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Man shot by officer found guilty of aggravated assault

Officer discharged weapon after man attempts to run him over with car

By Dee Longfellow

able to do their jobs without hav- Attorney Robert Berlin said in a re- DuPage County we will protect our Auterberry’s next court appearing to worry about their personal lease. “The jury’s guilty verdict in police officers just as they protect ance is scheduled for March 5 for On Wednesday, Feb. 6, it was safety,” DuPage County State’s this case sends the message that in us.” return of the pre-sentence report. learned that a man involved in an incident with police near York and Crestview about one year ago has been found guilty of aggravated assault, stemming from his attempt to strike an Elmhurst Police Officer with his vehicle, causing the officer to discharge his weapon.

Following a trial that lasted three days, the jury deliberated less than one hour before Byron Auterberry, 34, of Chicago, was found guilty of two counts of aggravated assault and one count of “aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer.”

In February of 2018, the Independent reported that in the vicinity of York & Crestview Sts. in north Elmhurst, local officers conducted a routine traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Auterberry. As one of the police officers approached Auterberry’s vehicle from the front, Auterberry drove his vehicle toward the officer, coming within just a few feet of the officer, causing the officer to discharge his service weapon.

As Auterberry drove toward the officer, he crashed into another vehicle before fleeing the scene. An investigation led police to Auterberry who was taken into custody SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent the following day without incident.

In May 2018, the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office determined that the officer’s actions The 2018 Illinois Recreational Cheer Association State Finals were held Dec. 7-9 at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates and the were justified. The officer shot Elmhurst Eagles Cheer Squad pictured here took 2nd place in the State. The Elmhurst Eagles JV Cheer Squad includes (listed alphaAuterberry twice, once in the left betically, not as pictured): Camryn Adams, Sidney Ashby, Ainslee Cook, Angelina Ferriola, Valerie Flores, HollyJo Gollias, Meadow forearm and once in the right thigh Gollias, Julia Hessling, Grace Locascio, Mia McMillen, Zoe McMillen, Sophia Perez, Aleesa Shea, Ashley Simonis, Maddie Verbena, area.

Nicole Vitullo, Gwen Wheatland and Maria Wilkins. Led by Head Coach Kelly Ferriola, Assistant Coaches Sonya Hessling, Elena Ceas “My office will do all we can and Tracey Cook, Team Manager Heather Vitullo, and York Junior Coaches Leah Braun and Irene Reynolds. to ensure that police officers are FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

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Hospital Foundation hosts annual Chef Fest On Thursday, Feb. 7, snowy cold weather didn’t keep the community from turning out for the 19th annual Chef Fest hosted by the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation at the Drury Lane Theatre & Conference Center, 100 Drury Ln. Guests enjoyed a variety of signature menu items produced by chefs from prom-

inent local restaurants, bakeries and caterers, who donated their time and talent.

Proceeds from Chef Fest support future service enhancements so Elmhurst Hospital can maintain its commitment to delivering state-of-the-art healthcare to the community.

PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

Pictured above by the sign at registration for the Elmhurst Hospital Foundation’s 19th annual Chef Fest event held at Drury Lane are top executives at the hospital. They include (from left): Chief Human Resource Officer Susan Mitchell, Chief Financial Officer Denise Chamberlain and President & CEO Pam Dunley.

Left: Young people from several area high schools worked as volunteers at the Elmhurst Hospital Foundation’s Chef Fest held Thursday, Feb. 7 at Drury Lane. Pictured are (from left): Lily Kraus (York), Samantha Trajcevski (York), Jack Ricchetti (Montini Catholic) and Claire Kawiecki (Riverside-Brookfield).

College launches Environmental Studies Program At a time of heightened public interest in environmental issues and a growing demand for experts in the field, Elmhurst College has launched an innovative undergraduate program in environmental studies.

Distinguished by its interdisciplinary approach and integral use of the Chicago metropolitan region as a real-world laboratory, the new Environmental Studies Program at Elmhurst College will offer two degree

options—a policy-focused bachelor of arts degree and a science-focused bachelor of science degree.

The goal of the program is to produce professionals who can address a variety of the world’s environmental challenges and opportunities. Students with a degree in environmental studies will be prepared for careers in environmental policy analysis for government agencies and the private sector, urban and regional planning,

environmental advocacy, and natural resource management and research.

Taking advantage of its location in the heart of the Chicago metropolitan region, the Elmhurst program offers students real-world experiences and opportunities to participate in and develop sustainability initiatives for the public and private sectors. It also draws from academic departments across campus to create a program that will engage student

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“The Environmental Studies Program will focus on the serious environmental problems the world faces in the 21st century,” said Constance Mixon, associate professor of political science and director of the Environmental Studies Program. “Through interdisciplinary academic courses, internships, experiential and co-curricular activities,

our goal is for our students to become compassionate stewards of the environment, scholars in sustainability and environmental management, and experts in environmental studies.”

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Big crowd turns out for ICCP’s ‘Knight of Jewels’ Blackhawks’ McDonough delivers poignant keynote

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Hockey was the theme du jour, or du nuit, as it were – theme of the night – on Saturday, Feb. 9 when 200+ guests came out for the ICCP Knight of Jewels 2019 -- One Knight, One Goal. Ticket-holders mixed and mingled during the cocktail hour where silent auction items and various games of chance were available to play, most keeping with the hockey theme.

Once the doors were thrown open, ICCP Board Chairman Tom Ryan welcomed everyone and the Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Paul, V.F. offered a prayer. Long-time IC supporter Dan Gibbons, of the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation, arranged for Jim Cornelius to sing the Star Spangled Banner before dinner. Cornelius often performs at the annual Turkey Trot and for games at the United Center. He belted out the National Anthem in a way no one else ever could. The crowd exploded in applause at the end.

Attendees enjoyed a dinner of salmon or chicken served over asparagus spears and seasoned couscous, followed by a trio of desserts with coffee.

McDonough takes the stage After dinner, Ryan introduced John F. McDonough, president & CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks, who began his remarks with a quip.

“This is a very engaged community,” he said. “I always know it’s an engaged crowd when someone comes up to me in the men’s room and asks, ‘are you going to trade Brent Seabrook?’”

He talked about his background, growing up with 16 years of Catholic education, from Edison Park to St. Juliana to Notre Dame High School to St. Mary’s College in Minnesota.

“It taught me a sense of pride in my community,” McDonough said.

“Community pride means understanding the needs of others, the value of a good education and the importance of family and friends.”

He talked about his 24 years with the Chicago Cubs and his many “unforgettable times at Wrigley Field.”

Tenets of success McDonough shared his tenets for success: • Take nothing for granted.

• Whatever you think might happen probably won’t, so don’t worry.

PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent • Be interested in other peoThroughout the Knight of Jewels evening, guests were invited to ple. Ask people about themselves. purchase a hand-decorated hockey puck for a chance to win a speYou’ll find it’s their favorite topic. cial prize related to hockey. This lucky couple, Glenn and Rebecca • Recognize and reward achieve- Placek were the proud winners of this jersey once worn by Alex Dement.

Brincat, a right-winger for the Chicago Blackhawks. Hockey was the • Hiring is the most important evening’s theme with Blackhawks president John McDonough as management skill. the guest speaker.

• Give employees responsibility and make them accountable. be nimble and be able to change on long way.

• Embrace change. Plans change. the fly if necessary.

His advice for young people: Learn to be flexible. You’ve got to • Relationships can take you a “Never let someone tell you that you can’t or you won’t do something. It’s important to have big dreams. If you dream big, they might just come true!

“And be grateful. Even if your dreams don’t come true, be grateful for the experience. Just like tonight, we should be grateful for each other, be grateful that we have had this evening to spend together.”

The evening continued with more auctions and prize drawings followed by dancing and a “Late Night Snack” after-party.

Obituary

Lance Mitchell, 68 March 5, 1951 ~ January 21, 2019 Lance Mitchell, of Limington passed away on January 21, 2019 in Portland, Maine. Visitation was held on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019 at Scarborough Free Baptist Church, 55 Mussey Road, Scarborough, followed by a funeral service immediately following at at the Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Hobbs Funeral Home, Scarborough. Online condolences may be expressed at hobbsfuneralhome.com.

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Election season officially opens with LWV Candidate’s Forum Eight vie for four seats on District 205 School Board

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

On the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 10, about 100 people were in and out of Council Chambers at Elmhurst City Hall, where the Elmhurst League of Women Voters (LWV-Elmhurst) was hosting a Candidate’s Forum for the upcoming Consolidated General Election to be held Tuesday, Apr. 2.

The forum can be viewed in its entirety beginning in March, continuing to Election Day on Comcast Channel 6, AT&T Channel 99, ElmhurstTV. com and at the League’s web site at lwvelmhurst.org.

Following a welcome from League President Sue Whitworth, the candidates running for Elmhurst Park District were introduced. They were Nora Wernette Baxtrom, James M. Colbert, Vince Spaeth and Liz White.

Spaeth is the incumbent. Voters will select three of the four candidates.

DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

Pictured are three candidates running for District 205 School Board. They are (from left): Courtenae Trautmann, Christopher Kocinski and Bojana Ozegovic Carey.

