MAY 20, 2015 VOL. 7 ISSUE 25
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Outgoing trustees recognized for community service
Downtown Market offers area shoppers weekly variety
Board also swears in recently elected members The Westmont Village Board said goodbye last week to two of its longtime members. Sue Senicka and Bob Scott combined for almost 25 years on the village board, and Westmont Mayor Ron Gunter told the outgoing trustees during the board’s May 14 meeting that their service has not gone unrecognized. “I want to personally thank trustees Senicka and Scott for all they have done for the community for so many year,” he said. “They have both done a sue senicKa great job for Westmont and we will miss them.” Senicka, a four-term village trustee, served on the board for 16 years. In that time, she has chaired every village committee and served as mayor pro tem in 2013. Senicka also served on the Promote BoB scott Westmont Commission and the 75th Anniversary Committee. Scott served two four-year terms on the Westmont Village Board. Before becoming a village trustee, he was on the police-fire board from 2000 to 2007.
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BY JOAN RYKAL | FOR THE BUGLE
(top) a bounty of produce from windy acres Farm. (Middle) twenty-month-old isla helander of downers grove enjoys the offerings from Evanston-based olives 4 you. (Bottom) custom made barn wood bird houses from Sam’s koops, created by downers grove resident Steve Marney. (Photos By Joan rykal | For the Bugle)
he downtown downers grove Market is no ordinary farmers market. and while it may have had humble beginnings some 20 plus years ago, it has blossomed into much more than an outlet for area residents to purchase locally grown produce and flowers. the market, which opened May 9, is billed as one of the larger markets in the area. a partnership between the village of downers grove and the indian Boundary yMca, the weekly market offers patrons not only a bounty of produce and plants but also services such as knife sharpening and gourmet ready-to-eat items such as crepes and paella. kathy Bosco, executive director for the indian Boundary yMca, said the market was originally the idea of a former yMca board member and it began with just local growers and grocers. “over the years, it has evolved and expanded,” she said. Bosco credits the partnership with the village, as well as a large base of dedicated volunteers who help organize the weekly event, for the market’s success. among those volunteers is an eight-member committee that works hard to insure that the market represents a true variety for its customers. handcrafted jewelry, holiday ornaments and one-of-kind birdhouses are available to purchase, as well as artisanal soaps and lotions. and, if you’re looking for something good to eat, the market has treats galore, including breads and pastries, exotic olives and donuts. there’s even a booth or two that caters to customers’ furry friends. see ‘MARKET’ on Page 15
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