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VILLAGE NEWS >> WESTMONT

‘Chicago Fire’ comes to Westmont Episode featuring Westmont Fire Department airs Feb. 19 “It was extremely exciting to have Chicago Fire come to Westmont to shoot one of their episodes,” said Westmont Fire Chief David Weiss. “As you might imagine, many of our firefighters and personnel are big fans of the show.” On Friday, December 16, the cast and crew of NBC-TV’s Chicago Fire spent the entire day in Westmont filming portions of an episode that airs Tuesday, Feb. 14, 9 p.m. The production crew shot scenes at the Fire-Police Facility at 500 N. Cass as well as the Chicago

Prostate Center on Pasquinelli Drive. “Not only was it fun to have the TV show shoot in our community,” said Mayor Ron Gunter, “but through the production fees we received, it was agreed that we would make donations for our Fire Safety Trailer, our Burn Camp Fundraiser, and our Emergency Management Agency. We want to be known as a “film-friendly” community and we did our best to accommodate requests while never compromising our services to the community.”

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Police Deputy Chief Brian Gruen, Police Chief Jim Gunther, “Chicago Fire” Actor Taylor Kinney, Fire Chief David Weiss, and Fire Deputy Chief Steve Riley. Fire Dept. personnel were able to get in on the excitement as extras, from left, Gary Goodman, Craig Skala, Shannon Sullivan, Mark Skowronski, Darren Boyce, John Barnacle, Scott Salela, and John Moll.

SCHOOL BRIEFS

DGS receives recognition for counseling Downers Grove South High School has been designated a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) school by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). The RAMP designation recognizes schools that “are committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program and an exemplary educational environment.” The Counseling and Student Support Services (CSSS) Department includes counselors, social workers, psychologists, nurses, the student assistance coordinator and support staff. “Every member of our team works daily to care for students, teachers and families, and it is this high level of care that has contributed to our success in earning this achievement,” says Assistant Principal for Counseling and Student Support Services Vince

school counselors nationwide to strive for excellence.” South High will be honored at a recognition ceremony at ASCA’s annual conference this summer. For additional information on the American School Counselor Association, visit www.schoolcounselor.org.

Walsh-Rock. DGS counselors Amy Klug, Cory Rasho, and Kate Blader served as the school’s RAMP steering committee. South High also received the designation in 2014. “Achieving RAMP status involves a rigorous, introspective process of how the department operates in order to improve, and I’m proud

of our team for challenging themselves to achieve this high level of excellence to benefit our students,” says Ed Schwartz, principal of South High. “Even more so, I am proud of what they do for our school community each and every day.” “This year’s RAMP honorees

have shown their commitment to students and the school counseling profession,” says Jill Cook, ASCA assistant director. “These schools used data to drive their program development and implementation so all students can achieve success. RAMP designation distinguishes these schools and encourages

Local students earn American Legion scholarships Award certificates were presented to First Place winner Kayla Dunwood, a senior at Willowbrook High School and Second Place winner Christel Thompson, a seSEE SCHOOLS PAGE 3

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VILLAGE NEWS >> WOODRIDGE >> STATE OF THE VILLAGE

Mayor touts developments in address Homes, warehouse, business and winery development planned BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

In her State of the Village address, Woodridge Mayor Gina Cunningham took note of the business community’s desire to thrive. “For without your hard work, your investment in the local economy and community I love, none of this would be possible,” she said. The Feb. 1 event, presented by Chamber630, was at Woodridge Village Hall. Cunningham said that in 2017, people can expect to see a number of new developments. In the fall, Cedarhurst will open an assisted living and memory care facility at the southwest corner of Route 53 and 75th Street. The new development offers 47 assisted living units and 26 memory care units to provide residents with added options as their living needs change. Construction of Pulte Homes

Uptown at Seven Bridges, though still currently under construction, offers a number of models for occupancy. This 80-unit residential development is comprised of three-story homes within walking distance to entertainment and shopping destinations. AMS Mechanical Systems is now constructing a 145,200-squarefoot warehouse and corporate headquarters for their mechanical, electrical and plumbing construction services company in the Union Pointe Business Park located near I-55 and I-355. That development is expected to open this spring. Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant is relocating their corporate headquarters and winemaking facility to Woodridge’s Union Pointe Business Park. The new location will occupy 121,000-squarefeet and is set to open this summer. Union Pointe Business Park is currently being developed by Gallagher & Henry Homebuilders and Conor Commercial Real

Estate and adds nearly 1,100 jobs, more than $70 million dollars in investment, four corporate headquarters and more than 1.1 million-square-feet of new commercial space. “Continuing to build and foster strong and healthy relationships is a primary goal for the village board and myself,” Cunningham said. “If there is one key message from this morning’s presentation, it is that the village of Woodridge has listened and they’ve listened to you.”

Recent village board action brings no increase in the village’s property tax rate and eliminates the 5 percent water/utility tax. Cunningham said both of these measures illustrate the village’s responsiveness to the business community’s concerns. “You also said that you were looking for financial incentives to help with business expansion,” she said. “I’m very excited to share that part of the approved 2017 budget includes $160,000 for busi-

ness grants to encourage business expansion and reinvestment in the village’s 19 shopping centers.” More details on the shopping center grant opportunity will be sent to interested businesses within the next month. The hope, according to Cunningham, is that area businesses will see the village’s commitment. “We will continue working together to help our local businesses grow and prosper,” she said.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN

New locations for social service agencies Services relocated following the closing of Community Resource Center The end of 2016 brought about the closing of the Community Resource Center, concluding a 20year history of providing a place for services provided to Woodridge families. Located at 8274 Janes Avenue, the facility was established in 1996 to provide social services, adult education classes, and afterschool and summer activities for

SCHOOLS FROM PAGE 2 nior at Montini High School for the American Legion 2017 High School Oratorical Scholarship Program:

children. As the Woodridge community grew, so has the availability of space for programming. Expansions at the Woodridge Public Library and Woodridge Park District resulted in improved accommodations now being available. This includes newly improved spaces in the Park District’s Athletic Recreation Center (ARC) and the Library’s recently renovated computer lab. The legacy of providing social services lives on in new locations, offering patrons an improved environment and equipment at their disposal. Please see the list of agencies below for a

brief overview of the services provided, new location and contact information.

