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NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Vol. 5 No. 49

Westmont sergeant recognized for valor

By Bugle Staff

BY JONATHAN SAMPLES | STAFF REPORTER

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he village of Westmont has undergone significant change since Ron Gunter took over as mayor in April.

Two new TIF districts, a new comprehensive plan, the village’s first bond issue and a slimmed-down budget were just a few of the year’s highlights discussed during the 2013 state of the village address.

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Westmont Mayor Ron Gunter speaks during the 2013 State of the Village address

Westmont Police Sgt. James Schlicher was honored for an act of “bravery, selflessness and devotion to duty,” during the Hundred Club of DuPage County’s 31st annual meeting and Valor Awards Banquet.

Schlicher and officers from Hinsdale,Naperville and throughout DuPage County were honored as 2013 valor recipients Oct. 31.

On an afternoon in June 2012, Schlicher responded to a call from a suspect who informed the police she had a gun and was threatening to kill herself. She allegedly fired the gun in the direction of Schlicher upon his arrival.

This event was selected by peers of Schlicher and was presented to the DuPage Police Chiefs Association by Westmont Chief Thomas R. Mulhearn and presented to The Hundred Club of DuPage County for consideration See SCHLICHER, page 6

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Woodridge tour targets future business Industrial Broker Tour gives brokers, real estate professionals an inside look at Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham, Choose DuPage and village of Woodridge staff led 39 participants on an industrial and property tour of Woodridge on Oct. 29.

The tour, jointly sponsored

by Choose DuPage and the village of Woodridge offered industrial brokers information about available space, potential development opportunities,and village and county services.

“Based on the feedback we received from attendees, the event was tremendously valuable,” Cunningham said.

“Brokers not only learned where additional opportunities exist in the Woodridge market,

but how Woodridge is a probusiness community – one that can provide support to new development and succeed in business attraction.”

The tour highlighted the existing 11 Woodridge business parks and 12 million square feet of space, as well as over 250 acres for future industrial development. Along the route, major business parks including Prologis Internationale Centre, Park 355, and Union Pointe were included as part of the tour.

This year’s tour also provided attendees a unique opportunity to step off the bus at the newly constructed Edward

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Participants in the Broker Tour listen to a presentation at the Edward Don facility located in Woodridge.

Don Facility, which is part of the Union Pointe Business Park. The 362,500-square-foot facility opened nearly a year ago and will be joined by a new 350,000-square-foot corporate headquarters for Orbus Exhibit and Display Group.

“The Village was pleased by the response to this year’s tour,”

said Michael Mays, Woodridge’s director of community development. “Broker interest reflects positively on Woodridge industrial opportunities, with the potential to bring new businesses and developers to an already vibrant Interstate 55 submarket.”

Brokers interested in the

obtaining copies of the tour materials should contact Jason Zawila at 630-719-2906 or jzawila@vil.woodridge.il.us.

Additional information on development opportunities can also be found on the Village’s Website by selecting Economic Development at www.vil. woodridge.il.us.

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Even before I took office, we were faced with the loss of Continued from page 1 home rule, we had a storm that affected the entire community “It’s been an interesting six months,” Gunter said. “Even and we were in the midst of passing two before I took office, we were TIF districts. So, I basically had to hit the faced with the loss of home rule, we had a storm that affected the ground running..”

- Ron Gunter, Mayor of Westmont entire community and we were in the midst of passing two TIF districts. So, I basically had to hit the ground running.”

The state of the village, which is hosted by the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau, took place Thursday at Neat Kitchen and Bar, 246 N. Cass Ave. The event featured an opening address from Gunter and was followed by presentations from several members of the village staff.

Gunter ran unopposed in the in the April municipal election, replacing longtime Westmont Mayor William Rahn, who retired from office in January. The previous fall, Westmont voters chose to drop the village’s home-rule status and the nearly $2.4 million that accompanied it. This placed an increased emphasis on sound fiscal planning in 2013, a process Gunter says he witnessed firsthand.

“With the loss of home rule, we also lost additional powers,” Gunter said. “With the staff’s direction, we’ve kept our head above water, and we’re doing an excellent job.”

In September, the Village Board unanimously approved the issuing of two bonds totaling $10 million. Gunter said this was a significant change to the way Westmont has done business in the past and one that will allow the village to undertake major infrastructure improvement projects.

Westmont Finance Director Spencer Parker said the transition from a “pay as you go” village to one willing to issue bonds, will mean that much of the aging infrastructure in the village can be addressed.

“Historically, the village has been pay as you go, where we would wait until we had the money before making improvements,” Parker said.

“Recently, the Village Board wanted to go forward with bonds and be able to take care of the aging infrastructure.”

Approximately $8.5 million will go toward road resurfacing and $1.5 million toward stormwater infrastructure projects. Parker added that

past fiscal responsibility helped the village earn an AA+ credit rating, which will translate into approximately $300,000 in savings.

Parker also applauded the fact that funding for the bond payments would not be attached to property taxes. Instead, the village will use a combination of previous revenue streams, state monies meant for road repair and a percentage of the recently approved places for eating tax.

Another highlight of Gunter’s address was the recent creation of two tax increment finance districts in Westmont.The South West Business District and the Central Business District were two TIFs created in the past year.

Shannon Malik, community development director for Westmont, said the creation of the two TIFs will help the village incentivize commercial development in the community.

“Last year at this time, I reported that we were in the process of creating the two TIF districts,” Malik said. “Today, I can stand before you pleased to say that the two TIFs have now been adopted.”

Malik pointed to several new downtown businesses,including the host of the state of the village, as examples the Central Business District’s success.

The recently approved addition of a Mariano’s grocery store on 63rd Street in the South West Business District was a positive indicator of that TIFs potential for success.

“When you get a large project at the front end of a TIF, you start building that increment much more quickly because the property values rise not only for this property but the surrounding properties,” Malik said.

The 71,000-square-foot grocer is expected to also add 400 to 450 jobs, Malik added.

Westmont Village Manager Ron Searl concluded the day’s presentation by underscoring the significant steps the village has taken in promoting communication with business and residents in 2013. He offered the creation of the bimonthly Neighbors of Westmont publication and the ongoing coffee with the mayor events as examples of the village’s commitment to open lines of communication with the community.

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ONGOING A Season of Giving. Join the West Suburban Community Pantry as we celebrate this Season of Giving. Your generous donation will help feed your neighbors in need throughout the holidays and beyond. Your gift of sustenance can mean the difference between someone enjoying a nutritious meal or going to bed hungry - again. The pantry is open for donations Monday - Saturday from 8:00am - 4:00pm. Monetary donations can be mailed to West Suburban Community Pantry located at 6809 Hobson Valley Drive, Unit 118, Woodridge, IL 60517. Call 630-512-9921 ext. 202 if you wish to make your donation via credit card.

Donate food, reduce any overdue fines at the Lisle Library. For the month of November, drop off canned or packaged foods and reduce your fines to the Lisle Library by $1 per item. Up to $10 may be reduced in total. Donations will support the Lisle Township Food Pantry.

Only unopened, nonperishable and labeled items in original packaging will be accepted.

Damaged, rusty or expired items will not be taken.

Technology Tuesdays. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Westmont Public Library. Drop in for help with your basic technology questions.

A team of librarians will be on hand to talk about everything from email to facebook to smart devices and apps. We’ll have tablets and computers on hand for you to use, but you are welcome to bring your own device.

Alcoholics Anonymous.

Meetings daily at the West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. Open speaker meetings at 7 p.m.

Saturdays and 10 a.m. Sundays, other meetings listed by day and hour on www.wsacaa. org. Memberships available: inquire at the Club.

