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Officer-involved shooting takes place during domestic incident Person brandishing knife allegedly advanced on police

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Officers gave commands to gain the person’s compliance in dropping the knife. This person advanced on officers while brandishing the knife. One officer fired their duty weapon and struck the person. Other officers and medical personnel responded to the residence and provided medical attention.

Police officials called it “an isolated incident, which has ended, and there are no concerns for the ongoing safety of the public.”

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Martin Luther King’s influence resonates in Illinois Editor’s note: The Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and the Illinois Press Association are following last year’s Illinois Bicentennial series with the Illinois Important Dates series for 2019. This series will include about 10 stories related to dates and events: Labor Day, Memorial Day, Black History Month, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, Martin Luther King Day, Veterans Day, 1969 Moon Landing, 9/11, Fourth of July.

Organizations to come help Black Chicago fight for quality schools, King led a July 26, 1965 march on City Hall; gave a fiery speech before tens of thousands at the July 10, 1966, Freedom Sunday Rally at Soldier Field; and on Aug. 26, 1966, held a globally covered “Summit Agreement” with Mayor Richard J. Daley.

• As part of his “End Slums” campaign, King famously moved his family into a dilapidated, third-floor walk-up at 1550 S.

By Maudlyne Ihejirika Hamlin Ave. in North Lawndale on Jan. 1, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES 1966, the building is long gone but the Dr. “He would have been 90 this year,” says King Legacy Apartments and Fair Housing the Rev. Jesse Jackson, founder and president Exhibit Center now marks the spot. of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

• King’s open housing marches, and the Jackson was reflecting on this year’s attendant violence from angry residents on holiday honoring his mentor and friend. the Southwest Side, are most remembered, Jan. 15 was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s culminating with the infamous Aug. 5, 1966, birthday, celebrated nationally on Monday. march through Marquette Park, where the As the years go by, there are fewer of Baptist preacher was felled to the knee by those who marched with him to share their a rock to the head, lending credence to his memories. But Jackson, one of his closest famous quote: “I have never seen, even in aides, can still recount milestone moments Mississippi and Alabama, mobs as hateful as from King’s Chicago Freedom Movement of I’ve seen here in Chicago.”

1965-66 like it was yesterday.

“When King came to Chicago, we couldn’t “Our offices used to be at 366 E. 47th St., live west of Ashland, and blacks were in what’s now Bronzeville, and we used to hemmed into these ghettos,” Jackson says, meet every Saturday morning at Chicago taking a reporter down memory lane.

Theological Seminary,” says Jackson, 77, Born Jan. 15, 1929, in Atlanta, King was who first met King at an airport in 1964, when ordained and became assistant pastor at his King was en route to pick up his Nobel Peace father’s Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1948.

Prize.

He married Coretta Scott King in 1953, with Jackson then marched with King in the whom he had four children.

1965 Selma to Montgomery marches.

It was in 1955 that his civil rights efforts He soon joined the team of the charismatic began in earnest, when he became president civil rights leader and was assigned to run of the Montgomery Improvement Association, Operation Breadbasket, the Southern Christian the group that led the 13-month Montgomery Leadership Conference’s anti-poverty effort.

Bus Boycott after Rosa Parks refused to give When the Baptist preacher who espoused up her seat to a white man on a city bus. It nonviolence brought the fight for equal rights ended with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling north to Chicago, Jackson was at his side. segregation on public buses unconstitutional.

Here are significant events involving King in King gave his tide-turning “I Have Chicago.

A Dream” speech at the 1963 March on • Chicago churches still standing today Washington for Jobs and Freedom, and in were the sites of their strategizing meetings, 1964 came the Nobel Peace Prize. including Fellowship Baptist Church, 4543 The Selma to Montgomery marches, S. Princeton Ave.; New Friendship Baptist following the infamous “Bloody Sunday” at Church, 848 W 71st St.; and Stone Temple the Edmund Pettus Bridge, followed in 1965.

Baptist Church, 3622 W. Douglas Blvd.

And King would spend most of the following • There was King’s June 21, 1964 speech year in Chicago, marking the expansion of the at the Illinois Rally for Civil Rights at Soldier civil rights battle from the South to northern Field, days after the Civil Rights Act of cities, with key activists Jackson, James Bevel 1964 was passed. Then, after being asked and Al Raby. by the Coordinating Council of Community King’s mark—while combating racial

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a speech at a Chicago Freedom Movement rally in Soldier Field on July 10, 1966.

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Rev. Jesse Jackson, kneeling, huddles with Rev. Martin Luther King (center) and Bernard Lee of King’s staff, at a mass meeting held in Stone Temple Church, 3622 Douglas Blvd., on Aug. 20,1966.

segregation and discrimination in Chicago— extended to suburban and Downstate Illinois, such as his Feb. 10, 1966, speech before thousands at the Fred Young Fieldhouse of Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington.

Some still debate the success of King’s Chicago campaign—Illinois’ largest city remains one of the nation’s most segregated.

But the Chicago Freedom Movement inarguably led to the Fair Housing Act of

1968, signed into law a week after King’s assassination.

Jackson, however, says the larger quest at the heart of the revered leader’s work in Chicago also is inarguably achieved— empowerment and representation, evident in the diverse political landscape of Illinois, of Chicago and nationwide.

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Addison Trail takes 3rd at Cheer Championship

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On Jan. 5, the Addison Trail Coed Varsity Cheerleading Team pictured here competed in the 35th Annual Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) Championship and earned a 3rd place finish.

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DuPage County consolidates Election Commission into County Clerk’s Office

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The DuPage County Board voted on Jan. 15 to officially dissolve the DuPage Election Commission into the County Clerk’s Office, completing a multi-year process to consolidate the sixth unit of government under the County’s ACT Initiative. The action comes as a result of the enactment of Public Act 100-0628, which was passed by the General Assembly in May 2018 and signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner in July 2018.

“Today marks the conclusion of our efforts to bring greater oversight to the Election Commission and the election process by folding its operations into the County Clerk’s Office,” said County Board Chairman Dan Cronin. “The Election Commission staff performed admirably during the latest election, and we have faith the transition to the Clerk will be a smooth process.”

DuPage County began soliciting public input on the proposed consolidation of the DuPage Election Commission in 2017. In March 2018, a majority of DuPage County voters said they were in favor of consolidating the Election Commission into the Clerk’s Office.

Through this merger, DuPage County taxpayers can expect the County to save at least $300,000 annually. The County Board approved the consolidation by a vote of 11-7.

