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chamBeR aWaRdS honoR SeRvice to community Annual Westmont Community Awards Dinner held March 25

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nEWS Libraries prepare for catalog, online account changes 77 area libraries will be affected by SWAN catalog upgrades see page 2

ELECTIOn Voters to decide on several local races, propositions Downers Grove, Westmont, Woodridge prepare for April 7 Election

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OPInIOn Special Voices: Down Syndrome Awareness Day Downers Grove South student musician David Raineri recently played Carnegie Hall

Spring Palette Art Show celebrates 10 years exhibiting local artists

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artoonist Richard Pietrzyk was one of more than the three dozen local artists who exhibited their work during the 10th annual Spring Palette Art Show.

Presented by the Westmont Historical Society, the show featured photography, glassware, mosaics, and oil and acrylic paintings. The annual event was held March 22 at the Gregg House Museum.

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SPORTS Local duo honored Bonnett, Kedrowski on all-area squad

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Cartoonist Richard Pietrzyk sketches Dr. Spock during Westmont’s Spring Palette Art Show. (Photo By Joan Rykal | For The Bugle)

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Libraries prepare for catalog, online account changes 77 libraries in Chicago area will be affected by SWAN catalog upgrades

By Jonathan Samples bugle staff

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Area public libraries that are a part of the System Wide Automated

Network will experience catalog and online account upgrades during the month of April.

The Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge public libraries, along with more than 70 other

libraries in the Chicago area, use the SWAN catalog, which will be upgraded to a new system on April 14.

In addition to a new look, the upgrades will provide advanced search results and direct access to eBooks and online resources, according to a release from the Downers Grove library. The new

system also will offer automatic suggestions on hard to spell words and author names and allow patrons to set up text notifications for pick ups and due date notices.

The library also said a mobile app and social media integration would be available soon.

Melissa Doornbos, spokeswoman for the Downers Grove library, said patrons who use the online system will still be able to place holds, view checked-out items and place holds. However, she noted some steps patrons could take to ensure a seamless transition.

“You will still be able to search for items found at our library and across Illinois,” Doornbos said in a release. “But, you may experience a few hiccups between now and the end of April.”

Patrons should begin by confirming their account information is up to date and exporting their “My Wish Lists” via email using the brief display format before April 14, according to the library. Additionally, the system will be limited and contain inaccurate information on some items between April 11 and April 13.

“We will be unable to check in

returned items, so keep any items you have at home, if you can,” Doornbos said. “Don’t worry about due dates or fines.”

The library also will be unable to look up patron information during the transition and said visitors must know their library card number to check out items at the library.

Additionally, patrons will not be able to place holds on items or check out downloadable material such as eBooks.

After the April 14 transition, users’ PIN numbers will reset to the last four digits of their phone number.

To change their PINs, patrons of the Downers Grove Library can login to their account or call 630-960-1200 after the system is upgraded.

SWAN, created in 1974, is made up of 77 public, academic and special libraries throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. These member libraries use a single online catalog to share 8 million books, magazines, CDs, DVDs, TV shows, video games, eBooks and other electronic resources.

For more information on the SWAN catalog upgrades, visit www.dglibrary.org/SWAN or new. swanlibraries.net.

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Spring Palette Art Show features works from local artists Westmont art exhibit celebrates 10th anniversary

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Set amid the fixtures and furnishings of an historic Victorian home, more than 30 artists helped welcome spring during the Westmont Historical Society’s Spring Palette Art Show.

The setting was the Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Ave., and the art exhibited during the March 22 show ranged from photography and glassware to mosaics and oil and acrylic paintings. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the art show was originally created as an effort to bring people out to see the Gregg House Museum Alice Krampits, curator of the museum, said the show started with just a handful of artists exhibiting their work and has grown to more than 38 artists. “I worked with local artist Laurie Dieter Alvear who wanted to exhibit her art, and she approached me about doing that at the museum,” Krampits said.

Alvear invited a few friends that first year, and they have watched the annual show grow from there.

“We wanted to set the date as close to the first day of spring as possible,” Krampits said. “We thought that would be a great time, as the weather is getting warmer and people want to break the cabin fever. We wanted to get everyone in the spring spirit.”

Krampits added that she is amazed by the large number of artists in the area, which helps bring variety to the show.

“All artists see art in a different light,” she said, which is why the exhibit appeals to the public. “This show is a great way to allow the artists to show their work while promoting the museum.”

And, the stories of the show’s artists are just as varied as their works. Some have been creating art for decades and others have just started tapping into their creative side. The youngest exhibitor, Dillon Laserna, is just 7-and-a-half years old. His mother Rachel said he has

Photos By Joan Rykal | For The Bugle (TOP) Mosaic artist Jim Kubik works on a piece as daughter Lucy looks on during the Spring Palette Art Show at Westmont’s Gregg House Museum. ; Rachel Laserna stands in front of artwork exhibited by her and her son Dillon, 7. ; Local artist Laurie Dieter Alvear was one of the first to display her work when the Spring Palette Art Show began 10 years ago.

been drawing since age 3. His work is done in melted crayon.

However, it was Dillon who provided his mother the inspiration to begin creating, and she has been doing chalk art for the past three years. “He brought it out in me,” Laserna said. Cartoonist Richard Pietrzyk has worked on classic comic strips, such as Dick Tracy and Brenda Starr. Pietrzyk said he got his start when, as a child, he sent a cartoon he drew to Dick Tracy comic strip creator Chester Gould.

“He wrote me back and critiqued my work,” said Pietrzyk.

Eventually, he was given the opportunity to work on the comic strip with Gould. Pietrzyk is a member of the National Cartoonists Society. Georgia Velisaris is a mixedmedia artist and photographer, and her exhibit included photographs, mini-collages and even a coloring book, created from photos taken during a recent trip to the Galapagos Islands. Jim Kubik, a mosaic artist from Westmont, displayed his works and also gave visitors the opportunity to watch him as he

worked on a mosaic piece during the show. Laurie Dieter Alvear studied at the American Academy of Art and is a member of the DuPage Art League, the Downers Grove Artists Guild and the Nature Artists Guild of the Morton Arboretum.