The League posed questions to the Park Board candidates on three main topics: 1) taking the Park District’s environmental sustainability efforts to the next level, in terms of energy, waste, transportation, and/or protecting the ecosystem; 2) the plans for the medical office property on Palmer Drive now owned by the Park District; and 3) whether or not there will be a need for a Park District referen-

Pictured are two candidates running for District 205 School Board.

They are (from left): Paul DeMichele and Karen Stuefen. Stuefen is an incumbent.

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School Board candidates square off Eight candidates seeking one of four seats open on the District 205 School Board took the dais following a short break. They included: Bojana Ozegovic Carey, Paul DeMichele, Elizabeth Hosler, Christopher Kocinski, Stephan Schlesinger, Gordon Snyder, Karen Stuefen and Courtenae Trautmann. Stuefen is the only

incumbent, seeking her third term.

The School Board candidates were asked by the League their thoughts on implementing all-day kindergarten; addressing the ongoing concern about increased class sizes; and, equitable distribution among all District 205 schools in the case of donations exceeding a certain amount.

The public posed a question about student safety and security and whether school entrances are well enough equipped to keep out intrud-

ers.

Another topic from the public was “Save the Summer,” an initiative to have fall classes begin following Labor Day, rather than late August.

One person pointed out that starting the semester in late August allowed students to complete final exams before the winter break, which some saw as a beneficial thing.

A question from the audience prompted a discussion about allowing mathematic tests to be taken home by students for review, reflection and to learn from their mistakes.

One candidate noted that children who bring their work home give parents a way to engage in their learning.

The next topic brought a conversation about working with the Teachers Union, their contract, future salary increases and the state’s fledgling pension system.

The School Board candidates were dismissed and those running in the two contested races for Alderman in the First and Fourth Wards were invited forward.

Ed. note: Space does not allow coverage of the aldermanic candidates in this issue, but it will be reported in a future edition of the Elmhurst Independent.

Pictured are three candidates running for District 205 School Board. They are (from left): Elizabeth Hosler, Stephan Schlesinger and Gordon Snyder.

PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

Who wouldn’t smile at a cork raffle?

Volunteers are all smiles as they assist at the cork raffle table, where lucky guests could win a bottle of wine to take home. The Among the special guests who attended the ICCP Knight of Jewels 49th annual fundraiser, called One cork raffle was just one of many games of chance along with live and Knight: One Goal. Pictured are (from left): ICCP Principal Pamela M. Levar, ICCP President Tom Scher- silent auctions that helped boost the fundraising results of ICCP’s 49th annual Knight of Jewels. gen, Brian Geary, seminarian at IC Parish, and the Very Reverend Thomas Paul, Pastor.

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Police beat

Harassment, threats

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

Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. 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.

Feb. 5 A complainant in the 100 block of W. Park told police at around 7:04 a.m. that she found a paper bag on the counter with a threatening note. An investigation is pending.

Assault, battery

Feb. 5 Police said an argument between two co-workers occurred over the suspect being fired in the 700 block of S. Euclid at around 2:50 p.m. The suspect allegedly swung at the victim with a closed fist but did not make contact and left the scene. A witness told police that he held back the suspect from charging after the victim and told him, “It wasn’t worth it” before he left the scene. The victim wishes to press charges.

Criminal damage to property

Jan. 28 Police said a suspect at a bank in the 300 block of S. Route 83 attempted to withdraw funds from his account at around 5:08 p.m.

Upon learning that the funds were not yet available, he became upset and kicked a cubical wall, causing a dent. The suspect was served with a no trespass notice and his account was closed.

Disorderly conduct

Feb. 3 Bayartsetseg B. Enkhee, 29, of Elmhurst, was issued citations for disorderly conduct/ public intoxication in the 100 block of S. York at around 12:06 a.m. while Christopher W. Wright, 52, of Elmhurst, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon while under the influence of alcohol. Police said Wright was found to be highly intoxicated and was carrying a concealed firearm.

Domestic battery, domestic incident

Feb. 6 A victim in the 500 block of W. North told police at around 2:32 p.m. that she was involved in an argument with her husband while at their place of business. The argument escalated and reportedly became physical when she started video recording the argument with her cell phone. Police said the suspect approached her and grabbed her wrists in an attempt to remove the cell phone from her possession. According to police, the victim said they struggled briefly, and she then gave up, not wanting the incident to escalate further. An investigation is pending.

Feb. 4 A victim told police at around 5:10 p.m. that he and the suspect had a verbal argument about attending school on the above date. The victim stated that the suspect struck him on the arm, and the victim then struck the suspect.

The suspect denied striking the victim. Due to conflicting stories and insufficient evidence, no arrests were made. Arrangements were made for the victim to spend the night at his mother’s residence.

Feb. 2 A 33-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with domestic battery while a 34-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with interfering with

CALL 800-222-TIPS the reporting of a domestic in the 800 block of N. Geneva at around 9:07 a.m.

Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument at around 6:19 p.m., a juvenile suspect punched the victim in the forehead, knocking her to the ground. The suspect allegedly fled the scene on foot, but was located, arrested and transported to the police station. The suspect will be referred to DuPage County Jail Probation and was released to a family member.

Jan. 31 A victim in the 600 block of W. North told police at around 8:34 p.m. that while working out at a fitness center, the suspect and a mutual acquaintance also were working out and engaged in an argument with the victim. At one point, the suspect allegedly punched the victim, who declined to pursue the incident.

Jan. 28 A 23-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 600 block of W. Crockett at around 9:24 p.m.

A victim told police that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect allegedly grabbed her by the shirt and caused it to rip. He then reportedly grabbed her by the right bicep and forearm, which caused red marks. Officers observed red marks on the victim’s forearm and bicep.

DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication

Feb. 3 Devin A. Sharp, 29, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and endangering the life of a child near York and Third at around 3:53 a.m. Police said an officer observed Sharp asleep behind the wheel with a child asleep in the vehicle.

Jan. 30 Shane McMahon, 44, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and improper lane usage near Surf and West at around 10:04 p.m.

Fleeing, eluding

Feb. 4 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Villa at around 12:47 a.m., the driver fled the area at a high rate of speed in a dark blue Toyota Corolla with a paper Indiana temporary dealer plate. Officers did not engage in a pursuit with the vehicle. The Carol Stream Police Department later attempted to stop the vehicle in an apartment complex parking lot, and the vehicle fled the area. Chicago police were contacted to check the address of the registered owner.

Jan. 29 A victim in the 600 block of N. Michigan told police at around 2:34 p.m. she was contacted on Facebook by an unknown suspect.

The suspect requested sexual favors and nude photos from the victim. The suspect then sent a nude photo.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance

Feb. 3 Jordan M. Wilson, 19, of Westchester, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and failure to wear a seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 10:37 p.m.

Feb. 2 David P. Portis, 27, of Chicago, a passenger in a vehicle, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Fair at around 1:56 a.m.

Jan. 31 Gaetano Traversa, 29, of Roselle, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, driving while license revoked, tinted windows and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Roosevelt at around 5:58 p.m. Police said Traversa was found to be in possession of heroin.

Jan. 29 Nicolas Ochoa, 33, of Warren, Ohio, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Route 83 at around 3:47 p.m.

Martese D. Pope, 21, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in the 600 block of N. York at around 12:27 p.m.

Suspicious circumstances

Jan. 29 A victim in the 600 block of W. Belden advised at 11:12 a.m. that she has received numerous phone calls and voice mail messages from an unknown person. A reporting officer contacted the suspect who stated his 4-year-old son sometimes uses his phone and has been known to call random phone numbers. The suspect was advised to not have any further contact with the victim.

A victim in the 100 block of Cottage Hill told police at around 4:59 p.m. that a suspect has been sending Snap Chat messages to the victim’s 14-year-old daughter. The victim had blocked the suspect from sending messages to her. On the above date, the victim noticed a blue Honda sedan was parked outside her apartment building. When the victim drove from the area, the Honda followed her from her home address to the area of York and North. The victim recognized the driver of the Honda as a relative of the suspect.

The victim has not seen the vehicle since that date.

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

Feb. 6 Saad Jarral, 25, of Chicago, was charged with one count of misdemeanor theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 2:04 p.m. Police said it was learned that Jarral had cut the security sensor on a pair of shoes and put them on. Jarral then allegedly selected other merchandise with a value of $285 and concealed it on his person before exiting the store without paying. Police said Jarral admitted to taking the items.

Identity theft was reported in the 300 block of E. South at around 8:38 a.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect had been using her Social Security number to apply for a credit card. The victim was advised to inform her bank and monitor her credit.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 11:17 a.m. A victim told police that three suspects—two described as black females and one described as a black male—entered the store and stole numerous Nike sweatshirts and sweatpants. The suspects left the scene northbound on Route 83 in a silver-and-white Nissan Sentra with Minnesota license plates.

Identity theft was reported in the 500 block of Webster at around 11:57 a.m. A victim told police he received an email from Chase Bank confirming his lost debit card. The victim notified Chase, stating he never lost his debit card and discovered that two fraudulent withdrawals were made from his checking account. The card has been cancelled and complaints will be signed.

April 1, 2018-Feb. 5 A victim in the 700 block of S. Euclid told police that she received two tollway bills. The victim stated that someone had been using her old license plates. The victim contacted the tollway agency and notified them of the issue.

