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Barricaded subject charged with domestic battery ELMHURST — On December 29, 2015 at 12:30 a.m. Elmhurst police received a call for a possible man with a gun at 165 E. North Ave. While details were limited, a third party complainant revealed that a person inside of the house was holding his cousin against his will.

The victim told the third person that he was injured with cuts and that the subject was armed with a gun. A command post in the area of Third and Indiana was established and a perimeter was formed surrounding the home. It was determined that the second floor unit would offer many challenges to safely make contact with occupants.

Police attempted to make phone contact with the people inside of the home with negative results. Police activated a Level 1 ILEAS call-out and

police officers from Hillside, Berkeley, Oakbrook, Villa Park, and DuPage County arrived.

An additional officer from Bellwood responded as well.

The outside agencies were used to outer perimeter and shut down North Ave. Elmhurst police negotiators were activated and responded to the scene.

After some time, the “hostage” was released while the offender was observed still holding a large knife. After discussions with negotiators, the suspect exited the home and was taken into custody at 3:30 a.m.

Subsequent investigation revealed that there was no gun and the victim was not being held against his will.

The suspect, Elliot B House, 32, was charged with Domestic Battery and was transported to DuPage County Jail.

Bond set at $350,000 for Bensenville man charged with sexual assault of brother-in-law WHEATON — DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced on December 24 that bond has been set for a Bensenville man accused of sexually assaulting his 60-year-old, mentally handicapped brother-in-law. John Cegielski, 76 (d.o.b. 2/1/1939) of Marshall Road, appeared in Bond Court this morning where Judge Richard Russo set bond at $350,000 with 10% to apply.

Cegielski is facing one count of Criminal Sexual Assault, a Class 1 Felony.

Cegielski shares a home with

several family members, one of whom requires the assistance of an in-house nurse. It is alleged that on December 29, 2015, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the nurse went to the basement of the home where she found Cegielski sexually assaulting his victim. The nurse immediately contacted authorities. An investigation led by the Bensenville Police Department resulted in the arrest of Cegielski that same day.

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ELMHURST — Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner and Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti were in Oak Brook on Monday, January 4 to attend a meeting of the DuPage County Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC). At the meeting, Sanguinetti formally presented a 406-page document to Gov. Rauner containing 27 recommendations of the Local Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force, which she has led for the past 11 months. Working along with the Task Force were students from the Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University, who helped collect and analyze data.

Governor Rauner said the

goal of the Task Force was to present ways for government to operate more efficiently; to stop the proliferation of taxing bodies in Illinois, which has more units of government than any other state in the country; and, to allow decisions about consolidation or dissolution to be decided at the local level.

Among the recommendations is a four-year moratorium on new taxing bodies; giving residents the ability to consolidate or dissolve government entities by referendum; and, urging consolidation of units of governments especially where there is duplication or overlapping of services.

“It’s been wonderful to collect testimony and actually come to an accord on 27 proposals,” the Lt. Governor said.

“The idea is to give power back to our local leaders and local residents so you and I can determine what’s right for our own communities, rather than big government.”

Governor Rauner stressed that the document was not a partisan effort.

“That’s very important, number one,” he said. “Number two, if we implement the recommendations [in this report], we could save billions of dollars every year – and that’s billions with a ‘B’ not an ‘M’ – billions of dollars every year, year after year.”

The governor echoed Sanguinetti’s comments about empowering local communities to make decisions without “big government” interference. He said he would never force his will on another community any more than he would want someone to force their will on his.

Rauner said business owners tell him it’s the property tax burden that makes it hard to do business in Illinois.

“It’s is dragging our economy down, it’s pushing great jobs away, our careers away, but most of all, it increases the

overall cost of government.

It’s money that could be going to our schools, our classrooms, our teachers and students, that’s where our money should be going. Instead we’re spending money on government and bureaucracy. It’s also money that could be going toward helping our most vulnerable families.”

Rauner called the report a “critical” document presented on one of the “most important days in the history of Illinois.”

“Today is a great day for the taxpayers of Illinois. We can transform our state through this effort,” he said. “This document, if we implemented it, the recommendations here could save billions of dollars every year for the people of Illinois. This is major, major transformation we’re talking about.”

The document can be viewed at illinois.gov/ltg/issues/localgovernments/Documents.

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Thursday, Jan. 7 City presents Draft of Elmhurst Downtown Plan From 6-9 p.m., the City will host an open house and presentation of the Draft Elmhurst Downtown Plan at City Hall. View key recommendations from the Plan and talk to the consultants oneon-one to bring up questions or provide input. A presentation at 7 p.m. will provide a brief overview of the Plan and lead into another Open House for those who may have more to discuss.

Members of the public are also invited to view the Plan on the City’s web site at elmhurst.org, where input is also welcome.

Friday, Jan. 8 At 4 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum will host a gallery talk for the “By All Accounts:

The Story of Elmhurst” exhibit.

Learn about what makes Elmhurst unique. This month’s theme, “Childhood,” will be explored in the second floor gallery with curator of collections Nancy Wilson. Free. Info: 630833-1457 or visit elmhursthistory.org.

Saturday, Jan. 9 • Bundle up because it’s time for the Chili Open at Sugar Creek Golf Course, 500 E. Van Buren in Villa Park. The 9-hole scramble begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Tickets are $140 per team and include frozen golf, hot chili, dinner buffet and prizes. This event goes on regardless of the weather, so dress accordingly. To register your foursome, call the clubhouse at (630) 834-3325.

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Park District prepares to unveil Playground for Everyone

ELMHURST — What exactly is a Playground for Everyone?

Imagine a playground where every child can participate in all elements of the design; where children of all abilities can play together; where acceptance, friendship, and understanding can be fostered through play. For many children with disabilities this may be the only place in their lives where they can swing, slide, climb, spin and play side-byside with their siblings, friends and classmates without having to abandon their usual means of mobility.

According to the Elmhurst Park District web site, the vision for the Playground for Everyone at Butterfield Park is one of inclusion. Instead of stopping at a facility just for those with special needs, this will be a playground for all abilities – able-bodied children can play alongside their disabled peers or family members with equal challenge and enjoyment.

Upon the announcement of a special event called “Be A Kid Again,” hosted by The People for Elmhurst Parks Foundation (PEP) on Saturday, February 20 from 7-10:30 p.m. at Courts

able-bodied.”

Research on play suggests that there is a great need to provide barrier-free outdoor facilities so all children have equal access to building life skills that are developed through play.

“The interactions that happen at our playgrounds are a critical part of helping kids understand what makes every person unique,” she added.

In addition, the park will contain sensory elements.

“For those with autism, for example, there are lots of things which are sensory rich,” Wade said.

“There are things that make noise, have gears, things to manipulate, things to see, feel, even for the blind.

“There is actually room for two wheelchairs to go to the top of a piece of equipment.

This means not only can a disabled child take his or her wheelchair to the top, but also Grandma with her walker can get up there right beside them.”

“Park on Steroids” requires more funding “We call it a Playground on steroids, because everything is bigger,” Wade continued. “The whole playground is bigger. Of course, every time you make things bigger, it adds significantly to the cost.

“Special Kids Day came to us with the idea, but we had to wait for the right [time and place]. We obviously cannot put this at the Jaycees Tot Lot

for example, there’s simply not enough room. We need extra parking, accessible restrooms.

“And we wanted to be available not just to Elmhurst, but to people from other communities. Accessibility to get to the park itself is as important as access to play features once you’re there.”

Butterfield Park determined best location “We knew Butterfield Park was up for [renovation in 2016] and that it would be a good fit [for the Playground for Everyone,” Wade said. “We did Washington Park two years ago, then East End Park in 2015, but this is the right park for this. “[At Butterfield], there’s easy regional access off the expressway, it already has indoor bathrooms and lots of parking. And it’s big enough to accommodate such large structures.”

The Playground for Everyone would be one of a limited number of such playgrounds in the area, making it a destination for families in surrounding communities.

“We usually budget about $350,000 for typical playground – it is in the budget every year,” Wade said. “But it will cost more like $600,000 for this kind of park so we’ve been asking the Foundation (PEP) to raise more dollars to help fund the rest of it.”

She said the Park District had reached out to several community groups such as ECAF, Elmhurst Kiwanis, Kick Off for Kids, the Elmhurst Jaycees, even the Garden Club – and they all came to table.

“We’ve already raised about $125,000 of the $250,000 extra incremental dollars needed to make this happen,” Wade said.

“We see Elmhurst as community stepping up and saying ‘this is important to us and for our neighbors as well.’ The reception from other groups has been outstanding. We held focus groups which allowed us to ask questions like, ‘What are the barriers that you see on the playgrounds where you take your children?’”

Recognizing this need, playground vendors have stepped up their game. Wade said the company providing the landscape structures has done inclusive parks before, which can be viewed on its web site.

“It used to be that if we wanted something accessible, it was boring, not really fun and certainly not fun to the able-bodied siblings or friends,” Wade said. “Now they have designers, people who work with kids and have designed pieces that are so much more. The ablebodied kids won’t even realize it’s for the disabled. They’ll just climb aboard and have a

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Plus, the Independent caught up with Ginger Wade, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Elmhurst Park District, who shared more information about the Playground for Everyone.