“I have been painting all my life, with the exception of when I had three children in four years,” she said. “I stopped for a bit, but then a friend asked me to paint for him and I haven’t stopped since.”

And with this much interest from local artists, it’s no surprise additional space was needed for this year’s show. In addition to the Gregg House Museum, exhibitors overflowed into the neighboring Senior Center.

“We’re very excited how the show has grown,” Krampits said.

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Voters to decide on several local races, propositions Downers Grove, Westmont, Woodridge prepare for April 7 Consolidated Election

By Jonathan Samples staff reporter

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Area voters will head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for a handful of local races.

In Downers Grove, voters will decided whether incumbent Mayor Martin Tully will serve a second term in the position. Village Council Commissioner Geoff Neustadt is running against Tully. Five candidates are running for three open seats on the Downers Grove Village Council. The candidates include incumbent commissioners Becky Rheintgen and Sean Patrick Durkin, former commissioner William Waldack, current zoning board of appeals chairman William “Bill” White, and preschool teacher Gina Vattimo. Downers Grove residents also will have the opportunity to vote “yes” or “no” on a proposition asking whether the village should spend $46 million to construct a new village hall, police station and fire station.

The village of Woodridge has four candidates running for three open seats on its village board. Candidates for village trustee include Magin “Mike” Martinez, Mary Anne Blair,

Greg Abbott and Joseph Kagann.

Additionally, two candidates – Mike Krucek and Linda J. Mast – are running for an unexpired two-year term on theWoodridgeVillage Board.

In Westmont, a village proposition will ask voters whether the village of Westmont should be authorized to levy a non-home rule sales tax of 0.5 percent solely for expenditures on a municipal stormwater management program and public infrastructure.

Westmont Community Unit School District 201 will once again ask voters to approve a bond issuance for various security and safety repairs at its schools.

Specifically, the proposition asks whether the CUSD 201 Board of Education should issue bonds in the amount of $19.7 million in order to pay for various building repairs and safety and security upgrades to Manning and Miller elementary schools, Westmont Junior High School and Westmont High School.

Voters within Community High School District 99 – which includes parts of Downers Grove, Lisle, Westmont and Woodridge – will cast their ballots for members of the District 99 Board of Education.

Donald E. Renner III, Nancy Kupka, Michael “Mike” Davenport and

Early voting for April 7 election ends Saturday Registered voters in DuPage County have until Saturday to cast their early voting ballots. A registered voter can simply visit an early voting site and presents a valid government issued photo I.D. card. Once validated, the voter is allowed to cast a ballot using an ATM-like touch screen device. Early votes will be tabulated once the polls close on election day, April 7.

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Downers Grove Village Hall | 801 Burlington Ave. | Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Yorktown Center | 203 Yorktown Mall Drive, Lombard | Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

DuPage County Election Commission | 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton | Mon-Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

For additional early voting locations, visit www.dupageco.org/Election/ Voting/37061

Keith Matune are running for three open seats on the board.

Five candidates are running for four open seats on the Woodridge School District 68 Board of Education. Those candidates are Steven Gustis, Leslie Pollack, Scott M. Salerno, Scott B. Coley and Patricia Cash. For a complete list of candidates and races in your area, visit the DuPage County Election Commission’s website, www. dupageco.org/election.

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Youth pastor charged with Downers Grove man arrested for robbery theft from local charity Voucher cards taken from Hope’s Front Door By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

A Wheaton was charged with stealing approximately $400 worth of voucher cards from Hope’s Front Door, a Downers Grove charity operating out of the First Congregational Church.

Rix Thorsell, 27, 121 N. Cross St., was charged with one count of theft from a place of worship, a Class 4 felony, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin said in a release. A DuPage County judge issued a $25,000 arrest warrant for Thorsell on March 26. The same day, Thorsell turned himself in to the Downers Grove Police Department and was released from custody after posting $2,500, or 10 percent of the warrant.

of their investigation, During the weekend of authorities identified March 6 through March 8, Thorsell as a suspect as an office in the church was he was allegedly using robbed of approximately and found in possession $4,000 worth of voucher of some of the missing cards belonging to the voucher cards. charity. The voucher cards, “The very idea that which were redeemable Rix Thorsell, 27, someone would steal for goods at local stores 121 N. Cross St., Courtesy of the voucher cards intended for such as Jewel, McDonalds Downers Grove and Speedway, were to Police Department food and other necessities for those in need is be distributed to those in disgraceful,” Berlin said. “The need.

Officials with the church and allegations against Mr. Thorsell are the charity contacted the Downers very serious and will be met with Grove Police Department, which the full force of the law.”

Thorsell’s next court appearance immediately began an investigation into the theft. Through the course is scheduled for April 6.

Road, in unincorporated A Downers Grove Downers Grove at man was arrested this approximately 12:30 weekend for robbing a.m. Sunday.

Domino’s Pizza in Authorities said unincorporated Himpler allegedly Downers Grove, the robbed the store clerk at DuPage County Sheriff’s Domino’s Pizza. Sheriff’s Office said.

W. detectives responded to James W. Himpler, James Himpler, 48, of investigate the incident, 48, of the 4800 block the 4800 block and took Himpler into of Oakwood Avenue, of Oakwood Avenue, Downers Grove, was Downers Grove custody late Sunday Courtesy of afternoon, according to charged with one count Photo the DuPage County the sheriff’s office. of aggravated robbery, Sheriff’s Office Himpler is being a Class 1 felony. The sheriff’s office received a report held in the DuPage County Jail of an armed robbery occurring at and was in bond court Monday the Domino’s Pizza, 5531 Belmont morning.

