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Bensenville’s Music in the Park concert series begins June 13

Everyone’s favorite free family summer concert series, Music in the Park, begins Wednesday, June 13 with the band, Heartache Tonight.

Music in the Park events take place every Wednesday from June 13 through Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Bensenville at 12 So. Center Street.

Local restaurants will sell dinner and dessert items in food booths beginning at 6 p.m. Each night will include a classic car night, family oriented activities and a 50/50 split the pot raffle that benefits our service organizations and local food pantry.

The schedule is as follows: June 13 – Heartache Tonight: Salute To The Eagles

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Rotary hosts Community Connections event Thursday

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She’s fabulous!

This little dancer is part of the Di Bella Dance program now being offered exclusively at the Wood Dale Park District. Taryn Lomnicki, owner and founder of Di Bella Dance Studio, became an employee of the Park District and will now be serving as the in-house dance coordinator and instructor. Full story inside this issue.

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World War II caused dramatic changes to Illinois’ way of life and economy

Editor’s note: The weekly Illinois Bicentennial series is brought to you by the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors and Illinois Press Association. More than 20 newspapers are creating stories about the state’s history, places and key moments in advance of the Bicentennial on Dec. 3, 2018. Stories published up to this date can be found at 200illinois.com.

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Washington, Ill. resident Mary Kerr said World War II caused everyone to sacrifice.

“When we went into Iraq in 2001, there was no difference in my life because we went to war. But (back) then, everyone was affected; from Victory Gardens to rationing of items to the draft, everyone was in,” she said.

Mothers saved tin cans and foil.

Life went on, she said, but it was different.

“We went on with the churches and the schools, but it wasn’t the same. The Boy Scouts went on but they had paper drives,” Kerr said.

“Nothing was the same as it was before Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor.”

Thousands enlisted from Illinois When war was declared in December 1941, thousands of men enlisted and thousands more came through the state either en route to or arriving at training stations.

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Lakes had opened prior to World War I as a recruit training center, but by the early 1930s enrollment had slowed. World War II boosted the population at the station from 6,000 to 68,000, according to the Navy. In all, about 1 million sailors trained at the facility in North Chicago until the war ended in 1945.

Thousands of others, including many World War I veterans, flocked to the Illinois State Militia, also known as the Reserve Militia, where they agreed to serve for two years.

They stood watch over bridges, rail-

roads and other transit centers. When the war ended, hundreds were activated to serve as shuttle drivers in Chicago as the large number of GIs returning overwhelmed buses and trains, according the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.

By the end of 1945, Illinois had registered 1,954,674 men between the ages of 18 and 38 at 361 separate local draft boards. Of these, 629,516 were called to serve. An additional 328,338 enlisted of their own accord bringing the total number of men from Illinois entering the services to

957,854.

The number of Illinois women joining the military during the war was 13,587. Counting those who already were in the military and those whose National Guard units were activated, Illinois supplied the U.S. armed forces with nearly 1 million of its citizens during the course of the war.

From Dec. 7, 1941, through Sept.

2, 1945, 17,521 Illinois servicemen and women were killed in combat or later died of wounds or injuries sustained in battle.

Caterpillar’s role In Peoria, production of earth-moving equipment made by Caterpillar Inc. had already picked up in pace due to the federal LendLease program, supplying goods and war material to Allied countries. Caterpillar tractors were already being used by the Allies in the early stages of World War II, according to Journal Star archives. But once the United States entered the war, production escalated. Bulldozers were vital to the war effort as they allowed creation of air fields and the cleanup of debris after battle.

Central Illinois factories geared up for greater production when the United States entered the war. The Defense Department initially asked for a variety of equipment from Caterpillar, including smaller items such as transmissions for tanks and undercarriages for howitzers. Then, according to a Caterpillar historian, the Defense Department decreed for production to switch exclusively to motor graders and track-type tractors on a large scale.

Tom Emery, a freelance writer from Carlinville, said the state’s economy was booming during the war. Factories were humming with wartime activity.

“The industrial cities were cranking out products that were war related,” Emery said.

Many blacks moved to Illinois during the war, particularly to Chicago for jobs. And female employment grew by 50 percent.

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Rosie the Riveter One of those Rosie the Riveters was Ruth Lockart, who recently participated in the oral history project at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library. The project was to reach out to World War II veterans and those who grew up during that time.

Lockart worked as a riveter at the Howard Aircraft Corp. in Chicago.

When America went to war, she was on the family farm in Paris but she wanted to get involved in the war effort and moved to Chicago where her sister lived. She trained as a riveter at the American Aircraft Institute and later went to the Howard Aircraft Corp. where she helped to construct a Navy training plane.

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(Continued from page 3) them. The one I worked on was the Nightengale,” Lockart said. “We’d go to the factory at 8 a.m. and then we’d be off at 5 in the evening. We’d take a streetcar to the factory.”

Chicago, she said, was different then than now, saying it felt like a small town when she lived there.

“I have always been proud that I was a Rosie the Riveter,” Lockart said. After the war, she went to beauty school in Paris and married a soldier who fought in the European Theater.

POW camps Illinois was the home to several prisoner of war camps including one in Washington, a few miles outside of Peoria.

From 1944 to 1945, the village was the site of a small POW camp.

The camp started with 50 German prisoners who helped make K-rations for the troops. The camp expanded over the months to have more than 200 POWs, according to a book published by Mary Kerr about the Washington camp.

Kerr is working on another book about central Illinois during World War II, and including a chapter on a POW camp in the center of Eureka.

“Many people didn’t have contact with the prisoners and didn’t know if they were ‘good or bad,’” Kerr said.

“But if you had contact with them, you probably went away thinking that they were OK.” The kids were very intrigued by the POWs, she said, noting that many would ride their bikes to the camp and talk to prisoners.

