Village Chronicles The advantages of a city. The support of a community. The heart of a village. ISSN Applied for... www.VillageChronicles.net Serving Warrenville, IL FREE Issue No. 13 Friday, September 18, 2009 CHAMBER SEEKS BAILOUT FROM CITY THE CITY FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES INTERIM FUNDING, COUNCIL TO VOTE ON MONDAY By Crystal Lynn t the request of the Warrenville Chamber of Commerce, The Warrenville Finance and Personnel Committee approved funding last Monday (Sept. 14) to allow the chamber to remain operational through the month of October. Alderman Matthew Wiesbrock made a motion at the committee’s regular meeting, recommending that the city council, at its meeting next Monday, approve giving the chamber $10,000 and that city and chamber representatives begin discussing ways to prevent the chamber from dissolving. The motion was seconded by Alderman Dave Schultz, and it passed unanimously. The city first learned about the chamber’s financial problems on July 17 when Chamber Chairman Brian Caldwell wrote Mayor David Brummel a letter in which he stated the chamber would close its doors by October 15 unless it received city funding. Mayor Brummel was unable to attend the finance committee meeting, but he asked City Administrator John Coakley to relay his wish to keep the chamber going until both parties could begin talks to resolve the chamber’s financial problems. Jim Salek, a Warrenville resident and chamber member, told the finance committee that the chamber’s finances began diminishing around 2000/2001 when the city cut funding. Salek said that while city funding slowed, expenses kept rising, causing the chamber to deplete its reserve funds. Salek also said the chamber deserves to be subsidized because “it is a vital business partner with the city.” According to Salek, the chamber saves the city money by providing public relations and marketing services such as the greeter service, event planning, visitor’s guide and the community directory. “That is why we feel we should be subsidized, for the things that we do,” Salek said. Salek then suggested that the funding come from hotel/motel tax money, not from city taxes. “Because of all the phone calls the chamber gets from people coming from out of state and from other towns,” said Salek, “this funding should come from hotel/motel tax money. We do not want this money to come from city taxes.” Alderman Stu Aschauer said that would not be possible because the A New School is LEED-Certified Energy-efficient windows and a “green” roof are included in the 190,000 square-foot LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building. There are two gyms, a fitness center and adjacent classrooms for chorus, drama, orchestra and band, plus two science labs and more... New Hubble Middle School Struts Its Stuff at Grand Opening Last Sunday By Bobbie S. Mignin he shiny new Hubble Middle School was open last Sunday. Not an extension of the school week, but rather a most-anticipated invitation to residents, District 200 families, friends and alumni to see the fruits of a successful referendum. It was a gorgeous, summer-like day, and steady streams of adults and children trekked through the school murmuring “oohs and ahhs” as they walked along. Principal Beth Sullivan addressed a packed auditorium with school board officials and board members on stage, thanking all of the many people who helped realize the dream of “new Hubble.” She joked that she worked so closely and for so long with Bill Farley, District 200 Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, that Farley’s wife often referred to Sullivan as “Bill’s other wife.” Sullivan also acknowledged Paul Pessetti of Legat Architects, the entire Legat team, the Bovis Lend-Lease construction team, District 200 officials, the city of Warrenville, and many other groups. “The city of Warrenville has embraced us like no other,” Sullivan said. “They fed us on the first day of school. We are thrilled to be here, and the city is glad to have us.” She also joked about a saying of going “from an outhouse to a penthouse,” which elicited many laughs. While some may still harbor feelings of nostalgia for the old site, clearly most were ready to move to a new, safe environment that was designed and built for middle school students. T If you wish to place an ad, contact (630) 836-1770 or Ads@VillageChronicles.net Sullivan also singled out Tria Akines, Hubble Middle School Head Custodian, for the smooth transition of the old Hubble contents, transported to the Warrenville Hubble site. “This new school is great,” said Akines. “It’s wonderful to be able to control the air conditioning.” In the old school, she knew first-hand all the complaints, where one classroom was very warm, another would be freezing, and there weren’t any clear solutions for adjustments. Akines said while the move was a major one, she prioritized with classrooms first. “We packed the upper floors and worked down. One classroom alone had 80 boxes to move. But we also had to work around the contractors working at the new school. Overall it was a very smooth move, and I can’t say enough about the fantastic job all the guys did too.” From a building that was old, dilapidated and unsafe, to an open, light, LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) school, students seemed effervescent in their new space, leading tours for their families and talking with other students— on a Sunday! The 190,000 square-foot building has energy efficient windows, a “green roof,” regular and extended classrooms, two gyms, a fitness center, and adjacent classrooms for chorus, drama, orchestra and band, two science labs, open-concept cafeteria, and a lot more. “Green” was factored into the design of the school inside and out. Preferred parking is available for hybrid cars and car pool vehicles, multiple bike racks invite green commuters, natural plantPlease turn to page 6 hotel/motel funds are now general revenue money and no longer setaside money. Aschauer also said he expects the chamber will have to make financial sacrifices if it is to receive city funding. “Before I can support looking at my neighbor and saying, �Hey, we’re going to take your money and support the chamber with it,’ I have to