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Five additional flooding areas discussed by City committee Cost could be $19 million to protect 170 homes

By Dan McLeister

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Public Works and Buildings (PWB) Committee discussed five additional flooding areas which could be improved for about $19 million.

The improvements would include buying houses to be torn down so retention areas could be created to temporarily hold flood waters.

At a future PWB Committee meeting, the aldermen plan to go into executive session to discuss which homes might be purchased.

At a February 13th meeting, Alderman Pat Wagner (7th Ward), a member of the PWB Committee, emphasized, “these are not projects, just items for discussion.”

Ald. Marti Deuter (1st Ward), a member of the PWB Committee, said the improvements for all five areas would add up to about $19 million.

“That is not in the realm of possibility,” she said. “We did a $25 million bond. What do we have to work with? All of them sound great if they could be funded.”

Kent Johnson, a city engineer, noted that $19 million for 170 homes was a big number.

Ald. Michael Bram (3rd Ward), a member of the PWB Committee, asked, “if these improvements are not possible to do to the fullest extent, can we do a subset?”

The five areas would include: Brynhaven subdivision; College View subdivision; Emroy/Lake Street Frontage Area: Saylor/Swain/Vallette area; Spring Road.

Johnson explained that in the Christopher Burke Engineering analysis in 2012, the Saylor/Swain/ Vallette Area was shown to provide

the most beneficial flood relief by the construction of large scale infrastructure improvements, both piping and a pump station, along McKinley Ave. These particular inundation areas include 94 homes prone to flooding along Saylor Ave. and Swain Ave. between Wilson St. and Vallette St. A cost estimate was not given.

As an alternative to the large scale infrastructure improvements, the

Burke staff looked at additional options for providing flood relief for this area.

“Unfortunately, there really is only one option for this area,” Johnson said.

The City could purchase approximately six homes in the low lying areas in order to construct a nine acre-feet retention basin. This would provide protection for almost all 94

homes from 100-year flooding. This option is estimated to cost $1.6 million, not including any land acquisition, estimated at an additional $2.6 million.

The Spring Road area was shown to be the most beneficial flood relief by the construction of large scale infrastructure improvements both piping and a pump station, along Harrison St. This particular inunda-

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tion area includes 48 homes flooded along Spring Rd. between Butterfield and Jackson St. No cost estimate was given.

“Unfortunately there is only one option for this area,” Johnson stated.

The City could purchase approximately 12 homes in two separate sections in this low lying area in order

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Pictured are the women of Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church who held a Beach Party on Saturday, Feb. 18 for fun and fellowship. They wore leis, enjoyed beach-side decorations and held a White Elephant gift exchange that brought a lot of laughs. More photos and a feature on the church’s recent renovations can be found inside this issue.

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The Independent recently ran a list of Honor students and High Honor students from Immaculate Conception High School. IC advised later that one name had been left off the list. Elmhurst resident Ava Brucci was among the High Honor Roll students.

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Pictured is a group of representatives from the 100+ Women Who Care organization, along with members of the District 205 Music Boosters holding a check for $15,500. The 100+ Women’s organization meets quarterly and takes a vote from among three potential charities to receive the group’s contribution.

Music Boosters receive $16,500 from two local sponsors The Elmhurst Instrumental Music Boosters (EMB), a parent group that supports District 205 music programs in grades 4 through 8, has received large donations from two Elmhurst-based organizations. The local chapter of Kiwanis International gifted EMB $1,000 as part of its Sound Foundations initiative and has expressed an interest in a long-term partnership.

ing, and now because of limited family finances, some students might not be able to participate in our District’s program, we felt the need to help,” said Kiwanis member Rich Rosenberg. “We are proud and delighted that EMB has given us an appropriate way to help.”

This year, EMB will support 30 new students and a total of 200 students will receive scholarship sup-

port. For more information on EMB, visit emb205.org.

The 100+ Women Who Care group made a one-time gift of $15,500 to EMB, the largest donation ever from the Elmhurst charity.

The group chose EMB by vote as its fall charity to support the scholarship programs for District 205 elementary and middle school music students.

School property. This inundation area includes nine homes prone to flooding along Berkley Ave., between Utley Rd. and Elm Park Ave. No cost estimate was given.

Another option would be for the City to purchase up to five homes to construct a five-acre basin. This would provide flood protection for 17 homes currently impacted from 100-year flooding. This option is estimated to cost $1.5 million, not including any land acquisition estimated at an additional $1.9 million.

For the Brynhaven subdivision,

there was a total of 10 homes subject to flooding in a 100-year-rain event on Poplar Ave., Linden Ave. Elm Tree Lane, Fairland Ave. and Park St. Johnson said the best alternative is for the City to purchase two homes to construct a three acre-foot gravity-drained basin along with new storm sewers to the low lying areas on the five streets. The project is estimated to cost $3.24 million not including any land acquisition, estimated at $800,000 more. The project would remove all 10 homes from 100-year flooding.

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to construct up to 15-acre feet in two retention basins. This would protect all 48 homes from 100-year flooding, according to Johnson. This option was estimated to cost between $1.3to $1.6-million not including any land acquisition, which could cost an additional $4.5 million.

The Emroy/Lake St. frontage areas was shown to be provided flood relief by the construction of a basin at Crestview Park. This inundation area includes 13 homes flooded along Van Auken Ave., Howard Ave. and Emroy Ave., Johnson said.

“Unfortunately there really is only one option for this area,” he said.

The City could purchase about five homes in this low lying area in order to construct a four acre-feet retention basin. This would protect all 13 homes from 100-year flooding. This option is estimated to cost $600,000, not counting land acquisition, estimated at $1.3 million more.

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Tony Cuzzone: The interesting man with four business cards

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here’s a guy in a beer commercial who claims to be “The Most Interesting Man in the World.” It’s a sure bet he’s never met Tony Cuzzone, an Elmhurst resident so interesting, he has to carry four business cards.

Cuzzone’s first business card says he is the City’s Public Water Supply Operator for the sewer and water system, responsible for its maintenance, along with the water meter shop.

The City’s watermain replacement project has kept him busy as well as overseeing the water main valve and fire hydrant replacement project.

“I started the sewer lining for Elm-

hurst,” he told the Independent. “I’m in charge of storm water and sanitary sewer point repairs, spot repairs by dropping the TVs down into the pipe to pinpoint Tony Cuzzone the problem.”

He does every step of the projects from the survey and topographic work, to putting plans together; he does the engineering and design, lists all the quantities and puts the project out for bid.

“Then I go through all the construction of projects, do the payouts and everything that goes with it, including residents’ complaints,” Cuzzone said. “I do a lot of neighborhood stormwater mitigation work so when we have neighborhood overland flooding, I’m the guy who goes into the neighborhoods and listens to everybody. Then we try to find out what happened, how did it happen, and how can we keep it from happening again.”

It can’t be an easy job to listen to disgruntled residents with flooded basements.

“I’m the negotiator, the peacemaker, they send me into neighborhoods where people are really hot, I’m almost lucky to come out alive,” he said with a laugh. “I’m just joking, of

course, but people do get frustrated.

I let the residents sound off, let them vent, and afterwards, you can see the relief in their eyes. Sometimes they just want someone to listen.”

Home and family On the home front, Tony and his wife Marie will celebrate 38 years of marriage this coming June. Marie was a business manager of the surgery center at the Elmhurst Center for Health. She now works on accounts for both Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals.

They have a son Anthony who has been an Elmhurst police officer for just over ten years.

“He went to Marquette [University] and did some internships with us in engineering,” Cuzzone said.

“After graduation he became the community service officer and then later became a ‘real’ full-time police officer.”

Connections help him at the Township Beyond his work at the City, Cuzzone is also a York Township Trustee — the second business card — which is an elected position. His experience at the City comes in handy at the Township and vice versa. He helps oversee snow removal and paving in the Township. He said some areas of Elmhurst have been using a type of curbing he learned about as a York

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Salvatore Raymond Tarantino, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Therese nee Was, for 63 years; loving father of Jim (Diane), Joann (Brian) Kenny and Carol (Gary) Wiedemann; grandfather of Rebecca (Chris), Kelly (Kyle) and Jordan; great grandfather of Stryder, Owen and Beckham; dear son of the late James and Marie Tarantino. Salvatore was a WWII Army Veteran. Salvatore and Therese spent 18 years of retirement in Roseville, Calif., before returning to Elmhurst to be close to their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Memorial Gathering will be held at Visitation Church, 779 S. York Rd., Elmhurst, on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9:45 a.m. until time of Memorial Mass at 10:45 a.m. Interment private.

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“Some neighborhoods don’t want sidewalks, but this [curbing] makes the area look a little more rural,” he said. “I’m proud that I can share municipal experience with the township.

We overlap and do similar things. I have to approve the highway commissioner budget and the assessor’s budget. [York Township Highway Commissioner] Dick Schroeder runs that pretty much on his own, I don’t need to help much, but we approve his budget, so I look it over.”

Cuzzone serves as the liaison on the Senior Advisory Committee and the Transportation Committee for the Township Board.

“We’ve got our own transportation system,” he said. “If you are a senior in York Township, we will take you anywhere for a nominal fee. We have buses that take dialysis patients.

The drivers are specially trained in case a person falls or something.”

A member of the York Township Republican Committeeman’s Organization, Cuzzone was recently elected Chairman.

“We help candidates who are running for office. These are the foot soldiers who go door to door and advise people on upcoming elections.” His brother Nick is a currently a Trustee for the Village of Villa Park.

David E. Bojko, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 86. Beloved husband of the late Esther P. nee Mallardi for 56 years; loving father of Julia (Jeff), Mark (Annette), Patricia (fiancé Neil), Nancy and Ann (Don); grandfather of Joe, Katie (Patryk), Valerie, Rebecca, Timothy, Lindsey and Ryan; brother of Theresa, Ernie, Danny, Marilyn and the late Edward, Dorothy & Fred. Visitation was held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, from 2-8 p.m. Prayers will be held Thursday, Feb. 23 at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home, going to Visitation Church. Mass at 10:45 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For more information, call 630-834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com.

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Friends gather at Chef Fest

(Above) Dan Gibbons (third from left) and his friend join the Cuzzone brothers and their wives at Chef Fest on Thursday, Feb. 16. The event raises funds for the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation.

(Left) Pictured is 11-month-old Madison Berkshire in the arms of Emily Berkshire at the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 17th annual Chef Fest held Thursday, Feb. 16 at Drury Lane.

Park Board capsules

By Chris Fox

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on Feb. 13 at The Hub at Berens Park, 493 Oaklawn Ave. Commissioner Patricia Morissette-Moll was absent from the meeting.

There were no public comments.

• G.O. Bonds issued by Lakeside Bank approved Board members voted unanimously to approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of nearly $670,000 in general obligation bonds at an interest rate of 0.85 percent with Lakeside Bank. The ordinance also approves the levying of property taxes for the repayment of the bonds. The district, which has the corporate authority to sell bonds for debt service payments and capital improvement projects, sent requests for bond rate proposals to 14 institutions. Two banks— Lakeside Bank and Hinsdale Bank and Trust, submitted proposals.

