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Teachers’ union endorses District 205 referendum Concerned for ‘best possible learning environment’

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buildings that need upgrades for safety and security. Field and Lincoln have wonderful learning cultures but aging equipment and infrastructure. Finally, to remain competitive with neighboring communities, we need

space to implement an optional fullday kindergarten program that will provide a wonderful experience for our students. “All of us in the Elmhurst Teachers’ Council think positively and

make the most of the resources we have. We consistently go above and beyond by working late nights, weekends, lunches, and summers, all with the goal of providing the best learning opportunities and guidance

for every young person in District 205. When we think about what we could achieve with modernized, safe, facilities, we are eager to get right to

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On Tuesday, Oct. 2, the Independent learned that the Elmhurst Teachers’ Council had decided to endorse the District 205 Facilities Referendum, which will appear on the ballot in the upcoming Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. The news comes on the heels of a similar announcement from the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Its Government Affairs Committee elected to endorse the action at a special meeting held last week. Subsequently, its Board of Directors also endorsed the referendum.

College assures ‘Real Bluejays Wear Pink’

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Led by College President Troy D. VanAken (back row, center) and Vice President for Student Affairs and cancer survivor Phil Riordan (back row, 3rd from left), Elmhurst College students took part in the “Real Bluejays Wear Pink” campaign, a salute to Breast Cancer Awareness month in October. This photo, which includes mascot Victor E. Bluejay in front, was taken at a kick-off event on Tuesday, Oct. 2, but Thursday, Oct. 25 will be “Pink-Out Day,” when a human pink ribbon will be assembled on the College Mall. Full story and more photos inside this issue.

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The official statement: “The Elmhurst Teachers’ Council represents more than 700 teachers, reading specialists, counselors, psychologists, speech pathologists, social workers, instructional coaches, deans and librarians, in all 14 schools in District 205. We are a Union of professionals, and we devote our professional lives to the academic growth and the social and emotional development of all the students in this community. The Facilities Referendum is a vital step forward for District 205. “We want the best possible learning environments for our students, your children. We have elementary students in classrooms that lack air conditioning, early childhood students learning in a space that used to be a business office, middle school students without an auditorium to fully experience opportunities in the performance arts. We have libraries that suffer flood damage. We have

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Yorkfield Presbyterian Church celebrates 75th anniversary

party for teens, a golf outing for adults, a family carnival and an adult road rally. The celebration culminated in a special worship service led by the Rev. Sue Krummel, Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Chicago followed by an all church banquet at the Diplomat West.

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On Sept. 30 Yorkfield Presbyterian Church celebrated its 75th anniversary as a congregation in Elmhurst. Over the two preceding weekends, there were events for all ages, including a mission to Feed My Starving Children, a hygiene and cleaning product drive for the Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry, a scavenger hunt and pizza

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Obituary

GERALDINE “JERRIE” SALCHOW, 98 Geraldine “Jerrie” Salchow, nee Nichols, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Warren “Bud”; loving mother of Donna (Chip) Johnson and Lynn (the late Tony) Ferino; cherished grandmother of Amy (Jimmy) Ini-

guez, Greg (Jill) Johnson, Sarah (Jason) Osbolt, Jeremy Johnson and Jeff (Shannon) Doll; great grandmother of Hayden, Gavin, Tabitha, Teagan, Michael, Luke, Logan, Audrey, Tatem and Reese. Jerrie was a charter member of Elmhurst Presbyterian Church. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, from 4-8

p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, and at Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, 367 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, from 10 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 12. Interment Mt. Emblem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Church. Info 630-834-3515 or www. ahlgrim.com.

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New At Home store hosts grand opening

The ribbon has been cut and the doors are now open at the new At Home store located in the Elmhurst Crossing shopping area. The Ambassadors from the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry were there to lend a hand. Pictured are (front row, from left): Erica Polich, Pablo Rubio, Store Director Mike Jackson (with scissors), Sharon McNamara, Roselia Chaidez, Margaret Matz and Jeff Schmitz; (back row): James Sanchez, John Zawaski, John R. Quigley and Lori Murray.

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Crosstown cross country girls head to State

The Visitation/Immaculate Conception Grade School (Vis/IC) Girls Cross Country team earned 1st place in the IESA Sectional Meet at Lewis University on Saturday, Oct. 6 and will compete for the State Championship on Oct. 13 in Normal. The roster is as follows (listed alphabetically, not as pictured): Marguerite Demarco (7th), Ava Falduto (7th), Faith Harrold (8th), Gigi Hill (5th) Hayden James (8th), Kelsey McDonough (7th), Amanda McGreal (8th grade), Molly McGreal (5th), Scarlett Moriarty (6th), Michaela Quinn (7th) and Maggie Quinn (5th). (All are from Visitation except Demarco, who attends ICGS.) Aiden Hill and Nate McKillop, both 7th graders from Visitation, also earned individual spots to run at the State Meet.

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Store Director Mike Jackson greets the first customers to arrive at the new At Home store on Saturday, Oct. 6, when the store held its grand opening.

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Jaycees to present Cathy Jordan with annual DSA

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(Continued from front page) work. “The elected leadership body of the Elmhurst Teachers’ Council has approved an official endorsement of this referendum. We believe the facilities improvements will be in the best interests of students and will benefit the entire community. The Elmhurst Teachers’ Council leadership has also approved the donation of 10% of our entire operating budget for this school year to support this cause. District 205 is our home. We support our students; we work tirelessly to excel professionally, and when we see such urgent facilities needs, we must share our conviction that these improvements will help students grow in safe learning environments.” The statement was signed by Max Schoenberg, president of the Elmhurst Teachers’ Council.

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In her role as a Board member of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, Cathy Jordan (left) is pictured here presenting an award to Kristi Blessing. Jordan has been selected by the Elmhurst Jaycees to receive their 66th annual Distinguished Service Award (DSA).

Services. In her role, Jordan conducts monthly volunteer orientations, managing thousands of volunteers and coordinating volunteers for DuPage and Kane Counties. Marylin Krolak, Executive Director of the DSCC, reflected her appreciation. “We are grateful to have Cathy involved in our organization,” she said. “She is kind, loyal and compassionate when it comes to our volunteers.” Jordan also lends a hand to the DSCC’s annual wine and craft beer tasting, coming up this year on Friday, Nov. 16.

About her nomination Julie Miller Sheehan nominated Cathy Jordan for this prestigious annual award. “Cathy exudes true leadership by example and always asks others to get involved,” the nomination read. “[She] not only epitomizes distinguished service, she also exemplifies the last line of the Jaycee Creed: We believe…that service to humanity is the best work of life.” The Jaycees could not agree more and look forward to welcoming Jordan into the group of Distinguished Service Award recipients.

York High School recognized as an Illinois Democracy School The Illinois Civic Mission Coalition (ICMC) has recognized York Community High School as an Illinois Democracy School. York will receive a stipend from the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, which convenes the ICMC to continue civic learning initiatives, as well as a new banner for public display. “Our high school people have worked very hard to ensure that the curriculum is relevant, and our social studies department is a prime example of that,” Superintendent Dr. David Moyer said. “Our vision is all students graduate college, career and life-ready, and nothing defines life-ready more in this country than the ability to effectively participate and function in a democratic society.”

“Mike DiNovo and the Democracy Schools team have worked tirelessly to attain recognition for York as a Democracy School,” said York Principal Erin DeLuga. “In that pursuit, we hope to provide enriching civic experiences for our students across content areas. It very much aligns to meeting each student where she or he thrives. It also strengthens our interdisciplinary efforts. Kudos to all of those who worked from the roots up.” Since 2006, 75 Illinois high schools have successfully completed an assessment for recognition as a Democracy School. The Robert R. McCormick Foundation has convened the ICMC since 2010. Learn more at McCormickFoundation. org/DemocracySchools.

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The Elmhurst Jaycees organization has announced that Elmhurst We are grateful resident Cathy Jordan is the recipient to have Cathy involved of the 66th Distinguished Service Award (DSA). The DSA is an annuin our organization. al award given by the Jaycees to a She is kind, loyal citizen in recognition of his/her dedication to making Elmhurst a better and compassionate community. when it comes to our Jordan will be honored at the DSA Award dinner on Wednesday, Oct. volunteers.” 24, beginning with cocktails at 6 – Marilyn Krolak, Executive p.m., and dinner at 7 p.m. at DiploDirector of the DSCC mat West Banquet Hall at North & Rte. 83. Tickets are $60 per person. To purchase tickets, go online to el- 205 School Board, including three mhurstchamber.org. years as Board president. She was also a member of the PTA Council, More about Cathy Jordan served on the DuPage Illinois School A prominent figure in the Elmhurst Board Association and the DuPage community for more than 45 years, Intermediate Educational CooperaCathy Jordan’s activities have all tive. been directed to improve the quality Further involvement in the Elmof life in the Elmhurst community hurst community extends to serve through her philanthropic work for on the Elmhurst YMCA Board of several charities and organizations. Directors for 10 years. Further, she “I met Cathy when she was plan- continues to lead the Elmhurst Sening the Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest nior Citizen Commission for the last and looking for sponsors,” said Jay- 12 years, serving as Chair for seven cees President Bill Fergus. “Like ev- years. eryone who meets Cathy, I was im“She is an extreme advocate for a mediately impressed with her ability myriad of senior services in Elmhurst to connect and energetic personality. and has made great strides in transEven though she was the one reach- portation, education, housing, and ing out, she ended up helping the senior collaborations,” said Elmhurst Jaycees become further engrained in Mayor Steve Morley. the community. Cathy fully embracJordan has also shown great leades the spirit of the Jaycees and what ership by serving on the Elmhurst the DSA award represents. I could Heritage Foundation, being a Board not be happier with this year’s recip- member since its inception in 2007, ient.” while also being elected its PresiCathy grew up in Chicago and dent and Vice-President in the last went to St. Willibrords Catholic High 13 years. She has also donated much School. She married husband Phil of her time to the Elmhurst History Jordan, a former Alderman represent- Museum. ing Elmhurst’s 5th Ward, and they “Both organizations have benehave two children and two grandchil- fited greatly from her experience as dren. Her professional career led her a community leader and her skill as to the Keebler Company in Elmhurst a community organizer,” said Brian as a Sensory Technologist and Core Bergheger, former executive director Coordinator. Later, she continued her of the Elmhurst History Museum. career in the bookkeeping depart- “Jordan has participated on several ment at Suburban Bank & Trust. planning committees including the Elmhurst Craft Beer Festival since Public service, volunteer its inception in 2015.” activities are boundless The DuPage Senior Citizens Among her numerous volunteer Council (DSCC) has also enjoyed the efforts, Jordan served for 12 years on benefit of Jordan’s leadership. Since the Community Unit School District 2004, she has been a site manager and assumed more responsibility as volunteer coordinator. In 2013, she was named Director of Volunteer

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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.

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Criminal damage, criminal defacement

Sept. 30 A victim in the 200 block of Oakland Grove told police at around 9:01 a.m. that he found a small window pane broken on the front interior door of his home. Sept. 28 A victim in the 900 block of N. York told police at around 7:17 p.m. that words were scratched in the paint on the victim’s condo door. The victim believes her boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend was responsible for the damage. The suspect was contacted and told police she did not cause the damage. The reporting officer was able to verify that the suspect was not in the area at the time of the incident.

