, 40, 1621 Ogden Ave., Lisle, was arrested at 1:47 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 2500 block of Ogden Avenue as a fugitive from justice. Shukura R. Tartt, 34, 2112 S. Harding Ave., Chicago, was arrested at 8:06 a.m. Nov. 6 in the 2600 block of Warrenville for suspended registration for non-insurance, no insurance and driving while license suspended. Robert J. Okonski, 52, 703 Liberty,Wheaton, was arrested at 3:54 p.m. Nov. 6 in the 5100 block of Fairview Avenue for criminal trespass to property. Colton Levi Smith, 20, 4310 Nutmeg Lane, Lisle, was arrested at 12:59 a.m. Nov. 7 in the 4200 block of Saratoga Avenue for driving while license suspended. Kevin Richard Strelak, 20, 824 Oxford St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 1 a.m. Nov. 7 on 75th Street and Fairview for driving while license suspended and unlawful use of license or permit. Lisa N. DeFrenne, 53, 1215 Oakhill Road, Downers Grove, was arrested at 12:38 p.m. Nov. 7 on Ogden Avenue and Bellaire for a warrant. Shirley A. Midgett, 57, 7240 Winthrop Way, Downers Grove, was arrested at 7:55 p.m. Nov. 7 at the residence for aggravated assault.

Westmont At approximately 12:05 a.m. Oct. 29, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Oakwood Drive. Officers arrested Andrew Johnston, male, age 23, of 342 Grove Ave. #312, Wood Dale, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for disobeying a stop sign. He was released on his own recognizance.

Kari E. Debaerdemaecker, 19, 4323 Elm St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 4:31 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Downers Grove Police Station for attempted disorderly conduct.

At approximately 1:40 a.m. Oct. 29, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 0-100 block of West 63rd Street. Officers arrested Jeffrey Albach, male, age 49, of 1445 Somonauk Drive #113, Sycamore, for driving under the influence. He was cited for disobeying a traffic signal and failing to signal when required. He was released on his own recognizance.

Equan A. Cox, 19, 25 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn, was arrested at 1:01 a.m. Nov. 5 on Butterfield Road and Route 53 for operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended.

Sometime between 2 p.m. Oct. 25 and 9:40 a.m. Oct. 29, an unknown offender(s) damaged the common area of an apartment building in the 0-100 block of Suffield Court. Total damage is $150.

Victor Chavez-Guerrero, 30, 6705 Cedar Lane, Westmont, was arrested at 7:16 a.m. Nov. 5 on 75th Street and Lemont for no valid driver’s license.

At approximately 10:55 a.m. Oct. 30, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of North Warwick Avenue. Officers arrested Jayesh Chitnis, male, age 25, of 616 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited

Marco A. DeLeon, 20, 18W134 14th St., Villa Park, was arrested at 3 p.m. Nov. 4 in the 2900 block of Finley Road for retail theft.

for expired and suspended registration and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 12:35 p.m.Oct.30,officers responded to a traffic accident in the 200 block of West Ogden Avenue. Officers arrested Robert Long, male, age 55, of 417 N. Cass Ave., #2C, Westmont, for driving under the influence. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 11:30 a.m. Oct. 31, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 5900 block of South Cumnor Road. Officers arrested Justin Thackray, male, age 38, of 1106 Adelia St., Downers Grove, for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was cited for disobeying a stop sign and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 4:50 p.m. Oct. 31, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Thomas Sasek, male, age 59, of 5545 Harvey St., LaGrange, for driving with a revoked driver’s license. He was cited for expired registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. He was released on his own recognizance. At approximately 2:15 p.m. Nov. 2, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 6700 block of Alpine Lane. Officers arrested Brenda Mendoza, female, age 31, of 606 Preston Drive #112, Bolingbrook, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. She was cited for suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. She was released on her own recognizance. At approximately 12:10 p.m. Nov. 3, officers responded to the 400 block of South Cass Avenue for a noise complaint. Officers arrested Maxwell Woody, male, age 20, of 8221 Leawood Lane, Bolingbrook, and Kelly Erickson, female, age 19, of 3211 Patton Drive, Woodridge, for consumption of alcohol by a minor. Both were released on their own recognizance. At approximately 1:10 a.m. Nov. 3, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 6700 block of Alpine Lane. Officers arrested Jennifer Long, female, age 27, of 6706 Aspen Lane #2, Westmont, for driving under the influence. She was cited for disobeying a traffic signal. She was released on her own recognizance. Sometime between 9 p.m. Nov. 2 and 8:50 a.m. Nov. 3, an unknown offender(s) shattered the windshield of a vehicle parked in the 6700 block of Maple Lane. Total damage is $200. Sometime between 10 p.m. Nov. 1 and 11 a.m. Nov. 3, an unknown offender(s) keyed a vehicle parked in the 300 block of North Warwick Avenue.Total damage is $250. At approximately 11:20 a.m. Nov. 3, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of West OgdenAvenue.Officers arrested Sergio

Idelfonso, male, age 36, of 285 N. Richmond St. #29, Clarendon Hills, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for suspended registration. He was released on his own recognizance.

