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Princess Day at Wilder Mansion

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

On Saturday, Jan. 27, the Independent learned that two arrests have been made relating to a string of recent burglaries to cars and garages on the south end of town.

According to a report, police said that on Jan. 25 at about 3 a.m., a patrol officer on the 800 block of Saylor noticed a vehicle with its door open and the interior light on.

The officer on patrol learned that there had been many unlocked cars and garages that had been burglarized in the 900 and 1000 blocks of Saylor reportedly between the hours of 2:30 and 4 a.m.

Police said the suspects removed small items and change from the garages and vehicles they entered. With the help of video surveillance in the area, police were able to identify the two subjects believed to be involved in the incidents. Both were located and arrested on Friday, Jan. 26.

On Monday, Jan. 29, a release from the office of DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin that charges had been

See BURGLARIES, Page 23

Local pharmacist faces felony criminal charges

According to an Elmhurst Police report, James McDonald, 53, has been charged with three felony charges of forgery, identity theft and unlawful possession of a controlled substance. He was arrested at a store in the 600 block of No. York, where he worked as a pharmacist. Police reportedly spoke with a complainant who stated that it had been brought to his attention that McDonald had been allegedly filing fraudulent prescriptions.

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All the princesses gather on the floor at Wilder Mansion on Sunday, Jan. 28 to a hear stories read by Snow White (far right). It was Princess Day, hosted by the Elmhurst Park District. After the story, everyone got up and danced. Other activities included making necklaces and magic wands. More photos inside.

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Business of the Year trophy exchange

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On Friday, Jan. 26 the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry held its 99th Annual Awards Gala and 100th Birthday Bash at the Drake Oak Brook. As last year’s recipients of the A. J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year, (from left) Marianna and Vito Moreci of Roberto’s Ristorante are pictured here passing the Business of the Year trophy to Melissa Villanueva and Angelo Sepulveda of Brewpoint Coffee, who were bestowed the honor for 2017. Far right is ECCI president & CEO John R. Quigley. Story and more photos elsewhere in this issue.

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York Commons packed as community bids farewell to Joe Newton

By Dee Longfellow

Wife Joan passes away, memorial same day

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

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There was scarcely a dry eye in the house on Sunday, Jan. 28, when the Elmhurst community turned out at York High School to take part in a Memorial Ceremony for Coach Joe Newton, who passed away in December. There were a few laughs, too.

Newton, founder of “The Long Green Line,” enjoyed a long career at York that included 61 years of teaching and coaching, 29 state titles, 20 national titles and a chance to serve as a track coach at the U. S. Olympics in Los Angeles.

Clearly the man was more than a coach.

Following a flag-folding ceremony and an introduction by District 205 School Board President Shannon Ebner, Stan Reddel took the podium, boasting that he had been the longest-serving assistant to the great Coach Newton.

“He had a profound positive influence on the lives of others,” he said.

“He was not just a leader of kids but a leader of men.”

Reddel told a comical story of his first day reporting to work as a pole vault / high jump coach for York.

“When I walked up to Newton, he took both of my hands in his and looked me in the eye and said, ‘I just know the good Lord sent you to us,’” Reddel said. “Later when my wife asked me how it went, I said, ‘I think I’m on a mission from God.’” He shared how Newton vowed to be there for the athletes as long as they trained.

“Once, one kid on the team was interested in being a Navy SEAL so he wanted to leave practice early to meet with some Navy SEALS, who would be giving a presentation that day,” Reddel said. “The coach said he would have to come in and train early, so the boy came in about

Obituaries

GRUJO “GARY” IVANCEVICH, 51 Grujo “Gary” Ivancevich, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 51. Beloved husband of Natasa; loving father of Tommy and Anastasija; dear son of Ljubica and the late Tomica. Visitation was held at New Gracanica Monastery, 35240 W. Grant Ave., Third Lake, Ill., on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. Interment New Gracanica Cemetery. Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home.

Info 630-834-3515 or ahlgrim.com.

DON W. FEELEY Former alderman’s services are Friday Don W. Feeley, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently.

Beloved Husband of Linda; Loving Father of Don (Alli) Feeley, Jr., Kevin (Beth) Feeley, Jeff (Marianna Halasi) Feeley and Anne (Tom) Wilson; Proud Grandfather of 9. Don now joins his siblings in heaven, Marian (Ned) Minaghan, Jack Feeley, Jim

According to School District 205, the Independent learned that Coach Joe Newton’s wife Joan passed away on January 5, 2018, just 27 days after he did. Her memorial service was held on the same day, Sunday, Jan. 28.

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With a large poster of his father above him, Tom Newton, son of the legendary Coach Joe Newton, offered some words in remembrance at a Memorial held in Coach Newton’s honor at York High School on Sunday, Jan. 28. “We’re blessed, all of us, for having known him,” he said.

6 a.m. in order to leave by 9 a.m.

Coach Newton was there at 6 a.m. right with him. That’s just the way he was.”

Other speakers were Goerge Andrews, a former manager, now sports agent; Hon. Judge Ken Popejoy, who was the state champion in cross country in 1968 and in the one-mile in 1969; Al Janulis, retired teacher, coach, athletic director and state champion quarter-miler; and, Hon. Pete DiCianni, who ran for Newton from 1980-83 and was on the team that won four consecutive state titles.

While DiCianni spoke of his own accomplishments such as serving as Mayor of Elmhurst, serving on the DuPage County Board and his efforts

(Mary Beth) Feeley, Dorothy (Bert) Smith, Bob (Pat) Feeley; and is survived by his brothers, Bill (Mary Alice) Feeley and David (Lynn) Feeley, his sister in law, Patricia Feeley and his former sister in law, Mary S. Feeley. Fond Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mr. Feeley was a former 2nd Ward Alderman for the City of Elmhurst, a member of Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst and a retired attorney for the First National Bank of Chicago.

Visitation at the Pedersen Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York St., Elmhurst on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, beginning with prayers at the mortuary at 9 a.m. and proceeding to Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Elmhurst.

Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Interment to follow at the family lot.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Catholic Charities (catholiccharities.net) or World Vision (worldvision.org) For info, call 630-834-1133 or visit pedersenryberg.com.

to pass his daughter’s namesake legislation to assure insurance coverage for children with autism, he knew all of his efforts and successes were due to his affiliation with Coach Joe Newton.

“Newton had a soft spot for kids

with disabilities,” DiCianni said.

“When people asked me what inspired me to keep going, how did I hang in there [when things got tough], my answer was three-fold: great parents, a family of faith, and Coach Joe Newton.”

Finally, Coach Newton’s own son Tom Newton took the stage to share final thoughts with the capacity crowd.

“We’re all blessed, all of us, for having known him,” he said. “I realize that a father’s son is privileged to things others were not.”

Finally it was announced that Nike has donated $2500 to fund a Joe Newton scholarship that will allow a York runner to go to college, who otherwise may not be able to.

End of an era… life of a legacy… farewell, Coach Joe Newton (19272017).

Local podcast features interviews with Elmhurst insiders Two residents begin ‘ETown LowDown’

Elmhurst residents have long relied on the Elmhurst Independent newspaper, the Elmhurst History Museum and the Elmhurst Our Kind of Town TV program for interesting local features on current and historical events. More recently, Explore Elmhurst and numerous Elmhurst social media groups have supplemented traditional ways Elmhurst residents, past and present, use to consume and share information about this great city.

Enter “Robbie and Rick” and their innovative new podcast, the ETown LowDown. Robbie and Rick are actually lifelong Elmhurst residents Bob Robertson, Jr. and Rich Reichert. Robertson and Reichert were inspired to create an Elmhurst-themed podcast after listening to some nationally popular podcasts as suggested by their good friend and LowDown producer Paul Koch.

“We envisioned a show that’s dedicated to stories about Elmhurst, historical and current, that would interest folks with ties to our great community,” said Robertson.

“Each show will feature a special guest who will share their Elmhurst story. With the help of our producer Paul Koch, Rick and I will en-

courage our guests to share some never before heard stories and perspectives that will both entertain and inform our listeners.”

LowDown guests will also be asked about subjects they may not expect.

“When we invite our guests, we suggest a topic for the discussion.

But, in addition, we will tackle another entertaining topic our guests may not expect,” added Reichert.

“We also subject each guest to what we call the LowDown MowDown, where we ask guests to quickly answer a series of questions to help us get to know them personally. The MowDown is a lot of fun, for Robbie, me and our guests.”

The LowDown ‘studio’ is mobile and shows can be recorded at var-

See PODCAST, Page 25

Livia Italian Eatery

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

You can almost feel a kind of positive energy when you walk into Livia Italian Eatery, the latest addition to the restaurant community in downtown Elmhurst, which recently opened at 116 E. Schiller.

All it takes is an introduction to Fred Schaller, the tireless owner and manager of the new restaurant, to see where the positive energetic feeling comes from – it comes from him.

Hang around Livia for a while and you’ll find that energy in the atmosphere, the décor, the staff from the kitchen to the bar to the wait staff, even in the food that is served.

The Independent was able to catch up with a very busy Schaller recently to talk about his new venture in Elmhurst and why he chose this community.

After owning restaurants in Geneva, Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, he had a chance to serve food for an event at the Elmhurst Art Museum and was very well-received.

“I’ve always wanted to be in Elmhurst,” Schaller said. “I was waiting for something to open up in downtown and here we are. Once we had the opportunity, we turned around the sale and build-out in 45 days, which is almost unheard of. Then we took two weeks to hire staff. We got together and trained everyone in one week and then we opened.

