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According to a release issued by the Illinois chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Governor Bruce Rauner has signed legislation creating the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services Act. Senate Bill 2301, an initiative of the Alzheimer’s Association and sponsored by State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) and State Representative Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park), establishes the first minimum training standards for healthcare providers who promote their own expertise in dementia care. This law goes into effect immediately.

“This measure cracks down on deceptive advertising claims made by healthcare providers that they simply cannot deliver on,” said Jen Belkov, vice-president of Public Policy for the Alzheimer’s Association, Illinois Chapter. “Thanks to the efforts

For a little fun before the start of the new school year, Addison School District 4 teachers and staff pictured here constructed this tower with building blocks during Institute Days Aug. 18-19. The STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) learning exercise was designed to illustrate ways to encourage students to think and to solve problems.

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Addison Center for the Arts opens Fournier exhibit From Aug. 31 through Sept. 30, the Addison Center for the Arts will be holding an exhibit titled Love and Music by Joe Fournier.

The opening reception is Wednesday, Aug. 31 and a special performance given by the artist on Friday, Sept. 16.

All events are open to the public, free admission.

Fournier is well-known from his political cartoons seen in the Chica-

go Tribune, but he is also a musician and artist.

Addison Center for the Arts is excited to be able to bring this talented man to Addison to share his humor and artistic vision.

For more information, visit addisoncenterforthearts.com or call 630458-4500.

The Addison Center for the Arts is located at 213 N. Lombard Rd. inside Addison Trail High School.

This Labor Day, remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over No excuses, says Addison Police Department

This Labor Day, families and friends will be celebrating the end of the summer.

Sadly, this festive time is also a dangerous time on our roads, as many alcohol- and drug- impaired drivers get behind the wheel after celebrating. For this reason, the Addison Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to stop drunk drivers and help save lives.

The high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown runs from Aug. 22 through Sept.

5. During this period, law enforcement across Illinois will show zero tolerance for impaired driving and seat belt law violators. Increased state and national messaging about the dangers of drunk and drugged driving coupled with roadside safety checks and increased officers on the road aim to reduce impaired driving in Addison, DuPage County and Illinois.

“We need people to understand that impaired driving is a deadly crime,” said Sergeant Dennis Kotlinski. “Impaired driving is a massive problem in the United States, with more than 10,000 people dying annually.

“There are people who like to pretend that certain laws don’t apply to them, but to be clear: In every state, for every person, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or higher.”

During the crackdown period, there will be a special emphasis on impaired driving enforcement.

Local drivers should expect to see more patrol vehicles and increased messaging about the dangers of drunk and drugged driving.

“This is an unacceptable problem. Impaired driving is selfish and dangerous. We want to increase awareness with this campaign, but also see lasting results of decreased impaired driving,” Sergeant Kotlinski said. “Please, please: plan ahead before you go out. Designate a sober driver or call a cab. But whatever you do, do not drink and drive.”

The National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration has made it even easier to get home safely when you’ve been drinking, with the free SaferRide mobile app, available through iTunes and Google Play. The app allows you to call pre-selected contacts or a taxi, and also identifies your location so you can be picked up.

This August, and every day, remember: there is never an excuse to drive impaired. If you choose to break the law, Addison Police Department will arrest you – “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.”

In addition to looking for drunk drivers, Addison Police Department will be stepping up seat belt enforcement, particularly at night when seat belt usage rates are at their lowest.

Sergeant Dennis Kotlinski wants you to know that always designating a sober driver and not letting friends drive drunk are just two simple steps to help avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for drunk driving.

Other important tips include: • Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you serve is involved in a drunkdriving crash.

• Make sure all of your guests designate a sober driver in advance, or help arrange ride- sharing with other sober drivers.

• Serve lots of food and include lots of non-alcoholic beverages at the party.

• Keep the phone numbers for local cab companies handy and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving drunk.

• Designate a sober driver before the party begins and give that person your car keys.

• If you do not have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home, call a cab, sober friend or family member to pick you up, or just stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober.

• Never let friends leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while drunk.

• Always buckle up – it is your best defense against a drunk driver.

The Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown is made possible by federal highway safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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Pictured is artist Joe Fournier with one of his artworks. Fournier’s works will be on display in an exhibition called Love and Music from Aug. 31 to Sept. 30 at the Addison Center for the Arts, 213 No. Lombard Rd.

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Addison Women’s Club hosts WWIT event

are held on the first Thursday of each month from September through June at 7 p.m. Guests welcome. For

more information about membership, call 630-878-6305 or visit the Club’s Facebook page.

For its first meeting of this season, the Women’s Club of Addison is planning a WWIT—What was I thinking? event. The meeting begins at 7 pm on Thursday, September 1 at the Addison Village Hall, Room 1301-A, One Friendship Plaza.

Members and guests are asked to bring an item, piece of clothing, small appliance, home accessory, gadget… anything that makes you wonder “what was I thinking?! At the time you either received it as a gift or bought it, it was the perfect piece.

You’ve kept it but really haven’t used it. Maybe your WWIT item will be someone else’s “OMG—I gotta have it” find. Items will be auctioned (starting at $1) with all proceeds going to the Women’s Club fundraising efforts.

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of Senator Koehler and Representative Conroy, we have successfully strengthened protections for Illinois seniors and their families.”

Now signed into law, this groundbreaking legislation will apply to any care-provider claiming to have the expertise to care for an individual with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Caregivers will have to prove they have the adequate training required by law to care for an Alzheimer’s patient.

According to the association, there are currently about 220,000 Illinois residents living with Alzheimer’s disease. It is estimated that that number will increase to 260,000 Illinoisans by 2025.

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Eat your heart out, Michael Phelps!

Don Figarelli, better known as the “Don of Sports” won a record 10 Gold Medals at this year’s Senior Olympics. At the age of 82, the savvy senior competed at the Dupage County Senior Olympic Games in several sports and games including: golf, track, basketball, bowling, bag toss, swimming and tennis. “I love participating in these events that promote lifelong fitness,” he said.

“It keeps me healthy and feeling great!” Don’s sports column “The Don Of A New Day in Sports,” appears in the Addison Independent in Sports.

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‘Talkie Trot’ Family Fun Walk returns Sept. 18 Event supports Center for Speech and Language Disorders

painting, live children’s entertainer Super Stolie, DJ Anthony Cassano and much more. Every participant will receive a commemorative walk t-shirt and goodie bag after the walk.

