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iDot sets dates for route 83 roadwork Work will affect traffic between County Line, Knollwood Road

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COMMuNiTy Giving DuPage to hold ‘Human race’ in Downers Grove Race has raised more than $175,000 for local charities in three years

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TeCHNOLOGy

Girl with autism uses art to inspire, communicate with others

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hen candy Waters was 3 years old, she was diagnosed with severe autism and became nonverbal.

Despite this, the Park ridge girl quickly found her voice. through art, candy has inspired thousands of people around the globe, and given her family and friends a glimpse into the beautiful world she sees.

See the full Story on page 2 toP: candy Waters was diagnosed with severe autism at age 3, but has gone on to inspire people worldwide with her art. riGHt: Former nFL great Dan marino holds one of candy Waters’ paintings. (courtesy of robert Waters)

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Art gives girl with autism tools to communicate, inspire

Despite being nonverbal, Candy Waters speaks volumes through her works of art

By Daniel Smrokowski for the bugle

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Candy Waters is an artist who has inspired thousands of people around the world, including a noteworthy list of celebrities and former athletes.

For the first three years of the Park Ridge teenager’s life, she was just like any other typically developing toddler, talking and pointing. At the age of 3, Candy regressed and lost her speech and fine motor skills.

She was diagnosed with severe autism and became nonverbal.

This month is Autism Awareness Month, a time when the community celebrates the abilities of those diagnosed with autism. Candy, 14, and her family are doing just that by showcasing her art to the world.

Candy will take part in the Autism Speaks Walk on May 16 at Soldier’s Field, and her art will be displayed at the Abilities Expo from June 1214 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.

The young artist’s story began around the time she turned 6 years old and began attending Soaring Eagle Academy, a Burr Ridge school for children with autism and other

special needs. Prior to the school opening, the director asked some of the children to create pieces of art.

Having never tried before, Candy and her parents were given some canvases and bought paints and brushes. She began drawing circles and lines that looked like a sun, but what occurred next shocked her parents to amazement.

“We thought it looked great,” said Robert Waters, with a chuckle. “Of course, anything she does is great to us because we’re her parents.”

Soaring Eagle set up a gallery of the children’s art and Candy’s painting sold for $100.

Despite her challenges, Candy’s parents said she is happy and cheerful whenever she is painting.

For added enjoyment, her parents play music while she paints, and Candy especially loves the Beatles.

“As I say, where words fail, music and art speak,” her mother, Sandy Waters, said.

Painting is also therapeutic and helps Candy improve her fine motor skills, according to her parents. She is now able to open doors and jars all by herself.

Most importantly, Candy’s art gives her the ability to communicate without words.

“She gives us little glimpses into her world, letting us see, the world see, what she sees [and] what she feels,” said Robert. “By the looks of the paintings, it looks like a pretty good world.”

One of Candy’s most well-known works, titled “Mr. Sun,” captured the attention of the University of California of Irvine’s magazine.

The magazine used “Mr. Sun” for the cover of its Summer 2013 issue, which highlighted the university’s efforts to help those living with autism.

But, the reach of Candy’s art didn’t stop there. Her Facebook page has more than 40,000 fans from around the globe, including celebrities such as Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss, director David Lynch, graphic artist Peter Max, and golfer Ernie Els. Former NFL great Dan Marino, who has a son with autism, is another of Candy’s fans. In 2014, Candy’s “Ray of Hope” painting was prominently displayed in the

Dan Marino Foundation’s newly constructed Marino Campus.

The campus, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a postsecondary school for students age 18-28 who have been diagnosed with autism and other developmental disabilities. All of the art displayed throughout the Marino Campus was created by individuals with autism.

“We were very pleased when Candy gifted one of her paintings to Marino Campus,” said Mary Partin, chief executive officer of the Dan Marino Foundation.

Based on her growing number of fans, it’s clear that Candy has not let challenges get in the way of her creativity.

“We would have never dreamed when she was diagnosed that people would be liking her art from around the world,” Robert said.

Additionally, Candy’s parents are helping spread their daughter’s inspirational message. Robert and Sandy are in the early stages of writing a book about the benefits of transcendental meditation for those affected by autism.

“Your disability shouldn’t hold you back, and you can do whatever you want when you’re disabled,” Robert said. “We’re trying to give other parents hope that no matter where they are, if their child has a severe disability, there’s still hope they can do something with their life.”

Readers who are interested in viewing Candy’s art can visit her Facebook page, www.facebook. com/candywatersautismartist.

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‘Friendly reminders’ to alert property owners of violations Increased village code enforcement expected to begin May 1 By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

A new notification system will offer Westmont residents and businesses “friendly reminders” to address any possible code violations on their property.

The village announced last week that the “Friendly Reminder” notifications would begin immediately and continue throughout April, adding that increased enforcement of village codes would begin May 1.

