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County, TCD, Jane Addams renew partnership DiCianni spearheads agreement to aid under-skilled, unemployed

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT

According to DuPage County Board member Pete DiCianni, a partnership to help unemployed and under-skilled adults in DuPage County was recently renewed to allow residents to acquire skills that will lead to their employment. The partnership, in place for about a year now, is with the County, Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) and the Jane Addams Resource Center (JARC).

“I am proud to see this valuable partnership continue to give many of our residents including many veterans the tools to compete for employment in today’s changing world,”

DiCianni said. “A very similar program with the namesake ‘Jane Addams Hull House’ gave my grandfather and many of his brothers and sisters the skills they needed back when they were lacking skills and needed guidance.

“We need more people in government that understand business and the growing needs in manufacturing, which is alive and well in DuPage County.”

Putting an existing facility like TCD together with JARC was a perfect marriage, DiCianni said.

Both have their areas of expertise and, with the help of the County’s funding, the three-way partnership should be successful at converting

unemployed men and woman into independent prospering members of society. Not to mention, manufacturing jobs are plentiful in DuPage

County, according to DiCianni.

Besides serving on the County Board, DiCianni is president and CEO of DiCianni Graphics, Inc, Ad-

dison. He was previously mayor of the City of Elmhurst and is currently on the November ballot for U.S. Representative in the 8th District.

Section of former Elgin-O’Hare Expressway now a tollway

By Illinois News Network FOR THE INDEPENDENT

The completed western section of Illinois Route 390 is now officially part of the state’s tollway system.

Tolls for the 6-mile stretch of tollway, which used to be known as the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway, are charged every mile and a half.

Greg Bedalov, executive director of Illinois Tollway, said the tolls range from 30 to 60 cents per transaction per passenger vehicle, with a cost of $1.25 to go the entire length of the segment. Trucks are charged from 40 cents to $3.10 per transaction, with overnight discounts available.

Bedalov said no issues have been reported since tolling began July 5.

The western section goes from Lake Street, or State Route 20, east

to State Route 83, according to IllinoisTollway.com. The project also will have an additional ring road that will go around the west side of O’Hare International Airport and will connect Interstates 290 and 90.

“The 390 portion, the east-west portion, is planned to be completed in 2017,” Bedalov said. “The 290 portion will go out many years after the 390 portion is complete – as far as 2025.”

The entire Elgin-O’Hare Western Access Project is estimated to cost $3.4 billion, with a total length of 17 miles, according to Daniel Rozek, Illinois Tollway senior manager of communications.

The Illinois Tollway operates and maintains approximately 286 miles of roads covering 12 counties in Northern Illinois.

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DiCianni helps renew partnership

DuPage County Board member Pete DiCianni, who is vice chairman of the Economic Development Committee, and TCD Principal Steve Carr look on as Guy Loudon, president of Jane Addams Resource Center (JARC) renews the lease of their three-way partnership to train displaced people.

The program will serve the unemployed and under-skilled residents of the County, who might need special training to obtain a job.

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County seeks public input on programs, spending DuPage residents invited to participate in online survey DuPage County residents have a chance to weigh in on their priorities by participating in this year’s County budget survey. The survey is available online at surveymonkey.com/r/ DuPaegBudget17Survey.

Each year, the DuPage County Board gathers public opinion as it shapes the next year’s budget, determining spending levels for all

of the County’s programs. County Board Chairman Dan Cronin said this year’s effort is particularly important as the County Board must create a DuPage County budget without a full-year spending plan available from the state.

“We have met our funding obligations despite budget pressures brought out on by 2016’s legislative struggle,” said Cronin.

“The budget agreement reached in June provides us some, but not all, of the answers we need. This year, we will continue to put our

residents and their priorities first as we create a prudent spending plan providing optimal services in the most efficient, cost-effective manner possible.”

Finance Committee Chairman Paul Fichtner said the survey coincides with the regular budget process as DuPage officials determine spending levels for Fiscal Year 2017, which begins on Dec. 1, 2016.

“We have always received thoughtful feedback from our residents through our budget surveys,” said Fichtner. “These survey results

allow us to learn which programs and services our residents value most. They also allow our residents to be the first to learn about county initiatives, events and services by opting to receive our County Board newsletter.”

DuPage County residents may take the brief survey at The survey can also be found at dupageco.org. Click on the Budget Survey link at the top of the page.

Chairman Cronin presents his FY 2017 budget plan to the County Board on Sept. 13, 2016.

State Senator announces County Stormwater Management releases guidebook on flood-proofing ‘Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Test’ Residents urged to visit web site, provide feedback

DuPage County Board’s Stormwater Management Committee recently released a floodproofing guidebook intended to help homeowners resolve common localized flooding issues from both underground and overland sources.

“The catalyst for the development of this guidebook was residential feedback during meetings and events,” said Committee Chair Jim Zay. “Time and time again, residents ask us how they can protect themselves from flooding, particularly where large-scale infrastructure interventions are not an option.”

Developed in partnership with Bluestem Communications, the guidebook helps homeowners identify the source of their flooding, as well as various ways to combat this flooding. Depending on the type of flooding incurred, solutions range from installing overhead sewer systems to nature-based solutions that homeowners can tackle themselves. The guidebook also includes resources for during and after a flood.

To better understand these flooding issues, DuPage County and Bluestem polled residents who frequently experience varying types of flooding on their property. Common issues and concerns were compiled, and experts were then consulted to formulate effective and simple actions homeowners could take to reduce flooding.

“This guidebook is brief but thorough, making it both convenient and comprehensive for residents,” Zay added. “We’re all in this together, and this another tool to alleviate flooding issues in DuPage County.”

To download the guidebook, visit dupageco.org/EDP/Stormwater_Management/52627/.

According to the office of State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved the Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Test Plan for O’Hare International Airport beginning on Wednesday, July 6.

The goal of the new plan is to find a more balanced distribution of noise exposure for DuPage County and surrounding communities during overnight hours.

“The Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Test Plan is the result of everyone’s hard work,” Cullerton said. “Different layers of government, community organizations and local residents, worked as a team to try to eliminate this problem.

“My hope is this will provide us with a long-term solution to alleviate these commu-

nities from unnecessary disturbances.”

Cullerton said that the six-month test, which has designated nighttime arrival and departure runways at O’Hare, will be rotated on a weekly basis.