Lakeside Bank’s proposal featured the interest rate of 0.85 percent, while the proposal from Hinsdale Bank and Trust offered an interest rate of 1.35 percent. The district’s interest payment in its agreement with Lakeside Bank provides a savings of nearly $1,000 compared to the offer submitted by Hinsdale Bank and Trust. Lakeside Bank’s offer includes a principal of about $667,000, an interest payment of nearly $1,700 and a maturity date of Nov. 17, 2017. According to information provided by the park district, the amount of the principal required for debt service is $320,000, leaving nearly $350,000 for capital projects.

Elmhurst Park District Executive Director Jim Rogers noted this is the district’s first collaboration with Lakeside Bank, which recently opened its first branch in Elmhurst.

• Window replacement at Wagner Center approved Board members also voted unanimously to award the base bid for this year’s window-replacement project at the Wagner Community Center to Walter Daniels Construction Co., of Chicago, in the amount of about $175,000, and to approve an alternate bid with the same company for nearly $22,000. The board rejected the base bid of another Chicago company as incomplete and not responsible. A total of five companies submitted bids for the project to remove and replace the existing windows of the center.

The windows on the center’s north, east and west sides were reportedly installed in 1959 and are original to the building. The new windows will be anodized aluminum frame, fixed pane, commercial-grade windows. The benefits of the new windows, according to the district, include improved security, energy savings, low maintenance and reduced drafts.

The alternate bid of about $22,000, which includes tinted insulating glass with light-diffusing veils and aerogel infill, brings the total project cost to nearly $200,000. The project was projected to cost about $282,000.

The window replacement project at the Wagner Community Center is scheduled to begin on July 10 and be completed by Aug. 25.

• Garden plot project awarded to Elgin company The board voted unanimously to award the 2017 garden plot project at Marjorie Davis Park to Clauss Brothers, Inc. of Elgin, in the amount of nearly $156,000, and to approve two alternate bids with the company totaling nearly $12,000.

The district is in the process of finalizing the sale of the western portion of Golden Meadows Park to the City of Elmhurst to assist the city’s storm water management program. The west portion of Golden Meadows Park has been the home of 75 garden plots. Park district staff sought out suitable sites

for relocation and selected Marjorie Davis Park and Wild Meadows Trace.

The selected site on the east side of Marjorie Davis Park provides space for about 50 garden plots, with each plot taking up 20-by20 feet. The new site at Marjorie Davis Park will only accept return gardeners (those who maintained plots at Golden Meadows Park last year) in 2017.

Clauss Brothers, one of seven companies to submit bids for the project, offered the lowest overall bid. The project includes earthwork and grading, installing storm water structures and piping, water lines and spigots. The alternates for the project include a reduced pressure zone vault, a perimeter cedar splitrail fence and the removal of about

30 trees.

The project is scheduled to begin in early April and be completed shortly before the gardening season begins on May 1.

• Lakota survey results help future planning The bulk of the board’s Feb. 13 meeting at The Hub at Berens Park featured a presentation and workshop provided by representatives of The Lakota Group and Pros Consulting. In 2016, the park board hired the Lakota Group to update the district’s comprehensive and strategic plans. The district’s current five-year strategic plan and 10-year comprehensive plan both conclude in December 2017.

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Police beat

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

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

Criminal damage or defacement to property/ criminal damage to a vehicle/criminal trespass to property/criminal trespass to a vehicle/ damage to city property/ damage to property Feb. 12 Two incidents of criminal damage to property were reported in the 600 block of W. St. Charles between 4:06 and 4:18 a.m. In the first incident, officers responded to the report of two unknown males throwing a car seat at a station wagon. The victim’s vehicle was located with a broken windshield. The car seat was located in a dumpster. An investigation is pending. Subsequent to a criminal damage to property investigation at the above location, a window at a restaurant was also found to be broken.

Disorderly conduct, trespass notice

Feb. 12 Police said that subsequent to a fight in progress at a gas station in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 2:47 a.m., officers learned that Christian Jarmon, 22, of Chicago, and Nathaniel Whittington, 23, of Harvey, had fought after a disagreement. According to police, employees advised Jarmon had urinated in public prior to the altercation. Police said that due to conflicting stories and no visible injuries, domestic battery charges were not pursued. Whittington was cited for disorderly conduct/public intoxication and befouling property. Jarmon was cited for public intoxication.

Domestic incident, domestic battery

Feb. 15 An officer spoke with a victim in the 100 block of S. Prospect who stated that a suspect battered her. The suspect was spoken to at his residence and when he was told he was under arrest, he allegedly resisted and battered one of the arresting officers. The suspect will be charged with domestic battery, battery and resisting a police officer.

Feb. 12 A 47-year-old Maywood man was charged with domestic battery and criminal damage to a vehicle in the 400 block of W. Butterfield at around 8 a.m. A victim told police she broke up with her boyfriend, the suspect, and upon her arrival to work this morning, he approached her while she was inside her vehicle.

Police said the suspect yelled and threatened the victim.

He also picked up a piece of loose asphalt and threw it at the passenger side of her vehicle, causing damage.

The suspect then punched her in the face, according to police. The suspect is on Cook County electronic monitoring and had left his home without approval.

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Andrii Goshva, 33, of Westmont, was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at around 1:21 a.m.

Feb. 10 Maria Dugo, 20, of Mt. Prospect, was issued a citation for illegal consumption of alcohol in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 12:20 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a bar check, Dugo was found to be under the legal age and admitted to have been drinking at the bar.

Feb. 9 Police said Bradley Jones, 46, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane usage subsequent to a hit and run near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 12:46 a.m.

Harassment, threats

Feb. 14-Feb. 15 A victim in the 200 block of N. Willow told police at around 10:41 a.m. that her ex-boyfriend has been threatening her and her current boyfriend by text messages. The victim does not believe that suspect would harm her; however, she believes she saw the suspect’s vehicle parked down the street from her residence.

At this time no complaints will be signed.

Feb. 9 A victim in the 800 block of W. Washington told police at around 6:45 p.m. that she received a Facebook message from a suspect who accused victim of being a bully and ruining his life. The suspect also said that victim will be to blame when he hangs himself. The Chicago Police Department was contacted to do a well-being check on the suspect.

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

Feb. 15 Kalomo Rankin, 18, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, operation a vehicle while using an electronic communication device and no insurance subsequent to

a traffic stop near St. Charles and Chandler at around 12:29 a.m.

Alyssa Thompson, 21, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and West at around 9:41 p.m. Police said Thompson was a passenger in the vehicle, and officers could smell the odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle. According to police, a search of the vehicle yielded a brown glass cannabis pipe in the front passenger side door, where Thompson was seated.

Feb. 14 Robert James, 36, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a suspicious auto report in the 600 block of N. York at around 8:25 p.m. Police said officers observed James rolling a cannabis blunt, and upon making contact with him, officers smelled a strong odor of cannabis.

Feb. 13 Robert Jaworski, 22, of Darien was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a suspicious vehicle report in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 5:24 p.m.

Hiram Reyes, 25, of Elgin, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Grand at around 1:09 p.m.

Police said that while investigating several threats from the boys locker room at a high school in the 300 block of W. St. Charles at around 9:10 a.m., a suspect was found to be in possession of cannabis. He was cited for possession of cannabis.

Feb. 12 Michael Elgeness, 25, of Lombard, was issued citations for disorderly conduct/public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 200 block of N. Evergreen at around 2:08 a.m. Police said officers responded for the intoxicated suspect, Elgeness, whom they said was knocking on the doors and windows at a residence in the above location. According to police, Elgeness was located and was in possession of a cannabis one-hitter.

Robert Kouzoukas, 33,of Elmhurst, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 100 block of E. North at around 12:58 a.m. Police said officers had contact with Kouzoukas, who was found to be in possession of cannabis and a glass smoking pipe.

Feb. 11 Brian Donohue, 31, of Schaumburg, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without lights subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Clinton at around 1:14 a.m.

Chansey Garrett, 21, of Willowbrook, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and improper use of an electronic communication device subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Route 83 at around 11:34 p.m.

Josiah McIntosh, 19, of Elmhurst, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia, while Phillip Grollo, 19, also of Elmhurst, was charged with possession of cannabis in the 100 block of E. Butterfield at around 12:42 a.m. Police said officers observed McIntosh and Grollo to be in possession of cannabis while in their vehicle at the above location.

Feb. 10 Kiana Martinez, 18, of Lombard, was issued citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding near St. Charles and Kenilworth at around 11:41 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, officers smelled the strong odor of cannabis coming from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded a glass cannabis smoking pipe, according to police.

Latrena Ratliff-Fullilov, 40, of Richton Park, was issued citations for possession of

cannabis and possession of open alcohol near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 12:56 a.m.

Police said Ratliff-Fullilov stopped an asked an officer for directions, and upon speaking to her further, she stated that she had been drinking alcohol, smoking cannabis and taking prescription medication.

Jose Santiago, 60, of Merritt Island, Fla., was charged with possession of a controlled substance, aggravated DUI, DUI drugs, improper lane usage and disobeying a traffic control device near York and Schiller at around 2:56 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a possible DUI following, Santiago was found to be under the influence of drugs and was in possession of suspected heroin.

Feb. 9 Lorenzo Bassette, 32, of Addison, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance and driving while license suspended subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and County Line at around 12:07 a.m. Police said an inventory of Bassette’s vehicle yielded a clear plastic bag containing cannabis and a digital scale.

Don Johnson, 20, of Richton Park, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis (over 10 grams), possession of drug paraphernalia, improper use of an electronic communication device, no insurance and no valid registration subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Third at around 7:38 p.m. Scott Sydnor, 21, of Olympia Fields, also was charged with possession of cannabis. Police said following the traffic stop, cannabis and Xanax pills were found in the vehicle, and both suspects were transported to the police department. Once there, police said Johnson stated that most of the cannabis and the Xanax pills were his.

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

Feb. 15 Police said officers responded to a liquor store in the 100 block of E. Fullerton at around 12:27 p.m. for a report of a burglary to a vehicle. The driver told police that he delivered several boxes containing cartons of cigarettes to the store. He stated that he had to make a second trip to get the last two boxes of cigarettes from his truck. He returned to the truck and both boxes were missing. The suspect was seen on camera removing the boxes from the rear of the truck and left in a silver Nissan Versa with a second subject.

Feb. 13 A victim in the 700 block of N. Eastland told police at around 11 a.m. that he holds a checking account with his daughter who is currently attending college. Victim found two unauthorized withdrawals on the account. The bank account was closed by the victim.

Feb. 12 Police said a juvenile suspect took steel rebar from behind a high school in the 300 block of W. St. Charles at around 9:35 a.m. The rebar had been removed over a few days, and taken to a scrapyard. The juvenile suspect was fingerprinted, photographed and released to his parents pending a juvenile disposition.

