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COVER STORY >> DOWNERS GROVE

PGA pro opens golf facility in village Facility offers players a chance to play on famous courses BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

Golf instructor and PGA member Kyle Rich wanted to put the space for his existing golf academy to further use by setting up an indoor training facility. So, when an opportunity arosem he to put his plans into action. Legends Indoor Golf, located in a 7,300 square-foot facility at 2091 63rd St., opened in 2016. Owned and operated by Rich, the center includes a driving range, full-size practice green and performance golf simulation. While students affiliated with the Kyle Rich Golf Academy have benefitted from having a place to improve their skills and keep their games sharp during the winter, Rich believes he’s filling a broader niche. “I think it’s a great market that is definitely strong in Downers Grove,” Rich said. “People get a chance to see our offerings, and I think it will continue to grow. “ Rich has noted that golfers playing at his facility travel from in and around the area, and often include people from Naperville, Hinsdale and Woodridge. There are a number of golf courses in the area, including Village Greens (Woodridge), Village Links (Glen Ellyn) and the Downers Grove Golf Club (Downers Grove). Rich said his facility aims to please. “We offer both senior and regular leagues,” he said. “We offer a senior rate Monday through Friday before 3 p.m. That is a big offering. We get a lot of seniors who play throughout the week.” Typically, Legends Indoor Golf sees three different types of players: golfers looking to play 9 holes or 18 holes and others who like to play at their leisure, at an hourly rate. The facility offers players a chance to play on famous courses, a high-tech driving range, lessons and a year-round golf academy. “We also have a full-size contoured practice green,” he said.

“We are like a golf course in that sense.” The Kyle Rich Golf Academy and Legends Indoor Golf are under one roof and powered by Foresight Sports. “We provide the ability for players to get the same accurate results indoors and outdoors,” Rich said. “We are powered by Foresight Sports. They have a unit called GC2, a launch monitor which provides incredible accuracy for players inside just as they would outdoors.” But there’s more to what makes Legends Indoor Golf standout, Rich said. Rich said he sees his facility serving as a social hub for golf enthusiasts of all experience levels. “I think we can definitely provide Downers Grove with a social setting where golfers can congregate in the offseason,” he said. “We offer special events throughout the year. Legends offers not only the putting, ranges and lessons, we (also) do corporate events and we accommodate groups the same way a golf course does.” Rich said it’s great to know that he can run an indoor golf facility in Downers Grove. “We’re excited that we’re able remodel the center and offer golfers a place in the offseason and winter time,” he said. For more information, go to legendsindoorgolf.com or call 630409-1220.

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DUPAGE COUNTY NEWS

Annexation question not appearing on ballot Determination was made in response to a filing made by an anonymous petitioner not meeting required signatures The DuPage County Circuit Court has determined that a question over whether Woodridge should be annexed into the City of Naperville will not appear on the April 4, 2017 ballot. This determination was made in response to a filing made by an anonymous petitioner to have the question included on ballots for Woodridge voters. The judge cited the significant deficiency to meet even the minimum number of required signatures (the petition included only 20 percent of the number required), as well as other deficiencies, in his ruling,

WOODRIDGE SUPER PLUNGE TEAM IS “BOLD

AND COLD” IN 2017 The Woodridge SUPER Plunge team is participating in an annual event that occurs over a 24-hour period and includes brave men and women taking 24 icy dips (once every hour) in Lake Michigan. The event benefits Special Olympics Illinois and takes place February 17-18. The Woodridge team continues to raise money for Special Olympics through their efforts for the more than 21,000 Special Olympics Illinois traditional athletes and more than 11,000 Young Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities who train and compete throughout the year.

MEET THE SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES MARCH 8 The Woodridge Education Association is hosting a meet the school board candidates night on Wednesday, March 8th at 7 p.m. at Jefferson Junior High School. Babysitting is available for community members who would like to attend. More information can be found here.

ENGINEERING INTERN POSITION OPENING The Village is accepting applications to fill a temporary Engineering Intern position in the Public Works Department. The position is anticipated to be 40 hours per week during the summer with a potential for additional hours during the school year and during winter break. The position will be

paid $12-$15/hour. 2017 Scholarships available The Village of Woodridge has compiled existing scholarship opportunities for students ranging from 8th grade through seniors in high school. Information on the Village/Prologis, Joel Kagann, and Chamber630 scholarships is now available. Recently added scholarships include two VFW scholarships, and the Junior Woman’s League scholarship.