“Everyone supports the general concept that citizens need to keep their properties and neighborhoods safe and well maintained,” said Bruce Barker, village trustee and community development

committee chairman. “However, it still can be difficult to receive any notification from the village that points out areas of improvement and code violations.”

Barker said that difficulty prompted the village to introduce the new notification campaign, which includes random neighborhood inspections by the village’s code enforcement team.

The village said code enforcement staff will walk streets and alleys throughout the community, perform random inspections, note what they find, and, in most cases, leave a “Friendly Reminder” on a homeowner’s front door to alert them of any code enforcement concerns that need to be addressed.

At that time, village staff would

schedule a return visit and compliance check, which may result in a citation if the violation was not addressed.

“We understand that everyone gets busy, but keeping your property safe and wellmaintained demonstrates respect for your neighbors and the entire community,” said Nick Weinert, acting village building commissioner.

Weinert said these types of programs are an effective tool for village governments to protect property values, prevent blight and maintain quality residential neighborhoods.

“It is our goal to be proactive and provide education regarding

property maintenance and code enforcement,” he added.

“Of course, depending on the situation, especially in regards to safety concerns, citations will be issued.”

Friendly Reminder notifications are part of the Westmont First Neighborhood Pride Program, which is designed to encourage residents and business owners to be proactive in maintaining their properties, as well as adjacent parkways and alleys.

Residents who have questions related to code enforcement are encouraged to contact the Westmont Community Development Department at cd@ westmont.il.gov or 630-981-6250.

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transportation

IDOT sets dates for Route 83 roadwork Work will affect traffic between County Line, Knollwood Road By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

Motorists who travel along Route 83 in Willowbrook can expect delays and altered traffic patterns until the fall. The Illinois Department of Transportation said a roadwork project on a section of Route 83 between County Line and Knollwood Road is scheduled to begin April 13 and will not be

finished until mid-October.

The work, which includes repaving and drainage repair, will cause northbound and southbound traffic to be reduced to one lane between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. IDOT said left turn lanes will be maintaining during patching operations and all lanes would reopen to traffic from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Additionally, one shoulder and one lane will be closed in the

northbound direction between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and one shoulder and one lane will be closed in the southbound direction between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

“Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area,” IDOT said in a release. “Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.”

For more information and updates on this and other projects, visit www.travelmidwest.com.

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upcoming event

Giving DuPage to hold ‘Human Race’ in Downers Grove Race has raised more than $175,000 for local charities in three years Giving DuPage will host the fourth annual “The Human Race” 5K Run & 2-mile Fitness Walk at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at The Esplanade at Locust Point in Downers Grove.

The Human Race is a community 5K fundraiser event that benefits 66 local charities serving DuPage County. Walkers and runners choose a charity to receive the donation from their race registration fee, with the option to raise additional funds for their favorite organization. In three years, the race has raised more than $175,000 for local charities and has drawn 3,600 race participants.

“The DuPage Human Race is one of those special events

that families, companies and community groups come together to celebrate their favorite charity,” said Paul Feith, Giving DuPage board president. “Every year we enjoy a great turnout and people leave this event feeling good about the amazing work being done by these local charities.”

Participating charity organizations include the Autism Society of Illinois, Downers Grove Choral Society, DuPage Habitat for Humanity, DuPage Veterans Foundation, Hope’s Front Door, Literacy DuPage, the People’s Resource Center and West Suburban Community Pantry, among many others.

For more information and to register for the race, visit www.

dupagehumanrace.org.

Registration is $40 per walker and $45 per runner, and the first 1,700 registered participants will receive a free race T-shirt.

Registration is available on the day of the race. Children under 14 are free. Pets, strollers and baby joggers are welcome in the Fitness Walk.

Giving DuPage is a non-profit organization that promotes giving and volunteerism throughout DuPage County. In addition to the The Human Race, Giving DuPage will host a countywide Volunteer Recognition Breakfast on Oct. 15. For more information about Giving DuPage, visit www. givingdupage.org or call 630-4076458.

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Woodridge

Rotary selects beneficiaries of triathlon registration fees The Woodridge Rotary Club announced the five charitable organizations that will benefit from registration fees for its annual mini triathlon.

Social service organizations selected this year include West Suburban Community Pantry, Family Shelter Services (domestic abuse), Metropolitan Family Services (family services), Special Olympics Chicago and Hope’s Front Door (emergency assistance).

The rotary said $4,330 was raised from registration fees last year.

Athletes may contribute to these five organizations when they register for the Aug. 16 event. Early Bird registration

is now open for the event.

Three years ago, the rotary club began letting athletes select who would receive $5 of their registration fee.

Members nominate local organizations that both provide social services and need regular financial support, and after voting by club members, the top five names are posted on the mini triathlon website.

The rotary said this portion of the registration fee is only a small part of what the Woodridge Club distributes back to the community during the year following the mini triathlon.