The weekly schedule was developed to achieve a balanced approach that uses eastwest parallel runways as well as diagonal runways. The test will only apply to overnight hours when flight demands can be fulfilled by a single arrival or departure runway, or a mixed-use runway.

The rotation schedule is designed to minimize the impact to communities with the same operation type (arrival or departure) for two consecutive weeks. The purpose of the test is to evaluate a condition that could be in place until Runway 14R/32L is permanently closed in 2018.

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County Forest Preserve District offers variety of night programs Explore DuPage County forest preserves at night with many Forest Preserve District of DuPage County program offerings, including “Twilight Tuesday” on Tuesday, Aug. 2 and Sept. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve in Oak Brook.

At the Aug. 2 hike, participants will learn about bats during a hike and talk, and then complete a fun project to attract wildlife to their own backyard. Cost is $8 per person and the program is for ages 6 and up with an adult. Register dupageforest.com or call 630-850-8110. The program will be offered again on Sept. 6, when toads will be discussed.

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According to a release issued by the DuPage County’s Division of Transportation, residents should be aware of the planned closure of the Highland Avenue bridge over Butterfield Road in Lombard. The bridge is being repaired this summer with re-opening tentatively scheduled for mid-August. Motorists are encouraged to follow posted detours.

Information and updates on the construction schedule is available at dupageco.org/DOT/road_construction/Highland Ave. For more information, please contact Evan Shields at (630) 407-6022 or Joan Olson at (630) 407-6015.

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17 - 18, 2 p.m. - 9 a.m., Waterfall Glen. Bring your tent and sleeping bad, and learn how to pack for a trip.

Then, take a 4- to 5-mile hike, set up camp and make a backcountry meal before hitting the sack. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. $75 per person ages 18 and up; $60 ages 12 -17. Register at dupageforest.com or call 630-933-7248.

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The criteria used for the test plan was approved by the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) in May. Residents are invited to provide feedback, learn more about the test plan and view the week-by-week rotation schedule by visiting flychicago.com/flyquiettest. The site is maintained by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA).

Cullerton urged area residents to visit the web site, that their feedback is a crucial component for the success of the testing period. The comments and data will be collected and reviewed during the test period to determine the effectiveness of the rotation plan. The CDA will generate reports that will be available throughout the test period.

“I can’t reiterate the importance

of DuPage county residents providing accurate and constant feedback through the CDA’s website,” he said. “Community input will decide the success of the Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Test Plan and help us move forward eliminating this problem.”

For more information, call 6308903-6662 or visit SenatorTom Cullerton.com.

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933-7248. ● Full Moon Hike, Aug. 15, 6 - 8 p.m., at Waterfall Glen; Sept. 19, 6 - 8 p.m., at Fullersburg Woods. Enjoy a 3-mile hike under a full moon as you take in the sights and sounds of a preserve at dusk. Ages 18 and up. $8 per person. Register at dupageforest.com or call 630-850-8110. ● Cycling at Sunset, Aug. 19, 7:30 - 10 p.m., Blackwell. Bring your bike and headlight, and enjoy the trails at McKee Marsh at sunset and after dark. All ages; under 18 with an adult. Free. Register at dupageforest. com or call 630-933-7248. ● Moths in the Moonlight, Sept.

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Teaching innovation at District 2’s summer STEM program Programming a flying drone, making a miniature bungee jump (no Barbie dolls were seriously injured) and building a Styrofoam roller coaster were all in a day’s learning for students in Bensenville School District 2’s summer STEM class.

The three-week program, held at Blackhawk Middle School in June, gave 3rd through 7th graders the chance to apply their scientific and mathematical knowledge to reallife situations.

In recent years STEM—which stands for science, technology, engineering and math—has become the 21st century equivalent of writing, reading and arithmetic. And

for good reason: of the 30 fastest growing jobs, reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2014, 27 involve a STEM subject.

Taught by Blackhawk teachers Ryan Drum, who teaches Applied Mathematics and Robotics, and Deanna Berardi, who teaches STEM Lab, the course provides “opportunities for students to learn about different STEM concepts in an engaging way,” Drum said, helping students see different “connections between fields of study.”

On Monday, June 27, three incoming 6th graders—all veterans of the summer school course—gathered around a lab table, where they charted the course of the bungee

jump they constructed earlier that morning.

“They give you materials and specific rules you can’t break and time you and see how far you get,” said ten-year-old Ariana Hurtado.

The group rattled off a long list of STEM challenges they’d worked on, from designing a cereal box to coding a drone to fly in figure eights. Keep in mind, they were taught coding earlier that week.

“Everything we do, we try and modify it,” Hurtado said, as fellow ten-year-old David Mathew recalled the time they built a kite out of tin foil and popsicle sticks.

“If it doesn’t work,” he said, “keep on trying.”

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.

July 6, 9:22 a.m. in the 1000 block of Argyle Street, a complainant reported that the main door to the apartment complex had been kicked in. This criminal damage to property is under investigation. BV16006679 July 6, 4:13 p.m. in the 400 block of W. Hillside Dr., a complainant reported her ex-boyfriend took her car without her authorization. The car was later recovered in Elk Grove Village. BV16006693 July 6, 4:04 p.m. near W. Irving Park Road and Route 83, Lenny Ramirez, 18, of Bensenville, and a minor were issued village ordinance citations for possession of cannabis.

BV16006698 July 5, 9:58 a.m. in the 100 block of E. George St., Julie Krolikowski, 57, of Bensenville, was arrested for drinking in public. BV16006634 July 5, 12:03 p.m. in the 100 block of E. Washington., a complainant reported that while at work $600 in cash was taken from her purse.

This case is under investigation.

BV16006648 July 5, 4:48 p.m. in the 300 block of Spruce Avenue, Jerry D. Aranda, 27, of Chicago, was arrested for disorderly conduct. BV16006658 July 5, 1:23 a.m. in the 1-100 block of S. Addison St., Bensenville police assisted Metra Police Department in removing seven individuals from the Metra train for disorderly conduct and possession of cannabis.

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July 4, 7 a.m. in the 400 block of Rose Street, Angel Hernandez, 20, of Wood Dale and Angel HernandezHernandez, 24, of Medinah, were arrested for burglary, criminal trespass to property and theft. BV16006566 July 4, 9:34 a.m. in the 400 block of S. Barron St. a complainant reported that she is receiving phone calls from a male in violation of an active order of protection. This case is under investigation. BV16006570 July 4, 2:55 p.m. in the 400 block of Rose Street, a complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) rummaged through her daughter’s car. This case is under investigation.

