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Six-story mixed-use building proposed at Addison, First Per-acre density 133 units more than Hahn Street

By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — Opus Development Company of Rosemont is proposing a six-story building at the northwest

corner of Addison and First with 160 residential units, 215 parking spaces and approximately 6,659 square feet of ground floor retail space.

A public hearing will be held by the Zoning and Planning Commission on February 11.

The density of 133 units per acre is even more than the 87 units per acre of the Hahn St. Development under con-

struction further north on Addison.

Another six-story structure is the Addison St. parking garage opened recently north of the proposed Opus building.

Currently the Opus site is occupied with a two-story commercial building with associated bank drive-through lanes and a parking lot.

“The area is largely underutilized and

potentially subject to redevelopment in the future,” said Than Werner, planning and zoning administrator for the City.

“It would include a mix of commercial and retail uses. Addison Avenue is currently dominated by surface parking and poorly-defined ‘street walls.’”

Next to York Street, Werner said

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The Governor comes to town Rauner brings message of struggles he’s navigating in Springfield

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — On the morning of Monday, Feb. 8, about 340 people, most of them members of one of nine area Chambers of Commerce, gathered for breakfast at Venuti’s Banquets on Lake St. in Addison to attend “Breakfast with the Governor” with Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner.

Some Chamber executives and members had just heard the governor speak on Thursday, Jan. 28, at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Legislative Summit in Springfield. At Monday’s breakfast, those who had attended the Summit felt Rauner was sending the same message: that the problem is Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan, a Democrat.

Elmhurst Chamber President & CEO John R. Quigley was among those at Monday’s event who had also heard Rauner’s speech at the ICC Legislative Summit. “[His message] was similar to last week,” Quigley told The Independent in an interview, “basically it was, ‘bash Madigan, he’s the bad guy.’”

Because most guests were Chamber of Commerce members, the governor kept his message business-oriented.

“He offered no big enlightenment, but kept to business issues,” Quigley said. “He talked about economic development, new tax reform, more business-friendly regulations, workers comp reform, and all those things that are causing Illinois residents to move to other states, or as Rauner puts it, ‘our competitors.’ He said we are losing our residents to

State Representative Patti Bellock cracks up while chatting with Gov. Bruce Rauner at Monday’s “Breakfast with the Governor.” Standing behind the governor is Tim Gurrie, current Chairman of the Board of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

our competitors, that is, to surrounding states like Indiana.”

Rauner had mentioned the same thing about Indiana at the Jan. 28th Business Summit, but a bit more comically.

“Why would anybody want to leave Illinois to live in Indiana?” he said, drawing a chuckle from the audience.

“It’s the same thing really, I mean, the weather’s not any better!”

The governor talked about the Executive Order he put forth to force the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity to work with the Illinois Economic Develop-

ment Corporation. Rauner said he had tried to combine the two offices via legislation, but he couldn’t get anything passed in the House or the Senate, so he issued the Executive Order to push it through.

When the floor opened for questions, one person asked about MAP grants, which provide funds for Illinois college students, including many at Elmhurst College.

“Now, it’s the opposite, the Senate had passed it (funding for the MAP grants), the House passed it but Rauner won’t sign it because he wants the General Assembly to approve his procurement reforms first,” Quigley said. “Rauner said the money saved in procurement would provide enough money to fund the MAP grants. With his changes to procurement, he was talking about a half-billion in savings.”

The Governor brought up another topic mentioned at the ICC Legislative Summit – expanding the Stevenson Expressway (I-55) and adding express toll lanes. Motorists would pay a toll for the privilege of using the lanes, which would move them more quickly to their destination.

The toll amount would vary based on how heavy the traffic was. Drivers would pay more at rush hour, for example.

Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti was among the guests on Monday morning, along with numerous state and local governmental officials. A full list of dignitaries was not available before press time.

“The Governor likes to shake hands with everyone at the table as he moves through the room,” Quigley said.

“I thought he might not do that today because time was short, but then sure enough, he moved around the room. Quite a few Elmhurst people got to meet him.”

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Guests, including several from Elmhurst, applaud Governor Rauner during his address to a crowd of 340 people at the multi-Chamber “Breakfast with the Governor” event on Monday. The governor talked about his struggles to support legislation and advance reforms that would move the state forward, but says he remains at a stalemate with Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.

Governor Bruce Rauner (standing, left) and DuPage County Board member Pete DiCianni greet members of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Feb. 8 at a multi-Chamber “Breakfast with the Governor” event at Venuti’s Banquets in Addison. Seated are (clockwise, from left): Charity Ahlgrim, Scott Ahlgrim, Paul Koch and Rich Reichert (head turned).

There were approximately 340 people from nine different Chambers in attendance.

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Performing arts center on wish list for downtown About 60 attend update of City’s proposed plan

By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — Vacant retail space topped the list of citizens’ concerns about downtown Elmhurst.

Another key concern by people at a downtown plan update meeting on May 28th is the lack of commercial diversity.

The next highest vote-getter was to connect better the downtown with Wilder Park and Elmhurst College.

Also at the top of the list was the desire for a performing arts center.

Obituaries

Harriet TenKate, 82 Harriet TenKane, nee Nibbelink, formerly of Elmhurst, found peace on January 31, 2016, at the age of 82. Loving mother of Laurens (Janice) TenKate and Maria (Russell) Gracik. Cherished grandmother of Adam, Matthew, Jennifer, Melissa and Heidi. Greatgrandmother of Harper. Fond sister of Mathilda, Joan (Lee), Marie (Pete), Archie (Marj) and the late Geraldine and William.

Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was an exceptionally-caring retired nurse, former piano teacher, life-long devoted Christian. Harriet’s life will be celebrated Saturday, February 27 at Christ Church of Oak Brook. Visitation with family and friends from 10-11 a.m., memorial service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in memory of arriet TenKate (visit nami.org). Information provided family members.

Virginia “Gini” Kenworthy, 88 Virginia “Gini” Kenworthy, nee Prost, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 88.

Beloved wife of Glen A., loving mother of Mark (Debbie) and Kurt (Maggie) Kenworthy, Alec, Erika and Leanne, dear daughter of the late Bernard and Frances Prost, dearest grandmother of many. Loving foster mom of 40 years to many children. Fond sister of Jack (Suzanne) Prost, Marilyn (the late John) Krueger, Sue (the late Kevin) Sheehan, Patricia (George) Krueger, Nancy (the late Floyd) Barnum, the late Bud (the late Betty) Prost and

Those issues rose to the top after about 60 people in the City Council chamber listed 52 issues with consultant Nikolas Davis of Houseal Levigne, who was also involved with the North York Plan.

He said a new plan is scheduled to be complete by October, a very fast timeline. Davis noted that more than 300 people have answered questions on the company web site. Davis said written results of the May 28th meeting should be available toward the end of June.

The consultant indicated that the plan should have some “low hanging fruit,” or suggestions that could be implemented in initial stages of a plan, which could cover 10 to

Jimmy Prost; dear aunt and great aunt of many. Service and interment at a later date.

Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.

Helen L. Smith, 88 Helen L. Smith nee Shortess, of Villa Park and formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 88. Wife of the late William J. Smith; loving mother of Mary (Joe) Jablonski, Patricia (David) Baer, Janet Catalano and Joan Cahill; cherished grandmother of Tom (Kim), Chrissie and Meghan Jablonski, Katie (Jimmy) Mix, Anna Baer, Emily (Rory) Dunn, Frank III, Nick and C.J. Catalano, Jack, Tim, Shannon, Liam and Brian Cahill and the late Michael Catalano; proud great grandmother of Connor and Brady Jablonski; daughter of the late Frank and Deborah Shortess; sister of the late Marion O’Keefe, Margaret Koch and Francis Shortess. Helen was a member of the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, the Oak Brook Art League and a longtime employee in Medical Records at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital. She also worked at Good Samaritan Hospital and Berwyn MRI Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the church or Life on Wheels, P.O. Box 3592, Oak Brook, 60522. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

15 years.

Darrell Whistler, chairman of the Zoning and Planning Commission (ZPC), said there have been some meetings with various groups in the City and there will be more in an effort to create a vision to update a downtown plan, which is “out of sync.”

Davis asked for specific projects or actions that people would like to see undertaken within downtown Elmhurst.

He said that money should not be an issue. So, one member of the audience suggested putting the train tracks in a tunnel.

After some laughs and smiles from members of the audience, people mentioned more plausible ideas:

Elmhurst Partners offers Lunch & Learn program ELMHURST — Elmhurst Partners, the corporate training division of Elmhurst College, will host a Lunch & Learn session on how to better manage the nonprofit fundraising cycle and close the loop with valued donors. It will be held on Wednesday, February 17 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at 180 Park Ave., Suite 255, in Elmhurst.

For nonprofit organizations, making connections with donors to bring in necessary funds is critical to its success. This program will showcase a variety of fundraising approaches and how to use them.

This 90-minute session, which includes a box lunch, will be led

by Ken Bartels, principal of Ken Bartels Consulting and senior vice president and director of the Community Bank of Elmhurst; and Lea Ann Skogsberg, founder of Dollars and Sense.

Admission is $10 and includes the box lunch. To reserve a space, call (630) 617-3300 or visit elmhurst.edu/eps.

Upcoming courses begin in March The Lunch & Learn also provides a sneak peek into the featured topic for the Elmhurst Partners series of evening courses in March, Comprehensive Fundraising Strategies. The series of four Wednesday evening courses will focus on fundraising topics that lead to nonprofit success. The series begins on Wednesday, March 2 and runs from 6-9 p.m. The fee is $400 for the entire series or $125 per course. Space is limited and dates are subject to change. For more information, contact the School for Professional Studies at (630) 6173300 or sps@elmhurst.edu.

• Attract a hotel; • Make use of empty store fronts by renting the space to artists since urban renewal often starts with developing the arts; • Move the Farmers Market from Wednesday to the weekend so people who work could attend; • The City should work to do something with the Post Office if and when it is closed; • Create pedestrian corridors;

• Create a sports building to attract teams like the one in Rosemont.

When asked about Elmhurst’s primary strengths, members in the audience mentioned: • The Park District; • Elmhurst College; • Location near expressways and O’Hare Airport; • A theater and grocery store downtown which some suburbs do not have; • A variety of restaurants.

DiCianni, lone Republican nominee for 8th Congressional Seat Files 4,000 petition signatures, more than any candidate

ELMHURST — DuPage County Board member Pete DiCianni will be the lone Republican candidate on 2016’s primary ballot for the U.S. Congress 8th District seat.

The Illinois Board of Elections has officially ruled three GOP challengers as ineligible to appear on the GOP ballot due to lack of qualifying signatures. DiCianni filed 4,000 signatures, more than any Republican candidate, and double any Democrat filing.

DiCianni is pleased to be running unopposed.

“I am excited and humbled to be the GOP nominee and look forward to taking on the winner of the Democratic pri-

mary,” he said.