Woodridge At approximately 12:13 a.m. Nov. 2, Sujan Sundaralingam, 23, 7447 S. South Shore Dr., Chicago, was charged with speeding 40 mph over the limit, following a traffic stop in the 1500 block of 83rd Street. A criminal damage to vehicle occurred sometime between 9 p.m. Nov. 1 and 9 a.m. Nov. 2 in the 2400 block of Forest. Unknown person broke the rear window of a parked vehicle. A criminal damage to property occurred sometime between 10 p.m. Nov. 2 and 10 a.m. Nov. 3 in the 7900 block of Woodridge Drive. Unknown person damaged the laundry room storage lockers inside an apartment building. A criminal damage to property occurred sometime between 10 p.m. on Nov. 2 and 10 a.m. Nov. 3 in the 2600 block of Meadowdale Lane. Unknown person damaged the laundry room storage lockers inside an apartment building. A theft from motor vehicle occurred sometime between 5:20 and 5:45 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Seven Bridges Ice Arena, 6690 Route 53. Unknown person entered a parked vehicle and removed a purse/wallet containing cash and credit cards. At approximately 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4, Luis Escareno, 18, 2464 Waterbury, was charged with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor following an incident in the 2500 block of Waterbury. At approximately 12:01 a.m.Nov.5,Jonathan Salter, 20, 685 Kensington Way, Bolingbrook, was charged with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor and Kishahn Humphrey, 20, 2516 Crystal Court, Woodridge, was charged with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor and resisting/obstructing a peace officer, following a disturbance in the 2400 block of Emerald Court. At approximately 8:37 p.m. Nov. 6, Rosalia Espino, 35, 505 Preston Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, driving while license suspended, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage and failure to use turn signal, following a traffic stop in the 8300 block of 83rd Street. A burglary occurred sometime between 12 and 7:15 p.m. Nov. 7 in the 2600 block of Meadowdale Lane. Unknown person broke into storage units in an apartment building. A burglary occurred sometime between 12 a.m. and 3 p.m. Nov. 7 in the 7900 block of Woodridge Drive. Unknown person broke into storage units in an apartment building.

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Schools

Sandack becomes ‘Principal for a Day’ Program part of statewide initiative to provide elected officials opportunity to interact with schools in their district Illinois State Rep. Ron Sandack, R-81st District, visited Whittier School in Downers Grove Nov. 1 as part of the Illinois Principals Association’s “Principal for a Day” program. During his time at the school, Sandack, whose children attended elementary and middle school in District 58, greeted families, helped with the morning announcements and the flag salute, visited with Whittier Principal Michael Krugman, signed and distributed “birthday books,” toured classrooms, read to firstgrade students and witnessed the launch of the fifth-grade catapults. The Illinois Principals Association “Principal for a

Day” program is a statewide initiative to provide state and federal elected officials with an opportunity to observe, interact, and serve as an administrator in schools within their legislative district. This activity is designed to promote continued collaboration among legislators, administrators, staff, parents, and students in defining the direction of education. The Illinois Principals Association is a leadership organization that serves over 4,500 educational leaders throughout the state of Illinois. To find out more about the IPA and the “Principal for a Day” program, visit www. ilprincipals.org or call (217) 525-1383.

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Illinois State Rep. Ron Sandack, R-81st District, visited Whittier School in Downers Grove Nov. 1 as part of the Illinois Principals Association’s “Principal for a Day” program.

District 58 students continue high academic achievement Program part of statewide initiative to provide elected officials opportunity to interact with schools in their district Despite the more challenging nature of this year’s Illinois Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) and the re-norming of the scores, District 58 continues its tradition of strong academic achievement with reading and math scores well above state averages, higherthan-average growth, and notable achievements on other assessments. The ISAT measures students’ progress toward the achievement of the state standards. All students are tested in reading and math, and fourth and seventh graders also are assessed in science. The results of the ISAT, as well as other assessments administered to District 58 students, were presented during a curriculum workshop Oct. 28. The report cards from the state regarding the ISAT performance of District 58’s 13 schools, as well as the District as a whole, have been posted at

www.dg58.org/domain/91. “We carefully align our core curriculum with state standards, consistently use research-based strategies, and provide interventions for students who need additional assistance or an extra challenge to be successful,” said Matt Rich, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. “We are extremely fortunate here in District 58 to have families who are very involved in their children’s education and a community that is truly supportive of the mission of our schools.” This year the Illinois State Board of Education changed both the content of the ISAT and the cutscores needed to achieve the “meets and exceeds standards” levels. Students were assessed on both the Illinois Learning Standards and the Common Core State Standards in Reading and Mathematics, with 20 percent of the ISAT

content being based on the Common Core State Standards. In addition, the scoring of this year’s ISAT was based on more stringent achievement rankings, designed so that nearly 20 percent fewer students would perform at the meets and exceeds standards levels. District 58 students met or exceeded state standards at a rate nearly 20 percent higher than the state average, which is even greater than last year’s 15 percent differential. This year 77.7 percent of District 58 students met or exceeded the more rigorous standards set by the ISBE for 2013 data, in comparison with only 59 percent of students statewide. “We are so proud of our students’ continued academic achievement and growth. It truly is a testament to the strong curriculum, community support and excellent staff we have here in District 58,” said Superintendent Kari Cremascoli. The ISAT changes also had a lesser impact on District 58 than it did on districts throughout the state.As expected, statewide the percentages of students meeting and exceeding

District 58 students met or exceeded state standards at a rate nearly 20 percent higher than the state average, which is even greater than last year’s 15 percent differential. This year 77.7 percent of District 58 students met or exceeded the more rigorous standards set by the ISBE for 2013 data, in comparison with only 59 percent of students statewide. Statewide the percentages of students meeting and exceeding standards dropped 20 percent on average. However, in District 58, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding standards under the new norms and content decreased by only about 15 percent from last year. standards dropped 20 percent on average. However, in District 58, the percentage of students meeting and exceeding standards under the new norms and content decreased by only about 15 percent from last year. This year the ISBE included a growth analysis on the school report cards, which is an indication of how much schools and districts are

helping their students learn. Schools that score above the state average are exceeding the average growth for a school, and District 58 outpaced the state average on growth by more than 3 points in both reading and math. “It is extremely difficult to be both high-achieving and high growth, but District 58 is accomplishing exactly that,” Rich said.

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Horoscopes You may be busy as a bee but not too busy to think about the birds and bees. The pressure to meet a deadline or irritations might slow you down in the week ahead, but you will have plenty of company.

Two heads are better than one, just as two sets of hands are better than one. In the upcoming week, call on handy helpers to get a job done or brainstorm with congenial people. Work side by side with others.

