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This American Legion Color Guard waits ready to perform its duties at the Veterans Day ceremony held November 11 at the Veterans Memorial in Wilder Park. It was a beautiful clear day on that Wednesday, with enough wind to allow all the flags in town to lift in salute. After the ceremony, there was a separate dedication of the new Vietnam Veterans Memorial located under a Gingko tree just to the front of Lizzadro Museum. More photos inside this issue.
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Another suspicious vehicle approaches child Victim able to describe suspect, vehicle
ELMHURST — On the morning of Monday, November 16, The Independent received the following Special Bulle-
tin from the Elmhurst Police Department: On November 13, 2015, at 5:10 p.m., a male subject driving a truck similar to the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado approached a 12-year-old boy walking down the street. The subject pulled up to the child and told him “Would you help me find my dog? I’ll give you a
treat if you do, all you need to do is get in my car.” The child told the man “no” and began running to his friend’s home. The man drove off at a high rate of speed. The child described the subject as being a male, Hispanic, in 30s to 40s, with a hooded sweatshirt pulled close to his face. The man was lighter-
skinned, had facial hair, as well as a “C” shaped scar over his left eye. The child reported the man spoke with a deeper voice. While looking at Internet photos the child did say a 2003 Chevy Silverado looked very similar (both in style and color) to the vehicle the subject was driving. The child stated the truck had rust on the Chevy
logo on the tailgate, the bottom of the tailgate, and the bottom of the passenger side of the vehicle. The child also reported a large dent on the tailgate and on the passenger door of the vehicle. Anyone having/needing further information on the above subject or vehicle, contact the Investigations Division of the Elmhurst Police Department (630) 530-3050.
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A color guard stands over the newly-installed stone built to commemorate the 14 young men from Elmhurst who were killed in the Vietnam War. It stands at the site where the Traveling Vietnam Wall Memorial stood for a week in 1988. A smaller memorial was placed there under a tree at that time, but this memorial is larger, more visible and serves as a better tribute to the City’s fallen soldiers.
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Silver Eagles win Super Bowl The 83# Silver Elmhurst Eagles team won the Bill George Youth Football League Super Bowl Saturday, Nov. 13, defeating the Lyons Township Tigers with a score of 20-6. The 3rd and 4th graders played a perfect 11-0 season, led by head coaches Scott Pawloski and Jeff Byrd, assistant coaches Chad Frahm, Mike Meyers, Joe Reiff and Andy Hamblin. The team included (alphabetical, not as pictured): Donato Balice, Colin Batelli, Jack Bute, Ryan Byrd, Bren-
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ICGS takes first in five categories at Fenwick Speech Contest ELMHURST — On Saturday, October 31, 26 eighth graders from Immaculate Conception Grade School competed at the Fenwick Speech Contest in Oak Park. Their moderator is 7th grade teacher Mrs. Sara Donovan. The team won first place in five categories. Following are the results: Prose: Audrey Buffo, First Place; Honorable Mention: Rachel Simonides, Olivia Slavin, Julia Frey and Seona Albue. Poetry: Charlie Stern, Third
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REMINDER: Special Kids Day returns Dec. 2 ELMHURST — Children of all ages with special needs, their siblings & families are invited to attend the 26th annual Special Kids Day on Wednesday, December 2 from 3:30-8 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, 211 Prospect in Wilder Park.. This event is planned specifically to be obstacle free and with care about other unique concerns and circumstances. Special Kids Day attempts to provide an atmosphere that offers a stress free but fun experience for everyone. Special Kids Day holiday party is free and exclusive to those with special needs and their families. Every child will enjoy building a small art project to their individual ability, meeting Santa for a wonderful photo, opening their gift bag full of fun stuff, enjoying homemade cookies, getting a balloon creation, getting their face painted, being read to in our quiet rooms, and listening to fun lively music. This annual event is made possible by the Special Kids Day Committee as well as numerous private and corporate donors.
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The Pacers of the Elmhurst YMCA Fall League of 6th-8th grade teams, pictured here, finished the season with a record of 7-2 by playing great defense and using their speed to fast break teams whenever possible. “The team really became unselfish and passed the ball to the open player the last couple of games which got everyone involved and into the action,” said Coach Eric Treida. Pictured are (back row, from left): Audrey Sylvester, Grant Heinberg, Eric Sylvester; (middle row: Coach Lito Toreja, Reed Landgren, Megan Krull, Coach Eric Treida; (bottom row): Michael Belletire, Charlie Toreja, Will Groya and Michael Treida.
Thank you to all of our artists, gourmet food vendors, sponsors, and attendees for supporting the Fifth Annual Wilder Mansion Holiday Market, presented by Edward Jones Investments, on November 6-7. Special thanks are due to our event sponsors including, Elmhurst Park District; Presenting Sponsor, Edward Jones Investments: Nick Torres Financial Advisor; Media Sponsor, Elmhurst Independent; Major
Sponsors, Café Amano, Drury Lane Theatre, Elmhurst Dermatology, European Wax Center, Lezza Spumoni & Desserts, Microsoft, Nothing Bundt Cake, Phillip’s Flowers & Gifts, Printwise, Springhill Suites by Marriott, Ten Friends, The Container Store, Whole Foods and Yelp. The weekend was very busy and successful with more than 2,000 shoppers. Roz Long Founder and Producer of the 5th Annual Wilder Mansion Holiday Market rglmarketingforthearts.com
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Elmhurst gears up for 32nd Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot
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By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent
ike the news coming daily from Springfield isn’t bad enough, the Independent now learns that Illinois is ranked #51 in the nation* for its handling of the federal breakfast program. This frightening statistic was delivered by Dan Gibbons, who is gearing up to hold the annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot (DGTT) on Thanksgiving Day, November 26. “We’re #51 because they count the District of Columbia,” Gibbons told the Independent in an exclusive interview. “Yes, our free breakfast program for kids is even worse than Washington, DC, which has long held a reputation for having a poor public school system. But at least they’re feeding their school children.” You can see and almost feel the sadness in Gibbons’ heart when he talks about his passion – allowing no person to go hungry. “How can a student concentrate on schoolwork when all they can think about is that they are hungry?” he posed. “I know a teacher who keeps granola bars and other snacks in her drawer just for students who come to school without having eaten breakfast. It’s pretty disgraceful because it is a federal program. The funds are there. It’s not like the state of Illinois is sitting on them.” To the broader measure, he notes that 60,000 people in DuPage County go to bed hungry every night and 20,000 of those are children. “It’s likely another one-third of that number includes seniors and veterans,” Gibbons said. “What do we do? How can we get that number to go down? How do we get that number to zero?” Let’s talk lingo According to Gibbons, there’s a new word for hunger in which he finds folly – food insecurity. “Isn’t that ridiculous?” he laughed. “I guess missing one meal is one thing, but when you aren’t sure when you will EVER get another meal, they now call that ‘food insecurity,’ that is, feeling insecure about ANY next meal. But that seems silly. Can you imagine asking a child, ‘Hey, Johnny, are you feeling food insecure? Would a hot dog make you feel more secure?’ NO! He’s hungry! Call it what it is! It’s hunger. People are just plain hungry, no matter what you call it, no matter what the fancy name is. It’s plain and simple hunger.” Turkey Trot on tap to help out On a lighter note, the Turkey Trot is always a happy event that brings the community together on the biggest eating day of the year to help those who do not or cannot get a meal. Some people come out in costume or carry banners. And through his hard work, the DGTT gets easier and easier every years for the participants – more and more convenient. Last year for the first time, trolley service was available to take people from remote parking places to the registration tables. This year, the trolleys return and will drop runners and walkers right at the Elmhurst College
gymnasium inside Faganel Hall, where on-site or day-of registration takes place. “All registration on race day will take place inside Faganel Hall on the campus,” Gibbons said. “The trolleys will drop people off right in front. The start of the race is right nearby [at Park Ave. and Cottage Hill].” The best time to pick up your registration materials, according to Gibbons, is the Saturday prior, November 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 So. York. That will be the last chance to register at the $35 fee; day-of registration is $40. “People who register in advance can just hop on the trolley, get dropped off at Faganel Hall, and walk over to the start of the race,” he said. This year’s Honorary Starters are all from Elmhurst College. One will be Dr. Lawrence Carroll, Executive Director of the Center for Professional Excellence; another is Dr. John Jeffrey, Department Chair, Computer Science and Information Systems; and Paul Krohn, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Don’t look for Jim Cornelius to perform the National Anthem this year. Instead, racegoers will enjoy a patriot medley performed by the Men of Spirito! Singers. Sponsors of the event include: Platinum, Jel Sert; Premium, Elmhurst Edward Health; Gold, The Schiller Team; Silver, Elmhurst College and the International Contractors Inc. (ICI); Bronze, Donegal Excavating and The Sweat Lodge. For any late questions or information, visit DanGibbonsTurkeyTrot.com Come out and help Dan Gibbons reduce the number of people who are hungry in DuPage County. * After the Independent’s interview with Gibbons, he provided the following information: The latest research indicates that the state of Illinois has crawled out of last place and currently ranks 42nd nationally in administering the school breakfast program. It ranked 51st nationally for five straight years, dead last. (Washington D.C. is included in the demographic.) Illinois ranks 27th in the school lunch program.
Turkey Trot facts: Started in 1984 with74 runners and walkers So far $3.5 million donated to fight hunger over 31 years [Benefactors listed on brochure] Packet pick-up and Registration: Saturday, Nov 21 from 2 – 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus, 537 S. York St $35 fee Race Day Registration: Thanksgiving Day Nov. 26th Elmhurst College Gym, Fanagel221 Walter St Elmhurst 6:45 am - 9:00 am • $40 Online: dangibbonsturkeytrot.com “In DuPage County 60,000 people daily are at-risk of going to bed hungry...20,000 are children.”
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Pictured are Andrew Heard, 24 (left), and Devonte Walton, 22, both of Chicago, who have been charged with two felony counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a street game member, along with two felony counts of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. Two others were arrested, but their names are withheld because they are juveniles.
Four arrested in Elmhurst following Chicago shooting
Charges include gun possession by gang member
By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent
ELMHURST — A shooting on the west side of Chicago resulted in four arrests taking place near Berens Park by the Elmhurst Police Department. The Independent learned on Sunday, November 15, that Chicago police reported shots fired between two vehicles on the 3800 block of West Madison in the East Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago. Apparently, the suspects in an attempt to escape, led officers on a chase down the I-290 Eisenhower Expressway until they lost sight of the car.
By then, Illinois State Police spotted the vehicle exiting near Elmhurst, where it stopped at Berens Park. Four suspects left the car and attempted to flee on foot, but were captured and arrested by Elmhurst police. Officers recovered two weapons at the scene and discovered the vehicle had been stolen. Arrested were Antonio Heard, 24, and Devonte Walton, 22, both of Chicago. They were charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member in a vehicle and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the Friday night shooting on the west side of Chicago. The two other boys, both from Chicago, are juveniles ages 16 and 17, and therefore there names are not released. Their crimes will be handled in juvenile court.
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Honorary starters ready for Turkey Trot
This year’s Honorary Starters of the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot, all from Elmhurst College, are pictured here. From left is Dr. Lawrence Carroll, Executive Director of the Center for Professional Excellence; Dr. John Jeffrey, Department Chair, Computer Science and Information Systems; and Paul Krohn, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. On the far right is Dan Gibbons. Registration on the day of the race will take place at Faganel Hall on the campus of Elmhurst College.
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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.
Assault Nov. 10 Dylan B. Kelenzon, 21, of Kildeer, Ill., was arrested near Park and Adell at around 5:32 a.m. Police said an officer responded to the report of a cab driver who pulled a knife on another cab driver. According to police, Kelenzon and the victim had been arguing over a GPS that was sold to the victim. Kelenzon was attempting to get the victim’s attention while in his cab so he began pounding on the window of his cab, police said. When the victim got out of his cab, Kelenzon reportedly pulled a knife on him. Kelenzon was charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct.