BV16006579 July 4, 3:05 p.m. in the 400 block of Rose Street, a complainant reported that an unknown suspect(s) rummaged through her car. This case is under investigation. BV16006580 July 4, 11:57 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Irving Park Road, Cheryl A. Sullivan, 25, of Elk Grove Village, was issued a village ordinance citation for possession of drug paraphernalia. BV16006616 July 3, 12:58 a.m. in the 300 block of E. Green Street, Felix Collazo Jr., 33, of Northlake, was arrested for driving with a suspended license, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, hit and run, having an outstanding warrant and possession of cannabis. BV16006508 July 3, 12:25 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., a complainant reported that her roommate allegedly inappropriately touched and fondled her minor child. This case is under investigation and has been referred to DuPage County Children’s Center. BV16006527 July 3, 9:15 p.m. in the 200 block of Grace Street, a 29-year-old Bensenville man was arrested for

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domestic battery. BV16006545 July 3, 11:48 p.m. near E. Grand Ave. and N. York Road, Jesus Diaz, 33, of Addison, was arrested for driving under the influence.

BV16006560 July 2, 12:31 a.m. in the 600 block of John Street, Maria D. Gallarzo, 18, of Maywood, was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia, Ramiro Mariscal, 19, of Maywood, was charged with providing alcohol to minors and two minors were charged with consumption of alcohol. BV16006456 July 2, 2:53 p.m. in the 800 block of River Forest Court, a complainant reported a female, which she has an order of protection against, was seen twice passing her home. This violation of order of protection is under investigation. BV16006479 July 2, 8:27 p.m. in the 1100 block of Foster Avenue, Gamaliel Mendoza, 49, of Elk Grove Village was arrested for driving under the influence, no insurance and an off-road violation. BV16006491 July 1, 2:59 p.m. in the 1100 block of Grove Avenue, a complainant reported that her ex-husband contacted her via cellphone and recorded the conversation without her consent. He then forwarded the call to her employer. This case is under investigation. BV16006430 July 1, 9:37 p.m. in the 1000 block of Entry Drive, Sean M. Widener, 19, of Elmhurst, was issued village ordinance citations for possession of cannabis, drug paraphernalia and consumption of alcohol.

BV16006450 June 30, 1:27 p.m. in the 1-100 block of W. Main St., a 29-year-old Bensenville man was arrested for domestic battery. BV16006365

Immunizations and physicals available for District 2 students The VNA Mobile Health Clinic, a fully-equipped traveling medical office, will offer immunizations and physicals to Bensenville School District 2 students at the District 2 Educational Administration Center, 210 S. Church Rd., on Tuesday, Aug. 9 and Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To set up your 15 minute appointment, please contact the District 2 office at 630-766-5940 between June 6 and August 5.

It is mandatory that you bring your child’s immunizations health record to receive services. Walk-ins are

welcomed.

VNA accepts the following managed Medicaid plans: Allkids, Blue Cross Community, Aetna Better Health and Family Health Network. All students with those insurance plans should expect to only pay a co-pay as indicated on their insurance cards.

VNA will also see uninsured patients, who will be charged a $25 fee, due at time of service, for their physical. This will cover the cost of the visit including necessary lab work as well as vaccines.

Students in District 2’s summer STEM program learn about different STEM concepts in an engaging way.

Public Notice

TAX DEED NO. 2016TD000099 FILED May 4, 2016 TO: Paul Hinds, County Clerk of DuPage County; Vedran Skulic; Novela Skulic; Mextel, Inc.; Tesla Research Inc; Occupant; Village of Bensenville; Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Illinois; CitiMortgage Inc.; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the hereinafter described real estate.

TAKE NOTICE County of DuPage Date Premises Sold November 21, 2013 Certificate No. 590 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2012; Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) N/A and special assessment number N/A; Warrant No. N/A; Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 159 Beeline Dr., Bensenville, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No.: 03-11-402-009 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2016. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales.

Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2016.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county, 505 N. County Farm Rd., Room 2009, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, at 9 a.m. on November 4, 2016. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2016 by applying to the County Clerk of DuPage County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Wheaton, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk, ADDRESS: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, TELEPHONE: (630) 407-5500.

LAND GROUP Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated May 4, 2016.

(Published in the Bensenville Independent July 14, 21 & 28, 2016) 249653

TAX DEED NO. 2016TD000113 FILED May 4, 2016 TO: Paul Hinds, County Clerk of DuPage County; Vedran Skulic; Novela Skulic; Mextel, Inc.; Tesla Research Inc; Occupant; Village of Bensenville; Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Illinois; CitiMortgage Inc.; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the hereinafter described real estate.

TAKE NOTICE County of DuPage Date Premises Sold November 21, 2013 Certificate No. 589 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2012; Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) N/A and special assessment number N/A; Warrant No. N/A; Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 517 Meyer Rd., Bensenville, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No.: 03-11-402-008 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on October 31, 2016. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales.

Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before October 31, 2016.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county, 505 N. County Farm Rd., Room 2009, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, at 9 a.m. on November 4, 2016. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before October 31, 2016 by applying to the County Clerk of DuPage County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Wheaton, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk, ADDRESS: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, TELEPHONE: (630) 407-5500.

LAND GROUP Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated May 4, 2016.

(Published in the Bensenville Independent July 14, 21 & 28, 2016) 249656

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Police Reports

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July 6 • Jaquelin L. Lara, 18, of Elk Grove Village, and Diana J. Macedo, 18, of Addison, were arrested in the 200 block of Kennedy at around 10:38 p.m. and charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor.

• Bayron A. Mejia-Granados, 22, of Addison, was arrested at around 3:30 p.m. and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle or other property, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to report an accident to police authority, driving on a sidewalk and no valid driver’s licenses following an accident on July 2.

• Lawrence R. Nellem, 31, of Chicago, was arrested in the 600 block of Meadows at around 11:10 p.m.

Police said officers responded to a

complaint of gambling in the area, where they found Nellem was in possession of cannabis. Further investigation determined that he had an outstanding warrant for battery, according to police. He was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, obstructing a police officer and gambling.

July 5 • Jesus Jimenez Jr., 18, of Glendale Heights, was issued an administrative adjudication citation by police in the 100 block of Michael Lane at around 8:08 p.m. Police said while investigating a call in the area, officers came upon Jimenez, who was in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

• Cesar Martinez, 27, of Addison, was arrested in the 600 block of Meadows at around 8:47 p.m. Police said that while investigating an incident in the area, officers encountered Martinez. It was determined he had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.