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Police arrest suspect in March 6 residential burglary Patrick Manning of Maywood charged with 1 count of attempted residential burglary Downers Grove police said a suspect has been arrested in connection with a residential burglary that occurred on March 6 in the 4100 block of Glendenning Road. Patrick L. Manning, 44, of the 1600 block of South 18th Avenue, Maywood, was arrested at his residence on March 21

and transported to the Downers Grove Police Department for further investigation, Police Chief Robert Porter announced on Monday.

Manning, who is on parole for residential burglary, was subsequently charged with one count of attempted residential

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.

Aristeo S. Mireles, 46, 13908 S. Oakdale Court, Plainfield, was arrested at 7:35 p.m. March 20 in the 2200 block of Ogden Avenue for a warrant and unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

doWneRS gRove Tony M. Woodson, 18, 7348 Winthrop Way, Downers Grove, was arrested at 2:30 p.m. March 19 at the Cook County Jail for theft, lost or mislaid property.

Andrea S. Morrow, 36, 924 Warren Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 3:38 a.m. March 20 at the residence for domestic battery.

Amy M. Butkus, 41, 812 S. Madison, Hinsdale, was arrested at 1:03 p.m.

March 20 in the 2900 block of Finley Road for retail theft.

William T. Rossman, 24, 302 E. 10th St., Sheridan, Indiana, was arrested at 8:47 p.m. March 20 in the 1600 block of Ogden Avenue for illegal use of flashing lights, false impersonation of a firefighter and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Christopher T. Slepicka, 44, 1028 S. norbury, Lombard, was arrested at 4:26 p.m. March 21 in the 4100 block of Highland Avenue for driving while license revoked and expired plates.

French David Wood III, 42, 114 W. 57th St., Westmont, was arrested at 7:37 p.m. March 21 on 63rd Street and Fairview for a warrant.

Patrick L. Manning, 44, 1631 S. 18th Ave., Maywood, was arrested at 1:15 p.m. March 20 at the residence for attempted residential burglary.

Benitez I. Maria, 33, 103 E. 14th Place, Lombard, was arrested at 10:45 p.m. March 21 on Woodcreek and Birchwood for driving while registration suspended and driving while license suspended.

Ramiro Roque-Rodrigo, 30, 2220 W. Chase, Chicago, was arrested at 1:43 p.m. March 20 on Ogden Avenue and Main Street for no valid driver’s license.

Michael A. Mendez Jr., 28, 1086 Pheasant Run Lane, Aurora, was arrested at 12:51 a.m. March 22 on Finley and Lacey roads for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Jeffrey A. Schultz, 31, 432 E. Second St., Lockport, was arrested at 3:19 p.m. March 20 in the 5600 block of Main Street for suspended registration.

Zachary R. Vinciguerra, 26, 3115 Diane Drive, Aurora, was arrested at 12:51 a.m. on Finley and Lacey roads for driving while license revoked and a warrant.

Jose E. Mendez, 28, 14700 West Ave., Orland Park, was arrested at 4 p.m. March 20 at Cook County Jail for identity theft and possession of another’s credit card.

Robert W. Norkus, 23, 1944 Curtiss, Downers Grove, was arrested at 10:15 a.m. March 22 in the 3200 block of Finley Road for a warrant and theft.

burglary. He was transported to DuPage County Jail, where he is being held on a $50,000 bond.

On the day of the incident, officers responded to a report of burglary to a residence at approximately 12:20 p.m. The resident told police that a man forced entry to the back door of their house and walked inside.

The man ran from the house in an unknown direction after encountering the residents,

according to police.

The offender was described as a black male in his late 40s or early 50s, 6 feet, 2 inches to 6 feet, 3 inches tall with a heavy build and black and gray facial hair. Police said he was wearing a black baseball cap, blue jeans and a black fleece coat with an “Advocate Health Care” insignia.

Police said “investigative leads” led officers to Manning.

Nasr M. Salim, 25, 6913 Stanford Drive, Bridgeview, was arrested at 10:10 p.m. March 22 on 75th Street and Williams for driving while license suspended.

device and operating an uninsured vehicle.

Alfredo Perez, 38, 228 Apache Court, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 5:19 p.m. March 23 in the 6300 block of Woodward for no valid driver’s license and failed to yield while turning left.

Eric D. Peterson, 19, 116 S. Oak St., Westmont, was arrested at 7:27 p.m. March 23 in the 4600 block of Seeley for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Albert L. Fones, 21, 522 S. Adams St., Westmont, was arrested at 9:21 p.m. March 24 on 55th Street and Fairview for possession of controlled substance, driving under the influence of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Fernando Bautista, 39, 523 W. 65th St., Westmont, was arrested at 7:50 a.m. March 25 in the 5100 block of Fairview for no valid driver’s license.

WeStmont Sometime between 11:50 p.m.

March 15 and 12:05 a.m. March 16, an unknown offender(s) stole the catalytic convertor off a vehicle parked in the 500 block of North Cass Avenue. Total loss is $750.

At approximately 2:45 p.m.

March 16, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of North Cass Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Hazel Gillis, 51, 7983 Woodridge Drive #112, Woodridge, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. She was cited for disobeying a traffic control

At approximately 9 a.m. March 19, officers responded to the 0-100 block of West 63rd Street for a theft.

Officers arrested Thomas Zielinski, 65, 8082 S. Garfield St., Burr Ridge, for retail theft after he stole food products from a business.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. March 19, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of North Richmond Avenue for a license violation.

Officers arrested Marisa Trevino, 32, 7137 W. 91st St., Bridgeview, for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

patRick l. manning, 44, 1600 Block of South 18th avenue, mayWood COuRTESY OF THE DOWNERS GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver and possession of cannabis following a traffic stop in the 8200 block of Janes Avenue.

