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Village Board announces meeting schedule for 2019 By proclamation, the Bensenville April 16** Board of Trustees has adopted its April 23 Board meeting schedule for CalenMay 14 dar Year 2019. It is established to May 28 provide for regular Board of TrustJune 11 ee meetings on the dates listed beJune 25 low. Unless indicated otherwise, all July 16 regular Board of Trustee meetings Aug. 13 shall be held in the Board Room at Aug. 27 12 South Center Street, Bensenville, Sept. 10 and shall commence at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 the second and fourth Tuesday of Oct. 8 each month.

Oct. 22 January 8 Nov. 19* January 22 Dec. 17* Feb. 12 * Denotes one Board Meeting for Feb. 26 the month.

March 12 ** Denotes third Tuesday of the March 26 month.

Bensenville Park District news Youth soccer training registration open The Youth Soccer Training Program is designed for player ages 4 – 14, who are looking to learn the basics and fundamentals of soccer. Participants work on fitness, foot skills and basic tactical movement. Winter and spring sessions are available. Registration is currently underway, so register your child early as space is limited. More information can be found at bensenvilleparkdistrict.org. Registration can be done in person at the Deer Grove Leisure Center.

Sweetheart Ball takes place Feb. 9 On February 9 from 6-9 p.m., dads and daughters, moms and sons are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day together. Children ages 4-12 are invited with a parent or grandparent to a special evening that includes dinner, dancing, children’s entertainment and flowers. Dress in formal attire for your night at the White Pines Golf Club Banquet Hall. Register at the Deer Grove Leisure Center by Feb. 6, as space is limited. Ees are $22/$27 per child and $20/$25 per adult.

White Pines to begin Friday Night Fish Fry Beginning Feb. 22 and continuing through April 19, the White Pines Friday Night Fish Fry will return, featuring an all-you-can-eat fresh fish dinner that includes a soup and salad bar and a variety of other entrees and desserts. It will be held every Friday from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Stop in or call (630)766-0304 ex. 2 for reservations. White Pines golf club is located at 3 West Jefferson St.

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A not-so-chilly Chili Open

Chris Jones, Mary Mycyk and Ryan Snyder prepare to tee off at this year’s ‘Chili Open’ held at Sugar Creek golf course on Saturday, Jan. 5. Golfers get to play nine holes (regardless of the weather!), eat chili to keep warm during the round and then sit down for a buffet and to trade survival stories.

This year was such a nice warm day, the event drew 93 golfers.

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‘A Walk Through My Mind’ Artwork of Gregory Albin Stall comes to Guild Gallery

The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) will host A Walk Through My Mind, featuring original paintings, drawings and sculpture by EAG member Gregory Albin Stall. It Gregory Albin will take place in Stall the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave. It opened Sunday, Jan. 6 and will remain through Friday, Feb. 1. The public is invited to a family-friendly reception on Friday, Jan. 11 from 7-9 p.m. to meet the artist.

A member of the National Audubon Society, Stall has always had a love for the natural world, especially birds. Thus, it is no surprise that

wildlife and birds are featured prominently in his works.

“Through my art, I enjoy showing the public the importance of the natural resource of the world’s wildlife,” he explained.

among the branches of driftwood.

In addition to birds and fish, other artworks displayed feature mammals, such as bunnies, chipmunks and a Canadian lynx. Stall chose to paint the lynx “because it is a majestic predator with very few enemies.”

More about the artist “I encourage the public to hunt Now a retired teamster, Stall is wildlife with a camera and not a firealso a Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Navy as an air traffic controller. Grateful for the support of his family and the emotional outlet that his art provides, his patriotism is evident in Symbol of Freedom Among Branches, a colored pencil drawing of a bald eagle.

Stall won a 1st place blue ribbon in the novice category at the 2018 Wisconsin River Woodcarvers show for his carved sculpture, School of Blue Gills. The carved, luminescent painted fish appear to be swimming

arm,” he said.

Reasonable for art collectors With approximately 50 artworks ranging in price from $100 to $300, Greg’s show provides a wonderful opportunity to acquire original artworks,” said EAG President Charlene Lee-Freislinger.

Proceeds benefit three ways, supporting the artist, the EAG and the Elmhurst Art Museum. Paintings in the EAG Gallery can be viewed and purchased during regular Museum hours with Museum admission.

For more information, visit elmhurstartistsguild.org or contact the artist direct at (630) 414-3462.

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Village reminders Free Holiday Tree collection in January The Village offers free collection of live Christmas trees during January. Trees should be placed with refuse on residents’ normal pick-up day. Trees must be free of tinsel, lights, and ornaments and should not be placed in bags. Any questions may be referred to the Village’s service provider, Republic Services, at (708) 345-7050.

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Seniors invited to apply for ‘Ride DuPage’ The Ride DuPage Transportation Program is a result of coordination between the (former) DuPage County Inter-Agency Paratransit Coordinating Council (IAPCC), the County of DuPage and Pace Suburban Bus to improve transportation services for seniors and persons with disabilities in Bensenville and throughout DuPage County. The Ride DuPage Transportation Program is available to residents of the Village of Bensenville.

The Ride DuPage Transportation Program began on October 1, 2018 and will replace the Bensenville Dial-a-Ride Program beginning January 1, 2019.

In order to participate in this program, please complete a form that can be found at Bensenville.il.us and return it to the Department of Public Works (717 E. Jefferson Street, Bensenville, IL 60106). Please allow five business days from the time you send the application form in to participate in the transportation program.

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Hospital welcomes first baby of 2019

Evelyn Rose Fisher was born on Jan. 1 at 2:01 a.m., officially making her the first baby of 2019 born at Elmhurst Hospital. She is the third child of Amanda and Chad Fisher. Evelyn Rose weighed 6 lbs., 5 oz. and measured 19.5 inches long. The family lives in Elmhurst.

Bensenville police reports The Bensenville Police Department 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. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Jan. 2, 5:11 p.m. in the 1000 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported that his clothes were found to be missing from a community washing machine. This case is under investigation. BV19000080.

Jan. 1, 3:16 a.m. in the 1000 block of S. York Road, a 33-yearold Bensenville man was arrested for domestic battery, resisting arrest and battery to a police officer.

BV19000009.

Jan. 1, 3:25 p.m. in the 1000 block

of Ferrari Drive, a complainant reported that he found the window to his apartment broken. This case is under investigation. BV19000024.

Jan. 1, 6:21 p.m. in the 900 block of W. Irving Park Road, Jose A. Garcia-Medina, 28, of Arlington Heights, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and other traffic related charges. BV19000032.