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Man carjacked at gunpoint in Elmhurst Suspect displayed handgun, demanded keys, police say

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On Sunday, Jan. 20, The Independent learned that a man had been carjacked at gunpoint on Saturday afternoon in the 800 block of Hillcrest in Elmhurst. Police said the incident Sophomore Mateusz Wojdak, freshman Marissa Zucchero and took place at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, senior Eric Estrada (pictured above, from left) also were named as Jan. 19. According to reports, the State Champions in the Coed Stunt Group category at the recent man had just pulled up to a friend’s ICCA Championship. house when he was approached by

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a black male, who displayed a silver handgun and demanded the car keys.

The offender was described as about 6’, 155 pounds, with a thin goatee. He was wearing a purple hoodie, blue jeans and black shoes, police said. He took the victim’s 2017 Cadillac Coupe and fled the scene.

Police said the car was found about 30 minutes later abandoned near I-290 and Lexington St. in Chicago.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Elmhurst Police Department at 630-5303050.

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Lombard citizens save 96-year-old woman from being struck by train Lombard Police Officer Dan Herrera responded to a call of a car on the railroad tracks at the intersection of St. Charles Road and Grace Street in Lombard, at approximately 8:15 on the evening of Jan. 14.

Herrera was close to the location and was on scene within two minutes of the original call.

Upon arriving, Herrera identified the vehicle on the tracks and two citizens who had left their own vehicles to assist the driver.

The driver, Antoinette Lazarra, 96, of Burr Ridge, had been reported missing earlier that morning by her family. She was driving a 2006 Lincoln Zephyr eastbound on St. Charles, attempting to make a right hand turn on Grace Street, when she lost control of her vehicle and drove onto the tracks.

Stephen Spapperi, 19, of Lombard,

was driving northbound on Grace Street, approaching the intersection, when he observed a car lose control and drive eastbound onto the railroad tracks.

Justin Mueller, 24, of Lombard, was driving behind Spapperi and also observed the car drive onto the tracks and get stuck. Both citizens exited their vehicles to assist the driver before police arrived.

Herrera, along with Spapperi and Mueller, assisted Lazarra out of her vehicle and off of the tracks. Shortly after that time, Metra Train #134, traveling westbound on the tracks, collided with Lazarra’s vehicle.

The driver of the vehicle was treated at the scene by Lombard paramedic/firefighters. She appeared disoriented and was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for tests and observation.

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It’s nice to know that we still have people that act when others are in need. I truly believe that they helped save a life this day.”

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“It’s nice to know that we still have people that act when others are in need,” said Lombard Police Chief Roy Newton. “I truly believe that they helped save a life this day.

“These are both Lombard resSUBMITTED PHOTO The Independent idents and I’m very proud of our This was the scene in Lombard on the evening of Jan. 14 at St. town. Lombard is a community that cares about its neighbors and that’s Charles Road & Grace Street after Lombard residents Stephen Spapperi, 19, and Justin Mueller, 24, evident with this situation.”

along with Lombard Police Officer Dan Herrera, assisted the vehicle’s driver Antoinette Lazarra, 96, of Burr Ridge, to safety. Famiadditional drop off locations or to To assist local families of federal members of this community to step employees impacted by the federal up and lend a hand to neighbors in arrange for a special drop-off time, ly members had reported Lazarra government shutdown, State Rep. need as they deal with the uncertain- contact Conroy at 630-415-3520 or missing earlier that morning.

Conroy collecting necessities for local families ties that come with unexpectedly losing their paychecks.”

Items collected will be donated to the Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry, which is based out of First United Methodist Church in Lombard. The pantry will distribute the items to local families in need. Items may be dropped off at Conroy’s fulltime constituent services office at 28 S. Villa Ave. in Villa Park Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or at any of the representative’s offices. Donations will be collected through the end of the shutdown. For

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“King’s legacy is the Voting Rights Act, which has stood the test of time and resistance,” says Jackson.

“Today,” Jackson continued, “Chicago is the urban center with the most U.S. senators of color, Carol Moseley Braun, Roland Burris and Barack Obama; and the home of two African-American men who ran for president, myself and President Obama. In Illinois, we now have an African-American lieutenant governor. So King’s legacy stands tall.

“And on this past Nov. 6, his legacy manifested itself in the largest number of women

and minorities ever elected in a freshman class of Congress, along with statewide candidates. If you look at Stacey Abrams’ candidacy for governor in Georgia, Andrew Gillum’s candidacy for governor in Florida, and U.S. Senate races in Texas and Mississippi, a new South is rising,” adds Jackson.

“The gap that was once a horizontal gap between black and white is now a vertical gap of disparity between the haves and the have-nots. That, more than anything, is the unfinished business of Dr. King’s work.”

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Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, in concert with other local officials, is collecting food, diapers, and other supplies to benefit the Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry’s efforts to provide temporary assistance to these families in need.

“Families of federal employees in our community are forced to get by without a paycheck and unfortunately there is no end in sight to the stalemate in Washington that has already created the longest government shutdown in history,” said Conroy.

“These are circumstances completely out of their control. It’s up to us as

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Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. falls after being struck by a rock from a taunting mob in Marquette Park on Aug. 5, 1966.

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Police Reports Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations.

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Addison Jan. 16 Police said Luis E. Maldonado-Nunez, 28, of Aurora, was found to have a failure to appear warrant out of the Kane County Sheriff’s Department for driving while license revoked in the 200 block of N. Kennedy at around 11:18 a.m. Maldonado-Nunez also was charged with driving while license revoked and no seat belt.

Police said Braulio P. Reyna, 34, of Bensenville, had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for driving while license suspended, and uninsured motor vehicle in the 1200

block of Capitol Drive at around 5:12 a.m.

Police said Orlando Sanchez-Torres, 45, of West Chicago, had an original warrant out of the Indiana Parole Board for fugitive of justice in the 700 block of W. Winthrop at around 11:05 a.m.

Jan. 15 Police said a 25-year-old man from Berkeley had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for domestic battery at around 10:56 p.m.

Jan. 14 Luis F. Lool-Jacobo, 25, of Addison, was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, no valid driver’s license and failure to reduce speed to avoid and accident subsequent to officers responding to a hitand-run accident in the 400 block of S. Park at around 10:18 p.m.

Jan. 12 Selvin A. Lopez-Lopez, 34, of Addison, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage near Lake and Mill at around 11 p.m.

Jan. 11 Police said Deonta D. Upchurch, 22, of Villa Park, had a failure to appear warrant out of the Will County Sheriff’s Department for a traffic offense near Mill and St. John at around 8:47 p.m.

unknown suspects removed items from display and left with the items without paying.