At approximately 7:37 p.m. March 13, Alejandro Ley, 18, 5808 Main St., Downers Grove, was charged with possession of cannabis and driving while license suspended following a traffic stop on Oakwood Lane and Oakwood Court.

A criminal damage to vehicle occurred sometime between 10 p.m. March 15 and 7 a.m. March 16 in the 6800 block of Woodridge Drive.

Unknown person slashed the tires of a parked vehicle.

Sometime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. March 20, an unknown offender(s) stole a purse in the 800 block of East Ogden Avenue. Total loss is $185.

On March 16, unknown person spray painted a U.S. Postal Service mailbox located in the 7000 block of Buckingham.

At approximately 11:20 p.m. March 20, officers responded to the 200 block of North Lincoln Street for a traffic complaint. Officers arrested Christian Pozo, 41, 22 N. Lincoln St., Westmont, for DUI.

A criminal damage to vehicle occurred sometime between 9:30 p.m. March 15 and 2:30 a.m. March 16 in the 7900 block of Everglade Avenue. Unknown person punctured the tires of a parked vehicle.

Sometime between 1 a.m. and 10 a.m. March 22, an unknown offender(s) damaged a mailbox in the 1000 block of Jameson Way. Total damage is $35.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. March 17, Kelsey McCartney, 22, 121 S. Washington St., Westmont, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop on joliet Road and Internationale.

At approximately 7:45 a.m. March 22, officers responded to the 600 block of Pasquinelli Drive for a battery. Officers arrested Matthew McNeal, 21, 432 S. Maple Ave. #1, Oak Park, for battery after he struck another subject.

WoodRidge At approximately 4:17 p.m. March 13, Aleesha Govan, 22, 1424 Comanche

At approximately 3:05 p.m. March 18, Carly McGinn, 31, 7345 Winthrop Way, Downers Grove, was charged with felony possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop on Woodward Avenue and Wheeler Drive.

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Down Syndrome Awareness Day celebrates abilities, overcoming challenges

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Downers Grove South student musician David Raineri recently played Carnegie Hall By daniel SmRokoWSki for the bugle

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My friend and fellow athlete in Special Olympics Illinois, David Raineri, 16, of Downers Grove, sat one day after school with his legs outspread and a baritone horn upright on his lap. He was practicing a well-known Christmas song, “Angels We Have Heard On High,” for his school’s band.

David is a teen just like any other typically developing teen his age. The quality that makes him different is that he was born with Down syndrome.

This past March 21, we celebrated World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, an annual day where we learn to see Down syndrome, and other special needs, as a gift, and we learn to focus on an individual’s abilities.

People with special needs are a vital part of their families and bring an added dose of challenges.

“Aside from the day-to-day challenges of David having to work harder at things than other children, we really haven’t treated him any different than our other children,” said Don Raineri, David’s father.

Similar to David, I too have had to work harder than other peers my age, and my parents treated me just as they have my younger sisters.

Even though David and I have different special needs labels and face somewhat different challenges, we both are men who have achieved many accomplishments in life— from competing in Special Olympics Illinois to playing a musical instrument.

David plays the baritone; I have played the guitar.

David has competed in horseback riding, basketball and karate; I have competed in aquatics, basketball and softball. David is an altar server at Holy Trinity Catholic Parish in Westmont; I am a lector at the same parish.

On the weekend of March 13, David competed at the State Basketball tournament for Special Olympics Illinois with his high school team - “D99 Hoops.” Although David and his team received a silver medal, winning is not the primary focus of the competition, as it is for professional sports and

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(TOP) David, wearing his silver medal from the Special Olympics Illinois 2015 State Basketball Tournament, hugs his parents, Wally and Don. (BOTTOM) David Raineri, 16, stands with me in his home after competing at the 2015 State Basketball Tournament for Special Olympics Illinois.

many levels of amateur sports.

For David’s family, and other fans for Special Olympics, it’s pure joy to watch the competitions.

“Anytime you can see the athletes get out there and try so hard and play so hard and support each other not just on their team but on the other teams,” Don Rainer said. “When someone falls on the basketball court, everyone rushes to help the person up.”

For David, his favorite part of competing is “when the crowds cheers for me and my friends,” he told me.

The best part for our families and friends is to celebrate the many abilities that we do have.

“The greatest part of having a child with Down syndrome [or other special needs] is celebrating all of the milestones achieved,” said Don. David’s family did just that this past month when David had the opportunity to play at Carnegie Hall in New York City. He, and one other person with Down syndrome, also from Downers Grove South High School, performed

alongside their peers.

“It was really an awesome time,” said Wally, David’s mother.

This is a perfect example of how they are playing unified, a concept from Special Olympics that encourages people with and without disabilities to play alongside each other.

My friend Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics Inc. worldwide, advocates for people to play unified— both in sports and in other avenues of our lives.

“We can win the battle against humiliation and play unified to teach respect to the world over,” Tim said in an email regarding the March Special Voices column.

Join me in celebrating the inspiring accomplishments that those of us with special needs achieve every day. To hear an interview with David and his parents, as well as view a multimedia version of David’s story, visit www. buglenewspapers.com.

Daniel smrokowski is an athlete and global messenger (public speaker) with special olympics illinois on the southeast association for special parks and recreation (seaspar) team. He is also the Founder of special chronicles nonprofit new media company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. come join us at: specialchronicles. com

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Chamber awards honor service to community Annual Westmont Community Awards held March 25 By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau

recognized area residents and businesses last week during its annual Westmont Community Awards Dinner. Citizens and businesses demonstrating commitment and dedication to the

community were honored during the event, which was held March 25 at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center.

“Over 125 Westmont area residents, business owners and civic leaders attended,” Westmont Chamber President Al Carson said in a release.

“The Westmont Chamber along with the village of Westmont, Rotary Club of Westmont and Westmont Special Events Corporation are collectively proud to recognize the individuals and businesses that help contribute to the growth and success of Westmont, in a manner that keeps Westmont a great place to live, work and visit.”