“I will put my record as a businessman, mayor, county legislator and passionate state advocate for children and families against any PETE potential oppoDICIANNI nents. This district and our nation is craving leadership and I look forward to discussing important issues such as our nation’s economy and safety, local infrastructure challenges, and the needs of children and seniors.”

The 8th Congressional District encompasses all or parts of 27 western and northwestern communities. The primary election is Tuesday, March 15.

For more information about the U.S. 8th Congressional District or Pete DiCianni visit peteforcongress.com.

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Continued from page 3 Addison Avenue has the greatest potential to build the retail and commercial base of the downtown.

The draft 2016 Downtown Plan shows the Opus proposed site as being in the “Outer Core” which would allow up to six stories since the property is not adjacent to single-family attached or detached properties. The draft plan also calls for increased residential density and encourages Transit Oriented Developments (TODs) close to railroad stations like Elmhurst’s depot.

Werner stated that the particular property, located in the proposed downtown outer core area, and immediately across the street from the Metra Station, would be an appropriate setting for additional building

height as provided for in the Elmhurst Zoning Ordinance Conditional Use provisions.

The Elmhurst Downtown Plan states “increased density supports both retail and commercial uses in the Downtown, while enhancing transit ridership and reducing automobile dependence.”

Werner noted that the police, fire and public works departments have no objections to the two additional floors requested as a conditional use.

The Public Works Department noted that, pursuant to DuPage County Storm Water Ordinance regulations, the subject site does not have to provide on-site detention, however, the best management practices should be incorporated into the project.

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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.

Clarification The Elmhurst Police Department has announced that charges for Ana M. Martinez, 18, of Chicago, and Zeshan Ahmed, 21, of Villa Park, were reversed from its original police report. Martinez was charged with possession of a controlled substance and no seat belt, while Ahmed was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with an expired license and failure to signal.

Battery Jan. 31 Samantha N. Palermo, 22, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 100 block of E. First St. at around 4:36 p.m. While in custody for another charge, police said Palmero struck an officer in the arm, and kicked the officer in the arm and leg, as officers placed her in a cell.

She was additionally charged with state counts of battery and for obstructing a police officer.

Jan. 29 A complainant in the 100 block of Brush Hill Road at around 7:14 p.m. told police that while the victim was placing an unknown suspect into restraints, the suspect punched the victim in the throat.

Criminal damage or trespass to property/ motor vehicle/ damage to city property Feb. 3 April Lester, 28, of Glendale Heights, was arrested in the 1000 block of N. York at around 10:40 p.m. Police said officers responded to a customer dispute at the above location. Lester slammed the victim’s cab car door shut, causing damage, according to police. She gave an officer a false name and was found to be wanted out of DuPage County for a failure to appear warrant/driving while license suspended, police said. She was charged with criminal damage to property and obstructing identification.

Jan. 30 An officer found the Pioneer Park sign to be broken off the wooden posts at around 10:01 p.m. An investigation is pending.

Jan. 27-Jan. 28 Criminal damage to a motor vehicle was reported in the 600 block of N. York. A complainant told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) spray-painted an unknown symbol or word on a rental van he was using. Approximate damage was $200.

Disorderly conduct Feb. 2 A complainant at a restaurant in the

CALL 800-222-TIPS 100 block of E. Butterfield told police that the suspect, a restaurant employee, came into the business and started an argument, was loud and disruptive in the store, refused to quiet down and made threats to beat up the store manager. The suspect’s employment was terminated and the suspect left the store.

Jan. 30-Jan. 31 A victim in the 100 block of Garfield told police she received an obscene phone call from an unknown male suspect, who continued to call her phone early that morning, leaving her a voicemail with the suspect’s name. An investigation is pending.

Domestic battery Feb. 1 A 22-year-old Elmhurst woman was arrested in the 900 block of E. Euclid at around 4:19 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect arrived home after being released from DuPage County Jail. Police said he suspect grabbed the victim’s wrist, dug her nails into the victim and slapped him across the side of the head. She was charged with domestic battery and violation of bail bond.

Jan. 29 A 26-year-old Addison man was arrested in the 300 block of N. York at around 8:57 a.m. A victim told police that her ex-boyfriend grabbed her hair and neck, pushed her to the ground and struck a second victim with a closed fist. The suspect was charged with battery and domestic battery.

DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/ possession of alcohol by a minor/public intoxication Feb. 2 Marquis Smith, 40, of Downers Grove, was arrested near Route 83 and North at around 1:50 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Smith was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, and speeding 35 miles over the speed limit.

Jan. 31 Audrey Blumenshine, 20, of Addison, was arrested in the 100 block of S. York at around 12:49 a.m. Police said Blumenshine was located inside a location at the bar with a beer. She provided an officer with a false ID, according to

police. She was taken into custody and found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, police said. She was charged with minor on a licensed premise, consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a false ID. Jan. 30 • Shawn Braxton, 20, and Eric Daughtry, 20, both of Elmhurst, and Jonathan Dodd, 20, of Lakeview, Minn., were arrested in the 800 block of S. Fairfield at around 11:58 p.m. Braxton was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor, allowable blood-alcohol concentration for motor vehicle operators under the age of 21, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Daughtry was charged with disorderly conduct and consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Dodd was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor.

• Four suspects were arrested subsequent to a bar check at a bar in the 100 block of S. York between 10:17 p.m. and 11:11 p.m., according to police.

Police said Alexander Stitgen, 19, of Bensenville, was charged with using the identification of another and also consumption of alcohol by a minor. Madison Babich, 18, of Willow Springs; Julia Bartolomei, 18, of LaGrange Park; and Alexandra Gutierrez, 20, of Franklin Park, were charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor and false identification.

• Two juveniles were arrested near Cottage Hill and St. Charles at around 12:39 a.m. Police said an officer learned the teens were violating curfew and were in possession of cannabis and tobacco.

Both teens had consumed beer and were en route to a party, according to police.

The teens were arrested and transported to the station. Juvenile #1 was charged with consumption and possession of alcohol by a minor as well as curfew violation. Juvenile #2 was charged with consumption and possession of alcohol by minor, curfew violation and for possession of illegal fireworks.

Jan. 28 • Caleb Mowry, 20, of Elmhurst and Sophie Sodlowski, 20, of Niles, were arrested at a bar in the 100 block of S. York at around 10:40 p.m. and 10:52 p.m., respectively. Subsequent to a bar check, police said an officer observed Mowry, who appeared to be younger than 21, attempting to enter the bar.

Upon making contact with Mowry, police said it was learned he had consumed alcohol and had presented a fraudulent Illinois identification card to enter the bar. Mowry was charged with possession of false identification and consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Subsequent to the same bar check, police said Sodlowski was found to be under the age of 21 and drinking in the bar with a fraudulent Illinois ID card.

She was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor and possession of false identification.

• Five suspects were arrested subsequent to a bar check at a pub in the 100 block of N. Addison between

11:05 p.m. and 11:47 p.m., according to police. Police said Marin Antene, 19, of Brookfield; Alison Moran, 20, of Geneva; Amy Schryver, 20, of Elmhurst; Joseph Garland, 20, of Ottawa; and Krystyna Kohinski, 20, of Niles, were charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor and possession of false identification.

Harassment

Feb. 1 A victim in the 100 block of E. Brush Hill told police an unknown suspect had called his office three times throughout the day. The suspect became upset and stated he was going to shoot the victim.

An investigation is pending.

Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/ possession of a controlled substance/ possession of tobacco

Feb. 3 • Nichola Elizondo, 47, of Elmhurst, was arrested near North and Elm at around 6:54 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said an officer observed an off-white powdery substance (suspect cocaine) on the suspect’s lap area, and she admitted to recent cocaine use. During a consent search of the vehicle, a clear plastic bag containing an off-white powdery substance (suspect cocaine) was recovered from inside of her purse, according to police. She was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, DUI-drugs and speeding.

• Sandra Favela, 37, of Bensenville, was arrested in the 600 block of County Line Road in Leyden Township at around 10:37 p.m. Subsequent to a drug investigation, police said Favela was stopped and found to have cocaine in her purse. Also in the vehicle was a digital scale, cannabis and a metal smoking pipe, according to police. Favela was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis, littering and speeding.

Jan. 29 Ciara Michelle McDonald, 26, of Waukegan, was arrested near North and Route 83 at around 4:40 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said McDonald was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. McDonald was charged with those crimes, as well as having no insurance and avoiding a traffic control device.

Jan. 28 Three of four juveniles stopped by police near Van Buren and Mitchell at around 5:38 p.m. were issued citations.

Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said the driver of the vehicle was found to be in possession of a black bag with cookies which contained cannabis.

Juvenile #1 and Juvenile #2 were cited

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Continued from page 6 for no seat belt. Juvenile #3 was released without charges and Juvenile #4 was cited for possession of cannabis. All were released to their parents.

Resisting arrest Jan. 29 Rocco C. Longo, 33, of Melrose Park, was arrested near York and Grand at around 1:06 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Longo’s driver’s license was found to be revoked. According to police, he fled on foot and was apprehended a short time later. He was charged with felony driving while license revoked, resisting arrest and speeding.

Suspicious circumstances Jan. 31 A complainant in the 300 block of N. Ferndale told police she received but did not answer two calls from an unknown number. The unknown caller sent a text message stating “answer b----, I need weed.” The responding officer called the suspect number and the caller refused to identify herself. Complainant was advised to block the number.

Jan. 30 While checking on a suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of car rental facility located in the 800 block of N. York, police said an officer observed a red Dodge Caravan occupied by a male black driver, exit the lot and head south of York at around 2:06 a.m. The officer checked the lot and found a white Ford van missing its spare tire. An investigation is pending.

Theft/burglary/ identity theft/ fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/ robbery Feb. 3 • Responding to a report of a theft at a food store in the 100 block of E. Schiller St., officers reviewed in-store CCTV surveillance of the liquor aisle, where a suspect wearing a black jacket and a winter hat was seen placing several bottles into a cart. The suspect was then seen placing something over the liquor bottles then, proceeding past all points of sale without paying for the merchandise.

• A victim at a restaurant in the 100 block of S. Route 83 told police while working there, he placed his cell phone on top of the paper dispenser in the restroom. When he returned two hours later, the phone was gone.

Feb. 1 • Joseph Kelso, 41, of Northlake, was arrested at a store in the 200 block of N. York at around 7:42 p.m.

Police said Kelso took headphones and a phone case and reportedly left without paying.

According to police, Kelso was taken into custody and was found to have a hypodermic syringe in his pants pocket. He was charged with felony retail theft and possession of a hypodermic syringe.

• A victim in the 500 block of Rex told police she owns a rental home and was advised by the tenant that on two occasions last week people had come to the home in response to a Craigslist ad for a rental property. The victim stated she did not place any ad and the advertisement has since been removed.

Jan. 31 • Brianna D. Washington, 19, of Chicago, was arrested at a restaurant in the 500 block of W. North Ave. at around 6:27 p.m. A complainant told police that Washington had reportedly attempted to purchase food with a counterfeit $100 bill.

She was charged with forgery.

