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SCHOOL NEWS >> DOWNERS GROVE SOUTH

Staff, students brave cold waters for cause More than 50 students, staff participate in Feb. 18 for Special Olympics Illinois BY MEGANN HORSTEAD For the Bugle @BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com

If there was ever a good reason to go swimming in Lake Michigan in February, members of the Downers Grove South High School community agreed this is it. More than 50 students and staff members braved icy waters to participate in the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois on Feb. 18. Downers Grove South High School’s team took a dip into the icy waters of Lake Michigan at Clark Street Beach in Evanston. “This is the first year we’ve done it as a big school,” said Jennifer Martinez, director of student activities. “We have a program— our D99 Hoops program, which is funded by Special Olympics [Illinois] to play basketball within our district for students with intellectual disabilities. So, they’ve done it on a smaller [scale]—maybe some staff members have done it. But this year, we had tons of students that registered and raised lots of money because it’s our [school’s

yearly] philanthropy focus.” Students participating in the Polar Plunge were required to raise a minimum of $100 to earn a team sweatshirt. “Many of them exceeded those expectations because our goal was to raise $4,000,” Martinez said. Kevin Ahrens, vocational coordinator for the multi-needs program, participated in the Polar Plunge. “The money goes to Special Olympics Illinois, and that gives our kids opportunities down the road to access different [recreational programs] during high school and post-high school,” Ahrens said. He said the community’s support is exceptional. “It was amazing to see the whole school get involved,” Ahrens said. “To raise over $10,000 is a quite an accomplishment. In year’s past, we’ve had like four, six plungers. To have 53 [participants], is pretty amazing. That says a lot about our school.” DGS junior Anna Buie said she enjoyed the experience. “I thought it was really fun to

get together with a good friends [to support] a charity that I’m passionate about,” she said. “I interact with a lot of the kids who are in the special education program.” Buie said the high school does a wonderful job of making students with special needs feel connected to the campus. “I think we have a really welcoming community,” she said. “We have a lot of basketball teams, we have cheerleading with them, and I was also a [physical education] leader for a class with special education and general education kids, so we do a good job of inte-

grating them into the school and making them feel part of our community.” DGS senior Alexa Vitagliano, too, shared that sentiment. “Specifically our school we have a huge special education program, and there’s so many things you can do to help them or get involved with them,” she said. “We have two different clubs, Friendship and Go Green—which I’m also in. It’s general education and special education kids both working together. So, that helps [them in integrating] with general education kids and not just have

them separated with just each other.” Vitagliano said she often devotes time to coaching students with special needs, but to make a difference financially to support Special Olympics Illinois was unbelievable. “I was not expecting to raise as much as I did,” she said. “I ended up raising $1,215. I put it on social media, all my friends and family just started donating, and it just took off. So, that made it more fun to actually do it for an important purpose.” This year was Vitagliano’s first time participating in a Polar Plunge. “I was nervous at first,” she said. “It was my first one, and I heard it was really cold in the past. But, it was so nice out that I was like, ‘OK, I got this.’ We jumped in and it was cold, but it wasn’t as bad as I heard in the past. It was fun.” In all, the team raised $10,404.50. The high school’s effort to support Special Olympics is a part of a yearlong philanthropy project. Contributions will be accepted through the end of April. To make a donation, visit http://soill.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive. event&eventID=608

VILLAGE NEWS >> WESTMONT

Dine around the world in Westmont March 9 - 19 The Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau is excited to announce the inaugural Westmont Restaurant Week, Thursday, March 9 through Sunday, March 19. During this 11-day dining event, 20 participating establishments are offering special fixed priced menu options for breakfast, brunch, lunch and/ or dinner at $10, $20, $30 and $40. Westmont Restaurant Week provides patrons with dining experiences at a great value, while showcasing that you truly can “Dine around the World in Westmont.” Visit www.westmontchamber.com for a complete list of menu specials and dates offered. For more event information, contact the Westmont Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau at 630-960-5553.