The license plate was placed into LEADS as missing or stolen.

Feb. 4 Chandler P. Forester, 20, of Ramsey, Minn., was issued a citation for possession of fraudulent identification at around 11:41 a.m. Police said a reporting officer responded to Elmhurst College for a report of a found wallet. The reporting officer spoke to college security, which advised it located a black bifold wallet which contained fraudulent driver’s license, according to police.

A victim in the 200 block of S. West told police at around 6:41 p.m. that she used a taxi service after shopping and gave the taxi driver her credit card to pay for the fare. The driver allegedly left the scene without returning the victim’s credit card. She then noticed her wallet, containing her Illinois driver’s license, was not in her possession. She believes she left her wallet in the back seat of the taxi. The victim cancelled her credit card prior to any unauthorized charges. Her driver’s license was entered into LEADS. An investigation is pending.

Feb. 2 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 7:43 p.m. A victim told police he left his vehicle unlocked and unattended. When he returned to the vehicle, he discovered his backpack containing pay stubs, his 1099 tax form and W2 form, and

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Man arrested after woman reports sexual assault, kidnapping Handgun recovered from suspect’s vehicle

gain control of the purse, police said, but Rosario was able to wrestle the purse from the victim and fled to a nearby vehicle. Police said Roserio According to a police report, un- fled the scene southbound on York. lawful use of a weapon was reported on Feb. 2 in the 200 block of E. Victim refuses testing kit Second at around 5:39 a.m., when following alleged sexual Dolton Pointer, 20, of Gary, Ind., was assault charged with two counts of aggravatOn Jan. 28, police said a reported unlawful use of a weapon and ag- ing officer responded to Elmhurst gravated unlawful restraint.

Hospital at around 8:28 a.m. for the Officers responded to a call of a report of a sexual assault. Hospital suspicious occupied vehicle in the staff reported the assault occurred in area, and then located the vehicle in Chicago at approximately 2 a.m. The the driveway, which was occupied by victim wished to remain anonymous Pointer. Officers subsequently made and did not want a kit to be sent out contact with a victim, who, accord- for testing. The reporting officer coling to police, stated she had been lected the sexual assault kit, placed it kidnapped and sexually assaulted by into evidence and advised the ChicaPointer while in Gary. Police said a go Police Department of the incident.

Smith and Wesson automatic 40 caliber handgun was recovered from Police observed three kids the vehicle. The victim was treated unattended in vehicle; arrest at Elmhurst Hospital and then met woman with Gary Police Department invesOn Feb. 6, Kimberly Russell, tigators.

40, of Villa Park, was charged with endangering the life of a child in the 600 block of N. York at around More crime news…

2 p.m. Police said that while a reVictim struggles to keep purse porting officer was on patrol, they observed Russell park her vehicle but suspect flees with it Hiram Rosario, 52, of Hillside, at a store parking lot and enter the was charged with aggravated robbery store, leaving three sleeping children in the 900 block of S. York at around unattended in the back of the vehi2:16 p.m. on Jan. 28. According to cle. The children—ages 12, 1 and 9 police, a victim reports that while months—were left unattended for she was parked in a store parking lot, longer than 15 minutes, according to Rosario opened her car door, reached police. Contact was made with Rusinside of her vehicle and grabbed her sell when she returned to the vehicle. purse from the passenger seat. The Police said Russell also was found to victim struggled with Rosario to re- have three warrants for her arrest.

League, Progressives present ‘The Electoral College’

a brief history of the Electoral College, a discussion of its impact on our democracy, and how to change it to directly elect our President.

Speakers are issues specialists from the state League of Women Voters: Peggy Pissarreck from LWV Arlington Heights and Joyce Williams from LWV LaGrange. Space is limited -- please RSVP at elmhurstp4c@gmail.com. (This is not an Elmhurst Public Library-sponsored event.)

personal items were missing from into his backpack. The suspect was the front passenger seat. taken into custody, transported to the police station, and his parents Jan. 31 were contacted. He was charged Deceptive practice was reported with retail theft and was released to in the 200 block of S. Lawndale at his parents. around 12:44 p.m. A victim told police he received an email inquiring Jan. 22-Jan. 28 if he would like to be employed as Forgery and identity theft were a mystery shopper. The victim re- reported at a bank in the 100 block ceived a fraudulent cashier’s check of N. York between the above dates. from the suspect. The victim pur- A victim reported that an unknown chased eBay cards and provided the suspect used his personal informasecurity codes as instructed. The tion to cash fraudulent checks and victim’s bank informed the victim withdraw money from his checking that the cashier’s check was fraud- account. The victim advised one ulent. of the fraudulent checks had been signed, deposited and cashed at an Jan. 29 ATM in Elmhurst. An investigation Police said officers observed is pending. an occupied suspicious vehicle in the parking lot of a store in the Jan. 19-20 100 block of E. Schiller at around Theft was reported at a restau5:15 p.m. According to police, the rant in the 1000 block of S. York vehicle was reported stolen by the between the above dates. Police Chicago Police Department. Offi- said the restaurant manager reportcers made contact with the driver, ed that a cash deposit was missing Ray A. Chism, 27, of Chicago, and from the safe. placed him into custody. According to police, Brent Childers, 29, Dec. 17, 2018 of Chicago, exited the store and Identity theft was reported in was found to have stolen over the the 400 block of Willow. A victim counter medication in his posses- told police that he received billing sion. statements from Verizon and AT&T Childers was charged with retail for two phones, both of which were theft, burglary, unlawful posses- purchased fraudulently by using sion of a hypodermic syringe and the victim’s identity. possession of drug paraphernalia. Chism was charged with retail Sept. 1-Nov. 30, 2018 theft, no valid driver’s license and A victim in the 200 block of N no insurance.

Maison Court told police that over the past several months, he started Jan. 28 to notice missing silverware, knives Retail theft was reported at a and bottles of liquor from his resistore in the 300 block of S. Route 83 dence. He suspects his cleaning at around 1:41 p.m. A complainant company is behind the thefts. The told police that a juvenile suspect victim does not want to pursue was observed on video surveillance charges, but wants reimbursement placing $140.38 of merchandise from the cleaning company.

July 3-Aug. 22, 2018 Identity theft was reported in the 700 block of Bryan between the above dates. A victim told police that he received a collection notice for a delinquent insurance policy.

The victim contacted the insurance company and learned that an unknown suspect(s) used his personal information to create an insurance policy and insured his car through that company. The victim filed the report for documentation purposes only and will not sign complaints.

Oct. 1, 2016-Feb. 28, 2017 Identity theft was reported in the 500 block of N. Michigan. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used his name and Social Security number to open a Comcast account sometime between the above dates. There is no dollar loss. A report was made for matter of record.

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Feb. 6 Police said Austin Morrissey, 24, of Elmhurst, turned himself in on a warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office in the 100 block of E. First at around 10:08 a.m.

Feb. 2 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at around 12:53 p.m., Joshua C. Marsack, 40, of Lexington, Ill., was found to have an active original warrant from the McLean County Sheriff’s Office and was in possession of a metal smoking pipe and crystal methamphetamine. Marsack also was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and no insurance.

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Small, unexpected moments are most meaningful There’s an old story floating around social media of a cab driver who picks up an elderly woman for the last ride of his shift. It turns out it is the last ride of her life.

The story opens with a tired cabbie wanting to be done and go home. He arrives at his last pickup, a modest home, and he honks his horn. Nothing happens.

He honks again. Instead of saying screw it and leaving, he decides to get out and ring the bell.

A slow moving old lady answers the door. The cabbie looks in and sees her home is quite bare and the furniture has sheets thrown over it.

The woman apologizes for being so slow and thanks him for his patience.

Something in the cab driver softens. He picks up her small suitcase and allows her to take his arm as they navigate down the porch steps to the cab. He asks for the address for her destination. She responds and suggests they drive downtown first.

“But that is not on the way at all,” he says.

“I know,” she replied. “I just want to take a look around.”

The cabbie complies and they drive off.

The woman begins chatting, telling him she is 94 and all alone now. She points out the building she used to work at and has him stop in front of a park where she and her late husband shared their first kiss. The woman takes him on a tour of all the places that had meaning in her life, where she went dancing and where she enjoyed her favorite dessert and coffee. They sit for a long time in front of the apartment building where she and her husband first started their married life.

The woman wipes a tear from her eye and tells the cab driver to take her now. She is ready. After this 2-hour jaunt they arrive at a small clinical-looking building.

The cab pulls under the portico and they are greeted by two uniformed attendants who assist the woman out of the cab and into a

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wheelchair.

The building is a hospice. The woman opens her purse and pulls out her wallet. “How much do I owe you?”

The cab driver refuses payment.

The woman looks in his eyes and smiles. “You gave an old woman a moment of joy,” she said. “Thank you.”

The cabbie bent over and gave her a hug. The woman was wheeled into the building and the doors closed. The cabbie got back in his car and drove around aimlessly. His shift was done, but he needed to drive and be with his thoughts.

He reflected that we put so much emphasis in our lives on “great moments” but these small unexpected moments are really what is great and most meaningful.