SCHOOL AND TUTORS ON WHEELS

College of DuPage offers free English and citizenship classes.

Constitutional Speech Contest. The purpose of the contest is to develop a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the Constitution of the United States among high

school students. Other objectives of the contest include the development of leadership, the ability to think and speak clearly and intelligently, and the preparation for ac-

ceptance of the duties and responsibilities, the rights and privileges of American citizenship. Please contact Robert A. McGuffin, Chairman, American Le-

360 YOUTH SERVICES 360 Youth Services offers counseling for school-age children, teens, young adults, and families. This program is now located at the recently opened Woodridge Park District Athletic Recreation Center, 8201 S. Janes Avenue in Woodridge. Contact 360 Youth Services for more information at (630) 717-9408.

School and Tutors on Wheels is a neighborhood-based English literacy program that empowers low-income adults by teaching them English literacy and valuable life skills. This program is also now located at the recently opened Woodridge Park District Athletic Recreation Center, 8201 S. Janes Avenue in Woodridge. Contact School and Tutors on Wheels for more information at (708) 6090945.

COLLEGE OF DUPAGE

This program is now located at the Woodridge Park District Community Center, 2600 Center Drive in Woodridge. Contact the ESL department of College of DuPage at (630) 942-3697.

PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER People’s Resource Center offers computer classes in both English and Spanish. These classes are now located at the Woodridge Public Library, 3 Plaza Drive, in Woodridge. Contact the People’s Resource Center for more information at (630) 682-5402.

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COLUMN » COME TO ORDER

Turn laundry piles into smiles

Everyone wears clothes, so the whole family should do their share

Do mountains of dirty laundry make your winter days turn gloomy no matter the weather? Does your dog think those piles of unwashed sheets and towels are his personal bed? No matter how big or small your laundry piles are, here are some tips to help you quickly turn those piles into smiles. KEEP SUPPLIES NEARBY Pre-wash treatment, detergent, fabric softener, bleach, etc. should be within easy reach. Store them on a shelf over the washer, in a bin on top of the dryer, in a nearby cabinet, or on a storage cart next to the washer or dryer. Consider having a spot for empty hangers, a hanging rod, a drying rack (I use one that attaches to the wall) and a wastebasket (for tossing dryer lint). GET THE FAMILY TO HELP Have a hamper in each bedroom, and possibly each bathroom, to make it convenient for family members to deposit their dirty clothes. Consider using a lidless hamper, since opening a lid is an extra step that may prevent dirty clothes from getting where they belong. Make family members responsible for emptying pockets and turning socks right-side out. Your family can also help

COME TO ORDER By Sue Becker empty the dryer (even a 5 year-old can do this), fold, and put clean clothes away. USE LABELED BINS FOR SORTING You can use separate laundry baskets for each category, hang separate laundry bags on hooks, or purchase a laundry sorter that has a number of separate compartments. Label the containers with the appropriate categories, such as whites, darks, towels, delicates etc. Another option is to sort loads according to family member. Either way, family members should be responsible for making sure that their dirty clothes hamper gets emptied into the proper sorting bin by laundry day. USE A SEPARATE “CLEAN CLOTHES” LAUNDRY BASKET FOR EACH HOUSEHOLD MEMBER Label the baskets and place folded clean clothes into the appropriate baskets as you empty the dryer. Items that aren’t affected by wrinkling (socks, undies) can be placed into a single basket

for other family members to sort. Everyone can help fold towels as well. DEVELOP A LAUNDRY ROUTINE One option is to do a load every day or so, as needed. You might choose Monday for whites, Tuesday for bedding, etc. You might want to wash a load overnight and then toss the clothes into the dryer first thing in the morning while you’re getting dressed. You might prefer to do it in one marathon session, devoting a day to doing all the laundry. No matter what your preference, just be sure you have a laundry routine that you can maintain. PUT CLEAN CLOTHES PUT AWAY The job of laundry isn’t finished until the clothes are put away. Everyone should be responsible for putting away their own clothes within a predetermined amount of time, e.g., once a week. When clothes have an assigned place to go (e.g., undies in this drawer, pajamas in that drawer, t-shirts on a shelf in closet), putting them away should go fairly quickly. When everyone who wears clothes in your household pitches in, you can have a simple routine for getting laundry done and clothes put away on a regular basis. Sue Becker is a Certiﬁed Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www. PilesToSmiles.com or 630.373.7400.