NAMI ANNOUNCES VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP NAMI of DuPage County is hosting a veterans support group, described as a safe and confidential space for Military Veterans to come together with the goal of overall wellness. Participate in an opportunity to experience hope, understanding, respect, and en-

couragement led by trained facilitators. Discussion facilitated by Dennis Bowling, PhD and Henry Tyler, NAMI Peer Specialist and Veteran. This group meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (starting March 9) at NAMI DuPage, Comm. Center 115 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. See more here.

HOPE’S FRONT DOOR TOILETRY DRIVE Now through March 31, Hope’s Front Door is conducting a toiletry drive. Donate toiletry items can have a real impact on the lives of the men, women, and children who visit Hope’s Front Door. These items assist in their ability to present themselves at employment interviews, jobs, and school. Additionally, there is a benefit to the recipient’s health and wellbeing.

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COLUMN >> THINKING ABOUT HEALTH

Changes may be coming to Medicare What’s going to happen to Medicare? That’s not an insignificant question given the political shift in Washington. Now, with Republicans controlling the presidency and both houses of Congress, some ideas they’ve been pushing for years have a chance of passing. Those ideas would drastically change the way Medicare works for those already on it and those joining in the next few years. Medicare is wildly popular, but that popularity doesn’t necessarily translate into understanding of a very complex program, what’s happened to it, and what may happen. Writing about Medicare for nearly 30 years and watching it evolve, I’ve seen how easily Congress has already made big changes with hardly a peep from the press or the public. The same could happen again. In this column I discuss a few of those possible changes gleaned from my decades of experience covering the program. Since the election, there’s been talk of “voucherizing” or privatizing Medicare, an idea Republicans have been pushing for 20 years. Under a fully privatized arrangement Medicare would no longer be social insurance like Social Security but more like Obamacare with everyone eventually buying their coverage from private insurance companies. Beneficiaries would receive a sum of money, likely to be called “premium support” instead of the more diresounding “voucher,” to help buy their coverage. The amount of support and how well it would keep pace with medical inflation would be buried in the details Congress would hash out. Today, the government provides the benefits for hospital and physician care for most Medicare beneficiaries, but that could change with more privatization. There already is a lot of privatiza-

tion in Medicare, and it came about step-by-step - usually with both political parties in agreement and lots of buzz words like “consumer choice” to sell changes to the public. The long steady march toward Medicare Advantage (MA) plans now used by about one-third of all beneficiaries and the prescription drug benefit are privatized insurance programs within Medicare. Seniors in MA plans give up their traditional, standardized Medicare benefits for doctor and hospital services and buy them from insurers that receive subsidies from the government. In a totally privatized arrangement, there may be no standardized benefits, and seniors would choose from a menu of insurance company options much the way drug plans are sold today. It’s too early to say whether Congress will push for premium support this year. Democrats have already signaled they will fight back. It’s more likely that other changes could slip through that would radically alter Medicare and force beneficiaries to pay a lot more for their care. One of them is a change in the rules on balance billing: physicians charging seniors and disabled people on the program more than what Medicare will pay. Most doctors accept Medicare’s payment as payment in full. Those who don’t can charge patients only 15 percent more than Medicare’s payment. This limit offers protection against the high balance billing charges patients with other kinds of insurance are facing.

The nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Price is no fan of the 15 percent rule and once proposed eliminating it, which may explain why he has gotten such a strong endorsement from the American Medical Association. The AMA has called Price a leader in developing public policy to advance patient choice and “reduce excessive regulatory burdens.” Many doctors who work with Medicare patients would like to charge as much as they want. Congress may try to shift costs another way. The objective is to reduce what the government pays for beneficiaries’ care by making them pay more themselves. One solution is to combine the deductibles for hospital and physician care into one, and impose an outof-pocket spending cap for beneficiaries still enrolled in traditional Medicare. Two-thirds of beneficiaries are. Currently no such cap exists. (Seniors in MA plans do face such caps – last year as high as $6,700.) If seniors in the traditional program also buy a Medigap plan, it’s possible they have what’s called “first dollar coverage.” That means medical expenses are covered from the beginning. Congress has already begun to take that protection away. Beginning in 2020 insurers can no longer sell certain Medigap plans that provide for the first dollar coverage beneficiaries want. However, if you have such a policy, you can keep it. Medicare does face some long-term funding shortfalls, and so far the acceptable solution is to require that seniors pay more rather than raise taxes for everyone or impose cost controls with teeth, which doctors, hospitals, drug companies, and other healthcare providers don’t want. I will explore all that, including negotiating pharmaceutical prices, in a future column.