Gavanes appointed to DuPage County Board

The DuPage County Board unanimously approved Chairman Dan Cronin’s appointment of Dino Gavanes of Itasca to serve on the Board, filling the vacant District 1 seat following the resignation of Paul Fichtner.

Chairman Dan Cronin said Gavanes brings a wide range of experience and skills to the position.

“Dino is very knowledgeable about many of the issues that face our County Board. With his experience in the private sector, along with his extensive resume of professional and community involvement, I have no doubt the residents of District One will be well-served by his representation,” Cronin said.

With more than 40 years of experience in the insurance industry, Gavanes is a principal with the Advisers Group Inc. He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in Engineering and received his M.B.A. from DePaul University.

Gavanes has held several leadership positions within the insurance industry including president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois, and National Director from Illinois to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (IIABA).

He also serves on the Board of GovSUBMITTED PHOTO/CATERPILLAR ARCHIVES The Independent ernors of the National Alliance for Caterpillar’s entry progresses through a Peoria parade on June 2, 1944. The company commemorated its Insurance Education and Research.

He serves on the Board of the Itasca production effort during World War II. Chamber of Commerce and the Itasca Police Pension Fund.

Gavanes will complete Fichtner’s The IndependenT newspapers presenTs... term, which ends Nov. 30, 2018.

DuPage’s District 1 includes all or parts of Addison, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Elmhurst, Elk Grove, Glendale Heights, Lombard, Roselle, Villa Park and Wood Dale.

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The Elmhurst College Summer Band soon will begin its second season of free outdoor concerts on the Elmhurst College Mall. The Summer Band is composed of students, faculty, local music teachers and community members, and performs a variety of music.

James Hile will conduct the band, and Professor Emeritus Judy Grimes will be the guest conductor. Professor Gayle Bisesi will be a featured guest artist singing with the band. The first concert, “Music on the Mall,” is scheduled for Wednesday, June 13; the second concert, “American Salute,” will be Wednesday, June 27.

Both concerts begin at 7 p.m. and will be held behind the Frick Center on the Brune Patio on the campus of Elmhurst College.

Community musicians are welcome to join the band. Rehearsals are every Monday and Wednesday beginning Monday, June 4, from 7-9 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel.

Community members who are interested in performing with the Elmhurst College Summer Band should contact the Band Office at (630) 6173520 or email Dr. Hile at james.hile@ elmhurst.edu.

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Di Bella Dance is now a partner with Wood Dale Park District

Summer musical theatre dance camp coming In addition, first through fifth graders can take advantage of Summer Musical Theatre Dance Camp with Lomnicki this summer on Tuesdays, June 12 through July 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Students will learn rhythm, expressive movements, gestures and facial expressions.

During the eight-week camp, participants will learn a portion of a musical. The camp will culminate in a performance for family and friends.

More information is available in the Wood Dale Park District Summer Brochure or online at wdparks.org.

Other dance classes available A total of 22 classes will be offered featuring hip hop, jazz, lyrical, pre-pointe, musical theatre, tap, ballet, and Mini-Company. Company members will have the opportunity to perform and compete, outside of class and rehearsal time. Parents and their tots will even have a chance to dance together. Brand new offerings include private dance lessons, wedding dance lessons, and birthday parties.

For more information, visit wdparks.org or call 630-595-9333.

College news Resident spends semester abroad Miami University student Raquel Carrera spent the winter 2018 semester in Greece as part of a study abroad group. A resident of Bensenville, Carrera is majoring in Psychology.

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Community welcomes new JC Licht store

Pictured are JC Licht CEO Elliot Greenberg (6th from left) and Village President Frank DeSimone (7th from left) cutting the celebratory red ribbon at Bensenville’s brand new JC Licht store on Saturday, May 19. They are joined by family members, Village Trustees, JC Licht employees and members of the Bensenville Chamber of Commerce.

Bensenville Library announces June programs Chinese Calligraphy Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m.

Come learn and see a hands-on demonstration of the beautiful art of Chinese calligraphy. Adults and adolescents ages 13 & up will have the opportunity to write symbols on paper with brushes provided to them. This program will have calligraphy in Chinese with translations in English and Spanish.

Family Movie Night: Ferdinand Tuesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Bensenville Library Join the Library the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. and take advantage of stadium seating, new HD projection, and free popcorn in the Library’s auditorium for a showing of our favorite family films. Admission to the show is free! Film titles for this program are announced one month prior to the event.

This month we will be showing Ferdinand. (2017, Rated PG, 1 hour 48 minutes) Annual Book Sale - Thursday, June 7 | 3—8 p.m., Friday, June 8 | 12—5 p.m., Saturday, June 9 | 9 a.m.—12 p.m.

Calling all book lovers! Browse through fiction and non-fiction titles, children’s and teen books, and more at the Library’s annual book sale. Everyone is invited.

Summer Reading Kick Off Event / Touch A Truck Saturday, June 9 from 9 a.m.—1 p.m.

The Library is ready to kick off Summer Reading 2018: Reading is Out of This World. At the event, kids and adults can sign up for Summer Reading, stop by the Library’s used book sale between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, and enjoy a free hot dog. Don’t miss the Touch-A-Truck taking place outside the Library—check out local cars and trucks, including a DuPage Co. Sheriff’s car, Bensenville Police Cruiser, and many more.

For more information on the summer reading program, visit benlib.org/summer-reading or stop by the Adult or Youth Services Desk at the Library.

Bensenville police beat 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.

