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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2016

ICCP holds Christmas Concert

By Dan McLeister

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The total increase in the capped tax levy for Elmhurst School District 205 will be 3.5 % or $3,668,349 according to Christopher Whelton, assistant superintendent for finance and operations.

The 2016 tax levy is based on a proposed increase over the 2015 tax of 3.57% or $3,417,569, not inclusive of the Bond and Interest Fund, he stated at a public hearing during the School Board meeting on December 13.

No members from the public made any comments or asked questions.

Whelton said that figure represents an inflated request to ensure that no dollars are lost though the tax cap.

School district operating taxes are limited to an increase of 5% or the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is 0.7 % this year, along with the taxes on any new property coming onto the tax rolls.

“The most critical assumption for the tax levy and tax extension calculation is the new construction Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) because it is exempt from the tax cap and therefore our operating (capped) extension can exceed the 0.7% CPI increase for this amount,” Whelton

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At Immaculate Conception Church, musicians from the ICCP choir and the band joined talents to hold a Christmas concert. Led by ICCP Music Director Nicole Lapwing, the students performed a variety of holiday and contemporary music. More photos inside.

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City must place $1.3 million in escrow while replacement property is sought

By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Dec. 12 meeting of the Elmhurst Park District included an update about the park district’s intergovernmental agreement with the City of Elmhurst regarding Golden Meadows Park.

In July, the park district board approved the terms of the agreement with the city that called for the park district to deed the western part of the park to the city, which will use the land for storm water detention. The entire park occupies about 6 acres. The agreement calls for the district to deed approximately half of that land—about 3 acres—to the city. The district will retain the eastern portion of the park.

The city plans to build retention basin at the site. The basin will reportedly be capable of holding just over 4 million gallons of storm water, will alleviate flooding problems at approximately 20 homes on Pine Street and Avon Road.

The project to construct the basin has an estimated cost of about $3.5 million.

The city will pay for the entire project.

The park district acquired the park with grant assistance from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The portion of the park that will be deeded to the city, therefore, will have to be replaced with property of comparable size, value and recreational usefulness.

According to terms of the intergovernmental agreement, the park district and city agreed to conduct an appraisal of the site. The district and city each selected their own appraisers. Those two appraisers then chose a third appraiser. The intergovernmental agreement called for the city and park district to drop the lowest and highest appraisal figures, select the middle figure and submit it to the IDNR. Rogers informed the board the three appraisers submitted their appraisals

by Dec. 9. He said each of the three appraisers submitted a figure for the entire 6-acre site at Golden Meadows Park, as well an appraisal of the eastern portion of the park, which will remain as property of the park district.

Rogers said the middle appraisal figure valued the entire park at $2.365 million. The middle figure, he said, was reached by the appraiser selected by the city. The same appraiser assigned the value of the eastern part of the park at $1.235 million, leaving the western part of the park—the portion to be deeded to the city—with an appraised value of $1.13 million.

The appraiser assigning the lowest of the three overall values to the park, which was the appraiser selected by

the park district, appraised the property at $1.84 million. The appraiser giving the highest of the three values of the park arrived at a figure of $4.2 million. Rogers said he could not explain the variance in the figures reached by the three appraisers.

Per terms of the intergovernmental agreement, the city would place $1.13 million into escrow while the district pursues replacement property, which must be determined suitable by the IDNR. The agreement calls for the

city to contribute up to 1.5 times the appraisal figure of the western part of the park, which comes out to about $1.695 million.

Rogers told the board the park district and city will work together to submit the middle appraisal of the property to the IDNR. He said that once the IDNR certifies the appraisal figure, the city has 30 days to terminate the intergovernmental agreement with the park district. If the city accepts the agreement, it will deposit the

$1.13 million into escrow within the following 30 days. If the park district locates replacement property above that amount, it would pursue the additional dollars from the city (up to about $565,000) at a later date.

Once the $1.13 million is placed into escrow by the city, the park district would work on legally deeding the western portion of Golden Meadows Park to the city. The park district would also work to find replacement property.

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Scout Troop collects for Toys for Tots

The Patrol Leaders of Scout Troop 14 gather around the donations gathered for the U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots effort. Pictured are (front row, from left): Brendan Carey, Carl Knable, Eric Moskal, Luke Montgomery, Sean Mayfield; (back row): Assistant Senior Patrol Leader Justin Mondschean and Senior Patrol Leader Ronan Doyle. Story and another photo elsewhere in this issue.

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Morley unopposed in April mayoral race Two challenge Kennedy in Ward 6

and Kevin York.

New faces seeking office for the first time are Tina Park, running for Alderman in the 5th Ward and Mike Brennan in the Ward 7.

Three people are running for Alderman in

By Dee Longfellow Ward 6. Incumbent Jim Kennedy, seeking his FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT 2nd term, is being challenged by Geoff Gaebel Early Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Independent and Ronald Sebonia. received the news from the Elmhurst City In the race for School District 205 Board Clerk’s office that the deadline to file to be a of Education, incumbents Jim Collins and candidate in the April 4th Election had passed Margaret D. Harrell are seeking re-election, and that Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley has no being challenged by Kara Caforio and Petrina challengers in his bid for another term at the Gorny. helm of the City.

Other races in the area…

City Treasurer Elaine Libovicz and City Addison Mayor Rich Veenstra and Oakbrook Clerk Patty Spencer are also running unopposed for re-election as are the aldermen in Wards 1-4, Terrace Mayor Tony Ragucci are running Marti Deuter, Norman Leader, Michael J. Bram unopposed for re-election.

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Soto resigned his position just last week in order to accept an appointment by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to serve in a leadership role with the Illinois Worker’s Compensation Commission.

In Villa Park, Village President Deb Bullwinkel has chosen not to seek re-election.

Three people have filed to run for the position: Albert Bulthuis, Charles Pickerill and Robert Taglia. Bulthuis and Taglia are currently seated Village Trustees.

Seeking another term, Keith Giagnorio, Village President of Lombard, faces a challenge from Ben McAdams.

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Below: Winds and percussion provide holiday atmosphere and spirit at ICCP’s Christmas concert at Immaculate Conception Church on Dec. 15. The sanctuary was festooned with poinsettias and festival garland to celebrate Jesus’ birth.

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(Continued from front page) said. “The original ‘guess-timate’ construction EAV. This additional of new construction EAV for the amount provides for the possibility purpose of the levy was $40 million of underestimating new construcwhich assumed a continued upward tion. trend. In addition to the very rough “No matter what amount the Disestimate of $40 million, we levied trict levies, the counties will only exfor an additional $25 million in new tend the increase allowable under the

tax cap. The levy is just a request.

“Because we cannot predict with accuracy the full value of additional new property, we inflate the levy, knowing that we will not see that kind of revenue, but ensuring we also will not lose any essential rev-

enue under the tax cap regulations.”

The final numbers will be known in April of 2017 when the actual EAV is published.

District 205 gets about 80% of its operating revenue from property taxes.

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Heritage Foundation has amassed $1 million in endowments LoCicero praises ‘creative, hard-working, dedicated’ staff at History Museum

By Dan McLeister

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation has provided in 10 years over $500,000 to the Elmhurst History Museum for programs and exhibits.

Foundation President Michael LoCicero told aldermen at a recent City Council meeting that his non-profit organization had amassed more than $1 million in endowments.

The Foundation, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary, has over 250 members. LoCicero said It conducted a successful capital campaign recently raising in excess of $300,000.

“As volunteers, we the members of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation donate our time and talents to further our mission in support of the Elmhurst History Museum,” he said.

“We are the means through which additional donations, gifts and inkind contributions can be provided to supplement the monies budgeted to run the Elmhurst History Museum, a department of the City.

“The mission of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation is to stimulate broad-based support for local history, the Elmhurst History Museum and the Churchville One-Room Schoolhouse through advocacy, education and fundraising. “ The Foundation conducts programs and services to the public, like lectures, tours and speakers. hosted a panel discussion of former mayors and current Mayor Steve Morley to discuss the recent history and future outlook for Elmhurst.

For children there are programs

as the Churchville Schoolhouse, the Ruth Strand poster contest and other in-class programs.

The Visionary Voices campaign raised upwards of $300,000 and funded the construction of the By All Accounts, The Story of Elmhurst exhibit.

In last year’s grant to the City the Foundation provided more than $31,000 in direct financial support to the Elmhurst History Museum consisting of $20,000 for ongoing exhibits, $2,500 for programs, $4,000 for a history consultant to update the By All Accounts exhibit, and $5,000 for the salary of the development consultant. In addition, the Foundation provided the cost of transporting local school children to visit the Museum and the Schoolhouse in an amount

exceeding $6,000.

“We recognize that the Elmhurst History Museum is a jewel and asset of this community,” LoCicero stated. “It adds to the quality of life for all our residents, and also serves as an economic engine that drives new residents and businesses to Elmhurst.

When residents and other visit the Museum, or attend an event or program, they often patronize a local bar, restaurant, shop or other business.

“Patrons come from all over the region and even from out of state as we recently experienced at our recent Craft Beer Fest. This event attracted over 550 people from 34 surrounding communities and helped raise over $33,000 and expose a whole new group to the greatness of Elmhurst

and its businesses.”

A museum is not just about the artifacts, LoCicero commented. It is about the stories that are told; the people who visit to experience those stories; and how they are moved by these stories.

“This is not possible unless you have creative, hard-working and dedicated people who create those stories,” he said. “These creative people who conceive the exhibits and make those stories and their vision come to life, play a huge role in the success of the Museum. We are blessed with a unique blend of people who do that better than anyone around. Thanks to the staff of the Elmhurst History Museum, Director [Brian] Bergheger and Curator [Lance] Tawzer for their ongoing efforts.”

e-mail account must be forwarded to that commissioner’s district account.