Disorderly conduct

Oct. 3 A complainant in the 200 block of E. Butterfield to police at around 12:21 p.m. that a suspect came into a bank and began causing a scene because of a $5.45 McDonald’s charge on his account. The complainant attempted to explain to the suspect the charge was not from the day shown on the statement but the day prior. The suspect began threatening the employees at the Chase Bank and McDonalds. Charges are pending. Oct. 2 A victim in the 300 block of W. Grand told police at around 2:16 p.m. that a suspect had threatened to harm him. The suspect denied threatening the victim and stated he was upset because his mom had spent five hours at the dealership before the vehicle purchase was denied. The suspect will be served with a trespass notice. Sept. 30 Dustin Malarkey, 40, of Chicago, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct-befouling property in the 300 block of S. York at around 12:17 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle investigation, officers located a vehicle parked unoccupied but still running. Malarkey, the driver of the vehicle, returned to the vehicle and admitted to urinating in a stairwell, according to police. Sept. 29 Lester C. Jehnke, 61, of Wheaton, was charged with disorderly conduct in the 100 block of N. York at around 9:14 p.m. Police said complainants related that Jehnke opened

the door to the business, threw his laptop into the street and swung his arms around, almost hitting them. These actions alarmed and disturbed the complainants, police said. Jehnke was located and indicated he was angry at his laptop due to it not working correctly, according to police. .

DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication

Oct. 3 Cory Ambrose, 35, of Algonquin, was charged with DUI and unlawful use of an electronic communication device near North and Route 83 at around 1:20 a.m. Sept. 30 Silvestre Cardona, 41, of St. Charles, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and no tail lights subsequent to a traffic stop near Emory and North at around 1:48 a.m. Mark W. Matusiak, 39, of Bensenville, was charged with aggravated DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license suspended at disobeying a stop sign subsequent to at traffic stop in the 500 block of W. Lake at around 11:31 p.m. Grzegorz Sukkienik, 30, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI-drugs, driving while license revoked and no insurance subsequent to the report of an intoxicated driver in the 600 block of W. North at around 7:43 a.m. Sept. 27 Police said that subsequent to a three-car hitand-run crash near Route 83 and the Elmhurst Chicago Stone Quarry at around 6:47 p.m., Leobardo Gutierrez, 37, of Chicago, fled the scene. He was located and stopped at Route 83 and 22nd Street. Gutierrez was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, no insurance and two counts of improper lane usage.

Harassment, threats

Oct. 3 Police said officers responded to a car dealership the 800 block of N. York at around 7:24 p.m. for the report of a customer dispute. Officers spoke to the suspect who stated he was upset that the salesmen would not issue an immediate refund for the down payment on a vehicle sale. The victim stated during the dispute, the suspect threatened to damage property. A matter of record. Sept. 27 A victim in the 100 block of Mayo Court stated at around 12:25 p.m. she had two employees working at her house and reports one of the employees sent explicit text messages to her cell phone. The victim wishes to sign complaints.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance

Sept. 30 Dominic J. Ranieri, 19, of Villa Park, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in the 700 block of S. Berkley at around

12:22 a.m. Sept. 29 Yamilex Alonso, 19, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia, while Jose Borges, 18, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near Maple at Second at around 8:37 p.m. Antonio Ruffin, 32, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license suspended, no insurance and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Lake at around 10:10 p.m. Khaila Williams, 19, of La Grange, was issue a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at around 1:40 a.m. Sept. 28 Dominic Gallo, 21, of Algonquin, and Jaden Llorens, 18, of Bourbonnais, were issued citations for possession of cannabis in the 100 block of S. Prospect at around 6:46 p.m. Sept. 27 Jorge Pena, 32, of Chicago, was issue citations for possession of cannabis and failure to signal when required subsequent to a traffic stop near York and North at around 4:28 p.m.

Suspicious circumstances

Oct. 1 A victim in the 600 block of W. Fay told police at around 6:36 p.m. that he was alerted of a change in his bank account information. The victim believes his ex-wife is accessing his bank account without his permission. No fraudulent transactions were reported. Sept. 29 Police said complainants in the 200 block of N. West Ave. said they saw an unknown suspect get out of his vehicle at around 4:50 p.m. and walk up to the victim. After getting into the suspect’s car, the victim was heard yelling for help. Streamwood officers located both subjects who said they had a verbal argument earlier but no physical altercation.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery

Oct. 2-Oct. 3 Burglary was reported at a company near St. Charles and Route 83 between the above dates. A complainant told police that an unknown person(s) broke into his company’s locked construction trailer and removed several power and hand tools. The trailer was parked to the east of the Elmhurst water tower that is under construction. Oct. 1 Theft was reported in the 600 block of N. York at around 6:15 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect removed his cell phone and cash from a secured locker at the above location. The phone was described as a silver iPhone X with a black leather case. Sept. 30-Oct. 1 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of E. Fullerton. A victim told police that he found items from his work van left on the driveway and his belt sander was taken. The victim was unsure if he had locked the vehicle or not. The unknown suspects also

struck his other vehicle parked in the driveway causing damage.

Sept. 28 A victim at a restaurant in the 1000 block of S. York told police that an employee is suspected of allegedly stealing money from the business. The employee is suspected of allegedly selling product, stealing the customers’ cash payments, and then reporting to the restaurant that the customer had canceled the order and not received the product. Over the past two-week period, police said the suspect, Kenneth Heraty, 20, of Elmhurst, has canceled 44 food orders totaling $867.50. The suspect was interviewed and admitted to stealing the cash payments, according to police. Heraty was charged with felony theft.

Sept. 21 Burglary was reported in the 600 block of N. York at around 10:30 a.m. A victim told police that he secured his wallet in a gym locker. When he returned to the locker, the locker and lock were still intact but the victim noticed cash missing from his wallet. The victim later stated it was possible he left the locker unlocked for a short amount of time.

Violation of an order of protection

Sept. 28 Police said the subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at around 7:26 p.m., a 32-year-old Melrose Park woman was found to have no valid driver’s license and an order of protection against Jesus Castro De La Torre, 25, of Melrose Park, a passenger in the vehicle. Police said Castro, who had also been observed driving prior to the traffic stop, was charged with violation of an order of protection, no valid driver’s license and no seat belt.

Warrant arrest

Sept. 30 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Meister at around 7:14 a.m., Jose Almaraz, 25, of Stickney, was found to have a suspended driver’s license and a valid warrant out of DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. He also was issue citations for driving while license suspended, failure to stop at a stop sign and no insurance.

Access Sports plans spaghetti dinner fundraiser

Join Access Sports for their Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Friday, Nov. 2 from 5-8 p.m. at the Elmhurst Knights of Columbus, 537 So. York St. Access Sports is a local nonprofit organization that works to provide athletes with disabilities access to team sports such as soccer, track, basketball and track. New this year is also Rugby. Attend this fun event where you can enjoy a delicious meal for a great cause! There will also be a chance to win raffle prizes. Tickets can be purchased in advance at elmhurstaccesssports.org for $10 for adults and $5 for children; or at the door for $12 for adults and $5 for children. For more information about Access Sports, send an email to: info@ elmhurstaccesssports.org.

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Elmhurst Presbyterian Church welcomes new pastor A homecoming for a Texas transplant

Obituaries

Richard Craddock, 66 Richard “Rich” Craddock, of Aurora, Ill., and formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 66. Devoted son of the late Ethel L. Craddock; loving cousin of Ron (Marilyn) Schweitzer, Jim (the late Mary) Schweitzer, Lauren Schweitzer-Cody and Chris, Adam and Beth Schweitzer. Rich taught science and biology at Proviso West High School and was affectionately known as “The Voice of Proviso,” where he was the announcer at their basketball games. Memorial Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, was held on Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. Services and Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for cancer research. For more information, call 630-834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com

Pastor Traci Smith

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be in a coffee-shop or even online.” Pastor Smith and her family have settled in Elmhurst, where she and her husband are especially happy about Elmhurst’s outstanding schools. [This story was submitted by Elmhurst Presbyterian Church.]

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Lucky winners at YMCA Trivia Night

On Thursday, Sept. 20, 90 community members attended the first Elmhurst YMCA Trivia Night held at Fitz’s Spare Keys to raise money for the Elmhurst YMCA Scholarship Fund. The winning team took the lead with a lucky point wager and knowing four of the animals printed on the original Animal Crackers package! Team members included (clockwise from bottom left): Michelle McDermott, Marcia Bremner, Amanda Tolman, Evelyn Toreja Boutin, Robin Belleau, Josh Tolman, Steve Passarelli and Liza Passarelli.

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People talking with Elmhurst Presbyterian Church’s new minister may be surprised to hear her conversation sprinkled with “y’alls” or by her switching seamlessly into Spanish. Though she has just arrived from a multi-year stint in San Antonio, Pastor Traci Smith is at home in the western suburbs, having grown up in Batavia and previously served a church in Naperville. “Elmhurst is the geographic center of the Chicago area,” said Pastor Smith. “It offers exceptional opportunities but also serves people who are confronted with a variety of challenges. For example, one of the programs that drew me to Elmhurst Presbyterian was its PADS program.” The church serves as a homeless shelter on Saturday nights from October through May. “A number of Elmhurst churches participate by providing meals, overnight attention to guests and by cleaning up in the morning,” she said. “It is exciting to host an initiative that so many people in Elmhurst support.” Even since the days when Pastor Smith served as a youth minister in Glen Ellyn, she has observed how busy families have become. She and her husband experience that with their own family, with two sons in elementary school and a preschool daughter. Seeing how difficult it can be to include church activities in already busy schedules inspired her to write Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments At Home, a book featuring practical suggestions for bringing faith to life at home. “We really do need to move past ‘soccer-shaming’ people who can’t always attend conventional services,” she said. “Even with a church that’s across the street from York High School, it is important to meet people where they are, which could

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State Rep candidate supports independent commission to address gerrymandering Elmhurst resident Jim Caffrey, who is running for State Representative in the 47th District in the upcoming Nov. 6 Election, supports a constitutional amendment to Jim Caffrey create an independent commission to draw legislative districts. According to Caffrey, an independent commission would put an end to gerrymandering in Illinois which benefits political parties instead of the voters. “We have districts that look like poorly designed jigsaw puzzle pieces,” he said. “We need a system in place to create fairer, more competitive districts that will give Illinoisans more choice, increase voter turnout, and reduce polarization.” According to Caffrey, Chris Carson, president of the National League of Women Voters, has stated that “partisan gerrymandering is distorting and undermining our representative democracy, giving politicians the power to choose their voters, instead of giving voters the power to choose their politicians.” Caffrey also said a recent poll by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute found that 72% of Illinois voters favor an independent commission to create legislative districts. Several states have a more open, transparent, and fair process that Illinois could look to for guidance. One example is

next door in Iowa, Caffrey said. “Iowa has an independent group that draws the maps while providing the legislature with the ability to simply approve or reject what’s been proposed,” he said. “The map-making team, which includes two geographers, puts a priority on the voter.” Brad McMillan, executive director of the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University in Peoria, has written that California passed redistricting reform and had an independent commission draw its legislative maps. After that, the gridlock in California government lessened as they dealt directly with financial and other key public policy issues that had plagued California for years. “That situation mirrors the gridlock and financial problems that we have here in Illinois,” Caffrey said. Caffrey also talked about the need to move quickly because of the upcoming census. “Gerrymandering is a word that we are going to be hearing more of as we move toward mandatory redistricting based on the upcoming 2020 census,” he said. “If we get an amendment in place now that establishes a commission, we will be ready for the redistricting process two years from now. “Let’s end the polarization of politics by ending gerrymandering.”

