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CTE Department Head also earns AT’s Outstanding Achievement Award

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Physical Education teacher Carissa Dwar works with new kindergarteners, catching and throwing a ball. It was all part of District 4 Schools’ Kindergarten University going on now through July 12. See story and more photos inside.

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Addison Trail recently recognized and honored Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department Head Juliann Boudouris, who will retire at the end of this school year. She was also named Addison Trail’s 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award recipient.

Boudouris joined the Addison Trail learning community in 1995, bringing nine years of experience from four school districts. She will retire having completed 33 years as an educator.

Boudouris filled many roles in District 88, beginning with her role as a teacher in the Business Education Department. She served as the Business Professionals of America (BPA) sponsor and Work Program Coordinator for Office Education. Boudouris then took on a new role as the Business Education Department Head and later became the CTE Department Head.

Boudouris was recognized on May 23 because she was unable to attend the Student Recognition Assembly on May 2 and the Staff Recognition Dinner on May 3, as she was with several students who were competing in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) 2019 National Leadership Conference in California.

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DuPage Foundation awards grants to health and human services agencies Grants for 2019 total $523,880

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT

For nearly 33 years, the DuPage Foundation’s Community Needs grant program has supported programs and projects that enrich the quality of life for DuPage County residents.

That trend continued this past spring when the Foundation awarded $523,880 to 38 local not-forprofits doing work in the area of Health and Human Services with a great deal of impact. Grants were presented at the Foundation’s June 12th spring grant open house.

Among the recipients were: • Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet received $20,000 to support Emergency Service and Homeless Prevention assistance to DuPage County residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness through financial support and case management.

• DuPage Health Coalition received $20,000 to increase health care access for vulnerable residents by paying a portion of their monthly premiums (helping them to get high quality health insurance) and by providing health literacy training.

• DuPage PADS received $20,000 to support the Family Outreach Program that provides access to stabilizing services and consistent case management to end family homelessness.

• DuPage Senior Citizens Coun-

cil received $10,000 to support the Well Being Checks Service Program to ensure seniors are in good mental and physical health and their surroundings are safe and secure.

• Easter Seals DuPage & Fox Valley received $10,000 to support parent liaison services to help parents of children with developmental disabilities cope with challenges and stress, improve family stability, and support their child.

• Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network received $10,000 to provide emergency financial assistance to people in need in the community.

• Loaves & Fishes Community Services received $28,000 to support emergency assistance and car donation programs to provide economic stability that struggling families need to lead healthy, productive lives.

• Mayslake Village received $5,000 to support the Spread the Health Program, which provides financial assistance to residents that qualify to access medical, dental, and vision care that Medicare does not cover.

• Metropolitan Family Services DuPage received $20,000 to support the emergency shelter which provides safe refuge, trauma-informed counseling, and life skills training to victims of domestic violence and their children.

• Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) received $20,000 to purchase a wheelchair accessible bus in order to provide door-to-door transportation to programs for individuals with disabilities.

• Northern Illinois Food Bank received $20,000 to support the Take 50 Foods to Encourage Program to assist member agencies in accessing highly nutritious foods for distribution at a 50% discount.

• Serenity House Counseling Services, Inc. received $2500 to sup-

port the purchase of two laptops and two printers for the Individualized Employment Program, which provides job search assistance.

• Special Kids Day received $6,000 to support a December holiday celebration for families who have children with special needs.

• YWCA Metropolitan Chicago received $20,000 to support the Project HELP Parent Mentor Program and Parent Education Workshops that build on family strength, foster family resilience, and minimize the risk of child abuse and neglect.

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Among the many grants awarded recently by the DuPage Foundation, one for $10,000 was given to the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network (EWAN). Pictured here, Trustee Roger McDougal presents a grant check to EWAN’s Executive Director Jackie Crnkovich (center) and Board president Jennifer Morrissey.

College to become Elmhurst University in 2020

Building on nearly 150 years of preparing students for successful careers and lives, Elmhurst College will change its name to Elmhurst University, effective June 30, 2020.

“At this pivotal time in our history, less than two years away from our 150th anniversary in 2021, the decision to change our name to Elmhurst University marks the exciting start of the next chapter of our story,” said Elmhurst College President Troy D. VanAken. “While this is certainly a new and significant development, it is

the result of an ongoing, collaborative process. It reflects discussions that have been taking place for some time regarding how we should celebrate who we are, what we have become, and what we need to be in order to best serve our students for generations to come.”

Board of Trustees approves new name The Elmhurst College Board of Trustees approved the new name on June 15. Although the official name

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This is a photo of Old Main on the campus of Elmhurst College, the very first building ever built on the campus back in 1871. Building on nearly 150 years of preparing students for successful careers and lives, the College will change its name to Elmhurst University, effective June 30, 2020.

will change, Elmhurst’s identity, core values, and emphasis on liberal arts education and real-world, professional preparation, will remain the same.

The university name more accurately reflects Elmhurst’s current educational profile as a comprehensive higher education institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts and applied sciences, while anticipating opportunities for new programs and partnerships.

The change comes at a time when the College has seen record enrollments and fundraising in the past couple of years.

The name change also honors the 1925 vision of H. Richard Niebuhr, Elmhurst College’s sixth president, of an “ever-widening circle” of opportunity for the College to reach an ever-widening circle of diverse students with multiple interests and needs.

“A change in name will not alter our commitment to outstanding teaching, personal education and the fostering of an inclusive and supportive campus learning community that promotes social justice. These characteristics are central to how we promote academic excellence and achievement, and responsible citizenship,” said Ed Momkus, chair of the Board of Trustees and an alumnus from the Class of 1974. “As one of more than 36,000 proud alumni, I believe in and treasure my Elmhurst

education and the underlying values that support it.

“The tenets that have defined and distinguished us for nearly one and a half centuries will not change—they form the foundation upon which we will continue to build and grow.”

Elmhurst College currently offers more than 60 undergraduate programs of study, as well as 20 master’s degree and graduate certificate programs. Because of the strength and breadth of its academic programs, Elmhurst already is categorized as a university by external entities, including U.S. News & World Report.

More about the name change The name change will enhance Elmhurst’s recruitment efforts across all audiences and especially among international, graduate and non-traditional students because university status is more widely understood by those groups. It will reduce misconceptions some prospective employers may have. It also will pave the way for expanded academic and partnership opportunities for both faculty and students, as well as greater opportunities for participation in international and other off-campus programs.

The name-change idea has been raised periodically over the past several years. It was formally reintroduced in 2016, when President VanAken initiated a strategic planning

process for the campus community in preparation for Elmhurst’s sesquicentennial anniversary.