see [the chamber] a lot leaner and meaner,” Aschauer declared. How to Use Your Website, Lesson Four... There She Blogs! (Part Three) By Tom Sherlock This is the final segment covering the creation of a blog within the VillageChronicles.net website. We will explain the last three features of the canvas you are presented with when creating your blog: Search Older Posts, Trackbacks and Comments. Search Older Posts allows you to search on a word that is in the title of a previous blog. All you would need to do is type the word that you are looking for in the title and click on the magnifying glass to the right of the textbox. This will perform a search for that word within all of the blogs on the system and return to you all of the blogs that contain that word in the title. Now you just have to click on the blog you would like to read, and it will be presented to you. The Trackbacks and Comments option has two purposes. The Comments tab allows you the option to prevent users from commenting on your blog if you choose to do so. All you have to do is choose the disable option. Trackbacks are used primarily to facilitate communication between blogs. When you create a blog, you may want Please turn to page 3 PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S.Postage Paid Permit 6 Warrenville, IL Postal Customer Local 2 Friday, September 18, 2009 Village Chronicles River Healing Faster Than Imagined By Jim Kleinwachter fish) and to reestablish more frequent We have all had to deal with the efflooding at certain locations (a natural, fects of the Thorium cleanup along the rural floodplain). The former Cenacle retreat area is a DuPage River. And it’s not over by a long way. good example of an area designed to However, there is good news. When flood, where it will do no damage to the removal of the material was done, homes, and the water will be utilized from all accounts, there was no need to and filtered by the wetland plants. “fix” or repair the areas affected beTree “root crowns” were embedded yond the basics. at certain places in the river banks. Through the efforts Studies show that of the EPA, DuPage wood is an important County Forest Pre“...from all accounts, habitat for certain serve and the engineer“bugs” and a necessary there was no need to element to enhance the ing of Wills Burke Kelsey Associates, a restoration process. �fix’ or repair the wonderful restoration Root “balls,” as they has been started. are called, do not easareas affected beyond ily decay, and are a Many of the less desirable trees (bucklasting piece of river the basics...” thorn, box elder, enhancement that acwillow) have been retually help the river moved. quality trees “heal” after the surgery and shrubs have replaced them, and work has been done. deep-rooted native prairie plants Looking at the area along Butterfield have been planted to filter the water Rd., it is the next place where work is and hold the banks solid. The shoreto be done. line rejuvenation was just the beginWe all need to support the work ning. being done and support the removal In the riverbed, the work continued. and renovation of the Warrenville Rock replaced soft muck bottoms— Dam, as it is severely hindering the much better for aquatic life. Pools and river flow and negatively affecting riffles were created, and rock outcropwater quality. pings were placed strategically. Want to get involved in the river The objective was to create a more restoration efforts? Contact Jim natural channel width with a diversity Kleinwachter at jkleinwachter@theconof flow characteristics and habitats (inservationfoundation.org or call (630) cluding spawning and refuge areas for 553-0687. I Want to Know The yellow houses on Route 59— there are two of them! Which one did you refer to, and what about the one near Maple Hill with trucks and cars coming frequently, and tent parties held on the premises? Thought this was vacant property. NAME WITHHELD ON REqUEST. The first home referred to is south of Branch Ave., west side of Route 59. It was recently descended upon by a large work crew that cut the grass, trimmed the driveway, pruned the shrubs, and generally beautified the property. It is a great looking property when it’s dressed up. Now to keep it that way while the banks wrangle about the foreclosure process. The City of Warrenville continues to watch this property, but it could use continuing care by the banks and neighbors to put its best face forward. The other yellow house near Maple Hill also has been under the watchful eye of the city. It seems the property, along with a Tudor home to the south (all on the west side of Route 59), is leased by a landscaping firm. The firm does not have a permit to run a business out of either home. Although it has cleaned up the properties nicely, landscaping equipment and supplies had been stacked near the fence adjoining Maple Hill. Those materials have now been moved away from the fence. The landscaping firm has agreed to relocate within 30 days. Both sites demonstrate a frustrating truth—the city’s authority to control these matters exists, but the process moves very slowly by design. For the public it appears slow; but it protects the interests of the occupant. (We made an exception and researched your question even though you did not provide your name. Normally, we do not print anything without knowing with whom we are dealing. Names can be withheld upon request if that appears pertinent to the issue. Otherwise, we do not deal with anonymous contributors). Sherlock Computer Services “Where it’s just a matter of Deduction” • Sales • Service • Support FREE Computer Pickup in Warrenville Area... HP 8GB USB FLASH DRIVES $19.99 (while supplies last) You should see our prices!!! *SALE ENDS 9/26/09 (630) 225-5712 www.sherlockcomputerservices.com 2S733 Route 59 Warrenville IL 60555 (Across from Courtyard Banquets) Hours: Tues-Fri 3-8 pm | Sat 10 am-3 pm | 24/7 by appointment only Neighbor to Neighbor Tradition Redux By Bobbie S. Mignin t seems like yesterday that we were visiting the zoos and museums, walking behind strollers with our babies and toddlers. Then it was holding on to little hands walking around festivals and forest preserves. I thought it would end with the �tweens and then the teens, but it