Subsequent to a fraud-in-progress call about a neighboring business in the 500 block of W. North Ave., police said an officer learned that Washington had been dropped off by a vehicle occupied by three unidentified male subjects. It was later learned one of the males from that vehicle had just purchased liquor and two cups using a counterfeit $100 bill. An investigation is pending.

Jan. 30 A victim in the 500 block of Lorraine told police she received an email that she had been selected to be a secret shopper and was given a check for $2,900, which she deposited into her bank account. She became suspicious when she received a second check for $4,000 and was told to deposit it. An investigation is pending.

Jan. 29-Jan. 30 An employee from a car rental facility in the 800 block of N. York told police he noticed a spare tire was missing from a rental van which was parked in the rear lot. The

van had been returned to the in to the police department; business on Jan. 29 with the he stated he lost it on the spare tire intact. above date. He learned that Jan. 29 an unknown person(s) had • Victim stated he with- purchased food from a resdrew currency from his bank taurant with his credit/debit account and brought the cash card without his authorization. to be deposited into his second He believes he accidentally bank account. The teller at that dropped it and the suspects bank put the cash through the took it. An investigation is cash counter and was notified pending. that one bill was counterfeit. Jan. 13 The victim was to complete A victim in the 100 block an affidavit and file a com- of E. Lake St. told police plaint with the bank where he her wallet was stolen about obtained the cash. a month ago, and since she • Theft was reported at an has received a letter from her oil change facility in the 600 bank notifying her that her block of W. North Ave. at mailing address was successaround 7:15 p.m. A victim told fully changed, yet she had not police that while at the facility requested a change of address. having his vehicle inspected, There also were two credhe believes one of the sus- it cards opened without her pects removed a tin containing knowledge or consent. an unspecified amount of cash Dec. 21, 2015 from the driver’s side door A victim in the 1000 block pocket. The suspects denied of S. York told police that he taking the tin, and a search threw a party on the above of the area yielded negative date and believes an attendee results. The victim then admit- stole items from his home. ted the tin could have been Nov. 10, 2015 taken somewhere else.

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someone had used her Social Security number to open an account and purchase these phones.

Aug. 7, 2015 Theft was reported in the 200 block of E. Vallette St. A victim told police that jewelry was removed from his home, possibly by construction workers who had done work there.

Dec. 31, 2014-Oct.31, 2015 Police said a victim in the 600 block of Lorraine was notified by the IRS that an unknown person(s) used her and her husband’s Social Security numbers. They filed extensions for last year’s taxes and have no suspects.

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Feb. 3 The director of admissions from a local high school came into the police department requesting to sign a No Trespass Order against an unidentified suspect.

The suspect was observed riding his bicycle on the school property by the playground.

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Oct. 1, 2015-Jan. 28 Theft was reported at a college in the 100 block of Prospect. A victim told police that between the above dates, she has had miscellaneous items missing from her dorm room.

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Aug. 18, 2015-Jan. 27 A victim at a bank in the 500 block of S. York Road told police that while getting her bank statements together for her attorney, she found three unauthorized transactions on her account. The bank stopped the payment and returned the money to the victim’s account.

Jan. 27 A victim in the 500 block of W. Belden told police there were four unauthorized transactions on her checking account.

Jan. 26 Forgery was reported at a food store in the 900 block of S. York at around 5:43 p.m.

A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used one $100 and one $20 counterfeit bill.

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Is patriotism becoming a video game?

Under my W father’s fedora... hether you care about the Broncos or the Cardinals, some of us – especially Bears fans – at least watch the game and, of course, enjoy the commercials.

Did you happen feel something strange about the commercial for the new movie Independence Day: Resurgence?

It begins on the field at the Super Bowl, as The Star Spangled Banner is sung and the screen is awash in red, white and blue. The camera pans back and upwards until the entire stadium is visible, then swoops over to a line-up of Marines in full dress, standing at attention, as the phrase “For Independence” appears on the screen. Then the camera swoops back over the stadium as a military flyover takes place with five airplanes.

The planes continue “overhead”

Dee Longfellow

Editor and the entire scene evolves into that of what appeared to be a video game. Suddenly, unfamiliar “players” are seen in the planes, preparing for battle as the camera pans over to show an entire metropolis collapsing all around and into a river or lake. The whole area is ablaze, ships on the water are sinking,

and buildings are falling to the ground in large clumps, as the skies rain fire, smoke and whoknows-what toxic chemicals.

Then it becomes a commercial for the movie, as the pilots of those planes fly in to apparently save the day – in 120 minutes.

The bothersome thing was the early presentation of a patriotic message – the football field itself is more or less a symbol for America. Then add the colors of the flag, the uniformed soldiers, the flyover, all to the sounds of our National Anthem. Nothing could be more patriotic. It was disappointing when the camera swooped over into an entirely different commercial – for what appeared to be a videogame. The buildings, the fire and smoke, everything about that scene was done in the graphics of a video game. The patriotic beginning

was in “real life.”

When the commercial began, a thought came to mind. “How nice to see a display of patriotism,” but then again, the Super Bowl and the NFL do always seem to get it right when it comes to remembering those in the armed forces. Some sort of tribute or salute has always taken place, usually before the coin toss, every year we have been at war and at least something in the years between.

Imagine the dismay when the patriotic display evolved into a video game or actually, a movie set. It worried me that our young people may associate graphic shooting from fancy jets with numerous buttons that destroy their enemies with a single tap is what it’s like to serve in the military.

I already worry that young

people seem to have less and less regard for the flag and their country. There’s always chatter in the stands during the National Anthem before a football game (and it’s not just the kids). The Elmhurst VFW is already gone and the American Legion is struggling. Members of Color Guard at Memorial Day and Veterans Day get older and older every year. Is there no new blood coming up, bringing up the rear?

No replacement forces?

Maybe it’s old-fashioned thinking, but wouldn’t you prefer patriotism pure in its display?

Let’s keep the graphic shoot ‘em up movies, video games and their subsequent crossover toys, TV series, songs, apparel, jewelry and other endorsement products off by themselves. Lest we get them confused.

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H Pick of the week H the Elmhurst event NOT TO BE MISSED! Saturday, Feb. 13 Elmhurst Fire Department Blood Drive

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Elmhurst Fire Department will hold a LifeSource blood drive at the south fire station at 601 So. York Road. Appointments preferred, but walkins welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 877-5433768 or visit lifesource.org and use code 031G. Donors receive a free t-shirt. Be sure to eat well, stay hydrated, bring an I.D., wear clothing with sleeves that provide easy access to your arm.

Saturday, Feb. 13 • The public is invited to attend the 2016 Dr. Robert Stanger Young Artists Auditions at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Free; come and go as you wish throughout the day. There will be a luncheon at Park Place from 12-1 p.m.

for $22 per person. Please call 630-941-0202 for more information.

• At 10:30 p.m., the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., presents “Olympic Fossils,” for students ages 10-18 who compete in Science Olympiad tournaments. Includes hand samples of fossils, tips for identification. Fee: $5 per

person. Reservations required.

Info: 630-833-1616 or visit lizzadromuseum.org Sunday, Feb. 14 From 12:30-2:30 p.m., the Single Mothers Support Group (SHE) will meet at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road. There will be a special Valentine’s Day program and luncheon.

Enjoy lunch with your child then childcare is available during program. Free. Guests invited. Info: elmhurstcrc.org/ ministries/adults/sisters-helping-each-other.

Monday, Feb. 15 At 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Library welcomes author William B. Crawford, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune reporter, who will discuss his recent book, Justice Perverted: How the Innocence Project at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism Sent an Innocent Man to Prison. Register online, in person or by phone. Info: elmlib.org/justice.

Tuesday, Feb. 16 From 5-7:30 p.m. at Wilder

Mansion, 211 S. Prospect, the Elmhurst Economic Development Commission will host its 3rd annual Women in Management Forum. Networking followed by programs at 6 p.m.

After updates from the City, Dr. Larry Carroll, from Elmhurst College will discuss balancing life and a career. Free and open all businesswomen in Elmhurst. Info: email: econdev@elmhurst.org or call 630-530-6017.

Saturday, Feb. 20 • Beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Fitz’s Spare Keys, 119 N. York

Street in Elmhurst, the Mary K. Steffens Foundation will hold “Mary’s Birthday Bowling Party” as its Heart of Elmhurst fundraiser. There will be a buffet dinner, a silent auction and bowling throughout the evening.

Tickets are $30 for the buffet only, or $35 for dinner and bowling, and can be purchased by calling 630-336-6107, or visiting facebook.com/MaryKSteffensFoundation.

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Correction

In a recent article that appeared in the Elmhurst Independent, York High School’s organization AS.IS. was incorrectly identified as “a club for LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender) students.” According to its mission statement, available on York’s website, AS.IS. is “a gay-straight alliance in which students and faculty can discuss ways of respecting differences in school. Its primary goals are: 1) to reduce homophobic behavior; 2) to combat bigotry; and, 3) to build tolerance and respect among the York community.” School District 205 confirmed that the purpose of the group is to bring awareness and support to those students and that membership is not restricted to the LGBT community.

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Historical Museum seeks local photos for upcoming Smithsonian exhibit

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Edison fourth grader wins National Geography Bee

On Jan. 28, Edison’s Geo-Trekkers Club held the school’s first-ever National Geographic Bee. Edison fourth grader Alexa Czarnecki won the school-level Geography Bee and will now take a test to see if she qualifies for the state-level competition. Alexa is pictured here (left of sign, wearing ribbon) among the other participants in the Edison Bee. Pictured in back are Edison Librarian Mary Greska and third grade teacher Don Williams, who served as sponsors.

Justice Perverted: True-crime author coming to Elmhurst Library ELMHURST — Author William B. Crawford, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune reporter, comes to Elmhurst Public Library on Monday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. to discuss his recent book, Justice Perverted: How the Innocence Project at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism Sent an Innocent Man to Prison.

In 1983, a man and woman were brutally murdered near Chicago’s Washington Park swimming pool. Anthony Porter was convicted of shooting

the pair at point-blank range and sentenced to death.

Just 50 hours before Porter’s scheduled execution, the Illinois Supreme Court granted a stay. Northwestern University’s Innocence Project, known for exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing, took up Porter’s cause. As a result, Porter was released from prison and another man, Alstory Simon, was subsequently convicted of the homicides.

In a dramatic twist, Simon was exonerated of the crime.

He is suing Northwestern University and journalism professor David Protess for more than $40 million in punitive damages.

Fans of true-crime stories like Making a Murderer and Serial will be riveted by Crawford’s account of good intentions gone wrong and the flawed legal system surrounding both Porter’s and Simon’s cases.

Register online, in person, or by phone. For more information visit elmlib.org/justice.

ELMHURST — The Elmhurst Historical Museum is putting out a call for photos to past and present residents of Elmhurst to participate in an upcoming exhibit.

“Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard,” a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution, makes its Chicago-area debut at Elmhurst Historical Museum from March 19 through May 29, 2016. The exhibit explores the mid-century backyard from the rise of the suburbs and tract houses, to the beauty of postwar garden design and the birth of the environmental movement.