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VILLAGE NEWS >> DOWNERS GROVE

1 dead, 2 injured in Feb. 4 fire Cause of the fire is still under investigation A Downers Grove resident was killed and two more injured in a house fire Feb. 4, according to a news release from the Downers Grove Police Department.

The Downers Grove Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 4000 block of Washington Street at 4 a.m. Feb. 4. When the fire department ar-

rived on scene, the two-story, single-family home had thick smoke and fire coming from both sides of the structure. Robyn Rauch, 35, and two other residents were transported to Good Samaritan Hospital with injuries sustained from the fire.

Rauch was transported to Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge for further treatment. She died at 11:32 p.m. Feb. 4. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The other two patients have been treated and released from the hospital.

The Downers Grove Fire Department was assisted by the Downers Grove Police Department, and the Lisle-Woodridge, Westmont, Lombard, York Center, Tri-State and Lemont fire departments.

uninsured vehicle. JANUARY 29 At approximately 1:15 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Cass Avenue for a moving violation. Officers arrested Dennis Sheldon, 51, of Westmont, for driving under the inﬂuence. He was cited for improper lane usage and operating an uninsured vehicle. At approximately 2:15 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 200 block of East 63rd Street for a moving violation. Officers arrested David Boyer, 35, of Darien, for driving under the inﬂuence and driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for improper lane usage and operating an uninsured vehicle. He was released on his own recognizance.

occurred sometime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the 9800 block of Edward Don Parkway. Unknown suspect made entry into a parked vehicle and stole $150 in cash. JANUARY 21 A theft occurred sometime between 10 p.m. on January 20 and 8:46 a.m. on January 21. Unknown suspect removed and stole two of the tires from a parked vehicle. JANUARY 27 A theft occurred sometime between 7:40 and 9:15 p.m. at the ARC, 8201 Janes Avenue. Unknown person stole an unattended purse containing an iPhone, cash and credit cards. JANUARY 28 At approximately 3:56 p.m., Kimberly Kremer, 52, of Bolingbrook was charged with retail theft after she removed miscellaneous items from Goodwill at 8615 Woodward Avenue, without making payment.

JANUARY 29 At approximately 1:54 a.m., Stephanie Murray, 26, of Plainfield was charged with driving under the inﬂuence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 7900 block of Route 53. A theft occurred at approximately 6:47 p.m. at Thornton’s Gas Station, 2401 63rd Street. Unknown person pumped $60.87 worth of gasoline and drove off without making payment. FEBRUARY 1 A theft occurred at approximately 6:12 p.m. at the ARC, 8201 Janes Avenue. Unknown person stole an unattended wallet.

POLICE BLOTTER Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Downers Grove, Westmont and Woodridge police departments. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

WESTMONT JANUARY 23 Sometime between 7 p.m. on January 22 and 6 a.m. on January 23, an unknown offender(s) stole a ﬂag from a residence 300 block of Deming Place. The loss is $80. At approximately 10:45 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Route 83 and Oakmont Lane for a moving violation. Officers arrested Rayshaun Williamson, 19, of Romeoville, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for

speeding, defective windshield, improper use of registration, and operating an uninsured vehicle. JANUARY 24 Sometime between 10 p.m. on January 23 and Noon on January 24, an unknown offender(s) stole a license plate from a vehicle parked in the 0-100 block of West 60th Street. The loss is $140. JANUARY 28 Sometime between 5 and 5:30 p.m., an unknown offender(s) broke a window and entered a vehicle parked in the 800 block of Blackhawk Drive and stole a purse. The loss is $445. At approximately 8:25 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of East 63rd Street for a registration violation. Officers arrested Dionte Wise, 23, of Westmont, for driving with a suspended driver’s license. He was cited for suspended registration and operating an

WOODRIDGE JANUARY 20 A burglar from motor vehicle

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

If you had a nickel for every step you took you would be rich. In the week to come your active lifestyle could put you at the head of the class. Money making activities might be at the top of your to-do list.

GEMINI

M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1

Watch and learn. Someone close may set a sterling example of cautious planning. Don’t be fooled into thinking you can achieve something without hard work this week. You can attain your dreams by paying attention.

LEO

J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1

Put your dreams to the test this week. If a little experience is useful then just imagine how far you can go with a lot of experience. You may be surprised to find that you have a creative talent if you try something new.