Child endangerment Nov. 9 An arrest was made at a school in the 200 block of E. Crescent at around 3:59 p.m. Police said an offender arrived at the school to pick up children at 3 p.m., and was intoxicated. The victim contacted her father via cellphone, who responded to the area to get the children. The offender was charged with endangering the life of a child.
Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/ criminal trespass to property/motor vehicle/ damage to city property Nov. 5 A victim at a recreational facility in the 100 block of S. West told police that an unknown suspect(s) had scratched the paint on his vehicle while it was parked unattended in the facility’s parking lot.
Disorderly conduct/ mischievous conduct/ disturbance Nov. 8 Richard Bogusz, 22, of Elmhurst, was cited in the 100 block of W. Park Ave. at around 1:16 a.m. Police said an officer observed Bogusz urinating onto the roadway. He was issued a citation for disorderly conduct/befouling property. Nov. 7 Officers responded to an area near St. Charles and Route 83 at around 2:40 p.m. to the report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival, all involved parties had fled the scene, according to police. An officer was able to obtain information on one of the involved suspects. An investigation is pending. Nov. 5 A suspect at a local hospital in the 1200 block of S. York Road was reportedly upset because his medical refer-
CALL 800-222-TIPS ral was not in the system, and he was going to have to pay out of pocket or reschedule his appointment. Police said after the suspect argued with staff, he said, “You are lucky I don’t shoot you guys.” The suspect left the office. No one wanted to sign complaints. Domestic incident Police said a victim got into an argument with her father because she was trying to go stay at her boyfriend’s house instead of going to her mom’s house. According to police, the father did grab the victim to prevent her from leaving the house, but that was the only contact. The daughter agreed to go stay with her mom for the weekend as planned.
DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/ possession of alcohol Nov. 9 Decynthia Clements, 32,of Elgin, was arrested near York and Crestview at around 12:32 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Clements was found to be DUI. She was charged with two counts of DUI, improper lane usage and no insurance. Nov. 8 Miguel Diaz, 40, of Addison, was arrested near Lake and Grand at around 2:07 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Diaz was found to be intoxicated. He was charged with two counts of DUI and disobeying a traffic control device.
Endangerment Nov. 7 Cristal Huerta, 33, of Des Plaines, was arrested in the 400 block of W. Wrightwood at around 3:29 p.m. Subsequent to a call of a DUI driver, police said the vehicle was located with Huerta, who was intoxicated, and her two children. Huerta was charged with two counts of DUI, endangering the life of a child, driving while license revoked and improper lane usage.
Harassment Nov. 8 Harassment was reported in the 300 block of N. Myrtle at around 4:23 p.m. A victim told police that he received three threatening text messages from his former son-in-law. A message was left for the former son-in-law by police informing him to have no further contact with the victim.
Nov. 7 A victim told police that an unknown suspect threated via telephone to “beat her up” and to “keep her mouth shut.” An additional investigation is pending. Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco Nov. 5 • Dylan Traynor, 18, of Westchester, and Jeremy Reyes, 19, of Berkeley, were arrested at a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North Ave. at around 10:16 p.m. Subsequent to a drug investigation, police said cannabis was recovered from the suspects’ motor vehicle. Traynor was charged with possession of cannabis, while Reyes was charged with attempted theft by deception. • Subsequent to the report of a suspicious auto near Cayuga and York, police said the suspects were found to be in possession of multiple prescription drugs. The suspects were released pending laboratory results.
Sale of tobacco to a minor Nov. 11 Rachel Abata, 41, of Villa Park; Bobin Baby, 18, of Westmont; and Tomy Mathew, 56, of Wheaton, were cited in separate incidents at different Shell gas stations during a city-wide tobacco compliance check. Abata was cited for unlawfully selling a pack of cigarettes to a minor at the True North Shell station in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at 6:37 p.m. Baby was cited for unlawfully selling a pack of cigarettes to a minor at a Shell station in the 300 block of W. Butterfield at around 6:41 p.m. Mathew was cited for unlawfully selling a pack of cigarettes to a minor at a Shell station in the 100 block of W. Third St. at around 7 p.m. Kristian Williams, 19, of Hillside, also was cited during a city-wide tobacco compliance check. She was cited for unlawfully selling a pack of cigarettes to a minor at a Jewel-Osco in the 100 block of E. Schiller St. at around 7:21 p.m.
Theft/burglary/ attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/ fraud/forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/ robbery Nov. 10-Nov. 11 Burglary to a motor vehicle was reported in the 400 block of N. Oak. A victim told police that unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and removed an unspecified amount of cash, lottery tickets and cigarettes from it. The victim will sign complaints if the suspect is located. Sept. 9-Nov. 11 A complainant in Elk Creek told police that his wife’s diamond earrings are missing. The last time they saw the earrings is around Sept. 9. Nov. 5-Nov. 10 A victim in the 500 block of N. Willow told police he received a recruitment letter asking him to be a secret shopper for Walmart, MoneyGram and
7-Eleven. The victim followed the steps requested to deposit and withdrawal funds from his bank account. The victim completed the first transaction and became suspicious after the second transaction. It was determined the checks being deposited were fraudulent. Nov. 9 • Keon Dillard, 19, of Northlake, was arrested at a food store in the 600 block of N. York at around 12:03 p.m. Police said Dillard was detained by store security after stealing two bottles of alcohol totaling $40.98. The suspect also admitted to stealing two bottles of alcohol on Nov. 5, according to police. Dillard was charged with two counts of retail theft. • John K. Schlachter, 61, of Hines, Ill., was arrested at a food store/pharmacy in the 900 block of S. York at around 9:05 a.m. Police said officers responded to the report of a retail theft. Upon arrival, Schlachter was located and found to have a valid failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County, according to police. Schlachter also was charged with retail theft and battery. • Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of N. Ridgeland. A victim told police that an unknown suspect used her debit card to make two unauthorized purchases in Niles. Nov. 8 • Michael Huffar, 21, of Joliet, and Sergio Lopez, 21, of Elmhurst, were arrested in the 100 block of N. Larch at around 2:11 a.m. Police said an officer observed a group of males walking at North and Maple with an American flag on a metal pole. They attempted to hide the flag upon seeing the officer, according to police. Following an investigation, police said Lopez was arrested for possession of stolen goods and Huffar was arrested for theft. The flag was found to belong to a victim at 100 block of No. Larch. Both were cited for theft. • A victim in the 900 block of Fairfield told police he was notified by his credit card company of a possible unauthorized transaction on his card. The victim stated that an unknown suspect attempted two transactions involving his credit card, which was in his possession. The first transaction went through. The second transaction was denied. The credit card company closed the account and a new credit card was issued. Nov. 7 • A vehicle was reported stolen at gas station in the 200 block of E. Butterfield at around 5:17 p.m. A towing company told police than an unknown suspect hired their services to remove a yellow Caterpillar Skidsteer from the gas station parking lot. Police said the suspect requested that the skidsteer be towed to Roosevelt and Cicero Avenue. The tow operator became suspicious that he was being hired to transport a stolen piece of equipment and contacted his office, which requested police response. During this time the suspect left the scene, leaving the skidsteer. It was determined that the skidsteer was taken from a construction site and then abandoned in the 200 block of E. Butterfield. • A victim in the 500 block of
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Edgewood told police that he to police, Dugar admitted to an identity theft monitoring received a telephone call from stealing items from the store. company that two accounts a person identifying himself Police said Davis was found had been opened under his as the victim’s grandson. He to be wanted out of Minne- name. The victim told police stated that he was involved in sota. Dugar was charged with he also was a victim of idena traffic accident and that the theft, unlawful possession of tity theft last year. public defender would call a controlled substance and no the victim back with instruc- seat belt. Davis was charged tions. Another person con- with being a fugitive from Trespass notice Officers responded to a car tacted the victim, instructed justice, obstructing identifihim to go to a Walmart in cation, driving while license wash and laundromat in the Villa Park and wire $1,779.90 suspended, failure to signal, 900 block of N. York to the report of an unknown suspect to an address in New York. and no insurance. The victim complied, and Nov. 5 then later realized that he had • Retail theft was reported at been defrauded. a food store/pharmacy in the Nov. 7-Nov. 8 900 block of S. York Road at An officer responded to around 11:48 a.m. The store’s the 100 block of E. Belden liquor manager told police at around 9:18 a.m. to the that a suspect, described as a report of a stolen vehicle. black female with black hair, Upon the officer’s arrival, wearing a white coat, black the complainant told police pants and carrying a black that an unknown suspect took bag, was observed in the her brother’s vehicle without liquor department. Police said permission. The incident was the suspect filled an empty documented for a matter of black bag with liquor, and record only due to it being a left the store without paying civil matter. for them. She then came back Oct. 31-Nov. 7 inside the store, and returned A victim told police he to the liquor department with believes that his father, whom the same black bag that was he said is most likely home- now empty. The manager less, took $250 from a lock walked up to her and asked box that was located in the if she was going to buy any834-8244 questpublishing@sbcglobal.net basement of the residence. thing today. She then exited The suspect was observed at the store, with another full Client: the residence in recent days. bag of liquor. A description of ndependent York Clinic Nov. 6 the suspect’s carChiropractic and Illinois Keith Davis, 44, of Chica- registration were recorded. go, and Caldwell Dugar, 45, • Fraud was reported in the of Minneapolis, were arrested 100 block of E. Belden at at a store in 300 block of around 1:10 p.m. A victim S. Route 83. Subsequent to told police that an unknown observing a suspicious vehi- suspect cashed a check withcle at the store, an officer out the victim’s authorization. conducted traffic stop onlayout the for The wished to sign Herea is the revised Dr. victim Noelle O’Connor: suspects’ vehicle. Police said complaints. the officer observed numer- Nov. 4 ous clothing items with store A victim in the 200 block of tags in the vehicle. According Kimball was advised through
who was reportedly yelling at the laundromat employee about the broken washing machines. The suspect was served with a no trespass order.
Unlawful use of a weapon Nov. 7 Matthew Shulda, 22, of Elmhurst, was arrested near
a pub in the 100 block of S. York Road at around 1:43 a.m. Police said Shulda was found to be in possession of a stun gun after he was seen brandishing it while outside of the above location. An officer took possession of the stun gun and placed it into evidence, according to police. Shulda was charged with unlawful use of a weapon.