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DGS Choir to perform at Carnegie Hall Sixty-one DGS Choir students have been selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Saturday, March 25. They will perform along with several other nationally recognized high school choirs. The students were selected to sing through Choirs of America. Once a year, the COA president invites proven high school choirs to perform at their National Festival in New York City. The invitation was based on DGS Madrigal Singer performances last year at both the Illinois Music Educator’s Convention in Peoria and the American Choral Director’s Central Division Convention in Chicago, which were by recorded audition. ”The chance to sing in New York City is a wonderful accolade and opportunity for our students, who were especially selected for this performance,” says DGS Choir Director Laura Coster, who has taught at the school for over 30 years and

is retiring this year. Coster and collaborative pianist Ricardo Pedroza have been rehearsing with the students, including working on a newly commissioned piece by composer Randall Stroope for the massed choir performance. DGS students selected for the trip include: Erica Alves, Angelina Andresen, Matt Bair, Dominic Balsamo, Angie Bednara, Jordan Bertrand, Amy Binder, Simone Black, Kyla Brown, Lexi Brudnicki, Jake Burrows, Matt Burrows, Pete Burrows, Tanner Cameron, Molly Carlson, Shannon Conniff, Kalli DeMatteo, Jake Doty, Emily Ermel, Jessica Foster, Jeremy Frewen, Justin Gadomski, Zack Graham, Skyler Groveau, Janella Guzman, Ruth Hedberg, Elena Holz, Gizel Issa, Val Jardine, Justina Jusevicius, Amber Kass, Emilia Kaszyk, Coleen Kuper, Zoe Kurzweil, Emily Leatherwood, Korina Luco, Kira Matheson, Sean McCarthy, Tatum Mitchell, Jordan Murley, Lizzie Murphy, Lauren My-

czek, Natalie Olsen, Nathaniel Parson, Ben Paynic, Kevin Purackel, Kate Riley, Katelyn Scott, Samantha Selatovich, Carlirose Smid, Natalia Soja, Jackie Sumida, Kevin Tate, Maddie Taylor, Ben Vena, Lydia Walsh-Rock, Rileigh Weber, Abigail Wilkinson, Cece Williams, Jessica Windischman, Alyssa York,

Julianna Zwart Before the performance at Carnegie Hall, students will participate in a clinic at Queens’s College with nationally known clinicians. “It has been an exciting challenge to prepare the singers from all grades to learn very challenging literature for the event, and

the students are working hard and are excited to perform outside of their community,” says Coster. “While the trip will include several other sightseeing opportunities for the group, the Carnegie Hall performance will most likely be the most memorable for these young adults.”

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COLUMN >> COME TO ORDER

So Much Media, So Little Time Enjoy media because you want to, not because you think you should I recently helped a client who was grappling with his desire to enjoy more leisure time by watching more movies & television and reading more books. He was concerned that his lists of mustwatch TV, books to read, and movies to experience kept growing, but his available media consumption time was not keeping pace. You can use the same suggestions I gave him to enjoy more leisure time: Adding new items to your media consumption wish list without removing anything, comes at a cost. It might be sleep; it might be time with friends; whatever it is, be sure you’re willing to pay the price of adding more. Otherwise, use the four Ds to help you pare down: 1. DELETE Wouldn’t it feel great to reduce your guilt by getting rid of something from your queue of obligations? Can you live with the outcome of not watching or reading everything? Rather than hope that illness or injury will give

COME TO ORDER By Sue Becker you a reason to spend a month on the couch catching up on the shows you’ve recorded, give yourself permission to enjoy the best of what’s there guilt-free, and let the rest go. 2. DIMINISH Accept that you already have a good foundation of knowledge on a subject from other sources and trim how much you have to take in. For example, do you have to watch the entire six-hour Ken Burns cancer documentary, or is your current knowledge good enough? Can you just watch the final hour to hear a summary of the latest findings? 3. DELAY If you don’t get to it now, it will still be out there when you have more time to take it in. Put it on a list for future enjoyment.

4. DELEGATE Do you have to watch it or read it, or would reading a review or synopsis be good enough? 5. GO WITH THE FLOW Setting a pattern, like reading one old book after reading two new ones, may be helpful. But it can also be confining. If you’re in the mood to read another new book after already reading two new ones, by golly, read another new book. This is for your enjoyment, right? 6. BE TRUE TO YOURSELF Enjoy the media because you want to, not because you think you should. So what if you haven’t seen the latest movie everyone’s talking about – welcome to my life! Even if I’m not always part of the cultural conversation, I’m ok with it and I still find plenty of things to talk about with friends and colleagues. Here’s to more enjoyable leisure time and less guilt. 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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COUNTY NEWS >> DOWNERS GROVE