The event is aimed at raising

awareness for autism and communication disorders as well as helping families who cannot afford muchneeded speech language therapy.

There are several ways in which individuals/organizations can help:

a) register and attend the event as a walker; b) make a donation; c) be a sponsor.

For more information, visit talkietrot.org to learn more about the Talkie Trot and about CSLD.

The Center for Speech and Language Disorders will hold its annual Talkie Trot Family Fun Walk on Sunday, Sep. 18. This year the event will return to Berens Park in Elmhurst, where participants can enjoy a short walk around the park, games for kids, a moon walk, Thomas the Train, face

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About three-quarters of adults between the ages of 35 and 44 show signs tooth wear.

Some of this byofJeffrey T. Boland lossLicensed of enamel can be Orthodontic attributed Specialist to “erosion,” which is the loss of tooth enamel caused by the acids in soft drinks. Enamel loss can also be caused by “abrasion” largely from brushing teeth too hard or using teeth as tools.

Then, there is tooth wear that comes from “attrition,” which is caused by the chewing and grinding forces of opposing teeth. This last type of tooth wear is often the consequence of a “malocclusion” (bad bite) in which misaligned teeth and/or jaws cause tooth overcrowding or abnormal bite patterns. Fortunately, orthodontic treatment can correct faulty bites and halt tooth wear.

How your teeth and gums look when braces come off has a lot to do with how you treat them while the braces are on. Braces have tiny spaces where pieces of food and plaque can collect. This can cause erosion, staining, white spots, tooth decay, and gum disease. That’s why it is important to brush and floss your teeth after every meal. To schedule a free orthodontic consultation, please call our office. Straighter Smiles Are Our Specialty!

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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 subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-oryounger are not named.

Addison Aug. 18 • Rogelio Flores-Ramirez, 41, of Chicago, was arrested near Addison and Byron at around 12:28 p.m. and charged with illegal transportation of open alcohol, driving while license suspended, no insurance and no seat belt.

• Larry Nuehring, 50, of Addison, was arrested near Route 53 and Army Trail at around 10:35 p.m. and charged with battery and walking on a roadway under the influence.

Aug. 17 Teodolinda F. Funes-Garcia, 24, of

Addison, was arrested near Lake and Wood at around 10:21 p.m. Police said Funes-Garcia was involved in an accident and charged with driving too fast for conditions, crossing the median, driving on the wrong side of the road, driving on a sidewalk, making an improper turn, no valid driver’s license and no insurance.

around 9:57 p.m. Police said Igoe had a failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County. She also was charged with driving while license suspended, suspended registration and no insurance.

• Hemantkumar Patel, 39, of Addison, was arrested in the 1-100 block of W. Lake St. at around 7:05 p.m. and charged with battery.

Aug. 15 Denise Jones, 52, of Addison, was arrested in the 500 block of Macie Court at around 11:13 p.m. Police said Jones was arrested for a warrant out of Kendall County.

Aug. 12 • Norberto Sanchez-Bautista, 22, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 100 block of Michael Lane at around 5:20 p.m. and charged with DUI, hit-andrun and driving while license suspended.

• Genaro Caltenco, 18, of Glendale Heights, was arrested in the 800 block of N. Grant at around 11:41 p.m. and charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and defacing ID markings on a firearm.

• Patrick Peterkin, 18, also of Glendale Heights, was arrested near Army

Aug. 14 Anthony Russo, 25, of Northlake, was arrested near Lake and McNair at around 11:34 p.m. and charged with DUI, speeding and no lights.

Aug. 13 • Katrina Igoe, 39, of Addison, was arrested near Lake and State at

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Villa Park Aug. 13 • Brian D. Pittman, 25, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 600 block of N. Ardmore at around 8:20 p.m. Aug. 11 and charged with obstructing a police officer and criminal trespass to real property. The original complaint and warrant were issued Aug. 13.

• A 53-year-old Villa Park man was arrested in the 500 block of S. Monterey at around 7:29 p.m. and charged with two counts of domestic battery, two counts of DUI, unlawful interference with reporting domestic violence and driving on the wrong side of the road.

Aug. 11 Adam L. Tarr, 26, of Lombard, was arrested in the 1600 block of S. Michigan at around 9:33 p.m. and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful possession of cannabis and criminal trespass to real property.

Aug. 12 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of E. Elm at around 11:36 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect “punched” the driver’s side lock of a vehicle parked in the driveway and stole the radio from the dash.

Aug. 10-Aug. 11 • Criminal damage to a vehicle was reported in the 500 block of N. Ardmore. Police said that between 6 p.m. Aug. 10 and 7:30 a.m. Aug. 11, an unknown suspect slashed both the front and rear driver’s side tires on a victim’s vehicle.

• Criminal damage to a vehicle was reported in the 500 block of N. Ardmore. Police said that between 11 p.m. Aug. 10 and 7:30 a.m. Aug. 11, an unknown suspect slashed three tires on a victim’s vehicle that was parked in the lot.

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Aug. 8 Kristin M. Bures, 26, of Westmont, was arrested at a store at around 3:44 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

Aug. 7 • Martin A. McDermott, 27, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 300 block of N. Ardmore at around 11:47 p.m. and charged with disorderly conduct—unlawful possession of an air rifle/BB gun.

• Angel R. Molina-Borjas, 28, of Villa Park, was arrested near Roosevelt and York at around 4:08 a.m. and charged with DUI and improper lane usage.

Aug. 6-Aug. 7 Criminal damage to a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of N. Lincoln. Police said that between 11 p.m. Aug. 6 and 5 p.m. Aug. 7, an unknown suspect pried open the driver’s side door of a victim’s vehicle and partially pried off the cover of the steering column while it was parked in a driveway.

Aug. 5-Aug. 9 Theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt. Police said that between 6 a.m. and 4:55 p.m., an unknown suspect entered an unsecured residential attached garage and stole a bicycle.

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Slices of life They are the same person, in two different-sized bodies, born a generation apart. They might have been twins, had they not been father and son. They are my husband and our youngest.

They share similar personalities as well as a sharp sense of humor, affection for storytelling, tendency for voicing strong opinions, a love of debate and an unwillingness to back down from a disagreement (especially with each other). They are information gatherers, knowledge sponges, trivia fact hunting hounds and conspiracy theorists.

Now that our nest is thinning, I find myself spending more time with just the two of them – an introvert sandwiched between two extroverts. Heaven help me.