Jan. 1, 6:38 p.m. in the 1000 block of W. Irving Park Road, a 32-yearold Bensenville man was arrested for domestic battery and unlawful interference with reporting a domestic incident. BV19000034.

Jan. 1, 10:06 p.m. in the 400 block of S. Addison St., a complainant reported that a family member violated the terms of an order of protection.

This case is under investigation.

BV19000039.

Dec. 31, 10:35 a.m. in the 1100 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported that items were found to be missing from her unlocked vehicle.

This case is under investigation.

BV18016364.

Dec. 31, 2:09 p.m. in the 700 block of Fairway Drive, a complainant reported that an employee gained unauthorized access to business checks and cashed them. This case is under investigation. BV18016372.

Dec. 31, 3:32 p.m. in the 100 block of Bridget Court, Mikiya Barrett, 39, of Glen Ellyn, and Margarita Manon, 38, of Streamwood, were each cited for battery. BV18016373.

Dec. 31, 4:21 p.m. in the 200 block of So. Center St., a complainant reported that funds received from an

online transaction were found to be from a fraudulent account. This case is under investigation. BV18016375.

Dec. 30, 8:51 a.m. in the 500 block of E. Pine Ave., a complainant reported that he is receiving telephone threats after sending cash regarding online activity. This case is under investigation. BV18016323.

Dec. 30, 3:36 p.m. in the 300 block of S. Hawthorne Ave., a complainant reported that several items were found to be missing from his father’s home. This case is under investigation. BV18016330.

Dec. 28, 11:44 a.m. in the 900 block of Pamela Drive, a complainant reported that an unauthorized account was opened in his name. This case is under investigation. BV18016233.

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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. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Jan. 1 Everildo Lopez-Carrillo, 29, of Addison, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and crossing a designated median near Army Trail and Kennedy at around 12:28 a.m.

A 28-year-old Carol Stream man was charged with domestic battery and unlawful interference with the reporting of domestic battery at around 3:20 p.m. Police said the suspect held the victim to the ground and struck the victim in the face. Additionally, the suspect allegedly restrained the victim so the victim could not contact police.

Addison Jan. 2 Police said David L. McDaniel, 34, of Chicago, was stopped for an expired registration plate, was found to be driving without a valid driver’s license, and having a failure to appear warrant out of Will County. He Dec. 31 was charged with no valid driver’s A 49-year-old Addison man was license and expired registration. charged with domestic battery in the 1800 block of Holtz at around 4:07 a.m. Police said the suspect struck the victim multiple times in the face.

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Dec. 27 Ivan C. Dela Cruz-Jeronimo, 35, of Wood Dale, was charged with DUI, transportation of open alcohol by the driver and one headlight near Itasca and Lake at around 9:39 p.m.

Villa Park Dec. 29 Lorenzo D. Maltizo, 49, of Carol Stream, was charged with two counts of DUI, no valid driver’s license and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near North and Addison at around 9:06 p.m.

Brian Sutton, 44, of Chicago, was charged with obstructing identification, driving while license revoked, improper display of license plates/ sticker and no insurance near North and Addison at around 12:52 a.m.

for possession of open liquor in a public place and possession of cannabis near North and Vista at around 12:02 a.m.

Retail theft was reported at a local store. Police said an unknown male and female suspect removed 11 bottles of alcohol from a display shelf and left the store with the items without paying.

Dec. 27 Glenn T. Hunt, 41, of Maywood, was arrested on the above date and charged with retail theft in an incident that occurred at around 3:56 a.m. Sept. 22.

Dec. 26 Stephen D. Larson, 55, of Villa Park, was charged with two counts of DUI, duty upon damaging an unattended vehicle, parking where prohibited, no insurance and unsafe tires in the 700 block of S. Summit at around11:08 p.m.

A 36-year-old Glendale Heights man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 400 block of W. Roosevelt at around 8:56 p.m.

A 23-year-old Villa Park man was charged with domestic battery and Dec. 28 violation of an order of protection in Allyson M. Knight, 26, of Boling- the 400 block of N. Gerard at around brook, was issued local adjunctions 6:55 p.m.

Dec. 17-Dec. 26 Theft was reported in the 200 block of S. Harvard. Police said an unknown suspect stole three animal traps sometime between 9 a.m. Dec. 17 and 11:19 a.m. Dec. 26.

Dec. 24 Criminal trespassing was reported near Monroe and Ardmore at around 3:12 a.m. Police said an unknown male suspect entered two unsecured vehicles parked in the driveway and rifled through the contents of the vehicles. Nothing was missing from either vehicle.

Dec. 23 Temple Washington-Garner, 57, of Bellwood, was charged with unlawful sale of tobacco to a minor at a local gas station at around 3:21 p.m.

Cesar D. Vasquez, 18, of Addison, and a male juvenile from Villa Park, were issued local adjunctions for retail theft at a local store at around 7:14 p.m.

Dec. 22-Dec. 23 A vehicle was reported stolen in the 300 block of W. North. Police said an unknown suspect stole a box truck that was parked behind a strip mall sometime between 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 22 and 8:08 a.m. Dec. 23.

County crime news Bond set for man charged with fondling pregnant woman DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced on Thursday, Jan. 3 that bond had been set for a Westmont man accused fondling a pregnant woman on previous afternoon of Jan. 2, as she was walking to work. Keenan Fowlkes, 18, of Westmont, appeared before Judge Jeffrey MacKay, who set bond

at $50,000 with 10% to apply. Fowlkes has been charged with one count of Aggravated Battery to a Pregnant Woman, a Class 3 Felony.

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alleged that Fowlkes told the woman, “I haven’t seen you in the area, you’re pretty,” and when the woman told Fowlkes she was pregnant, he said, “I can help you with your kid,” and rubbed her stomach. When the victim attempted to leave, Fowlkes rubbed the woman’s thigh and genitals, grabbed her by her wrist and pulled her back towards him. The victim was eventually able to free herself from Fowlkes and contact Westmont Police. Officers located Fowlkes at a nearby restaurant shortly thereafter.

“My office has no tolerance whatsoever for the type of actions Mr.

Fowlkes has been charged with,” Berlin said. “We will do everything within our power to ensure that no one is subjected to the kind of violent and aggressive behavior alleged in this case.”