Rogers noted that if a commissioner forwards all district-related e-mails from his or her private account to his or her district account, that private account would not be subject to a public search. According to information provided by the park district, an opinion issued earlier this year by the Illinois Attorney General’s office stated that private e-mails may be considered public documents, and therefore, e-mails sent or received on private accounts could be subject to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

The ordinance that outlines revisions to board policy also granted the authority to the executive director to approve bids and purchases up to $25,000, rather than the $20,000 threshold previously allowed. The change allows the park district to save administrative costs by allowing the board to utilize its own procedure instead in lieu of state-mandated competitive bidding requirements.

In 2015, the district made five purchases that ranged from $20,000 to $25,000. To date in 2016, the district has made four such purchases.

The playground was last renovated in 1999. The district’s 2017 capital budget includes $450,000 in spending to renovate the park’s playground. Construction is expected to begin in August. The renovation should be completed by late October 2017.

lowing a presentation from district staff, a majority of board members approved of the tree house theme.

District staff will move forward with that concept. A final master plan will be developed and prepared to let the project for bid in February 2017.

Park Board capsules Here’s what’s going on at the Elm- er than the actual budget figure of about $22.5 million. Rogers noted hurst Park District that while the district’s budget for

By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT 2017 is approximately $22.5 million, The Elmhurst Park District Board the appropriation figure of about held a regular meeting on Dec. 12 at $27 million is the park board’s legal the district’s administrative building spending limit. Rogers said that disat 375 W. First Street. Commissioner trict staff will adhere to the budget, Patricia Morissette-Moll was absent but having the higher figure in place from the meeting, which marked the allows for flexibility. Any spending board’s final meeting of 2016. over the budgeted amount of about There were no public comments. $22.5 million would have to be approved by the board.

• Budget presented Board members voted unanimous- • IGA discussed The Dec. 12 meeting of the Elly to approve an ordinance legally enacting the district’s budget for mhurst Park District included an 2017. The district’s upcoming fis- update about the park district’s incal year begins on Jan. 1, 2017. The tergovernmental agreement with the board’s Nov. 14 meeting included a City of Elmhurst regarding Golden presentation providing details of the Meadows Park. See separate story 2017 budget. The board held addi- elsewhere in this issue. tional budget discussions at its next meeting on Nov. 28. Elmhurst Park • Revisions to board policy District Executive Director Jim Rog- considered ers explained during the Dec. 12 The Dec. 12 meeting also included meeting that, as required by law, the board members’ unanimous vote to district had made its spending plan approve an ordinance outlining some available for public inspection for at revisions to board policy. The board’s least 30 days. Additionally, the board policy committee met on Sept. 21 held a public hearing about the bud- and Dec. 5 to review policies in need get on Nov. 28. The budget, which of review or revision. The committee has been approved by the park dis- recommended a revision to the district’s attorney, is available for view- trict’s park commissioner corporate ing on the district’s web site at epd. e-mail policy to reflect that board org. member use of private e-mail acThe formal budget document ap- counts for district business is prohibproved by the board includes an ited. The revision also noted that all appropriation figure of over $27 e-mails about district businesses that million, which is 20 percent high- are sent to commissioner’s personal

• Public survey nets 148 replies A questionnaire available to the public from Nov. 10-23 yielded 148 completed responses. Respondents were asked to choose their favorite of four themes for a renovated playground. Of the four themes, the tree house and modern themes received the highest favorable ratings. Fol-

• Communications director to retire Near the end of the meeting, Rogers noted that Ginger Wade, the district’s director of marketing and communications for the last five years, has tendered her retirement notice to the district. Wade’s retirement date has been set at March 1, 2017.

The park district board will hold its next regular meeting on Jan. 17, 2017.

• Board reviews concepts for Plunkett The meeting also included discussion of concepts for a new playground at Plunkett Park. The playground at Plunkett Park is next on the district’s replacement schedule.

York Township Caucus nominates candidates Decision by caucus rather than election saves taxpayers $25,000

On Tuesday, Dec. 6, nearly 200 civic minded voters attended the York Township Republican Caucus at Glenbard East High School and cast their ballots to nominate John W. Valle for Township Supervisor, Deanna Wilkins for Township Assessor, Dick Schroeder for Township Highway Commissioner and Daniel J. Kordik for

Township Clerk. Rae Rupp Srch, John Morrissey, Jeff Mussatto and Anthony “Tony” Cuzzone were nominated for York Township Trustees.

The decision to have a Caucus rather than a Primary Election saves the taxpayers $25,000, according to the DuPage County Election Commission, and is based on the Republican principles of fiscal responsibility, conservatism, and good government.

“I am proud to share the ballot with the other Republican nominees and look forward to Election Day April 4, 2017,” said candidate Cuzzone who added, “I thank everyone who participated in the Caucus, and appreciate the public’s support.”

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Police beat

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

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Criminal damage or defacement to property/ criminal vehicle/criminal trespass to property/ criminal trespass to a vehicle/damage to city property/damage to property Dec. 11 The manager of a food store in the 100 block of E. Schiller told police at around 4:36 p.m. that an unnamed suspect has been loitering in the store for a majority of the day. The manager explained that the suspect initially had a prescription filled at 7:30 a.m., but then remained in the store until 2 p.m. At 4 p.m., the suspect reportedly returned to the store to loiter. The suspect then left the store upon police arrival.

Dec. 6-Dec. 7 A complainant in the 600 block of W. Belden told police that they noticed two of the windows on the west side of their house were broken between the above dates.

Disorderly conduct Dec. 9 Cesar Escobar, 32, of Chicago, was arrested at a hotel in the 400 block of W. Lake at around 9:04 p.m. A victim reports that Escobar was allegedly intoxicated and was refusing to leave the hotel. Police said Escobar refused to contact anyone to take him home and was placed into custody. He was charged with disorderly conduct.

Domestic incident, domestic battery Dec. 10 A 47-year-old Elmhurst man was arrested in the 300 block of Myrtle at around 12:14 a.m. and charged with domestic battery. A victim told police that the suspect reportedly punched her repeatedly in the shoulder and whispered a threat to her.

DUI, illegal consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation of open alcohol, illegal possession of open alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance Dec. 11 Stephanie Clemente, 41, of Chicago, was arrested in the 500 block of N. Michigan at around 12:25 a.m. Police said officers responded to a report that Clemente had driven into her ex-boyfriend’s garage door. Upon arrival, officers learned that she drove into the victim’s garage door twice, according to po-

lice, Strong admitted to having smoked cannabis on yesterday’s date, and the officer located cannabis in the door handle of the rear passenger side door.

CALL 800-222-TIPS lice, and also was found to be DUI. She was charged with DUI, criminal damage to property and no insurance.

Dec. 9 Matthew Krause, 25, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 100 block of N. Larch at around 4:11 a.m. and charged with DUI, failure to yield to avoid an accident, improper lane usage and no seat belt following a traffic crash.

Obstruction Dec. 9 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Chandler at around 11:15 a.m., the suspect fled the scene. The suspect gave an officer his driver’s license and insurance papers for the vehicle, and then fled the traffic stop at a high rate of speed. An investigation is pending.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia Dec. 14 Runder T. Smith Jr., 25, of Glendale Heights, was arrested near St. Charles and I-290 at around 6:35 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, cannabis was located in the suspect’s vehicle during a search of the vehicle. Smith Jr. was charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license suspended and no insurance.

Dec. 13 Christopher Mursuli, 22, of Hoffman Estates, was arrested near St. Charles and Hill at around 2:55 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, an officer located a metal grinder and three grams of cannabis during a search of Mursuli’s vehicle. Mursuli was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding, no headlights and no insurance.

Dec. 12 Oleg Shuralev, 23, of Bensenville, was issued a citation by police near North Avenue and Route 83 at around 1:27 a.m. for possession of cannabis and one headlamp following a traffic stop.

Dec. 10 • Bryant Perez, 24, and Monica Roman, 23, both of Stone Park, were issued citations by police near St. Charles and Fair following a traffic stop at around 12:50 a.m. Perez received citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding, while Roman was issued a citation for illegal transportation of open alcohol.

• Ethan Strong, 23, of Evanston, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis by police near Butterfield and Prospect at around 1:14 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, an officer noticed the odor of cannabis coming from inside the car. According to po-

Dec. 9 • Robert Herman, 22, of Warrenville, was issued a citation by police in the 200 block of W. Elm Park at around 3:26 p.m. for possession of cannabis. Police said that subsequent to a drug complaint, Herman was found to have a medium-sized Ziplock bag with two grams of cannabis inside.

• A juvenile suspect was arrested near Second and Walnut at around 12:15 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, the suspect was found to have no valid driver’s and to be in possession of cannabis. He was placed under arrest, charged with no valid driver’s license, no insurance, failure to dim lights, violation of curfew and possession of cannabis.

Dec. 8 Mehmet Shukolli, 39, of Mount Prospect, was issued a citation by police near North and Highland at around 1:48 a.m. for possession of cannabis and no seat belt following a traffic stop.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery Dec. 12 • Officers responded to the report of a burglary to a vehicle that just occurred in the 400 block of E. South St at around 2:18 a.m. A complainant observed an unknown suspect described as a black male wearing a black coat, ski mask, black pajama pants standing next to the front passenger door of the victim’s vehicle. The complainant confronted the subject who was now at the victim’s vehicle. He stated he was “chilling with a friend at this house and was getting something out of the vehicle.”

The suspect then entered an unknown maroon vehicle and left the area. The area was checked with no results. Approximately $5 in change was missing. Shoe impressions show he was at eight different houses and gained entry to only the victim’s vehicle.

