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City announces plans to celebrate Frank Lloyd Wright Day to honor famous architect coming Oct. 24

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Mayor Steve Morley has already issued an official proclamation marking a special cultural collaboration between two of the award-winning museums in Elmhurst in a salute to famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

The Elmhurst Art Museum and Elmhurst History Museum are presenting two different exhibits, each focused on different aspects of Wright’s life and work.

The Elmhurst History Museum is presenting “Frank Lloyd Wright:

Architecture of the Interior,” a national touring exhibit from International Arts and Artists that explores the interior design of Wright’s houses, often considered his greatest architectural accomplishment.

With a greater emphasis on the architect himself, rather than his structures, the Elmhurst Art Museum is exhibiting Wright Before the “Lloyd,” curated by Chicago’s cultural historian Tim Samuelson. The exhibition focuses on the early work by the young architect “Frank L. Wright,” Wright Before the “Lloyd” takes the art enthusiast inside the mind of Wright who borrowed from styles such as modernism, classicism, Tudor, Colonial and Japanese, while remaining true to his own style.

Because of this cultural part-

Nashville songwriters coming to Elmhurst Legion to host fundraiser featuring popular songwriters

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Perhaps you are not familiar with Steve Bogard and Jason Sever, but you are likely familiar with their songs. The two have written songs for such performers as Rascal Flats, Tim McGraw, George Strait, Dierks and many others.

On Friday, Oct. 30 from 7-10 p.m., Bogard and Sever will appear at the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 for an evening of celebration of the songs that others have brought to the forefront. Not

only will the two musicians perform, but also they have promised to tell some of the stories behind their wellknown songs.

This Inaugural event known as “2020 Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser, will take place at the Post home at 310 Butterfield Rd. Enjoy many top tunes performed “Nashville-style” by the writers themselves.

Tickets are available for outdoor seating as well as indoors and beer and wine are included for the minimum donation of $75. Food and full bar service will be available inside to order a la carte. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets, visit elmhurstchamber.org. Full story inside this issue.

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nership, the City of Elmhurst has declared Saturday, Oct. 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Day in the City of Elmhurst. The community is asked to come together to celebrate the work and life of this well-known individual, who once lived in Oak Park in a house with a studio that both still stand.

Elmhurst is blessed to have the Henderson House, which is one of Wright’s classic Prairie-style homes built in 1901. Wright’s architectural influence can also be seen in two residences designed

by Walter Burley Griffin, a former Elmhurst resident, who followed in Wright’s footsteps on his path to success. Wright’s work received international acclaim in 2019, when he became the first modern American architect to be on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage list.

Many special events and programs will be held throughout the fall and winter season in conjunction with both exhibits, as both Museums are offering interesting ways to learn more about Wright, even for children.

The Elmhurst History Museum is located at 120 E. Park Ave., while the Elmhurst Art Museum can be found at 150 Cottage Hill Ave. in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park. Both museums are located in downtown Elmhurst within walking distance from each other and the Elmhurst Metra station. To make a reservation and find out more information, visit elmhurstartmuseum.org or elmhursthistory.org. The full story can be found inside this issue of the Elmhurst Independent.

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Elmhurst twins Tracie Banser and Lonnie Buseman celebrate centennial birthdays They credit their longevity to having each other, a happy childhood

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The secret to a long, happy life is always having someone by your side—at least according to twin sisters Tracie Banser and Lonnie Buseman. The two celebrated their 100th birthdays last week on Oct. 1.

The identical twins both live at Lexington Square Senior Living

Community in Elmhurst. They reside on the same floor and said they have been inseparable all their lives. Lonnie said they are grateful to be turning 100 together.

“If I didn’t have her, I wouldn’t be able to celebrate,” Lonnie said of Tracie.

Lexington Square helped them celebrate last Thursday by serving

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Family celebrates Eagle Scout

Surrounded by his proud family is Elmhurst resident James Clohessy, who is a member of Elmhurst Boy Scout Troop 117.

James, pictured here with his mother Vanessa, his sister Joanna and his dad Jim, recently obtained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest designation in Scouts BSA, which only about five percent of all Scouts earn. James’ project was renovation of a church retreat center. Full story and another photo on page 5.

spaghetti and meatballs, their favorite meal, thanks to their Italian roots.

Pam Graffagna, Lexington Square’s Sales Counselor, said all residents came out and gave a champagne toast to Lonnie and Tracie, followed by cupcakes. Several family members visited for the celebration.

Where it all began Lonnie and Tracie’s close bond began early on in West Virginia, where they were born in 1920. With six brothers and one other sister, they lived in a full house. But they both said they were extremely happy growing up, thanks to their loving parents.

Lonnie credits their longevity to this.

“It was all due to our mother and father,” she said. “Nobody in the world had a mom and dad like we did.”

Although having twins was a surprise to their parents, they fully embraced it. The two said they could not leave the house unless they looked exactly alike.

“Even when we were babies, our mom had a dressmaker come and make matching clothes,” Tracie said.

They donned matching knitted suits in six different colors, even throughout their high school years.

The trend never seemed to fade, as Lonnie and Tracie still match to this very day.

Their family moved to Chicago when the twins were teenagers, in hopes of finding more jobs. Tracie got a job at Motorola, and Lonnie at a dress factory. But the two couldn’t stay apart, and Lonnie eventually went to work for Motorola as well.

Aside from having each other, the twins said they both had amazing families in their adult years. Tracie and Lonnie both married in the 1940s. Tracie eventually remarried after her first husband passed away.

Tracie has three daughters, and Lonnie has three daughters and two sons, whom they see as much as possible.

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“It’s nice that we can all be together,” Lonnie said.

Lonnie and Tracie lived in the Chicago suburbs with their families.

Lonnie said they were always out and about, noting that their favorite activity was going dancing.

before 9 p.m.

“When I fall asleep in front on the TV, that’s when I know it’s bedtime!”

Lonnie said.

The twins said they are both content at Lexington Square. They have such a positive outlook on life because they have each other and so many joyful memories, Lonnie said.

“We have lots of stories to tell,” Staying active at she said. “If you live in a happy Lexington Square Since moving to Lexington home, you’ll be fine.”

Square, they have remained active.

Lonnie said they used to go to happy hour and dinner together. They would golf and exercise in the facility’s fitness center.

“We used to get into everything,” Lonnie said.

Now, the two have slowed down a bit. They have both had several surgeries and go to the fitness center for exercises to maintain their health.

Lonnie uses hearing aids, and Tracie has lost a lot of her hearing. Tracie also struggles with arthritis and uses a walker.

“We get along so well, but I have to holler at her because she can’t hear,” Lonnie said. “Everyone thinks we’re arguing!”

Despite these bumps in the road, the twins said they feel good.

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Olympic gymnast brings inspirational message to Elmhurst University

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On Thursday, Oct.1, Elmhurst University welcomed Olympic gold and silver medalist Laurie Hernandez to present this year’s Roland Quest Lecture where she discussed her experience as an Olympic gymnast, her Latin heritage, social equality, and mental health awareness.

Hernandez’s dream of wanting to go to the Olympics began at the age of 5 after watching gymnast Nastia Liukin, Shawn Johnson, and Carly Patterson compete in Nationals. After starting her journey in level four gymnastics at 6 years old, there were a handful of key moments throughout her career that separated her from the rest.

By 8 years old, she was the number one strongest kid in the country after testing her skills at the USA gymnastics’ Talent Opportunity Program known as TOPS. At 9 years old, she had the opportunity to go to developmental camp, a path that would take her to the Olympics.

After qualifying for classics (pre-nationals), she made elite nationals in 2012, placing 22nd out of 23 girls. With rigorous training, hard work, and determination, Hernandez went on to make elite nationals again in 2013, placing second and moving up 20 places in just over a one-year span.

Injuries threaten, but she perseveres In 2014, Hernandez faced some career threatening injuries that put a halt to her career success -- a true turning point in her career. With strength and resilience, Hernandez came back from her injuries in 2015, making junior national championships, where she won first place.

Later that year, she set on to compete in international competitions in Italy and in Japan, winning both of those as well.

After competing in senior national championships, Hernandez qualified for the Olympic trials in 2016 -- another defining moment in her career.

Out of only 13 girls who competed, she placed in the top five.

In 2016, Hernandez’s life changed when she was chosen to be a part of the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team, one of only a handful of Latinas (with Tracee Talavera, Annia Hatch, and Kyla Ross) to represent the U.S. in more than 30 years, since 1936.