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UPCOMING EVENT

All-star game give area cagers chance to shine Voyager Media hosts All-Star game March 19 at USF In 2008 the Plainfield Enterprise hosted its first preps All-Star Basketball game for area high school seniors. That game featured only Plainfield schools, the coverage area of The Enterprise. “Prior to 2009, there were three of the four Plainfield high schools,” said Sports Editor Mark Gregory. When The Enterprise became part of Voyager Media Publications, the coverage area eventually expanded to 15 communities in four counties. Be-

tween The Enterprise, The Sentinel and The Bugle newspapers, the game features some of the best senior athletes from Joliet Central, Joliet West, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South, Westmont, Niles West, Maine East, Notre Dame, Plainfield East, Plainfield North, Plainfield Central, Plainfield South, Minooka, Joliet Catholic Academy, Benet Academy, Maine South, Lockport, Lisle and Northridge Prep. “After the purchase by Voyager Media we went more north, getting Bolingbrook and Romeoville players involved...then we slowly added Downers Grove high schools then the Niles area schools.”

Voyager Media eventually had to move the event to University of St. Francis in Joliet to accommodate the growing crowd. “The move to USF really made for a more legit All-Star game,” said Gregory. “Holding it in a college setting, in a larger venue than a high school gym, really makes the All-Star games something special,” said Pat Ryan, advertising director. With the move to USF community continued to grow as well, 2016 drew a crowd size of around 500. “The community has been great,” said Gregory. “Especially in Joliet, where basketball is king.” “The players respective communities really come out to support their seniors,” said Ryan.

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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.

DOWNERS GROVE Burglary • Three cars were broken into and purses, an ID, cash and credit cards were taken from the vehicles between 9:30 and 10:25 a.m. Jan. 17 at the YMCA, 711 59th St. • Three cars were broken into and purses stolen between 8:42 and 8:50 a.m. Jan. 17 at Bright Horizons, 3400 Lacey

Road. • Money was removed from a car between 10:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 9:45 a.m. Jan. 22 on the 4100 block of Longmeadow Road. • A home was broken into and money, passports and jewelry were taken Jan. 21 on the 3500 block of Pomeroy Court. • A car was broken into and an iPad was taken between Jan. 17 and Jan. 18 on the 5600 block of Washington Street. Theft • A lawn mower was taken out of a shed between Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 in the 5600 block of Washington Street. Property damage • Michael D. Wallace, 29, no address listed, was charged at 1:42 a.m. Jan. 22 with criminal damage to property on the 2300 block of 63rd Street. • Turf was damaged between

CALENDAR JANUARY 13FEBRUARY 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 10 Sweetheart Hike On A Full Moon Night. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs. Sweethearts are invited to enjoy the Nature Center at their leisure. Enjoy a casual bite to eat, hike a short trail, sit by a campﬁre, roast marshmallows, or enjoy the exhibits inside. Registration required. Ages 21 & up. Register by February 5. Limit 40. $20 per couple, call Little Red Schoolhouse at 708-839-6897.

FEBRUARY 11 and 12 Chocolate Weekend. 9 a.m. to 4

p.m. at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Celebrate chocolate’s deeply rooted tree history at the Morton Arboretum annual expo. Visit, taste, and buy specialty chocolates and treats The Morton Arboretum champions all trees and this winter we’re celebrating a giving-tree, the cacao tree, which gives us the delight of chocolate. Sample an array of chocolates and unique items with a chocolate

Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 at Lester School, 236 Indianapolis Ave. Possession • Jerille S. Rushing, 20, of Bolingbrook, was charged Jan. 14 with speeding and unlawful possession of marijuana under 30 grams in the 1200 block of Ogden Avenue. • Malik D. Enoch, 19, Bolingbrook, was charged Jan. 14 with unlawful possession of marijuana under 30 grams in the 1200 block of Ogden Avenue.

WESTMONT Theft • A ﬂag was stolen from a residence between Jan. 22 and Jan. 23 in the 300 block of Deming Place. • A license plate from a vehicle was stolen between Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 in the zero to 100

block of West 60th Street. • A vehicle was broken into and a purse stolen on Jan. 28 in the 800 block of Blackhawk Drive. • A wallet was taken out of a vehicle Jan. 19 in the 1400 block of Carriage Lane. • A laptop was taken out of a vehicle Jan. 21 in the zero to 100 block of East Ogden Avenue. DUI • Dennis Sheldon, 51, of Westmont, was charged Jan. 29 with driving under the inﬂuence in the 100 block of North Cass Avenue. • David Boyer, 35, of Darien, was charged at 29 with DUI and driving with a suspended driver’s license in the 200 block of East 63rd Street. Trafﬁc violations • Rayshaun Williamson, 19, of Romeoville, was charged

Jan. 23 with driving with a suspended driver’s license at Route 83 and Oakmont Lane. • Dionte Wise, 23, of Westmont, was charged at Jan. 28 with driving with a suspended driver’s license in the 100 block of East 63rd Street. • Fidel Baltazar, 53, of the zero to 100 block of Peachtree Lane, Westmont, was charged at 10:25 p.m. Jan. 19 with driving with a revoked driver’s license in the 6200 block of South Cass Avenue.

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.

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FEBRUARY 11 Raising Readers: Reading Comprehension. 2-3 p.m.at Westmont

Public Library. Wondering what to do after you’ve read a book with your child? In this workshop, led by Literacy Connections & Advocates, you and your child will listen to a story, and then participate in a reading comprehension activity. Families will walk away with a collection of fun and simple activities to determine if your child “got it.”

FEBRUARY 12 and 14 Valentine’s Dinner. 6 p.m. at

Ginkgo Restaurant, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with a delectable dinner with a sweetheart or special someone overlooking beautiful Meadow Lake. Enjoy a ﬁve-course dinner with wine pairings, live music from local classical guitarist Jim Perona, and the opportunity to take home pictures from the photo booth. Included in the ticket price: takehome centerpiece botanical arrangements, unlimited photo booth prints, ﬁve-course meal with wine pairings, and a romantic evening accompanied with live music by Jim Perona. Must be 21 and over to participate. Additional drinks can be purchased at a cash bar. For more information, 630-968-0074.