Show off your knowledge. Early in the week, you can offer good advice or receive it because people trust in your talents. You may have the wherewithal to perform a good deed when sympathies are aroused.

Launch your ship or your plans. Make crucial decisions that affect your finances in the early part of the week, when your judgment is at its best. A mild flirtation could lead to a serious romantic relationship.

Take advantage of inspiration and raise your sights higher. A deep and abiding faith in others will act as an anchor if storms blow you off course. The people you meet the first half of the week are worthwhile.

Tell it like it is. Spell things out clearly and discuss plans with loved ones early this week to prevent misunderstandings. Indulge an appetite for the good things in life; get in the hot tub or visit the spa.

Make it by mixing in your mojo. You’ll be able to persuade others at work to cooperate with you and listen to your ideas. Focus on family ties and romantic outings in the second half of the week.

Dive in and determine what you deserve. It’s never wise to melt the plastic off your credit card by overworking it, but you should enjoy at least one special treat in the week ahead.

Teamwork can overcome challenges this week. If too many tasks are heaped on your plate make an effort to enlist other people to help out. Offer assistance when others need a helping hand.

Cooperation from others in the early part of the week may give you the leverage needed to get a backlog of business affairs in order. Allocate time sensibly so there’s room for romance.

Deep discussion draws dollars nearer. Make good use of time spent with partners and family this week, as they will be able to provide beneficial advice. You could strike it rich with a good idea.

Whip it up. Smooth talkers will get their ideas across in the week ahead. Loved ones will listen with a compassionate ear. Show your affection by cooking up some family entertainment.

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INSIDE: Trojans second place at state, page 12; Mustangs top 10 at state meet, page 13; Benet headed back to state, page 14

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Trojans hold off Tigers for win By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

As the seconds ticked away in Downers North’s Class 7A second round playoff game at Wheaton Warrenville South Nov. 8, the Trojans were thinking about last year. That is because in the quarterfinals last year they gave up a touchdown in the final seconds in a loss to Benet. This time around there would be no repeat. With 45 seconds left, Trojans linebacker Michael Dashut intercepted a pass in the end zone, preserving a 10-7 victory. “The inside receiver just went down the seam,” Dashut said. “We talked about it all week in practice and I was there and was ready and won the game.” “Last year we lost that game and in we started lifting in November right after we lost, our kids were determined to get back to where we were and get farther,” Downers North coach John Wander said. “Here we are. We had some bumps along the way, but we’ve been in every game.” After a half hour delay due to an injury, the Tigers converted a fourth-and-eight from the Trojans’ 27-yard line on a 16-yard pass to the 11. However, Dashut made the pick on the next play. “It was a long break and it felt like a movie out there,” Trojans senior Gareth Jones said.“As soon as we realized they got the first down, we were thinking of Benet from last year. Dash got the pick and the game was over. We were very excited.” “We hadn’t given up yet, we weren’t broken,” Dashut added. “We were preaching Benet from last year. We knew it wasn’t over See WIN, page 15

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Sebastian Calvino scampers for extra yards in Downers Grove North’s win over Wheaton Warrenville South Friday night.

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Trojan harriers second to one By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

PEORIA – After a successful sectional tournament a week ago, the Downers Grove North boys cross country team set its sights on placing in the top three in the state in Class 3A and bringing home a state trophy. That is exactly what the Trojans did, as they placed second in the state with 144 points. “Coming in here, we had a lot of confidence as a team today,” senior Zack Smith said.“We have been running really well. Our goal was to get a team trophy.” Hinsdale Central took top honors with 99 points, while O’Fallon was third with 157. Lyons (190) and York (196) rounded out the top five. North was paced by Smith, who placed third overall in the state, finishing the race in 14:23.

“It was a really strange race,” Smith said.“No one really wanted to go out and take control in the first mile and then (champion Patrick Perrier of O’Fallon went and made his move in the triangle and I got to work with Jesse Reiser of McHenery, a great runner and unfortunately he got me at the end, but that’s OK. Finishing third is great, It is great to have my name up there with some of the top runners in the state.” Like the sectional meet, Smith was followed in the chute by Ryan Clevenger, who also finished in the top 10, placing seventh in 14:38. “I am very pleased, I was thinking top 10 for me would be great,” Clevenger said. “This feels great. I am very pleased. At the end of the race, a few guys See SECOND, page 15 Scott Taylor/Bugle Staff

Zac Smith (left) placed third at the state cross country meet, leading DGN to second as a team.

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Amanda Thate and the DGS cross country team finished ninth in state.

South runners place in top 10 By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

PEORIA – When any team advances to the state finals in any sport, the mindset of the athletes is simply to leave everything they have at the final event of the season and let the chips fall where they may. That was what the Downers Grove South girls cross country team did Saturday at the Class 3A finals at Detweiller Park. For their efforts, the Mustangs placed ninth in the state with 276 points. “I am happy with how we finished. Personally, I didn’t get top 25 like I would have liked to, but we left it all out there,” said junior Amanda Thate, who was the top runner.“There was some great competition out there and I am confident that everyone on the team, we did our best. For the most part, it is the same every year, you start fast and finish fast.” Thate led the way, finishing 34th in 17:50, 16 seconds outside of her goal of being All-State.