For more information on the rotary and mini triathlon, visit www.woodridgerotary.org.

www.dupagecrimestoppers.com • 800.222.tips W ednesday, Apri l 8, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments.

Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Downers Grove Eric M. Taylor, 24, 5540 Walnut, Downers Grove, was arrested at 1:28 a.m. March 27 on Pershing and 63rd Street for driving while license suspended and unlawful display of registration.

Denise L. Owens, 59, 5600 Hillcrest Lane, Lisle, was arrested at 9:52 a.m. March 27 in the 1200 block of Ogden Avenue for driving while license suspended and attempt to display a false insurance card.

Maxwell J. Goodwin, 18, 1611 Indian Knoll Road, Naperville, was arrested at 7:22 p.m. March 27 on 75th Street and Woodward for possession of cannabis with intent to deliver and resisting a peace officer.

Ricardo Castaneda, 24, 13 Willow Way Lane, Westmont, was arrested at 9:02 a.m. March 28 in the 200 block of 63rd Street for driving while license suspended.

Mireya Mejia-Cruz, 34, 2932 Roberts Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 3:12 p.m. March 28 in the 5200 block of Belmont for no valid driver’s license.

Devin A. Nesbit, 25, 649 Ponderosa, Bolingbrook, was arrested at 1:12 a.m. March 30 on Ogden Avenue and Finley Road for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Ronald C. Heatley, 49, 3136 Gansett Parkway, Elgin, was arrested at 7 a.m. March 30 on Butterfield and Finley roads for no valid driver’s license and uninsured vehicle.

John D. Knight, 40, 2 S. Levitt, Chicago, was arrested at 9:53 a.m.

March 30 on Ogden Avenue and Douglas for driving while license suspended.

Timothy M. Kihlthau, 55, 2105 Prentiss Drive, Downers Grove, was arrested at 3 p.m. March 30 in the 3800 block of Highland for arson.

Travis William Mahoney, 41, 1080 Mountain Springs Road, Anderson, was arrested at 4:26 p.m. March 30 on Ogden Avenue and Belmont for no valid driver’s license.

John P. Zeman, 38, 2331 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 3 a.m. March 31 at the residence for a warrant.

Miryan Samejima, 33, 161 41st St., Downers Grove, was arrested at 11 a.m. March 31 at the Downers Grove Police Department for failure to provide humane care.

Richard Edward Galan, 49, 6140 Belmont Road, Downers Grove, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. March 31 at the residence for duty to register as a sex offender.

Sarah Contreras Caproni, 20, 8305 David Drive, Woodridge, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. April 1 on 83rd and Lindenwood in Woodridge for disorderly conduct.

James C. Falco, 41, 5340 Blodgett Ave., Downers Grove, was arrested at 2:43 a.m. April 1 at the residence for domestic battery and interference with reporting of domestic violence.

Joseph Eugene Borges, 35, 2415 Hessing, River Grove, was arrested at 2:28 p.m. April 1 in the 2300 block of Ogden Avenue for driving while license suspended.

Westmont Sometime between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. March 24, an unknown offender(s) stole a cellphone from a vehicle in the 6300 block of South Cass Avenue. Total loss is $550.

Sometime between 10 a.m. March 24 and 10:40 a.m. March 25, an unknown offender(s) stole a salt spreader off a vehicle parked in the 800 block of South Williams Street.

Total loss is $500.

At approximately 5:50 p.m. March 25, officers responded to the 0-­100 block of West 63rd Street for a theft.

Officers arrested Danielle Racasi, 38, 217 S. Chase St. #AF, Lombard, for retail theft after she stole food products from a business.

At approximately 10:45 p.m. March 25, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 6500 block of South Cass Avenue for an equipment violation.

Officers arrested Robert Freitag, 56, 1102 Longford Court, Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for no rear registration light and operating an uninsured vehicle.

At approximately 6:20 p.m. March 27, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 6300 block of South Cass Avenue for a registration violation.

Officers arrested Terrance Dobson, 44, 109 W. 65th St. #6, Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for improper display of registration.

Sometime between 4:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., an unknown offender(s) damaged light fixtures in a building in the 0-­100 block of Suffield Court.

Total damage is $175.

At approximately 9:20 p.m. March 28, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of East Ogden Avenue for a registration violation.

Officers arrested George Scanlan Jr, 48, 307 Rosehill Drive, Lemont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for suspended registration.

At approximately 8:20 p.m. March 29, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of North Cass Avenue for an equipment violation.

Officers arrested Niktanza Tarver, 40, 5050 S. Lakeshore Drive #3215, Chicago, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. She was cited for no rear registration light.

Woodridge At approximately 10:53 p.m. March 21, Blane Hansberger, 52, 1080

Kent Court, Wheaton, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop on Route 53 and 71st Street.