A victim at a gaming store in the 100 block of N. York told police at around 9:16 p.m. that approximately six children entered his store and sold Pokémon cards. He later discovered the cards he purchased were cards he owned and previously had on display in the front window. An investigation is pending.

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Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Roosevelt and York at around 5:16 p.m., Irvin Mendoza-Moralez, 25, of Chicago, was found to be in possession of cannabis, drug paraphernalia and counterfeit $100 bills. Keny Romero-Villanue, 26, of Chicago, was found to have a failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County, according to police. Mendoza-Moralez was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, forgery, no seatbelt and tinted windows.

Romero-Villanue was able to post bond on the warrant.

Feb. 10 Randall Lillard, 22, of Maywood, was charged with possession of a fraudulent identification, obstructing identification and resisting a police officer in the 900 block of Riverside at around 9:15 p.m. Police said officers responded for the suspect who attempted to use a fraudulent credit card and fraudulent Illinois identification for payment of a booked room. Upon arrival, the suspect reportedly resisted officers and was taken into custody.

was interested in selling part of his stamp collection. The victim wired several thousand dollars to this broker as a bond guaranteeing that his stamps were authentic. The broker has since broken all contact with the victim. An investigation is pending.

Sept. 13, 2016 Police said a suspect used a victim’s identity to open a credit card account on the above date. The auto repair work was charged to the credit account of an auto dealership. An investigation is pending.

Unlawful use of a weapon

Feb. 9 An employee of Elmhurst Hospital told police at around 11:59 a.m. that a suspect came into his office for a medical examination.

During the examination the suspect removed a handgun from his waistband and placed it on a countertop.

After the examination was completed, the suspect left the office.

The doctor then reported the incident. Responding officers checked the area but were unable to locate suspect. The Lyons Police Department was contacted and attempted Feb. 9 Marin Antene, 20, of Brookfield, to locate the suspect with no rewas issued a citation by police for sults. false use of an ID in the 100 block of N. Addison Ave. at around 11:42 Feb. 12 Mickiel Smith, 18, of Chicago, p.m. Police said that subsequent to a bar check, Antene was under 21 and was charged with unlawful use of used a fraudulent driver’s license to a weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm without a FOID card gain entry to the bar.

A victim at a recreational facili- in the 200 block of N. Clinton at ty in the 100 block of S. West Ave. around 10:24 p.m. Staff at a hospitold police at around 8:50 p.m. that tal called the police station advishis wallet was stolen from a locker ing that a gunshot victim entered at the facility. The case is pending the emergency room and claimed he was shot in Elmhurst. Police investigation. said Smith had accidentally shot himself in his vehicle while visiting Dec. 16, 2016-Feb. 3 A responding officer spoke with a friend. Smith did not have a FOID the Elmhurst Hospital security de- and admitted that he purchased the partment regarding missing medica- firearm in Chicago, according to tion from the post anesthesia recov- police. The firearm was reported ery unit on the second floor of the stolen from a residential burglary hospital between the above dates. in Hillside, police said.

An investigation is pending.

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Police said an unknown suspect(s) removed a 10-foot yellow Arctic Snow and Ice Control Products pusher box /plow from the 300 block of W. Lake St. between the above dates. The bob cat that was used to push the plow was found several feet south from where it was parked however the pusher box was missing. The pusher box was entered into LEADS.

Growing dreams through charity Hops for Humanity made 9th donation to help disabled people.

Members of the Elmhurst based Hops for Humaniy charitable organization present a check for $10,600 to ‘We Grow Dreams Greenhouse and Garden Center’ at the Red Arrow Tap Room on Monday, Feb. 6. ‘We Grow Dreams’ provides jobs for developmentally disabled people and is based in West Chicago.

“This marks our 9th award since Hops for Humanity began in 2014,” said founder Patrick Sheehan, an Elmhurst attorney and craft beer aficionado. “We have raised more than $90,000, with 100% going to the charities.”

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We Grow Dreams’ board member Donald Haraf, Executive Director Gregg Bettcher, Hops for Humanity board member Worden, We Grow volunteer Karen Pachyn and Red Arrow Tap Room owner Joe Tota.

Violation of an order of protection

Feb. 12 A victim in the 600 block of N. Willow came to the Police Department and reported she has an active order of protection against her son.

She stated her son had been living in Arizona, but she invited him back to Illinois to stay with her. On the above date, she wanted to report the violation of the order of protection. The son was contacted and he agreed to Oct. 20, 2016 A victim in the 700 block of N. leave.

Indiana told police that he was contacted by a third party/stamp broker who was interested in selling part Warrant service of his stamp collection. The victim Feb. 14 Police said Brian Engler, 28, of wired several thousand dollars to this broker as bond, guaranteeing Bensenville, was found to have a that his stamps were authentic. Af- warrant out of DuPage County subter the victim wired the money, the sequent to observing a suspicious broker ceased all contact with the vehicle in the parking lot of an exvictim. The victim has been unable tended stay facility in the 500 block to contact the broker or any of the of W. Grand at around 10:03 p.m. He also was cited for possession of canbroker’s representatives.

A victim in the 100 block of E. nabis. Paola Castro, 21, of Hanover First told police he was contacted Park, also was issued a citation for by a third party stamp broker who possession of cannabis at the scene.

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​ ybo agrees with N Governor’s call for stronger property tax relief

Legislator proposes state-wide elimination of red light cameras

State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) says he supports Gov. Bruce Rauner’s call for a responsible budget and structural reforms, including property tax relief, but he remains opposed to proposals to tax food and medicine, or retirement income.

On Feb. 15, the Governor outlined budgeting options to a joint session of legislators in the House of Representatives during his third annual Budget Address.

“The bipartisan efforts by Senate leaders has given us a solid framework, but many details must still be decided,” Nybo said. “I do not support proposals to increase sales taxes on food or drugs, or to tax retirement income. Such taxes are regressive, and burden our senior citizens and other people on fixed incomes. There are better ways to address our state’s needs and we can work together to find them.”

Sen. Nybo said he is pleased to

A Republican state representative from the Barrington Hills area is proposing a ban on red-light cameras state-wide.

Red-light cameras always pose the question, do they save lives or just generate revenue for whatever local government is lucky enough to catch someone there violating the law?

State Rep. David McSweeney (Barrington Hills-52nd Dist.) insists the devices merely serve to make money and offer almost no guarantee of safety to motorists.

“Red-light cameras do not enhance public safety,” he said. “Raising revenue is not a valid reason to continue the red-light camera program in Illinois.” he said.

McSweeney now has two pieces of legislation to eliminate the cameras across the state for which he is seeking support.

One bill (HB 472) would eliminate the camera, the other (HB 473)

hear Gov. Rauner’s strong support for a property tax freeze.

“The Governor has shown that he understands the real burden our property owners face with staggering property taxes. Implementing some kind of reform would go a long way to providing some much-needed relief to our communities,” Nybo said.

The 24th District Senator said Illinois would be better served if lawmakers change the state’s reputation of being hostile to business, by bringing workers’ comp costs more in line with the median; adjusting the tort system so it’s more typical of most states; and adjusting property taxes to reflect the national average.

“By changing the way we do business, Illinois’ economy could be well on its way to long-term security, and stability,” Nybo said. “Our citizens deserve no less than balanced budgets and structural reforms that restore confidence in our state.”

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budget of almost $4 million, but it has been funding street improvements.

“We would essentially have to come up with about $500,000 a year to resurface streets, which currently does not exist in the village’s budget,” said Village Administrator Derek Soderholm. “We would have to potentially ask the voters for an increase.”

He did indicate that accidents had reduced since the cameras’ installation, which took place in 2009.

Fox River Grove Village President Robert Nunamaker said a decision would be made when their contract expires, which is not for another two years.

“Would we feel it? Absolutely,” he said. “But it was not put in to solve financial problems.”

Nunamaker said village residents constitute roughly 2 percent of those ticketed for red-light camera violations.

“The issue is it was put in there to try and facilitate pedestrian traffic across a very busy intersection,” he said. “If the red-light camera wasn’t there, we would have many more people not stopping before making a right turn on red.

“It has definitely affected the way people drive. If we had to get rid of it, I would press very hard to get a ‘no turn on red’ sign there.”

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would do so for non-home rule communities.

Many constituents have voice opposition to the red-light cameras, McSweeney said. Over the past ten years, their use has grown exponentially, despite their controversial nature.

Some communities have discontinued use of red-light cameras because of complaints received and because there is no proof they promote traffic safety.

“Studies have shown how the presence of red-light cameras can actually create more rear-end collisions,” McSweeney said. “The perception of many Illinois residents is that these cameras are nothing more than an additional way to tax Illinois residents and raise revenue for Illinois municipalities. It is time to eliminate red-light cameras.”

On the other side of the coin, smaller towns will lose revenue from the program, which could affect their finances, if they have grown to depend on that revenue. According to McSweeney, a red-light camera in Fox River Grove located where Rtes. 14 and 22 intersect reportedly generates more than $440,000 per year. The was installed after residents complained about near misses between vehicles and pedestrians. A Village official said red-light camera revenues do not fund the operating

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Join the fun for the 21st Annual Elmhurst St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday March 4th starting at noon. The parade will begin at the intersection of Wilson Street and Spring Road and continue north on Spring Road in Elmhurst. The Grand Marshal of the Parade will be Elmhurst Mayor Steven M. Morley.

New to the parade this year is the Elmhurst Trolley with trolley service before and after the parade. Hop on at any of the six trolley stops from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. & post parade (approx. 1:30 p.m.) 5:30 p.m. Trolley service will stop during the parade. The six trolley stops are: York Street & Park Avenue, York Street & Schiller Street, Second Street & Addison Street, Cottage Hill Avenue & Virginia Street, Spring Road & the Illinois Prairie Path, and Vallette Street & York Street.

The Explore Elmhurst Summer Trolley program will be back in 2017, running June 2nd through September 16th. The trolley will connect 3 business districts: Spring Road, York & Vallette, and City Centre. The trolley will be in service on Fridays (12 noon – 12 a.m.) and Saturdays (12 noon – 12 a.m.). Once again, trolley riders can enter to win exciting weekly prizes donated by local merchants and organizations.

The trolley will also make appearances this Spring at Art in the Park and at the Memorial Day Parade.

For more information about the trolley program, please visit exploreelmhurst.com.

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Longtime civic leader gives $100,000 to College’s intern program Longtime Elmhurst businessman, civic leader and community volunteer Ralph Pechanio has donated $100,000 to Elmhurst College to establish an endowed fund to support student internships at the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Pechanio had been supporting the Chamber’s internship program anonymously for more than a decade, but decided recently to allow his name to be used when the fund was established.

“I thought it was important for people to be aware of the program, and that it might encourage others to give to it,” he said.

The gift also serves to jump-start the Chamber’s fundraising goals as it launches a once-in-a-century capital campaign to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2018. One of the goals of the campaign is to raise $150,000 to endow the Chamber’s Student Intern Reimbursement Fund at Elmhurst College.