ACS reminds October is Breast Cancer Awareness month As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, the American Cancer Society (ACS) says remarkable progress against the disease should not obscure the significant challenges remaining.

The Facts: Thanks to largely stable incidence rates, improved treatment, as well as earlier detection through screening and increased awareness, a woman’s risk of dying of breast cancer dropped [This release was received from 39 percent between the late 1980s the campaign office of Jim Caffrey. and 2015, translating into more than For more information, visit jimcaf- 300,000 breast cancer deaths avoided frey.org or call 630-562-6269.]

Say YES to D205 School Referendum, realtor urges

Thirty years ago, when we lived by Wrigley Field and my oldest child was merely one, we would often spend hours at beautiful Wilder Park. Little did I know that Elmhurst would ultimately become our home. I never could have thought that I would prosper as a Real Estate Broker and become so intimately involved with the business community as a Director for the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Most importantly, I didn’t know that Elmhurst would be the place where my children would grow up and flourish, earning MBA’s and engineering degrees, and developing into well-rounded human beings. Education is the path to a fulfilling life, and even though education starts at home, it was their school experiences that were crucial to their ultimate success. My children attended Hawthorne, Sandburg, and York High School. I would have loved

the choice of a full-day kindergarten program, and in today’s world, it is becoming a must. Elmhurst is rapidly falling behind in this regard. The academic and social-emotional learning benefits speak for themselves, and as a former working mother, I can understand why many of today’s families consider this important. I can also speak to its importance from my experience as a Realtor. Professionally, the Elmhurst real estate market has been, and continues to be, the pinnacle of surrounding markets. Every young family that looks for a home in Elmhurst does so because of our school ratings. This demand for our schools sustains and increases our property values. The community must protect its investment. It is time to reinvest to ensure continued excellence for the future. Six other DuPage County communities have made this decision in the past three years. The Chamber of

Commerce has officially endorsed the referendum because it recognizes the correlation between the strength of schools and the health of the community. My children no longer attend District 205 schools; still, I know it is my responsibility to support the referendum. I am appalled when I watch the videos on the District website and see the condition of our centuries-old schools, Lincoln and Field. Buildings routinely flood, and the systems are so old that the heat cannot be properly regulated. Our children and our community deserve better. I believe we owe it to the school district to vote YES for the District 205 referendum on November 6. Eva Sanchez Real estate broker, Coldwell Banker Director, Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry

during that time. Despite that progress, there’s much more to be done. Breast cancer is still the second-leading cause of cancer death in women, second only to lung cancer. There is still a large racial gap in mortality, with African-American women having higher death rates compared to whites, even as incidence rates are similar. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2018 are: • About 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. • About 63,960 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is non-invasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer). • About 40,920 women will die

Citizen urges residents to study school referendum Being an Elmhurst resident for the past 36 years, sending two children to Elmhurst schools, I am hopeful those citizens that may blindly decide to vote against the school referendum understand the consequences of that vote. Your homes value will either drop or not rise as much as it has in the past. The result of which will cost you more than the increase in the real estate taxes caused by its passage. Our schools need updating, additions and enhanced security measures, which are lacking. Please visit the referendums website and read up the referendum. At least confirm your reasons for a no vote. Thank you. Donald Wolff

from breast cancer. • While black and white women get breast cancer at roughly the same rate, the mortality rate is 42% higher among black women than white women. At this time, there are more than 3.1 million people with a history of breast cancer in the United States. (This includes women still being treated and those who have completed treatment.)

Risk factors: • Numerous studies have confirmed that alcohol consumption increases the risk of breast cancer in women by about 7%-10% for each one drink of alcohol consumed per day on average. Women who have 2-3 alcoholic drinks per day have a 20 percent higher risk of breast cancer compared to non-drinkers. • Obesity increases the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer. Risk is about 1.5 times higher in overweight women and about 2 times higher in obese women than in lean women. • Growing evidence suggests that women who get regular physical activity have a 10%-25% lower risk of breast cancer compared to women who are inactive, with stronger evidence for postmenopausal than pre-menopausal women • Limited but accumulating research indicates that smoking may slightly increase breast cancer risk, particularly long-term, heavy smoking and among women who start smoking before their first pregnancy. If you or someone you love are

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School board capsules

Here’s what’s happening at District 205

By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a regular meeting on Sept. 25 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. Board member John McDonough was absent from the meeting. Hearing held, 2018-19 FY budget adopted A brief public hearing regarding the district’s 2018-19 annual budget took place immediately before the regular meeting. Christopher Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, gave a brief overview during the public hearing. Whelton noted that the board approved the tentative budget for 2018-19 during

its Aug. 14 meeting. The board is legally required to hold a public hearing before approving the budget, which had to be adopted by Sept. 30. Whelton said that the district’s budget figures had been updated since the board approved the tentative budget in August. Whelton noted that the district receives 89 percent of its operating revenues from local sources. Most of that revenue comes from property taxes. Reiterating what he stated in the Aug. 14 meeting, Whelton stated that a change in federal law enticed several taxpayers to pay their property taxes in December of last year. That led to increased revenue for the district, about $5.4 million, according to Whelton, in its last fiscal

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year, and a commensurate decrease in revenues for the upcoming fiscal year. Whelton added that about 77 percent of the district’s operating expenditures are directed toward salaries and benefits. According to information provided by the district, the district’s current total enrollment stands at about 8,500 students and a staff of about 1,135. Nearly 700 of the district’s staff members are certified. The 2018-19 budget indicates total revenues of about $138.8 million and total expenditures of about $140.6 million, for a total net loss of about $1.85 million. The district will reportedly end the 2018-19 fiscal year with a total fund balance of over $65 million. Board member Chris Blum stat-

ed that he did not view the 201819 fiscal year as indicating a deficit because of the change in federal law that led to increased property tax payments in the previous fiscal year. There were no public comments during the budget hearing. The meeting was then adjourned, and the board began its regular meeting. There were no public comments during the regular hearing. The board unanimously approved a resolution adopting the district’s 2018-19 fiscal year budget during the regular meeting.

education fund to its debt service fund for the purpose of payment of technology leases. Superintendent David Moyer noted that the board approves a similar resolution each year on the advice of the district’s auditors.

Donation to Bryan will replace auditorium speakers Board members also voted unanimously during the meeting to approve the acceptance of a donation of about $1,700 from the Bryan Middle School PTA. The donation will be used to replace the speakers in the school’s auditorium. The auditorium’s main speakers are over $1 million transferred 25 years old and no longer work to cover technology leases The board also unanimously properly. The board will hold its next regapproved a resolution to transfer about $1 million from the district’s ular meeting on Oct. 9.

Rotary, Diplomat West to host 25th Thanksgiving dinner For the 25th consecutive year, the Elmhurst Rotary Club will welcome area residents to a complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner. The annual holiday party, co-hosted with Diplomat West Banquets, begins at 12 noon on Thursday, Nov. 22. The event is free and open to the public. Elmhurst Rotarians, family members and

community volunteers will serve guests a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings. A jazz combo from York High School and Magician Bob James will provide entertainment. Diplomat West Banquets is located at 681 W. North Avenue, just west of Route 83. For more information, call Bill Sakash at 630833-3940.

Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week at Station #2 The Elmhurst Fire Department will host an open house on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 12 - 4 p.m. at Fire Station #2, 601 S. York Street, to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week. The event, which includes fire

safety education, fun activities and light refreshments will focus on this year’s theme, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere.” Guests will learn fire prevention and safety via educational

demonstrations. Other activities include station tours, Lutheran Charities Comfort Dogs, a Fire Safety trailer, a live burn demonstration and a Child Passenger Safety Seat Booth. Free and open to the public.

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Kumon Center holds awards ceremony On Sunday, Sept. 23, the Kumon Center of Elmhurst held its annual awards ceremony at the Villa Park Community Center. The ceremony was led by Center Director Madhuri Agrawal, who recognized student achievements in math and reading and commemorated those whose accomplishments had reached a certain level. The theme of this year’s event was Reaching Beyond Limits, and there were several categories of awards given out. Students meeting the Kumon International Standard (KIS) in either math or reading are recognized with a bronze award; students one year ahead receive silver awards; those two years ahead get gold awards; and those who are three years ahead are awarded platinum recognition. This year’s platinum honorees in math were 4th graders Juliene Calago and Riya Olasa; and, 6th graders Rachel Abraham, Shahan Hussain and Lanz Galdo. Each ASHR recipient, regardless of level, received a trophy by Kumon of Elmhurst. Cash prizes were awarded to students who had achieved Kumon Mathlete or Read Elite Status by starting Level G in math or reading by fourth grade. Three students accomplished this, indicating that they

are at the level of studying either literature or algebra before they complete elementary school. One student, Lanz Galdo, achieved the Kumon J by G award by starting Level J in math by sixth grade. The stars of the night were the program completers in math and reading. Eighth grader Jericho Calago was recognized for completing the entire Kumon Math program, which ends on the topic of multivariable calculus applications. He was awarded $350 in scholarship money by Madhuri Agrawal and Kumon of Elmhurst for this significant achievement. Sixth grader Lanz Galdo was commemorated for completion of the entire Kumon Reading program, which ends on the theme of Shakespearan literature analysis. He was given $225 in scholarship money by Kumon of Elmhurst. The event also hosted free prize drawings for students and parents. The student raffle winner was given a Kindle Fire, and the winner of the parents’ prize drawing took home an Amazon Echo Dot. Kumon of Elmhurst hopes that students and parents continue to work hard and stay committed this year, in order to garner more awards at next year’s awards ceremony.

Sixth grader Lanz Galdo was commemorated for completion of the entire Kumon Reading program, which ends on the theme of Shakespearean literature analysis. Galdo was honored on Sunday, Sept. 23, at the Kumon Center of Elmhurst annual awards ceremony.

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Pictured above is 8th grader Jericho Calago, who was recognized for completing the entire Kumon Math program, which ends on the topic of multivariable calculus applications. Jericho was awarded $350 in scholarship money by Madhuri Agrawal and Kumon of Elmhurst. Below: This year’s Kumon platinum honorees in math were 4th graders Riya Olassa (left) and Juliene Calago. They were recognized at a ceremony held on Sunday, Sept. 23. Platinum awards are given to students who are three years ahead of the Kumon program.

