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ELMHURST — In discussing the master plan for 2016 improvements at Butterfield Park, Elmhurst Park Board Commissioners voted 5-1 in favor of a motion that would scrap plans to install a lighted basketball court at the park. The plan to add a lighted full basketball court near the park’s renovated tennis courts had been part of the park district’s 2016 long-range capital plan for the park.

Several Elmhurst residents who live near Butterfield Park have spoken at recent park district board meetings to express their opposition to the addition of a full-court basketball court at the park. The residents expressed concern that a basketball court would lead to increased noise and criminal activity at the park. The speakers also stated that such a court would attract people from outside of Elmhurst.

The issue of a potential basketball court at Butterfield Park was the focus of a special board meeting held Nov. 2 at Wilder Mansion.

More than 100 people attended that meeting, which included a question-and-answer session which allowed residents to ask park district board and staff about the plan to install a court. The public-participation segments in regular board meetings do not feature responses from commissioners or staff members. The Nov. 2 meeting included nearly 40 speakers, most of whom addressed the topic of the basketball court and all of whom said

they were opposed to it.

In discussion of the issue at the Nov. 18 regular meeting, board president Carolyn Ubriaco noted that the park district received a large amount of feedback from residents opposed to the plan to install a basketball court in the park.

“We don’t have any confusion about what our community and neighbors would like at Butterfield Park,” she said. “I just want to assure all of you who are here tonight for Butterfield Park that we heard you. We were there to hear you. We scheduled a meeting so that we could listen to you.”

Ubriaco addressed the subject of whether commissioners needed to vote to remove a basketball court from the master plan for the park.

“The answer is yes and no,” she said. “We can instruct staff to do any number of things.” In continuing, Ubriaco stated it was clear that a majority of residents who live near the park did not want a basketball court.

“We know that for a number of reasons basketball is not acceptable to the Butterfield Park neighbors,” she said, adding that it was not necessary to have a vote to remove the basketball court from the master plan.

Commissioner Patricia Morissette-Moll noted that it is the park district’s privilege and duty to provide equality in recreational opportunities.

“Imagine if only Chicago residents were permitted in Lincoln Park or Millenium Park,” she added. “Our experiences as fami-

See PARK, Page 31

There’s still time!

Last minute registration continues on morning of Turkey Trot ELMHURST — The Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot is set to step off at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, but there is still time to register and take part.

All registration on race day will take place inside Faganel Hall on the campus of Elmhurst College. According to organizer Dan Gibbons, the trolleys found at the remote parking areas will drop people off right in front. The start of the race is right nearby at Park Ave. and Cottage Hill.

Race Day Registration: Thanksgiving Day Nov. 26 from 6:45 to 9 a.m. at the Elmhurst College Gym, Fanagel Hall, 221 Walter St. Day-off fee is $40.

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This couple did their best to stay warm at last year’s Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot dressed as Tigger and Pooh.

Will they be back for Turkey Trot Two? The Turkey Trot, set to step of at 9 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning, always features numerous people who come in costume like these. There’s still time for on-site registration for interested runners/walkers.

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ELMHURST — City Council passed a sales tax adjustment with aldermen talking about $15 million for 2016 and $9 million for 2017 for storm water detention surface projects on School District 205 and Park District land.

The vote was 10-1 with Michael Bram (3rd Ward) being the only negative vote. Absent from the November 16th meeting were Mark Sabatino (1st Ward), Chris Healy (5th Ward) and Michael Honquest (6th Ward).

But Jim Kennedy (6th Ward) brought up the cost of another aspect: water pipes “which could be upwards of $40 to $50 million.”

“We need bigger pipes and pumps,” he said.

The chairman of the Public Works and Buildings Committee said he was against a Noel Talluto’s (4th Ward) minority report calling for a sunset clause ending the sales tax in 2034 because it was “kicking the can down the road.”

“We need to trust the City Council to review the situation

commented about what the situation looks like for the first two years: implementing a 0.25 per cent home rule sales tax for payment of storm water costs with $15 million in 2016 and $9 million in 2017.

Currently the debt service for storm water management projects is funded by property taxes.

The expiration of the DuPage Water Commission (DWC) of 0.25 percent provides what York called an opportunity for the City to increase the home rule sales tax by the same 0.25 percent.

The FCAAS Committee believes this alternative to funding of storm water management debt service payment, effective July 1, 2016, “is a more palatable solution than putting these extraordinary and additional costs on the property tax bill.”

“I am never on the side of raising taxes,” York commented. “This opportunity is too good.”

The additional 0.25 percent home rule sales tax for Elmhurst is projected to provide annual income of approximately $1,730,000 in 2016. Assuming an average 2.5 percent annual

increase in home rule sales tax, the debt service for the $4 million in 2015, the $15 million in 2016, and the $9 million in 2017 bond issues for storm water management projects could be completely paid by this revenue source, York indicated.

“The projected debt service payments have been structured to match the anticipated revenue source,” he said.

Mark Mulliner (7th Ward) reminded aldermen that there would be ongoing maintenance costs for the storm water projects.

York noted that City staff is aware that Naperville is implementing a 0.50 percent home rule sales tax effective January 1, 2016, with a two-year sunset clause and Oswego is increasing their existing rate of 0.50 percent to 1.25 percent, also effective January 1st.

The FCAAS Committee recommended formal committee review of this revenue stream and the restricted use it is intended to fund every two years.

“The intention would be to either end the incremental por-

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ELMHURST — Thanksgiving Day is quickly approaching and the Elmhurst Fire Department is issuing a warning to all residents who use turkey fryers.

U.S. fire departments respond to more than 1000 fires each year involving serious burns of life-threatening injuries associated with turkey fryers.

The majority of these incidents occurred while the oil is being heated, prior to adding the turkey. For this reason, it is imperative that the temperature of

the oil is closely monitored. If any smoke is coming from the heated oil, the burner should be turned off immediately. The Elmhurst Fire Department recommends that residents follow these safety tips if planning to use a turkey fryer: • Keep a grease rated fire extinguisher close by.

• Always keep the fryer in full view when the burner is on.

• Place fryer in an open area away from all walls, fences or other structures.

ETC ratifies tentative agreement with District 205 ELMHURST — Late last week, the Independent learned that on Friday, November 20, the Elmhurst Teachers’ Council (ETC) ratified its Tentative Agreement with the Elmhurst District 205 Board of Education.

Details of the proposed contract will be released once this agreement has been ratified by the Board of Education, which is expected to happen at the November 24th Board meeting.

The Elmhurst Teachers’ Council, Local 571 of the American Federation of Teachers, represents more than 660 certified staff in Elmhurst District 205.

• Never use in, on or under a garage, breezeway, carport, porch or any structure that can catch fire.

• Raise and lower food slowly to reduce splatter and avoid burns.

• Cover bare skin when adding or removing food: goggles to shield your eyes, oven mitts to protect your hands and long sleeves to protect your arms.

• Check the oil temperature frequently.

• If the oil begins to smoke, immediately turn gas supply off.

• If a fire occurs, immediately call 9-1-1. Do not attempt to extinguish fire with water – use a grease-rated fire extinguisher, if available.

Please consider these safety tips during your holiday preparation this year. The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) discourages the use of turkey fryers and urges those who prefer fried turkey to consider using a new type of “oilless” turkey fryer.

— Jim Kennedy (6th Ward) tion or relocating it to another ‘extraordinary’ use that, like storm water, is outside the parameters of expenses normally and customarily falling within the General Fund,” York said.

The formal bi-annual review of this tax would continue until such time as the bonds have been issued, projects have been completed, and a determination can be made as to how long the tax should remain in place.

The FCAAS Committee said Elmhurst’s sales tax rate will remain competitive and comparable with neighboring communities.

Breaking News Police investigating residential burglary attempt ELMHURST — According to a release issued by the Elmhurst Police Department, police are investigating a reported Residential Burglary Attempt, which occurred in the 200 block of N. Clinton on Tuesday, November 17 at 11:30 a.m. The offender, who is described as a male/white with a medium build, wearing a red hoodie and a ball cap (color unknown), tried to gain entry to the rear of the home by kicking the door. The offender fled the area moving northbound on Clinton toward North Ave. at a fast walking pace.

A police K-9 was not able to track the offender beyond a few houses to the north of the scene due to rainy weather conditions.

Police remind residents to properly lock all doors to their homes and immediately report suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1.

Anyone with information on the identity of this suspect is asked to call the Elmhurst Police Department at 630530-3050 or submit information to policeinfo@ elmhurst.org.

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Park Board News • The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on Nov. 18 at The Abbey Leisure Center at 407 W. St. Charles Road. Commissioner Vince Spaeth was absent from the meeting, which lasted about four hours.

• The meeting began with a lengthy discussion about the decision to scrap plans to build a lighted basketball court at Butterfield Park. (See separate story elsewhere in this issue.)

• More discussions with City re: IGA During the storm water management discussion, Rogers noted a recent e-mail he received from City Manager James Grabowski offering to develop an agreement between the city and park district involving the plans to construct a storm water detention basin at York Commons. The park district board voted in 2014 to allow a basin at the park.

The city and park district have

been trying to reach an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) regarding the construction of storm water detention basins at York Commons and four other park district sites. Rogers said the information in the recent e-mail from Grabowski reflects a change from the city’s previous position, that an agreement should include terms at all five sites.

The site of the proposed detention basin at York Commons is currently open space.

Rogers said that the park district is proposing that the basin be built and remain as open space without the addition of any recreational improvements such as sand volleyball. It would save the City as much as $220,000. The storm water subcommittee that includes representatives from the city and park district will hold its next meeting on Dec. 9.

• Cleaning service, HVAC contracts approved The board voted unanimously to approve a threeyear contract agreement with

Perfect Cleaning Service Inc. offset with a net operating sur- tion from other fitness facilities of Chicago to provide custo- plus of about $375,000. The in Elmhurst. He said Courts dial services at Courts Plus, total proposed revenue is about Plus Capital plans for 2016 questpublishing@sbcglobal.net $19.3 million.

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The board also voted unani- ing what he stated as taking mously to approve a three-year money out of the piggy bank to The board’s next regular agreement for about $116,500 use for capital expenses. meeting will take place on He added that about 58.7 per- Dec. 2. That meeting will feawith West Town Refrigeration the district’s projected Corporation of Bensenville to cent ofHere ture discussion of is the revised layout for Dr. continued Noelle O’Connor: provide heating, ventilation revenues from 2016 would the proposed 2016 budget. The and air conditioning (HVAC) come from non-tax sources. board is expected to vote to equipment maintenance at the Courts Plus, which currently approve the 2016 budget at its has about 7,000 members. will Dec. 16 meeting. same three park district sites. soon face increased competi• Proposed budget discussed The majority of the Nov. 18 meeting included a presentation providing details of the park district’s proposed 2016 budget. In providing some highlights, Rogers noted that Enhancing the health of your family the budget will have a deficit

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After defeat of video gambling for Legion, people help So far $6000 donated; open house events set up

By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — Support has been pouring in for the American Legion after City Council recently defeated an attempt to provide revenue by allowing video gambling just for that organization.

People have stepped up, American Legion Post 187 Commander John Scudder said in an exclusive interview with The Elmhurst Independent after the City Council meeting on November 16.

Alderman Mark Mulliner (7th Ward) said the City will be working closely with the American Legion so it can continue to have an impact on veterans in Elmhurst.

During the public forum portion of the meeting, Scudder thanked the City for planning to help the American Legion. He also thanked John Buckley for organizing support.

“He knows people,” Scudder said.

Norm Leader (2nd Ward) and a member of the Public Affairs and Safety (PAS) Committee had issued a minority report calling for video gaming to be approved only for the American Legion post in Elmhurst. It was recently

Obituary William Peter Biewer, 76 ELMHURST — William Peter Biewer. of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 76. He was born July 9, 1939. Beloved husband of the late Margaret J. nee Erickson. Bill was a retired U.S. Postal employee. The family would like to thank Journey Care Hospice, Terri of DiLeo’s for feeding and spending time with him and his Lotto ladies at the Smoke Shop. Services and interment private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Journey Care Hospice, 405 N. Lake Zurich Rd., Barrington, IL 60010. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

soundly defeated by a vote of 11-3, as was a majority report calling for video gaming at bars and restaurants throughout the City.