“Ralph’s gift will ensure that Elmhurst College student interns will have a developmental role with our Chamber long after he and I have faded from the organization’s picture and, in that future, those interns will serve our successors in ways neither of us can imagine today,” said John Quigley, president and CEO of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry and a 1977 Elmhurst College graduate.

Pechanio has been an active mem-

Obituaries

JOSEPH R. MUNN, 74

Chicago 60707. Funeral information provided by Gibbons Funeral Home.

Services Feb. 25 Joseph R. Munn passed away For more information, call 630-832recently at the age of 74. He was a 0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.

USMC Veteran, member Northern com.

Illinois Veteran’s Club, founder and President of Joseph R. Munn and PAMELA SMITH, 74 Associates and R&J Construction; Services March 4 Pamela Ann Smith, nee Streich, member of the Shriners and Santa Claus Anonymous; beloved husband of Elmhurst, passed away recently of Donna M., nee Wilkiel; loving at the age of 74. Beloved wife of father of Elizabeth (Jason) Bulthu- Kent Ernest Smith; devoted mother is and Joe (fiancee Erika Zamora) of Julie Ellen (Daniel Jerger) Smith Munn; proud grandfather of Hen- and Stephen Paul Smith; sister of ry Robert Bulthuis; dear brother of Judith Ellen (Carl Alton) Zimmerthe late Harry Munn; fond brother- man; aunt of Ellen Zimmerman in-law of Mike (Joanne) and Tom Kircher, Brett Smith, and Brooke (Pam) Wilkiel and Marilyn (Ron) May. Pam was a librarian, beautiGibson and uncle of many nieces ful pianist and teacher, avid reader, and nephews. Visitation will be held adored her dogs, and loved to travel.

Friday, Feb. 24 from 3-8 p.m. and Memorial Service will be held SatSaturday, Feb. 25 at 10 a.m. until urday, March 4, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. time of funeral service 11:30 a.m. at at Bethel United Church of Christ, Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South 315 E. St. Charles Rd., Elmhurst.

York Road, Elmhurst. Interment Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Queen of Heaven Catholic Ceme- memorials will be appreciated for tery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, me- the West Suburban Humane Society, morial contributions may be made to 1901 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, the American Cancer Society, 1801 60515 (wshs-dg.org) or Shelter Box Meyers Rd., Ste. 100, Oakbrook USA, 8374 Market St., #203, LakeTerrace, 60181 or Shriners Hospitals wood Ranch, FL 34202 (shelterboxfor Children – Chicago, Develop- usa.org). Arrangements provided by ment Office, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For more

ber of the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce for some 45 years, serving several times in leadership roles. His local affiliations include the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst and Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187. A U.S. Army veteran, Pechanio also has led Elmhurst’s recognition of veterans, chairing the Elmhurst Veterans Memorial Commission and co-chairing the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade Committee.

It was through these Chamber and civic roles that Pechanio gained firsthand experience with the internship program, working with interns at Chamber events and the Memorial Day parade.

“We’ve been very pleased with the interns over the years,” he said.

“They’re serious about their work, get to meet a lot of people in the commu-

information, call 630-834-3515 or guestbook. In lieu of flowers donavisit ahlgrim.com tions to the Pedote Children’s Education Fund would be appreciated at DENNIS PEDOTE, 47 gofundme.com/pedotefund.

Services Feb. 24

Dennis Patrick Pedote passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Florida at the age of 47.

Loving father of Alex, Ryan, Michael and Elise. Loving son of Sheila nee O’Riordan and the late Edward J. Pedote. Dear brother of Frank (Carrie), Kevin, Lisa (Mark) Lawton and Lora (Rick) Wisniewski. Dear uncle of many. Beloved Boyfriend of Andrea King. Family and friends are invited to gather for a memorial visitation on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 3:00-9:00pm at Russo’s Hillside Chapels, 4500 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, Il 60162 (located between Mannheim and Wolf Road) The funeral will follow on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, Family and friends are asked to gather directly at Immaculate Conception Church, 134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst, Il 60126 for a Memorial Mass celebrated promptly at 9:30am. Interment will remain private. For additional information call (708) 449-5300. Please visit Dennis’s personal tribute website at russohillsidechapels.com to sign his

Trivia Night raises funds for rare disease Event raised $1,200 for Conquer Myasthenia Gravis

Kelly Schild can confirm that knowing irrelevant information is a competitive sport. Her team, “We Thought This Was Speed Dating,” squeaked out a win by one-half of a point at the Trivia Night on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Elmhurst American Legion.

Schild’s team was one of 12 battling for the “Rulers of Trivia” trophy.

“We were in third place at the half, so it was kind of tense,” she said.

“The sports questions were really hard – but our team had two, well, obsessive guys — and we trusted them.”

The winning team took home a $50 gift

nity and help us do some important things. It’s good experience for the students, and they make a great contribution.”

The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry has employed paid Elmhurst College student interns since the early 1990s. The Chamber then became a participant in the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s JOBPATH Student Intern Program through Elmhurst College after Quigley became the Chamber’s president and CEO in 1999. About 40 students have served as interns at the Chamber over the past 17 years.

While student interns are responsible for doing basic office work, many also have leveraged their skill sets to contribute to the Chamber’s numerous programs, products, services and events. Student interns regularly man-

certificate to Chow, a favorite local eatery. Barb and Paul Rimington’s team, “The Magnificent 7,” took Best Theme honors for their western-inspired gear.

The event was emceed by Jim White, owner of the recently-established Elmhurst business J.S. White and Associates, LLC. “I was glad to do it,” White said. “I had a great time thinking up questions for the past couple months. And it’s for a great cause.”

The event raised $1,200 for Conquer Myasthenia Gravis, an Elmhurst-based nonprofit organization that funds MG patient assistance and research, and provides patient education and support.

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes fluctuating weakness and can affect muscles that control eye movements, eyelids, chewing, swallowing, breathing, coughing and facial expression, as well as the arms and legs.

For more information, call 800-888-6208, visit www.myastheniagravis.org, or find them on Facebook (Conquer Myasthenia Gravis).

MARY T. PRUST, 96 Mary T. Prust nee Kula, recently passed away peacefully at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Willard; loving mother of Donna Faur, Nancy (Michael) Hogan, William and the late Richard Prust; loving grandmother of Sheri (Greg), John (Kelly), Renee, Michele (Paul), Brian (Jean), Kate (Matt), Joseph (Kathy); great grandmother of Shauna, Alyssa, Michael, Kelley, Jessica, Dani, Nicole, Tyler, Haley, Madden, Liam, Emily, Logan and Madeline; great great-grandmother of Jack, Bella and Bode. Aunt and great aunt of many. Cherished daughter of the late Frank and Amelia Kula nee Kosiski, preceded in death by her siblings, Stanley, Florian, John, Fr. Joseph, Robert Kula and Dorothy Hrupek.

Mary had an enormous capacity for love; love of her faith, love for her family, love for her friends and the love of laughter. Services have already been held. Memorials appreciated to the Ray Graham Association or ray-graham.org.

Teacher at Fischer Elementary nominated for Golden Apple Golden Apple, a leading nonprofit committed to celebrating and developing great teachers who make life-changing differences in the lives of students, has announced the 34 finalists for the 2017 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

This year’s finalists were selected from a pool of more than 600 nominations, and represent 4th-8th grade teachers throughout the Chicagoland area.

Among the 34 finalists is Desiree Guerrero, a teacher at Conrad Fischer Elementary in Elmhurst. A Celebration of Excellence in honor of the finalists will be held on Saturday, March 4 at the Hilton Rosemont Chicago O’Hare.

age segments of the Chamber’s website, as well as its social media pages.

Some also have worked on membership recruitment and retention initiatives, collection on account receivables and the solicitation of donations.

Several former interns went on to receive multiple job offers, including from some Chamber members.

“It’s obvious that Elmhurst College students who have worked as interns at the Chamber gain a wealth of experience while contributing their energy and skills to a group that works tirelessly to enhance the Elmhurst business community,” said Elmhurst College President Troy D. VanAken.

“We’re so grateful to Ralph for his generous gift, which will benefit our students and our community far into the future.”

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Friends of the Library celebrates 25 years Raise funds to enhance building; sponsor youth poetry contest

By Marisa Mancini FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

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Board members of the Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library enjoy the warmth of the fireplace, which they proudly helped fund. Pictured are (from left): Debra Deakin-Dyer, Joel Bernstein, Jackie Crnkovich, Susan Foster, Suzanne Sestan (seated), and Kathy Profita.

Participants receive paperback books and numerous prizes for completing the program.

Additionally, the Friends have used their funds to purchase the outdoor benches at the front and back of the library. The group has

also contributed towards the creation of the Children’s Learning Garden, the middle school seating area and the beautiful fireplace on the second floor.

“Another part of our mission is to enrich

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The Elmhurst Friends of the Library Association was formed in 1941 by a group of 150 residents in celebration of Elmhurst Public Library’s 25th anniversary. Its purpose was to help the library in ways beyond the limited funds received from tax revenue. During its first year, the Friends purchased a number of valuable technical and scientific books. Members paid annual dues of $1.

On November 10, 2016, the Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library celebrated their 75th anniversary at their annual meeting. The entertainment provided was a look back to 1941, with a night of trivia at Wilder Mansion.

The Friends’ mission remains true to the intentions of its founders. Since 1941, the Friends have enriched the library’s resources and supported library programs through fundraising activities and membership dues.

“We are thrilled to be able to provide funds for projects and events not in the library’s budget,” stated Friends Board President Kathy Profita. “One of our most significant contributions is our support of the library’s annual Summer Reading Program.”

The Friends generously donate nearly $10,000 every summer towards this program which encourages thousands of children, teens, and adults to read during the summer months.

cultural opportunities in our community,” said Board member Jackie Crnkovich. “In addition to helping pay for speakers and authors, the Friends sponsor an annual poetry contest for Elmhurst students in grades 4 through 12, which encourages reading and creativity, and supports the arts in our community.”

Each year, the Friends receive 300 to 400 submissions, from which 30 are selected. A first place, second place and honorable mention winner is selected at each grade level.

This year, the contest runs from February 1 to March 19 and the poetry reading for the winners is on Friday, April 28.

“I am always fascinated by the wide variety of topics the students select for their poems and am impressed with their level of creativity,” Crnkovich said. “We draw a large crowd and it is a very entertaining evening.”

“Becoming a member of the Friends of the Elmhurst Public Library is a wonderful was to help support our library’s resources and programs,” said Kathy Profita, “and you can join at any time.”

Members also receive an invitation to the “Friends Only” annual meeting/celebration held in November. Last year the group enjoyed the 1941 trivia contest in honor of its 75th anniversary. Contest winners received prizes including theater tickets and wine. In other years, members have been entertained by the Green Man Theater Group, the Elmhurst Jazz Band and celebrity cooking demonstrations.

If interested in becoming a member, visit elmhurstpubliclibrary/support-us/friends-ofthe-library/.