ACROSS 1 ONE CAPSULE, SAY 5 METAPHORICAL STICKING POINTS 10 JACOB’S TWIN 14 APP THAT CONNECTS RIDERS WITH DRIVERS 15 HARD PATTERN TO BREAK 16 PROMINENT GIRAFFE FEATURE 17 *SING ON KEY 19 SKEDADDLE 20 “PLEASE, I’VE HEARD ENOUGH,” IN TEXTS 21 SPEAKER ON A SOAPBOX 22 CUTLASS AUTOMAKER 23 JUNGLE ADVENTURE 25 STORE WITH KENMORE APPLIANCES 27 SLOPPY 30 CORSAGE FLOWER 33 PLAYERS IN A PLAY 36 SEVERELY INJURE 38 CRYSTAL-BEARING ROCK 39 ILLUMINATED 40 *TRY, WITH “AT” 42 CIVIL WAR SOLDIER 43 DESERT BUILDING BRICK 45 FASHION MAGAZINE THAT’S ALSO A FRENCH PRONOUN 46 IN-FLIGHT PREDICTIONS: ABBR. 47 TRICKERY 49 DISCOURAGE 51 24-__ GOLD 53 DRAFT CHOICES 57 WHITEWATER RIDE 59 ONE WITH A BLEEPING JOB 62 FEEL SORRY ABOUT 63 NOTABLE PERIODS 64 MAKE AVAILABLE, AS MERCHANDISE ... AND A HINT TO THE START OF THE ANSWERS TO

STARRED CLUES 66 LAW BUSINESS 67 ENTICES 68 CONTINENT EXPLORED BY MARCO POLO 69 “__ OLD THING” 70 LYRIC POEM 71 NEIGHBOR OF KENT.

DOWN 1 TEAR CONDUITS 2 BUSH SUCCESSOR 3 SANS __: TYPE STYLE 4 MAKE A MISTAKE 5 COMPELLING CHARM 6 PRO __: IN PROPORTION 7 SHARE A BORDER WITH 8 LUSHES 9 HI-FI SYSTEM 10 IMPLEMENT, AS LAWS 11 *UNDERESTIMATE 12 BREEZED THROUGH, AS A TEST 13 LUAU INSTRUMENTS 18 DAYS OF OLD 24 TSP. OR TBSP. 26 CONSTELLATION NAMED FOR A

MYTHOLOGICAL SHIP 28 RESCUE 29 ON-RAMP SIGN 31 ORIGINAL THOUGHT 32 BELLES AT BALLS 33 NOT NAKED 34 TEACHER’S HELPER 35 *CATTLE ENTERPRISE 37 BACHELOR PARTY ATTENDEE 40 ESTATE BENEFICIARY 41 WARM UP FOR THE GAME 44 “I’M BAFFLED” 46 UNIT OF WORK 48 BRING DOWN THE RUNNING BACK 50 MAKE, AS A LIVING 52 PREPARE TO DRIVE, AS A GOLF BALL 54 WIPE CLEAN 55 ALTERCATION 56 FAMILY AUTO 57 FOUL CALLERS, AT TIMES 58 OPERATIC SONG 60 FICTIONAL SLEUTH WOLFE 61 WENT LIKE THE WIND 65 IT MAY BE TIPPED BY A GENTLEMAN

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Stay on an even keel. Find a life preserver just in case you go overboard this week. In your enthusiasm to keep up with new acquaintances or to try something new you may spend more money than you should.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

The more you have the more you want. This week you can enjoy what you have and avoid obsessing about what you don’t have. Protect your nest egg by avoiding unnecessary speculations or tweaking.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Balance between caution and exuberance in the week ahead. The thrill derived from gambling might outweigh common sense. You should restrain yourself from too quickly becoming involved in a relationship.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

The hardest steel is created by the hottest fire. In the week to come your energy levels may be higher than usual so you can get an incredible amount accomplished. You can be as tough as nails when occasions call for strength.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

A partner may keep you in line in the week to come. Charming new friends could put pressure on you to do more than your fair share. Someone may fire up your enthusiasm so much that you forget to put on the brakes.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

What you see isn’t always what you get. You may be disappointed if you follow through on a family member’s idea in the week to come. However, if you work hard and study you can accomplish a great deal.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Some competition makes you complete. Your energies should be funneled into areas where you can show off imagination and vision. For the best success stick to conservative financial strategies as this week unfolds.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Fire on all cylinders. Work hard to make all your dreams come true this week. If the bills get paid there is plenty of time left to partake of the joys of life. Don’t let ambitions blind you to things of real value.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Perform a reality check. “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” may not mean much to the jet set. Accept anything that given freely in the week ahead but be cautious about investments and major purchases.