So far approximately 60 residents have given about $6000, according to Scudder.

People have stopped by the Post to leave a check. Other people have offered public relations and advertising support for American Legion events, such as fish fry dinners.

Open house scheduled Nov. 29 There will be an open house at the American Legion Post #187 on Sunday, November 29 from 3-6 p.m. at 31 W. Butterfield. Scudder encouraged people to stop by then or on Thanksgiving Day November 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. when the American Legion is expected to host as many as 200 sailors from the Great Lakes Naval Base.

Scudder noted that the American Legion post has both a restaurant and banquet room with cooking by Janice Marcucci, who has studied in Europe. (He added she is no relation to former Mayor Thomas Marcucci.) The telephone number is 630-8338900.

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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.

Attempted child luring Nov. 13 A victim in the 500 block of Comstock told police he was walking down Comstock when a tan Chevy pickup drove up alongside him. The driver was described as a male Hispanic in his 30s with a thick mustache and short beard and wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt over his head. Police said the suspect asked the boy if he could help him find his dog, that he would give the boy a treat if he did, and that all he needed to do was get in his car.

The boy immediately told the man “no” and ran. He recalls the pickup driving away at a high rate of speed eastbound of Comstock. The vehicle had damage to the rear tailgate with large dents and visible rust.

Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/ trespass to property/ motor vehicle/damage to city property Nov. 12 A victim in the100 block of E. Schiller told police that he parked his vehicle in the Schiller parking deck at around 8:20 a.m. Upon returning to his vehicle at 4:45 p.m., he noticed key marks on the left rear door.

Dissemination of private images Nov. 13 A victim in the 600 block of N. Michigan Ave. came to the police station to report that someone submitted a compromising photo of her to a website. An investigation is pending.

Disorderly conduct/ mischievous conduct/ disturbance Nov. 18 A victim in the 700 block of S. Saylor told police his neighbors have on several occasions flipped the front mat at his residence over, blew leaves onto the front porch and moved a plastic chair from the back door area to the middle of the driveway. On the above date, he noticed two light scratches on the side of the garage.

Nov. 17 A victim in the 400 block of N. Oak told police around 1 p.m. that an unknown male approached his house and rang his door bell. When the victim answered the door, an unknown male advised him that he was with the “City” and wanted to install an electric pole in his back yard. Victim did not let the unknown male enter his home or his back yard. The unknown male then left

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Nov. 16 • Ralph Robertson, 50, of Wheaton, received a citation near Myrtle and Park at around 2:02 p.m. for public intoxication, according to police.

• A complainant in the 400 block of N. Berteau told police he received an email requesting his service as a limo driver. He then received a check from someone out of Kent, Wash. for $2,759 as advance payment. Upon receipt of the check, the complainant was asked to send $2,000 to another individual out of state. The complainant did not send any money.

Nov. 15 Gregory Hunt, 37, of Chicago, was arrested in the 600 block of W. Lake St. at around 2;50 p.m. A complainant told police he saw Hunt reportedly walking around the parking lot, acting suspicious, talking to himself, and it looked like he was tampering with the electrical boxes belonging to the business next door, according to police.

Police said the suspect initially gave officers a wrong name and date of birth.

According to police, he showed officers what he did to a phone box, three cords were unplugged and he also admitted to shutting off the power on the ComEd box. He was charged with prowling and disorderly conduct (obstructing identification).

Domestic incident Nov. 15 • Officers responded to Elm Creek at around 2:44 p.m. on the report that a suspect threatened to put a knife to the victim’s throat because he was having a difficult time adjusting to her breaking up with him. Police said the suspect denied saying this. A no trespass order was issued to the suspect for the victim’s residence.

• A victim in the 400 block of E. Adams told police that she got into a verbal argument with her husband while in Chicago. They got a ride back to their vehicle in Elmhurst, and the victim locked the husband out of the vehicle, leaving him at the Adelaide parking garage. The husband walked home, woke her up and told her to get out of bed. There were no signs of injury.

Nov. 14 • A complainant in the 100 block of E. Belden told police that an unknown suspect took the complainant’s purse containing her wallet and keys to her vehicle and drove to Chicago to purchase heroin. Suspect returned home and agreed to go to Alexian Brothers

Hospital to complete a detox program.

• A complainant in the 100 block of E. First St. told police he was involved in a domestic dispute with his brother, the suspect. During the confrontation, the suspect told his brother that he was going to kill someone, and that he had made prior comments about killing himself. The suspect was transported by medics to a hospital for a psychological exam.

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Nov. 13 Kaylon Miller, 20, of Lombard, was arrested near Alexander and Rex at around 4:32 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said officers smelled the odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle. Located was a cannabis smoking pipe belonging to Miller, according to police. Miller was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/ possession of alcohol

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

Nov. 15 Miguel Nava, 33, of Addison, was arrested near York and Lake at around 2:25 a.m. Police said an officer stopped the suspect after he was going the wrong way down a one-way road, and was found to be DUI. He was charged with two counts of DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and disobeying a traffic sign.

Nov. 14 Ivan Gutierrez, 22, of Rolling Meadows, was arrested in the 200 block of N. Illinois at around 2:47 a.m. Police said Gutierrez was found passed out in a vehicle on a lawn at the above location and was found to be intoxicated. He was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license and no insurance.

Donald Wagner, 53, of Elmhurst was arrested near College Hill and St. Charles at around 5:56 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Wagner was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and no headlights.

Mischevious conduct Nov. 13 A victim in the 700 block of Fairfield told police that an unknown suspect(s) threw eggs at the front of her house. The victim observed a small black SUV flee the area southbound from the scene.

Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco Nov. 17 Jose Flores, 24, of Chicago, was arrested near North and Elm at around 10:24 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Flores was found to be in possession of cannabis. He was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis, operating a vehicle with expired registration plate, unlawful display of a registration sticker, failure to display a front registration plate and no insurance.

Nov. 15 Bryan Mezera, 18, of Elmhurst, was arrested near North and York at around 12:39 a.m. Police said an officer observed a vehicle stopped at an intersection through two cycles of lights without moving. The officer woke up the driver, whom police said was found to be in possession of cannabis. Mezera was charged with possession of cannabis, impeding the flow of traffic and no

Nov. 17 A complainant in the 200 block of N. Clinton told police that while inside the basement of her home, she heard two loud “bangs” and came upstairs to investigate the noise. She made eye contact with an unknown suspect, described as a white male, approximately 30 years old, medium build, wearing a red hoodie with a baseball cap standing in her unlocked enclosed porch. The suspect then left the porch and was seen walking quickly northbound on Clinton.

Nov. 13 • Elmhurst officers assisted the Chicago Police Department after a pursuit ended in Elmhurst regarding a stolen vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting.

A Chicago Police Department helicopter and Chicago Police Department units advised the vehicle, and the suspects fled on foot in the area of Armitage and Walnut. One suspect was located on the fifth floor of a hotel in a utility closet. A Chicago Police Department helicopter directed officers to the other three suspects who were hiding in the 500 block of Walnut. All were taken into custody by the Chicago Police Department. Two handguns were located inside the recovered vehicle, according to police.

• Retail theft was reported at a store in the 900 block of N. York at around 9:30 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect took approximately $30 in merchandise and left without paying. The suspect got into red Toyota Corolla. The victim will sign complaints if the suspect is located.

• Retail theft was reported at a store in the 500 block of Spring at around 7:23 p.m. a store clerk told police that a suspect, described as a white male, 18 years old, 5-8, 250 pounds, entered the store and removed two cartons of eggs, then left the store without paying for the merchandise. Estimated loss is $7.98.

Nov. 9-Nov.12 A victim in the 1000 block of Euclid told police she is missing seven rings and one bracelet from the jewelry box on her dresser. The victim said the jewelry was taken sometime between the above dates. An investigation is pending.

Oct. 1-Nov. 12 A maintenance worker from an apartment complex discovered the sprinkler

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Busy week for holiday events ELMHURST — The Spring Road Business Association will hold its Holiday Tree Lighting on Friday, November 27, beginning at 6 p.m., always the first tree lighting ceremony in Elmhurst. Santa will arrive at about 6:30 aboard a fire engine and will spend time hearing what kids hope to find under the tree on Christmas morning.

There will be hot chocolate and cookies, as well as festive Christmas carols performed by the Lincoln School Singers.

It will be held at the Gazebo at 483 S. Spring Road, where it intersects the Prairie Path.

The tree will be lit after Santa arrives.

It should also be noted that on Saturday, December 19, Spring Road will host its Sleigh Rides & Ice Sculptures day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Walk up and down Spring Road to see the Ice Sculptures sponsored by businesses, while you finish up your holiday shopping. Enjoy an old-fashioned sleigh ride

(wagon ride in the event there is no snow), visit with Santa and warm up with hot chocolate and cookies. This event also takes place at the Gazebo on the Prairie Path.

For more information, visit springroad.com.

City Centre announces tree-lighting, Hometown Holiday On Saturday, Nov, 28 from 5-7, Elmhurst City Centre will

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Tree-lightings take place at Spring Road, City Center

host its tree-lighting at the fountain in City Centre Plaza at York and Schiller.

Yes, the holiday tree is back at the plaza instead of near the police station as it has been in the past few years. See Santa arrive on a fire truck to kick off the holiday season in downtown Elmhurst and light the tree. Free holiday music and treats will be available as well.

This event is free and open to the public.

Also, at City Centre, the Hometown Holiday Family Fun event will take place Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Start off at York Theatre for a free showing of the movie “Elf” (rated PG), receive a free elf hat and visit Santa in the plaza.

For more information, visit elmhurstcitycentre.com or call 630-993-1600.

ETC ratifies tentative agreement with District 205 ELMHURST — Late last week, the Independent learned that on Friday, November 20, the Elmhurst Teachers’ Council (ETC) ratified its Tentative Agreement with the Elmhurst District 205 Board of Education.

Details of the proposed contract will be released once this agreement has been ratified by the Board of Education, which is expected to happen at the November 24th Board meeting.

The Elmhurst Teachers’ Council, Local 571 of the American Federation of Teachers, represents more than 660 certified staff in Elmhurst District 205.

Business Briefs • Resident recognized by Northwestern Mutual OAK BROOK —Northwestern Mutual is honoring Elmhurst Wealth Management Advisor Chad Mc Quade, J.D. with membership in its 2015 Forum Group, which recognizes individuals for an outstanding year of helping clients achieve financial security. McQuade is affiliated with The McTigue Financial Group based in Oak Brook. This is the fifth time that McQuade received the Forum honor.

• Elmhurst Library receives four-star status 4th year in a row ELMHURST — Elmhurst Public Library received a national ranking in Library Journal’s annual review of public libraries. Like the last four years, the Library earned four out of five stars. This year 9,309 public libraries were rated and only 261 qualified as star libraries. The Library placed 14th nationwide and 4th in Illinois in the $5-$9.9M category, with notably high visits and circulation per capita. For top libraries like Elmhurst Public Library, the two longest established per capita measures—circulation and visits—continue to establish libraries with star ratings.

To see the full article from Library Journal, visit elmlib.org/ stars CHAD MCQUADE

• POLICE

Continued from page 6 to the bank’s fraud department.

Aug. 24-Oct. 22 Theft was reported at a car dealership in the 200 block of W. Grand Ave. Police said an unknown suspect came into the parts department claiming to be with a car dealership. He ordered parts for a 2006 Dodge Sprinter totaling $142.90. Victim called the dealership which advised him it did not have an employee with that name. Case pending.

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system was missing some pieces. The first piece had a value of $1,295 and the second piece had an unknown value but belonged to City of Elmhurst.

The case is pending investigation.