To add a local component to the exhibit, Elmhurst Historical Museum staff is seeking photos taken between 1950 and 1965 in Elmhurst that show how families experienced the backyard space (barbecuing, lawn care, games, kids playing, etc.). The museum requests hard copies of photos that can be scanned at a high resolution. Photos may be lent to the Elmhurst Historical Museum to be considered for one-time use for this exhibit, or donated to the permanent collection to expand the photo archives.

Please contact Dan Lund at daniel.lund@elmhurst.org if you are interested in donating or lending a photo to the museum.

Note: Museum staff will make final choices based on need, and there is no guarantee that a photo will be used in the exhibit. Photos received after February 19th, 2016 will not be considered for this exhibition, but may still be considered for donation to the museum’s collection.

Please include a year, location and description with photos and identify any people if possible,

Panhellenic Foundation hosts ‘Wild for Fashion 2016’

ELMHURST — On Friday, Feb. 19 beginning at 6 p.m., the Elmhurst Panhellenic Foundation will host Wild for Fashion 2016, its annual fundraiser to benefit scholarships for Elmhurst women. It will be held at River Forest Country Club, 15W648 Grand Avenue, Elmhurst, and will include dinner, the fashion show and a silent auction.

The fashion show will feature spring fashions from Elmhurst retailers, including: enzee, RedE,

York Furrier, Uptown Shop, E Lounge, Kie & Kate, and VIP Occasions. Soon to join the Elmhurst scene, retailer Hazyl, will also be featured on the runway.

Kathy Rezny of York Furriers will narrate the fashion show.

Elmhurst residents serve as our runway models.

Support of local businesses is always key to our success and several sponsors are recognized on our invitation including: Tannin’s, York Furrier, AT&T, Cottage Hill Diamonds, and Smallcakes.

Tickets are $60/person. To attend, please purchase tickets online at eventbrite.com. Tickets may also be purchased by contacting Deb Mendenhall at

630-833-5911. A few limited tickets will be available at the door. Direct links to the invitation also available from elmhurstpanhellenic.com and facebook.com/elmhurstpanhellenic In April 2015, the Foundation granted $15,000 in scholarships to local young women as a result of the last show. Since 1931, the group has awarded more than $325,000.

Applications for an Elmhurst Panhellenic scholarship are available through the guidance counselor’s office at each Elmhurst high school, at the financial aid offices of local colleges, or through Elmhurst Panhellenic at elmhurstpanhellenic@hotmail.com.

Orthodontic U P DAT E

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THE TWAIN SHALL MEET

If you were going to paint a picket fence, you would want each of by its vertical boards to be Jeffrey T. (pickets) Boland evenly spaced and perfectly upright.

Licensed Orthodontic Specialist That way, you could get between the boards to prepare them for fresh paint, which could be easily applied with a brush. Because I am an orthodontist and not Huck Finn, I am more concerned with teeth than pickets, but the same principles apply. If teeth are crowded, tilted, and/or rotated, they cannot be flossed and brushed properly, resulting in bacteria-laden plaque accumulating between teeth, which leads to decay and gum disease. This, in turn, causes inflammation that can lead to systemic health problems.

Orthodontic treatment can prevent this unhealthy chain of events from starting.

It’s difficult to maintain good oral hygiene with crooked and crowded teeth, and left untreated, these problems can lead to tooth decay, gum disease, and even tooth loss.

By addressing orthodontic problems early, some can be reduced in severity or even eliminated. To schedule a free orthodontic consultation, please call our office. Our office hours are by appointment. Straighter Smiles Are Our Specialty!

P.S. Straight teeth get fewer cavities and are also less likely to have problems with discoloration, uneven wear, and fractures.

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and provide contact information including phone, email, and address. Participants requesting photos to be returned will be notified when they are ready for pickup. Photos may be mailed to or dropped off at: Elmhurst Historical Museum, Attn: Daniel Lund, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126.

Don’t pass up your chance to be a part of a Smithsonian exhibit! For more information about the “Patios, Pools and the Invention of the American Backyard” exhibit, please visit elmhursthistory.org or call (630) 833-1457.

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49th Annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival begins Feb. 25 Each February, the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival welcomes the industry’s top professional musicians and the nation’s leading college bands for three days of performances and education. The college bands take turns performing for some of the greatest names in professional jazz today, who offer critiques and award honors in a variety of areas. Then the professionals conclude each night of the Festival with an exciting performance of their own.

The Festival begins at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, with the High School Invitational, and concludes with a performance on Sunday, Feb. 28, by Festival artists/adjudicators with the Elmhurst College Jazz Band.

Beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 27, award-winning collegiate jazz ensembles from around the country will perform. Friday’s evening session begins at 7:30 p.m. with performances by college

ensembles and will conclude with a performance by Ryan Truesdell’s Gil Evans Project.

Saturday evening’s session begins at 7:30 p.m. and closes with a performance by the Bob Mintzer Big Band.

Sunday’s session begins at 11:30 a.m. and concludes with the Elmhurst College Jazz Band in concert with artists/adjudicators Michael Davis, Donny McCaslin and Scott Wendholt.

The Elmhurst College Jazz Festival will be held in Ham-

merschmidt Memorial Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College. For more information or for tickets, visit elmhurst.edu/jazzfestival.

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ELMHURST — One of the oldest and best collegiate jazz festivals in the country, the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival will celebrate its 49th year from Thursday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, Feb. 28.

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ICGS holds Curriculum night ELMHURST — On the evening of Thursday, January 28, students escorted their parents to Immaculate Conception Grade School’s Curriculum Night, where they were able to visit the classrooms, talk with teachers and administrators, and view projects on which the students have been working.

This ICGS Mom happily had her hands full while visiting her son’s kindergarten classroom on Curriculum Night.

Cable Air Dates February 2016 Elmhurst Community Programs Programs air on Comcast Channel 6 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 Programs can also be found on ElmhurstTV.com Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1338 2016 State of Our City Address Master of Ceremonies: Ken Bartels Keynote Speaker: Steven Morley, Mayor of Elmhurst Sundays 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays 5:30 p.m.

Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1339 Elmhurst College Women’s Basketball Elmhurst College Bluejays vs. Carthage College Lady Reds Announcer: Kevin Juday Recorded: January 13, 2016 Sundays 5 p.m.

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Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1340 Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Presents, “Vivaldi, Telemann & Beyond!”

Music Director and Conductor: Stephen Alltop Wednesdays 5 p.m.

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Elmhurst Now! #28 Host: Ken Bartels Guests: Angela S. Bentsen, Supervisor Senior Services Patrick E. Whiteside, Board Member Theresa Nihill, Executive Director (Metropolitan Family Services DuPage ) Thursdays 6 p.m.

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This third generation ICGS family managed to attend Curriculum Night amidst a busy night of athletic practices.

ICGS Kindergarten teacher Dee Crowe, who will be retiring after this year, shows off her classroom’s pet turtle “Boris.” Since she will be retiring, she will be auctioning “Boris” off at the ICGS Dinner Dance on Feb. 5.

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Walk to the Moon and Back fundraiser planned Event kicks off Annie’s Allergy Awareness Walk ELMHURST — Of course you can’t walk to the moon and back, but if Shelley LeGere has anything to do with it, the sky’s the limit when it comes to awareness raised about the seriousness of severe allergic reactions.

A kickoff to benefit the To The Moon and Back/Annie LeGere Foundation, named for LeGere’s late daughter, Annie, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the Diplomat West in Elmhurst from 7-11 p.m.

Organizers hope the adults-only event raises allergy awareness and funds, and jump-starts the first annual Annie’s Allergy Awareness photo provided Walk to be held in Late Sandburg Middle School late April. The Walk student 13-year-old Annie LeGe- will start at Sandburg re is shown here in a 2015 pic- Middle School, where ture with her mom, Shelley; Dad, Annie was to graduate John; and brother, Bobby. The eighth grade this year LeGeres started the To The Moon before she died from and Back/Annie LeGere Foun- anaphylactic shock last dation to support research and August, education and raise funds for allergy awareness. Annie passed The LeGere mission away last August as a result of began one night last August when anaphylactic shock. her daughter Annie called her from a sleepover saying she was having trouble breathing and wanted to come home. By the time Shelley raced over to the house with Benadryl in hand, Annie was already on the floor barely breathing.

An operating room nurse, Shelley asked the firstresponding police officer if he had anything to help, but to no avail. Annie died nine days later.

Now, Shelley LeGere is focused on raising allergy awareness and funds to aid in research and education.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 1997 and 2011, there was a 50 percent growth of food allergies in children. This dramatic increase is one of the reasons Shelley wants to see laws implemented to make it mandatory for first responders and schools to carry epinephrine auto injectors, such as Epi-Pen. “I need to do something – something big – in order to make some sense out of this,” she said.

The kickoff at the Diplomat West will feature raffle prizes and silent auctions, including signed sports memorabilia from the Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox. Appetizers and a cash bar are available. Pre-registration for the Annie Allergy Awareness Walk to be held April 23 will also be available. Supporters can purchase kickoff tickets for $50 each and get more information at amazingannie.org.

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World War II vets (back row, from left): Dick Vana, John Ullinskey and Jack Meyer spoke with Visitation students including fourth graders (front row, from left): Avery Berschel, Michaela Quinn, Mikey Curtin and Jack Lawton. Mr. Vana earned a Purple Heart and served with a precursor to the Navy SEALS in the Pacific, Mr. Ullinskey fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, and Mr. Meyer participated in the liberation of France.

Military veterans visit Visitation classrooms ‘Teamwork was what won the war,’ WWII vet told students

By Jean Lawrence For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — Visitation School fourth, fifth, and sixth graders were recently treated to a visit with four Elmhurst-area veterans.

Jack Meyer, Dick Vana, John Ullinskey, all WWII veterans, were joined by Dick’s son Tom Vana, a veteran of the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict.

The four men told interesting stories about their military experiences and answered questions from the students.

Mr. Ullinskey, who served in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, told the students about a trip through the Panama Canal to Japan towing barges of fuel. He participated in the

Battle of Okinawa, the largest and deadliest Pacific battle of the war.

“We landed on Okinawa on April 1, 1945, which was Easter Sunday, but it was no April Fool’s,” he recalled. “We had to worry about suicide bombers and submarines and keep our eyes open all the time. There are things you live with and never forget. I rode a hurricane for five days in the Atlantic Ocean and a typhoon in the Pacific that I thought would capsize us, but the pilot and the Good Lord got us through.”

Jack Meyer, who lives across the street from Visitation, told his tale: “Some of these guys saw the world on Navy ships.

Not me. All I did was walk and walk and walk, and shoot and shoot and shoot. I was drafted at age 18 and it didn’t take long to get sent to France. I hope you kids don’t have to go through anything like that. But I’ve had a great life. I got a free college

education through the GI Bill.

I had five kids, then my wife died and I married a woman with four kids so now we have nine. My biggest problem now is paying for Christmas!”