Fowlkes’s next court appearance is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 1, for arraignment in front of Judge MacKay. Members of the public are reminded that these complaints contain only charges and are not proof of the defendant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the government’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Dec. 30 Alex Cabral, 19, of Addison, was charged with battery, resisting or obstructing a police officer, criminal damage to property and unlawful consumption of alcohol in the 700 block of Neva at around 8:55 p.m.

Police said Cabral damaged the

Baltazar Lopez, 49, of Franklin Park, was charged with aggravated DUI, DUI, resisting or obstructing a police officer and stopping on a roadway subsequent to police investigating a check on well-being near Addison and Green Meadow at around 4:16 a.m.

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The DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee is accepting grant proposals for projects aimed at improving the quality of the County’s waterbodies.

In its 20th year, the Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) grant awards funding for projects exhibiting a regional water quality benefit, including restoration and green infrastructure projects.

“This is such a successful program because we’re leveraging outside funds – from federal, state and local sources – for projects that provide countywide benefits,” said County Stormwater Management Committee Chair Jim Zay. “Last year alone, we received applications for projects totaling nearly $6 million.”

Under the program, organizations and individuals may apply for reimbursement of up to 25 percent of construction costs for portions of

projects that improve water quality.

During the grant’s tenure, DuPage County has awarded more than $3.3 million to 56 projects such as permeable paver parking lots, green roofs and native vegetation.

“The amount of projects this program has assisted in is becoming increasingly noticeable in our local communities,” added Zay. “Not only do they look great, but they’re improving the health of local ecosystems and reducing localized flooding.”

This year, DuPage County also updated the WQIP grant webpage to include past projects and common water quality practices, as well as guidance on applying for the WQIP grant. The application deadline is Jan 11.

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Troop 82 Eagle Scout Project benefits local library

Troop 82 Boy Scout Jake Downey and Elmhurst Public Library worked in partnership to create a series of Adventure Backpacks that can be borrowed by Library cardholders. Jake, along with a crew of friends who volunteered, spent several months and over 120 hours to complete this project for the Library as part of Jake’s Eagle Scout service project. The backpacks contain activities, games, books, tools, and other resource information for each of the following six themes: Animals, Aquatics, History, Geocaching, Plants, and Rocks & Minerals. Jake and his helpers spent many hours brainstorming, researching the themes, researching the backpack contents, and creating tutorial videos to assist with how to use the backpacks.

Each theme has two backpacks, which will be available for Library cardholders to borrow. Jake gave a preview of the Adventure Backpacks at Elmhurst Public Library’s recent X-STREAM Fest on Oct. 20. The Library will get the Adventure Backpacks cataloged and ready for their grand debut in the spring.

Jake could not have completed this Eagle Scout service project without the amazing mentorship from Paul Rodgers, Jake’s Troop 82 Eagle Scout Coach. The volunteers who helped Jake bring these Adventure Backpacks to life are: Matteo Mancuso, Tom Kunst, Ashley Harmon, Alex Levin, Joe Bonelli, Andrew Hausoul, Sam Rodgers, Luke RodSUBMITTED PHOTO Addison Independent gers, Ryan Gooderham, Kris KamTroop 82 Boy Scout Jake Downey (front row, 2nd from left) recently completed his Eagle Scout project, creating Adventure Backpacks merdiener, Ryan Roeschlein, Ander- available at the Elmhurst Library. Jake said he couldn’t have done it without the help of his family and his fellow Scouts. The volunteers son Plaiss, Liz Downey, and Mike include (listed alphabetically, not as pictured): Joe Bonelli, Liz Downey, Mike Downey, Ryan Gooderham, Ashley Harmon, Andrew Hausoul, Downey.

Kris Kammerdiener, Tom Kunst, Alex Levin, Matteo Mancuso, Anderson Plaiss, Sam Rodgers, Luke Rodgers and Ryan Roeschlein.

Community calendar Thursday, Jan. 10 Cartooning Professional cartoonist Mark Anderson will help you draw your own cartoons and then bring them to life on the screen from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library. Beginners are welcome. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-2228.

Friday, Jan. 11 Circle Up for teens Teen-agers are welcome to drop in at the Addison Public Library from 3:15-4:15 p.m. We’ll use fun games to help you chill out and connect.

Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630458-3320.

Monday, Jan. 14 • Must Make Monday All ages are welcome to join the Addison Public Library from 3:154:15 p.m. for crafts and maker projects after school. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Video Game Club Teen-agers are welcome to stop by at the Addison Public Library from 3:15-4:30 p.m. Each week we’ll geek out about video games, movies, board games, or books. Stop by to test out the latest and share your opinion. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

• Chess Club Teen-agers are welcome to stop by

at the Addison Public Library from 5:30-7 p.m. Learn tricks and techniques for competitive chess with our expert instructor. Beginners and masters also are welcome. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

• Family evening storytime Enjoy stories, music and a craft at the Addison Public Library from 6:30-7 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome with a caregiver. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 • Homework help Students in grades kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to come to the Addison Public Library from 3:30-5 p.m. and get help with your homework. College students, a librarian and teachers will work with you one-on-one. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

• Board of Trustees meeting Members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend the Addison Board of Trustees meeting from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Addison Public Library. Info: call 630-458-3320.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 • 3D doodling New tech is coming to the creative studio from 3-5 p.m. at the Addison Public Library. Come and try out the library’s new 3Doodler pens. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

• George Eastman-Life through the lens of Kodak RJ Lindsey portrays the founder of Kodak, George Eastman, narrating a slide program detailing the history of Kodak and the famous Brownie camera from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3320.

• Extreme Magic Professional magician Mike DiDomenico is taking magic to a new extreme from 7-7:45 p.m. at the Addison Public Library. This world class act will keep you on the edge of your seat. He’s been traveling the country and leaving a trail of spellbound victims in his path—would you like to be one of them? All ages are welcome; tickets are now available. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

at the Addison Public Library from 3:15-4:15 p.m. We’ll use fun games to help you chill out and connect.

Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630458-3320.

Saturday, Jan. 19 Snowman Mason Jars People of all ages are invited to the Addison Public Library to make cute snowman decorations to take home.

Crafts appropriate for both children and adults are available. Registration is now available. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-3338.

Saturday Feb. 2 From 1 - 6 p.m., the Addison Community Blood Program announces the first blood drive for 2019 to be held at St. Joseph Church Hall at 330 E. Fullerton. There is a critical shortage of blood right now so people are Thursday, Jan. 17 especially urged to give. To make an Homework help appointment, call Judy Socha 630Students in grades kindergarten 628-1959. Remember to eat well, through grade 12 are invited to come stay hydrated and wear clothing that to the Addison Public Library from allows easy access to your arm.