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Of stroller-pushing joggers, Love Pink and hookah bars
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houghts, musings, peeves, observations and what have you as I try to recall how many times I’ve been a victim of microaggression … • Is it just me, or am I the only one who’s noticed that Marie Osmond is always the spokesperson for any infomercial that happens to promote a meals program to lose weight? • Here we go again. That annoying 24/7 Holiday Lite station (or whatever they call it nowadays) is back on the airwaves, playing Last Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, (Simply Having a) Wonderful Christmastime and Merry Christmas Darling, ad nauseam for the next few weeks. Speaking of micro-aggression, I think my eardrums are already a victim of micro-aggression. Is there any way to get the FCC to ban this station? • I’m all for keeping physically fit, yet I’ll never understand those who jog around their neighborhoods pushing their kids in one of those jogging strollers. Or those who force their dogs to jog with them. And recently, I witnessed a first: a woman jogger who was pushing her kid in a stroller
Sandro Sez... Mike Sandrolini Columnist AND having the dog run with her. Talk about multi-tasking. Sheesh! • Coinciding with the above item, just when you think you’ve seen everything, the other day in Elmhurst I spotted what appeared to be a teen-ager riding his bike with the family dog on a leash as the poor dog trots in order to keep up with the teen. Whatever happened to taking the dog for a walk? • Fantasy football, of course, is big business nowadays, but I immediately change the station when sports talk radio programs devote entire segments to fantasy participants calling the station and asking which player, or players, they should put in their lineup. • What’s with those bathtubs in the Cialis® commercials? On second thought, I really
Letters to the Editor Township congratulates Independent on anniversary On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the citizens of York Township, I would like to congratulate you and your staff as the Independent celebrates its 13th year in publication. Your mission to bring your readers all the local news that is happening in Elmhurst and regional news that affects the Elmhurst resident is a very important one, which you have carried out very well. Your ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life of your readers, many of whom are residents of York Township, are deeply appreciated by all of us. John W. Valle Supervisor York Township
don’t want to know. • Don’t you just love standing in line at the 7-Eleven with five people in front of you as the person at the cash register takes forever to purchase 10 different lottery tickets? • Why is Italian Wedding soup called Italian Wedding soup? I’ve never had this soup at a wedding, Italian or otherwise. • Whenever I notice vehicles with those stick-figure family decals plastered on the rear window, I maintain a safe following distance. I swear these decals give some drivers carte blanche to drive, well, stupid. • As a dog lover myself, there’s usually a special bond between dog and owner. That said, is it really necessary to have Fido sitting in your lap while you’re behind the wheel? • I can’t decide which sight is more disturbing: Older women who wear Love Pink attire or 65-year-old men with long hair in a ponytail. • As Millennials make their way into the work force over the next several years, I’m convinced all the economy will need in order to function are fitness centers, hookah bars, Panera Bread and Whole Foods
Reader disappointed in City’s decision for veterans I attended the recent City Council meeting in support of the American Legion’s request for video gaming. My husband was a Past Commander, our children were involved in the various activities sponsored by the Post and I’ve been an Auxiliary member for well over 20 years, having served as its President on numerous occasions. I know first-hand that the Post and Auxiliary members work tirelessly on behalf of our veterans and their families, be it sending care packages to our service personnel, giving generous donations to our various food pantries, visiting ailing veterans in hospitals and nursing homes and arranging transportation to various and sundry appointments, to mention only a few of the services we provide. I left that meeting wondering just how many of those opposed to our request [for video gaming at the Legion post
outlets, video game, smartphone, skateboard and overthe-knee shorts manufacturers (since I’ve seen youths—and some middle-aged men, for that matter—wearing shorts in 30-degree weather), coffee shops, smartphone dealerships and movie theaters. • I kind of miss seeing someone standing outside a Liberty Tax Service office trying to drum up business, dressed as the Statue of Liberty. • I can’t be the only person in the suburbs who’s frustrated that more and more first-run theaters are opting for reserved seating. So much for going to a movie at the last minute and sitting wherever there’s an available seat. • Watching the last 10 minutes of The Bachelor, to me, is quite amusing. I tune in to find out which women he’s dumped, and then watch these women fall apart as if they’ve dated him for a year. • Speaking of reality TV, whatever happened to Honey Boo-Boo since her show got cancelled? If she’s looking for a new gig, ABC-TV should consider bringing her on The View as a co-host. Honey BooBoo can’t be any worse than
only] have even been in our Post home, have ever attended any of our many fundraisers, stopped in for lunch or come in on Friday night to enjoy our fish fry. How many of them have been to one of our annual fundraisers such as the recent Chili Fest (which raised dollars to provide ten therapy dogs for our returning veterans suffering from PTSD), our annual Craft Show, St. Patrick’s Day Party, our Friday night Dessert Bar, our Sunday Fun Day, Wednesday night Bingo -- all of these events put on in a serious attempt to raise monies for our various programs. But sadly, it hasn’t been enough and so we turned to the City for help before we have to make the sad but inevitable decision to close up in this town that we’ve served for more than 100 years. Shame on those who oppose us in our efforts to support and sustain our returning military personnel. It simply is not enough to give lip service to your appreciation of our veterans -- actions speak louder than words and it’s time to do something! Joanne B. Shultz
Joy Behar. • You know things are getting bad with the budget impasse in Springfield when the state has to delay payouts to lottery winners who’ve won more than $600. • The next time a stranger hands me his or her smartphone and asks me to take a pic of them and/or their friends, I’ll take the pic, ask for their email address and send them an invoice for photography services rendered. • Shakespeare’s opening line from his poem, “All the world’s a stage” needs to be amended. In 2015, it’s “all the world’s a photo-op.” • I’ve concluded that I need to buy a rolodex for the dozens of computer and smartphonerelated passwords I can’t ever remember. • It doesn’t take much to make me happy. Just keep those Dos Equis “Most Interesting Man in the World” commercials coming. Mike Sandrolini can be reached by email at: rvpnews2@gmail.com.
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District 205 needs ‘courage to be creative’ in reallocation Moyer: figure could be approximately $2 million annually By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent
ELMHURST — With a creative approach, Elmhurst can avoid conversations about cuts and can consider enhancements, School District 205 Superintendent Dr. David Moyer stated. “However, it must have the courage to be creative and think in terms of reallocation,” the new superintendent said. “It can avoid the classic either-or thinking trap… It just might look a little different than it did when most of us were in
school.” At the third of four sessions of the Focus 205 community engagement sessions on November 11, he stated that if Elmhurst simply staffed at its target levels (he noted, not increased its target levels, simply staffed to it), it would have the ability to reallocate approximately $2 million annually to its achievement priorities and create sustainability in its longrange budget planning. “The challenge, as I see it, is to relocate resources consistent with effective size research and the right drivers for improvement,” he said. “I would assert that reallocating existing resources would allow Elmhurst to support most of its priorities, including many new enhancements. This approach turns the dilemma into an
}The challenge, as I see it, is to relocate resources consistent with effective size research and the right drivers for improvement.” — Dr. David Moyer, Superintendent opportunity.” Because so many of the other expenses are fixed, staffing is one of the only areas in which districts have some measure of flexibility in their allocation decisions, according to the superintendent. Since 2009 the district has increased its staff 10.6 percent, though its enrollment has increased just 3.9 percent. “The reality is that this trend is unsustainable,” Moyer said.
Elmhurst has the third lowest public-teacher ratio among its comparison districts at the elementary level and the lowest at the secondary level, despite the fact that class size has a negligible impact on student learning. “Class size does not come close to making the cut of practices that most positively impact learning.” The United States averages more minutes of instruction
annually than any other country except for Australia, and it spends more relative to its performance than any other tested country, Dr. Moyer noted. “So what if we’ve gotten it wrong? “What if we have poured too much money into standardized testing when that is not the way to drive improvement and at the same time worked against this country’s creativity? “What if we have made a faulty assumption that adding staff was the answer, when in fact, it isn’t? “What if instead, we would have poured the equivalent amount of money into helping our existing staff improve its ability to assess, rather than test and grade, to engage students rather than celebrate compliance?”
Indoor sports facility plans sought by City, Park District
By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent
ELMHURST — A request for proposals (RFPs) by the City and the Elmhurst Park District aims to find out whether there is a market for an indoor sports facility in Elmhurst. The Park District will be the lead agency managing the study process. The facility could include
aquatics, gymnasiums, turf and ice. The RFP does not give any indication as to where the facility might be located. But there has been speculation about a site on the north side of Elmhurst along Lake Street, or land somewhere near York and Vallette. The time line for selecting a firm includes: • Deadline for proposal submission Dec. 16, 2015; • Oral presentation/interviews of firms by City/Park District staff January 2016; • Review/approval by City and Park District elected officials February 2016; • Begin project early March 2016.
City, SCARCE urge residents to recycle cooking oil ELMHURST — The City of Elmhurst and the School & Community Assistance for Recycling and Composting Education (SCARCE) are inviting residents to recycle their cooking oil after the Thanksgiving holiday. Residents can bring their used liquid cooking oil in a milk jug, bucket or other container to the Elmhurst Public Works Garage (985 S. Riverside Dr.) on Saturday, November 28, from 9 a.m.-noon. Cooking oil sticks to sewer pipes and can cause clogs and breaks that are costly for homeowners and municipalities to fix. Grease also interferes with the water treatment process at our sanitary facilities. Once collected, Green Grease Environmental and Chicago Biofuels will convert the cooking oil into biodiesel fuel. Representatives from various organizations will be onsite at the collection to assist residents and ensure that only cooking oil is deposited into the recycling bin. Containers will be returned to the owner for disposal. Visit scarceecoed.org or call 630-530-3036 for more information.
Scott Levin (5th Ward), chairman of the Development, Planning and Zoning (DPZ) committee, said at a November 9 meeting that he had received calls from interested companies. Jim Rogers, executive director for the Elmhurst Park District, said the facility could be geared toward meeting the needs of local, regional and national organizations. The study will assess financial conditions that may have an impact on potential facil-
ity use and total revenue and operations costs, along with information regarding current trends in indoor sports facilities in the area, the demographics, inventory of other similar facilities, and the economic impact of the facility on the community. Based on the market analysis, the firm will then analyze different facility business and operating models to assess the best fit for the Elmhurst market and recommend a model that provides for the highest
and best use, as well as the best return on investment. This firm will make a final determination based on this assessment if the project is feasible and financially viable for the City and the Park District to pursue. Since early 2014 the City and the Park District elected officials and staff have jointly and independently had discussions regarding the feasibility of developing and operating a new indoor sports facility in Elmhurst.
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York girls swimming team headed to state Qualify in three relays, three individual events
ELMHURST — At Downers Grove North on Saturday November 14, the York Girls Swimming Sectional team qualified for State in the 200 Medley Relay, the 200 Freestyle Relay, the 400 Freestyle Relay and three individual events. This the first time York has qualified for State in all three relays. York Swim & Dive also achieved four new school records at this meet.
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On Saturday November 14, the York Girls Swimming Sectional team qualified for State in the three Relays and three individual events. It is the first time York has qualified for State in all three relays. Pictured are (front row, from left): Samantha Harrington (fr), Carli York (sr), Sarina Kao (sr), Ailie Orzak (jr), Meaghan McIntyre (jr), Back Row: Winona Asher (jr), Paula Nolte (sr), Maggie Schlecht (sr), Sarah Lewand (jr), Lydia Faber (sr), Delaney Tase (fr), Nicole Bednarik (fr), Meghan Quinn (so), Coach Sarah Krizmanic.
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Racecar driver Danica Patrick remains ‘Healthy Driven’ for EEH Returns to Elmhurst for panel discussion, cooking demo, patient visits ELMHURST — Racecar driver Danica Patrick was the featured guest at “Healthy Driven” events at Elmhurst Hospital and Edward Hospital on Wednesday, October 28. Patrick is the spokesperson for Edward-Elmhurst Health’s Healthy Driven initiative, which is designed to help people move their health forward. At Elmhurst Hospital, Patrick took part in a panel discussion, Healthy Driven Life: Practical Advice for Busy People, in which Patrick offered tips to community leaders and Edward-Elmhurst Health system employees. The panel also included Joe Perrino, CEO, Home Run Inn Pizza; Pam Davis, System CEO, EdwardElmhurst Health; and Mary Lou Mastro, President & CEO, Elmhurst Hospital. Patrick also visited with patients at the Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center and took part in a cooking demonstration with Jim Roth, executive chef of Elmhurst Hospital’s Wildflower Cafe. Later she met and worked out with patients in Edward Heart Hospital’s Cardiac Rehabilitation unit and visited with handlers and dogs of the Animal-Assisted Therapy program. For more information, visit EEHealth.org.
Patrick gets a hug from a young fan, 8-year-old Ava Fantozzi during a visit on October 28.
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Above: Danica Patrick speaks to Edward-Elmhurst Health system employees during her visit with handlers and dogs of the hospital’s AnimalAssisted Therapy program.
Right: Racecar driver Danica Patrick speaks to community leaders and Edward-Elmhurst Health system employees as part of a panel discussion, Healthy Driven Life: Practical Advice for Busy People, at Elmhurst Hospital on October 28. Below: Danica Patrick, spokesperson for EdwardElmhurst Health’s Healthy Driven initiative, takes part in a cooking demonstration with executive chef Jim Roth at Elmhurst Hospital’s Wildflower Cafe on October 28.