Donning a Marine jacket with a Purple Heart patch, Dick Vana shared his experiences as a Marine Raider, which was a precursor to the Navy SEALS. Twice wounded in combat, he was sent to Japan as part of the anticipated invasion that was cancelled after dropping the atomic bombs on August 6 and 9. He was in Japan until three days before the official peace treaty was signed on September 2, 1945, then returned home a few months later.

“I married my wife in August of 1943 and didn’t see her again until she met me at the El stop at Kimball in Lawrence when I returned from duty Christmas of 1945,” he said.

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Continued from page 12 Dick’s son Tom Vana served in Vietnam and Korea as a medic in charge of evacuations.

“Everything you hear about war is bad, but you can learn good things too,” he said. “Like the practice of paramedics – that grew out of the military.

The Army taught me to grow up, keep my things together and learn to hope even when there was very little hope.”

“When did you start training?” fourth grader Mae Bigane asked. “My brother wants to be a Navy SEAL.” “Well, it starts with boot camp and that changes you from civilian life to Marine life,” Dick Vana replied. “Raider training was unbelievable.”

Another fourth grader asked why people chose to enlist during World War II. “Patriotism was at a high in the country then,” he said.

“And not just the military, but civilians too. Teamwork was what won the war.”

When fifth grader Sean Fitzgerald asked where in the world their service took them, Ullinskey replied, “I went from Norfolk, Virginia to Maine to England to France to Spain through Africa to the Suez

Canal, then back to France and the U.S., then through the Panama Canal to Hawaii to Johnston Island to the Chinese coast to Okinawa to the Philippines to Alaska to Washington. I saw many countries and cultures and it was very interesting.”

The vets all had the opportunity to participate in Honor Flight Chicago, a non-profit organization that honors vets’ service by providing them with a free day trip to Washington, DC to see the World War II memorial and other sites. The vets fly back to Midway Airport and are greeted by thousands of supporters waving flags and thanking them for their service.

Dick Vana recalled it fondly.

“Honor Flight was absolutely tremendous. There were 5000 people to meet us at Midway, including 33 of my family members. I’ll never forget it.”

Visitation students wrote letters to vets on Veterans Day and sent their letters on an Honor Flight for “mail call.”

Lisa Lawton, parent of Visitation sixth grader Ella, made the connection through her friend Laura Marchetta, an Elmhurst resident who volunteers for Honor Flight. It was

Lisa who organized the veterans’ visit to the school. The session took place on Visitation’s “Celebrating the Nation” day during Catholic Schools’

Week. Students were encouraged to donate personal items for Hines Veterans Hospital.

Visitation Principal Dr. Dransoff concluded, “The visit from

these WWII veterans brought history to life for our students and helped them realize the sacrifices so many made to keep us safe and free.”

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Fifth graders Scott Zaragoza and Amanda McGreal and their classmates enjoyed hearing the real war stories of Dick and Tom Vana, father and son. Four veterans spoke to Visitation fourth, fifth and sixth graders on February 3 during the school’s celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Visitation honored special groups every day during Catholic Schools Week.

On Wednesday the students brought donations for Hines Veterans Hospital and met with the vets in observance of Celebrating the Nation day.

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Continued from page 8 • From 7-10:30 p.m., The People for Elmhurst Parks Foundation (PEP) is hosting “Be A Kid Again” on the tennis courts at Courts Plus to allow adults to view, try out and play on the actual equipment that will be used at the Playground for Everybody, coming to Butterfield Park in fall of 2016. Grown-ups can play games, climb on equipment, enjoy food and live music. Tickets are $100 per person. Info: 630-993-8900 or epd.org• From 7-11 p.m., there will be a kickoff to benefit the To The Moon and Back/Annie LeGere Foundation at the Diplomat West. Tickets: $50 each, includes appetizers, cash bar, raffle prizes, silent auctions and more.

$8 and will be available at the door.

Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 25-28 Held in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus, the Elmhurst College Jazz Festival celebrates its 49th year. The Festival begins at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, with the High School Invitational and concludes on Sunday with a performance by Festival artists/adjudicators along with the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Tickets and info: elmhurst. edu/jazzfestival

Sunday, March 6 At 1 p.m., Elmhurst Cool Cities and Elmhurst College will screen the feature-length documentary The Human Experiment as part of the One Earth Film Festival in Illinois Hall of the Schaible Science Center on the campus. Tickets are free, but a $5 per person donation is requested to help underwrite costs. Tickets are limited and advance online purchases are recommended. For more information, contact ecoolcities@gmail.com or (630) 426-9789.

Ongoing programs: • Area artists, members of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild, are exhibiting their recent works and competing for prizes in the Guild’s Winter Member Show being held in the EAG gallery from now through Feb. 26. The gallery is located inside the

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Grade School will perform Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” in the IC Parish Gymnasium Theatre at the corner of York Road and Arthur Street in Elmhurst. Tickets are

Friday, March 4 From 6:30-11:30 p.m., the Elmhurst YMCA will host its annual scholarship dinner dance at River Forest Country Club, 15W468 Grand Ave. Hoops & Hops theme will feature shooting baskets and craft beer. Guests are encouraged to wear high-tops with their “dressy-casual” attire.

(River Forest does not allow jeans.) Seats are $125 per person; tables of 10 are $1250. RSVPs requested by Friday, Feb. 19. To register online, visit donate.ymcachicago.org/elmhurst. For more information, call 630-834-9200.

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Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave. • “Beer Chicago,” is on display now through Feb. 14 at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Take a look at beer culture, taverns, and breweries; learn about different beers brewed right here in Chicago; encounter the “bartender” at an interactive video kiosk. Admission is Free.

Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org • All men are invited to attend Men’s Fraternity at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 West Brush Hill Road, for weekly sessions that combine biblical teaching and group discussion. Groups meet once a week from September through May to study Authentic Manhood’s “33 The Series.” Choose a day/time that works for you: Tues. 6-7:15 a.m.; Wed. 7-9 p.m.; Thurs.

6-7:15 a.m.; Sundays 9-10:15 a.m. Info: 630-6005074 or paul.daly@elmhurstcrc.org • A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 8339665.

• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Ribs available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: americanlegionthb187.org or 630833-7800.

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Elmhurst native launches LVL UP web design and marketing firm Mangialardi returns from college to support needs of local businesses

By Jean Lawrence For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — Mike Mangialardi is combining his lifetime (minus college) of living in Elmhurst with his passion for marketing and his computer acumen to launch a new business to provide web design and marketing services.

Targeted towards small businesses in Elmhurst and the surrounding area, LVL UP provides a range of services including web site creation and redesign, logo and artwork design, consultations, online marketing, and search engine optimization to make businesses easier to find in Google search results.

“I love web design and marketing so I decided that, being an Elmhurst native, I want to target local businesses and do what I love while helping businesses grow and have an impact on the entire community,” Mike explained.

When Mike was growing up in Elmhurst, he attended Immaculate Conception Grade School and Montini High School and was involved in school sports as well as Elmhurst Youth Baseball, AYSO soccer, and Boy Scouts. He graduated in December

2015 from Loras College in Dubuque and moved back to Elmhurst.

“It’s nice to be back and see what’s new in Elmhurst,” he said. “I love it here.”

Mike earned bachelor’s degrees in both computer science and criminal justice in three and a half years, while also working on campus in the Student Life department.

“While I was at Loras MIKE MANGIALARDI I got the idea to create a product that was an e-book and online video course on diet and nutrition,” he said. “I created a website to support the product and then realized I needed to market it. I got obsessed with marketing and devoured podcasts, blogs and articles to teach myself.”

In addition to his self-taught marketing skills, Mike’s degree in computer science enables him to deploy the latest technology in marketing.

“I’m able to market successfully because I under-

stand what technologies I can use and I grasp them easily so there’s that overlap,” he said.

Much of his business involves providing on-line marketing services to his clients, primarily through social media and email newsletters.

“Social media marketing has many innovative solutions to get exposure,” Mike said. “It’s a huge, powerful tool. We create social media accounts on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest and plan postings, focusing on what’s manageable.”

When designing websites, Mike focuses on making the pages clean and easy to navigate.

“Good visuals are very important, and so is thinking about the specific audience and what will be satisfying to them. It’s nice to use bright colors to highlight but also leave some white space,” he noted.

“Back in the day, making a website required knowing nitty gritty programming languages. Now it’s easier to create but professional services are as important as ever. And the lines are blurring between web design and marketing as more emphasis is put on websites.”

As Mike launches his business in Elmhurst, he is thinking towards longer-term goals.

“I want LVL UP to grow and to add employees and capabilities. I hope we learn lessons, achieve goals, set new goals, help other businesses grow and succeed, and see the benefit of our services.”

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Business Briefs RE/MAX is the official real estate sponsor of CMN. “Once again, our sales associates have made an extra effort to assist CMN and Lurie Children’s with the great work they do helping children and their families who are facing serious medical challenges,” said Jim Merrion, regional director of the RE/MAX Northern Illinois network. “Since 1992, our network has donated nearly $2.9

million to CMN, and we expect to reach the $3 million mark this year.”

• Area Chambers host Economic Outlook Luncheon, Expo ELMHURST — On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the 14th Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Ashyana Banquets at 1620 75th Street, Downers

One Earth Film Festival returns to Elmhurst College Cool Cities Coalition co-sponsors sustainability event on March 6 ELMHURST — Elmhurst Cool Cities and Elmhurst College will screen the featurelength documentary The Human Experiment as part of the One Earth Film Festival on Sunday, March 6, at 1 p.m. at Elmhurst College, Illinois Hall, Schaible Science Center.

The 2016 One Earth Film Festival, which runs from March 4-6, uses compelling environmental films and programming to bring about an

understanding of climate change, sustainability and the power of people. The film lifts the veil on thousands of untested chemicals in our everyday products, our homes and inside our bodies. Simultaneously, the prevalence of many diseases continues to rise.

From Oscar winner Sean Penn and Emmy winning journalists Dana Nachman and Don Hardy, The Human Experiment tells the personal stories of people who believe their lives have been affected by chemicals and takes viewers on the front lines as activities go head-to-head with the powerful and wellfunded chemical industry.

A short question and answer period will follow the film, and

Grove. Featured speaker will be William Strauss, senior economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. The event will include a mini-Business Expo where vendors can showcase their marketing and promotional materials at a tabletop display.

Not only will Strauss offer his expert insights on the economy and the future, but also there will be a chance to network with as many as 300 people who usually attend. The

tables will be set up in the lobby for those who wish to learn more about sustainability. Event sponsors will also have more information, including AFM Safecoat/E.L. Foust Co., Inc.; J.C. Licht; Republic Waste; and the Elmhurst Public Library.

For a full schedule of Film Festival movies and events, visit oneearthfilmfest.org.

Tickets for all films are free, but a $5 per person contribution is requested to help underwrite the costs of the Festival.