“This means that ALL children -- abled and disabled – can play together with siblings and friends,” Wade said. “The real difference is, all parks are ADA-accessible, that’s required by law, but it only refers to wheelchairs, which is limiting. While there may be places available to the disabled, this [facility] includes access to the entire playground.”

It is also about a percentage of things available, she said.

“Most parks, including those in Elmhurst, have about 20% accessibility, that is, there are a few ground-level attractions that kids in wheelchairs or with other disabilities can safely use,” she said, “and that’s about all they can do -- play on two or three pieces of equipment.”

But the point of the Playground for Everyone is that everything is accessible.

“Those in wheelchairs can get up to the highest points in the park so they can fully participate,” Wade said. “There are teeter totters for those with limited upper body strength.

Kids can easily be lifted in and out of certain elements and be secure. All the park elements are planned so all can play together, those with disabilities can play side-by-side with their siblings and friends who are

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Police Beat

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

to have no valid driver’s license. He was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor, driving under the age of 21 with a blood-alcohol content over 0.00, speeding and no valid driver’s license.

Criminal damage or trespass to property or motor vehicle/damage to city property

Dec. 26 Police responded to the 100 block of S. Kenmore for a report of harassment.

A complainant told police they and the suspect work together and are friends outside of work. At around 4:09 p.m., police said the suspect asked the complainant if she wanted to do something; the complainant did not. The suspect became irate, cursed via texted message, and continued to text the complainant 27 times within two hours.

Complainant blocked the suspect from her phone, will inform the suspect she no longer wants to have a friendship and wanted documentation in case the behavior continues.

Dec. 28 According to police, it was learned that an unidentified suspect had recently been fired from his job due to issues he was having with another employee.

The suspect had been accusing another delivery driver of stealing his deliveries.

Contact was made with suspect, and by the request of the general manager and manager, he was served a no-trespass order from the business.

Dec. 27-Dec. 28 A victim in the 200 block of Oneida told police he had three brown, plush, camel Christmas decorations in the front yard of his residence. He last remembers seeing them at around 6 p.m. Dec. 27. An unknown suspect(s) took them from their front yard.

Dec. 25-Dec. 26 An officer responded to a criminal damage to a motor vehicle report where a complainant in the 400 block of Spring Road told police she found all four tires of her vehicle had been punctured sometime between the above dates.

Dec. 24-Dec. 25 A victim in the 400 block of Rex told police that an unknown suspect broke the outer pane of glass on his home’s basement windows. Damage may possibly have been caused by someone kicking the window. There is no indication of attempted entry to the home.

Dec. 24 Criminal damage to a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of W. Brush Hill at around 7:16 p.m. A victim told an officer that he had parked his vehicle in the west lot of a local hospital and entered the building for work.

When he came out, he discovered two scratches on his vehicle’s driver side.

Dec. 23-Dec. 28 Criminal damage to property was reported at a school in the 800 block of N. Wilson. A school employee told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) broke a window in a door in the rear of the school. The suspect was unable to gain entry.

Disorderly or mischievous conduct/ disturbance Dec. 27 A clerk at a gas station in the 200 block of E. Butterfield Road told police that two suspects who were not identified came into the gas station and caused problems. One of the suspects grabbed a lighter from the jar located by the register and walked over to the coffee area. The clerk is not sure if she

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Domestic battery Dec. 29 • A 32-year-old Elmhurst man was arrested in the 100 block of E. North Ave. at around 12:37 a.m. Officers responded to a dispatch of a man with a gun. The suspect lives on the second floor apartment of the house. He came to the porch door, holding the victim around the neck with a knife.

He eventually released the victim and surrendered. The suspect was charged with domestic battery. (Full story can be found elsewhere in this issue.)

• A 29-year-old Elmhurst man was arrested in the 600 block of S. Swain at around 12:26 a.m. A victim told police she and the suspect had gotten into an argument which turned physical. The suspect was charged with two counts of domestic battery.

Domestic incident Dec. 29 A victim in the 400 block of Prospect told police that a suspect who was not identified came to her house to pick up their two children on a non-visitation day. An officer advised the suspect that the present time was outside of courtordered visitation times. The suspect took custody of the two children and left the property. No enforcement action was taken as the order is not police enforced. Family Shelter Services was notified.

DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/ possession of alcohol Dec. 27 Michael Williams, 34, of Elmhurst, was arrested near York and Virginia at around 1:07 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a call for a DUI driver, Williams was located and found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI and failure to notify the Secretary of State of an address change.

Dec. 26 Dante Fries, 20, of Elmhurst, was arrested near Butterfield and Commonwealth at around 12:29 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Fries was found to be drinking and under 21 and

Liquor law violation Dec. 27 Daniel Mowrer, 39, of Oak Brook, was issued a citation at a bar in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 1:56 a.m. A complainant was advised she was kicked out of the bar. According to police, the complainant related that there was possible illegal activity occurring. After investigation, it was learned that the owner was in violation of the liquor law. The suspect was cited for a liquor law violation.

Obstruction Dec. 24 David Alexander, 23, of Naperville, was arrested near Melrose and North at around 12:02 a.m. While conducting a seat belt enforcement zone, police said Alexander, a passenger in a vehicle, was not wearing a seat belt and provided a false name and birthdate. He was charged with obstructing identification and no seat belt.

Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco Dec. 30 Oscar Rosales-Romuald, 47, of Chicago, was arrested near North and York at around 6:37 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Rosales-Romuald was found to be in possession of four grams of cocaine. He was charged with unauthorized possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license revoked, disobeying a traffic control device and improper lighting.

Dec. 29 • While conducting a business check at a local convenience store in the 500 block of Spring at around 2:59 p.m., an officer observed an occupied vehicle in the parking lot which was emitting an odor of cannabis. Subsequent to an investigation, the occupant who was

not identified surrendered cannabis to an officer. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the police department. Once at the police department, an officer located nine white pills which were suspected to be a controlled substance. The suspect was released without charges pending laboratory analysis.

• Subsequent to a traffic stop near Myrtle and North, one of the passengers was found to be in possession of cannabis. A second passenger was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and tobacco. The first passenger was charged with possession of cannabis.

The other passenger was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of tobacco by a minor.

Dec. 28 • Terrance Williams, 22, of Villa Park, was arrested near St. Charles and Lawndale at around 7:55 p.m. Subsequent to an officer assisting a motorist, police said Williams was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia and was charged for those two offenses.

• Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said a juvenile passenger was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. She charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia and released to her father.

Dec. 26 Hannah N. O’Malley, 20, of Carol Stream, was arrested near York and I-290 at around 7:47 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said O’Malley was found to be in possession of cannabis. Subject was placed under arrest for possession of cannabis, speeding and no insurance.

Dec. 25 Jamie Elkin, 24, of Aurora, was arrested in the 100 block of N. York at around 12:14 p.m. While conducting a business check at the above location, police said Elkin provided and officer with several false names and dates of birth. According to police, Elkin was found to be in possession of used hypodermic needles and two crack pipes, and also was found to be wanted on a warrant by the DuPage County Sheriff. Elkin was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and obstructing identification, Dec. 24 Tracie J. Brown, 28, of Maywood, was arrested near St. Charles and Fair at around 8:12 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Brown was found in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. She was charged for those two offenses as well as for speeding.

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Dec. 30 Jorge Aragon, 27, of Elgin, and Paul Ramos, 24, of Avenida Del Vis Corona, Calif., were arrested in the 500 block of W. Grand at around 7:21 p.m.

Police said Aragon was posting online soliciting prostitution. He was charged with prostitution and released on bond.

Also on scene was Ramos, whom police

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More Police News After threatening victim, man refuses to leave restaurant

On Dec. 28, Louis Porter, 53, of Chicago, was arrested in the 100 block of Prospect at around 1:09 p.m. Officers responded to the above location for a report of a disturbance. According to police, the victim advised an officer that Porter ran towards her in a threatening manner. Porter was charged with aggravated assault.

Then, at 4:19 p.m., officers responded to a restaurant in the 100 block of W. First to investigate a complaint of a person being disorderly and refusing to leave the premises. After officers were on the scene, police said Porter refused to leave the restaurant. According to police, Porter damaged property in a holding cell while being detained.

He was charged with criminal damage to property, resisting a police officer and criminal damage to governmentsupported property.

Two arrested after scuffle on Christmas Eve On Dec. 24, Samuel J. Cleary, 24, and Peter J. McDaid, 23, both of Elmhurst, were arrested in the 800 block

of S. Cambridge at around 4:03 a.m.

According to police, officers responded to the above location to a fight in progress. A complainant told police he was awakened by noise and saw two people fighting outside his home. Police said both suspects related that they had a scuffle. Cleary was charged with disorderly conduct and illegal transportation of alcohol, and McDaid was charged with disorderly conduct.

Suspects arrested after fleeing checkpoint On Dec. 24, three were arrested after being stopped at a checkpoint for a safety belt enforcement check. Samantha Mele, 20; Joseph Sanchez, 18 (both of Addison); and a juvenile were arrested near North and Melrose at around 12:04 a.m. While conducting a seat belt enforcement zone, police said a vehicle driven by Mele fled the scene after being stopped at the checkpoint.