Speaking out against abuse by coach Weeks after competing in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Hernandez spoke out about having been verbally and emotionally abused in practices by her longtime coach Maggie Haney.

Four years later, the case was opened up and Haney received an eightyear suspension. This suspension was a huge step towards changing the sport’s culture because at the time and still a little bit now, USA Gymnastics wasn’t known for holding others accountable for doing the wrong thing.

Gymnastics is a complete mental

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game, and for someone who struggles from anxiety herself, “Being able to openly talk about [mental health] and to rip the stigma away and to pull away the taboo, has been such a big deal,” she said. “How are we supposed to help and provide resources over a conversation that’s hushed and that’s talked about in whispers.”

Since competing as a member of the “Final Five” United States women’s gymnastics team at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she won gold and silver, Hernandez has found continued success as a competitive dancer, author, and fierce mental health advocate. Now in 2020, she is currently training for the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo after taking a two-year break.

Sharing wisdom along the way For a sport that has given her so much, Hernandez says she has remained humble and grateful throughout her journey. To Hernandez, the impact that she has made on others

and the safe space that she has created through her platform is far greater than any Olympic win. It’s allowed for open conversations about mental health to come to the forefront.

By sharing her journey to gold and beyond, along with her fair share of struggles and triumph, Hernandez hopes to inspire, motivate, and make you believe that dreams can come true. Just as they have for her, since the age of 16.

“The biggest thing is that when things get hard, it doesn’t mean you stop or quit,” she said. “I have thought about quitting multiple times but that was never the answer, it never gave me that fulfilling feeling.”

She knew it was not going to happen overnight.

“The end goal of anything you do isn’t going to be happiness, it’s balance because it’s quite unrealistic to be happy all the time but the strive for that and the time that you invest to be balanced is so worth it,” Hernandez said. “You are the greatest

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You are the greatest project that you will ever work on. So, remember that the journey is kind of the fun part...if the journey’s not fun, then what’s the point?”

– Olympic medalist gymnast Laurie Hernandez

project that you will ever work on.

So, remember that the journey is kind of the fun part. Of course, you want to reach the destination, but if the journey’s not fun, then what’s the point?”

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Clohessy achieves rank of Eagle Scout For his project, James designed and built a fire ring encircled by three rows of benches at the St. Iakovos Retreat Center in Kansasville, Wisc. owned by the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago. The retreat center is home to youth summer camp and youth, adult, and family retreats throughout the year.

“The retreat center is a very special place to me; I wanted to give something back,” he said. “And I am grateful to all the scouts and friends who helped me with the project,” he added.

On his path to Eagle, James earned 36 merit badges, 13 more than the 21 required for the Eagle rank. He attended World Jamboree in 2019 and National Jamboree in 2017, and

Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leadhas tent and cabin camped more than tual life.

Now serving as an Assistant Junior er and Chaplain’s Aid. 100 nights during his five years as a James is a junior at Timothy ChrisBoy Scout. James also earned the St. Scoutmaster for Troop 117, James has George, Chi Rho, and Alpha Omega held the positions of Senior Patrol tian High School in Elmhurst. religious awards from the Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting for demonstrating knowledge of the Orthodox faith and growth in his spiri-

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Nashville coming to American Legion The Elmhurst American Legion THB Post #187 has announced that it will host the Inaugural 2020 Nashville Songwriter Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 30 from 7-10 p.m. at the Post home at 310 W. Butterfield Rd. Face-covering masks and social distancing required.

According to the Legion, Nashville hit songwriters are coming for a special benefit filled with dozens of hit songs Nashville-style from the writers themselves. The evening’s special guests include Steve Bogard and Jason Sever, who have written songs performed

by George Strait, Dustin Lynch, Dylan Scott, Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley, Gary Allen, Rascal Flatts, Luke Bryan and many others.

Come out and hear the stories behind

the songs.

Elmhurst resident State Representative Deanne Mazzochi will serve as special guest emcee for the evening.

All funds raised will benefit the American Legion THB Post #187, which provides services for those in the active military as well as veterans.

Tickets are $125 for indoor seating, $75 for outdoor seating. Beer and wine included for minimum donation. Food and full bar available a la carte. Sponsorship opportunities are available as follows: Blue Sponsor, $500; Red Sponsor, $250; and, White, $100.

For tickets, visit chambermaster. elmhurstchamber.org/events/details/2020-nashville-songwriter-fundraiser-16111.

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Not even a global pandemic could stop James Clohessy of Elmhurst Boy Scout Troop 117 from achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in Scouts BSA and only about five percent of all Scouts earn the Eagle rank.

On Sunday, Sept. 20, James was awarded the Eagle Scout badge at his Eagle Court of Honor, at an outdoor ceremony and celebration. James earned his Eagle after a virtual board of review on May 1, right in the middle of the quarantine.

James completed his Eagle Project during the summer of 2019. Plans to complete the project during the spring were rained out. But that did not stop him.

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Esther M. Dutkiewicz, 96 Esther M. Dutkiewicz, of Elmhurst, died October 8, 2020, at the age of 96. She was born August 24, 1924 to parents Peter and Balbina Felcyn in Chicago, IL. She is reunited with her late husband and lifelong love Theodore Dutkiewicz. She was a beloved mother to Lynette Schwass and Corinne Buday, cherished grandmother to Laura (Nick) Williams and Valerie (Chris) Spong and adored great-grandmother to Logan & Harper Williams. She is proceeded in death by her parents, brother Ralph Felcyn and sisters, Severine Towns and Laurie Doman. All services will be private. Info - Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel. Info: 630-834-3515 or www.ElmhurstFH.com.

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Visitation held Wednesday; She enjoyed her teaching career at St. funeral mass Thursday Joseph’s in Addison and Erie NeighDiane Marie (Carroll) Conway, borhood House in Chicago. During born April 13, 1943 in Chicago, Illi- this time, she was also beset by a

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City designates Oct. 24 as Frank Lloyd Wright Day Public invited to celebrate at two exhibitions at Art, History Museums

This fall, the city of Elmhurst will be host to two special exhibits honoring the legacy of internationally acclaimed architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Elmhurst is home to the Henderson House, one of Wright’s classic Prairie-style residences built in 1901, and his architectural influence can also be seen in two residences designed

by Wright’s fellow Prairie School architect and former Elmhurst resident, Walter Burley Griffin. Wright’s work recently received international acclaim when eight of his buildings were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2019, being the first modern American architecture to be given this prestigious designation.

To celebrate Wright’s importance and his architectural footprint in Elmhurst and throughout the Chicago area, the Elmhurst Art Museum and Elmhurst History Museum are collaborating to present two different exhibits, each focused on different aspects of Wright’s life and work. In recognition of this unique cultural partnership, the city will proclaim Saturday, Oct. 24 as Frank Lloyd Wright Day in Elmhurst to encourage residents and out-oftown visitors to visit both museums to learn more about the architect.

Elmhurst’s Mayor Steve Morley stated in an official proclamation that “this special cultural collaboration underscores the value of our two award-winning museums working together to create meaningful experiences for residents and visitors.”

“We value our diverse architectural landscape in Elmhurst and we are very excited to bring visitors here to learn more about architecture through the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibits,” Morley added.

The Elmhurst Art Museum’s exhibit, Wright Before the “Lloyd,” is curat-

ed by Chicago’s cultural historian Tim Samuelson. Exploring early work by the young architect “Frank L. Wright,” Wright Before the “Lloyd” is a journey via images and artifacts that portray the myriad of ways Wright flirted with styles including modernism, classicism, Tudor, Colonial and Japanese.

What followed these eclectic, youthful explorations was the career of one of the world’s greatest architects, which continued to evolve over 70 years until his death at the age of 92. In cases where fire and decay left only fragments and shards, cutting-edge technologies have been deployed to make Wright’s home designs whole again.

Location: 150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. More info: elmhurstartmuseum.org This fall, the Elmhurst History Museum is presenting Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture of the Interior a national touring exhibit from International Arts and Artists that explores the interior design of Wright’s houses, often considered his greatest architectural accomplishment. Through reproduction drawings, house plans, and photographs, visitors will explore the ingenious ways in which Wright maximized the feeling of open space while still accommodating the various functions of daily living.

Location: 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. More info: elmhursthistory.org Celebrate the Midwest’s architectural heritage on Frank Lloyd Wright Day by visiting Elmhurst Art Museum and Elmhurst History Museum on October 24, 2020. Both museums are located in downtown Elmhurst within walking distance from each other and the Elmhurst Metra station. To make a reservation and find out more information, visit elmhurstartmuseum.org or elmhursthistory.org.