The point of the story is to stay present to the moments right here and now, and to be kind and full of compassion to another.

The story is just that, a story. I imagine there is a kernel of truth, and perhaps it really did happen.

The point is real even if the tale is fiction. Showing patience and kindness to another can be the most important moment of their life.

And when we get to the end of ours, it’s the little things that matter. Where we kissed and danced, and ate a lovely dessert with someone we care about. It’s the little things that mean the most.

Senate Education Committee votes to increase statewide teacher minimum wage

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The minimum wage for Illinois teachers has been stagnant for nearly 40 years, but a bill which passed the state Senate’s education committee last week would give it a big bump.

The bill would raise the minimum wage to $40,000 annually by the 2023-2024 school year, with a phase-in period of four years beginning with a $32,076 minimum in the 20202021 school year, $34,576 the year after that, and $37,076 in 20222023 before it hits the $40,000 mark.

The current minimum has not been updated since 1980, when the minimum wage for teachers ranged from $9,000 to $11,000 depending on education level and semester hours worked.

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But Sen. Jason Barickman, who along with Manar was a lead negotiator of last session’s school funding overhaul, said the new formula is written to drive more money to needier districts, at which point school boards can decide if increased funding is best used for teacher salaries or elsewhere.

“No one has suggested that districts have this money but are unwilling to give it to teachers,” Barickman (R-Bloomington) said.

He suggested the state incorporate wage increases into the evidence-based funding model rather than setting “arbitrary” standalone minimums.

Manar said the formula does not specifically address teacher wages, and he would have introduced the bill whether or not the evidencebased model passed last session.

“We are simply updating what is current law to meet what would be a reasonable base wage for teachers,” Manar said.

Barickman was one of three Republican Senators to vote against the bill as it passed 14-3.

He was joined by Don DeWitte of St. Charles and Chuck Weaver of Peoria.

Weaver said his objections were about local control as well, noting that he was told it would cost one district from his area $750,000 to implement the wage increase, although he declined to name the district after the hearing.

Ja’Neane Minor, director of government relations for Advance Illinois, an education advocacy organization, said she agreed that good teachers “are worth their weight in gold,” but said the state needs to provide “more cushion” to the needier districts for them to be able to handle the rate increases.

Minor said Tier 1 and Tier 2 districts—the state’s neediest— should have longer periods to meet the minimums. She also said while the new formula requires an increase of $350 million in added funding to education each year, the districts need contingencies if that number is not met.

“The new funding formula regionalized what constitutes adequacy based on local cost factors,” she said. “We would like to suggest that any salary minimum reflect the difference in cost in different regions.”

Zach Messersmith of the Illinois Statewide School Management Alliance, also opposed the bill, noting teacher pay is an issue for local school boards as well.

Manar said he was open to amending the bill as it progresses in the legislative process and he encouraged future dialogue.

Republican Senators John Curran of Woodridge, Sue Rezin of Morris and Dale Fowler of Harrisburg joined the committee’s 11 Democrats in voting to advance the bill, which is Senate Bill 10.

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ICGS honors Distinguished Graduate from class of 1949

On Friday, Feb. 1, to close Immaculate Conception Grade School’s celebration of Catholic Schools Week, the school community gathered for Mass in the IC Church. At the conclusion of Mass, the 2019 ICGS Distinguished Graduate Award was presented to Mary Johnson Sullivan, a member of the Class of 1949.

Sullivan, a resident of Elmhurst and an IC parishioner, also graduated from then-IC High School and continued her education at Marquette University where she obtained a degree in Medical Technology.

Afterward, she married John Sullivan, her husband of 47 years, and together, they raised four children. Each of their children attended ICGS, as well as Catholic high schools and colleges.

Throughout those years of raising her family, Mary Sullivan was a tireless volunteer for both IC Grade School and IC Parish.

Her Catholic faith played a pivotal role in the way she ran her household, one of weekly Mass attendance, prayer, and service.

She continues to share her faith with her 12 grandchildren, five of whom graduated from ICGS and two who are currently attending the school.

Upon receiving the 2019 ICGS Distinguished Graduate award, Mary Johnson Sullivan addressed the packed church by pronouncing, “Once a Knight, Always a Knight!”

The crowd erupted in applause.

She reacted to the award with some advice for the ICGS students.

“When I was enrolled at IC, I had been a student at three different schools in two states,” she said. “I was grateful to be settled in a wonderful school like IC. One thing I would encourage you to do is be welcoming to new classmates. It means a lot. I come to your school Mass almost every week, and I’m always praying for you. God bless you.”

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Pictured are members of Mary Sullivan’s family, along with IC Pastor, Father Tom Paul, and ICGS Principal Cathy Linley. (front row, from left): Patrick Ahern, Katy Ahern, Matt Ahern, ICGS Distinguished Graduate Mary Johnson Sullivan, Michael Ahern, Mary Kate Sullivan, Meg Sullivan, Cathy Linley; (back row): Will Ahern, Charlie Sullivan, Tommy Sullivan, Mark Sullivan, Dave Sullivan, and Fr. Tom Paul.

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Family Living

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ICGS 2nd graders celebrate Pioneer Day

On Wednesday, Feb. 6, second grade students at Immaculate Conception Grade School got a taste of what it was like during pioneer times in America. After studying pioneer life in Social Studies class for weeks, on Pioneer Day, the students were asked to dress like pioneers and bring a no waste lunch to school. After lunchtime, student rotated through activity stations, which included corn husk doll making, SUBMITTED PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent mat weaving, butter making, marble ICGS second graders, along with teachers Gina Estkowski (far left) and Erin Kennedy (far right), take part in Pioneer Day on Wednesday, playing, and thimble art.

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ICGS students enjoy their lunch together during Pioneer Day.

College news Resident participates in prestigious White Coat nursing ceremony Hannah Ryan of Elmhurst was one of the 124 students from Bradley University to participate in the prestigious White Coat ceremony. The 5th annual event honors sophomore nursing students as they begin a concentrated supervised clinical experience.

Traditionally hosted by medical and dental schools to recognize entry into practice, the White Coat Ceremony features the recitation of an oath, receipt of a commemorative pin, an address by a role model, and a reception for students and invited guests. This is the point at which these students begin a concentrated supervised clinical experience.

Bradley’s nursing students have a 100% job placement rate within the first six months and the program boasts

These ICGS students went all out in dressing for the second grade tradition of celebrating Pioneer Day.

a 96% NCLEX pass rate for under- fall 2018 president’s list. Cartwright is graduates (5-year average). majoring in Biology, Premedical Studies.

Students receive degrees at Miami University Local students make the Miami University awarded degrees Dean’s List at Miami to students during fall commenceMiami of Ohio University students ment exercises Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. who are ranked in the top 20 percent of Among them were Elmhurst residents undergraduate students within each diEmily Vana and Kyle Haukland. vision for first semester 2018-19 have been named to the dean’s list recognizPolte named to Clemson’s ing academic excellence. They include President’s List the following students from Elmhurst: Elmhurst resident Kelly M. Polte Jack McDonnell, Alex Danciutiu, Lauhas been named to the President’s List ren Bielat, and Francesca Sciaccotta. for the fall 2018 semester at Clemson University. Polte is majoring in Food Dirmish named to UI Science and Human Nutrition.

President’s List Elmhurst resident Mackenzie Native named to President’s Dirmish, a student at the University List at Miami U of Iowa, was named to the universiElmhurst resident Kayla Cartwright ty’s President’s List for the fall 2018 was named to the Miami University semester.

Local residents graduate from U of Iowa The following Elmhurst students received a degree from the University of Iowa at the close of the fall 2018 semester. They include Daniel Heraty, who received a BBA-Finance degree; Jonathan Losurdo, receives a BA-Interdepartmental Studies degree; and, Jordan Perez receives a BA-Health and Human Physiology degree.

Potaczek, Alyssa Pozen, Owen Rehling, Christina Spaeth, Julia Vesely, Gretchen Vitek, Katherine Wegmann, and Matthew Wittau.

Sanders named to Deans’ List, honor roll at Nebraska Elmhurst resident Brennan Sanders has been named to the Deans’ List/ Explore Center List of Distinguished Students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2018-19 academic year. A sophomore Natives named to majoring in mechanical engineering, fall Dean’s List The following Elmhurst residents Sanders was named to the Dean’s List have been named to the University of for the College of Engineering.

Iowa’s Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. They are Mackenzie Dirmish, Two residents named U of Madeleine Fitzpatrick, Jane Jemmi, Kentucky Dean’s List Two Elmhurst residents were named Emerson Jordan-Wood, John Kopach, Bryn Leddy, Amy Letavay, Alexander to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List. They are Lutz, Catherine McCarty, Dennis Mur- Olivia Pechous and Callan Woolfe. phy, Katherine Pasternock, Nicholas Both are freshmen majoring in Biology.

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Bethel UCC to host ‘Story Club’ On Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m., Story Club returns to Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Rd. Story Club is a storytelling event with true stories told live, featuring a mix of experienced storytellers with an open mic opportunity for anyone.