The vehicle located a short time later and Mele as well as two passengers were placed under arrest. Mele was charged with fleeing and eluding, illegal transportation of alcohol, consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of cannabis, driving under 21 with a blood-alcohol over .000, seven counts

of disobeying a stop sign, violating a one-way street, disobeying a traffic control device, improper lane usage and no seat belt. Sanchez and a juvenile, both passengers in the vehicle, was both charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor and no seat belt.

Subject passes five counterfeit $20s On Dec. 23, forgery was reported at a hardware store in the 100 block of E. First St. at around 10:17 a.m. A complainant told police that at the above date and time, five counterfeit $20 bills were received as payment for a transaction.

Victim scammed on phony sweepstakes claim A victim in the 500 block of W. Babcock told police he received a letter from Publisher’s Clearing House stating he had won $3.5 million. He then received a check for $4,500 and was instructed to deposit it and send $400 to a person in Jamaica which he did.

He then withdrew $780 from his bank account. The bank then notified him that the $4,500 check was not valid.

Courts Plus to host showcase ELMHURST — Everyone is invited to the Courts Plus Showcase on Saturday, January 9 from 2-4 p.m. to discover all that Courts Plus has to offer families. This free event is a great opportunity to learn more about Courts Plus programs and activities for summer 2016 and year-round.

Come check out your options for tennis, children’s programs and camps. Courts Plus offers the Fit 4 Life Youth Gym, Climbing Wall and many kindergarten, pre-k enrichment programs.

Several programs run yearround. Information about summer outdoor tennis and children’s camp programs will also be available.

During the showcase, kids can look forward to Kids Zumba from 2-2:30 p.m. or tennis from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Events such as obstacle courses and crafts will also keep family members fit and entertained.

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Continued from page 6 said was charged with keeping a place of prostitution. He was also wanted out of DuPage County.

Theft/burglary/ attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/ fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/ robbery Dec. 30 • Albert Batiz, 22, of Lombard, was arrested at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 1:07 p.m. According to police, store security reported that Batiz removed electronic equipment from the display rack and left the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspect was stopped in the parking lot by store security. Police said Batiz drove from the scene, striking the security officer with his car, and was subsequently located at his residence in Lombard. Batiz was charged with battery and retail theft.

• A victim in the 200 block of N. Oakland Ave. told police she received a call from her bank notifying her there had been fraudulent activity on her credit card. The victim was still in possession of her credit card.

• Theft was reported at a restaurant in the 400 block of N. York at around 8:49 p.m. The owner of the restaurant told police that while closing the restaurant, he found the cash register to be short of cash. He questioned all his employees and discovered that his cashier had the missing cash in his coat pocket. The money was returned to the owner and

the cashier was fired. No complaints were signed.

Dec. 26 Anna Luciw, 38, of Hillside, was arrested at a local store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 8:41 p.m.

Subsequent to a call for a shoplifting in progress, police said Luciw was located outside the store and admitted to stealing numerous items totaling $386.03. Stolen items from another store also were recovered totaling $172.58. In addition, police said Luciw was found to be in possession of a controlled substance.

She was charged with two felony counts of retail theft, one misdemeanor count of retail theft and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Dec. 25-Dec. 26 A victim in the 400 block of E. Park told police that sometime between the above dates, an unknown suspect removed a decorative polar bear from the front yard of her residence.

Dec. 23-Dec. 29 Victims in the 200 block of Willow told police that an unknown suspect gained access to their cell phone account and added four phone lines to it. The suspect also opened an electronics store credit card account in their name. All accounts have been canceled and the victims have no dollar loss.

Dec. 23-Dec. 28 A victim in the 600 block of Spring told police that between the above dates, an unknown offender used his debit card information to make two unauthorized purchases. The purchases were made in Chicago and Evanston.

The debit card company canceled the account and issued the victim a new

debit card.

Dec. 10 A victim in the 100 block of Olive told police that an unknown suspect stole his Swiss Army bag that was sitting in his driveway. He set it there as he was packing for a trip, and didn’t realize it was gone until arriving at his destination.

Nov. 24 A victim in the 300 block of Rex told police that an unknown suspect used her credit card information to make several unauthorized purchases. The victim reports that this is the third incident of fraudulent activity on her credit card.

The victim contacted the credit card company and the charges were stopped.

Violation of an order of protection Dec. 27 Samantha Gozdal, 20, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 100 block of W. North Ave. at around 4:35 p.m. Subsequent to investigating a suspicious occupied vehicle parked in a parking

lot, an officer ran a name check of its occupants. Gozdal was found to have an active order of protection prohibiting her from contact with the victim, who also was in the car. Another suspect in the vehicle who was not identified was found to have an active warrant from Addison Police Department. The unidentified suspect was turned over to Addison Police Department. Gozdal was charged with unlawful violation of an order of protection.

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Dec. 29 Caleb Stadt, 21, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 500 block of W. Second at around 5:12 p.m. Police said an officer located Stadt and took him into custody on a no-bond failure to appear warrant/unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Dec. 26 Joseph R. Wiening, 51, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 200 block of N. Hampshire at around 12:37 a.m. Police said Wiening had a valid warrant out of Cook County.

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Continued from page 3 very nature, some of the worst crimes, with perpetrators leaving their victims to suffer not only at the time of the assault but possibly for years to come,” commented Berlin. “It is alleged that this defendant, a trusted family member, committed this horrific act just to satisfy his own sick sexual desires. What I find particularly disturbing in this case is that the victim, who is severely

handicapped, was unable fend off the alleged assault. I would like to thank the Bensenville Police Department for their work on this very disturbing case.

I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Bethany Jackson for her efforts.”

Cegielski’s next court appearance is scheduled for January 11, 2016, in front of Judge Liam Brennan.

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Jaycees 1950s Nativity scene hoped to put ‘Christ’ back in Christmas

By Roy Sahlstrom Resident, Lexington Square

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s a young man I joined the Elmhurst Jaycees.

For those unfamiliar with the Jaycees, they have local organizations all over the world, and according to their website, they are “a non-profit organization of young active citizens ages 18 to 40 who are engaged and committed to creating impact in their communities.”

For many years, it was a goal of the Jaycees’ to “Put Christ Back Into Christmas.” The Club put up a nativity scene in one of the parks in Elmhurst every year.

In the mid-1950s, the Jaycees erected a new nativity scene at the intersection of York Street and Park Avenue, on the thenNorthwestern Railroad property, where the clock tower now stands. It was opposite Ollswang Department Store, a longtime fixture in Elmhurst, which occupied the southwest corner of York & Park, where 100 South Chop House now stands.

Due to the store’s location, passengers could disembark and cross the street for some late shopping at Ollswang, before heading home. The two-story store had two entrances, one on York and one on Park, and had a department for just about

anything an Elmhurst resident needed.

Mr. Ollswang was a very friendly storeowner who did a good business, at least until the Oakbrook Shopping Center opened in 1962. He closed the store the following year and the building was converted for other uses.

As an up-and-coming member of the Jaycees, I was appointed Committee Chair for the new nativity scene across the street from Ollswang’s. Armed with a sketch of a 10’x10’x10’ manger, I marched off to General Lumber Co. in Villa Park, which made up a list of the structural materials needed and a cost esti-

mate to provide the Jaycees in order to obtain the funds.

The City provided the level space, electricity, music as well as a way to get to the train station to use the facilities and to warm up.

My committee began construction of the nativity scene, although I had many more helpers when it was discovered that Ollswang’s had a bathing suit display with live models in their Park side display windows across the street!

The downtown nativity scene was a big success and I am proud to have been a part of it. I am also proud of several other contributions I made to

the Jaycees. However, since the Jaycees are limited to those under 40 years of age, in 1961 I had to retire and I received a very impressive certificate designating me as an “Exhausted Rooster.”

Mary Jane was named an “Exuberant Rooster,” although I still haven’t figured out how a female could be any kind of rooster! But that is neither here nor there.

(Ed. note: This article is being reprinted with permission from SeeLEXions, the literary journal written by and for the residents of Lexington Square of Elmhurst.)

Letter to the Editor Spend tax dollars on salaries not consultants, reader urges District 205 Recently, many residents have begun worrying about the future of our school district. For starters, there was the manner in which parents with students in the instructional rooms at Field were alerted that their children would be attending Emerson next year.

Unfortunately, however, several of us suspect that’s only the tip of the iceberg.

This past summer, Superintendent David Moyer recommended that an educational consulting firm called “District Management Council” (DMC) be brought in … to conduct a middle-school

study. Twenty-five anonymous administrators and educators were appointed to a Middle School Task Force (MSTF) to put DMC’s findings into context. DMC was described as a “professional service” and, as such, no bids from competing firms were solicited.

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Per DMC’s self-published book, two successful ideas for more efficient fund management are: “evaluating and adjusting remediation and intervention staffing levels [and] . . . adopting politically acceptable ways to increase class size or teachers’ workload.”