Police said an unknown suspect spray painted graffiti on the rear wall of a building in the 400 block of W. St. Charles at around 12:01 p.m.

Two female juveniles were Villa Park charged with disorderly conduct, Jan. 11 while a third female juvenile was Stephen B. Menger, 36, of Addi- charged with battery at Willowbrook son, was charged with two counts of High School at around 12:35 p.m. aggravated DUI, obstructing identification, aggravated driving while Jan. 9 license revoked and disobeying a Zeshan Ahmed, 24, of Villa Park, traffic control device near Addison was charged with violation of bail and North at around 2 a.m. bond in the 400 block of N. Gerard Alton M. McNeal, 41, of Chica- on Jan. 1. The original complaint go, was charged with improper use and arrest warrant were issued Jan. of evidence of registration, driving 9. while license suspended and expired Imelda KM Shek, 43, of Elmhurst, registration near North and Ells- was issued a local adjunction for reworth at around 5:14 p.m. tail theft at a store at around 2:55 A 35-year-old Villa Park man was p.m. charged with domestic battery Dec. Marquel N. Taylor, 42, of Chica31. The original complaint and arrest go, was charged with two counts of warrant were issued Jan. 11. aggravated DUI, obstructing identification, driving while license reJan. 10 voked, improper lane usage and no Retail theft was reported at a store insurance near Route 83 at 16th at at around 9:35 a.m. Police said three around 9:33 a.m.

Theft was reported at a store. Police said an unknown suspect stole a purse that was inadvertently left in a shopping cart in the parking lot sometime between 2 and 4:51 p.m.

Jan. 4-Jan. 9 Criminal damage was reported in the 1-100 block of N. Summit. Police said an unknown suspect damaged several windows, a ceiling fan, dry wall and the furnace of a house that is being renovated sometime between Jan. 4 and 4 p.m. Jan. 9.

Jan. 7-Jan. 8 Retail theft was reported at a store. Police said an unknown suspect stole three desk top computers sometime between 11:10 p.m. Jan. 7 and 1 a.m. Jan. 8.

Jan. 7 Gregory J. Clark, 22, of Villa Park, was charged with theft in the 400 block of N. Ardmore at around 9:34 a.m.

A 34-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 800 block of S. Grant at around 1:07 a.m.

Man found guilty of First Degree murder of Wheaton woman Further examination of the area revealed a shallow grave in which officers discovered Valez. She had been stabbed 39 times. An investigation led by the Glen Ellyn Police Department and the Major Crimes Task Force revealed that at some time in the evening of Sept. 24, 2013, Valez and Ester had gone to Panfish Park together.

While at the park, a verbal altercation between the two turned violent resulting in Ester stabbing Valez numerous times about the head, neck

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Ester’s next court appearance is scheduled for February 20, 2019, for return of the pre-sentence report. Because the jury found the crime to be committed in an exceptionally brutal or heinous manner, Ester faces a possible sentence of up to natural life in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

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and torso. On Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, Ester was taken into custody without incident. He has remained in custody at the DuPage County Jail without bond since that time.

“On September 24, 2013, Mr. Ester brought Linda to Panfish Park knowing full well he would be walking out alone,” Berlin said. “Once at the park, Mr. Ester stabbed Linda thirty-nine times and dumped her body in a shallow grave he prepared. This was a pre-meditated senseless act of domestic violence that … will not go

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following a seven-day-long trial. In addition, the jury also found that the murder was committed in an exceptionally brutal or heinous manner.

On Sept. 25, 2013, Glen Ellyn police officers responded to a missing person in the Glen Ellyn area.

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In my opinion

Joy in our 70s and 60s and 80s and 50s and 90s and 40s….

An article that appeared in the New York Times on Jan. 12, written by Mary Pipher, a clinical psychologist and author, was sent to me by a friend who said, “This sounds just like you!” (Thanks, Don!).

Mary states that happiness is a skill and a choice. Amen. I’ve been preaching that to clients and myself for the last decade or more. She also writes, “Our happiness comes from self-knowledge, emotional intelligence, and empathy for others.”

What is fascinating is that her vantage point and the title of the article is “The Joy of Being a Woman in Her 70s.” We absolutely do not have to wait until we are in our 70s to expand our capacity for happiness.

Start now.

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KELLY SIMMONS Columnist

Joy and wisdom can be something we play with every step of the way.

The key to all things in life is awareness. What are you paying attention to?

If you look for idiots, you will find them. If you look for kind people, you will find them. If you seek beauty, love, trust, fun, compassion, you will roll around in it. If you choose to look for the worst, that is what you will see.

It’s always our choice.

Mary proclaims, “We have

learned to look every day for humor, love and beauty. Happiness is built by attitude and intention.”

At any age, it is never too late to be intentional!

I just had a visit with my friend Bernice who will be 95 in April.

Every other word out of her mouth is “I have been so blessed. I have had such a good life.” She is sprite and chipper and healthy because of her attitude and intention.

This article quotes jazz great, Jane Jarvis, “I have everything I need to be happy right between my ears.”

Yes. My sweet Prince Charming shares that same sentiment regularly and he is a mere lad in his 50s.

Mary rattles off a list of things that women in their 70s can do now with the gift of aging and several decades of life experience, “We can be kinder to ourselves as well as

more honest and authentic….We can listen to our hearts.”

I agree with every fiber of my being AND I am equally adamant that it starts this second, ladies and fellas. However old you are, it is time to be you, fully you, unabashedly you, unapologetically you. It is time to be kind to you. It always is time to listen to the heart.

My workshops now all focus on listening to your heart, be it a life visioning workshop or write your book workshop. The answers are within. Our guidance system for life comes equipped at birth. We simply are not taught how to operate it.

If you want to feel more at peace inside, start paying attention to what you pay attention to. Make a point to look for kindness or beauty every day for the next week. (For the rest of your life.)

Simple gestures of kindness, little bits of beauty, everything is in the eye of the beholder. What do you behold? What do you want more of?

Focus on that.

This seemingly simple exercise in attention has a profound impact.

Perhaps you just ask yourself while you are brushing your teeth in the morning, “What will I look for today?”

See what happens. Do you want to be happier as you age? This is where it begins.

(Kelly (Epperson) Simmons invites you to meet her at Barnes & Noble in Rockford, IL on Jan. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. say you read this column and get a special surprise.

Get Kelly’s weekly email newsletter by sending your email address to kellyjoysimmons@gmail.com.)