“It happened really fast, but that’s how I like to work.”

It’s apparent the staff at Livia not only knows their job but also knows the menu inside and out in order to answer any questions diners might have about meal preparation or ingredients.

“I am lucky to have a solid staff,” Schaller said. “As part of the training, the staff tasted everything on the menu. I want them to be able to talk to the customers about the dishes.”

Asked how business was on New Year’s Eve when the restaurant

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Casually elegant dining with touches of Italy opens in downtown

offered a special menu package, Schaller said it was very busy, full to the brim almost all night long. Other evenings are turning out to be busy as well.

“Actually, every weekend has been as busy as New Year’s Eve,” he said.

“We’ve been here two months now and it feels like a lifetime – not that we’re not enjoying it! We already feel like a part of the community.”

Community involvement starts early In December, before Livia Italian Eatery had even opened, Elmhurst City Centre held its first-ever Holiday Block Party. The outdoor event involved almost every business in the downtown area and Livia joined the party. They set up a fire pit outdoors, toasted marshmallows, brought out the chocolate bars and graham crackers and made S’mores. These were given away to people who walked by the new establishment during the Block Party.

About the menu selections Schaller offered the Independent a broad array of samples to try, such as the Butternut Squash Tortellini small plate made of brown butter, butternut squash, sage, gorgonzola cheese and truffle oil; and, the Honey Ricotta small plate, with honeycomb, micro-basil, cranberry chutney and grilled toast.

The menu portion called “Greens and Grains” offers options like Livia’s own lobster bisque with sherry wine, chives, and jumbo lump crab.

There are various salads including a Caesar salad, a Steakhouse Wedge and a Beet Salad made with roasted beets, arugula, oranges, fennel, goat cheese and citrus vinaigrette.

There are a variety of flatbreads available, such as the Farmers Wife, which is tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella, arugula, heirloom cherry tomato and lemon on flatbread. Others are Shrimp Creole, Sweet Onion and

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The Parr and Holman families, all of whom are Elmhurst residents, enjoyed dinner at the new Livia Restaurant at 116 E. Schiller recently. This was not the first trip to Livia for some at the table – they brought the others along, insisting “you must try it!”

Bacon, Wild Mushroom and more.

There are too many entrees to list here, but that only reflects on the wide selection of steaks, chicken and fish available. Two specialties at Livia are the Hoisin Pork Chops and the New Zealand Lamb Chops. Every day diners will find different-flavored Risotto on the menu. Daily specials will be coming soon.

To top it all off, there are desserts including Ricotta Cheesecake, a

Before even opening the doors, Livia Restaurant at 116 E. Schiller got right into the community spirit, taking part in the Holiday Block Party hosted by City Centre in downtown Elmhurst on Saturday, Dec. 16.

In this photo, employees, after toasting marshmallows over a fire, made S’mores to share with the public under the watchful eye of owner Fred Schaller (far left).

Dark Chocolate Sundae, Apple Cinnamon Slab pie and Italian donuts fried on-site. The restaurant makes its own gelato and sorbet – burnt caramel is a favorite gelato flavor.

“Apparently we are priced properly because we’ve seen people coming in two or three times a week,” Schaller said. “I was surprised at how many families came in; we were short on highchairs at first, but we’re

ready now. We have a kids’ menu and several kid-friendly options.”

Schaller is very interested in keeping the casual, inviting atmosphere of the surroundings inside and out. He likes the large windows at the front of the restaurant.

“I like people outside looking in,” he said. “I want people looking in the windows to see the atmosphere and know that this is the place to be.”

Other things to know Livia Italian Eatery offers: • Al fresco dining in milder weather • Craft beers from small distilleries • Italian wines and cocktails • Brunch on Saturday and Sunday • Plan soon to take reservations online • Banquets and catering on- and off-site • Birthday parties, funeral lunches Hours: Sun.-Tue.: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Wed.-Thurs.: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Location: 116 E. Schiller, Elmhurst Telephone: 630-402-6195 Liviaitalianeatery.com

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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.

near North and Addison at around 11:13 p.m., three occupants of the vehicle were found to be in possession of cannabis. Carnell J. Smith, 24, of Bolingbrook, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and disobeying a traffic control device. Thomas N. Phinizy, 23, of Chicago, and Christian A. Norman, 23, of Riverdale, were both cited for possession of cannabis.

Assault, battery

Jan. 23 A victim near York and Butterfield told police at around 6:01 p.m. that while on the school bus, two suspects were verbally harassing him. One suspect reportedly then took the victim’s hat and attempted to kick him. School resource officers have been notified of the incident.

Jan. 21 Police said officers responded to the report of a battery in the 600 block of N. York at around 4:03 p.m. A reporting officer spoke to a complainant who stated that a suspect had assaulted two of his employees. The suspect was placed into custody, transported to the police station and released pending charges.

Jan. 20 A complainant in the 300 block of Grand told police at around 11:21 p.m. that while at work, a suspect reportedly touched her inappropriately. She related similar alleged incidents with the suspect have occurred over the past few months. The suspect told police the accusations were false. An investigation is pending.

Disorderly conduct

Jan. 22 A victim in the 200 block of W. Wrightwood told police at around 11:46 a.m. that after placing a “help wanted” ad on Craigslist, the business received several threatening phone calls and text messages.

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

Jan. 24 Alfonso Dias, 49, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and no valid driver’s license subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in the 600 block of N. York at around 1:26 a.m.

Jose Morales-Morales, 33, of Berkeley, was charged with DUI, improper backing and no insurance near North and I-290 at around 12:24 a.m.

Jan. 22

Ehab Allababidi, 21, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at around 11:51 p.m.

Jan. 21 Amy M. Ryan, 42, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage and no insurance near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 2:17 a.m. Police said Ryan was found to be under the influence of alcohol subsequent to a single car crash investigation.

Dionta Terrell Tillis, 25, of Bellwood, was charged with DUI, transportation of open alcohol, driving while license suspended and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near Butterfield and Swain at around 4:09 p.m.

CALL 800-222-TIPS Jan. 19 Joseph Senase, 40, of Berwyn, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a report of Senase allegedly slumped behind the wheel in the 500 block of E. Butterfield at around 2:36 p.m.

Fleeing, eluding

Jan. 19 Police said while an officer was on patrol near St. Charles and Fair at around 3:15 p.m., the officer observed a vehicle cross the intersection at a high rate of speed. While the officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, the vehicle continued onto westbound St. Charles, driving around traffic. The officer then observed the vehicle continue onto southbound Poplar, and lost sight of the vehicle. the area was checked with no results.

Missing person

Jan. 20 A complainant told police at around 10:03 a.m. that following an argument, a juvenile left the house and had not returned. The juvenile does not have her phone and is unable to be contacted.

Possession of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, controlled substance

Jan. 24 Victor Avalos-Gonzalez, 26, of Carpentersville, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and driving while license suspended subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in the 100 block of E. Butterfield at around 11:48 p.m.

Euran T. Hassan Williams, 39, of Mount Prospect, was charged with city ordinance possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near I-290 and York at around 5:34 p.m.

Jan. 23 Samual R. Shamie, 21, of Franklin Park, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, driving while license suspended, no valid registration and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and Old Grand at around 8:20 a.m. Police said Shamie was in possession of a digital scale with a white powdery substance on it which tested positive for cocaine.

Jan. 20 Police said while an officer was on patrol in the 600 block of W. North at around 3:13 a.m., the officer located a driver at a gas pump passed out at the wheel. Peter J. Gagen, 28, of Lemont, was found to be in possession of heroin, according to police, and was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop

Jan. 19 Rolando A. Perez, 19, of Addison, was issued citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and no rear registration plate light subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Willow at around 11:06 p.m.

Suspicious circumstances

Jan. 24 A reporting officer responded to assist the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department with a fight involving four to five male subjects in the 17W700 block of Butterfield at around 12:47 a.m. Upon arrival, all of the subjects were detained. The reporting officers located a gun in the snow at the above location which was recovered and secured by the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department.

Police said that subsequent to a call for a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of Comstock at around 5:46 p.m., a complainant advised she observed a black SUV with Ohio registration parked near the area of Comstock and West. The vehicle had previously parked in the complainant’s driveway and the occupants rank her doorbell and left. Later in the day, the complainant saw the same vehicle parked down the street. The area was checked with no results.

Jan. 19 Police said officers responded to the 500 block of W. North at around 5:39 p.m. for the report of two juvenile suspects refusing to leave a store. They were reportedly seen inside the store throwing candy at employees, using profanity and disturbing other patrons. They were both served with no-trespass notices and released to a parent.

Jan. 18 A victim in the 100 block of N. Elm told police at around 6:15 p.m. that an unknown suspect claiming he was with a home security company asked the victim if he had a home security system. Upon ending the conversation with the victim, the suspect left the area. The area was checked with no results. The victim told police the suspect had no company insignia and was not carrying an iPad or clipboard.

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

Jan. 22 A victim in the 100 block of S. Prospect told police at around 1:45 p.m. he parked his vehicle in a parking lot and was followed by two suspects described as black males dressed in all black, wearing ski masks. One displayed a black handgun, according to police. The suspect holding the hand gun reportedly demanded the car keys in which the victim immediately complied. The victim observed a red vehicle occupied by two black males speed away through the parking lot. He then observed his vehicle following directly behind the red vehicle. The red vehicle was stopped and two suspects were taken into custody. The victim’s vehicle was later located and found to be un-

occupied. Further investigation is pending

Jan. 5-Jan. 22 Police said a supervisor from Comcast came into the police station to report five ladders missing from their trucks. All of the trucks were parked in the open parking lot in the 100 block of Industrial Drive when the ladders are believed to have gone missing. The complainant isn’t certain if the ladders were stolen or simply misplaced on other trucks.