This weekend, we did a little yard work. There were a number of branches littering the sidewalk in front of the house and my husband called upon our boys to help pick them up. It was a reasonable request.

The two older boys went to work.

My husband and youngest son proceeded to bicker – about any-

He and mini-he By

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thing and everything one can find to bicker about related to sticks on the sidewalk. They disagreed on stick gathering technique and how many sticks should be gathered in one armload. Whether gloves were a necessity or hindrance. About the proper way to transport sticks and the best place to put the sticks after they were removed from the sidewalk. Whether the sticks would make good kindling. Where the sticks came from. If a stick fell on the sidewalk and no one was around, would it make a sound?

And so on. So many sticks so little time.

I heard their banter from my crouched position in the garden (pulling weeds) and tried not to listen. As far as I was concerned,

nothing (NOTHING) they said had any depth of meaning. Still, neither would give in to the other’s suggestions and/or arguments.

This happens all the time. Sometimes I think they’ll drive me bonkers. Sometimes I think they already have. I plead with them to stop. But they enjoy themselves too much to heed my requests.

Simply put, their bickering is a game they love to play and to which I’m not privy to the rules or enjoyment factor.

On other days, the situation is completely the opposite. They are the best of buds with the same viewpoints and expressions and opinions on everything from fantasy football draft picks to the best fast food French fries to the funda-

mentals of politics. They feed off each other’s energy no matter what the topic.

They were born with curious minds and fire off questions like they are conducting an interrogation. My son throws out question after question and my husband delights in providing the answers at breakneck speed.

All the verbalizations floating in the air only serve to make me feel unsettled and unable to focus.

When my son attempts to grill me in such a manner (and he does), I can’t keep up. “One question at a time,” I say. “Mom needs to think.”

My husband and son are peas in a pod or dueling banjos – depending on the day. They debate and dispute and discuss and deliberate

and I’m not sure which of them enjoys himself more. As for me, I’m like the creamy center of an Oreo – stuck in the middle playing either the role of odd mom out or referee.

It can be dizzying, but despite my complaints, I’m sandwiched between two of my favorite cookies. I’ve got my own double stuff, and it’s pretty sweet.

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. This column marks a milestone; it’s number 500 for Slices of Life.

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The saga of selling houses, evaluating what you want, and doing that As I wrote previously, we listed our house and it “sold” in nine days. They were not contingent on selling a home, only on getting financing. I was happy because they were only the second people to look and now I didn’t have to keep the place show ready at all times.

We didn’t have to do an open house.

All we had to do was find a house.

The short version of the long story is that we found a condo and the sellers there agreed to the quick closing date that our buyer wanted. So the sifting and sorting and releasing of stuff began. (You can read my past musings on my website.) Last week, a week before our set closing date, the buyer’s deal fell through. Thud.

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ally embody. But I am human. I am not always a peach. My realtor will attest to that. (But she is the type of person who wouldn’t.)

It took me a day to get over my upset and regain my equilibrium. There was no point in snapping at my realtor. (There never is a point to snapping at anyone, but it happens.) When the initial surprise and disappointment dissipated, my prince and I used the new

situation as a chance to evaluate again what we really wanted.

Options were abundant. (They always are, even when we are blind to them.) Did we want to stay in our joy house? We had no buyer now. We could stay put. The masses (friends, family, acquaintances, Facebookers, garage salers) seemed to lament the fact that we were giving up our fabulous retreat here. Again I had to ask myself if I was nuts to leave this place. Nuts or not, we again confirmed we were ready for the next stop on our joy journey. Onward.

Because of our deal falling through on the house, we had an out to not go through with the purchase of the condo. More discussion. Is this what we want? A condo, that particular condo?

Find something else? Go off to France

and deal with it when we got back?

We opted to carry on with that purchase. We want ease, and a little pond with nature in the backyard, not a stereotypical condo environment. By the time you read this, we will have closed on that purchase. That too seems to have disappointed some people.

Folks assumed we were selling to either move out of country or out of state or go be vagabond gypsies. We considered all of the above. We decided to do what felt right for us for right now.

Duh. And what about getting a B&B? For now, that is not right. It does not feel easy to me, and the word ease is my guiding light at this point in time. I liked the idea of an inn because I love pretty places, I love to decorate, and I

love to meet new people. I don’t have to run a B&B to have that.

We also love being able to go and do what we want, when we want. That holds a stronger appeal.

Our ultimate desire is to enjoy life.

My motto still is let it be easy. We trust everything will all fall into place. It always does. This house is back on the market and there is a showing tomorrow. Maybe by the time this hits print, we will have a new contract on our house. Fingers crossed. Let it be easy.

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Addison names appear on list of DSCC honorees Agency holds Volunteer of the Year awards

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT

Each year, the DuPage Senior Citizens Council (DSCC) selects

Volunteer of the Year award winners in several categories, recognizing exceptional individuals and organizations who have given their time and talent.

The Volunteers of the Year award went to Catherine and Stan Janusz who volunteer at the York Township Senior Center in Lombard.

The couple was awarded at the 16th Annual Volunteer Celebration

at the Diplomat West in Elmhurst on July 24.

Volunteers from Addison made the list of award recipients including Ken Vairo and Marie Gerth, who were among the list of 11 Nutrition Site Volunteers of the Year. Frank Plekavic and his family of Addison were named Chore Days Volunteers of the Year.

In addition, Addison resident Ken

Vairo made the list of Ambassador Club awardees, having volunteered more than 200 hours.

Each year, volunteers give more than 100,000 hours to DSCC, a value of more than $2 million, DSCC said. Volunteers prepare and deliver meals, socialize with seniors, help conduct well-being checks, and help with home and yard tasks.

The DuPage Senior Citizens

Council (DSCC) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3), volunteer-driven organization, dedicated to helping seniors live with safety and dignity. Since 1975, DSCC has provided a variety of programs and services for seniors, including Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels), Community Dining, Home Maintenance and Chore Days, Health and Wellness Education, and Well-Being Checks.

Addison resident provides support for People with Disabilities Addison resident Greg Czajka is what you would call a “handyman,” not only because he is a carpenter by trade, but also because he’s always using his skills to make others happy.

These days Czajka has been using those skills to help people with disabilities at Ray Graham Association (RGA), a non-profit that empowers people with disabilities throughout DuPage County and the surrounding area.

Almost 10 years ago, he learned about the organization from a coworker whose son was receiving services from RGA. “I saw the difference Ray Graham was making and wanted to know how I could help,” he said.