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Bettering bacon: Make the grease into a candle

There’s a saying: “Everything’s better with bacon.” And it’s true.

Bacon is greasy and crunchy. It’s chewy and salty. It’s delectable and balanced. Bacon is akin to nature’s perfect food.

I’d never contemplated the idea of improving bacon. I don’t think many people have. Bacon is great flying solo or combined with any number of foods – both savory and sweet, from the traditional breakfast fodder to sprinkled on a luncheon salad or draped around a dinner steak. You can even dip it in chocolate for a flavor combination that’s just about beyond this world.

When God created bacon it was a good day.

So making bacon better? It should be impossible, or nearly so. At least that’s what I thought.

By

JILL PERTLER Contributer

Then, last weekend, I made bacon.

And I was left with the dilemma most baconistas encounter: What to do with the inevitable grease?

Since the beginning of time, I’ve been using heat proof containers – empty soup cans, milk cartons and pickle jars – to dispose of the grease before placing it in the garbage. You aren’t supposed to wash that bad boy down the sink, unless you want to clog your sink. (Reference my plumbing column from November

2018 for my views on that unneeded adventure.)

Anyhow, last Sunday Funday it was just the two of us - me and the grease.

I looked around the kitchen for an empty can or otherwise suitable vessel for discarding purposes. Seeing none, I hit upon my Eureka moment.

Quick sidebar here: I’ve recently taken to making candles. As I scanned my kitchen for a suitable place to get rid of the bacon grease, I spotted an empty candle jar waiting for its wax. I knew exactly what I was going to do and where I’d pour my bacon grease.

You’re right in guessing the candle jar. Yep. I made myself a little, albeit delectable, bacon grease candle. It hardened up nicely – not as hard as a regular candle, but hey, on previous occasions the bacon grease would have been garbage. I call that nothing

short of magic.

I let the candle cure for a few days before lighting the wick. It burned nicely. It didn’t smell like bacon, but I never claimed this is a perfect world.

I suppose this exposes my inner weirdness. Who makes a candle out of bacon grease? Someone not wanting to clog her sink or add unneeded garbage into her can. Someone who makes something out of nothing.

Someone who sees the candle jar as half full. Someone who thinks outside the box in ways that take bacon from a great addition to breakfast to a multi-tasking two-fer.

Bacon – it’s not just for breakfast (or lunch or dinner or dessert) anymore! It’s an accessory to your tablescape! It’s a candle for goodness sake! That is a wow in my world.

(Again, inner weirdness but when

you’re going for broke you might as well go all the way.)

I could go on and on, but I probably already have.

I’ve since made more bacon candles. What can I say? My family likes bacon. It’s a Sunday treat. Not to mention an ingredient for candles. I’ll take a two-fer product anyway of the week. But I’m not done. My bacon has been elevated beyond even that.

It’s the topic of this column. That, my friends, brings it to the trifecta level of a three-fer.

Mic drop.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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Following a brief verbal altercation, Odio stabbed the woman several times with a sharp knife-like object and attempted to suffocate her with a plastic bag. The woman was able to free herself from the attack and retreated to an upstairs room. Odio then started a fire on the first floor of the townhouse before fleeing in a vehicle that was parked in the driveway that did not belong to her. The woman and another occupant of the townhome were forced to jump from the second floor of the townhouse to escape the fire. An investigation led to Odio who was taken into custody the following afternoon without incident.

On July 27, 2017, Judge Brian Jacobs set bond at $2 million with 10% to apply. She has remained in custody since that time.

“In the middle of the night, Chavez Odio broke into a Roselle townhome, stabbed and attempted to suffocate one of the occupants and then set fire to the home forcing two occupants to jump from a second story window to escape,” Berlin said. “This afternoon, Ms. Odio learned that for this outrageous behavior she will spend the next 28 years of her life behind bars. Thankfully, neither of the victims were seriously injured. … Ms. Odio was

identified as a suspect and taken into custody later that same day.”

Odio must serve 85% of her sentence before being eligible for parole.

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Chavez Odio, 30, appeared in court this afternoon where she entered a plea of guilty to one count of Attempt Murder and one count of Aggravated Arson. Both charges are a Class X Felony. Odio entered her plea in front of Judge George Bakalis who will formally sentence Odio on Feb. 14, 2019.

At approximately 2:30 a.m. on July 25, 2017, firefighters with the Roselle Fire Department responded to a call of a fire on Circle Avenue in Roselle. An investigation into the matter led by the Roselle Police Department and the DuPage County Fire Investigation Task Force found that at approximately 2 a.m. Odio entered the townhouse and was confronted by a female occupant of the home.

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Hospital Foundation’s Chef Fest returns Feb. 7 The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital • El Tapeo Foundation’s 19th annual Chef Fest • Flavah will be held Thursday, Feb. 7 at the • Francesca’s Amici Drury Lane Theatre & Conference • Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse Center, 100 Drury Ln. in Oakbrook • Glen Prairie Local Flavor Fine Terrace. The event includes a variety Food & Drink of signature menu items produced by • HB Jones chefs from prominent local restau• Jarosch Bakery, Inc. rants, bakeries and caterers, who • Livia Italian Eatery donate their time and talent. A cash • Lucille at Drury Lane Theater bar reception will be held from 6-7 • Marco’s Table & Events p.m. followed by food tasting from • Michael Jordan Restaurant 7-9 p.m.

• Mon Ami Gabi Chef Fest 2019 participants in• Nu Crepes clude: • Old Town Pour House • Barrel House Social • One Fifty One Kitchen • Cottage Hill Station • Pinstripes • Devon Seafood + Steak • Real Urban BBQ • Doc’s Victory Pub • Roka Akor

• The Silverado Grill • White Pines Golf Club • Emilio’ Tapas • La Barra • Labriola • Stan’s Donuts • The Wildflower Café at Elmhurst Hospital Tickets are $75 per person. Tables of ten can be purchased. Sponsorship and advertising opportunities are available. For tickets and information, visit emhfoundation.org/events or call (331) 221-0388.

Proceeds from Chef Fest support future service enhancements so Elmhurst Hospital can maintain its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art healthcare to the community.

Deferral program helps seniors meet property tax obligations Application period is now open On Tuesday, Jan. 15, DuPage County Treasurer Gwen Henry announced the opening of the application period for the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program.

The Program allows qualifying seniors, aged 65 years and older, to defer up to $5,000 of their property taxes until the time they sell their home.

“To qualify, the applicant’s household income cannot exceed $55,000,” said DuPage County Treasurer Gwen Henry. “Additionally, the property must be used exclusively for residential purposes. The deferral is treated as a loan and accrues at 6 percent simple interest until paid.”