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Community Calendar November 19 - December 6
H Pick of the week H the Elmhurst event NOT TO BE MISSED! Thursday, Nov. 19 Doc. Severinsen appears at Elmhurst College At 11:30 a.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College, legendary Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinsen will lead a master class, during which he will talk about his career and life. He will also perform with the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Free and open to the public. Info: (630) 617-3515. Thursday, Nov. 19 • At 6:30 p.m., come to the Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center for Thirsty Third Thursday for a Beer Talk and Tasting. Learn more about Chicago’s beer history through this month’s theme: The Saloon and Ethnic Identities, tasting by Revolution Brewing. Museum open until 8 p.m. Free for those 21 and older with photo ID. Drop-in program, no registration required. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457.
ent Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourn, in Asbury Hall at First United Methodist Church at 232 S. York in Elmhurst. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for students/seniors. Free parking is available. For tickets and info, visit greenmantheatre.com or call 630-464-2646. Thursday, Nov. 26 The 32nd annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot to fight hunger will take place on Thanksgiving morning. This year’s event will feature members of the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard and the Men of Spirito! singers, who will perform their moving Patriotic Medley. Fee: $35 in advance, $40 day-of. To register, visit dangibbonsturkeytrot. com
• At 7:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Musicians will perform Fandango: Dueling Harpsichords at Mayslake, located at 1717 West 31st Street in Oak Brook. Tickets are adults $25, seniors $23, and students $7. For tickets and info, call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstFriday-Sunday, Nov. 27-29 symphony.org GreenMan Theatre will present Communicating Doors by Friday-Sunday, Nov. 20-22 -Alan Ayckbourn, in Asbury Hall GreenMan Theatre presents at First United Methodist Church Communicating Doors at 232 S. York in Elmhurst. FriGreenMan Theatre will presday and Saturday performances
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begin at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees begin at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for students/seniors. Free parking is available. For tickets and info, visit greenmantheatre.com or call 630-464-2646. Wednesday, Dec. 2 • From 3:30 to 8 p.m., the 26th annual Special Kids Day will be held at Wilder Mansion, 211 Prospect in Wilder Park. Designed specifically to be obstacle free, this event is free and exclusive to those with special needs and their families. Come out for games, crafts, face-painting, music, lots of food and of course, Santa! Info: skd.org • From 6-8:30 p.m., there will be a workshop on Coping with Grief held at Lexington Square, 400 W. Butterfield Rd. in Elmhurst. Feel free to bring a photo of your loved one. Hospice staff will be available for questions. RSVP to Christine 630-7483721 or 630-748-3700. Friday, Dec. 4 From 7-8:15 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents the second annual Jolly Old St. Nicholas Concert to be held at Yorkfield Presbyterian Church, located at 1099 South York Street. Kids are invited to wear pajamas and come out for stories and songs about the season. Admission is free, parking available in the church lot. A hot cocoa bar will be available after the concert. Info: elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457. Saturday, Dec. 5 • At 4 p.m. Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church invites you to a Community Candle Lighting Service at The Abbey, 407 W. St. Charles Road. This family-friendly Christmas service will feature special music including a selection by the Children’s Choirs. A collection of diapers and baby wipes for CareNet of DuPage will be taken. Birthday cake will be served following the service. Info: 630-941-0212 or email faithelm@gmail.com • At 7 p.m., the Second City Brass quintet will perform in concert at Bethel Church in Elmhurst as part of its Music@ Bethel Concert Series. Tickets are adults $20, seniors $18 and students $5. A family pass is available at $45 for two adults and up to five children. Tickets available online through musicatbethel.com or 630-279-4040.
Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6 The Spirito! Singers will present Joyeux Noel - an Old-Fashioned Christmas Concert on Saturdayat 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Elmhurst Christina Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. Tickets are $23 each, available at spiritosingers.org or call 1-877-8WE-SING.
Saturday, Dec. 5 At 4 p.m., Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church will host a Community Candle Lighting Service at The Abbey, 407 W. St. Charles Road. This family-friendly Christmas service will feature the Children’s Choirs. A collection of Diapers and baby wipes will be collected for CareNet of DuPage. Birthday cake will be served. Info: 630-941-0212 or email faithelm@gmail.com
Sunday, Dec. 6 At 3 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College, the Elmhurst Choral Union (ECU) will perform a concert, “And on Earth, Peace,” featuring a professional orchestra led by James MacDonald and the ECU Chamber Choir. General admission tickets are: $25 adults, $23 seniors, $10 youth, available at elmhurstchoralunion.org, 1-800-838-3006, or at the door.
Ongoing programs: • “Beer Chicago,” on display now through Feb. 14, 2016, at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Take a look at beer culture, taverns, and breweries; learn about different beers brewed right here in Chicago; encounter the “bartender” at an interactive video kiosk. Admission is Free. Info: 630833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org • A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:308:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665. • The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Ribs 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: americanlegionthb187.org or 630-833-7800.
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Vets Day ceremony includes Vietnam memorial dedication Beautiful weather shines down, strong winds lift flags high in breeze By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent
ELMHURST — Wednesday, November 11 was a rather typical Veterans Day in the City of Elmhurst, as about 100 people gathered at the memorial in Wilder Park next to Wilder Mansion to honor those who have fallen in our nation’s wars. The American Legion T.H.B. Post 187 in Elmhurst, along with the VFW, the Auxiliary and the U.S. Marine Corps, DuPage Marines and VietNow, all took part in the ceremony in some way, providing the Color Guard, presenting flags, laying wreaths, placing the rifle and bayonet, helmet and boots, and placement of the cross. As it has been since WWI, the crowd turned and faced east for a
moment of silence at 11 a.m., that is, the “11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.” Bill Shanklin served as Master of Ceremonies, Ross Strahan was Officer of the Day and General John Wendel of the US. Air Force offered a history of Veterans Day, followed by a prayer. Anne Quigley performed the National Anthem; later in the program, Brian Costello of the Shannon Rovers performed on the bagpipes. Mayor Steve Morley offered his remarks at the podium, giving a message about the strength of a community, honoring those who fought and died for our freedom. John R. Quigley took his usual role, reading the names of the veterans we have lost in the past year. He also announced that Ralph Pechanio, long-time Chairman of the Elmhurst Veterans Commission, would be inducted into the Civic Hall of Fame for 2015 at an upcoming event of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Vietnam Memorial dedicated After the ceremony at the memorial, the entire group walked over to the middle of Wilder Park, in front of Lizzadro Museum, where a Gingko tree stands tall. It has served to “guard” the spot dedicated to the 14 men of Elmhurst who died in the War in Vietnam. The tree was planted back in 1988 to commemorate the week the Traveling Vietnam Wall Memo-
rial came to Elmhurst. Under the tree was a plaque with the 14 names, but it was groundlevel and difficult to see – many didn’t even know it was there. Now, thanks to a group of avid volunteers, there is now a “real” memorial, a large square stone that elevates a new plaque with the Vietnam soldiers Elmhurst lost listed upon it. It is worth a visit if you haven’t been there. As people gathered at the
updated memorial, a 21-gun salute was given followed by the dedication. A few family members of the fallen were on hand to witness. Afterwards, people admired the memorial, some not knowing there was anything in town to honor the Vietnam veterans. Now, not only is there a memorial, it is visible enough to draw visitors. And the Gingko tree still stands tall and proud above the legacy left by those soldiers.
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Kroger’s, Roundy’s merger brings Mariano’s with it Company pledges same quality, service for customers; history proves it’s true By Dee Longfellow For The Independent
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ost people in Elmhurst recall the cold wintry day when Bob Mariano, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of the Roundy’s grocery chain, which also owns his namesake stores, came to town to join a ground-breaking ceremony at the former site of Elmhurst Ford to commence the building of the Mariano’s store now at that location on York Road, just north of the entrance to the I-290 Eisenhower Expressway.
Last week, the Independent learned that Kroger’s had announced its “definitive merger agreement” with Roundy’s, which adds 151 grocery outlets to its roster, including a group of stores in Wisconsin, where Kroger’s has no presence. The merger further takes in 34 Mariano’s locations in the Chicago area. According to the release, the transaction is valued at approximately $800 million including debt. Roundy’s shareholders are to receive $3.60 per share in cash. Kroger plans to finance the transaction with debt and refinance Roundy’s existing debt of $646 million based on market conditions. Together Kroger and Roundy’s will operate 2,774 supermarkets and employ more than 422,000 associates across 35 states and photo: Independent archives the District of Columbia. These ladies were busy cooking up and dishing out samples for the curious customers when Following closing, Roundy’s
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Business Briefs… •Foundation receives renewal of National Standards Accreditation DOWNERS GROVE — The DuPage Foundation is pleased to announce the renewal of its accreditation by the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations, the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic excellence. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Randy Royster, chair of the Community Foundations National Standards Board. “This accreditation is a significant accomplishment that indicates the DuPage Foundation demonstrates a commitment to transparency, quality, integrity and accountability as it carries out its mission.”
Resident promoted at McTigue Financial Group Corey B. Quaglia, a financial representative with Northwestern Mutual’s McTigue Financial Group in Oak Brook, has been appointed a College Unit Captain. He will act in a leadership role with the internship program and assist in the training, development and mentoring of college financial representatives. Quaglia has been associated with Northwestern Mutual since 2013. He and his wife reside in south Elmhurst.
Four apartment buildings near Elmhurst City Centre are sold Mike Muisenga of Berkshire Hathaway Prairie Path, REALTORS announced the recent sale of four apartment buildings in downtown Elmhurst. Muisenga represented the seller in this bulk sale of 35 one-two bedroom units. Muisenga said, “Investors find Elmhurst a great town to invest their money given its schools, proximity to public transportation for commuters working in the city, and thriving downtown business district. Apartment buildings in Elmhurst represent a quality income stream for investors looking
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Lawsuit to pay lottery winners draws in other states
— State Rep. Jack Franks An attorney has now asked a federal judge to disallow payment to Illinois for the winners of games in other states. Instead, attorney Thomas Zimmerman Jr. who represents the disgruntled lottery winners, asks that the funds be deposited into an interest-bearing account that would be controlled and managed by the court system. “If someone in Illinois wins (Powerball or Mega Millions), then other states that partici-
Update on payments to lottery winners By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent
ELMHURST — Elsewhere in this issue, readers will find a story about how other states have joined the list of plaintiffs bent on suing the state of Illinois for fraud, citing its continuance to sell tickets without having the money to pay the prize winnings. Later, The Independent learned via Illinois News Network that Democrats reportedly have a bill in the works that would release funds due to Illinois Lottery winners. If passed into law, House bill 4305 would release $1 billion to pay winners of the state’s lottery as well as multi-state drawings like the Mega-Millions game. Lottery Spokesman Steve Rossi says since the budget
impasse began in July, winners of prizes more than $25,000 have been given vouchers in lieu of their cash prizes. State Comptroller Leslie Munger doesn’t have the authority to pay them, without a state budget in place. Rossi could not say how much was owed to winners in total since the impasse began in July. The bill needs a 71-vote supermajority since it would be effective immediately. Governor Rauner’s office said he would veto the bill should it reach his desk without a budget in place. Democrats would either need their entire caucus to vote for the measure, or convince some House Republicans to support it. They would have to repeat the process, if the governor does veto the bill.
pate in the game have to kick in some of the prize money,” Zimmerman explained to the Chicago Tribune last week. “Illinois is then holding the money and not paying the winner. All we are asking is, don’t send [the money] to Illinois, send it to the court. Then we can get these people paid or
earn interest on the money until it can be paid.” Lottery vendors located outside but near Illinois have reportedly seen an increase in the number of ticket sales, since the word got around that our state doesn’t pay out. In September two lottery winners filed suit in federal court, claiming the state committed fraud by selling tickets despite barring the Illinois comptroller from paying the winners until a state budget is authorized. Plaintiffs in the suit have grown to 21. The suit asks that winners be paid what they are owed, along with 5 percent interest. It also asks that Illinois be banned
from selling lottery tickets, if it cannot pay out the winnings. But if the state cannot sell lottery tickets, it will lose a large portion of revenue it depends upon – at a time when Illinois needs every nickel, dime and Lincoln penny. “I’m embarrassed that [the plaintiffs] have to go this far because we haven’t done our job in Springfield,” said State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo). “Illinois’ reputation is already in tatters – we’ve been a freak show for a long time. But the fact is, this is going to severely affect the taxpayers because of the loss of revenue that we’re already realizing as a result of this.
