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Current building cannot be modified for museum’s growing needs

According to a release from the City of Elmhurst, an official at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art announced that it will be moving to a new location in Oak Brook on Tuesday evening, Sept. 28, at a Board meeting of the Village of Oak Brook.

The Museum, which has been in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park since 1962, will be moving to 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook, an existing building the Museum will renovate for its operation. The project may take up to two years to complete.

The Museum will remain open in Elmhurst during the renovation. The actual move will likely be sometime in the fall of 2019.

Striving to keep Museum in Elmhurst The City of Elmhurst worked extensively with the Museum with relocation opportunities in Elmhurst.

During this process, multiple sites and building configurations were considered however the Museum has decided that moving to Oak Brook is in their best interest.

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Pictured are the happy faces of the Elmhurst College Jazz Band, led by Jazz Music Director Doug Beach (back row, far left). The band performed on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Elmhurst Art Museum for the Building Momentum Spotlight Gala, held as a fundraiser for the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts.

According to organizers about 130 tickets were sold to the event that included live and silent auctions, gourmet food provided by Marco’s Catering, dessert

by Miss Dottie’s Pound Cake, and other musical performances.

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Release delayed for man who killed Elmhurst woman Man who committed torture, rape, stabbing eligible for parole despite public outcry

By Dee Longfellow

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In the Aug. 17th issue of the Elmhurst Independent, it was reported that Thomas Kokoraleis, 57, a member of the Ripper Crew gang who killed an Elmhurst woman, was scheduled to be released on parole, after serving 35 years of a 70-year sentence. He was eligible under old sentencing guidelines in the state of Illinois, which allows day-for-day credit for good behavior.

The family and friends of Lorraine “Lorry” Ann Borowski of Elmhurst along with law enforcement officials were outraged at the possibility of Kokoraleis release due to the severity of his crime. There is a civil commitment process in place in the state of Illinois for certain inmates deemed too sexually violent to be denied release. State’s attorneys are seeking to enact the procedure to keep Kokoraleis incarcerated, alleging the infamous Ripper Crew mem-

bers tortured, raped and mutilated as many as 20 victims in Cook and DuPage counties in the early 1980s.

On Sunday, Oct. 1, the Independent learned that Kokoraleis is in fact having his release delayed because there is no approved place for him to live. Older brother Greg Kokoraleis told news outlets that he didn’t know Thomas’s plans, but that he would not be living with him or any other family members.

Instead of being paroled, though,

state corrections officials confirmed one day before Kokoraleis’ anticipated release that they will continue to hold the 57-year-old man in prison until he can find a place to live that complies with Illinois’ convicted sex-offender residency conditions.

Illinois at any given time typically has 1,200 to 1,400 inmates in custody beyond their projected release dates because they cannot find a place to

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“The Lizzadro Museum is a cultural gem in our City that will greatly be missed,” said Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley. “We are disappointed that we couldn’t retain the Museum, but wish them the best in their relocation.”

Over the last five years the Museum has been investigating a variety of options that included changes and expansion at their current location, and new facilities at other locations in Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Lombard and Naperville.

“The current building at 220 Cottage Hill in Elmhurst cannot be easily modified to accommodate the Museum’s existing needs and future plans,” said Museum Board member Louis Lizzadro, “Our collection, programming, and events have grown to the point where the existing facilities are not adequate. The City of Elmhurst and the Elmhurst Park District have been very helpful and understanding in providing potential possibilities and input during the process. We just could not find a suitable

option in Elmhurst that would meet icated space for special exhibits, all the needs and goals of everyone private offices, a library/conference involved.” room, and additional storage.

“We sincerely appreciate all the About the new facility support the City of Elmhurst, ElmThe 1220 Kensington Road build- hurst Park District and especially the ing will receive a full exterior up- residents of Elmhurst have shown us date, new signage, new entrance for over the years,” said Museum Directhe Museum, drop-off lane for busses tor Dorothy Asher. “While we are and visitors, new landscaping and a sad to leave such a beautiful setting large patio area to accent the setting. in a wonderful City, we are excited The interior will house a ninety-seat about the adaptive reuse of the new lecture hall, a Museum Shop, 7,500 building in Oak Brook and future posquare feet of exhibit space, a ded- tential of the Museum.”

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Residents of Royal York condos turn out for City Council Some say they weren’t advised; one says: ‘Where were you the past 7 years?’

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Public forum was a busy portion of the regular meeting of the Elmhurst City Council on Monday, Oct. 2, when 15-20 residents of Royal York Condominiums on Butterfield Road turned out to protest the retention pond planned near their property.

David Curry, a Royal York resident, said he was concerned because the City had purchased the land to place a retention pond there to help with flood mitigation.

“We didn’t know anything about it, we didn’t know until they closed [on the sale of the property] about a month later,” he said.

Curry said he realized everyone has their own opinion.

“We recognize that you’re rushing this through to deal with flooding, but it might be a little too hasty,” Curry said.

“The smaller the parcel of land, the deeper you have to go. This is a 28-foot pit right next to a K-12 school [meaning Timothy Christian].

We see kids climbing the fence every day. Our concern is that something could happen — kids are kids —

they’re going to be curious and they might climb the fence, but the pit is on the other side and 28 feet is a big drop. I’m surprised no one has talked about the safety of the kids and we’re really concerned they’ll climb the fence and fall in.”

Royal York resident Robert Bauer also expressed frustration that no one in the building had been notified about this project months ago.

‘Pond will be at Royal York’s front door’ say residents “Sure, it’s land adjacent to Timothy Christian School, but it’s 100 feet from our front door — that’s where this pit is going to be,” Bauer said.

“The majority of our occupants are senior citizens. Not all could be here tonight because they use walkers, crutches and wheelchairs, or there would have been more.”

He said he was further dismayed that the pond would not have a metered shut-off valve.

“That means you’re installing a retention pond that has no place to go — 100 feet from our front door,” Bauer said. “When it overflows, who will pay for the destruction of our

building?”

Barb Reitzman asked the City to consider moving the pond elsewhere on the property.

“I’m making a plea to reconsider our proposal to swap the land in the back of the property for the land owned by the City,” she said. “One of the many reasons is, … we see a strong possibility that we will not be able to rent parking from the church next door. If we were able to swap this land, that would allow us to take care of future parking problems.

“Also a nice green space would be much more attractive and would enhance property values, rather than looking at a 28-foot hole with water in it. We want to be good neighbors, but we want … to be heard as well.”

“A 28-foot hole is not going to help Royal York at all,” said resident Ray L—. “There’s no other retention site in town that faces the front doors of several units. This will lower property values and will be a danger to kids.

“There are lights on our property that shine in the parking lot. What’s going to happen to those? No one has addressed that, they didn’t even realize it.”

‘Where has everyone been for the past seven years?’

Finally, another neighbor spoke up to say that these projects have been going on for the last seven years and that in no way had the process been rushed. First she addressed the residents of Royal York. “[The City] has been talking about getting these projects done for the past seven years,” said Julie ——.

“I’ve been coming to these meetings for a long time and if it was that important to you, I would have appreciated you joining in and speaking with us before the last minute.

“The land was bought from a church, it doesn’t have anything to do with Royal York. This project is going to help 122 homes.”

She then asked the City Council not to put the project off any longer.

“Please don’t delay any more,” she said “It’s bad enough we have to wait until spring [for construction].”

(Ed. note: Due to press deadlines, the Independent was unable to confirm the last names and/or spellings of the people quoted in this article.

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This string duet performed during the champagne reception that kicked off the Spotlight Gala on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Elmhurst Art Museum. The event, called Building Momentum, served as a fundraiser for planned Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA). Organizers said 130 tickets were sold.

Smiles all around for a successful fundraiser

ECPA Board president Jeff Budgell (left) and Mayor Steve Morley are all smiles at the Spotlight Gala for the planned Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) on Saturday evening. Held at the Elmhurst Art Museum, the evening included live and silent auctions, a gourmet buffet and performances by Julie Sommer Peterson, the Elmhurst College Jazz Band and the Cactus Sticks.

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Fire Department’s Rapid Response Vehicle awarded ‘Best Innovation’ DMMC selects Elmhurst over five other communities

The Elmhurst Fire Department’s new ALS Rapid Response Vehicle was recently awarded the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference’s “Best Innovation” award, receiving more votes that any of the other six municipalities vying for the award.

The vehicle, a 2017 Ford Explorer, is known as Rescue 1. Elmhurst Fire Department paramedics staff the Rapid Response Vehicle around the clock, greatly enhancing existing ALS service, which is provided with a paramedic transport (Medic 1 and Medic 2). All of the equipment, including a cardiac monitor/defibrillator, ALS medications, and a Zoll AutoPulse, fits perfectly in the back of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle is more maneuverable through city traffic.

“We are on the cutting edge here in Elmhurst, providing paramedics and an advanced support Rapid Response Vehicle,” said Fire Chief Thomas Freeman. “We are very proud to be recognized as innovators for this service to our community.”

The Elmhurst Fire Department is one of the first departments in the county to use this new service model. When a paramedic is in the Rapid Response Vehicle and is cleared from a medical situation and is not needed to go to the hospital, the paramedic will be available to go on another call. This helps reduce time paramedics spend waiting at the hospital for reports to be completed and the ambulance to be restocked, resulting in the immediate availability for subsequent emergencies in the City.

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On the far right is Addison Mayor Richard Veenstra, the current president of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, presenting Elmhurst with the award for Best Innovation for the City’s ALS Rapid Response Vehicle. Pictured are (from left): Fire Chief Thomas Freeman, City Manager Jim Grabowski, Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley and Veenstra.

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live that parole officers find suitable, according to corrections officials.

The Illinois Department of Corrections admits their hands are tied by restricThomas tions that prohibit Kokoraleis convicted sex offenders from living near schools, parks, daycare facilities and other places where children congregate.

And stricter laws, such as one that makes it illegal for more than one sex offender to reside at the same address, coupled with the state’s dwindling resources toward community-based housing and services, have contributed to the problem, experts said.

A joint effort is currently underway by prosecutors for Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin to see whether Thomas Kokoraleis qualifies under the law. To be committed, a person must have been convicted of a sexually violent offense and suffer from a mental disorder. Prosecutors must prove the offender is likely to commit future acts of sexual vi-

olence if freed, which is why they have sought a psychological evaluation, officials said.

The process to have Kokoraleis evaluated began this summer and is ongoing, according to prosecutors. If authorities are successful, Kokoraleis would be held in a secured facility for sex-offender treatment.

The case hits close to home, considering the event that took place on May 15, 1982 when 21-yearold Borowski was walking to work at the Re/Max real estate office at Route 83 and St. Charles Road in Elmhurst. A witness reported seeing a physical struggle at about 8:30 that morning between a male and female. When Borowski’s employer Donald Stibbe arrived at the office, he found her shoes and other personal effects outside in front of the Re/Max office. It was not until October of 1982 that Borowski’s remains were discovered at a cemetery in Darien.

Mark Borowski, one of the victim’s brothers, said he’s been sick to his stomach at the thought of Kokoraleis’ release.

“I feel that anyone who raped, tortured and murdered should not be free to walk among people who every day follow the law,” he said.

Pictured is the ALS Rapid Response vehicle operated by the Elmhurst Fire Department, which recently brought an award to the City for Best Innovation, given by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference. When a paramedic is in the vehicle, and is cleared from a medical situation and is not needed to go to the hospital, the paramedic will be available to go on another call. This helps reduce time staff spends waiting for reports to be completed, the ambulance to be restocked, etc., resulting in more availability for subsequent emergencies in the City.

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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.

Criminal damage or defacement to property/ criminal damage to a vehicle/criminal trespass to property/criminal trespass to a vehicle/ damage to city property/ damage to property

Sept. 23 A victim in the 200 block of S. Prospect told police at around 2:03 p.m. that she parked her vehicle in the lot at the Wilder Mansion and upon returning to the vehicle, she noticed the front hood was damaged and dented. The damage appeared to have been caused by someone jumping on the hood.

Disorderly conduct, trespass notice

Sept. 25 • Steven P. Kott, 62, of Joliet, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct/public intoxication in the 900 block of S. York at around 12:13 p.m.

• Jorie Vandermolen, 30, of Elmhurst, was charged with disorderly conduct and aggravated assault near Vallette and Cambridge at around 10 a.m. Police said a complainant stated that Vandermolen was arguing with a person in a vehicle that dropped her off, then broke a carriage light on a house nearby and was found in a backyard on Cambridge, heavily intoxicated. She was non-compliant and belligerent with officers and spit at an officer, according to police.

• Police said that while inside a store in the 900 block of S. York at around 1:19 p.m., a suspect began making comments to a victim after being told previously not to have any contact with the victim. The reporting officer contacted the suspect who admitted to talking to the victim. The reporting officer advised her there were no charges at this time; however the victim will pursue criminal charges if it continues.

Sept. 24 Willie Scott, 39, of Villa Park, was charged with disorderly conduct/public intoxication, possession of open alcohol and befouling property in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 10:59 p.m.

Domestic incident, domestic battery

Sept. 27 A 30-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with domestic battery, aggravated assault to a police officer, resisting arrest and violation of bail bond in the 200 block of E. Vallette at around 4:24 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect pulled her hair, grabbed her face, and scratched her. The victim had several small scratches to her face and was bleeding. The suspect resisted arrest by pulling away and spitting at officers.

Sept. 26 A complainant in the 800 block of N. Indiana told police at around 8:20 p.m. that her

CALL 800-222-TIPS nephew and son were physically fighting. The suspect and his girlfriend fled the residence.

The victim swore at officers and refused to talk to them. No complaints were signed.

Sept. 22 Police said officers responded to the report of a fight in progress in the 600 block of N. York at around 4:01 p.m. Upon arrival, it was learned that the suspect sprayed the victim in the face with pepper spray after he was involved in an argument with her boyfriend.

The victim stated he did not wish to pursue complaints and did not come to the Police Department when asked.

Sept. 21 Police said that officers responded for the domestic incident in the 300 block of Highview at around 9:15 p.m. Upon arrival, a victim told police that he and his wife had a verbal argument. They both stated she hit him in the stomach after he called her a name. The victim had no injuries and did not want to sign complaints. Both were separated and family shelter was notified.

DUI, illegal consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation of open alcohol, illegal possession of open alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance

Sept. 27 Manuel Carrillo, 29, of Addison, was charged with DUI, violation of bail bond order, no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Maple at around 11:34 p.m.

Sept. 26 Demetrio Moreno, 38, of Addison, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license suspended and driving without headlights near Route 83 and I-290 at around 7:27 p.m.

Sept. 24 Viktoriia Barnum, 25, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic crash involving a vehicle reportedly striking a light pole near Spring and Butterfield at around 2:59 a.m.

