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By AL LAGATTOLLA alagattolla@shawmedia.com MAPLE PARK – By next week, Maple Park Police Chief Mike Acosta expects to have a clearer picture about what happened on the night that 14-yearold Parker Wolfsmith died Parker after he was hit Wolfsmith by a train. The incident took place about 9:30 p.m. May 31 at the
Maple Park police chief to view train video North Liberty Street railroad crossing in Maple Park. Acosta said police have been investigating. He said on June 18, he plans to view the video from the train with a representative from Union Pacific. “I think we’re pretty close to closing it out,” Acosta said. “We just want to verify it by looking at the video.” Acosta said the thought is that Wolfsmith “had the tendency to stay close to the
trains when they came by. He liked doing that.” He said it doesn’t appear that it was a case where the teen was taking a “selfie” – a self-portrait using a smartphone or similar device – near the train. “This, I don’t think, was the case,” Acosta said. “He just liked to be close to the train. … This time, he got too close.” Maple Park police officials
BLACKBERRY TOWNSHIP
By AL LAGATTOLLA alagattolla@shawmedia.com BLACKBERRY TOWN SHIP – A 68-year-old Kaneville Township man suffered from a heart condition seconds before he was involved in a fatal crash that took place in April in Blackberry Township. According to the report from the Kane County Coroner’s Office, Burton Brown suffered from a ruptured dissecting aortic aneurysm, which – according to www. mayoclinic.org – is “a serious condition in which a tear develops in the inner layer of the
aorta.” According to the website, “blood surges through this tear into the middle of the aorta, causing the inner and middle layers to separate (dissect). If the blood-filled channel ruptures through the outside aortic wall, aortic dissection is often fatal.” Brown was driving in a 2002 Toyota Camry, heading east on Keslinger Road, near the intersection of Harley Road, when the crash took place about 7:30 a.m. April 28, according to a news release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office.
According to a Sheriff’s Office report, the driver of a white van was turning out of the MA Center entrance and was heading west on Keslinger when he observed Brown’s car “beginning to partially cross the yellow center line once or twice.” The van’s driver attempted to avoid a headon collision by swerving to the south, but he was unable to do so in time, the report stated. Both drivers were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash, the report indicated. No tickets were issued in the crash.
Based on “Les Romanesques” by Edmond Rostand, “The Fantasticks” is the longest-running musical in the world, states a news release. The cast includes, Lauren Nicole of St. Charles, Tony Calzaretta of Schaumburg, Sarah Heylmun of Batavia, Alex Adams of St. Charles, Scott Bussert of South Elgin, Chris Bruzzini of Melrose Park, John Kraft of Indian Head Park and Paul Cepynski of Lisle.
The orchestra will include pianist Melody FisherLewek of Batavia), harpist Theodora Barclay of Barrington and percussionist Daniel Eastwood of St. Charles. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and $9 for children. Tickets can be bought at www. verovoce.com or by calling the Vero Voce Box Office at 630584-0139. The Vero Voce theater is located at 951 State Ave., Suite F, in St. Charles.
LOCAL BRIEF Vero Voce Theater to present ‘Fantasticks’ ST. CHARLES – The Vero Voce Theater in St. Charles will present “The Fantasticks” as its summer production, with direction by Dennis Brown and music direction by Dawn Harkins, both St. Charles residents and owners of Vero Voce. Performances will be Saturday June 29. Showtimes are at 8 p.m. Fridays, 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays.
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By Stephanie Kohl Your oral health is an important part of your overall health. According to the American Dental Association, untreated dental disease can lead to serious health problems, like infection, damage to bone or nerve and tooth loss. Dental infections that are left untreated can even spread to other parts of the body. In very rare cases, it can be life threatening. Luckily, dental disease is preventable. Follow simple recommendations from the American Dental Association, including brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing between teeth once a day, eat a balanced diet and limit between-meal snacks, to keep your mouth healthy. Regular visits to your dentist not only promote healthy teeth and gums, but can allow for a problem to be spotted, and solved, sooner. One problem adults can face is gum disease, the in-
flammation of the tissues that hold your teeth in place. Gum disease is caused by plaque. When plaque is not removed, it can harden into tartar and when that forms around the gum line, it becomes harder to brush and clean well between teeth. The buildup can house bacteria that lead to gum disease. Remember, your mouth is a window into the health of your body. According to the American Dental Association, it can show signs of nutritional deficiencies or general infection. Systemic diseases – those that affect the entire body – may first become apparent because of mouth lesions or other oral problems. Batavia Dentist Ronald Murphy advises that great tooth and gum care starts at home. Brushing and flossing on a daily basis is the best way to take care of your teeth and gums on a continual basis. By keeping a daily routine, you can greatly minimize the risk of gingivitis or tooth decay as you age.
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• Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Coroner’s report: Driver suffered from heart condition before crash
last week expanded the hours of their weekly drop-in sessions with youths, in hopes of providing an opportunity for friends and classmates to talk about Wolfsmith. Acosta said some youths did come by to talk. He said after a drop-in session on Friday night, some youths and parents gathered for a memorial near the Liberty Street crossing. He said 15 to 20 youths
showed up. “Whoever wanted to talk about Parker did,” Acosta said, adding participants said prayers and lighted candles. Visitation services also took place Friday for Wolfsmith. According to Wolfsmith’s obituary, a memorial has been established in his name. Checks may be made to the “Parker Wolfsmith Memorial” and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, Elburn, IL 60119. Tributes may be forwarded to the same address or on the Web at www.conleycare.com.
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