Truth Over Fear: Overcoming Islamophobia Middle East scholar to give Al-Ghazali Lecture at Elmhurst University

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A renowned Christian scholar of Islam and longtime participant in Christian-Muslim engagement, Charles Kimball is an author, analyst and professor of comparative religion at the University of Oklahoma.

Kimball will give this year’s Elmhurst University al-Ghazali Lecture, “Truth Over Fear: Overcoming Islamophobia Through Education, Dialogue and Cooperation,” in a virtual format on Tuesday, Oct. 20, beginning at 7:30 p.m.

His talk will draw from his sixth book, Truth Over Fear: Combating the Lies About Islam—A Guide for Christians and Muslims Working Together (2016). In the book, Kimball provides resources to address what has become “the mainstreaming of Islamophobia” by politicians and religious leaders for their own gain.

Truth Over Fear demystifies Islam,

the world’s second-largest religion, and provides practical guidance on taking the first steps toward dialogue, shared ministry and community building with Muslim neighbors.

Kimball’s work focuses on the Middle East, Islam, Jewish-Christian-Muslim relations, and the intersection of religion and politics in the U.S. He is a frequent lecturer in universities and church-related settings, as well as an expert analyst who has been interviewed by more than 1,000 local, national, and international media in the past 20 years.

Admission is free but reservations are required; an access link to the event will be provided closer to the event date.

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Police beat

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations.

Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. 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.

ex-boyfriend threatening to harm her current boyfriend. The reporting officer contacted the suspect who stated he was intoxicated and did not remember the content of the message. The suspect agreed to cease all contact with the victim.

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

Criminal damage, criminal trespass Oct. 7 While on patrol, an officer observed numerous wooden crosses on the front lawn of a church in the 700 block of S. York had been damaged. A suspicious vehicle was parked next to the church and upon seeing the officer, the vehicle fled the scene. A traffic stop was conducted and the juvenile suspect admitted to damaging the crosses, according to police.

The suspect was cited for criminal damage to property and was released on scene to her parent.

Oct. 1-Oct. 2 A victim in the 100 block of Linden told police that an unknown suspect etched expletives on the hood of his minivan and the right rear quarter panel of his truck while they were parked in his driveway sometime between the above dates.

Sept. 30-Oct. 1 A complainant at a business in the 100 block of N. Addison told police that several kitchen cabinets were slashed with a sharp object sometime between the above dates. The victim believes that the suspect damaged the cabinets after learning of his termination.

Sept. 27-Oct. 1 A victim in the 300 block of E. Church told police that an unknown suspect scratched an expletive on the hood of her car while it was parked in her driveway sometime between the above dates.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disorderly conduct, damage to property, disturbance Oct. 4 A 39-year-old Westmont woman was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 600 block of W. North at around 6:09 p.m. A reporting officer met with the victim who was intoxicated and became uncooperative. The suspect stated she was involved in a verbal argument with the victim which escalated with her kicking the victim.

Police said a reporting officer met with complainant in the 200 block of N. Addison who stated she witnessed her ex-boyfriend keying her car while it was parked in the driveway outside her residence. The complainant stated she attempted to stop the suspect but he then allegedly pushed her and continued to damage the vehicle. The reporting officer spoke with the suspect who denied being in Elmhurst at the time of the incident and stated he was at a friend’s house. No arrests were made due to conflicting statements from both parties and no signs of injury.

Oct. 1 A victim told police at around 7:50 p.m. that she was involved in a verbal argument with the suspect. The suspect was not cooperative with officers and the victim left the residence.

CALL 800-222-TIPS The victim returned to the residence and the suspect would not let her into the apartment.

The victim stated that the suspect sent her incoherent text messages and she was concerned for her well-being. The suspect’s sister signed an involuntary committal and the suspect was transported to the hospital by medics.

Aug. 19 A victim in the 100 block of S. Route 83 told police at around noon that subsequent to an argument in a parking lot, a suspect struck her in the mouth. An investigation is pending.

DUI, DUI-drugs, possession of alcohol in public Oct. 5 Eric Alesi, 27, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI in the 100 block of N. Palmer at around 2:12 a.m.

Oct. 4 Emily Hernandez, 22, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near N. York and E. Third at around 8:53 p.m.

Oct. 3 Lewis McCracken, 25, of Aurora, was charged with DUI and improper parking on the roadway subsequent to a report of a driver slumped behind the wheel near W. St. Charles and S. West at around 9:07 a.m.

Oct. 2 Marquita S. Banks, 36, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, injuring city property, no valid driver’s license, no valid registration, improper lane usage and no insurance in the 600 block of Fairview at around 2:01 a.m.

Police said Banks’ vehicle was found to have struck a parkway tree.

Harassment, threats Oct. 5-Oct. 7 A victim in the 200 block of Addison told police that an unknown suspect(s) texted and called him regarding money he owed for goods and services sometime between the above dates. The unknown suspect threatened the victim if payment was not received. The victim blocked the phone number. An investigation is pending.

Oct. 5 A complainant in the 400 block of W. Lake told police at around 2:08 p.m. that the business has received several harassing and vulgar phone calls from the suspect. The suspect was notified to have no further contact with the business.

Oct. 3 A complainant in the 100 block of N. Willow told police at around 3:38 p.m. that she received a voicemail message from her

Oct. 8 Kassandra C. Cruz, 26, of Maywood, was charged with possession of cannabis by a driver, driving while license suspended, improper display of registration and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Addison and North at around 12:27 a.m.

Oct. 7 George P. Athanasakos, 22, of Wood Dale, was issued citations for possession of cannabis in a vehicle by a driver and speeding, while John A. Portillo, 23, of Addison, was cited for possession of cannabis in a vehicle by a passenger subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and I-290 at around 11:51 p.m.

Oct. 6 Enrique Bonilla, 25, of Berkeley, was issued citations for possession of adult use cannabis in a vehicle and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near E. St. Charles and Fair at around 7:48 p.m.

Public indecency Oct. 2 A victim in the 600 block of W. North who is a hairstylist told police at around 1:53 p.m. that a suspect, who is a regular customer, came in for a haircut and shampoo. The victim reported that while she was washing his hair, the suspect was observed masturbating inside his pants. The victim states the suspect has also displayed this behavior in the past. Charges are pending further investigation.

Suspicious circumstances

Oct. 5 Police said a reporting officer met with a complainant in the 400 block of W. Lake who stated a suspect became irate after he was refused a check-in at a hotel. The complainant stated the suspect has stayed at the hotel before and has had issues with him before. The suspect was issued a no-trespass order per the complainant.

Oct. 3 Police said officers responded to the 100 block of N. York at around 12:06 a.m. for the report of a patron who threw a glass at a bartender. The reporting officer reviewed the bar’s surveillance video which showed the suspect throw a glass striking the cash register. The suspect was served with a no-trespass notice.

Oct. 2 A victim in the 900 block of Hillside told police at around 1:05 p.m. that his next-door neighbor entered his front yard and took down some holiday yard decorations. Officers observed several of the victim’s decorations were indeed torn down. Officers made contact with the subject who related she was upset over personal issues and this caused her to knock down the victim’s yard decorations.

A no-trespass notice was issued to the subject prohibiting her from entering the victim’s property.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery Oct. 6-Oct. 7 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 500 block of Spring. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unsecured Mercury Marquis and removed his Illinois driver’s license, an Illinois Firearms Owner Identification (FOID) card, as well as other personal items, sometime between the above dates. The victim’s driver’s license was entered into LEADS and a message was sent via LEADS to the Illinois State Police Firearms Bureau regarding the victim’s FOID card.

Oct. 5 Theft was reported at York High School at around 10:51 a.m. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect removed 39 parking space signs.

Oct. 3-Oct. 5 Theft was reported at an auto dealership in the 200 block of W. Grand. A reporting officer met with an employee who stated an unknown suspect removed a set of four wheels, tires, and mounting hardware from a dealer-owned vehicle sometime between the above dates.

Oct. 1-Oct. 3 Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of Elm Tree Lane. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) used her information to apply for unemployment benefits through Illinois Department of Employment Security sometime between the above dates.

Sept. 30-Oct. 1 A victim at a company in the 400 block of W. Monroe told police that an unknown suspect stole his white Freightliner Cascadia semi-tractor while it was parked at the west side of the parking lot sometime between the above dates. The vehicle was locked and the victim has all of the vehicle’s keys. The vehicle was entered into LEADS. July 1-Oct. 1 Forgery was reported at a bank in the 700 block of W. North. A complainant called the police department to report that an unknown suspect(s) deposited a fraudulent check at their branch located in Elmhurst sometime between the above dates.