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

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

MARCH 6 Forest Fitness Walk. 8:30 � 10:30

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

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.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

Apply spit and polish to your public image. Your resourcefulness and flair for originality can bring you attention or recognition in the upcoming week. You might find an excellent opportunity to make key changes.

GEMINI

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

Plant seeds of kindness to harvest good will. In the week ahead someone might give you very good advice or guidance. Even if it isn’t a good time to make a change it can be a good time to change the way you think.

LEO

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

You can do anything. Your determination to succeed with business or career may reach new heights as this week unfolds. Put the finishing touches on major undertakings and follow through on networking strategies.

ACROSS 1 CHAPS 5 MEASURE UP 15 “MY COUNTRY” AUTHOR 16 BUSY, IN A WAY 17 STELLAR PHENOMENON 18 WHEEL OF FORTUNE AND OTHERS 19 ERROR 20 OIL SOURCES 21 AIRPORT NW OF PIT 22 1975-’76 WORLD SERIES CHAMPS, ON SCOREBOARDS 23 CALLED, NOWADAYS 24 NOT ABUNDANT 25 RECORDING ACRONYM 27 PIECE OF PLYMOUTH PIZZA? 28 FORMER NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR SCOWCROFT 29 CITIZENS BANK PARK TEAM 31 PICKS UP 32 ALLEY GROUP 33 BARBER’S SUPPLY 34 EMOTIONAL 37 YOUTHFUL NICKNAME FOR THE 1950 29-ACROSS 41 OPPOSITE OF APRÈS 42 MONOPOLY ITEM 43 ‘30S-’40S KILDARE PORTRAYER 44 CANADA GOOSE RELATIVE 45 KIND OF ACID IN RED WINE 47 CANADIAN SIGN LETTERS 48 INDIAN ADDRESS 49 CLEANED UP 50 SYMBOLIC DANCE 51 JACKSON 5 SONG COVERED BY MARIAH CAREY

53 SCH. WHOSE MASCOT IS PAYDIRT PETE 54 CANADIAN ASSET 55 TOWN IN PROVINCE OF PADUA 56 SOME LUCKY BREAKS 57 SLATE, BRIEFLY

DOWN 1 SHOOTER’S PROTECTION 2 WIPE OUT 3 FICTIONAL CODE NAME 4 PIECE OF CAKE 5 “THE CHOSEN” AUTHOR 6 BREAKS DOWN 7 ROAD MARKINGS 8 LEFT, WITH “OFF” 9 DOLED (OUT) 10 BAR IDS 11 OLDIES SYLLABLE 12 FLASHLIGHTS, ACROSS THE POND 13 COURT BOUNDARY 14 IS IN HIGH DUDGEON 23 SUPPORT PIECE 24 REQUIRING DELICATE

HANDLING 26 SKIING CATEGORY 28 “THE HUMAN COMEDY” AUTHOR 30 BIG INITIALS IN BANKING 31 ITALIAN COUNTERPART OF THE BBC 33 OFFENDED OUTBURST 34 KENNEDY COMPOUND COMPONENT 35 BLANKET 36 PLAIN-__ 37 MEARTH PORTRAYER IN “MORK & MINDY” 38 SIBERIAN METROPOLIS 39 EXHAUST 40 LIKE SOME CURVES 42 CAUSES FOR PAUSES 45 RWANDAN ETHNIC GROUP 46 INVENTEUR’S NOTES 49 JUDGE 50 SHADES 52 HARDLY A WARM REACTION

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Stay on an even keel. When things go too fast you might apply the brakes too strenuously and cause even more problems. Avoid drastic reactions. Your judgment will be at its best in the middle of the week.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

Aspire to be inspired. Someone may challenge you to think things through and develop a plan of action. Answer the call when an opportunity knocks on your door this week rather than hiding behind the peephole.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Do your best to be your best. You may receive kudos for your leadership qualities in the week ahead. If you do what makes you happy you will excel. Your financial prospects will take a step in the right direction.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

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

Stake a claim to a square in the quilt of lifelong ambitions. In the week ahead you may have a chance to sew up a deal that furthers your career. You might not see the results until everything is finally pieced together.

CANCER

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

Feather your nest. Your week ahead can be fruitful especially if you focus on being logical. Avoid upsets with a partner by overreacting to demands or requests. Embrace an opportunity to make more money.

VIRGO

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Be part of something bigger than yourself. In the week ahead you could improve the environment. Install water saving devices, recycle newspapers, or just reuse a paper bag. Find ways to make the world a better place.

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Benet holds sectionals top seed as it attempts to win a third-straight Class 4A state championship BY MARK GREGORY Sports Editor @Hear_The_Beard mark@buglenewspapers.com

The IHSA playoffs for girls Class 3A and 4A basketball is right around the corner and the Voyager Media teams are ready. Most of the Voyager Media schools all feed into the East Aurora Sectional complex this season, coming out of four regionals, three of them hosted by local schools. Benet Academy holds the No. 1 seed in the sectional and hosts its own regional. The Redwings open play at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 against the winner of No. 16 Neuqua Valley and No. 17 East Aurora. “Benet is pleased to receive the No. 1 seed in Aurora East Sectional,” said Benet coach Joe Kilbride. “As in years past, we feel that our strength of schedule has us well prepared for the state tourney. We know that we have a very tough road ahead

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with quality opponents in the early rounds but hope to enjoy the ride and see how far we can get.” The regional championship game on Feb. 16 could have another local team as No. 8 Plainfield North takes on No. 9 Lemont at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14. “We are looking forward to having a good regional round,” said Plainfield North coach Reggie Lemon. “This is the best seeding in Plainfield North girls basketball so we need to take advantage of it. Our goal is to get back to the regional championship game from two years ago.” In the Oswego Regional, Minooka holds the No. 3 seed in the sectional and will open play Wed. Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. against the winner of No. 14 Metea Valley and No. 18 Oswego. The No. 6 seed in the complex is Bolingbrook, who will play at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 against the

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Tsimba Malonga and Benet hold the No. 1 seed in the East Aurora Sectional.