Jan. 21-Jan. 22 A complainant at a company in the 100 block of W. Grand reported at 7:54 p.m. that approximately 20 sheets of aluminum and a 10-foot aluminum toolbox which contained aluminum lettering, were stolen from the property between the above dates. Two vehicles were entered, and a socket set, two I-pass transponders, a Wex Truck gas card and a yellow safety vest were stolen from the vehicles

Jan. 20-Jan. 21 Police said the owner of a business in the 200 block of W. Lake told police that an unknown suspect cut the fence line and made entry to the two adjoining properties between the above dates. The suspect reportedly entered multiple trailers which contained miscellaneous tools. It is unknown at this time if any property had been stolen from the business.

Jan. 20 Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of S. Spring at around noon. A victim told police he received a letter stating he must pay for missed payments on a Comcast account. The victim related that he did not open the account and was advised to file a police report.

Theft was reported at a gas station in the 500 block of W. Lake at around 6:18 p.m. A complainant told police that a suspect allegedly stole $1,549 in cash and 24 packs of cigarettes valued at $164.48. Police said the complainant showed the officer video footage of the suspect placing the cash in his back pocket and leaving the store with a plastic bag full of merchandise. Complaints will be signed by the complainant.

Jan. 19 Police said officers responded to a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 4:40 p.m. for a retail theft that had just occurred. A loss prevention officer told police that Joshua Bremer, 33, of Midlothian, was seen holding numerous items and exited the store without paying, according to police. Bremer and another suspect reportedly left the area in a vehicle, heading northbound on Route 83. Police said officers located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop, and Annette Zwonlinski, 27, of Bloomingdale, was found to be in possession of heroin. Bremer was charged with felony retail theft and no insurance. Zwonlinski was charged with retail theft and possession of a controlled substance.

Jan. 18 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 300 block of N. Elm at around 7:29 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and removed his wallet containing cash, an Illinois driver’s license and 10 personal and work credit cards.

Unlawful visitation

Jan. 23 A victim in the 100 block of E. First told police that Emil Amarei, 44, of Johnsburg, Ill., allegedly failed to return their son to her parental custody according to court visitation hours.

See POLICE, Page 7

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School Board Capsules What’s happening at District 205

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on Jan. 23 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting.

Changes in middle school curriculum approved Board members voted unanimously to approve the proposed program changes for the second year of the district’s middle school reorganization. Those changes include the incorporation of band, orchestra and choir into the school day, instead of before school. Another of the changes includes the addition of Project Lead the Way to the middle school curriculum. One other change makes

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world language a choice and ensures that students who take three years in middle school obtain Level III standing as high school freshmen, and that students who take two years in middle school obtain Level II standing as freshmen. One more change authorizes the creation of a semester elective course in the unified arts for eighth-graders.

According to the district, the program changes are the result of two years of exhaustive study and planning.

Changes to curriculum based on public hearings District 205 Superintendent David Moyer noted the district held a meeting in December 2017 regarding the changes. That meeting featured input from board members and community members. The district also held a

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Police said Amarei returned their Jan. 23 Police said Melissa Ibarra, 22, of son 75 minutes after the scheduled time. Amarei was issued a citation Marshalltown, Iowa, came into the police station at around 5:35 p.m. on for unlawful visitation interference. an active warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s officer.

Warrant arrest

Jan. 24 Police said Jack Pietrus, 28, of Chicago, came into the lobby of the police department to surrender himself on three warrants at around 11:25 a.m. The warrants were confirmed, according to police.

Jan. 18 Police said Anthony Simmons, 32, of Romeoville, was found to be wanted out of the Will County Sheriff’s Department subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Route 83 at around 1:40 a.m. Simmons also was issued a citation for expired registration.

town hall meeting in January 2018 to discuss the changes with the community. As a result of feedback from the community, the district made some adjustments to the planned changes.

Mary Henderson, the district’s assistant superintendent for learning and teaching, said the changes to the band/orchestra/choir schedule will be phased in over a two-year period to lessen the impact on current sixthand seventh-graders. In the fall of 2018, sixth-graders in band/orchestra/choir will rehearse before school once per week with the entire ensemble. In the 2019-20 school year, seventh- and eighth-graders in band/ orchestra/choir would meet regularly during the school day, and all grade levels would rehearse once per week before school as a full ensemble.

Before voting to approve the changes at the Jan. 23 meeting, board members discussed the proposals.

Board member John McDonough said he didn’t think the district was risking its music program by moving it out of the early morning. Board member Jim Collins said the district has made several changes during his eight years on the board. He said the district has made significant progress during that time. Collins said the district should embrace change and make improvements or further changes if any mistakes are made.

Project Lead the Way is a program that aims to provide students with access to learning experiences that will help them gain the skills they will need in college and beyond. In discussing Project Lead the Way, which

has been in existence for about 20 years, Collins said the country is sorely short of engineers. He said if the program attracts more kids to engineering, the country will be better off.

Harrell urges better communication with public Board member Margaret Harrell said the district needed to do a better job of communicating with the public. Harrell said it’s critical to communicate with the public while putting together an initiative.

Some oppose changes; DiCianni says program is “waste of money” Four district residents addressed the board during the public comments segment, which took place at the beginning of the meeting. The four residents asked the board to vote against the proposed changes. The speakers included former Elmhurst Mayor and current DuPage County Board Member Peter DiCianni, who said the district’s existing programs are excellent. DiCianni said the district should invest in the programs it already has. He said he was concerned the Project Lead the Way program was a waste of money.

Calendars approved for upcoming school years Board members also voted during the Jan. 23 meeting to approve the calendar for the 2018-29 and 201920 school years. The first day of school for the 2018-19 school year

will be Aug. 15, 2018. The last day of school will be on May 24, 2019. The last day could be extended up to five days if any emergency days are used.

York High School’s 2019 graduation will take place on Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Foundation funds to provide new bleachers at York baseball field The board also voted to approve a donation of $19,450 from the District 205 Foundation on behalf of the Friends of York Baseball. The donation will pay for two sets of new bleachers for York’s varsity baseball field. Board members also voted to approve a donation of about $5,800 for a new sound system for Sandburg Middle School’s auditorium. The current sound system is reportedly outdated and ineffective.

June tax collections could be high due to prepayments Christopher Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, noted near the end of the meeting that the district’s property tax collections this June might be higher than in past years because several district taxpayers prepaid their 2018 property tax bills before the end of 2017. The new federal tax plan limits the amount of money a taxpayer can deduct for state income, sales and property taxes to $10,000.

Prior to the new plan, the deduction for property taxes was unlimited.

The board will hold its next regular meeting on Feb. 13.

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Illinois is broke, but its leaders don’t act like it It can be tough to comprehend Illinois’ dismal finances.

The state has the worst credit rating in the nation and has been bottom of the barrel on that measure for quite some time. Illinois’ pension mess is one of the nation’s worst.

And the General Assembly hasn’t passed a truly balanced budget since 2001.

Why? The answer has a lot to do with government spending outpacing growth in the state’s economy.

But recently, Illinoisans witnessed a particular and pernicious part of that problem: basic lack of humility.

Illinois is broke. But leaders don’t act like it.

On Jan. 17, State Superintendent of Education Tony Smith unveiled a proposal to spend an additional $7.2 billion on education in one year.

Some context: Illinois’ student population is shrinking. Illinois’ state budget is already out of balance by more than $1 billion, even after state lawmakers passed a $5 billion tax hike. As of 2015, Illinois spent at least 20 percent more on education per pupil than every neighboring state.

And even when stripping out the richest school districts, Illinois spent more per student on average than every neighboring state.

Smith’s plan is absurd and irresponsible. But it elicited no real response from political leadership.

Now imagine if a state schools chief called for a freeze in education funding (which still would mean an increase in per-pupil spending, since the population is shrinking) and a reduction in Illinois school districts’ administrative costs, which are among the highest in the nation. One may disagree, but it’s a reasonable proposal given the dreadful state of Illinois finances.

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Another problem is that when politicians and observers do get up in arms about poor spending habits, they often miss the bigger picture.

News broke Jan. 22 that Illinois paid $1 billion in late fees last year on its unpaid bills. “An astonishing $1 billion down the drain,” wrote one prominent editorial board.

“How often do you hear political candidates promise to spend more than $1 billion in return for—nothing? We can’t recall ever hearing that.”

Paying $1 billion in late fees is no doubt infuriating. There are plenty of better uses for taxpayer money. The bigger picture? Illinois owes more than $9 billion a year on interest on the pension debt alone. The state can’t even cover that interest payment, which is why the pension debt continues to grow each year.

Illinois’ pension math can’t work out barring major changes. Pulling Illinois out of that potential death spiral will require restructuring those obligations.

Care to float an amendment to the Illinois Constitution to allow for a reduction in the number of multimillion-dollar retirement payouts?

That’s heresy in Springfield.

Examples of this mentality abound.