The Elmhurst History Museum and Fischer Farm invite fans of the macabre to explore the creepy side of Victorian history during a new Haunted History program on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 6-8:30 p.m. The adventure starts at the Bensenville Park District’s Fischer Farm, located at 16W680 Grand Ave., in Bensenville, with a hayride to the Churchville Schoolhouse. Participants will encounter historian Sheila Riley who will share her extensive knowledge, photos, and objects pertaining to eerie 19th-century postmortem photography, strange Victorian mourning traditions, and 1870s cemetery symbols. A lantern-lit walk through Churchville Cemetery and Fischer Woods led by staff members follows for tours and local ghost sto-

ries. Guests can share spooky stories around the fire with hot cider and s’mores. Tickets for the Haunted History program are $25 per person. Registration is required prior to October 18 at 6 p.m., and space is limited. Register in person at Bensenville Park District, 1000 W. Wood St. or call 630-766-7015. Due to the content of the program, please note that it is limited to participants age 14 and up who must be able to traverse uneven terrain in low light and sign a waiver. Guests are asked to arrive at Fischer Farm at least 15 minutes early. For more information, visit bensenvilleparkdistrict.org or elmhursthistory.org, or call Elmhurst History Museum at 630-833-1457 or Fischer Farm at 630-834-3152.

Tickets on sale now for Halloween Night Walks at Fullersburg Woods Lantern-lit walks take place Oct. 19 and 20

Tickets for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s hugely popular “Halloween Night Walks” go on sale Saturday, Oct. 6 at 9 a.m. at Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center, 3609 Spring Road in Oak Brook. During the 75-minute family-friendly walks, which take place at Fullersburg Woods on Oct. 19 and 20 from 6 to 9 p.m., costumed guides will lead guests through the lantern-lit woods to six stage sets and more than 25 costumed performers. This year’s theme will

feature classic “Halloween Night Walk” characters and take visitors down the yellow brick road. The walks are for all ages, but adults must accompany children under 18. Tickets are $12 each with a 10-ticket maximum per person and must be purchased at the Fullersburg Woods Nature Education Center (no phone or online orders) with cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. For more information, call Fullersburg Woods at 630-850-8110.

Park Board capsules What’s happening at the Elmhurst Park District

By Chris Fox

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on Sept. 24 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. All seven board members attended the meeting.

Bid for special needs transportation awarded for $30,000 The board voted unanimously to award the transportation bid for individuals with special needs to Cook-DuPage Transportation, Inc./National Express Transit in the amount of about $30,000 for the district’s 2019 fiscal year. The company, which owns and operates more than 275 vehicles, will provide transportation to participants of programs at the Hanson Center by the Gateway Special Recreation Association. Cook-DuPage Transportation (CDT)/National Express Transit submitted the lowest of three bids. The bid reflects a 16-percent per-trip increase from the district’s current transportation contract with Superior Ambulance, which did not submit a bid for the district’s 2019 fiscal year.

Public urges reduction in use of pesticides Four people spoke during the public participation segment of the meeting. All four speakers encouraged the board to reduce the use of pesticides and herbicides in the district’s parks. The district currently does not use pesticides at Van Voorst Park. Payment for 25% of City parking lot passes Board members also voted unanimously to approve Vision 2020 Communication a payment of about $74,000 to the City of Elmhurst to Plan presented cover the park district’s 25-percent obligation toward reThe meeting included an update on the district’s im- paving the parking lot of the maintenance facility at 985 plementation of its Vision 2020 Communication Plan. S. Riverside Drive. Laura Guttman, the district’s strategy and planning coorThe existing parking lot at the facility was 17 years dinator, provided the update. Guttman noted that the dis- old and in need of repair. The parking lot features a high trict is working to increase community engagement, and volume of daily traffic from several city and park district had hired Public Communications, Inc. (PCI), a Chicago vehicles, including large utility vehicles. The district and based public relations firm, earlier this year. PCI is pro- the city have an intergovernmental agreement for shared viding the district with assistance if the board decides to facility use, with the city utilizing park district property pursue a referendum. The district also hired PCI to help in York Commons for Fire Station #2, and the district sustain community engagement about the district’s Vi- using the space and amenities (including offices, indoor sion 2020 plan, which became effective on Jan. 1, 2018. and outdoor parking stalls, fuel pumps) of the city’s That plan is the district’s updated strategic plan. maintenance facility at 985 S. Riverside Drive. Guttman noted that the district’s website—epd.org— The grinding, repaving and restriping of the parking will provide the community with a full range of infor- lot was part of the city’s contract paving program that mation about the district and its strategic plan. She men- included grinding and overlay work on about 6.2 miles of tioned that PCI made a video that describes what resi- asphalt and concrete streets. The project was completed dents want the district to provide to the community. She in May. The final construction cost to the city was nearly then showed the board the video, which is about three $300,000. The district’s 25-percent portion of the project, minutes long. Elmhurst Park District Executive Director therefore, was almost $75,000. Jim Rogers stated that the video would be shown at the The park district board will hold its next meeting on state of the district address at The Abbey on Oct. 1. Tuesday, Oct. 9.

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GreenMan presents ‘Spooky Stories and Songs of the Season’

GreenMan Theatre presents their annual event “Spooky Stories and Songs of the Season,” which offers stories and songs developed by participants in a storytelling class taught by Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff. Performances are Friday and Saturday, October 19-20. Several genres of stories may be offered, such as classic tales that come out of the oral tradition to become polished by time, literary tales written by a specific author, personal tales, and urban legends. “Spooky Stories and Songs of the Season” is presented in two sets with an intermission. The program is recommended for adults and children ages 7 and older. About the stories, storytellers The storytellers joining Thomas-Davidoff in the production are, from Elmhurst, Cassy Beach, Marilyn Connolly, Mary Proska, Joe Schram, and Steven Soria. Also in the production are Bobette Arnett, Julie Brandon, Pat Cooley, Debbie Proska and Alma Read. Thomas-Davidoff worked with each of them closely in her storytelling class and through the rehearsal process, developing the production. “I help the tellers find a story that speaks to them,” she said. “Some of them can find a story easily, and some find it harder.” The storytellers can pursue stories that end well or not so well. This freedom of choice allows the storytellers

to gain a sense of ownership of their story. Thomas-Davidoff stressed that the storytellers shouldn’t be concerned with memorizing their stories but rather just tell them the best way they can through visualizing the details and including them in their stories one detail at a time. “My mental image for it is that it’s like fingering a string of rosary beads with your mind; you go from bead to bead until you’re done,” she said. Some of the stories being told are: “Skeleton Woman,” a tale from the far north, “John Tangle and the Witch Cat,” a southeastern American story, “The Gruesome Test,” from Japan. Also included in the program are “The Babysitter,” “The Seamstress in the Graveyard,” “Next of Kin,” and “La Llorona,” The Weeping Woman story from Mexico and the southwestern United States. Performance details Performances of “Spooky Stories and Songs of the Season” will be held in GreenMan’s performance space at 232 S. York inside First United Methodist Church. There will be two performances only. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. on both evenings. Tickets are $5 each. Free parking KEN BEACH PHOTO Elmhurst Independent is available. For more information or Pictured is the cast of GreenMan Theatre’s upcoming production of Spooky Stories. They are (front for ticket reservations, please call 630464-2646 or visit www.greenmanthe- row, from left): Mary Proska, Debbie Proska, Cassy Beach; (second row): Carolyn Thomas-Davidoff, Alma Read, Pat Cooley, Bobette Arnett; (back row): Joe Schram, Marilyn Connolly, Julie Brandon, Steven Soria. atre.org.

Community calendar Pick of the Week The event NOT to be missed… Saturday, Oct. 13 Heritage Day at Churchville School and Fischer Farm Heritage Day returns to the Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse and at Fischer Farm in Bensenville. A full slate of family-friendly activities are scheduled from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Churchville Schoolhouse and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fischer Farm. Admission is free at both locations. All activities are free at Churchville Schoolhouse, and a $6 wristband is available at the Fischer Farm for select kids’ activities. A tractor-pulled hay wagon will be available to transport visitors between each site. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org. Saturday, Oct. 13 From 2-3 p.m., Lizzadro Museum presents The World of Agates, presented by Doug Moore, program chair for the Wisconsin Gem and Mineral Society, will explore three topics: Agates in Germany, The Mysterious Thunderegg and Agates Under the Microscope. Fee: $8 per person. Reservations recommended. Call 630-833-1616 or visit lizzadromuseum.org. Sunday, Oct. 14 At 12:15 p.m., the Single Mothers Support Group will meet in the Garden Room of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Enjoy lunch with your children,

then free childcare will start at 1 p.m. for infants through children age 12. The program will feature Lori Little on, “The 21 Principles of a Healthy Single Mom.” This is a free event. For more information, send an email to Janeloe@ aol.com. Tuesday, Oct. 16 From 7-8:30 p.m., the City’s Commission on Youth welcomes speaker Tim Ryan on at Bryan Middle School Auditorium. The presentation, “From Dope to Hope,” will be given by Ryan who is a nationally-claimed addiction expert and recovery ad-vocate. Following the presentation, Matthew Quinn of Rosecrance Treat-

ment Facility will lead a Q&A ses- Wednesday, Oct. 24 Beginning at 6 p.m., the Elmhurst sion. Jaycees will honor Cathy Jordan for Info: Elmhurst.org. distinguished service at its annual DSA Banquet at the Diplomat West Banquet Saturday, Oct. 20 • From 6-8:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Hall at North & Rte. 83. Tickets are History Museum and the Bensenville $60 per person. To purchase tickets, go Park District present a haunted tour online to elmhurstchamber.org. at historic Fischer Farm followed by a hayride to Churchville School- Saturday, Oct. 27 From 1-3 p.m., the Elmhurst Art house to learn postmortem photography, Victorian mourning traditions, Museum is holding a panel discusand 1870s cemetery symbols. Enjoy sion in conjunction with The McCora lantern-lit walk through Church- mick House and the Bauhaus Dream ville Cemetery and Fischer Woods of Pre-Fabricated Homes. Panelists back to the farm for tours, ghost will shed light on their importance, stories around the campfire with hot linking new research to the 100th ancider and S’mores. NOTE: Must be niversary of the Bauhaus—a legendage 14 or older to participate. Par- ary German school where Mies was ticipants must be able to traverse the final Director. Free with museum uneven terrain in low light and must admission or current membership. sign a waiver. Fee: $25 per person. Registration required by calling 630- Saturday, Nov. 10 The Elmhurst Children’s Assis766-7015. Info: elmhursthistory.org tance Foundation (ECAF) is holding or 630-833-1457. • Beginning at 6 p.m., Mary Queen a celebration of its 25th Anniversaof Heaven Church, 426 No. West ry – A Night on Bourbon Street. It Ave., will hold an Oktoberfest Pig will be held at River Forest Country Roast. The public is invited to enjoy Club, 15W468 Grand Avenue. Tickfood, dancing, music provided by a ets are $125 per person and sponDJ, raffles and auctions. Cash bar. sorship tables of 10 are available for Tickets: $30 each. For tickets and in- $2000. Please RSVP by Oct. 15 at formation, call 630-279-5700. ecaf4kids.org.