These philosophies indeed appear to be in keeping with what various other communities have reported following their hiring of DMC. Class sizes swell, and more specialneeds students are quickly integrated into inclusive settings with their general-education peers. Along the way, instructional classrooms serving multi-needs students are frequently consolidated and support staff is reduced or repurposed. In turn, those instructional rooms that remain also suffer under the weight of increased student populations, as do general education classrooms. All the while, teachers are expected to effectively teach (or coteach) the same lesson to a larger group with remarkably diverse skill sets—and to ensure that students continue to perform well on standardized tests.

From the perspective of both taxpayers and parents, wouldn’t it behoove us to entertain competitive bids?

How were the anonymous MSTF members selected?

Did the BOE research DMC . . . or even Google it? How many salaries could be paid for the amount we’re paying a consulting firm?

Some BOE members have reassured us that DMC is only offering suggestions. Yet, this past fall, Vice President Jim Collins stated via email: “The superintendent also consulted the teachers’ union leadership and obtained their buy in to the consultant and the process to ensure we were not wasting taxpayer money by doing a study then having the union stand in the way of implementing the study’s recommendations.” So, which is it—are DMC’s suggestions merely suggestions or foregone conclusions?

We are talking about changes that have the potential to devastate all of us. From the special-needs student separated from his friends to the instructional aide scared about losing her job. From the middle-school teacher who is overworked, overwhelmed, and tasked with achieving the impossible to the gen-ed student who slips through the cracks of hastily implemented transitions. From the parent forced to contemplate private education to the taxpayer wondering how or why money could be spent without more intensive evaluation of alternatives.

Frank Willis

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Mary Queen of Heaven to host open house events Jan. 10 and 14 Public invited to overview programs for preschool, Ks

ELMHURST — For consideration of the next school year, Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Church and School, located at 426 No. West Avenue, is hosting two open house events to those who wish to explore the Preschool and the Kindergarten Enrichment

Program offered there.

Serving children ages 3-6, the curriculum offers a balanced program of religion, academics and the arts.

The first event is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 10 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and again from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The second open house is set for Thursday, Jan. 14 from 6-8 p.m. For more information, call 630-8339500 or visit maryqueenpreschool.org.

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Elmhurst resident Erica Sumner dishes up a portion of food to a resident of Deborah’s Place, a women’s housing facility in Chicago. As an employee of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR), Erica and her fellow employees served a hot meal and brought clothing, coats, toiletries, gift certificates and other household necessities to the women residents during a recent holiday visit.

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Local companies named to Small Biz program ELMHURST — According to a release received last week, FITT-RX and Kie & Kate have been accepted into Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program.

The U.S. Small Business Administration stated that small businesses have generated 64 percent of net new jobs over the past 15 years. They represent 99.7 percent of all employer firms, hire 40 percent of high tech workers, and produce 13 times more patents per employee than large patenting firms. For more information, visit sba.gov.

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CB Residential, PHH Loans offers free home-buying seminar Are you wondering what you need to do to be a homeowner in 2016?

There will be an informative session with industry experts on Monday, January 11 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Elmhurst Public Library, at 125 S. Prospect Ave. It will be led by persons with Coldwell Banker Residential as well as employees of PHH Loans, a licensed residential mortgage licensee.

To reserve your space, please RSVP by Friday, January 8 by calling Kathy Repsis at 708-705-4123 or Pat Cannone at 630757-4005.

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Chiro offers Detox Workshop Dr. Kelly Synowiec-Moroney is offering a free community “lunch and learn” on the topic of completing a detoxification program. The workshop will take place on Tuesday, January 12 at 12:30 p.m. at Tree of Life Chiropractic Center, 551 So. Spring Rd. The detox program is not a diet, but a purification program built on a foundation of wholesome foods. The many benefits can include improved mental clarity, weight loss, reduced/eliminated food cravings and more. Complimentary lunch and child care is provided at this event.

Call (630) 941-TREE to reserve your space as seating is limited or visit chirotree.com.

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January 7, 2016 • 10

ICCP Math Team tallies strong finish in Metro Suburban Conference contest

ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) Math Team finished in fourth place out of nine teams in the 2015 Metro Suburban Conference (MSC) Math competition. On Saturday, December 5, 32 members of the ICCP Math Team competed against MSC counterparts at Guerin Prep in River Grove. Team members competed in various events including Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus for individual scoring. Team events included freshmen/ sophomore and junior/senior 8-person team, freshmen/ sophomore and junior/senior 2-person team, and a calculator team.

In the Individual events, freshman Harry Zhang was awarded 1st place and fellow freshmen Ryan Kenneally and Amber Lewis were part of a 5-way tie for 10th place in Algebra 1. Sophomore Molly Zhang placed 3rd in Geometry and sophomore Mark Zhao earned a 4th place award in Pre-Calculus.

The team scores for Individual events are comprised

of the top four scores of the six students tested. The ICCP Freshmen Algebra 1 team of Ryan Kenneally, Amber Lewis, Suzy Maloney,

Kate Pierce, Lance Pollitz, and Harry Zhang earned 2nd place. The ICCP Pre-Calculus team of seniors Garrett Cheng, Matt DeWitte and Marc

Natividad, juniors Jimmy Kenneally and Robert Vitek, and sophomore Mark Zhao scored a 3rd place finish. The Junior/Senior two-person team

of Mark Zhao and sophomore Ella Wan took 2nd place in their event. The ICCP Math Team is coached by Michelle Ferguson and Diane Martin.

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Members of the IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) Math Team struck a pose while relaxing between rounds at the 2015 Metro Suburban Conference (MSC) Math competition in early December. ICCP finished in fourth place out of nine participating teams.

Elmhurst Library plans January programs Friday, Jan. 8 • 12-1 p.m.

Wine Club Those age 21 and older can learn about wine with other aficionados. No registration required.

Friday, Jan. 8 • 2-4:30 p.m.

Friday Features Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday watching the latest and greatest DVD releases. Find each week’s featured film at elmlib.org/friday. No registration required.

Saturday, Jan. 9 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Computers for Beginners Interested in learning about computers, but unsure how to begin? Get started using computers with this course.

Register online, in person, or by phone.

Saturday, Jan. 9 • 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Practice Exams: Practice ACT For students in grades 9-12.

Info: elmlib.org/practicetest

Monday, Jan. 11 • 10-11 a.m.

Digitization for Seniors Have a closet full of records, cassettes, and/or VHS and want to bring them into the 21st century? EPL’s Creative Studio is the perfect place to digitize your analog collection. Learn what the Library has to offer and the steps to digitize your records, cassettes, and tapes. EPL cardholders only.

able assets. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Monday, Jan. 11 • 1-3 p.m.

Sewing Club Enjoy a creative afternoon of sewing! Bring two yards of cotton fabric, stuffing, and your imagination. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Tuesday, Jan. 12 • 7-8:30 p.m. iPhone for Beginners Uncover the features of your iPhone.

Topics include connecting to Wi-Fi, downloading and closing apps, and more. Covers the latest operating system, but all iPhone users may attend.

Register online, in person, or by phone.

Monday, Jan. 11 • 7-8:30 p.m.

Home Buying Workshop: Your First Home Whether you’re a first-time buyer, looking to downsize from your empty nest, or anywhere in between, get tips, tricks, and guidance to make smart decisions with one of your most valu-

Tuesday, Jan. 12 • 12-2 p.m.

In Stitches Needleworkers Knitters, crocheters, and needlework enthusiasts of all levels: bring a project to work on, get answers to your questions, and have fun! No registration required.

Tuesday, Jan. 12 • 7-8 p.m.

• Off-site: Pints (112 S. York St.) • Age 21+ Beer Club -- Learn about, taste, and discuss great beer at a local Elmhurst bar. Register online, in person, or by

phone.

Tuesday, Jan. 12 • 7-8 p.m.

Genealogy Club Join others interested in genealogy for a session of sharing tips and learning about new research tools. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Tuesday, Jan. 12 • 7-8:15 p.m.

Serial Podcast Discussion Join us to talk about this radio phenomenon! Once the second season begins, listen to episodes as they are released from WBEZ (91.5 FM) or online at serialpodcast.org Register online, in person, or by phone.

Tuesday, Jan. 12 • 7-8 p.m.

Staying Positive in a Negative World Science shows that the average person thinks more than 45,000 negative thoughts each day. Learn ways to maintain a positive attitude despite the odds.

Register starting Dec. 19 online, in person, or by phone.

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Warm hearts make warm scarves for Walk-In Ministry

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Fourth graders from Lincoln Schools Girl Scout Troop 41910, pictured here, presented infinity scarves to Jackie Crnkovich, Executive Director of the Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry for distribution to clients. Each girl chose her own fabric, assembled the fleece scarf and attached a handwritten note of friendship. Crnkovich came to the Dec. 15th troop meeting to accept the scarves and to tell the students more about the organization which provides emergency financial assistance to members of the Elmhurst community.