May 23, 9:56 a.m. in the 1100 block of Elmhurst Street, a 24-yearold Bensenville woman was arrested for domestic battery. BV18006248 May 23, 12 noon in the 400 block of W. Wood St, a complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) damaged the southeast fence of the Church. The case is under investigation. BV18006253 May 23, 4 p.m. in the 800 block of Church Road, a complainant reported that an unknown suspect stole a purse and a bag of makeup out of her unlocked vehicle. The case is under investigation. BV18006261 May 23, 5:04 p.m. in the 1100 block of S. York Road, Diane Mercado, 48, of Franklin Park, was arrested

for retail theft. BV18006264 May 21, 12:19 p.m. near Mason and Green St., a complainant reported that on May 19 at 11 p.m., two unknown suspects battered him and took his cellphone and wallet. This case is under investigation. BV18006100 & BV18006169 May 21, 6:11 p.m. in the 1200 block of W. Irving Park Road, Dontrell Duncan, 24, no known address, was arrested for identity theft, forgery and obstructing identification.

BV18002432 & BV18006184 May 21, 7:18 p.m. in the 1000 block of Brookwood Street, a complainant reported she attempted to sell a boat via the internet. A prospective buyer sent a fraudulent check, which was a considerable amount over the purchase price and wanted the difference to be sent to her. The complainant did not cash the check and there was no monetary loss. BV18006185 May 21, 9:05 p.m. in the 100 block of N. Mason St., Carlos De La Cruz, 57, of Bensenville, was arrested for

Battle For The Prairie State: Illinois Politics in the Civil War Sunday, June 10 at 2 p.m.

Come to the library where local historian Jonathan Sebastian will offer an educational and historical insight into the politics of Illinois at the time of the Civil War.

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(Continued from front page) June 20 – ARRA: 80’s Classic Rock June 27 – Jersey Girls: Frankie Valli and more July 11 – Chicago Tribute Anthology: CTA/Chicago July 18 – Generation: Beatles, Stones, Bowie, Aretha, Sly July 25 – American English: Complete Beatles Tribute Aug. 1 – Rick Lindy & The Wild Ones: Elvis, Orbison & Johnny Cash Aug. 8 – Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Concert Aug. 15 – The Shagadelics: 70’s Disco Aug. 22 – 7th Heaven: #1 Chicago Festival Band

violation of an active order of protection. BV18006190 May 21, 9:14 p.m. in the 1200 block of W. Irving Park Road, Randy J. Snook, 24, of Wood Dale, was arrested for disorderly conduct.

BV18006191 May 18, 11:57 a.m. in the 200 block of W. Grand Ave., a complainant reported that an ex-roommate attempted to strike him with his vehicle. This case is under investigation.

BV18006015 May 17, 12:54 p.m. in the 100 block of Red Oak St., a complainant reported that two unknown suspects in a white Chevy van offered his juvenile child a ride to purchase toys.

This case is under investigation.

BV18005963 May 17, 12:55 p.m. in the 100 block of E. George St., a complainant reported that a known suspect stole his cellphone and several credit cards and documents during an argument.

This case is under investigation.

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The Wood Dale Park District has announced that its Di Bella Dance Program is becoming an exclusive program as of June 15. Di Bella has offered classes at Wood Dale Park District and the Di Bella Dance Studio in the past. Going forward, all classes will be held at the Recreation Complex at 111 E. Foster Avenue.

Taryn Lomnicki, owner and founder of Di Bella Dance Studio, became an employee of the Wood Dale Park District, serving as the in-house dance coordinator and instructor.

“The Wood Dale Park District is beyond thrilled to welcome Di Bella Dance and to include them into a wide selection of in-house programs,” said Daniel Lescher, recreation supervisor. “It has been two years since our last in-house dance program. We’re looking forward to providing Wood Dale and the surrounding communities with many opportunities to participate in this form of art, under the guidance of an incredibly experienced instructor and diverse dance program. Taryn’s creative energy and her love of children and dance will continue to be the cornerstone of the program.”

“We are very excited that this move enables us to expand the dance program and to offer our students more dance opportunities,” said Lomnicki. Helen Zoerhof, another Di Bella instructor, will continue to teach classes as part of the program at Wood Dale Park District.

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Police Reports

May 19 Anthony M. Peterson, 22, of Bellwood, was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer, battery, resisting arrest, obstructing a police officer and criminal damage to state supported property in the 2200 block of W. Lake at around 10:56 p.m. Police said Peterson pushed a security guard, and struck a police officer on the shoulder and neck at a restaurant.

According to police, Peterson attempted to flee the scene, and while being transported, he kicked the window and door of a squad car damaging them, and the plastic seat.

Police said an officer responded to the Elgin Police Department at around 7:45 p.m. to transport and process Arlene Rodriguez, 54, of Elgin, who had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for forgery.

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.

Addison May 24 A 31-year-old Palatine man was charged with domestic battery, unlawful interference with the reporting of domestic violence and criminal damage to a vehicle in the 200 block of E. Oak St. at around 10:57 p.m.

Police said the suspect punched the victim twice in the stomach, shoved her, and threatened to hurt her if she called the police. The suspect also damaged victim’s car windshield and stereo, according to police.

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May 18 Nicholas L. Devine, 23, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance in the 1-100 block of E. Lake St. at around 4:20 p.m.

May 17 Derek Dvorak, 33, of Addison and Ariel Hernandez, 27, of Chicago, were charged with unlawful delivery of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop in the 100 block of S. Iowa at around 1:21 p.m. Dvorak was additionally charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Villa Park May 17 Juan P. Monteros, 19, of Melrose Park, was charged with two counts of retail theft at a store at around 5:32 p.m.

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He was additionally issued a citation medicine missing. for unlawful possession of cannabis.