At approximately 11:05 p.m. March 21, Gary Morris, 57, 26 10th St., Peru, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop on Lemont Road and 83rd Street.

At approximately 11:07 p.m. March 21, Brandon Duda, 20, 6719 Maple Drive, Westmont, was charged with criminal damage to property and battery. Christopher Peterson, 19, 6861 Camden Road, Downers Grove, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault following an altercation in the 2300 block of 75th Street.

At approximately 2:03 a.m.

March 22, Tyler Felski, 24, 13565 Kalamazoo Court, Plainfield, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding and improper lane usage following a traffic stop in the 7700 block of Woodward Avenue.

At approximately 8:32 a.m. March 24, Dane Wilkins, 26, 240 Valle Vista Court, Minooka, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop in the 7600 block of Route 53.

At approximately 10:19 p.m. March 24, Gabriel Garcia-Garcia, 38, 313 Perry St., Elgin, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended following a traffic stop in the 2600 block of 75th Street.

At approximately 4:45 p.m. March 25, Steven Baker, 38, 204 Monroe Drive, Bolingbrook, was charged with retail theft after removing a pair of shoes from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St., without making payment.

At approximately 3:26 p.m. March 26, Derek Lasini, 26, 8S545 River Drive, Naperville, was charged with retail theft after removing items of clothing from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St., without making payment.

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Getting Fed-up with Intolerance maybe he did, that Indiana would be the center of a national firestorm after MANAgINg edItor nreiher@buglenewspapers.com Pence signed a “religious freedom” law @JolietILNews that allowed business owners not to be compelled to have to It’s amazing what the do things their religion prohibits. human race will do in the Many have taken this to mean name of religion. I don’t not having to do business with know what excuse atheists homosexuals and other groups use for doing stupid things, their church may frown upon. but maybe they just blame I would argue they always had themselves instead of an this right. They certainly could interpretation of rules set reiher tell people who wanted to do down thousands of years niCk manaGinG eDitor business with them they would ago so that all of us could rather not. In addition to “no get along peacefully.

Maybe it’s like a 3,500- or 2,000-year- shirt, no shoes,” they could just add, old version of the old game of “no LGBT.” I would assume those businesses telephone, where you start with a simple phrase and after going around also could add they will not serve those the circle, you wind up with something who have had abortions. Those who totally different. That sounds like the have committed adultery. Hopefully, someone who has murdered or robbed final days of a legislative session.

Speaking of which, Gov. Bruce wouldn’t come in your shop or want Rauner was in Joliet recently and told to do business with you. But they the crowd of local leaders the state soon probably will … and have.

I am not going to go off on a tangent would be in shape to start picking off businesses from other state, including about what is or what isn’t in the Indiana, where his bud, Mike Pence, Old Testament and how it should be is governor. Little did he know, or interpreted. But you can look up for

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yourself on the Internet “West Wing” President Jed Bartlet’s Bible rant for some good insight.

Yes, know “West Wing” … and Bartlet … were fictional. But views on television can, and do, reflect society, and that’s what another Indiana politician, Dan Quale, should have responded when he was chided for citing single-parent issues in “Murphy Brown.”

As for the New Testament, and I am no religious expert by any means, but the Central Guy of that book seems to have focused on love and tolerance.

Yet, we have not much of either. His teachings threw darts at hypocrites and those who use religion as a shield and/or a crutch. Yet, we have a lot of that. Many believe tolerance as equal to weakness, or at least acquiescence.

Tolerance simply is understanding those who are different, not necessarily agreeing with them or their beliefs.

I can understand not wanting to do business with a person you don’t like for whatever reason. If you don’t want to, don’t. But don’t hide behind a fuzzy law, and, for God’s sake, don’t hide behind religion.

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If you read the Walter Isaacson biography of Steve Jobs, we learned that Steve had a strong animus against Adobe, Inc. It was partly technical, but seemed more personal at the time.

The technical part was Steve’s disdain for Adobe Flash (see Sidebar), and the personal part was he felt betrayed by Adobe when Adobe turned their backs on cooperating with Apple on fonts. A giant “Font Fight” resulted with lots of legal wrangling.

I have written about Flash previously: here’s a short recap: Steve hated Adobe Flash so much, he banned it from being included into the iPhone or iPad. This caused a lot of grief and backlash from some Apple purchasers, but Apple held fast. Good call.

Subsequent events have proven Steve was right – at least on the technical side of things. Adobe Flash has proven to be a technical, security and powergrabbing blunder. Articles describe the

continuing discovery in early 2015 of major security flaws in Adobe Flash, a product that dates back 30 years to the “dawn of the web.” These flaws are so serious as to allow a hacker full and complete control of your computer, and that includes PC’s and Mac’s.

Yet, many major websites remain completely dependent upon Adobe Flash in order to work. The largest dependency is YouTube. Nearly 100 percent of the movies on YouTube need Flash to work. No Flash, No Movie.