Sept. 23 • Police said Nicholas Delia, 20, of Northlake, was issued a citation for possession of alcohol by a minor subsequent to a suspicious vehicle report in the 600 block of E. North at around 11:35 p.m.

• A victim in the 1000 block of N. York told police at around 11:45 p.m. that he forgot his

I-Phone 7 on the pay counter at a gas station.

When he returned, the phone was gone. He was able to track his phone to Addison but was unable to locate it. The cell phone was entered into LEADS. Sept. 21 • Jason Callahan, 36, of Lombard, was charged with DUI and no tail light near while and Brian Carney, 40, of Schaumburg, was issued a citation for illegal transportation of open alcohol subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Quarry at around 12:46 a.m.

• Sharon K. Matz, 60, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and illegal transportation of alcohol in the 300 block of W. Butterfield at around 1:22 p.m. Police said the Secretary of State Police stopped Matz, who was swerving on the roadway.

Liquor law violation

Sept. 21 Police said that subsequent to a business check, Bradley Martin, 20, of Elmhurst, and Howard Olson, 20, of DeKalb, were found to be drinking underage. Olson charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor and minor on a licensed premise. Martin was charged with possession of a false ID and consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Possession of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, controlled substance

Sept. 24 Jason C. Macon, 24, of Glen Ellyn, was charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license suspended and no registration subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Myrtle at around 10:45 a.m.

Sept. 23 Sergio A. Ruiz Bolanos, 20, of Northlake, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, failure to yield turning left and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near York and North at around 7:05 p.m.

Sept. 22 Police said that subsequent to an anonymous crime tip in the 500 block of N. Evergreen at around 7:35 p.m., officers made contact with two suspects. According to police, Cynthia A. Carter, 27, and John R. Guerriero, 30, both of Elmhurst, were found to be in possession of two cannabis plants, cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Carter was charged with unlawful production of cannabis sativa plants and possession of cannabis. Guerriero was charged with unlawful production of cannabis sativa plants, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also wanted on a warrant out of Cook County, according to police.

Suspicious circumstance

Sept. 25 A victim told police at around 4:02 p.m. that while walking north on Parkside, she noticed a white sedan with heavy damage and rust following her. The driver was described as a 5560 year old male with a dark complexion and grey beard. The vehicle stopped twice in the middle of street and then in front of victim’s residence before quickly driving off westbound on Vallette. The driver did not speak or motion to the victim. The area was checked for the vehicle with no results.

Sept. 22 • A victim in the 200 block of S. Oakland Grove told police at around 1:33 a.m. that she pulled into her driveway and observed a male standing there. The unknown white male, who was wearing a hat, a gray T-shirt, and shorts, then ran eastbound on Rose. The area was

checked with no results and nothing was disturbed at the victim’s residence.

• A victim in the 100 block of Arthur Street told police at around 4:03 p.m. that she attempted to set up an intervention at her sister’s place of work. The victim’s sister works at a school. She stated when she was there, an employee put his hand on her shoulder and tried to push her out of the room. The employee was contacted and stated that the victim arrived agitated and disruptive and was asked to leave repeatedly. He told police that he put his hand on her shoulder as a gentle encouragement for her to leave. There were no signs of injury and neither party wished to pursue charges.

Sept. 18 A complainant in the 100 block of Sunnyside told police at around 4:10 p.m. that telephone calls on his wife’s cell phone account were being forwarded to an unknown number and the calls were being answered by a male subject. The complainant reviewed the cell phone bill and noticed several calls involving a telephone number he did not recognize.

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

Sept. 27 • Abed Oweina, 51, of Bensenville, was charged with retail theft in the 600 block of N. York at around 6:16 p.m.

• Dumitru Purice, 53, of Bensenville, was charged with retail theft at a store in the 600 block of N. York at around 7:41 p.m. Police said Purice placed merchandise in his shopping cart and walked past the registers without paying.

• Police said officers responded to a liquor store in the 100 block of E. Fullerton at around 2:41 a.m. for a commercial burglary alarm.

Officers arrived on scene and upon further investigation it was learned two suspects described as black males had attempted to gain entry into the business. No merchandise was taken or noted damage was observed. The two suspects fled the scene in a newer model white Chevrolet Malibu.

Sept. 24 • Maurice Chapman, 24, of Chicago, and Malika Brantley, 23, of Bellwood, were charged with theft at a restaurant in the 100 block of N. York at around 1:31 a.m. Police said both suspects failed to pay at the restaurant for their meal.

• A victim told police at around 12:19 p.m. that after leaving a restaurant in Westmont, he checked the glove compartment in his vehicle and his pistol with ammunition was present.

He then drove to a hotel in the 300 block of Route 83 and parked his vehicle in the lot, locking the doors. When the victim returned to his vehicle at approximately 12 noon, he found the vehicle locked; however, the glove compartment and center console were opened and the pistol was gone. The pistol was entered into LEADS as missing.

Sept. 23-Sept. 24 A victim in the 400 block of Elm Avenue told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her unlocked vehicle and removed a bag of food and two bags containing clothing between the above dates.

Sept. 22-Sept. 24 A victim in the 300 block of Walnut told police that an unknown suspect(s) removed a Bluetooth speaker and phone charger from an unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway between the above dates.

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Obituaries CLARICE B. COLANGELO, 104 Clarice B. Colangelo nee Duda, of Elmhurst passed away recently at the age of 104. Beloved wife of the late Leonard; loving mother of Lenice (James Lucchesi) Colangelo and Laurence; grandmother of Heather (Douglas) and David (Jaime) and Michael; great grandmother of Ryan and Sara; sister of 8; aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Clarice’s life spanned from horsedrawn carriages and fire engines to the Cubs winning the 2016 World Series! Clarice’s key to her longevity was: “Nobody taught me to say no!”; “Keep mind going” and “Dress

and moving up to the next level. By age 80, she retired from running a major manufacturing company with only a grade school education.

Her tenacity was only second to her love for life and diversity of interests from travel to art to dancing and sharing stories with her children and grandchildren. Nothing brought a smile to her face more than when her family came to visit.

“I can picture my mom now, her beautiful brilliant blue eyes gazing at the sky exclaiming how beautiful the clouds are in the sky that matched her eyes,” said the family.

Services and interment Private. In

lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated to help David rebuild his home. Please go to paypal.me/ rebuildtherodewalts. Arrangements

by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Info 630834-3515 or ahlgrim.com.

ISABEL ROSELLI, 94 Isabel Roselli, nee Burghgraef, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 94. Beloved wife of the late Mario; mother of Brian Roselli, Ronald (Linda) Roselli, Russell (Kerri) Roselli and Lori (Steven) Moreau; grandmother of Michael, Alyssa, Liane, Eric, Deanna, Kevin, Marco, Phillip and Kaleigh; sister of Cath-

erine Spomer and the late Margaret Blomquist, Arnold G. Burghgraef, Albert D. Burghgraef and Marie Jean Burghgraef; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. Services 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 7. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Info 630-834-3515 or ahlgrim.com.

Sept. 18 A victim in the 400 block of East Court told police at around 2:08 p.m. that someone had opened an AT&T account in her name after she got a bill. The victim notified AT&T and they related they will complete a fraud investigation.

the report of someone refusing to leave after being terminated from his employment. According to police, Altay Enon, 49, of Miami,

Fla., was found to have a warrant out of Rock Island County. He also was served with a no-trespass notice.

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Motorcyclist killed in accident at North and Berteau

The Elmhurst Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred at 9:10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25 at the intersection of North Ave. and Berteau Ave. in Elmhurst. On that date, Elmhurst Police and Fire Departments responded to the scene and determined a motorcycle was involved in a collision with a sport utility vehicle.

The motorcyclist was identified as Mr. Ivanny Mendez-Perez, 28, of Berwyn, who suffered trauma in the traffic crash and transported to Elmhurst Hospital by paramedics. Men-

dez-Perez was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The driver of the sport utility vehicle stopped after the collision and remained at the scene.

The Elmhurst Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation of the traffic crash with the assistance of the DuPage County Accident Reconstruction Team (DUCART), the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the DuPage County Coroner’s Office. No charges have been filed in this matter as the traffic crash is still under active investigation at this time.

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• A victim in the 300 block of Eggleston Avenue told police at around 12:55 p.m. that she heard her alarm beep as though an exterior door had been opened. She found her sliding glass door in the kitchen open about a foot, closed and locked the door, and then called the police. Officers cleared the residence and the victim reported nothing was missing.

Sept. 4-Sept. 22 A victim in the 600 block of S. Fairfield told police that Hillside Police contacted him stating someone attempted to purchase a vehicle using his name between the above dates. The victim has LifeLock Credit Protection Services which also alerted him last week about a credit card application that was denied in his name. The victim was advised to check is credit report and advise the credit bureaus of any discrepancies.

Sept. 21 William A. Purnell Jr., 51, of Hillside, was charged with felony retail theft at a food store in the 600 block of N. York at around 4:45 p.m.

Sept. 20-Sept. 21 The victim in the 500 block of N. Walnut told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered her automobile and removed a pair of sunglasses, a pair of black sunglasses, a phone charger and miscellaneous change sometime between the above dates.

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Sept. 23 • The loss prevention department at a food store in the 600 block of N. York reported at around 12:59 p.m. that an unknown suspect described as a black male attempted to steal merchandise. The suspect was confronted by loss prevention; he abandoned the cart and left in a silver Chevrolet Impala after loading some food items into his trunk.

The suspect is described as being between 30 and 40 years old, 5’11” to 6’, 150-170 pounds, wearing a black cap, a black Superman T-shirt with a silver “S” logo and stripes on the sleeves, black shorts and black Nike gym shoes with a white “swoosh” logo and white soles.

• Police said an unknown suspect stole a box of wedding cards and gifts from a wedding reception at a hotel in the 900 block of S. Riverside Drive at around 9:42 p.m. Video surveillance footage showed a suspect described as either a white or Hispanic male walk into the lobby near the doors to the reception hall and take the gift box.

Sept. 22 • Timothy Reaves, 25, of Berkeley, was charged with retail theft at a food store in the 900 block of S. York at around 2:49 a.m.

• A victim in the 300 block of N. Addison told police at around 10:49 a.m. that they recently had terminated a suspect and mailed his final check. The suspect notified the victim that he did not receive the check. The victim reported that they would be canceling the check and issuing the suspect a new one.

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As the oldest child when her brother Harry died, she quit high school and went to work to help during the Depression early on. Clarice stuffed envelopes, worked for a jewelry firm and held clerical positions. Throughout her life, she never stopped trying

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Viewpoint Letters to the editor

York only high school to teach military history; be grateful, reader says

York is tasked with trying to educate our students to be civically minded, discerning members of society that understand peaceful discourse. Whether you think the lesson was “good” or “bad” it clearly had significant educational value and should be applauded by all patriots who believe in our constitution and American Freedoms.

To the people complaining about York, I hope you stop and look at reality.

I am assuming you are all aware of the fact that York is one of the only high schools around who offers a military history class. York has a huge spectacular Veterans Day celebration. With everyone’s love for supporting veterans have you all been to that Veterans Day celebration? I have and I’ve never seen anything as patriotic as that.

Did you know that York has a military history club as well. Did you know that at a recent STEM day York had an army helicopter land on the front lawn and pass out dog tags? Name another high school that does that! Have you ever seen all of the flags placed around the high school in November? As a military mom it makes me tear up.

One of the reasons that my oldest son got into the United States Naval Academy was because of all the effort that the York high school guidance counseling department did to help him with his extremely rigorous application as well as the wonderful letters of recommendation written by three of York’s high school teachers without them my son wouldn’t be an officer in the Submarine Warfare Community.

My Army son was helped into his Army ROTC scholarship by his Social Studies and English teachers.

Did you know the York PE teachers help the students get ready to pass the Candidate Fitness Assessment, the fitness test needed to get into a military service academy? They often give up their lunch period to help with this.

As the head of a military family I am extremely impressed with how York embraces civics education. I commend York for taking

responsibility for civics education that exposes students to the values, skills and knowledge necessary for full participatory citizenship. If we want a full throated Democracy our students need to learn to think critically. It looks like this lesson did exactly that. Civics has to be more than leaning facts about our government. Civics is messy business because our country was “founded” on messy business. York should not shy away from issues that may involve political and ideological controversy. We need authentic engagement for our York students which means experiencing the nitty-gritty of democracy and learning to address it constructively.

This activity was about Civics. It wasn’t an idle tossing of a flag. It caused the students (and parents) to validate their patriotism. This was a gift for our community, whatever side you come out on each and every poster on this thread is loudly and proudly claiming their patriotism, even though it all looks different Lisa O’Halloran

Reader justifies crosses on church lawn Why the Crosses? LOVE! It’s that time of the year again.

Visitation Catholic Church in Elmhurst puts up approximately 3800 crosses on its lawn to remind people of all the children who are denied their right to life every day in the U.S. due to abortion. October is the designated month in the Catholic Church to remind people that all life is sacred from conception until death because it comes from God. This is why the crosses are put up: God’s love for us: He has created us in His image and likeness. “Human life is precious because it is the gift of God whose love is infinite and when God gives life, it is forever.”

St. John Paul II God’s call for us to love one another: We are called to respect the dignity of every human being and love one another as Christ has loved us.

The Church’s love for the women who are suffering the emotional trauma of a past abortion: The Church wants these women to know and experience Christ’s forgiveness and love for them. Out of love, the Church offers Rachel’s Vineyard weekends for emotional healing after abortion. [Rachel’s Vineyard: 877

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Slices of life HOPE 4 ME (877-467-3463) - National Hotline for Abortion Recovery: 866-482-LIFE (866-482-5433)] The love adoptive parents are waiting to shower on the child whose life is spared from abortion.

The love of the mother who is contemplating abortion but knows in her heart it is wrong and needs the courage to do what is right.

The love of the unborn baby who is waiting to love unconditionally, if only given the chance.

As the cross that Jesus died on represents His unfathomable love for us, so to do the Visitation crosses in Oct. represent love. The love we’re called as Catholics and sons & daughters of God to profess for the vulnerable and least among us.

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Veteran talks about York flag episode To District 205 administrative staff My name is Josh Gilbert and I have a daughter currently attending York HS. I am an Army combat veteran of the first Gulf War. I was a 19 Delta [Calvary Scout] dismounted recognizance.

My daughter had asked me about a flag having been placed on the ground and a chain ”rope” protecting it from people who might step on it.

It reminded me, of that art exhibit that you referenced in your e-mail to all of us. My daughter asked me for my opinion of this display (at York). I told her that the flag itself is just a piece of material. It is not the material that should even really matter, BUT it is what the flag represents that is so important to US and to the rest of the world. To name just a few of the things that it represents, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Religion, these are inherent rights of all Americans. I did not go to war for a piece of material, I went to war because I was instructed to and because I believe in those ideals that I had mentioned earlier.