Robin Gardner received the village of Westmont’s Citizen of the Year Award for exemplary volunteer service to the community.

Westmont Mayor Ron Gunter presented the award to Gardner, who has been a Westmont Special Events Corporation officer for many years and has been instrumental in the success of the Taste of Westmont and the Westmont Street Fair.

Gardner is also a first responder for the Emergency Management Agency and a member of the Citizens Police and Fire Academies, according to the village.

Liz Meneses, Robert Plowman, Chris Svitak, Pam Wagner and James Wright Jr. were also nominated for the award.

“What a wonderful group of Westmont Citizen of the Year nominees that have made such a positive impact to the success of Westmont,” Gunter said.

Village Trustee Sue Senicka received a Special Recognition Award for her many years of public service, including serving as mayor pro tem. “Her leadership and tireless support of the community of Westmont are deeply appreciated,” the village said.

The Chicago/Oakbrook Hilton Resort & Conference Center earned the 2014 Dick Busse Business-ofthe-Year Award, which recognizes a Chamber business that has excelled in community service, business promotion, civic responsibility and contributions to the betterment of the chamber and village.

The nominees for business of the year were First Midwest Bank, Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort and Seniors Helping Seniors.

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Upcoming events in your area

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APRIL 1

College of DuPage Westmont Center Open House. 6-8 p.m. at the College of DuPage Westmont Center, 650 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont.

Speak with representatives who will answer your questions.

Pizza buffet and networking (6-6:30 p.m.), Presentations Westmont Center 101: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask Adult Admissions: How to Navigate the Admissions Process (6:30 to 7:15 p.m.), and Networking and Questions (7:15 to 8 p.m.) For more information and to RSVP, email admissions. cod.edu.

APRIL 2

BeTweens-Despicable Me 2. 3-5 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Watch Despicable Me 2 on the big screen. For grades 4 – 8. For more information, visit www. dglibrary.org/events or call 630960-1200.

Video Game Tournament.

7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Try out Mario Kart 8 on Wii U for

your chance to win. For more information and to register, visit www.dglibrary.org/events or call 630-960-1200.

Flashlight Egg Hunt. 8 p.m. at McCollum Park in Downers Grove. Presented by the Downers Grove Park District. Grab your flashlights and head to the McCollum Park ballfields where you’ll search for candy stuffed eggs under the moonlight.

Participants with food allergies may be exposed to allergens.

The hunt starts at 8 p.m. sharp, so arrive early. Age: 6-15. Cost: $8 residents, $12 nonresidents. For more information, call 630-9607500 or visit www.dgparks.org.

APRIL 4

Bunny Hop & Egg Hunt. 10:30 a.m. at the Downers Grove Park District Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road. Make a craft, jump in the bounce house and enjoy other fun activities with the bunny. The morning will end with a colorful egg hunt led by the bunny. Don’t forget your camera for a photo with your furry friend.

An adult must accompany each child. Due to space, siblings

are not allowed. Age: 3-6. Cost: $18 per resident child, $27 per nonresident child. For more information, call 630-960-7500 or visit www.dgparks.org.

APRIL 5

Easter Sunday Egg Hunt.

10:45 a.m. at Downers Grove Community Church, 6600 Fairview. Bring your baskets to collect the plastic filled eggs from the church lawn. Coffee and sweets will be provided for adults as the children discover the treasures hidden in their eggs.The Rooted Youth Ministry (teens) is preparing the eggs and treats.

APRIL 6

At Home - A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson.

7:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Copies available at the Ask Us Desk. For ReDiscover: Celebrating Home programs hosted at all nine participating libraries, see www.re-discover.org.

Reserve your spot by registering online.

For more information, visit www. dglibrary.org/events.

APRIL 8

Is Mold a Problem in your Home? 1 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. An informational meeting will be held on Federal disaster assistance available to DuPage County residents whose homes were damaged by the April 2013 floods. For more information, call 630-395-9011.

Snacks That Go From Home to Class. 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Living away from home or running from school to extracurricular activities? Learn quick and easy sandwiches and snacks to take with you on the go - perfect for busy teens. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www.dglibrary.org.

APRIL 9

Read to the Dogs. 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Share a story with some good doggy listeners.

Therapy dogs will be here to listen to children read stories to them. Reading to these dogs can improve children’s reading and communication skills while also

being fun. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www. dglibrary.org.

APRIL 11

Passport to Safety Day & Wheely Big Trucks. 10 a.m. to noon at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove.

The event offers safety tips for all ages. Each child will receive a passport at the entrance to be stamped at each activity as they meet with local safety experts. Be sure to head outside to touch, see and explore trucks and vehicles of all sizes. Bring your cameras.

Gardeners’ Christmas in April. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois Extension Campus, 1100 East Warrenville Road, Naperville. DuPage Friends of Extension will hold their 5th Annual Silent Auction. Bidding ends at noon. Proceeds will help support the community programs provided by the University of Illinois Extension in DuPage. General admission is $3 for adults. For more information, call 630-534-6443 or visit www. dupagefriendsofextension.webs. com.

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Boys hoops all-area

loCal duo HONORED Benet’s Bonnett, Downers North’s Kedrowski named to all-area squad

Here are the members of the 2015 Voyager Media All-Area boys basketball team.

fiRSt team colin Bonnett The lone returning starter from Benet’s Class 4A 2013-14 state runner-up club, Bonnett stepped right up and took over as the team’s leader this season, averaging 17 points, 4.2 assists and four rebounds. Bonnett was part of teams that won 27, 25 and 22 games, respectively, in each of his varsity seasons.