hasn’t. We are quite fortunate to still have family time and family days—familyonly zones—no friends. There are days when friends are invited along of course, but then there are days when I am selfish. I want them to myself. There will come a day, not far out on the horizon, when we all can no longer go to the beach or the zoo or take a walk in a local forest preserve together They will be away at college or just too busy with jobs and boyfriends or girlfriends. Every family excursion or family field trip, has layered our lives with enriching, lasting memories. We were at Brookfield Zoo the day the little boy fell into the ape house pit. He was cradled by a female ape until zoo authorities could rescue the child. We didn’t even know it happened until we saw it on the news that night. Brookfield is on 216 acres, so you could be there and not realize something big is happening on the other side of the zoo. But we still talk about that day. We’ve been at the zoo and museums on their “behind the scenes” nights and have viewed the “Christmas Trees From Around the World” at the Museum of Science and Industry countless times. I do get a bit nostalgic for the way the museums use to be when I was a kid. But I get it—in this day and age these attractions gotta be shinier, newer and more high-tech to attract the masses. I just miss the old exhibits. What was and is cool about walking around these big old museums bursting with history and drama is that you just learn so much. You can’t help but learn something new every time you go. We beamed with pride when teachers would comment about our kids in a positive manner. The trips and special destinations left a distinct mark on their personalities and education, but it was never drudgery. My husband Mac might have grumbled a little over the years, “We’re going to that museum again? But we already went there,” he’d say. His Dad and Mom didn’t take him to the museums. He only went if there was a school field trip. He never grew to love the majes- I tic beauty of those cavernous marble buildings. He didn’t foster a desire to learn about the Egyptians and stare at real mummies. I did experience that and wanted our kids to fully appreciate all the educational possibilities that I did, plus more. When my oldest son Zach was a first grader, he was wildly crazy about anything Egyptian. Zach first learned about Egyptian history from the Field Museum of Natural History and books. He took out library books about Egyptians, and he would look through old National Geographics for anything about Egypt. In first grade, when the class was studying about Egyptians, the teacher nicknamed him, “Mr. Egypt,” because he knew everything about them. The unit study culminated with a big Egyptian party. The mom who originally volunteered to organize the party had moved away, and guess who the teacher asked? She said she had to ask me, after all, I was Mr. Egypt’s mom. Got together with another mom and we planned a great Egyptian celebration. We did everything so Egyptian it was incredible, and everyone had fun. One mom baked a cake, cut it into squares, and created a pyramid cake. Over the years, we have seen it. The impact of outside experiences and excursions has shaped a good portion of what our kids are all about. I love to hear their opinions and observations about everything they are soaking up in this world. For our family, the best place to talk is still the dinner table. Communicate and eat together; it’s basic, but its importance should never be diminished. That’s one tradition definitely worth keeping. Send letters by Monday noon: Editor@ VillageChronicles.net Letters must be signed and indicate writer’s home address. The paper will edit only for length and respectful tone. Friday, September 18, 2009 3 Village Chronicles the News City Enhances Brush Pick-Up Program In Find people in the paper and District 200 Was Right to Defer Obama Broadcast I don’t know who [was] the author of the "Opinion Column" [Village Chronicles Sept. 11 editorial], but I have to heartily disagree with your sentiments (that’s what makes this such a great country). Where in the world do people assume it to be the responsibility of our educators to provide access to a planned political message? Who cares what the content is? Who cares that the message is heard a few hours later? I personally do not want the time taken from the education my taxes provide for anything other than established curriculum. No one barred any of us from taping and then sitting back and watching it with our children on our own time. This was no overt action on the part of the administrators and educators of our children to keep them from seeing and hearing the speech. It was a simple decision to not disrupt scheduled classroom activities. The outrage reported and commented on in the Village Chronicles is misplaced. Parents should take responsibility for their children’s upbringing and get a life. TOM SCHMIDT PO BOx 581 We Should Show Our First Responders More Appreciation [Last Friday (Sept. 11)], we joined our kids and other volunteers at their church, Harvest Bible Chapel in Naperville. The purpose was to honor and thank Naperville firefighters, police and emergency personnel by bringing them lunch. There was no other agenda. The church had 250 lunches prepared by a chef. These were delivered and served by the volunteers. Eleven Naperville fire and police stations were visited. Firefighters at the stations we visited were very appreciative. They gave us a tour of the firefighting and emergency equipment--very interesting and informative. Wouldn't it be great if more churches or other organizations would decide to participate in this annual opportunity to say "thank you" to the first responders in our communities who put their lives on the line if needed, to protect us? DOROTHY KELLER 2S181 EVERETT CT. Have old computer equipment you wish to discard? Bring it to Sherlock Computer Services before Friday, Sept. 25 and we will bring it to the Cantigny Green Fair to recycle it for you. SEE AD ON PAGE 2 FOR ADDRESS AND HOURS The Public Works Department has enhanced the brush pick up program to a once-a-month event according to the schedule on the map below. Brush must be out on Monday by 7:00 a.m. for the