Same is true for NetFlix, Amazon, PBS and other major online video streaming services.

These vulnerabilities are difficult to patch and fix if you have one computer at home, but think about businesses and schools that have hundreds or thousands of computers to keep updated. Believe me, as a network administrator, it is a royal pain-in-theyou-know-what to keep hundreds of computers updated. That’s just Flash.

There’s also Java updates (another security nightmare): Don’t even get me

WHAT IS ADOBE FLASH?

in the early days of the web, web pages were purely black-and-white text on a white background. no icons, menus or pictures. no movies, sounds or animations. nothing but text and the new-fangled “hyperlinks.” that was it. adobe, seeing an opportunity to spice up the web, created an addon product named “adobe Flash” that provided the programming code to add all the things we take for granted now - movies, sound, buttons, animations, etc. - that make the Web entertaining and easy to use. Web developers flocked to it, and soon the explosion of color, sounds and movies (think of youtube) helped make the internet what it is today.

started on Java updates.

So what’s the fix? HTML 5, the newest Web page programming language removes the need for Adobe Flash (and maybe Java too), but it takes time to reprogram, retest and rollout a completely new website.

So the fix is at hand, we just have to wait for sites to be reprogrammed and for Adobe Flash to fade away.

Good Riddance.

John Becker is owner of Medical Office Systems, LLC, a provider of computer and technical services to medical offices and local businesses. www.medofficesystems. com.

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A simple apology will yield significant results. Grease the wheels of social interactions by being prompt with explanations and quick to act contrite. Your advice may be sought; you’ll be considered a leader in the week ahead.

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Actions speak much louder and forcibly than words. Go out of your way to prove that you mean what you say. A special someone might appreciate your companionship whenever you have a few spare moments in the week ahead.

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Let past conflicts drop by the wayside. As this week unfolds, you’ll work best when teamed with members of the opposite sex. Fun and relaxation might take some extra effort and planning but will be well worth it.

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ON DIAMOND Downers North, South look to have strong seasons

By mike SanDrolini SportS reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

No matter which side of town, the 2015 prep baseball season looks promising in Downers Grove.

Downers North, coming off an 18-14 year in 2014, will rely on a veteran pitching staff and defense to win, while Downers South—28-9, undefeated in the West Suburban Gold (18-0) and a sectional champion a year ago— has a trio of returnees who hit .370 or above last year to go along with two dependable pitchers at the top of the rotation.

Here’s a look at both squads:

DownerS north The 12-2 and 16-0 doubleheader pounding that the Trojans administered to Proviso West last Saturday in West Suburban Silver play likely isn’t indicative of the run totals Downers North will post on a regular basis this season. Proviso has been a perennial doormat in the league for quite some time.

The Trojans, though, are loaded with game-tested pitchers to keep them in ballgames, and are solid defensively.

“No. 1 it’s going to have to start on the mound,” said Trojans coach Chad Issacson. “Our pitching has been very consistent thus far for us.

That’s been the biggest bright spot at this particular point in time.”

The staff is led by seniors Brett Pyburn, Myles Farley, Ryan Andrews and Nic Laio, a Western

Michigan recruit, along with junior Ryan Camplin.

“Our pitchers have found ways to compete and give us an opportunity (to win) and finish off some games,” Isaacson said. “We’ve won a couple of tight 3-2 ballgames (over Wheaton Warrenville South March 26 and Wheaton North March 28) and we’ve lost a 1-0 ballgame against Benet and that was a well-pitched game.”

Isaacson is referring to the Redwings’ 1-0 win on March 31 in which the Trojans were limited to two hits—one a double by Farley, a two-year starter who plays shortstop when he’s not pitching.

Farley went 2-for-2 in Game 1 vs.

Proviso West, and senior third baseman Jake Stevenson had a big game with three hits—two for extra bases (a double and triple). Junior catcher Brendan Shanahan also had two hits, and senior outfielder Alex Bielawa doubled.

Junior Dallton Baran plays both second and third for the Trojans, and senior Paul Cappettta is at first. Also in the outfield mix are seniors Patrick Geraghty and Ben Magro.

“Myles Farley has been our most consistent guy (hitting),” Isaacson said. “He’s a guy that we’re looking for and Pat Geraghty is another guy with experience and Brendan Shanahan is another one to make an impact.”

DownerS South As has been the case the past

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downers North’s alex Bielawa slides into home during a win against proviso west saturday. several years, coach Darren Orel’s Mustangs traveled out of state to a warmer location during spring break for the opportunity to compete in a tournament.

DGS played in the Horizon High School tourney in Scottsdale, Ariz., for three years, and then participated in a tournament based in Kentucky last spring.

Last week, the Mustangs took part in a tourney hosted by Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tenn. Christian Brothers has won the Tennessee state baseball title twice in the past four years.