Baby andToddler Storytime.

10:15-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Westmont Library. Get ready for stories, songs, and interactive play.Young children and a caregiver can enjoy this weekly time together while nurturing a love of reading.

For ages 0-3.

Toddler & Me Playgroup.

10:45-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Westmont Library. Bring your young children to a special morning playtime in the library’s meeting room. Interact with other moms and caregivers while the kids play and eat snacks.

Saturday morning storytime. 9:30-10 a.m. at the Downers Grove Library. Join in every Saturday morning for storytime filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays. This program is for children of all ages and their caregivers. Adult participation is an important part of this storytime.

Job Club. Mondays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Woodridge Library, 3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge.

Job Club members learn to write résumés and cover letters,develop interviewing skills and find job leads. No sign-up, no fee, just drop in. For further information call 630-964-7899, email askus@

Calendar woodridgelibrary.org, or visit www.woodridgelibrary.org.

NOVEMBER 6 Darien Seniors Club. 12 p.m. at the Darien Sportsplex, 451 Plainfield Road, Darien.

Membership is not restricted to Darien residents. They enjoy refreshments, a business meeting and various program for a $15 annual membership fee.

“Wake Up Your Spirit” DuPage PADS Breakfast. 7 to 8:30 a.m. Benedictine University Krasa Center, 5700 College Road, Lisle. Event features keynote speaker Christopher G. Kennedy, son of Robt and Ethel Kennedy, board member with the Chicago Alliance to End Homelessness and founder of Top Box Foods, a nonprofit, hunger-relief organization.

Tickets- $40. Register at www. dupagepads.org or call 630682-3846 x2520. Proceeds will support programs that provide housing, support services, and employment training to the homeless.

NOVEMBER 7 Midway Airport: Images of Aviation. 7 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. David Kent, local author of the book “Images of Aviation,” will discuss the long history of Midway Airport and share information gleaned from interviews with pilots, airline employees, ground personnel, and mechanics.A fascinating part of Chicago history.

Lyric Opera House Community Lecture Series.

2 p.m. at the Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St. Learn about the

operas to be performed for the 2013-2014 season at the Lyric Opera House. This series, which runs through February, offers an overview of the stories, biographical information about the composers and librettists and musical highlights. Whether you are a season ticket holder, opera lover, or a novice who wants to learn more, this series is for you.

NOVEMBER 9 Be an Aviator on Paper.

1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Museum, 831 maple Ave., Downers grove.

Fathers and sons, join us for an afternoon of creating a variety of paper airplanes. Learn different folding methods and see how far your plane flies. This class is for one adult and one child. No siblings please. The program is for children ages 5 years old & up and adult. The fee is $15 per pair for residents and $23 per pair for non-residents. Browse, click and register online at dgparks.org.

For more information, call the Museum at (630) 963-1309.

REAP Volunteer Workdays.

R.E.A.P. (Restore, Educate and Preserve) is a volunteer group dedicated to restoring and protecting the Downers Grove Park District’s natural areas.

Land management workdays are held on selected Saturdays from 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. Volunteers must register at least one week in advance of the scheduled workday.Volunteer workdays can be arranged for organized groups upon request. Fall Workday Dates: Lyman Woods Nov. 9. Interested in volunteering with our hiking patrol program or at volunteer workdays? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 630.963.9388 for

more information.

AAUW Used Book Collection.

10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Eagle Storage,555 Rogers St.Association of University Women will be collecting paperbacks,hard cover books and textbooks (published after 2003). All donations are tax deductible. Please no magazines, encyclopedias, or Readers Digest Condensed Books. Call 630-2258162 for more info.

NOVEMBER 10 Jazz with Roberta Miles: Body and Soul. 2 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Miles has one of those ballroom jazz voices— tremendous and smooth. She will be performing standards and romantic ballads of great American composers such as Gershwin, Porter, and Rodgers.

NOVEMBER 11 Veterans Day Service.

Community Invited to Veterans Day Service, Nov. 11. The Woodridge Memorial VFW Post 1578 will hold a Veterans Day service on Monday, November 11th, at Memorial Park - located at the corner of Janes Avenue and Center Drive. The service will begin at 11 a.m. Please honor a veteran by attending!

Coat Drive. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Westmont Educational Foundation is currently selling Carson’s Community Day Books to support the Educational Foundation Scholarship. The Foundation also has been asked to sort coats on Monday, November 11 from 10 am - 4pm.

Volunteers are needed from 10 12 pm, 12 - 2 pm, and 2 - 4 pm with 3 volunteers per shift. If you are able to volunteer, please contact Joe Moffa ASAP at 630891-2148 or joepmoffa@aol.com, or the Chamber office at 630-9605553. Sorting coats would be an additional fundraiser of $500 for the Educational Foundation which supports Westmont students with scholarships for continuing education.

NOVEMBER 15 Adventures in Travel – Pura Vida in Costa Rica. 7:30 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Tour mountains, volcanoes, and tropical beaches that reveal the biodiversity of Central America’s most peace-loving country.

Presented by Mary Lou Rauh.

Refreshments provided.

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Downers Grove police Westmont offers free yard introduce special waste collection in November needs ID program The Downers Grove Police Department has developed a Special Needs Identification Program for Downers Grove residents who may be at risk of becoming confused, disoriented, lost, or missing.

Persons of any age that suffer from Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Down’s Syndrome, Autism or those at risk of wandering and have communication difficulties are eligible to participate.

The program will enable police to make faster identifications, reunite family members quicker, and provide help to people

with special needs. Photographs, emergency contact information, and other personal information relevant to the needs of someone with physical or mental disabilities will be kept on file by the police department. The information will only be used for the purpose of identifying and locating an individual who is reported missing or found wandering.

If you have questions or would like to register for this program, contact Officer Larry Vacala at 630-649-1227 or Officer Thomas Powers at 630-327-4839.

Volunteers needed for leaf raking program The Westmont First Committee is asking residents to pick up a rake and help out people in need this weekend.

“We want to be able to help those who need help,” said Adam Smrokowski, who is a resident volunteer on the Westmont First Committee. “If people have a little time to offer on Saturday, Nov. 9, then I’m sure we’ll be able to match volunteers with residents who are in need of fall yard care assistance.”

Residents who want to help can sign up by visiting the village’s website, www. westmont.illinois.gov. Citizens who need help, such as seniors or individuals with disabilities, with their fall yard maintenance can fill out the same form.

People can also sign up by contacting Larry McIntyre, the Westmont First Committee staff liaison, at lmcintyre@westmont. il.gov or 630-981-6245.

“The goal is to create opportunities for our citizens to be neighborly and communityminded. Programs like this will bring us closer together,” Westmont First Committee Chair Bruce Barker said.

“Participating in the Westmont First Leaf Raking Program is as simple as helping your neighbor down the block who needs some assistance with their fall yard cleanup. Any amount of time that someone can participate is beneficial to our success. Together, we can accomplish great things.”

Each week during the month of November, residents can put out up to two kraft paper bags of leaves and soft yard waste.

Yard waste is picked up on the same day as your regular garbage service. Additional bags will be picked up but require a yard waste sticker.

Stickers can be purchased at Village Hall, 31 W.

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Quincy St.; Bales Ace Hardware, 20 E. Quincy St.; Jewel-Osco, Cass and Ogden, 75th and Cass, 55th and Holmes.

For more information, visit the Westmont village website, www.westmont.illinois.gov, or contact Larry McIntyre at lmcintyre@westmont. il.gov or 630-981-6245.

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the [VILLAGE NAME] Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Downers Grove

Brennan M. Rafferty, 18, 17538 Village Lane, Lockport, was arrested at 1:03 a.m.