• A victim in the 600 block of Linden told police at around 9:51 a.m. that an unknown suspect entered his unlocked car while it was parked overnight in his driveway. The victim is missing sunglasses, spare change and DVDs. Dec. 9-Dec. 12 An agent for a victim at a staffing agency in the 100 block of W. Industrial Drive told police at around 1:16 p.m. that a company-owned laptop computer was missing from the conference room. The laptop is left in the conference room and is used for potential job applicants to fill out job applications.

Dec. 11 • Theft was reported in the 500 block of W. St. Charles at around 3:31 p.m. A victim told police that her cell phone was stolen while shopping near the Elmhurst Crossing Shopping Center. The victim retraced her steps but was unable to locate the phone.

• A victim in the 500 block of W. St. Charles told police at around 3:31 p.m. that her cell phone was stolen while shopping near a local shopping center. The victim retraced her steps but was unable to locate the phone.

Dec. 10 • Aaron Marshall, 47, of Chicago, was ar-

rested at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Robert Palmer at around 8:52 p.m. Police said officers observed Marshall possibly commit a retail theft a food store in the 900 block of S. York. Police said the suspect was followed to the pharmacy where he was observed concealing numerous items inside his coat at the above location. He then exited without paying, according to police. He was charged with felony retail theft, driving while license suspended, no insurance and improper use of registration.

• Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of Cayuga Street at around 1:49 p.m. A victim reported to police receiving several notices from several credit card companies stating that he was denied cards due to his credit score.

The victim did not apply for any of the cards.

One letter stated a Target Red card with a limit of $300 was used to purchase $300 in gift cards.

• Officers responded to the report of a residential burglary just discovered in the 400 block of Sunnyside at around 9 p.m. Police said two unknown suspects described as white males had been observed by a neighbor walking away from the area carrying numerous items. An investigation is pending.

Dec. 9 Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of S. Kenmore Ave. at around 7:08 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect charged her bank account through a PayPal service and also to a subject in the Philippines.

Dec. 8-Dec. 13 A victim in the 400 block of S. Kenilworth told police at around 4:42 p.m. someone used a driver’s license with his information on it to obtain a debit card for his existing bank account and again for a Best Buy credit card between the above dates.

The account was closed, no transactions were conducted and there was no monetary loss.

Dec. 8 • A victim in the 500 block of W. Babcock told police at around 3:27 p.m. that she left her residence at approximately 2:40 p.m. and arrived back home at about 3:20 p.m. She entered the home and noticed the rear sliding glass door ajar and damage to the frame and door. Taken was an unspecified amount of cash, iPads and jewelry.

• A complainant at a food store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police at around 9:9 p.m. that they observed two white males in their late teens take two winter hats from a display, walk toward the dairy section, conceal the two hats in their jackets, and walk out the entrance doors without paying for the merchandise.

Dec. 7-Dec. 8 A victim in the 900 block of Cedar told police at around 3:31 p.m. that an unknown suspect removed a star shower light projector from the Christmas display in her front yard between the above dates.

Dec. 7 A victim in the 100 block of S. Prospect told police at around 6 p.m. that he used a website called “Offer Up” to sell an Apple iPhone.

He found a buyer; they agreed on a price and would meet at the Elmhurst Library. The suspect identified himself, and upon meeting with victim, related he forgot the money and asked if he could pay later via PayPal. The victim agreed and both left the library, but has not yet received the money. An investigation is pending.

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More crime news

Public urination leads to foot chase

On Dec. 10, David Hewson, 23, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 100 block of S. York at around 10:38 p.m. Police said an officer observed Hewson urinating on the front of a business in the above location. According to police, he fled from an officer and was taken into custody after a brief pursuit on foot. He was charged with disorderly conduct/befouling public property and disorderly conduct/obstruction.

Road rage results in verbal assault, but no injuries

On Dec. 12, a victim in the 700 block of S. Hillside told police at around 5:51 p.m. that he was being followed by an unknown suspect while driving on the roadway. When the victim stopped his car the suspect exited his car, approached the victim, and reportedly verbally assaulted the victim and also damaged the victim’s side view mirror. An officer contacted the suspect via telephone, who stated he was angry at the victim due to the victim’s negligent driving. The suspect denied threatening the victim but admitted he may have broken the mirror. The victim declined to pursue the matter.

The subjects reportedly stopped on Ridgeland and later entered a car parked there and drove away. The daughter described it as a “long gun” but stated it may have been an item other than a gun. The area was checked with no results.

lice at around 7:05 a.m. that four vehicles had been burglarized while parked unlocked overnight in his driveway. Miscellaneous change and other items were missing from the vehicles.

The suspect also entered the attached garage and stole a bicycle from the garage.

Another victim in the same location told police that an unknown suspect burglarized her vehicle while it was parked unlocked in her driveway.

The victim is missing a bottle of tanning lotion and a On Dec. 12, a victim in the 600 block of Fern told po- winter hat from a second vehicle that was also entered.

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Suspicious circumstances were reported on Dec. 9, when a complainant in the 300 block of Ridgeland told police that, at around 10:03 p.m., her daughter observed two male subjects walking and said she believed one of them was carrying a gun.

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Dec. 6-Dec. 7 Identity theft was reported in the 500 block of Sunnyside. A victim told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) cashed three checks addressed to him in Sarasota, Fla. The victim stated he did not cash the checks. The victim had his bank account cancelled and wished to sign complaints.

Arlington told police at around 1:51 p.m. that she noticed a few items missing from her basement about a month ago. There are no suspects at this time, but the victim will pursue charges.

Aug. 11 A complainant in the 200 block of Highview told police that her mother has been giving an undisclosed amount of cash to an unknown susDec. 6 Forgery was reported at a store pect via wire transfers. Complaints in the 500 block of Spring Road at are to be signed if the suspect is loaround 8:11 a.m. The store manag- cated. er told police that while balancing transactions from the previous day she found a counterfeit $20 bill that was taken sometime during the day on the above date. The complainant also reports that on the above date at around 6:30 a.m., a customer attempted to purchase items using two counterfeit $20 bills which were denied and returned to the suspect. The original counterfeit bill was taken for evidence.

Nov. 21 A victim in the 800 block of S. Chatham Ave. told police at around 3:33 p.m. that someone attempted to open a Victoria’s Secret credit card using her information. She received information from a bank advising they were unable to approve her application.

Nov. 18 Identity theft was reported by the Lombard Police Department at around 1:41 p.m. A victim told police an unknown suspect withdrew an undisclosed amount of cash from her bank account. The victim resides in Texas and reports other credit cards were used at other locations in Illinois. The case is pending investigation.

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December 22, 2016 • 8

Letters to the editor

Disabled resident appreciates town, patient people

Dear beloved Elmhurst, It has been a joy living here these past six months. My name is Hannah Thompson and you have seen me zooming about in my wheelchair around this grand town.

I frequent Starbucks and you all are patient with me as I type out my order on my communication device.

I thank you for your patience.

If you seen me struggling with a book at the library and have taken five seconds of your day to help me with those slippery little things, thank you.

If you have been on the Prairie Path and have taken a second to see if I need a little help, thank you.

If you are a young Eucharistic minister who does not blink an eye at having to place the Eucharist in my mouth, thank you.

If you work at the bank and help me cash my paychecks on my own,

thank you.

If you are a local business owner that knows my name and takes the time to get to know me, thank you.

If you are one of the crossing guards, thank you a million times over.

If you are the Walgreens pharmacist or employee who makes sure the bag on my wheelchair is secure, thank you.

If you are a parent who has let your kid ask me a question about my disability, thank you because we have to teach them that people living with disabilities is what the norm should be.

I feel a genuine sense of acceptance in this community. While this country is divided, the kindness of this community gives me an incredible amount of hope. I love that we greet each other on the sidewalk, I love that our kids are respectful, I love how we serve the less fortunate, and I love that you have accepted me as your own.

During this season of joy and goodwill, I wanted to pause and express gratitude for seeing me and my

obsession with Starbucks instead of my disability. Isn’t it more joyful that way?

Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing what 2017 brings to our town!

Hannah Thompson

family takes a trip, you can take her next door. You have your own neighborhood respite place.

The drawings show it to be an attractive townhouse or large home. It will cover a holding tank to collet water to prevent flooding in the area.

It will be a good neighbor. A place where you and your children and EEC assures Fremont volunteer to bless seniors and to be blessed by them. residents ‘won’t Embrace it!

I was at the zoning meeting at City lose neighborhood’ Hall and saw and felt your fear and An open letter to our Fremont pain. You do not have to fear.

Melinda Feeley neighbors…

Do not fear! You are not going to Elmhurst Extended Care lose your neighborhood. You are not going to lose your memories. You are not going to lose your relationships and friendships. You now have one of the best nursing facilities in your backyard but it does need to expand to remain viable.

It is an asset. Just think, if you need rehab after a knee replacement, I am a fan of your paper. I am not you can go across the street. If your an unintelligent reader and am a resloved one needs dialysis, you can ident of Elmhurst for over ten years. take them down the street. If you I have a big concern with this need a place fo grandma when the week’s article, “City tax levy reduced $500,000 excluding library levy; Significant increases in police, fire pension contributions.”

A topic as important as property taxes should be treated much better than this. This article is misleading, confusing and possibly biased. I

Reader says recent story missed the mark

The Independent Newspapers presents....

have read this article multiple times and am still trying to piece the numbers together. I needed to dig out my tax bill from 2015 to try and help piece your copy together. News media should be informative, without bias. Especially if your paper contains the name independent. Much more copy is required for this article to properly explain this very complicated subject.