Here’s how Story Club works: you can attend as an audience member and have the experience of hearing real stories told live. And, you can join in the storytelling by preparing an eight-minute story to share. Our storytelling theme for the evening is

Lions Pizza Party coming Feb. 23

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Cheerleader takes 1st place at IRCA state finals

At the Illinois Recreational Cheer Association (IRCA) state finals, the 2018 National Anthem Idol winners were presented and Angelina Ferriola of the Elmhurst Eagles, pictured here between two mascots, took first place. Angelina was first picked in Nov. as one of 11 semi-finalists by the IRCA board. She officially won first place on Dec. 3, chosen by a fan vote done via social media, where she received more than 3200 likes and shares.

On Saturday, Feb. 23, the Elmhurst Lions Club will host its 33rd Annual All-U-Can-Eat Pizza Party from 5-7 p.m. at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Rd. The event includes numerous children and adult raffle prize drawings throughout the duration of the party and winners must be present to receive prizes.

Enjoy Roberto’s Pizza along with cookies and soda for $8 per person.

Kids 6 and younger are free. Families of five or more can attend for $35. Tickets are available at the door.

The Pizza Party is a fundraiser sponsored by the Elmhurst Lions Club. Proceeds will be used to support charities in the local area.

“Closets.” We hope you can join us!

Story Club is geared for 14+ years old. There will be a free will donation of $10 to support Youth Outlook, one of Bethel’s Human Concerns mission partners. Youth Outlook is the first social service agency in Illinois solely dedicated to the support of LGBTQ+ youth. This organization works in six counties in the Chicago suburbs, offering drop-in centers for youth, parent support, and community education. Youth Outlook pro-

vides dedicated programming related to safer sex, healthy relationships, and HIV/AIDS prevention and education. Bethel is developing plans to host a Youth Outlook Drop-in Center beginning in the fall of 2019.

Church facilities are fully accessible and parking is available behind the church; please enter from St. Charles Rd. or Huntington Lane off Poplar. Contact the church at office@bethel-ucc.org or call 630-2794040 for more information.

Youth Commission plans teen job, volunteer fair On Wednesday, March 20, the Elmhurst Commission on Youth will be holding a Teen Job/Volunteer Fair from 3-6 p.m. in the Commons of York High School, 355 St. Charles Rd. The Commission on Youth along with its participating event partners will work to connect qualified individuals with Elmhurst area establishment seeking employees and volunteers. Partnering organizations include: Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst Public Library, Elmhurst YMCA, Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst, Elmhurst Junior Women’s Club and School District 205.

Representatives from local businesses and organizations are invited to participate free of charge. Vendors are invited to arrive at 2:30 p.m., the doors will open to the public at 3 p.m. and will remain until 6 p.m.

To ensure your listing in the program book, please register online

by Thursday, Feb. 28 by visiting elmhurstpubliclibrary.org/teenjob-fair-registration.

Job Fair questions may be directed to Patty McKernan at 630878-7622 or patricia.mckernan@att.net. Volunteer Fair questions may be sent to Kim Brigman at brigmankb@yahoo.com.

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Report: Economic indicators report shows strong growth in DuPage County Low unemployment, industrial vacancy, creates development opportunities

Choose DuPage Economic Development Alliance has released its findings from their 2018 Annual Economic Indicators Report, including metrics showing positive economic growth achieved on several fronts over the past year. DuPage County is home to nearly 75,000 businesses providing more than 650,000 jobs and continues to attract a variety of industries from food manufacturers to nationally-ranked healthcare institutions. New businesses are relocating to make DuPage County their home, while local industries continue to expand their footprint.

• Closing out the year, DuPage County again had the lowest unemployment rate in the region at 2.9 percent; lower than both the State of Illinois (4.2 percent) and United States (3.7 percent).

• DuPage County’s top job opportunities in 2018 were reported to be in retail sales, customer service and labor, while the fastest-growing industries (by employment) were healthcare and social assistance, and professional, scientific, and technical services.

• Office vacancy rates dropped 1.5 percent from 15.8 percent at the end of 2017 to 14.2 percent at the end of 2018; Industrial vacancy rates fell from 5.1percent this time last year, to 4.4 percent. DuPage County continues to have one of the lowest industrial vacancy rates in the region.

Data shows DuPage County continues to have the lowest industrial vacancy rate in the region running at 4.4 percent. DuPage office vacancy rates have continually declined and are holding steady at 14.2 percent.

Space is being acquired by new businesses moving into the area as well as the expansion of existing DuPage businesses. During 2018, Aldi expanded its corporate offices into Naperville, leasing 113,000 squarefeet in the Naperville Woods Office Center. Additionally, Elkay Manufacturing signed a new lease for 47,073 square-feet of office space in Downers Grove.

“Businesses continue to choose DuPage County because of our highly-skilled workforce, dynamic

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Danby Woods Gem!

Danby Woods Gem!

You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custombuilt fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, $579,900

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Classic All Brick Ranch

Classic All Brick Ranch

This solid home in highly regarded Crescent park is situated on a 63 x 120 corner lot. 3 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms this home has timeless style and is in impeccable condition.

One level living featuring beautiful hardwood floors, gorgeous

This solid home in highly regarded Crescent park is situated on a 63 x 120 corner lot. 3 Bedrooms and 2 full Bathrooms this home has timeless style and is in impeccable condition. One level living featuring beautiful hardwood floors, gorgeous marble surround fireplace and lot of natural light.

Basement is ultimate man cave with HUGE recreation room and full bathroom. Attached 2 car garage w/ sun filled Florida Room!

Stratford Hills Home!

Stratford Hills Home!

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside! Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in. Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living

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One story office building across from Illinois Prairie path and Villa Park Chamber of Commerce. On site parking in rear for 9 cars. Outstanding owner/user/investment opportunity. 2 locked spaces, one approximately 900 sqft and one approximately

One story office building across from Illinois Prairie path and Villa Park Chamber of Commerce. On site parking in rear for 9 cars. Outstanding owner/ user/investment opportunity. 2 locked spaces, one approximately 900 sqft and one approximately 2400 sqft. Currently 8 finished offices, 2 handicapped accessible washrooms, 36” doorways, 3 floor drains. Trade fixtures available i.e. wall cabinets, work station counters, desks, chairs, file cabinets, partitions. $345,000

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This masonry masterpiece has all the bells & whistles one could want. Extensive millwork, ceiling detail, & hardwood flooring throughout. Loaded w/ top end appliances, custom cabinetry & closets, surround sound, home office, outdoor $1,159,000

This masonry masterpiece has all the bells & whistles one could want. Extensive millwork, ceiling detail, & hardwood flooring throughout.

Loaded w/ top end appliances, custom cabinetry & closets, surround sound, home office, outdoor kitchen w/ paver patio/pergola & fireplace, 2 fireplaces, finished basement set up for radiant heat & w/ exterior access, 3 car garage, backup generator, irrigation, fenced yard w/ professional landscaping, paver walkways & driveway, 5 beds up, 4.5 baths, steam showers. All this with Lincoln school, the IL Prairie Path & Spring Rd Business District at your front door!

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside!

Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in.

Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living Room w/ Brick Surround, WBFP, Dining Area, 3 LARGE BR’s, 1st Floor Full BA, HWD flrs, Sunny Kitchen w/ bay window.

Full Finished Basement is a wide open space w/ 1,200 sqft w/ FP/wet bar/BATH. Outside is INCREDIBLE, any green thumb’s dream w/ all the hard work done for you and ready for you to enjoy! $399,900

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1st floor full bath & bedroom with 3 beds & full bath up. Oversized 2 car garage with roll up door to backyard - perfect for backyard parties. Large outdoor patio with playset. Finished basement with exterior staircase. Nothing to do but move in! $475,000

3 New Home Sites

3 New Home Sites

Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to

Choose from 3 luxury home sites being built by long-time Elmhurst builder, Forma Nova Homes and work alongside your own interior designer to pick out all the finishes and fixtures. Fresh, new front elevations and floor plans, sure to stand out from all the rest and all set in Elmhurst’s most sought-after neighborhoods.

Offering over 4,500sf of finished living space with gracious 10 ft first floor ceilings, hardwood floors & extensive trim/ceiling detail throughout, 5 beds, 4.5 baths, 3-car garage, custom kitchen, high-end appliance package, and a finished basement with bar, wine room and more! Call (630) 279-9500 for pricing/ floor plans/locations.

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Prestigious English Country Manor set back on a beautiful 75 x 190 center of town lot. A perfect blend of old world charm with modern updates, this home is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in one of Elmhurst’s most sought after neighborhoods. Boasting 4 finished levels of living space, a modern floor plan, 5 bedrooms, a master suite with spa bath and walk-in closets, 1st floor office, a finished basement with bar/rec room/ wine cellar/full bath/bedroom, 3 fireplaces, smart home technology for sound/HVAC/lighting, an oversized 2 car garage with conditioned workshop, and relaxing screened porch overlooking a beautifully landscaped front yard with western exposure. Many new updates – high efficiency furnace (2016), roof (2014), master bath with heated floors (2010), and garage & workshop (2004). With a walk to town/train location and in award-winning Hawthorne/Sandburg schools, this is a must see!

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The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2019-20 academic year. More than 30 tuition and textbook scholarships of as much as to $4,000 each will be awarded.

Applicants must be accounting students who will be enrolled in an Illinois college as a senior or graduate student during the 201920 academic year. As an exception, eligible juniors may apply for the Herman J. Neal Scholarship.