Over the past year, a robust dialogue took place among campus stakeholders, including faculty, staff and students; and with the larger Elmhurst community, including the Board of Trustees and the Alumni Association Board of Directors. The collected input informed the administration’s ultimate recommendation to change Elmhurst College’s name. The recommendation then was deliberated and endorsed by campus governance groups before going to the Board of Trustees for final approval.

The College’s Advisory Committee for Strategic Planning, which includes membership from the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni, will be asked to lead the transition effort. The committee will work with other campus stakeholders to ensure that all have the opportunity to participate in the planning and implementation of this historic initiative.

“Changing from college to university will now become part of that story,” President VanAken said. “But the most important part has always been the transformative impact of an Elmhurst education on the lives of our students. No matter what we call ourselves, that will always be the heart of our story.”

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Shoppers at Target® stores nationwide on Saturday, June 15 experienced long delays checking out when the store cash registers went haywire for approximately two hours.

The Target store in Villa Park, 50 E. North Ave., was no exception.

The registers were shutting down and rebooting, beginning at noon and lasting until just before 2 p.m.

An employee of Target, who asked to remain anonymous as the person is not an official spokesperson for the Minneapolis-based retail giant, told The Independent that the registers would reset after scanning just one or two items.

“We would have to scan an item or two, then get the customer’s payment,” said the source. “If they had more items, we would start over again with more items. It was a slow process.”

The employees said all departments were affected. At first, the registers would shutdown and then ‘reboot’ after scanning more than a few items. The cashiers figured out the single/double item scan workaround, but checking out during the busy Saturday afternoon definitely took longer than normal.

“The customers were really cool,” the source related. “Some people left the store, but most stayed and it wasn’t too bad. It did take longer to check out. By two o’clock the problem was fixed.”

The local employee said that initial speculation among workers in Villa Park was that the system had been hacked, based on the timing and nature of the disruption. That theory was dispelled by Target later in the day when a statement was released addressing the register glitches: “an internal technology issue” was the reported cause of the disruption.

“Our technology team worked quickly to identify and fix the issue, and we apologize for the inconvenience and frustration this caused for our guests,” company officials said.

Boudouris retires

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(Top left and right photos): Addison Trail Principal Michael Bolden presents retiring Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department Head Juliann Boudouris with mementos to honor her upcoming retirement at the end of this school year and her recognition as the school’s 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award recipient. (Bottom photo): AT administrators and department heads, as well as the administration of District 88, came together on May 23 to celebrate Boudouris, who retired at the end of the school year.

Addison Trail hosts 9th annual Sports Spectacular Early last month, Addison Trail hosted the 9th annual West Suburban Conference Sports Spectacular.

During the event, 1,062 students with special needs and their staff filled Addison Trail’s field house, gyms and black box studio theatre.

The students were from 16 schools in the West Suburban Conference, and they participated in basketball, volleyball, indoor golf, floor hockey and more. They also enjoyed face painting, carnival games, karaoke and tasty treats. The event began with an introduction of the schools in attendance.

The Sports Spectacular was founded in 1994 by a group of West Suburban Conference athletic directors.

Addison Trail physical education teacher Sheri D’Ambrose wanted to continue the event to offer students an atmosphere of fun. D’Ambrose said it takes the following to make

the Sports Spectacular a success each year: • More than 100 volunteers (including Addison Trail students, staff and parents/guardians) • Donations from the following Addison businesses for food and refreshments • Elio Pizza On Fire; • Pyramid Pizzeria; • Aurelio’s Pizza; • Blue Line; • Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria; • 601; • Shoeless Joe’s; • Giordano’s; • Franky’s Red Hots; • Nardi’s Tower of Pizza;

• Uncle Pete’s Pizza Shop; • Sysco (donated all paper products); • Discounted T-shirts from Great Lakes Apparel; • Participant awards from Trophies

By George; • Discounted products from A Moon Jump 4-U; • Free/donated disc jockey services provided by BOOM Entertainment; • Support from the District 88 and Addison Trail administration, as well as Addison Trail’s Student Council and Art Club; • Support from NovaCare Rehabilitation.

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Addison student graduates from Bradley Rafael Chavez from Addison graduated with a degree in Construction from Bradley University during the May commencement exercises. Chavez was among more than 900 students who received degrees.

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Resident make Dean’s list at Carthage More than 900 students have been named to the Carthage College dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester. Among them were Addison residents Molly Jessen and Alyssa Kasprak.

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UA releases Dean’s, President’s Lists A total of 11,406 students enrolled during the 2019 spring term at The University of Alabama were named to the Dean’s List. Among the students are the following Addison residents: Nicholas Savinos, Dean’s List; and, Nicholas Stamatopoulos, President’s List.

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Scenes from Addison Trail’s Sports Spectacular held last month.

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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.

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Police said Elk Grove Village Police Department transported Stacy M. Parrish, 30, of Addison, to the Addison Police Department to be processed on an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for criminal damage to property at around 8:50 p.m.

June 17 Chelsea T. Sachell, 26, of Lombard, was charged with disorderly conduct, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and no insurance near Lake and Swift at around 9:41 p.m. Police said Sachell activated a siren, and directed a victim using a megaphone to pull her vehicle over, identifying herself as a police officer.

June 16 Police said an officer responded to the Bellwood Police Department at around 6:53 p.m. to transport and process Vincent Galione Jr., 40, of Addison, who had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for criminal damage to property and criminal trespass to a vehicle.

Police said Edilberto Ocampo-Zaragoza, 46, of Wood Dale, had a failure to appear warrant out of the Cook County Sheriff’s Department for DUI at around 9:31 p.m.

June 15 Brian G. Meza, 29, of Woodridge, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage in the 1000 block of S. Westwood Drive at around 4:49 a.m.

failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance near Army Trail and Lincoln at around 12:31 p.m.

Police said Ericka S. Perry, 32, of Addison, had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for retail theft at around 5:30 p.m.

Police said an officer responded to Lisle Police Department to transport and process a 26-yearold Plainfield man on an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for domestic battery at around 9:01 a.m.

Villa Park June 15 Victor M. Fuentes, 34, of Northlake, was charged with being intoxicated while at a railroad station or platform at around 7:23 p.m. Police said Fuentes also was wanted by the DuPage County State’s Attorney for two failure to appear warrants.

June 13 Dominic G. Cesarone, 25, of DeKalb, was charged with unlawful use of medical cannabis inside of a vehicle by the driver and driving while license suspended near Villa and North at around 3:43 p.m.

June 11-June 12 Criminal damage was reported in the 100 block of W. Belden. Police said an unknown suspect forced open the front door, causing damage to the door sometime between 5 p.m. June 11 and 3:28 p.m. June 12. No other damage to the residence and nothing appeared to be missing.

domestic battery in the 1-100 block of S. Harvard May 24. The original complainant and arrest warrant were issued June 11.

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June 9 Tammy L. Conley, 40, of Villa Park, was charged with two counts of DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt at around 12:25 a.m.