Our council members should be, indeed, lauded for their decreases to the general fund but the major headline and first two paragraphs should not be touting their 1/2 million dollar savings. Very little information in the third paragraph explains the fact that our state’s required increases to pension contributions eclipses our council member’s reductions. And the fact that our city’s general tax needs are less than our city’s pension tax needs.

Who is served by reporting this information in this way.

For my taste, I would like to read an article about why our library requires 70% of the combined city budget for operation.

Reporting the news too easily becomes a way to sway your readers and actually mislead them. Reporting all facts and explaining them so that the average readers can comprehend the specifics is the responsibility of independent media.

Richard Torson

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Superintendent Davidson receives prestigious honor

Named outstanding administrator by Illinois Music Education Association

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Obituaries

ALBERT “AL” ASHWORTH Albert “Al” Wayne Ashworth of Elmhurst passed away recently. Beloved husband of Marguerite “Margie” Alice Ashworth nee Knapp; loving father of Cheryl (Martin) Olson and Albert William (Michelle) Ashworth; cherished grandfather of Erik Olson, Lisa (Richard) Varada, Tara Olson, Christopher (Cristina) Ashworth, Andrew Ashworth and David (Allie) Ashworth; proud great grandfather of Serenity Olson, Richard Varada Jr. and Amelie Olson; brother of the late Henry L. Ashworth and James Ashworth; uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Al attended Morton East High School. He was a Korean War Army Veteran and retired after 27 years from the Union Pacific/Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He attended Grace Bible Church for over 40 years. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016, at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S Spring Rd., Elmhurst. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

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Timothy Christian Schools Superintendent Matt Davidson (third from left) is the recipient of the 2017 Illinois Music Education Association outstanding administrator award. Davidson will be honored at the association’s conference in January. Shown in the photo, from left: Erin Langena (Timothy Christian High School choir/Spanish), Doug Pelt (TCS 5-12 band), Davidson, Renee DeJager (TCS K-4 general music, 5-8 choir) and Linda Fox (TCS orchestra).

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Mr. Davidson’s consistent support and understanding of the value of music in education of his students is exemplary and warrants this prestigious honor.”

– Renee DeJager, music teacher, choral director

OTTILLIE “DOLLY” HELWINK, 100 Ottillie “Dolly” Helwink, nee Knicker, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 100. Devoted mother of Mary Louise (John) Orzehoskie, Janet (Clyde) Helwink and Joanne (Michael) Muzzey; loving grandmother of Marilyn, Patricia, Donna, Kim, Christopher, Laura and Tim; proud great grandmother of 12.

Dolly was devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

It was her mission to promote the 15 promises granted for those who pray the Rosary daily.

She donated more than 80,000 prayer cards to churches throughout the country.

Funeral Mass was held on Dec. 17, 2016 at Visitation Church, 779 S. York St., Elmhurst. Entombment All Saints Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, Ala., 35210.

Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home.

Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

DAVID “DAVE” KUCERA, 74 David “Dave” Kucera, a 47-year resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 74. Beloved husband of Geraldine nee Kunce for 49 years; loving father of Timothy (Suzanne), Jeffery (Amylynn) and Karen (Mark) Michel; grandfather of Hannah, Trevor, Parker, Carson, Katie and Sarah; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Dave was an Air Force Veteran and a 33 year part-time Elmhurst Police Officer.

Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd. Elmhurst on Wednesday Dec. 21, 2016, from 3-8 p.m. On Thursday, Dec. 22.

Funeral Mass will be held at Immaculate Conception Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment Private.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Young Hearts for Life, c/o Kathy Altosino, 1901 S. Meyers Rd., Suite 350, Oakbrook Terrace, 60181.

Please write Elizabeth Grace Kunce Memorial Fund in the memo of the check. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information

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Timothy Christian Schools Superintendent Matt Davidson recently was named the 2017 outstanding administrator by the Illinois Music Education Association.

Renee DeJager (Timothy Christian general music teacher and choral director), Gail Salvatori (retired orchestra director) and Kristi Tolman (parent of music students) nominated Davidson through the submission of a detailed portfolio of testimonials and other supporting materials, which clearly communicated the steadfast support of the K-12 music program at Timothy, which includes K-8 general music, 5-12 band, choir and orchestra.

All students in the K-8 programs at Timothy have music at least once a week and more than 50 percent of Timothy Christian High School is involved in the music department.

“Mr. Davidson’s consistent support and understanding of the value of music in the education of his students is exemplary and warrants this prestigious honor,” DeJager said.

Davidson will officially receive his award in January at the 2017 Illinois Music Education conference in Peoria.

The annual conference draws more than 10,000 music educators from elementary through college level along with administrators for professional development.

In addition, Timothy had 26 students admitted into ILMEA honor ensembles, with 12 selected for participation in all-state honor ensembles.

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Visitation Parish Parish Visitation 779 S. York Street

134 Arthur St., Elmhurst, IL 630 530-8515 www.icelmhurst.org

779 S. York Elmhurst, IL Street 60126 Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-834-6700 630-834-6700

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Symphony to perform at Mayslake The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Musicians in Performance at Mayslake series continues its season with Concerto Mania— Vivaldi and Bach at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Conductor and harpsichordist Stephen Alltop will be joined by flutist Jodi Taylor, violinists Rika Seko, Kate Carter, Kristen Wiersum, William Greenlea, and David Peterson, and cellists Jean Hatmaker and Ruth Mudge in a delightful program of Baroque music by Vivaldi and Bach. On the program are concertos for one, two, three and even four soloists. From the buoyant solo Harpsichord Concerto in A major by Bach to the dazzling Concerto for Four Violins by Vivaldi, this will be a captivating Baroque experience.

Tickets are adults $25; seniors $23; students $7. For tickets, call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org.

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Churchville Orchestra performs COURTESY PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

STEPHEN ALLTOP

At the Churchville Orchestra concert, playing at Emerson Elementary, Orchestra Director Evangelia Pagones takes a bow on the students’ behalf. Pagones is new to Churchville this year, taking over for Barbara Scott who retired last year.

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Family Living

December 22, 2016 • 12

COURTESY PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

ICGS eighth graders hold live Nativity

Above: ICGS eighth graders present a live Nativity during the Dec. 14th Christmas Pageant.

Below: These two ICGS eighth graders portrayed Mary, the Mother of Christ, and Joseph, her husband for the live Nativity on Dec. 14.

Scout Troop 14 holds Christmas dinner, Court of Honor Elmhurst Boy Scout Troop 14 held its annual Christmas Dinner Party and quarterly Court of Honor on Sunday, Dec. 4. Nine boys were recognized for advancing their rank and 17 merit badges were awarded.

In addition to celebrating the end of an active year of scouting, service was also part of the evening. For the fourth consecutive year, the Scouts brought donations for Toys For Tots.

Sixty-five new, unwrapped toys were collected for children of all ages and donated to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to be distributed to children whose parents cannot afford to buy Christmas gifts.

New this year, Boy Scout Ian Kwit initiated a “Thank you” letter campaign for the Marines that are currently serving our country. He collected 28 letters from members of his Troop to send to Marines on active duty.

“I thought the timing would be perfect for the Marines to get a letter at Christmas thanking them for protecting our freedom,” said Kwit.

“The letters will be sent to a Marine Unit this week.”

Pictured at right is Ian Kwit holding a big batch of thank you notes he collected from members of Scout Troop 14, expressing gratitude to members of the U.S. Marine Corps currently on active duty.

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The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, December 22, 2016 • 13

District 205 announces York Illinois State Scholars

Czernik, John Davis, Madeline Davis, Nicolina Despinich, Julia Doherty, Sara Fejes, John Fetscher, Samantha Flesch, Grace Foster, Robeson Gall, Alyssa Garelli, Dominic Gatti, Kasey Gelsomino, Sabin Gianelloni, Louis Gianneschi, John Golen, Claire Gornick, Jack Gornick, Benjamin Greenfield, Leah Gregory, Abigail Gundrum, Rebecca Hammond, Andrew Harman, Meggie Rose Hart, Thomas Hartley, Adam Hassler, Evan Haug, Alexandra Hennessy, Timothy Herrmann, Lauren Heslop, Liam Hill, Glory Jacquat, Madeleine Jaras, Michael Johnson, Samuel Jordan-Wood, Jason Juarez, Kyle Kaminski, Christian Karwowski, Andrew Kelley, Atheer Kokaly, Natalie Kosanovich, Madelyn Lacek, Andrew Ladd, Emily Landreth, Tatum Langley, Kara Larsen, Ella Lee, Raymond Lesus, Sarah Lewand, Kevin Lipkin, Emily Locke, Frank Luse, Thomas Manning, Erik Martenson, Ashley Mastronuzzi, John Mathews, David May, Elizabeth Mazzocco, Grace Mazzocco, Sean McAdam, Finn McCarthy, Magdalene McDonough, Mark McGovern, Megan McGReal, Meaghan McIntyre, Taylor Millette, Christine Millins, Bridget Mitchell, Mark Molayal, Maria Muehleis, Noah Neidigh, Kamil Nocon, Megan Nolley, Janae Nutter, Emmett O’Brien, Amelia O’Halloran, Evan Obal, Brandon Opfer, Ailie Orzak, Ashil Patel, Kristie Paus, Edward Pedote, Michael Pennel, Grace Que, Kevin Rachwalski, Mackenzie Ray, Eric Roeschlein, Michael Rouzer, Jaclyn Saco, Kira Sampson, Mateo Sanchez, Colin Sandstrom, Amanda Shafer, Taral Shah, Matthew Shiley, Amalia Siavelis, William Sikich, Meghan Sly, Nicholas Soldano, Brian Strauch, Erin Strauss, Barrett Sullivan, Ella Summer, Lauren Sussman, Alexander Swintek, William Tait, Morgan Taylor, Sehe Tinfang, Kylie Travers, Gabriela Uribe, Gavin Vandenberg, Gabriel Vanryn, Juan Vega, Thomas Vogt, Flanagan Waldherr, Austin Waterwall, John Wheeler, Whitney Wood and Brianna Zientara.