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Community calendar Saturday, Feb. 25 • From 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., the York Athletic Boosters will holds its Annual Green Scene fundraiser at Fitz’s Spare Keys in downtown Elmhurst.

Enjoy a casual night of bowling, silent and live auctions, raffles, pool, and bowling. Bowl with your favorite York coach. Many prizes will be awarded. Tickets: $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Tickets include admission and light buffet. Cash bar.

• The Elmhurst Lions Club invites Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce members to support its 31st annual Pizza Night at Sandburg Middle School, 435 East St. Charles Road, from 5-7 p.m. The all-you-can-eat pizza is provided by Roberto’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 2016 A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year. There also will be children’s and adult raffles (must be present to win). Tickets are $8; 6 years old and under are free. A family price for 5-or-more is available for $35. Proceeds will be use to support local charities in the area. Info: call Dave Smith at 630-993-6606 or John Wartinbee at 630-279-5019.

Saturday, March 4 Children will become dinosaur detectives with “Paleontologist Illinois Bones” to learn about the world of dinosaurs at “Dinosaur Discoveries. This 50-minute interactive lecture for those ages 4 years to adult will be held at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., starting at 2 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and reservations are recommended. Info: call 630-833-1616 or lizzadromuseum.org.

Monday, March 6 At 11:15 a.m., the Elmhurst Garden Club will meet beginning at 12 noon and will feature the student recipients of the Elmhurst Garden Club Scholarships.

The students will discuss their own horticulture and environmental science projects including their latest research. The regular meeting will follow the program. Info: elmhurstgardenclub.org.

Saturday, March 11 At 7 p.m. when guitarist Colin Davin and the Elmhurst Dance Theatre of the DuPage Dance Academy join the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra in an evening of Latin melodies. There will be a silent auction fundraiser with proceeds to benefit the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. At 5:45 p.m., enjoy a discussion led by Dr. Ted Hatmaker. The concert takes place at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road.

Handicapped accessible parking and facilities; parking is free. Tickets are $32 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $9 for students. Group and family rates available. For tickets and information, call 630-941-0202.

as we age,” Prepare to learn helpful information concerning issues that arise as we age. Maintaining a positive outlook while coping with the challenges of illness, medication effects, fear of outliving one’s assets, loneliness, loss of a spouse, and loss of a child will be explored. There will be reserved seating and limited space. For reservations, call 630306-7077.

Ongoing programs: • Every Friday during Lent, starting March 3 through April 7, from 4:30 to 8 p.m., the Elmhurst Knights of Columbus will host its 8th annual Fish Fry. Includes Icelandic Cod, homemade mac n cheese, fish tacos, fried shrimp, seafood bisque. ChilSunday, March 12 dren’s menu available. Dinner can be Beginning at 3 p.m., the Elmhurst ordered online for pick-up at the hall Symphony will present “We’ve Got by visiting elmhurstkofc.org.

Rhythm,” a program of animated Latin melodies, at Elmhurst Chris• Currently on display through tian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush March 12, the Elmhurst HistoriHill Road. Members of the Elmhurst cal Museum presents “In Her Own Dance Theater of the DuPage Dance Right: Marion Mahony Griffin.

Academy will perform as well. An More than a talented artist and archiinstrument “petting zoo,” takes place tect: Griffin was the backbone of the from 1:45 to 2:45 p.m., sponsored by Prairie School of Architecture who Luscombe Music, for a hands-on op- brought the work of many more faportunity to try different instruments. mous architects to life—including Tickets are $6 for children and $9 for her husband, Walter Burley Grifthose 16 and up. For tickets and info, fin, and the inimitable genius Frank call 630-941-0202.

Lloyd Wright. This biographical exhibit explores her life, her work, and Tuesday, March 14 her legacy.

At 6 p.m. the 21st annual Student Chess Tournament will be held in the • Extended through March 26, LizYork High School Commons, 355 W. zadro Museum of Lapidary Art conSt. Charles Road. Students by grade tinues its special exhibit, “Fabergé level: 2nd grade, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6-8th Style Carvings,” which features repgrade, and high school. All students licas of Fabergé’s original hard stone who attend school in Elmhurst, pub- carving designs including flower lic or private, are welcome to partici- studies, figurines and animals made pate with signed permission slip and in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. fee of $3. Register by Mar. 8. Snacks, drinks provided, pizza will be sold.

• A support group for family careInfo: Chris Khayat at 630-290-1504 givers of older adults meets the sec(cell) or khayats@yahoo.com. ond and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Saturday, April 8 Elmhurst Public Library’s second Starting at 10 a.m. at at Elmhurst floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York St. The El- Library program.) Info: (630) 833mhurst Senior Commission will be 9665. hosting a community conversation on “maintaining a positive outlook • “By All Accounts: The Story of

IC seniors named finalists in National Merit Scholarship program

IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) seniors Kaitlyn Grady and Robert Vitek, both from Elmhurst, have been named finalists in the 62nd Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Both Grady and Vitek met all requirements to advance the finalist standing and will be considered for National Merit Scholarships to be offered in 2017. About 7,500 Merit Scholarship winners are selected from among more than 15,000 finalists.

Kaitlyn Grady is a high honors student who serves as President of the Business Professionals of America Club, Spanish Club, and Model United Nations. She is the Editor of the Yearbook and the Knight Times school newspaper.

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of the Math Team, WYSE Team, National Honor Society, Engineering Club, Knights Ambassadors, and Students of the Cenacle. As a member of the Knights Girls Soccer Team, Kaitlyn has also earned both Academic All-Conference and All-Conference honors. She plans on studying Chemical Engineering Vanderbilt University, University of Alabama, or Georgia Institute of

Technology.

Robert Vitek is a high honors student who serves as a Kairos leader, Editor of the Knight Times school newspaper, and co-captain of the 2016 IHSA Class 3A State Champion Football Team. He is also a member of the WYSE Team, Math Team, National Honor Society, Student Council, Business Professionals of America Club, Engineering Club, and Students of the Cenacle. In addition to Football, Robert is a member of the Lacrosse and Hockey teams where he has earned Academic All-Conference awards.

Robert is planning to pursue either an Engineering or Medical degree at Stanford University, Vanderbilt University or the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill.

Elmhurst,” is at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Take an interactive journey through Elmhurst history. Experience engaging towers filled with one-of-a-kind objects, compelling photos, and first-person video accounts from locals. Check out the award-winning, hands-on tabletop map that explores Elmhurst past and present, and take a seat in the mini-theatre to view an original documentary on Elmhurst history.

View new additions to the exhibit including a feature on veterans and the Glos Mansion history. Admission: Free. Hours: 1-5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and Sunday; 10 a.m.5 p.m. Sunday. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org

• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Ribs available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows.

Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m.

Info: 630-833-7800 .

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

Knights of Columbus host fish fry through Lent The Elmhurst Knights of Columbus will host its 8th annual Fish Fry every Friday during Lent, starting March 3 through April 7, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Come celebrate with us on March 3, as Father Scott Donahue from Mercy Home for Boys and Girls will kick off the Fish Fry with a prayer. Father Scott will launch “March for Mercy”, their fund raising program with stories from his

new book “Years of Mercy.”

Icelandic Cod, homemade mac n cheese, fish tacos, fried shrimp dinner and seafood bisque complement our menu. A children’s menu is also available. Full dinner can be ordered on line and picked up at the hall by visiting elmhurstkofc.org.

For more information on Mercy Home for boys and girls call 312738-7560 or visit mercyhome.org.

Elmhurst College leveraging tech to help keep students safe During an emergency situation – such as an active shooter or a severe weather event – even a few seconds of warning can save lives.

That’s why Elmhurst College has implemented an innovative emergency mass notification system from Alertus Technologies as part of their overall emergency preparedness plans.

The Alertus Emergency Notification System is a comprehensive solution that can be implemented anywhere and activated quickly and effectively. Its seamless compatibility and integration with a wide variety

of existing mass notification systems provides organizations a cost-effective way to enhance their emergency preparedness plans.

Elmhurst has deployed the Alertus Desktop Notification on school computers. The desktop notification grabs the attention of computer users immediately with a full screen popup alert.

To learn more about how other schools and organizations are using Alertus as part of their safety measures, contact Greg Smith with Alertus Technologies at gsmith@alertus. com or 866.425.3788 ext 784.

York senior is regional finalist in National Shakespeare competition High school students vie for chance to compete in the 34th English-Speaking Union National Shakespeare Competition at Lincoln Center in New York. It is open to the winners of area high school Shakespeare competitions that have been held this winter.

Twenty students representing private and public high schools participated, each performing a Shakespearean monologue of his or her choice and a sonnet.

Seven finalists were chosen to

compete at the Finals Round Feb. 22 at the Newberry Library for the chance to win $1,000 and a trip to New York in May for the 34th ESU National Competition. Morgan Taylor, a senior at York High School, was among the seven students chosen to advance to the Finals Round on Feb. 22.

Since 1983, more than 300,000 young Americans of all backgrounds have taken advantage of this opportunity to bring the works of Shakespeare to life.

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IC grade school celebrates Heritage Fair On Thursday, February 16, fifth graders at Immaculate Conception Grade School participated in a Heritage Fair, celebrating the varied ethnic backgrounds from which they all come. After weeks of researching the life of one of their own relatives, each student presented that ancestor’s story to an audience filled with classmates, parents, grandparents, and family members. Students even dressed in colors or costumes particular to their ethnic background. In addition, each student brought in an ethnic dish to share with guests.

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Students enjoyed hanging out with friends at Heritage Fair held at ICGS on Feb. 16, where participants gathered to enjoy ethnic dishes and sweets brought in by classmates.

Faith Evangelical Methodist facelift supports diverse congregation Major renovations at local church done mostly by volunteers

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Family, fellowship, friends and fun…

Those are the words most used by members of Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church, who offered a guided tour to the Elmhurst Independent to see the new renovations to the interior. The improvements serve to define another chapter in the growth not only of the building but also of the church and its spirituality.

“It’s about vision,” said Cynthia Wagle, a church member who raised her family in the church. “We took one person’s vision to make the church more accessible and to make people more comfortable.”

The man responsible for that vision makes for a bittersweet story. It This ICGS fifth grader was joined by his Italian grandmother (left) and mother (right) at the Heritage Fair was long-time church member and

held on Feb. 16.

Elmhurst resident Alan Emmering who brought forth numerous ideas and worked hard as a volunteer to bring it to life. They were in the midst of installing a new central air-conditioning system when Emmering, while working in the pastor’s office, collapsed and died of a heart attack.

His wife Linda still attends church weekly.

“It was so sad that Alan never got to see his vision come to fruition,” Wagle said. “He worked so hard toward it, literally until the day he died.”

One of the first things to see is a new ramp leading up to the front door of the sanctuary. That door and several others were made wider to fit wheelchairs or are on the docket to get done soon.