John J. Ryan, 30, of Woodridge, May 15 Criminal damage and attempted was charged with forgery on Oct. 12, burglary were reported in the 400 2017. The original complaint and arto 500 block of Ovaltine at around rest warrant were issued on May 14.

6:15 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect(s) cut a lock/cable used to May 13 John E. Diaz, 60, of Villa Park, secure work equipment to a vehicle, in an attempt to steal the equipment was charged with unlawful posseswhile the vehicle was parked in the sion of drug paraphernalia and unlawful possession of cannabis in the lot.

400 block of N. Ardmore on April 1. The original complaint and arrest May 14 Timothy Jackson, 26, of Villa warrant were issued on May 13.

Park, was charged with two counts of escape, theft, resisting a police May 10 Ryan M. Doyle, 34, of Lombard, officer, criminal damage to property, criminal defacement of property, was charged with failure to give indriving while license revoked, fail- formation to an owner after striking ure to surrender revoked registration, property, failure to report an accident operating a vehicle with revoked to police authority and driving on a registration, failure to transfer title, sidewalk near Lincoln and Vermont no valid registration, unauthorized at around 5:48 a.m.

Chappel, Chicago, appeared in court last week where he entered a blind plea of guilty to one count of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, a Class 2 Felony in front of Judge John Kinsella, who handed down the sentence.

The cases against Wilson’s co-defendants, Deonte Daniel, 21, of 6954 S. Clyde, Chicago, and Deanthony Webb, 24, of 6721 S. Paxton, Chicago, are still pending.

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Police responded to a call of a burglary in progress. Upon their arrival, officers observed two vehicles fleeing the area.

In their attempt to flee, the driver of one of the vehicles, a Toyota, allegedly hit the second vehicle, a Dodge, also allegedly attempting to flee. The Toyota then allegedly crashed into a home.

Following the crashes, four men allegedly attempted to flee the two vehicles on foot. Daniel was apprehended a short time later in a nearby garage. A gun was also allegedly found in the garage in which Daniel was hiding. Webb and Wilson were found walking on a nearby street and taken into custody. Following an investigation led by the Elmhurst Police Department, it is alleged that on Nov. 27, the men burglarized three vehicles on Gladys and Evergreen Streets in Elmhurst. It is further alleged that the Dodge vehicle in the men’s possession was stolen the previous night out of Villa Park.

“Mr. Wilson admitted to his role in the incident on Nov. 27, 2017,” Berlin said. “This sentencing sends the message that if you commit this type of brazen crime in DuPage County you will be caught, charged and if found guilty, spend a significant amount of time behind bars. I would like to thank the Elmhurst Police Department for their fine police work apprehending the men accused in this case.”

Webb’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 4, 2018, and Daniel’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 26, 2018. The cases against both men are in front of Judge Kinsella.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt.

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A day in the life of a developer…

Catching up with Charles Walsh Jr.

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ADDISON INDEPENDENT

When the Independent published a story about the new Livia restaurant in Elmhurst, it was learned Charles Walsh Jr. was one of its silent partners. It seemed like a good reason to catch up with Walsh and see what development endeavors he has been involved with of late.

“I am a silent partner [at Livia],” Walsh told the Independent in an exclusive interview. “I have nothing to do with day-to-day operations, however, as a team player and as someone who wants to be involved with a successful operation, I wanted to contribute. I took it on to assist with the marketing, make sales calls to generate interest in catering and the private dining room. While I’m involved minimally, ‘help’ the key word – I worked to help us all be successful.”

He said one of his partners often uses the word “culture.”

“I think what he means is creating an experience that draws you to return more and more, again and again,” he said. “The experience draws you back on multiple occasions. You can see people coming in to see what’s going on. That’s where we want to be.”

From a real estate point of view, Walsh shared his feelings about the downtown Elmhurst and all the current development in that area.

“I like to see new things and that doesn’t mean that we should knock everything down,” he said. “It’s nice to see people fixing up their buildings and building new ones, it’s a great benefit for everybody. I wish I could be involved in all of those projects.

“New development, new construction is a good thing, for all those who have a vested interest in downtown

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cation in Addison in volume, which I’m very proud of.

Venturing into Addison; praise “But I’m not #1.” for Village staff, officials The Village of Addison staff and Over the past year or so, Walsh has the mayor were great to work with, been busy with a development on the not only as for a real estate develnorthwest corner of Lake and Mill oper, but also for a business owner, Road in Addison. according to Walsh.

“We built a Chase Bank branch, and next to it, a 4000 square-foot re- Addison grows tail building,” he said. “As with El- to two locations mhurst, I developed an excellent reWith things going so well in Adlationship with the Village, the staff dison, it was no surprise that after and the Mayor’s office. I was able to about a year, Walsh’s partner sugtake two empty, deteriorating build- gested they open a second location. ings that were an eyesore and turned “When my partner suggested we them into a beautiful re-use of the get another liquor license for a secproperty. ond location, we went through the “Redevelopment is definitely a process and, because Addison is good thing and that’s what I did in great to work with, we now have two Addison. There’s always a benefit to locations known as Lacey’s Place, redevelopment.” one at 610 W. Lake, another at 1590 In Addison, Walsh built a proper- W. Lake,” he said. ty eight years ago where the Chase Bank is now located.