3:30-5 p.m. and get help with your homework. College students, a li- Ongoing events brarian and teachers will work with • Get your high school diploma The Addison Public Library is you one-on-one. Info: addisonlinow offering adults the opportunibrary.org or call 630-458-3338. ty to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online Friday, Jan. 18 through a new program, Career OnCircle Up for teens Teen-agers are welcome to drop in line High School (COHS). The li-

brary is providing a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education. You must live in Addison and be 21 or older. Call 630-458-3334 or visit addisonlibrary.org.

• Toddler Story Time Get out some energy with dancing, singing, and rhymes at a story time designed for little ones who like to move from 10-10:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library. Open to children 2 to 3 years with a caregiver.

This is a seven-week session that will meet on Jan. 14, 21 and 28; and Feb. 4, 11 and 18. Registration is under way. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-2228.

• Political Discussion Group The Political Discussion Group meets every first Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Addison Public Library, 4 Friendship Plaza. Conversations are civil and coffee is provided. Please read the articles before the meeting. Info: addisonlibrary.org or call 630-458-2228.

• Family Story Time This all-ages story time from 1010:30 a.m. at the Addison Public Library will include stories, songs and activities. Registration is now open.

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Jan. 10, 2019 • 8

Slices of life

Give yourself a gift of the here and now

We are all living just ten years away from a world we can hardly imagine.

I’m not talking about technology, global warming or advances in medical science. I’m talking in the personal sense. For most of us, our lives will be completely different ten years from now. Just like they were probably completely different ten years ago.

Think about it.

Where were you 10 years ago?

What were you doing? What thoughts occupied your time? What did your days look like?

I was changing diapers and probably pregnant, but that’s just me. I’m happy to report that all my kids are now potty trained and I am no longer preoccupied with my due date. Some changes are for the better.

Ten years before that, I didn’t yet know the rigors of parenthood firsthand, and was probably living what I now would consider a fairly self-centered life. This means I got to eat when I wanted, sleep when I wanted and watch what I wanted on TV. These days, I’m in what I call the ‘taxi season’ of life. I spend a lot of my time driving other people around.

Most of them are the people I gave birth to. They’ve since grown into kids who need rides to school, practice, games and lessons.

Ten years from now, they’ll have their own driver’s licenses and won’t need my taxi services anymore. Some of them will probably be living in houses of their own. My son’s voices will have changed, and they’ll probably all be taller than me.

Ten years beyond that they may be driving me around, but I’m not ready to go there just yet – even in my imagination. Going too far into the future feels uncomfortable and unsure.

There are just too many what ifs.

So, for the most part, we live in the moment. Of course we have to think long-term when it comes to things like life insurance and retirement plans, but otherwise, our minds stay firmly planted in the here and now. When you are pushing a baby stroller or changing a diaper, it’s hard to imagine that the day will come when the baby will walk and take care of his poop all by himself, let alone a day when that same baby may be pushing you.

Still, nothing in life is permanent.

Day-by-day, sometimes hour-byhour, things change and evolve. The kids learn to feed themselves Cheer-

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JILL PERTLER Contributer

ios. Pretty soon they are pressing the buttons on the microwave and before you know it they can cook a pretty mean frozen pizza. Some of them never learn to flush the toilet, but never mind the minor details.

As the years progress, we simply carry on. We start life out by being carried. We grow older and independent, carrying a tune as we drive around town in our first car. We carry a large backpack in college. After college graduation and marriage (if everything goes in order) we find ourselves carrying a baby or two. Our babies grow and we carry their hockey or dance equipment. They grow some more and we might have to carry a balance on their college tuition. Finally life comes full circle and we get to carry our grandbabies.

Most of us don’t think about the big picture like that. I know I don’t. I’m much more likely to focus on current events: The bills I need to pay, the upcoming choir concert, returning a phone call from a friend and the fact that we’re out of milk again. Heck, I find it hard to focus on more than just one day on the calendar sometimes.

That’s taking life in the here and now to the extreme.

I heard a saying once that went something like this: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why they call it the present.”

Those are probably pretty good words to live by. Staying in the moment keeps us grounded. It allows us the luxury of feeling like now will last forever. That, truly, is a gift.

Pretty simple, really, but most of the more profound things in life usually are.

Jill Pertler is a syndicated columnist and freelance writer. She appreciates your comments and can be Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists.

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New year is a time for reflection, hope for future

As I print out the final newsletter I sent in 2018 and put it in the binder for year, I am awash in emotion. I have been sending a weekly “joy letter” since September 2008.

Ten years. (I have been writing this newspaper column even longer, since May 2001.)

So much life has transpired in these last ten years. Gratitude overflows my cup (and leaks out my eyes.)

When I first started writing my email newsletter, it was a follow-up to a joy workshop I had done. I had more to say. I wanted my people to stay in tune with what they had discovered about themselves and their own joy journey.

The newsletter now goes out to thousands of people across the land.

(If you would like to receive, send your email address to KellyJoySimmons@gmail.com.)

I still have a lot to say. I still want to encourage people on their path. I want to uplift and fortify.

And I write it for me.

Everything I write is also a reminder to me. Every note that inspires you to believe in your dreams is also a message to me.

Dreams keep expanding and courage continues to be required.

To step out bigger and bolder is a leap of faith, every time. Some-

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KELLY SIMMONS Columnist

times it’s easier, sometimes it’s not.

Sometimes it’s a baby step, sometimes it a flying jump. Every time, it’s worth it.

The new year is upon us. Time for introspection and reflection.

Time for attention and intention.

Time for action.

That is the kicker.

We (me included) often ponder our possibilities and never move toward what we want. We see it, feel it, maybe even believe it’s possible, and we stay swirling in the comfortable familiarity.

What I have learned over and over is that the new normal is fantastic. Any action is good. It gets me in momentum.

When I relax and trust and be me, shaky and confident at the same time, things work out. Better than I imagine. New opportunities and invites fall from the sky. Things fall into place.

The secret to living an incredible life is first to believe it’s possible.

Second, take one action, large or

small (or teeny tiny) toward what you desire. Sometimes for me that is as simple as buying a new domain name. It could be a new haircut. A new pair of shoes. Something outwardly symbolic and empowering for you.

It could be saying no to an obligation that no longer brings you joy. It could be saying yes to something that excites you, even if it feels a wee bit scary to venture in.

Take a few minutes for some quiet time with yourself. What would you like more of this year? What would you like less of? What can you do to make that happen?

My ceaseless motto, one I need to inhale every day: Do more of what makes you happy.