I also believe that your exercise is a valuable teaching tool for both the children and their parents.

Those conversation that we all had due to this exercise, and what is currently going on in the NFL will not soon be forgotten – if ever. Our nation is and was built on these ideals, and the flag is an icon, if you will, that serves as a rallying point.

It is the ideals behind the flag make us all Americans!

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Learning new things We’ve known each other for more than 30 years and I’m still learning new things about him.

This weekend it was all about scented candles.

Most of us enjoy the aroma of a nice scented candle. I do. I guess I didn’t realize he did. I never really thought about it. As chief procurement officer of my domicile, I typically choose the scent to which we subject our sniffers.

In an attempt to bring nature inside, I gravitate toward fresh, outdoorsy fragrances.

Pine and eucalyptus are two of my favorites. I prefer my kitchen to smell like a forest. I also take into consideration wax color because a scented candle should not only smell good; it should look good too.

Not everyone is a back-to-nature scentsation seeker. Some want their kitchen to smell like a kitchen – one that bakes homemade cookies, pecan pie or maybe apple cobbler – of the wax variety. There isn’t a candle that smells like beef stew or split pea soup – at least not that I know of. But someone is probably inventing such a product right now.

Lots of people enjoy floral fragrances. It’s like having a flaming bouquet of roses or lilacs or gardenias right on your counter – except without any real flowers.

Then there are the dreamers.

They prefer candles that create a mood and are labeled with names such as Paris café, crisp morning air or mahogany driftwood.

I have a friend who likes to go on tropical holidays courtesy of her candles. She picks flavors like tiki colada or coconut Malibu dream. The scents transport her to a pristine beach on an island in the sun – all without paying any airfare. She is a smart friend.

There are candles for those who want to imbibe without the imbibement. Chocolate martini, cherry merlot and champagne fizz are a few of my favorites. You can even get a candle infused with the aroma of beer, although I’m not sure why. To each their own.

There are practically infinite choices for candle scents. And, although I can tell you the favorites of most of my friends, I’m a bit embarrassed to admit I’d never explored preference from

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my husband’s perspective.

Until last weekend.

During an innocent errand to the store we ventured by the candle aisle. I suggested getting one.

“Which kind?” he asked.

In a moment of marital selflessness I said, “You pick.”

I figured he’d go with something like, forest floor, or juniper or maybe even the one called simply “wood,” because that’s the kind I would have chosen and the kind we’ve always burned in our kitchen.

He bypassed all of the above and surprised me.

“Peach,” he said, putting the peach-colored candle into the cart.

“Peach?” I asked.

“Yeah,” he said. “I like the smell of peaches.”

I couldn’t argue with his obvious and indisputable logic. I didn’t even mention (out loud) that the peach candle was a complete mismatch for our kitchen décor.

That made for two acts of marital altruism in one day – nearly a record for me.

We took the candle home and lit the wick. The room filled with a warm fruity scent. Fresh. Simple.

Sweet. Peachy.

Maybe peach wasn’t my first choice, but it wasn’t all bad. I kind of liked it. The same way I like learning new things about the guy who goes on errands with me to the store. Besides, it could have been worse. He could have picked one that smelled like beer.

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

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Park Board Capsules

Here’s what’s going on at the Elmhurst Park District

By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on September 25 at the district’s administrative office at 375 W. First Street. Board president Vincent Spaeth was absent from the meeting.

Van Voorst Park to be pesticide-free test site Each of the three speakers during the public comments segment of the meeting thanked the board for its pesticide-free initiative at Van Voorst Park. The speakers urged the board to expand the initiative to other parks in the district.

In June of 2016, district staff determined Van Voorst Park would be the best location as a pesticide-free test site. The park includes baseball and soccer fields. Daniel Payne, the district’s division manager of parks, addressed the board during the meeting. According to Payne, the district includes about 200 mowable acres. There are 28 baseball/softball fields in the district’s parks, and approximately 29 to 36 soccer/lacrosse fields. Payne said that one of the district’s turf-maintenance challenges is finding time to work on the fields, which are frequently used for athletic contests.

Payne said the district’s springtime maintenance on its turf fields outside of Van Voorst Park focuses

on aeration, topdressing, overseeding and fertilizing. The focus during the summer is strictly mowing grass and scouting areas in need of maintenance. In the fall, the district conducts more aeration, overseeding, topdressing and the application of a broadleaf weed control product.

Payne said the district conducts one broadleaf weed application per year. That application, he said, helps turfgrass out-compete weeds on the district’s fields. He said the chemical weed-control products applied to the district’s turf grass outside of Van Voorst Park are similar to those used by companies that care for residential lawns.

Payne said that the chemical products are the most effective in treating crabgrass, clover and weeds on the district’s fields. He said the turf at Van Voorst Park contains a minimal amount of turfgrass. He added that the district is committed to looking at natural and organic turf products.

Elmhurst Park District Executive Director Jim Rogers said during the meeting the district doesn’t have any plans to expand its pesticide-free program. Commissioner Doug Ennis said the issue is important to him. Ennis added that the district needs to continue to look at the possibilities of avoiding the use of pesticide-free products. Rogers noted the district is always trying to balance the challenges of its resources—including time, labor and money—as it examines the care of its turfgrass.

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History Museum, County Stormwater Management hosts quarry tours

In partnership with the Elmhurst History Museum, DuPage County Stormwater Management opened its Elmhurst Quarry Flood Control Facility to a sold-out crowd on Saturday, Sept. 30. More than 500 people registered to get a rare, inside look at this DuPage County landmark.

During the event, attendees learned how the County uses the Quarry to manage floodwater, along with its history in the community. DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Chairman Jim Zay highlighted the improvements to the tour since it was last held in 2015.

“Leading up to this tour, we looked at ways we could enhance the experience for our audience, which prompted us to add information about water quality, geology and green infrastructure,” said Zay. “Not to mention, we recently

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finished construction of a viewing platform on the east side of the Quarry that can be utilized by the public. We’re very excited to open it today.”

Rooted in DuPage County history The Elmhurst Quarry was founded in 1883, only a year after the City itself was incorporated. Crews quarried, and then mined, for limestone at the site for more than 100 years until it was converted into a landfill for clean construction debris.

“The Elmhurst Quarry has been a part of DuPage County for several generations, and residents have a very special connection to it, which makes these tours incredibly meaningful,” said Zay. “Because of the tremendous interest in it, we expanded the tour from 2015, nearly doubling the number of participants.”

Following massive flooding throughout the area in 1987 and a subsequent study of the surrounding Salt Creek Watershed, DuPage County purchased the Quarry in 1992 to use it for flood storage. The Quarry was then converted into a flood control facility that began functioning in 1996.

Where we stand today With a capacity of 2.7 billion gallons, the Elmhurst Quarry is the largest of five mechanically operated and 11 gravity-operated flood control facilities in DuPage County. Using a predetermined operating plan, DuPage County Stormwater Management staff allows floodwater to enter the Elmhurst Quarry via a 400-foot tunnel, which runs under Illinois Route 83. The Quarry holds the floodwater until water elevations recede enough to pump the water back into Salt Creek.

During flood operations, the public may view real-time video images and rain and stream gauge information at http://ec.dupageco.org/dec/stormwater/watershed/index.html.

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Several officials from the County level of government came to Elmhurst on Saturday, Sept. 30 to tour the stone quarry and learn how floodwater is funneled into it. Pictured are (from left): County Sr. Project Engineer Chris Vonnahme discusses the history of the Elmhurst Quarry with DuPage Stormwater Committee Chairman Jim Zay, Glendale Heights Village Trustee Chester Pojack and County Board member Janice Anderson, both of whom also sit on the Stormwater Committee.

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School Board Capsules

Here’s what’s happening at School District 205

By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended

the meeting.

Presentation on annual budget, state funding status Immediately before the regular meeting, the board held a public hearing related to the district’s 201718 annual budget. Christopher Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, gave a presentation during the public hearing. Whelton provided some updated figures from the district’s tentative budget. He said Illinois’ new

state funding formula rolled certain grants into state aid and that the state generally keeps up with state aid payments. The state, which had been delinquent in two quarterly payments to the district, will catch up in those payments, Whelton said.

Whelton said the 2017-18 budget indicates revenues of nearly $120 million and expenditures of about $122 million, reflecting a deficit of approximately $2.1 million.

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Where revenues come from The district receives about 89 percent of its revenues from local sources, according to Wheaton. State funding accounts for about 8 percent of the district’s revenues, while federal funds make up nearly 3 percent of revenues. Property taxes are by far the district’s largest source of revenue, accounting for more than 83 percent of revenues, stated Whelton.

Whelton stated the 2017-18 budget reflects an unexpected reduction in health insurance premiums. He said the district added some positions between its tentative and final budgets, which added nearly $300,000 in salaries to the final budget.

Overall, about 77 percent of the district’s expenditures are related to salaries and benefits—about 63 percent toward salaries and nearly 14 percent toward benefits. Whelton said the budget includes about $71 million in base salaries. Salaries to certified staff members account for about $53.7 million of that $71 million.

Whelton said the district has added about 13 certified staff positions per year since the 2011-12 year. At that time, the district had about 615 positions. In 2017-18, the district will have about 695 positions for certified staff members. Commissioner Margaret Harrell asked Whelton about enrollment figures since 2011-12.

Whelton did not have exact figures, but he said the increase in enrollment has been small and steady during that time and did not nearly compare with the increase in staff members.

school district and the City of Elmhurst, Board member Chris Blum noted at the end of Whelton’s presentation that the city has not released certain tax increment financing (TIF) funds to the district. Blum said that if the district had received those funds from the city, the district would have a balanced budget.

Public concerned Fischer gets no crossing guard There were seven speakers during the public participation segment of the regular meeting. Several of the speakers said they were alarmed that Fischer School did not qualify to have a crossing guard because portions of the area around the school are in unincorporated Elmhurst.

The City of Elmhurst reportedly hires crossing guards. The speakers said it was unacceptable that there weren’t crossing guards outside of the school. Other speakers urged the board to improve its communication with its stakeholders.

Sandburg PTA donates $8000 to purchase furniture The board voted unanimously to accept an $8,000 donation from the Sandburg Middle School PTA. The donation will be used to purchase furniture for various locations around the school.

Student expelled for two years The board also voted unanimously to approve an administration recommendation to expel a York High School student for two years, until September of 2019. The board discussed the matter in closed session before voting in the public meeting.

Blum: Budget won’t balance The school board will hold its next till City releases TIF funds Referring to a dispute between the regular meeting on Oct. 10.

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At press time, the City of Elmhurst and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had scheduled a public meeting at City Hall to discuss the Chicago Department of Aviation’s Fly Quiet Runway Rotation Program on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The FAA was asked to attend this meeting due to the recent 100% increase in nighttime airplane noise affecting specific areas in Elmhurst.

This aircraft noise increase is a result of the Chicago Department of Aviation’s Runway Rotation Plan (RRP) test, which has been implemented to analyze the shared impact of aircraft noise in neighborhoods surrounding O’Hare Airport. The RRP Tests encourage pilots and traffic controllers to use designated nighttime runways. The tests are analyzed by community feedback,

including a survey designed for the RRP.

Nighttime air traffic, noise increases 100% The Fly Quiet Program is currently administering RRP Test #3. This test directly impacts specific areas in Elmhurst, with a 100% increase in scheduled nighttime air traffic compared to Test #1 and Test #2. Every other week during the evening hours of 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. aircraft noise from low flying planes are causing distress to many Elmhurst residents.

This test will be in place until October 14, 2017. If the survey results for Test #3 show low community feedback, it is possible that this RRP will be the Chicago Department of Aviation’s long-term plan for designated nighttime runway use.

Officials from the FAA were to describe the progress on the O’Hare Modernization Plan.

A report from the meeting will appear in a future issue of the Elmhurst Independent.

The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, October 5, 2017 • 13

Three-hour meeting held for Redeemer Lutheran lots Church made untrue statements, lacks trustworthiness, realtor claims

By Dan McLeister FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Residents raised issues about safety and traffic concerns as well as the “trustworthiness” of information about a Redeemer Lutheran proposal to create six residential lots on church property on S. Kenilworth Ave. During a three-hour meeting of the Zoning and Planning Commission (ZPC) on Thursday, Sept. 28, Church Council President David Hanni said the money from lot sales would be used for handicapped-accessible features including an elevator.

He said the church has no other way to pay for the changes which were approved by the ZPC at a pre-

vious meeting. Hanni indicated that members had raised about $600,000, but the changes are expected to cost about $3 million.

He stated that Redeemer would not take out a loan.

Realtor claims church “untrustworthy” Michael Muisenga contended that the church made “untrue statements” about the proposal, including about what nights the church facilities would be used and how much parking would be needed on the church lot and how much street parking would be used on the street. He noted that the Church showed a lack of

“trustworthiness.”

Dick Inskeep, an attorney for the church, said the latest plan for a parking lot would create a better traffic flow. He noted that the angle parking setup would provide less car highlights shinning toward nearby houses.

“I doubt if the Church would ever need more parking,” he said.

Church policy forbids simultaneous events in both the church and the adjacent Redeemer Center building.

However, some neighbors noted that the Choral-Aires, a singing group, which rents the Redeemer Center for Monday night rehearsals, draws as many as 75 cars. The

church is asking the ZPC to reduce the number of parking spaces from 85 spaces to 45 in a smaller lot and 11 spaces next to the Church.

The Redeemer Center is used for weddings and funerals as well as other functions.

Neighbors weigh in on project Resident Michele Carlson said she had “very serious safety concerns” about traffic on the street.

Two of the lots have already been sold subject to approval of the plan by the City, according to the attorney. Lot prices range from $475,000 to $745,000.

Larry Reedy, a realtor, said the

plan would be better if the lot frontages were wider, from 60 feet to 75 feet.

Kelly Muisenga said she wanted the Redeemer to improve access for members with disabilities, “but it shouldn’t be on the backs of the neighbors.”

The ZPC has not set a date for its deliberation on the Redeemer Lutheran proposal, but it could be in October or November. Then the ZPC recommendation will be sent to the Development, Planning and Zoning Commission, a three member City Council committee, which will send it to the full City Council, which has the final vote.

York community taken aback by flag display

What was meant to be lesson in First Amendment turns into debacle

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Early in the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 26, the Independent received a notice that there was a disturbing display at York High School — it included an American flag on the floor.

A few people who saw the display expressed outrage at the lack of respect for the flag and ignorance of flag etiquette.

But according to a release issued later in the day by the School District 205 administration, the entire sophomore class explored First Amendment rights as part of a day-long, interdisciplinary forum that centered on banned books, music, social media and the American flag. Examples were chosen based on their relevance to teenagers.