Illinois state workers are the highest-paid in the nation after adjusting for cost of living. They receive Ca-

dillac health insurance plans when the state needs a Toyota budget. But the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees has held out for a new contract for more than two years, demanding a 37.5-hour workweek and raises of

up to 29 percent.

Want a more reasonable contract?

You’re anti-worker, according to government worker unions and their political beneficiaries.

Illinois’ financial problems are solvable. Residents should feel em-

powered to let their lawmakers know they can’t afford more tax hikes to make up for poor policy choices over the decades.

But the first step to solving a problem is being humble enough to admit the truth.

Food pantry volunteer frustrated with SNAP work-requirement waiver Every day she goes to work as volunteer director of a food pantry in downstate Murphysboro, Jane Williams meets individuals and families who Dan McCaleb need help putting Columnist, food on their Illinois News tables.

Network A retired co-owner of a commercial and residential HVAC business, Williams was asked to fill in at the pantry for a couple of weeks back in 2005.

“I’d never been in that position.

I didn’t even know there was a real need until I started doing that,” Williams said. “I thought I was going to volunteer for two weeks, but I got hooked.”

Williams now volunteers as many as 60 hours a week at the pantry in southwestern Illinois and raises money for it.

When she started, the pantry’s annual budget was about $20,000, plus what it received from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food assistance program.

“Now we take in about $200,000 annually, and we also get about 64 percent of all USDA commodities that come into [Jackson] County,” she said.

That enables the Murphysboro Food Pantry to remain open five days a week and provide more than 35,000 boxes of food each year to individuals and families from Jackson County, she said.

“I know our pantry provides a necessary and appreciated service to those in need in our community and I am happy we are able to help those single parents, veterans and seniors who have fallen on hard times,” she said.

The unpaid position with long hours is rewarding work for Williams, but there is one thing

about it that frustrates her: The number of young, healthy adults who take advantage of the system.

“What I am really not happy about,” she said, “is that while I’m willing to work literally both day and night to find funding to provide the needy with food, I take exception to providing food to ablebodied folks who just barely manage to get themselves out of bed and to our facility before we close at 11 a.m. each day.”

That’s why she said she was shocked and disappointed when she learned that the state of Illinois applied for and received a waiver from the USDA that otherwise requires able-bodied adults without dependents to work in order to participate in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps.

Under the requirement, adults who are physically able and who don’t have children at home must either be working or participating in a job training program at least 20 hours per week (an average of 80 hours per month), or volunteering with a community service provider for a certain number of hours to receive food stamps.

The Illinois News Network reported earlier in January that the state requested a waiver from the work requirement for all of 2018.

That essentially means healthy adults without children can continue to receive food stamps without even trying to find a job or performing the volunteer work.

The Illinois Department of Human Services, which successfully requested the waiver, justified the decision in a statement to INN. “The individuals who qualify for [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program] under this waiver are called Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents. However, we’ve found this name can be misleading,” a

statement from DHS said. “Research has shown that many of these individuals have significant barriers to gaining employment like mental illnesses, substance use disorders, justice involvement, and significant physical limitations.”

While that might be the case in some situations, Williams said she sees firsthand individuals who are both mentally and physically capable of working game the system, both at the pantry and through the federal food stamp program. For example, she said, she knows of individuals who trade their food stamps for items such as gasoline and rent, and then get food from the pantry.

“I would say that at least 50 percent of the SNAP benefits I see are being abused based on what I see,” she said. “The whole system is just so broken.”

Williams said she thinks the work requirement is common sense and actually benefits the SNAP recipient.

“If [you] had to get up and go to work or to a community service position every morning at 8 in order to qualify for these currently stateprovided services, they might decide it’s more beneficial just to get the job rather than stay on the welfare programs,” she said. “I don’t care if our community has to have them watering the flowers on Main Street or painting the picnic tables in the public park—just make them take some responsibility and learn that nothing should be free in life for those not willing to put in some effort.”

Following the work requirement model for SNAP, the Trump administration earlier this month decided to allow U.S. states to develop work-requirement programs for healthy, childless Medicaid recipients.

But what’s the point if federal agencies are going to so easily allow states to waive the requirements?

Slices of life

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Take time to be kind to others

Life is hard. I’ve told my kids this dozens of times. I’m not trying to be a Debby Downer parent, but I do think I owe them honesty. And honestly, life is hard.

I think it’s supposed to be.

What we get caught up in, sometimes, is thinking that life is hard for only us. We see smiling faces on Facebook. People are taking exotic vacations, going to posh parties, eating at fancy restaurants and attending concerts and sporting events far beyond what our budget would allow.

Not everyone makes the team. Not every interview ends in employment.

Love doesn’t always work out in the end. The scale never lies and that can suck. Sometimes there are more bills than paycheck. Illness rears its ugly head at the most inopportune of times. Cars break down. People can be judgmental and even cruel. The weather hardly ever cooperates with our own life plans. Parenting is hard.

Marriage is hard. Adulting is hard.

Life, my friends, is hard.

And although I usually try to refrain from handing out unsolicited advice, I have something to say about this particular subject. Not about when life is hard for us, but about when life is hard for others.

Because it is. Even though they may not talk about it, post it on Facebook or even show it.

People struggle. You know it because you live it. But I’m not here to make life easier for us. I’m here to make like easier for them.

My message is basic but the ramifications and outcomes can be complex.

Be kind.

It’s a simple concept and not at all

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A kind word at the right time can mean wonders. A kind gesture just might be the bright spot to someone’s day. And you don’t even have to know the person you reach out to.

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Veterans nominations sought for Bicentennial ‘Honor 200’ event In celebration of Illinois’ Bicentennial celebration, DuPage County is encouraging residents to nominate veterans to be honored by the Illinois Bicentennial Committee and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) later this year.

The organizations will join together to honor as many as 200 veterans at a celebration of statehood event on Dec. 3, 2018. Those chosen to receive awards for their contributions and achievements will attend a gala event at the United Center in Chicago.

“DuPage County has a long and storied history of military service,” said Janice Anderson, DuPage

IWU’s Dean’s List includes local residents The following students from Elmhurst were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2017-18 academic year at Illinois Wesleyan University: Winona Asher, Alyssa Pisano, Jaclyn Salgado and Randi Wilson.

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Business community gathers for ECCI Awards Gala Chamber kicks off year-long celebration of its 100th year

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

It was an opulent evening on Friday, Jan. 26 when more than 100 people gathered at the Drake Oak Brook for the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 99th Annual Awards Gala and 100th Birthday Bash.

The evening included an induction into the Civic Hall of Fame.

ECCI president and CEO John R. Quigley began his State of the Chamber address by talking about the $250,000 Capital Campaign that was launched earlier this year to raise funds for special projects during this 100th anniversary year. He noted that the Second Century Fund was already 81% of goal, having received a generous $100,000 donation from ECCI member Ralph Pechanio to

fund the Elmhurst College internship program. Quigley donated $25,000 of his own to that cause as well.

Some of the funds have been earmarked to create a Civic Hall of Fame Memorial somewhere in the community.

Quigley announced that 71 new members joined the Chamber in 2017 and there are already 11 companies joining in January.

There was a salute to Betsy D’Onofrio and Diane McGinnis, who are both retiring from the Chamber Board of Directors.

As last year’s recipients of the Business of the Year award, Marianna and Vito Moreci of Roberto’s Ristorante, were invited to the dais to receive a permanent trophy to display at their restaurant and to pass the traveling trophy to Melissa Villanueva and Angelo Sepulveda of Brewpoint Coffee, who were honored for 2017.

For the remainder of the program, the Chairman’s Award was presented to Ralph Pechanio by 2017 Chairman of the Board Joe Muchow; the Ambassador of the Year Award was given to Nancy Peterson; Jack Island was inducted into the Civic Hall of Fame; and, Chairman of the 100th Board of Directors Ken Bartels offered remarks.

Pat & Julie Miller Sheehan sponsored a champagne toast to the 100th PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent Birthday of the Chamber for everyPictured is a group from Brewpoint Coffee gathered at the table for the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce one in the room to enjoy. & Industry’s Awards Gala and 100th Birthday Bash on Friday, Jan. 26. Brewpoint was named the A. J. Dinner, which included a pasta “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year for 2017. bar, was available after the program.

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Sometimes it’s all for the fun of it This gang gathered at the Inland Bank table to enjoy the evening on Friday, Jan. 26 when the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry held its Annual Awards Gala and 100th Birthday Bash.

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Red Cross winter blood shortage reaches critical level

More than 550 blood drives have been forced to cancel due to winter weather in January, causing over 16,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected through last week. In addition, bitter cold and widespread flu have contributed to very low turnout at many blood drives.

“Blood and platelet donations are currently being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in,” said Laura McGuire, external communications manager of the local Red Cross Blood Services Region.“Donors are critically needed to restock the shelves

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Every day, no matter the weather, the Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 blood and platelet donations to meet the needs of patients like Finnegan “Finn” Olson. Last January, Finn was born with a rare heart condition. He required multiple transfusions before, during and after heart transplant surgery last summer. Transfusions had an almost immediate effect on his personality and skin’s appearance.

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William Strauss returns for economic outlook luncheon

Annual event draws members from 12 area Chambers of Commerce

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

According to a communiqué from John R. Quigley, president & CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ECCI), the 2018 Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Luncheon and Business Expo will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 13, beginning with the Expo at 10 a.m. and the luncheon program at 11:55 a.m. It will be held at Ashyana Banquets, 1620 75th St., Downers Grove.