week scheduled acWeek 1 cording to the areas. For example, Week 1 area must have brush out by 7:00 a.m. the first Monday of the month. Week 2 area Week 2 must have the brush out by 7:00 a.m. of the second Monday of the month and so on. The program will Week 3 run from the first full week in April through the last full week in October. Brush pick up is limited to trimmings from bushes or shrubs, as well as branches from trimming and pruning trees. Other items such as logs, root balls, stumps, grass clippings, flowers, weeds, plants, leaves, lumber, or anything in plastic bags or other such containers will not be picked up. All brush must be cut in lengths no longer than eight feet and no larger than eight inches in diameter. All brush must be placed on the parkway with the larger cut end toward the street and the brush pile should not be more than three feet high. Mayor Brummel Hospitalized By George Safford Scheduled to attend the Hubble Middle School grand opening last Sunday (Sept. 13), Warrenville Mayor David Brummel was noticeably absent. Standing in for him was Alderman David Schultz, who reported that the mayor had been admitted to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy Saturday evening. The mayor had complained about feeling under the weather following a Saturday afternoon bicycle ride. Once convinced by his wife, Mary, Brummel went to the hospital where the medical staff determined that his appendix had ruptured. Emergency surgery was performed, and, happily, the mayor is resting and recuperating comfortably at home, quickly catching up on his email. Fire Report, Sept. 1-12 Sept. 1: Weaver Pky., smoke or odorremoval. Maplewood Dr., gas leak. Sept. 7: Butterfield Rd., Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. Sept. 11: Butterfield Rd., Motor vehicle accident with injuries. Sept. 12: Orchard Rd., Motor vehicle accident with injuries. The Warrenville Fire Department also responded to 27 ambulance calls, one malicious false alarm, one unintentional smoke detector activation, two unintentional alarm system activations, and one dispatch was cancelled. Village Chronicles Brush piles not conforming to these standards will not be picked up and a notice will be left on the front door. Logs, stumps, grass clippings, flowers, weeds, plants, leaves, lumber or anything in plastic bags or other such containers are not considered brush and cannot be picked up. Proper disposal of that type of material is the sole responsibility of the homeowner and may be done through the City’s refuse disposal contractor. Week 4 Once the brush has been chipped, residents may pick up the free woodchips at the Public Works Garage, 3s246 Mignin Dr., and may take as many wood chips as they want. The woodchip bin is accessible 24 hours per day. It is located at the end of Mignin Dr., just outside the fence. the page(s) where they appear. A Akines, Tria 1 Arnold, Bill 3 Aschauer, Stu 1 B Biggert, Judy 2 Brummel, David 1,3,4 C Caldwell, Brian 1 Caray, Harry 4 Chryle, Linda 3 Coakley, John 1 Coronado, Shawna 3,4,8 D Deer, Dorothy 3,5,7 F Falco, Rocky 4 Farley, Bill 1 Foster, Bill 2 G Galloway, Jeff 8 Gresk, Michael 4 H Harding, Dave 6 Haskins, Patricia 3,6 Hodgson, Vincent 3 Hornbach, Tom 3 Hyett, Steve 4 I Isdale, Chuck 3 J Jancius, Blake 6 Johnson, Fay 6 Jones, Tom 3,7 K Keller, Dorothy 3 Kemp, Joyce 3,4 Kleinwachter, Jim 2 Knickrehm, Brian 3 L Lynn, Crystal 1,3 M Mignin, Bobbie S. 1,2,3 Mignin, Rachael 6 P Pessetti, Paul 1 R Rossi, Guy 4 Rutledge, Sheila 3 S Safford, George 3 Salek, Jim 1 Samour, Douglas 5 Schmidt, Tom 3 Schneider, Zoe 6 Schultz, Dave 1 Schultz, David 3 Schultz, Patty 3 Schuyler, Dan 3 Sherlock, Tom 3,4,6,7 Sherman, Dwight 3,8 Sprude, Martha 3 Stout, Rob 5 Sullivan, Beth 1 T Toth, Catherine 6 U Urban, Joe 7 W Wiesbrock, Matthew 1 Y Yanney, Katherine 3 Send your announcements to: Editor@VillageChronicles.net Send your ads to: Ads@VillageChronicles.net There She Blogs Continued from page 1 to reference another blog in your article. 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Village Chronicles (Copyright Pending) All rights reserved. 4 Friday, September 18, 2009 Village Chronicles Churches A Salute to the Fermilab Garden Club By Sr. Joyce Kemp Shown here are Guy Rossi, President of IBEW Local 701, and Wheaton Mayor Michael Gresk Photo by Rocky Falco Cycle Fundraising Re-Cycled For Area Homeless Veterans The return of hundreds of motorcyclists, to raise funds for vets, was celebrated Sunday afternoon, September 13 at the IBEW building on Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville. This is the second year of fundraising to support the homeless veterans’ facility on West Street, Wheaton. Last year the cyclists and riders raised over $10,000 and Guy Rossi, President of IBEW Local 701, reported that this year’s efforts point to even more funds being raised. Wheaton Mayor Michael Gresk attended the event but Mayor David Brummel missed the celebration due to his hospitalization. Big Woods Congregational 3003 N. Eola Rd. (Aurora) (630) 898-0451 info@BigWoodsChurch.org Blanchard Alliance Chrurch 30w251 Butterfield Rd..(630) 653-1555 www.BlanchardAlliance.org Christ Our Savior Lutheran (LCMS) 0s501 Summit Dr. (Winfield) (630) 665-5110 Community Baptist 28w444 Main St. (630) 393-9609 www.CBC4me.com Emmanuel Baptist 3s465 Briggs St. (Naperville) (630) 393-2565 Grace Church of DuPage 27w344 Galusha Rd. (630) 393-7344 Holy Transfiguration Antiochian Orthodox 28w770 Warrenville Rd. (630) 836-1319 www.HTAOC.com Hope Presbyterian Church 1771 S. Wiesbrook Rd. (Wheaton) (630) 668-7750 www.hopepresbyterian.org Iglesia Roca Eterna 1771 S. Wiesbrook Rd. (Wheaton) (630) 668-7750 Immanuel Presbyterian 29w260 Batavia Rd. (630) 393-4400 www.ImmanuelPresbyterian.net St. Irene’s Catholic 28w441 Warrenville Rd (630) 393-2400 Trinity Lutheran (ELCA) 3s460 Curtis Ave (630) 393-9104 www.tlc3.org United Pentecostal 3s137 Timber Dr. (630) 393-0052 Warrenville Bible Chapel 4s157 Curtis Ave (630) 393-7733 www.WarrenvilleBibleChapel.org West Alliance (Korean) 29w376 Butterfield Rd. (630) 393-3385 Warrenville Park District Events “When Trolleys Rode the Prairie Path” Join noted historian Steve Hyett as he presents “When Trolleys Rode the Prairie Path.” This multi-projector slide show looks into the history of the electric inter-urban Chicago Aurora & Elgin railroad known as the “Roarin Elgin” and its connection to the Prairie Path. Join us on Tuesday Sept. 