July 3 • Eric Flores, 21, of Addison, was arrested in the 100 block of Michael Lane at around 3:30 a.m.

and charged with criminal trespass to property. Police said Flores was found to be trespassing on a property he had previously been warned to avoid.

• A 40-year-old Addison man was arrested in the 1-100 block of Elizabeth at around 2:50 a.m. and charged with two counts of domestic battery against a family member.

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July 2 Theft was reported near Charles and St. Charles Road. Police said that between 3 and 7 p.m., an unknown suspect stole a motorcycle helmet and broke a table located in an unsecured back porch of a residence.

July 1-July 2 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of W. St. Charles Road. Police said that between 5:30 p.m. July 1 and 12:19 p.m. July 2, an unknown suspect entered a secured vehicle and stole construction equipment/tools.

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June 29-June 30 Criminal damage was reported in the 300 block of S. Cornell. Police said that between 6:30 p.m. June 29 and 7 a.m. June 30, an unknown suspect damaged a basement window of a residence.

June 27 A 29-year-old Villa Park man was arrested in the 300 block of N. Yale at around 3:41 a.m. and charged with two counts of domestic battery.

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June 25-June 26 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 100 block of W. Belden. Police said that between 11 p.m. June 25 and 9:30 a.m. June 26, an unknown suspect entered an unsecured vehicle in the driveway and stole approximately $20 in loose change.

‘Discover Mayslake’ on July 23 Historic Mayslake Peabody Estate to host open house

Take a self-guided tour of the Mayslake mansion and enjoy live music and theater, art projects, photography hikes, archery, and fishing at “Discover Mayslake” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook.

The free, all-ages open house spotlights programs and events offered throughout the year at the 87-acre estate, which includes its 1920s Tudor Revival-style Mayslake Hall, a national historic landmark.

Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy live music from Picosa and Acappellago, regular performers at Mayslake, and mini-performances by First Folio, Mayslake’s resident theater company and the premier nonprofit professional theater in the western suburbs. They can see demonstrations, too, by Music Together, a music and movement program for newborns to kindergarteners offered at the estate throughout the year.

Visitors can take in the beauty of Mayslake with photo walks led by photography professionals who teach at Mayslake or on garden walks led by volunteers who care for the estate’s heritage garden. They can join district naturalists on guided nature hikes and at activity stations featuring bugs and letterboxing (a type of outdoor treasure hunt) or try a hand at archery and fishing with District rangers. A complete schedule of events is available at dupageforest.org/Discover_Mayslake_2016. “ ‘Discover Mayslake’ will be a great day to spend with family and friends, try new activities and enjoy the beauty of Mayslake,” said Forest Preserve District Commissioner Jeff Redick, District 2.

Other activities will include historical talks about the forest preserve and Mayslake Hall restoration, “open-house style” tours of the mansion, an art exhibit of Mayslake-inspired works, and art projects, including one where visitors’ completed images will be posted to the Mayslake Facebook page.

“This event gives visitors a chance to sample the many ways this historical icon connects people to nature and culture in DuPage County,” said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore.

The district works to historically restore Mayslake Hall, which hosts theater and musical productions, art classes, tours, exhibits, workshops, summer camps, special events and private functions throughout the year.

District ecologists and volunteers continue to improve the land’s highquality prairie, oak savanna, wetlands and woodlands.

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Community Calendar

Sunday, July 17 Sundae Sunday Celebrate National Ice Cream Day during an open swim with a sundae at the Family Aquatic Center, 120 E. Oakton St. There is an admission fee at the door; no fee for the sundae. First come, first served for the sundaes while supplies last. Info: call 630-2337275 or visit addisonparks.org.

Tuesday, July 19 Concert in the Park At 7 p.m., the Addison Center for the Arts is sponsoring another Tuesday Concert in the Park at the Gazebo at Village Hall. In case of rain, the concerts will be held in the Rotunda.

This week’s performers: The Reunion Jazz Orchestra.

Monday-Friday, July 25-29 Skyhawks Tennis Academy camp Skyhawks Tennis Academy (STA) is a full service nationwide operator of tennis instruction and management. The camp is for ages 7-12 at Centennial Park. Fee: $185 for residents, $244 for nonresidents. Info: call 630-233-7275 or visit addisonparks.org Tuesday, July 26 Concert in the Park At 7 p.m., the Addison Center for the Arts is sponsoring another Tuesday Concert in the Park at the Gazebo at Village Hall. In case of rain, the concerts will be held in the Rotunda.

This week’s performers: Jonathan Devin and New Country.

Sunday, July 31 Cornhusk Doll Make N’ Take At 2 p.m. at Graue Mill and Museum, 3800 York Road, Oak Brook, kids of all ages are invited to learn how to construct an authentic Cornhusk doll. Admission: Free. Info: call 630-655-2090 or visit grauemill.org Ongoing events …

• Extended hours days at the Aquatic Center Extended open swimming hours are available from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, Aug. 4 (Throwback Thursday price) at the Family Aquatic Center, 120 E. Oak St. Info: Call 630-233-7275 or go to addisonparks.org. Celebrate the pool’s 40th anniversary on Throwback Thursdays with admission rates from 1976. Children who are residents are admitted for $1; nonresidents, $1.50.

Adult residents are admitted for $1.50; $2 for nonresidents.

• Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) meet each month Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst, starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Info: (630) 6204060 or wow.cfsites.org.

• Active Adults Senior Club Adults, ages 55 or better, are invited to Park District’s Active Adults Senior Club on Tuesdays from noon-2 p.m. at Community Rec Center, 120 E. Oak Street. For more information, contact Teresa Grodsky at (630) 2337275, option #2.

• TOPS meetings held on Friday mornings Remember TOPS? Take Off Pounds Sensibly is still here helping and supporting people to lose weight. Meetings are held on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh in 9:30 a.m., and meet from 10-11 a.m. Info: email Millie at johnreiter@ sbcglobal.net • Spirito! Singers currently accepting auditions Spirito! Singers, an elite choral organization located in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, is currently accepting auditions for the 2016-17 season for the Ragazze and Bravura ensembles. All auditions will be held at the Spirito! Office, located at 900 Jorie Blvd., #102 Oak Brook 60523 on Tuesday, June 28 from 2-7 p.m. and Wednesday, July 13 from 1-7 p.m. To schedule an audition for any of the ensembles, send an email to auditions@spiritosingers.com or call (630) 581-5440.