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June 8-June 9 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 700 block of W. Sunset.

Police said an unknown suspect stole four saws from a vehicle parked unsecured in a driveway sometime between 2 p.m. June 8 and 10 a.m. June 9.

West Chicago man found guilty of sexual abuse of minor DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced on Friday, June 14 that a West Chicago man has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl whom he coached in a private athletic club. Jon Miki, 51, appeared in court where, following a bench trial, Judge Jeffrey MacKay found him guilty of two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse, a Class 2 Felony.

Today’s verdict stems from allegations that from March 24 through March 31 of 2018, Miki sexually abused his victim on two occasions at his home in West Chicago. The girl’s parents grew suspicious of her relationship with Miki and contact-

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“This afternoon, Judge MacKay found Jon Miki guilty of using his position of trust and authority over a seventeen-year-old girl to satisfy his sexual desires,” Berlin said. “Not only did Mr. Miki abuse his victim, he also abused the trust placed in him by the victim’s parents as well as the athletic community in which he was involved.”

Miki’s next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 1, 2019 for sentencing.

often receive a fee from or own the home repair company they recommend, Raoul said.

Raoul said homeowners should work directly with their own insurance providers rather than anyone who knocks on their door.

General contractors are not required by state law to be licensed, but municipalities may require permits or have other local requirements. Insurance adjusters must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Insurance, and roofers must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Residents should ask to see the permits before entering a contract, Raoul said.

Raoul said the public should shop around and obtain written estimates from multiple contractors before making a deal, and all contract terms should be obtained in writing along with a copy of the signed contract. Residents should never make full payment until all the work has been satisfactorily completed and should never pay in cash.

Anyone entering a contract has a right to cancel it within three business days if it was signed on the contractor’s visit to their home. In the case of disaster repair, if an insurance carrier denies coverage, the homeowner can cancel the contract within five days of the denial.

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More than 100 attend District 4 kindergarten camp Almost 100 of Addison School District 4’s incoming kindergartners are participating in a four-week Kindergarten Camp which began on Monday, June 17. These students are getting a preview of what to expect when they begin attending school full time in August. This is the second year that the Kindergarten Camp has been offered to help students be kindergarten-ready.

Camp Principal Carmela Getz explained that the camp simulates a half-day kindergarten program in order to help prepare the students for the full-day program they will be entering in fall.

There are seven classes—four of which are monolingual and three of which are dual language classrooms.

The students are working on literacy, numeracy, and exploring. Physical

Education is also part of the daily schedule.

Kindergarten camp is held at the Addison Early Learning Center, a school building that was designed to accommodate young learners. This year, District 4 is offering bussing from each of the district’s elementary schools to the AELC to make it more convenient for families to get their children to camp. About half of the students are taking advantage of the bus service.

A free breakfast is also available each day the camp is in session— Monday through Friday, June 17-July 12. Breakfast is served from 8-8:30 a.m. and is available to children and teens ages 18 and younger. Breakfast will not be available on July 4 or July 5, when the camp is closed for the Independence Day holiday.

These kindergartners explore and learn using funnels and movement at the sand table at Kindergarten University going on now through July 12.

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These two little girls were enjoying being able to run around the playground during District 4’s Kindergarten Camp—they were seen doing at least six laps, laughing and smiling the whole time.

Community calendar

Thursday, June 27 Trivia time at the library From 4-4:45 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, test your book knowledge in a trivia game that will cover everything from Dr. Seuss to Captain Underpants. There will also be snacks and prizes. For grades K-5. Registration is required.

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

Friday, June 28 • Activity Corner at the Library Join us at the Addison Public Library from 1-1:45 p.m. after lunch for stories, crafts and activities. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-4583338.

• Kickstart Camp: LEGO Builder at the Library From 2-3:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, keep your brain turned on this summer. Our camps will keep you thinking, making, and learning with projects in writing, coding, engineering, public-speaking, civics, and more. Sign up for the Tuesday, June 25 session to also guarantee a spot at this session. At this camp, we’ll make it work

These students were painting lions on the first day of Kindergarten Camp – the amazing thing is, according to one observer, no one seemed to be getting the paint on their clothes.

with a daily unconventional materials challenge. inner peace and balance. No physical exerInfo: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338. cises, postures or special clothing is required.

Class participants will meditate while seated Sunday, June 30 on a chair. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630Protecting Your Identity on Google 458-3338. and other media at the Library Get your questions answered and learn some Tuesday, July 2 tips on how to stay private online from 3-4:30 • Kickstart Camp: Coding (teens) p.m. at the Addison Public Library. We will be at the Library July 2-5 focusing on Google and social media, but will Learn about Raspberry Pi through fun rotouch on how to also stay safe via email. Info: bot-controlling coding techniques and other cool addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320. projects from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458Monday, July 1 3320.

• Chess Club at the Library • Kickstart Camp: Spa Lab Learn tricks and techniques for competitive (teens) at the Library July 2-5 chess with our expert instructor from 5:30-7 p.m.

Learn how to mix your own face mask, stay at the Addison Public Library. Both beginners and healthy and treat yourself right from 2-3:30 p.m. masters welcome. Recommended for grades 4-8. at the Addison Public Library. Info: addisonliInfo: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338. brary.org or call 630-458-3320.

• Monday meditation at the Library • Simple Strategies for Social From 6:30-8 p.m. at the Addison Public Media Marketing at the Library Library, Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a simLearn how to simplify your social media marple, time-honored technique to experience keting efforts with tips and resources that will

keep your marketing fun, organized, efficient, and intentional from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Addison Public Library. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

Wednesday, July 3 • Family Movie Night at the Library From 6-8 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, share snacks and watch a family friendly movie on our big screen. All ages are welcome. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

Monday, July 8 • Early Science Stations at the Library Join us at the Addison Public Library from 1010:45 a.m. for preschool science fun for ages 2-5.

Rotate through different stations filled with science experiments and hands-on activities. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Stories at Panera Would you like to introduce your child to a new environment? Join the Addison Public Library at Panera, located at 1600 W. Lake St. in Addison, from 2:30-3 p.m.

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Slices of life

All I needed to know, I learned from Disney

My kids grew up as part of the Toy Story generation. We watched Toy Story 1 and 2 on our VCR over and over and over. They were favorites, but they weren’t the only animated Disney show we watched. We had a large collection of VHS tapes.

They’re still stored in our basement.

Not sure there’s even a market for that on eBay. While my kids were technically the ones watching the movies, I was aware of them as well. And, somewhere along the way, probably during our 364th viewing of Toy Story or Winnie the Pooh, I realized the storylines not only entertained, but taught life lessons along the way – for kids and parents alike.

Here’s some of what I learned: Dumbo – Sometimes your biggest deficit can turn in to your biggest asset. Don’t be afraid to be different.