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Park District Recreation Center. Admission is free, but registration for the event is required. Donations will be accepted and will benefit the Warrenville Kiwanis Park Redevelopment Project. For further information, please contact the park district at (630) 393-7279. Wrigley Field Tour Take a walk through history. The Warrenville Park District is happy to offer a Wrigley Field Tour. Participants will walk through many sections of the ballpark and will be allowed to take pictures and videos. Lunch will be provided by Harry Caray’s Tavern after the tour. This trip takes place on Saturday Sept. 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. Fee is $63, which includes tour ticket, transportation, parking and lunch. For information please call the park district at (630)393-7279 or register online Family Fall Bike Ride Gather up your family and take a bicycle tour of FermiLab. Led by a Fermilab scientist, you will visit the buffalo herd and the restored prairie, the scientific exhibits in Wilson Hall and the hands-on exhibits at the Lederman Science Education Center. Box lunch and drink are included. All ages are welcome, but participants must be able to ride at least eight miles without difficulty. Program takes place on Saturday Oct. 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per person or $30 for a family of four. Trip departs from Johnson Elementary School. For further information, please contact the park district at (630) 393-7279. Dog and Puppy Training The Warrenville Park District offers dog and puppy training classes for dogs of all ages. Our certified instructor will help your puppy or older dog progress through socialization, basic obedience and agility training. Dog training, for six-month and older runs on Tuesdays, Oct. 6 to Nov. 17 from 7:15 to 8:15p.m. and Puppy Positive, for puppies eight weeks to six months, is held Fridays, from Oct. 9 to October 30, from 7:15 to 8:15p.m. Classes are held at the Park District Rec. Center. Please contact the Warrenville Park District at (630) 393-7279 for registration and further information or register online at www.warrenvilleparks.org. Ads@VillageChronicles.net Roger Kotecki Historic Warren Tavern 3s540 2nd St. Warrenville September 25, 2009 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Desserts and Live Music Featuring Roger himself and Warrenville’s own Singer and Songwriter Michael Schmidt $20 per person or $35 per couple Children welcome for FREE Presented by Citizens for Kotecki For further information, Call Connie (630) 393-6276 A copy of our report is on file with the County Clerk and is available for purchase from the DuPage County Clerk 421 North County Farm Rd. Wheaton IL 60187 By Shawna Coronado Family. Love. Friendship. These things define us, connecting us to the surrounding world and enriching our lives. When I met with the Fermilab Garden Club this season, I imagined I would simply see gardens. Instead, I saw lifelong friends, living, breathing, and building community. Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory, a Department of Energy facility in Batavia, is a 6,800-acre site of incredible natural beauty as well as a business that houses over 1,000 employees. Almost 90 gardeners lease 200 plots of ground, each 20 ft. by 40 ft., on a quiet stretch of Fermilab property. The plots are individually plowed, fenced, planted, watered, and maintained by the gardeners, all of them Fermilab employees. This delightful garden area, whose keepers represent an energetic conglom- Shawna Coronado eration of people from across the world, has become a unique and special expression of community giving. Encouraged by the management at Fermilab, these physicists and other employees of all ages, who hail from countries such as Taiwan, New Zealand, Russia, and India, spend time together in the healthy presence of nature. They all give advice, share friendship, and, most importantly, keep themselves emotionally and physically healthy by being a part of this unique experience. Some of the gardeners have been tending these plots for 35 years. Many have special and heartwarming stories about the love they have for nature and the passion they feel for touching the earth and growing food. Each gardener harvests nearly enough fresh produce to feed their entire extended family—from spouse to children to as far down the line as great-grandchildren. They preserve, freeze, and dry some of the produce for future consumption, but most of them also give-away hundreds of pounds of fresh food every year to neighbors and local food pantries that desperately need their support. Flowers are abundant as well, and are grown simply for their beauty. There is even an orchard that was started over a dozen years ago, which produces apples, pears, and plums. Simply put, the Fermilab Garden Club is truly an inspiration filled with love and caring. It is an example of what a small number of people can do when they come together to make a difference for their community. Across the United States, more and more businesses and neighbors are doing their part to build community through gardening during these difficult economic times. Organizations like AmpleHarvest.org, for example, have discovered that American gardeners were struggling to find food pantries that would take fresh vegetables and formed the not-for-profit organization to help connect the hungry with local gardeners. According to AmpleHarvest, “An estimated 100 billion pounds of food, enough to totally eliminate hunger, is thrown away annually in the United States.” AmpleHarvest enables neighbors in need to obtain garden fresh produce that might be left standing unharvested due to over production in home and community gardens. We can all help by registering food pantries on this website. If you have extra garden bounty, or if you have food products in your home that would otherwise be discarded, please stop and think about your neighbors in need. Better yet, organize a food drive at your place of business—fresh veggies