Tickets are limited and advance online purchases are recommended. For more information, contact Elmhurst Cool Cities at ecoolcities@gmail.com or (630) 426-9789.

lunchon is co-sponsored by the following Chambers of Commerce: Batavia, Bolingbrook, Chamber630, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Homer Township, Lemont, Lisle, Lombard, West Suburban, Westmont and Willowbrook-Burr Ridge.

Tickets are $30/members, $35/non-members and the registration deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 17. To RSVP, call 630-834-6060 or visit elmhurstchamber.org.

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level continues to be a story of successes and setbacks,” said HRC President Chad Griffin.

“Though a number of states are expanding access to nondiscrimination protections for LGBT people and their families, a majority of states are still struggling to reach even a basic level of equality for LGBT people.”

The SEI assesses statewide LGBT-related legislation and policies, good and bad, in five areas: 1) parenting laws and policies; 2) non-discrimination laws; 3) hate crimes laws; 4) youth-related laws and policies; and, 5) health and safety laws and policies. Based on that review, the SEI assigns states to one of four distinct categories.

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Betsy, her husband Joe, and their two daughters have called Elmhurst home since 1995.

WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, in partnership with the Equality Federation, last week released its second annual national report assessing the status of state legislation affecting LGBT equality across America, including in Illinois.

The State Equality Index (SEI) reveals that, even with historic progress on marriage equality, there are extraordinary state-to-state disparities in LGBT non-discrimination protections.

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Pom’s pride The York poms traveled to State recently, and Principal Diana Smith was on hand to cheer them on.

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The Immaculate Conception Grade School 7th grade ‘A’ volleyball team completed their season as Conference Co-Champions as well as League Tournament Champions.

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IC Catholic Prep boys basketball takes highly touted R-B team to wire Reed leads Knights with 19 points, hits five three-pointers

our bench. This shows we can play with anybody if we play the game the right way.”

IC Catholic Prep was down by two points with 38 seconds left in the game. R-B missed the front end of a pair of 1-andBy Mike Miazga 1 free-throw opportunities Correspondent and grabbed the rebound both ELMHURST — The River- times. side-Brookfield boys basketball “We had two chances there,” team has been ranked among said Tyrrell. “They got the the best teams in the Chica- rebound both times and ended goland area for much of the up going up by five.” season.

Reed also had six assists in the game, while Cheng had Even though it was a seven points and four assists.

Rowell had six rebounds tough loss, the coaches Jordan and three assists. all are extremely pleased “Even though it was a loss, the coaches all are with the effort and focus tough extremely pleased with the effort and focus of the kids,” of the kids.” said Tyrrell. “It was a fun game — Coach TJ Tyrell to be involved with.”

The Knights were 11-11 And IC Catholic Prep gave overall through late last week R-B all it could handle and then and were 2-6 in MSC West some in a recent 71-66 Metro play.

Suburban Conference West IC Catholic Prep played Division loss.

Fenton earlier this week and R-B led 18-14 after the first heads to Wheaton Academy for quarter, but the Knights used a another conference game Fri22-16 second quarter to take a day.

36-34 lead into halftime. R-B “We have the talent to comoutscored IC Catholic Prep pete with anybody,” said Tyr19-13 in the third quarter and rell. “Our regional (Class 2A) 28-27 in the fourth quarter. is wide open. Getting the guys Austin Reed led the Knights to believe it and click at the with 19 points. He hit five right time is the challenge of 3-pointers. Will Lyles had 18 the coaching staff and the team. points (4-for-5 free throws), Hopefully we are in line for a while Matt Sutton had nine strong playoff run here.” points (3 three-pointers) and Earlier, IC Catholic Prep lost Troy Burrows had eight points to St. Edward in a MSC West (two 3-pointers). Garrett Cheng game in Elgin. had six points. The Knights “We got in a hole early against made 10 three-pointers in the St. Ed’s,” said Tyrrell. “That game. was the third time we played “R-B has been ranked in them. The first quarter set the the state in Class 4A and we pace for the rest of the game. battled,” said IC Catholic Prep We were able to cut it to five coach TJ Tyrrell. “We played in the fourth, but they knocked one of our best games of the down their free throws. It was year. We were up two at half a tough outing for us. We shot and the kids slowed things 4-for-28 from three and had 12 down and let the game come to turnovers in the first half. We them. We had a lot of different only had two turnovers in the guys contribute. They played second half. We played much their hearts out against R-B. better in the second half, but I’m extremely proud of their the first half put us in a bad effort and the enthusiasm from situation.”

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Part of the York student section cheers on the Dukes during their West Suburban Conference home game against Glenbard West on Friday, Feb. 5. More photos on page 27.

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Timothy Christian boys basketball team defeats Guerin Prep Davidson scores 20 points for Trojans

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The Timothy Christian boys basketball team recorded a pair of recent Metro Suburban Conference East Division wins.

In a 46-27 MSC East win over Guerin Prep, Joey Davidson led the way for the Trojans with 20 points, four rebounds and two assists. Ben Lodewyk had 10 points and three rebounds.

Jonny Strube added seven rebounds.

“We did a better job on the boards and played much better defense,” said Timothy Christian coach Jack LeGrand. “They

have a strong post player and we worked hard to limit him.

He had four points. It was a nice defensive effort and we shot and rebounded better.”

Earlier, Timothy downed Illiana Christian at home 57-52 in overtime in another conference game. The win avenged an earlier 30-point loss in Lansing.

Illiana came into the game tied for first in the East Division with Chicago Christian.

“It was a tremendous highschool atmosphere,” said LeGrand. “It was a very fun game. We lost to them by a lot the first time and this time we turned the tables.”

Illiana hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. Illiana also scored on its first possession in the extra session.

“Jonny Strube hit a 3-pointer on the next possession and we were able to close it out in overtime,” said LeGrand.

Lodewyk led the Trojans with 16 points, four rebounds and two assists. Strube had 16 points, four rebounds and two assists. Davidson finished with 11 points, five rebounds and two assists, while Trayvon Williams had seven points, five rebounds and two assists.

“We played a nice game against Illiana,” said LeGrand.

“We worked together and shot the ball better. It was a nice win.”

Timothy also dropped a 67-36 non-conference game to Clinton (Iowa) at the Fulton shootout.

“Clinton was a good team and we had no legs,” said LeGrand, who noted the game was the

Timothy Christian girls basketball team wins five of six Trojans avenge earlier conference loss to Walther Christian

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — It’s been a prosperous last couple weeks for the Timothy Christian girls basketball team.

The Trojans went 5-1 during a recent five-game stretch. Timothy recorded wins over Elmwood Park Willows Academy, Fenton, Ridgewood and Walther Christian and lost to Chicago Christian.

Timothy’s recent 46-44 Metro Suburban Conference East Division win over Walther Christian avenged an earlier conference loss.

Olivia Hoekstra led the Trojans with 12 points, six rebounds and three assists.

Grace Miller had eight points and nine rebounds, while Tyra Hopson had eight points, eight rebounds, two assists and two steals.

In a recent 44-28 MSC East win over Ridgewood, Hopson came off the bench to score 14 points and grab nine rebounds.

Dani VanLaten had 13 points and 10 rebounds.

“Tyra came off the bench and had a nice all-around game,” said Timothy coach Michele Strube. “She had a big third quarter for us with a couple threes and a couple nice shots. Dani was a big factor with her defense and rebounding.”

Timothy trailed by a point at halftime and then used a 17-7 third quarter to pull away.

“We had a really good third quarter,” said Strube. “The girls are playing well together at a really nice time toward the end of the season and going into regionals.”

Strube said her team has responded well to numerous adjustments in recent

times. “The girls are adjusting to different defenses really well. We’ve given them a couple different things to try to slow the game down. We’ve slowed it down and spread out the court and that seems to have helped us.”

Timothy improved its record to 12-14 overall and finished MSC East play with a strong 8-4 record.

“Every game is a tough one,” said Strube. “We always strive to be our best and play aggressive and confident when we go out there. We’ve been working on fundamentals and we’ve really been getting it done defensively and with our rebounding. They are boxing out, going after the ball and jumping to get a rebound.

Those are big things. Different nights, different people are scoring, which is great.

Other girls have stepped up lately. It’s been a great team effort. We’re super-excited with how we have been playing.”

Strube also lauded the recent contributions of point guards Allison Zeilstra and Ellie Wiener.

“They handle a lot of things for us,” she said. “They keep the tempo and handle the pressure really well. Allison is getting better with her shot. They may not score a lot of points, but like I tell them assists are points in my eyes.”

Timothy’s junior-varsity team also has excelled this season. Through late last week the Trojans were 16-7 overall and had a nine-game winning streak.

“It’s very promising,” said Strube. “We’ll have some nice girls coming up the next couple years. They are playing much better than they did at the beginning of the season. It’s nice to see the young girls improve.”

Timothy heads to Chicago Christ the King this week for regional action. The Trojans opened postseason play Tuesday against Chicago Manley.

day after the Illiana win. “They took it to us pretty good.”

Davidson led Timothy with 11 points and four rebounds.

Mitch Evenhouse added 10 points.

Timothy also lost 71-69 in two overtimes to Westmont in non-conference play.

Lodewyk led the Trojans with 23 points and six assists. Davidson had 17 points, five rebounds and three assists, while Strube had 14 points and five rebounds.

“We got off to a sluggish start and didn’t have a lot of energy,” said LeGrand. “We didn’t have as much energy as we needed.

Their post player had 31 points and gave us problems.”

Strube hit 3-pointers to send the game into overtime and into the second overtime.

“We couldn’t get over the

hump,” said LeGrand. “Westmont outplayed us. We needed to have a full ballgame. They beat us on the boards and that’s been a point of contention for us. We need to rebound the ball better.”

After the Guerin win, Timothy moved to 8-13 overall and 5-3 in MSC East play.

“We are starting to make strides,” said LeGrand. “We’re moving in the right direction with consistency and rebounding. We’re encouraged with what we are seeing. We’re coming into the home stretch of the season and we’ll be facing some tough teams.”

Timothy played Elmwood Park in MSC East play earlier in the week and will face Ridgewood later this week in another conference contest.

York girls basketball team defeats Glenbard West Levins, Kenny, Rufus lead the way in conference win

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The York girls basketball team put the defensive clamps on Glenbard West in a recent 43-30 West Suburban Conference Silver Division win.

York led 11-5 after the first quarter and 18-11 at halftime.

York outscored Glenbard West 19-11 in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Freshman Kathleen Levins led the Dukes with 10 points and shot 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.

Kaylin Kenny added eight points and seven rebounds. She made two 3-pointers. Caylin Rufus added seven points, 12 rebounds and five assists.

Rufus shot 5-for-6 from the free-throw line. Ellen Foley had six points and two steals.

Danielle Dennis hauled in eight of York’s 40 rebounds in the game.

In other recent action, the Dukes dropped a 50-36 WSC Silver game to Lyons Township.

After playing to a 14-14 first-quarter tie, Lyons held a 24-22 edge at halftime. The Lions outscored York 11-8 in the third quarter and 15-6 in the fourth quarter.