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JILL PERTLER Contributor

Pinocchio – Don’t lie.

The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh – Love isn’t something you spell; it’s something you feel.

Peter Pan – Growing older is inevitable; growing up is a choice.

The Incredibles – We’ve all got our own superpower.

Wall-E – One tiny being can change the world.

Finding Nemo – Just keep swimming.

Monsters Inc. – Don’t be afraid of the dark. Monsters are what you make of them.

Aristocats – The butler did it.

A Bug’s Life – Never underestimate the little guy.

Cars – Life is the best ride you will ever have, so enjoy it.

Bambi – If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothin’ at all.

Beauty and the Beast – Beauty is only skin deep.

Lady and the Tramp – An Italian restaurant is a great place to go on a first date.

Alice in Wonderland – Sometimes you have to fall down a rabbit hole to get to where you need to be.

Ratatouille – Dream big. The sky’s the limit.

Tangled – Be fearless. Step out of your comfort zone.

Pocahontas – If you walk the footsteps of a stranger you’ll learn things you never knew you never knew.

Brave – Friends come and go, but

family is forever.

Cinderella – Never give up on dreaming big; mice make good friends.

Snow White – Don’t accept candy (or apples) from strangers.

The Jungle Book – The bare necessities of life will come to you.

Frozen – Let it go. Some people are worth melting for.

Up – Never stop seeking adventure. Squirrel!

101 Dalmatians – Family is important. Puppies are cute.

Lion King – Hakuna Matata.

(Don’t worry, be happy.)

Toy Story 1 – You can fly – if you believe you can. To infinity and beyond!

Toy Story 2 – Friendship is both powerful and valuable. Don’t trust a toy that’s never been played with.

Toy Story 3 was released 11 years

after number 2. My kids were no longer itty bits, and neither was the original Toy Story character, Andy.

He was moving off to college, as was my daughter at the time. The movie hit this mom in the gut and probably taught me as much as all of the above combined.

Walt Disney was as storyteller and entertainer. And, while he passed away more than 50 years ago, his legacy continues. Toy Story 4 is set to be released soon – on June 21. You can be assured my family and I will be first in line for tickets. You’ve got a friend in me.

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.

In my opinion

I can’t live without…. How about you?

I was at a fast food joint watching a couple eight-year-old girls sitting in the booth across from me, with the mom-in-charge at the next booth letting them have their space. Or maybe she just wanted a break and to eat her lunch with a little peace and quiet. It amused me the drama coming from the one young gal. “I just can’t live without my iPhone!”

Oh, modern times!

That memory popped into my head a second ago when my computer went wonky and I got the message By “no internet connection.” I said aloud KELLY to my pink office walls, “I can’t live SIMMONS Columnist without the internet!”

Well, I can, for a little bit. I can do all kinds of writing and tasks. Eventually I need internet to send, but a What else do we think we can’t momentary glitch is no biggee. But live without? my reaction was drama.

Cell phones and internet have not been around all that long. Kids today, and parents, think they cannot live without movie players in the van.

What did the pioneers think they could not live without? Kerosene? A yoke for the oxen? A butter churn?

Things like deodorant and tooth floss weren’t common items back then. So many of our must-haves are convenience related. Well, and personal hygiene. Thank goodness.

The first two items that come to mind that I cannot live without, besides floss and deodorant, are books

and music. Magazines can be lumped in with books too. Oh how I love looking at my pretty magazines!

Could I live without them if I had to?

Sure. But there would be a moment of woe-is-me.

A few years ago I thought I could not live without Trident White gum and Coca-Cola. Now those two never pass my lips. Other things change with time too.

What about you? Was there a time you couldn’t get through a day without your Aqua Net? A big comb in your back pocket? Cherry Chapstick?

A 2015 British study names toothbrush, shampoo, and bed the top three items Brits can’t live without.

I love my bed. And having a bed, in general. Could I live without a bed?

Sure. Have you ever slept on a couch, a chair, or the floor?

Television was named, of course.

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I love some series on the non-cable outlets and being able to enjoy a movie from the comfort of home is something I appreciate greatly.

Could we forego? Absolutely. Do we want to? Heck no!

Another thing high on the list for Brits is tea. That makes sense for that culture, but did not cross my mind. Is there a beverage you can’t live without? I bet many Americans would say coffee. Or wine.

How often do you catch yourself saying “I can’t live without…”? Do not include a person. We are not going down that road. No one wants to live without their partner, parents, children, pets, friends, etc. Think about things, non-living items.

That little girl was right though.

We cannot live without our phones.

I can for a week (when I am out of country, and it’s lovely), but in real life, I need. Or so I believe.

If some alien came down and zapped all the phones out of our hands, we could go back to writing letters and get land lines reinstalled.

Wouldn’t that be interesting?

But this is our current world and we enjoy our luxuries. It’s good to ponder once in a while, to notice what we can indeed do without. But for right now, my internet is back on and I must send this column off to my editors. It’s my truth: I can’t live without the internet!

Write Kelly via internet at kellyjoysimmons@gmail.com or mail at PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131.

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Cherry Farm Opportunity

Cherry Farm Opportunity

Exceptional value in Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhood. Walkable to City Centre, Metra, Prairie Path, and award-winning schools. A 2-story foyer and grand staircase welcome you to a nicely laid out 1st floor with $800,000 FIRST OFFERING!

Exceptional value in Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhood. Walkable to City Centre, Metra, Prairie Path, and award-winning schools. A 2story foyer and grand staircase welcome you to a nicely laid out 1st floor with separate formals, office, mudroom, butler’s pantry, huge kitchen with eating area, large island for entertaining, open to family room with see-through fireplace to vaulted ceiling sunroom with skylights. 4 beds up with 3 full baths, a large master suite with WIC’s and spa bathroom, and 2nd floor laundry.

Generous bedrooms with large closets.

Beautifully landscaped and fenced rear yard with deck. 3 car attached garage. $800,000

Move Right In!

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Charming 3 bed / 2 bath brick move-in ready home features hardwood floors throughout. Large living / dining room combo, updated kitchen with stainless appliances & large lower level family room. Convenient first floor bedroom and full bath. $339,500 FIRST OFFERING!