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If continuing to learn and expanding your point of view is on your list of 2017 New Year’s resolutions, the Elmhurst History Museum has a suggestion for fulfilling those aspirations: sign up to take part in a new series of Sunday afternoon lectures at the Museum.

Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017 at 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum kicks off the new lecture series with a program by artist, author and curator Debora Wood entitled “Marion Mahony Griffin: Rendering the Grand Variety of Nature’s Grace.” Wood will examine the trajectory of Mahony Griffin’s graphic art—from children’s book illustrations and architectural renderings to an exquisite series of Australian “Forest Portraits,” two of which are featured in the Elmhurst History Museum’s current exhibit, In Her Own Right.

Marion Mahony Griffin is known for a magnificent drafting style incorporating densely treed landscapes into architectural presentation drawings. She was Frank Lloyd Wright’s chief draftsperson for 14 years before embarking on a career with her husband Walter Burley Griffin that catapulted them

from Chicago to Australia in 1914 after winning an international competition to design the capital city of Canberra. Ms. Wood will discuss Marion’s drawing methods and her in- Debora Wood ventive adaptation of photo-reproduction processes.

This program takes place in the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center, located at 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst. Admission is $5 for members of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, and $10 for non-members. Reservations may be made at elmhursthistory.org or by calling 630-530-6879. Limited on-site parking is available.

Program participants are invited to tour the exhibit in the first floor gallery of the Glos Mansion before or after the program. In Her Own Right, which is open through March 12, 2017, sheds light on the important yet often unheralded Mahony Griffin, who was the first woman architect in the state of Illinois, a pioneer in her field, and an innovative architect, illustrator, and landscape designer in the Prairie School. Admission to the exhibit is free.

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District 205 has announced that 159 York Community High School students from the graduating class of 2017 have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.

This prestigious recognition, given annually by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), honors the academic achievements of approximately 19,300 high school students from across the state this year. They join the ranks of thousands of top Illinois students honored as State Scholars since the designation began in 1958.

Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top ten percent of high school seniors from 765 high schools across the state.

While this prestigious recognition does not include a monetary prize, recipients are encouraged to cite the honor on applications for college admission and scholarships, in addition to completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. The FAFSA determines students’ eligibility for federal and state aid, including Illinois’ need-based Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant, as well as for many forms of aid offered through colleges.

York seniors named as Illinois State Scholars for 2017 are: Irin Abraham, Carla Abreu, Jake Adams, Daniel Aguilar, Samiyya Ahmed, Jacob Allen, Nimisha Antony, Winona Asher, Eileen Baird, Amanda Bardhoshi, Mark Bashqawi, Tarryn Becker, Gillian Berg, Michael Bergheger, Jacqueline Biggins, Madelyn Birch, Sydney Bonthron, Hannah Borrows, Theodore Boskov, Alaina Bottens, Amy Bowles, Samuel Brennan, Elizabeth Brown, Spencer BunchHotaling, Camille Butler, Vincent Cahill, John Carey, Ryan Casey, Joelle Chiu, John Chlystek, Amy Choi, Savanna Clements, Olivia Condon, Peter Connor, David Cooke, Burke Corcoran, Alexander Crum, Jessica Cwik, Collin Czech, Hanna Czeladko, Jake

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Pictured here (standing) is Alex Norgle, a York Model U.N. delegate, participating in the China/Security Council Committee. Alex was one of 13 students from York High School who served as delegates to the Canadian-American Security Councils Model UN Conference held in Lansing, Mich., Dec. 1-3. Alex was awarded Highest Honors for his work on the Committee.

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Academy makes their own Polar Express

With train tickets and hot cocoa in hand, Elmhurst Academy kindergarten and preschool students boarded their own Polar Express adventure and watched the holiday story unfold on screen. The school’s Polar Express event served as a powerful reading extension, following their December author study of Chris Van Augsburg, and inspired them to draw comparisons between the story and film.

Elmhurst Academy teachers completely transformed their classroom into a scene from the book with a sky-lit winter town, full train tracks, and a life-sized train.

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Real Estate/Business Hospital earns Bronze Award for Commitment to Excellence The ILPEx Recognition Program has announced Elmhurst Hospital of Elmhurst, IL as a recipient of the 2016 Bronze Award for Commitment to Excellence. Elmhurst Hospital will be formally honored at the annual award ceremony and recognition dinner on March 30, 2017, at the Hyatt Lodge at Hamburger University located in Oak Brook.

“We’re extremely proud and humbled to receive the ILPEx Bronze Award,” said Mary Lou Mastro, President and CEO of Elmhurst Hospital. “It’s a credit to our employees and a confirmation of the dedication to our patients and our commitment to providing quality care.”

The ILPEx Bronze Award for Commitment to Excellence is granted to those organizations that exhibit evidence of building effective systems for performance improvement, and for whom key processes demonstrate an approach to data evaluation, while identifying improvement strategies for a long-term commitment to organizational excellence.

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Let’s go for a Spring Road sleigh ride

Spring Road was alive and busy with activity on Saturday, Dec. 17 when the Spring Road Business Association held its annual winter event which included ice carvings created for each business up and down the street. Pictured is a bunch of folks piled into the horse-drawn sleigh. It was a chilly day so it was a good place to cuddle up to get warm.

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Merry Christmas from the Elmhurst Independent!

Ongoing programs: • Currently on display through March 12, 2017, the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents “In Her Own Right: Marion Mahony Griffin. More than a talented artist and

architect: Griffin was the backbone of the Prairie School of Architecture who brought the work of many more famous architects to life—including her husband, Walter Burley Griffin, and the inimitable genius Frank Lloyd Wright. This biographical exhibit explores her life, her work, and her legacy.

• A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 8339665.

• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m.

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: 630-833-7800.

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

Community Bank of Elmhurst promotes Spataro Janice Spataro of Lombard, was recently promoted by the Community Bank of Elmhurst (CBE) to officer status at the bank.

An employee of CBE since 2003, Spataro will now hold the titles of Assistant Vice President and Assistant Branch Manager.

She serves primarily at the bank’s City Centre branch in downtown Elmhurst.

“Janice is a highly valued member of our team,” Rich Reichert, CBE President & CEO commented. “This advancement is a recognition of her efforts and customer service.”

CBE, ‘Elmhurst’s Original Community Bank’ has been in business since 1993 and is the only two-time awardee of ‘Business of the Year’ by the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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A frozen Spring Road Santa

Dad Tim Pacyma helps daughter Caitlin 2 get a closer look at the Santa ice-sculpture displayed in front of the VM Design building on Spring Road on Sat. Dec. 17. Hot cocoa, visits with Santa, horse-drawn sleigh rides and a chance to see the ice carvings in front of each business were part of the fun. The event is sponsored annually by the Spring Road Business Association.

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Timothy Christian boys basketball team racks up three conference wins Trojans go 7-1 through first eight games thanks to roster balance

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys basketball team quickly shook off a conference-opening loss to Chicago Christian by winning its next three Metro Suburban Red Division games.

The Trojans were 73-41 winners against Walther Christian in Red play.

“The guys really shared the ball well,” said Timothy Christian coach Jack LeGrand. “We had 17 assists, which was pretty cool. Everybody contributed.”

Brandon Orange led the Trojans with 20 points and 13 rebounds.

Jonny Strube had 19 points, nine rebounds and three assists and shot 4-for-6 from the 3-point line. Joey Davidson finished with 14 points.

“Jonny shot the ball very well,” said LeGrand. “We had a lot of solid contributions from all the guys. It was really good to see so many guys step up and contribute.”

The Trojans then were 66-47 winners against Elmwood Park. Timothy shot 50 percent from the field.

“We shot the ball well and we had 20 assists,” said LeGrand. “I was very proud of our unselfish play.”

Orange had 19 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots. Strube had 18 points and four rebounds and shot 4-for-9 from the 3-point line. Davidson had 14 points, three assists and three rebounds.

Ty Merrick added four points, five assists and five rebounds. “Ty had a good all-around game and is contributing his strong play,” said LeGrand.

“Once again I was pleased with the way we shared the ball. We’re getting a lot of assists. Guys are finishing and getting good shots. We have a good outside-inside combination going. Brandon is playing very well inside and that opens up the outside.

Jonny is shooting well from the outside and Joey is so versatile. He can be used inside and outside.”

Timothy then ran its record to 7-1 overall and 3-1 in MSC Red play after a 60-59 win against Ridgewood in Norridge.

“It was a very good game that went back and forth,” said LeGrand.

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Orange had 17 points, six rebounds and two assists. Davidson had 10 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Merrick had nine points, five assists and two rebounds. Michael Thomas had eight points. Jimmy Allen had six points and Trayvon Williams had four steals and two points off the bench. Strube had six points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals.

“We are getting really good contributions from many guys,” said LeGrand. “We’re playing good team basketball. Guys are contributing in a variety of ways.”

Timothy played Guerin Prep earlier this week in a conference game.

The Trojans are then off until they open up play the day after Christmas in the York Jack Tosh Holiday Classic against Highland Park.

The Trojans will face Chicago Christian again, this time on Dec. 31 at the United Center in Chicago.

Timothy then heads to the Phoenix area Jan. 2-11 for a school service trip. The team will practice in Arizona but will not play any games.

“We have a lot of service projects planned there,” said LeGrand. “It will be a good time to be with each other and bond.”