Artists vs. veterans at 1989 Art Institute show The First Amendment case that drew ire involved re-creating a 1989 installation by Chicago artist Dread Scott, who was later part of a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting the right to free speech.

Scott’s exhibition at the Chicago Institute of Arts included a guest book to sign, but in order to get to the book, one had to walk across an American flag that was on the floor. It was also mid-winter, so most people had wet, muddy shoes.

While on display under the guise of free speech, about 300 veterans from throughout the Chicagoland area had turned up one Sunday afternoon to protest the exhibit and the Institute’s willingness to display it.

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Pictured is the display that appeared at York High School on Tuesday, Sept. 25 that caused an uproar among parents and other members of the York and District 205 community. The exhibit was meant to be a lesson in First Amendment rights by recalling a similar exhibit that appeared at the Chicago Art Institute in 1989, which drew about 300 protesting veterans one Sunday afternoon. York’s display was not presented in the same spirit and included a visit from a member of the Elmhurst American Legion with the students learning to properly fold the flag.

It became a stand-off between those who had served, fought and saw people die for the flag and a handful of art students who wisely kept their distance from the veterans.

Bringing the issue to the present day, the timing was rather poor on York’s part, since much of the country was still embroiled in President Donald Trump’s feud with the NFL players who are “taking a knee” instead of standing for the National Anthem. Had that not been at the top of everyone’s mind, the acton may not have been such a disruption.

York’s display not in same spirit as Scott Unlike the Scott example, York’s display was created to ensure the flag was not stepped on or defaced in any way, according to a statement released by District 205. The goal was to create an authentic learning environment, and “we are still learning from this experience,” the release read.

“We ask our students to think critically about issues relevant to them and our society,” it read. “At the same time, we understand that this demonstration caused some angst in the larger community and for that, we deeply apologize.”

York Principal Erin DeLuga shared the following information with families that day: • The purpose of the forum was to explore the complexities of the constitutionally protected right of free speech by examining real cases and encourage students to think critically about issues relevant to them and our society. • One of the cases was a recreation of Dread Scott’s “What is the proper way to display a U.S. Flag?”

The Scott installation featured the flag on the ground. The York display did not intend to disrespect the flag, the military, or the government; rather, it was used for students to reconcile their feelings about current issues and whether their 1st Amendment rights are protected.

• Two of the students folded the flag and turned it over to a representative from the Elmhurst American Legion to ensure that it would be re-

tired respectfully in accordance with proper flag etiquette.

“We have these conversations in the school environment to foster greater dialogue when our students are in the community,” DeLuga said. “[Tuesday] afternoon and throughout the day [Wednesday], York administrators have met with students to provide them with an opportunity to express their perspectives. Through

these conversations, feedback has been gathered on how the administration and staff can ensure that all students’ voices are represented through productive and respectful discourse going forward.

“Our staff and students will learn from this week’s lesson, and we will make changes to this forum in the future to ensure we do not disrespect our flag.”

Elmhurst Community Programs for October 2017 Programs air on COMCAST Channel 6 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 Programs may also be found at ElmhurstTV.com Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1406 Elmhurst Time Travelers #32 Host: Ken Bartels Special Guest: Brian Bergheger, Director, Elmhurst History Museum Sundays at 6 p.m. and Fridays at 6 p.m. (starts Sun 10/1) Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1407 Center for Speech & Language Disorders 2017 Talkie Trot – Family Fun Walk Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. (starts Wed 10/4) Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1408 York Community High School Performing Arts Department 33rd Annual Collage Concert Sundays at 7 p.m. and Thursday at 5 p.m. (starts Sun 10/1) Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1409 Elmhurst Community Unit School District #205 2017 State of the Schools Address Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Moyer, Superintendent Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 p.m. (starts Tue 10/3) City Council Meetings air Wednesdays at Noon & Thursdays 7 p.m.

School District #205 Board Meetings air on Thursdays 2 p.m.

For information call Joe Piscitelli 630-530-6402 www.ElmhurstTV.com

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October 5, 2017 • 14

Local Boy Scout Troop delivers lunches to Chicago’s homeless A group of Boy Scouts from Elmhurst Troop 14 gathered on Sunday, Sept. 17 to pack bag lunches for those in need. After putting together almost 30 lunches, the group traveled to downtown Chicago via train, and walked the streets handing out lunches to homeless individuals they encountered.

This activity was organized by I. Kwit, an Eagle Scout. He was joined by fellow Troop 14 Scouts including E. Janc, S. Mayfield, J. Hemmersmeier, J. Marek, R. Schaefer, J. Beckman, and D. Martinez.

“I was really surprised at how quickly we found enough people to give the lunches we had made,” Janc said. “It was obvious that the lunches were appreciated.”

Kwit hopes to repeat this service

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I was really surprised at how quickly we found enough people to give the lunches we had made.”

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opportunity again later in the scouting year.

Troop 14 draws Scouts from Elmhurst and Oak Brook and currently has membership of 48 boys between SUBMITTED PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent the ages of 11 and 18.

Right: Energized to help people, Elmhurst Boy Scout Troop 14 put together 30 lunches to be delivered to For more information about the homeless in downtown Chicago. Pictured are (from left): R. Schaefer, M. Schaefer (parent), D. MartiScouting, please visit troop14share. nez, J. Kwit (leader), J. Beckman, E. Janc, J. Marek, I. Kwit, S. Mayfield, and J. Hemmersmeier shutterfly.com.

Nine York seniors named National Merit Semifinalists

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Among them are York High School seniors Hannah Cronin, Matthew Dardick, Linnea Dierksheide, Courtney Jopes, Carina Kanzler, Luke Rozmus, Anshul Shah, Katherine Tomaska and Christopher Ziebert. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million to be offered next spring.

National Merit Scholarship

Members of Elmhurst Boy Scout Troop 14 hand out lunches to the homeless in downtown Chicago. The project was organized by I. Kwit, an Eagle Scout candidate.

winners of 2018 will be announced in four nationwide news releases beginning in April and concluding in July. These scholarship recipients will join more than 330,000 other distinguished young people who have earned the Merit Scholar title.

Scholarships are underwritten

by NMSC with its own funds and by approximately 420 business organizations and Hannah higher education Cronin institutions.

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Carina Kanzler

Luke Rozmus

Anshul Shah

Katherine Tomaska

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The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Elmhurst Area Branch will host its monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library.

Elmhurst author and AAUW branch member, Barbara Deane, will speak about her new book, On the Homefront, and about the unique and important roles women assumed during WWII. This program is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. For more information, please visit aauwelmhurst.org or email info@aauwelmhurst.org.

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October is a busy month for the Elmhurst Lions Club. Several activities are planned to support programs that serve the hearing and sight needs of our community, including diabetes awareness and prevention.

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Lions Candy Days are Friday, Oct.13 and Saturday, Oct. 14. Be on the lookout for Lions in yellow vests on the street corners handing out Lions Club candy. Donations of all sizes are very much appreciated.

On Sunday, Oct. 22 the Elmhurst Leos Club, the Lions youth group, is hosting a Family Fall Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pumpkin Patch at the Abbey.

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Since 1997, the Elmhurst Garden Club has given more than $130,000 from the proceeds of the Garden Walk and Faire that is held the second Sunday in July.

An annual “Meet the Scholars” luncheon will be held on Monday, March 5, 2018, at which time the scholars will present a short program about their research, activities, and/ or interests related to the environment.

The Elmhurst Garden Club also offers an exploratory scholarship to York High School students interested in conservation, horticulture, agriculture, the environment, biology, and/ or botany. The deadline for both the college and high school candidates is May 1. Applications are available at elmhurstgardenclub.org

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The Elmhurst Garden Club recently awarded more than $15,500 in scholarships to six Illinois college students who are pursuing a degree related to horticulture, landscape design, biology, botany, science education, conservation, or environmental studies.

This year’s scholars include Lauren Audi, a Northwestern University-Chicago Botanical Garden Masters candidate; Amanda Moss, College of Du Page; Lily Neppl, Purdue University; Charles Pozen, Elmhurst College; and University of Illinois-Champaign students Parrish Smith and Liangyua Ashley Yu. The club also awarded Andrew Bendelow, York Garden Club advisor, a stipend to attend a class to be certified in square foot gardening.

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Feeling thoughtful and contemplative during birthday week

By Kelly Simmons, Columnist Birthdays make us a bit more reflective, another trip around the sun and all that. Maybe we would be better off if we thought of every day as a birthday. I recently shared in my blog a quote that states, “Don’t be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of.” Thank you, Charles Richards, for that little nugget of insight.

We all have the choice to greet each day as an opportunity. Many times we forget we have that choice and switch to autopilot doing the same-old, sameold. Once in a while a life event will trigger us to seize the day, but do we carpe diem every day?

I agree with Annie Dillard who says,

“Spend the afternoon. You can’t take it with you.”

At this point in my life (older and wiser), I’ve discovered the key is to commit to less. When we are young we think we must fill our days doing all kinds of things, some of which we enjoy, and much that falls under the category of Shoulds, Duties, and Obligations.

The more you can release the SDOs, the more you can seize the day and spend it your way. As we get older, we understand too that the days to seize are not infinite. So when something entices you, ask yourself why not do it now?

Remember the words of Norman Douglas, “Why always “not yet”? Do flowers in spring say “not yet”?”

Life is in the here and now.

“For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin — real life.

But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be got through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life.”

Fr. Alfred D’Souza.

Celebrating my birthday is a joy, but I remember feeling bummed out on my 25th, feeling old, a quarter of a century already. Now I’m two quarters plus and I take nothing for granted and I do not feel depressed to be aging. Just the opposite, I am quite grateful.

In 1875, John Muir wrote, “The glories of a mountain campfire are far

greater than may be guessed.... One can make a day of any size, and regulate the rising and setting of his own sun and the brightness of its shining.”

How are you regulating the rising of your sun and the brightness of its shining?

As for me, I choose to take one day at a time, inject a little silly, a little happy, a little love and enjoy. Hopefully tomorrow I wake up and have a new choice. (Some days are sillier than others.) I find enjoyment in my work. I find enjoyment in my home. I find enjoyment in clients, colleagues, friends and family. I find enjoyment in my life partner.

It is up to me to find enjoyment in every day. That is what we learn as we

grow older. Birthdays are a wonderful reminder but to go 365 days until I am reminded again is not a good plan. So I create reminders every day. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”

To paraphrase Emily Dickinson: That it will never come again is what makes this day so sweet.

On my birthday, yours, any old everyday, let’s make it sweet. It will never come again. Cheers!

Kelly Epperson Simmons, writer, speaker, mentor, invites you to visit her website www.kellyepperson.com and subscribe to her weekly joy letter. Write info@kellyepperson.com or PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131.

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Garden Club plaque recognizes community project participants Partners with District 205 Foundation to gather donations On Wednesday, Sept. 27, Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) and York Garden Club (YGC) dedicated a recognition plaque at the south end of the Interior Courtyard at York Community High School.

Elmhurst Garden Club donated the plaque to York Community High School to recognize the organizations that helped to improve York’s campus landscape. On Aug. 8, 2015, more than 150 people from EGC, the National Gardening Association, and PT Holdings (in Addison) participated in helping to transform the landscape of York’s interior courtyard and other areas within the school.

The sensory interior courtyard The 6,050 square-foot interior courtyard went from a collection of broken concrete tables, benches and debris, to a green, plush outdoor learning environment. The sensory garden, planted along the windows,

was designed for individuals in wheel chairs, but is not now accessible to them. Five circles of native and pollinator plants are in the north end of the Courtyard. The highlight of the garden are two three-step raised beds hosting potager gardens, separated by a custom-built trellis.

Twelve Aldo Leopold benches are able to be moved throughout the courtyard by students.

York students get hands-on experience Mentors of EGC have worked with YGC for the last four years helping to provide hands-on horticultural experiences for interested students. Some of the activities include: planting and transplanting plants; winter sowing; growing heirloom tomatoes; using native and pollinator plants; planting spring bulbs throughout campus;

See CLUB, Page 20

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For the seventh year in a row, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin presented a budget that does not increase the County’s portion of the property tax levy.

“The state finally has a budget, but on the way to crafting it, the legislature kept $2.7 million in funding that is generally given to counties,” he said. “That has had a significant impact on our ability to balance our budget.”

Cronin’s proposed budget keeps the County’s property tax levy frozen at $66.9 million for the seventh year in a row under his administration. The proposed budget has a full-time headcount of 2,206, which is down from 2,270 in FY2011. The proposed FY2018 spending plan is $439.6 million, with expenditures out of the General Revenue Fund at $176.9 million, down slightly from the previous year.

“This is where the $2.7 million kept by the state hits the hardest,” he said “The General

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“For the last seven years, we’ve worked diligently to reduce expenses and decrease the budget to meet our service obligations without asking the taxpayers for a penny more. But it has been excruciatingly difficult, and there is a limit to how much we can cut without threatening our ability to fulfill our mission.

We may be reaching a point where we simply can’t cut anymore.”

Reforms made through the DuPage ACT Initiative have led to more than $100 million in savings and the County boasts a 3.9 percent unemployment rate and AAA bond rating.

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scape design for the Interior Courtyard is to install an ADA-compliant walkway between the sensory plants and the raised beds in the center of the Interior Courtyard. York Garden Club has partnered with Elmhurst District 205 Foundation, a 501(c) 3 charitable organization, to collect donations and earmark funds for the walkway. Contributions can be sent to: Elmhurst District 205 Foundation, Attn: Lisa Fanelli, 162 S. York Rd., Elmhurst IL 60126; Completing the in the memo section, write: YGC, Interior landscape design The long-term goal for completing the land- Courtyard Walkway Fund.

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Thumbs up in the kitchen DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

A slick and shiny new bar

Everything inside Doc Ryan’s, now Doc’s Victory Pub, was completely redone in their recent renovations including the brand new bar, with gleaming dark wood that reflects the light from the new fixtures.

Built-in shelving on the walls behind the bar makes a nice backdrop for sparkling glasses and stemware.

New place on the block

It’s really just a new face on an old friend. After being closed for several months, Doc Ryan’s, now Doc’s Victory Pub, at 490 So. Spring Rd. has re-opened for business, sporting its brand new look. The remodeling reflects the interior of an authentic Irish pub.

One of the cooks in the kitchen at the newly remodeled Doc Ryan’s at 490 So. Spring Road gives a thumbs up as he prepares a meal. The remodeling included putting the kitchen in sight of customers. The restaurant has been closed for a few months for renovations and hosted a Grand Re-Opening celebration about a week ago.