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Elmhurst company collects for needy TranzAct Technologies, Inc. located in Elmhurst, visited York Township Hall loaded with toys, hats, and mittens for distribution to the children of York Township Food Pantry client families through the pantry’s “Adopt A Family For Christmas” program. Pictured are (from left) TranzAct Administrative Assistant Beth Buhmann and Human Resources Manager Linda Richardson with Township Supervisor John W. Valle and Food Pantry Manager Angela Tanner. photo provided

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Elmhurst Chamber elects officers

Tim Gurrie, Chairman of the Board Tim Gurrie, a Pampered Chef Consultant since 2010 with 40 years of experience in business and sales, is a second-term elected Director. He is a fiveyear member of the Chamber’s greencoated Ambassadors and was active in the TIM GURRIE Chamber and former Elmhurst Economic Development Commission (EEDC) during his earlier years in Elmhurst as a community banker.

Gurrie also has served the chambers of commerce in Burbank and Homer, respectively, as a Director and Ambassador.

Prior to Pampered Chef, Gurrie served as a Vice President and Bank Manager for various retail banks, including two in Elmhurst, served in various national and regional retail sales and commercial leasing positions, and even co-owned a travel agency that is still in business today.

He also has served as President of his homeowners association.

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ELMHURST — The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors elected three officers for its six-member Executive Committee for 2016 at its regular monthly meeting held November 10 in the Hammersmith Community Room at Community Bank of Elmhurst.

Elected/appointed to serve one-year terms on the Executive Committee were: Chairperson— Tim Gurrie, Pampered Chef consultant since 2010 and former banker; First Vice Chairperson— Joe Muchow, President at E.L. Foust Co. (754 Industrial Drive) since 1997; and Second Vice Chairperson—Charity Ahlgrim, Vice President and Business Development Officer at Community Bank of Elmhurst since 2005.

Gurrie, Muchow and Ahlgrim will be joined on the Executive Committee by Immediate Past Chair Dee Longfellow, Editorial Coordinator for the Elmhurst Independent, ex-officio member John Quigley, Chamber President and CEO since 1999 and a Treasurer soon to be appointed. Gurrie will work closely with the Chamber staff and oversee the policy-making work of the Chamber Board and its four standing committees (Marketing, Membership, Ways and Means, and Governmental Affairs), as well special committees and task forces.

Muchow and Ahlgrim will serve as

Chair of the Marketing and Membership committees, respectively, while Quigley chairs the Governmental Affairs Committee. The to-be-appointed Treasurer will chair the Ways and Means Committee.

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Life-changing experience

Hard work nets York senior Matthew Finan a Chick Evans Scholarship

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — York senior Matthew Finan set a big goal for himself.

And through focus, determination and a lot of hard work he achieved that goal. Finan, along with classmate Max Pozen, are two of 12 individuals who recently were awarded a Chick Evans Scholarship, a full four-year housing and tuition scholarship for golf caddies.

Evans scholars are chosen based on a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character. The scholarship is valued at more than $80,000 over four years. Selected students will attend a partnering university with an Evans Scholars chapter, including the University of Illinois, Indiana University and Purdue University.

The Western Golf Association, headquartered in Golf, Ill., has supported the Chick Evans Scholarship Program through the Evans Scholars Foundation since 1930. It is the largest scholarship program in the nation for caddies. Currently, 910 caddies are enrolled across the nation as Evans Scholars and more than 10,000 caddies have graduated as Evans Scholars since the program was founded by Chicago amateur golfer Chick Evans Jr., the WGA noted.

“The scholarship was a way for me to stay motivated in school,” said Finan. “The Evans was always a goal and I never took my mind off it. Some nights I would think about getting it and think about what impact it would have on my life. I worked for it in school, on the course and being a good person. I was lucky to get an interview. It’s been an awesome experience.”

Finan explained the scholarship will help his family.

Finan’s father suffered a bad back injury when Finan was in eighth grade. “When that happened and when I later found out about the Evans scholarship I knew

I had to go for it,” he said. “With the medical bills I knew my family couldn’t afford to send me to a big university. I caddied my butt off.”

Finan, who noted he missed only three days caddying last summer, started caddying in eighth grade, first at Ruth Lake in Hinsdale where he was initially trained. He then switched to Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook, which is closer to his home.

“Every year I set goals for myself and tried to achieve them,” he said. “As time went by, caddying became second nature for me. I started really loving it.”

Finan appreciated the opportunity he received at Butterfield.

“Most places it’s first come first served for caddies and kids are getting up at 4:30 a.m. to get to the course,” he said. “At Butterfield it was how often you showed up and how much effort you put into it. It’s like that philosophy you get back what you put into it. That helped me improve as a caddy and achieve goals.”

Finan said he wanted to get a job at a young age. “I wanted to get a job as soon as possible,” he said. “I wanted to pay for my own stuff. Once I started caddying, something spoke to me and something clicked with it. I was never really into golf. It was the first thing in my life I had a strong passion for. Getting the Evans Scholarship was a huge personal goal. It’s something I’ve worked so long for. The countless early mornings I woke up was for something bigger and great.”

Finan added caddying taught him some important life skills. “One major thing it taught me was people skills,” he said. “I was pretty shy as a middle-schooler.

With caddying you interact with a variety of different people. You learn how to read people. One of the biggest aspects of caddying is teamwork. You work together out there. You create relationships with the

Laser-focused

golfers and the other kids caddying.”

Finan’s college choice is between Illinois or Indiana. He has a 3.51 grade-point average at York and scored a 28 on the ACT. He is considering majoring in psychology or political science.

“I consider myself a hard worker when it comes to school,” he said. “When I first started caddying I didn’t have a lot of motivation to try in school. I had a 2.9 GPA freshman year. My sophomore year I had a 4.0 GPA (for the two semesters that year).”

Finan considers the Evans Scholarship life-changing.

“Life changing would be an understatement,” he said. “It’s hard to explain the true effect and how much of a difference it’s made in my life. I can’t wait for college. This is a huge achievement. I’m speechless. I can’t describe how much this means to my family and me. I love the philosophy of the scholarship. It takes a lot of hard work. People respect hard work and when you work hard you succeed.”

Two Chick Evans scholars for York

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Duke seniors Matt Finan and Max Pozen both earned Chick Evans scholarships for their work as golf caddies, academic prowess and great character.

York senior Max Pozen determined to earn a Chick Evans Scholarship

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — York senior Max Pozen gave a familiar refrain to his friends when they asked if he wanted to hang out over the summer.

“I can’t go out. I have to go caddy,” Pozen recited.

Pozen’s commitment to being a caddy at River Forest Country Club in Elmhurst paid off in the long run.

Pozen, along with classmate Matthew Finan, were two of 12 Chicagoland caddies who recently received a Chick Evans Scholarship. The Evans Scholarship is a full four-year housing and tuition scholarship awarded to golf caddies.

Evans scholars are chosen based on a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character. The scholarship is valued at more than $80,000 over four years. Selected students will attend a partnering university with an Evans Scholars chapter, including the University of Illinois, Indiana University and Purdue University.

The Western Golf Association, headquartered in Golf, Ill., has supported the Chick Evans Scholarship Program through the Evans Scholars Foundation since 1930. It is the largest scholarship program in the nation for caddies. Currently, 910 caddies are enrolled across the nation as Evans Scholars and more than 10,000 caddies have graduated as Evans Scholars since the program was founded by Chicago amateur golfer Chick Evans Jr., the WGA noted.

“It’s really exciting and it means a lot,” said Pozen.

“My dad went to the University of Illinois and I grew up watching the U of I. With this scholarship I can do what I wanted to do for most of my life. The scholarship always has been something that was in the back of my mind the last four years. Freshman and sophomore year it was like, ‘Yeah, I’ll go for the Evans Scholarship.’ Junior and senior year it was nonstop. I was locked into high gear. Every day I woke up early in the morning to go caddy. It was a grind but it was so worth it. My dreams came true.”

Caddying runs in Pozen’s family. His dad, grandfa-

ther and uncles all caddied. “I think one day my dad probably dropped me off and said you are caddying now. It’s a family thing and hopefully that can continue.”

Pozen said caddying taught him a major lesson. “I like that you get out of it what you put into it,” he said. “When you put in more work you will get more loops and get promoted. If you work hard as a caddy you will get rewarded. I also liked being around a lot of successful people at the country club. I like picking their brains about different things. I’m not saying I’ve never worked a day in my life because caddying is hard work, but I had a ton of fun. I always have a good time out there. I worked hard and made some good money. I’m not going to lie, that felt really good, but I was there to work really hard. I got out what I put in.”

Pozen, who said he would like to keep caddying throughout college, stressed there is more to the job than just slinging a bag over a shoulder.

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No ‘I’ in team

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The record shows York’s Ryan Camp was named the most valuable player of the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic tournament.

Camp helped York go 5-0 and win the tournament title for the second time since 2012. He averaged 6.2 points per game and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 50 percent from the field in the tournament.

Camp was excited to win the prestigious honor, but stressed there was plenty of help in getting the Dukes another Tosh title.

“It’s a nice honor (MVP), but it could have gone to anybody on our team,” said Camp.

“The most important thing is the team. The MVP is nice, but it’s second. We won the championship and that is the most important thing.”

Camp said the Dukes have been able to thrive this season because the cast of contributors is so large. “There is not one specific person we go to,” he said. “Everybody contributes in their own way. It’s nice to have that because we work better as a team.

It’s a good group of guys. We’ve played together for a long time. It’s fun to play with this group.”