Sept. 29 Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of N. York at around 9:33 a.m. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect(s) used her information to apply for unemployment benefits through Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Sept. 15-Sept. 30 Theft was reported in the 100 block of N. Addison. A victim told police that can lights, body sprays, and a chop saw were missing from the ground level of their construction site. The victim believes that the suspect stole the items sometime between the above dates after learning of his termination. An investigation is pending.

Sept. 22 Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of S. York at around 1:06 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) applied for unemployment benefits through the Illinois

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Mazzochi seeks to preserve all of Graue Mill State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) recently filed legislation inspired by local residents who united to defend a DuPage County historical staple, Graue Mill.

The Graue Mill on Salt Creek in Oak Brook was a water-powered grist mill built in 1852. It is now part of a museum campus that includes the original Frederick Graue House, the Mill and the dam on Salt Creek, all owned by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and operated by a nonprofit preservationist group.

Recently efforts have been revived to remove the Graue Mill dam, which is essential to the portrayal of the history of the Mill.

According to Bonnie Sartore, President of the Graue Mill & Museum board, the group licensed to operate the Mill & Museum on behalf of the Forest Preserve District, the “Mill is an Illinois Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark, honored as such in 1981 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.” They recognized that Graue Mill uniquely represents “original engineering features of the mill in the mid-19th century.” The then water-powered mill mechanism introduced the modern industrial era to this part of the country. Sartore explained that the “water impounded by the dam is what provided the power for those early settlers to operate their mill.”

Mazzochi reiterated that when it comes to preserving the area’s history, “the dam and accompanying waterfall is a vital part of the history we are striving to preserve; the local history we are eager to teach our children.”

Mazzochi emphasized that the “Mill is one of just three authenticated stops on the Underground Railroad. The roar of the water overtopping the dam is an important part of the annual theatrical production re-enacted on the Mill grounds each year. It is an incredible way for our residents, young and old alike, to learn about that important part of our history.”

Mazzochi’s legislation, House Bill 5836, seeks to continue the work of preserving the mill and all of its surrounding grounds and historical components. The legislation was prepared in response to proposals before the Forest Preserve to destroy the existing dam. The legislation forbids the reduction, demolition, or removal of any structures associated with the mill and the dam without the approval of an oversight board that includes representation from the surrounding towns and historical society.

“With their recent petition, the community has made it clear they want the mill preserved as it is,” Mazzochi continued. “It should be left as it is for future generations to enjoy it, and learn from it as we have. And if any changes need to be made, any solution needs to account for all of our neighborhood stakeholders, because altering this history can have irrevocable downstream consequences.”

I barely remember not being Residents who wish to see the dam preserved can visit change.org/p/oak- a mom. Even more so, I barely brook-save-the-graue-mill-dam to remember my first six months as a mom. I blame it on two things: sign the petition. shock and sleep deprivation – not (This was received from the office necessarily in that order.

Parenthood is miraculous. It is of State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi.) joyful. It is one of the best things that will happen in your life.

It is shocking. How in the world could you create something so beautiful? Another human being with 10 fingers and 10 toes? There these funds went to providers in are no answers. It is unexplainable. areas disproportionately affected by It is shocking – in the best of ways.

And it is a whole heck of a lot of the COVID-19 crisis.

Childcare facilities have contin- hard work.

I’m watching this play out (again) ued to face financial hardships in recent months, leading the state to through my daughter and her open a second round of BIG grants husband.

It’s mostly due to sleep – or lack specifically for childcare providers. In this second wave of funding, thereof.

Babies sleep a lot. Parents do not. $114 million will be available for childcare centers and family child- It is nature and the grand scheme of care homes that are licensed by the things.

Babies need to eat often. Much Department of Children and Family like I wish I could do. But I am not a Services and currently open.

Applications for Child Care Res- baby, so I must control my impulses, toration Grants are available until even when it comes to chocolate.

Babies know nothing about Oct. 15 and can be found here at ilgateways.com/financial-opportu- control but much about impulse. If they are hungry, they cry. If their nities/restoration-grants.

All other business can apply for diaper is wet, they cry. If they are BIG grants at www2.illinois.gov/ tired, they cry – before going to dceo/SmallBizAssistance/Pages/ sleep, often in your arms.

Human babies are born especially C19DisadvantagedBusGrants.aspx.

Glowiak Hilton urges childcare providers to apply for state aid To offer support for working parents, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) is encouraging childcare providers who have faced financial struggles due to COVID-19 to apply for the next round of the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.

“When parents can count on their childcare providers, they can feel better about returning to work,” Glowiak Hilton said. “Many childcare facilities have struggled to keep their doors open for essential workers, so our state is offering an opportunity for financial assistance.

I encourage all affected providers to apply.”

More than $150 million was awarded to 4,686 childcare providers across 95 counties during the first round of BIG funding earmarked for childcare. Nearly half

Slices of life

Babies, parenthood and everything in between supervision and care basically 24/7, and no matter how you do the math you can’t find 48 hours in any day, By not even during a leap year.

JILL So I see my daughter and sonPERTLER Contributor in-law juggling. They are trying to find out their new normal. They are trying to figure it out.

I’m not sure I have the heart tell them the truth about it all. vulnerable. They are dependent on There is no figuring it out. This is others for every facet of life, except your normal. You can never go back perhaps pooping and otherwise filling their diapers. They are experts again.

But this is a good thing. Trust me. at that from day one. The other stuff Although it may seem hands on – that comes with time. and taxing and a heck of a lot of My daughter had her daughter work (because it is) you will never two years ago. Grand daughter regret these days of tiny fingers is wonderful and mostly sleeps and tiny toes. You will look back through the night, But she is a toddler and that means still needing and get weepy over the lack of late night feedings and the pure joy of adult supervision 24/7. We want to splashing in the bathtub. keep her safe, after all.

You will wish you could search My daughter recently had baby for a pacifier under the couch. number two (not to be confused You will long to give them a last with the number two he puts in piggyback ride when you put them his diapers.) He is nowhere near down and they beg, “One more a number two in that way. He is a time?” You will remember when beautiful eight-pound wonder. they willingly let you dress them Along with his sister, he (and in matching outfits and when they mom and dad) make up this begged you to cuddle with them in absolutely phenomenal family. bed, “Just until I go to sleep.”

She’s a normal toddler; he’s a Because these times, these days, normal baby. They are all perfect in however, normal and taxing they our family’s eyes. There’s just one thing.

See SLICES, Page 9 Both grand babies need hands-on

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Letter to the editor

Flat Tax vs. Fair Tax:

Reader offers ‘logical cynic’s guide’

1. We Illinois residents are in hot water in a debt-ridden state.

2. Politicians of both parties, over the decades, put Illinois in debt with short-sighted decisions.

3. Cuts to solve the debt problem will be scalding and painful.

4. Illinois taxes will inevitably go up – somehow.

5. Politicians can raise the Flat Tax on everybody right now or next year.

6. Poor and middle- income people will suffer more from a raise in the Flat Tax than a raise in the graduated tax.

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7. Other tax increases (property, sales, alcohol, tobacco, gambling) will affect low-income people more than high-income people.

8. The graduated tax is the only way that high-income people will pay more than others to bail Illinois out of hot water.

9. Like the proverbial frog in the heating water pot, some Illinois folks will inevitably hop off to Southern climes to trade sweatier summers for IL freezing winters.

Many voters, like me, will choose the Fair Tax hoping that the rich will take some of the heat.

Dave Terrill

Visitation invites all to Eucharistic Procession, Rosary A Eucharistic procession and rosary will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. at Visitation Parish, 779 S. York Rd. The procession is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. It will begin in the circle drive by the Mary statue on the south side of the Church.

This event, part of the nationwide movement Unite Our Nation, is prayerful, non-political and family friendly.

Designed to help bring peace and prayer to Elmhurst, and healing to our nation, it is being planned by local organizers. Clergy will lead the procession and everyone is invited to pray the patriotic rosary for all fifty states.

“This is a time for prayerful reflection—a time

to give witness to others that even in difficult times people of all races and beliefs can come together under the watchful eye of Our Lord through the intercession of the Blessed Mother,” said event organizer Mary McCann.

The Eucharistic procession will begin on the south side of the Church in the circle drive and continues toward Madison St. and then goes south on York Rd. to the school parking lot entrance. The Patriotic Rosary will be prayed together in the school parking lot.