Soon after, he and some other carpenters were doing regular landscaping projects and minor repairs at a large, specialized residential facility in Addison operated by RGA.

Czajka’s love for RGA continued to grow and in 2008, he and his coworkers found themselves participating in a candy drive to raise funds for the organization.

Today, he is the vice president of Carpenters Local Union 839 and coordinates the event now known as Candy Days, which relies on union members and their families to stand at local intersections requesting donations to support RGA.

Under Czajka’s leadership, the event that once had a team of nine volunteers and raised just over $1,000 has grown to a group of 80 and generates over $8,000 a year.

He hopes to continue to grow Candy Days and make it more than a twoday event every August. He says what keeps him going is having a personal connection and seeing the difference in the lives of those he cares about, as well as their families.

“It is the people who work at Ray Graham and the progress they make with those served at Ray Graham that keeps me doing what I do,” he said.

Candy Days will be held on Aug. 26-27 and volunteers are still needed to work local street intersections in several suburban areas such as Downers Grove, Hoffman Estates, Elmhurst, and Addison. For more information, visit raygraham.org.

artist on Friday, Sept. 16. All events are open to the public, free admission. Info: addisoncenterforthearts. com or call 630-458-4500. The Addison Center for the Arts is located at 213 No. Lombard Rd. inside Addison Trail High School.

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Pounds Sensibly is still here helping and supporting people to lose weight. Meetings are held on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh in 9:30 a.m., and meet from 10-11 a.m. Info: email Millie at johnreiter@sbcglobal.net

Community calendar Thursday, Aug. 25 Luncheon features Illinois Department of Labor director From 11:30 -1 p.m., there will be a multi-Chamber luncheon held at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 So. Batavia Ave. in Batavia, featuring an address by Hugo Chaviano, director of the Illinois Department of Labor. Chaviano will talk about issues facing employers today including minimum wage, overtime rules,

Volunteers sought for Addison Mentor Program Help make a difference in the life of a student The Addison Mentor Program is looking for community members and business professionals to serve as mentors for students at Addison Trail and at Indian Trail Junior High School in Addison School District 4.

The purpose of that program is to identify students “on the brink of success,” who will benefit from having a positive role model. Adults from the local business community are matched with students and meet once a week for a half hour during the school day on campus. Make a difference in the life of a student – become a mentor.

To see a video and a presentation about the Addison Mentor Program, go to dupage88.net/site/page/580.

To become a mentor, or for more information, contact District 88 Director of Community Relations Dani Brink at 630-530-3989 or dbrink@ dupage88.net.

workplace safety and more. Tickets are $25 for Chamber members, $35 for non-members. To register, call 630-543-4300 or send an e-mail to: addisonchamber@sbcglobal.net.

Ongoing events • Addison Center for the Arts hosts Fournier exhibit From Aug. 31 through Sept. 30, the Addison Center for the Arts will be holding an exhibit titled Love and Music by Joe Fournier. The opening reception is Wednesday, Aug. 31 and a special performance given by the

• Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) meet each month Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst, starting at

• Active Adults Senior Club Adults, ages 55 or better, are invited to Park District’s Active Adults Senior Club on Tuesdays from noon-2 p.m. at Community Rec Center, 120 E. Oak Street. For more information, contact Teresa Grodsky at (630) 233-7275, option #2.

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District 4 staff gets back to grindstone Institute Days offer information, inspiration, fun

problems.

Addison students in grades 1-8 were slated to return to schools on Tuesday, August 23 for

the first day of classes. Kindergartners begin on Thursday, August 25 and preschool students begin on Monday, August 29.

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Addison School District 4 staff was back in full force on Thursday and Friday of last week, kicking off the 2016-17 school year with Institute Days. On Thursday, teacher and building meetings were held, where principals reviewed procedures and offered inspiration for the new year.

On Friday, following a “welcome back” breakfast, the faculty, staff and administrators were greeted with a presentation led by Superintendent John Langton, followed by School Board President Dave Williams, and Addison Teachers’ Association co-presidents Stacy Hahn and Bob Wojtach. Each of the district’s nine principals also spoke, introducing new staff members.

To bring smiles and a few laughs to the room, there was a friendly competition with “Minute To Win It” tasks and games among teams from each school. The Ardmore School team received a traveling trophy after winning the contest.

STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) learning was the final topic at the Institute. Small groups worked together on various tasks that illustrated ways to encourage students to think and to solve

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Prairie Path Gem!

Prairie Path Gem!

5BR, 4 bath 2-story on quiet street overlooking Sleepy Hollow Park in SOUGHT after Lincoln school district. Built by Hillview Custom Homes in 2000, this home offers over 5,000 SF of living space, newer SS kitchen appliances & granite counters, $759,900 NEW PRICE!

5BR, 4 bath 2-story on quiet street overlooking Sleepy Hollow Park in SOUGHT after Lincoln school district. Built by Hillview Custom Homes in 2000, this home offers over 5,000 SF of living space, newer SS kitchen appliances & granite counters, a rare 3 car attached garage, 2-story foyer, open concept, huge master suite, 3 fireplaces, a finished basement, & in-law/teen arrangement. Cool bonus feature - Home has seasonal lights installed in the soffits/fascia that light up a variety of colors for all holidays/special occasions. Be near nature & the IL Prairie Path, yet close to Spring Road business district & award winning schools. $759,900

Jefferson New Construction 100% complete and ready for occupancy.

Brand new construction by T.E. McKenna Builders just one block to newly renovated Butterfield Park in highly sought after Jefferson school district. 5 beds / 4.5 baths, fresh new floor plan, tons of ceiling and trim detail, custom cabinetry, 9” white oak floors, luxurious master suite, lots of built-ins, home office, finished basement, and 3 car attached garage. South exposure will provide tons of natural light throughout. Get settled into one of Elmhurst hottest neighborhoods before school starts! $949,900

Jefferson New Construction

100% complete and ready for occupancy. Brand new construction by T.E. McKenna Builders just one block to newly renovated Butterfield Park in highly sought after Jefferson school district. 5 beds / 4.5 baths, fresh new floor plan, tons of $949,900 Ready for Occupancy!

All Brick Georgian

All Brick Georgian

Remodeled Georgian in desirable Riverwoods subdivision of Naperville. Brand new hardwood floors, white kitchen with granite counters and brand new stainless steel appliances, new carpet, new tile floors in laundry and bathrooms, new $439,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Remodeled Georgian in desirable Riverwoods subdivision of Naperville.