To say the least, LeGrand likes the way his team is rounding into form after eight games. “We’re very pleased with the progress,” he said.

“We were cautiously optimistic early in the season with this group. The real grind is coming up here. We’re happy about the start, but we know we can improve in several areas.

We’re not shooting free throws very well. We’re shooting our 3s as well as our free throws, so that has to improve. Overall, the guys are working hard. They are fun to be around and a pleasure to coach.”

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IC Catholic Prep senior Austin Reed shoots a jumper against Glenbard South on Friday, Dec. 16 in Glen Ellyn. The Knights lost the Metro Suburban away-game 64-57 in Glen Ellyn.

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IC Catholic boys basketball team defeats Fenton Knights continue to thrive thanks to contributions of many

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team recorded a recent 5351 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division win against Fenton.

The Knights trailed 15-11 after the first quarter, but came back and took a 24-23 lead into halftime. IC Catholic Prep led 36-33 heading into the fourth quarter.

Austin Reed led the Knights with 18 points. Alex Meurer had 12 points, while Amari Reed finished with 10 points. Matt Sutton added five points. Austin Reed hit two 3-pointers in the game. Sutton added one.

Earlier, the Knights lost a MSC Blue game to Aurora Central Catholic in Aurora.

“Aurora Central shot the ball really well,” said IC Catholic Prep coach TJ Tyrrell. “They went up

20-6 early. They have three very good outside shooters and one of the guys went off for 39 points. We got it to six points and had an opportunity to cut it to three with a three in the corner, but they got the rebound and we had to start fouling. We still battled even though we were down big early. That’s a tough atmosphere to play in. They have a good student section there.

We struggled defending their flex offense and couldn’t get into a rhythm. We tried several things.”

Tyrrell said the team may have been still on the emotional high of defeating conference stalwart Riverside-Brookfield. “We might have been too up coming off the R-B win,” he said. “The main thing is to not get too high with the wins and don’t get too low with the losses.

We have to keep our composure.”

Austin Reed continues to be a

key component for the Knights.

“Austin has been playing very well for the team of late and his brother, Amari, has been stepping up,” said Tyrrell. “He played well against Fenton and had 10 points.”

Tyrrell also has been impressed with the play of Meurer, Kevin Cheng and Matt Sutton. “Alex has been very steady all year,” the coach said. “Both Austin and Alex have done a great job from the free-throw line. Kevin has had a good year and Matt Sutton has returned to action from football. He played against Aurora Central and Fenton. He’s going to need a little time to get into basketball rhythm.

We’re working him in.”

Pat Shannon continues to provide a boost off the bench. “One of the bright spots for us is the energy of Pat Shannon,” said Tyrrell. “He brings a spark of intensity off the

bench. He plays extremely hard.

He’s been another X-factor for us and so has Griffen Eichhorn. He brings a lot of enthusiasm to the team. He likes to have fun and keeps the mood light. It’s nice to have him playing.”

After the Fenton win IC Catholic Prep was 7-1 overall and 2-1 in conference play.

“Fenton is a team that plays hard,” said Tyrrell. “For some reason we struggle in these Tuesday night games against them. Austin was a little under the weather and still played a solid game. They got the lead early and kept it close.

The silver lining is we did get the win. The kids knocked down free throws, which was encouraging to see.”

IC Catholic Prep also found out it will host a Class 2A sub-sectional this season.

“Timothy Christian and St. Edward and Westmont are in it and some city teams,” said Tyrrell. “In the past we headed out west, but this year we go toward the city after the regional (Guerin Prep is a sectional host). It will be different, but we’re excited about it. It’s always fun thinking about the playoffs but we know we have a lot of work to do before that.”

That includes work in the MSC Blue where Tyrrell painted a chaotic first couple weeks of league play. “We’re tied for first place (through late last week),” he said.

“We beat R-B. R-B beat Illiana.

ACC beat us. Glenbard South beat ACC. Wheaton Academy beat Glenbard South. Illiana beat Wheaton Academy. It’s been an interesting start with an outlook that it should be a very competitive conference.”

York boys swimming team competes against Wheaton co-op Barabolak wins diving competition; Freshman Kosanovich wins twice

the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:45.27. That team included Alex Marlott, Jay Jensen, Branko Kosanovich and Simon DeGrace.

Flanagan Waldherr took second in the 200 with a time of 1:50.39. Jensen, a freshman, took second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:15.31.

Kosanovich, also a freshman, won the 50 in 23:06. Peter Barabolak won

By Mike Miazga the 1-meter diving competition with a CORRESPONDENT The York boys swimming team had score of 285.10 for six dives.

Kosanovich won the butterfly with some successes in its non-conference a time of 56.51. dual meet against Wheaton co-op.

Nick Miklyukh was second in the At the varsity level, York won

100 at 52.55.

Waldherr won the 500 in 5:04.85.

York took second in the 200 relay at 1:36.67 with Miklyukh, DeGrace, Waldherr and Jensen.

Marlott won the backstroke in 54.86, while Xander Hall won the breaststroke in 1:07.38. York also was second in the 400 relay in 3:30.47 with Marlott, Waldherr, Miklyukh and Kosanovich.

At the JV level, York won the 200 medley relay in 2:15.77 with Owen DeGrace, Liam Popovsky, Max Shemroske and Michael McKenna.

Lacrosse online registration open

Practices start in March; Games begin in mid-April

By Mike Miazga

organization officials said no registrations will be taken after that date.

Elmhurst Lacrosse announced onElmhurst Lacrosse is a nonprofit line registration for the spring 2017 organization run by parent volunseason is now underway. teers dedicated to the development Registration closes Jan. 15 and and instruction of boys lacrosse.

Elmhurst Lacrosse offers league play for boys in second through eighth grades.

Elmhurst Lacrosse’s mission is to provide the youth of Elmhurst and surrounding areas with an inclusive and fun environment for kids of all skill levels to learn and participate in the game of lacrosse and to prepare the youth of Elmhurst and surrounding areas with the basic skills and understanding of the game to compete at the high-school level.

Elmhurst Lacrosse’s season takes place in the spring beginning in April. Games generally are scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays and occasionally midweek.

The season typically features one to two games per week beginning in mid-April until the regular season concludes in mid-June with the organization’s inter-Elmhurst Kings of Spring tournament.

Practices begin indoors in March and continue weekly for 90 minutes.

The days and times vary due to volunteer coaching schedules and field availability.

Equipment is not included in the registration, but equipment rental is COURTESY PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Elmhurst Lacrosse recently announced registration for its 2017 sea- available from Elmhurst Lacrosse.

For more information, visit www. son is currently underway on its website at www.elmhurstlacrosse. elmhurstlacrosse.com. com.

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Nick Pomatto won the 200 in 2:24.65.

Shemroske won the IM in 2:44.47.

McKenna won the 50 in 28.43, while Grant Gibbs was second in diving with a score of 139.40.

Pomatto won the butterfly in 1:20.21, while Shemroske won the 100 in 1:03.26. Shemroske also won the 500 in 6:45.92.

York took second in the 200 relay in 2:05.53 with Tom Crotser, Griffin Sanders, Popovsky and Pomatto.

Owen DeGrace took second in the backstroke at 1:24.35. Popovsky took second in the breaststroke in 1:24.37.

York won the 400 relay in 4:29.98 with Shemroske, Pomatto, McKenna and Owen DeGrace.

ICCP’s Rowell, Ricobene named to IHSFCA all-state team

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The hits keep piling up for the IC Catholic Prep football team.

Standout running back Jordan Rowell and junior quarterback Luke Ricobene recently were named to the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Class 3A all-state team.

Rowell (who will play at Northern Illinois University next season) and Ricobene helped lead the Knights to an undefeated 14-0 season and the Class 3A state title, the program’s third state football championship already this century.

Senior linebacker Chris Johnson and senior defensive end Jim Kenneally were named to the Class 3A all-state honorable mention team.

Rowell ran the ball 178 times for 2,297 yards (12.9 yards per carry) and scored 37 rushing touchdowns. He averaged 164 yards rushing per game and went over the 100-yard mark in 11 of the 14 games he played in. Rowell also caught 32 passes for 543 yards (17.0 yards per catch) and five touchdowns.

Ricobene completed 142 of 217 passes (65.4 percent) for 2,389 yards.

He threw 30 touchdowns and had only nine interceptions. Ricobene also ran the ball 49 times for 648 yards (13.2 yards per carry) and scored 11 rushing touchdowns. He had two 100-yard rushing games as a quarterback. Rowell and Ricobene were part of an IC Catholic Prep rushing attack that averaged 10.4 yards per carry and 291 yards per game.

Johnson finished the season with 149 total tackles (127 solo) and had seven tackles for loss. He also had one interception, two pass deflections and recovered a fumble.

Kenneally amassed 82 total tackles (61 solo) and had 17 tackles for loss. He also led the team in quarterback sacks at eight with losses totaling 65 yards. He also led the team in quarterback hurries with 14. He finished with three pass deflections, five caused fumbles and two fumble recoveries totaling a team-high 45 yards.

On the academic front, the Knights had seven players on the football team make the Class 3A all-state academic team.

That group included Johnson (3.8 grade-point average), Kenneally (4.7 GPA), sophomores Keemon Reese (3.4 GPA) and Khalil Saunders (3.9 GPA), seniors Matt Sutton (4.7 GPA) and Robert Vitek (4.7 GPA) and Ricobone (4.4 GPA).

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IC Catholic Prep boys basketball: On the road in Glen Ellyn

Junior Kris Askew hustles back on defense.

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Kevin Cheng, a junior, made this three pointer against Knights junior Pat Shannon takes a ‘three’ against the Glenbard South.