Ongoing programs: • Now through Jan. 6, 2019, Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., presents a special exhibit “Fabergé Figurative Carvings.” Modern carvings from the House of Fabergé, feature Russian folklore figures of the Kvass Seller, the Gypsy Fortune Teller and the Vagabond made of Russian gemstone materials. Regular Museum Hours and admission apply. Info: 630-833-1616 or visit lizzadromuseum.org. • Widows or Widowers (WOW) meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road. WOW lends support and provides social activities for those who have lost a spouse. Admission: $5 per person includes live entertainment. Info: Dave at 630620-4060 or visit WOW.cfsites.org. • The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. New York steaks are available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-8337800.

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Elmhurst College bands to perform Fall Concert College welcomes new Symphonic Band Director John Heath

The Elmhurst College Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band will host their first concert of the year on Sunday, Oct. 14 beginning at 3 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus. The concert also will be the first with John Heath, the College’s new director of the Symphonic Band. The concert will include a number of fall-themed pieces, including Eric Whitacre’s October and Philip Sparke’s Dance Movements. As part of the Bernstein at 100 celebrations taking place all year long across the country, the concert also will feature music by Leonard Bernstein, including “Danzon,” from the ballet Fancy Free; and “Make Our Garden Grow,” from Candide. In addition, Tom Stark, professor of trombone, will join the band for a solo performance from Johan de Meij’s

T-Bone Concerto. John Heath received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. He went on to direct the Highland (Ill.) High School Band for 11 years, the Batavia High School Band for 22 years, and the Highland Municipal Concert Band as well as the Batavia Community Band, which he founded. Donations to the Ross Kellan Scholarship Fund will be accepted at the concert. The fund was established to honor Ross Kellan, a widely admired music educator and Elmhurst College faculty member. The concert is free and all are welcome. For information on upcoming music performances, visit elmhurst.edu/music.

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Elmhurst College mascot Victor E. Bluejay joins President Troy D. VanAken, decked out in a pink suit, including the shirt, tie and dress shoes, to kick off “Real Bluejays Wear Pink,” an all-college campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. CM

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Students, faculty and staff pick up their “Real Bluejays Wear Pink” T-shirts to wear throughout the month of October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Thursday, Oct. 25, a giant human pink ribbon will be formed on the College Mall on “Pink-Out Day.”

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Former newspaper GM charged with theft She allegedly owes nearly $274,000 to company

The former general manager of the company that publishes this newspaper has been charged in a Wisconsin court with bilking more than $270,000 from the firm. Cynthia R. Jensen, 55, of Kingston, was charged Sept. 25 in Walworth County Circuit Court with seven counts of identity theft for financial gain and two counts of theft in a business setting of more than $10,000, all as a party to a crime. An initial appearance in the case is scheduled for Oct. 17 in Elkhorn, Wis. According to the criminal complaint, Jensen, former general manager of Rock Valley Publishing, Southern Lakes Newspapers and Southern Lakes Publishing in Delavan, Wis., still owes the company $273,991 in unauthorized transactions made from the company to herself and her husband between May 2015 and early 2018. Rock Valley Publishing publish-

es 17 weekly newspapers in Northern Illinois, including the The Independent and the Lombardian. Company owners Peter Cruger and John Cruger notified police July 13 that a Town Bank employee made them aware of fraudulent signatures on seven company checks made out to Jensen and her husband Kim Jensen between Nov. 21, 2017, and Jan. 26, 2018, according to the complaint. The Crugers hired an accountant who verified the company’s finding that online payments from both companies were made into Jensen’s personal account dating to May 2015, according to the complaint. The accountant also verified payments made from Jensen’s slot-machine gaming business to the company that appeared to be an attempt to pay back some of the funds she took, the complaint states. The Crugers met with Jensen in February, and she admitted to

the transactions but said she had An internal audit of the com- $243,078 and Rock Valley Pubdone nothing wrong, considered panies showed Jensen still owes lishing $30,913, according to the the transactions a loan and said Southern Lakes Publishing complaint. she had paid it back with interest, according to the complaint. Another meeting was scheduled with Jensen in March, but that meeting did not occur. The Crugers found Jensen had left the company and left behind her keys The Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter and a computer file outlining the recently announced that the new Region 9 Leader money she owed to each company, and Chapter Executive Director is L. Patrick Reedy, according to the complaint. CFRE. However, the amounts in the Reedy comes to the Alzheimer’s Association file differed from the amounts Illinois Chapter from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Jensen admitted owing the comFoundation (JDRF), where he was the vice president pany in February, the complaint of Leadership Giving. Prior that role, he was the states. The file indicated Jensen executive director of the Illinois JDRF chapter, later owed Southern Lakes Publishing adding regional director for the Upper Midwest L. Patrick $99,982 and Rock Valley Publishregion to those duties as well. Reedy, CFRE ing $16,504, according to the comOver the course of his 20-year career, Reedy has plaint. held various positions in development at several highly-respected Jensen sent a message to the academic medical centers in the Chicago area, including Ann & Robert Crugers a short time later statH. Lurie Children’s Hospital, NorthShore University HealthSystem ing she would send a check for and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. His responsibilities have $99,982 if they would agree the included major gifts, annual gifts, corporate gifts, board and volunteer money she took from the company management and campaign management. was a loan. The Crugers did not reReedy attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he earned spond to the message because the a Bachelor’s of Science degree and double majored in Finance and transactions were not authorized Business Administration. He lives in Elmhurst with his wife and four as a loan, however, Jensen sent a children. check for $99,982.

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1st Time on the Market..Ever!

This English Tudor on Kenilworth Ave is a charming 5 bedroom, 3 bath home w/ over 3,100sf of living space & beautiful dark HW floors on the 1st & 2nd floor. Additional features include unique aggregate brick masonry w/ lannon $925,000

NEW PRICE! 1st Time on the Market..Ever! This English Tudor on Kenilworth Ave is a charming 5 bedroom, 3 bath home w/ over 3,100sf of living space & beautiful dark HW floors on the 1st & 2nd floor. Additional features include unique aggregate brick masonry w/ lannon stone highlights that enhance this home’s architecture. A beautiful blue/green slate roof w/ wide copper gutters frames the dramatic gable ends & dormers providing texture and interest for this one of a kind well maintained home. The 90 x 190 premium lot offers substantial room for expansion of this Kenilworth jewel. Walk to town, the train, Wilder Park, the Library, the Elmhurst Art Museum, nationally ranked schools; Immaculate Conception Schools and Elmhurst District 205 Hawthorne Elementary, Sandburg Middle School & York High School. The homes on South Kenilworth Avenue bordered by Saint Charles Road & Adelia Street include a Frank Lloyd Wright house & some of the most desirable properties in Elmhurst with a mixture of historic older and custom-built new homes. $925,000 Builder’s Own Home

Builder’s Own Home

This masonry masterpiece has all the bells & whistles one could want. Extensive millwork, ceiling detail, & hardwood flooring throughout. Loaded w/ top end appliances, custom cabinetry & closets, surround sound, home office, outdoor kitchen w/ paver patio/pergola & fireplace, 2 fireplaces, finished basement set up for radiant heat & w/ exterior access, 3 car garage, backup generator, irrigation, fenced yard w/ professional landscaping, paver walkways & driveway, 5 beds up, 4.5 baths, steam showers. All this with Lincoln school, the IL Prairie Path & Spring Rd Business District at your front door!

Great Opportunity Awaits!

This beautiful home located on quiet cul-de-sac is just what you have been searching for. A fantastic floor plan - 2-story living room, great entertaining space in your open-concept kitchen and family room complete with fireplace and slider to $355,000 NEW PRICE!

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Beautifully expanded cape cod in Stratford Hills just blocks from Jefferson Elementary & the IL Prairie Path. Recently updated and expanded offering 4 beds, 2.5 baths, a beautifully landscaped & private yard. Updates include kitchen with granite island & SS appliances, roof, windows, HVAC, basement bar, first floor family room, vinyl fence, bathrooms, flooring, & paint. 1st floor full bath & bedroom with 3 beds & full bath up. Oversized 2 car garage with roll up door to backyard - perfect for backyard parties. Large outdoor patio with playset. Finished basement with exterior staircase. Nothing to do but move in! $499,900

Lincoln School Luxury

Luxury home in Lincoln school by reputable, long-time Elmhurst builder. Highly appointed interior w/ wainscoting, HW floors throughout, coffered & trayed ceilings, Kohler plumbing fixtures, designer light fixtures, Wolf range & double

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Luxury home in Lincoln school by reputable, longtime Elmhurst builder. Highly appointed interior w/ wainscoting, HW floors throughout, coffered & trayed ceilings, Kohler plumbing fixtures, designer light fixtures, Wolf range & double oven, SubZero fridge & handcrafted/custom cabinetry. Formal dining rm, study, walk-in pantry, large mudrm, & open family rm w/ fireplace round out the 1st floor. Upstairs are 4 beds, laundry, homework/reading loft, & master suite w/ separate shower, soaking tub, dual sink vanity & makeup counter + 11x11 WIC w/ custom closet system. Below is a fully finished basement with wet bar, rec room, 5th bedroom, & flex/exercise rm. $1,024,900

This beautiful home located on quiet cul-desac is just what you have been searching for. A fantastic floor plan - 2-story living room, great entertaining space in your open-concept kitchen and family room complete with fireplace and slider to your patio and tranquil backyard retreat. Escape upstairs to your massive Master with volume ceilings, large walk-in closet, and ensuite with soaker tub, separate shower and dual sinks. Location can’t be beat just steps to parks and playgrounds, bike trails, White Pines golf course, schools, and major transportation routes. $355,000

Danby Woods Gem!

You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custom-built fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, 3 fireplaces, one w/ dual exposure to the master BR & master bath. 2 magnificent libraries, a lower level in-law arrangement w/ private bath & wet bar w/ sink, fridge & dishwasher. Covered porch & 2nd floor veranda overlooking a expansive paver brick patio & large yard w/ irrigation & impressive landscaping, a heated 2 car attached garage w/ epoxy floors, & charming Coach House! $599,900

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Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor family room addition. 4 bedrooms up plus a first floor office or potential 5th bedroom/in-law arrangement. Bathrooms on each level, including basement. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliance package. 2 car attached garage. 100x150 Lot! $559,900

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This One Has It All!

This is your chance to live on one of the most prestigious streets in town. Walk your kids to award-winning Elmhurst schools, Wilder Park, downtown restaurants & shops, & much more. Host the largest of family parties in your amazing DR $1,599,000

This One Has It All! This is your chance to live on one of the most prestigious streets in town. Walk your kids to award-winning Elmhurst schools, Wilder Park, downtown restaurants & shops, & much more. Host the largest of family parties in your amazing DR that shares a brick FP w/ your chic LR. Relax in the cozy FR that opens to your elegant kitchen. Enjoy a coffee on the balcony off the master BDRM, iced tea on the front patio or a beer on the back patio where you can watch TV on the big screen almost all year round thanks to the outdoor fireplace. Everyone can create their own retreats upstairs among the 4 large BDRMs & 3 opulent, full baths. Send the kids to play in the sports court that’s part of the 4-car garage or downstairs in the full, finished BSMT so you can get work done in the office. Play catch in the large front or back yard! Seize this rare opportunity to own over 4600 SF of luxurious living on a huge (75x203) lot in the heart of Elmhurst! $1,599,000 Crescent Park

COMPLETED new construction in Crescent Park. Loaded with features you won’t find in other new homes – irrigation system, professional landscaping & smart technology - lights/HVAC/ audio/security. Steps from the Prairie Path & walking distance to restaurants, Washington Park & Blue Ribbon Edison/Sandburg schools. The home features an inviting front porch, wide plank hardwood floors throughout, walk-in food pantry & butler’s pantry, chef’s kitchen with massive island with veggie sink, 1st floor office, 4 beds up with 3 full baths, master suite with his/her WIC’s & spa bath, + coveted 3 car attached garage. $1,099,900

Award Winning Schools!