Attendees are asked to enter the Church parking lot from Kearsage Ave. Additional parking is available at York Commons & Butterfield parks. Please carpool or walk to the event if you are able.

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may seem in the moment, are more than magical; They are gifts.

Sometimes gifts aren’t as simple as opening a wrapped present; sometimes they aren’t just about getting, but about giving. This may be one of those times. Building anything – including a family– takes hard work, but the gift you give them and they give you is forever – on earth and even after that.

Treat them well. Hug them often and love them unconditionally, as the gifts they truly are. Life has many regrets, but you’ll never regret the love or the hugs. Not ever. Trust me.

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

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EEHealth again recognized among healthcare’s ‘Most Wired’ ward-Elmhurst’s commitment to investing in technology and innovate digital solutions that have a positive impact on each patient’s health and experience,” said Mary Lou Mastro, System CEO, Edward-Elmhurst Health.

Edward-Elmhurst’s Most Wired efforts are featured at www.EEHealth.org/patients-visitors/myeehealth and include: • MyEEHealth mobile app for IOS and Android that helps patients keep track of their health anywhere, 24/7.

• MyChart patient portal: Avail-

able online and via mobile app, patients can communicate with their doctor, manage appointments, access test results, request prescription renewals and check in for appointments.

• Virtual visits, including E-visits (online diagnosis and treatment planning via online messaging in MyChart), telephone visits and video visits.

• Real-time online scheduling for doctor visits and tests: New and current patients can schedule an appointment with one of more than 272 physicians, physician assistants

A BIG “THANK YOU”

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The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced that Edward-Elmhurst Health has earned 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Level 8 Acute and Level 8 Ambulatory recognition.

Edward-Elmhurst, which includes Edward Hospital in Naperville, Elmhurst Hospital and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, also made the Most Wired list in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019. Elmhurst Hospital made the list in 2013 and 2014, and Edward Hospital was named in 2014.

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to those readers who have sent a donation to help underwrite The Elmhurst Independent. For those of you who haven’t done so in the past year, but enjoy this newspaper and would like to help us pay for its operation, please send a donation in any amount to:

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or advance practice clinicians with Edward-Elmhurst Health. Patients can also schedule lab tests, mammograms, heart scans, x-rays, dexa scans and other procedures.

• Remote monitoring to monitor and track patients’ health while they’re at home.

• Real-time Wait Times: ERs, Immediate Cares, Walk-In Clinics • On My Way/Save My Spot to shorten your wait at Edward-Elmhurst Immediate Cares and Walk in Clinics.

• Virtual Assistant Chatbot (“Eleanor”): Symptom checker for COVID-19 and general care navigation.

• HealthAware online risk assessments for heart disease, stroke, sleep disorders, cancer, diabetes, weight, addiction, depression and anxiety.

• Online cost estimator and online bill pay • Online class registration and online classes for prenatal topics and more.

Pictured is “Eleanor,” a Virtual Assistant Chatbot on EEHealth. org, one of the digital health offerings by Edward-Elmhurst Health, which has earned recognition as one of the “Most Wired” healthcare organizations in the country as determined by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives.

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County stormwater committee seeks applications for water quality grant The DuPage County Stormwater Management Planning Committee voted Tuesday to begin accepting grant proposals for projects aimed at improving the quality of the County’s waterbodies.

In its 22nd year, the Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) grant awards funding to projects exhibiting a regional water quality benefit, including restoration and green infrastructure projects.

“I’m proud that DuPage County is offering this grant funding to our local communities who have faced unprecedented hardships this year,” said DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Chairman Jim Zay. “We are continuing to prioritize green infrastructure projects, which have both water quality and flood control benefits.”

Under the program, organizations and individuals may apply for reim-

bursement of up to 25 percent of construction costs for portions of projects that improve water quality. During the grant’s tenure, DuPage County has awarded more than $5 million to 88 projects such as permeable paver parking lots, green roofs and native vegetation, with approximately $300,000 awarded annually.

“Although these grants represent a small percentage of funding, communities can leverage them to secure state and federal funding. Last year alone, we awarded funding to six recipients with projects totaling nearly $20 million,” added Zay. The WQIP grant webpage also includes past projects and common water quality enhancement practices, as well as guidance on applying for the WQIP grant. The application deadline is Friday, January 8, 2021. To learn more and download the application guide, visit www.dupageco.org/WQIPgrant.

Applications now open for COVID-19 Response Fund grants

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The DuPage Foundation announced last week that it was accepting applications for a fourth round of DuPage Foundation COVID-19 Response Fund grants. Applications are due no later than Friday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m.

Only qualified charitable organizations located in DuPage County and serving DuPage County residents can apply.

“Staff from many of our local organizations have worked tirelessly during the past six months to ensure that critical services and meaningful programs continue to meet the increased needs resulting from the pandemic,” said Barb Szczepaniak, vice president

for programs, DuPage Foundation.

“While some agencies have received governmental funding to support their operations and services, the work of many organizations does not fit into those funding priorities. Through this round of grants, we hope to fill some of the emerging funding gaps.”

Organizations interested in applying for the grants are urged to download the COVID-19 Response Fund guidelines and preview the grant application questions prior to completing an application. Applications are being accepted online at dupagefoundation.org/Apply4 through Friday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m.

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YDAP announces 2020 Dukes of Distinction The York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) serves to recognize and honor alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and/or extraordinary accomplishments, service, and an outstanding contribution to society. In 2013, Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 launched the York Distinguished Alumni Program. The exemplary alumni who receive the York Distinguished Alumni Award will raise self-expectation among the current students through their realization that these “Dukes of Distinction” once walked the halls of York High School and the streets of this community. For more information about previously honored Dukes of Distinction, visit elmhurst205.org/ alumni/ydap.

This year, five Dukes of Distinction have been chosen by a panel of York alumni judges and will be honored on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 5, via a virtual ceremony. The program will be available to watch at elmhurst205.org.

Honorees for 2020 include Jillian Arnold, class of 2000; Manu Edakara, class of 2010; Larry Larkin, class of 1955; Kenneth Moy, 1951; and Martha Garman VanGeem, class of 1972.

Thanks to School District 205, the Elmhurst Independent has the honor of bringing its readers the bios and photos of this year’s Dukes of Distinction in today and future upcoming issues. This week, we present Jillian Arnold (2000) and Manu Edakara (2010).

gineer for live events, award shows, and special events. She is one of the few experts in a lucrative, emerging field of television. Jillian’s career in the TV industry started at York High School, under the tutelage of several influential teachers.

From there, she went on to receive her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her masters from Chapman University.

Jillian’s career started at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory [JPL], where she oversaw high-speed, high-resolution camerawork for space flight hardware engineering analysis as part of the Mars Program.

Jillian Arnold (2000) is an Emmy She also participated in JPL’s Juno award-winning video recording en- orbital insertion, Cassini’s farewell,

Community calendar The Calendar returns!

The Elmhurst Independent has started providing the Community Calendar to its readers who enjoy keeping up with what is going on around town. Upcoming events will be published, even if they are virtual and only available online. Please remember to be safe when attending live events by wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and maintaining the proper social distance.

If your club or organization is gathering during this time live OR virtually and you would like your meeting or event listed here, please send it to Independent@rvpublishing.com and put “Community Calendar” in the Subject line.

Saturday, Oct. 17 • From 9 a.m. to 12 noon, join a volunteer crew to maintain the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie. treasure close to home. Masks and social distancing are required during the brief orientation. Wear work gloves and clothes. Meet at the corner of Berkley Avenue and Illinois Prairie Path.

Sign up at https://www.signupgenius. com/go/70a054faea92aa3fe3-elmhurst.

• On this day, the Churchville Schoolhouse 10th Anniversary Commemoration will begin virtually.

Visit elmhursthistory.org, click on Programs for link to view this free pre-recorded presentation. Info: el-

and Mars Curiosity Landing, along with 12 other planetary missions.

This early foundation taught Jillian the critical thinking and analysis skills one needs in order to be successful in a technological career.

Currently, Jillian manages the recording and file management for many of TV’s largest live events including the red carpet shows for the Oscars, Grammys, Golden Globes, and Emmys. She currently oversees recording on all major Viacom shows including the MTV Video Music Awards. Jillian works for NFL Films, Netflix, Apple TV plus, Viacom, NBC Universal, and Fox. Her first Emmy was granted for her work on Fox’s Grease: Live.