Reminder: Dick Portillo coming to Elmhurst College ELMHURST — In 1963 Dick Portillo opened a hot dog stand on North Avenue in Villa Park. Built with $1,100 that Portillo and his wife Sharon had saved for their first house, The Dog House was a 6’x12’ trailer without a bathroom or running water. Four years later, it was remodeled and renamed for its owner. Since then, Portillo’s has grown into an enormously successful fast-casual restaurant chain with a menu of favorites, highlyregarded customer service and a solid business model. A multi-state operation that
includes outposts in Southern California, Indiana and Arizona, the Portillo’s chain was sold to the private equity firm Berkshire Partners in 2014. Aptly named “From Hot Dogs to Top Dog,” Portillo will talk about his career and life on Sunday, November 22 beginning at 7 p.m. 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 are available at elmhurst.edu/ tix or call (630) 617-5186.
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Most people have heard the news that lottery winners are reportedly not receiving their payouts. At first, it was deemed anything over $25,000 would not be paid until the state passed a budget. About a month ago, it was raised to any prize in excess of $600, which is the maximum amount that can be paid out by the store where the ticket was purchased. Not surprisingly, there is a lawsuit in the works. But late last week, the Independent learned that the ongoing financial struggles in Springfield are now affecting other states which host lotteries, as well as the company that manages regional games like Powerball and Mega Millions.
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Bensenville breaks ground on Holiday Inn Express BENSENVILLE — On Saturday, November 7, the Village of Bensenville hosted a ground breaking ceremony at 777 East Grand Avenue with developer and hotel owner Sonny Shah for a new Holiday Inn Express Hotel near O’Hare International Airport. The Holiday Inn Express will have 102 rooms and feature many great ameniSome of our best promoters are those ties such as a business center, fit- who have recently located their business ness center, indoor pool, and break- here and are now looking for more fast bar. This hotel opportunities in Bensenville, will join an existing Country Inn such as Mr. Shah.” & Suites, which — Village President Frank Soto is also owned by Shah. A plan is in place to add an additional hotel as well as a standalone restaurant to create a hotel park on this site. The Village also owns a large portion of remaining land and is actively seeking proposals for development. This project marks a tremendous investment in Bensenville and continues the revitalization of Bensenville’s East Business District, Village officials said. “Bensenville’s location has always been great, but we want to be the best place to do business as well. We have worked very hard to do so.” said Village President Frank Soto. “Some of our best promoters are those who have recently located their business here and are now looking for more opportunities in Bensenville, such as Mr. Shah.” “I would like to thank the Village President, Board of Trustees and the professional staff of the Village for their dedication and commitment to help bring this project to life,” said Shah.
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Electric cooperative to Illinois: Pay up or lights out State receives letter warning of disconnection By Mark Fitton Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — Another vendor says it may have to cut off service to the state of Illinois because the state’s inability to pay its bills is threatening the vendor’s ability to continue doing business. In a disconnection-warning letter dated Oct. 29, Southwestern Electric Cooperative Inc. told the state it is behind on its accounts. “As a not-for-profit utility, Southwestern … relies on its members to pay their bill so we, in turn, can pay our bills and provide power to 22,000 homes, hospitals, schools, businesses and industries throughout the state of Illinois,” cooperative CEO Kerry Sloan wrote in the letter, a copy of which was posted Thursday on the Capitol Fax blog site. “Your violation of our service agreement compromises our ability to provide that service and jeopardized the welfare of our membership and the general public.” The letter says Southwest-
ern has already exceeded its policies for disconnection for lack of payment and will begin disconnections, if it does not receive payment by Dec. 1. Southwestern spokesman Joe Richardson said he could not reveal details of the state’s accounts because the company treats the state as it would any member of the cooperative and provides the same account privacy as it would to an individual. A spokesman for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) said that department has accounts with Southwestern for Horseshoe Lake State Park, Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area and Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area. As of Nov. 1, the IDNR bill was at roughly $6,300. The state’s transparency and accountability portal showed payments to Southwestern in fiscal year 2015 for electrical service for the Illinois Department of Transportation (I-DOT), about $175,000; Department of Natural Resources, about $18,200; Central Management Services, about $4,200; and Department of Corrections, about $260. In Springfield, the state now owes City Water, Light and
Power about $2.9 million for two accounts for the Capitol complex, according to the utility. CWLP says that while disconnect notices are being sent, it has no plans to cut off the Capitol. Illinois is in its fifth month of fiscal year 2016 without a
Lack of payment is pushing one facility ‘to the edge’ By Mark Fitton Illinois News Network
SPRINGFIELD — A company that provides substance abuse and related counseling at state prisons said it has pulled the plug on three contracts valued at about $1 million. The Wells Center has terminated counseling contracts at the Logan Correctional Center, Dixon Springs Impact Incarceration Program and Du Quoin Impact Incarceration Program, said the center’s executive director Bruce Carter.
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The center has retained one contract at Logan and several with the state’s Department of Juvenile Justice, as those are funded by either federal money or state funds paid out by way of consent decree, Carter said. Another vendor, Westcare, is providing the services in the contracts surrendered by Wells Center, an IDOC spokeswoman said. The Wells Center has been doing business with the state since 1991 and will continue
to, but it has to pay particular attention to how any contract is funded simply because the center cannot support services with long-delayed payments and no certainty about when those payments might arrive, Carter said. The lack of payment is pushing the Wells Center to the edge, he said. “Because of delayed payments and cutbacks we’ve had to make, it would not take much for us to go out of business now,” Carter said.
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RECALLING THE FALLEN
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This cluster of flags stood at the entrance of York High School on Wednesday, November 11, as part of the Avenue of Flags that lined the circle driveway. There are 101 flags, representing 101 students at York High School who lost their lives serving our country in various wars over time.
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Timothy Christian girls volleyball team finishes third in state Trojans made first-ever finals appearance By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — The Timothy Christian girls volleyball team’s record-setting season ended with it bringing home a state trophy. The Trojans defeated Shelbyville 25-17, 19-25, 25-23 to take third place at the Class 2A state finals at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal. Timothy was making its firstever appearance in the state finals. The Trojans finished the season with a school-record 37-5 mark. In the third place match, the Trojans outlasted Shelbyville, culminating in a third set that featured six ties and three lead changes. Ava Venema led the Trojans with nine kills on 26 swings. Kendra Teune added eight kills on 29 swings, while Tracy Westra had seven kills on 22 swings. Olivia Hoekstra had five kills, while Dani Van Laten had four kills and 23 assists. Abby Groters had four aces and Zoe Stanton had 20 digs.
The Trojans opened play in Normal with a 25-22, 25-21 loss to eventual Class 2A statechampion Bloomington Central Catholic in the semifinals. Teune had 12 kills on 23 swings and hit .435. Venema had eight kills, two solo blocks and hit .429. Westra had three kills and hit .333. Van Laten had 22 assists, while Stanton had eight digs. Timothy hit .314 in the first set and .233 in the second set. Bloomington Central Catholic held a 9-0 edge in service aces (the combined margin of victory was seven points). Bloomington Central Catholic went on to defeat Orion 25-20, 25-21 in the Class 2A title match. Bloomington Central Catholic finished the year with a 35-5 mark. Orion came into the match unbeaten at 40-0. Earlier, Timothy advanced to the state finals with a threeset victory over Watseka in the Class 2A Beecher supersectional, plus victories over Chicago Latin School and Westmont in the Class 2A Guerin Prep sectional. “That was our third time playing Latin,” said Timothy Christian coach Scott Piersma. “Even though we had beat them
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IC football team one win away from state championship game Powered by Rowell’s four touchdowns, Knights defeat Princeton in quarterfinals By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep football team is a step closer to its ultimate goal. The Knights hit the road and came away with a 37-12 win over the Princeton co-op team in the Class 3A state quarterfinals. The win moves IC Catholic Prep (111) into the Class 3A state semifinals this weekend against Kankakee Bishop McNamara (11-1). That game will be played either Friday or Saturday in Elmhurst at Plunkett Athletic Complex.
Check the IHSA website at www.ihsa. org for exact game day and time. Bishop McNamara is the only team to defeat IC Catholic Prep this year. That happened in Week 1 in a game played in Kankakee. Since then, IC Catholic Prep has won 11 games in a row. In the win against Princeton, running back Jordan Rowell led the way with 211 yards rushing and four touchdowns. In the Knights’ three playoff games thus far, they have outscored opponents by a combined tally of 130-26. The winner of the IC Catholic PrepMcNamara game heads to the Class 3A state-championship game Friday, Nov. 27 at 4 p.m. at Huskie Stadium on the campus of Northern Illinois University against either St. Joe-Ogden (12-0) or Tolono Unity (9-3). Ogden is the No. 1 seed on the bottom half of the Class
3A bracket. Unity is the No. 10 seed. IC Catholic Prep is the No. 3 seed on the top half of the 3A bracket, while McNamara is the No. 5 seed. In IC Catholic Prep’s second-round playoff win against Elmwood-Brimfield, quarterback Luke Ricobene completed 22 of 30 passes for 280 yards and five touchdowns. Rowell ran for 149 yards on 15 carries and scored two touchdowns. Lazerick Eatman ran for 70 yards on 12 carries. Pat Guinan caught three passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns. Luke Calles caught seven passes for 51 yards and a touchdown. Garrett Cheng caught six passes for 75 yards and a touchdown, while Pat Jordan had four catches for 58 yards and a score. Rowell caught two balls for 27 yards. The Knights racked up 527 yards of
total offense in the game (247 rush an 280 pass). On defense, Jim Kenneally had 15 total tackles and two tackles for loss. Anthony Silva and Jordan each had 12 tackles. Kenneally and Kemon Reese each had one quarterback sack. Matt Sutton had an interception, while Frank Soto had a pass deflection and Kenneally had a fumble recovery. Jack Lamborn caused the fumble. Sam Buffo kicked six extra points. After 11 games, Ricobene had thrown for 2,090 yards and 24 touchdowns (against only 8 interceptions). Rowell had 1,333 rushing yards (8.8 yards per carry) and 21 touchdowns. Eatman had 471 yards (8.9 yards per
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York girls basketball team loaded with potential Dukes start season without veterans Polte and Backman By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — The York girls basketball team hasen’t enjoyed the ideal start to its preseason. The Dukes have been without the likes of seniors Kelly Polte and Megan Backman. Polte has been sidelined by illness, while Backman, the team’s leading returning scorer from a year ago, has been slowed by knee injuries. “It’s certainly not how we wanted to start, but we will go with it and keep pushing forward,” said York coach John Constable. “Other players will have to step up.” York is coming off a 2014-2015 campaign where it went 21-8 and tied for second in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division with a 9-3 mark. Constable noted two keys for the Dukes out of the gates will be the play of seniors Kristen Viola and Ellen Foley. “We need both of them to step up,”
he said. “Kristen is a 6-1 guard who can play all five positions and defend all five positions. She will be big for us. Ellen is a senior who has the ability to knock down shots from the perimeter. We’ll need that. I think both of them have the ability to step up big-time for us. Kristen had a tremendous summer and Ellen also had a nice summer and a great golf season (state qualifier). Her confidence level as a senior is going to help her contribute.” Other key pieces to the puzzle for the Dukes include junior point guard Jackie Saco, who was the starting point guard on last year’s sophomore team that won the conference title. “She’s done a nice job the last week-and-a-half running things at point guard,” said Constable. Sophomores Caylin Rufus (6-0 guard), Hailey Walker and Danielle Dennis will also contribute for the Dukes. “Caylin is one of the more skilled players that has come through here,” said Constable. “She can handle the ball and shoot the ball and is getting better every day. She’s really focused her effort on the defensive end. Hailey Walker is a guard who we expect to see
quality varsity minutes and Danielle Dennis was a freshman we kept on the varsity the whole year last year. She’s really matured over the summer. She’s a really good athlete and we expect her to be one of our leading rebounders. She can jump out of the gym.” Freshman Kathleen Levins (5-10 center) also figures to be in the mix. “Kathleen is tough as nails,” said Constable. “She works extremely hard. It’s likely she’ll see a ton of quality varsity minutes.” Constable isn’t worried about the relative youthfulness of his group. “Young skill is never a bad thing,” he said. “It’s a matter of getting everybody from freshman to senior to gel and play together as a team. We might be a team that takes it’s knocks early in the season, but by mid- to late-season we could be a very good team. This is a very skilled team. They could be a good shooting team from the perimeter. We are going to try some different things with some brandnew offensive concepts. And we might play some zone and try some other new things. You have to see what this team is good at and you won’t know unless
you try things with them. That takes some time.” Constable is expecting a competitive race in the WSC Silver. “I think it’s anybody’s contest this year,” he said. “I don’t know that there is a favorite. Lyons Township won the conference last year and they lost key kids. Hinsdale lost key girls. Proviso West played a ton of young girls last year and bring back a solid group this year. It’s nice and wide open.” Overall, Constable likes the group he has heading into the season, which opens this week with the York tournament. “I say this every year, but we have some of the best kids around,” he said. “They are really good kids who work hard and want to do well. That’s all you can ask as a coach.” Constable said this week’s tournament, which features the Dukes playing five games in six days, will give him an instant report on where his team is at. “It’s a very competitive field,” he said. “It will put us in a very good position to see where we are at heading into conference play.”