Sept. 11 A victim in the 500 block of S. Hawthorne was notified on the above date by his bank, stating that approximately $2,274 worth of fraudulent charges had occurred on his account. The victim has reported the charges

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Emerson Elementary receives new playground PTA donates $10,000; parent helps raise $12,000 with jars in classrooms ELMHURST — On Monday, November 9, Emerson Elementary School held a special ribbon cutting ceremony for their new playground donated by funds from the Emerson PTA and the school community. The students at Emerson never had a playground to use during recess time. The only playground that Emerson had is located very close to West Ave. and was unsafe to use during the lunch/recess time.

The new playground campaign was led by Emerson parent Amanda Tolman. The PTA donated $10,000 toward the project and hoped through fundraising efforts that the community

would match the donation. Needless to say, the school community exceeded the amount from the PTA and raised $12,000 to complete the project. Various fundraising campaigns held at school included: Hat Day, Gum Day, and Choose the Color Day. Each classroom had a jar and students donated money to participate in the special days. The classroom who raised the most money, cut the ribbon and was rewarded with the first recess on the new playground.

During the weekend of November 7 and 8, Emerson parents volunteered their time to help build the new playground.

The Emerson Student Council also contributed to this special project by donating a “buddy bench.” This bench is designed to eliminate loneliness and foster friendship. When children feel left out or need someone to play with, they can sit on the bench and another student can come over and ask if they want to play or talk.

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Above right: The students pictured here try out some of the equipment at the new playground recently installed at Emerson Elementary School.

Following a donation of $10,000 from the Emerson PTA, parents and students held various fundraisers to pick up another $12,000 to finish the project.

Above left: Not only did parents and PTA members help raise the funds for the new playground at Emerson Elementary School, but many came to put the equipment together.

Bottom left: These Emerson students are excited for the big moment when the ribbon is cut on the new playground recently built there.

The elementary school has never had its own playground to use at recess and over the lunch period.

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Mom puts ‘puzzle pieces’ together Raises awareness for daughter’s rare disease

By Patti Pagni For The Elmhurst Independent

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Ten-year-old Amelia Kasper is flanked by parents, Mike and Nikki, as they get ready to head off as part of team “Move your feet for Loeys-Dietz” for a recent 5K run held in Chicago. The Kaspers organized about 100 teammates who helped raise nearly $30,000 for the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation.

a 60-mile radius of the Chicago area which are affected.

Determined to raise funds and awareness, Kasper has already helped raise nearly $30,000.

Much of the money raised came on the heels of Kasper organizing a “Move your feet for LoeysDietz” team at the Pumpkins in the Park 5K held recently in Lincoln Park. More than 100 people joined the team, including Amelia, and participated in the event.

“We are so happy our first fundraiser for the LDS Foundation was a huge success,” said Kasper.

Kasper is not done yet. Next on the agenda is participation in Brookfield Zoo’s Corporate Tree Trim, which begins Nov. 21 and runs through Jan. 1, 2016 during the zoo’s Holiday Magic.

Groups can sponsor a tree for a fee and trim the tree during the festive season.

“I shared my idea (on Facebook) of having a tree decorated with photos of families affected by LDS as the ornaments on the tree,” said Kasper. “The response has been amazing. I have over 150 photos of people from around the world and the pictures are still coming in.

“Along with the local Chicagoland [LDS] group, we have families coming in from Indiana, Wisconsin and Tennessee.

We will be gathering at the zoo on Nov. 21 at 12:30 to decorate the tree.

“As a mom who feels helpless knowing she cannot change the diagnosis for her daughter, I have dedicated my life for what I can do for her…raise money and awareness…for the doctors, their staff, and the research foundation that has saved Amelia’s life.

Many doctors are now aware of Loeys-Dietz… and know to look for it when needed.

“Despite Amelia’s medical issues, nothing holds her back.

She is a strong, outgoing young lady…and because of [what she’s endured] she is very cautious, but she is living her normal life…playing with friends and her 7-year-old brother, Cash.

“She may have some restrictions with sports, but you won’t see her sitting on any sidelines.

Whatever the future holds, we know Amelia will meet it with grace and enthusiasm.”

For more information on LDS, contact kaspernikki@yahoo. com or visit this Crowdrise link: https:/www.crowdrise.com/ chicagolandfamiliesm/fundraiser/nikkikasper.

The Kasper family, including (front) Amelia and Cash, and Mike and Nikki. Amelia was diagnosed last June with a rare disease called Loeys-Dietz syndrome named for the doctors who discovered the disease in 2005.

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melia Kasper has endured years of health issues that would make most adults cry, “mercy!” The Elmhurst 10-year-old has coped with allergies, gastric problems, extreme eczema, knock-knees, a torn ACL by age 5, and an emergency hip surgery.

After years of what her mother Nikki describes as “putting the pieces together,” she, her husband Mike, and Amelia were met with a diagnosis. In June of 2015, doctors diagnosed Amelia with a very rare genetic disorder called Loeys-Dietz syndrome, named for the doctors who discovered this disease.

Only founded and named in 2005, LDS used to be considered Marfan’s Syndrome type II. LDS is a connective tissue disorder which according to the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation website, exhibits a variety of medical features in the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, skin and gastrointestinal systems. A main concern with LDS is aortic dissection, a potentially lifethreatening complication related to aortic aneurysm.

“Amelia’s aortic root is three times the normal size,” said Kasper. “After Amelia’s diagnosis, we flew to John’s Hopkins to meet with Dr. Dietz himself. Amelia was scanned from head to toe…we got good news that with monitoring every six months, she can live a long, healthy life. Amelia was put on a special blood pressure medication that will rebuild the connective tissue in that area of her aorta.”

LDS contains a spectrum of how it affects people, explained Kasper.

“Some people have severe facial feature abnormalities, and others, like Amelia, have no physical features that would be a red flag for doctors,” she said. “If we never put the puzzle pieces together, [Amelia’s] life expectancy would have been 26 [years old], due to a ruptured aorta.”

Ever since hearing the news of her daughter’s diagnosis, Kasper has been on a mission to get the word out about Amelia and LDS. “I immediately joined Facebook and got on the LDS families’ page and made instant connections,” she said. “I started a Chicagoland LDS group, and we started sharing stories.”

Though the disease is rare, Kasper found 10 families within

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Hospital’s Reindeer Route Housewalk, Love Lights coming Dec. 4 ELMHURST — The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation will host the 39th Annual Reindeer Route Housewalk as well as its Love Lights celebration on Friday, Dec. 4.

The Reindeer Route Housewalk begins the holiday season festivities by featuring six Elmhurst homes decorated for the holidays by local florists.

There are two Housewalk tours on Friday, Dec. 4: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 6 – 9 p.m. The featured homes are located at and decorated by: 589 W. Gladys – Blossoms of Lombard 499 S. Parkside – Shamrock Garden Florist 187 E. Vallette – Blossoms and Branches 342 E. May St. – Carousel Flowers 413 S. York Rd. – Phillip’s Flowers 316 E. Third St. – Uptown Shop and Elmhurst Hospital Wild Rose Floral

Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library Tuesday, Dec. 1 • 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

and Gift Shop Tickets are $30 and can be purchased in advance at: Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation – Elmhurst Hospital; Pink Elephant Resale Shop; Wild Rose Floral, Elmhurst Hospital; Carousel Flowers; Phillip’s Flowers; Uptown Shop; Blossoms of Lombard and Shamrock Garden Florist, Lombard. On the day of the Housewalk, tickets can be purchased for $35 at any of the featured homes.

Proceeds from the 2015 Reindeer Route Housewalk will benefit the Teen Volunteer Health Profession Scholarship fund, which includes the Marilyn A. Graber Teen Scholarship. The scholarships are for Elmhurst Hospital teen volunteers interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.

Housewalk participants are also invited to take advantage of special offers from local restaurants and Elm-

hurst Hospital: Francesca’s Amici, 174 N. York Rd., Elmhurst; 3 Course Pre-Fixed Lunch, $16 per person; 3 – 6 p.m.; complimentary glass of wine (with event ticket book); reservations required, (630) 279-7970 Café Amano, 118 E. Schiller St., Elmhurst; Happy Hour, 2 – 6 p.m.; complimentary appetizer sampler (with the purchase of wine, cocktails, beer); (630) 279-9333 Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd.; Open House: 4:30 – 6 p.m. (East Entrance); Tree Lighting: 5 p.m.; (331) 221-0388 Roberto’s Ristorante, 483 Spring Rd., Elmhurst; complimentary glass of house wine (after 9 p.m.); (630) 2798486 The Annual Love Lights celebration will be held on Friday, Dec. 4 at Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill

Rd., 4:30 – 6 p.m. (between the day and evening sessions of the Reindeer Route Housewalk). The celebration includes an Open House Reception with refreshments and holiday music, 4:30 – 6 p.m., at the Hospital’s East Entrance and Tree Lighting at 5 p.m., as the trees lining the Hospital’s Central Gardens are lit for the season.

Love Lights was established as a way to recognize a caregiver, colleague, volunteer, physician or special person in a meaningful way. For a $20, a donor can honor a special person in their life. A $30 donation will also include a commemorative Love Lights ornament. Visit emhfoundation.org/ events to donate.

For more information about these upcoming holiday events, call (331) 221-0388 or visit elmhurstfoundation. org/events.

LWV presents ‘Transporting Hazardous Substances by Train’ ELMHURST — Join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, December 3 at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, as they discuss hazardous materials being transported via rail through our yards, schools

and playgrounds.

Gerri Songer, a member of the Sierra Club Woods and Wetlands Group and contact for Energy Transport and Infrastructure, will outline the need for better regulations and more safety measures.

In May of 2014, Songer

began attending Village meetings after seeing an increased presence of trains at all hours of the day and questioned what they were carrying. Through public records, she learned these trains were transporting toxic, hazardous, and explosive substances,

and her research showed that many trains have met with accident and created hazardous runoff.

For more information, visit lwvelmhurst.org . This program is free and open to the public. This is not an Elmhurst Public Library program.

Wednesday, Dec. 2 • 7-8:30 p.m.

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Thursday, Dec. 3•6:30-8:30 p.m.

Sip ‘n’ Stitch @ Brewpoint Off-site: Brewpoint Coffee (124 W. Park Ave.) Are you a knitter/crocheter who likes tea and coffee? Warm up with a hot drink, kick back with your latest project, and chat with other crafty folks. No registration required.

Scouts collect 66 bags for food pantry On Sunday, November 15, Cub Scouts Pack 23 did their annual food drive and collected 66 shopping bags of food

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The Elmhurst Independent presents...

I am thankful for...

The children of Elmhurst share what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving...

Due to space limitations, only about 80 letters appear here, but the others can be found on the Elmhurst Independent web site at theindependentnewspapers.com I am thankful for… my family, my Dog, Shadow, my home, my friends, my parants, my school, my baby bother, my cloths, my neighbors, my food and my GOD. Name: Jorie Strobel, 10 School: Home-schooled I am thankful for… being able to go to school full-time and have a full education. We’re learning about immigrants at school currently, and it has really opened my eyes to what I really have, and how fortunate I am to have all the privledges I do. I am able to play my instrument and be on stage, where most people aren’t lucky enough too. Thanks to District 205, for letting all students find what they love through school.

Name: Johanna Kramer, 13 School: Bryan Middle School

play on a sunny day. I have lots of friends. I am thankful for my family too. If you did not have a family you would not be taking care of or loved. I am thankful for water. If you did not have water you could be thirsty.

I think you too have at least one thing in your life to be thankful for too.

Name: Kade H., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

Imagine if you have no toys and no one to play with.

I am thankful for my toys. I like my tar Wars collectibles. My favorite one is my red clone. I am thankful for food. The food keeps me healthy. My favorite is pizza. I am thankful for my family. They love me and play with me. I am thankful for my toys, food and my family.

Name: Jonathan J., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for…

My family and friends, and sports, my school and teachers. This year, I am really thankful for my Nana and Papa that move to elmhurst. I am thankful for my baby cousin coming soon in the world. Even thogh he can be mean to me, I love my big brother evan.

Name: Nolan Montella, 8 School: Hawthorne

I am thankful for… … my family. They are always giving me hugs and kisses. I love them when they play with me especially my sister Olivia. I am thankful for food. Without food I wouldn’t be living. Finally, I am thankful for trees.