Jillian is a member of the Acade-

mhursthistory.org or call 630-833- what we’re doing in our community 1457. and beyond. Consider joining men and women who do good work, in Friday, Oct. 23 a friendly, caring and effective way.

• Edgar Allen Poe: Spooky Stories Contact Rotary President Charlie from the Schoolhouse will take place Laliberte for Zoom invite details. virtually to those who visit elmhurst- Charlielaliberte@gmail.com. history.org, click on Programs to find • Medicare info meetings will be the link to view the pre-recorded pro- held in-person at the American Legram. Gather your fearless friends gion Post #187, 301 W. Butterfield and tune in online as EHM staff Rd. Dates are: members tap into creepy classics like Tuesdays, Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 10, 17, “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Raven,” 24 and Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. – 12 noon. and more.: Approx. 30 minutes. ProSaturdays, Oct. 17, 24, 31, Nov. 7, gram available through Nov. 30.

14, 21 and Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. - 1 • At 7 p.m. and continuing through p.m.

Nov. 6, the Elmhurst Symphony OrTo register, call 1-800-205-5176 or chestra will present ‘Heavenly Harp email Medicaresolutionsforseniors@ & Beautiful Brass: A French Con- gmail.com to reserve a spot. Masks nection’ featuring ESO Principal required and social distancing must Harp Janelle Lake, as the first of two be respected. virtual fall musical programs. Tickets • Now through Nov. 9, Edward-Elare $28/adults, $25/seniors available mhurst Health presents the Healthy by calling 630-941-0202, at elm- Driven Take a Hike! Challenge, hurstsymphony.org, or by sending which will feature weekly hiking a check to Elmhurst Symphony Or- challenges and tips. At the web site, chestra, P.O Box 345, Elmhurst, eehealth.org/healthy-driven/take-ahike/, you’ll find an interactive map Saturday, Nov. 14 highlighting popular trails in the Save the date for the Spotlight western suburbs. Participants are inGala, a virtual fundraiser for the El- vited to post photos from their hikes mhurst Center for Performing Arts on Facebook or Instagram (posting (ECPA). Details to be announced. instructions provided on the landing page) to be entered into a weekly rafOngoing programs: fle for outdoor games.

• Rotary Club of Elmhurst holds • Now through Feb. 14, 2021, the a Zoom meeting every Thursday at Elmhurst Art Museum presents a so12 noon. See what we’re all about, cially-distanced self-guided, outdoor

During his undergraduate studies my of Television Arts and Sciences, and the first woman Vice President (also at the University of Illinois), for Local 695, the Sound, Video and Manu focused on healthcare and worked as an EMT, personal trainProjection Union. er, and competitive bodybuilder. For Manu Edakara (2010) is the Pro- his work on the program, Manu was gram Director for the award-winning named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list iVenture Startup Accelerator at the in Education.

Prior to his role with Illinois, Manu University of Illinois Gies College of Business. iVenture supports the top co-founded three tech startups in the student startups in all fields. Over the on-demand, social media, and design past five years, iVenture has incubat- spaces, and a non-profit to empower ed more than 70 companies built by youth from underprivileged youth.

He currently serves on the boards 240 entrepreneurs, who have raised in excess of $22 million for their of various startups and is involved in work. iVenture entrepreneurs have leadership efforts at the college surgone onto selective programs like rounding the two pressing issues of Y-Combinator, won the Thiel Fel- COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter, lowship, and even introduced Presi- and their collective effects on the student population. dent Barack Obama.

walking tour of Elmhurst’s modern architecture. Purchase admission ticket at the web site, however, admission is free during Wright Before the “Lloyd” exhibition currently on display through Feb. 14. Pre-recorded audio insights by architect Robert Bunda provide historic context and fun facts about architectural gems by Wright, Mies van der Rohe, Walter Burley Griffin, and other greats. Link to guided audio tour expires five days after activating custom code. Advanced purchase recommended. Free to members. Visit elmhurstartmuseum.org.

Amendment with two new popup exhibits: “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence,” is a poster exhibition from the Smithsonian, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment by exploring the complexity of the women’s suffrage movement and the relevance of this history to Americans’ lives today. Outside on the lawn near the front entrance of the Elmhurst History Museum, view a display entitled “Rightfully Hers: American Women and the Vote,” which highlights the relentless struggle of diverse activists throughout U.S. history to secure voting rights for all American Current exhibitions: women. This four-panel display is a Elmhurst Art Museum NOTE: Exhibition run dates re- smaller version of the full-scale excently changed due to new Museum hibition on display this year at the National Archives Museum. hours - Wright Before the “Lloyd,” open now through Feb. 14, 2021, features Lizzadro Museum Now until January 2021, a Speimages and artifacts that portray the eclectic, early explorations of one of cial Exhibit is on display called the world’s greatest architects and is “Re-carving the Past: The Art of Chicurated by Chicago’s official cultural nese Bronze and Jades,” focusing on the shapes and decorations of the two historian Tim Samuelson.

- Art in the Post, open now through most prominent art forms in China.

Nov. 22, displays postcard artwork The exhibition features 11 bronzes created and submitted by community from the MacLean Collection and 16 members reflecting on COVID-19, Jade carvings from the Lizzadro Muracial injustices and other current seum illustrating the enduring importance of antiquity in Chinese art and events culture. Formerly located in Wilder Park, the Lizzadro Museum of LapElmhurst History Museum The Elmhurst History Museum idary Art can now be found at 1220 celebrates the Centennial of the 19th Kensington Road in Oak Brook.

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(Continued from page 7) Department of Employment using April 17-April 20 Identity theft was reported in the his information.

100 block of Chandler. A victim told police that an unknown suspect Aug. 19 Identity theft was reported in the hacked his email account and ob200 block of S. Pick at around 8:09 tained access to banking informap.m. A victim told police that an tion sometime between the above unknown suspect used her personal dates.

The victim later discovered an information to obtain an apartment lease in New Jersey. The victim con- unauthorized withdrawal. The victacted her bank and learned of three tim stated he was in contact with unauthorized withdrawals from her his bank in order to have the money returned. checking account.

Unlawful use of a weapon

Warrant arrest

Oct. 5 Ryan Behnke, 36, of Homewood, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon in the 600 block of W. North at around 11:04 p.m. Police said a reporting officer located a vehicle in the parking lot that was reported stolen out of Palatine. Behnke admitted to being in possession of a stun gun, according to police.

Oct. 3 Police said John Tibbs, 58, of Elmhurst, came into the police station to surrender himself on a valid warrant out of the Rolling Meadows Police Department. The warrant was confirmed by the Rolling Meadows Police Department, according to police.

Oct. 1 Police said officers responded to the 900 block of S. York at around 10:35 p.m. for a report of a subject who was attempting to enter a closed business.

According to police, officers met with the subject, Daniel D. Marchwiany, 31, of Glen Ellyn, and learned that he had two valid warrants from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.

Top crime news

Road rage incident leads police to allegedly stolen handgun, unlawful cannabis On Friday, Oct. 2, police said that subsequent to the report of a road rage incident near North and Evergreen, where a victim’s car was damaged, a traffic stop was conducted. According to police, Cesar Avalos Mijares, 23, of Melrose Park, was found to be in possession of a loaded, stolen handgun and cannabis, which was not in a sealed, odor-proof, child-proof container.

Avalos Mijares was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a firearm without a FOID card, possession of ammunition without a FOID and possession of adult use cannabis in a vehicle. Angel Castellanos, 22, of Melrose Park, a passenger in the vehicle, was charged with criminal damage to property.

Vehicle strikes train; no injuries reported On Saturday, Oct. 3, police said officers responded to the 100 block of W. Park at around 10 p.m. for the report of a vehicle that struck a train.

According to police, officers located the vehicle with a damaged front end after it reportedly struck a slow-moving train. Jose Lopez, 48, of Elmhurst, was found uninjured and under the influence of alcohol, police said. He was charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident.

Potential victim dodges scam Deceptive practice was reported in the 200 block of S. Kenilworth on Monday, Oct. 5 at around 3:09 p.m. A victim told police that she received a phone call from a male subject who identified himself as a detective of the Elmhurst Police Department. The unknown suspect stated the victim had an active warrant for her arrest. The victim was given instructions to go to her local bank and withdraw $5,000 and was asked to purchase prepaid cards.

The victim did not comply with the demands.