“It’s a great opportunity for them (his players) to compete,” Orel said.

“It’s a good measuring stick for the remainder of the year.”

The aforementioned trio of hitters are seniors Ryan Taylor and Columbia-bound Joe Engel, and junior outfielder-catcher Danny Oriente. Taylor and Engel are both three-year starters and will be at third and short, respectively.

Oriente will likely hit in the No. 3 spot.

Junior Bobby Justis is the likely starter at second base, and University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh recruit Zack Radde, a senior whom Orel said “came on strong in the summer (league),” is penciled in at first.

Senior Joe LaCivita is a corner outfielder and DH, while junior Corey Vondra has the inside track at the center field position.

“A number of seniors will get an opportunity to win the right-field spot,” Orel said.

Taylor and senior Peter Hamot are the Mustangs’ top two pitchers.

Juniors Ty McCulloch and Zack Jones, along with senior Danny Kasher, are in the mix on the bump.

“Pitching-wise, we can be as strong as last year,” Orel said.

“When we play our best baseball, we can compete with most teams.”

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DGS mourns loss of Miller By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

Downers South students returned to school on Tuesday after a week off for spring break, but they came back with heavy hearts.

Kailee Miller, a popular senior and three-year member of the Downers South girls varsity soccer team, died early last week. The official cause of her death has not been determined, but news of her passing was met with shock and sorrow by friends, classmates and teammates, many of whom expressed their condolences and shared memories via social media

on Twitter and Facebook.

“We are heartbroken by the untimely death of South High senior Kailee Miller,” said District 99 spokesperson Jill Browning.

“Kailee was an honor roll student and was well-liked by her classmates. Our entire community grieves for the Miller family and their loss.”

DGS Principal Edward Schwartz noted that grief counselors were made available to members of the soccer team while school was out last week. Counselors would be on hand this week for any student who wished to meet with one.

“We have a plan in place where we have counselors,” Schwartz said. “It’s never easy when we

lose a child. The cycle of life we’re supposed to take isn’t supposed to end this way. This is the first time a lot of these kids will experience something like this, someone so close to them and their age, so to help them through it is the most important thing.

“We’ll get through this together as a school and as a community.”

Schwartz said he remembers first meeting Miller as a freshman while helping freshmen students find the right bus to board at the start of the new school year.

“I’ve known her all four years,” said Schwartz, who noted that Miller was interested in becoming

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Downers Grove South senior soccer player Kailee Miller died last week.

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Benet picks up pair of wins

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errors.

The Mustangs fell to Bolton 6-5 despite a 3-for-5 performance with three runs scored for Joey Engel.

Oriente (2 RBI) and Robert Justus each had two hits.

Corey Vondra had a pair of hits and Oriente tallied both RBI in a 2-1 eight-inning win over Cape Central. Peter Hamot went six innings, allowing five hits and one earned run, striking out seven.

•Lisle picked up a 13-6 win over Hinkley Big-Rock as Alec Van Volkenburg and Drew English (2 doubles, 4 RBI) each had two hits.

Danny Oriente, Ryan Taylor (2 RBI) and Max Soderlund each had a pair of hits in Downers South’s 6-3 win over Hardin County.

The Mustangs fell to Springboro 5-4. Soderlund went 3-for-3 with a double, while Oriente was 2-for-2 with two RBI. Taylor went 6.1 innings, allowing four hits and four runs, all unearned, as DGS committed four

Downers North swept Wheaton North 8-0 and 13-3. In the first win Jaclyn Pasakarnis (homer, 2 RBI) and Katie Polaski each had a pair of hits. Megan Ramsden pitched a two-hit shutout, striking out five.

Zoe Varsbergs, Polaski, Pasakarnis (2 RBI) and Emma Varsbergs (2 RBI) each had a pair of hits, while Erinn Casey had a home

Benet soccer opened its week with a 4-2 win over Lemont. Kerry Abello scored all four goals for the Redwings, with assists to Erin Flynn, Jacquie Kaufman, Katie Gesior and Clare Bumpus.

Benet tied York 1-1 as Rachel Bernicky scored, with an assist from Maggie Johnson. Emma Hlavin allowed one goal.

The Redwings then topped Joliet West 9-0 as Loretta Elder and Abello each scored three goals, while Gesior, Sophia Elbchiri and Megan O’Connor had the others.

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run and three RBI. Savannah Rodriguez picked up the win, going five innings, allowing four hits and three unearned runs.

Hannah Mrazek went 2-for-3 in Downers North’s 5-3 win over Nazareth. Emma Varsbergs had a double and two RBI. Ramsden struck out six in seven innings, allowing 10 hits and three earned runs.

The Trojans topped De LaSalle 16-9 as Emma Varsbergs went 4-for-4 with two home runs and eight RBI. Zoe Varsbergs was 3-for3 with three runs scored. Kaylee Newstrom had a homer and three RBI, while Rodriguez also homered.