• Skyhawks Teddy Tennis Teddy Tennis is a fantastic educational program that inspires children ages 42 months to 5 years to get active and learn to play tennis. It works by combining music (specially composed and played by Teddy Tennis), pictures (specially created by Teddy Tennis) and teddy bear stories (specially written by Teddy Tennis) into

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Fee: $69 for residents, $91 for nonresidents. Info: call 630-233-7275 or visit addisonparks.org • Skyhawks Red Ball Tennis This class for 6-9 year olds provides a relaxed environment where fundamental tennis skills are taught along with a wide range of fun activities that help develop agility, balance, movement, sending, receiving and gross motor skills on a 36-foot court. In addition to learning more tennis skills, players improve their movement and rallying skills. The class will be held from 11 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, July 16 to Aug. 13 at the Centennial Rec Center. Fee: $69 residents, $91 nonresidents. Info: call 630-2337275 or visit addisonparks.org • Skyhawks Orange Ball Tennis Players develop their tennis technique, athletic and court coverage skills in order to achieve success in rallying consistency and in point playing on a 60-foot court. A variety of fun and competitive games are used to develop a strong foundation of tennis fundamentals. Players increase their rallying, volley, serve and point playing skills while improving their athleticism and shot consistency.

Players will focus on using the proper shot techniques and court coverage skills before moving on to a 78-foot

court. The class will be held from 12 noon to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, July 16 to Aug. 13 at the Centennial Rec Center. Fee: $69 residents, $91 nonresidents. Info: call 630-233-7275 or visit addisonparks.org • Skyhawks Green Ball Tennis This class emphasizes all aspects of the game and helps improve proper shot technique. Focus is placed on live ball drills that develop rallying and decision-making skills along with proper movement and recovery. Point playing games are used to reinforce the skills learned and to improve the player’s competitive skills. Using teaching progressions that lead to live-ball play is a key element in this program. The class will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Saturdays, July 16 to Aug. 13 at the Centennial Rec Center. Fee: $69 residents, $91 nonresidents. Info: call 630-233-7275 or visit addison-

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years she has pushed, without success, for union contracts to be made public before being ratified.

“We amended that bill to say that if you have a compensation of $150,000 or more that you’re voting on, that also must be published on a website for two weeks prior to the vote with one public hearing on it so that the public and taxpayers can weigh in and know exactly what’s in that contract,” Ives said.

Ives said details about a rare 10-year teachers’ contract with the Palatinearea Community Consolidated School District 15, which was ratified in April, are still not public. She said that is a perfect example of why her contract transparency measure should have been approved.

Ives said she will bring that bill back up in the future.

Slices of life

Vacation provides challenges for thrill-seeking wimp

I’ve been moving slowly during the last few days. My steps are labored, my movements deliberate.

My muscles ache in places I never knew muscles existed. I am bruised.

I am sore. I am on vacation.

Lots of people think vacations are supposed to be relaxing. Actually, the term relaxing vacation is often an oxymoron because when you are shelling out big bucks at a resort or amusement park to make sure you and your family have a good time, you want to get your money’s worth.

So what do you do? You overdo.

You work muscles not in use since you tried out for the gymnastics team back in eighth grade. And then, your body pays for your indulgence and you ache.

For me, this journey started on a Jet Ski. I know what you’re thinking. Jet Ski? What’s so rigorous about a Jet Ski? You’re right. A simple ride on a Jet Ski might not be a full-body workout for most people. But those people are not thrill-seekingly challenged, like me.

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When my family visits an amusement park, just about everyone makes a beeline to rides with names like Tower of Terror or Rockin’ Roller Coaster, while my 6-year-old and I head over to a milder option called Pooh’s Great Adventure. As my husband and the big kids freefall 13 stories or go from zero to 60 in three seconds flat, I travel through the Hundred Acre Wood in a little honey pot listening to happy music.

Some people find things like whiplash exciting. I prefer a calmer approach. So, when my friend offered me a ride on her Jet Ski, no one was more surprised than me to hear my answer – “Yes.” Actually, I thought it would be one of those things I could cross off my life’s to-do list. You know, like some people want to climb Mount Everest or ride a gondola in Venice

before they die. Now I could say I rode a Jet Ski. In some strange way, I thought it would serve as vindication, making me seem like less of a thrill-seeking wimp.

My friend promised a slow, safe, risk-free ride. It would be as easy as falling out of bed, except I hoped there wouldn’t be any falling involved.

I climbed on and held on – for dear life. She started out across the lake and did her best to avoid any waves or turbulence, but I soon realized that was practically impossible.

The itsy, bitsy, teeny, tiny little watercraft bounced and jostled with every movement of the water beneath us. I thought we were dead for sure, or at least at risk of getting seriously wet. I held onto the Jet Ski handles like they’d never been held before, closed my eyes and waited for the end – of the ride or my life, whichever came first.

Our little excursion lasted forever, or at least the better part of 10 minutes. As we were heading for the shore, she turned and asked, “Want to go around once more?”

I could only manage to squeak out a one-word answer, “Done!”

Once we stopped, I had to consciously will myself to let go of

the handles. They’d been stretched and mangled beyond their original shape, and even though they were made of rubber, it was unlikely that they’d ever spring back.

The same could be said of about 90 percent of the muscles in my body. They’d been flexed and tightened to capacity throughout the duration of the ride, although I really wouldn’t know – or feel -- it until about 24 hours later.

Which brings me to the here and now. I limp down to the beach, trying not to wince – at least not so anyone can see. For the moment, I am one of the Jet Skiing crowd. I’ve become a thrill-seeker, someone who lives life on the wild side. When you are vacationing on a lake, there’s a certain amount of status with that. Today, I walk with my head held high, and an air of caution-be-damned in my pain-laden hobble.

For me this will go down as the summer I survived the Jet Ski. Been there. Done that. So glad it’s over.

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

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Gigi Savilla: proving everyone belongs somewhere Non-verbal young lady serves as interpreter guide at Brookfield Zoo

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

After the last few depressing weeks of news stories about shootings and death running rampant in cities like Orlando and Dallas – and let’s face it, Chicago – it’s nice to hear a story that restores your faith in humanity and mankind.

This is one of those stories.