Successful applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and must be planning to sit for the CPA exam. The scholarships are intended to support diverse and deserving future CPAs. Available scholarships include: • ICPAS Accounting Tuition and Textbook Scholarships – for seniors or graduate students • ICPAS Herman J. Neal Accounting Scholarships – for African-American juniors, seniors or graduate students

• ICPAS Jovencio P. and Violeta R. Mangahas Accounting Scholarships – for seniors or graduate students • ICPAS Women’s Executive Committee Advancing Women in Accounting Scholarships – for female seniors or graduate students “The impact of this award is incredible, far greater than the dollar amount,” said Sam Carani, a previous ICPAS scholarship recipient.

“With the financial support comes the belief and encouragement that I can achieve my goal of becoming a CPA. The application included a few questions about my academics and financial aid, short essays and two letters of recommendation. It was absolutely worth my time to apply.”

The Illinois CPA Society Accounting Scholarship Program is funded by donations to the CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois.

The application deadline is April 1, 2019.

For more information and to apply online, visit icpas.org/scholarships.

Elmhurst Neurosciences Institute welcomes new physician Lawrence Frank, MD, who is board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, sports medicine and pain medicine, has joined the Elmhurst Neurosciences Institute and is currently accepting new patients. The Institute’s offices are located at 1200 Lawrence S. York Rd., Suite 3160 in Frank, MD the Center for Health on the Elmhurst Hospital campus. To schedule an appointment, call (331) 221-9095.

After earning his medical degree from the University of Illinois, Chicago, Dr. Frank completed his specialty training at the Reha-

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bilitation Institute of Chicago – Northwestern University and fellowship in Spine and Sports Medicine at Illinois Spine and SportsCare Centers in Bloomingdale. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a member of the North American Spine Society and American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Frank is the head team physician for athletics at York Community High School in Elmhurst and DePaul College Prep High School, his alma mater, in Chicago.

Dr. Frank’s clinical interests include back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, sciatica, sports injuries, running injuries, the aging athlete, osteoarthritis, electrodiagnosis, peripheral nerve injuries and work injuries.

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business climate, low commercial property taxes and overall operating costs,” said John Carpenter, president and CEO of Choose DuPage. “The County had a number of spec industrial buildings break ground in 2018 including the North Avenue Commerce Center in Winfield and Bridge Point Downers Grove.

Combined, these developments will bring an additional one million square-feet of industrial

space to DuPage County—a valuable resource for further economic development in our area.”

Economic indicators show continued growth and success for DuPage County making the area an ideal location for developers and businesses to land in 2019.

The Choose DuPage 2018 Annual Economic Indicators Report can be viewed in its entirety at choosedupage.com.

Timothy Christian students take part in ‘Patriot’s Pen’

These Timothy Christian Middle School students were honored at an awards ceremony held at Villa Park VFW Post #2801 on Sunday, Feb. 3 for their participation in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest. Pictured are (from left): Raquel Paz, Gabrielle Williams, Elizabeth Carlson, Marta Veenstra, Jadyn Hogue, Maddie Drye, Lily Gamble, Ian Holder, and Zyaire Miller. Eighth grade teacher Judy Sytsma is pictured in the back.

Others honored but not pictured include Noelle Ellingsen, Cameron Baker, Promise Obazuaye, Sadie Orange, Maggie Rhoads and Ian Sianghio. Gabrielle took first place, Raquel and Marta took second, and Noelle received the fifth place cash award.

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE 2019 CONTRACT PAVING PROGRAM 209 NORTH YORK STREET CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids to complete all work required for the 2019 Contract Paving Program will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Central Daylight Savings Time) on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Thereafter or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – 2019 Contract Paving Program, Project No. 19-02.”

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The work in general shall consist of the grinding and bituminous overlay of approximately 92,000 square yards of bituminous and concrete streets, removal and replacement of approximately 20,000 lineal feet of concrete curb and gutter, installation of approximately 1,100 lineal feet of storm sewer and necessary structures, miscellaneous sidewalk replacement, utility structure adjustments, restoration of driveways and parkways; traffic control; and all other related work.

This work shall be performed in accordance with the contract documents, copies of which are on file for review, and available at the City of Elmhurst, City Manager’s Office (2nd floor), 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 for a non-refundable cost of $25.00 per set of bidding documents.

No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract, and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses, or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal.

All contractors performing asphalt, concrete and sewer work must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid.

The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two (2) lowest responsible bidders, will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two (2) lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned.

RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst.

AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution of the contract.

PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing rate of wages in DuPage County for each craft or type of

worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor, shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work.

Dated: This 14th day of February 2019.

CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Mayor Patty Spencer, City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 14, 2019) 338476 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE 2019 SANITARY MANHOLE REHABILITATION PROJECT 209 NORTH YORK STREET CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids to complete all work required for the 2019 Manhole Rehabilitation for Contract Paving Project will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:30 a.m., (Central Daylight Savings Time) on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Thereafter or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud.

Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – 2019 Sanitary Manhole Rehabilitation Project, Project No. 19-13”.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The work, in general, shall consist of 16 manhole replacements, 13 partial manhole replacements and temporary HMA patch in advance of the City’s annual paving project.

All work to be substantially completed within 45 days and 60 days to final completion.

This work shall be performed in accordance with the specifications. Digital copies of the bid documents are available at www. questcdn.com for a non-refundable fee of $30.00. These documents may be downloaded by entering Quest Project Number 6108293 on www.questcdn.com. If addenda are issued, you will automatically be notified by email to return to the website to access them. Contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for assistance in membership registration and downloading this digital project information.

Bid proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal.

BID SECURITY Each bid shall be accompanied by a proposal guaranty in the form of a bid bond, executed by a corporate surety company, a bank cashier’s check or a certified check payable to the City of Elmhurst for not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid.

The proposal guaranty checks of all, except the two lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the proposals have been checked and tabulated. The proposal guaranty checks of the two lowest responsible bidders will be returned after the contract and the contract bond of the successful bidder have been properly executed and approved. Bid bonds will not be returned.

RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS The City of Elmhurst reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any and all proposals for any reason deemed in the best interest of the City of Elmhurst.

AWARD OF CONTRACT Unless all bids are rejected, the contract award will be made to the lowest responsive

responsible bidder. In determining who the lowest responsive, responsible bidder is, the City of Elmhurst will consider all factors which it, in its discretion, deems relevant in determining who the lowest responsive, responsible bidder is. Bidders who are awarded a contract shall be required to provide a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond, each in the total amount of the contract sum upon execution of the contract.

PAYMENT OF PREVAILING WAGES The general prevailing rate of wages in DuPage County for each craft or type of worker or mechanic needed to execute the contract or perform the work, also the general prevailing rate for legal holiday and overtime work, as ascertained by the Illinois Department of Labor shall be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to execute the contract or to perform the work.

Dated: This 14th day of February 2019.

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IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team wins a pair of ballgames Coach Tyrrell seeing significant progress of late; Knights face York in town battle

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team had a successful recent three-game stretch.

The Knights were winners on the road at Wheaton St. Francis, defeated Aurora Central Catholic and also lost a non-conference game to town neighbor York.

It was the loss to York that stood out, in particular, to coach TJ Tyrrell.

“Regardless of the score (6945 York), our kids battled and we took a step in the right direction,” he said. “That game only made us better. If you look at it quarter by quarter, we had it within 10 points I think at one point. York is an outstanding team having a great year.

It was an outstanding environment.

Both schools’ fans showed up. We had our best student section of the year and York had a great student section. Hopefully we can keep this thing going with them year after year and create a little healthy rivalry between the two students. It was like a playoff environment at York.”

In a 57-42 win against St. Francis, Tyrrell was thrilled his team picked up a conference win on the road. “Our kids did an outstanding job,” he said. “Playing these tougher schools such as Riverside-Brookfield and York and Benet Academy only makes us better and stronger.

I thought Chauncey Lee did a great job at the point-guard position. He also had a big game against ACC.” IC Catholic Prep defeated ACC 45-34.

“Chauncey played very well again in that game and Ryan Wojtalewicz had a great game against ACC and did a great job in the post,” said Tyrrell.

Tyrrell also lauded the play of Justin Hall off the bench in the ACC contest. “Justin Hall came off the bench and gave us some energy from his defensive effort,” he said. “He forced turnovers and got deflections. We had an outstanding first quarter and that helped us get the lead and we kept it the whole way.”

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I tell the guys we’re not just playing for this year, but we’re playing for next year for some of these guys and the next two years for the sophomores on the team.”

–Coach TJ Tyrrell

Zach Jordan also was part of the fun in the St. Francis game. “Zach Jordan had a good game against St. Francis,” said Tyrrell. “He shot the ball well. He also did a great job from the free-throw line. Overall, the kids are starting to figure out the system and possess the ball better and control the tempo. That was our downfall earlier in the season and it caused a lot of turnovers.”