“We put a lot on him as far as responsibility (this season) and he came through,” said Benet coach Gene Heidkamp. “I think he had an excellent season and was a big part of helping our team be successful.”

aaRon JoRdan The University of Illinoisbound senior averaged 19 points per game for Plainfield East. Also had 4.3 rebounds per game, more than 50 assists and 35 steals for the regional champs.

“Aaron has been the face of the program for the last three years,” East coach Branden Adkins said.

“All attention has been on him because of his ability as a player.

What is great about Aaron is his competitiveness to win as a team and not his only personal stats. He knew that his ability and hard work was going to be able to get him where he wants to get to which is the University

of Illinois. When it was time to prepare for a game or game time it was all about trying to find a way to win. If he knew that he needed to be the scorer that night it was he went out to do. If it was being a distributor or rebounder that is what he went out to do. He made his teammates better through these types of actions.”

Joe mooney The ESCC Player of the Year averaged 19 points per game this season despite being the focus of constant attention from opposing defenses. The senior guard could be counted on for a clutch basket down the stretch, whether it be taking it to the hole or swishing a three-pointer.

“He’s going to be tough to replace,” said Notre Dame coach Tom Les, who noted Mooney has several NCAA Division I and multiple Division II offers on the table.” He handled the ball quite a bit under pressure for us. He had a very good year.”

pRentiSS nixon Voyager Media Player of the Year averaged 16.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

The Colorado State University recruit was named first team All-State as picked by the Illinois Basketball Coaches’ Association.

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Benet’s Colin Bonnett was a first team all-area selection.

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TREVOR STUMPE Plainfield North senior averaged 23 points, six rebounds, 3.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game, while leading the Tigers to the Southwest Prairie Conference championship.

“He was conference MVP and team MVP,” North coach Bob Krahulik said. “He can score in any way, penetrating,

Wednesday, Apri l 1, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com shooting or at the free throw line. He is a very good off the ball defender, which is why he averaged two steals per game.

Trevor meant so much to this team this year because he had so many responsibilities, such as handling all pressure and making shots when we needed them, plus he was our leading rebounder.

Trevor will be missed immensely because you don’t get too many players that are as skilled as

him.”

Second team AMMAR BECAR Notre Dame’s 6-6 junior has a thick frame that enables him to bang inside for points and rebounds, yet he can handle the ball on the perimeter and hit a three-pointer. Becar, who averaged 17 points and nine rebounds, will again be a goto player next season for the

Dons, who gave state champion Stevenson its toughest game in the postseason.

“Ammar is a three-year varsity player,” said Les. “The last two years he’s been a major contributor. He’s improved each year and we’re looking forward to him improving one more notch.”

JOE BUTLER Minooka junior averaged 16.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. Butler shot 50 percent from the field and 80 percent from the free throw line.

He was an all-Southwest Prairie Conference player and was all tournament team at the WJOL Thanksgiving tournament, the

York Holiday tournament and the Galesburg MLK tournament.

“Joe was the heart and soul of our basketball team,” said Minooka coach Scott Tanaka.

“His toughness led to our first regional championship game in 15 years and our first fourstraight 15-plus winning seasons since 1955.”

JALEN JACKSON Junior from Joliet Catholic Academy averaged 18.5 points per game. He tallied 47 steals on the season, hit 72 three pointers and shot 80 percent from the free throw line. Was the leading scorer

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Downers North’s Jordon Kedrowski is a second team all-area selection.

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Boys hoops POY

Nixon tabbed Voyager Media’s top player

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

If you went back and pulled tape on Bolingbrook coach Rob Brost talking about his senior standout Prentiss Nixon, the quote you would hear over and over again is, “It’s Prentiss being Prentiss.”

So, what does being Prentiss mean?

It means 16.5 points, 3.4

rebounds and 2.5 assists per game.

It means the leader of the team that placed third in state, the first Bolingbrook team to ever place.

It means first team All-State as picked by the Illinois Basketball Coaches’ Association.

And now, it means the 2015 Voyager Media Player of the Year.

“He is a special, special player and a special, special kid,” Brost said of Nixon. “The maturity he has shown over the last year has

taken his game to a new level. He has grown in composure and in the way he handles things on and off the floor.”

Sure, that maturity was evident when he stepped up and put his team on his back, averaging 31 points against Plainfield East and Neuqua Valley in the sectionals, but was maybe most apparent in the third place game against Geneva, when Nixon was shoved to the floor by Loudon Love-Vollbrecht late in the fourth

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Bolingbrook’s Prentiss Nixon is the Voyager Media Player of the Year.

quarter.

“That was on the biggest stage in the last game of the season,” Brost said. “The team followed his lead – when he didn’t react, they didn’t react.”

Reacting the right way has been something Nixon has done since he first arrived at Bolingbrook.

“There was so much pressure on him as a freshman with the way basketball is and all the hype,” Brost said. “He handled that even as a freshman with a level of maturity you don’t find in many high school kids. You can credit his parents on that because he is hearing the right things at home. This year, he faced a box and one, triangle and two. He was facing defenses that were totally designed to take him out of the game. That is when you have to be totally mature and he showed that.”

With his play and success,

Nixon has placed himself among the Raider elite as he leaves Illinois to play next season at Colorado State University.

“He is the face of the program at this point,” Brost said. “When Ben (Moore) graduated, everyone wondered what we were going to do. Well, here was Prentiss as a sophomore and he stepped right in there. He is the hardest working player in the program since I have been there. I would get to school at 6:30 a.m. and on my way to my office, I would see him in the gym, he is not just shooting driveway jumpers, he would have a sweat going, even on game days.

“It has been a pleasure to coach him and it has been a pleasure to be around him and I have said proud about a million times since Saturday night, but I am just so proud in the person he has become.”

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Wedn esday, Apri l 1, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com all-area | from page 12 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference and was named to the all-conference team. Jackson paced the Hilltoppers to their first season above .500 since 1982.