Camp added the Dukes stepped things up a notch on the defensive end. “We played really good defense every game,” he said.

“That’s very important for us. It all starts with defense.”

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York’s Camp named Tosh Classic MVP; cites team play as key factor in tournament win

York won the tournament title against a Naperville North team that earlier defeated a highly touted Riverside-Brookfield team.

“Winning the tournament is huge,” said Camp. “It’s a really good tournament. Every game was a test. This means a lot. A lot of people didn’t think we would go very far in it and we showed them that we could.

Naperville North was a lot like us. They didn’t necessarily have one guy they went to. It was a good game and it was a fun game. We have a lot of respect for them.”

York headed into the tournament after having lost two games in a row prior to the holiday break.

“This was needed,” he said. “We had a week of practice and we figured it out.”

Camp also lauded the efforts of York coach Vince Doran. “He’s a great coach. We’re lucky to have him,” he said. “He always knows what to do and he gets us ready for every game.”

Camp said the tournament win will help the Dukes as they prepare for the second half of the season. York is 10-3 heading into its game with Downers Grove North Friday.

“It’s definitely helps us with momentum going into the second half,” he said. “We know we could play like this. It’s good to have more confidence going into our upcoming games. But this is nothing new for us.

We all knew we could do this. Now we have to stay focused, continue to play good defense and go out there and compete.”

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York senior Ryan Camp was chosen as the 2015 Jack Tosh Holiday Classic basketball tournament Most Valuable Player. Camp (Shown during a December game against Glenbard West) averaged 6.2 points and 3.4 rebounds while directing the Dukes to a 5-0 record and the tourney championship.

York boys basketball team wins Jack Tosh Holiday Classic title Dukes go 5-0 in tournament

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The York boys basketball team made quite the statement over the holidays.

The Dukes went a perfect 5-0 in the 32-team tournament to win their own 42nd annual Jack Tosh Holiday Classic title.

It was York’s second Tosh title under fourth-year coach Vince Doran.

York won the 2012 title in Doran’s first season at York, finished second in 2013 and went 2-2 last season.

“It was a great experience for the kids,” said Doran. “We played five very good teams and wound up playing well.”

York won the title with a 45-40 win over Naperville North in the championship game. York led 11-10 after the first quarter and 19-18 at halftime. The Dukes brought a 31-27 lead into the fourth quarter.

Patrick Grabowski led the Dukes with 12 points and five rebounds.

He shot 5-for-8 from the field. Ryan Camp and Nick Kosich each had nine points, while Jack Morrissey added eight points. Jack Julian finished with five assists. Kosich shot 3-for-5 from the 3-point line. York held Naperville North to .333 shooting from the field.

Camp was named the tournament MVP while Morrissey also made the all-tournament team.

York rolled past Downers Grove South 78-47 in the semifinals. York led 17-9 after the first quarter and 36-22 at halftime. A 24-8 third-quarter run helped put the game on ice for the Dukes.

Kosich and Jordan Gray each had 13 points to lead York. Grabowski had 12 points, while Nick Trapani had 11 points and Morrissey had 10 points—giving York five players in double figures. Kosich made three 3-pointers and York had nine 3s for the game. Grabowski pulled in nine rebounds, while Gray had seven rebounds. Julian had six assists and Morrissey had four assists. Downers South shot .283 from the field.

In the quarterfinals, York downed Oswego 47-38. The Dukes came back from a 10-7 first-quarter deficit and led 21-16 at halftime and 37-24 after three quarters.

Trapani led the Dukes with 11 points. Julian had 10 points, while Camp had nine points. Grabowski had six points. Trapani shot 3-for-5 from the 3-point line. Julian was 6-for-7 from the free-throw line. Camp and Grabowski each pulled down seven rebounds. Julian had five assists.

Oswego shot .289 from the field.

In a 50-41 win over Glenbard East, Grabowski led the Dukes with 17 points and eight rebounds. Kosich had 12 points, while Trapani had six points (2 three-pointers). Camp had three assists. York shot .548 from the field, while Glenbard East shot .333.

York trailed 15-13 in the first quarter to Glenbard East but battled back to tie the game at 24-24 at halftime. York outscored Glenbard East 13-10 in the third quarter and 13-7 in the fourth quarter.

The Dukes opened the tournament with a 45-38 win over Schaumburg.

York trailed 13-9 after the first quarter, but used a 15-6 second quarter to take a 24-19 lead into intermission. Schaumburg cut the lead to 30-27 heading into the fourth quarter, but York outscored the Saxons 15-8 in the final frame.

Morrissey led York with 15 points.

Kosich had 10 points. Gray had seven points, while Camp had six points.

Morrissey and Kosich each made two 3-pointers. Morrissey had four rebounds and four assists. Julian added three assists.

“It’s our unselfishness,” said Doran of his team’s success in the tournament. “The kids really came together and had a lot of chemistry.

Playing in a 32-team tournament you better have chemistry if you expect to win it. We played as a cohesive unit throughout the tournament.”

Doran was impressed with the team’s defensive presence. “We were very good defensively,” he said. “We always feel like our defense gives us a chance even if we have an off-night shooting. We held our opponents in the low 40s (York held opponents to an average of 40.8 points in the five games: 40, 47, 38, 41 and 38 points

allowed) and it wound up carrying us there.”

York won the tournament, which featured a strong cast of 32 teams from throughout the Chicagoland area.

“A lot of teams could have won the tournament,” said Doran. “It’s very competitive. We played well as a team. We always emphasize worry about we and not me. Worry about the scoreboard and not the scorebook.

They play together and they are a tight-knit group. It shows with the way they play. A nice thing is we have seven guys who are scoring the same amount of points a game.

Collectively this was a team effort.

It was nice to see Ryan get MVP and Jack make the all-tournament team. This is something the kids will remember for a very long time. They have left an indelible mark in our gym at the Jack Tosh tournament.

They will always come back and have a positive memory of how they played together.”

York improved its record to 10-3 overall and heads to Downers Grove North Friday to resume West Suburban Conference Silver Division action. York is 1-1 in WSC Silver play.

“This gives us some good momentum heading into our conference games and the second half of the season,” said Doran. “It’s nice to come off the Jack Tosh headed in the right direction.”

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IC Catholic Prep bowling team making strides

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep bowling team may not have the win-loss record to show for it, but coach Sarah Palandri is seeing continued improvements from the group.

The Knights were 0-5 in dual meets through early last week and also competed in a pair of invitationals in December.

In those two invites, Palandri

lauded the efforts of Joe Pecoraro.

“Joe was the most consistent bowler n the team for those two invites,” she said.

The Knights also three bowlers achieve personal high games in December. Sophomore CJ Slowinski rolled a 209 high game, while junior Tim Shuflit rolled a 203. Pecoraro, a senior, had a 191.

“Right now the team is improving on its consistency—being able to have more consecutive strikes and spares and fewer open frames,” said Palandri.

Pecoraro and Nick Slowinski also were cited for their strong leadership initiatives. “Joe and Nick are consistently at the top for the number of pins and both act as team captains—cheering

on their team and helping the other bowlers out when needed,” said Palandri.

Palandri also has watched her team become more invested in the strategic side of the game. “They are willing to take chances and they discuss strategies with each other,” she said. “They are not afraid to discuss the strategies or helpful suggestions with me as well, knowing that they may not be used.”

Team chemistry also continues to skyrocket for the Knights. “We may not be the most competitive team, but we probably are the team that has the most fun and the best camaraderie.”

IC Catholic Prep returned to action earlier this week against Hinsdale Central and will face

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Glenbard East, Westminster Christian and St. Edward later in the month. IC Catholic Prep lost a close match to St. Edward earlier in the season.

“Even though our record does not show it, our team has made significant strides since the beginning of the year,” said Palandri. “I am proud of the accomplishments our bowlers have made with their various personal records, improved scores since last year and overall sportsmanship.”

Timothy Christian girls basketball The Timothy Christian girls basketball team participated in the recent Lisle tournament over the holiday break.

The Trojans opened play with a 47-23 loss to Antioch.

Timothy then dropped a 46-23 game to Westmont. The Trojans rebounded to score a 52-45 win over Reed Custer and then closed the tournament with a 45-24 loss to Coal City.

IC Catholic Prep girls basketball The IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team went 2-2 at the recent Oswego East tournament.

The Knights won the consolation championship (fifth place) after scoring a 42-39 win over Oswego.

IC Catholic Prep reached the consolation championship game after a 37-32 win over Plainfield Central.

The Knights opened the tournament with a 55-43 loss to Oswego East and a 42-37 loss to Metea Valley.

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• POZEN

Continued from page 18 “Caddying definitely is not for everyone,” he said. “You have to be one step ahead of the golfer and know what could happen next if the golfer makes or misses a putt. There is a lot of work that goes on behind the scenes.”

The job, Pozen added, taught him plenty about responsibility and time management.

}The Evans Scholarship is going to allow me to go to a great college and come out without any debt. My parents probably enjoy that part more than me (laughs).”

— Max Pozen “With any other job you get set hours,” he said. “At River Forest you come in and caddy when you want. I made the decision I wanted to be there a lot.

It usually was six days a week.