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Downers Grove South inducts six to HOF On Jan. 28, Downers Grove South High School inducted six new members to its Athletic Hall of Fame. Honorees include Megan (Rossi) Bremer (Class of 2003), Ron Havelka (Head Softball Coach), Denise (Lazzerone) Kavanaugh (Class of 1982), Greg Ktistou (Class of 1997), Mark Lenkowski (Class of 2004), Julie (Todd) Mesmer (Class of 2003).

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DGS Hall of Fame Class of 2017 includes, from left, Julie (Todd) Mesmer, Mark Lenkowski, Denise (Lazzerone) Kavanaugh, Ron Havelka, Greg Ktistou and Megan (Rossi) Bremer.

Megan (Rossi) Bremer was a stand-out in Cross Country and Track and Field while at DGS from 1999-2003. She made numerous state appearances in Cross Country, Track running SEE HOF PAGE 9

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HOF FROM PAGE 8 events, and Pole Vault in her distinguished career and was also a stellar student who went on to achieve greatness at North Central College in Naperville, IL. Megan was an avid runner upon entering high school who immediately got involved with sports and activities. She was a Dancer for the Pintos in the fall, played Basketball in the winter, and ran Track in the spring; setting a Fr/Soph school record in the 400M dash. In her sophomore year, Megan decided to add Cross Country to her busy calendar and she was on the sophomore Cross Country WSC championship team. In the spring, she helped set a school record as a member of the 4x800 relay team and was a state qualifier in the 3200M relay in the outdoor season. It was during her sophomore year that Megan tried her hand at the pole vault; the event in which she would come to excel. Megan kept building on her previous successes; winning the WSC in pole vault and 400M, qualifying for state in the pole vault, and earning her first (of several) All-State distinctions placing 8th in 3200M Relay. In her senior year, she was a member of the WSC champion Cross Country team, was WSC champion in numerous in-door Track and Field events, set school records in the pole vault, was a state qualifier in the 800M, and was 4th place at state in the pole vault (11’3”) earning yet another All-State designation. All of these athletic achievements did not prevent Megan from performing academically in high school. She was an IHSA Scholastic Achievement Award winner, an Illinois State Scholar, graduated in the top 10% of her class, and was presented a Prairie State Achievement Award in Mathematics. If all of these athletic and academic accomplishments were not enough; Megan was also the homecoming queen. After graduating, Megan decided to accept the Presidential Scholarship at North Central College to pursue her degree in Sports Management and compete in track and field at the premier DIII track program in the nation. While at NCC, she focused on the pole vault and became one of the nation’s best. She was a seven-time All-American in the event (4 in-door and 3 out-door); and was twice named ESPN The

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM Magazine Academic All-District V team. She was team captain and also given the Merle Chapman Leadership Award and NCC Senior Influence Award—both recognizing the strength of her character and leadership. Megan returned to school to earn a Master’s Degree and gain her teaching certification from Rockford College in 2013. She has been teaching at Winnebago middle school since 2012 and is a volunteer coach (pole vault) at Winnebago high school with her husband Jacob and also helps with Cross Country at the middle school. Megan is currently busy raising her family but plans to get more involved in coaching again in the future.

RON HAVELKA Ron Havelka is only the second Head Softball Coach in Downers Grove South history. His career spanned 24 seasons from 19932016 and his teams amassed 704 wins which currently ranks him the 5th winningest coach in Illinois softball history. “Rondo” continued to build the program into one of the best in the state and won a state title in his first year as head coach. The softball program has long been considered one of the strongest at DGS and has helped build the tradition of Mustang athletic excellence. Coach Havelka retired after the 2016 season bringing home another state trophy (3rd) and having gone undefeated in the West Suburban Conference for the ninth time in his career. Ron was hired in 1993 as the Head Softball Coach for the Mustangs and enjoyed a long and storied career in that role. Coach Havelka credits great athletes, parents, and assistant coaches for the level of success of the program, as well as a supportive District 99 Administration. He posted a career record of 704-169-3, was WSC conference champions 21 out of 24 years. His teams posted 17 IHSA regional titles, seven IHSA sectional titles, four IHSA supersectional titles, four state place-winning teams. He coached 16 All-State players and six All-American players. He was voted sectional coach of the Year by the Illinois Softball Coaches Association five times, was IHSA Softball Coach of the Year in 2016 and ISCA Softball Coach of the Year in 1993 and 2006. He and his coaching staff were named National High School Coaching Staff of the Year in 2016 by the National Fast-Pitch

Coaches Association · Havelka was inducted into the Illinois Softball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2007