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BASKETBALL

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CHAMPS

Lisle outlasts Timoty Christian in overtime to claim a regional championship BY SCOTT TAYLOR For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

Typically, when a team rallies from five points down in the final 10 seconds and ties the game on a banked in three-pointer at the buzzer, that would be the story of the game. While that is what happened for Lisle in its 46-43 regional final win over Timothy Christian, it wasn’t the main story of the contest. Than belonged to freshman Ahniya Melton, who scored the game’s lone basket in overtime. “I just had a lot of nerves and it was my natural instinct to go,” Melton said. What made her feat more impressive is the fact that it was her first high school basketball game ever at any level. “This was my first game back,” Melton said. “I’ve been out for four months with a knee injury. It was crazy, but you have to do

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what you have to do to play in the game. It feels really good, especially since I am a freshman coming off an injury.” Melton was just cleared to play Tuesday and immediately paid dividends as she was forced into extra minutes due to foul trouble. “I didn’t expect this or to play this much,” Melton said. “I had just been to two practices. I just got cleared Tuesday. I definitely didn’t think I would be hitting the game-winning shot.” “I’m so happy for her, she deserved it,” Lisle guard Natalie Takahashi said. Melton’s heroics would never have happened though if it weren’t for the crazy comeback led by Takahashi and late struggles from Timothy Christian. On its final four possessions of regulation, Timothy Christian turned the ball over and then missed three straight one-

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Natalie Takahashi tied the game with a three-pointer at the buzzer.

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TyAnn LeGrand-Melton and Lisle won the regional for the first time in 13 years.

CHAMPS FROM PAGE 7 and-one free throws. Takahashi capitalized by making three free throws on two possessions to make it a 43-40 game with nine seconds left. After the third missed Timothy Christian free throw, Lisle inbounded the ball from the sideline with 3.6 seconds left. Takahashi got the ball and threw up a shot that went perfectly off the glass and through the bottom of the net. “That was very nerve-wracking, I’m not going to lie,” Takahashi said. “The play was originally for TyAnn (LeGrandMelton). It is a play we normally run for the last possession, and I think they were expecting it to

go to her. She was the first option and I was the second. I happened to be open and got the ball. Basically I just threw it up there.” The basket gave new life to the Lions, who didn’t allow a point in the overtime, and gave senior Nicole Cyranoski another chance to play with her teammates. After scoring 12 points in the first half, she spent much of the second half in foul trouble and fouled out with 36 seconds left and the team down six. She thought it was the last time she would step foot on the court as a Lion. “I did, I thought it was over,” Cyranoski said. “I almost started crying. It was just a crazy game where anything could happen.

I’m glad Natalie made the shot. I think it was fate for us to win this regional championship. We haven’t won it since 2004, so it was really special for us.” Instead, the 13-year drought is over and the Lions moved on to the sectional round. “It feels good,” LeGrandMelton said. “It has been a long time since we have won one of these, so it feels real good. We just wanted it. We wanted to win for our school. I think we just wanted it more.” “Coach told us before the game to play as hard as we could,” Takahashi said. “He wanted us to leave it all on the floor. That is what we tried to do. Whatever happens, happens and it just worked out in our favor.”

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ROUNDUP

Locals headed to state Downers Grove South will be well represented at the state gymnastics meet Saturday at Palatine High School. Kayla Carlson grabbed the fifth and final automatic qualifying spot at the Oswego Sectional in the All-Around with a score of 36.275. She also qualified in vault (2nd, 9.475) and the uneven parallel bars (3rd, 9.25). Andrea Davenport also advanced in two events, qualifying in the balance beam (5th, 9.025) and floor exercise (4th, 9.2), while Lindsay Tom advanced in the uneven bars (4th, 8.975).

WRESTLING

Robert Brost �@brookhoops “Rev. Jesse Jackson spends some time with and addresses our team today. Powerful message! Blessed to spend time with him today!” BHS REDZONE@bhsredzone “JV POMS WON STATE!!!! CONGRATULATIONS RAIDERS!!! ” JW Girls’ Bball �@JWGirlsBball “Congrats to junior Sarah Gersch for being selected to the SPC all conference team! You deserve it! #TigerPride PNHS Athletics �@PNHSAD “Girls Basketball beats Joliet Central 44-33. Girls set NEW SCHOOL RECORD with 18 wins in a season! Congrats girls!”