New Build in Jefferson

New Build in Jefferson

In sought after Jefferson school, here’s you opportunity to build with one of Elmhurst’s Wise Investment Builders. A longstanding reputation for quality and being able to make any of your ideas come to life. 4 beds up | 4 baths | 1st floor office

In sought after Jefferson school, here’s you opportunity to build with one of Elmhurst’s Wise Investment Builders. A longstanding reputation for quality and being able to make any of your ideas come to life. 4 beds up | 4 baths | 1st floor office | huge kitchen island | front porch | luxurious master suite & spa bath | extensive millwork & ceiling details | large mudroom | 2nd floor laundry | 3 car heated garage | hardwood floors throughout | 65 X 160 lot | walk to Jefferson, Prairie Path, Sandburg JRHS, and the York/ Vallette Business District $1,275,000

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Forma Nova Homes

Forma Nova Homes

Fresh, new design and floor plan set in one of Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Offering over 4,600 sf of finished living space w/ it’s fully finished basement - exercise room, rec room, custom bar and wine room! 10 ft 1st floor ceilings,

Great rehabber/handyman opportunity on this 3 bed / 2 bath ranch in sought after Jefferson/Visitation school area. Add value for yourself, put on an addition, remodel & resell, or tear down and start from scratch.

Prime 60 x 145 lot offers room for expansion or a good footprint for a new home with 3 car garage and still enough room for a nice sized yard. Great neighborhood walkable to top private and public schools, bus service to Bryan JRHS and York HS, Butterfield Park, Smalley Pool/Park, Prairie Path, and the York/Vallette Business District. $299,900

$299,900 NEW PRICE!

Custom MacDougal Ranch

Custom MacDougal Ranch

All brick, custom MacDougal ranch in sought after Jefferson school district. Walk to Butterfield & Smalley Park/Pool, Jefferson & Visitation Elementary. Set on an oversized 74’ wide lot with 2 car attached garage with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full

Here’s the house you’ve been waiting for to hit the market!

Nothing to do but back up the moving truck. Center of town 2story home in pristine, move-in ready condition. Over 4,300 SF of beautifully finished living space. Open kitchen, huge $715,000

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This rebuilt 2-story w/ walkout basement takes on a English Cottage feel w/ its design & exposed stone walls. On a -lot w/ mature landscaping, & in-ground heated pool. Beautiful hardwood floors, formal dining & living rooms separated by a $899,900 348211

Here’s the house you’ve been waiting for to hit the market! Nothing to do but back up the moving truck. Center of town 2-story home in pristine, move-in ready condition. Over 4,300 SF of beautifully finished living space. Open kitchen, huge island, granite counters, & SS appliances.

Open family room w/ gas fireplace. Formal dining, bright living room, powder room, & laundry/mudroom. 4 beds up, huge master suite w/ spa bath & large WIC, custom closets in all bedrooms. Finished basement, professionally landscaped, paver patio, pergola & playset. 2 car garage. Hawthorne GS, Sandburg JRHS, & York HS $715,000

This rebuilt 2-story w/ walkout basement takes on a English Cottage feel w/ its design & exposed stone walls. On a -lot w/ mature landscaping, & in-ground heated pool.

Beautiful hardwood floors, formal dining & living rooms separated by a stone, seethrough fireplace w/ Anderson bay windows providing tons of natural light. 3 floors of living space is set up for an in-law or multigenerational living w/ 5 bedrooms & 5 full baths. The LL offers an office/6th bedroom, full bath, & party room with wet bar that flows out to a screened porch overlooking your pool parties. $899,900

All brick, custom MacDougal ranch in sought after Jefferson school district. Walk to Butterfield & Smalley Park/Pool, Jefferson & Visitation Elementary. Set on an oversized 74’ wide lot with 2 car attached garage with 3-4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family room, master suite with master bath, 1st floor laundry, newer windows, see-through fireplace, full basement, professionally landscaped yard, and back patio with electric sunsetter awning. Offering almost 4,500 SF of living space. Well-maintained just in need of some cosmetic updating. $575,000

$575,000

Move-In Ready!

Move-In Ready!

Fresh, new design and floor plan set in one of Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Offering over 4,600 sf of finished living space w/ it’s fully finished basement - exercise room, rec room, custom bar and wine room! 10 ft 1st floor ceilings, HWF’s, extensive trim and ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, 3 car garage, custom kitchen with huge island, Wolf & Sub-Zero apps & eating area open to family rm with fireplace, master suite w/ spa bath, designer plumbing/lighting fixtures, surround sound + more! All this within walking distance to Jefferson, Prairie Path, and York/Vallette Business District. $1,249,900

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Rehab or Build New

Rehab or Build New

Charming 3 bed / 2 bath brick move-in ready home features hardwood floors throughout. Large living / dining room combo, updated kitchen with stainless appliances & large lower level family room. Convenient first floor bedroom and full bath. Spend the Summer months outdoors enjoying your large deck (new 2013) and great backyard space. Windows, siding & roof replaced in 2014. Just steps from beautiful 47 acre Eldridge Park- playgrounds, soccer/baseball fields, tennis courts, walking/biking trails, sledding hill & fishing pond. Walk to great schools Jackson/ Bryan/Timothy Christian $339,500

Heart of Downtown Elmhurst!

Heart of Downtown Elmhurst!

Great opportunity to own this all brick 3 bedroom, 1.5 half bath Cape Cod in the heart of Elmhurst surrounded by million dollar homes. Walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, restaurants, schools, parks, & public pool. Convenient to $375,000

Great opportunity to own this all brick 3 bedroom, 1.5 half bath Cape Cod in the heart of Elmhurst surrounded by million dollar homes. Walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, restaurants, schools, parks, & public pool.

Convenient to expressways & major shopping centers. Updated kitchen & baths, HW floors throughout. Newer complete tear-off roof, siding, high efficiency dual zone furnace, water heater, central air conditioning, dishwasher, & dryer.

Replacement windows, double sump pumps w/ battery back-up, & 2-1/2 car garage w/ concrete driveway & large apron for plenty of cars.

Fabulous backyard w/ deck. $375,000

Fixer Upper / Tear Down

Fixer Upper / Tear Down

ATTENTION builders, rehabbers, handymen/women - this 4 bed, 3 bath home has good bones, a full basement, a brand new roof, newer windows, 1,800 SF, a 2 car garage, hardwood floors and an unobstructed view of the IL Prairie $369,900

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ATTENTION builders, rehabbers, handymen/women - this 4 bed, 3 bath home has good bones, a full basement, a brand new roof, newer windows, 1,800 SF, a 2 car garage, hardwood floors and an unobstructed view of the IL Prairie Path.

Step out your front door to the IL Prairie Path for your daily walk, jog, or bike ride with stops along the way to several other adjacent towns’ downtown districts - Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton. Set within walking distance of top-rated Lincoln Elementary, York HS, and the Spring Rd Business District. $369,900

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320 S Kenilworth Avenue

Welcome to 320 S Kenilworth, a classic English Tudor set on a premium 90 x 190 lot within blocks of downtown Elmhurst, its Metra station, Museum campus, Wilder Park, and awardwinning schools. Designed with the materials and attention to $1,275,000

320 S Kenilworth Avenue Welcome to 320 S Kenilworth, a classic English Tudor set on a premium 90 x 190 lot within blocks of downtown Elmhurst, its Metra station, Museum campus, Wilder Park, and award-winning schools. Designed with the materials and attention to detail expected with this architecture, the owners have pulled off an exceptional expansion and restoration of this timeless home. All the modern amenities were put into place – multi-zone HVAC, chef’s kitchen with high-grade SS appliances, Pella windows, master suite with spa bath, heated floors, heated sunroom, 2nd floor laundry, and attached 2.5 car heated garage. In keeping with the home’s original character, you will find vaulted barreled ceilings with wood beams, an impeccably maintained slate roof, restored original doors, exquisite millwork, custom built-in’s, 3 fireplaces, french doors, a vined courtyard, two 2nd story balconies and multiple paver brick seating areas overlooking lush, professionally landscaped grounds. $1,275,000 Best in Brynhaven!