It is the story of Gigi Savilla, a young lady with special needs and a constant smile who recently graduated from York High School and is spending much of her time working as a volunteer with the Scholars program at Brookfield Zoo. The Independent had the opportunity to visit the zoo to see Gigi in action as she served as an “interpreter” – that is, a guide of sorts who stands at certain exhibits to offer more information about the animals, often showing props like the animal’s actual horn or skull that visitors can see up close and touch. This day, it was the warthog.

Gigi was put through training just as any other staff member. In fact, as a staff person named Kurt pointed out, everyone takes the customer service training – paid staff and volunteers. Kurt heads

up the Scholars program, in which Gigi participates.

“Customer service is what we really pride ourselves upon first and foremost,” he said. “Every staff person takes the training including volunteers like Gigi. She then went through her interpretation training.”

She wears a green shirt just like all the staff at the zoo, so people know she’s official.

“We want our staff to know they are representing the Chicago Zoological Society and that they should hold up to high standards,” Kurt said. “Gigi does that. When she joined the Scholars program, we could see she was passionate and enthusiastic. That’s what we seek in volunteers.”

Asked what was surprising to Gigi when she began her involvement with Brookfield, Kurt said he believed it was how well and how quickly she was accepted by the other staff.

“From the very beginning, there was not the slightest hesitation from other volunteers and workers to meet her and get involved with Gigi,” he said. “I think she’s used to people sort of having to ‘get used to’ her disability when they first meet her, but that was not the case here. I think that was a little bit of a surprise to her -- that she fit in so well and so quickly. I think she really feeds off that positive attention. It’s really a testament to hard work and having a positive at-

In an effort to bring more to people’s experience at Brookfield Zoo, Gigi Savilla serves as an interpreter. Here, guests gather around Gigi and her mother Christine to view her tablet device she uses to speak.

PHOTOS BY DEE LONGFELLOWAddison Independent

Gigi Savilla’s mother Christine helps her daughter use her tablet device to answer questions from visitors at Brookfield Zoo. Gigi uses the tablet to speak, as she is non-verbal.

titude.”

A guide who can’t talk?

Here’s the twist – Gigi is almost completely non-verbal.

She “speaks” through a tablet like an iPad that is with her everywhere. When she was first asked her age, she pressed a key on the tablet and a reply came: “I am 18 years old.” The device, which she’s had since 6th grade, goes with her everywhere.

With her tablet, Gigi told the Independent that she had just graduated from York and will enter the transition program beginning August 15.

“She’s looking forward to the transition program,” said Gigi’s mother Christine Savilla. “She going to be learning life skills like using transportation, financial management, vocational skills, even fitness, using the library and

other community [resources].”

A life-long animal lover…

Christine was not surprised that the zoo opportunity appealed to Gigi.

“She’s loved animals all her life, they seem to help her connect with others,” Christine said. “We are really lucky that she found this because it’s such a good fit for her.

It’s really a dream experience for her.”

Gigi’s favorite animals at the zoo include the bison and the Mongolian horses of which there are only 200 in the entire world. Her favorite parts of the job are special events. She loves to go to the fundraisers, award dinners and other celebrations related to the zoo.

She even served as guest speaker at this year’s annual fundraiser for Brookfield Zoo, which draws about 700 people.

Was she nervous about delivering a speech to that many people?

“Well, maybe a little,” said Christine, “but the truth is, she loved it. She absolutely loved it. It was an experience like she’s never had before and she loved the attention, the praise she received afterwards and everything that went with it.”

It’s the smile that says it all – Gigi has such a beautiful smile, which is on her face constantly, at least while she works at the zoo.

She’s clearly happy with her situation and feels comfortable in an environment where she truly belongs.

It’s a wonderful story that offsets all the recent bad news in the country and across the globe.

Sometimes one person’s smile makes all the difference – a smile from a girl named Gigi.

Gigi Savilla has a big smile on her face as she talks with visitors to Brookfield Zoo. Gigi provides guests with more information about the animals they are viewing, always with that big smile. Her mother said Gigi has loved animals all of her life. Among her favorites is the bison.

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Addison Trail baseball team wins two games in wood bat tournament Perez earns summer all-district honors

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail summer baseball team’s improvement is appearing at the perfect time on the schedule.

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We finished the regular season strong. We are getting better every week and that is starting to pay dividends. We finished up (the regular season) with three wins in our last four games. Those are signs we are headed in the right direction.”

– Addison Trail Coach Mike Kennedy

The Blazers closed out their summer regular-season schedule by winning two games in a wooden bat tournament in St. Charles.

Addison Trail recorded a 2-0 victory over West Chicago behind the pitching efforts of Nick Villasenor and Trevor Fulmer. Villasenor and Fulmer combined to throw a twohit shutout.

“They were awesome,” said Addison Trail coach Mike Kennedy of his two hurlers.

Bryan Hidalgo-Ortiz had what turned out to be the game-winning RBI in the bottom of the sixth. Hidalgo-Ortiz then scored the Blazers’ second and final run.

Addison Trail also recorded a 9-3 win over Elgin Larkin. Simon Marinelli had three hits, while Fulmer and Mitch Gomez each had two hits.

AJ Parnell pitched the first four innings, while Bobby Daniels pitched the last three innings.

“We finished the regular-season strong,” said Kennedy. “We are getting better every week and that is starting to pay dividends. We finished up (the regular season) with three wins in our last four games.

Those are signs we are headed in the right direction.”

Kennedy and the Blazers re-

ceived further good news when it was announced Ricky Perez earned summer Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association all-district honors.

“Ricky did just about everything for us,” said Kennedy. “His defense and pitching have been key for us as well as the way he swings the bat.

He threw some big innings for us.”

Kennedy likes the progress the team’s offense has made this summer. “Lately, we’ve started putting runs up. That’s a big thing,” he said.

“Our pitching is getting a little better and where it needs to be. We put

up nine runs against Larkin using wooden bats. That’s huge for us.

We came out hitting in that game.

We had 12 or 13 hits, which is awesome. We started the game with Simon, Mitch Gomez and Trevor each getting doubles. Fulmer hit one off the wall.”

Kennedy noted the wooden bat tournament was a nice bonus on the summer schedule. “The kids love the wooden bat tournament,” he said. “They want to play with wooden bats all the time.”

Kennedy said the summer season has been a big hit from an evalua-

tion standpoint as well.