Unfortunately, many seniors are unaware of this worthwhile program.

“To increase awareness, our office is once again working with local churches and other organizations to help inform seniors about the existence of the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program,” Henry added.

Henry said that application forms were automatically mailed to last year’s participants.

For a copy of the application, visit the treasurer’s website at dupageco. org/treasurer or call 630-407-5900.

The application period closes March 1, 2019.

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‘George Washington’ to visit Addison Library To mark President’s Day and Washington’s Birthday, the Addison Historical Society and Addison and Addison Public Library are co-sponsoring a child’s program, “Happy Birthday, George!” on Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1-2:30 p.m. Terrence Lynch, a nationally known actor and principal of Histories for Kids, Inc. will portray our nation’s first President.

Did you know that this surveyor and gentleman farmers happily became a father to not only his wife’s children and grandchildren, but to many nieces and nephews as well? His commitment to his family was as important to him as his commitment to his soldiers, and later, a fledgling nation. Learn what brought Washington from a land surveyor to the leader of a nation, and wish him a Happy 287th Birthday, This historical portrayal program is geared for children K-Grade 3 and includes historical program, snacks and craft. The program is free, but pre-registration is requested. Go to the library registration page at addisonlibrary.org/events/ childrens?page=3 and register for George Washington: Our First President. For more information, call 630-543-3617.

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On Saturday, Feb. 9 from 1-2:30 p.m., “George Washington” will appear for a children’s program at the Addison Library, co-presented by the Addison Historical Society. To register, go to addisonlibrary.org/events/childrens?page=3 and register for George Washington: Our First President. For more information, call 630-543-3617.

County Coroner releases 2018 opioid statistics DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen, M.D. has completed evaluation of the Opioid related deaths for 2018.

“The Opioid epidemic continues to escalate and destroy the lives of too many DuPage County residents,” Dr. Jorgensen said. “The influx of potent synthetic opiates including fentanyl has increased significantly, and now represents a higher percentage of illicit drug usage and cause of death than heroin alone.

“I and my office remain committed to continue our efforts to fight against this plague through education, support of drug treatment and the DuPage County Narcan® Program.”

2018 17 - Heroin alone 34 - Heroin/Fentanyl mixture 30 - Fentanyl alone 17 - Opioid-based prescription medications Total deaths (illegal Drugs) = 81

(13% increase over totals in 2017) Total deaths (all opioids) = 98 (3% increase over totals in 2017) Past years: 2017 23 - Heroin alone 32 - Heroin/Fentanyl mixture 17 - Fentanyl alone 23 - Opioid-based prescription medications Total deaths (illegal Drugs) = 72 Total deaths (all opioids) = 95 2016 36 - Heroin alone 26 - Heroin/Fentanyl mixture 16 - Fentanyl alone 17 - Opioid-based prescription medications Total deaths (illegal Drugs) = 78 Total deaths (all opioids) = 95 2015 36 - Heroin alone 7 - Heroin/Fentanyl mixture 8 - Fentanyl alone Total deaths - 51

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An Indian Trail Junior High student tests her ‘Ozobot’ on a trail she drew as part of an after-school workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 16.

Fun with Robots at Indian Trail fosters creative thinking

Staying after school isn’t usually thought of as fun.

However, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, students at Addison Dist. 4 Indian Trail Junior High School were eager to stay late. Why? One word: Robots!

Representatives of the DuPage County Regional Office of Education visited the school to lead students in an after-school robot workshop.

The students used “Ozobots” which follow pathways drawn on paper. Participants learned the color code combinations that make the little robots perform different functions including turning, rotating

in place speeding up and sowing down and even changing colors.

The first exercise was setting up miniature bowling pins and learning how to draw pathways to make the Ozobot’s knock down all the pins. The next project had students drawing individual pathways and connecting them into one giant maze on the classroom floor.

Problem solving and creative thinking were emphasized as students thought of ways to connect their mazes and have their robots chase each other.

Community calendar Thursday, Jan. 24 • Homework help Students in grades kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to come to the Addison Public Library from 3:30-5 p.m. and get help with your homework. College students, a librarian and teachers will work with you one-on-one. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Board game blast For all ages, come play your favorite board game and learn about some new ones from 4-5 p.m. at the Addison Public Library. Info: addisonlibrary.org or

call 630-458-3338.

Friday, Jan. 25 Circle Up For teen-agers from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, we’ll use fun games to help you chill out and connect. Info: addisonlibrary. org or call 630-458-3320.

Monday, Jan. 28 • Must Make Monday All sges are welcome to stop by the Addison Public Library from 3:154:45 p.m. for crafts and maker project

after school. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Video Game Club Teens are welcome to drop in at the Addison Public Library from 3:154:30 p.m. Each week we’ll geek out about video games, movies, board games, or books. Stop by to test out the latest and share your opinion. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Chess Club Teens are welcome to stop by the Addison Public Library from 5:307 p.m. to learn tricks and techniques for competitive chess with our expert

instructor. Beginners and masters wel- to the Creative Studio at the Addison come. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call Public Library from 4:30-5:15 p.m. with teen mentors from the Universi630-458-3320. ty of Illinois Extension who will help you learn how to code using the free Tuesday, Jan. 29 • Homework help Scratch app. Limit 6 participants. RegStop by the Addison Public Library istration is under way. Info: addisonlifrom 3:30-5 p.m. for free help with brary.org or call 630-458-3320. your homework. For grades K-12.

College students, librarian, and teach- Wednesday, Jan. 30 ers will work with you one-on-one. The Forge The Addison Public Library chalInfo: addisonlibrary.org or call 630lenge you to build forts, weapons and 458-3338.

• Stem Club: Code Your World bridges from recycled materials from Students in grades 3-5 are invited 3:30-4:30 p.m.

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District 88 Board submits resolution in support of statewide access to property tax relief grants As District 88 has previously shared, Illinois recently implemented a school funding law that looks to achieve adequacy and equity in education funding throughout the state.

That Evidence Based Funding law also provides money for a Property Tax Relief Grant.

The intent of that program is to assist communities in Illinois that are experiencing a significant local property tax burden due to limited local property wealth. It’s an opportunity to lower the property tax burden on local taxpayers, with the state replacing a portion of foregone tax revenue with state funds.