Tyrrell noted IC Catholic Prep currently has no seniors playing with its lone two 12th graders and team captains Ryan Asmussen and Mike Carpanzano sidelined with injuries. “They are our only two seniors so we have no seniors on the floor,” he said. “Right now we’re playing four juniors and five sophomores. This year has been extremely valuable in our development. That game at York I was very proud of the effort. It felt like we were moving in the right direction and then it showed in the two subsequent games against St. Francis and Aurora Central. I tell the guys we’re not just playing for this year, but we’re playing for next year for some of these guys and the next two years for the sophomores on the team.”

IC Catholic Prep will head across town to Timothy Christian this year for Class 2A regional play. “Our first game is against St. Edward,” said Tyrrell. “We’re going to have to be ready to go in that game.”

IC Catholic Prep was 10-14 overall and 3-7 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play through late last week. The Knights played Benet Academy over the weekend, marking the fourth team this year it had played that has some sort of Top 25 ranking attached to it, Tyrrell noted. “It’s another great opportunity for us,” he said.

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York senior Olivia Romano performs on the balance beam at the Wheaton-Warrenville South girls gymnastics sectional on Feb. 4.

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York girls bowling team headed back to state

York’s Gutierrez qualifies for state wrestling

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls bowling team is state-bound once again.

The Dukes took third at the recent Hinsdale South sectional in Woodridge and scooped up one of the four team-qualifying positions.

York heads to the state finals Friday and Saturday at Cherry Bowl in the Rockford suburb of Cherry Valley.

York is in the state finals for the third year in a row, the sixth time since 2012 and the fifth time under coach Katie Turnbull.

At Woodridge, the Dukes took third with a 5,665 pinfall, only two pins behind second-place Downers Grove South. Willowbrook, which won the West Suburban Conference, won the sectional at 5,702.

Junior Lauren Rickenbrode led the way for the Warriors with a 1,262 series. Senior Krystyna Panek had an 1,165, while junior Rose Klinger was at 1,135. Senior Ruby Noel finished with an 1,101, giving York four bowlers who cracked 1,100 in the sectional. Sophomore Holly Santucci and junior Caroline Collins combined to shoot a 999 with Santucci at 843 and Collins at 159.

IC Catholic Prep wrestling IC Catholic Prep’s David Vargas qualified for state out of the Class 1A Pontiac sectional.

Vargas took third at 220 pounds and will bring a 28-6 record into the Class 1A state meet this weekend in Champaign.

In Pontiac, Vargas received a firstround bye and then won his next match via pinfall in 2:56 before losing 1-0 to the eventual sectional champion. Vargas came back through the wrestleback bracket and recorded a win via fall in 3:38 and then pinned his foe in the third-place match in 1:49.

IC Catholic Prep girls basketball The IC Catholic Prep girls basketball team dropped a 55-31 game to Walther Christian in the title game of the Class 2A Walther Christian reCHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent gional in Melrose Park. Walther is the No. 1 seed in sub-sectional A of the Timothy Christian sectional. IC Catholic Prep was the No. 6 seed.

The York girls bowling team is all smiles after posting a 5,665 pin total at the Hinsdale South Sectional The Knights reached the regional on Saturday, Feb 9. Next stop: The State meet on Feb 15-16. Left to right: Jr. Khloe Lesus, So. Holly Sanfinal after a 52-28 win against Wil- tucci, Sr. Ruby Noel, Fr. Madeline Mountcastle, Jr. Caroline Collins, Jr. Rose Klinger, Jr. Lauren Rickenlows Academy in the semifinals. brode and Sr. Krystyna Panek.

IC Catholic Prep’s Jaida Smith will York wrestling compete in the sectional round of the York wrestler Antonio Gutierrez is Class 2A state 3-point shooting conheaded to the Class 3A state meet after test at Timothy Christian this week. placing fourth at the recent Class 3A Smith advanced out of the regional there knowing Senior had season cut short due sitting Conant sectional in Hoffman Estates. round at Walther Christian. you can’t play. I’m a Gutierrez will bring a 35-10 record to Achilles injury; Remains key team player. Last year into the state finals meet Friday in York girls basketball all the seniors showed presence on team Champaign on the campus of the UniThe York girls basketball team me how to be a captain

By Mike Miazga versity of Illinois. opened postseason play earlier this and how to properly CORRESPONDENT Gutierrez, a senior, came out of the week. The Dukes played either Elk treat your teammates Justin Baez’s senior season on the basketball floor at gates charging at Conant. He won his Grove or West Chicago earlier this and how to act around Timothy Christian most certainly did not go as planned. each other. My job opening match 12-0 against a Conant week in the regional semifinals at Baez tore his Achilles heel during a game in the Jack is to do what those wrestler and won 12-2 in the next home.

Tosh Holiday Classic at York. The injury ended his round against a Maine East opponent.

If York won that semifinal game, captains did last year season and most likely his competitive basketball career. now as senior captains Gutierrez then lost 4-0 to the DeKalb it will play either Hoffman Estates, “I was in a defensive position in the last minute-and- and lead the way and wrestler who won the sectional title at Glenbard North or No. 4 sectiona-half of the third quarter against Sandburg,” he said.

145 pounds. al seed Wheaton-Warrenville South show everybody how to “I stepped back and tried to accelerate forward and it Gutierrez came back to score a 2-1 for the Class 4A York regional title approach things.” kind of snapped. I tore my Achilles. It’s a tough injury. I win in his first wrestleback match and tonight at 7 p.m., for a chance to adBaez said he’s couldn’t walk at first.

Once I iced it, I could walk a bit. then lost by fall in 1:18 in the third- vance to the Class 4A Batavia secfocused on a pre-med ARCHIVE PHOTO Elmhurst Independent I was pretty frustrated. It’s not a good injury to have. place contest. The 2-1 win secured tional. York is the No. 8 seed in the major in college and is Timothy Christian Previously I had twisted and sprained my ankle a couple Gutierrez a spot in the state finals.

Batavia field. looking into Drake out senior Justin Baez times, but this pain was way different.”

Baez, who averaged 2.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.8 in Iowa, Dayton in Ohio (shown against Illiana Christian in December, assists per game in 16 games this season for the Trojans, and TCU in Texas..

“I’d like to get into 2018) is still involved had other thoughts on his mind when the injury first sports medicine,” he with the Trojans despite a happened at York. “I was frustrated, but at the same said. “My family is season-ending injury. time I couldn’t show it,” he said. “My teammates were involved in the medical

By Mike Miazga Ryan Marti was 10th in the JV playing and I wanted to support them as much as I field. My mom is a nurse, my uncle is a sports medicine CORRESPONDENT 200 IM with a time of 2:22.13, while could.” doctor and her sister works in the radiology department.

The York boys swimming team Jensen was fourth in the varsity 200 Baez was slated to have surgery on the injury earlier Having that family background, I feel like it’s right for finished fifth overall at the recent Ly- IM and Marlott seventh. Jensen this week. “They are going to repair it and attach a ons Township invitational. swam 2:03.44, while Marlott was at couple things,” he said. “This is not a common injury in me. My uncle has coached me and helped me through York had 184 points at the varsity 2:06.51. kids. It’s more common in adults. It is a rare case when this injury. He told me if I need anything to go to his office. That opened my eyes to go into that field because level and 151 points at the JV levMcKenna finished 10th in the JV a teenager gets it.” el. York was fourth in the JV team 50 at 25.88, while Caleb Choi was Baez said post-surgery, he will have to be off his feet of how well he took care of me.” standings.

11th at 26.63. Nick Ward was ninth Baez said he’s thankful for the huge amount of for a week or so and rehab on the injury will last until The Dukes were fifth in the JV in the varsity 50 at 24.34 and Yasdick support he’s received since the injury. “My parents June. medley relay at 1:56.10 with Cam- was 10th at 24.41. and teachers and coaches have all been there,” he said.

He added the injury likely spells the end of his eron Mullis, Carson Hicks, Andrew In the JV diving competition, “There are a lot of people around me who have been competitive basketball career. “Even worse, I was Hausoul and Michael McKenna. freshman Owen David won it with supportive and are pushing me and telling me I can get hoping to play in college, but they told me there is a York was fifth at the varsity level in a score of 305.65. Freshman Owen through it. They know I can. Mr. LeGrand (Timothy high chance of re-tearing it if I do,” Baez said. the medley at 1:47.57 with Antho- Popovsky was fifth at 217. Simon athletic director Jack LeGrand) prayed for me in the Despite his injury, Baez remains a key presence ny Bauer, a sophomore, Jay Jensen, David, a senior, was second in the hallway the other day and Mr. Davidson (Timothy with the Timothy basketball team. “I talk to the guys at Isaac Marlott and Will Yasdick. varsity diving with a score of 313.25. superintendent Matt Davidson) as well. It’s nice to practice and at games and give them tips, especially on Mullis was 11th in the JV 200 free, Junior Cory Logan was seventh at defense because I take a lot of pride in my defense,” he know you have people that are there for you. People while freshman Connor Groya was 235.35. here at Timothy take care of you and the coaches look said. “I’m there to still show my pride and my passion. fifth in the varsity 200 with a time of It’s not really tough. The only thing that’s tough is after you.”

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York girls gymnastics: Sectional meet

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York sophomore Lailah Waddell prepares for her vault at the Wheaton-Warrenville South H.S. IHSA sectional on Feb. 4.

Freshman Martha Miklyukh competes on the uneven bars.