She was followed through the chute by Haley Albers, who was 41st in 17:56. “We gave it our all,”Albers said. “I wouldn’t want to end this any other way.” Albers said although it was emotional crossing the finish line for the final time as a high school athlete, she knows she isn’t done. “I have been training since third grade and this was my last high school race,” said Albers, who is committed to run at Northwestern next season. “I have a lot more ahead of me.” Albers was only part of the South team for two years, but said she was still welcomed like she had grown up in Downers Grove. “I moved here from Florida junior year and I have been blessed for the two years that I have been here,” she said. “The coaches took me under their wing and trained me with the other girls and the team treated me like one of them.” Meaghan Bosman (58th, 18:07) was the third runner in for the

Mustangs, followed by scorers Abby Kargol (93rd, 18:23) and Michaela Hackbarth (137th, 18:55). Jill Boyle (158th, 19:09) and Meredith Robinson (190th,20:03) competed by did not score. Downers Grove North also advanced to the state meet as a team and placed 21st with 492 points. The Trojans were led for the second straight week by sophomore Grace Maletich who was 36th in 17:51. “There were so many good runners out here,” she said. “I wish I could have done a little better, but I think I did OK. We left it all out here since it was the last race of the year.” Fellow sophomore Kaitlyn Bonfield finished in 127th in 18:48. “This race was super fast because right at the start, everyone wants to go out fast and not get boxed in,” she said. “I was hoping to PR, but I didn’t, but this is my first time here, so See PLACE, page 15

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Redwings head to state - again By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Despite all the strong competition in its sectional, Benet was the team left standing for the third straight year, defeating Naperville North 25-21, 25-13 Nov. 8 in the Plainfield South Sectional championship. “They are a very good team,” Benet senior libero Caroline Wolf said of Naperville North. “I know a lot of girls on their team, I’ve played with them. We were really hungry for this and had the mindset of not letting anyone take it away from us.We want to make our own mark, it is a different team every year.” “It’s amazing,” Benet outside hitter Dana Griffin said. “Last year’s team was really good too, but at the beginning of the season we said we wanted to do the same thing. I’m so proud of my teammates.”

The win led to a supersectional win over Normal Nov. 9 to qualify for state for the third straight year. “It’s incredible,” Griffin said of making it to state. “It’s been our goal since the beginning of the season. We wanted to prove ourselves and make it all the way.” It was a night of mistakes for the Huskies in the sectional final, who made nine service errors alone, while the Redwings played their normal strong defense paired with timely kills. “Our kids did a great job tonight,” Benet coach Brad Baker said. “I thought we had a good game plan and they were able to execute. Everyone has raised their game.” “Our main focus is nothing hits the floor,” Wolf said. “We really established that tonight. I think we did a good job of covering the floor. If we made a mistake we snapped out of it right away and didn’t let it affect us.” Leading the way with those timely kills was Griffin, who had 10, including the match winner. “It was really cool to come up at the end of the season because it is the most exciting time,” Griffin said. “It’s so much fun to

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Benet’s Ashley Hitchcock passes a ball during the Redwings’ sectional title match.

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AGAIN Continued from page 14 play because there is so much energy and encouragement. I was trying to switch up my plays.The confidence was building after the first couple kills. Benet was taken to three sets, but kept their three-peat hopes alive with a 25-21, 24-26, 25-13 win over Waubonsie Valley Nov. 5 in a Plainfield South Sectional semifinal.

PLACE Continued from page 13 this is a learning experience and hopefully I can do better next

SECOND Continued from page 12 passed me and I knew I had to go with them and I knew I had to kick at the end and hold them off and I ended up passing (Graham

WIN Continued from page 11 until there were zeros up there (on the scoreboard).” There was no scoring in the second half until Jones made an 18-yard field goal with 4:28 to play in the game. “It was pretty close, it was just a weird angle,” Jones said. “The snap was bobbled off the holder’s facemask, so I was freaking out a little bit there, but I just kicked it through and it was good. Wander said on Monday it was going to be 17-14 and I was going to kick the game-winning field goal.” “There was no decision there,” Wander said about kicking the field goal. “I did not want to go from the 1-yard line and not get points. I wish we would have scored the touchdown, but I’m going to take the points there.” That kick would have never happened had it not been for Jones, who recovered a fumble at the Tiger 15 earlier in the drive. “I turned around and saw

The Redwings trailed 8-3 early in the first set, but thanks to several tip kills, got back into the match and took their first lead at 13-12 before pulling away. “Their liberos play deeper so we wanted to tip all day until they moved up and then we started swinging,” Benet middle Marija Cyvas said. “I was tipping, I was hitting, we were beating them either way.” “I was just trying to get them out of system,” Benet setter Stephanie Sinnappan said. “My intent was to mix things up a bit.

We were trying to find little holes in the court and end the point as fast as possible.” In the second set Benet had leads of 21-17 and 23-20, but couldn’t hold on as the Warriors rallied to force a third set. However, it was all Redwings in the rubber match as they jumped out to a 5-2 lead and were never seriously threatened. “We wanted to forget about the second game and make sure we were ready for the third game,” Cyvas said. “We knew it wasn’t going to be easy and we knew it

was going to be hard. We wanted to push right back at them. We definitely earned a lot of points but they had a lot of unforced errors as well.” “We had the mindset that it was a new game and we had to pretend that it didn’t happen,” Sinnappan said. “We had to start over.You can’t hang on to the past, you have to think of the future.” While the back-to-back title runs help a team push through in a decisive game, the hard work put in is just as important to the success.

“It’s not just the two championships, it is all the work we put in,” Sinnappan said. “We spend a lot of hours in practice scrimmaging and getting as many reps as possible. We want to outwork the other team. We treat every point like it is the championship point.” “With this group of girls it’s awesome,” Cyvas said. “They are always pushing me to get better and I’m pushing them to get better as well.”

year.” Also scoring for North were freshman Emma Moravec (143rd, 18:59), sophomore Angela Budach (156th, 19:07) and senior Katherine Portman (161st, 19:12).

Stephanie Urbancik (183rd, 19:49) and Meghan Bonfield (196th, 20:14) also competed but did not score. CLASS 1A In Class 1A, Westmont competed as a team and placed

21st in the state with 483 points. Maggie Arndt was the first through the chute for Westmont as she placed 78th in 19:31. Also scoring were Annie Carlson (90th, 19:42), Imogene Asa (133rd, 20:33), Michelle Launi (169th,

21:28th) and Brittany Eiermann (174th, 21:43). Katie Muncie (187th, 22:13) and Victoria Thomas (205th, 25:05) also competed but did not score.