Suspect claims to be local police officer On Monday, Oct. 5 at about 6:09 p.m., deceptive practice was reported in the 100 block of W. Vallette. A complainant told police that she received a phone call from an unknown person identifying himself as a detective from the Elmhurst Police Department. The unknown suspect advised the complainant of an active warrant out for her arrest. The complainant was never asked for any money but the suspect did identify himself as an Elmhurst police officer.

Mazzochi blasts Democrats decision to postpone Madigan hearings

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State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) called Democrat Special Investigating Committee Chairman Chris Welch’s decision to postpone all hearings on House Speaker Mike Madigan until after the election next month as an “act of cowardice”.

“Chairman Welch’s decision is an utter insult to the people of Illinois who want and deserve the truth,” Rep. Mazzochi said. “The Democrats are postponing Madigan’s questioning under oath because they know we have difficult questions for him, and what those marching under the banner of his authority have done.”

Welch’s decision to postpone all committee hearings was a laststraw stall tactic. Earlier in the week, ComEd indicated they were willing to share additional documents with the Committee relating to the Deferred Prosecution Agreement, including an e-mail communication forwarding a Madigan request for ComEd to consider Juan Ochoa for a ComEd Board seat.

The Deferred Prosecution Agreement identified this Board seat appointment as part of ComEd’s effort to reward and influence Madigan. In response, Welch issued a broad set of document demands that Mazzochi described as trying to “call for the haystack after we’ve already found the needle.”

Rep. Mazzochi, an attorney, said this is a “classic delay technique well known and used by lawyers like Welch.”

Rep. Mazzochi reiterated, “it is clear that Democrats on the investigating committee are serving the interests of the Speaker, not the House, their own members, or even the Governor. Legislators from both sides of the aisle have called on the Speaker to give his answers; and they must be under oath. This committee was not formed to protect Mike Madigan or enable Illinois’ culture of corruption, it was formed to restore the people’s faith in Illinois’ ability to hold our leaders accountable.

Shame on Chairman Welch.”

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Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3xs). Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me divine gift to forgive to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory.

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ICCP students receive national recognition

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Montini honors Blanchette Scholarship recipients

Montini Catholic High School in Lombard recently congratulated two freshmen for being recipients of the 20-21 Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Award. One of the honorees was junior Kael Caraballo, a parishioner at Visitation Parish in Elmhurst, and junior Cecily Polanco of Bloomingdale. Established in 1982, the scholarship is given in honor of the late Bishop Romeo Blanchette.

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Stephen Davidson, principal of IC Catholic Prep, announced last week that Grace Grady ‘21 and Carl Knable ‘21 have been named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.

A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.

“Grace Grady and Carl Knable are exemplary students who excel in our most rigorous courses,” Davidson said. “They have been model students and leaders among their peers.

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York girls tennis team racks up two more wins “It’s the first time we have had multiple individuals playing in both the girls conference tournament and the state series,” IC Catholic Prep coach Don Sujack said. “The ladies acquitted themselves quite well. I am proud that they had the tenacity to

By Mike Miazga compete on the boys team throughCORRESPONDENT The York girls tennis team out the year and then take on the wrapped up the dual-meet portion of postseason.”

Sujack pointed out Rolle has been its season with a pair of West Suburin the golf program at the school for ban Conference wins.

In a 6-1 WSC Silver Division win over Oak Park-River Forest at Berens Park in Elmhurst, Gianna Nikoleit was a 6-1, 6-0 winner at No. 1 singles. Amelia Karr was a 6-0, 6-2 winner at No. 2 singles.

Morgan Burnham and Elle Duhig were 7-6 (4), 3-6, (10-3) winners at No. 1 doubles for the Dukes. Isabel Brown and Vivian Brunke were 7-5, 6-3 winners at No. 2 doubles, while Zoe Burkhardt and Gabby Felder were 6-3, 6-2 winners at No. 3 doubles. Clare Hewitt and Maddie Jeffery were 6-1, 6-4 winners at No. 4 doubles.

York finished the dual-meet season with an 8-4 record.

Earlier, the Dukes were 4-2 winners over Hinsdale South in a WSC crossover at Berens. Karr was a 6-2, 6-2 winner at No. 2 singles. Brunke and Brown won 6-4, 6-1 at No. 2 doubles, while Burkhardt and Felder won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 doubles. Hewitt and Jeffery were 6-1, 6-0 winners at No. 4 doubles.

York also lost 4-3 to Lyons Township at Berens in a WSC Silver contest. Nikoleit won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 1 singles. Karr was a 6-0, 6-1 winner at No. 2 singles, while Sasha Neidigh was a 6-1, 6-1 winner at No. 3 singles.

Of note, York and Lyons Township have played to a 4-3 score in the last five dual meets they have played against each other with York having won three of those contests.

Through late last week, Jeffery was 10-0 on the season, while Hewitt had a 10-2 mark. Neidigh was 9-2, while Karr was 9-3. Nikoleit was 8-4. Felder sported a 7-3 mark.

Brown, Brunke and Burkhardt each were 7-5, while Morgan Burnham and Elle Duhig were 6-6.

IC Catholic Prep girls golfers compete at regional

IC Catholic Prep girls golf IC Catholic Prep had three girls golfers compete in the Class 1A Johnsburg regional at Boone Creek Golf Club in Bull Valley.

Nina Calabria led the Knights with a 100 score and placed 20th. Faith Lalyua shot 115 and Bella Rolle finished with a 135. The trio played on the IC Catholic Prep boys team throughout the season and entered the girls regional as individuals.

four years. “This was her first opportunity to participate in the postseason,” she said.

“Moving on wasn’t to be, but Bella competed strongly in both conference and regionals.”

Lalyua would normally play volleyball in the fall, but due to COVID-19 restrictions that sport is shuttered until the spring. “Faith came to the team as a ‘volleyball player in exile,’” Sujack said. “She

proved her athleticism with a very solid postseason. Faith is very competitive, and while I would love to have her back next season, I suspect her volleyball talents may take precedence.”

Sujack said Calabria’s improvement on the links has been nothing short of impressive. “Nina was disappointed in her regional results, but not discouraged,” he said. “She has advanced as rapidly as any high

school student I have seen, boy or girl, in a nine-month period. She has the capability to make a big splash in the girls state series next year, and I think she will. A few summer tournaments, a steady dose of ninehole matches against the boys, and hopefully a girls tournament or two during the season next year will give her some valuable experience that should pay dividends. Keep an eye on her.”

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Juniors Elle Duhig (left) and Morgan Burnham (right) formed York’s No. 1 doubles team at the West Suburban Conference Silver Division Meet, which took place on Friday and Saturday. The photo shows Duhig bashing a forehand shot during Friday’s first-round match against a duo from Downers Grove North. Duhig and Burnham earned a 6-1, 6-4 victory in the first round. The York twosome then lost in the semifinal round. Duhig and Burnham dropped a hard-fought battle in the third-place match. The Dukes split the first two sets with their opponents from Lyons Township. The Lions claimed a victory by prevailing 10-5 in a tiebreaker.

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Freshman Amelia Karr provided an all-conference effort for York by placing third in the No. 2 singles division.

Karr rolled to a 6-0, 6-0 win in the third-place match. Karr helped the Dukes to top-three finishes in all three singles Junior Elle Duhig teamed with junior Morgan Burnflights at the conference meets. While Karr and senior Gianna Nikoleit (No. 1 singles) both finished third in their ham to represent the Dukes in the No. 1 doubles flight.

The York girls tennis team earned a third-place finish respective flights, sophomore Sasha Neidigh provided a The tandem of Burnham and Duhig finished fourth in its in the team standings of the West Suburban Conference second-place finish in the No. 3 singles level. flight.

Silver Division Meet, which took place on Friday and Saturday. Hinsdale Central won the meet’s team championship with 42 points. Glenbard West placed second in the seven-team meet with 29 points, while York claimed third with 26 points. The meet featured three singles flights and four doubles flights, with matches at York’s home venue—Berens Park—and at Glenbard West. The top three finishers in each flight earned all-conference honors. The Dukes will complete their 2020 season by competing in this week’s Lyons Township Sectional.

The sectional’s doubles matches will be played at Lyons Township, while the singles matches will be contested at Hinsdale Central. York senior Gianna Nikoleit (above) captured all-conference distinction by finishing third in the conference meet’s No. 1 singles flight. Nikoleit completed the meet with a 6-2, 6-0 victory in the third-place match.