I would get up at 5:30 a.m. in the summer, which is not ideal for a high school kid. I learned a lot about time management and respect and patience. I also learned a lot of people skills.

I find it a lot more enjoyable when you interact with the golfers and other caddies. This past summer I worked a lot and tried to be there as much as I could.

I think I finished 100 loops. I missed a family vacation and time with friends. It’s a lot of sacrifice but it’s worth it.”

Pozen would like to attend the University of Illinois and is waiting on an acceptance notification from the school. Pozen has a 4.3 grade-point average at York and scored a 31 on the ACT. He plans on studying architecture in college.

“The Evans Scholarship is going to allow me to go to a great college and come out without any debt,” he said. “My parents probably enjoy that part more than me (laughs).”

The scholarship will serve as further motivation for Pozen going forward. “Being an Evans Scholar allows you a good opportunity to meet people like you,” he said. “I don’t want to let down the organization that gave me this scholarship.

I want to do something great in return.”

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 16TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2015.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 15TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2015.

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DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 00378 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073748 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 18, 2015, wherein the business firm of SERENE SEATING LOCATED AT 1321 S FINLEY ROAD, LOMBARD, IL 601484369 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) SYED RAHEEL HAQUE, HOME ADDRESS 1321 S FINLEY ROAD, LOMBARD, IL 60148-4369.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 18TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7 & 14, 2016) 230269 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073739 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 16, 2015, wherein the business firm of WILFRED WAX LOCATED AT 2017B N MAIN STREET, WHEATON, IL 60187-9106 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KENYON KNIGHT, HOME ADDRESS 2017B N MAIN STREET, WHEATON, IL 601870000; NAME OF PERSON(S) MICHELLE KNIGHT, HOME ADDRESS 2017B N MAIN STREET, WHEATON, IL 601870000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 16TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7 & 14, 2016) 230270 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073761 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 24, 2015, wherein the business firm of MAGIC NAILS SALON LOCATED AT 1811 FREEDOM DRIVE, SUITE 105, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-5706 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JANA PHOENIX DANG, HOME ADDRESS 5328 NEWPORT DRIVE, LISE, IL 60532-0000; NAME OF PERSON(S) NHI PHUONG DANG, HOME ADDRESS 1517 FAIRWAY DRIVE, APT 301, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 24TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 31, 2015, Jan. 7 & 14, 2016) 230285

11/2/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 15 IN BLOCK 5 IN H.O. STONE AND CO’S ELMHURST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 25, 35 AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1922, AS DOCUMENT 161539, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-25-316-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 831 N. Emroy Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073772 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 30, 2015, wherein the business firm of VALLE FLOW STRIKING LOCATED AT 1 W OFFICIAL ROAD, ADDISON, IL 60101-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MICHAEL D VALLE, HOME ADDRESS 729 MAXWELL COURT, ITASCA, IL 60143-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 30TH day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 7, 14 & 21, 2016) 230671 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073752 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 21, 2015, wherein the business firm of SERENITY ONE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE LOCATED AT 2200 S MAIN STREET SUITE 212, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MARIA R MONTALBAN, HOME ADDRESS 2015 S FINLEY ROAD APT 705, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of DECEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 7, 14 & 21, 2016) 230538

assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-14-21788.

I679210 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 24, 31, 2015 & Jan 7, 2016) 229433 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DU PAGE ESTATE OF JOAN RICH MONAHAN CASE NUMBER 2015 P 001115 Notice is given of the death of Joan Rich Monahan whose address was 189 E. Schiller Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Letters of Office were issued on 12/2/15 to Patricia Monahan, 5N260 Powls Road, Wayne, IL 60184 as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney is Joerg Seifert.

NOTICE TO HEIRS AND LEGATEES Notice is hereby given to Sharon A. Keeler, Lauren Elizabeth Keeler, Joshua David Keeler and Unknown Heirs, who are heirs or legatees of the above proceeding.

To probate a will and whose name and address is not stated in the petition to admit the will to probate, that an order was entered by the Court on 12-2-15 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

You will also have the right under section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before June 30, 2016, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

Joerg Seifert DuPage Attorney No.: 28950 Attorney For: Estate 100 S. York Street, Ste. 200 Elmhurst, Il 60126 Telephone: 630-832-2333 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Dec. 24, 31, 2015 & Jan. 7, 2016) 229733

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Timothy Christian boys basketball team closes Jack Tosh Classic with win Trojans fare well against larger-school competition

By Mike Miasma Correspondent

ELMHURST — Timothy Christian boys basketball coach Jack LeGrand likes playing in the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York because of the competition.

“York is a really good tournament for us,” he said. “There always are good teams. I’m proud of our guys for competing against these bigger schools. It helps battle-test us.”

The Trojans went 1-3 this year at York. Timothy opened the tournament against Naperville North and lost 59-21. Naperville North is coached by former Timothy head coach Jeff Powers. LeGrand was Powers’ longtime varsity assistant.

“They are a very good team,” said LeGrand. “Their quickness, strength and defensive pressure gave us problems and took us

out of anything we wanted to do offensively.”

Joey Davidson led the Trojans with 14 points. Ben Lodewyk had three points and six rebounds.

The Trojans then dropped a 68-56 game to Waubonsie Valley.

“We got off to a very slow start and were losing 22-7 after the first quarter,” said LeGrand.

“They hit shots and we couldn’t get it going.”

Timothy trailed 32-18 at halftime and cut the lead to seven points heading into the fourth quarter.

Davidson again had a strong game with 25 points and five rebounds. Lodewyk added 10 points and two rebounds. Josh Caver had seven points and four rebounds, while Mitch Evenhouse had six points, five assists and five steals.

In the third game, Timothy dropped a 61-40 decision to Thornton-Fractional South.

“They were a much taller team than us,” said LeGrand. “We struggled with rebounding and that hurt us. We started OK and

then they went on a little run.”

Timothy trailed 38-23 at halftime. “We were with them in the first quarter but they had a spurt in the second quarter where they were able to spread us out and attack. They had the advantage,” said LeGrand.

Davidson paced the Trojans with 15 points and two rebounds.

Lodewyk added 10 points, while Jonny Strube finished with nine points.

Timothy closed out the tournament on a high note with a 41-37 win over Lane Tech. The Trojans played most of the game without Lodewyk, who suffered an ankle injury in the first quarter.

“We still gutted it out,” said LeGrand. “I was proud of the boys.”

Davidson finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. “Joey had a very strong tournament for us.”

Strube finished with 10 points and nine rebounds. “Jonny also had a very good game against Lane Tech,” said LeGrand. “It was a nice team effort. It was nice to end on a high note.”

Timothy led 7-5 after the first quarter against Lane Tech and 21-13 at halftime. The Trojans outscored Lane Tech 12-8 in the third quarter to take a 33-21 lead into the fourth quarter.

“We had a really nice third quarter and then Lane Tech made a serious push in the fourth quarter,” said LeGrand.

Lane Tech outscored Timothy 16-8 in the fourth quarter. Davison came up with a key basket late and then after a Timothy defensive stop Strube hit a pair of free throws to seal the win.

Jared Rhiner had five rebounds in the win.

“We knew going into the tournament that there would be a lot of physicality and a lot of big and strong teams,” said LeGrand. “The teams we played are good. It was good to finish on a strong note. The tournament was a good test for us in a lot of different ways. It showed us some deficiencies and things we need to build on going forward. Rebounding is a concern for us and we will address that.

The other good thing is we got to see a lot of different styles and

went against teams that were well-coached.”

Timothy left the York tournament with a 6-7 overall record.

The Trojans do not return to action until Jan. 15 when it faces Ridgewood in a Metro Suburban Conference East Division game.

Timothy Christian is in the midst of its annual Renew program that takes place between semesters.

“This will give us two good weeks of practice,” said LeGrand. “I like where we are at. After losing games in the tournament it turned out to be a character-building type of situation. I was interested to see how we would respond and I saw a lot of improvement in the tournament. We’ll see where we are at the second half of the season.”

Timothy was 3-2 through its first five conference games. The Ridgewood game on Jan. 15 will mark the end of the first half of the conference season.

Timothy has conference wins against Guerin Prep, Elmwood Park and Walther Christian and lost to Illiana Christian and Chicago Christian.

York started the tournament with a 44-36 win over Glenbard East. The Dukes came back despite trailing 6-0 after the first quarter. York led 10-8 at halftime and then outscored Glenbard East 34-28 in the second half.

Danielle Dennis led the Dukes with 10 points and seven rebounds. Kaylin Kenny had 10 points as well. Fresh-

man Kathleen Levins added 13 points (4-for-5 shooting) and five rebounds. Caylin Rufus added eight rebounds and five assists, while Ellen Foley had three steals.

York then recorded a 44-17 win against Oak Lawn. York jumped out to a 13-2 lead after the first quarter and led 24-6 at halftime.

Rufus led the way with 16 points (7-for-12 shooting) to

go with nine rebounds and six assists. Jaclyn Saco added six points and three steals. Levins had five rebounds, while Foley had three steals.

The Dukes also scored a 46-29 win over Queen of Peace. York led 9-6 after the first quarter and 24-12 at halftime thanks to a 15-6 second-quarter advantage.