Brown) from Palatine.” Marc Mathy was the third Trojan through the chute in 15:08, good for 34th place. Also scoring were Jeremy Craven (68th, 15:23) and Jared Spilky (77th, 15:29). Zac Christensen (114th, 15:41) and Jack Diamond (184th, 16:16)

also competed but did not score.

scorers Sean Harnik (93rd, 16:03), Max Tuttle (123rd, 16:21), Jimmy Watson (124th, 16:21) and Kelly Crombie (134th, 16:28).

Nick Dea led the way, placing 63nd in 16:15. He was followed by Anthony Alessi (76th, 16:21), Mitch Perrotta (141st,17:08),Tony Cordero (194th, 18:30) and Eric Peterson (204th, 19:28). Lisle’s Jeff Chan ran as an individual and placed 69th in 16:18.

(Calvino) looking for the ball,” Jones said. “I saw the ball at my feet and I was in the middle of it. They were ripping and tearing at it and I just had to hang onto it or else we wouldn’t have had those three points.” Wheaton South scored on the opening possession of the game on a 58-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Graham to Zach Moberg, who was the player injured late in the game. However, that would be the only score of the game for the Tigers as the Trojans defense rose to the challenge the rest of the game. “Our defense really stepped up,”Wander said.“Then we played a field position game.They didn’t capitalize in the third quarter with the wind.” The Trojans (7-4) got on the board at the 8:20 mark in the second quarter on a 1-yard run by Sebastian Calvino. The two teams traded failed punt fakes late in the second quarter and punts throughout the third quarter. Calvino, filling in for injured

quarterback David Edwards, who played sparingly in passing situations, ran 29 times for 113 yards. Senior standout Vontae Diggs was also hobbled throughout the game. “I want them to play football so bad,” Wander said of his injured stars. “I’d love to have our whole team together. I’m so proud of our kids who have come in for them and stepped up.That’s what makes a great high school team.” For the game the Tigers outgained the Trojans 257-210. Downers North now returns to the Class 7A quarterfinals for the second straight year after a 5-4 regular season and will play host to 10-1 Mt. Carmel. “We just step it up a notch,” Jones said of their playoff performance. “The West Suburban Silver was tough this year and besides Glenbard West we were real close in the games. Our seniors are stepping up. We have another Catholic school in the Elite Eight and now we have to bring it.” “It feels pretty good,” Dashut said.“I’m ready for a home game.

CLASS 2A In Class 2A, Benet Academy placed 19th with 425 points. Brady McLaughlin was the first Redwing to finish, placing 82nd in 15:59. He was followed by

CLASS 1A In Class 1A, Westmont placed 21st with 529 total points.

We have a lot of seniors on this team and we are ready to go.”

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JCA wins, earns rematch with Montini By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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Nick Borgra had 140 yards and two TDs in JCA’s win over Kaneland Saturday.

The 45-8 JCA win over Kaneland Saturday night win sets up a rematch with Montini, a 1 p.m. kickoff in Lombard. It is the fourth time in five seasons the two will meet in the playoffs. Montini has won all three of the previous matchups, including a 40-37 win last season in the semifinals and wins in the state title game in 2011 (70-45) and 2009 (29-28). Montini has won four consecutive Class 5A state titles. “Since last year we have wanted Montini,” JCA running back Mike Ivlow said. “It will be a good game, we have been looking forward to this. It is now or never for us.” The Broncos are paced by quarterback Alex Wills, who passed for 301 yards and five touchdowns in the Broncos’ win over Marian last week. Defensively, the Hilltoppers will have to deal with Ohio State-bound Dylan Thompson and linebacker Nile Sykes. “We have to look at the film and our defensive coaches will do a great job getting the guys ready and the offensively we will prepare. We are playing against some superior personnel,” Sharp said. “They are not only some of the best personnel not only in Illinois, but maybe in the Midwest. Our guys are looking forward to that. “That is the thing we love about athletics. We get to play against all these Division-I athletes. This is a challenge, but

I feel if we can execute and do the things we do, it will be an interesting game. It will be a great football game.”

CHASING HISTORY Ivlow’s 220 yards gave him 2,360 yards on the season, placing him third on the Hilltoppers’ all-time list ahead of JR Zwierzynski, who had 2,340 in 2001. He is 264 yards away from second place (James Randle, 1995) and 269 yards shy of tying Ty Isaac (2,629, 2011) for the all-time lead. Isaac broke the record in the 2011 state final loss to Montini with a 515-yard performance. Currently, Ivlow is averaging 214.5 yards per game. It stands as the best per-game average by a JCA running back, as Isaac holds the mark with an average of 187.8 yards per game in 2011. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Churches reignite opposition to stormwater utility Several church leaders argued fee unfairly challenges tax-exempt status of nonprofits By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

More than a dozen church leaders and parishioners attended Tuesday evening’s Village Council meeting to say faith-based and nonprofit organizations should be exempt from paying Downers Grove’s stormwater utility fee. The issue has been an ongoing source of tension between Downers Grove nonprofits and village government since it went into effect in January, and that saga continued Tuesday during the public comment portion of the Village Council meeting. Several church leaders, including a representative from the Diocese of Joliet, argued that the fee unfairly challenges the tax-exempt status of nonprofits, poses an insurmountable financial obligation and sets a “dangerous precedent” for future taxes that may be levied against faithbased organizations.

CALENDAR Continued from page 5 the local League website, www. dgwl.il.lwvnet.org, or contact Hilary Denk at 630-724-9528.