Thank you tree for giving us oxygen so we could survive. Trees also give us fruits, nuts and pretty colors.

This Thanksgiving I am thankful for my family, food and trees.

Name: Morgan S., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for… …hospitals because I could get to the hospital when I get hurt and I could get fixed. I am thankful for my family a lot. My family takes care of and they love me a lot . I am super thankful for grandparents. They love me and they are very nice to me. I am thankful for trees. They help us live and breath. Food is something I am thankful for. Food helps us live. What are you thankful for?

Name: Elizabeth S., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for… … family. I love my sister and brother and my mom and dad because they help me when I need it. Even when you’re hurt even my dogs help me. I am thankful for the army. They fight for our freedom. Did you know that war is still going on? But not in our country.

I’m really glad it ended a long time ago. I am thankful for God he created us. If God wasn’t here we wouldnet be here.

Name: Kayla B., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for…

Do you have something in your life that you are thankful for? I am thankful for many things. I am thankful for pets. Pets are fun and cute to have. My dog is old, but I love to pet her. I am thankful for friends. If you did not have a friend, you would not

I am thankful for…

Have you ever had a family I have a family that gives me love. It would be sad to not have a family or cousins to play with. I am thankful for schools too.

Without schools I would not know how to do math, like count money. I am thankful for food. If I didn’t

I am thankful for…

Imagine if you didn’t have a family. When I am feeling sad they cheer me up. What if you didn’t have any food. That would be awful. You would get week and die. What if you didn’t have any friends. I like to play foursquare with my friends. It would be boring if you didn’t have friends. I I am thankful for my dog Norman. He makes me giggle and smile when he jumps up on me.

Name: Audrey F., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for… …a lot of things. I am thankful for food. We need food because we need to survive with it. We also need clothes. Clothes make us warm. Also we need police.

Police keep us safe. I am thankful for my family. My family takes care of me and loves me. I am thankful for of these good things at Thanksgiving.

Name: John L., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for… …friends. Imagine life without friends, you would have no one to play with or hang out with. That would not be any fun. I am thankful for my family. Imagine no one to comfort you or hug you when you’re sad.

I am especially thankful for food. Life without food I could not imagine. I would be hungry all the time.

Have you decided what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Name: Chloe F., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for… … many things in my life like, freedom. If we did not have freedom, we would have to do a lot of stuff we do not want to do. I am thankful for my family.

They tuck me into bed every night and love me too.

I am thankful for food. If I did not have food I would be very hungry. Next I am grateful for hospitals. If we did not have hospitals we could get the flu.

Name: Liam O., 8 1/2 School: Lincoln

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I am thankful for…

Imagine if you had no clothes and family. Life would not be very good. You would be naked, die without shelter and you wouldn’t have anyone who would love you. I am thankful for my parents because they are always there when I need them and they always love me. I am thankful for my brother because he plays outside with me. I am thankful for my shelter because [without it], I wouldn’t have a bed to sleep in.

Name: Logan B., 8 1/2 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

I like Thanksgiving, It’s a time to be thankful for everything is your life. I’m glad for my friends. We have fun doing tricks on our bikes. For my family too.

They protect me and keep me safe. What if we didn’t have food that would be bad, you could starve to death. These are all my favorite things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Name: Brody G., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… …many things in my life. I am thankful for pets like my fish. I like fish they are good pets. Do you have a pet fish? I am thankful for fireman. Firemen are good people. Firemen save many lives. I am thankful for my sister Sonali and my family. They take care of me.

Sonali is there for me to talk to. I am thankful for my fish, for firemen best of all, my sister and family.

Name: Rohun K., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

Could you imagine what our country would be like without freedom? I am thankful for freedom because if we didn’t have freedom life would be really hard.

Also we wouldn’t be able to do many things that we can do now. I am thankful for schools and teachers.

You can learn at school play and eat lunch. You can also go on field trips and ride buses. I couldn’t imagine life without school. I am thankful for doctors and hospitals.

Name: Andrew P., 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

Imagine if you didn’t have food, schools, family and friends. Our life would be bad! I am thankful for many

things I am thankful for food. If we didn’t have food we would not live! I am thankful for doctors because if you were sick, doctors will make you all better. I am thankful for my family because they keep me safe.

That’s some things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Name: Justin C., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

Do you have grandparents or family that live? I am thankful for my grandparents. They are fun and like to take me to almost every new movie. I am thankful for the army. They protect me and my family. I am so so so so thankful for my family. My mom and dad take very good care of me. I am very thankful for every thing on this list.

Name: Dominiq A., 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

Can you imagine what it would be like to not have police and not have food? If didn’t have police there could be criminals getting out of jail too soon. I am thankful for food If you didn’t have food for a few weeks, you would die. I am thankful for my family because I can play soccer with my dad, and jog with my mom, and play with my sister.

Name: Ryan N., 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

What if you didn’t have food? I am thankful for food, without it, you would starve. I am thankful for my friends and family. If you did not have friends you would have no one to play wyith. If you did not have a family you will not have anyone to love. Whut if you did not have a pet? Pets are fun to play with just imagine a life without pets. Pets heppl people if they are blind.

Name: Sophia M., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… …my family because they help keep me safe. They also cook food for me and love me. I know they love me because they hug me. Speaking of food and love I love that I have food because if I didn’t have any food I would get a lot of tummy aches. I am thankful for plants. Plant help you breath. And they are pretty

to look at. I also love God because he made all these things.

Name: Kaylee B., 8 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for…

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you didn’t have any shelter? If you had no shelter you would freeze to death out in the car. I am thankful for my home because I have shelter and I have a place to rest. What if you had no family life would be very sad.

I am thankful for my family that I have a family and my family cuddles with me and loves me.

Name: Drew P., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for…

What if you had no food and shelter. Life would not be good if you had no food and shelter. I am thankful for food. If we did not have any food we would not survive. I am thankful for shelter. If you didn’t have shelter, you would live in the streets. I am so lucky I have clothing. If I didn’t I would be cold. If we did not have armies, there would be a lot of criminals attacking our country.

Name: Stefano B., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for…

God because if it weren’t for God, I would not be here. God is a special part of our life. I am thankful for my dog Walter. Walter makes me laugh. I am thankful for my family, my brother Adam and my mom and dad. My mom helps me when I am hurt. My dad reads to me every night. I can always count on Adam to keep a secret. I love God and my dog and my family.

Name: Sally Beth N. 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for…

Are you thankful for a lot of things in your life? I am thankful for a car because you can go to a lot of places. If you did if you didn’t have a car, you would get very tired walking everywhere. I am thankful for food because you would die without food. That would be bad! I am thankful for police because that helps keep us safe. They catch robbers and protect us.

Name: Connor S., 7 School: Lincoln

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I am thankful for...

I am thankful for… …my family, friends, home and food. The reason I am thankful forit is that not all people have this. You should always remember to think about what you have and other people can’t afford. I say you should always be grateful of what you have and other people don’t.

That is why I always thank God! Name: Ava Rose Giannini, 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for…

My family because they help me. I am thankful for my friends because they are nice to me. I am thankful for Jack Hansmann because he helps me. I am thankful for Dominik because he is funny and he makes me laugh. I am thankful for books it teachers me things to learn. Happy Thanks giving!

Name: Riggs K., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for… …my family because they are wonderful to me and take care of me. I am thankful for grandma and grandpa Dizillo and grandpa Gallagher because they look after me when my mom and dad are not home.

I am thankful for my cousins because they play with me. I am thankful for school because if school wasn’t invented I wouldn’t know anything. I am thankful [for] food because if food wasn’t around I would be starving to death.

Name: Lauren D., 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

My parents because they are wonderful for me.

They help me when I am hurt. They take me out to nice restaurants. They give me food when I am hungry

and when I am thirsty. They take me to school every morning and they take me back to my house every afternoon. They read to me every night. They take me out to very fun places. They buy me stuff when that I like sometimes.

Name: Ryan A., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… … mommy and daddy and Cole because they are nice to me. I am thankful for Mrs. McDonough because she teaches me. I am thankful for my house because I can live it. I am thankful for my football coaches because they taught me how to play. Happy Thanksgiving.

Name: Jack O., 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… … my parents because they are nice. I am thankful for my teacher because she is the best. I am thankful for my cousins because they are fun to play. I am thankful for my grangpa because he is fun. I am thankful for my grandma she is cool.

Name: Evelyn S., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… … family and friends because without friends you would have no more play dates. I am thankful for food, shelter, clothes and pets. I want to be better at taking care of pets especially Ender my dog. I am thankful for my school and teachers who help me to learn about our great community. I am thankful for family time because I have fun with family playing games and watching tv. I am thankful for my homework with interesting problems to solve with my dad and mom.

Name: Deren T., 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… …school because it is a great place to learn and be with my friends. I am thankful for Bob my frog because he keeps me company. I am thankful for school because I have a awesome teacher. I am thankful for food because I won’t starve!

Name: Colton S., 8 School: Lincoln

We are grateful for our students and their families.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I am thankful for… … my parents because they show me love. I’m happy we have food and drinks if we wouldn’t have food and drinks we wouldn’t live. I am thankful for shelter because we would get rained on and stormed on. I am thankful for my family because they are happy when I pass tests. I am thankful for sports because I LOVE to play sports. I am thankful for my friends because they help me when I’m hurt.

Name: Simon K., 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… … for my Mom and Dad because they help me with my homework. I am thankful for my teachers because they teach me a lot of things. I am thankful for sports because I like to play them. I am thankful for food because it is good for you and keeps you going.

Name: Gabe P., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… …. my dog because she always listens to us. I am thankful for my Mom, Dad, Ryan. I am thankful for trees because they help us breathe. I am thankful for my fish because he always kept us company. I am thankful for Mrs. McDonough because she’s nice. I am thankful for my grandma and grandpa because there always being nice. I love too.

Name: Hannah S., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… … my family because they help me with almost everything. I am thankful for our food because friends and family work hard on making food. I am thankful for Mrs. McDonough because she makes me laugh. I am thankful for my nanny Randi because she helps me do homework.

Name: Henry T., 7 School: Lincoln

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I am thankful for… … my mom and dad because thay take care of me.

I am thankful for my home because if I lived outside I wouldn’t make it. I am thankful for the world because if the world wasn’t invented I would’t be alive. I am thankful for school because I wouldn’t know anything. I am thankful for food because if we didn’t have food, we would die.

Name: Jack L., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

My family because I love them. I am thankful for Mrs. McDonugh because she is awesome. I am thankful for my frog because he is awesome and keeps me company. I am thankful for my brothers because they play with me. I am thankful for my cousins because I can play with them especially on Thanksgiving.

Name: Madison Z., 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

My parents because they take care of me. I am thankful for brothers and sister because they keep me company. I am thankful for food because it keep me healthy. I am thankful for my teacher Mrs. McDonugh because she is the best Teacher in the world. I am thankful for pets because they are AWESOME!!!

Name: Amelie V., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for…

Food friends and family. I am thankful for my teachers because they help me learn. I am thankful for trees because they make fresh air that we can breathe. I am thankful for God and communities. I am thankful for transportation and schools so we can go places. I am thankful for my home because it is awesome. I am thankful for my cousins because they give me a lot of good stuff and they are nice to me.

Name: Evan M., 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… … my segeway and my parents. My parents are really nice that’s why I am thankful for them. They buy me food and let me play sports stuff like a football and soccer. I am thankful for My teacher because she’s the best teacher EVER! My parents buy me soccer balls, basketballs, kickballs and all kinds of

sports stuff. I looooove the swegway the best it has no handles and only two wheels it is soooo cooool. And I got it from my parents on my birthday.

Name: Shane T., 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… … my mom and dad because they are the best perents ever. I am thankful for food because if I didn’t have food I would starve. I am thankful for my dog he is a good dog he will not even hurt a fly. I am thankful for my house it keeps me safe. I am thankful for school it helps me learn to do math, reading, art, music and more! Happy Thanksgiving.