Raiders on Friday, Dec. 16 in Glen Ellyn.

(Above): IC Catholic Prep junior Alex Meurer looks to pass the ball.

(Right): Senior Tony Gaudio sets up for a shot. IC lost the Metro Suburban Blue Conference game 64-57.

Knights senior Matt Sutton races through the Raiders defense on Friday.

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York girls basketball team defeats Glenbard East Gray scores 20 in Dukes boys basketball game against West Aurora

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls basketball team stood at 6-3 overall after splitting a pair of games with Glenbard West and Glenbard East.

In a 55-40 non-conference win against Glenbard East, York led 14-2 after the first quarter and 25-13 at halftime. York outscored Glenbard East 14-7 in the third quarter.

Danielle Dennis led the Dukes with 10 points. Caylin Rufus added nine points, while Madison Park had eight points. Jaclyn Saco and Lauren Kjome each had six points. Twelve York players scored in the contest.

Park made two 3-pointers. Dennis pulled in nine rebounds, while Rufus and Kathleen Levins each had four rebounds. Dennis had five steals, while Saco and Rufus each had three steals. York had 18 steals in the game.

Earlier, York dropped a 44-42 West Suburban Conference Silver Division game to Glenbard West.

York led 9-6 after the first quarter, but trailed 33-26 heading into the fourth quarter. York outscored Glenbard West 16-11 in the fourth quarter but could not complete the comeback.

Dennis led the Dukes with 16 points. Rufus added 14 points and Jenna Dvorak had six points. Dennis also connected on 6 of 7 foul-shot attempts. Rufus led the team with 13 rebounds. Dennis and Park each had five rebounds. Saco had seven steals.

York had 14 steals as a team. Rufus blocked three shots.

York will play in the Riverside-Brookfield tournament after

Dukes junior Hailey Walker through the Rams defense on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

York junior Danielle Dennis hits a lay-up for 2 of her 10 points against Glenbard East.

Christmas. York opens up against Beecher.

York boys basketball The York boys basketball team lost a pair of recent contests to Oak Park-River Forest and West Aurora.

In a 61-59 West Suburban Conference Silver Division loss to Oak Park-River Forest, York led 17-13 after the first quarter and 33-29 at halftime. Oak Park-River Forest outscored York 18-14 in the third quarter and 14-12 in the fourth quarter.

The Dukes shot a strong 54.1 percent from the field and were 10-for14 from the free-throw line in the game.

Nick Trapani led York with 15

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points on a 5-for-9 shooting effort from the 3-point line. Erik Cohn and Jordan Gray each had 11 points. Gray shot 5-for-8 from the field. Angelo Martucci added 10 points that included a strong 8-for-10 effort from the free-throw line. Nick Kosich and Sam Walsh each had six points.

York shot 9-for-16 from the 3-point line. Cohn made three 3-pointers. Cohn had four rebounds, while Martucci had four assists. Trapani had four steals. York turned the ball over 17 times.

The Dukes also dropped a 70-66 non-conference game to West Auro-

ra. York trailed 16-11 after the first quarter and 37-28 at halftime. York outscored West Aurora 16-14 in the third quarter and 22-19 in the fourth.

Gray had 20 points to lead the Dukes. He shot 7-for-12 from the field. Kosich and Martucci each had 11 points, while Trapani had 10 points. Walsh had eight points and Cohn added six points.

York again shot well from the field (52.4 percent), but West Aurora shot 60.5 percent from the field and turned York over 15 times.

Trapani made two 3-pointers and Kosich shot 4-for-4 from the free-

Junior Madison Park made two free throws and two three pointers in the game.

throw line. Gray pulled in seven rebounds, while Walsh had four rebounds. Kosich had five assists and three steals. Cohn had two steals.

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Lauren Viola, a junior, goes for a rebound against Glenbard East.

York won the home contest 55-40.

The IC Catholic Prep boys bowling team is making strides on the lanes.

The Knights recorded a recent win over Elgin St. Edward and dropped contests to Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South. IC Catholic Prep also took 14th at its own recent Knight invitational.

A trio of Knights bowlers earned personal high scores of late with junior CJ Slowinski rolling a 222. Junior Charlie O’Brien bowled a personal-best 219 game and freshman Marc Shuflit rolled a 213.

Trey Morris, Slowinski and Ian Rickert rank in the Top 3 on the team in per-game average. Morris had a 560 three-game team-high series against St. Edward. Rickert rolled a 556 against Hinsdale Central and Tim Shuflit had a 523 game against St. Edward.

“We are continuing to work on being consistent,” IC Catholic Prep coach Sarah Palandri said. “We’re

working on stringing together strikes and spares more often. We’ve played against some challenging teams and our guys are trying their hardest.”

Palandri is seeing improved results on the scoreboard this season.

“One of the areas we have improved upon the most is our game scores,” she said. “We are continuing to improve upon last year’s results even if the match does not result in a win.

During the Knight invite, we bowled some of the best Baker games I’ve seen this team bowl.”

IC Catholic Prep has received boosts from a host of underclassmen this season, including freshman Ian Rickert, sophomore Amber Lewis and freshman Marc Shuflit.

“With finals approaching and bowlers with other commitments, I have been using some of our newer bowlers in varsity matches,” Palandri explained. “Ian is continuing to improve as he becomes more familiar with the various lanes we bowl at. Amber has bowled in the last

two matches (as of late last week) and is continuing to improve upon her form from last year. She has been marking more consistently and pulls through in tough situations.

Marc is the other bowler who has been asked to bowl up with varsity the last two matches. He bowled his personal best during our match against St. Ed’s and helps encourage his teammates.”

The Knights return to action Dec. 28 at the Glenbard East invitational and then have matches against Glenbard East (Jan. 9) and Hinsdale Central (Jan. 10). The Knights will host a boys bowling regional on Jan. 14.

“I am proud of how resilient our team is,” said Palandri. “We face a lot of tough competitors in our matches and invites and I am proud of the team for continuing to battle and make progress from previous years. There also are a lot of newer bowlers with us and these young men and women are having fun and learning the correct mechanics to improve their scores and averages.”

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York girls bowling team scores key conference win against Leyden Dukes roll three 200s in third game to post 1,143 score

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls bowling team posted a recent statement victory over perennial conference power Leyden.

The Dukes finished with a 3,018 pinfall, which included games of 911, 964 and 1,143.

In the final game, York had three bowlers roll 200 or better scores. Jenny Diamond and Carly Laurx each had 213s, while Krystyna Panek had a 202 to finish strong. Lauren Gould added a 189 and Lauren Steck had a 171 in the finale.

Gould finished with a 615 high series with games of 199, 227 and 189.

Laurx had a 541 series with games of 160, 168 and 213, while Diamond had a 531 series with high games of 178 and 213.

Nora O’Brien had a 449 series with a 155 high game. Panek had a 447 series and Steck had a 435 series.

York also won the JV meet 2,2961,489. Rose Klinger led the Dukes with a 403 series. Vigine Yu had a 395 series, while Lauren Rickenbrode had a 393 series. Yu had the team’s high game.

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Earlier, the Dukes dropped a 3,1262,818 conference match to Hinsdale Central. Hinsdale Central surpassed 1,000 pins in each game. York had a 977 in the opener and a 945 in the second game.

Gould led the Dukes with a 512 series that included games of 192 and171. Panek was at 503 with high games of 188 and 170. Steck was at 497 with high games of 193 and 177.

Laurx had a 469 series with a 180 high game. Diamond had a 427 series and O’Brien had a 410 series.

York won the JV meet 2,406-2,001.

Rickenbrode had a 455 series with a 172 high game. Yu had a 411 series, while Chloee Moroney had a 159 high game.

York was 2-1 in WSC play through its first three contests with wins over Hinsdale South and Leyden and a loss to Hinsdale Central.

“We bounced back big with a huge win against Leyden,” York coach Katie Turnbull said.

York’s JV team was 3-0 in conference play through late last week. “It’s probably one of the best JV teams I’ve seen in a while at York,” said Turnbull.

Turnbull lauded the recent performances of Gould and Panek, a sophomore. “Lauren has been so solid for the team this year,” she said. “She works harder in practice than any bowler I’ve coached and it really pays off. That

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074733 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on NOVEMBER 30, 2016, wherein the business firm of FINDING STRENGTH WITH STREZO LOCATED AT 7610 GLADSTONE DRIVE, APT 106, NAPERVILLE, IL 605651130 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) STEPHANIE KELLEY, HOME ADDRESS 7610 GLADSTONE DRIVE, APT 106, NAPERVILLE, IL 60565-1130.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074738 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on DECEMBER 1, 2016, wherein the business firm of FANCY NAILS LOCATED AT 381 E. NORTH AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 601810000 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) SINA KANG, HOME ADDRESS 1338 W. AMELIA LANE, ADDISON, IL 60101-2021.

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615 series (205 per game average) against Leyden was fantastic. Krystyna has really taken off this year as well.

She did the most work in the off-season and you can tell.”

Gould and fellow co-captain, senior Jessica Cwik, were leading the team in average through late last week. Gould was at 180, while Cwik was at 177.

Panek was averaging a 170.

Gould has the team’s high game this year so far, a 244 against Hinsdale South. The high tournament series belongs to Cwik at 1,103. Gould’s 615 series for three games against Leyden is a team high so far as well.

“Every week we are improving, which I think is important,” said Turnbull. “It would be great to see us peak at the right time at the end of the season and also experience some great success along the way both in conference and in tournament play.”