“All of his stats are good, but what Jalen does that sets him aside from other kids and makes him all-area is the fact that he gets better every month, every week, every day,” said JCA coach Joe Gura. “He really works at his game. Everyone knows he can shoot, but he is religious about ball handling and working out and getting stronger, rebounding.

His work ethic is outstanding and that is what makes his. When I put him in the starting lineup as a freshman, we were at rock bottom and we were looking at a foundation and he has done a wonderful job of being one of those building blocks to get JCA basketball back to respectability.

“There is also not a nicer, more humble kid. He just goes about his business in his own quiet way.”

JORDON KEDROWSKI Perhaps the best pure shooter in the West Suburban Silver, Kedrowski, a senior who transferred from Neuqua Valley, proved he could find an open teammate, too. He averaged nearly 13 points and 4.7 assists per contest, and shot over 45 percent from the arc.

“He had a breakout year,” said Downers North coach Jim Thomas. “He shot the ball and assisted the ball and logged the most minutes on our team. He was good from beginning to end and we counted on him. He had some really big games for us in the conference.”

GEORGE SARGEANT The 6-7 senior went about his business quietly but effectively for Maine South. This year he averaged over 15.5 points and nearly seven rebounds per game and hit 67 percent of his fieldgoal attempts. He’s the school’s all-time leader in field-goal percentage (65.1) and surpassed 1,000 career points (1,148).

“He’s been the foundation of our baseline for the past two years,” said Maine South coach Tony Lavorato. “He always worked hard and was a great leader, always kept even keel. He cared about the game and Maine South basketball and dedicated himself to it.”

THIRD TEAM JON ARENAS Maine South’s steady junior

wasn’t afraid to go to the hoop if the Hawks needed a bucket, and he displayed good range from the outside as well. But Arenas also was an effective defender who set a single-season school record with 80 steals this winter.

“He came into his own in January of last year and kept building his confidence,” said Lavorato. “He plays with great flow and determination, and is able to create shots.”

KEVIN KRIEGER A junior from Plainfield North, Krieger averaged 13 points, five rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

“He is extremely athletic with very good basketball skills,” Krahulik said. “He can shoot the three and has developed a little mid range pull-up. He was our second leading rebounder and shot -blocker. When Trevor had off games, he was the one who picked up the slack for the team.

He set a school record with 22 dunks this season. Kevin meant so much because teams had to worry about him, not just Trevor.

If teams focused on Trevor too much, Kevin had big games and he is going to have many more next year.”

EZEKA OMEKE The rugged 6-4 Maine East senior power forward averaged a double-double this season (13 points, 12 rebounds) and was a four-year varsity performer for coach Dave Genis. One of his better games occurred in the regional semifinals versus Stevenson when he tallied 19 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.

“This year he turned into arguably one of the most dominant players on our side of the conference (the CSL North),” Genis said. “Teams really had to prepare for him. He has true post back-to-the-basket moves. He’s going to be missed and it was a pleasure coaching him.”

SHANE RITTER Plainfield South senior led the team with 14.3 points per game and 3.87 rebounds per game.

Added 54 steals and 70 threepointers to also lead the team.

“Shane was a great asset to our team,” South coach Tim Boe said.

“He led by example and is a great player. As a coaching staff, we couldn’t ask for anything more from anyone on our team. He will be missed, but we know there were 10 juniors in the gym taking notes on his method of operation and how that transfers in the

games.”

BRODRIC THOMAS Bolingbrook senior averaged 11.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

He was tabbed as an All-State Fourth Team selection from the Illinois Basketball Coaches’ Association.

“He has improved so much. He has a chance to be a special player at the next level,” Brost said. “He has a skill set that is hard to find.

He can play both guard spots, can really shoot it and is sneaky athletic. He is a very complete player and understands the game really well.”

FOURTH TEAM MATT CAPPELLETTI Romeoville junior forward led the team in scoring, averaging more than 10 points per game for the Spartans.

Was also among the team leaders in steals, rebounds, steals, three-pointers and free throw percentage.

CALEB deMARIGNY Like his teammate, George Sargeant, deMarigny was a threeyear starter and four-year varsity player, and helped the Hawks win 81 games during his career. The senior point guard leaves as the school’s all-time leader in assists (428) and three-pointers (113).

This year, he also snapped Maine South’s all-time mark for assists in a single season (212)—a record which stood since 1979.

“He was an extension of the coaching staff out on the floor,” said Lavorato. “He has a high basketball IQ and made people around him better. He averaged 29 to 30 minutes (per game) and didn’t leave the floor. He was that valuable.”

JERRY GILLESPIE Joliet Central senior averaged 14.4 points, 3.4 assists, 2.7 steals and 2.1 rebounds per game.

“He had great numbers and his contributions were not always seen on the stat sheet,” said Central coach Jeff Corcoran. “He carried us while we were dealing with injuries and suspensions.”

ELYJAH GOSS Plainfield East junior post contributed 10 points and 7.6 rebounds per game, while shooting better than 60 percent form the floor.

“Elyjah is a real force around the rim,” Adkins said. “With his

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Wednesday, Apri l 1, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com all-area | from page 15 length and vertical ability he is very difficult to guard and keep off the glass. He also has the ability to hit the 15-footer.

He was our leader in field goal percentage and rebounds. He also had a number of doubledoubles which going into next year will need to be his average. He really stepped up for us at times and created a lot of highlight pieces. Next year expectations will be high for him. He has the ability to be the best player in the conference and one of the best in the area.”

Julian Torres The Bolingbrook senior tallied 9.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game for the third-place Raiders.

Torres was special mention All State and will play next season at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. “His potential is still through the roof,” Brost said. “I am proud of how he finished the season because there was a part in the season where he needed to go harder for longer and especially the last third of the season, he really did that.”

- Compiled by Voyager Media staff

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Village says brush, yard waste village news collection to begin April 6 Videos highlight stormwater By bugle staff sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

Waste Management will offer single-family homes in Westmont weekly yard waste collection and brush pickup starting April 6, the village announced Tuesday.