Oct. 25 at 7-Eleven, 5105 Fairview Ave., for a warrant.

Matthew D. Houghton, 24, 1522 Harvest Lane, Westmont, was arrested at 1:09 a.m.

Oct. 25 on 63rd Street and Fairview Avenue for driving while license suspended, suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

Jose R. Martinez, 42, 111 66th St.,Westmont, was arrested at 8:59 a.m. Oct. 25 in the 2300 block of Curtiss for warrant.

Bryan Schwerdtmann, 35, 3765 Glendenning Road, Downers Grove, was arrested at 1:49 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Downers Grove Police Station for a warrant.

Sandra N. Springfield, 44, 502 N. Howard, Elmhurst, was arrested at 8:57 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Elmhurst Police Department for theft.

Eric J. Cremer, 34, 2529 Old Tavern Road, Lisle, was arrested at 1:44 a.m. Oct. 26 on Elm and Maple in Lisle for DUI/alcohol.

Katie M. Bradley, 31, 21 Kingery Court, Willowbrook, was arrested at 3:34 a.m.

Oct. 27 in the 1000 block of Curtiss for battery and obstructing a peace officer.

Jose A. Abelar, 39, 1733 W. Pratt Blvd., Chicago, was arrested at 2:10 p.m. Oct. 27 in Lombard for a warrant.

Thomas J. Randazzo, 23, 27 Connaught St., Lemont, was arrested at 3:54 p.m. Oct. 28 at the Downers Grove Police Station for a warrant.

Police Blotter

Kelsey L. Sementa, 31, 871 N. Sacramento, Chicago, was arrested at 5:39 p.m. Oct. 28 in the 3900 block of Highland Avenue for driving while license suspended.

broke a window of a vehicle parked in the 600 block of Pasquinelli Drive and stole electronics and tools. Total loss is $15,000.

Shanita R. Bonds, 25, 322 59th St., Chicago, was arrested at 7:23 p.m. Oct. 28 on 26th and California for identify theft.

At approximately 2 p.m. Oct. 22, officers responded to the 0100 block of West 63rd Street for a theft. Officers arrested John Gahagan, male, age 68, of 816 S. Adams St. #B306, Westmont, for retail theft after he stole meat and cheese from a grocery store. He was released on his own recognizance.

Sabrina A. Barber, 22, 22 Sunset Ave., Glen Ellyn, was arrested at 9:35 p.m. Oct. 28 in the 200 block of 59th Street for driving while license suspended.

Francisco Ocana-Medina, 28, 1020 S. Williams St., Westmont, was arrested at 7:39 a.m. Oct. 31 on Fairview and Fourth Street for no valid driver’s license, failure to reduce speed for an accident and no motor vehicle insurance.

Robert J. Okonski, 52, 703 W. Liberty St., Wheaton, was arrested at 3:11 p.m. Oct. 31 in the 1000 block of Warren for drinking in public.

Marvin J. Garcia, 19, 18W149 Buckingham Lane, Villa Park, was arrested at 5:49 p.m.

Oct. 31 at 3300 Finley Road for retail theft.

James M. Vani, 30, 911 S. Finley Road, Lombard, was arrested at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at 3300 Finley Road for retail theft.

Charmaine K. Green, 18, 404 W. Naperville Road, Westmont, was arrested at 11:02 p.m. Oct. 31 in the 1700 block of Ogden Avenue for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while license suspended.

Daniel A. Zerfoss, 21, 106 Liverly Circle, Oak Brook, was arrested at 11:02 p.m. Oct. 31 in the 1700 block of Ogden Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis.

Westmont Sometime between 11 p.m. Oct. 20 and 5 a.m. Oct. 21, an unknown offender(s)

Sometime between 9 p.m. Oct. 21 and 8 a.m. Oct. 22, an unknown offender(s) damaged a vehicle parked in the 1000 block of South Williams Street. Total damage is $500.

Sometime between 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22 and 7:40 a.m. Oct. 23, an unknown offender(s) broke a window of a vehicle parked in the 600 block of Pasquinelli Drive and stole a briefcase containing numerous items.

Total loss is $475.

At approximately 11:10 a.m. Oct. 23, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 300 block of West 55th Street. Officers arrested Guendanabani Castro, female, age 22, of 340 S. Cass Ave. #1E,Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. She was cited for speeding. She was released on his own recognizance.

Sometime between 7:30 and 8 p.m. Oct. 23, an unknown offender(s) threw a rock through a window of a building in the 1100 block of Florence Avenue. Total damage is $200.

At approximately 7:20 a.m. Oct. 25, officers conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of North Cass Avenue. Officers arrested Michael Patton, male, age 53, of 5920 Superior St., Berkeley, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for improper use of registration. He was released on his own recognizance.

At approximately 10:35 a.m. Oct. 25, officers conducted a traffic stop in the

400 block of West Ogden Avenue. Officers arrested Steven Urbancik, male, age 46, of 12316 S.Trumbull Ave.,Chicago,for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was released on his own recognizance.

Woodridge At approximately 1 p.m. Oct. 26, Marlene Mata, 55, 434 Faversham Court, Bolingbrook, was charged with retail theft after removing miscellaneous items from Goodwill, 8615 Woodward Ave. A criminal damage to vehicle occurred sometime between 10:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 10 a.m. Oct. 26in the 7400 block of Forest Drive. Unknown person used a piece of wood to shatter the rear passenger window of a parked vehicle.

At approximately 3:13 a.m.Oct.27,Bradley Bartuch, 22, 1021 Prairie Ave., Lake Forest, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, following a traffic stop in the 3700 block of Hobson.

At approximately 6:25 p.m. Oct. 29, Demonte Almond, 21, 25W032 Keswick Lane, Naperville, was charged with retail theft after removing an item of clothing from Kohl’s, 1001 75th St. At approximately 6:27 p.m. Oct. 30, Mario Delgado, 35, 2429 Spring, Woodridge was charged with criminal trespass to property, following a disturbance in the 2400 block of Spring St. At approximately 8:36 p.m. Oct. 30, Catherine Kluser, 23, 7602 Orchard Lane, Woodridge was charged with criminal trespass to land and disorderly conduct, following an incident in the 7600 block of Orchard Lane.

A criminal damage to vehicle occurred sometime between 10 p.m. Oct. 31 and 8:22 a.m. Nov. 1 in the 1200 block of Gloucester. Unknown person used a glass bottle to break out the passenger side window of a parked vehicle.

SCHLICHER Continued from page 1 and acceptance by the board of directors.

The Hundred Club is a nonprofit organization celebrating their 31st annual meeting and awards banquet this year and was organized to provide financial compassion benefits and death benefits to families of public law enforcement officers and firefighters who have lost their lives, been seriously injured, or suffered a serious illness whether the incident was duty or non-duty related.

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Westmont Police Sgt. James Schlicher, left, pictured with Westmont Police Chief Tom Mulhearn during the Hundred Club of DuPage County’s 31st annual meeting and Valor Awards Banquet.

ForuM Letters to the Editor Living Cemetery a success

Just a note to say that you did an excellent job covering the Living Cemetery on Saturday at the Main Street Cemetery.

I thought the event was a real success and hope it will be an annual event.

The next big event by the Downers Grove Historical Society and the Downers Grove Park District will be Founders Days on May 2 to 4.

Bruce Swanson Downers Grove Historical Society Board Member

Combating climate change To the Editor: Climate change is the greatest environmental challenge of our lifetime - it comes at a high cost to all of us, contributing to more frequent storms and deadly weather that result in billions of dollars of recovery costs for local communities every year.

Carbon pollution, the leading cause of climate change, also has deadly effects on the health of our children, seniors and environment.