Brand new hardwood floors, white kitchen with granite counters and brand new stainless steel appliances, new carpet, new tile floors in laundry and bathrooms, new interior paint, new furnace, and newly finished basement.

4 beds, 2.5 baths, 3 seasons room, 1st floor office, master suite with large walk in closet, jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Roof approx 8 yrs old and windows approx 10 yrs old. Estate sale, priced to be sold “as is”. $439,900

Attention Investors!

Attention investors, rehabbers, handy first-time buyers. Location, location, location. 3 bed / 1.5 baths / 2.5 car detached garage split level home a short walk away from Madison Meadows Park. New hot water heater in 2009, roof approx 10 yrs old. Home needs some cosmetic updates. Priced for a quick, as is sale. $210,000

Attention Investors!

Attention investors, rehabbers, handy first-time buyers.

Location, location, location. 3 bed / 1.5 baths / 2.5 car detached garage split level home a short walk away from Madison Meadows Park. New hot water heater in 2009, roof $210,000

One of a Kind!

One of a Kind!

One of a kind, custom built in 2010 with 4 levels of finished living space. 4-5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car garage with workshop, 1st floor home office, high end stainless steel kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar, luxurious $549,900

Classic Brick Bungalow Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized rooms, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, large eat-in kitchen with walk in pantry, formal dining and living room with first floor master suite with full bath and walk in closet. Full, finished basement with family room, arts/crafts room, workshop, laundry, tons of storage, & exterior access to fully fenced and professionally landscaped yard with fenced dog kennel. $499,900

Classic Brick Bungalow

Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized $499,900

Prairie Path Estate

Welcome to 360 Eggleston, a custom-built 2-story that offers one of Elmhurst’s finest backyard sanctuaries nestled along the IL Prairie Path. Perfectly situated on a 63 x 261 wooded lot, this home was built with year-round entertainment in mind. $1,395,000

One of a kind, custom built in 2010 with 4 levels of finished living space. 4-5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 car garage with workshop, 1st floor home office, high end stainless steel kitchen with granite counters and breakfast bar, luxurious master suite with vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, and master spa bath. Tasteful décor throughout with ship-lap faced family room fireplace, formal dining room, finished basement, and finished 3rd level with play room/arts & crafts/homework loft. Set on a huge 98 x 187, approx. acre lot. Close to downtown Lombard, Metra and Yorktown shopping and restaurants. $549,900

Prairie Path Estate Welcome to 360 Eggleston, a custom-built 2-story that offers one of Elmhurst’s finest backyard sanctuaries nestled along the IL Prairie Path. Perfectly situated on a 63 x 261 wooded lot, this home was built with year-round entertainment in mind.

Relax, play, and enjoy nature from your 2-tier paver patio and private gazebo. Over $100k of Steinhebel land/hardscape that looks like it was done yesterday. Inside will not disappoint either. Over 7,700 of finished living space across 3 levels. No ordinary basement here as the lower level has expansive light well, full bar, radiant heat floors, in-law/teen suite with steam shower, gaming room, abundant storage and has been host to gatherings of over 100 people.

The main level features separate formals, home office with private entrance, chef’s kitchen with separate eating area, & 2 story family room with gorgeous fireplace centerpiece - all overlooking your private outdoor oasis. Huge bedrooms with volume ceilings, walk-in closets, and a master suite with spa-bath & steam shower.

Original owners, meticulously maintained, an opportunity not to be missed. $1,395,000

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An Incredible Value!

An Incredible Value!

What an incredible value you’ll get in this BRICK newer construction home on an incredible over 1/4 acre of property in sought after Lincoln School District! This spotless home has so much to offer w/ nearly 4200 sqft., an open floor plan, beautiful hardwood floors on most of 1st floor, vaulted formal Living Room & a huge Kitchen that blends into Family room w/ brick surround gas fireplace. Watch all 4 seasons from your unbelievable Cedar Florida Room addition with floor to ceiling windows & spa-like Jacuzzi. Extensive backyard w/ hardscaped brick paver entertainment & dining areas situated on a rare 250 ft lot! Enjoy the footprint of a 2016 new construction w/ luxurious Master Suite featuring En Suite Bathroom & sweeping views of your 1/4 acre. 3 more oversized bedrooms w/ their own full bathroom. Versatile basement w/almost 2K sqft w/ Recreation Rm, Craft Rm & ENORMOUS tile-lined crawl- storage galore. An unique estate on an EXCEPTIONAL lot lovingly cared for by original owner! $775,000

What an incredible value you’ll get in this BRICK newer construction home on an incredible over 1/4 acre of property in sought after Lincoln School District! This spotless home has so much to offer w/ nearly 4200 sqft., an open floor plan, $775,000

PRICE REDUCTION! 6 BR Lombard Home

6 BR Lombard Home

10 year young construction on park-like 296’ deep lot and 1 block from Southland Park. This newer 2 story home boasts 6 bedrooms with a true in-law arrangement on the 1st floor.

Beautiful hardwood floors throughout 1st floor, open layout

10 year young construction on park-like 296’ deep lot and 1 block from Southland Park. This newer 2 story home boasts 6 bedrooms with a true inlaw arrangement on the 1st floor.

Beautiful hardwood floors throughout 1st floor, open layout with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, center island, open to family room with masonry fireplace overlooking unbelievable backyard with brick paver patio $649,900

$649,900

Jefferson 2 - Story

Jefferson 2 - Story

Spacious 5 bed / 3.5 bath home in desirable south Elmhurst, Jefferson School neighborhood. Loads of potential on every level. Hardwood floors throughout most of 1st and 2nd floor.

Finished basement with workshop area, bedroom and full bath $549,900

Amazing Value!

Amazing Value!

Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Vintage Bungalow. Carpeted living room & separate dining room. Well maintained eat-in Kitchen with SS appliances. Heated enclosed front porch! Full, partially finished basement AND 2 car detached garage

Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Vintage Bungalow. Carpeted living room & separate dining room. Well maintained eat-in Kitchen with SS appliances.

Heated enclosed front porch! Full, partially finished basement AND 2 car detached garage situated on oversized (65 x 190) corner Lot! Call for an appointment today! $219,000

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Great ownership opportunity - 1st floor office/retail condo in newer mixed use building in heart of Lombard. 2 floors of residential condos above for built in audience for your business. Possible to combine adjacent units for 2,988, 3,446,

$115,000 - $130,000

Office Building For Sale!