Want to walk to EVERYTHING Elmhurst has to offer? Then this is the right home for you! This meticulous 3 BR Split Level has been lovingly cared, features include: WHITE Eat In Kitchen w/ open concept, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors, Fresh $389,900 NEW PRICE!

Want to walk to EVERYTHING Elmhurst has to offer? Then this is the right home for you! This meticulous 3 BR Split Level has been lovingly cared, features include: WHITE Eat In Kitchen w/ open concept, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors, Fresh Paint & Cozy Fireplace. 3 BR’s & Full Bath UP. HUGE Lower Level Rec Room has wet bar perfect for entertaining plus full bath & tons of natural light overlooking your fenced in yard. Backyard offers so much w/ 2 decks & tons of greenspace PLUS a storage shed.

Arterial Location w/ both privacy & ease of walking to K-8 schools & Park! $389,900

Steps to Downtown Elmhurst

Steps to Downtown Elmhurst

In-town beautifully updated 3 bed/2.1 bath townhome just steps to Restaurants, Metra Train, Wilder Park, AwardWinning Library/Museums & Elmhurst College. $100k in updates include luxurious custom kitchen (2016) with Jenn$519,900 OMS HRO BAT 3.5 / S D 5 BE

In-town beautifully updated 3 bed/2.1 bath townhome just steps to Restaurants, Metra Train, Wilder Park, Award-Winning Library/ Museums & Elmhurst College. $100k in updates include luxurious custom kitchen (2016) with Jenn-Air/Bosch appliances & Cambria quartz counters. Master bath (2019) features oversized shower and exquisite tile work. Light-filled open floor plan featuring family room with 11ft ceilings that opens up to large deck, spacious bedrooms with walk-in closets, and large unfinished basement that could turn into your dream man cave/rec room/play room. $519,900

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

In the Heart of Elmhurst!

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor $549,000

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor family room addition. 4 bedrooms up plus a first floor office or potential 5th bedroom/in-law arrangement. Bathrooms on each level, including basement. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliance package.

2 car attached garage. 100x150 Lot! $549,000

On the Prairie Path

On the Prairie Path

Red-brick Georgian in sought after south Elmhurst location just steps from the IL Prairie Path & the York/Vallette Business District. 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage with screened in porch overlooking large, fenced in backyard. Home has vinyl $405,000 NEW PRICE! ery eliv 9D 201 g in Spr

Red-brick Georgian in sought after south Elmhurst location just steps from the IL Prairie Path & the York/Vallette Business District. 3 beds, 1.5 baths, 1 car garage with screened in porch overlooking large, fenced in backyard. Home has vinyl replacement windows, living room fireplace and unfinished basement with potential. Great schools - Hawthorne GS, Sandburg JRHS, and York HS. Close to parks, Smalley Pool, and 1 mile to downtown Elmhurst and its Metra Station. Premium lot size and ideal location for new construction - 58 x 150 lot size. $405,000

3 New Home Sites

3 New Home Sites

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

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.

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside! Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in. Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living $374,900

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside!

Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in.

Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living Room w/ Brick Surround, WBFP, Dining Area, 3 LARGE BR’s, 1st Floor Full BA, HWD flrs, Sunny Kitchen w/ bay window.

Full Finished Basement is a wide open space w/ 1,200 sqft w/ FP/wet bar/BATH. Outside is INCREDIBLE, any green thumb’s dream w/ all the hard work done for you and ready for you to enjoy! $374,900

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Music in the Park continues in Bensenville Residents throughout the surrounding area are invited to come out for everyone’s favorite summer concert series, Wednesday Music In The Park in Bensenville, which continues every through the summer. On Wednesday, July 10, Rico, A Celebration of Santana, will perform.

Presented by President Frank DeSimone and the Bensenville Village Board of Trustees, the schedule of-

fers something for all musical tastes.

Favorite Bensenville restaurants will sell dinner and desert items so families can enjoy their own “Dinner in the Park” prior to the concert. Early in the evening, there are free games and giveaways.

Concert night includes a Classic Car Show and a 50/50 Split-The-Pot raffle to benefit our local charities and civic organizations.

Elmhurst Legion hosts ‘Cars Under Stars & Stripes’

From 6-8 p.m., all are invited to the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 at Spring Rd. and Butterfield in Elmhurst, for “Cars Under the Stars & Stripes,” a car show for the whole family.

The theme for the night of Thursday, July 11 is Corvette Night. Free and open to the public. Visitors are

invited inside the Legion to enjoy $5 food specials.

The theme for the night of Thursday, July 18 is Buick, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Caddies.

The theme for the night of Thursday, July 25 is Mopar, AMC/Rambler Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, DeSoto, Avanti.

Public Notices PUBLIC NOTICE PRELIMINARY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS DETERMINATION The Village of Bensenville intends to apply for and obtain funding for water system improvements utilizing a low interest loan from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP). Section 662.520 of the Illinois Procedures for Issuing Loans from the PWSLP requires that the IEPA publish an assessment of the environmental impacts of proposed public water supply projects to be funded with loans. Prior to granting approval of the plan, the IEPA requires that the public be granted an opportunity to comment as to whether or not the anticipated impacts of the project have been adequately assessed.

The water system improvements projects to be funded by the PWSLP include the following: replacement of portions of the existing White Pines Area water distribution system, which may include lead service lines.

The project consists of 16,923 feet of 8-inch

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The IEPA has reviewed the project plan and concurs with the Village’s finding that the proposed project is technically appropriate and cost-effective. Unless new information provided through the public comment process causes a reconsideration, the IEPA will approve this planning at the close of the public comment period.

A copy of the Project Plan and the IEPA Project Summary and Preliminary Environmental Impacts Determination (PEID) are available for public inspection at the Bensenville Village Hall, 12 South Center Street, Bensenville and the Bensenville Public Works Department, 717 E. Jefferson Street, Bensenville.

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Your Entertainment and Dining Guide

Los Lonely Boys perform at Rock ‘N Wheels June 27

Classic car, bike show opens at 6 p.m.