Power plants are the largest

emitters of life-threatening carbon pollution in our country.

Reducing the amount of carbon pollution from these plants is a life-saving measure that will help protect our children, our nation, and the world.

President Obama and the Environmental ProtectionAgency have proposed a first-ever federal carbon pollution standard for every new plant built in America.

As Co-Presidents of the League of Women Voters of Downers Grove/Woodridge/Lisle, we are proud to support the president’s plan to cut carbon pollution and ensure a cleaner, healthier future for everyone.

Please join us in supporting this new standard by submitting a written comment to the EPA. Email may be sent to a-and-rDocket@epa.gov, or by regular mail to Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code: 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20460.

Comments must reference Docket ID No. EPA-HQOAR-2013-0495.

Peggy Healy, Hilary Denk Co-Presidents, LWV of Downers Grove,Woodridge,Lisle

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Schools

District 99 students to play at IMEA festival Nearly 100 District 99 Students to Perform at 2013 Illinois Music Educators Association District Festival

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Nearly 100 District 99 Students Selected to Perform at 2013 Illinois Music Educators Association District Festival.

After a competitive audition earlier this month, nearly 100 student musicians from North High School and South High School in Downers Grove have been selected to perform at the 2013 Illinois Music Educators Association District Festival at the end of November in Peoria, Illinois. Students receiving the top scores were chosen to perform in band, choir, orchestra and jazz band groups.

“Selection to the ILMEA All-District ensembles is a distinct honor for a high school musician,” said North High Fine Arts Department Chairperson Brayer Teague. “Our faculty is

excited for these students who will now have the opportunity to collaborate with the most outstanding musicians in our region.”

“The total number of participating students continues to be consistently high on an annual basis,” said South High Fine Arts Chairman Glenn Williams. “Additionally, we are equally well represented in all areas of ensemble performance-band, choir, orchestra, vocal jazz and jazz band--in this process.”

For more information about the Illinois Music Education Association, please visit www. ilmea.org.

District 58 to hold public hearing for 2013 tax levy District 58 will hold a public hearing regarding its proposed 2013 tax levy at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, at Longfellow Center, 1435 Prairie Ave., Downers Grove, with an adoption slated for December.

Each year, District 58 sets its levy request for local property taxes, which accounts for more than three-fourths of its revenues.

Under the Illinois tax cap, the district’s tax extension may increase each year by an amount limited to the Consumer Price Index, a reflection of inflation, plus any new growth that may

have occurred during the past year.

The CPI applicable to the 2013 levy, which affects the budgets for the 2013-14 and the 201415 fiscal years, is 1.7 percent.

The estimated new growth applicable to the 2013 levy is 1.1 percent. The total levy request for capped funds for 2011 is $51,826,874, an increase of 2.8 percent over the 2012 extension, or the actual amount the district received in tax money, which was $50,427,316. Additionally, there is a $1,326,874 levy for the District’s debt service, which is set by the county clerk.

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conveniences 39 Dict. feature 40 Dirty one in a memorable Cagney line 41 Sugar shape 43 Terrace cooker 44 Night-night clothes?

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Horoscopes Drive and determination can carry you far.

Getting organized and being efficient in the week ahead will get you even further. Make it your priority to complete assignments and meet deadlines.

Bake a cake. In the week ahead, you might be preoccupied by business and material matters. It might be a good idea to set aside some quality time to reconnect with your domestic, emotional side.

What seems feasible today could prove impossible by the end of the week; not all the facts are in and conditions may not be ripe. Use business know-how to handle finances with finesse.

In the week to come, stick to routines that have served you well in the past. If you cross all your “T’s” and dot all your “I’s” no one will need to take a red pencil to your work. Hold off making major purchases.

Put a lid on it.

Turn down the heat and don’t let frustrations boil over in the week ahead.

Family commitments may take up a great deal of your time or interfere with your ability to make career progress.

Take pride in careful analysis. To be successful in the week ahead, examine the facts and abide by the rules. Remember to handle your money as though it was all you were going to get.

Sometimes more is less.

In the week ahead, friends may urge you to dive right into a new project or accept a proposal that could prove costly. You’d be wise to take more time to look at all the angles.

Put down an anchor and remain close to shore. This is not a good week to set sail on a new journey or begin anything new. Your best bet is to ride out any pressing urge to make investments or life changes.

Get what you need and need what you get. In the upcoming week, you should be cautious about spending and conscientious about paying bills on time.

Daydreaming could be counterproductive.

Control freaks put on a show. In the upcoming week, you might find it difficult to make headway with your goals because someone else wants to run the show or inject much more than their two cents.

Set the alarm and don’t oversleep this week. Too much work and not enough play might make Jack a dull boy, but too much play can interfere with work. The boss might not overlook a black mark.

You can ride high on a bubble of inspiration in the week ahead, but don’t neglect mundane tasks.

People will be less forgiving than usual if you make mistakes or don’t hold up your end of a bargain.

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Local harriers state bound

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

When the Downers Grove South girls cross country team crossed the finish line at Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional an observer would have thought the Mustangs failed to reach their goal and advance to the state meet.

Those same observers, then, would have been shocked when they found out South placed second as a team and punched its ticket to this weekend’s state meet at Peoria’s Detweiller Park.

The Mustangs posted 95 points, finishing behind Lockport’s 62 points. Hinsdale Central (103) placed third and Neuqua Valley (121) rounded out the top four.

“We were all pretty upset over second, which shows how much we really wanted it,” said senior Haley Albers. “That makes me excited that we have such a great team atmosphere, we are crying over second place. We were upset because second isn’t good enough anymore, we want first.”

Albers finished ninth overall in 17 minutes, 51.34. She was followed through the chute by Amanda Thate (11th, 17:58.64), Meaghan Bosman (14th, 18:08.05), Abby Kargol (18th, 18:14.89) and Jill Boyle (48th, 19:00.44). Meredith Robinson (63rd, 19:25.15) and Michaela Hackbarth (66th, 19:29.01) also ran but did not score.

“Overall, I think we performed pretty well,”Thate said.“It wasn’t exactly what we wanted. The main goal was to go to state as a team. Our main goal all season was to pack up and run as a team and I think today was our best race. There were gaps in between us, but we could see each other. It was nice to finish

and turn around and see both Meaghan and Abby seconds behind me. Seeing Abby finish was confidence for all of us.”

Albers said the team was determined to advance to state as a unit.

“Friday’s practice was not going to be our last one,” she said. “None of us walked away thinking we were not going to come back.”

Although the team was upset with the second-place finish, the Mustangs were not thrilled with the course, which was altered because of the weekend rain.

“It was bad,” Albers said. “At first I thought it would be OK, but then we got to the concrete part and into the mud and over the hay. The concrete was the best part because at least you knew you weren’t going to fall on it.”

Albers said the team will be ready to perform their best at state.

“Physically, we are there. It is all about mentally and what is going on,” she said.“We just have to get everyone on the same level and get rid of what we can’t control.

We need to get stress out of our lives and focus on state.”

Downers Grove North earned the final qualifying team spot, as it placed fifth with 129 points.

Grace Maletich was the first Trojan through the chute in sixth place in 17:47.15.

“I haven’t had good races the past few weeks,” Maletich said.

“It is so nice just to have a good race. I am happy with it.”

She was followed by Kaitlyn Bonfield (15th, 18:08.29), Emma Moravec (29th, 18:33.39), Katherine Portman (39th, 18:49.30) and Angela Budach (45th, 18:58.89).

Meghan Bonfield (49th, 19:02.39) and See STATE, page 15

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Haley Albers (left) and Grace Maletich were the top runners for South and North, respectively, at the IHSA Class 4A sectional Saturday in Hinsdale.