At the Downers Grove North Sectional, a pair of local wrestlers advanced to next weekend’s state tournament at the University of Illinois in Champaign. The Trojans will send Nate Cummings at 106 pounds. Cummings (37-3) placed second after falling 3-1 to - Dylan Ragusin of Montini in the finals. Earlier in the tournament, he pinned Reid Medlin of West Aurora in 59 seconds, defeated Michael Leveille of Marist 5-1 and beat Mt. Carmel’s Colton Drousias 6-4. South will be represented by Sergio Villalobos (35-5) at 195, who also placed second. In the finals, he was defeated by Sandburg’s Patrick Brucki via technical fall in 5:11. To get to the title match, won by injury default over Andrew Leonard of Wheaton Warrenville South in 4:35 and won by a 16-2 major decision over Marmion Academy’s Tyler Surges.

BOWLING Downers Grove North advanced a pair of bowlers to the state finals. Senior Sophie Ottley rolled a 1,207, while junior Katherine Hutto posted a 1,207 to advance.

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE Winning four events and once again exhibiting superior depth in the distance events, the North Central College men’s track and field team came out on top of a rugged competitive field in Saturday’s Chicagoland Indoor Championships, winning the meet for the ninth straight year at Al B. Carius Track. The sixth-ranked Cardinals totaled 131 points to top the 19-team

field, followed by DePaul University (118) and fourth-ranked Benedictine University (108). North Central swept the top five positions in the 3,000-meter run. Dhruvil Patel placed first in a personal-best time of eight minutes, 26.45 seconds, outleaning Zach Plank (8:26.55) at the line. Ethan Adlfinger placed third (8:28.38), also turning in a personal best, followed by Zach Hird (8:31.01) and Nolan McKenna (8:35.74). The Cardinals also took the first four places in the 5,000-meter run, as individual champion Carlitos Rangel (15:09.86) was followed across the line by Dan O’Keefe (15:19.12), Zach Herrera (15:22.22) and Dominic Dina (15:23.00). Luke Winder won the pole vault with a clearance of 17 feet, 2 3/4 inches as Dylan Kuipers cleared 15’3” to place fourth. North Central also won the high jump, as Adam Poklop cleared 6’8”, and Kyle Olesen added a fourth-place showing in that event as well (6’4”). The 4-by-400-meter relay team of Daniel Spaccapaniccia, Zach Kirby, Ben Nordman and Peyton Piron placed second in a seasonbest time of 3:20.84, and Piron and Spaccapaniccia later placed third (49.50) and fourth (49.78), respectively, in the 400-meter dash. Michael Anderson clocked a personal-best time of 1:56.05 to finish fourth in the 800-meter run, and the distance medley relay quartet of Chase Hall, Andrew Gillingham, Nathan Holley and Steve Sismelich placed fourth as well (10:56.76). North Central saw a freshman record broken in the 200-meter dash, as Maceo Findlay’s sixthplace time of 22.47 seconds broke the previous record of 22.56, which had been held by Athletic Hall of Famer Andre Coleman ‘94 since 1991. • Playing in front of its home crowd for the final time this season, the North Central College men’s basketball team treated the Gregory Arena faithful to a dominant performance Saturday, posting its largest margin of victory of the campaign in a 84-60 walkover of Elmhurst College. The Cardinals (14-9, 8-6 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin) enjoyed one of their finest perimeter shooting efforts of the season, hitting 12 of 29 shots (41.4 percent) from beyond the threepoint arc, and led comfortably