included—and make a difference for your community. Still better yet, build a garden filled with love, a la Fermilab. You just might be providing a lifetime of health and wellness for those who sorely need help. (More on the Fermilab gardeners, including photos, can be viewed on the writer’s website, www.gardeningnude .com). HOMETOWN YOUR HOME PHOTO Place this size ad for only $25/week. It goes to 6,000+ of your neighbors in Warrenville $000,000 Jane Doe FOR SALE BY OWNER (630) 000-0000 Ads@VillageChronicles.net Friday, September 18, 2009 5 Village Chronicles By Dorothy Deer rom the moment you drive up to the home of Rob Stout and Douglas Samour in River Oaks, you are amazed at the many roses and lilies that flank the front sidewalk, and the aroma that welcomes you. The mailbox is covered in purple climatis, and the biggest hydrangea you’ve ever seen is right next to it, filled with huge white flower globes. F Douglas Samour and Rob Stout, left to right, created garden vignettes everywhere. These two men transformed this home into a haven. They moved here from Montreal, Canada, in the late 1990s and rented until they purchased the property in 2004. Even while renting, they started to improve the flowerbeds, with some help from the landlord. They started with the front yard. “When I watered, I couldn’t understand why some of the flowers at the front of the house didn’t do well and kept withering. I dug below the surface and discovered a huge pocket of pure sand. And what was below that? Pure clay. Getting the sand out was easy, but it took forever to remove the clay. I just kept chopping away at it,” said Rob. That was in 2000, when they got serious about putting in their rose garden. They also made a high-earth garden by the front steps. Here’s where you find coneflowers, black-eyed susans and more hydrangeas. Both areas required a lot of soil. As Rob said, When the trucker brought in soil, he took away the big piles of clay, for a price, of course.” Stepping-stones take you to the back of the house, past hostas, rhododendron, and a short rose of Sharon. When you turn the corner, you’re totally taken back. In the center is a table that seats six. A birdbath and bird feeders pull in finches and other birds. Back of the patio is a lattice wall, fronted by a bank of colorful impatiens, probably five feet wide. A huge tree provides a canopy, making this an extended room of their home. But whoa, that’s not all. To the right, go down a few steps, and there’s another conversation area, this one with a fire-pit table. They explained how this gives them the ability to enjoy the outdoors in early spring and into the fall when evenings are cool. The back wall of the lower patio is covered with white blooms all summer, next to accents of red wigellia. Between the two patios, in full shade, Rob and Douglas planted a variety of green and blooming plants, their pride and joy being the astilbe that sported a tall spike with a pink flowering plume almost a foot long. Steps take you down into the lowlying backyard where a circle of marigolds greets you at the bottom. In fall, the burgundy dahlias are in bloom. How did Rob and Douglas get this far? It was a huge job. When they purchased the property, the one patio was clearly fill and held up by a rotting wooden retaining wall that was beginning to collapse. They knew it wasn’t long for this world. They quickly realized they wanted to extend the patio. Moving it back gave them the wonderful planting area to add color to the patio. And it’s now held up by a wall of beige curved cement bricks. This yard is a series of garden vignettes with blooms from early spring The fountain and flowers make this outdoor haven specially appealing. bulbs to the last scent of the David Austin roses. Spring daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, snowdrops, and crocuses move into early summer flowers, such as daisies, bleeding hearts, and peonies. Their favorites, Asiatic lilies and roses, bloom a long time. “There’s always something new coming into bloom, always something joyful to look at, always something attractive,” said Rob. Their garden took first place in the Vignette Garden category in Warrenville’s Garden Contest this year. The Garden Contest, part of the America in Bloom in Warrenville initiative, is sponsored in part by a grant from the city’s Hotel/Motel Tax Fund. To learn more, contact the writer at (630) 293-4920. Call us for some of the best ad rates in the area. We deliver to over 6,000 homes, over 14,000 residents and a possible readership of 25,000 plus! x x x Special Uninsured Pricing Medicare / Medicaid accepted Free Parking Accredited by the American College of Radiology 270 West Loop Road Wheaton, Illinois (630) 836-9600 FAX 836-0945 2S743 Rt. 59Warrenville Mon-Thu 11:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Fri-Sat 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon-9:00 p.m. www.EastChinaInn.com 10thYear Anniversary A permit is not required for the following: • Recreational fires are permitted seven days a week without a permit. 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Enjoy interactive displays of uniforms & artifacts, a family scavenger hunt & museum tours. Parking is free if you show your Warrenville library card. Learn how the Library’s subscription to tutor.com’s Live Homework Help can help you with your resume, interview prep, and job skills. In this live webinar, resume expert Barbara Safani will share tips on how to create a winning resume. Lunch �n’ learners welcome. Visit: 28W751 Stafford Place Call: 630/393-1171 Connect: www.warrenville.com 6 Friday, September 18, 2009 Village Chronicles Chamber Corner By Patricia Haskins I am certain that by now many of you have seen the local paper or have heard rumors on the street and wondered exactly what is going on with the chamber. We, like many area businesses, are experiencing financial hardships due to the economy. Because many of our members are small businesses with five or less employees, they too are being hit by the economy, and, of course, that affects our bottom line. With less sponsorships, less attendance at our events, and some businesses closing, the chamber finds itself in a deficit position financially. As a result, the chamber