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Don’t miss out on this 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,748 sq ft. move-in ready home. Be prepared to spend countless hours cozying up in your spacious natural light-filled Great Room complete w/ cathedral ceilings, wood burning fireplace & slider to access your .25 acre fully-fenced backyard. A flexible floorplan w/ main level bedroom & bathroom & 3 upstairs bedrooms allow for plenty of possibilities. Newly refinished hardwood floors (June ’17) in the living room, dining room, hallway & 1st floor bedroom, new carpet (September ’17) in Great room and stairs, & fresh paint are just a few of the many recent updates. $249,000

Storybook English Tudor expanded & updated by current 30+ year owners that hate to leave this home & neighborhood. Loaded with original character & charm, yet updated w/ today’s amenities & nearly 3,200 SF of finished living space. Rare master suite with en suite bath + 2 other oversized bedrooms. Modern HVAC, refinished HW floors, living room fireplace, updated kitchen & baths, finished basement with large family room/office/laundry/tons of walk in storage & roughed in plumbing for a future bathroom. Custom bar/lounge area overlooking in-ground pool with tons of outdoor entertaining space. $599,900

Cherry Farm Tudor

Cherry Farm Tudor

This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition $740,000 NEW PRICE!

This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition with over-sized family room, breathtaking Master Suite with Floor to Ceiling Windows of sweeping views of the 15,000 square foot lot & En Suite bathroom & huge walk-in closet, Great Au Pair Quarters on 3rd Flr. 3 car epoxied attached garage, plus an INCREDIBLE LOCATION, steps to new Washington Park, walk to town/train & schools & Prairie Path! Pride in Ownership shines bright in this lovely home! $740,000

Adorable 4 bed/2 bath Ranch!

Adorable 4 bed/2 bath Ranch!

Single story living at its finest! This oversized 2,155 SF ranch boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2.5 car attached garage, HWFs throughout, separate dining rm & living rm w/ wood burning fireplace, & large family rm off kitchen that flows out to

Single story living at its finest! This oversized 2,155 SF ranch boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a 2.5 car attached garage, HWFs throughout, separate dining rm & living rm w/ wood burning fireplace, & large family rm off kitchen that flows out to a paver brick patio w/ fenced yard. Set on a 60x145, professionally landscaped lot in one of Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Walking distance to top-rated Elmhurst schools Jefferson & Viz Elem w/ bus service at the corner to Bryan JRHS. Blocks from the IL Prairie Path, Smalley Pool/Park, & the York/Vallette Business District. $399,900

$399,900

So Much To Love!

So Much To Love!

Well-maintained Ranch home in prime Itasca location! 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, updated bathroom, ceramic tile wall, whirlpool tub, newer kitchen cabinets, spacious kitchen with eat-in area. Hardwood under carpet, full basement with rec room, potential 4th bedroom, & work/utility room.

Large 2.5 detached car garage surrounded by beautifully landscaped & fully fenced yard with back patio for entertainment. Just blocks away from award winning Itasca Park District and Raymond Benson Primary.

Close to Itasca down town, Train Station, Expressway, & Shopping $247,000

New Build on Sunnyside

New Build on Sunnyside

Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with $1,099,000 CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY!

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Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with island, butler pantry, formal dining, huge family room with fireplace, 3 car garage, 4 large beds up, master suite with his & hers walk-ins, master spa bath with over-sized shower and soaking tub. Ability to finish attic with additional 300 SF of 8 ft height ceiling as well as basement.

In for permits. Perfect timing to fully customize everything! Late 2017 delivery. $1,099,000

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Elmhurst’s Premier Builder, The McGovern Brothers have outdone themselves in this STUNNING home that is 1 BLOCK from Downtown Elmhurst! This home really has the luxury buyer’s checklist covered! Offering 4 Finished Floors, 7 $1,250,000

LOOK AT THIS LOCATION! Elmhurst’s Premier Builder, The McGovern Brothers have outdone themselves in this STUNNING home that is 1 BLOCK from Downtown Elmhurst! This home really has the luxury buyer’s checklist covered! Offering 4 Finished Floors, 7 Bedrooms & 6 Bathrooms, 5,412 square feet, One of the Most Glamorous Kitchens in Elmhurst with a 10 foot Island that you MUST see to believe, Thermador appliance package, walk in butler’s pantry! 2 fireplaces & Finished Basement with a Beautiful Full Bar, Outdoor pergola with Built in BBQ and beautiful hardscape PLUS generous greenspace for the kids to play! $1,250,000 Executive Home in Riverside

Custom built executive home w/ open-floor plan feat. 5 beds & 4.5 baths in historic Riverside. Walk to train, school, town.

Inviting atmosphere w/ over 7500 SF of living space. 2-story formal foyer, custom cherry wood library/office, formal dining $1,495,000

Custom built executive home w/ open-floor plan feat. 5 beds & 4.5 baths in historic Riverside.

Walk to train, school, town. Inviting atmosphere w/ over 7500 SF of living space. 2-story formal foyer, custom cherry wood library/office, formal dining rm, 28’ family rm w/ fireplace & 10’6” ceiling open to Studio 41 designed eat-in-kitchen.

1st floor features bedroom suite w/ ADA compliant full bath, laundry rm, powder rm w/ marble sinktop & sterling silver fixtures, mud rm, & attached 3-car heated garage. Central 3-story stairway leads up to a master bedroom w/ marble-tiled bath & separate granite-top vanities, heated whirlpool tub, steam shower, & heated floor. $1,495,000

Sprawling Ranch!

Sprawling Ranch!

Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-desac location in south Elmhurst. Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park. The breathtaking views of the backyard $719,900

Newer Construction < $700k!

Newer Construction < $700k!

Great value South Elmhurst! Main level features hardwood floors throughout, 2 panel solid core white doors, wrought iron railings on staircase & 2 story foyer. 1st floor living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room w/ direct vent $679,900

Great value South Elmhurst! Main level features hardwood floors throughout, 2 panel solid core white doors, wrought iron railings on staircase & 2 story foyer. 1st floor living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room w/ direct vent fireplace, laundry/mudroom & powder room.

Beautiful maple cabinets w/ walnut stain & dark glaze in kitchen w/ SS appliances & granite countertops. 4 beds on 2nd level w/ shared hall bath. Private master suite w/ whirlpool tub & large walk in shower. Dual zone HVAC & roughed in central vac. Partial finished basement w/ r/o plumbing for future bath. Fenced in yard with gas line for grill and much much more! $679,900

Great Value in South Elmhurst

Great Value in South Elmhurst

Steps to Illinois Prairie Path and Spring Road shopping district. 75x140 Lot. Unique open floor plan. 4 car garage. 2 attached/2 detached. 4200 sq. ft on 1st/2nd floor. Finished basement with traditional pub style wet bar, workout room and $999,900

New in Lincoln

New in Lincoln

Lincoln school new construction opportunity w/ Wise Builders.

Rare opportunity for corner lot that will offer south exposure to front elevation + 3 car attached garage. All the bells & whistles to be expected w/ this talented & experienced builder. Custom $1,198,000

Lincoln school new construction opportunity w/ Wise Builders. Rare opportunity for corner lot that will offer south exposure to front elevation + 3 car attached garage. All the bells & whistles to be expected w/ this talented & experienced builder.

Custom kitchen, massive center island, full masonry fireplace, 1st floor office, HWF’s throughout, luxurious master w/ soaking tub, separate shower, & his & hers walk in closets.

FINISHED BASEMENT – 5th bedroom, full bath, rec room, & tons of storage. Plenty of time to customize & work side-by-side w/ builder that can make all your ideas come to life. Walk to Lincoln, Prairie Path, & Spring Rd Bus district. $1,198,000

Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-de-sac location in south Elmhurst.

Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park.

The breathtaking views of the backyard oasis are captured in every room. Huge master suite & family room additions on back with vaulted ceilings, skylights, & direct access to wrap-around deck. Professionally manicured grounds w/ lush, mature landscaping/irrigation system.

As spacious as they come, this ranch offers 4 BR’s, 4 full baths, a formal dining room w/ wet bar, 1st floor laundry, tons of storage, & can entertain the largest gatherings all year round. $719,900

Steps to Illinois Prairie Path and Spring Road shopping district. 75x140 Lot. Unique open floor plan. 4 car garage. 2 attached/2 detached. 4200 sq. ft on 1st/2nd floor. Finished basement with traditional pub style wet bar, workout room and bedroom. Whole house back up generator system. Irrigation system. Mature landscape.

Fenced in yard. Paver patio. Solid brick construction. This beautiful home has many upgraded amenities. 4 beds on 2nd floor, 4 full private baths. Bedroom/office on 1st floor with 1/2 bath connected. Recently updated kitchen with white cabinets and grey island. New light fixtures and freshly painted. $999,900

First Floor End Unit!

First Floor End Unit!

Bright and cheery first floor end unit. Elevator building. New furnace /CAC. Common areas scheduled for remodeling this spring. Featuring open floor plan with SGD opening to large balcony accessible from MBR as well. Entertainment size DR $189,000

Bright and cheery first floor end unit.

Elevator building. New furnace /CAC. Common areas scheduled for remodeling this spring. Featuring open floor plan with SGD opening to large balcony accessible from MBR as well.

Entertainment size DR and LR. Huge MBR w/private new bath, eat-in kitchen.

“Mad men” wet bar. Never ending storage and closet space. Assessment includes heat, gas, water, pool, exercise facility,etc. Party room.

Underground parking. Storage unit. In unit W/D!- Home sweet home! $189,000

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Woman found guilty of murdering five-year-old son and seven-year-old girl DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that Judge Robert Miller has found Elzbieta Plackowska, 45, formerly of Bailey Road, Naperville, guilty of stabbing to death her son, seven-year-old Justin and a five-year-old girl she was babysitting, Olivia Dworakowski, also of Naperville.

Miller rendered his verdict this afternoon following a two-andone-half week long bench trial. In all, Miller found Plackowska guilty of ten counts of First Degree Murder and two counts of Aggravated Cruelty for stabbing to death two family dogs.

She faces a mandatory sentence of natural life in prison without the

possibility of parole.

On October 30, 2012, at approximately 11 p.m., Naperville police officers were dispatched in response to a report of a woman who had just been robbed.

Upon their arrival, officers found Plackowska at the residence covered in blood.

At approximately this same time, Naperville police officers responded to a call from Marta Dworakowski requesting help in locating her daughter Olivia, whom Plackowska was babysitting.

Upon arriving at the Dworakowski residence, officers gained entrance and discovered the deceased bodies of Justin Plackowska and Olivia Dworakowski and the two

family dogs. An investigation into the murders revealed that at some point in time that evening, Plackowska told the children to get ready for bed.

Instead of getting ready for bed however, the children began jumping on the bed in the master bedroom. After arming herself with a kitchen knife, Plackowska went to the master bedroom and began stabbing her son repeatedly about his entire body.

She then stabbed Olivia repeatedly throughout her body as well and killed the two family dogs.

Plackowska then drove to a family friend’s home.

On November 1, 2012, Plackowska appeared in Bond Court

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where she was ordered to be held without bond. She has remained in the DuPage County Jail since that time.

“This afternoon, following two and a half weeks of evidence and testimony, Judge Miller correctly found that Elzbieta Plackowska fully understood her criminal conduct at the time she brutally murdered Justin and Olivia,” Berlin said.

“They were two beautiful children with their whole lives ahead of them and I continue to offer my sincerest condolences to their surviving family members.”

Plackowska’s next court appearance is scheduled for November 21, 2017, for return of the pre-sentence report.

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They were two beautiful children with their whole lives ahead of them and I continue to offer my sincerest condolences to their surviving family members.”

– DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin

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Sports October 5, 2017 • 29

IC Catholic Prep boys soccer team showing improvements Knights preparing for upcoming postseason play

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Busting out

CHRIS FOX Elmhurst Independent

Dukes junior Josiah Scott rushes the ball against Willowbrook on Friday, Sept. 29 in Villa Park.

Scott scored York’s first TD on a 64-yard run in the first quarter.

While recent results would not indicate it on paper, the IC Catholic Prep boys soccer team is moving in the right direction.

In recent play, the Knights lost 3-1 to Elmwood Park, 6-1 to De La Salle, 5-1 to Aurora Central Catholic, 3-0 to Niles Notre Dame, 5-2 to Nazareth Academy, 3-1 to Chicago Christian, 5-0 to Ridgewood and 7-0 to Elgin St. Edward. The Knights defeated Aurora Christian 3-2, defeated Walther Christian 7-1 and lost to Timothy Christian 6-1 after being down only 2-0 at halftime.

The Knights were 3-11 overall through late last week.

Coach Javier Andrade zeroed in on the game against Niles Notre Dame in particular. “We played well defensively against Notre Dame,” he said.

“They had been destroying everybody 8-0 and 9-0 and it was only 3-0 against us.”

He also was impressed with his squad’s play against Timothy Christian. “Timothy Christian was a great game for the kids,” said Andrade.

“They played well. Like I told the kids, I would rather lose fighting.”

Andrade said he’s seen his team make plenty of progress. “I have a very good feeling about the playoffs,” he said. “I’ve seen big-time improvement this year. Timothy Christian is a great team. Last year in the first half it was 8-0. This year it was 2-0. We are playing as a team. Our passing is better and our defending is much better. We play as a team and not as individuals. There is no ‘I’ in team.

It’s not one person winning out there, it’s the whole team that wins a game.

And that goes not just for sports, it goes for work and in life. There is no ‘I’ in anything.”

Andrade said he’s not concerned about a 3-11 record. “In games against ACC, De La Salle and Evergreen Park it was 1-1 in the first half.

We played excellent,” he said. “In the second half, we got deflated. A friend of mine who is from Argentina and lives in Miami and is a soccer player, came to visit and went to a couple of our games. He said, ‘Javier, in the first half I saw a team that was not a three-year-old program. You looked like a 20-year-old program playing great soccer. And then in the second

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IC Catholic Prep football team racks up 655 total yards in win Freshman Franklin runs for 230 yards; Eatman catches two touchdown passes

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep football team continues to pile up yards like they are going out of style.

The Knights ran up a bill to the tune of 655 total yards of offense in its 45-0 shutout of Riverside-Brookfield in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division game contested in Riverside.

The win moved IC Catholic Prep to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in MSC Blue

play. The victory made the defending Class 3A state champions playoff eligible. A win next week in West Chicago against Wheaton Academy assures the Knights of a playoff bid.

In the triumph against Riverside-Brookfield, quarterback CJ West completed 6 of 11 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns against no interceptions.

On the ground, freshman Kyle Franklin ran the ball 22 times for 230

yards and scored a touchdown. He averaged 10.5 yards per carry and had a long run of 68 yards.

Senior Lazerick Eatman ran 13 times for 112 yards (8.6 yards per carry) and scored a touchdown. His long run was 34 yards. West ran seven times for 65 yards and scored a touchdown.

As a team, IC Catholic Prep ran the ball 45 times for 422 yards and averaged 9.6 yards per carry, nearly a first

down every time a rusher touched the ball.