All in the family “That Chase [location] is the #1 “I guess it helps if you’re an honest Chase Bank in its region, based on and trustworthy businessman with a traffic and transaction volume,” he good reputation,” he said. “Though said. “One of the other tenants in my dad’s earlier involvement in Elthe location, T-Mobile, is actually a mhurst certainly helps.” training location and it has also been Walsh offers a reminder that he #1 in the country for sales volume at and his father, Chuck, rebuilt Elone time for the company.” mhurst City Hall in the 1992. He Having had a vacancy in that prop- added that he’s been talking with his erty for five years, Walsh had a friend daughter about her career plans. urging him to open a video-gaming “I’ve encouraged Gabrielle to folcafé. low in my footsteps, because, as I “I thought applying for a gam- told her, you create your own destiing license would be tougher than ny.” a liquor license,” he said, “but once you get the liquor license, then the More about the job of a gaming is ‘easy.’ With my friend business owner/developer who owned another video gaming The favorite part of his job? location in the area encouraging me “I absolutely love what I do,” he to do it, I thought, I have a five-year said. “It’s the old cliché, if you don’t vacancy, so why not try it? love what you do, you’re not going “Now, we’ve been open coming to be happy. Nothing [I do] feels like up on two years and we are the #2 lo- work. I’m a business owner, I’m not

Illinois Wesleyan announces Spring Dean’s List The following students were named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2017-18 academic year at Illinois Wesleyan University. The list includes Shannan Abraham and Lilia Garcia, both of Addison.

honors organization for first-year and second-year college students.

Membership is by invitation only, based on grade point average and class standing. NSCS has more than 1 million lifetime members and 300 chapters in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit nscs.org.

Resident accepted to Society of Collegiate Scholars Aleyah D. Hattab of Addison has accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS).

“NSCS is more than just a symbol of academic achievement,” said Stephen E. Loflin, NSCS founder and CEO. “Membership gives students access to a number of amazing benefits including career and networking resources, scholarships, travel, and service projects both on campus and in the community.”

NSCS is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is the nation’s only interdisciplinary

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DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTO Addison Independent

Pictured here is commercial real estate developer and business owner Charles Walsh, Jr., who has been busy developing on the northwest corner of Lake and Mill Road in Addison over the past year or so. He made a point to say how easy and pleasant it was to work with the Addison Village staff and elected officials during the process.

a 9 to 5 guy. Sometimes I go in seven beginning of the great recession,” he days a week, then maybe not for 8-10 said. “So that’s still hanging. Not evdays, but still keep things moving erything is guaranteed.

“You’ve got to do your due diliforward. I stay involved.” gence, but even when you do all your homework, you can still run into a For better or worse, in good problem or a challenge based on cirtimes and bad Asked the favorite part of his job, cumstances beyond your control.”

His plans for the immediate future? he is quick to reply as other success“I hope to be redeveloping a propful people have.

“No two days are the same – I’m erty here in town,” he said. “It’s been not stuck behind a desk eight hours at 20 years since I built something in a time, kick the dirt, enjoy a beautiful Elmhurst.

“I’m always working on someday, interacting with people, shoveling snow, working tenants, contracts thing here in town and I have also or city officials,” he said. “I love it partnered with another real estate developer, who is presently working all.”

What about the difficulties in his on a development proposal in Maywood. We’re about to break ground job?

“Not every property is a home run. on a project in Streator, Illinois, as I had one property that has been a well. There’s also something hapchallenge because I bought it at the pening in Bridgeview.”

Community calendar

Ongoing events • ACA presents works of Annette Perone Leiber Now through June 15, the Addison Center for the Arts Gallery at 213 N. Lombard, presents Past & Present Inspirations, an exhibition by Annette Perone Leiber. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Wed-Sat.

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) 2337275, option #2.

• Upcoming Salvation Army events for youths Join the Salvation Army Oakbrook Terrace Corps for the following events: --Summer Day Camp begins June 11 through July 27 for ages 4-12 and a bridge program for ages 13-and-up.

For more information about any of the upcoming events and camps, visit saobt.org or call 630-629-4948.

• Get your high school diploma The Addison Public Library is now offering adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online through a new program, Career Online High School (COHS). The library is providing a limited number of free scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to advance their careers, • TOPS meetings held on Thursday evenings, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their educa- Friday mornings Remember TOPS? Take Off Pounds Sensibly is still tion. You must live in Addison and be 21 or older. Call here helping and supporting people to lose weight. Meet630-458-3334 or visit addisonlibrary.org. ings are held on Thursday evenings at the Addison Park District building at 120 E. Oak St. Weigh in from 6-6:30 • Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) meet each p.m., and then meet from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Or there is a month Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Sub- weight-in Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m. followed by a urbs will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the meeting from 10-11 a.m. Info: for Thursday meetings, Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst, email Sandy at sand.smithandcats@yahoo.com; for Fristarting at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Info: (630) 620-4060 day meetings, email Millie at johnreiter@sbcglobal.net Clubs and organizations are welcome to send entries or wow.cfsites.org. for this column to: Independent@rvpublishing.com.

Please include a phone number or e-mail address to con• Active Adults Senior Club Adults, ages 55 or better, are invited to Park District’s tact for information.

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Lake Park Elementary holds Invention Convention

The 5th grade classes at Lake Park held their Invention Convention on Thursday, May 17. Students created an invention based on a problem that they observed. They then used STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) skills to create a resolution to their problem. The students created science fair style signs documenting the reason for the invention, a description of the invention, research conducted, and explanation of problems/solutions encountered during the process.

They also created advertisement posters and video commercials to showcase their inventions.

Parents, District 4 staff, guest

judges and Lake Park students visited the Invention Convention to see demonstrations. At the end of the event, students received certificates, such as “Best in Show” or “Excellence,” based their performance with the judges.

Some of the inventions were: Feed Me Dog Backpack Laundry Bag Snack Sneaker Shoe Hook Dog Walker Sled Protector Sponge Buddy Accessories Holder Handy Dandy Toilet Paper Dispenser

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The inventor of The Cleaning Buddy played her video commercial for visiting students to watch. It was just one of the items demonstrated at Lake Park’s Invention Convention.