Name: Sienna, 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for… …shelter because if I did not have a house to live in, I would be dead. I am thankful for my family. I do not hate my family they love me too! I am thankful for my dog. I love my dog he keeps me company. I am thankful for my friends and my teacher. They play with me and my teacher teaches me. I am most thankful for food because it keeps me alive!

Name: Aidan L., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for… … my family because they keep me safe. I am thankful for Santa because he gives me the toys I like.

I am thankful for the builders because they built my house for us. I am thankful for my friends because if I didn’t have any friends what will I do. I’m thankful for Legos and Minecraft because they are my favorite things to play and do!,,, Name: Will L., 7 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… … my family because they keep me safe. I am thankful for my dad because teaches me how to play sports. I am thankful for Santa because he brings me presents that I like. I am thankful for my teacher because she teaches me. I am thankful for the builders because they built my house.

Name: Keegan, 8 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… … my family because they care for me. I have lots of fun with them. My family is awesome. I am thankful for food. The food I eat is yummy. Food is awesome. I am thankful for my friends because they think I am a good friend. I am thankful for my new house because it shelters me. I can’t wait for Thanksgiving because I get to be with my family.

Name: Kasen K., 7 School: Lincoln

I am thankful for… … my family because they are very nice to me. I love my family so much. My family is awesome! I am thankful for my toys because my toys are really cool. I love my toys. My toys are awesome and that includes my wait set. I am thankful for food and water, without food and water, we wouldn’t be able to survive. I am thankful for food and water. I am thankful for my parents too. I love my parents so much.

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I am thankful for…

Jesus and God and my family and food and my mom and dad and my sistrs and my dog and my cat and fruit and my home; I am thankful for lite and the sun and the moon and for life too. And my name and my […].

Name: Jamie Noll, 7 School: Lincoln School I am thankful for…

My famliy, my pets, my house, my life, my food, summer, my clothes, my health, my toys, my kindness, my persanalaty our hot dog’s, my friends, my water, my nabores, my god, my cousins, my grandpearents, my aunts, my uncles, the colors of the world, my talents, my eduation.

Name: Liesl, 10 School: Lincoln I am thankful for… …my Legos family, my friends AJ, Luke, Blake, Seamus. I love my dog Brynn. I am thankful for Jane and George and firetrucks. That’s it!

Name: Sean M., 4 School: Visitation I am thankful for… … my family because they help me live. I am thankful for God because he is holy and he helps us be good and we learn to be nice. I am thankful for food because I am healthy and it helps me have a better life. I am thankful for the Holy Family because it helps me learn how to be part of Holy Family.

Name: Lily M., 6 School: Visitation I am thankful for… … my parents because they are nice. I am thankful for my cousins because they treat me like their friend.

They also include me. I am thankful for for fantasy Football because you compete against your friends every week and see who wins. I am thankful for my siblings, aunts, uncles and ancestors! Happy Thanksgiving!

Name: Joe M., 8 School: Visitation

I am thankful for my house, my parents, my pets, my Grandmas, my abilities to do good things. I am thankful for God’s protection and for the people who care about me because they keep me safe.

Name: Kelsey McDonough, 9 1/2 School: Visitation I am thankful for…

Mom, Dad, my brother Kevin, my other brother Connor, my Grandpa, my Grandma, my Papa, my Babi, my house, food.

Name: Clara Lawrence, 8 School: Visitation I am thankful for… … my family and all the care they give me. I am thankful for an eduication with teackers that are alaways ready to help. I am thankful for a house that has air-conditoining and provides shelter from storm’s and winter. I am thankful for food that gives me energy and strengh. I am thankful for my faith. It is alaways their to support me in anything and is the one thing I can fall back on if I am hopless.

Name: Matt D., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … my health, family, my shelter, my dog named Cooper, mhy food and my education. I am thankful for my friends and my talents.

Name: Kadie J., 10 School: ICGS

I am thankful for… … my family because they care for me and love me and I love them back.

Name: Kennedy Connell, 11 School: ICGS

I am thankful for…

My family because they are always their for me when I need them. I could always trust them to help me when I need it. I also love my family because they get me gifts and food and a bunch of things I would need to survive. I love my sisters because they always play with me, and stick up for me licke I stick up for them. My family is very fun and loving.

Name: Maddie M., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … many things. I am thankful for my family that can put a roof over my head and food on my table.

Name: Claire P., 10 School: ICGS

I am thankful for…

My family because they provide me a shelter and food and water to survive. They provide me happiness and joy. They help me get through rough times. They influence me to do the things I love. They take us on family ski trips wich is very generous. They help me with my homework even when it is really hard. I love my family so much.

Name: Grant S., 11 School: ICGS

I am thankful for… … my family, Kira, God, y school (Visitation), all the teachers at Vis, the earth, hockey, football, softball/baseball, soccer, the Holy family, books, friends.

I am thankful for… … my life. I am thankful for my life because I am so gifted to be healthy, have a shelter, a great family and friends, and a great school to educate me. Every day I pray for those in need and try to think of ways to help them. I am grateful for that God put me in a

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I am thankful for… … my family because they shelter me and feed me and cloth me and also love me. The shelter me with a home and feed with food and cloth me with cloths and they love me with love and affectionately things and I am luckey because I have a Mom, Dad, sister, two brothers, and a dog who loves me.

Name: Charlie M., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … the life I have because my family is very wealthy.

I take care of them and they take care of me. I am thankful for my dog which are also a part of my life. I care for my 5 brothers. My Grandma Cara and Grandma Gibbons who care for me and what is really special is that one lives across the street from me. The other one not that far eather.

Name: Maren G., 11 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … my family, my dog, my friends, my school, my education, my home, my neighbors, my life, Jesus and being Catholic.

Name: Annalisa S., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … being with a nice peacfull, funny parents and a nice fluffy dog named Gaunner. I am thankful for these things because I wouldn’t be anything without them. There my favorite people in my heart and im glad to be with them. When there gone, I pray for them to come back. Because with no one around you who are you going to share with, be with and have fun with what’s life for then.

Name: Ethen G., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … my family and friends. I am thankful for my clothes, shelter, school. I am thankful for my life, my gifts and my talents from God. The world, food, sleep, moustaches and my teachers. I can’t imagine a world without these things. I pray everyday that the struggling homeless, poor and weak find hope.

Name: Ava B., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … all the things I get not just my new shoes or Backpack. But I am thankful for my family, my stuff the cubs in the playoff.

Name: Vincent G., 11 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … many things in my life but I am most thankful for my Mom’s health. 3 years ago she suffered from a Reptured Brain Aneurysm. She is now all better and you wouldn’t know it happened to her. To this day I am still so thankful for her recovery.

Name: Mary Grace R., 11 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … my family because, if I didn’t have a family I would be all alone. I am thankful for my friend, because if I didn’t have any friends I would be all alone, and have nobody to play with or hangout. I am thankful for all of the food I have, because if I didn’t

have any food I wouldn’t be able to live, and I would be very hungry. I am also thankful for water.

Name: Brian K., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … books. The reason I say this is because my favorite thing to do is read. I like to read so much that when I wake up on weekends I frequently spend an hour or more just reading in my bed. There are many other things that I am thankful for, but books were just the first one that popped into my head.

Name: Jay M., 11 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … my family. I am thankful for food, shelter and a place to sleep. I am thankful for going to school so I can grow up to have a good job. I am thankful for being in a nice town. I am thankful for having a good life. I am thankful for having nice friends and family.

I have a lot of things I am thankful for.

Name: David L., 11 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … my house that will give me a shelter over this long winter. It will keep me warm. I am thankful for my family and my brothers that play with me. Also my parents that take care of me and put food on the table.

Name: Jack R., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … Everything! Why not I mean everything around me is great! I wouldn’t change a thing about the world.

I have a great family, great friends and great dog.

Name: Grace L., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … my Aunt Johanna because she was in a bad car crash and the air bag smushed her stomach when she was young and cost her a year of her life. I am thankful for my dog Teddy, because he ran toward North Avenue and almost got hit by a car. Another thing I am thankful for are my twin cousins, Hattie and M-E-, because they make me laugh.

Name: Eva W., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … my family and my dog. I am thankful for my family because they love and care for me. I am thankful for my dog because she is so cute.

Name: Cassie L., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … many things but most of all my family because they help me and make me laugh even if I am mad.

Name: Nora G., 10 School: ICGS I am thankful for… … my friends. I am thankful for my friends because they help me push my on and help me when I’m sad.

When I’m having trouble with school work they also help.

Name: Jacob S., 10 School: ICGS

I am thankful for… … God and turkey and my family and frens and books and food and for my school and Ms. Comsolasio. That is my thankful stuff.

Name: Maura F., 6 School: Visitation

I am thankful for… … my Grandpa, Gradma, house, food, bed, Aunt’s, uncle’s, brothor’s, Mom, Dad, teacher, coson’s.

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I am thankful for… … my family and my friend, my teachers and my pet. These are all thing that help me in life and that I enjoy. I could be thankful for many other thing but these are the most important. I am thankful for my family because they help me, give me food, and have fun with me. I am thankful for my friends because they talk to me and sometimes help me and there great fun.

I am thankful for… … many things. Here is some. My whole family.

Expecally my grand parants.

Name: Ava, 8 School: Emerson

I am thankful for… … food and me, my family, my friends. I am glad that my papa and grandma is still alive. I hope that I will never loose my family and my best friends. Especially my bet friend Megan DelRio. I love my life I hope it will never end.

Name: Jessica, 9 School: Emerson

I am thankful for… … my family because I love them. They always put my needs before their needs. I’m also thankful for food on my table and clothes and shoes. I’m greatful for all these things because I have so much. I am thankful for my friend S and my home. I have so many friends and a big home to play at.

Name: Isabella H., 9 School: Emerson

I am thankful for… … my family, friends and pets. I am thankful for Girl Scouts. I am thankful for God and love and life.

Name: Lily P., 9 School: Emerson I am thankful for… … my family because they are that ful and nice to me. I think they are the nices family ever!

Name: Megan D., 9 School: Emerson I am thankful for… … my family because they love me. And because I love them.

Name: Quinn F., 9 1/2 School: Emerson

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November 26, 2015 • 17

Update on the Plass building in downtown

Change in components made as walls come down

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — The Independent caught up with Mickey Muisenga of Berkshire Hathaway Prairie Path, REALTORS last week to find out the latest on the Plass building in downtown Elmhurst.

“There is going to be office component now,” he said. “It was originally, the first floor retail, condo parking in the back and nine condos on the upper floors. But since the original plans, there has been interest in placing offices in the building on the second floor.”

Muisenga said the plans are now for 6500 square feet of retail space on the first floor with direct access to the new 690-car parking deck; four 3,000 square-foot offices condos on the second floor (for sale or lease); and four high-end luxury penthouse 3000 square-foot residential condos on higher floors, priced in the $900,000 range.

Asked when the Plass building was expected to be torn down, at first he said it was not to be until the weather breaks in the spring of 2016. However, shortly after his conversation with The Independent, he learned that plans to bring the building down would be stepped up and should begin any day now, possibly even this week.

“If all goes according to plan, we hope to have people beginning to move in by Labor Day of 2016,” Muisenga said.

He added that it’s a “conservative development.”

“It’s within the 45’ height requirements, the entire project will be done within code, we’re not going to use TIF funds, we won’t need any variances or public hearings,” he added.

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I am thankful for… … my cat. Even though he’s naughty, he teaches me how to train cats. I think he could train me to be a cat trainer when I grow up. That’s why I love my cat.

Name: Clare, 9 School: Emerson I am thankful for… … the brave pilgrams to sail to the new world. And

give a new holiday. I am thankful for my dog He really brought my family together. Even when we fought each other for the stangest reason I can’t think of.

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I am thankful for… … my family my brothers and mom and dad. They love me and they care for me. I like to play with my family.

Name: Alessandra F., 10 School: Emerson

I am thankful for… … my family because there always there to support me.

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I am thankful for… … my amazing mom! I am thankful for my mom because she’s always by my side! There ware times whare I was throwing up (I hope your not eating right now), times when I was sad and whenever I need her!