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Trojans win regional volleyball title

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

The Downers Grove North volleyball team has several weapons on the floor and any of them can put the ball down for the score any time they are set.

That being said, when the Trojans need to close out a match, North’s sophomore setter Mary Beacom knows where to put the ball – right to University of Michigan-bound senior Katherine Mahlke.

“I am lucky to have someone where any ball I throw up, she will put it down on the court,” Beacom said. “It is great to have that kind of trust in a player.”

Mahlke posted 15 total kills to pace Downers North as it won 25-20, 25-14 over RiversideBrookfield to claim the Class 3A Proviso West Regional title.

“Katherine Mahlke is such a difference maker.She terminated so many points for us and was the difference for us,” said North coach Mark Wasik.“She is 6-2 and jumps out of the gym. Everyone in the gym can know it’s going to her and they still can’t stop her.We are really lucky to have a player like her and we are going to ride her.”

Wasik and the team understand, however, one player cannot get them where they want to go.

“Everyone else did a nice job,” Waski said. “There was no weak link. This has to be a team effort.”

That is what Beacom tries to establish when she opens the match.

“I set other people and then they are surprised when here comes (Mahlke) from the 10foot line,” Beacom said. “Usually I try and establish the middles early on, but it all depends. I like to jump set the middles, but then when they get used to that, I can jump set the outsides. Most of the time, I can see the block or hear them saying which way they think I am going to go and I go the opposite way.”

Mahlke likes when Beacom moves the ball around early.

“It helps to spread the offense out and that gives me holes and seams to get the kills,” she said.

That was what happened, especially in the first set, when the Bulldogs cut into the North See TITLE, page 15

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Downers Grove North sophomore Mary Beacom sets a hitter in the Trojan’s regional-title match last week.

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Ryan Clevenger (right) placed second at the IHSA Class 4A sectional Saturday in Hinsdale.

North harriers take first, second in race

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

The IHSA boys cross country Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional featured six of the top 11 teams in the state of Illinois.

So, when the Downers Grove North tandem of Zack Smith and Ryan Clevenger finished first and second, respectively, they knew they accomplished something special.

Smith won the race in 14 minutes, 36.33 seconds, while Clevenger was right behind

him in 14:37.16.

For the most part, the North duo ran with Plainfield South’s Dan Lathrop (3rd, 14:38.80) and Hinsdale Central’s Billy Magnesen (4th, 14:43.14), but even those two couldn’t stay with them at the end.

“It was a fun race,” Clevenger said. “We didn’t get out that great, but we made our way to where we were in it nad right around two miles we started to move a little bit. When (Smith) made the move, I went right beside him and that was when

we broke them and they had no response. Whenever one of us moves, the other one moves and we run together and stay side by side.”

Smith said he enjoys having a teammate up front with him.

“It was an amazing feeling having that teammate there the whole time,” Smith said. “Even when we split and it was just the group of four of us, we still out numbered them two to one.

That is a nice advantage to have See NORTH, page 15

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South falls to Naperville C. in opener

By Matt Le Cren Contributing writer

Downers Grove South and Naperville Central came into the Class 8A playoffs with identical 6-3 records.

That was the only thing identical between the two teams.

Naperville Central had better talent, played a tougher schedule and came from a superior conference (the DuPage Valley).

All of that was proven as the Redhawks rolled to a 36-0 victory Friday night at rainy Memorial Stadium in Naperville.

“I think Naperville was a good team,” Downers South senior running back Alec Arvanitakis said. “I wish them the best of luck throughout the playoffs, but we just didn’t execute what we were supposed to do.

“We knew they were going to be running a 4-3, we knew they would be blitzing on third down at times, so we were having our screens set up for that, but we

were unable to execute from the beginning and that showed throughout the game.”

That was evident on the opening series, which ended with the Redhawks (7-3) blocking a punt at the Downers South 29. The hosts turned that into a 26-yard field goal by Connor Assalley.

It was a sign of things to come as the Redhawks started their first three drives in Downers South territory. The third drive ended with a 15-yard touchdown run

by Kevin Clifford, who wound up rushing 13 times for 88 yards and two scores.

Despite being on the field for long stretches, the South defense kept the Mustangs in it as the score remained 10-0 at halftime.

But that changed in the second half. Downers South quarterback Jordan Skach overthrew Omari Clay and Dan Dolehide intercepted and returned it 31 yards. On the next play, Redhawks quarterback Jake Kolbe fired a 19-yard TD strike to

Ben Andreas.

Andreas would score three consecutive touchdowns, the others coming on a 31-yard reception and a 52-yard run in which he broke three tackles, to put the game out of reach.

The Mustangs (6-4) didn’t cross midfield until the final play of the third quarter and never penetrated farther than the Naperville 35. The visitors were equally flustered throwing and running, mustering 86 passing yards and 86 rushing yards.

Arvanitakis had an especially frustrating time, gaining 28 yards on 23 carries. Le’Devin Smith led South with 42 yards on seven carries, while Javon Turner had three carries for 41 yards, 29 of which came on a fake punt.

“Their defense front we had a hard time blocking,” Downers South coach Mark Molinari said.

“I’ve told you all year we wanted to run the ball and stop the run and tonight we could not run See FALLS, page 15

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Javon Turner and South fell in the opening round of the playoffs.

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Benet takes first step toward three-peat SOCCER

Ashley Hitchcock totaled eight kills for Benet. Caroline Wolfe led the defense with 17 digs.

Benet advanced to the championship with a 25-13, 2624 win over the host Bengals.

After breezing through the first set, the Redwings trailed 19-15 in the second set.

“I think they were just nerves with it being the first playoff game of the season,” Wolf said.

“I’m glad we all got them out.

Overall it feels good to be in the postseason and we’re all excited.”

The Redwings rallied late in the match to pull out the straight set win.

“I think it was just our energy,” Wolf said. “All of the girls on the team are amazing. We have that connection that we want to do it for each other.”

Benet took on Waubonsie Valley Nov. 5 for the right to advance to the Plainfield South Sectional

championship, which takes place at 6 p.m. Nov. 7.

•Downers South fell to Lyons in three sets 19-25, 25-10, 25-22 in a St. Ignatius Regional semifinal.

The Mustangs won their quarterfinal match 25-10, 25-10 over Simeon.

•Westmont fell to IC Catholic 25-19, 25-21 in the Class 2A Aurora Christian Regional final.

The Sentinels defeated Lisle 2515, 25-11 in the semifinals.

As a team, North was second with 78 points.

Hinsdale Central won the meet with 52 points. Lyons was third with 116, while Sandburg (120) and Neuqua Valley (130) rounded out the top five qualifying teams.

“The team did really well,” Smith said. “We almost got Hinsdale Central as a team and they are ranked No. 2 in the state right now and one of the top 20 teams in the nation and we know we can get them.

“We ran awesome as a team and we are extremely confident as team going into Peoria. We run against the best all year long. We are in the best

conference and we run against the top teams in the country all year. We know going down there next week that we know what we are capable of and we are going to go out there and show people.”

Smith said the Trojans are looking to bring home a state trophy.

“We want to be in the top three in the state and get a team trophy and I think Ryan and I are going to place as high as we can and do the best for the team,” Smith said. “I think we both have the talent to place pretty high down there.

We have put in the work, so we are going to go give it all we

have.”

The Downers Grove South boys also competed in the meet, but did not qualify any runners for the state meet.

The team placed 11th with 286 points.