Sanctuary becomes major project in itself Knowing the good Lord works in mysterious ways, it must be the reason Richard and Nancy Cichy came

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(Continued from page 13) to be members in 1973. Now in their “I could have used it when I had 80s, the couple is still very active my back surgery,” said Hannah Wain the church including in the reno- gle, Cynthia’s daughter who had to vations. In fact, Richard was an en- undergo an operation while still in gineer by trade which couldn’t be a high school. “I really missed it when better fit to oversee the project of up- I couldn’t come to church.” dating the church sanctuary. “[Pastor Turner]’s heart is with in“Rich measured everything out ex- dividuals and families with disabiliactly so he knew how and where to ties,” said Cynthia. move the pews out of the way so the So much so that he has been leadpainters and carpet layers could do ing services just for the disabled at their jobs,” Wagle said. the Elmhurst Public Library once a To complicate matters, the pews month. The program is called Accesare all curved — a beautiful sight sible Hearts Worship. but one heck of a project to move “They have an elevator at the liout of the way for contract workers. brary, which we don’t have at the But Rich Cichy, being a detail-orient- church,” Turner said. “We’re partnered worker with years of experience ing with Phil’s friends, [a Christ-cenin engineering, not only measured tered cancer support group], to make each pew, but also figured out how a real difference in the communito remove them, set them aside (or ty. It’s a multi-sensory and supstack them, actually), then put them port-based experience designed with all back where they belong after the special needs families in mind.” work was done. A board, also care- A bit of history… fully measured, was placed on top of The church’s humble beginnings the back pew to serve as a spot for took place as a Bible study and stacking the next one; then another prayer group meeting in someone’s board, another pew, and so on until home in 1911. As more and more the entire east half of the sanctuary members took part, they began meetwas cleared for the painter and carpet ing in the upstairs of Maylor’s Hall, layers. which is the building with the little “That half of the room was painted, tower on top at Park and Adell Streets and then the carpet layers came to put in downtown Elmhurst, above the down the carpet,” Wagle explained. Karen Solem Gallery.

“Let’s put it this way, the painter In 1914, the first church building was done on a Saturday and moved was erected where it still stands at out Sunday so the carpet could be in- 111 W. North Ave. at York Street. stalled as quickly as possible. Then, An addition was completed in 1952, the next week, we did it all again for which was a time of growth for all the west half of the sanctuary.” of Elmhurst and the entire country The only professionals who were for that matter, as the Baby Boomer paid for their work in the sanctuary generation began going to school. was the painter and the carpet com- The new expansion provided Sunday pany, church members proudly said. school rooms as well as a Fellowship Everything else was done by volun- Hall. teers from within the church — all In 1948, the church was known as ages, young and old alike. the First Evangelical United Breth“We especially appreciated the ren, then in 1968, it merged with young people who came out to help,” Methodist Episcopalian and was resaid Nancy Cichy. “It’s nice to see named Faith Evangelical Methodist. the younger people involved with the In the 1990s, the word United was church — they can lift things that the added to the name. older people cannot.”

How do they keep it all going?

One of the young volunteers had This humble church supports nunever used a drill before so he was merous missions along with its own. able to learn from the other workers.

“In the beginning, there was a Fall “The young man’s father was not Harvest House dinner held every Nowhat you’d call a ‘tool man’ so the vember to raise funds,” said Nancy. teen had never learned how to use “At first, coal was used to heat the things like a drill,” said Wagle. “He church and they had to raise money sure learned how on that day and it every year to buy the coal to keep is a skill he was happy to learn and them warm in the upcoming winter.” will likely remember the rest of his Coal was soon dropped for oil as life. He ended up staying through the fuel and then for gas, as it is today. entire project, even after other volun- Since it became a tradition, the Fall teers had called it quits for the day.” Harvest Dinner is still held every The next stage of the project was November but they have been able to build the handicapped bathroom, to use the funds for other things. It is which required widening the door. It hoped the funds can be used for the was completed in 2015. elevator on their wish list.

Reaching out to the disabled “We still have our original boiler It may seem the church is complet- which is 100 years old,” Cynthia said. ed, but there is one more project on “I say a little prayer over it when I’m the horizon — an elevator. down there [in the basement where it “In our commitment to reach out is located]. We asked an expert once to the disabled community, we really if we should replace it and he said no. want to put in an elevator,” said Ja- He said it was better than anything son Turner, the 19th pastor to serve at that was built today. So we’re going Faith Evangelical United Methodist to keep it as long as we can.” since its inception in 1911. “It will Other church missions not only encourage members of that Besides tending to its own congrecommunity to attend, it will also be gation and its community outreach helpful for families with small chil- through Accessible Hearts Worship, dren. It is our hope to have it all here, the church supports other missions to be accessible to all ages, all abili- locally, nationally and globally. Local ties, young people, folks who are less efforts include Elmhurst’s own WalkIn Assistance Network, formerly the mobile.”

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It is unknown exactly when this photo was taken of this wagon being pulled by a team of horses, but it must be around 1914, when the church building was first erected. Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church can be seen in the background where it still stands at 111 W. North Ave. at York Street. The photographer was standing near Hahn Street, looking north, about where Panera Bread and CVS Pharmacy are now located.

Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry, Yorkfield Food Pantry, CareNet DuPage, and more. National endeavors include the Red Bird Mission, which helps people in the Appalachians in Kentucky; and Joni’s Friends, which provides wheelchairs and holds training for churches with disabled members.

On the global level, the church supports Joy in the Harvest, for those in Tanzania; Freedom Firm, which serves to fight human trafficking around the world and right here in the U.S.; and Sole Hope, a shoe fund that provides footwear to the less fortunate. This year, shoes went to COURTESY PHOTO The Elmhurst Independent Uganda.

Pictured is the church’s interior once the pews were cleared to make A true extended family… way for the painters and carpet-layers during the renovations at Hannah Wagle summed up the Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church. feelings she had growing up at Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church.

“I remember going to Sunday school — I’m sure I had my diapers changed here — then I got old enough to work in the nursery so I changed some diapers myself!” she said. “Then you watch those kids grow up and I say, ‘hey, I used to change your diaper!’ Then people get married and begin their families here in the church.

“We are a very progressive church with a small church feel. We are small but mighty.”

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This photo is roughly the same shot as the “before” picture, showing the beautiful curved wood in the sanctuary of Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church. The only needed funds were for the painter and the carpet company, all of the other work was done by volunteers within the church.

The weather has been warm lately but it’s still not quite time for beachwear. Still, that didn’t stop Hannah Wagle from wearing her own — outside of her clothing!

Here, she joins Amanda Kurian who is wearing a black coconut bra over her clothing as well, at the Beach Party held by the women of Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church on Saturday, Feb. 18.

The ladies who gathered at Faith Evangelical United Methodist Church for their Beach Party on Saturday, Feb. 18 enjoyed a White Elephant gift exchange, which brought a lot of laughs. Among the many missions this little church supports, they still make time for some fun. “We are small but mighty,” one parishioner said.

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Always on the scene at the Turkey Trot The third of Tony Cuzzone’s business cards identifies him as President of the Board of Directors of the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot.

“I work with the City staff, the police, fire and public works to coordinate the Turkey Trot every year,” he said. “When I first started with Dan [Gibbons], I opened the Knights of Columbus for registration. Then I became a course marshal, then got more involved with the operations part. Now, I set up the start line, finish line, I deal with the radios, street closures, getting an ambulance on site, contracting with Lima Lima, music and the sound, really, all the orchestration for the event.”

The opening ceremonies of the Turkey Trot are often touching, often bringing observers to tears. One year, Tony found himself on one of the cherry-pickers that lift workers high above the crowd.

“Once my wife Marie was up on one of the lifts and I was on another and we ended up almost even with one another, but high up in the air.

The Spirito men were singing patriotic music and the Lima Lima crew did the fly-over. I looked over at Marie on the other lift and saw a tear coming down her cheek. Then she saw me and smiled — I had tears myself. It was cool, it was a special moment for us.”

As of just a few years ago, the revenues from the Turkey Trot far

surpassed $300,000, which meant the organization had to file with the attorney general’s office and in doing so, were required to have a Board of Directors and officers.

“I was elected President of the DGTT Foundation,” he said. “We decided we needed more events besides the Turkey Trot, so we held a 100hole marathon golf event and a Walk for Hunger at Elmhurst College.”

Then there’s the band…

As if that wasn’t enough, Tony carries one more business card — his fourth. He is the drummer in a band called Lake Effect.

“When I was in high school, I started playing the drums and took lessons for a couple of years,” he said. “I used to play the accordion — well, I’m Italian you know — but in high school I realized, there’s no place for an accordion here!”

Lake Effect has played for dances at The Abbey and for teen club dances. He joined a wedding band with whom he played for quite some time.

“We were once the back-up band for the Guess Who,” he said, his closest brush with fame.

He stopped playing for a while until he realized how much he missed it.

“I told my wife, it’s still in my blood and I love music, it feeds your

soul to do it,” he said. “I put this band together and stayed good friends with Doug Beach [who heads the jazz program at Elmhurst College].

He helped us a lot.”

Lake Effect has played for Music at the Gazebo on Spring Road, at HB Jones, Villa Park Summerfest and the Normandy Room at the American Legion. This summer they are scheduled to play summer concerts in Villa Park, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. Lake Effect will also

appear at Taste of Melrose Park on Friday night of that weekend.

The Independent asked if he’d ever like to be President of the United States.

“I’m not that good at Twitter,” he quipped.

With all that he does, Tony Cuzzone could easily be dubbed The Most Interesting Man in the World.

But for now, he may just be The Most Interesting Man in Elmhurst — with the business cards to prove it.

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Cuzzone spoke highly of former Mayor Thomas D. Marcucci.

“Tom Marcucci was instrumental in helping us get vehicles for the Township because he sat on the PACE Board. [Former State Representative] Bob Biggins was in on it too because he passed needed legislation. There are no grants available for townships, but you can have a bill sponsored.”

He met some resistance in the process, as some people thought Cuzzone was starting a regional transportation company.

“I assured people who called me that I was working for my own constituents. That was exciting. I was stepping on some toes, but I was getting my feet wet. You can’t be afraid to go after what you need.”

He shared a comical story.

“I remember one time a call came in [at the City] and I decided to go to the location myself. On my way there, I realized someone was following me. When I turned left, they turned left, if I slowed up, they slowed up. I thought to myself, maybe this person is lost or needs help. I turned onto a dead-end street and still the car was following me. Finally, I got out and walked back, wondering if the driver was lost. I walked up to the vehicle and the window rolled down…”

“Mayor on patrol, Tony!” said a smiling Tom Marcucci.

“He did that every once in a while,” Cuzzone said “He would follow us to places we were working and check things out. He was a really

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Prior to the doors opening for the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 17th annual Chef Fest on Thursday, Feb. 16 at Drury Lane, hospital administrators greet the Committee Chair who put it all together. Pictured are (from left): Pamela Dunley President & CEO of Elmhurst Hospital, Committee Chair Anne Oldenburg and Lou Mastro, President & CEO of Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare and President of the Foundation Board of Trustees. The event offers a chance for ticket-holders to enjoy a variety of signature menu items produced by chefs from prominent local restaurants.