Come out for the Bike and Car Show held in conjunction with the free concert in the park. If you have a custom, classic or antique car or bike, show it off, where Army Trail Road dead ends into Lake Street.

The street opens at 6 p.m. and closes when capacity is reached. Space is limited so come early. No preregistering is required just make sure your car is show worthy.

While visiting, guests can choose from nine food vendors with items for $5 or less. While enjoying the Village Green, walk over to our Historical Museum and Craft Fair.

A list of all menus and upcoming hooks, expressive lyrics, and meconcerts can be found at ithappen- lodic sumptuousness. sinaddison.com.

More about Daniel Cronson More about Daniel Cronson is a 27-yearLos Lonely Boys old musician with a unique style.

Los Lonely Boys are the three Somewhere between blues, pop, Garza brothers: Henry on guitar, rock, and jazz, Daniel borrows elJojo on bass, and Ringo on drums. ements of many genres in creating This remarkable trio of brothers his distinctive sound. Daniel rehas been making music together leased his first CD in the winter of since they were small children and 2016. Daniel is busy playing and now has a decade of profession- teaching music in the greater Chial experience under their belts as cagoland area. He has taught guiwell. Los Lonely Boys write, sing, tar, banjo, harmonica, and voice at and play music drawn from diverse The Oak Park School of Music. He sources, blending their influenc- has played in the Chicago area with es into a seamless style. Weaned rock bands rock bands 21st Repeal, on Tex-Mex, country, blues, and and Emperors and Elephants. Danrock pioneers like Richie Valens, iel began his solo career in August Chuck Berry and Fats Domino, of 2014, and has played The Elbo and such pop music giants as The Room, The Red Line Tap, The AbBeatles, Los Lonely Boys augment bey, Reggie’s Rock Club, UnComthose solid basics with red-hot gui- mon Ground , Fitz’s Spare Keys, tar playing, percolating rock and Silvie’s Lounge, The Windy City Latin rhythms, and dynamic in- Inn, and 27 Live, among others. He terplay and great vocal harmonies can also be seen busking on Mich-- all three brothers also sing -- to igan Avenue and in Old Town on produce songs rife with engaging beautiful days in Chicago.

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Pictured is the band Los Lonely Boys who will bring their own style of playing which includes well-known pop music mixed with solid guitar playing, rock and Latin rhythms and great vocal harmonies. Los Lonely Boys will perform at 7:30 p.m. on the 95.9 The River Stage located next to Addison Village Hall on Thursday, June 27 at Rock N Wheels. At 6:30 p.m., Daniel Cronson comes to the stage.

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Sports

June 27, 2019 • 17

Willowbrook baseball team puts up big spring numbers Athletic Booster Club announces annual senior awards

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

There is a reason the Willowbrook baseball team won more than 20 games this season and dropped just one West Suburban Conference Gold Division contest.

It put up some impressive numbers, particularly when it came to pitching.

The Warriors posted a staff ERA of just 1.22. Jack Nilles went 5-0 with an 0.47 ERA and one save.

Ryan Mintz was 6-2 with a 1.04 ERA in 11 appearances. Joey Guthrie was 3-1 with a 1.00 ERA, while Ethan Pieniazeek had a 2-0 record in nine appearances and had an ERA of 0.00. Josh Roucka went 2-0 with a 2.27 ERA and two saves in

10 appearances.

Mintz struck out 59 batters in 40 1/3 innings and allowed only 30 hits off the 168 batters he faced. Nilles had 36 strikeouts in 30 innings and allowed 20 hits (120 batters faced).

Dax Meyer had 25 strikeouts in 20 innings (113 batters faced, 24 hits).

Guthrie had 27 strikeouts in 35 innings, while Roucka had 19 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings. Pieniazek had six strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings and allowed only seven hits.

Jack Hines hit .462 with 37 hits in 80 at-bats. He scored 26 runs and had 28 hits to go with 10 doubles and six triples. Mintz hit .352 with 25 hits in 73 at-bats. He scored 21 runs and had 17 RBI. Sam Tumilty hit .325 with 26 hits in 80 at-bats.

He scored 24 runs and had 16 RBI. Scotty Tumilty hit .324 with 22 hits in 68 at-bats. He scored 22 runs and had 11 RBI. Anthony Yannotti hit .298 and had 23 RBI. He had 17 hits, including two triples and two home runs. Trevor Jaloszynski hit .305 with 18 hits in 59 at-bats. He scored 17 runs and had 17 RBI to

go with five doubles.

Willowbrook hit .312 as a team.

Hines led the team with 24 stolen bases, while Scotty Tumilty swiped 20 bases, and Isaac Gaines and Sam Tumilty each stole 14.

Catcher Marshall McDonnell made no errors this season on 205 total chances. Scotty Tumilty made only one error in 30 chances.

Willowbrook Athletic Awards The Willowbrook Athletic Booster Club honored senior student-athletes at its annual senior athletic banquet held in Addison.

Student-athletes from the class of 2019 were recognized for their ac-

Blazers won 14 games this spring; Look to bright future

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail softball team placed a pair of players on the West Suburban Conference Gold Division all-conference team this season.

Izzy Aramburu and Anna Ruffolo both earned all-WSC Gold accolades after turning in strong 2019 campaigns. Both players were sophomores this season.

Ruffolo hit .476 with three home runs. “Anna had a tremendous season,” said Addison Trail coach Mark Olson. “She stepped right into the third spot in our lineup.”

Aramburu hit .385 and provided another strong presence in the Blazers order. “Izzy hit the ball well,” said Olson. “She can swing the bat. She also did a tremendous job for us behind the plate as our catcher. She was rock-solid.”

Addison Trail finished the season 14-14 overall. “We started three freshmen and three sophomores,” said Olson. “This season was very encouraging. We had a couple juniors contributing as well.”

Seniors Sophia Hawkins, McKenna Gayon and Maddie Biancalana also were key cogs for the Blazers.

Olson also has reason for future optimism with a deep pitching staff returning that includes Dakota Zimmermann and Madison Domek.

“They carried the most innings for us,” said Olson. “We have all five pitchers returning, which always is a positive. That’s one less thing you have to worry about. That’s 85 percent of the game right there.”

Olson said the team’s 14-14 record is a little misleading. “We were 14-14 so that’s a study in being average I guess,” he said. “However, we played extremely well at times. We ended the season with a strong effort in the playoffs where it was 3-2 and went nine innings against Rolling Meadows. Every day these girls came with a great effort and a great attitude.”

Olson, to say the least, is looking forward to the 2020 season.

“I expect a lot of big things with the amount of kids we have coming back,” he said.

Claryce Dooley, Matt Knudtson, Dylan Mejia-Ruiz and Scheelk III were the recipients of the Lauren M. Kiefer Memorial Scholarship.