Foley paced York with 11 points. She had three 3-pointers and shot 4 of 6 from the

field. Levins had nine points and hit 3 of 4 free-throws.

Megan Backman added six points. Kelly Polte had five points.

Dennis had 11 rebounds and three assists. Rufus contributed six rebounds and four assists. Jaclyn Saco had three assists.

York also lost 45-31 to Downers Grove North in WSC Silver play. Downers Grove North got out to a 17-9 first-quarter lead. York trimmed the lead to 26-20 at halftime, but Downers North held a 19-11 second-half scoring advantage.

Through late last week, Foley was leading the team in scoring at 8.3 points per game.

Dennis was averaging 6.3 points and a team-high 7.0 rebounds. Rufus was averaging 7.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.7 steals and 1.8 blocks per game. The assists, steals and blocks totals are team highs. Levins was averaging 5.4 points.

Foley was tops on the team with 46 three-pointers made (35 percent). Kenny had 23 three-pointers. Dennis was tops in free-throw shooting at 69 percent followed by Levins at 65 percent.

Rufus was tops in steals with 43 with Saco second at 37. Saco also was second in assists with 42. Rufus was tops in assists with 85. She also had a team-high 46 blocks and had a 1.12 assiststo-turnover ratio. Saco was at 1.05.

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Jack Morrissey brings the ball up court during York’s 62-47 home loss to Glenbard West.

Freshman Nick Kosich at the free-throw line.

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Dukes senior Patrick Grabowski drains a jumper against the Hilltoppers on Friday, Feb. 5 in Elmhurst.

Senior Ryan Camp scores an inside basket in the third quarter.

Senior Joe Martucci angles for a pass.

Jack Julian drives through the Hilltoppers pressure defense.

York’s Helton, ICCP’s Bianchini, Guinan win wrestling regional titles Dukes’ boys basketball team splits pair of recent games

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — York senior wrestler Tommy Helton won the 285-pound championship at the recent Class 3A Glenbard West regional.

Helton won the title with a 1-0 victory over Glenbard West’s Darien Kaufmann in the championship match. Helton improved to 36-6 with the win.

York’s Brian Nudera took second at 195 pounds and advanced. Nudera improved to

23-7.

Austin Hoffmann (138 pounds) and Lucas Wagner (152 pounds) also advanced to sectionals. Hoffmann took third at 138. He won the thirdplace match 7-5 and improved to 28-14. Wagner took fourth at 152 pounds. He has 19 wins on the season.

Helton, Nudera, Hoffmann and Wagner will wrestle in the Class 3A Conant sectional this weekend.

IC Catholic Prep wrestling The IC Catholic Prep wrestling team took third at the recent Class 1A Lisle regional.

The Knights scored 101 points and advanced five wrestlers to this weekend’s Class

1A Plano sectional.

Sophomore Joe Bianchini won the 106-pound regional title. He won the championship match by technical fall in 1:58 and is now 36-1 this season.

Senior Pat Guinan also won the regional title at 170 pounds.

Guinan (12-5) pinned his foe at the 1:12 mark of the championship match.

Brenden O’Brien took second at 145 pounds and brings a 16-9 mark into the sectional. Anthony Silva also was a runner-up at 160 pounds. Silva improved to 14-10.

Joe Bigane took fourth at 138 pounds. The freshman improved to 16-7. Fellow freshman Kemon Reese was fourth at 182 pounds. Reese is

now 16-9.

York boys basketball The York boys basketball team downed Lyons Township 54-43 in recent West Suburban Conference Silver Division play.

York led 14-10 after the first quarter and 29-15 at halftime.

The Dukes outscored Lyons 16-11 in the third quarter and withstood a 17-9 Lyons run in the fourth quarter.

Patrick Grabowski led the Dukes with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Rich George had 11 points and three steals. Nick Kosich added nine points and two steals. Nick Trapani had six points on two 3-pointers.

Jack Julian chipped in five points, while Jordan Gray had

four rebounds. Jack Morrissey added four assists and Ryan Camp had three assists. York held Lyons Township to 38.9 percent shooting.

York also dropped a 56-51 non-conference decision to DeKalb. York and DeKalb were tied 12-12 after the first quarter and DeKalb led 23-18 at halftime.

The two teams each scored 14 points in the third quarter and 19 in the fourth quarter.

Grabowski led the Dukes with 20 points on 9-for-11 shooting. Trapani added eight points. Camp had six points and five assists. Morrissey had six points, two assists and two steals. George also had six points.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-PR1 Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert P. Allen a/k/a Robert Allen; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 002920 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on

4/25/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/8/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE EAST 75 FEET OF LOT 7 IN BLOCK 1 IN ROBERTSON’S ADDITION TO ELMHURST BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 36 AND PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRIN-

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073827 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 19, 2016, wherein the business firm of DETERMINED TILL DEATH CLOTHING LOCATED AT 355 N YALE AVENUE APT E, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-0000 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) DHARON GOLDING, HOME ADDRESS 355 N YALE AVENUE APT E, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2016) 232472

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073849 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 26, 2016, wherein the business firm of AAA FLOOR REFINISHING LOCATED AT 190 MEADOW LANE APT 102, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-0000 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) AMAIRANY TORALBA, HOME ADDRESS 190 MEADOW LANE APT 102, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-0000.

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. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 4, 11 & 18, 2016) 232875

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073835 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 21, 2016, wherein the business firm of DETERMINED TILL DEATH ENTERTAINMENT LOCATED AT 355 N YALE AVENUE APT E, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-0000 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) DHARON GOLDING, HOME ADDRESS 355 N YALE AVENUE APT E, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-0000; NAME OF PERSON(S) NEIL CRAIN, HOME ADDRESS 840 COLLEGE BOULEVARD APT 302, ADDISON, IL 60101-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of JANUARY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2016) 232474 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073833 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 20, 2016, wherein the business firm of WILTON AT HOME BY MELISSA LOCATED AT 1115 S GABLES BOULEVARD, WHEATON, IL 60189-0000 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) MELISSA BIANCO, HOME ADDRESS 1115 S GABLES BOULEVARD, WHEATON, IL 601890000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2016) 232511

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073825 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 19, 2016, wherein the business firm of THE NOVELTY BOX LOCATED AT 15W654 VICTORY PARKWAY, ELMHURST, IL 60126-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) HEATHER ROMIG, HOME ADDRESS 15W654 VICTORY PARKWAY, ELMHURST, IL 60126-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 4, 11 & 18, 2016) 232876 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073847 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 26, 2016, wherein the business firm of LUXURIOUS LINGERIE HOUSEKEEPING LOCATED AT P.O. BOX 2491, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60138-0000 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) DESMOND HEARD, HOME ADDRESS 22W182 1ST STREET, GLEN ELLYN, IL 601370000; NAME OF PERSON(S) MADONNA COLLINS, HOME ADDRESS 1619 E COOLIDGE AVENUE, WHEATON, IL 60189-0000.

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. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 4, 11 & 18, 2016) 233119

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CIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 30, 1907 AS DOCUMENT 92032, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-36-308-015 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 121 E. Freemont Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073860 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 28, 2016, wherein the business firm of SALAAM GREETINGS LOCATED AT 416 W NATOMA AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-0000 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) JAMEEL HUSSAIN, HOME ADDRESS 416 W NATOMA AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 28TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 233488 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073868 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 1, 2016, wherein the business firm of GUS’ & SAL’S RECYCLING LOCATED AT 429 N EDGEWOOD AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-0000 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) JOSE REYES, HOME ADDRESS 429 N EDGEWOOD AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 1ST day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 233528 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073876 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 2, 2016, wherein the business firm of ARTURO’S GUTTER SERVICES LOCATED AT 1938 N BRANDON DRIVE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139-2158 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) ARTURO SARABIA, HOME ADDRESS 1938 N BRANDON DRIVE, GLENDALE HGTS, IL 60139-2158.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 2ND day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 233541

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in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-03738.

I682360 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Jan. 28, Feb. 4 & 11, 2016) 232101 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS JOVAN PAVLOVIC; LJUBINKA PAVLOVIC; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 001272 608 NORTH ADELE STREET ELMHURST, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 17, 2015, DUNOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073867 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 1, 2016, wherein the business firm of REYES RECYCLING SERVICE LOCATED AT 429 N EDGEWOOD AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-0000 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) JOSE REYES, HOME ADDRESS 429 N EDGEWOOD AVENUE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 1ST day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 233929

PAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 24, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 9 IN BLOCK 45 IN H.O. STONE AND COMPANY’S ELMHURST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTIONS 25, 35, AND 36, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 161539 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION FILED MARCH 10, 1923 AS DOCUMENT 163482, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 03-36-123-018 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 608 NORTH ADELE STREET ELMHURST, IL 60126 Description of Improvements: BROWN, BRICK, SINGLE FAMILY, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $93,754.18. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1504710 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I683504 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 233277

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF VS DAVID WALKER A/K/A DAVID D. WALKER; KELLY TZOUMIS; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 1716 191 SOUTH OAKLAND GROVE ELMHURST, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

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IC Catholic Prep’s Anicella headed to UW-Whitewater

that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 22, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 24, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 1 AND 2 IN BLOCK 3 IN PICK’S SECOND ADDITION TO ELMHURST, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 20, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 156075, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 06-03-411-001 06-03-411-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 191 SOUTH OAKLAND GROVE ELMHURST, IL 60126 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON, 1.5 CAR ATT GAR The Judgment amount was $277,071.71. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1506751 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I683505 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 233279

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ELMHURST — IC Catholic Prep senior Jeremy Anicella had one college in particular on his mind for quite some time.

“I always was interested in (UW) Whitewater,” he said.

The interest is mutual. Anicella recently signed his national letter of intent to continue his football career at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, a perennial NCAA Division III powerhouse.

“I emailed one of their offensive line coaches and they liked my film,” he said.

“I couldn’t resist the offer to play for a program that is that good. I love the winning tradition they have there. They are very detail-oriented which is similar to what I had here at IC. I was impressed with the

attention to detail and the work ethic of the players. The campus is beautiful there. It’s a great place.”

Anicella is thrilled to have the opportunity to ply his craft at the next level. “It’s a great honor to be able to play college football,” he said. “Not everybody is able to play at the next level. It’s a real privilege and I’m honored to have this great of an opportunity.”

Over the last year, Anicella worked hard to improve his game. “I was definitely a lot stronger this year,” he said. “I worked hard in the weight room to get to where I needed to be where I could be physical and push people around.”

Anicella started playing football with the Elmhurst Eagles youth organization when he was five or six years old, he recalled.

“I love the sport,” he said. “When I started with the Eagles I immediately fell in love with it. I love the physicality and I love the camaraderie.”

Anicella was part of an IC Catholic Prep football team that advanced to the state

Waldherr racks up four wins in victory

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ELMHURST — The York boys swimming team split a pair of recent West Suburban Conference Silver Division meets with Downers Grove North and Glenbard West.

In a 115-71 WSC Silver win over Downers Grove North, Parker Hicks won the 50 in 23.45. Danny Stumpf was second at 25.17.