Man found guilty of murdering his mother Michael Bassaly, 30, formerly of Downers Grove, guilty of 1st degree murder in 2013 shooting of his mother DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced Feb. 27 that a jury has found Michael Bassaly, 30, formerly of Downers Grove, guilty of first degree murder in the 2013 shooting death of his mother. The jury also found Bassaly guilty of personally discharging the firearm that killed his mother, making him eligible for an extended

prison term in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The jury came back with their guilty verdict after approximately two hours of deliberations following a three-day-long trial in front of Judge Daniel Guerin. Bassaly has been held without bond at the DuPage County Jail since the murder. On August 29, 2013, Burr Ridge

police were dispatched to St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church, 15W455 79th Street, Burr Ridge, following a 12:53 a.m. 911 call placed by Michael Bassaly. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered Bassaly’s mother, Yvonne Zaky Bassaly, 61, in the backseat of his vehicle. She had been shot once in the head but was still alive. Mrs. Bassaly was immediately taken from the scene by ambulance to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead at 1:42 a.m. An investigation led authorities to

Michael as the gun man. “Michael Bassaly unsuccessfully tried to convince a jury that his mother took her own life,” Berlin said. “Today, a jury saw through his lies and feeble attempts to avoid responsibility for the murder of his own mother by claims of suicide. This was a very difficult case as the victim and defendant are mother and son. To the entire Bassaly family, I wish them some measure of closure as they come to the final stages of this horrible family tragedy. I would like to thank the

Burr Ridge Police Department and the Felony Investigative Assistance Team for their fine work on this case. I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorneys Steve Knight and Jennifer Lindt for their outstanding work in holding Mr. Bassaly responsible for the murder of his mother.” Bassaly’s next court appearance is scheduled for March 22, for post-trial motions and return of the pre-sentence report. He faces a prison sentence of between 45-years-to-life in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

When someone tries to rattle your cage you may be tempted to rattle back. You’ll get the most satisfaction from visiting new places and meeting people in the upcoming week, but may be reckless about risks.

GEMINI

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

The best things in life always take time. Tame your impatience in the week to come. The object of your affection can serve as a calming influence. An informal chat with a colleague could dissolve misunderstandings.

LEO

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

Do your own thing. Your friendly outgoing manner could attract new people and friends. You might be able to slip out from behind the bars that block your freedom and act independently in the week to come.

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66 BRITISH INVASION STAR 67 DOESN’T LACK 68 NOTHING MORE THAN 69 ITS FLAG FEATURES A SIX-POINTED STAR

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26 MORE THAN WONDERS 27 CAREFREE ADVENTURE 28 CONNECTIONS TRACED ON ANCESTRY.COM 32 MODERN BIRTHDAY GREETINGS 33 “CAN’T HELP YA” 35 DISCO ADJECTIVE 36 TIP JAR FILLERS 39 LEASE SIGNER 40 “THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR” WRITER CARLE 43 SEE 64-ACROSS 45 GALAXY ALTERNATIVES 47 TITLE FOR BOVARY 48 DISTRACTING BEDMATE 51 “PARTY ON, WAYNE” SPEAKER 52 CITY ON THE MISSOURI 53 STY DENIZENS 54 UGLY CAMPAIGN TACTIC 58 “¿C-MO __?” 59 “THE WIZARD OF OZ” FAMILY NAME 60 SKATER’S MANEUVER 62 IMPACT SOUND 63 GEISHA’S SASH

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

You may be surrounded by energetic go-getters. You can feed off their positive energy without engaging in unnecessary risks. Don’t expect too much, too soon, from a potential romantic hookup this week.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

A spoonful of sugar can be addictive. Be sweet and charming to please a special someone or use your people skills to smooth out a business transaction. You may receive public notice in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Concentrate on building a solid framework for a lasting relationship in the week ahead. No matter what your objective or whether you are a workaholic or a homebody, two heads will be better than one.

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TAURUS

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

Direct your energy. An organized plan of action can lead to accomplishment in the week ahead. You may be wiser than usual when dealing with financial matters and more skillful in complicated negotiations.

CANCER

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

Two’s company, three’s a crowd. It may be difficult to spend quality time alone with someone you love in the week ahead because there are too many others begging for attention. Remain devoted to a relationship.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

It’s time to clear the air. There is a tendency to appear too serious when playfulness is in order and vice versa. Someone who seems to want sympathy might not appreciate your helpfulness in the week ahead.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Take your time. Avoid becoming involved in trivialities and keep focused on your most important goals in the week ahead. You may incur unnecessary expenses in the upcoming week that you regret later.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Avoid sending mixed signals. In group settings you may overreach the limits of your authority and may end up as the odd man out in the week ahead. Mind your own business, not other people’s business.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

There is a New Moon in your sign today. This may offer a subtle change of direction as the week unfolds. Your social skills are in tiptop condition so you’ll have no trouble developing new contacts and connections.