So simple. Yet we do not always heed.

Let us see the new as an adventure. One to enjoy, to savor. To explore and discover. To love and let be.

That is my wish for you and me.

Join me, will you? Keep me up to date on your leaps and baby steps.

Let us encourage one another to do more of what makes us happy. That is how we can change the world.

Game on.

Kelly Simmons welcomes your feedback. Write kellyjoysimmons@ gmail.com.

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History Museum brings ‘Heart’s Desire’ in new exhibit Opening Friday, Jan. 18, the Elmhurst History Museum will present its newest exhibit, EW! Heart’s Desire: Reflections on Love & Marriage.

Contemplate the power of love represented in a never-before-displayed 19th and 20th-century wedding gowns from the Elmhurst History Museum collection. View photos of local brides who wore these special dresses--including a black gown from the late 1800s-and learn about the history behind modern wedding attire.

Explore an array of exquisitely-detailed valentines spanning 100 years including a few vintage “vinegar valentines” and other romantic tokens of affection. The community is invited to bring a nonreturnable copy of a personal wedding photo to leave behind in the exhibit.

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Matt Kissane (left) and Kevin Patrick are pictured here on the set of their New Year’s Eve special.

Entertainers host with ‘Best Of 2018’ show Villa Park residents Matt Kissane There were also appearances by and interviews with individuals and Kevin Patrick hosted the Best of 2018 New Year’s Eve Special featuring a special guest appearance by Plain White T’s Tom Higgenson.

the rock band Serendipity, Willowbrook High School sports programs and much more.

There were snapshots of events in Villa Park from throughout 2018

who claim to have encountered a Sasquatch. It will air on Comcast Channel 6 during the month of January and Villa Park’s YouTube channel, TVVP.

Himmes@elmhurst.org or call 630530-3325 if you’d like to come. To find out about membership, visit elmhurstheritagefoundation.org.

Gallery talk featured with ‘Heart’s Desire’ exhibit On Sunday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m., there will be a free gallery talk held in the 1st floor gallery at the Elmhurst History Museum, presented by curator of exhibits Dan Bartlett, in conjunction with the new Heart’s Desire exhibit.

Join Lund as he discusses the history of the valentine with an emphasis on some of the elaborate and beautiful late 19th- and early 20th-century styles. Former curator of collections Nancy Wilson will share stories about some of the wedding gowns featured in the exhibit and the brides who wore them.

Free and open to the public. Adult drop-in program, no registration Reception evening prior for required. For information, visit elmembers, donors only On Thursday, Jan. 17 from 6-8 mhursthistory.org or call (630) 833p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum 1457. will host an opening reception for members and donors only so they Upcoming February Programs may get a sneak preview of the new Saturday, Feb. 9 from 2-4 p.m. exhibit, EW! Heart’s Desire: Re- Victorian Valentine Making $3 per person, payable at the flections on Love & Marriage.

It’s just one of the perks of be- door. Registration required. Call coming a member of the Elmhurst 630-530-6879 and leave a message Heritage Foundation. Members with number of participants.

Friday, Feb. 22 from 7-9:30 p.m. receive invitations to exclusive Date Night at Pinot’s Palette, 214 events such as the complimentary reception to open the Heart’s De- N. York St. $40 per person, cash bar. Register sire exhibit. Members/donors are encouraged to RSVP to Nancy. online at Eventbrite

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Prestigious English Country Manor set back on a beautiful 75 x 190 center of town lot. A perfect blend of old world charm with modern updates, this home is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in one of Elmhurst’s most sought after neighborhoods. Boasting 4 finished levels of living space, a modern floor plan, 5 bedrooms, a master suite with spa bath and walk-in closets, 1st floor office, a finished basement with bar/rec room/ wine cellar/full bath/bedroom, 3 fireplaces, smart home technology for sound/HVAC/lighting, an oversized 2 car garage with conditioned workshop, and relaxing screened porch overlooking a beautifully landscaped front yard with western exposure. Many new updates – high efficiency furnace (2016), roof (2014), master bath with heated floors (2010), and garage & workshop (2004). With a walk to town/train location and in award-winning Hawthorne/Sandburg schools, this is a must see!

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One story office building across from Illinois Prairie path and Villa Park Chamber of Commerce. On site parking in rear for 9 cars. Outstanding owner/ user/investment opportunity. 2 locked spaces, one approximately 900 sqft and one approximately 2400 sqft. Currently 8 finished offices, 2 handicapped accessible washrooms, 36” doorways, 3 floor drains. Trade fixtures available i.e. wall cabinets, work station counters, desks, chairs, file cabinets, partitions. $345,000

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4 bed, 2 bath expanded cape cod across from the Jaycee Tot Lot/Playground, blocks from Berens Park/Hub Splash Park/ Wagner Community Center. 1st floor -large kitchen, family room, attached 2.5 car garage, bath, office/bedroom, living $439,900

College View 2-Story

College View 2-Story

Opened up and expanded 2-story with walk to everything that makes Elmhurst such a sought-after destination - the Metra, City Centre, Wilder Park, Elmhurst Library/Art Museum/Wilder Mansion, Hawthorne Elementary & ICGS/ICCP campus. Dual $550,000 ery eliv 9D 1 0 2 ing Spr

Opened up and expanded 2-story with walk to everything that makes Elmhurst such a soughtafter destination - the Metra, City Centre, Wilder Park, Elmhurst Library/Art Museum/Wilder Mansion, Hawthorne Elementary & ICGS/ICCP campus. Dual zone HVAC, an open 1st floor with HWF’s, full bath, home office/bedroom, large kitchen island & eating area, & stacked stone fireplace. 3 large bedrooms up with fresh carpeting, volume ceilings, guest bath, & huge master suite with sitting area & master bath. LL has a bar, laundry, exercise/5th bedroom, 1/2 bath, and storage. Oversized, 200 ft deep lot with detached 2 car garage. $550,000

3 New Home Sites

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

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.

First Time Buyer

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This Elmhurst split level boasts over 2,800 SF of finished living space w/ 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2.5 car garage, newly remodeled eat-in kitchen, & new carpet/paint. The LL has a huge walkout family rm to the fenced back yard, $374,900

This Elmhurst split level boasts over 2,800 SF of finished living space w/ 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2.5 car garage, newly remodeled eat-in kitchen, & new carpet/ paint. The LL has a huge walkout family rm to the fenced back yard, bedroom & a new spa-like bathroom. 3 oversized bedrooms up w/ double closets & another large full bathroom.