Jack Lalonde was the top Mustang through the chute in 45th place and a time of 15:42.96. Jacob Amiri (52nd, 15:55.75), Ethan Kirk (58th, 16:00.04), Joey Eterno (59th, 16:00.69) and Austin Rutkowski (76th, 16:17.94) scored for South, while Alan Zhou (99th, 16:46.94) and Tim Arnold (102nd,16:47.52) competed but did not score.

our effort defensively. I think we can play with teams like that but when you’re going out there every three downs eventually it’s going to [break].”

Despite the loss, Molinari was heartened that the Mustangs returned to the playoffs after a one-year break. Downers South made Molinari’s first year at the helm a good one by winning the West Suburban Conference

Gold Division title for the first time since 2010 and retained the Rebel Cannon by beating Hinsdale South.

“Us seniors, we just gave 100 percent effort through to the end,” Arvanitakis said. “All the offseasons for the last three years we’ve progressively been getting better and this year I feel like we put a mark on this team.

“It’s nice that we got Downers

Grove South back on track. It’s nice for coach’s first year to go 6-3 and the playoffs. I feel like he’s putting the program in a good direction for the years to come.”

Indeed, the signs are there as Downers South’s sophomore and freshman team’s both went 8-1.

“That was our goal to win conference and we wanted to

get back in the playoffs, so this was a step in the right direction for our program,” Molinari said.

“I’m proud of our seniors. We [needed] some good senior leadership and those seniors got us to this point.

“Tonight we obviously came up a little bit short but we’re very proud of where we’re going and we think we’re headed in the right direction.”

just to have a good race here.”

In Class A, the Westmont girls placed fourth at the Lisle Sectional

and advanced to state as a team.

Maggie Arndt led the way with a ninth-place time of 20:43.

Annie Carlson (22nd, 21:47), Imogene Asa (34th, 22:21), Brittany Eiermann (40th, 22:45)

and Michelle Launi (48th, 22:53) added to the scorers.

Katie Muncie (65th, 23:39) and Victoria Thomas (113th, 28:18) competed but did not score.

(77th,

19:41.55) also competed, but did not score.

“We wanted this so bad,” Maletich said. “I just ran hard for my team. We trained all summer and all those workouts we did

lead and got back to within 2118. Mahlke then had three of the final four kills, including the

last two.”

Wasik said he had to give Riverside-Brookfield credit for its gritty play.

“Riverside-Brookfield played really well,” he said. “They pushed us harder than I think we expected them to push us.

They are a nice team. A good defensive team that forced us to play multiple rallies, but I liked that we stayed with it and continued to execute. Now, I feel if we play a team that plays defense that well we are ready for it.

“They were different. They didn’t swing with a lot of power, but sometimes those off speed plays are as difficult if not more difficult to defend.”

After losing in the first round a year ago, the regional championship was a goal all

year for the Trojans.

“It feels really good. We have been working toward this all season and we really earned it,” Mahlke said. “Last year we were out in the first round and this was our goal.”

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Benet continued its quest for a third straight IHSA Class 4A state championship with a 2518, 25-16 win over Lockport in the Plainfield East Regional championship Oct. 31.

Both sets were close early before the Redwings (32-5) finished each set on a 14-5 run.

Dana Griffin had 10 kills and

NORTH Continued from page 13 thee and we are able to work with each other and take it to them on the course. We run together all year and we know how each other race from the workouts.”

Also scoring for the Trojans were Marc Mathy (21st, 15:10.23), Jeremy Craven (25th, 15:12.94) and Jared Spilky (28th, 15:16.18). Zac Christensen (48th, 15:45.38) and Jack Diamond (84th, 16:24.52) competed but did not score.

FALLS Continued from page 14 the ball.

“I thought defensively we played pretty well for about three quarters and we made it close. But Jake’s a pretty good quarterback and they hit a couple big ones on us. I was proud of

STATE Continued from page 11 Stephanie

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CLASS A

Benet’s season came to a close in a Hinsdale South Sectional semifinal with a 1-0 loss to Moton.

Morton had the edge in play in the first half and scored with seven minutes remaining in the half.

Junior Nick Senak made six saves in goal for the Redwings (17-4-1).

CLASS A The Westmont boys also placed fourth and advanced to state.

Nick Dea paced the team in fourth in 17:34.

He was followed by Anthony Alessi (8th, 17:39), Mitch Perrotta (10th, 17:45), Tony Cordero (82nd, 20:01) and Tim Abbatacola (99th, 20:27) scored, while Eric Peterson (112th, 21:06) competed but did not score.

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Styles set to clash in 8A second round

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

When Bolingbrook and Marist meet up in Friday night’s Class 8A Round 2 match-up, something has to give.

The two teams could not be more opposite as the Redhawks rely on winning games by scoring at a video-game pace, averaging 42.3 points per game this season.

The Raiders are more methodical on offense, as they average 32.9 points per game, they just usually take time to get there.

“That is just the nature of our offense,” said Bolingbrook coach John Ivlow. “We see a different look each week and we get under center and feel them out and feel them out and then we make our adjustments and then we are usually pretty good.”

Marist will allow Bolingbrook to put points on the board, as it has allowed on average of 30.4 points per game through week one of the postseason.

The key to the game will be if the high-powered Marist offense can score on Bolingbrook’s stingy defense.

Arguably the top defense in the state, the Raiders allow only 6.7 points per game.

In their 48-12 win over Bloom Township in the playoff opener, the Trojans tallied both touchdowns against the Raider reserves, as the starters played only the first series after halftime.

The third quarter Bloom TD was the first points Bolingbrook has allowed in the third quarter this season.

The Raider defense forced four fumbles, recovering two.

Standout defensive back Parrker Westphal added an interception, all of which gave the offense great field position to score.

“We make plays and the offense capitalizes on that,” said defensive back Julian Huff.

Julian was the first of the three Huff brothers to make a big play in the game, as he opened the scoring in the first minute of the second quarter when he recovered a punt that hit the offensive lineman in the helmet and caromed to the five-yard line.

Huff secured it at the three and ran in for the score.

He would add two sacks and a forced fumble.

Brother Jacob Huff would help end the Bolingbrook scoring against the Bloom kicking game, as he blocked a punt with 9:13 left to play in the third quarter that was recovered by Joshua Collins and returned five-yards for the score.

It was Jacob’s second blocked kick of the year, tying Julian for team lead.

In between those scores, oldest brother Jaden had a 27-yard TD run and a 17-yard TD catch from Quincy Woods. Woods added a pair of 1-yard QB sneaks for scores, while Dariel Greer found Mike Valentine for a 33-yard score on the final play of the second quarter.

That TD pass capped off a 42-point second frame for Bolingbrook and put the running clock into effect for the second half.

All involved know the road will

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Julian Huff forces a fumble in Bolingbrook’s win over Bloom in the first round of the playoffs.

be tougher against Marist.

“That is a great team coming to town here. It will be a great game. I hope everyone comes out to watch it,” Ivlow said.“They are your typical 8A football team.

They are big and solid, but we are used to playing against the physical teams. We are not very big, but we will go toe-to-toe with the big boys.”

Marist is paced by Notre Damebound receiver Nic Weishar and fellow receiver Flynn Nagel.

Quarterback Jack Donegan makes use of his receivers, while Peter Andreotti is the Redhawks’ leading rusher.

“We are excited,” Julian Huff said. “We watched their game (Friday night). I like their running back (Andreotti). He is fast and

they are physical on the offensive line. Nagel and (Weishar) and good players. A lot of their top guys play defense too, but they are all going to big schools.”

Huff said it will be another chance for the Bolingbrook defense to try and play an even better game.