This student demonstrates his invention at Lake Park’s recent Invention Convention – the Pen Blower -- a pen that has a fan attached to the top. Here, the inventor lets a younger student see exactly how the Pen Blower works.

Above: A visitor practices using the Hairspray Helper, a device that was invented to keep a spray user from getting hairspray in her eyes.

Students at Lake Park made their creations by applying STEAM skills.

Left: This student inventor of The Sponge Buddy (with no square pants, however!) demonstrated to one of the guest judges how her product could stamp paint onto paper without any mess. The inventions made by the students were tied to STEAM skills.

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Willowbrook baseball team wins regional title Warriors’ softball team concludes season

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook baseball team gave fans an entertaining show in the recent Class 4A Willowbrook regional title game in Villa Park.

The Warriors outlasted Wheaton North 8-5 in nine innings to win the regional title and advance to this week’s Class 4A Bartlett sectional.

Willowbrook plays neighbor Glenbard East today in the second semifinal at Bartlett at 4:30 p.m. If Willowbrook wins that game it will play for the sectional Saturday at Bartlett at 11 a.m. against either Lake Park or Marmion Academy.

Willowbrook (19-14) is the No. 6 seed in the Bartlett sectional. Glenbard East is the No. 7 seed. Lake

Park is the No. 8 seed and Marmion is the No. 13 seed. A win against Glenbard East today would give the Warriors their sixth 20-win season under coach Vic Wisner. Willowbrook won the regular-season meeting by a 5-2 count.

It was Willowbrook’s second regional title win in a row.

In the regional final against third-seeded Wheaton North, the home team lead 1-0 before Willowbrook scored two runs in the top of the third to go up 2-1. Wheaton North tied it with a run in the bottom of the third.

That stalemate held until Wheaton North scored a run in the bottom of the sixth to take a 3-2 lead.

In the top of the seventh, however, Willowbrook went ahead 5-3 thanks to a three-run outburst. Scott Tumilty reached on an error to lead off the inning. Mason Kamp did the same thing, giving Willowbrook runners on first and second with no outs. Kamp and courtesy runner John Taylor both advanced on a wild pitch

before Marshall McDonnell walked to load the bases.

Dan Gusel Jr. then doubled to left field, clearing the bases.

However, Wheaton North scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to send the game to extra sessions.

In the top of the ninth, Tumilty again led off and singled. Kamp then singled, scoring Tumilty. After a fielder’s choice groundout, McDonnell doubled, scoring Trevor Jaloszynski. Gusel Jr. then walked and Jack Hines hit a single that scored McDonnell.

Wheaton North did load the bases after two outs in the ninth via two walks and an error, but a ground out to the pitcher ended the contest.

Jaloszynski was the winning pitcher, he allowed one hit in relief of Jack Nilles, who went seven innings and allowed two earned runs, while striking out two.

Sam Tumilty went 2-for-5. Hines had a hit and an RBI. Scott Tumilty scored two runs and had a hit. Kamp had a hit and an RBI. Jaloszynski

Addison Trail baseball team loses to Willowbrook in regional semifinals Blazers finish season with 19 wins

By Mike Miazga

hard against Willowbrook. I can’t be any prouder of our guys.”

The Addison Trail baseball team suffered a Addison Trail finished the 2018 season with a 19heartbreaker in its 5-4 loss to Willowbrook in the 13 overall record. semifinals of the Class 4A Willowbrook regional in “We had a great season,” said Kennedy. “It didn’t Villa Park. end the way we wanted it to, but I was very proud of “It was a tough one,” said Addison Trail coach the way our guys played all year.”

Mike Kennedy. “We had a six-game winning streak Fulmer, Simon Marinelli, Scali, Pahopos and going into the game.”

AJ Parnell were named to the all-West Suburban And Addison Trail looked well on its way to Conference Gold Division team. “They all were extending that streak after taking a 4-0 lead into the key pieces to our success and then you throw Matt bottom of the fifth inning.

Crandall in there as well,” said Kennedy. “He was But Willowbrook scored four runs in the bottom another key contributor for us with his hitting and of the fifth to tie the contest and eventually won the defense. He’s another guy who will be missed.” game with a base hit in the bottom of the seventh.

Kennedy said Addison Trail will graduate nine “Everything was clicking for us at the start of the players, including five starters. “We graduate a lot game, pitching, hitting, fielding, everything,” said of pitching unfortunately,” he said. “It’s a great Kennedy. group that’s graduating. We’re going to lose our Nick Daudelin hit a home run, while Michael No. 1 and No. 2 pitchers, our catcher, our third Scali tripled off the center-field wall. Angelo baseman and our center and left fielders. But we Pahopos also tripled off the outfield wall. have some good pieces coming back. Michael Scali “Nick hit a 370-foot bomb into the creek,” said is coming back. AJ Carlson is a sophomore coming Kennedy. “Michael Scali’s triple off the centerfield back. The Daudelin brothers will be back. We don’t wall, if that’s anywhere else that’s a home run. Their think there is going to be any kind of a big drop off centerfield fence is 410 feet. If Angelos’s triple is next year, but this senior group was special. They anywhere else, that’s a home run as well.” are great kids. We’ll also have some guys from our Trevor Fulmer started for Addison Trail. “Trevor sophomore team coming up. We’ll have a couple of was pounding the strike zone early in the game up arms and some outfield help. There will be positions to the fifth inning,” said Kennedy. “He was forced to be won. Hopefully competition builds for better to move his fastball in a little and they hit him a success for our team in the long run.” little bit. It’s a tough pill to swallow. We played Addison Trail kicks off its modified summer well. Willowbrook advanced to the regional title schedule on June 11. The Blazers will hold several game (and won) and all you can think is, ‘Man, that camps and play summer games on Tuesdays only. should have been us in that game.’ Our kids played The season concludes in early July.