Finished bsmt rec space, storage, & laundry room. In south Elmhurst w/ easy commuter access to highways/ airports, Elmhurst schools, & Oak Brook mall. Two generations have lovingly cared for & maintained this home. $374,900

Danby Woods Gem!

Danby Woods Gem!

You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custombuilt fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, $579,900

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Huge backyard with patio. Close to downtown Elmhurst & quick access to highways.

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You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custom-built fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, 3 fireplaces, one w/ dual exposure to the master BR & master bath. 2 magnificent libraries, a lower level in-law arrangement w/ private bath & wet bar w/ sink, fridge & dishwasher. Covered porch & 2nd floor veranda overlooking a expansive paver brick patio & large yard w/ irrigation & impressive landscaping, a heated 2 car attached garage w/ epoxy floors, & charming Coach House! $579,900

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Classic All Brick Ranch

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This solid home in highly regarded Crescent park is situated on a 63 x 120 corner lot. 3 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms this home has timeless style and is in impeccable condition.

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Beautifully expanded cape cod in Stratford Hills just blocks from Jefferson Elementary & the IL Prairie Path. Recently updated and expanded offering 4 beds, 2.5 baths, a beautifully landscaped & private yard. Updates include kitchen with granite island & SS appliances, roof, windows, HVAC, basement bar, first floor family room, vinyl fence, bathrooms, flooring, & paint.

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

Builder’s Own Home

Builder’s Own Home

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

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Great Opportunity Awaits!

This beautiful home located on quiet cul-de-sac is just what you have been searching for. A fantastic floor plan - 2-story living room, great entertaining space in your open-concept kitchen and family room complete with fireplace and slider to $317,000

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

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

This beautiful home located on quiet cul-desac is just what you have been searching for. A fantastic floor plan - 2-story living room, great entertaining space in your open-concept kitchen and family room complete with fireplace and slider to your patio and tranquil backyard retreat. Escape upstairs to your massive Master with volume ceilings, large walk-in closet, and ensuite with soaker tub, separate shower and dual sinks. Location can’t be beat just steps to parks and playgrounds, bike trails, White Pines golf course, schools, and major transportation routes. $317,000

This masonry masterpiece has all the bells & whistles one could want. Extensive millwork, ceiling detail, & hardwood flooring throughout.

Loaded w/ top end appliances, custom cabinetry & closets, surround sound, home office, outdoor kitchen w/ paver patio/pergola & fireplace, 2 fireplaces, finished basement set up for radiant heat & w/ exterior access, 3 car garage, backup generator, irrigation, fenced yard w/ professional landscaping, paver walkways & driveway, 5 beds up, 4.5 baths, steam showers. All this with Lincoln school, the IL Prairie Path & Spring Rd Business District at your front door! $1,159,000

Best in the Venetian Pointe

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

This stunning 2 Bedroom/2 Bath unit has the ideal view of the pond and features nearly 1600 sqft. Gorgeous Gourmet Kitchen w/ SS Appls/Granite CT, Custom Cabinets, Island, Open Concept Design with tons of Natural Light! Luxurious Master Suite w/ En Suite Bathrooms and Private Guest Quarters. Easy Living with heated indoor parking, party room for the holidays and Exercise Room! Arterial Location to Entertainment and Easy Access to Highway! $265,000

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Congressman Raja sworn into 116th Congress

Later voted to end government shutdown

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi was sworn into the 116th Congress on Thursday, Jan. 3 by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to serve his second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.

“It was an honor to take the oath of office this afternoon to kick off the 116th Congress, and to begin my second term serving the people of Illinois’ 8th Congressional District,” he said. “After a successful first term, during which I led the historic modernization of our national Career and Technical Education (CTE) system, I am thrilled to continue pushing bold and innovative policies to strengthen our economy by expanding opportunities for students, small businesses, and working families.”

Then Krishnamoorthi called on Congress to work to solve the issue of the government shutdown.

“Today, as my colleagues and I took the oath of office, we were keenly aware of our immediate and pressing responsibility as Members of Congress – to reopen the government,” he said. “Later today, I will vote to end the destructive government shutdown for the sake our citizens and the health of our economy. I am hopeful this legislation will pass the Senate as well as the House and will be signed into law by President Trump.”

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Surrounded by family, supporters and well-wishers, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois) (5th from right) takes the oath of office from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (5th from left).

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IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team competitive during holiday road trip Coach James looking for even more progress in second half of season

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The IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team packed its bags and headed to the Bloomington-Normal area for the holidays.

The Knights went 1-3 in the smallschool girls’ portion of the well-regarded State Farm Holiday Classic.

“We went 1-3, but we were competitive in every game,” said Knights coach Kelsey James. “The first game against Rochester we lost by 11 and that was the most we lost by. A couple of our younger girls really stepped up. Our girls showed up to play every game wanting to compete and wanting to win. We’re looking forward to turning the page this year.”

James has seen improvements on both sides of the ball. “I would say our offense is looking better,” she said. “It’s not as consistent as it needs to be, but when we run our offense we can score almost every time. We’ve had a couple of games where we have scored more than 50 points. Our defense still needs some improvement. We did hold one team to 30 points and one to 32 points. Our on-ball defense has gotten better, but our team defense needs some work still.”

Sophomore Alia Johnson continues to excel of late for the Knights.

“Alia is playing very well,” said James. “She’s finishing every game in double figures. Against Rockford Lutheran in the tournament she had a double-double in the first half and finished with 17 points and 13 rebounds.”

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After the State Farm tournament, the Knights were 5-12 overall and brought a 1-4 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division mark into the new year.

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Hopefully we are turning the page here and everybody is ready to win more games.”

Johnson is the team’s leading scorer with Claire Wagner a close second. Wagner is a freshman.

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Addison Trail girls basketball team wins two games at Lisle Blazers return to conference play this week

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail girls basketball team came away with a pair of wins at the recent Lisle Christmas tournament.

The Blazers finished out the event with a 15-point win against Aurora Rosary. Addison Trail opened the tournament with a triumph against Elgin St. Edward and then lost the middle two games to Reed-Custer

(by 4 points) and St. Francis (by a single bucket).

Addison Trail defeated St. Edward 50-49, lost to Reed-Custer 42-38, lost to St. Francis 49-47 and defeated Rosary 41-26.

“We played really well,” said Addison Trail coach Rob Schader. “Reed-Custer was a huge team.

They were really big and we were neck and neck with them. They sat in a 1-3-1 zone. It was tough. We don’t see that a lot.”