Sabrina Edwards, Joseph Garner, Palma and William Stout were winners of the Susan Jurkonis Scholarship.

Katelyn McCann and Scheelk III were winners of the John Hamann Scholarship.

Anthony Devens, Madeline Flaskamp, Knudtson and Tyler Walenga were recipients of the Villa Park Warriors Youth Football & Cheer Scholarship. Walenga also was the recipient of the Taylor Family Scholarship.

Elmhurst American Legion baseball team faces 17U Muddogs squad 17U team records win against Niles

By Mike Miazga

Aramburu, Ruffolo earn all-conference honors for Addison Trail softball

complishments on the field and in the classroom.

Matas Masys was named the outstanding male athlete, while Victoria Palma and Elissa Haake shared the outstanding female athlete award from the Booster Club.

Hanna Konrath was the winner of the Helen Carpenter most valuable female athlete honor. Scotty Tumilty was the winner of the John A. Fischer most valuable male athlete award.

Athletic Booster Club scholarships were awarded to Haake, Masys, Syed Omar, Katherine Pettinger, Richard Scheelk III and Scotty Tumilty.

CORRESPONDENT

A little inter-program action occurred recently at Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst.

The Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 baseball team recorded an 8-6 victory over the Post 187 17U Muddogs squad.

The 17U team put up five runs in the fourth inning to take a 6-2 lead, but Post 187 came back to score four runs in the bottom of the fourth and two more in the fifth.

Tommy Ryan went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Tim Bowbin had two hits and two RBI. AJ Parnell had three hits, scored three runs and had two RBI. Ryan Malek had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Parnell homered in the game and doubled. Bowbin had a double.

Ryan, Parnell and Malek each stole two bases.

Malek was the winner in relief.

He struck out two in three innings and allowed two hits. Ian Steinorth came in and recorded the save. He struck out three in the seventh inning.

AJ Howard led the 17U Legion team with three hits, a run scored and two RBI. He had a double. Jose Perez, Jack Ryan, Julius Sanchez and Ricky Saucedo each had a hit.

Sanchez scored two runs, while Saucedo and Jack Klein each had an RBI. Andrew Zwolinski took the loss.

He struck out four in two innings of work.

Post 187 also scored a 10-0 victory over Elgin Post 57 and then

dropped a 7-5 decision to Wheaton Post 76 at the Post 76 American Legion field in Carol Stream. Elmhurst trailed 7-3 at one point.

Parnell had two hits and scored two runs. Aidan Kress had two hits and an RBI. Malek had a hit and an RBI. Bowbin had a hit and scored a run. Jose Alvarez had an RBI. Jack Enright had a hit, an RBI and a run scored. Connor Gwaltney had a hit.

Parnell and Malek each had a double, while Enright had a triple.

Parnell, Miles King and Enright pitched in the game.

Post 187 17U Muddogs In addition to facing the big club, the 17U Muddogs team dropped a 6-5 game to Windy City Prospects 18U in a game played at Madison Meadows in Lombard.

Post 187 had 12 hits in the game.

Aldo Flores Jr. had three hits and scored a run. Zwolinski had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Perez had a hit and a run scored. Ryan had a hit and a run scored. Jake Galanis had two hits and an RBI. Sanchez had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Saucedo had a hit.

Howard also had a hit, as did Klein.

Sanchez, Ryan and Flores Jr. each had a double. Galanis pitched six innings and allowed two earned runs, while striking out three.

Post 187 then earned a 9-3 win over CBA Niles 16U in a game played at Redmond Park in Bensenville.

Post 187 scored four runs over the final two innings to put the game away.

Zwolinski had two hits and an

RBI. Nick DeSimone had a hit and two runs scored. Perez had a hit, two runs scored and an RBI. Victor Hyso had a hit. Galanis walked twice. Kyle Mitchell had an RBI. DeSimone and Zwolinski each doubled. Perez stole three bases, while Flores Jr. had two steals. Elmhurst stole 10 bases in the game.

Zwolinski earned the win. He struck out seven in five innings and allowed only three hits. Sanchez pitched one inning and struck out two.

Elmhurst then dropped an 11-2 game to Wheaton Post 76 at Redmond Park. Flores Jr. had two hits, two runs scored and a walk. Galanis had a hit and an RBI. Mitchell and Abraham Otero each had a hit, while Howard had an RBI. Galanis doubled and Flores Jr. stole two bases.

Post 187 15U Muddogs Post 187’s 15U team dropped an 8-0 game to HB Prime 9 15U at Thelen Park in Spring Grove. Matthew Maziarka and Oscar Torres each had a hit. Will Ryan stole a base. George O’Brien allowed only two earned runs and struck out two.

In a 14-0 loss to the McHenry County Outlaws 15U team at Thelen Park, O’Brien, Torres, Ryan and Jake Marshall each had a hit. Matthew McFarland had two walks.

O’Brien and Marshall each had a double.

In an 18-0 loss to Lightning 15U at Richmond-Burton High School in Richmond, Jace Klein had a hit, while Maziarka and Torres each drew a walk.

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As Illinois prepares for the legalization of recreational marijuana use in 2020, a new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals some alarming statistics on drivers’ perceptions of the dangers of driving high. Nationally, an estimated 14.8 million drivers report getting behind the wheel within one hour after using marijuana in the past 30 days.

The impairing effects of marijuana are usually experienced within the first one to four hours after using the drug, (1) and marijuana users who drive high are up to twice as likely to be involved in a crash. (2) “Marijuana can significantly alter reaction times and impair a driver’s judgement,” said Dr. David Yang, executive director of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. “Yet, many drivers don’t consider marijuana-impaired driving as risky as other behaviors like driving drunk or talking on the phone while driving. It is important for everyone to understand that driving after recently using marijuana can put themselves and others at risk.”

In the AAA Foundation survey, more than 13% of Americans viewed driving within an hour after using marijuana as only “slightly dangerous” or “not dangerous at all”

– far more than other risky behaviors like alcohol-impaired driving (1.2%), drowsy driving (1%), and prescription drug-impaired driving (2.2%).

Other survey findings show that: • Nearly 70% of respondents think a driver is unlikely to be caught by the police when driving within an hour after using marijuana.

• Millennials (nearly 14%) are most likely to report driving within one hour after using marijuana in the past 30 days, followed by Generation Z (10%).

• Men (8%) are more likely than women (5%) to report driving shortly after using marijuana in the past 30 days.

“Illinois needs to prepare for the impact legal marijuana use will have on the safety of its roads,” said Beth Mosher, spokesperson for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “That includes more tools and training for law enforcement officers and a substantial public awareness effort, especially for teens and young adults.”

(1) MacDonald S. Cannabis Crashes: Myths & Truths 2019 (2) Hall W. What has research over the past two decades revealed about the adverse health effects of recreational cannabis use? Addiction 2015; 110: 19-35.

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