Turnbull also has been pleased with the team’s educational prowess concerning the sport. “This team is learning what bowling is all about this year,” she said. “They’re starting to understand changing lane conditions, how their different balls will react to different levels of oil intensity. Bowling is hard because your fundamentals can be solid, and sometimes the shot or the oil pattern resists what you are trying to do. This team is learning if we are solid in our fundamentals, we can make adjustments and really grind to get as many pins as possible.

“Sometimes the shot will give you a lot of strikes, other times you can throw a great ball and come up short, but that doesn’t always mean we are doing something wrong. Sometimes it means we need to adjust our approach to this particular lane and trust that all the practice we’ve done will pay off.

This mindset change has been huge for us this year.”

Turnbull also praised the efforts of her underlevel bowlers, led by freshman Rickenbrode. “Lauren is having a phenomenal season,” she said. “She picked up bowling in November at the start of the season and has already put up great numbers, including a 172. It’s great to see the talent we have in our freshman class.”

She noted several freshmen bowlers came into this season with previous experience. “We have a couple freshmen bowlers with league experience,” Turnbull said. “Rose Klinger and Larisa Glatczak are building on the fundamentals they previously have established.”

Rickenbrode, Abbey Carrasco, Caroline Collins, Khloe Lesus and Moroney are among those ninth-graders new to the sport. “They started from the beginning and have improved exponentially since the season started,” said Turnbull. “They are such hard workers in practice. I cannot wait to see how much they improve over the season and in the next four years.”

York bowled in the West Aurora tournament this past weekend. York will take off this week and the holidays and will return to practice toward the end of the month, gearing up for the second half of the season, which starts with a home dual meet against Willowbrook on Jan. 3.

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Christmas gift giving guidelines

‘Tis the season – to shop for gifts for friends, family and others who deserve a wrapped present as defined by the rules of political correctness. We all long to find the perfect gift, even though there is no such thing. Some choices are much better than others, however, so I’m here today wearing my

Santa hat with a package or two of gift-giving advice – otherwise known as the dos and don’ts of the gifting process.

Gifts fall into two general categories – personal and professional.

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to people who are in your life for less personal reasons. As a rule, when buying gifts for non-family members – like teachers, hair stylists, baby sitters and secret Santa buddies – find an item that can be eaten, depleted, consumed and/or emptied. In a word: use-uppable.

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The same goes for your child’s artwork. Some things are just better left on the fridge at home.

If you are gifting to small children, do count the presents under the tree. Quantity and quality are on equal terms up until about age 8.

Gifts are supposed to bring smiles, not tears.

Don’t automatically make gift cards your go-to, even though they fit nicely into the use-uppable category. They may not be convenient for a person who doesn’t have easy access to a particular retailer. And, just because you are a regular customer at a Mike’s Baloney Factory doesn’t mean your gift recipient is.

If you think enough of a person to give them a gift, don’t boss them around by telling them where to shop – unless you’re sure they already shop there.

Do plan ahead. The best gifts are the thoughtful ones and they take time and observation throughout the entire year, not just the week before the holiday. Make note of comments made by family and friends as to what they like and the things that catch their attention.

Remember this information later, when you are shopping.

Think twice before sending perishable gifts through the mail. It is likely they will perish. Receiving a gift that is dead or rotten is just, well, rotten.

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the tree. The family that plays together stays together.

Don’t make yourself crazy trying to outdo your efforts from last year or trying to outdo the efforts of the in-laws. Don’t spend money just to spend money. Remember, it is the thought that counts. Truly.

Do reach out to those less fortunate than you. Toys for Tots, the Salvation Army and other local organizations like the food shelf need your support all year long, but especially during the holidays. If you are parent make sure your children have the opportunity to actively participate in the giving process.

This is the season of gift giving and receiving, but try not to make it the focus of your attention. Sure, it’s nice to give people gifts; it’s nice to receive a few yourself. But we know in our hearts that’s not what it’s about.

The true spirit of the season has nothing to do with the latest gadget or gizmo that everyone simply has to have.

It’s not about what’s under the tree, but who’s around it. People are the real gifts to cherish and savor this year.

That and some really good chocolate.

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

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Lake Geneva’s Annual Winterfest weekend featuring the U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition, music, magic, refreshments, activities, helicopter rides, shopping and dining will be held Jan. 28 - Feb. 12. The U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition Champion’s Award, second, third place and the Peoples’ Choice award are featured at this great event at the beautiful and famed Riviera on the lake front in downtown Lake Geneva. For information visit http://www.visitlakegeneva.com.

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(Continued from page 29) of Frank Lloyd Wright sites anywhere in the world. The trail takes travelers on a self-guided architectural tour of nine buildings spread across nine counties, from private houses to public buildings.

The signage plan includes large freeway guide signs, route marker signs, and directional and trailblazer signs. By the end of 2016, 115 route marker signs will be installed as part of the Phase I signage. Signs are located in Richland, Sauk, Iowa, Dane, Jefferson, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties.

“The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is pleased to support our state’s flourishing tourism industry. We hope that the signed trail makes it easier for people to find and explore the impressive Frank Lloyd Wright buildings,” said Gottlieb.

In 2016, legislation was passed to designate and post signage directing travelers to the following nine Frank Lloyd Wright sites: SC Johnson Administration Building, SC Johnson Research Tower and Wingspread in Racine, Burnham American System Built Homes in Milwaukee, Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center and First Unitarian Society Meeting House in Madison, Taliesin and the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center and Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center in Spring Green, and AD German Warehouse in Richland Center.

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Cold weather, hot events: Winter fun in Wisconsin kicks off

Weekend of September 2nd, 2017

North of Hwy. 50 at CANNELBURG, INDIANA on County Road 900 E. at the Simon J. Graber Community Building Everything under one roof in an air-conditioned location!

Doors Open 8 a.m. ~ Quilts Auctioned 12 Noon Sandwiches and Amish Home-Cooked Plate Lunch; Serving Starts at 10 a.m.

Vendors with Furniture, Dolls, Hand-Loomed Rugs and Amish crafts of all Kinds!

COME OUT AND ENJOY THE FUN! For more information, contact Mark Dillon, Home - (812) 644-7111 or Cell - (812) 296-1775 or write to: 5388 S. 800 E., Montgomery, IN 47558 267319

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Settler’s Pond * Christmas Tree Sales * * Wreaths * * Santa Visits * Open every day from 11-8 till Dec. 22

Santa is here every weekend until Christmas 1301 E. Offner Road Beecher, IL 60401 708-663-8103 www.settlerspondshelter.net

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RETAIL STORE HOURS RETAIL STORE HOURS Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 4:30pm Saturday: 9:00am - 4:30pm • Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm Closed 183 E.Sunday: Main St., Stoughton, WI 53589 608-873-1777 608-873-1777 http://www.cheesers.com/ www.cheesers.com

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As soon as the temps go down, Wisconsin turns into a wintry playground with an eclectic mix of fun winter events. Dust off your snow boots for outdoor fun at the first annual St. Germain Arctic Warrior competition, or take the chilly polar plunge at Cabin Fever Fest in Beaver Dam. For seasonal favorites, check out Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s rendition of “A Christmas Carol,” Spring Green’s Country Christmas or the 20th annual Garden of Lights at the Green Bay Botanical Garden. With so many fantastic events, get ready to beat those winter blues Wisconsin-style.

Travelers can visit TravelWisconsin.com to confirm event dates. Be sure to plan your skiing or snowmobiling trip around the season’s snowfall using the Travel Wisconsin Snow Conditions Report. You can also choose to “Like” us at Facebook.com/TravelWisconsin.

Plymouth’s Big Cheese Drop – Plymouth Dec. 31, 2016 Droppin’ of the Carp – Prairie du Chien Dec. 31, 2016 Badger State Winter Games – Wausau Jan. 6-8, Jan. 13-15, Jan. 2729, Feb.3-5, 2017 Winter Festival at Kickapoo Valley Reserve – La Farge Jan. 7, 2017 Bald Eagle Watching Days – Sauk Prairie Jan. 13-14, 2017 AMSOIL World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Eagle River Jan. 19-22, 2017 1st Annual St. Germain Arctic Warrior – St. Germain Jan. 14, 2017 Waukesha JanBoree – Waukesha Jan. 20-22, 2017 Lake Superior Ice Festival – Superior Jan. 27-29, 2017 Phillips Flurry 5K & 10K Snowshoe Race – Phillips Jan. 28, 2017 Cabin Fever Fest – Beaver Dam Jan. 28-29, 2017 Winterfest & U.S. National Snow Sculpting Competition – Lake Geneva Jan. 28-Feb. 12, 2017 30th Annual Fish Creek Winter Fest – Fish Creek Feb. 3-5, 2017 Hudson Hot Air Affair – Hudson Feb. 3-5, 2017 Great Lakes Pet Show – West Allis Feb. 4, 2017 Apostle Islands Sled Dog Race – Bayfield Feb. 4-5, 2017 Sturgeon Stampede – Fond du Lac Feb. 10-12, 2017 Sky Circus on Ice – Delavan Feb. 17-19, 2017 Bar Stool Races – Drummond Feb. 18, 2017 Pig-in-the-Ice Festival – Elkhart Lake Feb. 18, 2017 Book Across the Bay Cross-Country Ski Race – Ashland Feb. 18, 2017 50th Annual Mad City Model Railroad Show – Madison Feb. 18-19, 2017 American Birkebeiner – Hayward Feb. 23-26, 2017 Bald Eagle Appreciation Days – Prairie du Chien Feb. 24-25, 2017 Wisconsin Fishing Expo – Madison Feb. 24-26, 2017

AMISH QUILT AUCTION

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referencing and compensating or adjusting thrust line, depending on alignment type, part and additional services extra if needed.

MOST SUVS CUSTOM ALIGNMENT $ 68.95 MOST CARS 109.95 & TRUCKS $ 129.95

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