Presenter William Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, will share his expert insights in understanding the implications and trends that chart a course for the future of business and the economy. Strauss typically draws a sold-out crowd to the program and this year, about 300 are expected.

Besides ECCI, participating Chambers include Bolingbrook, Chamber630, Darien, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Lemont, Lisle, Lombard, Orland Park, Western DuPage and Westmont.

Event fees are $30 for members, $35 for non-members to attend the event. Exhibitor tables including lunch are $100 each; event sponsorships are $500 and include an exhibitor table and lunch for two.

To register, visit elmhurstchamber.org.

Champagne corks can be ‘taxing’

PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

Leave it to Pat & Julie Miller Sheehan to bring a few laughs as they opened champagne bottles for the entire room to share a toast for the ECCI’s 100th Birthday Bash on Friday, Jan. 26. A tax attorney, Sheehan and his law firm, the IRS Trouble Solvers, sponsored the champagne toast.

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Heart of Elmhurst

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CENTER OF TOWN COLONIAL SITUATED ON A DOUBLE LOT & WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN, METRA, AWARD WINNING SCHOOLS, & ALL ELMHURST AMENITIES. SEPARATE FORMAL DINING ROOM & LIVING ROOM W/ FIREPLACE & 1ST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM. 4 BEDROOMS UP PLUS A FIRST FLOOR OFFICE OR 5TH BEDROOM W/ BATHROOMS ON EACH LEVEL, HARDWOOD FLOORS, UPDATED KITCHEN W/ GRANITE COUNTERS & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. LOT COULD BE SUBDIVIDED INTO TWO 50X150 LOTS ON COTTAGE HILL! $699,000

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Close to everything, offering a private, professionally landscaped backyard complete w/ lighting, 2-level deck, pergola & fire pit. Perfect retreat for entertaining/relaxing. Family rm features gas fireplace & raised hearth surrounded by beautiful custom cabinetry & glass tiling. Other features include custom wood cabinets & new SS fridge in kitchen; formal dining room; 1st floor full bath; spacious master bedroom w/ vaulted ceilings, huge closet & attached bath w/jacuzzi tub; a huge finished basement w/ kitchenette, office & 1/2 bath! Heated 1.5 car attached garage w high ceilings. Paver extensions on both sides of cement driveway for double wide car parking. $495,000

1,105 SF OF TURN-KEY MEDICAL SPACE & 1,636 SF OF OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE in The Gallery Office Building.

Gateway location in the heart of Oakbrook Terrace’s office/retail corridor. MEDICAL SPACE has 2 internal bathrooms, private office, 2 exam rooms with sink & reception/ waiting area. Abundant parking, elevator, central common area atrium, in well maintained and professionally managed office/medical building. 2.4 miles from Elmhurst-Edwards Hospital with ideal highway access. Perfect for law office, medical, dentist, sales, and other general office users. Janitorial included M-F.

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

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Danby Woods Colonial You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custom-built fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, 3 fireplaces, one w/ dual exposure to the master BR & master bath. 2 magnificent libraries, a lower level in-law arrangement w/ private bath & wet bar w/ sink, fridge & dishwasher. Covered porch & 2nd floor veranda overlooking a expansive paver brick patio & large yard w/ irrigation & impressive landscaping, a heated 2 car attached garage w/ epoxy floors, & charming Coach House! $699,900

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You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custombuilt fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, $699,900

Steps to Town!

On the fringe of downtown Elmhurst, this American 4Square sits on a premium 65 x 190 lot & was completely renovated w/ 2-story addition in 2010. Large front porch to open concept first floor - family rm w/ surround sound, fireplace, built-ins, entertainer’s kitchen w/ island, butler’s pantry, full bath, separate formals & 2 fireplaces.

4 beds up w/ master suite, spa bath & laundry. Finished basement - office, 5th bed, & rec room. Outdoors- new Trex deck, 190’ deep lot, playset & 2.5 car garage.

Improvements include hardie siding, Pella windows, electrical/plumbing, & 3-zone HVAC. Walk to everything! $889,900

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

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

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Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

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Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and $650,000

Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the gorgeous views of the Prairie Path landscape while living less than one mile from downtown Elmhurst’s restaurants, shopping, museums, library, theater & Metra. Situated in a friendly community with award winning schools & parks just 17 miles from downtown Chicago. Phase II is ready for occupancy with selection of your own custom finishes. Call today for a private showing. $650,000

Cherry Farm Tudor

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This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition $699,900

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Ring in the new year in your new home! Rare, new construction in a prime Crescent Park location. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and walking distance to Washington Park and Blue Ribbon Edison Elementary and Sandburg JRHS.

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Sports February 1, 2018 • 18

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The IC Catholic Prep wrestling team recently placed third at the Amboy tournament. It was the program’s first-ever team trophy. At Amboy, Joey Bianchini was named the outstanding wrestler for the lower weights, while Victor Vargas was named outstanding wrestler for the upper weights. Both won individual titles.

IC Catholic Prep wrestling team wins trophy at Amboy Bianchini, Vargas win Metro Suburban titles

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

It’s been an eventful recent stretch for the IC Catholic Prep wrestling team.

The Knights were 8-11 overall and 7-3 in Metro Suburban Conference action through early last week. The 7-3 mark represents IC Catholic Prep’s best-ever conference showing for wrestling.

“As our lineup has expanded we have been beginning to flex our muscles,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Kevin Sliva.

Additionally, the Knights recently brought home the program’s first-ever team trophy after taking third at the

Amboy tournament. The Knights were behind a pair of Class 2A schools.

Joey Bianchini won the tournament outstanding wrestler honor for the lower weights, while Victor Vargas won for the upper weights. IC Catholic Prep had three champions at Amboy and eight total medalists.

A week later the Knights earned their highest-ever finish in the MSC tournament, taking fourth overall and placing behind two Class 2A schools and one Class 3A program.

At Amboy, Bianchini won the 138-pound title, while Vargas was tops at 195. David Vargas won the 285-pound title. Michael Johnson was second at 220. Kyle Franklin

(160) and John Golding (113) each took third, while Malachi Morris was fourth at 145 and Kemon Reese was fifth at 170.

At the Metro Suburban Conference tournament, Bianchini won the title at 138 pounds and now has won three conference titles and four allMSC honors. David Vargas won the 285-pound title and is now a twotime MSC champion and a two-time all-conference honoree.

Victor Vargas took second at 195 and is now a two-time all-conference performer. Franklin was third at 160, while Johnson was third at 220. Charlie O’Brien was fourth at 152 and Joey Maci-Gerace was fifth at 120.

Bianchini, a senior, was 30-3 overall through early last week. Victor Vargas, a senior, was 24-4, while David Vargas, a junior, was 19-3. Franklin, a freshman, was 19-9.

In the rankings department, Bianchini was No. 1 in the state at 138 according to Rob Sherrill’s IWOCA. net service. Victor Vargas was No. 9 at 195, while David Vargas was No. 9 at 285.

In the Illinois Matmen rankings, Bianchini was No. 1 at 138 in Class 1A, while Victor Vargas was honorable mention at 195. In the Illinois Matmen power rankings (all three classes combined), Bianchini was fifth in the state at 138.

“We’re working hard and improving steadily,” said Sliva. “We remain focused on achieving our individual and team goals on the mat and in the classroom. These guys are pure athletes and have improved on all the basics. Our whole team has stepped up of late. Everyone has an important role and is doing their job.”

IC Catholic Prep heads to Lisle Saturday for Class 1A regional action.

“We’re trying to stay focused and consistent,” said Sliva. “We’ve had our ups and downs like any growing program, but what has surprised us is the success our team is having as a whole. It’s a true testament to the great students we have.”

York boys basketball team wins pair of games

York girls basketball faces Lyons, Benet and Glenbard West

CORRESPONDENT

lost 49-42 to WSC Silver leader Glenbard West.

The two losses put the Dukes at 15-8 overall and 7-3 in WSC Silver play. York faced Oak Park-River Forest in a WSC Silver game earlier this week.

The York girls basketball team dropped a pair of recent games.

After defeating Lyons Township 47-37 in a West Suburban Conference Silver Division game, the Dukes lost 61-49 to Benet Academy in non-conference action and then

York boys basketball In recent action, the York boys basketball team dropped a 55-52 West Suburban Conference Silver Division game to Proviso West, but came back to score conference wins against Lyons Township by a 62-48

By Mike Miazga

count and Glenbard West by a score of 64-57.

The 2-1 stretch left the Dukes at 14-8 overall and 4-3 in WSC Silver play.

Through 21 games, Nick Kosich was leading the team in scoring at 12.9 points per game. Erik Cohn was next at 11.0 points, while Angelo Martucci was averaging 9.9 points. Nate Shockey was averaging 6.8 points and Sam Walsh was at 5.5 points.

Kosich was tops on the team with

52 three-pointers (41.3 percent).

Cohn had 35 three-pointers (40.2 percent), while Shockey had 19 (30.6 percent).

Martucci was tops on the team in shooting percentage at 53.3 percent from the field. Walsh was next at 48.7 percent.

Jeff Grace was leading the team in free-throw percentage at 92.9 percent (13-for-14), while John Milling was next at 85.7 percent (18 of 21).

Cohn was at 78.4 (29 of 37) and Kosich was at 70.6 (24 of 34).

York was shooting 43.8 percent from the field, 36.1 percent from three and 67.2 percent from the foul line.