Timothy Christian girls basketball team looking to take next step Trojans improved win total by nine games last year By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — It’s been kind of deserted around the Timothy Christian girls basketball camp of late. Coach Michele Strube has been operating with a threadbare roster in the preseason, but that’s for good reason. A majority of her players were part of the Timothy girls crosscountry and girls basketball teams that qualified for the state finals. “We’re a little behind to start the season,” she said. “It’s been a little challenging at first with
numbers, but they will be back soon. We’ve been combining the JV with the varsity in practice which has been good. We have a new JV coach this year so it’s been nice to be with her the first eight or nine days and being able to see that younger group.” The Trojans have been without the likes of volleyball players Alison DeBoer (senior forward), Emily DeBoer (sophomore center), Grace Miller (senior forward), Hope Zastrow (junior forward), Olivia Hoekstra (junior guard) and Dani Van Laten (senior guard), as well as cross-country runner Nicole Terpstra (senior forward). When those players return Strube will have plenty to work with coming off a 2014-2015 season that saw the Trojans finish 14-13 overall. The year
before Timothy was 5-22. Timothy finished 8-4 and took third in the Metro Suburban Conference East Division a year ago. “We will be pretty guard heavy this season,” said Strube. “We don’t have a lot of height but we do have athletic guards.” Junior Allison Zeilstra (guard) is back to run the point. She is coming off a knee injury this past spring. “She hasn’t played since March,” said Strube. “She’s getting back into basketball form and we plan on her being the heart of the team and a leader of the team. She plays hard, works hard on her skills and is fun to be around. We’re happy to have her back.” Hoekstra and Van Laten also give the Trojans two additional weapons at the guard positions. Van Laten, the standout setter
on the volleyball team, did not play last year. “Olivia came on strong at the end of last season and had a great summer for us,” said Strube. “Dani is back and we’ll look for that same leadership she provided in volleyball. Those three girls (Zeilstra, Hoekstra and Van Laten) are a fun combination and will help us out.” Strube said another player who has made key strides is Zastrow. “She’s a junior with a great work ethic and she’s an animal inside,” she said. “I expect a lot out of her defensively and with her rebounding.” The team also features senior guard Ellie Wiener, along with junior guards Danielle Beard and Tyra Hopson. “It’s a good group,” said Str-
ube. “We don’t have any superstars, but we have a lot of players who are good. It’s going to be a team effort. We’re small and we’re quick and we’re learning how to use that speed. We’re a little more defensiveminded and guard-heavy this season.” Strube would like to see her team take another step up in the MSC East this season. “I expect us to be right there again,” she said. “Chicago Christian won it last year but they lost quite a few girls. It’s been us, Chicago Christian and Illiana Christian in the past. Hopefully we can come out on top this time. We saw a lot of really good things from these girls this summer. We’re excited about this season.” Timothy opened play this week in the IMSA tournament.
York girls swimming qualifies three relays, three individuals for state Dukes finish fourth in West Suburban Conference Silver Division By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — It was a great day for the York girls swimming team at the Downers Grove North sectional. The Dukes won four sectional titles and qualified three relays and three individual swimmers for this weekend’s state finals meet. As a team, York finished
second in the sectional behind Glenbard West. York won the 200 medley relay sectional title with a time of 1:48.46. That team featured junior Winona Asher, senior Paula Nolte, senior Maggie Schlecht and junior Sarah Lewand. York also won the 200 relay with a time of 1:37.61. That group included sophomore Meghan Quinn, Lewand, Asher and Schlecht. The Dukes also qualified for state in the 400 relay after finishing second with a time of 3:35.69 with Lewand,
junior Allie Orzak, Quinn and Schlecht. Nolte won both the 200 IM and breaststroke sectional titles. She’ll swim in three events at state. Nolte won the IM in 2:10.58 and the breaststroke in 1:06.13. Schlecht tied for third in the 50 free and qualified for state with a time of 24:46. Schlecht qualified for state in four events—three relays and the 50. Katie Fischer finished fifth in diving and earned a state spot with 374.25 points. In earlier action, the Dukes
placed fifth at the West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet. York was fourth in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:54.08. That team included Asher, Nolte, Schlecht and Lewand. Quinn was eighth in the 200 with a time of 2:02.72. Lewand was ninth with a time of 2:02.93. Nolte took fifth in the 200 IM with a time of 2:17.49. Orzak was 11th at 2:27.54. Schlecht was sixth in the 50 with a time of 25.8. Asher was seventh with a time of 26.1
Meaghan McIntyre was eighth in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:04.88. Mary Phelps with 12th with a time of 1:10.04. Quinn took sixth in the 100 with a time of 56.86. Orzak was eighth with a time of 57.46. Lydia Faber was ninth in the 500 with a time of 5:42.63. McIntyre was 10th with a time of 5:46.91. York took fourth in the 200 relay with a time of 1:42.18. That group included Quinn, Lewand, Asher and Schlecht.
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etween them, Timothy Christian juniors Ava Venema and Kendra Teune had more than 500 kills this season. But Teune said there’s a bigger reason why the Trojans advanced to the Class 2A state finals for the first time in school history. “All four of our seniors and captains took a great leadership role,” she said. “They led this team and wanted all of us to play our very best.” Teune added other factors were at work as well. “There has been a lot of communication between everyone,” she said. “We’ve been working very hard at getting our defense stronger and we have a front row that is very tall and puts up
a strong block, which has been very helpful.” Venema added: “Communication has helped us a lot. “The back row knows who is getting the ball and that helps Dani (senior setter Van Laten) to know who to set the ball to. Dani and I improved a lot mainly because of communication. That’s helped us work a lot on a faster pace so we can run a faster offense.” Teune noted opposing teams had much more to be concerned with this season than just shutting down Teune and/ or Venema. “It’s not often a team could shut down Ava. She’s a very strong player,” she said. “But even when teams shut myself or Ava down, we have other players who are very strong. It’s not too difficult for us to change things up. All of us know it’s very impor-
Juniors Ava Venema and Kendra Teune play key roles in the success of the Timothy Christian girls volleyball team
tant to stay strong for our team and help out any way we can.” Venema, who had 297 kills going into the state finals, added: “A bunch of us are out there doing our jobs. That’s what we have focused on. It’s what we have to do. We’re not focused on what is on the other side of the net.” Teune also lauded the efforts of captain Van Laten. “Dani is a great setter,” she said. “She’s a key component to the team’s success. She’s able to put the ball where our hitters need it no matter where the pass is. She consistently puts the ball where you need it.” Teune, who had 296 kills and 49 service aces heading into the state finals, credits Timothy coach Scott Piersma with her improvement this year. “He taught me a lot about keeping the ball in front of me and
not behind me,” she said. “I’ve improved my hitting and I’ve been working on different shots so the other side doesn’t know what to expect.” Piersma has seen both players take the next step this season. “Ava and Kendra have been huge for us this year,” he said. “They played as sophomores on the varsity last year and have really stepped up after we graduated eight seniors last year.” Teune and Venema, who play club volleyball in the off-season (Teune for IPV and Venema for 1st Alliance), said the atmosphere around school has been electric with the constant stream of fall sports teams qualifying for state tournaments. All of Timothy’s fall sports teams qualified for their respective state finals events (volleyball, tennis, soccer and
cross-country). The boys soccer team won the Class 1A state title. “It’s been really crazy and super-fun,” said Venema. “The soccer guys winning was very exciting. The school has a lot of team spirit. It’s been pretty crazy for us because it’s the first time a girls volleyball team has gone downstate.” Teune added: “The support of the other students, the teachers and administrators at school has been absolutely amazing. They’ve been a big part of us being able to do this. It’s an incredible feeling to go to state. It’s been great how much success the other teams at school have had. My brother (Connor, a freshman) was on the soccer team. There is a lot of spirit and energy at school.”
York hockey club Timothy Christian freshman Abygale Ahn collects ‘Toys a member of two state-qualifying teams this fall for Tots’ By Mike Miazga to start competing. I like Correspondent at games that tennis is different from other sports. Even though EMHURST — Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks was famous you are on a team you get on Dec. 4 for his “let’s play two” phrase. to be independent. If you Pulling double duty
Timothy Christian freshman Abygale Ahn took Banks’ words to heart this fall by, indeed, playing two. Ahn was part of the Timothy Christian girls tennis and girls volleyball teams that each advanced to the state finals. Ahn helped Timothy Christian’s girls tennis team win its firstever sectional title and send, also for the first time in program history, a maximum six players to the state meet. Ahn competed in the singles tournament at state and won one match there. Ahn also was promoted from the Timothy junior-varsity girls volleyball team to the varsity team and was on the roster during the team’s postseason run that culminated in it advancing to the Class 2A state finals for the first time in program history. “I thought I would have to make a choice between the two sports,” said Ahn. “I really wanted to do both. At the beginning of the season I talked to the athletic director (Jack LeGrand) and talked to both coaches (Keith Mills and Scott Piersma) and they said it would be possible to do both. I’m thankful my coaches were understanding and were flexible so I would be able to do both.” Ahn noted she would practice as often as possible with each team and ended up missing several contests in both sports. “I would squeeze in practices with each sport and sometimes do both in one day,” she said. “Everybody has been so understanding about this. I wouldn’t be able to do it if everybody wasn’t so flexible.” Ahn admits there was a balancing act involved with the two sports and her academic schedule. “You have to focus on your time,” she said. “Once I get home from practice or a game I have to sit down and study and do my homework. I have to take advantage of any time I have and get things done. It’s been a learning experience.” Ahn started playing tennis when she was five and ramped up her interest in it when she was nine. She plays in USTA events during the off-season. “I saw some older kids playing and wanted to play,” said Ahn, who rebounded from a preseason ankle injury. “I started seeing kids playing in tournaments and that’s when I wanted
are a singles player you play by yourself and get to make choices by yourself. I improved a lot this season even though I didn’t practice as much. I made a lot of adjustments and my ground strokes improved a lot.” With volleyball, Ahn, a libero-defensive specialist, was attracted to the sport because of the team aspect. “It was really different courtesy photo for me since I had played Timothy Christian freshman tennis my whole life,” said Abygale Ahn (left) competed in Ahn, who started playing two sports this fall. She quali- volleyball in middle school. fied in singles for the state girls “I really like that you are tennis tournament and was pro- on the court with your team moted to the Timothy Christian varsity girls volleyball team dur- members and you can bond ing its postseason run that cul- with them while you are minated in the program’s first- playing.” ever appearance in the state Ahn was the only finals. freshman on both varsity teams this season. “The older girls have been really encouraging to me,” she said. “I look up to them and I’ve learned from them.” And she had the rare opportunity to be part of two statequalifying teams in the same season. “It’s been really exciting for me, especially because I’ve been able to be on teams that set records at Timothy,” she said. As for keeping up her fall double duty, Ahn is all for it. “I plan on doing both for all four years if it’s possible,” she said.
ELMHURST — The York hockey club is collecting toys for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s “Toys for Tots” program. Bring new, unwrapped toys to the varsity and junior varsity home games on Friday, Dec. 4 at the Addison Ice Rink, 475 Grace St., Addison. York student Nicole Polizzi will sing The Star-Spangled Banner before hockey action kicks off at 7:05 pm for the junior varsity and the puck drops at 8:40 p.m. for the varsity match. Both teams play Oak Park River Forest (OPRF) hockey club. The collected toys will be presented to a U.S. Marine Corps reservist before the varsity game. Toys should be new and unwrapped. No stuffed animals or toy weapons.