District 88 has applied for this grant on behalf of the property taxpayers of the district

and Illinois. However, the district is concerned there isn’t sufficient funding allocated to fully and effectively implement this program to support all eligible communities. During its Jan. 14 meeting, the District 88 Board of Education approved submitting a resolution to address concerns regarding the underfunding by the state for property tax relief. That resolution was sent to State Senators Tom Cullerton and Don Harmon; State Representatives Deb Conroy, Deanne Mazzochi, Terra Costa Howard and Kathleen Willis; Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker; State Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith; and Peg Agnos, Executive Director of Legislative Education Network of DuPage (LEND).

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An award-winning writer and ordained priest, James Carroll is the author of 12 novels, including his most recent, The Cloister; and Constantine’s Sword: The Church and the Jews, a New York Times Best Seller and acclaimed documentary.

Carroll will talk about his work during An Evening with James Carroll on Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Alexander Room of the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst College.

Besides his work as a novelist, Carroll is the author of eight works of non-fiction, most recently Christ Actually: The Son of God for the Secular Age, which The Boston Globe described as “a testament to the power of a critical, creative faith.” Other books include the National Book Award-winning An American Requiem; House of War, which won the first PEN-John Kenneth Galbraith Award; and Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which was named a 2011 Best Book by Publishers Weekly.

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1st floor full bath & bedroom with 3 beds & full bath up. Oversized 2 car garage with roll up door to backyard - perfect for backyard parties. Large outdoor patio with playset. Finished basement with exterior staircase. Nothing to do but move in! $475,000

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Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to

This solid home in highly regarded Crescent park is situated on a 63 x 120 corner lot. 3 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms this home has timeless style and is in impeccable condition. One level living featuring beautiful hardwood floors, gorgeous marble surround fireplace and lot of natural light.

Basement is ultimate man cave with HUGE recreation room and full bathroom. Attached 2 car garage w/ sun filled Florida Room!

Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to stand out from all the rest and all set in Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Offering over 4,500sf of finished living space with gracious 10 ft first floor ceilings, hardwood floors & extensive trim/ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, 3-car garage, custom kitchen, high-end appliance package, and a finished basement with bar, wine room and more! Call (630) 279-9500 for pricing/ floor plans/locations.

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This masonry masterpiece has all the bells & whistles one could want. Extensive millwork, ceiling detail, & hardwood flooring throughout. Loaded w/ top end appliances, custom cabinetry & closets, surround sound, home office, outdoor $1,159,000

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This stunning 2 Bedroom/2 Bath unit has the ideal view of the pond and features nearly 1600 sqft. Gorgeous Gourmet Kitchen w/ SS Appls/Granite CT, Custom Cabinets, Island, Open Concept Design with tons of Natural Light! Luxurious

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Sports Addison Trail girls basketball team defeats ICCP and Hoffman Estates Birmingham hits game-winning 3-pointer against ICCP

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail girls basketball team scored recent non-conference wins against IC Catholic Prep and Hoffman Estates.

The Blazers were 43-42 winners over IC Catholic Prep when freshman Quiana Birmingham hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

“We ran a play and they covered it, all three options to get the ball,” said Schader. “We were able to get the ball back and Q banked in a 3 at the buzzer to win it.”

Serena Gilliam led the Blazers with 14 points. Birmingham had eight points.

“It was a battle,” said Schader.

“We were up seven or eight points and maybe even a little more, but they came back and took the lead.

We battled back and took the lead.

We missed six free throws in the fourth quarter.”

Addison Trail then downed Hoffman Estates 52-28 in a non-conference game. “We dominated,” said Schader.

Mia Johnson led the Blazers with 14 points. Birmingham had 11 points, while Demi Koulogeorgas

had 10 points. Addison Trail shot 6-for-8 from the 3-point line.

“It was a breakout game for us,” said Schader.

The Blazers then lost 49-45 to Morton in West Suburban Conference Gold Division action. Johnson had 12 points. Koulogeorgas had 10 points, while Gilliam and Karime Martinez each had eight points.

“We were up 22-11 at one point and then Morton went on a run,” said Schader. “They cut it to four and then it was a battle back and forth and they took the lead. We missed a bunch of layups and easy buckets. We didn’t play terrible, but we struggled at times. It was a tough game that we hoped to pull out.”

The loss put Addison Trail at 9-12 overall. The Blazers were slated to play Proviso East and Willowbrook (Friday) this week before facing Maine East next Monday.

“We have a tough week ahead,” said Schader late last week. “We are getting better. Offensively we are shooting more and scoring more and defensively we are playing a little better. We struggled offensively against Morton, but it was a long week for us. We’re starting to spread the scoring out more and other kids are getting involved. We’re playing pretty well but we have a tough couple weeks coming up.”

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Fenton wrestlers enjoy beneficial trip to Tennessee Bison bowlers compete in sectional

Quinto lost two tough matches.

Fenton also had the opportunity to visit the engaging and interactive Muhammad Ali Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. “We had a couple great workouts in beautiful local parks, the kids challenged

By Mike Miazga themselves at an escape room and we had some CORRESPONDENT amazing barbeque.”

Fenton’s trip to the Father Ryan Invite in Nashville, In recent local competition, Fenton dropped duals Tennessee right after the new year was a successful to Addison Trail, Wheaton-Warrenville South and one.

Cary-Grove and defeated Homewood-Flossmoor to “We competed very well and the guys also had a move its overall record to 9-7. great experience exploring the city and surrounding Ramirez, Piskorz, sophomore David Burch (145 area,” said Fenton coach Brian Hastings. pounds), Ricky Saucedo and Bracamontes led Fenton Fenton had 12 wrestlers in the tournament and during this stretch.

11 won matches. Nine wrestlers won two or more matches.

Fenton boys bowling Fenton finished 12th out of 44 of what Hastings The Fenton boys bowling team finished the season labeled the better teams from Tennessee and the with a dual-meet mark of 4-4. “We had a few highly southeast. competitive matches that could have gone either “Among the teams entered were state champions way,” said Fenton coach Mike Baker. from Tennessee, South Carolina and Kentucky,” he Baker’s squad competed at both the regional and noted. sectional levels. “We bowled our best series of the Senior 160-pounder Ramiro Bracamontes won year at the regional and although we did not advance three matches against higher-ranked opponents to as a team we were able to advance three bowlers,” he advance to the semifinals. He ended up fifth. said.

Jeremy Piskorz, a junior 138-pounder, won four Joey Potkay, Henry Valenzuela and Matt Sipes matches to place seventh. Ricky Saucedo won moved onto the sectional. Potkay averaged a 202 at three matches at 195 pounds, while sophomore the regional, while Sipes and Valenzuela averaged in 126-pounder Manny Lozada, sophomore 126-pounder the 190s.