Walsh was tops in rebounds for York with Cohn, Martucci and Kosich right behind. Martucci was leading the team in assists with 51, while Kosich had 50. Kosich was tops in steals with 45, while Martucci had 37.

York had outscored its opponents 1,127 to 1,002 through the first 21 games of the season.

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Timothy Christian girls basketball York wrestlers continue team ups winning streak to seven to show improvement Trojans earn No. 1 regional seed

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls basketball team is on fire.

The Trojans racked up three more wins last week to move their winning streak to seven games in a row.

Timothy was a 57-47 Metro Suburban Conference Red Division winner against Ridgewood. Timothy led 19-8 after the first quarter and 33-8 at halftime thanks to a 14-0 second quarter run.

Ridgewood did outscore Timothy 27-13 in the third quarter and 12-11 in the fourth.

Olivia Schuringa led the Trojans with 16 points. Hannah Schuringa added 11 points, while Emily DeBoer had 10 points and Heidi Westra had eight points. Jordyn Strube had six points, including a 4-for-4 effort from the free-throw line. Sureya Alex had three assists, while Olivia Schuringa blocked five shots. Westra had 13 rebounds, while DeBoer and

the Schuringa sisters each had six rebounds. Westra had three steals.

Timothy then recorded a 65-22 win against Guerin Prep in MSC Red play. Timothy led 22-0 after the first quarter and 40-6 at halftime.

Freshman Hannah Schuringa led the Trojans with 19 points. Olivia Schuringa added 10 points, while Westra had nine points and Strube had eight points. Lauren Gehrke had seven points. Strube had five assists, while Westra had 10 rebounds. Hannah Schuringa had eight rebounds and Alex had five steals, while Westra and Hannah Schuringa had three steals each.

The Trojans made it seven in a row with a key 50-41 win over Riverside-Brookfield in overtime in a MSC crossover game. Riverside-Brookfield plays in the larger-school Blue Division of the conference.

Timothy led 12-0 after the first quarter and 19-13 at halftime. Timothy outscored R-B 11-0 in the third quarter but R-B went on a 24-7 run in the fourth quarter to send the game to overtime where the Trojans outscored their foes 13-4.

DeBoer led the Trojans with 13 points. Olivia Schuringa had 11 points, while Alex had 10 points and Hannah Schuringa had seven points.

Alex made two 3-pointers. Timothy connected on 18 of 24 free-throw attempts with DeBoer going 7-for-8.

Alex finished with six assists, while Olivia Schuringa had five blocked shots. Timothy blocked eight shots as a team. DeBoer had 11 rebounds, while Olivia Schuringa had seven rebounds, as did Strube.

Hannah Schuringa had six rebounds.

Alex had three steals.

Timothy also received word it is the No. 1 seed in sub-sectional A of the Class 2A Chicago Christian sectional.

The Trojans will host regional action at their new Ward Athletic Center and open play Wed. Feb. 7 at 6 p.m. against either No. 7 seed Chicago Collins or No. 10 seed Chicago Our Lady of Tepeyac. Lisle and Westmont, the 4 and 5 seeds, respectively, face off at 7:30 p.m. in the other regional semifinal and the two winners meet Friday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at Timothy for the regional title.

IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team defeats Fenton Knights competitive in back-and-forth contest against R-B

“

We’re still optimistic about the season.

There still is the opportunity to beat every team in the conference and finish strong.

Our focus is on preparing this team for a long playoff run.”

– TJ Tyrrell, Knights coach

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team split a pair of recent Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division games.

In a 56-33 win over Fenton, the Knights led 16-8 after the first quarter and 24-13 at halftime. A 24-7 run in the third quarter put the game out of reach.

Alex Meurer led the Knights with 22 points (one 3-pointer). Khali Saunders added eight points, while Kevin Cheng had seven points.

Nico Gaudio had six points. Cheng also hit a 3-pointers and finished with eight assists.

IC Catholic Prep then lost a tough 47-44 MSC Blue game to Riverside-Brookfield when an R-B player banked in a half-court 3-pointer at the buzzer.

“It was a really good game,” said Knights coach TJ Tyrrell. “We needed the win to stay in the hunt for the conference title. R-B was 6-1 coming in and we were 4-3 and R-B’s only loss was to us at their place. We were very focused coming into this game. The kids were ready for the moment. It was a battle.”

Tyrrell noted his squad started

off slow against R-B. “We struggled in the first half,” he said. “We had sloppy ball control and some poor turnovers. We were down four at half but regrouped after that and got everything together. There were eight lead changes in the second half. It was back and forth.”

Cheng tied the contest with his 3-pointer with a minute left in regulation. R-B went back up by two points after hitting a pair of free throws. IC Catholic Prep called timeout with 15 seconds left. The ensuing play saw Meurer hit a shot to again tie the game.

“Alex drove to the rim on an extremely smart play with 1.6 seconds left and tied the game,” said Tyrrrell. “They inbounded the ball and their guy double pumped and hit a bank-shot from half court at the buzzer to win it. It was a tough game to lose. But this was the atmosphere I was looking for. There was a sense of pride for us in the locker room afterward. The kids never gave up. This team has a high ceiling that they have not reached yet.”

Saunders had 10 points and 10 rebounds. Meurer added five points.

“Alex only had five points but that

included that big-time bucket. Alex locked down R-B’s top player and leading scorer and held him to eight points on 3 field goals. He did a nice job containing him.”

Cheng finished with 16 points and five rebounds. “We also had real good energy off the bench from Pat Shannon who came in and did a nice job defensively and hit a big back-door bucket on an outof-bounds play that got the crowd energized,” Tyrrell said.

Tyrrell noted the bigger focus now is on finishing strong the rest of the way. The Knights were 14-7 overall and 4-4 in MSC Blue play after the R-B loss.

“We’re still optimistic about the season,” he said. “There still is the opportunity to beat every team in the conference and finish strong.

Our focus is on preparing this team for a long playoff run. The season is going so fast. I will be sad to see it come to a close. Like I’ve said before, I enjoy everybody on this team and appreciate the opportunity to coach high-school basketball.

It’s a great group of kids, especially the seniors who have been a great part of the program.”

Dukes’ girls gymnastics team ready for postseason

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York wrestling team placed second at the recent Kaneland invitational.

Matt Cozzi was an individual champion at Kaneland, while Anthony Cozzi, Josh Mathiasen and Alex Gutierrez each placed second in their respective weight divisions. Jake Smallwood and Antonio Gutierrez each took third.

York was 8-15 overall in dual matches through 23 contests and sported a 2-2 record through its first four West Suburban Conference Silver Division duals.

Mathiasen had a 22-10 record, while Anthony Cozzi was 20-9.

Jake Smallwood was 19-10, while Matt Cozzi was 19-17. Alex Gutierrez was 17-15 and Antonio Gutierrez was 16-14.

“We are wrestling strong as a team,” said York coach Mike DiNovo. “We have had some gritty dual performances. Our guys are developing their strengths and trying to minimize their deficits.”

DiNovo lauded the recent improvements of Matt Cozzi, Anthony Cozzi and Mathiasen, in particular.

“We’re a much-improved team,” he said. “We’re learning how to wrestle in tight matches both as individuals and as a dual team.”

York girls gymnastics The York girls gymnastics team recently placed third at the Niles North invitational with a 100.8 score in the three-score meet. The Dukes also were seventh at the York invitational with a 132.25 score, which was the team’s high in a dual-judge format this season.

Jessica Dryden has been strong of late for the Dukes. She had scores of 9.45 and 9.35 on vault in two recent meets. Lailah Waddel had a 34.6 in the all-around at Niles North, while Megan Cronin had a 9.1 on floor exercise at the York invite.

“The best thing the team is doing is still being positive and flexible in the gym and stepping up whenever they are needed,” said York coach Anthony Colant. “We recently hosted JV2 conference, a varsity invite and then a park district invite that started on a Saturday night and ran all through Sunday night and the girls had to help organize and run it, which they did a great job with. The work ethic both inside and outside the gym is consistently fantastic.”

Colant has seen key improvements on vault. “We have gone from a team score of 33.025 from our first invite to a 36.6 with a dual-panel judge at our last invite,” he pointed out. “We went from competition two half/half’s to having two piked tsuks, two tucked tsuks and having two handspring fulls that we switch off with, with another tsuk coming soon and possibly a handspring front.”

York is still hard at work on the beam improvement front. “We still struggle to hit consistently on beam,” said Colant. “While we usually have one or two decent scores every meet, we also have one or two routines that usually have two or three falls in them.

Consistent routines will improve our scores by almost two points without making a single change.”

Colant also lauded the improvement of Caroline Marshall.

“Caroline has really stepped up to fill any and all holes in our lineups we have needed,” the coach said. “Not only has she boosted her own scores by almost five points overall, but she has been extremely flexible on being bounced around from event to event at different meets.”

Colant likes what he has seen this year on the improvement front. “I’m still really excited about how much progress we’ve made from last season where we only had two girls qualify for sectionals and none for state,” he said. “This year we realistically are hoping to qualify our entire vault team for sectionals and at least one girl on each of the other events with two hoping to qualify for all-around and we have one girl (Jessica Dryden) who has a realistic chance at state on vault and one girl who still is a bit of a long shot in Megan Cronin on bars, depending on how the next week or two of practice goes.”

York competed in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet at Hinsdale Central recently where Colant was hoping the team would hit 133, “before turning our sights on individual scores for regionals where we will be adjusting our lineups to qualify some girls who wouldn’t normally compete, such as Megan on beam, because their individual scores are too low, but we’re hoping to qualify them as all-arounders so they’ll be taking girls’ spots who wouldn’t qualify for sectionals.”