The service, which runs into December, has specific guidelines.

Brush pick-up does not require a sticker, and the village said residents should place brush next to refuse on their typical garbage pickup day.

Smaller-size twigs, branches and tree limbs no larger than 4 feet long and 2 inches in diameter

are accepted in the brush pickup program. Prior to pick-up, brush must be tied into bundles, using string or twine, no more than 4 feet long and 2 feet in diameter. An individual bundle must weigh less than 50 pounds, the village added.

If these specific requirements are not followed, the village warned that items would not be picked up and be subject to a fine. Additionally, village ordinance prohibits the open burning of brush and leaves.

For yard waste, a Westmont Yard Waste Sticker is required on each bag.

The village said residents should place appropriate yard waste bags

or appropriate containers clearly marked as yard waste next to refuse on their usual garbage pickup day.

Grass clippings, weeds, leaves, smaller branches and bushes, and other organic matter that grows outside are acceptable.

The yard waste program does not include rocks, dirt, soil, sod, mulch, holiday wreaths, pumpkins, apples, hay or straw bales, corn stalks, trees, stumps and branches larger than 6 inches in diameter.

For more information regarding these programs, the village said residents should contact Waste Management at wm.com or 800796-9696.

referendum, Illinois Reads

The village of Westmont has produced two new episodes of the Inside Westmont community video program.

The first episode features Trustee James Addington discussing the upcoming stormwater referendum, and the second episode pertains to the Illinois Reads program and features Westmont Jr. High Asst.

Principal Amy Quattrone.

“The referendum is coming up soon, and we want to make sure that residents have the facts before they vote,” Westmont Communications Director Larry McIntyre said.

The referendum question will appear on the ballot of the April 7 election.

The second video promotes the Illinois Reads program, which is a statewide program that promotes literacy.

“Westmont is honored to host this program as this is the first time that Illinois Reads will be held outside of the State capitol,” McIntyre said.

Illinois Reads will be held Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westmont High School, 909 N. Oakwood Drive.

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Watering tips to produce healthy lawns this spring Less evaporation means all that watering isn’t going to waste Spring and summer are seasons for landscaping, and homeowners who live in regions that get especially hot in the summertime often worry that their lawns won’t make it through the dog days of summer looking lush. But lawns don’t have to succumb to the sizzling summer sun. Oftentimes, the right watering strategies can help homeowners nurse their lawns through the hottest months of the year, ensuring the lawns make it to autumn looking as green as they did back at the height of spring.

Reconsider when you’re watering Come summertime, homeowners may want a glass of water at high noon, when temperatures seem to be at their hottest. But you and your lawn are different, so the best time to satiate your thirst is not necessarily the best time to water your lawn.

Watering in the middle of the day is often ineffective, as water

tends to evaporate quickly in the afternoons when temperatures are peaking. Nighttime watering can contribute to the growth of fungus, which can create an entirely new set of headaches for homeowners. Morning watering sessions tend to be most effective during the summertime, as temperatures tend to be cooler in the morning, leading to less evaporation. Less evaporation means all that watering isn’t going to waste.

Poorly placed sprinklers that shoot water out onto driveways and other surfaces that do not need water can rob a lawn of water it desperately needs when temperatures climb in the summertime.

Reconsider your sprinkler If you can’t afford an in-ground irrigation system, which many landscaping professionals feel is the most effective and efficient way to water a lawn, then you likely will rely on a sprinkler to keep your lawn looking lush through the summer months. When choosing a sprinkler, look for one that shoots water out horizontally as opposed to vertically. A vertical sprinkler system is more vulnerable to wind

and evaporation than one that shoots water out horizontally, so make sure your sprinkler system is sending water into your lawn and not into summer breezes.

Strategically position your sprinklers When choosing where to put down your sprinklers, hook them up to your hose, turn them on and

then watch to see where the water is going.

Areas that exposed to sun are most in need of water, so make sure the bulk of your water isn’t going to shaded areas beneath trees.

In addition, make sure you aren’t wasting water on sidewalks, patios and driveways.

Sprinklers should be positioned so none of the water they’re shooting

out is landing on surfaces that don’t need water.

It sounds simple, but too often homeowners drop their sprinklers down, turn them on and then walk away without waiting to see where the water is landing. Position sprinklers or adjust sprinkler heads so all the water is landing on your lawn.

Keeping a lawn lush and green at the height of summer requires homeowners to adopt effective strategies. Such a strategies can make the difference between a lush landscape and one that succumbs to summer heat.

Avoid overwatering How much water your lawn needs in the summertime depends on a host of factors, including where you live and how often rain falls in that region. Overwatering can promote the growth of fungus and adversely affect your lawn’s root system, making it difficult for roots to grow deep. Speak with a local landscaping professional to determine how often you should water your lawn each week.

Wedn esday, Apri l 1, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com

Kick start spring with a finished basemen An unfinished basement is a source of energy loss in many homes

After a winter of hibernation, spring is the perfect time to consider remodeling projects that will help keep your house cool in the coming summer months and reduce energy consumption.

An unfinished basement is a source of energy loss in many homes.

By simply finishing the space with wall and floor coverings, you will notice a difference on your energy bills.

A remodeled basement offers more than additional storage and living space.

It can provide room for a growing family or a space where you can retreat for some privacy.

Insulation is a key component in making your basement look and feel comfortable, inviting and dry.

For the best results, install a rigid board insulation like ROXUL ComfortBoard IS against the concrete foundation before you stud the wall.

Installation tips are available online at www.diywithroxul.com.

The board is mechanically fastened or adhered to the concrete foundation wall, preventing thermal bridging through the studs, offering a higher R-value and better thermal performance.

It will ensure your basement is not a source of energy loss, but rather an inviting retreat all year round.

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