has formed a Target Action Committee to determine alternatives that will allow us to continue to operate. We looked at all possibilities—cutting staff, cutting services, or possibly merging with another nearby chamber. We decided the first thing that we would do is approach the city to see if it would be willing to help the chamber through this difficult time because of all of the services that we perform on its behalf, which, if discontinued, would have to be undertaken by the city and its staff. We listed such things as Greeter Service, Community Directory, Warrenville Visitor Guide, and, most importantly, public relations with people and business concerns looking to locate in Warrenville. Recipe with a Story By Fay Johnson Sandy Klimowski has gotten into the swing of things. This is her second recipe, and we look forward to more of them from her and from you, the rest of our faithful readers. Sandy’s Story My husband has discovered cooking and enjoys it. My father sent him a card with a recipe enclosed. The card read, “You love to cook, I love to eat, make this for me.” He made it, and we transported it in the slow cooker to Dad’s home. We all enjoyed it. Dad is now looking for more recipes for my husband to make. Kapusta -Ingredients 1 ½ lbs of fresh pork (any type) and cut into bite size pieces. 1 medium onion, chopped. 1 ½ lbs polish sausage cut into ½ inch slices. Large jar of sauerkraut. ¼ head fresh cabbage, coarsely chopped. 1 tablespoon caraway seed. 1 can (10 ¾ oz) cream of mushroom soup, undiluted. Preparation Brown pork and onion in hot skillet until pork is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Combine with all other ingredients. Use a Dutch oven or slow cooker. Mix lightly. Simmer all day (the longer you cook it the better it tastes). Cooks note: We cooked this about 10 hours in the slow cooker. It looked a little grey in color, but it tasted wonderful. Yields 6-8 servings. Keep those recipes coming. Send to fayjjohnson29@gmail.com. Open Daily 4:00 p.m. The chamber sends out packets and sometime boxes of information to potential new businesses or residents. We also provide all of the beverages, cookies, Santa and Candy Canes for Holly Days. We run the city festival—Summer Daze (car show and street dance), with help from many local organizations such as the park district and lots of volunteers. The chamber also publishes the Warrenville Lifestyles Magazine and the Village Profiles. We reach out to Warrenville area businesses to provide them with opportunities to network with other businesses and give them recognition in town through the Community Directory and our various events. The Chamber hosts the State of the City Address, so all of the local businesses can see what the city is doing for them and the residents in Warrenville. We would like to thank the Warrenville City Finance Committee for showing the city’s support by unanimously recommending to give the chamber $10,000 to take it through October. The city council will vote on this recommendation on Sept. 21. During the next few weeks we will meet with a task force made up of both city and chamber representatives to see how we can work together to keep the chamber alive, thereby allowing us to continue to provide these services. However, because of the economic situation at this time, there will probably be less staff in the chamber office, and we may have to trim back on some of our activities. We will do everything we can to keep our chamber valuable to our members and to their businesses. We look forward to our future together as we continue to promote economic growth and the civic and social well being of the Warrenville region. New Hubble Middle School Continued from page 1 ings collaborate with bioswales (they receive and absorb stormwater runoff from impervious surfaces and filter pollutants), plus the permeable parking lot reduces water run-off. Physical reminders for students and visitors to see on a daily basis contribute to the LEED philosophy. Band Director Blake Jancius termed the new school “pretty fantastic.” He mentioned that the stage placement with the band, orchestra and chorus rooms was perfect. No more dragging instruments from other floors; it’s literally from classroom to stage now. The area was deemed the “Performing Arts Center,” or “PAC,” so it fits in nicely with the Hubble Husky mascot and becomes the Husky PAC. Jancius said overall, “It’s just a fantastic facility and we are all enjoying it.” Zoe Schneider, 13, an eighth grader from Warrenville, was beaming when asked about her new school. “It’s really a testament to how innovative a school can be,” she said. “The green aspects of the school make us aware that it’s important how we treat our planet. I want this planet to be a healthy place for my children and my grandchildren.” Schneider said the cafeteria was “cool,” and “the air-conditioning actually works all over the school now.” Warrenville resident, Dave Harding, remarked that the school was “wonderful with an airy feeling and a tremendous contrast to the old school.” Harding was a referendum supporter and is glad to see the school here. “This school is beautiful,” said Wheaton Warrenville South senior, Rachael Mignin. “The orchestra room is so organized with lots of room for instruments, bows, music, and everything. After attending the old Hubble, I really hope the kids appreciate what they have here in this awesome facility.” Support WAC Get involved in your community. Become a member of the Warrenville Arts Council. Individual and family memberships available. Everyone is welcome! Call (630) 876-2935 or email WarrenvilleArtsCouncil@comcast.net. Now enrolling for... PRIVATE PRESCHOOL This is the ticket to your child’s educational future! 