NOVEMBER 14 Woodridge Earth Flag Presentation. 6:30 p.m. at the Woodridge Village Hall, 5 Plaza Drive. The public is welcome to attend the Village of Woodridge’s Earth Flag Award ceremony. The Village will be awarded DuPage County’s Earth Flag in recognition of efforts made to ensure a more sustainable and environmentally friendly workplace and community. The flag will be presented by SCARCE (School & Community

You’re trying to tax religion. What’s more disconcerting is that this tax is on the backs of the poorest people in the village.”

“You’re trying to tax religion,” said the Rev. Bill Cullen, of St. Mary of Gostyn Parish.“What’s more disconcerting is that this tax is on the backs of the poorest people in this village.” Cullen pointed to the number of services churches already offer to the poor and homeless as a reason these organizations should be exempt from paying the stormwater fee. Edward Flavin, director of communication for the Diocese of Joliet, echoed Cullen’s remarks, saying the financial strain of such a fee jeopardizes the community outreach efforts of the church. “If these fees were placed on all of the 120 parishes in the diocese, it would smother us financially,” he said. Downers Grove Mayor Martin Tully responded directly to these concerns and assured church leaders he understands and appreciates the community service they perform. However, Tully stressed the

Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education), a nonprofit organization serving DuPage County through organizing recycling events and providing education to encourage preservation and care for natural resources at the Woodridge Village Hall. Learn more about the organization at www.scarcecoed.org.

NOVEMBER 15 District 58 Digital Learning Workshop. At the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Parents will learn about digital tools including executive functioning skills such as calendaring, task management, reminders, communication, and organization. Learn about accessing the library’s digital materials including ebooks,

- Rev. Bill Cullen, St Mary of Gostyn Parish

necessity of stormwater infrastructure improvements would require some tough decisions. “I haven’t heard a single person, in 10 years, say that we don’t need to seriously invest in our stormwater infrastructure and management,” Tully said in reference to the lengthy planning process the village went through in implementing the fee. “Anybody who was here on April 17 and 18 of this year, knows how important stormwater management is. “This is something the entire community has spoken to, and it’s something that we have to make some tough choices in order to fund and finance.” Tully went on to say that the current approach is the most equitable, but many in the crowd were still not persuaded. Jeff Heller, president of St. Andrew’s Parish,

emagazines and online databases. The workshops also will address internet safety and digital citizenship. Adventures in Travel – Pura Vida in Costa Rica. 7:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Tour mountains, volcanoes, and tropical beaches that reveal the biodiversity of Central America’s most peace-loving country. Presented by Mary Lou Rauh. Refreshments provided.

NOVEMBER 16 Practice SAT Test. Noon at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Practice tests are free and provide you with analyzed results. Contact Lynette at lpitrak@dglibrary.org with questions. Register online

stressed the role of nonprofits in the community as a deterring factor for their inclusion in the fee assessment. “The primary focus of all of these nonprofits is for the benefit of the community,” he said. “That distinction, I think, should exempt the churches and the other nonprofits from this particular method of raising money.” Many of the speakers urged the village to continue exploring options to relieve the financial burden on churches and nonprofits, while others showed concern that the long-term effects of the fee would set a “dangerous precedent” for future taxation of nonprofits. Tully attempted to ease these concerns, saying that despite this negative perception, the village is committed to continuing a dialogue with the various stakeholders.

at www.dglibrary.org/calendar. Improve Communication. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 36 N. Grant St., Westmont. Good communication is important to having healthy relationships and resolving conflict, whether it be with family, friends or co-workers. Learn practical steps to improve communication, manage conflict and strengthen relationships at a Nov. 16 seminar with counselor Jim Otte. Cost is $20, and includes lunch. The seminar is open to people age 16 and older. To register, call (630) 968-3232, or email bethelcommunications seminar@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER 17 The 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of

President Kennedy. 2 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Historian Jim Gibbons will give a presentation recounting this most tragic time in our nation’s history. If you were alive at that time, you remember where you were and what you were doing on that day when this fateful event took place in Dallas.

NOVEMBER 18 Downers Grove Solar Panel Educational Session. 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Considering adding solar panels to your home? Hear from residents, industry experts, and village staff about the benefits, See CALENDAR page 22

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Most powerful question at work: How? - not Why? Q. I’m a bright, ambitious professional, and I often ask a lot of questions. I notice when I ask people why they are doing something, they get hostile. When I ask if I can do something, I often get turned down. Is there some better way to gather information that gets better results? A.Yes! Drop the question “why” from your vocabulary and never again ask if you can do something.The word “why” makes people feel d efensive, and using the word “if” brings up an automatic refusal for most people. So what are your more powerful alternatives? The most effective word to use in a question is some version of “how.”Asking a coworker,“How would your new proposal work?” will simply encourage information not defense. Asking

your manager,“How can I work Mondays from home,” will encourage brainstorming, not a quick turn down. If you want to discover for yourself why the question why is a bad idea.Try the following experiment on anyone you know. Ask them a why question like,“Why did you wear a red shirt today?”Then, no matter what they say, keep asking them why as they try to explain themselves.You’ll find out that you will make them extremely hostile in a matter of minutes. Now try asking them “how” they chose a red shirt and see how differently they respond. No one in or out of your workplace enjoys feeling like they must defend their choices when you ask why. You can also experiment with the word “how.” Next time you have a customer service problem, don’t ask the

representative if they can help you. Instead, ask them how to get what you want. Notice that the word “how” automatically focuses the other person on solving your problem.You don’t end up putting their attention on whether they will help you but rather the process of getting your outcome. Using the word “how” rather than “if” or “why” won’t guarantee that no one in you workplace gets hostile or tells you no.You will encounter some coworkers that get mad when you say,“Good Morning!” because they believe you are trying to control the kind of morning they are having. Consider that communication is a lot like a camera aperture. By learning to use different language and tools with your coworkers, you are more likely to have their aperture wider and able to let in more light when they deal with you. No interpersonal technique