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Two more wins for Timothy Christian cagers

Trojans move to 7-0 in conference after thriller against Chicago Christian

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Fans who attended the recent Timothy Christian-Chicago Christian boys basketball game got their money’s worth.

The Trojans moved to 7-0 in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division play after a 50-49 victory.

“It was a very tight game,” said Timothy Christian coach Scott Plasier. “It ended up being the exact same scenario as the first time we played them. We had a one-point lead and they had the basketball out-ofbounds on their baseline. They had chances and missed a couple inside shots. We tried to wall them off and force a tough contest. Fortunatly for us they did not connect.”

Timothy trailed by two points late before Ty Merrick drove to the basket, connected and was fouled. He

made the free throw to put the Trojans up by the single point with 15 seconds to play. Chicago Christian took a time out. Timothy still had two fouls to give and used one of them with 7.2 seconds to play. Chicago Christian then had the ball on its own baseline.

“Their inbounds play got the ball on the block and we walled off the block,” said Plasier. “They missed a turn-around shot, got the offensive rebound and missed a second turnaround. They got the rebound again and almost tipped it in at the buzzer.

They had a few chances.”

Plasier lauded the play of Matt Owens, a sophomore, in the team’s two wins against Wheaton Academy and Chicago Christian last week.

“Matt had a really good week for us offensively,” said Plasier. “Michael Thomas also scored the ball for us

and Brandon Orange has been really consistent for us. He had a lot of rebounds against Wheaton Academy and it was the same against Chicago Christian. He has been controlling the glass for us and gives us 13 to 16 points a night.”

Plasier was pleased with how his team played defensively against Wheaton Academy. “Defensively we were tough through three quarters,” he said. “We were really good in the first half and then halfway through the third we were pretty good. Wheaton Academy has some really good offensive players and they got rolling and made the game tight. We got a few stops at the end.

But defensively, especially in the first half, that set the tone for us and we were able to finish out the game.”

In the 50-49 win against Chicago Christian, the Trojans led 18-13 after

the first quarter, but trailed 28-26 at halftime. Timothy outscored Chicago Christian 15-10 in the third quarter and was outscored 11-9 in the fourth.

Owens had 16 points, while Orange had 14 points. Thomas added 11 points. The Trojans shot 41 percent from the field. Owens hit two 3-pointers, while Justin Baez and Thomas each hit one. Orange pulled in 13 rebounds, while Owens and Merrick each had five rebounds.

Merrick had four assists. Owens and Thomas each had two steals.

In a 63-60 MSC crossover win against Wheaton, Timothy led 1611 after the first quarter and 32-22 at halftime. Wheaton Academy outscored Timothy 22-20 in the third quarter and 16-11 in the fourth.

Thomas hit for 21 points in the game, while Owens had 15. Orange

and Merrick each had eight points.

Thomas shot 8-for-14 from the field and Timothy hit on 50 percent of its shots for the game. Owens connected on three 3-pointers, while Thomas had two. Timothy also was clutch at the free-throw line, making 11 of 13 attempts.

Orange finished with 13 rebounds.

Owens and Orange each had five assists, while Baez had three steals.

The two wins against Wheaton and Chicago Christian put the Trojans at 15-4 overall and 7-0 in conference.

Timothy played Westmont in non-conference action earlier this week. Westmont beat Timothy at the beginning of the season.

“Westmont is having a really good year,” said Plasier. “That should be another good game for us. They beat us by three points the first time.”

IC Catholic Prep boys bowling team wraps up season Knights finish 11th at recent Lake Park regional

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys bowling team concluded its season by finishing 11th at the recent Lake Park regional.

CJ Slowinski finished in 31st place individually and was 14 pins away from earning a spot in the sectional round. Vince Cerasuolo was 46th and Ian Rickert ended in 48th place.

Slowinski ended the year with a 172 average. Rickert was at 151, while Cerasuolo was at 142.

“We finished the season off strong,” said Knights coach Sarah Palandri. “We were just beginning to find our groove right before the re-

gional.”

Palandri noted the team made strides in picking up spares as the season wore on. “We were able to become better at picking up our spares,” she said. “This has plagued us in some of our matches and tournaments at the beginning of the season.”

Another point of emphasis throughout the season was consistency. “Next season I hope to pick up where we left off, working on being consistent frame to frame,” said Palandri. “Not everyone is going to bowl a strike every frame, but we need to throw a good first ball.”

Rickert, in particular, had a strong

finish to the season. “Ian stepped up his game late in the season,” said Palandri. “During the regional, he was averaging higher than he had all season.”

Palandri said it will be tough losing the senior class, but is optimistic about what the future holds.

“It’s sad that the season is over and that we are losing our seniors,” she

said. “Vince has been with the team for four years, CJ for three and Jake DeWitte joined us this year. We had a number of additional seniors who joined us this year, but spent more time on JV. However, I am looking forward to next year and the gains we will make. There is a lot of potential in our juniors and sophomores.”

At the Lake Park regional, IC

Catholic Prep finished with a 4,296 series. Slowinski had an 1,100 series for six games with high games of 216, 211 and 209.

Cerasuolo finished with an 870 series with a high game of 183. Rickert had an 850 series with high games of 174 and 161. DeWitte had a high game of 148, while Jack O’Brien had high games of 169 and 167.

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Local magician performs for 89th birthday celebration

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Happy Birthday, Dad!

With his son Scott (left), Robert Hanisch shows off his birthday cake at the celebration of his 89th birthday, celebrated at the Elmhurst Extended Care Center. Scott traveled 3½ hours from Grand Rapids, Mich., to attend his father’s party.

Mesmerizing magic

At the occasion of his 89th birthday, Robert Hanisch (3rd from left) sits mesmerized by a magic show along with his son Mark (4th from left). The magic was performed by magician Bob James. Mark and his brother Scott drove all the way from Grand Rapids, Mich., to enjoy the party with their dad. Robert’s daughter Betsy attended the party as well.

Intention: Art of Randi Holt comes to Artists’ Guild Gallery

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Magician Bob James produces a live bird out of thin air at a special show he performed at the Elmhurst Extended Care Center as part of a celebration of the 89th birthday of Robert Hanisch.

The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) has announced Intention, a solo exhibit by EAG member artist, Randi Holt, in the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM), 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Holt’s paintings is currently on display and will remain through March 10. An artist’s opening reception will take place on Friday, Feb. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. It is free and is open to the public.

The exhibit will include more than two dozen of Holt’s watercolor and ink paintings and drawings, and will be curated by Randi’s former art teacher, Suellen Rocca, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at Elmhurst College. Rocca was a founding member of the “Hairy Who” and the Chicago Imagists art movement established during the 1960’s.

The centerpiece of Intention is “L’Origine du Monde,” a large watercolor, ink and acrylic painting that is reminiscent of the big bang theory of creation as if shown organically, as the life of a flower through a time lapse lens. The soft apricot colors of the poppy-like blossoms exploding from the center of the flower help to tell this story without words gently, in a way that draws the viewer’s introspection.

“My intention is to capture the first moment of observation,” Randi said. “The play of light reveals the scene, and my visceral reaction compels me to record what I see. Within this present moment, there is the relationship with the past and future;

my mind recognizes the continuity of time through visual pattern.”

Other works included in the show share this same theme. “Shadows No. 1” is an ink and watercolor painting depicting branches with some leaves and flowers in delicate hues of grey and black against a white background. The image is so subtle that the viewer must wonder how much is real, and how much is shadow work.

It is easy to see the foundation of nature in Randi Holt’s body of artwork.

“Nature inspires my daily studies; through its ephemeral quality the illusive magic of life reveals itself in patterns and details,” she said. “’Skins and Bark,’ an ink and pastel work, embodies this ‘magic of life’ in the soft rendering of two luscious poppies, one ochre and one coral-colored, with pistols and stamens prominent, connected by a strip of bark above.”

A 2012 graduate of Elmhurst College with a BA in Art, the artist lives in Palatine.

Most of the artworks are available for purchase.

The EAG Gallery is open during regular Museum hours.

The EAG gallery is not-for-profit, operated by the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild. It features contemporary artworks through group, individual and invitational exhibitions. Exhibits are partially supported by grants from the Illinois Arts Council.

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Community calendar Pick of the Week – The event NOT to be missed Thursday, Feb. 1 From 7-8:15 p.m., the Elmhurst Commission on Youth and Elmhurst/Linden Oaks Behavioral Health are hosting a workshop called “Teen Depression: Healthy Habits and Coping Strategies” at the Elmhurst Public Library. Free and open to all ages and all walks of life.

Tuesday, Feb. 6 Beginning at 7 p.m., the public is invited to the Crestview Garden Club meeting to learn about attracting birds to your yard and making it the best place for them to hang out. Bill Karges, from Pioneer Garden and Feed in Villa Park, will talk about different types of birds and give tips on how to make any feeder squirrel proof. The meeting is held at the Community Bank of Elmhurst, 330 W. Butterfield Road at Spring Road, second floor. Info: 630-4087900.

Thursday, Feb. 8 The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 18th annual Chef Fest will be held at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, 100 Drury Ln. in Oakbrook Terrace. Guests will

enjoy a variety of signature menu items from prominent local restaurants, bakeries and caterers. Cash bar from 6-7 p.m. followed by food tasting from 7-9 p.m.