My mom is beautiful, kind, loving, fun, smart, hard working and just plain old amazing! I am thankful for to have her and I love her so much!

Name: Ellie F., 10 School: Emerson

I am thankful for… … my mom, because she is sweet, kind, beautiful, she’s fun. She cooks good, she’s special, she’s happy and she cleans for me.

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November 26, 2015 • 23

IC Catholic Prep football team loses in state semifinals York girls swimmers compete at state

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep football team’s tremendous run came to a close recently in the Class 3A state semifinals.

The Knights dropped a 42-14 decision to Bishop McNamara in the semifinals held at snowblanketed Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst.

IC Catholic Prep closed the season with an 11-2 record.

The Knights, who won the Metro Suburban Conference West Division title with an unbeaten 5-0 mark, had an 11-game winning streak snapped.

Bishop McNamara (12-1) is the only team to beat IC Catholic Prep this season. McNamara came to Elmhurst in Week 1 and scored a 49-32 win and then returned 12 weeks later and scored another victory.

McNamara, the No. 5 seed on the top half of the Class 3A bracket, advances to this weekend’s Class 3A statechampionship game in DeKalb at Huskie Stadium on the campus of Northern Illinois University against Tolono Unity (9-3), which scored a 30-8 upset win over St. JosephOgden in the other Class 3A state semifinal. Unity was the No. 10 seed on the lower part of the Class 3A bracket. St. Joseph-Ogden (12-1) was the No. 1 seed and came into the game unbeaten. IC Catholic Prep was the No. 3 seed on the top half of the bracket.

The Knights finished the season scoring 520 points in 13 games, while allowing opponents to score 224 points.

In eight games this season, the Knights scored 40 or more points in a game and in seven games held the opponent to 10

points or less.

IC Catholic Prep faced four teams in the playoffs that have a combined 37-9 record and went 3-1 against them.

The Knights made their 17th playoff appearance in program history this season. IC Catholic Prep has been to the playoffs six times since 2008 and three times under current coach Bill Krefft. The 2002 and 2008 teams won state championships. This was IC Catholic Prep’s third appearance in a state semifinal game.

The 1974 and 2005 teams made it to the state quarterfinals.

York girls swimming The York girls swimming team was well-represented at the recent state finals meet at New Trier High School in Winnetka.

Senior Paula Nolte took 26th in the breaststroke with a time of 1:06.67. She also played 30th in the 200 IM with a time of 2:11.47. Nolte won sectional titles in both events to advance to state.

Senior Maggie Schlecht took 47th in the 50 freestyle with a time of 25.09. Junior Katie Fischer was 42nd in the 1-meter diving competition with 146.25 points.

York also made history by qualifying all its relay teams for the state meet for the first time in program history.

The Dukes’ 200 medley relay team placed 28th with a time of 1:49.51. That team included junior Winona Asher, Nolte, Schlecht and junior Sarah Lewand.

The 200 freestyle relay team placed 27th with a time of 1:39.35.That group featured sophomore Meghan Quinn, Lewand, Asher and Schlecht.

York was 34th in the 400 freestyle relay with a time of 3:41.93.That team was comprised of Lewand, junior Ailie Orzak, Quinn and Schlecht.

York won sectional titles in the 200 medley and 200 relay events.

Over and above

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York Senior Ellen Foley shoots against three Conant defenders during the Dukes 37-26 victory over the Cougars on Friday, Nov. 20. The game was part of the fifth annual York Thanksgiving tournament.

York boys basketball team has experience Dukes return nine seniors from last year’s 18-win squad

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The York boys basketball team has no shortage of veteran players on its roster this season.

The Dukes have nine seniors on the roster.

York is coming off a 2014-2015 season where it went 18-13 overall and 5-7 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action.

The senior contingent features Ryan Camp (6-0, guard), Jack Julian (5-11, guard), Jack Morrissey (5-10, guard), Rich George (5-10, guard),

Sean Juneman (6-5, forward), Silas Coleman (5-11, guard), Patrick Grabowski (6-5, forward), Walker O’Brien (5-11, guard) and Joe Martucci (6-1, guard).

York coach Vince Doran expected Camp, Julian, Morrissey and Grabowski to comprise four-fifths of the opening day starting lineup.

Camp is York’s leading returning scorer from a year ago.

The squad also features juniors Nick Trapani (6-2, guard), Tyrese Sanders (5-8, guard), Jordan Gray (6-3, guard), Mark McGovern (6-1, guard), sophomore Angelo Martucci (5-10, guard) and freshmen Erik Cohn (6-1, guard) and Nick Kosich (6-0, guard). Trapani was expect-

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Hoekstra scores 18 points in Timothy Christian girls basketball victory York girls basketball team scores two wins at own tournament

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The Timothy Christian girls basketball team opened the season at the IMSA tournament.

In a 55-29 loss to Aurora Christian, Dani Van Laten and Olivia Hoekstra each had eight points. Hope Zastrow added five points and had nine rebounds.

The Trojans rebounded to score a 64-37 win over Chicago University High. Hoekstra led all scorers with 18 points and also had six steals, three assists and four rebounds.

Van Laten had 12 points, four steals, five assists and five rebounds.

Tyra Hopson added nine points, while Grace Miller had eight points and six rebounds. Alison DeBoer finished with seven points.

“It was a good, all-around effort,” said Timothy coach Michele Strube.

}It was a good,

all-around effort.

Hope had another solid game on the boards.”

— Coach Michele Strube The Trojans also dropped a 54-27 decision to Rosary. Van Laten led the team with eight points, five rebounds and three steals. Hoekstra had six points, four rebounds and two steals.

Zastrow finished with 11 rebounds.

“Hope had another solid game on the boards,” said Strube.

York girls basketball The York girls basketball team began its season by going 2-2 at its own tour-

nament. The Dukes started with a 37-33 loss to Downers Grove South.

York led 11-9 after the first quarter and 16-12 at halftime. Downers Grove South outscored York 12-5 in the third quarter and 13-12 in the fourth.

Sophomore Caylin Rufus led the Dukes with 11 points, three assists, two steals and two blocks. Danielle Dennis, also a sophomore, had nine points and nine rebounds. Kathleen Levins, a freshman, had seven rebounds.

York then recorded a 45-36 win over Oswego. York led 15-8 in the first quarter and 30-16 at halftime.

Rufus led the Dukes with 13 points and six rebounds. Foley had 10 points, including two 3-pointers. Levins finished with seven points and Dennis had 11 rebounds. Junior Jaclyn Saco had six rebounds, five assists and three steals.

In a 37-33 loss to Niles West, Dennis had eight points, 12 rebounds and three assists. Rufus had seven points and six rebounds. Saco had six points, five rebounds and three steals. Foley finished with five points. Levins had

three assists and Kaylin Kenny had two steals.

York led 7-4 after the first quarter, but trailed 17-11 at halftime. The Dukes came back and took a 27-25 lead into the fourth quarter but were outscored 12-6 in the final eight minutes.

The Dukes then recorded a 37-26 win over Conant. York led 8-3 after the first quarter and used a 16-4 run in the second quarter to pull away at 24-7 heading into the third quarter.

Rufus led the Dukes with 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Kenny had eight points, including two 3-pointers. Saco had six points (2 three-pointers) and three steals. Foley pulled in four rebounds.

IC Catholic Prep girls basketball The IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team dropped a 47-24 season-opening decision to Oak Forest.

The Knights then opened play in their own Thanksgiving tournament and lost 32-30 to Westmont. IC Catholic Prep continues play in the tournament this week.

Timothy Christian boys basketball team out to defend conference title day at 6 p.m. far from bare for coach Jack Davidson, LeGrand. Timothy returns the }A big part of it will be how quickly we “Lisle is going to be a really Evenhouse and likes of experienced veterans good test for us,” said LeGrand.

Lodewyk (6-3, guard), gel as a team. What’s fun about each “Right away we are going to Lodewyk lead Ben Joey Davidson (6-1, guardsee teams that are quick and the way for the forward) and Mitch Evenhouse season is it’s the next group’s turn.” play different styles. That’s (6-0, guard).

Trojans

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The Timothy Christian boys basketball team lost a good chunk of scoring from last year’s squad that won 15 games and shared the Metro Suburban Conference East Division title with Illiana Christian.

But the talent cupboard is

Lodewyk, a senior, averaged 9.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.3 steals a contest last year, while Davidson (junior) checked in at 8.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists. Evenhouse, also a senior, averaged 3.8 points and 1.5 assists.

“Ben, Joe and Mitch have the experience, which is very good for us,” said LeGrand. “This is going to be Ben’s third year

with us. We’re expecting Ben, Mitch and Joey to carry the bulk of the stuff for us and we expect them to contribute right away.”

Also back are seniors Josh Caver (6-4, guard-forward), Jared Rhiner (6-3, guard-forward), Tyler LeGrand (5-9, guard) and Joe Bootsma (6-4,

of kids. They are very hardworking. I think it’s going to be a fun season.”

That deep group of seniors means Doran has players on the roster who are well-versed in the rigors of varsity basketball.

“The guys coming back are a year better and are very excited about the season and the opportunities they have,” he said.

Doran sees a wide-open race in the WSC Silver Division.

“The league is going to be real balanced,” he said. “It is going to be a fun league. There is tremendous parity. There are a lot of teams that can do well.

We have the ability to do well.

I think we are right there in the mix.”

York opened play earlier this week in the Palatine tournament. The Dukes have games scheduled at Palatine against

Chicago Tilden, Deerfield, Rolling Meadows and Palatine.

York plays Palatine Saturday at 3:15 p.m.

“The first couple weeks have been really good for us,” said Doran. “We’re excited to go out to Palatine and play four good teams. It will be a great challenge for us. We’re looking forward to it. We’re capable of beating anyone and we’re also capable of losing to anyone.”

York once again will play a competitive schedule. “We’re at West Aurora and Benet Academy and we know our league is going to be tough,” said Doran.

“Our Jack Tosh tournament has 32 teams in there and that’s a great tournament. It’s a very challenging schedule. Palatine will show us where we are at right out of the gates.”

— Coach Jack LeGrand

• DUKES

Continued from page 23 ed to join the four seniors in the starting lineup. Cohn is the brother of former York great David Cohn.

“I love that we have a nice blend of experience with that solid group of seniors to go with some very young talented players,” said Doran. “It’s a close group with good chemistry. Our seniors are providing good leadership.”

Doran said shooting will be a strength on offense, while rebounding will be something the team continues to work hard at. “We shoot it real well from the perimeter,” he said.

“What we lack is size. It will be important for us to get bodies on people and rebound collectively as a team. Defensively, again it will be important for us to block out because of that lack of size. It’s a great group

forward).

Timothy also will be aided by the likes of Trayvon Williams (5-4, guard, junior), Jonny Strube (6-2, guard-forward, junior), Nick Tameling (6-3, forward-center, junior), Bryan Leide (5-10, guard-forward, senior) and Jon Hoekstra (5-8, guard, junior).

“A big part of it will be how quickly we gel as a team.

What’s fun about each season is it’s the next group’s turn,” said LeGrand.

LeGrand noted play underneath the basket will be a point of emphasis as the season goes on. “I’m a little concerned right now with rebounding the basketball because we are not very big,” he said. “We will have to rebound by committee.”

Ball distribution has been a big strength of the group dating back to the summer season. “This summer I was very pleased with how we shared the ball,” said LeGrand. “That’s something we look forward to hanging our hat on. We saw a lot of good things this summer with us playing a good schedule. It helped prepare us.”

Timothy opened play earlier this week in the Lisle tournament. The Trojans play Lisle Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Chicago University High on Satur-

going to prepare us going forward.”

After the Lisle tournament, Timothy jumps right into conference play next week against defending co-champion Illiana.

“That’s a little nerve-racking,” said LeGrand. “The conference in the East Division is going to be extremely balanced. Illiana is going to be good again.

Chicago Christian has a lot of talent and Ridgewood could be good as well. I think there are going to be a lot of very competitive games in the division.

We also play crossovers with Glenbard South, IC (Catholic Prep) and Wheaton Academy from the other division. We’re going to a shootout at Fulton High School and we’re taking a trip down to Peoria Christian.