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Benet wins third sectional title in three years The faces may be different, but the names are still the same – the last names anyway. As Benet Academy defeated Plainfield East 59-48 last weekend for the title at the East Aurora Sectional - its third-straight – the Redwings did so with many of the same names that has it the past. Benet was paced in the game by sophomore Clara Prasse, who tallied a season-best 18 points. Prasse – along with sisters Kendall and Brooke Schramek – all had sisters on at least one of the state title teams. “We need more of them,” Benet coach Joe Kilbride joked. “But, yeah – Prasse is the third one, we have the third Schramek now, Sami Valentine last year was the third one and Kathleen Doyle was one of six. We have been blessed with really good kids.” Good kids who can play. After Benet found itself trailing 18-10 to the Bengals, freshman Brooke Schramek scored a quick five points that got the Redwings back on track. “I think we just realized that if we lose, we’re done and the seniors are gone,” she said. “I think we really motivated each other. Our energy was crazy good, we were cutting harder, our passes were stronger and we were looking for each other a lot more.” Benet also turned on the pressure defense and made it difficult

for East to advance the ball past half court. “In some ways, it is not a very complicated game. You have to guard, you have to rebound and you have to make shots and take care of the ball. If you do those four things, nothing else really matters,” Kilbride said. The Redwings were paced by Prasse’s 18, while Tsimba Malonga added 13 and Brooke Schramek chipped in 10. Katie Jasekas tallied 10 points and 10 rebounds. “We spend a lot of time looking at who is playing well and who to give a little more run to because we have so many good weapons, which is a great problem,” Kilbride said. “Kendall is not scoring a ton of points this year, but when she is locked in and flying around, we can play with anybody. Katie is just a warrior. If you are ever going into a war – you want to take Katie with you. That kid will battle until the end. “We have a few things that are our core motto and one of them is sacrifice and I told the kids that I am not worried about that with them. They don’t care about who is getting the buckets or who is getting the press because all they care about is winning and that is the exact spot to start.” Winning is something the Redwings are looking for again.

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Clara Prasse had a game-high 18 points in Benet’s win over Plainﬁeld East.

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Lisle boys claim regional championship BY DRAKE SKLEBA For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

The old adage, “defense wins championships,” was certainly on display, in Friday’s Class 2A Wilmington Boys Regional Championship Game. Lisle (19-11), held Princeton (14-15), to four points in the first and fourth quarters and went on to beat the Tigers 50-42, for the regional championship. With the victory, the Lions will face Kankakee Bishop McNamara (21-7), a 60-42 Beecher Regional championship game-winner, over Illiana Christian, on Tuesday February 28 at 7, in a Class 2A Seneca Sectional semifinal. Lisle’s 6-2 senior Mark McGrath, led the Lions with 20 points and completed his “double-double”, hauling down 12

rebounds. Lion defensive standouts were seniors, Trevor Stitt (8 points) and Grant Haen ( 6 points). Stitt and Haen, put the clamps on Princeton’s two “big guns”, senior Colby Robbins (16 points) and junior Josh Reinhardt ( 7 points) With 3:43 left in the game, 6-6 Tiger Colton Youngren (11 points, six rebounds), would score inside for Princeton, bringing the Tigers within three, at 43-40. Mark McGrath’s powerful put-back basket, gave the Lions a 45-40 lead with 3:11 left. “I went into tonight’s game, knowing I had to have a big night on the glass,“ Mark McGrath said. “It felt great to come up with the “double-double” and get the huge win. I have been waiting my four years at Lisle, for this moment. It’s an amazing feeling to win this regional championship and we want to

go down to Seneca and continue to win.” Princeton’s Chris Parry ( six points) scored to bring the Tigers back within three again, at 45-42 with 2:56 remaining. Mark McGrath’s “little bro” sophomore Jay, may have come with the play of the game, next. Grabbing a Tiger miss, the sophomore, went “coast to coast” and laid in his third and fourth points of the game, extending the Lions lead to 47-42, with 2:01 left. Princeton’s Robbins, who scored all 16 of his points in the second and third quarter, was shutout by the Lion defense in the fourth quarter. The StittHaen duo, wouldn’t even allow him to get off a shot. With 23 seconds left, Stitt nailed a pair of charity tosses and Haen added one more, to complete the scoring in the game.

