HMcommunityscene MADISON SCHOOL DASH & BASH
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1. Emerson Cassell and grandfather Ollan Cassell, a 1964 Olympic Track & Field gold medalist.; 2. Madison principal Kim Rutan with Sarah Meltzer, Tess Tortorello, Kendall Miller, Logan Baskel, Gabi Adamo and Emerson Cassell
More than 750 registrants participated in the Madison School Dash & Bash on Sept. 25. The dash-and-bash is an annual event that brings the school community together for family fun and socializing after a 3K walk-run. Committee co-chairs Helen Becka and Laura Preusser said the Madison Dash & Bash has become a school tradition over the last six years. The event is a fundraiser as well, and generated more than $24,000 this year. “These funds are going to help enhance and enrich the experience of Madison students,” the co-chairs said. “Our emphasis will be on investing in technology and our weCreate Laboratory.”
BOOTS VS. BADGES
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Photography provided by the Hinsdale Fire Department 1. Matt Johnson, son of the late Hinsdale deputy fire chief Mark Johnson; 2. Hinsdale firefighter/ paramedic Bob Patittuci; 3. Hinsdale firefighter Steve Tullis, captain Kevin Votava and fire chief Rick Ronovsky
The Hinsdale Fire Department hosted its annual charity softball event in honor of deputy fire chief Mark Johnson on Sept. 18 at Veeck Park in Hinsdale. The one-day event, which is in its sixth year, raised more than $8,000—bringing the six-year total to $60,000 donated to local charities, including Wellness House and HCS Family Services. The Village of Hinsdale fielded four different teams—the police department, fire department, public works and for the first time, a team made up of village hall staff. Other teams included the Western Springs, La Grange Park, Westmont and Clarendon Hills Fire Departments, as well as the Pleasantview and Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection Districts.
ROTARY RUN CHARITY CLASSIC
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Photography by Mike Ellis 1. Individual runners were recognized for outstanding efforts; 2. Runners of all ages participated in the Rotary Run Charity Classic; 3. Oak Elementary School was recognized as the top participating elementary school; 4. Some young participants also enjoyed pumpkin decorating back under the tent in The Community House parking lot.
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Hundreds of local residents toughed out wet conditions by participating at the annual Rotary Run Charity Classic starting at The Community House (TCH) in Hinsdale on Oct. 16. Organized by the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Rotary Club each year, the run raises money for a number of local charities and non-profit organizations, including TCH, the Hinsdale Humane Society (HHS), the Ray Graham Association, the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation and the District 181 Foundation. For more information about the HinsdaleClarendon Hills Rotary Club, visit hinsdale. clubexpress.com.