Hockey Checks Hunger York hockey is also partnering with OPRF Hockey to collect food donations for their “Hockey Checks Hunger” campaign. Non-perishable food items donated at the Dec. 4 games will be presented to OPRF Hockey when the teams face off again on Sunday, Dec. 6 at Ridgeland Commons in Oak Park.
Stacked with talent By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — If there’s anything that will help a firstyear coach out, it’s a talented roster. And that’s exactly what firstyear IC Catholic Prep coach Kelsey James has this fall. The Knights return many key contributors from last year’s team that finished fourth in the state for the second time in as many seasons. “Returning all these girls definitely helps,” said James, who previously was a head coach at Mt. Assisi Academy. “We have a lot of experience and we have a team with a lot of height and those things will help us with a lot of the things we are trying to accomplish.”
Back from last year’s teams are the likes of Anjella Farmer (6-0, F-C, senior), Leslie Montoya (6-1, C, senior), Tess Reardon (5-8, G, junior), Claire Gibler (5-10, G-F, sophomore), Kiersten King (5-9, G-F, sophomore), Georgia Mahnke (6-0, F, sophomore) and Sophie Zanoni (5-4, G, sophomore). Key newcomers include 5-4 freshman guard Jada Smith and senior transfer Lilly Brown (5-8, C, senior). James said the team will use some components from last year’s team on offense and defense, and also will introduce some new concepts. “We’ve kept some of the same stuff and we’ve added more defensive things such as a few more pressures,” she said. “We’ll change up the defense quite often. We
Part of the brotherhood By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — IC Catholic Prep senior Pat Guinan knows exactly why the IC Catholic Prep football team has enjoyed sustained success this fall. “It’s how close we are,” he said. “In the off-season we worked together and we worked hard. We got in the weight room and worked hard and it’s showed on the field. The atmosphere with the team is great and that shows on the field. It’s like a brotherhood here.” Guinan added it simply wasn’t acceptable for the team to finish 4-5 last year. “We had a rough season last year,” he said. “We had higher expecta-
tions than 4-5. At the end of last season some of us got together and decided that we wanted to have a good season. We wanted to do something about it. So we worked hard and we kept working hard and formed a bond through that hard work.” Guinan has contributed this season on both side of the ball as a tight end on offense and as a cornerback in the defensive secondary. “We spend a lot of time on blocking in practice,” he said of his tight-end exploits. “We spend a lot of time on blocking on the edge and that helps our guys get into space.” Guinan has seen a shift with the Knights’ secondary this sea-
Week 13 Preview Bishop McNamara (11-1) at IC Catholic Prep (11-1) When: Likely Saturday. Check IHSA website (www.ihsa.org) for date and time. Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst What: Class 3A football state semifinals Last week: Bishop McNamara 53, Byron 32; IC Catholic Prep 37, Princeton 12 Outlook: IC Catholic Prep’s 2015 season started with a 49-32 loss to Bishop McNamara in Kankakee. Since then, the Knights have ripped off 11 wins in a row, many of them in dominating fashion. Not only is IC Catholic Prep putting up staggering point totals in the playoffs (130 points in 3 games), but it is playing equally stellar on the defensive end (26 points allowed in three games against teams with a combined 25-7 record). Standout running back Jordan Rowell again topped the 200-yard mark and scored four touchdowns in the quarterfinal win against Princeton. McNamara also has an 11-1 record and ended up finishing second in the Chicago Catholic League White Division behind Burbank St. Laurence. McNamara has scored 428 points this season and has allowed 231 points. McNamara is 5-1 against teams with winning records this season. Its only loss was a 70-40 setback to St. Laurence. Next: The winner heads to the state championship game at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
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were a good defensive team last year. We not only have the height but we have some quick guards and that will allow us to set more traps with our defense.” James sees her team as having the ability to score both from the outside and inside. “It will be a little bit of both, but we’ll do more of our scoring from the inside,” she said. With a large number of returning players, team chemistry, James said, has been outstanding thus far. “The chemistry is great,” she said. “With most of the girls having been on the team last year, they play well together and have already bonded very well. That makes my job a lot easier.” James said past accolades such as last year’s state run will not
automatically produce results this season. “This is a very motivated group,” she said. “We’re trying not to put too much pressure on them with what they’ve done in the past. We don’t want them to come out and assume it will happen again.” James said her first few months on the job have gone quite well. “It’s been really good,” she said. “I’ve received good feedback form the girls and they have been really open to what I have implemented and to my style of coaching. It’s been an easy and successful transition.” James said Gibler and Farmer, in particular, have caught her eye in preseason work. “Anjella is a returning captain and starter,” she said. “She sets the tone of what we want to do in practice
and what we want out of everyone. Claire has shown that she has matured from her freshman season last year.” Farmer, Montoya and Reardon are the team captains. James knows her team will be tested in the Metro Suburban Conference West Division. “We’ll have tough games,” she said. “Riverside-Brookfield and Aurora Central are two good teams. We are hoping that this year we can be up there and close to the top.” IC Catholic Prep opened the season earlier this week against Oak Forest and is in the midst of its own tournament that features the likes of Chicago Christian, Nazareth Academy, Elmwood Park, Regina, Evergreen Park, Westmont and Luther North.
Naval Academy-bound senior Pat Guinan is a key contributor to the success of the IC Catholic Prep football team son. “As a whole our defensive backs are more aggressive,” he said. “We are coming up and making big plays. A lot of the teams we play they don’t expect our defensive backs to come up and make a lot of tackles, but that’s what we are doing.” While IC Catholic Prep may have some players with some gaudy statistical totals, Guinan said there are others up and down the roster who have contributed efforts of equal importance throughout the season. “Everyone playing does their job,” he said. “When everyone does their job that makes a difference. We are getting people to the ball on defense and we’re hitting people and we’re aggressive. That aggressiveness has helped us.” Guinan is one of the team
captains this season. “I like being a leader,” he said. “I’ve been focusing on developing my leadership skills. But everybody on the team is a leader, it isn’t just one or two guys. It doesn’t matter if you are a captain or not, everybody leads by example. We have mutual respect for each other. Anybody on the team could have been a captain. We’re all leading out there and trying to win games.” Guinan has a bright future ahead of him. He’s headed to the United States Naval Academy to continue his studies. “My family has been members of the military and my brother, Tommy (2014 IC Catholic Prep grad), is there right now,” said Guinan. “I always knew I wanted to serve my country. Both my grandpas were in the Navy
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Kenneally was leading the team in tackles with 142, including 19 tackles for loss. Silva had 92 tackles and Jose Rodriguez had 87. Kenneally also was the team leader in quarterback sacks with 20 for a combined 167 yards in losses. He also had 19 quarterback hurries. Sutton was the team leader in interceptions with five. Guinan had nine pass deflections, while Kenneally had five fumble recoveries and seven caused fumbles. Rowell was the team leader with 25 touchdowns through 11 games. Jordan had eight. Buffo made 49 extra points and two field goals.
and an uncle was a Navy Seal. I’ve always been interested in being an officer in the Navy. I attended the summer session, which is a preview of what it’s like at the Naval Academy and fell in love with it. The work ethic and the atmosphere there are incredible.” Guinan, a straight-A student at IC Catholic Prep is in the midst of a rigorous application process. He already has received a conditional acceptance to Annapolis and is waiting on getting a congressional nomination. “I’ve applied with our two state senators and our congressman in our district and am waiting to hear back,” he said. “I am extremely fortunate and really grateful to my school and to my family for providing me with this opportunity. I can’t wait to go there. I’m so excited. It’s what I’ve wanted to do and now I have an opportunity to do it. I always had the idea in the back of my head and then I really started looking into it at the end of my freshman year when my brother got in there. By my junior year I knew for sure this is what I wanted. I haven’t really envisioned a life other than being an officer. I have a lot of opportunities ahead of me.” Guinan couldn’t be happier with how his senior football season has gone. “This season has been so much fun,” he said. “This is the most meaningful team I’ve played on. It’s been great being with these guys. Once the playoffs started all we’ve said to each other is we want one more week. This season has been a blast. I couldn’t ask for more.”
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Academic stand outs
The 2015 York boys volleyball team was recently honored as an American Volleyball Coaches Association all-American academic team. The Dukes were only one of seven boys teams in Illinois to earn that designation. Additionally, York is one of only eight boys teams in the country to have won the award in each of the last five years.
IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball captains earn all-conference honors York boys volleyball team wins national academic award By Mike Miazga Correspondent
ELMHURST — IC Catholic’s girls volleyball team’s captains were recently rewarded for their accomplishments on the court. Seniors Claudia Koch and Kerry Mulligan and junior Tess Reardon were named to the allMetro Suburban Conference West Division team. “Claudia, Kerry and Tess were captains and were definitely leaders,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Nancy D’Amore. Koch, Mulligan and Reardon helped the Knights go 24-12 and reach the finals of the Class 3A Lisle regional. Reardon, a setter-outside hitter, finished the season with 308 kills (3.71 per set) and had 335 assists. She also had 298 digs (3.59 per set) to go with 33 service aces.
“Tess is a versatile, athletic, all-around threat for us,” said D’Amore. “She shared setting duties in a 6-2 offense and when she wasn’t setting, she was attacking on the outside. I am definitely looking forward to having her back next year.” Reardon led IC Catholic Prep in kills this season. Koch, an outside hitter, had 300 kills (3.61 per set) to go with 233 digs (2.80 per set). “Claudia moved from middle blocker (where she played in the 2013 and 2014 seasons) to an outside attacker this year because we needed her to get more offensive touches on the ball and utilize her ball control and defense,” said D’Amore. “She is a tough competitor who seemed to always rise to the occasion when we needed her.” Mulligan, a libero, ended the season with 353 digs (4.25 per set) and had 52 service aces. “Kerry is a dynamic defender and was by far our most consistent passer this season,” said
D’Amore. “She anchored the defense, making some spectacular saves, but most importantly she was a steady force with her ball control that frustrated opponents.” Six York student-athletes sign letters of intent Six York student-athletes recently signed national letters of intent to continue their athletic careers. Cam Dobrotka will play lacrosse at Wittenburg University in Ohio. Will Gunst will continue his golf career at Mercer University in Georgia. Tommy Helton will wrestle at Southern Illinois UniversityEdwardsville. Jordan Less will golf at Northern Illinois University, while Gabby Magnifico will play softball at Valparaiso University. Alexandra Preuss will play volleyball at Lewis University. York boys volleyball team honored The York boys volleyball
team recently was honored as an all-American academic team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. One of only 29 boys teams in the nation to receive the award (one of only seven in Illinois), the AVCA honors teams with at least a cumulative 3.3 gradepoint average on a 4.0 scale. Furthermore, York is one of only eight schools in the country to be honored with this award in each of the past five seasons. 2015 varsity team members included captains John Kopach, Robert Krissinger, Jacob Wendell and Daniel Bolivar, Rio Diaz, Gordon Johnson, Andrew Lewand, Zachary Mathiasen, Casey McNamara, Kevin Peronto, Jake Privett, Jonathan Schierl and AJ Weber. The team is coached by Ken Dowdy. York girls tennis The York girls tennis team ended up in 28th place out of
more than 300 teams that had representation at the state tournament. “I was pleased with the way things came together this season,” said York coach Tres Heimann. “This team grew up really fast and competed very well in this tournament.” The Dukes have finished with at least eight points at the state tournament in each of the last 14 seasons. Each of York’s five state qualifiers were making their first state appearance. The doubles team of Abby Brigman and Alex Hennessy went 3-2 at state. Hennessy finished the season with a team-best 24 wins. Brigman finished with 23 wins. The doubles team of Claire Meyer and Julia Riddle went 2-2 at state. Meyer won 22 matches this season. Riddle finished with 18 wins. Singles player Maja Shaw won one match at state and ended with 13 wins this season.