In a 7-5 win over Neuqua Valley Saturday, the Trojans got three hits from Rodriguez and Emma Varsbergs.

•Benet edged Neuqua Valley 8-7 as Stephanie Abello went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI. Emily York, Megan Stoppelman and Brooklyn Baccega all had two hits.

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12 miller | from page 10 a teacher and had been taking an introduction to teaching course at DGS. “She was just your typical teenager full of life. She had a lot of interest and a lot of friends.”

Mike Adams, executive director of the Woodridge Park District, coached Miller for nine years on the Woodridge Storm Traveling Soccer team. Miller played for the Strom, starting on the U-10 club

We dnesday, Apri l 8, 2015 | bug lenewspapers.com and competing for the Storm on their U-18 squad last fall. Miller and Adams’ daughter, Jenny, were friends and teammates on both the Storm traveling team and the DGS varsity squad.

“She was the life of our team,” Adams said. “One of those kids that had high energy and just wanted to have fun. She would goof around and was always laughing and had a smile on her face. She did more in 18 years of

life than people twice her age. She was that fun to be around.”

But on the soccer field, Adams said Miller was all business.

“She was a ferocious defender, a very competitive and focused person on the field,” he said. “She had a love and passion for the game of soccer.

“Kailee had a spirit to live life to its fullest unlike any player I’ve ever coached. She played soccer to a level that was unmatched in

the league, and would go through a brick wall for her teammates.

“Kailee’s coaches, trainers and teammates have been truly blessed to have experienced her unrelenting enthusiasm to just have fun. Her absence will be a void that cannot be filled, but her spirit will be forever embraced by the Storm Club.”

Visitation was held last Friday at the First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove, and a memorial service took place last Saturday.

A temporary memorial was set up last week to honor Kailee’s memory at the Orchard Hill Park Soccer Complex in Woodridge, where friends, family, teammates and classmates gathered to

celebrate her life. Last Thursday at the memorial, prayers were said and balloons released in her memory.

“Her father, Greg, and her mother, Karen, her three brothers Mike, Mark and Danny, were always at her games as was her grandfather, Peter,” Adams noted.

“Their world revolved around Kailee; she was their pride and joy and loved watching her play soccer.”

Schwartz said Downers South will undoubtedly pay tribute to Miller at an upcoming home soccer game.

“I’m sure our kids on the soccer team want to do something,” he said.

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q & a with local athletes ARE YOU MORE OF A TWITTER OR FACEBOOK PERSON? more of a twitter person personally. it’s more interactive for me; i like it a lot better.

HOW MANY FOLLOWERS DO YOU HAVE? i think i’m up in the 300s IS THERE ANYONE IN PARTICULAR YOU LIKE TO FOLLOW? i follow troy tulowitzki with the rockies. i’ m a rockies’ fan; i was born in colorado. it’s kind of like a fan page so it’ll be pictures and stats and stuff like that.

Do you think the Cubs did the right thing by starting kris Bryant in the minors?

yes

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Junior 3rD Baseman/2nD Baseman

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO MOST ON TWITTER? i just like to see what my friends are up to that’s what i use it pretty much for.

ANY INTERESTING OR HUMOROUS EXPERIENCES YOU RECALL WHILE USING TWITTER? there was a smack High (tweet). Hinsdale south tweeted at us, “you guys post pictures in your uniforms and we beat you all the time.” the past couple of years we’ve gotten back at them.

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60% 40% frANK KAMINSKy @fSKpArt3 “oNe. more. game. #thegrandFinale”

How far will the Blackhawks go this year?

• WIN CUP • LOSE IN CUP FINALS •LOSE IN SECOND/ THird rounds •LOSE IN FIRST ROUND

@espNcBB: wisconsin’s Frank Kaminsky has been named ap player of the Year. He received 58 of 65 votes.

MeChelle voepel @MeChellev “Jewell Loyd played all 40 minutes, finishes with 22 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists. sc threw all it could defensively at her.”

ANgelo dI CArlo @ANgdICArloWdNu “muffet mcgraw gives big kudos to uconn’s morgan tuck on how talented and good she is. says tuck was best player vs Nd in december.”

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APRIL 8

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.

Lemon Tree Grocer – Live Viewing. 9 p.m. at Lemon Tree Grocer, 5101 Mochel Drive, Downers Grove. Live Viewing of Restaurant Impossible’s “When Life Gives you Lemons” episode, featuring Lemon Tree Grocer. Kitchen closes at 8 p.m., doors open at 8:30 p.m. and show starts at 9 p.m. Free snacks and half-price glasses of wine.

For more information, visit www. lemontreegrocer.com.

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 SilentAuction. 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.