Danny Saucedo, junior 152-pounder Danny Ramirez, “They put out a stellar effort to shoot over their senior 170-pounder Brandon Lopez, sophomore season averages,” said Baker. “The team has 182-pounder Michael Dukala and junior 285-pounder improved its spare shooting significantly and that was Filip Reduta each won two matches. Sophomore a big factor at the regional.”

120-pounder and senior 145-pounder Gio Mendoza Valenzuela finished with an 1,101 series at the each won one match. Sophomore 126-pounder John Hinsdale South sectional. Potkay had a 915 series.

Fenton girls basketball team defeats Ridgewood Weight-room program paying big dividends for Bison

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Fenton girls basketball team split a pair of recent contests with Ridgewood and Elk Grove.

Fenton was victorious 56-22 against Ridgewood in a Metro Suburban Conference Red Division game and also lost 75-56 to Elk Grove in a non-conference game.

The split put Fenton at 11-10 overall and 6-3 in MSC Red Division action.

Coach Dave Mello noted one recent positive has been the play of freshmen Hailey Miller and Sophia Haska.

“It’s really exciting watching our two freshmen develop and start to assert themselves at the varsity level,” he said. “Both Hailey and Sophia have started to string together really strong games. Both of them are shooting the 3, rebounding, playing

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strong defense and adding a lot to our overall play.”

Mello also has watched his team’s defense move forward. “Despite giving up the 75 points to Elk Grove, we feel our defensive pressure has really started to increase,” he said.

“We are consistently getting deflec-

tions that are either leading to steals or taking the other team out of their normal offensive flow. Even against Elk Grove, we were happy with the pressure we applied. We have been really happy with our defense. We are much-improved from last season.

The girls are getting much better at reading what the offense is trying to do against us.”

Fenton shot 8-for-65 from the 3-point line against Ridgewood, but made 11 in the game against Elk Grove. “We really struggled shooting the 3 at Ridgewood,” said Mello. “We went 4-for-39 in the first half and then followed that up with a 4-for-26 second half. However, at Elk Grove, we shot our best percentage of the season. We finished with 11 made 3s, but we just couldn’t get our usual number of attempts up as they were making an effort to take away the 3. That allowed us to use

our inside game, which has really been improving.”

Mello said Fenton must continue to work on its game from the foul line. “We will always need to get better at free throws,” he said. “We are working more and more free throws into our practices, and the girls are spending time before and after practice trying to improve our percentage.”

Senior Teagan Hausen and junior Ashley Milano also have been key contributors to Mello’s squad. “Teagan is really creating a lot of problems at the point of our defense with her length,” he said. “She is getting all kinds of deflections and steals On offense, she is consistently finishing around the rim when given the opportunity. Ashley has been locked in from the 3-point line. She has had back-to-back games with four made 3s, and even her misses have looked

like they were going in. She is another one that is all over the court on defense.”

Mello also is excited about the program’s weight-room usage and the benefits it has provided. “For the first time in the program’s history, we consistently use the weight room. We build in 30-45 minutes in each practice for the girls to get in the weight room. Tara Lawson, my assistant coach, developed a great program and the girls are doing an amazing job with it. We have seen all kinds of improvements in terms of their strength and their overall athleticism.

It has become a huge part of our season.”

Fenton played over this past weekend in its inaugural Martin Luther King tournament against Chicago Academy and Thornridge. The Bison played two more games in the tournament this past Monday.

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Addison Trail-Willowbrook boys swimming team places second at Shepard invitational Also celebrates senior night against Morton as Burns, Zimmerman and Fagan honored

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail-Willowbrook boys swimming team recently celebrated senior night during its West Suburban Conference Gold Division contest against Morton.

The team honored seniors Jack Burns (Willowbrook), Evan Zimmerman (Addison Trail) and Robert Fagan (Willowbrook).

“Each of these guys swam real-

ly well and had personal bests in each race,” noted AT-Willowbrook coach Neil Wahlgren. Robert Fagan dropped six seconds in the 200 IM and three seconds in the 100 free. It was a good senior meet for Robert.

Jack and Evan are two of our top guys and we kind of expect them to have fast times, but they dropped more time against Morton, which was good to see.”

AT-Willowbrook then took second out of 10 teams at the Shepard invitational. “Each of our guys swam well and dropped time in pretty much every event,” said Wahlgren.

“These last two meets we feel

like we are coming together and are becoming the team we expected to be. We’re showing growth and that has been fun. It will be fun watching these guys the rest of the year as we head into conference and sectionals.”

At Shepard, the AT-Willowbrook 200 medley relay team of Zimmerman, Willowbrook’s Aidan Nichols, Addison Trail’s Marco Chaidez and Burns won the event.

“Aidan Nichols also swam well in the 100 breaststroke and got second and was fourth for us in the 100 free,” said Wahlgren.

Burns was second in the 100 free and third in the 50 free.

“Each of our other relays got second place,” he said. “The nice thing about this invite is they have two frosh-soph relays and that shows how good the future of our team can be.”

Wahlgren also has been pleased with the progress of freshman Michael Niemirski from Addison Trail. “He’s been down mad time in every one of his events,” he said.

“He’s a freshman who is becoming a top-four guy competing for spots on those sectional relays. He’s also been a utility guy for us. We’ve used him in the 500 where he is a top-two guy and in the 100 free where he’s a top three or four guy.

He’s getting better and better as the year goes on.”

Willowbrook’s Sean Pienkos also has been a key contributor. “He’s a sophomore who was second in the 500 free. He’s another guy who works very hard in practice and is right behind our fastest guy. I know he will have an awesome taper and finish the year very strong.”

AT-Willowbrook swam against Fenton earlier this week. “We’re coming together at the end here,” said Wahlgren. “We have a smaller group than we’ve had in the past, but everybody is clicking into their places and everybody is getting in good shape for the end of the year.”

Timothy Christian boys basketball team scores two wins in Arizona Trojans playing well after holiday break

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys basketball team recently headed to Arizona as part of the school’s annual Renew initiative that engages students in discipleship opportunities through coursework, internships and service and/or travel experience not available to students during the academic semester.

While there, the Trojans played a pair of non-conference games and downed Gilbert Christian and Rancho Solano. Timothy defeated Gilbert by five points and defeated Rancho Solano by six points.

“We played a quality Gilbert Christian team and also played a talented Rancho Solano team,” said Timothy Christian coach Scott Plaisier. “We played two good games down there.

We rebounded the ball much better overall in both games. We’re doing a better job on the glass. Defensively we are kind of coming around a little.