Office Building For Sale!

Free standing, single story brick office building with atrium entry. 1,850 of vacant office is perfect user/investment opportunity. Private parking lot with great visibility off Addison Rd with signage. Two long standing dental offices provide

Free standing, single story brick office building with atrium entry. 1,850 of vacant office is perfect user/investment opportunity. Private parking lot with great visibility off Addison Rd with signage. Two long standing dental offices provide ample income to offset debt service. Tenants pay their own electric. New roof in 2014. Perfect for law office, medical, & other general office use. Free office furniture $374,900

$374,900

Office/Retail Condos For Sale

Office/Retail Condos For Sale

Spacious 5 bed / 3.5 bath home in desirable south Elmhurst, Jefferson School neighborhood. Loads of potential on every level. Hardwood floors throughout most of 1st and 2nd floor. Finished basement with workshop area, bedroom and full bath for inlaw/guest/teen living arrangement. 1st floor office, family room, formal dining and living rooms, and large eat-in kitchen. Bathrooms on all levels, master suite with master bath and separate sitting/nursery area. Spacious bedrooms, closets, and storage galore.

Solid bones, with large yard and a short walk to Butterfield Park. $549,900

Great ownership opportunity - 1st floor office/retail condo in newer mixed use building in heart of Lombard. 2 floors of residential condos above for built in audience for your business. Possible to combine adjacent units for 2,988, 3,446, or 4,978 SF. Great visibility and foot traffic along Main Street & the Prairie Path. Ample covered parking in rear, close to the Lombard Metra, downtown Lombard, highways, and other businesses. Units are set up with individual HVAC, circuit panels, plumbing, and sprinkler system. Priced to sell!

Rare Development Opportunity

1.5+ acres of vacant land in Elmhurst. One of the last and largest undeveloped opportunities in town. 444 feet of frontage on Lake St Frontage road. Site can hold as many as 22 townhomes per current zoning. A great opportunity with a $1,250,000 VACANT LAND

Rare Development Opportunity 1.5+ acres of vacant land in Elmhurst.

One of the last and largest undeveloped opportunities in town. 444 feet of frontage on Lake St Frontage road. Site can hold as many as 22 townhomes per current zoning. A great opportunity with a variety of uses residential SFR or MF, commercial, or industrial. Just around the corner from new Mariano’s grocers site and close to Berens Park/The Hub Splash Park. TIF incentives coming to this location! $1,250,000

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At District 4 Institute Days

A new beginning

Trophy winners

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District 4 School Board President Dave Williams came to Institute This team from Ardmore School won the traveling trophy in a friendly competition of “Minute To Win It” Days to welcome staff and administrators back for another school tasks and games. It was one part of District 4 Institute Days that provided some comic relief before the year. Students in grades 1-8 were to begin classes Aug. 23. school year begins.

The race is on

Working off ‘STEAM’

Faculty and staff of District 4 took part in STEAM exercises at InstiThese District 4 teachers scramble during a “Minute To Win It” competition on Aug. 18 as part of Institute tute Days on Aug. 19. STEAM refers to Science, Technology, EngiDays. The game provided some relaxation for the educators, who are geared up for the students to ar- neering, Arts and Mathematics. The demonstrated tasks and games can be used to engage students. rive on Aug. 23.

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Willowbrook football team ready to open season Warriors boys golf team competes in Addison Trail invitational

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook football team will look to improve upon last year’s 5-4 overall record that did not earn the team a playoff berth despite it being playoff eligible.

The Warriors fell short on the play-

off points tiebreaker formula the IHSA uses.

Willowbrook returns three offensive starters including senior offensive lineman Lucas Olson (6-2, 260), senior wide receiver Jonathan Kelso (5-10, 178), junior running back Jack Jessen (5-11, 189) and junior offensive lineman Brandon Loth (6-0, 203).

Defensive starters back include Kelso (DB), Jessen (linebacker), Loth (linebacker), senior Freddie Clay (5-11, 169, DB) and junior Kevon Dobbins (6-0, 183, DL).

Other key returners include seniors M.J. Ranieri (6-0, 189, QBDB), Luke Halloran (6-3, 260, OL-DL), Zak Walenga (6-3, 256, OL-DL), Dylan Worden (5-9, 210, OL-LB), Will Schuller (6-0, 187, TE-DL) and Mike Dembowski (61, 180, K-WR).

A key newcomer to the team is senior wide receiver-defensive back Khalif Copeland (5-10, 181).

Willowbrook also will be bolstered by a junior class that went 8-1 as sophomores.

“If we take the ball away, mini-

Fenton football team ready to move forward Bison have sights set on a return to the postseason

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

One of the Fenton football team’s main goals this year is simple.

Get back to the playoffs.

“That has to be the goal,” said Fenton coach Mark Kos. “Our program always should have that goal.

The day we stop setting that goal of making the playoffs is the day I shouldn’t be coaching this team anymore.”

Fenton is coming off a 2015 season where it went 2-7. But Kos is optimistic about the group he has returning, as well as the newcomers who have been added.

On offense, Fenton returns seniors Danny Lucas (6-6, 335, center), Angelo Duvall (6-4, 340, right tackle), Greg Cazares (5-7, 155, running back), Tony Cantarelli (6-1, 190, wide receiver), Tyler Santagata (6-2, 195, wide receiver), Tim Wolf (6-1, 195, left tackle) and junior Dylan Butts (6-2, 190, RB).

Newcomers on offense include sophomore quarterback Kyle Cacioppo (5-11, 160), junior wide receiver DJ Kelly (5-6, 147), junior wide receiver Carlos Mercado (5-10, 185), senior wide receiver Nick Mercado (5-8, 155), junior offensive lineman Anthony Park (5-10, 195) and junior offensive lineman Colton Fredericks (6-1, 210).

“We have versatility on offense,” said Kos. “We did some real good things this summer. We allowed the kids to kind of put their own signature on things within the rules of our offense. The kids have embraced the offense. They have been like sponges.

They are looking to soak up more knowledge. It was an incredible summer in terms of work ethic.

I’m happy with the skill kids, I’m happy with our backfield, I’m happy with our quarterback and our No. 2 quarterback and I’m confident our offensive line is going to be the offensive line we need them to be. We’ll have to be a little patient at the beginning of the year, but once we get going it’s going to be a very dynamic offense capable of producing.”