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Better than New!

Need a new house but don’t have the time wait! Built by renown Elmhurst homebuilder, Wise Investment Builders. 5,500+ of finished living space across 3 levels - In-law/nanny/teen arrangement on any floor, 3 car heated garage with pristine epoxy flooring, impeccably manicured landscaping with paver patio and fenced yard, 5 beds up + 1 in basement, 5 full baths, finished basement with wet bar/, 1st floor office, extensive millwork and ceiling details, open kitchen/breakfast rm/family room layout, 2 fireplaces, luxurious master suite w/ huge walk-in closet, fireplace & spa bath, hardwood floors across 1st & 2nd floors, + backup generator. $1,089,900

Charming 5 Bedroom Craftsman!

Highly sought after, walk to town/train location! Large 74 x 172 lot with oversized 2.5 car garage plus an additional separate garage that could be used as a playhouse or an outdoor entertaining space! Walk out basement with huge workroom has double doors leading to the spacious fenced in backyard with deck, patio & playset, and plenty more room for a garden and more! The exterior of the home is paintable cement board siding with soundproof insulation. One year home warranty included! $449,000

$449,000

Take advantage of award-winning 205 school district, park district, & library. Everything is finished w/ over 1500 sq ft of living space. Hardwood floors in living room, Solid recessed panel interior doors, Oak trim throughout. 3 bedrooms on upper level w/ hardwood under carpeting, 1-1/2 bathrooms, eat-in kitchen w/ granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, & new tile floor. Spacious family room w/ quarry tile floor. Large laundry room w/ access to fenced backyard w/ patio & garden containing perennial fruit & herb plants. Detached over-sized 2.5 car garage. This fabulous tree-lined neighborhood is close to shopping & parks. $317,900

College View 2-Story

Very well maintained 2 story in highly sought after College View location. Very large lot w/ invisible pet fence and 2 transmitters. All solid oak doors. 2nd floor with spacious master suite w/ master bath, 2 large bedrooms, full hall bath, custom tray ceilings. Main floor full bath and bedroom. Open floor plan. Fireplace in living room. Eat in area in kitchen. Finished lower level with half bath and possible 5th bedroom, dry bar w/custom lighting, sound system and plenty of storage. New LG programmable washer/dryer. Various WiFi outlets and WiFi light switches throughout. WiFi programmable thermostats. $574,900

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3 New Home Sites

Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to stand out from all the rest and all set in Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Offering over 4,500sf of finished living space with gracious 10 ft first floor ceilings, hardwood floors & extensive trim/ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, 3-car garage, custom kitchen, high-end appliance package, and a finished basement with bar, wine room and more! Call (630) 279-9500 for pricing/ floor plans/locations.

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Elmhurst Garden Club cleans up herbal garden in Wilder Park tee. Throughout the growing season, members of the Elmhurst Garden Club have been maintaining the herb garden in Wilder Park. September 19th marked their final herb garden workday before the Park District puts the garden to rest at the end of the season. “Weddings under the tent (surrounded by the herb garden) con-

tinue through October,” Magnesen continued, “so the Park District will put the garden to rest after the last fall outdoor wedding.” The herb garden, first at Glos Memorial Park and then Wilder Park, has been a cooperative effort between the EGC and Elmhurst Park District since 1980. For more information visit elmhurstgardenclub.org.

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Pictured are Garden Club members Henke Stefanik, Linda McDonald, Elaine Magnesen and Jane Moore, who recently gathered at Wilder Park to maintain the herbal garden located there.

Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library Friday, Oct. 12 from 2-4:30 p.m. Friday Features: Hearts Beat Loud Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday. We’ll play the latest and greatest movies released on DVD. No registration required. Saturday, Oct. 13 or Monday, Oct. 15 from 9:30-9:50 a.m. Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in Join us under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week. No registration required. Saturday, Oct. 13 from 11:30-11:50 a.m. York HS Theater Preview: Peter and the Starcatcher Members of the cast perform short scenes from the show, and stay to greet you after their sneak preview. Peter and the Starcatcher runs at York High School Oct. 2528. Monday, Oct. 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. How to Prepare for the Rising Cost of College Break down the cost of college, understand the financial aid/scholarship aspect of the college search process, and get tips on how to maximize your dollars for college. Grades 9-12 with parents. Register online, in person, or by phone.

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Elmhurst Garden Club members Henke Stefanik, Elaine Magnesen, Linda McDonald, and Jane Moore brought to a close the club’s final work day in the herb garden for in Wilder Park for the 2018 season. “We’re finishing up our seasonal up keep of the garden - cleaning it up, weeding, pruning, some harvesting,” said Magnesen, co-chair of the EGC Herb Garden Commit-

Monday, Oct. 15 from 7-8:30 p.m. Ladies of the Chicago World’s Fair: Celebrating 125 Years Historian Sally Sexton Kalmbach will discuss how Gilded Age Chicago’s leading ladies played an integral leadership role in planning the World’s Fair and cultivating Chicago’s successful future. Regis-

ter online, in person, or by phone.

Tuesday, Oct. 16 from 1011:15 a.m. or Thursday, Oct. 18 from 7-8:15 p.m. Book Discussion: Exit West, by Mohsin Hamid In this winner of the 2018 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Fiction and Man Booker Prize finalist, a young man meets a young woman in a classroom. They fall for each other as their country approaches civil war and decide to escape when they hear rumors of mysterious black doors that can take you elsewhere.

Wednesday, Oct. 17 from 12-2 p.m. In Stitches Needleworkers Knitters, crocheters and needle work craft enthusiasts of all levels: bring a project to work on, share your knowledge and show off your projects while socializing and having fun at this Library club. Simple project ideas are available for beginners. No registration required.

Thursday, Oct. 18 from 8-10:30 a.m. Elmhurst Business Connection Join local business owners in the Elmhurst community on the third Thursday each month for informal roundtable discussions. Get advice, network and share your experience with your peers. Fox Valley SCORE mentors available to answer your questions. Register online, in person, or by phone.

Friday, Oct. 19 from 2-4:30 p.m. Friday Features: Adrift Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday. We’ll play the latest and greatest movies released on DVD. No registration required.

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OPEN SUN 1-3

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STOP BY OUR OFFICE AT 210 N. YORK ST. DURING: 515 RIVER OAKS DR, RIVER FOREST

4731 FAIR ELMS AVE, WESTERN SPRINGS

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4 br, 3.1 ba $1,299,000

5 br, 4.1 ba $1,299,000

3 br, 4.1 ba $950,000

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ELMHURST’S ANNUAL TRICK-OR-TREATING EVENT ON

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 11:00-1:00PM PICK UP AND DROP OFF YOUR ENTRY TO PARTICIPATE IN OUR PUMPKIN COLORING CONTEST 4545 CENTRAL AVE, WESTERN SPRINGS

271 WOODSTOCK AVE, CLARENDON HILLS

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4 br, 5.1 ba $798,000

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Nellie & Ed McCarthy 630.325.7500

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Open House Blitz To celebrate fall, we will be opening doors throughout the area! Stop by one of our many open houses!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13TH & 14TH To locate more open houses throughout the area – visit PaintTheTownCabernet.com

OPEN SUN 12:30-2:30

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246 N CAROLINE AVE, ELMHURST

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3 br, 1.1 ba $459,000

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Slices of life

Being rich isn’t defined solely by money

We all want to be rich. I know I do and I’ll be the first to admit it. But I’m not sure my definition of “rich” fits with traditional thinking. When you describe someone as rich, you are typically not talking about their fat content. That’s reserved for rich foods like triple chocolate, salted caramel hot lava cake. When we say someone is rich, we are not saying they are fat; we are saying they have lots of money. And I’ll be the first to admit (again) that I’d welcome the opportunity to be rich in the traditional sense. To not have to worry about the mortgage payment and braces and car insurance and how much a college credit costs these days and whether the expense is worth it in the long run. I think most of us would like to be rich in the traditional sense, while also understanding this is quite unlikely. Because most of us live paycheck to paycheck, or close to it. We may delay a large purchase until the tax return money comes in. We try not to overcharge on the plastic because that could get us into trouble. When we splurge on something extra like a vacation or clothes with a fancy label it is most often for our kids. If there is money left over at the end of the month, we are glad.

things for granted. We are a culture based on things, money and the By power it can buy for us. We forget JILL sometimes what it means to be rich PERTLER – in the purest sense of the word. Contributor During our marriage, my husband and I have lived through various levels of monetary richness. It Most of us don’t have firsthand seems we’ve always had enough to experience having lots of money put some gas in the car and buy the in the bank or funds tied up in the groceries for the week, but despite stock market, but we can be rich income fluctuations we’ve always nonetheless. And it’s a richness that had just about enough. Nothing far surpasses the monetary kind. more. Nothing less. But we’ve I’m talking about family. I’m always been rich. talking about friends. I’m talking We began our married career with about relationships and a purpose a whole lot of love and not much of above and beyond the realm of mere a bank account balance or income. money. I’m talking about a richness He was still in school and I worked of life. two jobs. The best one paid about How can people in $10 an hour. The money end didn’t underdeveloped countries – matter. We were happy and we were those living in poverty, without rich. adequate shelter or clean drinking I remember one Saturday when water or indoor plumbing or the we were still newlyweds we season’s latest version of a name wanted to go to a new movie, but brand sneaker ever find it within didn’t have enough money for the themselves to smile, much less be tickets. This was in the days before truly happy? Easy answer: they are debit cards worked everywhere rich. They know what is important – and people actually used real-live and it isn’t things. paper money when they needed to Things are needed and necessary, purchase something. We looked of course. But they can’t ever make under the car floor mats for errant us rich. Not really. quarters and dimes and found Here in the U.S. we take so many enough to go to a matinee. We were

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18 CH 195 191 South Rex Boulevard Elmhurst, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August 13, 2018, Dupage County Sheriff’s Office will on November 15, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 A.M in their office at Southwest Lobby, 501 N. County Farm Road., Wheaton, IL, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 268 IN H. ROY BERRY COMPANY’S COLLEGE VIEW TERRACE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76376 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 11, 2018, wherein the business firm of DUOFORCE ENTERPRISES LOCATED AT 2221 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, LISLE,IL 60532-3320 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) LILLIAN D. BJORSETH, HOME ADDRESS 2221 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, LISLE, IL 60532-3320. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 11TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2018. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2018) 327247 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76413 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 20, 2018, wherein the business firm of THE SPICE MERCHANT AND TEA ROOM LOCATED AT P.O. BOX 207, ELMHURST, IL 60126-0207 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) RICHARD J. WELTIN, HOME ADDRESS 290 S.LAWNDALE AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3526. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2018. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2018) 327663