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By purchasing your new bike from a professional bic y c l e store instead of from a mass merchant or discount department store you receive numerous important advantages. Bike Comfort and Fit People come in all sizes and need the expert fit bike shops can provide. They ensure that your bike is the right size and adjusted properly just for you. Bike shops also allow the rider to testride the bikes, and follow-up fine-tuning is also available. The result is easy, efficient and safe cycling. Selection Bike shops normally have a much wider selection of bicycle models, sizes, styles and colors than are found at the big-box stores. Their expert staff coaches you through the process of finding the best bike for you. Safety Bicycles come in boxes and need to be assembled carefully and properly to be safe, work right and hold up. Bikeshop bikes are assembled in-store by experienced mechanics, and each is test ridden to ensure proper function and safety. They are then carefully fit to you at the time of purchase. Test rides, tune-ups and instructions assure safe and great rides. T Value After The Sale Bicycle shops have an experienced staff that welcome post-sale service and adjustments, usually for free or at low cost. These stores want to satisfy your needs and help you fully enjoy cycling, and they also want you to spread the word to your family and friends. Accessories Bike shops offer a wide selection of quality cycling accessories, helmets and clothing in many models, colors and sizes. The staff consults with you to find the right accessories and gear for your bike and how and where you ride. Warranty Bicycles sold at bike shops come with full warranties. And, most problems are resolved in-house. Plus, shops stand behind their bikes and products with experienced mechanics and riding experts. Community Bicycle shops are the central source for more than just great bicycles accessories and apparel. They help you find the great rides, latest cycling info, and often serve as advocates for better bike paths and facilities in your area. Expertise Bike Shops employ knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff, many of whom are cyclists with detailed knowledge in the field. Their only job is satisfying your cycling needs. Pedal Power Classified advertising rates are $10 for four lines and $1 for each additional line. Ads@VillageChronicles.net Support Local Business ACCOUNTING/TAX BECKET MASSAGE PRINTING Accounting & Tax Inc. Kellie Becket, CPA Free e-filing A Special Thanks to Minuteman! (630) 393-9005 Manage your printing online and enjoy more free time www.beckettax.com Minuteman Press 3 S 009 Route 59, Warrenville COMPUTER/REPAIR Therapeutic Massage Sherlock Computer Sales/Services Karen Wilger, LMT (630) 726-7326 warrenville@minutemanpress.com www.warrenville.minutemanpress.com 29w140 Butterfield Rd. 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At least I could go and cheer them on. Fact was, I was still looking for a miracle cure for my injured foot. Three weeks of ice, rest, and Aleve had me feeling better, but just trying to jog was still a strenuous effort. We arrived in Albuquerque on a tight schedule, rushed to the Expo to pick up our packets, and headed to The 50 States Marathon Club reunion meeting. The meeting room was packed with crazy runners, and the energy and aliveness was noticeable. We each stood and introduced ourselves, and they told us that out of the field of 400 entrants, about 100 would be 50 States Club members, our largest turnout yet. We were excited when they introduced former Olympian running guru and noted running author, Jeff Galloway, as the surprise guest speaker. Since the early 70s, Jeff has dedicated his life to making running available to all. He has studied, learned, and taught thousands of people about every facet of the sport of running. He has opened the door and set millions of people in motion who otherwise might still be sitting on the couch. He spoke very little about himself. Instead, he commended and complimented our club and all of our individual efforts. He said that we would never know how many people were following and watching us and the countless people we encourage and inspire by going for our goal. He continued, telling us that we inspired him by constantly testing our limits, attempting more difficult goals, and digging deeper than we thought possible into our capabilities. He explained that more people have ventured into outer space than have run a marathon in all 50 states. In fact, he said, 10 times more people have climbed Mt. Everest than have run a marathon in all 50 states. It gave us a new perspective, to say the least. He then asked for our questions and proceeded to explain the evolution of his run-walk method. 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We left the meeting, having learned a lot, and I found myself wondering if running and walking to recover might work for me. The buses began leaving for the 5:30 a.m. start at 4:00 the next morning, and I decided I hadn’t come all this way to not at least give it a try. Better to try and fall short than not try at all, I reasoned. I gave Eddy and Mike my best wishes, and carefully made my way in the dark to the rear of the pack just before the gun went off. I had decided to walk slowly until I was warm enough to try jogging. The first eight miles were uphill, so it wouldn’t take us long to get warm. It was then I saw a group of 10 to 15 runners who were taking the same slow approach and in the middle was Jeff Galloway! I didn’t know he was running. After walking a while, we heard five beeps from his watch and he said, “Okay, we’re running.” I gave it my best shot to keep up, not knowing what to expect. After about a minute, I heard him say loudly, “Okay, we’re walking.” The oneminute walk really felt good, and by the time his watch beeped, I felt I could easily jog for another minute. After a few rounds of running and walking at one-minute intervals uphill in the dark, we were all warming up, and I found a way to jog and walk so my foot didn’t hurt too badly. The incline actually felt good. I was glad I had given it a go and felt privileged to be learning on the job from someone in the know. I remained quiet, cautious, and deliberate with every step. We continued this way at the back of the pack, running and recovering, hardly noticing the hills and altitude. I knew that after the first eight miles, the course was all-downhill into the Rio Grande Valley, with the finish in Old Town Albuquerque. As daylight greeted us, we passed a herd of buffalo, and in the distance we could see scores of hot air balloons ascending. It was a beautiful sight. 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