The prodigal daughter Dear Dave, Do you have any tips for how a single person can stay on track with their finances? Debbie Dear Debbie, It’s really pretty simple. The first thing is the same advice I give to married couples, and that is to live on a monthly budget. Sit down at the end of each month and write down—on paper—all your expenses and income for the following month. When you think about it, budgeting really isn’t that difficult. Some of your expenses, like your rent or mortgage payment, will be the same.If you have a car payment (which I really hope you don’t), it will remain constant, as well. Things like groceries and utilities may fluctuate based on the time of year, but you can make a pretty accurate estimate by looking at past months. The second thing I’d recommend is that you find someone to be your accountability partner. It should be someone who is wise and good with money and a person who loves you enough to call your bluff

or hurt your feelings a little when necessary. They can be a close friend, parent or even your pastor. Just sit down together over a cup of coffee once a month and talk about your finances. You could even go over your budget together line by line. Ideally an accountability partner is someone who’s ahead of you on a particular journey and can help direct you along the path to wisdom. It’s their job to hold you accountable for what you’re doing and the decisions you’re making, for your own good! —Dave Dear Dave, My daughter used to live an irresponsible lifestyle and was bad with money, too. While she was in college she also took on $20,000 in student loan debt. Since that time she experienced a serious illness. She’s recovering now, and it has really changed her behavior and her outlook on life, spiritual matters and money for the better. I could pay off the loans for her, but

I’m wondering if there’s a better way to help. Eddie Dear Eddie, If I were in your shoes, and I had the means to pay off her student loan debt without putting myself at risk financially, that’s exactly what I’d do. Sometimes the best gift you can give a person is to let them wallow around for a while in the mess they made. Being forced to work your way out of bad decisions and irresponsible behaviors is a great remedy in lots of cases. But in this situation, with what you’ve told me about her previous health issue, and the fact that she’s now being responsible with money, behaving and making better life choices, I’d want her to be as free as possible as she takes up this new walk. —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 @

By learning to use different language and tools with your coworkers, you are more likely to have their aperture wider and able to let in more light when they deal with you.

will allow you to control everyone you deal with at your office.The best techniques will simply dramatically increase your odds of being influential, effective, and supported in your career.

Last word(s) Q. Are there good reasons to get mad at work? I try to be reasonable but sometimes I think people need to know I’m furious! A.Yes, there are good reasons to get mad, but there are never good reasons to respond in ways they will undermine your future

success.You will only punish yourself.

(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.)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2011 CH 005233 OneWest Bank, FSB PLAINTIFF Vs. Steve Merritt a/k/a Steven T. Merritt; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/16/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/19/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-29-205-031 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 625 72nd Court Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, 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 successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-32481. I570991 Published 11/6, 11/13, 11/20

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2011 CH 005233 OneWest Bank, FSB PLAINTIFF Vs. Steve Merritt a/k/a Steven T. Merritt; et. al. DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/16/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/19/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 31 IN BLOCK 2 IN MEDEMA’S EL SIERRA SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 4, 1968, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R6851439, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-29-205-031 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 625 72nd Court Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, 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 successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1132481. I570991 Published 11/6, 11/13, 11/20

CALENDAR Continued from page 17 obstacles, costs, and possible funding opportunities. Hosted by Village of Downers Grove, Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove Park District, District 58, and District 99.

NOVEMBER 19 DuPage County Heroin Forum. 7 to 9 p.m. Good Samaritan Hospital, 3815 S. Highland Ave., Downers Grove. xSponsored by State Representatives Patti Bellock of Hinsdale and Sandy Pihos of Glen Ellyn, the forum will feature a panel including officials from the Robert Crown Center for Health Education, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen. The panelists will discuss the local heroin crisis including prevention education, treatment resources, law enforcement response and analysis of the trends associated with deaths resulting from a heroin overdose. For details, call Bellock’s office at (630) 8528633 or Pihos’ office at (630) 858-8855.

NOVEMBER 19 A Portrayal of the Beloved Jacqueline Kennedy. 7 p.m. at the Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St. Leslie Goddard as Jacqueline Kennedy, in 1964, shares the story of her struggle to retain her family’s privacy, her restoration work and efforts to showcase the arts. In a climactic revelation, she recounts her husband’s death and beginning a new life for herself and her children.

NOVEMBER 23 Polar Express. All aboard! Families experience a train ride based on the book “The Polar Express”by Chris Van Allsburg.We leave from the Downers Grove Main Street train station and travel to the North Pole (Aurora train station). Each child receives a golden ticket to commemorate their trip. During the journey professional storytellers read “The Polar Express” while you enjoy chocolate milk and cookies. Santa Claus boards the train at the North Pole for the return trip. Dress for the weather. Children 11 months & under can travel for free provided they sit on an adult’s lap. Children must be accompanied by an adult.Strollers cannot be accommodated. Please note on your registration form if you wish to travel with another

family. No refunds issued after 12:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16. A maximum of 6 seats per household may be reserved. Handbell Choir. 7 to 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. The handbell choirs of FUMC present their “Hanging of the Greens 2013” Christmas Concert with The Evans Family Violin Ensemble. Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Call the church 968-7120, or Pattie Barnes 953-0146 or e-mail bellhog@juno.com. Chili Cook Off and Pie Auction. 6 p.m. at the Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview Ave. All are welcome to the Chili Cook Off and Pie Auction. Over 12 kinds of chili will be tasted and voted upon. The winner gets a hearty round of applause. The pie auction will feature both home baked fruit and cream pies. The proceeds from the auction will go to the Deacon’s Fund. This fund assists both community and congregation members who are in need. For more information see www.dgcc.org or call 630969-3320.