We have a good schedule.”

LeGrand sees his squad improving as the season wears on. “We’ve had some really good practices,” he said. “The kids are working very hard. We have talent on this team. We are going to be ready to compete.

I don’t know if we are quite there yet, but we certainly have a lot to look forward to as we build this team this year. There is a lot of potential here. We’re in the process of realizing that potential. We’re going to stick to the process and roll up our sleeves and get after it again.”

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York vs. Conant: Thanksgiving tournament action

Dukes junior Rayanne Shockey guards a Cougars player during the round-robin format tourney.

Junior Jaclyn Saco makes her move to the basket.

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Senior center Kelly Polte is ready for the rebound.

Danielle Dennis, a sophomore, during the fifth annual York Thanksgiving tour- Sophomore Caylin Rufus races past the Conant defense on her way to 10 points in the game. nament held on Friday, Nov. 20.

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Going out in style York’s Paula Nolte enjoys a productive senior swimming season

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — It’s not surprising in the least that York senior girls swimmer Paula Nolte found her way into the sport.

Nolte’s older sisters, Hannah and Elizabeth, both were swimmers as well. Hannah Nolte is now a sophomore on the Roger Williams College women’s swimming team. “Both of them swam and my parents kind of threw me in there,” she said.

“My sisters were a big help.

When I didn’t know what to do I would look to them and follow what they were trying to do. They were huge role models.”

Nolte said she most likes the “uniqueness” of the sport. “A lot of people thing swimming is about individual races,” she said. “You have to work together with your teammates to get what you want accomplished. I really like the relays because it’s more of a team aspect instead of swimming by yourself.”

In her final high-school season, Nolte qualified for state individually in the 200 IM and the 100 breaststroke.

“This year in the IM I really focused on my non-breaststroke strokes,” she said. “That’s where I’ve tried to improve and get my times down. My weaker strokes have improved and that’s helped my overall race.

I’ve also been working a lot on my starts. I’ve had a weaker start the last few years. It’s hard when you get in the water and are behind everybody right off the bat. When you get off to a good start you can stay with the crowd and hopefully have a good race.”

With her breaststroke, Nolte said she worked on a combination of improvements this season. “I tweaked my pull and worked on keeping my hands up high,” she said. “I also worked on splitting the race. I focused on not going out too fast, but not saving everything for the end. I found a balance with the first 50 and the second 50.”

Nolte also was part of York’s

state-qualifying medley relay team. York qualified all its relays for the state finals. “It’s so exciting that all our relays made it,” she said. “With the medley relay we’ve been swimming together for three years so it’s really special to get to go to the meet with people you’ve known for a long time.”

Nolte also embraced her role this season as one of York’s senior leaders. “I hope I did a good job,” she said. “There are times where you have to step up and lead by example and do what you feel is right for the team. It definitely can be nerve-racking when you have 60 people looking at you to lead them through the season.

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model for them.”

Nolte, a four-time state qualifier and an honor-roll student away from the pool, said she enjoyed her time in the York program. “Each year is a different year,” she said. “Each team is unique. Freshman year you are only a freshman and you don’t know exactly what is going on. As you go through the program you gain more confidence in yourself and you start to see yourself become one of the older kids. When you are younger you look up to the older kids. When you are older you realize you have become that person.”

And for Nolte that person is another in a long line of talented York girls swimmers.

Keeping busy Senior Maggie Schlecht qualifies for the state meet in four events with the 400 team. That was unexpected,” she said. “When we had our goals meeting with coach (Sarah) Krizmanic, she gave us our goal times for that race and we’re like, ‘Oh my gosh!’ She thinks we can make it. We were so proud of getting all the relays to state. It was exciting to see the reactions of all the girls who haven’t gone to state before. That made it even better.”

Schlecht, an honor-roll student who would like to study actuarial science or economics in college, admitted qualifying in four events at sectionals was a challenge. “In the past by the time I got to the last event I was so exhausted and so sore.

My legs couldn’t move,” she said. “This year I had a lot

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of energy left in me. I don’t know what was different. Each race we qualified someone in I was getting more and more excited seeing everybody else.

The energy kept me from giving in no matter how tired my body was.”

Schlecht, who plans on playing water polo this spring, said her time in theYork girls swimming program was a definite highlight of her high-school experience.

“It’s the best part of high school,” she said. “I always looked forward to the highschool season throughout the season. When you are with

girls more than 20 hours a week you become best friends.

We are in the pool working hard for months and months.

We put in so many hours in that pool and with conditioning. When you spend that much time together and go through so much physical pain together, you develop a bond.

All the girls on the team bring each other up and help each other get through those tough practices. We held each other accountable for the goals we wanted to accomplish. We’ve had so much fun. I had the time of my life. It’s the best thing about high school.”

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Schlecht qualified for the state finals meet in four different events—the 50 freestyle and as part of the Dukes’ three relay teams. This was Schlecht’s third time participating in the state meet.

In terms of the 50 freestyle, Schlecht said strength played a big role in her improvement.

“I got stronger and definitely improved my reaction time off the blocks,” she said. “I’m still taking only one breath.

I know starts and turns are critical and I’ve tried to get faster at that. With the 50 every part of the race has to be perfect. Your starting stroke and turn is essential. Technique is everything. It all has to come together because it all comes down to the last hundredths of seconds.”

Schlecht loves the relay aspect of York’s team. “Being on these relays is so exciting,” she said. “We have so much fun together behind the blocks.

We get each other pumped up.

You have to put a lot of trust in the other girls. And at the same time you have to deliver when you need to deliver for the team. There is a lot of pressure on you to do that and help your teammates.”

Schlecht said the 400 relay team qualifying for state this year was especially satisfying. That group also included junior Sarah Lewand, junior Ailie Orzak and sophomore

Meghan Quinn.

“We surprised ourselves with how well we did,” she said.

“We had no idea we would make state time. We had to drop 12 or 13 seconds and we did it. We all performed our very best that day at sectional.

I’m so proud of all the girls for doing that. It’s definitely mostly mental when you hit your taper. We were very excited and pumped up. We knew we would have to put in as much effort as possible if we were going to have any chance of making it. All the hard work paid off.”

Schlecht noted it was the first time York qualified all its relays in the same year for the state finals.

“It was surprising especially

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Helping in the trenches Lineman Jeremy Annicella played a big role in the success of the IC Catholic Prep football team

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By Mike Miazga Correspondent

C Catholic Prep senior right tackle and defensive lineman Jeremy Annicella noticed one big difference between this year’s football team and the 2014 version.

“Last year we could have easily had the same record as this year,” he said. “This year it’s come down to making the big plays when we have needed to. A lot of guys have stepped up in big moments this year. Last year we had a lot of juniors and sophomores and we had some inexperience. This year, we’ve learned a lot from last year and we’ve matured.”

The 6-foot-3-inch, 250-pound Annicella played a big role on both sides of the line in helping the Knights advance to the Class 3A state semifinals and finish the year with an 11-2 record.

“In the box we’ve played great this year,” he said earlier last week. “Our offensive and defensive line and linebacker play has been great and the defense has played very well. The play calling has been very exceptional. Coach (Tony) Navigato calls great plays for the offense and gets us into good positions to score points. It’s very motivating and really helps when you know a big play can be made and has a good chance to be made.”

With the team’s line play, Annicella noticed a change in strength this season. “We worked really hard in the weight room in the off-season,” he said. “I feel like

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t didn’t matter if it was on the ground or through the air, the IC Catholic Prep football team knew how to rack up yards and score points this season.

The Knights, who advanced all the way to the Class 3A state semifinals and finished with an 11-2 record (that included an undefeated Metro Suburban Conference West Division championship), piled up 510 points this season in 13 games.

“We always say run to pass,” said

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IC Catholic Prep receiver Pat Jordan (shown gaining yards after the catch against EvergreenPark on Sept. 5) led the team going into the semifinals with 41 catches for 557 yards and nine TD’s.

we’ve been able to push people around more than we have.”

Annicella also repeated a familiar refrain spoken by many of his teammates concerning the atmosphere around the team this season.

“A big part of what we’ve done this season is the closeness of the team and the leadership on the team,” he said. “We wouldn’t be successful without those two factors. We are always hanging around with each other. Everybody is in the weight room every day.

Everybody has been working hard together. It’s a great brotherhood.”

Annicella said he’s still deciding if he wants to pursue the game at the Division III college level. But studying history is something he does know. “I want to teach history,” he said. “History always has been interesting to me. I’ve had a lot of great history teachers and would love to give back what was taught to me.”

Annicella labels this season a true highlight. The Knights played four state playoff games after going 8-1 in the regular season and winning the Metro Suburban Conference West Division title.

“This season has been the best time of my life,” he said. “It’s hard to put into words how great of a season it has been. It’s unreal what we’ve done. We have great fans and the school has supported us all the way.

We play in an amazing complex and got to play under the lights this year. I’m glad we have so much success this season.”

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IC Catholic Prep senior Jeremy Annicella (shown blocking against Evergreen Park early this season) was a big part of the Knights’ success on the gridiron this year.

Wide receiver Pat Jordan was a key cog in the success of the IC Catholic Prep football team’s offense

IC Catholic Prep senior wide receiverdefensive back Pat Jordan. “The run allows us to throw the ball for a lot of yards and we score a lot of points.”

Jordan was part of that yard’s-accumulating machine. Going into the state semifinals, he was the team leader in receiving with 41 catches for 557 yards (13.6 yards per catch) and nine touchdowns.

“This offseason I worked a lot more on playing receiver,” he said. “Coach (Matt) D’Angelo helped me perfect my route running. This year I am going up and getting the ball and not waiting for it, but route running has been the thing I’ve improved at the most.”

Jordan also had high praise for sophomore quarterback Luke Ricobene, who had thrown for 2,193 yards and 26 touchdowns heading into the state semifinals. “That kid is incredible,” said Jordan. “We sometimes forget he’s a sophomore. He’s out of this world.”

Jordan, who also had three interceptions, 67 tackles and five pass deflections on defense heading into the state semifinals, said a year of experience under the collective belt did wonders for this year’s Knights team. “We have a lot of the same guys we did from last year,” he said. “We have a lot of the same guys at the skill positions and we have three new starters on the offensive line. A lot of guys have stepped up big-time for us this year. The offensive line stepped up and they open things up for us. We really like our team. We think the coaches pre-

pare us well every week.”

Jordan said the team’s success is a fitting end to the journey the senior players have made in the program.

“It’s so fun to be around everybody on the team,” he said. “We have a lot of inside jokes. We get along so well.

I love going to the field house every day and seeing everybody there. It’s an absolutely awesome group. Most of us have been playing together for three or four years and some guys went to grade school together. We love each other.

Coach (Bill) Krefft calls it a brotherhood. I’ve played on teams in the past

that were really close, but this team is extremely close. That maybe took it over the top for us this year. This year has been awesome. Everybody comes out to the games. We played some night games at home. Everything has been awesome.”

Jordan tipped his hat to the team’s coaching staff, led by former Knights player Krefft. “The coaching staff here has taken us to a new level,” he said.

“All the different position coaches have done a great job of taking a group of players and making them the best they can be.”

A season to remember A look at the IC Catholic Prep football team’s run to the Class 3A state semifinals

Team Score Bishop McNamara 49-32 (loss) Evergreen Park 56-28 (win) Walther Christian 51-6 (win) St. Edward 41-6 (win) Aurora Central Catholic 41-7 (win) Riverside-Brookfield 15-7 (win) Wheaton Academy 40-10 (win) Glenbard South 34-28 3OT (win) Fenton 56-15 (win) Winnebago 45-7 (win, first round Class 3A playoffs) Elmwood-Brimfield 48-7 (win, second round playoffs) Princeton 37-12 (win, state quarterfinals) Bishop McNamara 42-14 (loss, state semifinals) Final record: 11-2 Metro Suburban Conference West Division champions (5-0)

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York to host Barnes & Noble Book Fair ELMHURST — The York Music Parents Association (YMPA) is pleased to announce that it is hosting a Book Fair at Barnes and Noble on Monday, November 30, 2015. Elmhurst author, Emily Demuth Ishida, will be available at the store from 5-8 p.m., greeting readers of all ages and signing copies of Hattie’s War, a historical novel, co-authored by Emily and her sister, Hilda Demuth.