“Our game plan was to shutdown Robbins and Reinhardt,” Stitt said. “It was awesome the way our game play came to fruition, helping us win the regional championship. I was able to knock down some shots tonight. We can’t wait for Tuesday night.” “Trevor and I talked before the game about shutting down Robbins and Reinhardt,” Haen said. “We played great defense all night, especially locking Princeton up, in the fourth quarter. We don’t care who we play Tuesday. We just want to enjoy this great victory, tonight.” The Lions scored the first 10 points of the game and held a 13-4 lead after one quarter. The Tigers, roared back in the second quarter, behind Robbins and Youngren and the game was deadlocked at 23, after 16 minutes. In the third quarter, both the

Lions and Tigers, unleashed a long-range artillery bombardment. Robbins buried a pair from three-point land and Reinhardt buried one. Lisle’s Bryan O’Connell (six points) buried a pair and Stitt would nail his second three of the night, as Lisle led 41-38 after three quarters. “This was a great team win for us,” Lisle head coach Mark LaScala said. “We knew we would have to play great defense against the high-scoring Princeton team and we did. Trevor and Grant really shutdown #32 and #4. The things that Mark McGrath is able to do being only 6-2, is amazing. Mark had an outstanding game for us. I know we will be underdogs on Tuesday against a great Bishop Mac team. We have to go down to Seneca and continue to play great defense and our game.”

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Kayla Carlson’s gymnastics career is coming to an end, while Andrea Davenport’s is just getting ramped up. The two Downers Grove South stars made their final meet together a memorable one as both advanced to the individual event finals at the state meet at Palatine on Saturday. Carlson, a senior, scored 9.375 on floor exercise during Friday’s preliminary round to finish in a three-way tie for the 10thand final spot in the finals. Davenport, a sophomore who was making her first state appearance as an individual qualifier, earned her finals berth by rating 9.3 on balance beam, good for sixth place. Both performances were noteworthy, though for different reasons. Carlson is a state meet veteran but missed all but the last month of her final season with a fractured vertebrae in her back. “I really wanted to finish off the last season, even though the doctors were a little bit against it,” Carlson said. “I just wanted to finish it on my own terms and see what I could do. “So just being here, knowing that there was a chance that I wasn’t going to come back, was good enough on its own to realize that I was off for however many months and I at least made it here. That’s exciting.” Carlson also competed to honor her younger sister, Abby, who suffered a torn ACL at the West Suburban Gold meet, an injury that doomed the Mustangs’ hopes of advancing to state as a team for the second

CHAMPS FROM PAGE 7 They faced undefeated 30-0 Edwardsville Monday, after Bugle press deadlines, in the supersectional. A win would place Benet at the state finals for the third-straight

straight year. Abby Carlson, a sophomore, underwent surgery last Monday and watched the competition from a wheelchair in the balcony. Kayla Carlson made her sister and teammates proud. She finished 27th in the all-around (35.3), 18th on vault (9.45) and 19thon uneven bars (9.05). Carlson’s only missed routine came on balance beam, where she fell twice, but she bounced back by sticking her floor routine to earn Saturday’s final performance. “I had great vault and great bars so I wasn’t going to let one bad beam routine define the day that I was having,” Carlson said. “I was having a good day, so I just wanted to end it on a positive note and I did that.” So did Davenport, who had to follow Carlson on beam. “I’m very happy because I was scared I would fall,” Davenport said. “(Carlson’s falls made me nervous) but I don’t really watch beforehand because otherwise it will really freak me out. “I just told myself to have fun, not think about it because it doesn’t matter at this point. (I did) close to my best.” Carlson scored 9.35 on floor Saturday to finish in a tie for 10th, while Davenport grabbed ninth place on beam with an 8.825. Downers South coach Kristyn Campos was proud of all of her gymnasts, but she was particularly thrilled for Davenport, who finished 17th on floor (9.25) in her only other performance. “She’s improved tremendously from freshman year to this year,” Campos said. “Her gymnastics and her confidence has made some very impressive

strides and I think that’s why she is here. “It shows the progress and the level of our gymnastics is increasing and she’s someone that needs to be watched out for. She’s a great gymnast with great talent and we were able to see it today.” Junior Lindsay Tom qualified for state individually for the first time and finished 32nd on bars (8.2) after a fall early in her routine. “The bars are a little slippery today,” Tom said. “It wasn’t just me that slipped off, but I was happy with the rest of my routine. “My double (dismount) was great. Hopefully I can come back next year and stay on the bars.” The Mustangs hope to return several individuals and hopefully the entire team to state on a regular basis, something that was unthinkable several years ago. “I’m just proud of them,” Campos said. “We’ve come so far in the last 10 years that I’ve been coaching that this is just an expectation now that we’re going to be at state. “I’m nothing but proud of all of their work. They came out and did the best they could and that’s all I can ask for.”