Defensive returners for Fenton include senior

defensive end Ivan Rodriguez (5-11, 210), senior inside linebacker Oliver Aguirre (5-11, 180), Butts (outside linebacker), junior outside linebacker Brian Jaramillo (5-11, 195), Nick Mercado (defensive back) and senior safety Dominic Prunotto (5-9, 160).

Other key contributors on defense include junior safety Amari Baldwin (6-0, 172), Carlos Mercado (cornerback), senior inside linebacker Nikko Castaneda (5-6, 175), Wolf (defensive end), Park (defensive end) and senior nose tackle Kyle Higgins (5-7, 185).

“I like our aggressiveness, communication and discipline on defense,” said Kos. “We have more experience returning on defense. We had a great summer with the defense. I’m really excited about what this group can do. We return experience and we have versatility. That will help us expand what we can do defensively. We weren’t afraid to throw too much at the kids this summer. I’m excited to see what this group is capable of becoming.”

Kos has seen this group make big strides since last season. “We definitely were very young last year,” he said. “We were re-watching game film from the Week 1 game last year,” he said. “It’s amazing to see the kids who are still in the room with us. We really brought a team to varsity football. We have great senior leadership and that has shown through. There is no sense of class divisions with the kids. They just want the 11-best players on the field who give us the best chance to win. This is a hungry group. They hold each other accountable and push each other in practice. That makes the lives of the coaches much easier. We can focus on the Xs and Os instead of focusing on some of the behind-the-scenes stuff.”

Kos sees another year of tough matchups on Fenton’s side of the Metro Suburban Conference.

“We have to get back to competing for conference championships,” he said.

“We have expectations we’ve set for ourselves.

We are not satisfied with the manner in which we played the last two seasons. We’re excited for the opportunity for redemption. There’s only one way to go and that’s up and that’s our goal without a doubt.

It’s been a long time since Week 9 last year. We’re ready to play football.”

Nick Mercado, Butts and Prunotto are the Fenton team captains this year.

mize third-and-long, do not turn the ball over, tackle and block, we can give ourselves the opportunity to win some football games,” said Willowbrook coach Nick Hildreth.

The Warriors last qualified for the playoffs in the 2012 and 2013 seasons. The Warriors finished second in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division last year with a 4-2 mark, behind 5-1 Hinsdale South.

Willowbrook opens the 2016 season Friday on the road in a nonconference game against Gray-

slake North.

Willowbrook boys golf The Willowbrook boys golf team finished 19th at the recent rain-shortened Addison Trail invitational held at Blackhawk Trace in Bloomingdale (par 72, 6,400 yards).

Scores were counted as one’s total over par after 13 holes. Junior Buddy Martens was 15-over, while junior Tim Keefe was 16-over. Junior Max Venchus and junior Greg Danielson both were 21-over.

Experience on the side of Addison Trail boys soccer team Blazers look to improve upon 12-win season from a year ago

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Experience? The Addison Trail boys soccer team has it in spades.

And it’s that experience the Blazers hope will help them surpass last year’s 12-7-2 mark that included a 3-3 showing in the competitive West Suburban Conference Gold Division. Addison Trail has seven returning starters back this season.

“We are really looking forward to the season,” said Addison Trail coach Ryan Dini. “We have a lot of seniors on the team (12 of the 18 players are seniors). As a coach, I have been really looking forward to seeing what this team can do once the majority of them were seniors. Five seniors have been on the varsity since they were sophomores so we have a lot experience.

It’s a very experienced group of soccer players. We are eager to start playing games.”

Back for the Blazers are the likes of senior center-midfielder Tom Kania, who had eight goals and seven assists last year and is a four-year varsity starter.

He has 26 career goals. Senior defender Brian Ramos also is back, along with senior forward Enrique Luna, who had 12 goals and six assists last season.

Senior defender Uriel Martinez is a four-year varsity starter and

was an all-WSC Gold and all-sectional choice a year ago.

Key newcomers to the team include Senior defender Edmond Montano and junior goalkeeper Jean Avila.

“Edmond is from the Chicago Magic Academy and has great size and speed, and is dangerous in the air.”

Dini cites strong team speed as a key strength and notes the team must continue to work on defending star players and working together in the midfield.

“Our team speed and ball-control style should give teams a lot of trouble,” he said. “We have a lot of excellent players, but they need to get more chemistry on the soccer field.”

Addison Trail had a prosperous summer session where it won a summer league title with a 10-0 record. “We had a great summer league,” said Dini. “We beat teams such as Lyons Township, Oak Park and Lane Tech to name a few.”

Dini likes the caliber of teams that appear on the Blazers’ schedule this season. “Our schedule is very difficult this year,” he said.

“We host the Joe Novy tournament and are playing in the Pepsi tournament. We are looking to finish in the top half of the conference and compete for a Top 6 seed in the sectional.”

The Blazers are looking for their first regional title since 2001.

Addison Trail hosts Fenton Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on alumni night.

The Blazers welcome WSC Gold powerhouse Morton on Sept. 6 and will head to Willowbrook for the District 88 showdown on Sept. 27.

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Addison Trail girls volleyball team looking to take next step Blazers coming off 2015 season where they won 22 matches and shared the conference title

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The good news: The Addison Trail girls volleyball team won 22 matches last season and shared the West Suburban Conference Gold Division title with Downers Grove South with a 5-1 record.

The even better news: The majority of contributors from last season are back a year older and stronger for the Blazers and coach Dan Styler.

“We have experience,” he said. “We’ve been in situations the last few seasons where we were able to give a lot of young talent in the program a lot of experience. We’re very happy to have a great senior class this season and some other strong returning players. It gives us a greater sign of maturity and that’s something we’ve seen the last few years.”

Addison Trail returns eight seniors including Sarah Petrbok (outside hitter), Keara Schmitt (right-side hitter), Anastasia Labadessa (setter), Alyssa Pham (defensive specialist), Alyssa Ramir

(defensive specialist), Danielle Tulke (defensive specialist), Sarah Garces (outside hitter) and Michelle Krefft (middle blocker).

Others who will help the Blazers include sophomore Nina Muell (outside hitter), juniors Nicci Scorza (middle blocker) and Giovanna Scarbaggio (middle blocker) and freshman Jess D’Ambrose (outside hitter). Muell played on the varsity as a freshman and D’Ambrose, Styler said, is expected to be a key contributor.