York hockey club wins big over Naperville North High School ADDISON— Friday the 13th proved to be good luck for the York hockey club. York’s varsity squad played host to the Naperville North High School Huskies that evening and cruised to a 9-0 victory. The win improved the Dukes’ Illinois High School Hockey League West Division record to 8-1-3. York jumped out to a lead early when senior Will Borrows passed the puck across ice to fellow senior Cam Dobrotka on the point. Dobrotka took a
slap shot that beat the Naperville North netminder. Soon thereafter it was Borrows turn. He took a pass from senior Grey Miller and scored from the point on a slap shot of his own. A few minutes later, the Dukes scored on a give-andgo when junior Elliott Fafinski carried the puck low in the offensive zone and made a pass to junior Jack McDonnell in the slot. Fafinski then scored after McDonnell set him up with a pass right in
front of the net. York scored again to make it 4-0 just before the end of the first period when McDonnell delivered a wrist shot over the goalie’s shoulder on an assist by senior Joe Levin. The Dukes picked up right where they left off after the intermission when junior Tom Sieracki set up junior Zach Johnson with a pass and Johnson delivered a high wrist shot that found the back of the net. McDonnell scored 43 seconds later on assists by Levin and
Borrows. Just before the end of the second period freshman Billy Paschen got in on the act when he tipped a shot from Burrows that was re-directed past the Huskies goalie. In the third period Burrows recorded his fourth point of the game on an assist to Fafinski. Then Miller closed out the scoring when he scored an unassisted goal to give York the nine goal lead. Sophomore Nolan Knupp and junior Alex Crum split
time in net for the Dukes. The duo combined to backstop York to the shut-out victory. The win came on the heels of York’s junior varsity team’s 5-0 win over the Huskies’ jv squad. Junior goalie Parker Stasica earned the shut-out victory to improve York’s junior varsity team’s league record to an impressive 12-0-0. York returns to the ice when the teams will play host to Naperville Central at Addison Ice Arena on Friday, November 20th.
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Elmhurst Eagles: Youth football Super Bowl action
QB Theodore Olander tosses the ball as he is tackled during the Bill George Youth Football League Super Bowl Champicourtesy photos onship Weekend game played at Benedictine University in Elmhurst Eagles back Tyler Cwik races past a Bloomingdale Bears defender on Saturday,Nov. Lisle. 14.
Above left: Dominick Krepulec tackles the ball carrier, Angel Medina (33) is backing him up. Left: Lineman Rafael Ortiz is stout on the line. Above right: The Elmhurst Eagles cheerleaders performed at halftime. Right: Cody Vazquez moments after the game ended: Elmhurst lost to Bloomingdale 24-22.
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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073606 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 26, 2015, wherein the business firm of STUNNING FLORAL DESIGN LOCATED AT 345 W. NAPERVILLE ROAD, WESTMONT, IL 60559-1464 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) KRISTY J. KROCK, HOME ADDRESS 345 W. NAPERVILLE ROAD, WESTMONT, IL 605591464. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 26TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2015) 224179 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073617 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 30, 2015, wherein the business firm of MENAKARI LOCATED AT 654 WINTHROP AVENUE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139-0000 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) MALIHA KHAN, HOME ADDRESS 654 WINTHROP AVENUE, GLENDALE HGTS, IL 60139-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 30TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 12, 19 & 26, 2015) 225028 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073637 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 6, 2015, wherein the business firm of PRUSZKOWSKI & SON LOCATED AT 581 SARAH DRIVE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1748 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) MICHAL PRUSZKOWSKI, HOME ADDRESS 581 SARAH DRIVE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1748. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 12, 19 & 26, 2015) 225520
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for BCAT 2014-12R PLAINTIFF Vs. Richard R. Hendron; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012CH 000314 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/22/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/15/15 at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm
Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 13 IN BLOCK 1 IN ELMHURST GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVSIION IN THE NROTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 12, 1924, AS DOCUMENT 182392, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-34-205-038 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 561 W. Belden Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auc-
NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073630 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 4, 2015, wherein the business firm of PERSONAE CREATIVE LOCATED AT 223 N BLANCHARD STREET, WHEATON, IL 60187-5809 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) RYAN TOLBERT, HOME ADDRESS 24180 WOODLAND DRIVE, SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034-1333. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 4TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 12, 19 & 26, 2015) 225533
NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073638 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 6, 2015, wherein the business firm of DR. COLLEEN M. FAIRBANKS LOCATED AT 9 NORTH MAIN STREET SUITE 11, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) COLLEEN M. FAIRBANKS, HOME ADDRESS 158 S CHARLOTTE STREET, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2015) 225784
NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073642 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 9, 2015, wherein the business firm of AYE AYE ASIAN FOOD LOCATED AT 190 S PROSPECT AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-0000 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) SHWE T FRU, HOME ADDRESS 773 DAYBREAK LANE, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 9TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2015) 225736 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073597 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 20, 2015, wherein the business firm of SERENITY NAIL SPA LOCATED AT 2954 FINLEY ROAD, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-1042 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) LISA NGUYET VU, HOME ADDRESS 1124 MULBERRY STREET, OTTAWA, IL 61350-0000; NAME OF PERSON(S) CATHY HANG NGUYEN, HOME ADDRESS 9240 DEE ROAD, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2015) 224569
NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073628 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 4, 2015, wherein the business firm of DIMPLEDivinity International Ministry Promoting Liturgical Excellence LOCATED AT 4315 AZALEA DRIVE, LISLE, IL 60532-1103 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) CAMELLIA WOOD, HOME ADDRESS 4315 AZALEA DRIVE, LISLE, IL 60532-1103. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 4 NOVEMBER, 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2015) 225798 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073629 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 4, 2015, wherein the business firm of YANCEY HEATING & A/C LOCATED AT 2720 S HIGHLAND AVE, APT 653, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) FRED YANCEY JR, HOME ADDRESS 2720 S HIGHLAND AVE, APT 653, LOMBARD, IL 601480000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 4TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 19, 26 & Dec. 3, 2015) 225910
• VOLLEYBALL tion; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-42080. I674435 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2015) 224233
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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073608 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 27, 2015, wherein the business firm of Artforabetterworld LOCATED AT 325 PROSPECT AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3309 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) MONICA FICHTNER, HOME ADDRESS 325 PROSPECT AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3309. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 27TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2015) 224176
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twice, we knew it would be a tough match. They have an outstanding hitter. The rest of their team does a good job keeping the ball in play for her. It was nice to have a match where we needed to fight a little and show what we have. It was a tough match. That third set was back and forth. Their outside hitter had 30 kills and we weren’t doing bad things. She was doing good things by hitting in different spots. It was good to get past them. With Latin, every set we started down a little bit and then we had to respond and fight back.” Piersma noted the opposite was the case in the win over Westmont in the sectional final. “Against Westmont we did a good job of jumping out ahead in sets,” he said. “We took control in the beginning and made them fight back. It was nice to be the aggressor.” Timothy again went to three sets against Watseka. “We didn’t know anything about them,” said Piersma. “We did have someone go watch them. They run some interesting stuff. One girl played middle two rotations and outside another one. We dominated in the first set. I told the girls they would come back out real hard against us. They went downstate last year. We know they would keep pushing and they did. They imposed their will and we got down big. We went down hard.” Timothy was down 20-11 in the second set, but lost only 25-23. “We ended on a 12-5 run, which set us in motion for the third set,” said Piersma. “We got the down quickly in the third set and put an end to it (25-12).” Teune had 16 kills in the win against Watseka. “Kendra was unstoppable,” said Piersma. “They had no response. Ava did well and had six kills, but they had a big middle. That allowed a lot of 1-on-1 opportunities for Kendra.” Piersma also lauded the play of Hoekstra. “Olivia did great,” he said. “She had five or six kills and kept the ball in play by doing what she needs to do.” Van Laten also helped the Trojans from the service line in the sectional final and the supersectional match. “Dani was on fire from the service line,” said Piersma. “Dani is an all-around captain who showed what it takes. She led us by example.” Timothy’s 37-win total eclipses the previous school record of 36 (set by two different teams).
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Continued from page 15 Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. in Elmhurst. The yearly Stanger Audition provides an opportunity for outstanding high school orchestral instrumentalists and pianists to compete for the opportunity to perform a concerto movement with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. The winner will appear as a soloist with the ESO during its 2016-17 subscription season and will receive a monphoto provided etary award of $400. Three runners-up receive monetary Toyota grants $5000 to Elmhurst library awards and are invited to per- Kurt Schiele, general manager of Elmhurst Toyota Scion, form for other local commu- presents a check for $5,000 to Elmhurst Library executive nity groups. director Mary Beth Campe. The grant was used to purchase Last season’s Stanger Audi- a 3D printer, part of the library’s second floor renovation tion winner, violinist Joshua project. The Toyota Dealer Match Program has donated more Brown, performed with the than $700 million to nonprofits in the U.S. ESO at its opening concert of the season in October. “My experience during both the competition and the perPlayer of the week sponsored by formance with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra was highly rewarding and enjoyable,” he said. “I am extremely grateful for competitions Member like the Stanger Concerto FDIC Audition that provide young musicians like me with the of Elmhurst opportunity to perform with a first-class conductor and orchestra.” Applications for the Stanger Audition must be postmarked by December 4, 2015; proudly presents the application fee is $40. Each entrant will be given 10 YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK minutes to perform a selection, and performances will MAGGIE SCHLECHT, PAULA NOLTE be evaluated by three judgYORK GIRLS SWIMING es, who will provide written comments and suggestions. Between them, Schlecht and Nolte qualified for this weekApplication forms can be end’s state finals in seven events. Schlecht qualified in three downloaded at elmhurstsymrelays (medley, 200 and 400) and the 50 free. Nolte qualified phony.org and click on Youth in the medley relay and won both the 200 IM and breastOutreach. For further information, call 630-941-0202. stroke sectional titles.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for BCAT 2014-12R PLAINTIFF Vs. Richard R. Hendron; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2012CH 000314 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/22/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/15/15 at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-34-205-038 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 561 W. Belden Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-10-42080. I674435 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2015) 224236 Rock Valley Publishing Can Publish Your Legals. Call Pam at 815-877-4044 Or email your legals to legals@rvpublishing.com Today!
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Iowa tourism office offers Bridges to Romance package national tour launch is just another example of the dedication Des Moines Performing Arts has to making our city an arts and culture destination.” “We think audiences will totally fall in love with this Broadway production,” said Barb Preuss, director of marketing for Des Moines Performing Arts. “It’s an entirely new way to experience this story, with an absolutely stunning musical score by composer Jason Robert Brown, who won the 2014 Tony Award® for Best Original Score for Bridges.” Preuss added that, after the Des Moines engagement, the tour moves on to 16 cities, including Los Angeles, Dallas, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. A special section on traveliowa.com features additional reasons to visit Winterset and Madison County.
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(STATEPOINT) — Ameri- Enterprise Rent-A-Car Brand to drive the farthest, interests cans spend a great deal of time Marketing. “While love and such as sports, music and food behind the wheel. But just family may spark individuals still earn significant car time.” where are they all heading? A new survey indicates we will drive the farthest for love and family, with fewer willing to drive long distances for sporting and entertainment events. In particular, 42 percent surveyed indicated they would drive the farthest to see a love interest over any other activity and 25 percent indicated they would do so to attend a wedding, according to the new “How Far Would You Drive?” survey from Enterprise RentA-Car. Additionally, 20 percent said they are willing to drive five or more hours to see their child’s sporting event, while only nine percent are willing to drive that same distance to see their favorite professional football team play. More than one-third also indicated they would drive five or more hours to attend a family reunion and a quarter said they would even drive five or more hours to meet their in-laws. A quiet place in the country, dedicated to the welfare of animals “We hear anecdotal stories and the education of the next generation from our customers all the time The Settlers Pond Shelter was established in 1998 by Roland and about what inspires them to Pinky Janota. The Janotas manage the facility on their family farm. embark on road trips and it’s a Settlers Pond is a no kill rescue for any type of animal in need. thrill to see how we play a role 1301 E. Offner Road | Beecher, IL 60401 | 708-663-8103 in our customers’ lives,” said www.settlerspondshelter.net 224498 Lee Broughton, vice president,
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