DENISE (LAZZERONI) KAVANAUGH Denise (Lazzeroni) Kavanaugh attended DGS from 19781982 where she played volleyball all four years (varsity for 2) for coaches Judy and Rich Griesheim. After high school, Denise attended Illinois State University and graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. In 1990, she joined the P.E. faculty at her alma mater, began coaching Girls and Boys Volleyball, and a stellar career was born. Denise quickly moved up the coaching ranks in Girls’ Volleyball at DGS. In 1990 she coached the freshman team and moved up to the sophomore level the next three seasons. In 1994 she became the head coach and took her team to the IHSA state final game finishing 2nd. The next eight-year run saw a level of achievement and excellence that no other sport program has attained at DGS to date. In 1995-96 the team was 3rd place in the IHSA, brought home their first state title in 1996-97, and returned to the title game to finish 2nd in 1997-98. Coach Kavanaugh’s volleyball teams set the standard for excellence and everyone in the DGS community expected deep runs in the state series every year. Denise closed out her coaching career with another great run finishing 5th, 3rd and brought home two more state titles in 1999-00 and 200203; six IHSA trophies in her tenyear career including three state titles! She is one of only two public high school coaches to have three state championship teams. She posted a record of 359-55. She was named National Volleyball Coach of the Year in 1999 by Volleyball Magazine and was voted Coach of the Year by the Illinois Volleyball Coaches Association. She coached 12 All-State players, three Gatorade Illinois Volleyball players After a truly remarkable coaching career, Denise became the Assistant Athletic Director at Downers Grove North in 2003 and became the Athletic Director in 2005; a title she still holds today. She is still active in club volleyball, is the WSC resource AD for boys’ and girls’ volleyball, and is SEE HOF PAGE 10

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HOF FROM PAGE 9 a member of the Illinois Athletic Directors Association and the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association.

GREG KTISTOU Basketball has been a focus for most of Greg Ktistou’s life and he has attained a level of success and distinction at each level of play. Greg was a stand-out player for Hall of Fame coaches Dick Flaiz and Paul Runyon from 1993-1997 and went on to gain success in college, the pro game in Europe and finally forming his own basketball training academy here in Downers Grove. While playing for DGS, Greg experienced a level of success few others have attained. A two-year varsity player, Greg was named 1st team All-Conference, 1st team All-Area by the Daily Herald and Suburban Life, Area Player of the Year by the Downers Grove Reporter and a top 20 player by the Chicago Sun Times. Greg led the area in points per game (PPG) with 22 and 82 3-point field goals. In his senior year he set school records for single season 3-point baskets and steals (since broken). He also led DuPage County in points per game and 3-point field goals. Greg was never too busy to neglect the academic side of high school. Greg was an Academic All-Conference player, a P.E. Leader and attained a 3.0 GPA. As his senior year came to a close, Greg accepted an athletic scholarship to play basketball at Eastern Illinois University. Greg played for the Panthers for two years before transferring to Carthage College in Wiscon-

THREE FROM PAGE 7 winner of No. 11 Joliet West and No. 22 Waubonsie Valley. The regional final is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 16. The Plainfield East Regional opens with a play-in game between No. 15 Romeoville and No. 19 Plainfield Central. That game will tip off at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. The winner of that game will play at 6 p.m. Feb. 14 against sectional No. 2 seed Oswego East. The other semifinal game will feature a pair of area teams, as No. 7 Plainfield East and No. 10 Lockport. “We have had a goal all year to win the school’s first girls

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2017 | BUGLENEWSPAPERS.COM sin. While at Carthage, his game continued to grow and the accolades continued to roll in. His numerous achievements, include team captain and he was named All-Conference in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). In his senior year, Carthage won the CCIW championship and was ranked #1 in the nation in DIII for most of the season. Greg led the league in 3-point field goals and assists and those Carthage teams were 46-9 while Greg played. Greg had an extensive nineyear career as a pro player in Europe. He played five season in Greece, one year in the developmental league in the U.S., and played three seasons in Germany. Not surprisingly, Greg continued to be recognized for his level of play. He was named European Player of the Year and All-League in 2012 while playing in Germany for BG Hagen averaging 20.1 ppg, 4.5 assists, and 3.9 rebounds. He also led the Greek League and German League in 3-point shooting. Greg’s pro career was cut short when he was diagnosed with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (heart condition) and was forced to retire on the spot; yet his passion for the game remained. He believed that he could continue to have an impact on kids by teaching the core values of success in life through basketball. To that end, he came back to the area and started Breakaway Basketball, a skill development company that trains players, teams, and coaches in the importance of pursuing their passions in life. He teaches the core values of hardwork, discipline, and a positive attitude in the face of adversity

through the sport of basketball.

basketball regional title,” said Plainfield East coach Tony Waznonis. “When we saw the sectional postings we knew that would be tough, but anything worthwhile is not an easy path. Being the 7 seed is not where we wanted to be, but we know no matter what seed we received, we would have to earn a regional title against a great team.” The regional final is set for 7 p.m. Feb. 16. In the Joliet Central Regional, the No. 20 Steelmen open play at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 against No. 13 West Aurora with the winner playing No. 4 Yorkville, while No. 21 Plainfield South plays the 7:30 p.m. game against No. 12 Naperville North with No. 5

Naperville Central lying in wait. “We ended up getting the 21 seed in our sectional which we expected due to our record,” said Plainfield South Lincoln DePaula coach. “Although our record does not show it, we have shown that we can be a tough out when we play consistently on the defensive end and take care of the basketball on offense. We have stressed to our players that anything can happen in the playoffs. Even though we haven’t had the season we wanted to have, our players are excited for a chance to prove themselves.” The regional final will tip at 7 p.m. Feb. 16. Up north, Niles West hosts a sectional complex that features