“We’ve been able to get a good look at different guys this summer,” said Kennedy. “We’ve seen guys in different positions that might be outside their comfort zone. If they can show they can play different positions during the summer that will allow them to play different positions during the regular season.

If they are swinging a good bat we want to find a good place for them in the field.”

Addison Trail opened the state summer playoffs earlier this week against Montini in Lombard.

Addison Trail girls basketball team makes summer progress Blazers score numerous quality wins; look to promising future

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The summer was good to the Addison Trail girls basketball team.

“We’ve had a good summer,” said

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Addison Trail coach Rob Schader.

“We have six kids coming back with a ton of minutes played already. The biggest keys for this coming season will be to stay healthy and stay out of foul trouble. We feel comfortable putting eight kids out there on a consistent basis. We’d like to add a few more to that list who can go in and help us.”

Addison Trail went 6-4 against competition at the Palatine summer league. “We haven’t played more than one or two games over there in previous years,” said Schader.

“When we were at full strength we played teams tough. We beat some teams that we don’t normally beat.

We beat Oswego twice and we beat Barrington and McHenry. We played Lake Park tough and only lost by seven or eight points. We beat some pretty good teams. It should be a fun year coming up.”

Addison Trail also hosted several shootouts and played in an event at Lake Park. The Blazers wrapped up the summer season at a team camp at Hope College.

“The girls had the chance to play in 32 games this summer and get a lot of experience,” the coach said.

Schader said returning players such as Diamond Pikulyk, Nicolette Scorza, Alyssa Pham, Marie Baumgartner and Jasmin Mehmeti all had strong summers, as did Diane Graciano.

“The kids coming back from last year impressed me the most,” said Schader. “They all played well. Dia-

mond is a lot better on offense and defense and had a great attitude. We also had some juniors that played well and we’ll be counting on them to help us. We would like to get a good rotation of nine or 10 kids going. That would be ideal.”

Schader saw positives on both sides of the ball. “Offensively we pushed the ball and the tempo,” he said. “We made it hard for teams to keep up with us. Defensively we worked on our half-court man, which was good at times. We rebounded the ball well. We have kids who want to rebound the basketball well.”

Schader said the high volume of returning players helped accelerate teachings during the summer contact period.

“In 11 years I don’t think we’ve had more than three or four players back,” he said. “No way we’ve had six back. Four of those kids started on a regular basis and all five of our starters at some point started a game last year. You can’t teach that. That’s a learning experience you can’t get from any practice situation. We’re ahead of the game at this point.”

Schader said the season-ending Hope College trip in Michigan provided another good evaluation opportunity. He added the team will play in the neighborhood of 11-12 games while there.

“A lot of the juniors are going and that will give them a lot of game opportunities and the opportunity to get better,” he said.

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Fenton girls basketball team wraps up summer session Veteran coach Anderson thrilled with squad’s progress

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The summer session was a smash hit for the Fenton girls basketball team.

Although the Bison did not play in any formal competitions during the summer, they racked up plenty of superlatives on the practice floor.

“The summer went very well,” said longtime Fenton coach Tim Anderson. “I was pleased with the turnout and was extremely pleased with the work ethic and determination. Last year, in terms of wins and losses, it wasn’t successful. This camp was extremely successful. It was phenomenal. These kids are extremely motivated. One of the tests in my mind was what would happen between the end of last season and when we would meet next

here in the summer. The girls came in raring to go. I was so pleased. It really does bode well for when we get started at the first day of practice.”

Anderson noted the team worked on a variety of skills. “Like last season, we spent a lot of time on fundamentals with shooting being priority No. 1,” the coach stated. “We also spent a lot of time working on defense, which was priority No. 2.

We’ve taken a step in the right direction here. I’m very excited.”

Fenton conducted its summer session a little later than usual.

“School ended late for us because of the construction on campus,” said Anderson. “We didn’t start camp until June 14 so we were a little behind. We knew it would be coming and we knew we would have a shorter session so we planned our agenda accordingly.”

The Bison graduated only two of their 13 players from last year’s

Firing on all cylinders

team. “I’m really looking forward to this group,” said Anderson. “It’s a group with a lot of character and a lot of resilience. Most of the girls from last year are back and we have some kids coming up from the JV that we’re very excited about. Our JV had a very good season last year. One thing that is going to help us, and I sound like a broken record from last year, is how well the girls get along with each other and how well they treat each other.

They show up and they are ready to work. Wow! We were so pleased this summer.”

Anderson also witnessed the metamorphosis of his senior group.

“The nice thing was to watch the transition from when they came into camp the first day,” he said.

“Now they are seniors. And when they come back in the fall, they will be two to three months into being seniors and that’s when we’ll expect big things from them.”

Anderson stressed he’s hopeful his players will continue to refine their games in the time away from the gym leading up to the start of fall practices. “For us, priority No. 1 is putting the ball in the basket,”

he said. “What we did in these three weeks here is hopefully the catalyst to get things started. Now go out in the driveway or park and shoot the ball or play 3-on-3 pickup games, but shoot the ball. You have to focus on what you want to do and plan on what you want to try and accomplish. That’s how we left them at the end of the summer. I have a lot of confidence and faith that they will go out and work on their own. I have a good feeling about what we’ll see when we see them again at the end of October.

It’s such a nice group of kids.”

Banner summer for Timothy Christian girls basketball team

Trojans made progress, enjoyed success at Lisle summer league

By Mike Miasma CORRESPONDENT

A 4-8 record doesn’t seem like

ketball coach Michele Strube uses much to write home about.

But in terms of summer improve- that mark as exhibit No. 1 in her ment, Timothy Christian girls bas- team’s progress.

“We finished 4-8 in the Lisle summer league and that’s the best summer we’ve had so far since I’ve been coach,” she said. “My first year we won no games there and the last two years we won one each time.”

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“Lisle was 10-0 when we beat them become a registered pharmacist and in the last week of summer league,” go from there.”

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“We are all together,” he said.

“Everybody knows each other. The ublic otice seniors get along with the juniors and the juniors get along with the Public Notice seniors. We’re hitting the ball and Notice is hereby given by the Board of pitching well and doing the basic Education, Addison School District 4, in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, that stuff to win ballgames.”

Willowbrook pitcher Alec Michaelson gets off to 4-0 summer start CORRESPONDENT

During the longer spring highschool baseball season, a good majority of pitchers do not win four games.