“We have read all the articles and we have seen the videos and everyone says how good we are, but it is crazy to say, but we can get so much better. People just don’t know how much better we can get,” he said. “We do what we do because we have known each other for a while. People talk about how defenses play well because they have played together for a long time, but we have lived together for a long

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Feel free to season the meatball mixture any way you like.

We’re into autumn now,the start of a time of year I sometimes think of as meat-and-potatoes season.The darker, cooler evenings feel perfect for casual dinners of comforting, easy-to-make r e c i p e s featuring these robust ingredients.

One of my favorite ways to cook these two favorite ingredients is to combine meatballs with mashed potatoes.

Sounds simple, doesn’t it? And yet, there’s no end to the great variety of main courses you can prepare from that basic starting point.

The meatballs can be made with ground beef, pork, lamb, turkey, chicken, sausage meat, or any combination of those that sound good to you. Just be sure to ask your butcher for meat that’s coarsely ground, because the resulting meatballs will have more texture and better flavor, and won’t turn out as dense as those made from very finely ground meat. You can also use fairly lean meat, because the breadcrumbs and saute onion in the mixture

here will help keep them juicy.

And speaking of juiciness, the cooking method I share here-first browning the meatballs on the stovetop, then finishing them in the oven-will help you produce perfectly cooked results.

Feel free to season the meatballs any way you like. Here, I use an assortment of savory spices and herbs, including the option of hot paprika and some red pepper flakes if you’d like the mixture even spicier. But you could also use your own combination of different seasonings to give the mixture an Asian flavor, or Italian, or Mexican, to name just a few options.

The same goes for the mashed potatoes. Here, I keep them fairly simple, enriching the puree with a little butter and cream and seasoning it with just some salt, freshly ground pepper, and a hint of nutmeg. Instead, you could brown the butter first in a small saute pan or saucepan before folding it in, to give the potatoes a distinctively nutty richness. For a spicier effect, try whisking in a dab or two of Japanese wasabi paste for a beautiful pale green color to go with the subtle heat; or a spoonful of prepared white horseradish; or some mashed up chipotle chiles

canned in adobo sauce. Or add a little grated cheese, sour cream and chopped chives-and, for a real indulgence, some crumbled crispy bacon, to get mashed potatoes that taste like a stuffed baked potato.

The crispy onions that

Begin making the Creamy Mashed Potatoes ROAS TED SPIC Y with Crispy Onions (recipe follows) just before MEATBALLS ON CREAM Y you start preparing the meatballs.

MASHED PO TATOES WI TH In a small skillet, heat the 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and CRISP Y ONIONS Serves 4

1 or 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1 pound coarsely ground beef 1 large egg, lightly beaten 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground white pepper 1 teaspoon sweet or hot paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves, for garnish

saute, stirring occasionally, just until wilted. Set aside to cool.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with the sauteed onion, egg, bread crumbs, cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, cumin, rosemary, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Mix thoroughly. With clean hands, form the mixture into 20 balls, each about 1-1/2 inches in diameter, putting them on a clean plate.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in each of 1 or 2 ovenproof skillets large enough to hold the meat balls in a single layer.

Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, turning them gently with a wooden spoon or a spatula, about 5 minutes. Transfer the skillet or skillets to the oven and roast for about 10 minutes longer, until the meatballs are firm and nicely browned on the outside but still juicy and tender inside.

To serve, spoon a bed of mashed potatoes in the center of four warmed serving plates.

Arrange the meatballs on top and garnish with the crispy onions and the parsley. Serve immediately.

accompany the mashed potato recipe here make a perfect garnish that ties the meat and potatoes together in both flavor and texture.They’re that extra little comforting touch that will have your family and friends declaring

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CREAM Y MASHED PO TATOES WI TH CRISP Y ONIONS Serves 4 2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks 6 tablespoons heavy cream 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature Salt Fill a saucepan with lightly salted cold water. Add the potato chunks, bring to a boil over high heat, and boil the potatoes until tender enough to be pierced easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Drain well.

When the potatoes are almost done, gently warm the cream in a small saucepan.

Mash the potatoes by pressing them through a ricer or turning them through a food mill into a stainlesssteel bowl. Add the cream and butter and, with a sturdy spoon, briskly stir them in. Season to taste with salt, white pepper, and just a little nutmeg. Set the stainless-steel

Freshly ground white pepper Freshly grated nutmeg Vegetable oil, for frying 1/2 pound small to medium yellow onions, thinly sliced into rings All-purpose flour, for dusting bowl over a pan of simmering water to keep the potatoes warm.

Meanwhile, in a deep, heavy saucepan, heat about 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees F on a deepfrying thermometer (or use an automatic countertop deep-fryer).

Spread some flour on a plate and turn the onion rings in the flour to coat them lightly. Lift up the onions, shake gently to remove excess flour, and carefully drop them into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon (or the deep-fryer basket), carefully remove the rings and drain on a clean towel. Season lightly with salt.

Serve with the mashed potatoes.

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Effective managers deliver bad news with right words Q. I’ve been a manager for 15 years and am puzzled at how badly my employees take negative feedback. I attempt to diplomatically tell them when they are not team players or are rude or inappropriate, but they always end up offended. How do I deliver bad news without getting a bad reaction?

A. You can deliver bad news without a bad reaction if you avoid triggering shame in your employees. People at work feel personally attacked and confused if you use vague labels like “inappropriate.”

People feel motivated to listen and change when they know exactly what behavior you want.

Without meaning to

alienate others, we trigger shame when we use vague descriptions that imply a person is inadequate or bad.

Shame is different from guilt. When we feel shame we believe another person is making a judgment about our value as a human being. Guilt is remorse over something we have done and can do differently in the future.

If your employees believe you think something is basically wrong with who they are, they will become hostile and demoralized. Next time you provide an employee with feedback, make it clear that you both face a problem and tell them what you need to help with the solution.

Make it crystal clear with the words you chose that the employee is not “the problem.”

For instance, if you need accurate reports on your budget, do not tell the employee that he needs to stop being sloppy or careless.

You are just using a negative

label that will trigger shame.

Instead tell the employee you need his help making sure there are zero math errors on the next budget.

Even well meaning managers get frustrated and use negative labels. Instead of calling employees rude, stubborn or lazy, consider the problem you need solved and the behavior you want. Focus on treating your employee as an ally in resolving the problem and be specific about what you want them to do.

You’ll be impressed at what magic specific requests will create. Very few employees get upset at being asked to arrive on time for a meeting.

Every employee will be upset if instead you accuse them of being irresponsible, thoughtless and late.

Using the right words at the right time with the right person can seem like wizardry when you see the different results you get. I’ve seen teams go from being demoralized and conflict-drenched to cooperative, harmonious environments just because everyone stopped using

We take a job because we have to pay bills. But each of us hopes to find a workplace where we feel valuable and competent. language that triggers shame.

We take a job because we have to pay bills. But each of us hopes to find a workplace where we feel valuable and competent. Despite what you learned as a kid, the magic word isn’t just “please”; the magic words include, “Can you help me do this?”

You won’t just transform your team if you change your language; you’ll encourage other managers to make similar changes. When they see the magic you are working within your department, everyone will want to know your new trick!

Last Word(s) Q. I have a coworker who seems to get all the breaks.

I know I’m jealous and feel petty about it, but I’d love to see her get fewer goodies. Is

there anything wrong with spending time thinking about how to show people she isn’t so great?

A. No, there isn’t anything wrong with thinking about showing people she isn’t so great. However, you’ll get further spending time thinking and showing people why you are so great than undermining your coworker.

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www.interpersonaledge. com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

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When do I need umbrella insurance?

Dear Dave, At what level of net worth should someone consider umbrella insurance?