MARK LENKOWSKI Mark Lenkowski distinguished himself as one of the best and toughest Mustang wrestlers in DGS program history while competing for coach Rick LeBlanc from 2000-2004 and amassing a career record of 127-15. Mark made contributions to the team immediately his freshman year becoming a varsity starter at 103 lbs. and helping the team win the first West Suburban Conference Gold title in program history. Mark’s wrestling career took off from there. In the next three seasons, he would collect numerous individual tournament titles, AllConference distinctions, IHSA state series titles, and placed twice in the IHSA Individual State Tournament. He did this while never missing a practice or match due to injury which earned him the coveted “Iron Man” award from the wrestling program. Mark was a four-time AllConference selection in the WSC-Gold; the only wrestler in DGS history to receive this designation all four years. He also embodied the core values of the athletic program having been named a WSC All-Academic wrestler and also a team captain and MVP. Mark was a three-time DGS invitational champion, two time Hinsdale South Champion, and two-time Sycamore champion and Outstanding Wrestler at that event. An interesting side note, Mark, the “Iron Man” was also a winger for the 2004 undefeated Downers Grove Rugby State Champions. At the IHSA Regional level, he was a three-time champion

which qualified him for the IHSA Sectional in each of those years. Mark placed 1st at sectionals each of those years as well. He topped off his career placing twice at the IHSA Individual State Tournament. He was 2nd his junior year at 112 lbs. with a 39-4 record. He followed this up with a 40-3 record his senior year and a 4th place IHSA finish at 119 lbs. When Mark finally placed his shoes on the mat, he owned school records in Career Wins, Technical Falls (season and career), Takedowns (season and career), and Career Team Points; all of which still stand. After graduation, Mark attended the University of Illinois at Champaign and majored in Economics. He currently lives in the area and is the Managing Director of Algorithmic Trading at Sweet Futures.

JULIE (TODD) MESMER Julie (Todd) Mesmer has the distinction of being the first bowler inducted into the DGS Athletic Hall of Fame. She had a remarkable high school career in bowling from 1999-2003 in which she earned four varsity letters and was a four-time All-Conference selection for coach Bob Topor. Her impact on the lanes was felt immediately upon entering high school. She was instrumental in helping the Mustangs to their fourth team appearance at the state meet in 2001. As her career unfolded, Julie continued to rack up achievements on the lanes. She won 6 individual tournament titles including 3 WSC championships and the IHSA Sectional title in 2002 and placed in the top ten of another 7 individual tournaments; all of which prepared her

a trio of Voyager Media teams. In the Maine West Regional, No. 15 Maine East opens play against No. 19 Von Steuben at 7 p.m. Feb. 13. The winner of that game would face No. 3 Maine West. The other semifinal pits No. 11 Niles West against No. 5 New Trier. In the Glenbrook North Regional No. 7 Maine South opens at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 against No. 10 Prospect. If the seeds hold, No. 2 Glenbrook South will wait for the winner in the sectional game Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Both Downers Grove South and Downers Grove North will play in the Argo Sectional

for great IHSA series runs. Julie attracted the attention of the Illinois bowling world in January of 2002. She became the first girl’s bowler in state history to roll an 800 series (801—256, 246, 299). Later that month, Julie rolled a perfect 300 game vs. Morton; the only perfect game in DGS history to date. These truly distinguished achievements led to the Chicago Tribune naming Julie the Prep Athlete of the month. Her IHSA accomplishments are also impressive. She was a twotime All-State bowler finishing 7th in 2002 and 2nd her senior year in 2003. Julie still appears in the IHSA record book tied for 8th place on the high game list (280). Also an excellent student, Julie was a member of NHS and graduated in the top 10% of her class. Julie was also very involved in other activities at DGS including being a member of the golf team for two years and playing French horn in the Wind Ensemble. After graduation, Julie attended Kaplan University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Wellness and graduated with honors. She is currently a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captain and is the Watersports Administrator for Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre in Disney World. Julie resides in Orlando, FL with her husband Jason. “We are proud to welcome these six new members to our Athletic Hall of Fame family,” says South High School Athletic Director Randall Konstans. “Their incredible dedication to accomplish so much athletically and academically, both during and after high school, is an inspiration to us all.”

The Mustangs are the No. 10 seed and open with No. 22 Curie at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 with the winner facing No. 6 Whitney Young the next day. The No. 9 seed Trojans open against No. 8 Lyons Township. The sectional final will most likely be against No. 1 Montini.

CLASS 3A In Class 3A, Resurrection hosts its own regional as part of the Johnsburg Sectional complex. Resurrection, the No. 9 seed, will open at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 against No. 8 Woodstock. The other regional will see No. 1 Antioch take on the winner of No. 16 Roosevelt and No. 17 Amundsen.

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Debit, credit cards same thing to machines Machines don’t recognize the difference, whether you type in a credit card number or a debit card number DEAR DAVE, I take classes online at a public university that is several hours from my home. I tried to pay for my classes the other day, and my Visa debit card was not accepted. I got a message saying credit cards and cash were the only payment options. How can I take care of this without wasting an entire day driving to campus to pay with cash? AMY DEAR AMY, Don’t worry, there’s no need for you to drive all the way to campus and back just to pay for your classes. You can run a debit card like it’s a credit card, and they will accept it. The machines don’t recognize the difference, whether you type in a credit card number or a debit card number. Just select “credit” when it asks for payment method. It’s just like when you step up to pay for some-