Foley was York’s top scorer with 18 points. She shot 5-for8 from the field, 4-for-7 from

the 3-point line and 4-for-5 from the free-throw line. Kristen Viola added 12 points (5-for8 shooting). Levins added 10 points. Saco and Foley each had six rebounds. Kenny had four assists, while Dennis had two steals.

York’s only hiccup in the tournament was a 40-39 loss to Morton. York jumped out to a 15-5 lead after the first quarter, led 24-16 at halftime and 33-28 heading into the fourth quarter.

Morton outscored York 12-6 in the fourth quarter.

Dennis paced York with 12 points and five rebounds. Foley finished with 10 points (2 threepointers). Levins had 11 points, five rebounds and three steals, while Rufus had seven rebounds, four assists and three blocks.

York shot 6-for-18 at the freethrow line.

The Dukes closed out the tournament with a 35-28 win over St. Ignatius. York led 10-7 after the first quarter and 18-16 at halftime. York outscored St. Ignatius 7-6 in the third quarter and 10-6 in the fourth quarter.

Dennis finished with eight points and six rebounds. She shot 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.

Foley had seven points. Rufus finished with seven points, five assists, two blocks and three steals. Kenny also had seven points (two 3-pointers). Levins pulled down six rebounds.

The 4-1 showing pushed York’s overall record to 10-6.

York girls basketball team goes 4-1 at Riverside-Brookfield

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — Defense was the name of the game for the York girls basketball team at the recent Riverside-Brookfield tournament.

The Dukes held all five of its opponents to 40 points or less en route to going 4-1 in the tournament.

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IC Catholic Prep basketball team wins ICCP-Westmont tournament

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

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ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep boys’ basketball team brought 2015 to a championship close.

The Knights went a perfect 4-0 in their co-hosted IC Catholic Prep-Westmont tournament.

IC Catholic Prep defeated Elgin St. Edward 58-46 to win the tournament championship.

The Knights jumped out to a 17-8 lead after the first quarter and led 35-18 at halftime.

Will Lyles led the Knights with 22 points. Troy Burrows added 14 points, while Austin Reed had eight points and Luke Ricobene had six points.

Matt Sutton had six assists. The

win moved the Knights to 9-4 overall.

In other tournament action, the Knights recorded a 64-51 victory over Montini.

IC Catholic Prep trailed 18-17 after one quarter, but took a 35-32 lead into halftime.

The Knights distanced themselves from their former conference colleagues thanks to a 21-7 third-quarter surge.

Lyles led the Knights with 18 points. Burrows added 16 points, while Reed had 12 points. Sutton finished with seven points and Ramirez had five points. Burrows and Reed each had five assists.

In a 66-31 win over Walther Christian, IC Catholic Prep jumped out to a 16-4 lead after the first quarter and led 35-13 at halftime.

Burrows led the Knights with 13 points. Garrett Cheng

added 12 points (four 3-pointers). Sutton had nine points, while Lyles had seven points and Amari Reed had six points.

The Knights hit seven 3-pointers against Walther.

IC Catholic Prep opened the tournament with a 61-49 victory over Chicago Latin School.

The Knights led 20-9 after the first quarter and 37-19 at halftime. Lyles paced IC Catholic Prep with 16 points. Burrows added 13 points. Austin Reed had nine points, while Sutton had eight points (2 three-pointers). The Knights hit five 3-pointers in the game.

“The tournament went really well for us,” said IC Catholic Prep coach TJ Tyrrell. “We had some rivalry games in there.

We played Montini and we haven’t played them since the conference disbanded. We also played St. Edward, which beat

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Lyles finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds against Latin (shooting 75 percent from the field). He had seven points and six rebounds in the blowout win against Walther (shooting 50 percent from the field).

Lyles added 17 points, eight rebounds, three blocks, three steals and three assists against Montini (shooting 67 percent from the field). He finished

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ing the Joseph Hartman Award for Paramedics. He also was active in the local chapter of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO).

Muchow earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Illinois University and an Associate Degree in Fire Science from the College of DuPage.

Until recently, Muchow was a resident of Elmhurst for 36 years.

Joe Muchow, First Vice Chair Joe Muchow, President at E.L. Foust Co. since 1997, was elected to a second term as a Director in 2014 and has served on the Governmental Affairs Committee since 2011. A Chamber member since 1977, Muchow served as General Manager of E.L. Foust from 1989-97 and Charity Ahlgrim, was President (1995-99) of his Second Vice Chair Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local.

E.L. Foust has been a manufacturer of high-quality air purifiers for allergy and asthma sufferers since 1974 and now offers a line of “green” cleaning products for work and home.

Muchow has been a member of the Illinois Professional Firefighters Association since 1974, winning Firefighter of the Year in 1998 and receivCHARITY

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good time.”

If adults want a sample of what the equipment is all about, the upcoming “Be A Kid Again” event will answer a lot of questions.

“We’re going to have the actual equipment available for adults to try out, sit on, play on, etc.,” she said. “It will be indoors at Courts Plus on the tennis courts. It should be fun for grown-ups to play games and climb on equipment. There will be picnic tables, live music, and a chance to experience what it’s really like.”

“There are a lot of projects that people are lukewarm about, but virtually no one is against this,” said Jim Rogers, executive director of the Elmhurst Park District. “There is no question it fills a need and parents are excited about it.”

“The thing is, the disabled aren’t used to even going fast enough to get wind in their face,” Wade said. “Seeing their faces as they swing and slide and do things for the first time -- things they may never have been able to do -- it’s just heartwarming to see the joy in their faces.”

The project is planned for fall 2016.

To arrange for a presentation to your community group, Ginger Wade can be reached at (630) 993-8923 or gwade@ epd.org For more information, visit epd.org/butterfield-parkproject#sthash.KGObpsF8. dpuf.

Charity Ahlgrim, V i c e President and Business Development Officer at Community Bank of Elmhurst s i n c e AHLGRIM 2 005, was appointed as a Director to fill a Board vacancy in late 2015 after serving two oneyear terms as Treasurer (201415). Previously, she served two terms as an elected Director after being appointed to the Board in 2006 to fill a vacancy.

A longtime volunteer at the Steak Fry and Elmfest, Ahlgrim also served as a Chamber Director in the 1990s and is a former member of the Chamber Ambassadors.

Community Bank of Elmhurst annually hosts the Chamber’s Mayoral “State of Our City” Membership Breakfast in January and holiday Business After Hours in December.

Ahlgrim has some 30 years

of community-based banking experience in Elmhurst and was elected to serve as Treasurer for the City of Elmhurst from 2005-09. During her years in community banking, she has been active in the Spring Road Business Association and is a co-Founder of the Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Ahlgrim also is a member of League of Women Voters of Elmhurst and a former Trustee for the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation. She is a 23-year resident of Elmhurst.

Annual Award and Talent Showcase coming Jan. 29 The new Chairman and officers will be celebrated as part of the ECCI’s 97th Annual Awards and Talent Showcase at the Clarion Inn/Waterford Banquet & Conference Center on Friday, January 29 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Honorees include Café Amano as the A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year; Tim Gurrie of Pampered Chef TLG as Ambassador of the Year; Joe Muchow of E.L. Foust Co., Inc., as the Chairman’s Award recipient; and, Ralph Pechanio as the Civic Hall of Fame inductee.

The evening begins with a cash bar at 6 p.m., followed by dinner stations, which open at 7. At 8 p.m., the Awards program and Talent Showcase will begin featuring the dance styles of the DeForest Dance Academy.

Tickets are $50 per person, $90 per couple or $360 for a group of eight and include dinner, program and talent performance. To attend, please call 630-834-6060 or visit elmhurstchamber.org.

ing in the neighborhood of 20 points a game.

“Luke Ricobene, Angel Ramirez and Matt Sutton held him to 11 points,” Tyrrell noted. “Luke hit a 3-pointer in the game and helped us defensively. We expect to see a lot more of him. He’s only a sophomore. And Austin Reed continues to impress in various key categories such as assists and steals.”

Tyrrell also was impressed with the energy provided by the team’s reserve players.

“Our bench, led by Trey Morris and Jack Ricobene, was very enthusiastic and energetic,” he said. “It was fun to watch.”

Tyrrell noted another big reason for the team’s sustained success throughout the tournament was simple teamwork.

“We were much more patient on offense,” he said.

“We were making the extra pass and multiple players were getting assists. We also were patient with our possessions.

We played as a team and a lot of guys got involved.”

The Knights returned to action earlier this week in a Metro Suburban Conference West Division game against Glenbard South.

“We have some big tests ahead of us,” said Tyrrell.

“Glenbard South is a big team and we will play them two times. We’ll see RiversideBrookfield again and we still have to play Aurora Central Catholic twice. We have some big games coming up. Winning the tournament was nice for us heading into the New Year. We’re 9-4 and we’re coming off a tournament win at home. It’s a good feeling.” www.edwardjones.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee MASTR Alternative Loan Trust 2004-13 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-13 PLAINTIFF Vs. Richard Roszkiewicz a/k/a Richard J. Roszkiewicz; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 00378 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 11/2/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 2/4/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-25-316-003 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 831 N. Emroy Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-14-21788.

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