season, as it won the Class 4A state title the last two seasons. “Two years ago we were not even ranked in the preseason – then we won state. But, we graduated 44 points per game and everyone said, ‘they will be good, but,’ ” Kilbride said. “Then

last year we were pretty good again and won, but we graduated three staring guards and the best player in the state of Illinois (Kathleen Doyle). Again, everyone said, ‘they will be good, but not as good.’ This is a credit to the kids.”

DOWNERS GROVE NORTH Downers Grove North’s Rebecca Donnelly and Brooke Stocki made their state meet debuts as both appeared on balance beam. Stocki, a sophomore, scored 8.85 to finish 20th and would have qualified for finals if not for a fall. Donnelly, a senior, stuck her

routine and scored 8.725, good for 22nd. “It was a little surreal,” Donnelly said. “I never actually thought I was going to get this far. Then I started doing better and I’m like I actually have a chance this year.” Donnelly got that chance by being persistent. “That’s the thing, she is such a hard worker,” Downers North coach Linda Reynolds said. “She’s a leader in the gym and she’s a wonderful kid. “She earned this so I’m so glad that she got that opportunity to go, because a lot of times, espe-

cially on beam, one misstep and you’re done. “I was happy she stuck her routine on beam. It’s a wonderful way for her to go out as a senior.” Donnelly, who also plays the flute and piccolo in the school band, was pleased with how her career ended. “It is one of my best high school memories,” Donnelly said. “I had awesome experiences because I’m also in band, but I’m so glad that I could get to do this with all of my friends. I don’t regret anything I’ve done this year.”

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D.58 to explores feasibility of Lester addition Administrators discussed Lester School’s space limitations, provided several potential solutions to the Board of Education on Feb. 13 Downers Grove Grade School District 58 administrators discussed Lester School’s space limitations and provided several potential solutions to the Board of Education during the Board’s Feb. 13 regular business meeting. After reviewing all options, the Board directed District administrators to study the feasibility of building an addition onto Lester School. If the Board pursues this addition, they would aim to complete work in time for the 2018-19 school year.

Superintendent Dr. Kari Cremascoli shared that Lester School has served students at capacity for several years, but recent programming improvements have pushed the school beyond its limits. “With the addition of the Optional Kindergarten Enrichment and Enhancement Program, the building now is struggling to provide for all general education spaces as well as the necessary special education, intervention and enrichment services, specials

CALENDAR 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.

MARCH 6 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.

courses and core facility space needs,” Dr. Cremascoli said. Assistant Superintendent for Business/Chief School Business Official David Bein added that the District’s recent demographic report projected that Lester’s enrollment would likely remain steady during the next several years, offering three full sections of classes at each grade level in the kindergarten through sixth grade building. Dr. Cremascoli shared a variety of potential solutions to Lester’s space issues that have been brainstormed, including a building addition, redistricting, relocating Lester programs or grades, moving sixth grade to the middle schools, adding portables and moving all special classes onto a

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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 9-19 Westmont Restaurant Week.

Twenty participating Westmon establishments are offering special ﬁxed priced menu options for breakfast, brunch, lunch and/or dinner at $10, $20, $30 and $40. Visit www.westmontchamber.com for a complete list of menu specials and dates offered.

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

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.

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.

cart. She noted that many possible solutions were not practical nor in the best interest of students. Dr. Cremascoli, supported by central administrators and building principals, recommended the Board consider adding an addition to Lester. Bein reported that the District would need to hire an architect to complete a high-level feasibility study to accurately gauge potential costs, options, timelines and other needs. The Board directed the administrative team to work with an

architect to complete this highlevel feasibility study. The District will provide the Board an update during the Board’s March 13 regular business meeting, with additional information regarding the District’s facility needs and long-term planning scheduled for presentation during the Board’s April 24 Budget Workshop meeting. Media inquiries and requests for more information may be directed to Megan Hewitt, community relations coordinator, at 630719-5805 or mhewitt@dg58.org.

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