The Book Fair will run from

10 a.m. – 9: 30 p.m. on Monday, November 30. Beginning at 5 p.m., entertainment will be provided by York students.

A portion of purchases made during the Book Fair will be donated to YMPA, which provides scholarships for enrichment activities for all York HS Performing Arts students and support to the York HS Performing Arts Department.

On-line purchases made between November 30 and December 5 are also eligible for inclusion in the Book Fair by entering ID #11751146 at checkout.

For more information about Hattie’s War or Emily Demuth Ishida, call 630-530-5832. For information about YMPA or the Barnes and Noble Book Fair, please contact Carol Ruda at 630-479-2920.

About the book Hattie’s War is a book about a girl, Hattie Bigelow, who lives in Milwaukee near the end of the Civil War. In 1864, eleven-year-old Hattie is far more interested in the emerging sport of baseball than in sewing circles and other women’s efforts to support the Union cause. But

when her good friend Charlie enlists as a drummer boy with the 39th Wisconsin, and her mother becomes involved in the new Soldiers’ Home Society, Hattie wants to do her part.

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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 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. 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.

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ADVERTISEMENT TO BID BAR SCREEN REPLACEMENT CONTRACT 1-2015 CITY OF ELMHURST, ILLINOIS The City of Elmhurst, Illinois, will receive sealed Bids for bar screen replacement until 10 A.M., local time, December 15, 2015, at 209 North York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, at which time the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Work includes demolishing two existing mechanically cleaned bar screens and installing two new mechanically cleaned bar screens, one new screenings conveyor, and associated electrical equipment.

Bids are to be addressed to the City of Elmhurst, 209 North York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid–Bar Screen Replacement–Contract 1-2015.”

Complete digital Project Bidding Documents are available at www.strand.com or at www.questcdn.com. Download the 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. 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

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Bidding Documents may be reviewed and paper copies may be obtained from the Issuing Office which is Strand Associates, Inc.®, 1170 South Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431. A nonrefundable fee of $200 will be required (shipping and handling fees included). Overnight mailing of Bidding Documents will not be provided.

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Bids from Bidders who are not on the Plan Holders List may be returned as not being responsive.

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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. 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 2015) 226465 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073669 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 17, 2015, wherein the business firm of SARASSA JUICE BAR LOCATED AT 1836 FREEDOM DRIVE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-5700 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) ABDUL SALEEM KHAN, HOME ADDRESS 352 WILDFLOWER WAY, BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440-4963.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 17TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 2015) 226556 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073675 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 20, 2015, wherein the business firm of GREEN EARTH DEALS ONLINE LOCATED AT PO BOX 209, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555-0000 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) AMY L SCHWARZE, HOME ADDRESS 29W640 RIDGE DRIVE, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2015.

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e-mail address if they wish to receive addenda and other information electronically.

Plan Holders are requested to designate whether they are a prime contractor, subcontractor, or supplier if they want this information posted on the project Plan Holders List.

The Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to OWNER in an amount of 10% of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price.

Bidders will be required to comply with all laws, including those relating to the employment of labor and the payment of the general prevailing rate of hourly wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform such work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work (including, but not necessarily limited to 820 ILCS 130/1-12 the “Prevailing Wage Act”) as ascertained by the City or by the Illinois Department of Labor for DuPage County, Illinois shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform such work.

If at the time this Contract is executed, or if during the term of this Contract, there is excessive unemployment in Illinois as defined in the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, 30 ILCS 570, as two consecutive months of unemployment exceeding 5%, CONTRACTOR agrees to employ a work force that consists of at least 90% Illinois laborers. An “Illinois laborer” is defined as any person who has resided in Illinois for at least 30 days and intends to become or remain an Illinois resident.

The Bidder shall require all subcontractors (if any) to conform with said laws, and any rules or regulations now and thereafter issued pursuant to said laws by Bidder, his subcontractors, and/or anyone working through or on behalf of Bidder or Bidder’s subcontractors.

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073666 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 17, 2015, wherein the business firm of SACRED GROUND CONSULTING LOCATED AT 40 W SCHOOL STREET, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-2540 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) VICTORIA FITZMAURICE, HOME ADDRESS 40 W SCHOOL STREET, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-2540.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 17TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 2015) 226924 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073648 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 10, 2015, wherein the business firm of REALESTATE AGENT VIDEO EXPOSURE LOCATED AT 844 VIOLET CIRCLE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-0000 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) LUIS LONGORIA, HOME ADDRESS 844 VIOLET CIRCLE, NAPERVILLE, IL 605400000; NAME OF PERSON(S) SHARON HUIETT, HOME ADDRESS 1956B LEXINGTON AVENUE, GREAT LAKES, IL 60088-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 10TH day of NOVEMBER, A.D. 2015.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 26, Dec. 3 & 10, 2015) 226353

The City of Elmhurst, Illinois, reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the time set for receiving Bids.

Contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder.

The Strand Associates, Inc.® project manager is Michael G. Ott, P.E., who can be contacted at Strand Associates, Inc.®, 1170 South Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431, (815) 744 4200 regarding the project.

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ADVERTISEMENT TO BID GRINDER REPLACEMENT CONTRACT 2-2015 CITY OF ELMHURST, ILLINOIS The City of Elmhurst, Illinois, will receive sealed Bids for grinder replacement until 10:30 A.M., local time, December 15, 2015, at 209 North York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, at which time the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.

The Work includes demolishing two existing grinders and installing two new grinders and associated electrical equipment. The Work is to be completed at the East End Park and Industrial Lift Stations.

Bids are to be addressed to the City of Elmhurst, 209 North York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid–Grinder Replacement–Contract 2-2015.”

Complete digital Project Bidding Documents are available at www.strand.com or at www.questcdn.com. Download the digital Bidding Documents for $35 by inputting Quest project number 4166066 on the website’s Project Search page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at (952) 233 1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance with free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information.

Bidding Documents may be reviewed and paper copies may be obtained from the Issuing Office which is Strand Associates, Inc.®, 1170 South Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431. A nonrefundable fee of $200 will be required (shipping and handling fees included). Overnight mailing of Bidding Documents will not be provided.

All Bidders submitting a sealed Bid shall obtain the Bidding Documents from QuestCDN.com or from Strand Associates, Inc.® Bidders who submit a Bid must be a Plan Holder of record at the Issuing Office.

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The Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to OWNER in an amount of 10% of the Bidder’s maximum Bid price.

Bidders will be required to comply with all laws, including those relating to the employment of labor and the payment of the general prevailing rate of hourly wages in the locality in which the work is to be performed for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform such work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work (including, but not necessarily limited to, 820 ILCS 130/1-12 the “Prevailing Wage Act”) as ascertained by the City or by the Illinois Department of Labor for DuPage County, Illinois shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform such work.

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Continued from page 3 lies would be drastically changed.”

Commissioner Anthony Pelosi noted that he had contacted the executive director of Hillside’s park district to ask about that district’s experience with outdoor basketball.

“It wasn’t a pretty picture painted,” said Pelosi. “I think we should really think hard and long about this and see how this fits in Elmhurst and if it is the right solution for this park.”

Elmhurst Park District Executive Director Jim Rogers said park district staff would bring back a new plan regarding the park at the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 13, 2016.

Morissette-Moll then asked if a motion was needed regarding the change in the master plan.

Ubriaco said she doubted staff would come back in January with a modified plan that would include a basketball court.

“A basketball court is not part of the amenity mix that is desired by the members of the Butterfield Park community,” she said.

“We really do need a motion to direct our staff to go back and create another plan,” said Morissette-Moll, who stated that it was her understanding that the board had already approved the master plan for the park. When Ubriaco asked

Morissette-Moll if she would like to make a motion, Morissette-Moll declined. Ubriaco said a motion was welcome but not necessary. Morissette-Moll repeated that the board had already approved the master plan for the park.

Commissioner Doug Ennis then moved to direct staff to revisit the plan and return with possible alternatives that did not include a basketball court.

Pelosi seconded that motion, which carried by a vote of 5-1.

Commissioners Kevin Graf and Mary Kies joined Ennis, Pelosi and Ubriaco in approving the motion. Morissette-Moll was the sole ‘nay’ vote.

News Briefs • Elmhurst Hospital certified by the Conservation Foundation ELMHURST — Elmhurst Hospital became the latest campus to receive Conservation@Work certification by The Conservation Foundation, recognizing it for its environmentally-friendly landscaping features. The Conservation@Work concept — using hardy Midwest plants as well as other techniques to capture and clean rainwater — has been used for many new buildings and developments.

Foundation Program Director Jim Kleinwachter Photo by Pete Cruger presented the hospital with a Conservation@Work sign at a brief ceremony on Wednesday, November 11. Mayor Steve Morley also attended the ceremony.

Nu Crepes is open as usual during the construction at the “The Elmhurst Hospital property shows a comformer Plass Appliance building. Niall Martin, owner of Nu mitment to sustainability, both inside the building Crepes, stands in front of his restaurant at the end of the walkway on Schiller Court. His business hours are TuesdayFriday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The walkway from York Road through the Schiller Court will remain open throughout construction. For further information visit NuCrepes.com or call 630.577-7558.

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fined in the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, 30 ILCS 570, as two consecutive months of unemployment exceeding 5%, CONTRACTOR agrees to employ a work force that consists of at least 90% Illinois laborers. An “Illinois laborer” is defined as any person who has resided in Illinois for at least 30 days and intends to become or remain an Illinois resident.

The Bidder shall require all subcontractors (if any) to conform with said laws, and any rules or regulations now and thereafter issued pursuant to said laws by Bidder, his subcontractors, and/or anyone working through or on behalf of Bidder or Bidder’s subcontractors.

The City of Elmhurst, Illinois, reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any technicality, and to accept any Bid which it deems advantageous. All Bids shall remain subject to acceptance for 60 days after the time set for receiving Bids.

Contract award shall be made based on the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder.

The Strand Associates, Inc.® project manager is Michael G. Ott, P.E., who can be contacted at Strand Associates, Inc.®, 1170 South Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431, (815) 744 4200 regarding the project.

Published by the authority of the City of Elmhurst Patty Spencer, City Clerk Dated at Elmhurst, Illinois November 26, 2015 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Nov. 26, 2015) 226462

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• Elmhurst College, C.O.D. launch transfer program for philosophy students ELMHURST — Thanks to a new partnership between the College of DuPage and Elmhurst College, COD students now can transfer seamlessly to Elmhurst to earn both an Associate of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy in four years.

Under the new 2+2 articulation agreement, COD students will be guided through an academic plan that ensures a smooth transition to Elmhurst. COD students may transfer up to 70 hours of credit to Elmhurst, including 12 to 16 semester hours of philosophy course credits, to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Participants in the 2+2 program who plan to earn a law degree also may choose to participate in Elmhurst’s partnership with The John Marshall Law School. Under this plan, students would earn associate, bachelor’s and JD degrees in just six years.

November 27 Tree Lighting December 19 Sleigh Rides/Ice Sculptures The Elmhurst Independent is proud to publish Two Spring Road Christmas Sections These high profile 2015 Christmas Pages will provide your customers with a guide to shopping, food, and fun on Spring Road.

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“They have installed a landscaping style that is environmentally friendly and also good for stormwater management.”

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• U.S. Rep. Quigley announces District Office move CHICAGO — This week U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), announced that his District Office on Irving Park Road will be moving to a new location.

“After nearly seven years at our current Irving Park location, we have decided to move to better suit the needs of the Fifth District,” said Congressman Quigley. “I am hopeful this move will bring us closer to our constituents, helping to conveniently service them here at home.”

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Community Calendar November 26 - December 6 H Pick of the week H the Elmhurst event NOT TO BE MISSED!

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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 1-877-8WESING. 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.

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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, 1-800-8383006, 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: 630-833-1457 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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