Willowbrook’s Alec Michaelson has done that in just about a month’s time during the current summer season. Michaelson brought a 4-0 record into the start of this week’s summer state tournament.

“I’ve worked a lot on my mechanics lately,” he said. “At the beginning of last season I was a little shaky and couldn’t find my control.

I was giving up a lot of walks.”

Michaelson said his work with Warriors’ pitching coach Curtis Hudson has made a major difference.

“Working with coach Hudson has helped a lot,” he said. “He’s helped me pump up the velocity and get more control. Everything he’s done with me has been a masterpiece.

Things have been going well.

Coach Hudson is a masterpiece. I wanted to be a dominant pitcher.

Coach Hudson helped me become a better pitcher. The improvements I’ve made are crazy. I’ve been doing really good.”

Michaelson has been hard at work refining a variety of pitches.

“My fastball is a solid No. 1 pitch,” he said. “I’ve really worked on my slider as a good kill pitch to get outs.

It’s worked on a lot of people. My curveball has been good this season and last season and my changeup is getting there. I’ve been working on it. It has great movement, but I need to find more control with it.”

Michaelson said his fastball has been clocked in the mid-80s with a high point of 85 MPH. “I’m consistently hitting 81 or 82,” he said.

Michaelson said his first summer victory against Wheaton-Warrenville South was a difference-maker for him.

“I had no earned runs and walked one person with upwards of eight strikeouts,” he said. “Right after that it made me feel like I had something special going here and just needed to work hard and get it jump-started. I gained a lot of confidence.”

Michaelson has been a nearly life-long practitioner of the sport.

“My mom got me a whiffle ball and bat when I was real young,” he said. “I’ve been playing competitively ever since I was able to get into a league. Baseball is my whole life.”

Michaelson, who also plays for the Lombard Lightning travel team, marvels at the progress he’s made as a player.

“It’s one of the best feelings ever when you look back at how far you’ve come and how real baseball can be and how far it can get me in life,” he said.

Michaelson noted he would like to play the sport in college. The holder of a grade point average in the high 3’s, Michaelson has plans to study to be a pharmacist. “School is the name of the game,” he said.

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Strube saw a variety of positives on the court. “We had a great summer,” she said. “We were getting a lot of good shots, but we weren’t finishing sometimes. As the summer went on, the shots started to go in more. What we did in camp and playing games at night at Lisle helped. We played very good defensively. Most of the games at Lisle were very close. We did not get blown out. Defensively, we’re doing a fantastic job and we’re rebounding well. I’m very happy.

I’m excited for when we get back together on Oct. 31 for the first practice. I said to them two weeks

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of camp is usually like two weeks of practice before the first game. I can’t what to see what two weeks of practice will do before we start the season. I stressed to them to do something between now and the start of practice. They saw what we were able to do. Hopefully they will continue to work here in the off-season and be ready to go when practice starts.”

Seniors Olivia Hoekstra, Tyra Hopson, Allison Zeilstra and Hope Zastrow had strong summers. “Olivia’s defense is fantastic,” said Strube. “She is crazy good and aggressive and fast in the passing lanes. Tyra can shoot from the out-

side. She has been working with a trainer and has been working hard in the off-season. Allison did well in the summer. She’s much better with her ball-handling and decision-making. Hope is only about 5-6 and is an inside player.

Hope is a workhorse for us. She rebounds the ball fantastically and is shooting the ball better. I was very happy how she played.”

Timothy also received word that volleyball standout Ava Venema will return to the team this season. Venema did not participate in summer activities but attended several games.

“Ava will help us with her

height,” said Strube. “She hasn’t played in two years, but she is athletic and strong. She is going to help the team.”

Emily DeBoer, Olivia Schuringa and Shayna Smits are juniors who also will help the Trojans.

“Emily is 6-2 and her height and rebounding are definitely a factor,” said Strube. “Olivia is another 6-footer who has gotten stronger and finishes with her left hand.

She’s worked really hard. Shayna is six-feet and is another girl who plays hard.”

Sophomores Heidi Westra and Jordyn Strube rounded out the summer contingent. “Heidi has

a lot of potential,” said Strube.

“She’s aggressive and plays good defense. She will be a fun addition. Jordyn is a good ball-handler and an extremely good passer.

She’s also a good outside shooter.

She’s going to help the girls inside.

She’s a point guard and shooting guard. It was fun to watch her and Allison Zeilstra work together and get to know each other.”

Strube already is looking forward to the official start of practice. “It’s a really good group of girls,” she said. “It’s been fun to see them improve and learn from what they do. Their hard work has paid off right away.”

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IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team gets plenty of summer work Knights competed in Lisle summer league

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

With modern-day high-school sports, the summertime is for evaluation.

And IC Catholic Prep girls basketball coach Kelsey James had ample opportunity to do just that with her program during the recent summer slate.

The Knights competed in the Lisle summer league.

“Everybody got to play equally,”

said James. “Everybody got some experience. We brought all the sophomores through seniors and on the last day we let the incoming freshmen play.”

James, who graduated three players off last year’s squad, saw plenty she liked. “They all were on the same page,” she said. “The chemistry was very good.”

The summer season also allowed James to experiment with different lineups. “We switched up who was going in with who and we saw some different combinations and saw who played well with each

other. We got a very good feel for what we will be able to do this season.”

Defense was at the top of the impressive list for the second-year Knights’ coach. “Defensively we are going to be a lot better,” she said. “The girls have put in a lot of hard work. We put in some new defenses and we’ll see what they can do. We have a lot of potential on defense.”

And James sees that defensive potential rubbing off on the offense. “Hopefully our defense will create some easy offense,” she

up her game. She’s worked hard on the offensive side and is going to be a scoring threat for us.”

James said there is a big difference with her second summer season as compared to when she took over the program last year.

said.

IC Catholic Prep returns the likes of Claire Gibler, Jaida Smith and Sophie Zanoni. “Those are people who can contribute on the offensive side,” said James. “They are back and they have gotten better.”

James also lauded the summer work of incoming freshman Gabi Zanoni and veteran Tess Reardon.

“Gabi is a good player,” she said.

“We knew she was good but we weren’t sure how she would fit with the varsity. It was nice to see her work very well with the other varsity players. Tess has stepped

“The girls know what to expect,” she said. “With a lot of girls returning, they are helping the younger girls to see what our goal is and how we want to get there. We’ve been able to build on things over the summer and that’s only going to help us when the season starts.”

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