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Dukes take third at conference meet

Junior Morgan Burnham, who joined junior Elle Duhig at No. 1 doubles, is pictured during Friday’s first-round match. Burnham and Duhig won their opening-round match on Friday. They lost in the semifinal round on Saturday. The Dukes’ No. 1 doubles team split the first Freshman Clare Hewitt teamed with senior Maddie Jeffery to form York’s No. 4 doubles team at the conference two sets of Saturday’s third-place match against a Lyons meet.

Hewitt and Jeffery secured all-conference honors with a second-place finish. The pair of Dukes lost a 6-3, 6-4 Township duo. York dropped a 10-5 decision in the decidecision to a Hinsdale Central duo in the championship match. sive tiebreaker.

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Senior Maddie Jeffery (foreground, left) and freshman Clare Hewitt (background, right) are pictured during the No. 4 doubles flight’s championship match, which took place Saturday at Glenbard West.

York junior Gabby Felder, who played with senior Zoe Burkhardt, is pictured during Saturday’s third-place match in the No. 3 doubles flight. The match took place at Glenbard West.

Senior Zoe Burkhardt paired with junior Gabby Felder to form York’s No. 3 doubles team at the conference meet. The Dukes placed fourth in their flight. Burkhardt and Felder lost a 6-3, 6-3 decision to a Lyons Township duo in the third-place match.

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York girls golf team

The York girls golf team recently finished second at a Class 2A regional held at Schaumburg Golf Club. The Dukes earned one of two sectional-qualifying spots and ended their season earlier this week in the sectional at Arlington Lakes in Arlington Heights. Pictured, from left: Elle Borchardt, Audrey Matias, Jenna Hughes, Nora Foley, Lauren Keith and Julia Filosa. Borchardt shot 83 and finished fifth at the regional.

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The York girls golf team snagged one of two available sectional-qualifying spots at the recent Class 2A Schaumburg regional at Schaumburg Golf Club.

The Dukes finished their season earlier this week at the Class 2A Rolling Meadows sectional at Arlington Lakes in Arlington Heights. There is no state finals tournament this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

At Schaumburg, York finished with a 343.

Prospect won the tournament.

Elle Borchardt led the Dukes with an 83 and finished fifth overall. Jenna Hughes shot 85, while Julie Filosa had an 88. Audrey Matias also shot 88 and carded an eagle on the ninth hole of the Players course at Schaumburg.

Earlier, the Dukes took fifth in the West Suburban Conference tournament at Bloomingdale Golf Club. The Dukes missed fourth place by one stroke and third by four strokes. York played without Borchardt who was away taking her SAT exam, coach Barb Tilden noted.

Matias finished with an 80 and took seventh. Hughes shot 91 and took 19th. Both Matias and Hughes earned all-conference honors.

Macy Fries shot 94, while Nora Foley and Lauren Keith each shot 95 for the Dukes.

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York boys golf The York boys golf team placed second at the recent Class 2A Elk Grove regional at Fox Run Golf Links in Elk Grove Village.

Maine South won the regional at 299, while York shot 315. Maine South and York earned the two sectional-qualifying team spots and played earlier this week in the season-ending Class 3A Conant sectional at Bridges of Pop-

lar Creek in Hoffman Estates.

“Maine South had a great day and deserved to win,” York coach Jim Borel said.

Junior Sam Wit led York with a 77 and tied for fifth place individually. Sam Bartolone and Dylan Stockwell each shot 79, while Connor Polomsky and Zach Sutter each shot 80 and Joe Bonelli had an 83.

“Two days earlier at the conference meet we shot 300 with scores of 73, 74, 76, 77, 79 and 82,” Borel pointed out. “We were awesome at the conference meet and average at the regional. That happens in the game of golf and we congratulated Maine South on its victory.”

Borel pointed out the Conant sectional earlier this week brought to a close the high school golf careers of the seniors on the team.

“It will be the last meet for all our seniors,” he said. “This group of seniors had quite a run.”

That run included finishing fourth in the state, winning two Class 3A regional titles, a West Suburban Conference Silver Division title, and ending with a 31-9 dual-meet record.

“All 10 seniors on this year’s team were West Suburban all-academic qualifiers and great role models both on the golf course and in the classroom,” Borel said. “We are proud of their accomplishments.”

Through the regional tournament, York was averaging 154.9 as a team for nine holes. Bartolone was tops on the team with a 37.2 average, while Polomsky was at 38.4 and Sutter at 38.3. Jack Leonard was at 40.25, while Dylan Stockwell was at 40.33 and Bonelli checked in at 40.53 and Wit at 40.82. Polomsky, Bartolone, Leonard and Sutter were all-West Suburban Conference Silver Division selections this season.

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I COVID-19 advancement reductions, the IC Catholic Prep boys golf team feel like I would stepped up when it needed tobe most.

The Knights shot a 328 to so bored without finish second among 16 teams at the recent it because it has Class 1A IC Catholic Prep regional at Maple Meadows at Wood Dale. been a able bigto scoop IC Catholicsuch Prep was part of my life.”

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up one of only two team advancing spots to the Class 1A Peru St. Bede sectional that was played earlier this week at Spring Creek in Spring Valley to conclude the fall boys high school golf season.

Chicago Latin School won the regional title with a 319. IC Catholic Prep was seven shots better than North Shore Country Day for that final spot.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only the top two teams (vs. the usual 3) advanced out of regionals, as did the top four individuals not on qualifying teams (vs. the usual 10).

There is no state finals tournament this year due to the virus.

Jann Atendido led the Knights. He was the tournament medalist with a 76. Michael Hilgart was seventh overall with an 82, while Kenny Jones and Johnny Hilgart both shot 85.

“Our goal was to advance and the new restrictions made for a very intense tournament,” IC Catholic Prep coach Don Sujack said. “There was little room for error because the top four schools from last year returned almost everybody.”

Sujack noted IC Catholic Prep had to overcome a poor start, sitting in fourth place at the turn and six shots behind second-place North Shore Country Day.

“The new scoring software implemented by the IHSA with real-time updates was a blessing and a curse,” Sujack explained. “We knew we’d dug ourselves a hole, but it made the task at hand clear. We had to make up six shots, and we had to be ready for a scorecard playoff in case of a tie. That meant everybody had to play well on the back nine, and the boys really responded.”

Atendido turned a three-shot deficit into a two-shot victory thanks to a 36 on the back nine. Atendido was plus-4 after four holes, “but his attitude stayed positive and his talent took over,” Sujack said. “It’s one thing to turn a poor round into a

great round. It’s another thing to do it and win an IHSA event when your team is really leaning on you.”

Sujack stressed Atendido was far from the only one who stepped it up a notch. “It wasn’t just Jann. Everyone jumped in,” he said. “Luke Tardiff shot 38, Kenny Jones and Michael Hilgart posted 41s. Johnny Hilgart finished with four straight pars after a rough stretch on his back nine.

“We have been up and down all season because we are young and still learning. However, the boys took a big step today and now we get to do it all over again on a bigger stage.”

omore swimming are putting up personal-best times, and the older girls are setting goals and working toward swimming fast at the end of the season.”

Jensen noted York is swimming in smaller training groups this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions, “but the girls have remained positive, which is probably going to be the most rewarding part of the season,” she said.

York swam in a pair of West Suburban Conference Silver Division meets recently against Lyons Township and Oak Park-River Forest.

Against Lyons Township, AnnMarie Czerwinski took third in the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:07.84.

Brooke Woolfe won the 200 IM with a time of 2:19.04. Rose Jensen was fourth in the 50 free with a time of 27.21.

Natalie Beltran was fourth in the butterfly with a time of 1:11.24.

Woolfe finished third in the 100 free with a time of 59.16. Alyssa Cuevas took fourth in the 500 with a time of 6:08.31.

Woolfe also was third in the backstroke with a time of 1:05.86.

Jensen took fourth in the breast-

stroke with a time of 1:16.74.

Nora Sherman was third in the diving competition with a score of 192.40. York lost 108-36 to Lyons.

In the Oak Park-River Forest contest, Emma Stec took second for York in the 200 with a time of 2:09.81. Jensen was second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:26.53.

Julia Beltran was third in the 50 with a time of 27.50. Jane Marlott took second in the butterfly with a time of 1:07.34. Natalie Beltran was third at 1:09.71 in the fly.

Julia Beltran took fourth in the 100 with a time of 1:00.09. Emma Cabage was second in the 500 with a time of 5:53.09.

Marlott was third in the 500 at 5:58.85. Grace Walker was third in the backstroke with a time of 1:10.84.

Jensen won the breaststroke with a time of 1:16.64. Oak Park-River Forest won the meet 136-46.

York competes in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet Saturday at Lyons Township.

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