throughout the second half. The contest was tied five times in the first nine minutes before North Central established a lead it would never relinquish, as Matt Cappelletti scored twice in the lane and Alex Sorenson buried a three-pointer. Sorenson later sank back-to-back threes near the end of the half to give the hosts their first double-digit advantage at 4429. North Central made five of its first seven shots after halftime to stay in control, and led by as many as 31 points before easing off the accelerator. Sorenson finished with a game-high 26 points on 9 of 15 shooting from the floor and 4 of 6 accuracy from three-point range, while also grabbing nine rebounds. Erwin Henry totaled 18 points and nine boards, while Jagger Anderson put up 16 points and tied a career high with nine assists. Aiden Chang gave the Cardinals a fourth double-figure scorer with 15 points. Caleb Mowry came off the bench to lead Elmhurst (6-17, 2-12 CCIW) with 13 points. Derek Dotlich added 11 poitns and Ryan Patton scored 10. • The North Central College women’s basketball team fell behind late in the first quarter and never recovered on Saturday night, dropping a 85-65 decision at the hands of Elmhurst College on Senior Night inside Gregory Arena. North Central (11-11, 5-8 CCIW) held a 22-19 lead with 3:01 to play in the first quarter, as a Paula Zerante three-pointer broke a 19 all tie, but Elmhurst responded with a 11-0 run to end the quarter, including a Kalia Summerlin three right before the buzzer. The Bluejay (18-5, 10-4 CCIW) run continued into the second quarter as Kaela Jones and Mikaela Eppard each connected from close range to increase the Elmhurst lead to double digits, 34-22. Elmhurst would lead by double figures the remainder of the contest, including a 28-point advantage at one point during the fourth quarter. Zerante was the lone Cardinal to finish in double figures, finishing with 14 points, while Kelly Wallner added eight and Siarra O’Neil finished with seven. Anita Sterling grabbed a team-leading six rebounds, while Caroline Heimerdinger and Shannon Ryan each dished out three assists.

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Prepay & discount are good marketing ideas DEAR DAVE, I’m a small-business owner with a lawn care franchise. It’s common in our industry, after the season is over, to send out pre-pay letters for the upcoming season. If we send out these letters offering a five or 10 percent discount for early payment on next year’s services, is that too similar to borrowing money from our customers at five to 10 percent? KEVIN DEAR KEVIN, Not at all. I definitely would send pre-pay letters. It takes some of the seasonality “ouch” out of

your financial equation, and it gives them the opportunity to take advantage of a bargain. It’s not a bad plan from a marketing standpoint for your business, either. You might even be able to

add some new customers with an offer like this. You obviously have to be really secure and confident in your ability to provide the service. Otherwise, you could end up in a really bad situation. Your equipment, staffing and track record in the business will all come into play. But if all this is strong, and you’ve been in the business for a number of years and plan on staying in the business for years to come, then this is something I’d definitely do. —DAVE DEAR DAVE, I’m 29, and I have no debt. I’ve gotten a good start on my savings

and retirement, too. My girlfriend and I plan to get married in the next couple of years, and she has about $90,000 in debt. I’m not paying on her debt yet, but I think together we can save up enough to pay it off by the time we’re married. Should I temporarily slow down saving for a house and start saving toward paying off her debt? JAMES DEAR JAMES, Yes, I would have a “girlfriend debt” account. That way when she becomes your wife, you two can write a check the moment you get back from the honeymoon and be debt-free — or at least knock out

a huge portion of the debt. After that, the two of you — as in WE — resume saving for retirement, a house and so on. That, James, is exactly what I would do. You’re right in line with my thinking on this, brother. Best of luck to you both! —DAVE * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven bestselling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 12 million listeners each week on 575 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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CALENDAR JANUARY 13-FEBRUARY 19 Enchanted Railroad Exhibit. At

the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. All aboard! Marvel at a world of tiny enchantment. Watch an intricate miniature model railroad wind through four seasons of magnificent scenery that the whole family can enjoy. The trains run at a child-friendly height to thrill even the littlest fan. Get free, timed tickets at the Visitor Center Information Desk. Free with Arboretum admission

FEBRUARY 17 India Travel Program. 7:30 p.m.

at the Downers Grove Library, 1050 Curtiss St. Popular world traveler Bill Helmuth presents a new entry in the monthly “Adventures in Travel” series. Bill spent over a year of his life traveling through India. He will share many fascinating experiences, including a visit to the city of Agra and a tour of the magnificent Taj Mahal. For questions or further information, please contact Kevin Deany at (630) 923-0342.

FEBRUARY 18 Big Pig Tournament. 9:30 a.m - 3

p.m. at Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Rd. Downers Grove. Registration is currently underway. Got Game? Do you think you are ready to claim this coveted title? Then get your unique basketball shooting skills ready and participate in the 8th Annual Big Pig tournament. The first games start at 9:30 am and will continue throughout the morning. Prizes will be awarded to each bracket winner with a cash prize for the adult division winners. If you have any questions please call 630.960.7250 or view rules online at www.dgparks. org. Dueling Pianos. 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Wheatstack, 5900 S. Route 53 Lisle. Join us for an entertaining Saturday night with great music and food. This is a 21 and over event.