Hicks placed second in the 100 with a time of 54.27, while Stumpf was third at 56.01.

Flanagan Waldherr won the 200 free with a time of 1:53.92, while Jack Fiorini was second at 1:55.66.

Waldherr won the 500 with a time of 5:06.68, while Fiorini was second at 5:06.90.

Alex Marlott won the backstroke with a time of 57.62.

Max Delaney placed third.

Tyler McKenna took second in the breaststroke with a time of 1:09.85, while John Blum was third.

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semifinals this past season.

“It was very memorable,” he said of the 2015 squad. “It was amazing to get all the way to the semifinals and win 11 games in a row like we did.”

Anicella added beyond the accolades the team racked up, he learned plenty from being part of the football program.

“The IC program preaches about leadership, character and respect,” he said. “It made me a better player and a better man.

The coaching staff was great and they helped me a lot with becoming a better player.

They helped me with technique and helped toughen me up. They are hard on you, but in the right way. They pushed us to be better football players and people.”

Anicella said he likely is going to study history and education with the goal of becoming a teacher.

“I want to win national championships at Whitewater,” he said. “I’m looking forward to contributing to the program any way I can.”

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with a time of 1:00.40. McKenna won the 200 IM with a time of 2:16.77. Blum was third in the IM. Peter Barobolak took second in the diving competition with a score of 246.25.

York won the 200 relay with a time of 1:37.32. That team included Stumpf, Hicks, Waldherr and Fiorini.

The Dukes also took home a first place in the 400 relay with a time of 3:33.65. That grouping included Waldherr, Hicks, Fiorini and Marlott.

York was second in the 200 medley relay with a time of 1:51.07. Marlott, McKenna, Jordan Jopes and Stumpf swam the medley.

York’s junior-varsity team won 113-29 over Downers North.

In a 100-83 WSC Silver loss to Glenbard West, Hicks won the 50 with a time of 22.97.

Hicks also was second in the 100 with a time of 52.98.

Waldherr won the 200 with a time of 1:53.05.

Waldherr won the 500 with a time of 5:00.45. Marlott placed second at 5:11.35.

McKenna was third in the backstroke with a time of 1:03.70. Fiorini placed fourth in the breaststroke with a time of 1:14.29. He also took fourth in the butterfly with a time of 1:02.05.

Marlott was second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:12.11.

Barobolak won the diving competition with a score of 183.70. Cole Blank was second at 130.60.

York won the 200 relay with a time of 1:35.36. That group included Hicks, Nick Mikly-

ukh, Fiorini and Waldherr. The Dukes were second in the 400 relay at 3:32.32 with Marlott, Hicks, Fiorini and Waldherr.

York also was second in the medley relay with a time of 1:50.77. That group included Marlott, McKenna, Jopes and Stumpf.

York’s JV team scored a 106-68 win over Glenbard West.

York’s JV team also took third in its own frosh-soph Superhero Invitational. The Dukes were second in the The Flash 50 individual relay with a time of 26.06.

York took second in the Captain America 100 free relay at 59.13. The Dukes were third in the Scooby Doo Donut 200 relay with a time of 1:46.70.

The Dukes were second in the Speed Racer 200 relay with a time of 1:53.13. York was fourth in the B & R Eagle Express 300 relay with a time of 3:08.20.

York took second in the Fantastic Four 400 relay with a time of 3:59.65. The Dukes were second in the Iron Man 400 individual relay with a time of 4:22.47.

York was third in the Teenage Mutant Ninja 450 relay with a time of 4:25.91. The Dukes also took third in the Silver Surfers 500 relay with a time of 5:31.14.

York was fourth in the Thor 50 backstroke individual relay with a time of 33.60. York was fourth in the Spiderman 50 breaststroke individual relay with a time of 35.16. York took third in The Hulk 50 butterfly individual relay with a time of 28.81.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS JOVAN PAVLOVIC; LJUBINKA PAVLOVIC; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 001272

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608 NORTH ADELE STREET ELMHURST, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on November 17, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 24, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 03-36-123-018 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 608 NORTH ADELE STREET ELMHURST, IL 60126 Description of Improvements: BROWN, BRICK, SINGLE FAMILY, TWO CAR DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $93,754.18. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”.

The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1504710 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

I683504 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 233278 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF

VS DAVID WALKER A/K/A DAVID D. WALKER; KELLY TZOUMIS; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 1716 191 SOUTH OAKLAND GROVE ELMHURST, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on December 22, 2015, DUPAGE COUNTY SHERIFF in DU PAGE County, Illinois, will on March 24, 2016, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DU PAGE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 06-03-411-001 06-03-411-002 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 191 SOUTH OAKLAND GROVE ELMHURST, IL 60126 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON, 1.5 CAR ATT GAR The Judgment amount was $277,071.71. Sale Terms: This is an \”AS IS\” sale for \”CASH\”. The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\ service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1506751 Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates Series 2005-PR1 Trust PLAINTIFF Vs. Robert P. Allen a/k/a Robert Allen; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2011 CH 002920 RESIDENTIAL NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/25/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 3/8/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-36-308-015 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 121 E. Freemont Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-11-03738.

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York girls bowler Gould rolls 279 game during conference tournament

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — At first York sophomore Lauren Gould wasn’t so sure about the game of bowling.

“I was terrified of bowling before I joined,” she said with a laugh. “I was terrified because I thought my fingers would get stuck in the ball.”

Those fears quickly evaporated. Gould has developed in two short years into a contributor on the successful York girls varsity bowling team that recently won its second regional title in a row and finished second in the West Suburban Conference this season.

Gould played a key role in the team’s success at the WSC Head Pin tournament. She rolled a 279 in her sixth and final game of the day. Gould was perfect through nine frames and finished with a 9-spare and a strike for the 279.

She finished second in the conference tournament with a 1,158 series. She also had high games of 223 and 190. She averaged 193 pins for the six games.

Her previous high game was a 244.

“I was a lot more focused in that game,” said Gould of the 279 effort. “Coach (Katie Schroeder) tells me 90 percent of this game is mental and if I slowed my feet down every time and stay focused I’ll be able to hit my mark and the pins will fall

down. I walked slower and it happened.”

As the strikes continued to pile up, Gould’s nervousness increased.

“I started shaking,” she said.

Gould said she realized she might be onto something in the fifth frame.

“I’d say in the sixth or seventh frame is when I really started to get nervous and everybody was there cheering for me,” she said.

Gould reflected on the 9-spare.

“I threw it the same way like I did all the others and the 10 pin didn’t fall down,” she said.

Still, Gould was thrilled with what she had accomplished. “I was very happy,” she said.

Gould lauded the efforts of Schroeder and assistant coach Jim Hedman for her quick development in the sport. “They have helped me a ton,” she said. “They are probably the most amazing coaches I’ve had in any sport.”

Now, Gould and York find themselves one tournament away from the team’s third appearance in a row at state in suburban Rockford.

“Our team is full of athletes and we have a good mental game to get through things when we aren’t doing so hot,” said Gould, who also plays softball at York.

“Our coaches have told us the goals we need to meet in order to get to state. We’re going to work hard to get there.”

York hockey club opens playoffs with pair of wins ADDISON—The York hockey club varsity and junior varsity teams opened the Illinois High School Hockey league playoffs with a pair of impressive wins against rival Oak Park River Forest High School Hockey Club.

In the opening game, the Dukes’ junior varsity team bested the Huskies by a score of 5-1. In the night cap, the Dukes’ varsity squad beat OPRF 4-2.

The 2015-16 season has been a bit of a resurgence for the York skaters. The varsity squad finished in second place in the IHSHL regular season. The Dukes compiled a 20-3-3 league record and are on a roll heading into the playoffs having won 9 straight league games.

The junior varsity team won the IHSHL JV Division title on the strength of the team’s 25-10 record. Through the course of the season the junior varsity

squad only allowed its opponents to score 17 goals in 26 games.

The success of the teams has the coaches and players optimistic that the teams can make a deep run in the conference and state playoffs. According to varsity coach Bruce Turpin, “The resiliency and high compete factor of this team, coupled with great depth throughout our roster, bode well for a deep playoff run.”

In addition to winning the regular season league championship, the junior varsity team won the Stevenson Thanksgiving Tournament. The team enters the state playoffs as the fourth seed.

Coach Joe Fenzel attributed the success to, “solid team defense, excellent goaltending, and scoring that has been well distributed up and down the roster.”

For updated playoff schedules, visit www.yorkhockeyclub.org.

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Girls bowling team wins regional title ELMHURST — Another year and another strong postseason showing for the York girls bowling team.

The Dukes won the Hinsdale South regional title at Willowbrook Lanes in Darien. York finished with a 5,110 pinfall total. Oak Lawn was a distant second at 4,924.

It was York’s second regional title in a row. The Dukes are looking for their third state finals appearance in a row under coach Katie Schroeder.

Senior Emma Baubly was second overall in the regional with a 1,132 series for six games. She had high games of 222, 211, 205 and 187.

Junior Jessica Cwik was sixth with a 1,054 series. She had high games of 192, 188 and 174. Sophomore Lauren Gould was ninth with a 1,033 series. She had high games of 215 and 213.

Sophomore Carly Laurx was 14th with a 963 series. She had high games of 179 and 175. Senior Dana Campo was 15th with a 958 series. She had high games of 180 and 169.

York advances to Saturday’s Burbank Reavis sectional at Elm-Mar Bowl in Bridgeview where berths in the state tournament will be on the line.

In earlier action, York placed second at the West Suburban Conference Head Pin tournament.

The Dukes finished with a 5,222 pinfall total for six games. Downers Grove North won the tournament with a 5,372.

York rolled games of 816, 899, 811, 884, 865 and 947.

Gould finished second in the conference tournament with an 1,158 series, which included an impressive sixth game. Gould rolled a 279 in her final game. She was perfect through nine frames and followed with a 9-spare and strike in the 10th frame.

“She almost had a perfect game,” said Schroeder.

Gould also had games of 223, 177 and 190. Gould averaged 193.0 for her six games.

Cwik placed third in the conference with an 1,145 series. She had high games of 214, 205, 191, 183 and a pair of 176s.

Cwik averaged 190.8.

Laurx finished with a 993 series, which included high games of 188, 183 and 178. Campo rolled a 991 series with high games of 180 and 174. Jenny Diamond had an 881 series with a high game of 164.

Julianna Gecsey had a 795 series.

York’s junior-varsity team won the WSC Quigley JV II tournament. The Dukes finished with a 2,460 for three games (766, 860, 834).

Lauren Steck won the conference individual title with a 466, which included high games of 163 and 155. Steck averaged 155.3 in the tournament.

Krystyna Panek was second in the conference with a 432. She had a high game of 176. Panek averaged 144.0 for the tournament. Amanda Krause finished fifth with a 401, which included a high game of 162.

Nora O’Brien had a high game of 186, while Morgan McCann had a high game of 168. Katie Wegmann and Ruby Noel also contributed to the championship.

“The conference meets went great,” said Schroeder.

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