APRIL 12

St Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive. At St. Mary of Gostyn Parish, 445 Prairie Ave., Downers Grove. Please bring gently used clothing, shoes, books, toys, small housewares and electronics (flat screen TVs) to the St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive. Some of your donations are placed in St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shops, and those items are given to needy families in the community. If you have large items or furniture to donate, call 630-231-4658 for pick up from your home. More information, email saintvincentdonate@gmail. com.

Hinsdale Orchestra Performance. 3:30 p.m. at Westmont High School, 909 Oakwood Drive, Westmont. The West Suburban Symphony of Hinsdale, conducted by Peter Lipari, will perform music by Beethoven,

Bach and Vivaldi. Cost: $22 Adult, $20 Senior, $5 Teen, Children Free.

For more information, visit www. westsubsymphony.org or call 630887-7464.

APRIL 14

Color Your Home. 7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Interior designer Susan Powell explains how to add color to your home and what your color choices say about you. Before and after examples will get you motivated. For more information, call 630-960-1200 or visit www. dglibrary.org.

Million Dollar Quartet.

Show is at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. at The Tivoli Theater, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. A special onehour concert appearance featuring cast members of Chicago’s Million Dollar Quartet. The event is a fundraiser for SEASPAR. Tickets are $60 for premium seats and $40 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Tivoli Theatre Box Office; the SEASPAR office, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove; Anderson’s Bokshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove; or online via Brown Paper at www.brownpapertickets.com.

Concert ticket proceeds will benefit SEASPAR.

APRIL 15

Poverty in DuPage County.

7-9 p.m. at the Downers Grove Fire Administration Building, Main Street and 55th Avenue in Downers Grove. The League of Women Voters’ next public meeting will feature a panel discussion on poverty in DuPage County and

what is being done to address the root causes in our community.

Members of the panel include Jennifer Williamson, director of development at Peoples Resource Center, and John R. Hayner, CEO at Bridge Communities.

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The League of Women Voters welcomes everyone to this public information meeting. For more information, contact Hilary Denk at 630-725-8066 or j.denk@ comcast.net, or visit www.dgwl. il.lwvnet.org.

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Six Epic Spring Time Lawn Care Failures Expect a happy lawn all season long with these steps Lawn care is undoubtedly a national obsession. As this year’s seemingly endless winter finally fades away, homeowners will be faced with the same challenge they are faced with every single year. Just how does one keep that beautifully dark green and healthy lawn looking its best all year long?

Unfortunately, many homeowners will make mistakes that set back the health of their lawn, and they don’t even know it, according to Thomas Kelly, founder of BeeSafe Lawns.

“When it comes to having a nice lawn, ironically the lawns worst enemy is the person who thinks they are helping,” said Kelly who has been a lawn care professional for more than 20 years. “Tinkering too much is a terrible thing when it

comes to lawn care.”

In an effort to make sure those homeowners are starting the year off on the right foot, BeeSafe Lawns has announced “Six Epic Spring Time Lawn Failures.” Kelly said that if a homeowner follows basic organic turf maintenance standards and avoids the following pitfalls, they can expect a very happy lawn all season long.

Don’t Jump the Gun Right out of the gate, it’s important to know that “More isn’t always better.”

The inclination is to load up the lawn with products that the lawn doesn’t really need. Your lawn is experiencing one of its most healthy phases about two weeks after it breaks dormancy. Both roots and shoots are growing at a tremendous pace and sometimes tinkering can interfere.

Hold off on Seeding….

If you can

Don’t Over-Water One of the worst things to happen to even the best lawns is the introduction of an unlimited supply of water.

The rule of thumb is that you should water three times per week for 40 minutes per zone and only when rainfall is not present.

Remember the saying, April showers bring May flowers? If it’s raining – Do not water!

Don’t Bag Your Clippings Your lawn wants to be fed

naturally. Mulching the clippings back into the soil creates an additional source of nutrients, especially nitrogen, and the goal of any lawn care program should be to reduce inputs.

Don’t Over Fertilize Your lawn needs about half as much fertilizer as the fertilizer companies lead you to believe. The more you apply, the more your lawn becomes addicted and needs even more.

The temptation is hard to resist.

Those bare spots that were filled with crabgrass last year are bare again this spring.

The commercials on the radio tell you to plant seed now. The truth is, fall is the best time to seed and 90 percent of the time new seed won’t make it through h the summer.

Don’t Worry About It! Lawn care karma does exist. The more you stress out about it, the worse it’s going to get. And, it really isn’t all that bad. If your children, grandchildren or pets are happily playing on your lawn, then you’ve got a lot to be thankful for.

BeeSafe Lawns is the nation’s leading provider of alternative lawn care and is represented locally by Acorn Landscaping in Niles. To get an estimate for your own BeeSafe Lawn contact Peter Morjal at 847-965-1606 or visit www.acornlawns.com.

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