Choose DuPage has released its findings from the 2016 Economic Indicators Report confirming DuPage County is coming off of a year that ended with strong economic indicators. DuPage continues to maintain a thriving business climate due to its low unemployment, skilled workforce, quality of life and growing business and industry sectors.

The County continues to draw new businesses and entrepreneurs during a time when the state struggles with high taxes, pension challenges and a hostile business climate.

“The businesses climate in DuPage County continues to thrive as local commerce and industry continues to flourish,” said John Carpenter, president and CEO of Choose DuPage. “In fact, while surrounding communities are increasing the sales tax burden on local shoppers, DuPage County dropped its sales tax by a quarter cent last June, putting $36

million back into taxpayer pockets. Led by Chairman Dan Cronin, our County Board ensures DuPage continues to be the economic development model for the Chicagoland region community.”

DuPage maintains the lowest unemployment rate in the Chicagoland region and boasts an AAA bond rating due to its strong economy, fiscal management and healthy budgetary performance.

The DuPage County education system provides a skilled and educated workforce for employers— over 92% of residents graduate high school with half of them going on to earn a bachelor’s degree or higher; this is the highest success rate in the state, and much higher than the national average of 32.5%.

The Choose DuPage 2016 Economic Indicators Report is presented in video format which can be viewed in its entirety at choosedupage.com.

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Tom Cullerton helps reunite residents with unclaimed possessions Illinois residents may now be reunited with unclaimed property sooner than in the past.

State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) advanced Senate Bill 886 which would allow the Illinois’ Treasurer’s Office to facilitate a faster return of unclaimed property.

“This small step will reunite Illinois residents with their money

sooner,” he said. “Data sharing between the Treasurer’s Office and Illinois Revenue Department will help cut government bureaucracy and get money and property in your hands faster.”

In Illinois, the State Treasurer’s Office is tasked with safeguarding

See CULLERTON, Page 32

Tom Cullerton named Chair of Veterans Affairs Committee To assist military families, the new Senate Veteran Affairs Committee Chairman, State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park), advanced legislation to update the Line of Duty Compensation Act. The Line of Duty Compensation Act provides for death benefits to be paid through the Court of Claims when law enforcement officers, firemen and military service men and women are killed in the line of duty.

Recently, Cullerton heard from the Attorney General’s Office about a claim filed by the wife of a U.S. Army serviceman who was killed during Operation Freedom Sentinel which is not currently included in the act.

“This is one small step to eliminate

unnecessary hurdles for families who have already lost too much,” he said.

“This update will guarantee those who have lost one of Illinois’ heroes will be taken care of after they are gone.”

Senate Bill 860 will update the Line of Duty Compensation Act to include recent military operations: Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, Operation New Dawn and Operation Inherent Resolve.

“These military families have already made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom,” Cullerton said.

“It’s our duty to make this process as easy as possible for their loved ones.”

Senate Bill 860 passed the Senate’s Committee on Veteran Affairs with bipartisan support and now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

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Park District plans open house to strategic plan Residents invited to provide feedback on Vision 2020

Help craft the future of Elmhurst Park District. Join the Park District on Wednesday, March 1 from 5-7 p.m. at The Abbey, 407 St. Charles Road, for a Public Open House to discuss Vision 2020, the in-depth comprehensive and strategic planning process being conducted.

Learn the findings of the recently-completed State of the District report, including survey results. Visitors will also have a chance to provide input on prelimi-

nary vision strategies for the future of the Park District. Visitors are welcome to drop in at any time. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m.

Once completed the updated Comprehensive and Strategic Plan will drive long-range planning and direct decision-making and resources for the District toward a clearly defined vision for the future, including development and redevelopment of parks, facilities, open space and recreation opportunities over the next five years. To learn more about Vision 2020, visit www.epdvision2020.com. For more information on the Elmhurst Park District, call (630) 993-8900 or visit www.epd.org.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel plans to add high-speed rail service to O’Hare Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration recently announced an ambitious three-year goal to move forward with high-speed rail service to O’Hare International Airport, but aides offered few details for a project that has long proved elusive for Chicago.

Emanuel brought up the new rail line to the busy airport during an infrastructure speech at a West Side union hall in which he reviewed projects the city has tackled in recent years and laid out new ones, many of

which already have been announced.

“To connect people to O’Hare even faster, we’re going to embark on a project that has been imagined and discussed for decades, but is essential for our city’s future,” Emanuel said.

He said the city had retained Bob Rivkin, a former general counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation who would “provide legal expertise in identifying a clear path forward and working with potential partners,” according to a news re-

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Dubbed “express rail” by the mayor’s office, the project is designed to connect the Loop with the airport in a model of high-speed lines in Asia and Europe.

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Sports The hundred club

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IC Catholic Prep wrestling standout Bianchini breaks 100 career win barrier

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

IC Catholic Prep junior wrestler Joey Bianchini hit a prep statistical milestone this year.

Bianchini’s dominance on the mat led him to eclipsing the 100 career win barrier in just his third highschool season. He had 38 wins this season after winning the Class 1A state title at 113 pounds this past weekend.

“I haven’t really thought about it (100 wins),” he said earlier last week.

“It’s an accomplishment. Everybody that goes out there wants to succeed.

It means a lot.”

This season, Bianchini said he zeroed in on factors away from the mat that he felt would help him during matches.

“I’ve been a lot more focused outside of practice,” he said. “I’ve been running and I’ve been doing more weightlifting. I’m more disciplined with my diet. Those things have made a difference. The strict disciplined diet has given me the energy to compete at my best.”

He also focused on footwork throughout the season. “The coaches have really been working with me to move my feet and get to my offense,” Bianchini said. “Once I get to my offense I can dominate a match and

take control from there.”

With another year under his belt, Bianchini had a different outlook going into matches this season. “I’m a lot more confident in myself than I was last year,” he said. “I improved a lot this year. I went out there knowing I could get things done. That takes time. As an underclassman you aren’t as mature. You don’t know how good you are. This year I put in the time and the effort and all the hard work. I really do have that confidence.”

Bianchini, who normally wrestles at 113 pounds, dabbled in the 120-pound weight class. His one regular-season loss was to the wrestler ranked No. 1 in the state at that weight.

“I’ve wrestled quite a bit at 120 and got a different feel,” he said. “I was wrestling stronger guys.”

Bianchini said one match in particular at the Lincoln invitational stood out in his mind during the regular season.

“I wrestled in the finals at 120 there and beat the guy and got outstanding wrestler in that tournament,” he said.

Bianchini also is proud of the improvement the IC Catholic Prep wrestling team made.

“We were great this year,” he said.

“The team is a lot bigger this year.

We expanded to 19 kids. Last year rience. It’s a young team. We only And the guy who is part of the we had like eight kids. We have a lot have two seniors. We are learning 100-win club is right there leading the charge. of coaches who have a lot of expe- and getting better every day.”

York boys basketball team records two conference wins Dukes gearing up for postseason action next week

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York boys basketball team posted a pair of recent West Suburban Conference Silver Division victories.

York was a 53-48 WSC Silver winner over Lyons Township. York trailed 16-12 after the first quarter and went into halftime tied at 24-24.

Lyons outscored York 14-9 in the third quarter, but the Dukes came back and outscored the Lions 20-10 in the final period.

Jordan Gray led York with 24 points. He was a perfect 8-for-8 shooting from the field and 8-for8 from the free-throw line. He also had nine rebounds. Angelo Martucci had 14 points and made 6 of 7 free throws. Erik Cohn had three assists.

York shot 17-for-19 from the free-

throw line (89.5 percent) and shot 53.3 percent from the field in earning the win.

Earlier, York downed Hinsdale Central 47-46 in another conference game.

York led 12-10 after the first quarter, but trailed 28-23 at halftime and 43-35 after three quarters. York outscored Hinsdale 12-3 in the fourth quarter.

Gray led the Dukes with 17 points, six rebounds and two steals and was 5-for-7 from the free-throw line.

Nick Trapani had 15 points, while Cohn had nine points. York shot 53.1 percent from the field and made 10 of 12 free-throw attempts.

In other recent action, the Dukes lost 57-45 to Oak Park-River Forest. York trailed 13-12 after the first quarter and 24-20 at halftime. Oak Park-River Forest outscored York 16-12 in the third quarter and 17-13 in the fourth quarter.

Cohn led the Dukes with 12 points,

See YORK, Page 24

On the move

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

IC Catholic Prep senior Tess Reardon drives against a Glenbard South defender during the Knights 41-18 loss to the Raiders in the IHSA Class 3A regional championship game. IC hosted the game against the Raiders. More photos in sports.

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York girls bowling team finishes 20th in state

York wrestling Dukes boys swimming York wrestler Austin Hoffmann team qualifies multiple competed in the recent Class 3A individuals for state; wrestling state finals in Champaign.

Hoffmann opened the 145-pound Hoffmann wrestles at state

Class 3A tournament with a loss to Barrington’s Markus Hartman.

CORRESPONDENT Hoffmann then moved to the conThe York girls bowling team fin- solation bracket where he lost to Mt. ished 20th at the recent IHSA girls Carme’s Yahya Thomas. bowling state finals at Cherry Bowl Hoffmann finished the season with Lanes near Rockford. a 35-16 record.

The Dukes finished with a total pinfall of 5,234 and averaged 174.5 York boys swimming pins per game.

The York boys swimming team Junior Lauren Gould led the Dukes had a strong showing at the recent with a 1,133 series and finished 64th Downers Grove South sectional. on the first day of action. She had York took third in the sectional with high games of 210, 256 and 181 and 147 points behind Hinsdale Central rolled a 588 series in her last three and Lyons Township. Those two games. schools won the last two IHSA state Senior Jessica Cwik finished with team titles. a 1,063 series and took 97th on the York qualified four individuals for first day. She had high games of 199, this weekend’s state finals meet.

191, 181 and 173.

Senior diver Peter Barabolak Senior Jenny Diamond was 99th finished third in the sectional with on the first day with a 1,057 series. 497.60 points.

She had high games of 196, 188 and He’ll be joined at state by fresh178. man Branko Kosanovich, who placed Junior Lauren Steck tied for 110th fourth in the butterfly at 52.0. on the first day with a 1,015 series.

Senior Flanagan Waldherr adShe had high games of 214, 194 and vanced in the 500 after taking second 201. Sophomore Krystyna Panek had with a time of 4:41.60. Senior Alex a 966 series with high games of 202 Marlott took third in the backstroke with a time of 52.43. and 170.

By Mike Miazga

sports

York girls basketball team reaches regional final Timothy Christian’s Strube headed to 3-point shooting state finals

Timothy Christian girls basketball Timothy Christian girls basketball player Jordyn Strube will compete in the upcoming Class 2A state 3-point shooting finals in Normal.

Strube advanced to the state finals after finishing in the top four at the recent Class 2A Lisle sectional.