The guys are getting in good position and they are doing a better job with individual defense.”

Plaisier was impressed with the play of Danardo Jones in Arizona.

“We are getting good minutes from Danardo,” the coach said. “He’s playing hard on the defensive end and is getting some big rebounds on the glass. The other guys get energized by that.”

Plaisier also has been pleased with the scoring balance of the team. “We are getting balance,” he said. “Josh Harris has had some nice nights and Matt Owens had good games both nights down there. AJ Vos is another guy who is stepping up and scoring a little for us.”

Timothy returned to Metro Suburban Conference Red Division play and downed Ridgewood by 19 points.

“They beat us at our place earlier in the season by three points,” said Plaisier. “The guys came out and played with good energy. Josh had another good scoring night with 22 points and Matt Owens gave us 13 points and 15 rebounds. Danardo had a good game defensively and a bunch

of other guys are chipping in for us.

We had some good minutes off the bench from Chris Brooks and Marquis Johnson defensively.”

The Ridgewood win pushed the Trojans to 4-2 in MSC Red play.

Ridgewood and Wheaton Academy each had 5-1 records through late last week. Timothy holds a win against Wheaton Academy already.

“We needed that Ridgewood game to stay in the running for a possible conference championship,” said Plaisier. “We’ll take them one at a time and see if we can put ourself in a good spot at the end. We know we have to take care of business with some of these games coming up. We kind of control our own destiny.”

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Ridgewood, Timothy led 18-10 after the first quarter and 32-21 at halftime. The Trojans outscored Ridgewood 19-13 in the third quarter.

Harris led the way with 19 points, six rebounds and three steals. He hit two 3-pointers. Jack Baldridge had 13 points and hit three 3-pointers.

Owens finished with 12 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Jones had eight points and two blocks. Timothy shot 55 percent from the field (26for-47).

In a 65-56 MSC Red win over Guerin Prep, Timothy broke open a 12-12 first-quarter tie by outscoring Guerin 18-15 in the second quarter and 22-15 in the third quaeter. Har-

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In IC Catholic Prep’s recent game against St. Edward, Gaudio had 17 points and hit 8 of 8 free-throw attempts. He also had four rebounds, four assists, four steals and three blocks. Lee had 14 points (two 3-pointers). Wojtalewicz had nine points, six rebounds and four assists.

Carpanzano had eight points and hit two 3-pointers.

The Knights shot 53 percent from the field and 93 percent from the foul line (14-for-15).

In a loss to Bishop McNamara in conference play, the Knights shot 31 percent from the field. Lee and Jordan each had 10 points, while Wojtalewicz had eight points.

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the first quarter and 22-15 at halftime. The Knights outscored Aurora Christian 20-8 in the third quarter, but Aurora Christian outscored the Knights 24-11 in the fourth quarter.

Dom Gaudio led the Knights with 12 points and hit two 3-pointers.

Chauncey Lee had 11 points, while Zach Jordan had 10 points (two 3-pointers) and Mike Carpanzano had eight points (one 3-pointer).

The Knights also dropped a 4626 MSC crossover game to Chicago Christian. The Knights trailed 11-5 after the first quarter and 19-12 at halftime. Carpanzano and Ryan Wojtalewicz each had seven points. Lee had six points.

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We played great defense as well. That game helped get us prepared for Fenton.”

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bodied us and was physical. We were able to overcome that and it was nice to see.”

The Trojans also defeated Westmont 70-30 in non-conference play.

“The game pretty much was decided in the first half. It was 49-12 at one point. We were on fire the whole game. We came out hot. Everybody had good playing time.”

Schuringa led the way with 15 points on 6 of 8 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Sureya Alex had 15 points (2 threes) and four assists, Jordyn Strube had 13 points and Sarah Carstensen had 10 points. Timothy shot 27-for-54 from the field (50 percent) and 78 percent from the free-throw line (11 of 14). Celeste VanderMeer added six rebounds.

“We were very well-balanced,” said Baumbach. “We played great defense as well. That game helped get us prepared for Fenton.”

Timothy defeated Fenton 82-62 in MSC Red play and overcame the

Bison attempting 71 three-pointers.

“That was 16 more than the first time we played them,” Baumbach pointed out. “It was a crazy game. Our transition game was outstanding. Defensively, you hope shots aren’t going in against them. You can defend and get a hand up on someone but it seems they always are getting a shot off and then you have rebounds going all over the place. We did a nice job with our guards and forwards getting rebounds and Greta (Hoogstra) and Hannah (Schuringa) rebounding as well. It was a nice effort. Fenton is such a different team. We decided to play the same strategy and that’s to outscore them. You have to get the rebound and be ready to run and push the floor. Sureya singlehandedly beat their press. We did a great job finishing. It was senior night for us and we were pumped up.”

Timothy was 16-5 overall after the Fenton win.

In the Lisle victory, Schuringa had 15 points and 12 rebounds. Strube had six points and two steals. Alex had six points and Hoogstra had six points and 14 rebounds.

Against Fenton, Schuringa had 24 points and 15 rebounds (11 offensive). Alex had 19 points (2 threes).

Strube had 17 points and Hoogstra had eight points. Carstensen had eight rebounds and four assists. Timothy shot 46 percent from the field and attempted 80 shots in the game.

The Trojans face Aurora Christian on Jan. 31.

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ris had 17 points and six rebounds.

Owens had a double-double with 11 points, 10 assists and three steals, while Zach Orange had 10 points.

Jones had nine points, 11 rebounds and three blocks. Baldridge had eight points, including two 3s. Vos scored eight points. Timothy shot 55 percent from the field (27-for49).

In a 58-53 win in Arizona against Rancho Solano Prep, Harris had 23 points on 9-for-12 shooting from

the field and 4 of 5 from the 3-point line. Owens had 12 points and five assists and hit two 3s. Vos had eight points and sank 5 of 6 free throws.

Jones had 11 rebounds and two blocks. Timothy led 13-11 after one and 26-23 at halftime. Both teams scored 19 points in the third quarter and Timothy held a 13-11 edge in the fourth.

In a 63-56 win over Gilbert Christian, Timothy trailed 21-16 after one and 32-30 at the half.

Timothy outscored Gilbert 33-24 in the second half.

Owens hit for 21 points and six assists. He drained three 3-pointers. Vos had 10 points, while Jones had eight points and nine rebounds.

Baldridge had seven points and Harris had six rebounds.

Timothy played Aurora Christian earlier this week in a Martin Luther King shootout event at Timothy and will face Elmwood Park this week as well.

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