Matt Dear Matt, I think it’s something you should consider if you have a net worth of $500,000 or greater.

But first you should be clear on what net worth really means.

Net worth is what you own minus what you owe.

So the fact that you make a million dollars a year is not the determining factor in whether or not you’re a millionaire.The only people who use that definition are the financially uninformed and politicians who twist things around and throw out catch phrases designed to further their own agendas.

That being said, I would get umbrella insurance, which is extra liability insurance, when you reach the half-million mark in net worth. Prior to that I’d

suggest carrying $500,000 worth of liability on your homeowner’s, car insurance and any other policies that have liability attached to them. Once you reach and cross that $500,000 threshold in net worth, however, I’d advise picking up another $1 million in liability insurance, called an umbrella policy, that attaches to the top of that and covers everything for an additional $1 million.

It’s a great buy, Matt. You can get it for about $200 a year in most states.

—Dave

Debt snowball and rental property Dear Dave, Should rental property debt be included in the debt snowball?

Matthew

Dear Matthew, No, it should not. The debt snowball is Baby Step 2 in my plan, where you stop saving and pay off all debt except for your home—and I would include rental properties in there—from smallest to largest. Prior to this, you should start with Baby Step 1, which is saving up a starter emergency fund of $1,000.

As a reminder, Baby Step 3 is going back and fully funding your emergency fund with three to six months of expenses.

Notice that I said expenses, not income. After that, Baby Step 4 is investing 15 percent of your household income in Roth IRAs and other pre-tax retirement plans, and Baby Step 5 means setting aside college money for the kids.

Baby Step 6 is where you pay off your home, and Baby Step 7 is when you relax, build wealth, and give. Again, Baby Step 6 would include any rental properties that weren’t bought and paid for with cash. My advice would be to pay off your home

before taking care of the rental properties, and that’s simply a risk management perspective.

Now, if you owe just $30,000 on your rental properties but still have a $3 million mortgage hanging over your head, you might go ahead and knock out the rental properties first.

Think about it this way, Matthew. Which would you rather lose in a worst-case scenario: your home or your rental properties? If they’re in the same general range of debt, I’m going to pay off the home first and the rental properties last.

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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

NOVEMBER 17 The 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of President Kennedy. 2 p.m. at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive. Historian Jim Gibbons will give a presentation recounting this most tragic time in our nation’s history. If you were alive at that time, you remember where you were and what you were doing on that day when this fateful event took place in Dallas.

NOVEMBER 18 Downers Grove Solar Panel Educational Session.

7 p.m. at the Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss

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St. Considering adding solar panels to your home? Hear from residents, industry experts, and village staff about the benefits, obstacles, costs, and possible funding opportunities. Hosted

by Village of Downers Grove, Downers Grove Public Library, Downers Grove Park District, District 58, and District 99.

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2011 CH 005233 OneWest Bank, FSB PLAINTIFF Vs. Steve Merritt a/k/a Steven T. Merritt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/16/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/19/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 09-29-205-031 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 625 72nd Court Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-32481.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 2011 CH 005233 OneWest Bank, FSB PLAINTIFF Vs. Steve Merritt a/k/a Steven T. Merritt; et. al.

DEFENDANTS NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/16/2013, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/19/13 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 31 IN BLOCK 2 IN MEDEMA’S EL SIERRA SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 4, 1968, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R6851439, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 09-29-205-031 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 625 72nd Court Downers Grove, IL 60516 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-1132481.

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European beer basics

By Rick Steves Tribune Content Agency

When I’m far from home, I become a cultural chameleon. I eat and drink regional specialties with gusto, feasting on steak and red wine in Tuscany and stuffing down tapas at midnight in Spain.

So when I travel to countries that are known for their beer, I morph into the best beer aficionado I can be.

Germany is synonymous with beer, and there’s no better place to drink up than in Bavaria.

German beer is regulated by the Reinheitsgebot (Purity Decree) of 1516 - the oldest food and beverage law in the world which dictates that only four ingredients may be used: malt, yeast, hops and water. You can order your beer “helles” (light but not “lite”) or “dunkles” (dark).

Beer gardens go back to the days when monks brewed their beer and were allowed to sell it directly to the public. They stored their beer in cellars under courtyards kept cool by the shade of chestnut trees. Eventually, tables were set up, and these convivial eateries evolved.

My favorite beer garden (and German beer) is an hour’s drive outside of Munich at the Andechs Monastery. The stately church stands as it has for centuries, topping a hill at the foot of the Alps. Its Baroque interior - and its beer hall - stir the soul and stoke the appetite. The hearty meals come in medieval proportions.

Belgians would argue that they, not their German neighbors, have Europe’s best beer. With about 120 varieties and 580 different brands - more than any other country - locals take their beers as seriously as the French do their wines. But the best beers are not available from a tap. The only way to offer so many excellent beers fresh is to serve them bottled. The best varieties generally are available only by the bottle.

Belgian beers come in various colored ales, lagers and white (wheat) varieties and are generally yeastier and higher in alcohol content than beers in other countries. Lambics,

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In German beer halls and beer gardens, drinks are served in huge liter glasses (called ein Mass). Men’s rooms often come with vomitoriums.

popular in Brussels, are the least beer-like and taste more like a dry and bitter farmhouse cider.

Another Belgian specialty is the Trappist beer - heavily fermented, malty and brewed for centuries by monks between their vespers and matins. Try a Westmalle, Rochefort, Chimay or Orval.

Belgians are exacting consumers when it comes to beer. Most special local beers are served in a glass unique to that beer. Connoisseurs insist that each beer’s character comes out best in the proper glass. If a bar runs out of a specific glass, the bartender asks if you’ll accept a similar glass. Many Belgians will switch beers rather than drink one from the wrong glass.

Another devout beer region is the Czech Republic. Czechs are among the world’s most enthusiastic beer drinkers.

Whether you’re in a restaurant or bar, a beer, or “pivo,” will land on

your table upon the slightest hint to the waiter, and a new serving will automatically appear when the old glass is almost empty.

After the end of the Cold War, most former communist countries had lots of workers going to Western countries for jobs. But Czechs say their workers mostly stayed in the Czech Republic as they couldn’t imagine living in a place without their beloved local brews. And Czechs don’t go from bar to bar like many other Europeans.They say, “In one night you must stay loyal to one woman and to one beer.”

The Czechs invented Pilsnerstyle lager in Plzen, and the result, Pilsner Urquell, is on tap in many pubs. Other good beers include Krusovice, Gambrinus, Staropramen and Kozel. “Budweiser Budvar” is popular with Anheuser-Busch’s attorneys; Czech and American

breweries for years disputed the name “Budweiser.” The solution: Czech Budweiser brewed in the city of Ceske Budejovice is sold under its own name in Europe but marketed as “Czechvar” in the United States.

The British are equally passionate about their pubs.

Short for “public house,” pubs are a basic part of the social scene and an extended living room. Many were built in the late 1800s, when pubs were independently owned and land prices were high enough to make it worthwhile to invest in fixing them up.

Brits take great pride in their beer, and many think that drinking beer cold and carbonated, as Americans do, ruins the taste. At pubs, longhandled pulls are used to pull traditional, rich-flavored “real ales” up from the cellar. These are the connoisseur’s favorites:

fermented naturally, varying from sweet to bitter, often with a hoppy or nutty flavor. Shorthandled pulls at the bar mean colder, fizzier, mass-produced keg beers that don’t taste as good - at least to Brits.

Of course, beer tastes are subjective. What makes a fine beer in one country changes the second you go elsewhere.

Experimenting is part of the fun.

So wherever you are, belly up to the bar, try a local beer or two, and discover your own favorite brew.

(Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.)

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