Addison Trail downed Glenbard East the Saturday before Christmas in a non-conference game.

“We went 3-2 in those five games,” Schader pointed out. “We are play-

ing better basketball than we were the first quarter of the season. The five or seven games before that we would get down big by like seven, 10 or 14 points and then have to battle back. We didn’t have enough in the tank. We have played pretty solid here these last five games.”

Schader said defense has been a bright spot of late. “Our defense is really solid,” he said. “We’re keeping teams to around 38 or 40 points a game.”

The coach also is seeing progress at the other end of the floor.

“We handle the ball pretty well and we’re starting to score more,” he said. “We have been working on

our shooting in practice and that is becoming pretty solid.”

On the individual front, Schader had high praise for the likes of Serena Gilliam, Quiana Birmingham, Angelina Carreras, Karime Martinez and Mia Johnson of late. Birmingham is a freshman.

“Serena and Quiana are playing well,” Schader stated. “Angelina is starting to score more for us. She’s at seven or eight points a game.

Karime does a lot of other things for us. Mia Johnson is a sophomore who is starting to play better. She’s very athletic. She’s a two-sport athlete (also plays volleyball) who can jump a ton. I wouldn’t be surprised

if she plays both sports in college at a smaller school. “ After Lisle, Addison Trail sat at 7-10 overall and 2-5 in West Suburban Conference Gold Division play.

“Our conference is pretty solid,” said Schader, “but we definitely see some winnable games coming up. We have Downers Grove South (earlier this week) coming up and that was our worst game of the year by far the first time we played them. It will be interesting to play them again.”

The Blazers face Hinsdale South in another conference game Saturday night in Darien.

Willowbrook girls basketball team continues strong play Warriors go 3-1 at Wheaton North; Defeat conference tri-leader Downers Grove South

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls basketball team’s lone conference loss thus far came at home at the hands of Downers Grove South in a game where the Warriors led by double digits late in the game.

Heading into the new year, the Warriors sat in a three-way tie atop the West Suburban Conference Gold Division with Downers South and Proviso East. Willowbrook defeated Proviso East in Maywood earlier in the season.

However, the recent rematch with

Downers South was a completely different story. The Warriors were 50-45 come-from-behind winners in Downers Grove.

Willowbrook trailed 13-7 after the first quarter and 29-19 at halftime.

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Fenton girls basketball team records three wins Bison already have more than tripled last season’s win total

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Things continue to trend upward for the Fenton girls basketball team.

The Bison recorded recent Metro Suburban Conference Red Division wins against Guerin Prep and Wheaton Academy. Fenton downed Guerin 68-25 and edged Wheaton Academy by two hoops, 48-44.

Fenton took part in the DePaul Prep tournament in Chicago. The Bison defeated Northside Prep 71-33, lost to Chicago Brooks 61-44, lost to DePaul Prep 73-55 and lost to Chicago Lincoln Park 65-55.

Fenton had a 10-9 overall mark and was 5-3 in MSC Red Division play after the DePaul Prep tournament.

At DePaul, Alexus Arzola was named to the all-tournament team.

“Alexus had a very good tournament and was rewarded with the all-tournament selection,” noted Fenton coach Dave Mello. “She was a force on offense and defense.”

In recent times, Mello has been pleased with the team’s improvement in the rebounding department.

“We have been doing a really good job crashing the offensive glass,” he said. “We always have gotten a good amount of offensive rebounds due to our style of play, but we have made a

concerted effort to get even more in recent games.”

Mello continues to see movement forward with the team’s offensive system. “The pace with which the offense has been going has been really good,” he said. “However, we did have a four-game stretch where we struggled to knock down the 3-point shot. Teams are doing a good job of challenging our shooters.”

Mello noted during that four-game span, Fenton made 26 three-pointers. “That followed a four-game stretch where we made 56 threes,” he explained. “The good news is we have made 14 in each of the last two games, so our shooting has come back.”

Mello has been impressed with the team’s high level of energy on defense of late. “In our loss to Lincoln Park we were able to still force 49 turnovers,” he said. “We are still able to get most teams to play much faster than they would like.”

Mello has two points of emphasis moving forward in the short-term.

“We still can get better at taking care of the basketball and shooting free throws,” he said. “We have been turning the ball over a little too much lately. A lot of the turnovers have been careless mistakes. Also, our free-throw shooting has really been down this season.”

Fenton has received a bump from freshmen Hailey Miller and Sophia Haska in recent games. “Hailey and Sophia have taken huge steps for-

ward,” said Mello. “Hailey is one of our primary ball handlers and is really improving her decision-making. She also is being a lot more aggressive attacking the basket and has become a consistent 3-point shooter.

She also is one of our lockdown defenders.

“Sophia has really expanded her game. She came in as someone who played most of her junior-high seasons under the basket. Now, she is not only playing down low, but also is stepping out and shooting and making 3s. On defense, she finds herself playing at the point of our pressure or as the safety. We also are looking to give her some ball-handling responsibilities.”

Overall, Mello continues to see his program make large strides. “This team of girls has really impressed us so far considering the varsity was coming off back-to-back threewin seasons just two years ago and now they not only have 10 wins to go with a 5-3 conference record, but they have faced off with some of the tougher teams Fenton has played in recent years and they always compete,” he said. “We are very excited about the second half of the season, but know we must take our game to a higher level in order to be successful.”

Fenton heads to Norridge tonight to face Ridgewood in a conference game and will travel to Elk Grove Saturday for a non-conference contest.

South 15-9 in the third quarter and 16-7 in the fourth quarter. Willowbrook held Downers South to 16 second-half points.

Stephanie Dasbach led the Warriors with 14 points and a game-high 15 rebounds, including 11 on the offensive end.

She also shot 4-for-4 from the free-throw line to help the Warriors shoot 70 percent there for the game (16-for-23).

Kaitlyn McCann added 10 points, which included a pair of 3-pointers.

Annemarie Knudtson added eight points and five steals and made a pair of 3s. Grace Tumilty had six points, six rebounds and three assists, while Cecilia Lizasuain had six points as well.

Prior to Downers South, Willowbrook dropped a 64-49 non-conference game to Plainfield South.

Those two games followed a strong 3-1 showing at the Wheaton North Falcon Classic tournament over the holidays.

“We are moving right along,” said Willowbrook coach Terry Harrell.

“We went 3-1 and lost a squeaker by six points to eventual champion Glenbrook South.”

Wilowbrook kicked off the tournament with a win against Elgin and then lost to Glenbrook South before coming back to down West Aurora and then Schaumburg to take fifth place in the tournament.