Commonly known as: 191 South Rex Boulevard, Elmhurst, IL 60126 The mortgaged real estate is a single family home. The property may be available for inspection by contacting Eric J. Malnar at (312) 566-0040. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. For information call Mr. Eric J. Malnar at Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., 233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois, 60606. I3100906 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct 11, 18 & 25, 2018) 328730 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76412 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 20, 2018, wherein the business firm of THE SPICE MERCHANT AND TEA SHOPPE LOCATED AT P.O. BOX 207, ELMHURST, IL 60126-0207 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) RICHARD J. WELTIN, HOME ADDRESS 290 S. LAWNDALE AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3526. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2018. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 27, Oct. 4 & 11, 2018) 327887 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76441 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 2, 2018, wherein the business firm of PRADA BUILDERS LOCATED AT 2N616 DIANE AVE., GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-2814 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) LIVIU G. PREDA, HOME ADDRESS 2N616 DIANE AVE., GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-2814. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 2ND day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2018. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 2018) 328719

respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) ANTONIO VALDEZ, HOME ADDRESS 2S011 LEXINGTON COURT, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 24TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2018. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 4, 11 & 18, 2018) 327940

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76447 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 4, 2018, wherein the business firm of MY SHUTTER STORIES LOCATED AT 2943 STOCKTON COURT, NAPERVILLE, IL 6058423 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) SUNITA KORI, HOME ADDRESS 2943 STOCKTON COURT, NAPERVILLE, IL 60564-8423. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 4TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2018. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 11, 18 & 25, 2018) 328922

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Timothy Christian boys soccer squad ready for playoffs Tough schedule against larger schools helps Trojans By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys soccer team opened the Class 1A playoffs earlier this week. And it was a welcome sight for the Trojans. “It will be good to play against Class 1A schools after playing a tough schedule,” said Timothy coach Joel Zielke late last week. “We’re the No. 1 seed in the sectional and we are looking to make a nice run.” Zielke pointed out the Trojans were 4-0 against Class 1A schools through late last week and had outscored those opponents 23-0. “We’ve been getting beat up by the big boys a little here,” said Zielke. “We’ve learned a lot from it and hopefully it will pay off down the stretch.” Timothy was 10-9-1 overall and finished 2-4 in the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division with wins over Ridgewood and Elmwood Park. In recent games the Trojans lost to St. Francis in a penalty-kick shootout. “We were up the whole game and committed a foul in the box with three minutes left and they converted the penalty kick and then we lost in the shootout,” said Zielke. The Trojans also lost 1-0 to undefeated Chicago Latin School. “They scored a goal on a set piece that deflected off one of the guys running

through the box,” Zielke noted. Timothy also lost 3-0 to Fenton and defeated IC Catholic Prep 3-0. “We are playing good teams,” said Zielke. “We have been in every game. We had a recent game where it was 0-0 and then we had five starters who had to leave for a choir concert in the second half. The score line there looks worse than it probably was. We aren’t catching a break at the right time. We work really hard to score a goal and then we make a mistake and the other team always seems to capitalize. We’re looking for a little more consistency in the offensive third in finishing plays. I’m pleased with how we have defended overall, but converting more chances is what it has come down to.” Zielke has seen strong play from Andrew Vogt, Zach Orange, Isaiah Whitaker and Jon Stremler of late. “Andrew Vogt had a really nice week at center back,” said Zielke. “Our starting keeper was out and Zach Orange filled in and has done a nice job. Isaiah continues to hold us together in the midfield. Jon is our striker and he is really demanding a defensive presence the last couple games.” Zielke said his squad is looking forward to the playoffs. “For sure,” he said. “If I was to go through our schedule there are six or seven games that could have gone either way. We’ve had a lot of 1-0 defeats. We’ve lost two games in penalty-kick shootouts at this point. We still are very confident and excited about what can happen here the next couple weeks.”

York boys golf team wins regional title LaBounty shoots 1-under 70 to win individual championship

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys golf team continued its strong play by winning the recent Class 3A Chicago Lane regional title. Held at Hilldale Golf Club in Hoffman Estates, the Dukes finished with a 298 team score to win the crown. Fenwick was second at 309 and Lake Park took third at 326. It was York’s fifth regional title

in the program’s history. The Dukes also won recent regional titles in 2015 and 2016. Joshua LaBounty won the regional individual title for the Dukes with a 1-under-par 70. Sophomore Sam Bartolone took third with a 1-over 72. Matt Buckley shot 77 and senior captain Aidan Mann shot 79. “Matt was solid all day and Aidan battled all day for the good of the team,” said York coach Jim Borel. Borel noted the Dukes won the title in less-than-ideal course conditions.

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Dukes Bella Bartolone and Audrey Matias were co-regional medalists at the Class 2A girls golf Glenbard East regional. Each shot 83 to help York take the title.

IC Catholic Prep football team now 7-0 York football team eliminated from playoff consideration

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Another week and another IC Catholic Prep football win. The Knights headed out to Elgin and came away with a 35-0 Metro Suburban Conference crossover win against St. Edward. The win pushed the Knights to 7-0 and all but guarantees them a firstround home playoff game at Lewis Stadium. In the win against St. Edward, IC Catholic Prep led 21-0 after the first quarter and 28-0 at halftime. The Knights ran for 182 yards on only 14 carries (13 yards per carry). Rashad Sheih led the Knights with five carries for 88 yards. Kyle Franklin ran once for 45 yards. Will Cooke ran three times for 22 yards and Jaylen Lomeli ran two times for 17 yards. Lomeli completed 5 of 6 passes

for 63 yards and a touchdown, while Khalil Saunders completed both his pass attempts for 50 yards and a touchdown. Justin Hall caught two passes for 40 yards. Jalen Bates had one catch for 44 yards. Six different IC Catholic Prep receivers caught passes in the game. IC Catholic Prep only made 39 tackles on defense en route to pitching the shutout. Larry Chavez had five tackles. Jaylen Frazier, Kevin Cooke and Julian Vega each had four tackles. Sheih scored two touchdowns, while Franklin had one touchdown. Ryan Malek and Hall each had one receiving touchdown. Franklin needs 98 more rushing yards to break 1,000 for the season. He has run 113 times for 902 yards (7.98 per carry). Franklin also has 16 rushing touchdowns. This was IC Catholic Prep’s fourth shutout of the year and third in a row. The last time a team scored a point against the Knights’ defense came back in Week 4 in a 21-20 win against

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York football The York football team dropped a 42-21 West Suburban Conference Silver Division game to Oak Park-River Forest. The loss put York at 2-5 overall and 1-3 in WSC Silver play. The loss eliminated York from playoff contention. In the game, Daniel Dunn completed 30 of 42 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran five times for 14 yards and one touchdown. Nick Conroy ran 14 times for 34 yards. Mike Pedote caught nine passes for 79 yards and one touchdown. Owen Pechous caught six passes for 51 yards, while Tyrone Birmingham had five catches for 32 yards and a touchdown. Joe Orrico caught seven passes for 49 yards and Antonio Munoz caught four passes for 36 yards. Josiah Scott had an interception for the Dukes.

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York girls golf team wins regional title Dukes finish third in conference

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls golf team not only won a Class 2A regional title recently but it did so in convincing fashion. The Dukes won the Class 2A Glenbard East regional title at Glendale Lakes in Glendale Heights with a 340 score. The Dukes were 22 shots ahead of second-place Wheaton North and 41 shots in front of thirdplace Wheaton-Warrenville South. Bella Bartolone and Audrey Matias were co-regional medalists. Each shot 83. Cassie Sika took fourth with an 86 and Haley Blattner was seventh with an 88. Sophomore Elle Borchardt shot 89 and junior Claudia Schreiber shot 94. The Dukes played in the Class 2A Conant sectional earlier this week at Fox Run in Elk Grove Village where state berths were on the line. According to IHSA records, this was York’s first girls golf regional title. Earlier, the Dukes competed in the West Suburban Conference meet where the varsity team took third. Blattner shot 93 and earned all-conference honors. Bartolone shot 94 and also earned all-conference accolades. Matias shot 99, while Sika and Schreiber shot 103. The York junior-varsity team took second at the WSC meet and all six Dukes golfers earned ribbons. Lauren Keith shot 96. Jenna Hughes had a 98. Camille Steahly shot 100. Aileen Horn shot 106, while Julia Filosa had a 109 and Nora Foley finished with a 110. The Dukes also defeated St. Ignatius at Sugar Creek in Villa Park in

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The York girls golf team won the Class 2A Glenbard East regional title by 22 strokes. The Dukes played in the Class 2A Conant sectional earlier this week where berths in the state finals were on the line.

a non-conference match. Matias was In the JV match, Borchardt shot 44 the meet medalist with a 39. Barto- and was the medalist. Hughes had a lone had a 40. Blattner shot 43 and 45, while Sika shot 46. Foley had a Horn finished with a 44. 47 and Schreiber also had a 47. This

York also defeated Glenbard was York’s senior day where some of the varsity players competed at the East at Sugar Creek. Blattner was JV level so all seniors could play in the medalist with a 38. Bartolone, Borchardt and Sika each shot 42. the varsity meet.

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(Continued from page 25) “The course received two inches of rain the night before and it was tough to play, but our kids showed grit and determination and I was proud of the whole team,” he said. The Dukes also faced Timothy Christian and IC Catholic Prep in the annual Elmhurst Classic, this time hosted by Timothy at Oak Brook Golf Club. The event features a two-man scramble format with the top six players from each school. York won the event with a 106. IC Catholic Prep had a score of 114 and Timothy finished at 115. “Our kids had fun,” said Borel. Earlier this week the Dukes played in a Class 3A sectional at Mount Prospect Golf Club where state berths were on the line. “There are some tough teams at that sectional and the course, specifically the greens, are difficult, but I like our chances,” said Borel late last week. “Our kids are confident and they are playing well at the right time of year. We are looking forward to the day.” York is searching for its fourth COURTESY PHOTO Elmhurst Independent state finals appearance as a team and The York boys golf team won the Class 3A Chicago Lane regional title by shooting a sub-300 score of 298. Joshua LaBounty won the third since 2014. The 2014 and 2015 individual regional title after carding a 1-under-par 70. teams qualified for the state finals.

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The York girls swimming team celebrated its senior night in a recent meet against cluded Birgette Kammerdiener winning the diving competition with a score of 209.70 the Glenbard West-Glenbard South co-op team. Highlights from the varsity race in- and Amanda Polach winning the backstroke race.