Rachel Lawson, a junior, on the uneven bars for the Dukes.

Freshman Maryalice Shockey has a bright future in Dukes senior Sydney Hill gets a ‘high five’ after her York’s Zikora Nnam, a junior, on the balance beam for gymnastics for the Dukes. uneven bars routine at Sectionals. the Dukes.

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Timothy Christian girls basketball team reaches regional title game Trojans finish season with 20-plus wins and share of conference title

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls basketball team saw its outstanding season come to a close after a 56-53 loss to Regina Dominican in the title game of the Class 2A DePaul College Prep regional in Chicago.

“Oh my gosh, it was a tough one,” said Timothy coach Mark Baumbach. “We could not find our rhythm offensively. For three quarters, everything for us was a struggle. Defensively, we were not good. We had them scouted. They run a side pickand-roll over and over. We looked

good in practice defending it but when we got to the game we didn’t defend it properly. They also shot the ball well and all of that caught up to us.”

Baumbach noted he put a new play into the game at halftime. “We ran that and Hannah Schuringa got hot and scored 11 points in the fourth quarter alone,” he said. “We were down seven points with 49 seconds left and then hit a 3 and a 2 and had a shot to take the lead, but we missed a 3 with 18 seconds left. It didn’t go in. We fought back all night long, but couldn’t get over the hump. If you were a spectator it was a heck of a game. Even from our perspective it was a great game, but it had a bad ending. We played well in the fourth quarter.”

But one loss, Baumbach noted, certainly doesn’t tell the whole story

for the Trojans this season.

“I was telling someone (after the game) that our last loss was Jan. 7 against Chicago Christian,” he said.

“We knew we had to win out to have any chance to tie for the conference title. We did that and won every game and there is pressure in that. We stepped up and got the conference title with two other teams.

That was fabulous. Our first regional game against Chicago Disney was fabulous. Everything went smooth and we won 63-49 and were up by 30 going into the fourth quarter. We came out against Regina and hit a couple 3s right away and I’m thinking, ‘OK, here we go.’ They outhustled us and they played well. They shot well and made free throws. We shot 6-for-27 from the free-throw line and that hurt. We would get within one or two points and be at

the line and would miss both. It was such a struggle to get back into it.

We tied it two times at 40-40 and 42-42 and then they blitzed us and it was 49-42.

“You have to credit our kids. We got one basket and another and got back in it and had a chance to go ahead at the end. The kids fought and played hard. We scored 53 and if we played our game, we would have scored more.”

Timothy finished the season 22-6 overall.

“I told the kids after the game whoever coaches this team next year—I’m the interim coach and I would love to come back—the future looks extremely good,” he said. “It looks good for next year and the year after that. This group has a chance to do great stuff. We had a great year.

The chemistry on the team was un-

believable. That’s what made coaching them a joy. There was no drama.

Everybody worked together and everybody stepped up together. It was a great season. There was too much good about this season. They should be proud of what they accomplished.

This was a lot of fun.”

Timothy’s Sureya Alex made nine 3-pointers in the regional final round of the Class 2A state 3-point shooting competition and advanced to this week’s sectional round at home at Timothy Christian.

In the win against Chicago Disney, Timothy led 21-8 after the first quarter, 37-19 at halftime and 5629 after three quarters. Alex had 12 points, while Jordyn Strube had 11 points. Hannah Schuringa finished with 10 points and five rebounds.

Lauren Gehrke had eight points and six rebounds, as did Greta Hoogstra.

Timothy Christian boys basketball team remains in conference-title hunt Trojans beat Elmwood Park twice in the span of three days

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys basketball team kept its conference-title hopes alive and well after a pair of recent wins against Elmwood Park.

The Trojans downed Elmwood Park 58-53 in a Metro Suburban Conference Red Division game and came back two days later and recorded a 68-44 win against the same squadron.

“The score in the first game is a little misleading,” said Timothy coach Scott Plaisier. “We had an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter and we let it go. They made a nice little run and we brought our starters back and we

got it back at 14 and then they got it down to five. Good for Elmwood Park to keep with it.”

The 68-44 win moved Timothy to 16-9 overall and 7-2 in MSC Red play. The Trojans remained tied with Ridgewood and Wheaton Academy for first place through late last week.

Timothy has a full MSC Red slate this week with road games at Elgin St. Edward and Wheaton Academy and senior night at home against Guerin Prep Friday.

“If we sweep next week it guarantees us at least a share of the title, but we need to win all three games for that to happen,” explained Plaisier.

Plaisier was complimentary of the recent play of A.J. Vos. “We had some good minutes (last) week from A.J.,” he said. “He has played very well the last couple of games.”

Plaisier added that Matt Owens

has been a consistent presence of late. “It’s great to have that steadiness and having the ball in his hands so much,” he said.

Danardo Jones has been a force on the glass and in controlling the paint, the coach noted.

“We’re always getting consistent minutes from Josh Harris and I thought Jack Baldridge shot the ball

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well last week,” said Plaisier. “A bunch of guys are playing well.”

Timothy also will be hosting a Class 2A regional in a few weeks.

“We are playing pretty good basketball right now,” said Plaisier.

“We need to keep building off these games.”

Plaisier noted Timothy hit 12 three-pointers in the second Elm-

wood Park game. “That was a season-high for us,” he said. “We have been doing a really good job finding the open shooters and moving the ball. If we can keep building off our ball movement and keep getting stops on defense that is going to put us in a good position to win these next three games and maybe win a regional title at our place.”

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Max Shemroske was ninth in the JV 100 butterfly in 1:08.43, while Marlott was fourth in the varsity butterfly with a time of 53.94. Hausoul was 10th at 1:03.89.

Mullis took sixth in the JV 100 with a time of 56.26, while McKenna was ninth at 57.42. Groya was fourth in the varsity 100 at 51.20. Ben Harrington was fifth at 51.78.

Daniel Kowalski was 13th in the JV 500 with a time of 5:58.30. Jensen won the varsity 500 with a time of

4:56.11. Jacob Dunlap was ninth at 5:14.83.

York was sixth in the JV 200 relay with Hicks, Max Damewood, Pranav Kandula and Choi swimming 1:48.47. The Dukes were fifth in the varsity 200 relay with Nick Ward, Harrington, Yasdick and Groya clocking in at 1:35.62.

John Schroeder was 10th in the JV backstroke in 1:08.18. Mathew Czech was 11th at 1:09.64. Bauer was ninth in the varsity backstroke at

1:02.47, while Josh Allen was 10th at 1:02.89.

Hausoul was ninth in the JV breaststroke in 1:09.78, while Hicks was 10th at 1:11.18 and Kessler Dayton was 11th at 1:13.95. Harrington was 10th in the varsity breaststroke at 1:10.87 and Dunlap 11th in 1:11.62.

York was sixth in the JV 400 relay in 3:56.83 with Mullis, Czech, Shemroske and Dayton. The Dukes were fifth in the varsity 400 relay with Marlott, Jensen, Ward and Groya.

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Course • Wake up to water lapping the shoreline by camping at either Bewabic or Pentoga Park Campgrounds • Discover a challenging Disc Golf Course in Iron River • Try Sporting Clay Shoots held at Ski Brule • Geo Caching treasure hunts are spread throughout the county • Don’t forget the antique and specialty stores when searching for that “special treasure” Weather.com selected the Upper Peninsula as one of the Top Ten Winter Family Getaways in Ameri-

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With all that the U.P. has to offer, it is plain to see why we are recognized as a 5-Star Wilderness Come and discover the beauty and the fun of the U.P. before it becomes too well traveled. No matter what your summertime activity needs may be, we’ve got you and your family covered. Visit www.ironcountylodging.com for all the information you will need to plan and enjoy a great vacation.

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munities. Check out all the festivities and fun at www.ironcountylodging. com for any information on upcoming happenings. Fold in some local flavor to your summertime plans and we’re sure you are going to be glad you did.

If you crave more activity, try some of these to make great memo-

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Want a vacation to remember for years to come? Come and enjoy the beauty and serenity of Michigan’s fabulous Upper Peninsula.

Iron County, located in the heart of the Upper Peninsula, provides the unique opportunity to escape the city and get into a world of year round beauty at its unspoiled best. Whether it is crystal clear water or scented fresh pine forests, the abundant wildlife provides some of the world’s best hunting and fishing.

With over 300 lakes of all sizes and 700 miles of rambling river beds for canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing….summertime in Iron County is truly the ideal time for active outdoor people.

Explore the numerous waterfalls as the U.P. is home to all but one of Michigan’s waterfalls, with more than 300 falls scattered across the U.P., ranging in size from under 5 feet to more than 48 feet of vertical drop.

Spend a day discovering the past at the Iron County Historical Museum. This historical treasure is Upper Michigan’s largest local museum and is located in Caspian, Michigan on nearly 10 acres of land, a former mine site. The museum has 26 buildings and over 100 major exhibits and includes two special art galleries. Learn of the lives of the early settlers, their hardships and their triumphs. Explore what it took to settle this rugged wilderness. The Iron County Historical Museum and historic site will spark the imaginations and hearts of all generations from the youngest to the oldest.

Don’t forget to catch all the local celebrations and festivals that are sprinkled throughout the local com-

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