Tickets are $75 per person. Tables of 10 available. For purchase tickets and information, visit emhfoundation.org/events or call (331) 2210388.

Ongoing programs: • Freedom: A History of US is appearing from Jan. 12 – Mar. 11, 2018 at the Elmhurst History Museum.

The evolving concept of freedom is explored in this touring exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, illuminating critical figures and events from our nation’s birth until 1968.

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filed against the suspects, who were Tyler Almaguer, 22, of Chicago, and Fernando Galvan Jr., 20, of Cicero.

Both were charged with one count of Burglary and Burglary to a Motor Vehicle, both a Felony charge. Galvan and Almaguer appeared in bond court Monday, where Judge Alex McGimpsey set bond at $20,000 with 10% to apply for Galvan and $30,000 with 10% to apply for Almaguer. The release indicated that additional charges may be forthcoming.

Among the items the two men have allegedly removed from garages and vehicles include a smoker, ammunition and hunting gear.

“We have seen a rash lately of individuals traveling into DuPage County to commit crimes,” Berlin said. “Make no mistake, the quick identification and apprehension of the defendants in this case sends the message to anyone even considering this type of behavior that if you do, you will be caught, you will be

charged and you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

“The Elmhurst Police Department did an outstanding job on this case and for that I commend them.

I would also like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Matthew Dambach for his work in preparing a strong case against these two defendants.”

The next court date for both suspects is scheduled for Feb. 26, in front of Judge John Kinsella.

Public Notice NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075790 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 9, 2018, wherein the business firm of ONDA-HOLI-MEND LOCATED AT 65 PORTWINE ROAD, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527-2225 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) GINA PAPE, HOME ADDRESS 65 PORTWINE ROAD, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527-2225.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075814 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 18, 2018, wherein the business firm of MELISSA SUE PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATED AT 2264 OAK RIDGE DRIVE, APT. 5, AURORA, IL 60502-4508 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) MELISSA NELSON, HOME ADDRESS 0S071 LEONARD STREET, WINFIELD, IL 60190-1319.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 18TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2018.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075799 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 11, 2018, wherein the business firm of WEAR WILDFLOWERS GROW LOCATED AT 2S100 COLONIAL LANE, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) LAURA ANDREWS, HOME ADDRESS 2S100 COLONIAL LANE, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 11TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2018.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075812 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 17, 2018, wherein the business firm of LOVING YOURSELF MINISTRIES LOCATED AT 345 W. PARK AVENUE, APT 17, ADDISON, IL 60101-3673 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) EFUA ASSAN, HOME ADDRESS 345 W. PARK AVENUE, APT. 17, ADDISON, IL 60101-3673.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 17TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 25, Feb. 1 & 8, 2018) 306065

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075844 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 25, 2018, wherein the business firm of GARDENSAGE LANDSCAPING LOCATED AT 22W670 SAINT CHARLES ROAD, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) BRYONY J. JULIEN, HOME ADDRESS 22W670 SAINT CHARLES ROAD, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-0000 and JAMES A. MARSHALL, HOME ADDRESS 29W174 ROOSEVELT ROAD, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 25TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 1, 8 & 15, 2018) 306597

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075847 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 26, 2018, wherein the business firm of CLASSICAL WELLNESS LOCATED AT 2300 CABOT DRIVE SUITE 390, LISLE, IL 60532-4390 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) BRUCE KELLER, HOME ADDRESS 1110 RIDGEWOOD DRIVE, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-5043 and SUSAN MAZANEK, HOME ADDRESS 6116 HERITAGE LANE, LISLE, IL 605324390.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 26TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 1, 8 & 15, 2018) 306599

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075832 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 23, 2018, wherein the business firm of ADVANCE BILLING LOCATED AT 2500 S. HIGHLAND AVE., STE. 325 LOMBARD, IL 60148-5390 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) SAJIDA ARAIN, HOME ADDRESS 702 ST. JOSEPHS DRIVE, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-2554. NAME OF PERSON(S) DINA FARHEEN, HOME ADDRESS 1029 GROVE LANE, LOMBARD, IL 60148-2309.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 23RD day of JANUARY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 1, 8 & 15, 2018) 306408 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075850 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 26, 2018, wherein the business firm of BFY CHOICES LOCATED AT 1535 APACHE DRIVE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) BETH OLSON, HOME ADDRESS 1535 APACHE DRIVE, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 26TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 1, 8 & 15, 2018) 306601 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075851 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 26, 2018, wherein the business firm of FKV CONSTRUCTION LOCATED AT 103 E. 14TH PLACE, LOMBARD, IL 601484519 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) FERNANDO VAZQUEZ, HOME ADDRESS 103 E. 14TH PLACE, LOMBARD, IL 601484519.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 26TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 1, 8 & 15, 2018) 306647

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York dance team takes first at state

Pictured is the York dance team which brought home the championship trophy after placing first at the IHSA Class 3A Competitive Dance finals held in Bloomington on Saturday, Jan. 27.

AAUW book sale so successful, two scholarships now available Thanks to an extremely successful annual used book sale in August, the AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch has announced that it is able to offer two scholarships of $3,000 each to women who need financial assistance to continue education at the undergraduate or graduate level. Applicants are eligible if they are residents of Elmhurst, Addison, Bensenville, Berkeley, Northlake, Oak Brook, or Villa Park.

In addition to being from one of the above communities, the applicant must be continuing her education after completing at least 12 credit hours at an accredited college or university and be age 25 or older. The applicant may be studying full or part time.

Scholarship requirements as well as the application form for the scholarship can be found on the AAUW website at aauwelmhurst.org. The application deadline is April 1, 2018.

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Some future podcasts will be recorded in public venues with a studio audience, including an upcoming episode with the folks who are opening the Elmhurst Brewing Company.

Currently, episodes with Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley, Elmhurst Armpit Orchestra director Scott LaMorte, and former White Hen Pantry CEO Bob Robertson, Sr. are published on iTunes, the Google Play store, and Podbean.

LowDown Producer Koch, who will be a featured participant in many of the podcasts, shared why he believes the podcast is the best format for this endeavor.

“Podcasts are great because they are available on the go, when a listener has the time,” he said. “Their

nature allows listeners to get to know guests in a way they can’t in print. A podcast is essentially a prerecorded radio show I can listen to when and where I want. I find podcasts are great for family car trips. What better way to learn about the fascinating people and history that have made Elmhurst all that it is?”

The LowDown will also feature some regular segments, such as “Yodeling Robbie Out on the Street” and “Standing on my Heavily Reinforced Soapbox” with Rick. Both of these segments are presented as satire on local topics.

The ETown LowDown can be accessed on computers, tablets or mobile devices by visiting etownlowdown.podbean.com.

For more information or to suggest future guests, contact the show at etownlowdown@gmail. com.

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In my opinion

Never have I ever played ‘never have I ever’

Working from home, some of my “social interaction” happens via the web. It’s enjoyable for me to post By sillies on the book of faces and chat KELLY with folks there. I shared a “Never SIMMONS Columnist Have I Ever” list. The instructions were to give yourself a point for the things on the list you have NOT done.

I got a 3. I have not eaten sushi, piece of sushi once went down my gone scuba diving, or been in an gullet, but never again.

People joined in the fun with their ambulance. It should be a two. One

numbers and comments. I found myself trying to for each person what they did not do. The thread got more entertaining when people added commentary to their number.

Our Aussie humor colleague said she had indeed gone a cruise although it was a 5-hour day trip, she had fired a gun – a starter pistol, she had got a tattoo once – a henna one, and had braces – the kind that hold up your trousers.

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And my cartwheel days are over.

And I proclaim that even with no cartwheels, I have lived a good life.

The goal is not to have an arbitrary list. The idea is to enjoy the game.

The game of life. Have you ever gotten anything pierced while you sung karaoke? Or eaten off the floor while on a train?

I’ve never played Never Have I Ever (except for this online chatter) so maybe that should make the list: Never Have I Ever played Never Have I Ever. Will I play it again?

Never say never!

Kelly Epperson likes games. Get her uplifting weekly email – write info@kellyepperson.com. Visit www. kellyepperson.com. Snail mail goes to PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131.

February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month DeVries Animal Hospital on Spring Road in Elmhurst is joining veterinary clinics across America in promoting pet dental health awareness during the month of February.

Educating pet owners on the importance of good oral health is paramount in the prevention and treatment of dental disease.

According to Dr. John DeVries, pets may show signs of dental disease including bad breath, yellow-brown crust accumulation on the teeth, and red or bleeding gums.

The pet owner may notice changes

in behavior, drooling, a broken or loose tooth, pawing at the mouth, or dropping food while chewing. Dental disease can result in pain and the loss of teeth, and can cause infections throughout the body, including vital organs like the liver, kidneys and heart.

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Well, of course, we here in the US call those things suspenders, but her creative reply opened my mind.

I had only thought of braces as in the straighteners for teeth. Perhaps someone once had a knee brace or a neck brace. Those count as braces.

And giving birth? We all automatically assumed that meant having a baby. How about birthing an idea, a book, a business? We all can say we have given birth.

How about you? What have you never?

Some folks who had a score of over ten said “I guess I haven’t lived.” Wrong! Who wants broken bones or to be in an ambulance? The list is simply an interesting conversation starter, and that it was.

We all could create magnificent lists of things we have done. And long lists of things we have not done.

Never Have I Ever been to Rhode Island. Never have I ever been to a professional football game. Never

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