Khali Saunders caught two passes for 59 yards, while Eatman caught two touchdown passes from West totaling 71 yards. Jacob Lytton caught one pass for 32 yards, while Sean Hipskind had a 71-yard touchdown catch from West.

On offense, IC Catholic Prep rolled up 655 total yards.

Sophomore Kevin Cooke led the

defense with 11 tackles. Kemon Reese and Dylan Packer each had six tackles. Reese had one quarterback sack. Hipskind had an interception and a fumble recovery, while Khali Saunders had a caused fumble and Khalil Saunders had a pass deflection.

Eatman also scored a two-point conversion.

Over the last three weeks, IC Catholic Prep has put up point totals of 54, 67 and 56.

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York vs. Willowbrook football action CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

York Seniors Giovanni Rodriguez and Luis Rozon stop a Willowbrook runner with authority.

Junior Zane Heemsoth makes a tackle during York’s 45-22 road loss to Willowbrook on Friday, Sept. 29.

Senior Arthur Renier covers a Warriors receiver on Friday.

Senior John Sopko punts the ball.

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York vs. Willowbrook football action CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

Dukes senior Clayton Davey on defense. York scored a late defensive touchdown in the game.

York QB Joe Javorek, a junior, throws a pass against the Warriors.

York boys golf team places second in conference Dukes girls golfers end up fourth in WSC Silver

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys golf team capped a strong West Suburban Conference Silver Division run by placing second in the conference overall.

The Dukes took third at the recent WSC Silver meet with a 304 team score. Hinsdale Central won the meet and the conference title with a 12-under-par 276 team score that York coach Jim Borel labeled “unbeliev-

able.”

Lyons Township was second in the tournament at 295.

But based on the Duke’s thirdplace showing and its 5-1 conference dual-meet record, York finished second overall in the final standings to Hinsdale Central.

“We played well,” said Borel. “All our players shot 79 or lower on a par72 course.”

Sophomore Matt Buckley led the

way. He shot even-par 72 and earned all-conference accolades.

Aidan Mann and Jake Brown both shot 77s, while Casey O’Malley shot 78. Josh LaBounty and Sam Bartolone both shot 79s.

It was the fifth time this season York shot under 310 at an 18-hole event. The Dukes won the Charger Invitational with a 302, took third at Fenton with a 306, took fourth at Hinsdale Central with that same 306 and

placed fifth at Limeston with a 309.

The Dukes finished the regular season with a 7-2 dual-meet mark. York only shot above 157 once during those nine contests.

After the conference meet, the Dukes were averaging 154.36 for nine holes. Mann was leading the team in nine-hole average with a 38.38. LaBounty was at 38.63, while Buckley was at 38.88. Brown was averaging 39.70.

Swinging into the top-20 The York girls golf team had a host of players finish in the top 20 at the recent West Suburban Conference varsity and JV meets. Earning top-20 honors were, from left: Jenna Koeppen, Katie Wegmann, Elle Borchardt, Allison Evans, Rachel Perry and Cassie Zika.

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At the JV conference meet, sophomore Mason Lampa shot 74 to tie for meet medalist honors. The York frosh-soph team took third at the meet and in the conference.

“We have some very talented underclassmen,” said Borel late last week. “We will be sending one senior, two juniors, two sophomores and one freshman to the regional (played earlier this week). Our entire team is very talented this year and we are looking forward to the next few weeks in the IHSA state series.”

York girls golf The York girls golf team took fourth place at both the varsity and JV levels at the recent West Suburban Conference meet.

At the varsity level, Jenna Koeppen finished 12th with a score of 88.

Katie Wegmann was 17th with a 95.

Allison Evans took 19th with a 96, while Annie Grasse had a 97 for 18 holes.

At the JV level, Cassie Sika was seventh with a 93. Elle Borchardt took 11th with a 96, while Rachel Perry was 20th with a 102. Haley Blattner finished with a 104.

In earlier action, York was a 180194 non-conference winner against Glenbard East at Glendale Lakes.

Wegmann was the meet medalist with a 43. Koeppen shot 44, while Bartolone had a 46. Evans finished with a 47.

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IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team records three conference victories

Knights boys cross-country team fifth at Lake Forest Academy; Leahy named MSC golfer of the year

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team added three Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division wins to its ledger recently.

The Knights were 25-17, 25-23 winners over Aurora Central Catholic.

Maya Stoval had eight kills and one ace, while Nailah Landon had five kills and one block. Isabella Leslie finished with 15 digs and one

ace. Kristen Brachmann had two kills, two blocks and three aces. Sophie Hurt had 12 assists, three kills four digs, one ace and one block, while Kaya Hood added one kill.

The win pushed the Knights to 8-6 overall and 5-3 in MSC Blue play.

In earlier action, IC Catholic Prep downed Fenton 25-23, 23-25, 26-24. Landon had 14 kills. Leslie had 14 digs and one ace. Stovall had 10 kills and one ace. Hurt had 30 assists, six digs, one ace and one

IC Catholic Prep (5-1, 2-0) at Wheaton Academy (3-3, 0-2) When: Friday, 7:15 p.m.

Where: Wheaton Academy High School, West Chicago Last week: IC Catholic Prep 45, Riverside-Brookfield 0; Glenbard South 27, Wheaton Academy 23 Last year: IC Catholic Prep 50, Wheaton Academy 0 Outlook: IC Catholic Prep is firing on all cylinders as evidenced by last week’s thrashing of a 5-0 team to the tune of 655 yards of total offense and zero points allowed defensively. As a comparison, Wheaton Academy lost 20-9 to Riverside-Brookfield, the same team IC Catholic Prep beat 45-0. The Knights had two 100-yard rushers in the win over R-B in freshman Kyle Franklin and Lazerick Eatman.

Wheaton Academy’s three wins have come against West Chicago, Chicago Christian and Elmwood Park, teams with a combined 8-7 record heading into Week 6. Its other two losses are to teams that were a combined 10-0 heading into Week 6.

Oak Park-River Forest (4-2, 1-2) at York (0-6, 0-3) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Last week: Downers North 28, Oak Park-River Forest 23; Willowbrook 45, York 22 Last year: Oak Park-River Forest 34, York 17 Outlook: York trailed 14-0 and 38-7 at one point in its Week 6 loss last week to neighbor Willowbrook. The Dukes return to conference action this week against an Oak Park-River Forest team that lost at home to Downers Grove North. The Huskies, a playoff team last year, hold wins against Chicago Simeon, Downers Grove South, Morton and Proviso West, while losing to Hinsdale Central. Oak Park-River Forest’s four wins have come against teams that had a combined 6-14 record heading into Week 6 (no winning records among the four teams). Oak Park-River Forest lost 21-13 to Hinsdale Central, while York lost 31-7 to Hinsdale Central.

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half you looked like a one-week-old program.’”

Alex Meurer had four goals in the Walther Christian win. “Alex is playing well and scoring a lot of goals for us,” said Andrade.

The team also has received boosts from the likes of goalie Zen Tverdokhlib, Tommy Sloan, William Russ, Alex Cabrera and Jack Fowler.

IC Catholic Prep boys cross country The IC Catholic Prep boys cross-country team recently took fifth at the Lake Forest Academy Invitational. Pat Shannon took 12th at Lake Forest, while Casey Kristie was 18th.

“The team has improved on its pack running,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Jeff Fredrickson.

“Our goalie Zen T. is excellent,” said Andrade. “In the midfield Tommy connects a lot with William and on defense it’s Alex Cabrera with Jack.”

Meurer leads the team with 11 goals.

“We are playing teams that are much better than us and we are staying with them,” said Andrade. “That is encouraging to see.”

Kristie and Shannon, both seniors, continue to excel on the course and in practice. “At the start of the race they go out at a happy medium and continue to pass runners during the race,” said Fredrickson. “Casey and Pat have been working together not only in meets, but at practice as well.”

Also running well for the Knights is Fabian Perez. “Fabian has improved immensely since his freshman year,” said Fredrickson. “He has dropped two minutes off his times from freshman year.”

Fredrickson noted during a recent meet that Kristie and Shannon worked together and the squad’s three, four and five runners, Howard Huang, Dominic Gaudio and Liam Dacre, “were relatively close to each other.”

Fredrickson said the team is gearing up for the postseason run.

“At the conference meet, I am running everyone at their own levels,” he said. “At the regional meet, I will bring up some of the underclassmen to run varsity. I believe they can help us to a top-three finish and advance to the sectional.”

IC Catholic Prep boys golf The IC Catholic Prep boys golf

team finished third at the recent Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division tournament held at The Sanctuary in New Lenox.

Illiana Christian finished first and Wheaton Academy was second.

Connon Leahy won the individual tournament title, shooting 76 and as a result was named the MSC player of the year.

Charlie Schoonveld added a 79, while Thomas Hilgart shot 89 and Kevin Cheng shot 90 for the Knights (334 team score).

“Connon and Charlie continue to play well,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Don Sujack. “Connon secured conference player of the year and Charlie was solid all day.

Down the lineup, we had some wild swings between nine-hole scores on the front- and back-nine scores, which kept us from scoring like we wanted to. It’s unfortunate, but fixable.”

IC Catholic Prep hosted a regional earlier this week at Maple Meadows in Wood Dale.

“It’s a great opportunity for us on our home course to get over this lull and have some fun in the postseason,” said Sujack.

Timothy Christian girls volleyball team maneuvers through busy stretch of schedule Trojans score two recent conference wins

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Where: York High School, Elmhurst

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block, while Hood had six kills and two blocks.

In a 20-25, 25-21, 25-14 win over Wheaton Academy, Landon had 15 kills. Leslie had 11 digs. Stoval had 12 kills, five aces and three digs.

Hurt had 31 assists, three kills and 11 digs. Hood had five kills and one block, while Brachmann had five kills and one ace.

IC Catholic Prep also lost 25-23, 26-24 to Riverside-Brookfield in conference play. Landon had eight kills. Leslie finished with seven digs. Stovall had five kills, one ace and four digs, while Hurt had 15 assists, two kills, three digs and one block. Hood had three kills. Brachmann had two kills, two aces and two digs. Jalene Pina had nine digs, while Sophie Zanoni had eight digs.

The Timothy Christian girls volleyball team has piled plenty of match action into a short amount of time.

“We’ve been very busy,” said Timothy coach Scott Piersma late last week. “We gave the girls some time away. They need it.”

In recent action, the Trojans defeated Illiana Christian, lost to conference rival Chicago Christian and went 2-3 at the Manteno tournament before racking up a pair of conference wins last week.

Timothy struggled in the first set against Illiana before turning things up a notch. “We struggled to get things going in the first set. We were coming off a long bus ride to Illiana,” Piersma said. “It was 20-20 in the first set and then we went on a 5-1 run to close the first set. We came out hot the second set and dominated and won 25-16. That was nice to see.”

The Trojans then lost to Chicago Christian in a battle of the top two teams in the Metro Suburban Conference Red Division.

“Chicago Christian is a very good team,” said Piersma. “They are big and very powerful. We played a little scared in the first set. They had some

big kills coming down against us that we haven’t seen a lot of yet this year.”

Timothy lost the first set 25-14 but Piersma made a lineup adjustment that led to a 25-16 second-set win.

“We moved Heidi Westra out of the middle and to the outside. I think she had seven kills alone in the second set,” he said. “We dominated and I think that took them back a little bit.

But in the third set Chicago Christian made a couple of adjustments and we got in a bad funk and lost 25-10. It was a little frustrating because we played so well in that second set.

And then we came out in the third and didn’t play well. The consolation to all this is Tracy Westra (Timothy setter) didn’t play (recovering from injury). We’re going to look completely different the next time we face them. We lost in three without Tracy, which is a little bit of a confidence boost.”

Timothy then went 2-3 at Manteno.

“It was the end of a long week and it was a long day there,” said Piersma.

“We left at 6:15 in the morning and had an 8 a.m. match.”

Tracy Westra did see limited action in the tournament. “It was good seeing her back playing,” said Piersma.

“I don’t know if the girls expected

things to fall into place because Tracy was back? We won our first two matches and then didn’t play well.”

Timothy faced Illiana Christian in the third/fourth place match and lost after a strong performance against them earlier in the week.

“It was a frustrating day overall,” said Piersma. “We didn’t get back to school until 6:15 p.m. It was a long 12-hour day for the girls. We went 2-3 at Manteno and did the same thing at St. Viator. We haven’t gone 2-3 in a tournament in a long time. We weren’t used to that.”

Piersma said the team continues to search for a go-to player in critical situations. “We’re still figuring some stuff out,” he said. “In that third set against Illiana, it was 13-13 and we’re playing to 15. We’re in a timeout and I asked who wants to put the ball on the floor and nobody said anything.

That’s what we’re missing right now.

Nobody wants to be the go-to person and put it on their shoulders. We’re going to figure that out.”

The Trojans got back on the winning track with recent MSC Red wins against Ridgewood and Guerin Prep.

The Ridgewood match marked the

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Dukes compile 19 wins through late last week

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls tennis team finished a recent stretch of six matches by sweeping the West Aurora Quad.

In the six-match span, York went 5-1, including a 3-0 showing at West Aurora.

“We played very smart tennis all day,” said York coach Tres Heimann.

In a 6-1 win over host West Aurora, Gianna Niokleit was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 1 singles. Isabella Nicoli was a 6-3, 6-4 winner at No. 2 singles. Eva Jacobsthal was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 3 singles.

In doubles, Cate Duhig and Jacki Riek were 6-2, 6-0 winners at No. 2 doubles. Lauren Fonorow and Cristina Gamboa were 6-0, 6-2 winners at No. 3 doubles, while Jess Paist and Wendy Zhang were 6-1, 6-1 winners at No. 4 doubles.

York then defeated Regina Domincian 7-0. Melissa Cartis was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 1 singles. Nikoleit was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 2 singles, while Jacobsthal was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 3 singles.

Duhig and Aleksina Jovic were 6-0, 6-3 winners at No. 1 doubles.

Riek and Nicoli were 6-1, 6-1 winners at No. 2 doubles. Fonorow and Siva Sreedhar were 6-0, 6-1 winners at No. 3 doubles, while Olivia Brunke and Elysia Woodward were 6-0, 6-0 winners at No. 4 doubles.

York closed the quad with a 5-2 win over Waubonsie Valley. Jacobsthal was a 6-0, 6-1 winner at No. 3 singles.

Cartis and Nikoleit were 6-2, 6-1 winners at No. 1 doubles. Duhig and Riek were 6-3, 6-1 winners at No. 2 doubles. Fonorow and Gamboa won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 3 doubles, while Paist and Zhang won 3-6, 6-3, (10-5) at No. 4 doubles.