NOVEMBER 24 Crafters Wanted. The Westmont Park District is seeking crafters for the annual Holly Days Gift Bazaar. The craft show will be held Sunday, November 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westmont Park District Community Center Gymnasium at 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Anyone with a talent for making unique items or who wants to highlight their small business is invited to be a participant. Spaces are approximately 8’x 5’. Included in your fee is a table, 2 chairs, advertising, complimentary coffee and a breakfast discount coupon for the Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast. For more information, please contact the Westmont Park District at 630969-8080. John Lynn presents “Life on the Erie Canal”. 2 p.m. at the Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St. Experience the story of the historic canal that opened a water route to the American West.You’ll “travel” all 338 scenic miles across central New York State – from lock to lock, town to town, and from Lake Erie to the Hudson River. Celebrating Native American Heritage Month. 4 to 5 p.m. at the Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St. Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning from a legend from the Lakota tribe. Learn how to make a Chippewa dream catcher, find out about a modern day Ho-Chunk Powwow and play a Potawatomi stick game. Grades K-2. Meeting Room B. Registration opens Nov. 1.

NOVEMBER 25 23rd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. The DuPage Interfaith Resource Network will hold its 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 25th at 7:30 p.m., hosted by the Benedictine Monks of St. Procopius Abbey in Lisle.The service will include participation from a wide range of religions: Protestants, Buddhists, Catholics, Jews, Muslims, Zoroastrians, the Theosophical Society, Sikhs, and Baha’i. St. Procopius Abbey is located at the intersection of Maple and College in Lisle. All are welcome to attend the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. There is no charge for admission. For more information, contact the office of Congregation Etz Chaim at 630-627-3912.

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THe KID’S DoCToR By Sue Hubbard, M.D. www.kidsdr.com

soon after birth. But whenever a baby I recently saw aTV segment on comes into my office wearing “blinging” your baby or toddler. a necklace, I discuss the It seems that the latest craze possibility, even if remote, of the is decking out not only little child suffocating if the necklace girls, but also little boys. Being got caught or twisted around the mother of three sons, I can the infant’s neck.There’s just no understand wanting to “dress reason to even risk it! up” your little boy (clothes for Baby bling is great if you this group can be a bit boring), want to dress your child in cute but a few of the young TV shirts, hats, or even trendy jeans. models were Go for it! even wearing But I would We necklaces. pediatricians never put a Now, a necklace on are no boy wearing a a child. It’s longer necklace doesn’t akin to the Worried bother me at all, adage about but a baby or about peanut allergies p e a n u t s : toddler with a in Young children; the When should necklace is cause choking haZard is the a child be for concern. real concern. allowed to This isn’t about eat peanuts? gender, but When they rather safety. A necklace is a can spell the word! genuine choking and strangling We pediatricians are no longer danger for babies and young worried about peanut allergies children. in young children; the choking I realize that many parents hazard is the real concern. It’s receive necklaces for their the same for necklaces. Let your babies on the occasion of a child wear one of these when baptism, and in some cultures they can spell the word, or put an infant is given a necklace one on when your 3-year-old made of string or beads to wear plays dress up, but take it off

Baby bling can be a choking hazard for infants once the play session is over. No young child should ever sleep in a necklace, or anything that has a cord. Children ages 4 and under, and especially those under the age of a year, are at the greatest risk for airway obstruction and

suffocation. So, put that cute necklace back in the box for a while.You can re-gift it at a later date. Safety before bling!

(Dr. Sue Hubbard is an awardwinning pediatrician, medical editor and media host.“The Kid’s Doctor”

TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at www.kidsdr.com.)

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Post-polio syndrome can surface decades later Years after the initial illness, many polio survivors have symptoms of worsening weakness, pain, fatigue By Eric J. Sorenson, M.D. Tribune Content Agency

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: How is post-polio syndrome diagnosed? Are there any new treatments for it? ANSWER: Post-polio syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that can surface decades - often up to 30 or 40 years - after a person has polio. In previous generations, polio was a much-feared illness. But as a result of the now-famous Salk vaccine, polio was virtually wiped out in developed countries in the mid-1950s. The World

Health Organization, or WHO, almost accomplished worldwide elimination of polio by the early 2000s. But because of political turmoil, WHO could not reach all the areas where polio still occurs. As a result, there have been recent polio outbreaks.They have been largely limited to isolated epidemics in areas of central Africa, with rarer cases in central Asia. No polio epidemics have occurred in the United States since the introduction of polio vaccination. There remains, however, a large population of people who were infected

with polio before the start of vaccination programs who continue to live with significant muscle weakness as a result of the disease. In the United States, that number is about 250,000. Years after the initial illness, many polio survivors have symptoms of worsening weakness, pain and fatigue. This group of symptoms has been called “postpolio syndrome.” The people who have muscle weakness from polio are at highest risk for postpolio syndrome, while those who recovered without muscle weakness are at lower risk for developing this syndrome later in life. About two-thirds or more of people left with muscle weakness after their polio attack go on to develop post-polio syndrome. Fortunately, in most cases the symptoms get worse

slowly and remain mild. A small number, however, may be more significantly affected and need to make lifestyle adjustments or use adaptive equipment to help them stay mobile. There is no specific diagnostic test for post-polio syndrome. Doctors usually diagnose it by excluding other possible causes for a person’s symptoms. For example, it’s very common for polio survivors to develop degenerative arthritis at an early age. This often comes from the unnatural stress they put on their joints over a lifetime of living with muscle weakness. Other overuse problems are also common in people who’ve had polio. They include chronic tendonitis, bursitis and other musculoskeletal problems. Once these conditions have been ruled out, post-polio syndrome can be considered.

No treatment is currently available that can repair or restore the strength of muscles affected by post-polio syndrome. The goal of treatment is to effectively manage the symptoms and keep people with this condition as comfortable and independent as possible. Energy conservation and rest are important for those dealing with post-polio syndrome. This may include pacing one’s physical activity throughout the day, and alternating it with frequent periods of rest. Assistive devices, such as leg braces, a cane, walker or, in rare cases, a wheelchair or motorized scooter, may also help conserve energy and improve mobility. (c) 2013 MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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