York girls swimming team celebrates senior night against Glenbard co-op Kammerdiener wins varsity diving with 209.70 score; Polach wins backstroke

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls swimming team held its senior night recently against the Glenbard West-Glenbard South co-op team. The Dukes lost 114.5-68.5 at the varsity level and 98-78 at the ju-

nior-varsity level. In the 200 medley relay JV race, York won with a time of 2:15.8 with Madison Sardo, Gabi Knott, Sophia Locascio and Gabrielle Honken. In the medley relay varsity race, York took second at 2:00.04 with Nicole Demare, Delaney Tase, Nicole Bednarik and Amanda Polach. In the JV 200 race, York’s Jackie Fisher won with a time of 2:24.65. At the varsity level, Polach took third with a time of 2:03.56. Honken was second in the JV 200 IM with a time of 2:39.06. Kate Cafo-

rio took fourth in the IM at the varsity level with a time of 2:32.91. Erin Peterson placed third in the JV 50 free with a time of 30.29. Claire Pfaff was third in the 50 varsity race with a time of 25.73. Leah Simonds won the JV diving competition with a score of 142.15. Gianna Gatti was second with 110.15 points. Birgette Kammerdiener won the varsity diving competition with a score of 209.70. Audrey Sylvester was second at 135.05. Alyssa Rivera was second in the

Week 8 Preview Proviso West (1-6, 0-4) at York (2-5, 1-3) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m. Where: York High School, Elmhurst Last week: Oak Park-River Forest 42, York 21; Proviso West 30, Proviso East 18 Last year: York 35, Proviso West 26 Outlook: York closes out the season with two home games against Proviso West and Downers Grove North with a chance to increase its win total from one last year to four in 2018 under first-year coach Mike Fitzgerald. York was eliminated from playoff consideration after last week’s loss to OPRF. Proviso West snapped a six-game losing streak last week with a win over neighbor Proviso East. On the common conference opponent front, Proviso lost 13-7 to Lyons Township, while York won 28-0. Proviso lost 41-12 to Oak Park-River Forest and York lost 42-21. Proviso lost 30-7 to Hinsdale Central and York lost 35-13 to Hinsdale.

100 fly JV race with a time of 1:21.55. Demare took second in the 100 fly varsity race with a time of 1:04.71. Gabi Knott was second in the 100 JV race with a time of 1:01.62. Julia Beltran was second in the 100 varsity competition with a time of 59.41. Rivera took second as well in the 500 JV race with a time of 6:37.71. Tase was second in the varsity 500 with a time of 5:33.73. York was second in the JV 200 relay with a time of 1:57.68 with Knott, Honken, Locascio and Sardo. The Dukes also were second in the

200 varsity relay race in 1:44.69 with Polach, Tase, Bednarik and Demare. Honken won the 100 backstroke JV race with a time of 1:12.92. Polach won the varsity backstroke race in 1:03.72 and Pfaff was second at 1:08.29. Sardo won the JV breaststroke race in 1:24.44. Tase was third in the varsity breaststroke race at 1:18.45. York was second in the JV 400 relay in 4:31.10 with Fisher, Knott, Peterson and Sardo. York also was second in the varsity 400 relay in 3:55.86 with Bednarik, Beltran, Demare and Pfaff.

Week 8 Preview St. Francis (6-1, 3-1) at IC Catholic Prep (7-0, 4-0) When: Friday, 7:15 p.m. Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Last week: IC Catholic Prep 35, St. Edward 0; St. Francis 49, R-B 6 Last year: Did not play Outlook: IC Catholic Prep, the two-time defending state champions, are on a roll, having shut out its last three opponents. Four of the team’s seven wins have been via shutout this season. St. Francis, which was an IC Catholic Prep conference foe in the old Suburban Catholic and Suburban Christian conferences, is new to the Metro Suburban Conference this season. St. Francis holds wins over Argo (26-20), Burlington Central (35-7), Fenton (35-0), Wheaton Academy (20-9), Aurora Christian (28-20) and Riverside-Brookfield (49-6) with its lone loss coming against Bishop McNamara (51-20). Those seven opponents had a combined 21-22 record heading into Week 7. To compare, IC Catholic Prep defeated Wheaton Academy 48-13 (20-9 for St. Francis), defeated McNamara 21-20 (St. Francis lost 51-20) and defeated Aurora Christian 44-0 (28-20 for St. Francis).

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The York girls tennis team defeated Benet Academy 7-4 on senior night at Berens Park in Elmhurst. The Dukes honored their 13 seniors this season. The win moved the Dukes to 21-7 overall.

York girls tennis team fifth at Lockport dual-meet tournament Dukes again surpass 20-win mark; Nikoleit runs winning streak to 13 in a row

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls tennis team finished fifth at the recent 32-team Lockport dual-meet invitational. The Dukes went 2-1 in the event, which was shortened to one day due

to rain. In a 3-2 loss to Lockport at Lockport East Campus, Melissa Cartis was a 6-3, 3-6, (10-3) winner at No. 1 singles. Gianna Nikoleit was a 6-0, 6-1 winner at No. 2 singles. In a 3-1 win against Jacobs at Lockport East, Cartis was a 6-3, 6-1 winner at No. 1 singles, while Nikoleit won 6-0, 6-2 at No. 2 singles. Isabella Nicoli and Eva Jacobsthal won 6-2, 6-1 at No. 2 doubles, while Rachel Kayman and Micki Neidigh’s match at No. 3 doubles did not finish

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(6-1, 2-3). In a 3-1 win over Sandburg in the fifth-place match at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, Cartis won 6-1, 6-2 at No. 1 singles. Nikoleit was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 2 singles. Jacobsthal and Nicoli were leading 6-4, 3-3 at No. 2 doubles but did not finish, while Cristina Gamboa and Neidigh won 6-3, 6-0 at No. 3 doubles. In a 6-1 West Suburban Conference crossover win against Downers Grove South, York went over the 20-win mark for the second year in a row (23-12 last season). “Our team really is hitting their stride and playing with a lot of con-

fidence,” said York coach Tres Heimann. “This is a quality win over a good conference opponent.” The win was York’s 10th in its last 11 duals. Heimann lauded the work of Cartis at No. 1 singles and Nikoleit at No. 2 singles. “At No. 1 singles, Melissa played a very smart match and was very consistent in her win over a very good opponent,” he said. “At No. 2 singles, Gianna continued her strong campaign with a win.” Heimann noted Cartis ran her winning streak to seven in a row with the win against Downers South and had won 10 of her last 11 contests, while Nikoleit upped her winning streak to 12 in a row.

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The York girls golf team recently won the Class 2A Glenbard East regional title with a 340 team score. Bella Bartolone and Audrey Matias were co-regional medalists. Each shot 83. Cassie Sika was fourth with an 86 and Haley Blattner took seventh overall with an 88.

Cartis won 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 at No. 1 singles. Nikoleit was a 6-2, 6-3 winner at No. 2 singles. Jacki Riek and Aleksina Jovic won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 1 doubles. Jacobsthal and Nicoli won 6-3, 6-4 at No. 2 doubles, while Kayman and Neidigh won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 doubles. Gamboa and Annalise Soldano won 6-0, 6-2 at No. 4 doubles. The match was played at Berens Park in Elmhurst. York wrapped up the regular season with a 7-4 non-conference win against Benet Academy on senior night at Berens Park. The Dukes moved to 21-7 overall. “This was a very nice win for our team on senior night,” said Heimann. “We have 13 seniors in the program this year. I was really happy to see the competitive fire the team showed. This was a good win against a good program in Benet.” Nikoleit won 7-6 (2), 6-1 at No. 2 singles and ran her winning streak to 13 in a row. Natalie Krauter was a 4-6, 6-3, (10-7) winner at No. 3 singles. Sarah Martich was a 6-0, 6-1 winner at No. 4 singles. Gamboa and Soldano won 1-6, 7-5, (10-6) at No. 4 doubles. Olivia Brunke and Elysia Woodward were 6-1, 7-5 winners at No. 5 doubles. Coco Conrardy and Noelle Pedote won 6-3, 6-4 at No. 6 doubles. Savannah Mallon and Artemis Siavelis won 6-1, 6-1 at No. 7 doubles. York finished 4-2 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division play. Through late last week, Nikoleit was leading the team with a 25-4 record. Soldano was 23-5, while Gamboa was 20-5 and Kayman was 20-7. Jacobsthal was 19-8 and Cartis was 19-11. Neidigh and Krauter both were 18-7, while Nicoli and Martich both were 15-9. Woodward was 14-6, while Jovic also had 14 wins. Gabriella Felder was 13-3 and Brunke was 13-6.

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Pictured are (from left): ICGS Principal Cathy Linley with the 1900 Golf Out- Chris Lankford. More than 100 golfers came out to support the school on Friday, ing committee members Shamus Conneely, Troy Phillips, George Beneos, Mark Sept. 14 at White Pines Golf Course. Leischner, Jerry Walsh, Tobias Steik, Joe Hughes and IC Parochial Vicar, Father

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Bureau reports growth in visitor and tourism dollars

DuPage County’s visitation numbers for calendar year 2017 showed in increases in visitor spending, state and local tax revenue, and jobs, according to Beth Marchetti, Executive Director of the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau, which staged its 2018 Annual Meeting Breakfast at Le Jardin at Cantigny Park in Wheaton on Sept. 27. The visitation growth over 2016’s numbers contributed to: • 3% increase in visitor spending at $2.6 billion; • 9% increase in state tax revenue at $160 million; • 3% increase in local tax revenue at $46 million; and • 1.7% increase in tourism-related employment to more than 23,000 jobs. Over the past five years, key performance indicators—such as spending, tax revenue and jobs—have generated increases ranging from 1.5% to 6.1%. That growth represents an approximate savings of $1,300 per year in taxes for the average County household, according to the Illinois Office of Tourism. With some 16,000 rooms available at 115 hotels—including Clarion Hotel Conference Center, Courtyard by Marriott and Spring Hill Suites by Marriott in Elmhurst—DuPage ranks second in the state only to Cook County in tourism expenditures. As a home rule SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent community, Elmhurst benefits from a hotel room tax, retail sales tax, food and beverage tax, and motor fuel tax. Pictured are four dads from ICGS’s 1900 Club, ready to tee off at the 1900 Club golf outing which took “While tourism in DuPage is growplace on Friday, Sept. 14. Pictured are (from left): Dan Devereux, John Libert, alumni Dad Jeff Milling, ing, so too is the competition,” Marand Dad Jim Mitchell. chetti said. “It is imperative that we

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must collaborate internally in order to compete externally. At the end of the day, what we do to attract visitors is economic development.” For every dollar invested in tourism marketing, nine dollars in revenue is generated. Although DuPage’s tourism revenue has continued to increase thanks to an overall increase in travel spending, the county’s percentage of tourism business in Illinois has dropped by .07% to just more than 7%—which equates to $25 million in lost revenue. [This article was reprinted with permission from the October President’s Message by John R. Quigley, Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry.]

College news Resident students to attend Knox College Almost 400 new students joined the Knox College community by enrolling for the 2018 fall term. Newly enrolled students from Elmhurst include Connor Gwaltney, a graduate of Timothy Christian School, and Daniel Rafac, a graduate of York High School. Local student joins U of Vermont’s Honors College Grant Hartlage, of Elmhurst, has joined the University of Vermont’s Honors College. Hartlage is one of 212 students to join the Honors College’s Class of 2022.

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