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scored two runs and had a hit. McDonnell had a hit, two runs scored and an RBI. Gusel Jr. had two hits and four RBI, while Taylor scored two runs.

Gusel Jr., Jaloszynski and McDonnell each had a double. Hines was hit by a pitch twice.

Willowbrook advanced to the regional title game after a 5-4 win against District 88 neighbor Addison Trail.

Addison Trail led 4-0 at one point before Willowbrook scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth and won the game in the bottom of the seventh with a single run.

In the seventh, Hines was hit by a pitch and Ryan Mintz walked.

Sam Pelsor came up next and singled to center scoring Hines with the game-winner.

Mintz had a hit, a run scored and a walk. Pelsor was 2-for-4 with three RBI. Scott Tumilty had two hits and an RBI. Jaloszynski had two hits and

a run scored. Gusel Jr. had a hit, a run scored and an RBI. Jaloszynski and Pelsor each doubled.

Dax Meyer was the winning pitcher. He went seven innings and allowed one earned run, while striking out three and walking one.

Willowbrook softball The Willowbrook softball team dropped a 9-0 decision to Neuqua Valley in Class 4A East Aurora regional semifinal action.

The Warriors were limited to just one hit. Neuqua Valley led only 1-0 until it scored three runs in the fifth and five more in the sixth.

Amy Bussa had Willowbrook’s only hit and also stole a base. Caroline Dooley, who threw a no-hitter the previous week, took the loss.

Neuqua Valley was the No. 7 sectional seed. Willowbrook was the No. 10 seed.

The Warriors finished the season 17-12 overall.

IC Catholic Prep softball team takes sectional title Knights faced defending statechamp Beecher earlier this week

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep softball team added another layer to its model of consistent success in recent years.

The Knights were 12-1 winners over Lisle to win the Class 2A Lisle sectional title.

IC Catholic Prep (26-5) played defending Class 2A state-champion Beecher earlier this week in the Class 2A Seneca supersectional with the winner advancing to this weekend’s state finals in East Peoria.

The win gave the Knights their third sectional title in four years under coach Frank Reaber. Prior to Reaber taking over the program, the Knights had won only one sectional title.

“We’re still hitting the ball,” said Reaber. “It took a couple innings to get used to the girl they had pitching and then we scored three runs in the third, seven in the fourth and two in the fifth.”

The Knights pounded out 14 hits in the sectional final. Alessandra Eccardt, Natalie Murillo and Rebecca Cash each had a double, while Dani Murillo tripled. Cash was the win-

ning pitcher and moved her record to 13-1.

Kayla Faber-Cournane, coming back from injury, pitched the fifth and final inning.

“Dani Murillo is hitting the heck out of the ball,” said Reaber. “Natalie had a double against Lisle and Rebecca Cash pitched well and she also had a double. Kayla pitched the last inning. She’s slowly coming back from her injury.”

IC Catholic Prep reached the sectional title game after blanking Westmont 14-0 in five innings in the semifinals at Lisle.

The Knights led 3-0 after the first inning and 5-0 after two before exploding for nine runs in the third to put the game out of reach. The Knights had 14 hits.

Natalie Murillo and Cash each had doubles. Dani Murillo tripled, while Josie Lytton and Dani Murillo each hit a home run in the game.

Reaber said his team was looking forward to matching up with Beecher earlier this week. “Beecher is a really good team,” said Reaber. “If we play our game we can win. Whoever gets hot, that will be it.”

Reaber’s team has been plenty hot in its four postseason wins thus far.

IC Catholic Prep outscored its four postseason opponents by a combined 56-3. The Knights won their two regional games by identical scores of 15-1 and then had 14-0 and 12-1 wins in the sectional games.

In those four games, the Knights outhit their opponents 64-14.

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Fenton boys track team competes at sectional Bison baseball and softball teams wrap up 2018 seasons

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Fenton boys track team competed in the recent Class 3A Glenbard North sectional in Carol Stream.

Eric Ayala finished 28th in the 100 with a time of 12.80. Carlos McDonald was 26th in the 200 with a time of 29.31.

Javier Cabral was 14th in the 400 with a time of 54.04. Michael Lieggi took 10th in the 800 with a time of 2:02.61. Chris Zavala took 24th with a time of 2:12.96.

Randy Almarales was 12th in the 1,600 with a time of 4:41.54. Cristian Sanchez finished 11th in the 3,200 with a time of 10:11.71.

Nick Herringer took 21st in the 300 hurdles with a time of 46.69.

Fenton was 15th in the 400 relay in 48.92 with Herringer, Devamon Kelly, Cbaral and Michael Wilcox.

Cesar Bermudez was 25th in the long jump at 14-3. He also was 23rd in the triple jump at 31-7.

James Deckert took 16th in the shot put with a throw of 42-7. He also was 14th in the discus with a toss of 120-3.

ton-Warrenville South sectional.

Charity Bullis finished 23rd in the 3,200 with a time of 14:05.42. Ruth Kirkwood was 24th in 14:10.21.

Britania Aguilar was 28th in the 100 hurdles with a time of 20.69.

Hanna Matuszewski finished ninth in the 100 with a time of 13.06.

Jessica McCauley was 20th in the 800 with a time of 2:36.58.

Fenton’s 800 relay team was eighth with a time of 1:49.70 with Stephany Padilla, Matuszewski, Rebecca Millard and Sarah Mason.

Cassidy Kelly was 18th in the 400 with a time of 1:05.99. Jessica Anszczak was 26th in the 300 hurdles Fenton girls track with a time of 1:01.35. Merilyn MeThe Fenton girls track team dina took 30th in the 1,600 with a competed in the Class 3A Whea- time of 6:22.30. Princess Doe was

29th in the 200 with a time of 31.14.