“We have a really well-rounded group,” said Styler. “We looked very good over the summer and we’re looking to get even better. We do not have a tall team. Height is not our biggest strength. Our players are well-rounded and have good speed and athleticism. That makes us a tough matchup despite the size limitations we have. The girls have worked very hard during the off-season. They had a taste of success and they know they can continue to get better. We have some very lofty goals this season. So far the work ethic has matched the task that has been set forth and the goals we’ve established.”

One of those goals is another conference title.

“That’s a goal every year,” said Styler. “Last year was the first time we won the conference in nine years. We have a great group here returning and winning conference is definitely one of the primary goals. We have other goals that expand beyond those six matches we play in conference.”

The Blazers opened the season earlier in the week against Lake Park.

Fenton girls volleyball team has sights set high

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

How much potential does the Fenton girls volleyball team have?

“This is the best team Fenton has had in quite some time,” noted Bison coach Kelly Kleidorfer. “Last season we had the most wins of any Fenton team in the 2000s.”

Fenton is coming off a 2015 season where it won 13 matches. “However, we still are looking for that first conference win since the Metro Suburban Conference expanded,” said Kleidorfer. “We have come close the past two years and certainly feel that this is the season we experience success in conference play.”

Fenton also had a winning record in two of the four tournaments it played in last year. “This season, we are looking to make that happen in all four tournaments,” Kleidorder added.

The Bison return the likes of seniors Paulina Milanowski (setter), Natalie Skop (outside hitter), Maggie Rusiecka (outside hitter) and Melinda Boehm (middle blocker), along with junior Isabella Wielga (defensive specialist) and sophomore Mackenzie Miller (setter).

“Our seniors have meant so much to the program becoming competitive again and our younger players are following the lead of the seniors and working each day to make sure

we have success,” said Kleidorfer.

“We ask the team a lot, ‘Are we going to be the hammer or the nail?’

After too many years of being the nail, we are working toward being the hammer this season.”

Milanowski, the team captain, had 374 assists and 135 digs last year.

Skop had 122 kills and 136 digs, while Rusiecka had 102 kills and 33 blocks. Boehm had 68 kills and 43 blocks. Wielga had 85 digs and Miller registered 37 assists.

“We have a core group of girls playing their third season on varsity who are using their experience to elevate everyone else on the team,” said Kleidorfer. “We also have the most depth we have ever had. No team wants any injuries, but we feel we have a solid contributor at each position.”

Key newcomers include sophomores Vicky Krzyszkowski (middle blocker), Ashley Lira (libero) and Agata Kukielko (outside hitter).

Rusiecka moved to outside hitter to replace all-conference player Emmy Burris. Krzyszkowski will play a middle position, while Milanowski and Skop have played together the last two seasons. “We are shaping up quite well offensively,” said Kleidorfer. “Maggie has had an outstanding preseason. Vicky gives us another solid hitter in the front row and Paulina and Natalie have

Week 1 Preview Glenbard South at Addison Trail

When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Addison Trail High School, Addison Last year: Addison Trail 19, Glenbard South 14 Outlook: Addison Trail is looking to improve upon last year’s 4-5 mark. The Blazers welcome in a Glenbard South team that went 6-5 last year, advancing to the second round of the state playoffs after qualifying with a 5-4 record. Addison Trail plays its first three games at home this season with Oak Park-River Forest and District 88 neighbor Willowbrook to follow.

Week 1 Preview Willowbrook at Grayslake North

When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Grayslake North High School, Grayslake Last year: Teams did not play Outlook: For years, Willowbrook started the season with a neighborhood game against Glenbard East. This year, the Warriors will head north to face former Fox Valley Conference member Grayslake North. The Knights are now members of the new Northern Lake County Conference. Grayslake North is coming off a 2015 season where it went 7-4 and made it to the second round of the state playoffs. Willowbrook went 5-4 last year and finished second in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division.

Week 1 Preview Fenton at Leyden

When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Leyden High School West Campus, Northlake Last year: Leyden 42, Fenton 7 Outlook: Fenton coach Mark Kos is no stranger to the Leyden program. Kos started coaching with Tom Cerasani Sr., at Schaumburg High School. Cerasani’s son, Tom Jr., is the head coach at Leyden. “This is a good matchup for our kids,” said Kos. “Leybeen connecting with each other for den’s an 8A school and is the type of team that we want to play. kills the last two years and have only improved their play entering the sea- They are physical and they won’t back down. We don’t kid ourselves with Leyden. We know they are a good program.” son.”

Milanowski and Miller both will set. “Paulina is doing an amazing job as our setter and has taken Mackenzie under her wing,” said Kleidorfer. “We brought Mackenzie up as a freshman and she has made unbelievable improvement since the end of last season. We are quite confident setting won’t be an issue.”

Fenton continues to work on its serving as well as defense. “We continue to work on serving every day,” said Kleidorfer. “Our serving is fine.

However, we want it to also become a weapon that can get us points when needed. Our serve-receive has been a weakness in the past and we aren’t quite where we would like to be as of yet.”

Fenton’s side of the Metro Suburban Conference again will be filled with competitive teams. “Our conference is absolutely loaded,” said Kleidorfer. “Glenbard South is a highly ranked team each season, RiversideBrookfield is a very skilled team and has a 6-7 girl that gives everyone major problems. IC Catholic Prep is a downstate threat each season.

Wheaton Academy has been really good and we also add Illiana Christian to our division this year and they always are competitive.”

Week 1 Preview Bishop McNamara at IC Catholic Prep

When: Friday, 7:15 p.m.

Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Last year: McNamara 49, IC Catholic Prep 32; McNamara 42, IC Catholic Prep 14 (state semifinals) Outlook: Well, this one ought to be interesting. A Week 1 highschool matchup doesn’t get much more exciting than this. The Knights will confront the team that knocked them out of the Class 3A state semifinals last year at home. Bishop McNamara went on the next week to win the Class 3A state title in convincing fashion (50-7). IC Catholic Prep returns plenty from last year’s team, including Northern Illinois University-bound running back Jordan Rowell and quarterback Luke Ricobene. These two teams also met in Week 1 last year in Kankakee where McNamara won 49-32.

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(top): District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton (center) and Addison Trail Principal Michael Bolden (right) welcome sophomore Alicia Acevedo to the 2016-17 school year. Helton and Bolden rode a bus with students to celebrate the beginning of the school year on Aug. 17. (below): District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton (left) and Addison Trail Principal Michael Bolden (right) ride a bus with students to celebrate the beginning of the 2016-17 school year on Aug. 17.

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