thing at the store and they ask the old credit or debit question. You say credit, so you don’t have to enter your PIN (personal identification number), and it all stays in the Visa system. You’re just using it wrong, and that’s why you’re having trouble. Just remember this in the future, and best of luck with your classes! —DAVE DEAR DAVE, My husband and I have been debt-free, except for our mortgage, for a few years now. Recently, we’ve been thinking about moving back to our home state to be closer to family. We’ve found a home we’re interested in, but it has a large utility tower on the property not far from the house. Should we still consider this home? DENISE DEAR DENISE, The downsides are simple. One,

you’ve got to look at the stupid thing every time you’re sitting on your patio. Two, when you get ready to sell it, everyone who looks at the house is going to have the same concerns you have. It’s not going to appreciate in value, and you’re going to have trouble selling it when the time comes. If you’re willing to put up with those two things, you might get a steal of a deal on this place because no one else may want this house. And when I say a steal, I’m talking around 40 percent off the appraisal. To me personally, it would be enough of an eyesore that I probably wouldn’t buy.

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IMEA encourages prep for earthquakes There are several steps people can take to help prevent injuries and property damage at home In recognition of the earthquake risk in southern Illinois from the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will promote earthquake preparedness throughout February. “While we don’t experience major earthquakes with the same frequency as the western United States, some of the most powerful earthquakes to ever occur in the continental U.S. happened along the New Madrid seismic zone about 200 years ago,” said

IEMA Director James K. Joseph. “We can’t predict when the next major earthquake will occur, but we can help people learn how to stay safe and reduce damage to their homes.” In conjunction with Earthquake Preparedness Month in Illinois, IEMA is adding a new 30-second TV spot to the Ready Illinois broadcast preparedness campaign, which is aired in cooperation with the Illinois Broadcasters Association (IBA) Public Education Partnership (PEP) program. The new spot directs people to the Ready Illinois website for information on how to prepare their homes for an earthquake. It will air on IBA member TV stations serving residents of southern Illinois, where the greatest risk of earthquakes in Illinois exists. The spot is also available on the Ready Illinois website at www.Ready.Il-

linois.gov. Joseph noted that the actual movement of the ground in an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most casualties result from falling objects and debris caused by the earth shaking. Learning how to “Drop, Cover and Hold On” can help people prevent injury during an earthquake. The phrase reminds people to drop down to the floor, take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture, and hold on to that object and be prepared to move with it until the shaking ends. There are several steps people can take to help prevent injuries and property damage at home, such as anchoring bookshelves, overhead light fixtures, and large appliances, learning how to shut off gas, water, and electricity and placing heavy objects on lower shelves. More information about earthquake preparedness is available at www.Ready.Illinois.gov.

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wouldn’t want to put up with the hassle in either scenario. —DAVE * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling 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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Jefferson Conference Team: Gabby Devitt, front left, Cameron Wilde, Osman Khan, Dominic Valentino, Gabe Mejia-Wick; Ethan Contreras, back left, Toby Lewis, Zachery Ludewig, Coach Wechman, Syed Farhan, Rohan Rughani, Colin Baker, Uzair Jaweed, Eddie Hren) Jefferson Junior High in Woodridge had another successful year, defending its Conference Chess Title for the third time in a row and its ﬁfth championship in six years.

Jefferson Jr. High chess makes it a three-peat The Southeast DuPage Elementary Athletic Association’s seasonending chess tournament was held at Old Quarry Middle School in Lemont on January 28. In order to secure the championship, the Jefferson team beat the undefeated regular season champions, Westview Hills. Jefferson beat Westview by only two points.

Each team had 10 players ranked by skill level, from the first board to the tenth board. Each win was worth one point. Each player competed in four matches against four different schools. The Jefferson team rose to the top of the tournament in large part to having four individual board winners, who beat the rest of the

competitors at their position. Rohan Rughani tied at the second board with 3.5 points (.5 for a tie), Zachery Ludewig had a 4-0 record at the fifth board, Dominic Valentino had a 4-0 record at the sixth board and Colin Baker had a 4-0 record at the seventh board.

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Bulls/Sox Academy hosting President’s Day camps Academy runs extensive and fun training programs in basketball, baseball, and fastpitch softball The Bulls/Sox Academy announces President’s Day Chicago Bulls and White Sox skills camps for Monday, February 20, at 6200 River Bend Drive in Lisle. All camp sessions are open to 5- to 14- yearold boys and girls. The President’s Day Bulls Basketball Camp will cover all elements of fundamental basketball; including shooting, ball handling, rebounding and defense. After discovering the correct way to play the game, players will get to participate in fun games to put their new skills to the test. The basket-

ball camp will run from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Groups will be divided by age and ability level. The cost of this fun, day-off-from-school program is $55. The President’s Day White Sox Baseball Camp will cover all things baseball, such as hitting, fielding, throwing, baserunning and sliding. Players will also participate in fun games to show off their new skills. The baseball camp will run from 1-4 p.m. Groups will be divided by age and ability level. The cost of this fun, day-off-fromschool program is $55. The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls President’s Day Combo Camp is the best of both worlds. The combo camp option gives the two-sport athlete the ability to improve their offensive and defensive game in both basketball and baseball.

Half of the day will be spent on the basketball courts working on fundamentals while the other half is used to fine-tune baseball skills. This one-day camp will run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The cost is only $100 per athlete. The camp will be broken down by age and ability level to ensure proper skill level for everyone. Lunch is not provided; a sack lunch is recommended. The Bulls/Sox Academy, located in Lisle, Illinois, is owned by the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. The Academy runs extensive and fun training programs in basketball, baseball, and fastpitch softball for boys and girls from beginner to elite. For more information, please visit www. BullsSoxAcademy.com or call 630324-8221.

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