York also defeated Proviso West 9-0 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division play in Hillside to move to 19-10 overall. York finished 3-3 in WSC Silver regular-season play.

Jovic won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles.

Nicoli was a 6-1, 6-0 winner at No. 2 singles. Jacobsthal won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 singles, while Sreedhar was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 4 singles.

Cartis and Nikoleit were 6-0, 6-0 winners at No. 1 doubles. Riek and Duhig won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 doubles.

Fonorow and Gamboa won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 doubles, while Rachel Kayman and Micki Neidigh won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 4 doubles. Paist and Zhang won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 5 doubles.

In other earlier action, York lost 4-3 to Lyons Township in WSC Silver play at Berens Park in Elmhurst.

Jovic won 6-4, 6-1 at No. 3 singles.

Jacobsthal and Fonorow were 3-6, 6-4, (10-8) winners at No. 3 doubles, while Gamboa and Neidigh were 6-4, 6-3 winners at No. 4 doubles.

Through late last week, Fonorow was leading the team with a 24-6 mark. Jacobsthal was at 22-8, while Nikoleit was 21-10. Cartis was 1912, while Neidigh was 17-7. Sreedhar was 16-4. Woodward had a 16-5 mark, while Gamboa was 16-7. Jovic was 16-14. Zhang sported a 15-4 mark, while Riek was 15-14. Kayman, Duhig and Nicoli each had 14 wins, while Paist had 13 wins.

York’s 19 wins surpassed the team’s 2016 win mark of 18.

Timothy Christian cross-country teams making progress Trojans boys golf team defeats St Edward

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys cross-country team had a strong showing at the recent Harvest Christian Invitational contested in hot and humid conditions.

Clint Fincher earned a medal by placing ninth with a time of 17:32.

William Terpstra also medaled after placing 15th with a time of 17:48.

Coach Dick Zylstra also lauded the efforts of Caleb Mitchell (20th in 18:00), Alex Oldenburger (66th in 20:19) and Noah Bezanson (89th in 21:36) on the hilly 5K terrain.

Zylstra noted his top three runners of Fincher, a junior, Terpstra, a senior, and Mitchell, a sophomore, have been running “really well.” Oldenburger, a junior, has been making his move of late as well.

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“Alex is working hard to close the gap between he and Caleb,” said Zylstra.

The coach also had high praise for Berzanson, a junior. “Noah is a great kid who is learning how to race,” said Zylstra.

Zylstra added health will be a key as the IHSA state series approaches. “We would love to make a run at another state appearance,” he said. “We will need to keep everyone healthy and continue to close some of our gaps.”

Timothy Christian girls cross country The Timothy Christian girls cross-country team also ran at Harvest Christian. Sophomore Hope Clark was 21st in a time of 21:47. Elise Terpstra took 30th with a time of 22:38. Olivia Reamer was 81st in 24:04, while Jill Forgac took 106th with a time

of 25:31. Annika Ward was 112th in 25:48.

Clark and Terpstra are only sophomores. “Hope and Elise are really good,” said Zylstra. “We have been hampered a bit by a lack of depth and a few injuries. It will be interesting to see what we can do at the Lisle regional (Oct. 21).”

Timothy Christian boys golf The Timothy Christian boys golf team lost 189-193 to Elmwood Park in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division action. Ty Merrick led the Trojans with a 45. Jack Rhiner shot 48, while Kyle Mahler had a 49 to lead the team.

The Trojans also were 182-187 MSC Red winners over St. Edward.

Rhiner and Jason Grane each shot 44s to pace Timothy. The win moved Timothy to 5-7 overall.

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first sporting event in Timothy Christian’s new competition arena on campus.

In the 25-18, 25-21 win, Tracy Westra had 10 assists and three kills.

Rachel Stoll had six assists and two kills. Heidi Westra had eight kills and three digs. Olivia Schuringa had three kills and two aces, while Abygale Ahn had six digs and two aces.

In a 25-11, 25-15 win over Guerin Prep, Tracy Westra had 13 assists, three kills and five aces. Stoll had six kills, two aces and three blocks.

Emily DeBoer had four kills and two blocks, while Ahn had four digs

and two aces.

The win pushed Timothy to 16-9 overall and 7-1 in MSC Red play.

“It was exciting being the first match in the new gym,” said Piersma. “The girls were very excited for that. We didn’t play our best against Ridgewood, but that’s understandable given the jitters of being the first match in the new gym. We played a lot better against Guerin Prep.”

Timothy played Elmwood Park at home earlier this week and will head to Elgin today to play St. Edward.

“St. Edward played really well

against us at our place,” Piersma noted. “The competed the whole match. With this match, it’s going to be another long bus trip to Elgin.

St. Edward is a key match. We will not take them lightly. We have to beat them and beat the other teams on the schedule if we want it to where Chicago Christian comes to our place and we still have one loss in conference. That way if we beat Chicago Christian we share the conference title. If we have two losses when they come to our place, we can’t win the conference title. We’re taking nobody lightly.”

York girls crosscountry making strides York football loses to Willowbrook

By Mike Miazga CORRESPODNENT

York girls cross country The York girls cross-country team recently took eighth at the prestigious Palatine Invitational. Sarah May was 11th individually while Katherine Tomaska took 27th.

York also placed sixth at the recent Richard Spring Invitational in Peoria.

“We’ve improved at running as a pack and focusing on a strong, controlled first mile and pushing the second and third mile,” said York coach Lauren DeAngelis.

DeAngelis said her team has made the most out of its training time. “They are very goal-oriented and driven toward improving and running as a pack,” she said.

DeAngelis praised the work of May, Tomaska and Erin Davies.

“Katherine, Sarah and Erin are the foundation of this team,” she said. “They have been great leaders and motivators for our young, talented team. They have been very solid all year as our first through third runners.”

DeAngelis feels York is headed in the right direction as conference s the IHSA postseason inches closer. “I believe the girls have been putting in a lot of hard work, dedication and determination into their training and the season,” she said. “I am looking forward to a strong showing from us at all levels at the West Suburban Conference meet to gain momentum moving into the postseason.”

York football The York football team fell to 0-6 overall after a 45-22 West Suburban Conference crossover loss to Willowbrook in Villa Park.

The Dukes return home Friday to face Oak Park-River Forest (4-2) in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division contest.

Josiah Scott and George Angelo each had rushing touchdowns for York, which also scored a defensive touchdown late in the game. Willowbrook led 14-7 after the first quarter, 24-7 at halftime and 38-7 after three quarters. Willowbrook moved to 5-1 with the win.

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Visitation students worked on inspirational decorative placemats and table decoration trees for the organization, PADS (People Active to Deliver Shelter). Art teacher Elizabeth Letellier had students in 3rd and 4th grade create 3D trees out of paper bags and tissue paper, as well as some line and pattern-friendly placemats to add a little artistic flair to the October PADS dinner.

Visitation parent Elizabeth Kosowski worked with Letellier to create this service project for the students.

“We serve dinner, set up safe sleeping areas, serve breakfast, and provide a bagged lunch to all guests,” said Kosowski, who was happy when Letellier agreed to this project. “I think it’s a great way to introduce the PADS ministry to the children and get them involved.”

Kosowski is a co-coordinator along with parishioner Kathy Sacksteder whose children also graduated from Vis. And as Mrs. Letellier said, “Everyone deserves a little art in their life, especially when it is made with kind hearts!”

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Edward-Elmhurst opens Health Center in north Elmhurst Edward-Elmhurst Health has opened a new Health Center at 755 N. York St., located on the north side of Elmhurst. The $3.1 million Center is a joint venture with MedProperties Group, a medical real estate developer.

The Center features physicians who specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/ gynecology and gastroenterology.

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Jeffrey Fitzer, MD of Elmhurst Clinic provides a full range of obstetric and gynecologic services at the new Center. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Fitzer, who speaks Spanish, call (331) 2219007.

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Community calendar Pick of the Week — the event NOT to be missed…

Tuesday, Oct. 10 — York alum holds special musical performance At 7:30 p.m. the York Performing Arts Department presents “From the Mainland to the Islands,” a special performance by the York High School Jazz Ensemble featuring York alum Paul McDermand in the Merle E. Baker Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults (general seating) and children 18 and under are free. To purchase tickets, visit ticketpeak. com/yorkdrama.

Saturday, Oct. 7 Pat Koko of the West Suburban Lapidary club will be teaching knotting techniques used in necklaces and bracelets for ages 15 to adult from 1-3 p.m. at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave. Instruction includes: discussion of beading techniques, use of tools, beads, clasp and string. All materials are included. Necessary tools will be available to share to complete the project. Complete a single strand faux pearl bracelet to take home. Fee: $35 per person; reservations are required. Info: 630-833-1616 or lizzadromuseum.org.

Sunday, Oct. 8 From 12:15-2:30 p.m., Single Mothers Support Group will meet in the Garden Room of the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 Brush Hill Rd., for a luncheon, after which children (infants-12 years) will enjoy supervised activities, while mothers listen to the program. This month features Julie Tomek Camp who will discuss money management and “are you depleted?” For further information, contact janeloe@aol.com.

Area Branch will host its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library. Elmhurst author and AAUW branch member, Barbara Deane, will speak about her new book, On the Homefront, and about the unique and important roles women assumed during World War II. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required.

Info: visit aauwelmhurst.org or email info@aauwelmhurst.org.

Friday, Oct. 13Saturday, Oct. 14 Lions Candy Days will take place on both days. Be on the lookout for Lions in yellow vests on the street corners handing out Lions Club candy. Donations of all sizes are very much appreciated. Info: elmhurstlionsclub27.wildapricot.org or email: elmhurstlions@gmail.com

Saturday, Oct. 14 • A pre-concert Oktoberfest fundraising dinner will kick off the opening of the ESO’s season. From 5:15 p.m., to 6:30 p.m., concert-goers can enjoy grilled bratwurst and roast pork loin accompanied by traditional German side dishes. Tickets: $30 per person. Reservations can be made Wednesday, Oct. 11 on the ESO web site elmhurstsymThe American Association of Uni- phony.org or by calling the ESO Box versity Women (AAUW) Elmhurst Office at 630-941-0202, and are due

no later than Friday, Oct. 6.

• At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra opens its 57th season under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, with Mozart and Beethoven Gems, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church (ECRC) with a concert of music. Visit elmhurstsymphony. org or call 630-941-0202 for tickets and information. ECRC is located at 149 W. Brush Hill Road. The church has accessible parking and facilities; parking is free.

• Geologist Sara Kurth, presents an introduction to rocks and minerals for ages 8 to adult at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., starting at 10:30 a.m.

Learn to identify minerals through basic hands-on identification including observation skills and hardness tests. Great for rockhounds, Boy & Girl Scout merit badges. Scout groups require adult supervision.

Parties of 10-or-more are encouraged to schedule a private class.

Fee: $5 per person; reservations are required. Info: call 630-833-1616 or go to lizzadromuseum.org.

Sunday, Oct. 22 The Elmhurst Leos Club, the Lions youth group, is hosting a Family Fall Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pumpkin Patch at the Abbey. The event is open to the public.

Tickets for activities are available for purchase at the Family Fest.

Info: elmhurstlionsclub27. wildapricot.org or email: elmhurstlions@gmail.com.

Ongoing programs: • Beginning Monday, Oct. 9, the annual Lions Pumpkin Patch opens at The Abbey, 407 W. St. Charles Road. Pumpkins of all sizes and shapes are available at various prices. The patch is open daily through Oct. 31. Info: elmhurstlionsclub27. wildapricot.org or email: elmhurstlions@gmail.com • The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) will host the annual Fall Members Show, featuring a variety of its members’ original artwork, in the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM), 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., now through Nov. 4. Info: elmhurstartistsguild.org and elmhurstartmuseum.org.

• Now through Nov. 26, the Elmhurst Art Museum is showing Hebru Brantley: Forced Field, a solo show of new work by Chicago-based world-renowned artist. Brantley’s pop-infused contemporary art is inspired by Japanese anime and the bold aesthetics of street art pioneers Jean Michel Basquiat, Kaws and Keith Haring.

• Over the weekends now to Oct. 15, Greenman Theatre Troupe will perform Urinetown the Musical at their performance space at 232 S. York St. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $20, $18 for students and seniors. For tickets and information, call 630-464-2646 or greenmantheatre.org.

• EXTENDED through Dec. 31, the Elmhurst History Museum hosts

Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died. It started as an off-beat baseball promotion called “Teen Night” designed to sell tickets at Comiskey Park and gain listeners for a fledgling FM radio station—until it devolved into one of the most infamous events in Chicago’s rich baseball history.

Disco Demolition Night exploded on July 12, 1979 in the middle of a White Sox doubleheader and it remains one of the city’s most controversial sports history moments.

Media sponsor: WLUP-FM. At Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Free admission. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457 • A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 8339665.

• 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 • TOPS—Take Off Pounds Sensibly—meets on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., meeting from 10-11 a.m. Info: email Millie at johnreiter@sbcglobal.net.

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Elmhurst resident receives Montini’s Johnny Weiger Scholarship Montini Catholic High School, on behalf of the Karl Weiger Family, presented the fourth annual Jonathan Weiger “Johnny Always Wins” Memorial Scholarship during the school’s Homecoming Mass on Monday, September 25.

Each year, members of Montini’s incoming freshman class are invited to submit a special essay to be considered the scholarship. The Weiger Family selects a student displaying high moral character, a deep commitment to their faith, and achieving academic excellence at the grade school level, to receive the scholarship.

This year, the honor went to freshman Maria Hemmersmeier, a former student at Visitation Catholic School in Elmhurst.

Principal Maryann O’Neill gave a heartfelt tribute to former student Johnny Weiger, and announced Maria as the recipient of the scholarship in his memory.

Johnny’s mother Fran Weiger presented

the award.

Johnny Weiger joined Montini’s school community for the 2011-12 school year as a member of the Class of 2015. During Johnny’s freshman year, he was diagnosed with leukemia. After undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and a bone marrow transplant, his leukemia was cured. As Johnny was preparing for his sophomore year, however, he was hospitalized with a rare blood disorder commonly referred to as TTP, which can be caused by a bone marrow transplant.

He passed away on November 4, 2012 due to complications from the TTP. “Throughout his battle with leukemia and TTP, Johnny displayed the spirit of a champion,” said Mrs. O’Neill prior to the Mass. “He always showed great courage, fight and a deep commitment to his faith.”

COURTESY PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Maria will receive a scholarship of Maria Hemmersmeier (center) receives the Johnny Weiger Scholarship to attend Montini Catholic $1,000 per year during her four years at High School. With her is Johnny’s mother Fran Weiger (right) and Montini Principal Maryann O’Neill.