“We played well,” said Harrell. “We didn’t shoot great, but we played really good defense most of the tournament.”

Willowbrook trailed Glenbrook South by 18 points at halftime and then came out in the second half and held it to 10 points in the third and fourth quarters combined.

“And most of those points came in the last minute of the fourth quarter,” said Harrell. “We cut it (down to) two points and then we commit-

ted a turnover with 15 seconds left.

We played excellent defense in that game and put ourselves in a position to potentially win the game. I was happy with the girls’ performance in the tournament. We had some girls step up and score who don’t necessarily always score a lot for us.”

McCann averaged 17 points a game in the tournament and earned all-tournament accolades.

Harrell also had high praise for Tumilty and Dasbach. “Grace averaged 10 points and four assists in the tournament,” he noted. “She also shot 85 percent from the free-throw line, which is really big for us. Stephanie averaged five blocks per game, which is huge. That helps our defense a lot when you have someone protecting the rim like that.”

Harrell lauded the efforts of Maura Heneghan off the bench, who hit two 3-pointers in the Glenbrook South game. “She helped us get back into the game,” said Harrell.

Harrell added that Maureen Schmid also has been playing well lately. “Maureen has been hot lately and continued that in the tournament.

She averaged two 3-pointers,” he said. “All in all, a lot of girls played well for us.”

With the 4-2 mark over the holidays and the first week of the new year, Willowbrook was sitting at 15-6 overall and 6-1 in WSC Gold action.

“The Downers Grove South game will be big for us,” said Harrell late last week. “We lost to them by 10 points at home and led by 13 points in the fourth quarter.”

Harrell has high hopes for the home stretch of the season. “We are getting better and that’s nice to see,” he said. “There isn’t much rest to be had this season. We have three games next week and three the following week. The girls have been playing extremely well.”

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While the IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team went 1-3 during its own IC Catholic Prep-Westmont tournament over the holidays, coach TJ Tyrrell is far from hitting the panic button with his younger crew.

“We were a little out of sync and made some mental mistakes, but our kids played hard,” he said. “Our kids are making progress. Sometimes losses teach more than wins. With the losses you tend to reflect a little more and put more pressure on yourself. We’ve been able to dig into some films and talk to the guys and help them learn, grow and improve.

We don’t want to use it as an excuse anymore, but we’re a young group.

That can only last so long. Our goal is to get the guys playing their best basketball in February. With this tournament, we did not come out with the reward we wanted, but we saw a lot of areas where we can improve and we will improve.”

The Knights were 7-6 overall after the tournament.

“All the teams we played in the tournament brought pressure,” said Tyrrell. “That gave us some experience that you can’t replicate in practice. We saw some very athletic teams. The two Chicago Perspective schools and Chicago Legal Prep are all Chicago charter schools and they were athletic. We don’t usually see that, but we were able to see improvement in each game where we were breaking their pressure.”

Tyrrell noted IC Catholic Prep lost by three points to Elmwood Park, one point to Perspectives MSA and by 10 to Perspectives Leadership.

The Knights defeated Chicago Legal Prep by seven points.

Notable individual performances included Zach Jordan hitting for 22 points (5 three-pointers) in the Elmwood Park game. Dom Gaudio turned in a 15-point, three-assist effort, while Chauncey Lee had 14 points, six assists and seven rebounds. Ryan Wojtalewicz had nine points and six rebounds. “That’s three juniors and a sophomore there that contributed to our point totals,”

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Tyrrell noted the team had 22 turnovers against Perspectives MSA. “And we lost by one point,” he said.

“We have to look at the decisions we made in that game and any one or two corrections could have been the difference. We need to cut down on turnovers.”

In that contest, Lee had 15 points.

Mike Carpanzano had 12 points, Jordan had 10 points and Wojtalewicz had five points and eight rebounds.

In the Legal Prep game, Jordan had 23 points and five rebounds, while Lee had nine points and three assists.

Johnny Falduto, a sophomore, had nine points and four assists. “We did a better job cutting down our turnovers with 14 and we shot 50 percent from the 3-point line, which is very good,” said Tyrrell.

In the Perspectives Leadership game, Wojtalewicz had 18 points.

Jordan had 14 points, while Lee had 10 points and a team season-high nine assists. Sophomore Justin Hall had eight points and nine rebounds.

“Chauncey’s nine assists were the high on this team over the last two years, at least,” said Tyrrell.

Tyrrell said fixing a few issues here and there will help his squad in the second half of the season. “We told the kids if we had a couple better possessions and executed when we needed to, it would have been a different story in the tournament,” he said. “It hurts to lose those games, but after processing the losses and digging into the film, there sure is a lot to be optimistic about. We feel like we are in a good place with our team development.”

Tyrrell lauded Jordan’s recent of-

has had a strong stretch the last several games,” he said. “You can see it with his confidence. He’s calling for the ball and looking for opportunities. That is a good sign to see in his development. It’s his first year on varsity.”

The coach also was impressed with Lee’s efforts in the tournament.

“Chauncey Lee is coming off that nine-assist game. We told him in film that it was a great job to have a nine-assist game, but we think he can get even more,” he said. “That’s what is exciting for him to where he can create even more and make the guys around him even better and it shows his development as a leader.”

Wojtalewicz continues to excel around the rim and as a leader. “We call him Big Woj,” said Tyrrell. “He’s a great leader for us. He’s vocal and is a hard-worker. He hustles. He’s a great kid to coach.”

Tyrrell added IC Catholic Prep has been bolstered by the play of sophomores Falduto and Hall. “Both are football players who are working their way into the lineup and have taken advantage of the minutes they have been given,” the coach remarked. “They are two of the hardest workers on the court. Justin is under 5-10 and had nine rebounds off the bench in a game to lead the team. He puts in a lot of effort.”

The squad’s two lone seniors, Carpanzano and Ryan Asmussen, also have excelled in the leadership department.

“Their leadership has been very good,” said Tyrrell. “Ryan and Mike have done a good job mentoring the younger guys and taking them off to the side in practice and helping them understand concepts or plays. They have helped create a very good culture.”

IC Catholic Prep returned to action after the break and dropped a tough 44-43 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division contest against Aurora Central Catholic.

ACC led 12-6 after the first quarter and 27-20 at halftime. The Knights trimmed the lead to 35-34 heading into the fourth quarter.

Wojtalewicz led the Knights with 13 points. Gaudio had 11 points (two 3-pointers), while Lee had nine points.

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