Fenton took 14th in the 1,600 relay with a time of 4:32.55 with Adelina Vasakova, Millard, Mackenzie Miller and Kelly.

Jamie Minard was 22nd in the shot put with a throw of 28-0 3/4.

She was 19th in the discus at 83-9.

Analisa Murillo tied for 19th in the high jump at 4-8.

Katrina Krebasch was second in the pole vault at 11-3.

Yesenia Cortez took 27th in the long jump at 13-2. Mason was 10th in the triple jump at 34-6.

nal action at Evanston.

Fenton was the No. 12 seed in the Niles West sectional, while Whitney Young was the No. 5 seed.

Fenton baseball The Fenton baseball team lost an 11-1 contest in five innings to Niles North in quarterfinal action of the Class 4A Evanston regional in a game played at Niles North. Fenton was the No. 19 seed in the Class 4A Loyola Academy sectional, while Niles North was the No. 15 seed.

Fenton girls soccer The Fenton girls soccer team Fenton softball The Fenton softball team dropped lost 7-0 to Chicago Noble/Pritzker a 10-1 contest to Chicago Whitney in semifinal action of the Class 2A Young in Class 4A regional semifi- Fenton regional in Bensenville.

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1336 S. VILLA AVE., Saturday, 6/2, 8am3pm. CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF VILLA PARK SALE. Furniture, household, clothes, tools, kids items, books & more!

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Public Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADDISON TOWNSHIP BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Township of ADDISON, in the County Of DUPAGE, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2018 and ending May 31, 2019, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at ADDISON TOWNSHIP, 401 N. ADDISON RD., ADDISON, IL Monday, June 11, 2018, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Notice is further given hereby that a Public Hearing of the Addison Township Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 P.M. On WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018 at 401 N. Addison Rd., Addison, IL

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ADDISON TOWNSHIP ROAD DISTRICT BUDGET Notice is hereby given that the Road District Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Township of ADDISON Road District, in the County Of DUPAGE, State of Illinois, for the Fiscal Year beginning June 1, 2018 and ending May 31, 2019, will be on file and conveniently available to public inspection at ADDISON TOWNSHIP, 401 N. ADDISON RD., ADDISON, IL Monday, June 11, 2018, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Notice is further given hereby that a Public Hearing of the Addison Township Road District Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at 7:00 P.M. on WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2018 at 401 N. Addison Rd., Addison, IL

By Order of ADDISON TOWNSHIP PAMELA JOY MORETTI TOWN CLERK (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent May 31, 2018) 317435

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GreenMan Theatre will close their 2017-18 season with the showcase production of David Mamet’s prize-winning play, Glengarry Glen Ross. It runs two weekends only at GreenMan’s performance space in Elmhurst at 232 S. York St. The production, which opens FriAutomobiles day, June 8 and closes June 17, is ONE OWNER/1994 BUICK 4 DR, CVS intended for mature audiences due Other Real Estate Tom Lasaber 3.8 V6. 66,230 miles. Ga- to subject matter and language. rage kept, clean & reliable. Call 630-379Performances are Friday and Satur9482 Downtown Elmhurst office day evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunspace for lease. 2nd floor, 800 days at 2 p.m. square feet.

Tickets are $17 for adults and Available immediately. $15 for students and seniors. There is ample free parking onsite but Call Charlie seating is limited. For tickets and 630-833-3500 ext. 207 294061 information, call 630-464-2646, or Immediate Occupancy visit greenmantheatre.org.

Glengarry Glen Ross is David Mamet’s most celebrated play, hav1055 sq. ft. For Lease - 1st Floor ing won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for York Road Location Drama.

Retail or Office Use FIND YOUR NEXT HOME (630) 833-3500 ext 207 The story concerns a group of IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Charlie small-time cut-throat real estate salesmen, frustrated by their work, but driven to succeed. The men are under pressure by their boss to finish on top of the sales contest board. If they don’t close one more sale to win a Cadillac, they just might lose their job.

After 35 years, Mamet’s play still speaks to our fascination with the art of the deal, the inner workings of toxic workplaces, and the wounded men who feel they must make a living rather than a life.

Appearing in the cast as the DEADLINE salesmen are Joseph Quinn as Aaronow, Craig Gustafson of Lombard IS 3PM ON as Levene, James Turano as Roma, FRIDAY and Lars Timpa of Wood Dale as Moss. Patrick Gallagher plays the office manager, Williamson. Rene Ruelas plays Lingk, a potential investor, and Jaime Sandoval plays Baylen, a detective.

GreenMan’s Artistic Director David Soria directs the production The Independent and Maggie Opal is the stage manager. Some of the many volunteers Newspapers assisting behind the scenes are Becca Easley, Jim Bruner, Rich Geiger, Steven Soria, and Aimee Kennedy.

This is currently a restaurant. Commercial building for sale, free standing, near downtown area in Lombard. Current lease three years to go.

Established since 1965 and never vacant. Drive thru plus 25 seats + 20 parking spaces. Great location. Rent $2700. For more information, call 630-664-9763. Reduced $10,000 Asking price $289,000.

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351 WEST CENTRAL AVE., Fri. 6/1 & Sat., 6/2, 9am-3pm. MULTI-FAMILY SALE. Wedding dress/veil never worn, unaltered size 12. Glassware, bakeware, cookware and many more kitchen items.

Candles, Partylite, Yankee, assorted Mikasa glass, costume jewelry, holiday decor, dining room furn., boys/girls toys & clothes & lots of Harley Davidson Tshirts. MIsc. computer items, cables monitor. Outdoor items, more misc. stuff than you can imagine, many items new and still in boxes.

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