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It takes a whole lot of markers to create any art project, but luckily this 3rd grade classroom at Visitation is well-supplied. This particular project involved making placemats for the October dinner to be served at PADS. Pictured are (from left): 3rd graders Sophia Leuzzi, Gabrielle Graham, and Ryan Hiller

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DU PAGE IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF SILVIA L. IBARRA PETITIONER VS SUADY Y. BAILON RESPONDENT 2017D001808 CASE NUMBER DOMESTIC RELATIONS NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075601 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 29, 2017, wherein the business firm of LEC REPAIRS LOCATED AT 1105 BROOKWOOD STREET, BENSENVILLE, IL 60106-1701 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) LUIS I SANTIAGO, HOME ADDRESS 1105 BROOKWOOD STREET, BENSENVILLE, IL 60106-1701.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 29TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 5, 12 & 19, 2017) 296419 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075555 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 12, 2017, wherein the business firm of MJD CONSULTING AND MARKETING SERVICES LOCATED AT 278 E. ALPINE DRIVE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139-2159 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) MARILOU DANGALAN, HOME ADDRESS 278 E. ALPINE DRIVE, GLENDALE HTS, IL 60139-2159; NAME OF PERSON(S) RICARDO DANGALAN, HOME ADDRESS 278 E. ALPINE DRIVE, GLENDALE HTS, IL 60139-2159.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 12TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 2017) 295087

property tax bills and learn about the property tax appeals and exemption process.

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PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU Suady Y. Bailon, the Respondent, that a petition has been filed in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, against you for a: Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; that summons duly issued against you as provided by law, and such petition is still pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you Suady Y. Bailon, the Respondent file your answer NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075570 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 15, 2017, wherein the business firm of RK HOME STAGING LOCATED AT 334 WOODSIDE DRIVE, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108-2531 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) RUTH KOVAL, HOME ADDRESS 334 WOODSIDE DRIVE, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108-2531.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 15TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 5, 12 & 19, 2017) 296238 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075563 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 14, 2017, wherein the business firm of DVINEVENTS LOCATED AT 2525 OLD TAVERN ROAD APT 17, LISLE, IL 60532-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) LINDA DUKES, HOME ADDRESS 26421 W RED APPLE ROAD, PLAINFIELD, IL 60585-0000; NAME OF PERSON(S) TIFFANY DUKES, HOME ADDRESS 2525 OLD TAVERN ROAD, LISLE, IL 605320000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 14TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2017.

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To help residents better understand their property tax bills, state Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) is partnering with York Township Assessor Deanna Wilkins to host a property tax seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Iowa Community Center, Room 10, located at 338 Iowa Ave in Villa Park.

“Skyrocketing property taxes have taken a toll on Illinois residents,” Conroy said. “This property tax seminar is an excellent opportunity to learn about the appeal process and what each line of a property bill represents. It is also a great opportunity to ask questions about where property tax dollar are being spent.”

Conroy’s property tax seminar, which is free and open to the public, will feature a presentation from York Township Assessor Deanna Wilkins.

Residents will learn how to read their

to the Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, at the Judicial Center, 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, on or before 10-20-17 a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage be entered against you in accordance with the prayer of said petition.

Silvia L. Ibarra 09-13-17 CHRIS KACHIROUBAS CHRIS KACHIROUBAS Clerk of the Eighteenth Circuit Court (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 21, 28 & Oct. 5, 2017) 294792 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075594 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 27, 2017, wherein the business firm of MO-N-ROE LOCATED AT 9081 WESTMINSTER DRIVE, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517-7546 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) DANIELLE M YAPP, HOME ADDRESS 9081 WESTMINSTER DRIVE, WOODRIDGE, IL 60517-7546.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 27TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 5, 12 & 19, 2017) 296511 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075548 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 11, 2017, wherein the business firm of WOJTEK TRZECIAK REMODELING LOCATED AT 173 EDGEBROOK ROAD, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1945 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) WOJCIECH TRZECIAK, HOME ADDRESS 173 EDGEBROOK ROAD, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1945.

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. 2017.

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Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra begins 57th season First concert includes Oktoberfest fundraising dinner

Be prepared for a season of spectacular music-making when the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, begins its 57th year of musical adventures on Saturday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m., at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church with a concert of music.

“Mozart and Beethoven Gems” begins with Mozart’s Overture to La finta giardiniera, followed by featured guest artist Elizandro Garcia-Montoya in a brilliant performance of Mo-

zart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major.

Rounding out the program is Beethoven’s well-loved Symphony No. 6 in F Major (Pastoral).

This concert, in memory of ESO board member Edgar Swarthout, is sponsored by a generous gift from Ray and Sally Allen. Jane and Richard Kiep are generous underwriters of the Mozart Overture.

A pre-concert Oktoberfest fundraising dinner celebrates the opening of the ESO’s season. From 5:15 p.m., to 6:30 p.m., concertgoers can enjoy

Programs coming to the Elmhurst Art Museum Friday, Oct. 13 - 5 p.m.

Movies at the Museum | Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) In conjunction with his exhibition, Hebru Brantley selected a series of films including “Exit Through the Gift Shop,” a documentary film by the famously unidentified artist Banksy about an amateur film-maker who enthusiastically records the work of street artists.

Free with museum admission and for members.

Parents, please note that “Exit Through the Gift Shop” is an R-rated film.

Saturday, Oct. 14 - 1:30 p.m.

Exhibition Tour Come for an in-depth look at the current exhibition Hebru Brantley: Forced Field. Free with museum admission and for members.

Thursday, Oct. 19 - 7 p.m.

EAG Artist Talk | John Walker Join the Elmhurst Artist Guild for a free artist talk by John Walker.

He will be discussing how he began working in his current imaginative realist style by combining traditional portrait and figurative painting with other interests like sculpting and woodworking. He will show some of his earlier pieces, illustration and airbrush work, and talk about how bringing all of these various pursuits together resulted in an entirely new body of work. He will follow up the presentation with a quick demo of his acrylic painting technique.

This program is free to the public and is held in the museum’s Education Center. For more information visit www.WalkerBrushWorks.com Friday, Oct. 20 - 5 p.m.

Movies at the Museum | The Case of the Three Sided Dream (2014) In conjunction with his exhibition,

grilled bratwurst and roast pork loin accompanied by traditional German side dishes. Tickets are $30 per person. Reservations can be made on the ESO web site elmhurstsymphony. org or by calling the ESO Box Office at 630-941-0202, and are due no later than Friday, Oct. 6.

Concert tickets, which can be purchased on the ESO web site or by calling the ESO Box Office, are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors and $12 for students. Group and family rates are also available. Save on tickets by

purchasing a three-, four- or five-concert 2017-18 season subscription on the web site, by calling the box office, or at the Oct. 14 concert. Subscriber benefits include purchase of additional single tickets for $25, free exchange of tickets (conditions apply), and subscriber-only special gatherings. For more information, call the box office.

Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church is located at 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. The church has accessible parking and facilities; parking is free.

The concert experience at ECRC is enhanced by the informative and lively discussion, Behind the Music Stand, led by audience favorite Dr. Ted Hatmaker, which takes place at 5:45 p.m. prior to the concert.

The 57th season of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is made possible in part by grants from the City of Elmhurst, the Illinois Arts Council (a state agency), the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, and 90.9FM WDCB, Chicago’s Home for Jazz.

Elmhurst Public Library

Friday, Oct. 6 from 2-4:30 p.m.

Friday Features: Manchester by the Sea Enjoy an afternoon at the movies every Friday. We’ll Hebru Brantley selected a series of play the latest and greatest movies released on DVD. No films including “The Case of the registration required. *Movie titles may be subject to Three Sided Dream,” an award win- change* elmlib.org/Friday ning documentary about the inspiring story of American jazz multi-in- Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9:30-9:50 a.m. strumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in directed by Adam Kahan.

Come under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for Free with museum admission and twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. for members.

Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s Parents, please note that “The week. No registration required.

Case of the Three Sided Dream” has not yet been rated by the MPAA. Saturday, Oct. 7 from 1-4:30 p.m.

Drop-In Tech Help Saturday, Oct. 21 - 1:30 p.m.

Drop-in to the second floor information desk with your Panel Discussion: The Power best tech questions on smartphones and tablets, social of Art in Public Places media, 3D printing, Microsoft Office, and more. Extra Guest Curator Jenny Gibbs will staff is available for more hands on help in a one-on-one moderate a discussion about the setting (typically around 20-30 min). power of art in public places in conjunction with the exhibition “Hebru Monday, Oct. 9 from 9:30-9:50 a.m.

Brantley: Forced Fields.” The panel Chicka Chicka Baby Drop-in will include the artist Hebru BrantStop in under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library ley, Patrick Hull (owner and curator for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for inof Vertical Gallery), and Nathan Ma- fants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your bason (Curator of Exhibits and Public by’s week. No registration required.

Art at the Chicago Cultural Center).

Free with museum admission and Monday, Oct. 9 from 10-11:30 a.m. for members.

Senior Technology Series: Anti-Virus Software—Windows Defender Saturday, Oct. 28 - 1:30 p.m.

Protect your computer from dangerous viruses, spyMural Tour in Chicago with Wabash Arts Corridor Meeting location: Columbia College Wabash Campus, 623 S Wabash Ave., first-floor lobby $15/person ($10 for members) Explore large-scale mural installations by various artists on a walking tour conducted by a guide from the Wabash Arts Corridor in conjunction with our current exhibition “Hebru Brantley: Forced Field.” This is an excellent opportunity to get insight and more background about ephemeral public artworks in Chicago. *Space is limited, please call us (630 834-0202) or visit our website to sign up and purchase your ticket. **Please note that this is a weather permitting event. Visit the web page for updates.

ware, and malware for free. This class introduces PC owners to Windows Defender, and walks through the steps to scan and remove viruses on Windows Vista or newer computers. No previous computer skills required.

Register at elmlib.org/register, in person, or at (630) 2798696.

Monday, Oct. 9 from 2-3 p.m.

Caregiver Series: The Facts of Life Your Parents Never Told You This session is designed to take the surprises out of your caregiving journey. Discuss getting paperwork in order, finances, scams and abuse, medical terms and processes, senior living options, VA eligibility, bundled payments, and more. Register at elmlib.org/register, in person, or at (630) 279-8696.

Monday, Oct. 9 • 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Whole Body Healthcare: Introduction to Integrative Health Come learn about Integrative Medicine. These therapies, such as Acupuncture, Naturopathic Nutrition, and Mindfulness Meditation, can help you reach your fitness goals. An Integrative Medicine health assessment helps by creating the proper supplement, treatments, exercise and nutritional support needs designed just for you. Register at elmlib.org/register, in person, or at (630) 2798696.

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Nybo, Breen, others partner to benefit overseas troops Sen. Nybo and Rep. Breen partner with local groups for third annual drive to benefit overseas troops Beginning Oct. 3, State Senator Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) and State Representative Peter Breen (R-Lombard) will once again partner with the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the local Lilac Post 5815 for their third annual “Support Our Troops” collection drive. Items collected throughout the months of October and November will be delivered to military personnel serving

overseas near or before Christmas.

“Supporting our troops is as easy as buying some of the suggested items the next time you’re in the store, and bringing them to our legislative offices. Your thoughtfulness will mean so much to the men and women who are a long way from home, especially during the holiday season,” Nybo said. “Rep. Breen and I want the brave young men and women who serve in our military— now and in years past—to know how much we appreciate their leadership

and their commitment to freedom.”

The Nybo/Breen shared legislative office at 929 S. Main Street, Suite 105A in Lombard will serve as the drop-off location for items to be donated to U.S. troops. Donations will be accepted from Oct. 3 through Nov. 30 during normal business hours of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

As they have done in the past, Nybo and Breen would also like to send care packages specifically to local soldiers from the area (IL Senate

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Friends and family with loved ones from the area who are currently serving in the military are encouraged to contact the Nybo/Breen office with their names and addresses.

Recommended items to be included in the care packages include: • Books, magazines, crossword and word search puzzles, coloring books, colored pencils, dominoes, checkers or chess games; • iTunes gift cards, headphones or ear buds, DVD movies or television shows, small video games, international calling cards; • Baby wipes, deodorant, Kleenex, lotion, toothpaste and toothbrushes, shampoo, soap, female hygiene items, shaving cream, razors; • Beef jerky, powdered drink mix, coffee, granola or protein bars, trail mix, dry snacks, mixed nuts; • Laundry detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, air fresheners; • Footballs, basketballs, soccer balls and frisbees.

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Supporting our troops is as easy as buying some of the suggested items the next time you’re in the store, and bringing them to our legislative offices.”

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the collection drive will not accept aerosol cans and containers, food items that could melt or spoil, and fragile items.

For more information about the collection drive, or to leave contact information for a specific member of the service, call Sen. Nybo’s office at (630) 969-0990 or Rep. Breen’s office at (630) 403-8135.

Mike Ditka to present ‘On Leading and Winning’ Legendary Bears coach to present Roland Quest Lecture

Mike Ditka personifies toughness and drive, whether as the fearless leader of the 1985 NFL Champion Chicago Bears or the head of a business empire. With 40 years in the NFL and Super Bowl wins as a player, assistant coach and head coach, Ditka has parlayed his signature image into an unmistakable brand that has defined his work as a national sports commentator and successful restaurateur.

On Thursday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., Ditka will share what he’s learned over a lifetime of commitment to the fundamentals—and the victories that resulted—when he presents ‘On Leading and Winning’, part of the Roland Quest Lecture Series at Elmhurst College.

Mike Ditka is a three-time Super Bowl champion, playing on the Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl VI team, as well as winning as an assistant coach for the Cowboys in Super Bowl XII, and coaching the Bears to victory in Super Bowl XX. He was named to both the NFL’s 50th and 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, and is a

member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Ditka is the only person to have participated in both of the last two Chicago Bears’ championships, as a player in 1963 and as head coach in 1985. In his first year in the NFL, he caught 56 passes for the Chicago Bears and earned Rookie of the Year honors. Twenty years later, he returned to the Bears as head coach, guiding the team to six NFC title games and a Super Bowl victory.

Known by the nickname “Iron Mike,” which he said comes from his being born and raised in a steel town in Pennsylvania; he is a TV sports analyst and the owner of several popular restaurants around the country.

‘On Leading and Winning’ will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19, in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, on the campus of Elmhurst College. Admission is $10 for the general public and free for Elmhurst College students, faculty, staff and alumni. Tickets available at elmhurst.edu/tix. For more information, call (630) 617-5186.

Elmhurst eye doctor elected president of IOA Dr. Mark L. Skowron was elected and installed as President of the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA) on Saturday, Sept.

16 at the Westin Chicago Northwest.

The IOA promotes and protects the safety and quality of eye care delivery throughout the state of Illinois.

Dr Skowron has served on the board of directors for 17 years and has been providing eye care to the residents of Elmhurst and surrounding areas since 1983.

Dr. Mark L. Skowron

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