FEBURARY 19 Author Visit: Sonali Dev. 2 p.m. at Downers Grove Public Library, 1050 Curtiss Street Downers Grove. You’ve read her books, “The Bollywood Bride” and “A Change of Heart,” now meet the author.

Great Backyard Bird Count.

10-11:30 a.m. Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien. Join a Forest Preserve District ranger to look for different species and then record your sightings with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society at birdcount.org. The program is for all ages, but those under 18 should be accompanied by an adult. Register online or at

630-933-7248. Participants should meet at the waterfall parking lot on Bluff Road. Bring water, dress for the weather, and wear sturdy shoes for this moderately paced walk, which may go along uneven turf trails.

FEBURARY 20 Forest Fitness Walk. 8:30-10:30

a.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook. All walks will be led by a ranger and naturalist. The walks are for ages 18 and up. They cost $4 per person in advance; $6 at the walk. Register online or by calling 630-850-8110.

FEBRUARY 24 Mardi Gras Dinner. 6 p.m. in the

Ginkgo Restaurant at the Morton Arboretum Visitor Center, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Must be 21 and over to participate. This dinner is a plated meal in four courses with an open bar. Seating is at shared tables. Tax, gratuity, admission and parking are included in the price. The Ginkgo Room opens for seating and cocktails at 6 p.m., with dinner service at 6:30 p.m. Please note the Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and reopens at 6 p.m. for this event.

FEBRUARY 28 Organizing for Your Personality Type. 7-8 p.m. at Westmont Public

Library. Are you right-brained or leftbrained? Everyone can be organized once they know what works for them. Find out your best organizing style with Beth Randall, international professional speaker and owner of Joe Organizer.

MARCH 4 Trivia Night. 6:30 p.m. at the

American Legion Hall, 4000 Saratoga Avenue in Downers Grove. First Congregational United Church of Christ hosts a trivia night fundraiser. All proceeds will support the church’s Bridge Communities family. For more information, contact Megan at lockett.megan24@gmail.com, call First Congregational UCC at 630-9680358, or check www.uccdg.org.

Car Seat Class. 2:30 p.m. at the

Athletic Recreation Center, 8201 S. Janes Ave. in Woodridge. West Suburban Community Pantry hosts a class on car seat safety class. A free convertible car seat will be distributed to attendees following a one-hour class on car seat safety and the class is provided in English & Spanish. Registration is required and class size is limited, to register or for more information call Denice at (630) 948-8135.

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Forest Fitness Walk. 8:30 � 10:30

MARCH 8 Meet The School Board Candidates. 7 p.m. at Jefferson Junior

High School. The Woodridge Education Association is hosting a meet the school board candidates night. Babysitting is available for community members who would like to attend.

MARCH 14 Full-day kindergarten meeting.

6:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School, 7200 Janes Avenue, Woodridge. Attendees will hear details about the full-day kindergarten that begins in 2017-18 school year; and have the opportunity to ask questions.

MARCH 20 Forest Fitness Walk. 8:30 � 10:30

MARCH 22 Full-day kindergarten meetings. 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Junior High School, 7200 Janes Avenue, Woodridge. Attendees will hear details about the full-day kindergarten that begins in 2017-18 school year; and have the opportunity to ask questions.

APRIL 8 Community Clean Up the Parks.

9-11 a.m. at Cypress Cove Family Aquatic Park,8301 S. Janes Ave. Woodridge. Help get the parks clean together. Gather friends and neighbors and bring your group out for a fun, clean-up party. The Park District provides bags and gloves. All participants receive a T-shirt and group recognition in the fall park district Activity Guide. Registration Deadline is Friday, March 11. Print a Community Clean Up the Parks Day Form or Register online. Note: Participants may be photographed or videotaped during this event.

DU R SO Alfonso (Bill) Durso, 83, U.S. Marine and Korean War Veteran, of Downers Grove passed away peacefully on February 8 surrounded by his loving family. Alfonso was born in Chicago, attended Oak Park River Forest High School and went on to play football for Drake University. He was preceded in death by his mother Marie (Weiland) Durso and father Anthony

Durso, beloved brother Jerry Durso and beloved son William Durso. Survived by his beloved wife of 53 wonderful years Diane Mae (Fritz) Durso, daughter Linda (Durso) Kainz, son-in-law William J. Kainz, grandchildren Heather Lynn Carmela Kainz, William Mitchell Kainz, Holly Diane Kainz and Nicole Marie Kainz, and many nieces and nephews. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. There will be no service per his request. Thank you to everyone for the support and prayers.

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