Timothy Christian boys basketball

By Mike Miazga The Timothy Christian boys basketball team split a CORRESPONDENT pair of games to close out the regular season.

The York girls basketball team advanced to the The Trojans finished the regular season at 16-10 championship game of the recent Class 4A Hoffman overall and 8-4 in Metro Suburban Conference Red Estates regional.

Division play.

York lost 54-30 in the regional final to Geneva.

Timothy scored a recent 73-47 MSC Red win over The Dukes advanced to the regional title game Guerin Prep. Brandon Orange had 22 points on 11after defeating West Suburban Conference Silver for-20 shooting to go with 12 rebounds.

Division foe Glenbard West in the semifinals by a Joey Davidson had 19 points and eight rebounds, 70-43 count. while Jonny Strube had 16 points, six rebounds, four Danielle Dennis led the Dukes with 25 points on steals and three blocks. He hit four 3-pointers. Jimmy 10-for-14 shooting. She hit two 3-pointers and had Allen added five assists, while Ty Merrick had four six rebounds. Caylin Rufus had 10 points and nine assists. rebounds to go with four steals. She shot 6-for-8 The Trojans also lost 64-52 to Elgin St. Edward. from the free-throw line.

Jaclyn Saco had 11 points and was a perfect 8-for- Strube led the way with 19 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks. He had four 3-pointers.

8 from the free-throw line. Jenna Dvorak added six Orange had 18 points and 10 rebounds, while rebounds, while Madison Park had three assists. York Davidson had eight points and 11 rebounds. Merrick hit six 3-pointers in the game. had six assists.

The Dukes closed out the regular season with a Timothy opened Class 2A regional play at IC 50-29 win over Addison Trail in the annual WSC Catholic Prep Tuesday against Westmont. Timothy crossover game. is the No. 3 seed while Westmont is the No. 5 seed.

Dennis had 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting. She also hit 4 of 4 free-throw attempts and had five steals. The winner of that game plays for the regional title Friday night at IC Catholic Prep against either the Saco had eight points and four steals, while Rufus host Knights, Guerin Prep or Chicago Academy. had seven points. Jenna Dvorak had six points.

IC Catholic Prep’s Bianchini wins state wrestling title Knights’ boys basketball team opens playoffs at home this week

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

IC Catholic Prep junior wrestler Joey Bianchini is a state champion.

Bianchini was dominant in winning the Class 1A 113-pound state wrestling championship in Champaign this past weekend.

Bianchini is IC Catholic Prep’s first individual state wrestling champion.

Bianchini won the title with a 9-1 major-decision victory over Heyworth’s Gabe Spencer (who finished with a 39-2 record).

Bianchini’s path to the state-title match was equally impressive. He won his first match by an 11-3 major decision and then came back to score a technical fall in the quarterfinals (15-0 score). Bianchini then advanced to the state-title match with a 13-3 major-decision win in the semifinals.

He finished the year with a 38-1 record.

Bianchini’s teammate Victor Vargas also had success at the state meet.

Vargas placed sixth in the 220-pound division in Class 1A. Vargas lost via pinfall in 3:30 to Stanford Olympia’s Keaton Fogler.

Vargas finished the season with a 36-12 mark.

Earlier, Vargas won his first match via pinfall in 1:13 and took his second match by fall in 50 seconds. Vargas lost in the state semifinals to Orion’s Logan Lee via fall in 1:46. Lee went on to win the state title at 220.

IC Catholic Prep boys basketball The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team defeated Illiana Christian 67-63 in a Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division game.

The visiting Knights trailed 16-7 after the first quarter and 28-22 at halftime. IC Catholic Prep outscored Illiana 20-9 in the third quarter and 28-24 in the fourth quarter.

Luke Ricobene led the knights with 16 points. Kevin Cheng added 12 points, while Matt Sutton had 10 points. Alex Meurer had nine points and Tony Gaudio had seven points.

Amari Reed had six points.

IC Catholic Prep also defeated Wheaton Academy 57-46 to move to 19-7 overall and 10-2 in MSC Blue Division action.

The Knights opened up Class 2A postseason action at home earlier this week. The Knights, the No. 2 seed, played either Guerin Prep or Chicago Academy in a regional semifinal game.

If IC Catholic Prep won that game it will face either No. 3 seed Timothy Christian or No. 5 seed Westmont for the regional title at home Friday night.

Opportunity knocks

IC Catholic Prep’s Victor Vargas qualifies for his first state finals meet

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Not only did Victor Vargas change schools; he changed wrestling styles as well.

Vargas transferred from Fenton to IC Catholic Prep where he now is a junior who recently finished his wrestling season competing in the 220-pound weight division of the Class 1A state finals meet in Champaign.

“The thing I’ve improved on the most is my shooting,” he said. “Last year I wanted to go for the upper body, but this year my coaches have taught me to shoot more and get in a better position. The best part for me is tying up with guys and getting in a better position and not get stuck using conservative wrestling.”

Vargas has only been wrestling

“

It’s a great program. We have great coaches.

It’s been a good experience.”

– Victor Vargas

three years, starting with his freshman year at Fenton. “Coaches wanted me to start something new,” he said. “I liked the thought of starting something new. They inspired me to try it out. I like the physical part of it. It makes me think I can get through a lot of stuff. With wrestling, it’s all about me. It’s just me focusing in on my opponent. I don’t

have to worry about other people.”

Vargas loved the recent sectional tournament when looking at his whole body of work heading into the state tournament. “I wrestled some very good opponents there and had a lot of physical matches,” he said.

Vargas has made wrestling his key focus after dabbling in football earlier in high school. “I did football freshman and sophomore year but decided to commit to wrestling and work hard at that,” he said.

And he’s happy to have found his way to IC Catholic Prep’s wrestling program along with his brother David Vargas, who wrestles at 285 pounds.

“It’s a great program,” he said.

“We have great coaches. It’s been a good experience. I’ve learned a lot

of things. It’s also been great being with my brother. He’s a good partner who gives me a good look in practice. I’m fortunate to have him there and to be able to train with him.”

Vargas took a moment to reflect on his ascension to the state tourna-

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ment. “It means a lot,” he said. “I’ve been trying to go since my freshman year. It’s a great accomplishment.

I’ve worked hard with the hope of one day getting there and winning some matches at state.”

And for Vargas, that day has arrived.

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four rebounds and four assists. Sam Walsh had 10 points and nine rebounds, while Gray had nine points.

Martucci had three steals. York had 26 turnovers in the game, but shot 50 percent from the field and 10-for-11 from the free-throw line.

York will play a WSC crossover game this week before turning its attention to the Class 4A postseason

next week.

The Dukes open Class 4A play at home by hosting a regional. The Dukes are the No. 14 seed in the Class 4A Hinsdale Central sectional and will play No. 19 seed Naperville Central.

The winner advances to a Tuesday game at York against No. 3 sectional seed Benet Academy.

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IC Catholic Prep vs. Glenbard South for the regional championship

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Knights junior Sophie Zanoni drives against a Raiders defender on Thursday, Feb. 16.

Above: Senior Katie Hendricks at the free throw line. The game was played at IC. Right: Josie Lytton, a junior, looks to pass against the tough Glenbard South defense.

Senior Melissa Reyes shoots a free-throw during her last game with ICCP.

Above: Jaida Smith goes in for a lay up in the IHSA Class 3A regional championship game.

Left: Junior Claire Gibler playing defense.

Domenica Flores goes for a rebound during the Knights 41-18 loss.

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Leaving his mark

Timothy Christian senior basketball player Joey Davidson puts himself in rare company

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Timothy Christian senior Joey Davidson recently eclipsed one of the special high-school basketball benchmarks.

Davidson became only the 10th player in Timothy Christian program history to score 1,000 points in a varsity career.

“It’s a good feeling, but it’s not like I was shooting for that goal,” he said. “It is nice to reach. I’ve put in a lot of hard work in the gym. It’s nice when your dad (Timothy Christian Schools Superintendent Matt Davidson) has the keys to the gym (laughs). My dad, brother and I have spent a lot of time in the gym.”

Davidson, who was averaging 13.9 points and 4.9 rebounds a game through late last week, said his improvement, especially this season, wouldn’t be possible without his Trojan teammates.

“I have some really good guys I play with,” he said. “It feels like I’m getting easier looks because we have big Brandon (Orange) down low and Jonny (Strube) shooting the three.

It’s gotten easier and it’s because of my teammates.”

Davidson noted the best part of his game is around the basket (“I like playing around the basket”), but I like getting my teammates involved as much as possible.”

Davidson said he’s embraced being a leader on a Timothy team that had 16 wins through the end of the week.

“I like it a lot,” he said. “I enjoy being a leader. I enjoy pushing the guys and having them push me back.

I want to make sure they are getting the best from me. I love the guys on this team. It’s a good group of guys overall.”

Davidson said the team’s annual Renew service trip to Arizona this season was a huge positive. “That trip brought us so much closer,” he said. “It was a fun experience.”

Davidson, who will play baseball in the spring for veteran coach Jim Snoeyink, said he will not play a sport in college other than intramurals.

“That’s not something I’m going

“

I enjoy being a leader. I enjoy pushing the guys and having them push me back.

I want to make sure they are getting the best from me. I love the guys on this team.

It’s a good group of guys overall.”

–Joey Davidson, Timothy Christian senior

to do,” he said. “I will miss it. Nothing beats the experience of highschool basketball.”

Looking back, Davidson, who enjoys golfing in his spare time, is appreciative of his time at Timothy Christian both athletically and academically.

“I love Timothy and I’m not saying that because dad is the superintendent,” he said. “I have met some great people. The teachers here are great. They connect with you and they help you. And I’ve grown spiritually in my walk with God. And the coaches have been great. It’s been an overall great experience.”

Davidson said he’ll miss the competition, especially against longtime rival Illiana Christian.

“It’s always fun to play Illiana, especially at our place,” he said. “It’s a good rivalry.”

Now, Davidson and the Trojans turn their attention to the Class 2A state playoffs.

“We need to have an overall buyin and continue to trust each other on the court and enjoy this experience,” he said. “We have a good team. We had key returners coming back and a really good JV team from last year.

We were hoping for a good season and it’s ended up that we’re having a good season. If we continue to rely on each other and trust each other, we’ll be fine. We’re going to go out there and play our hardest and hope for the best.”

No doubt about it

York senior Elizabeth Kowalski knew early on she would play soccer at Miami of Ohio

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

York senior girls soccer player Elizabeth Kowalski knew very early on in the recruiting process what her future beyond high school would hold.

Kowalski verbally committed as a sophomore to attend Miami of Ohio.

“For me, the recruiting process was different,” she said. “My whole club team committed their sophomore years. Freshman and sophomore year we were traveling around a lot and going to college ID camps.

I went to Miami’s camp the summer going into my sophomore year. They liked me and asked me to come for a visit. They also saw me play in a couple showcases and I committed my sophomore year.”

Kowalski said one of her main motivators for choosing Miami was the coaching staff. “I like the coaches and what they bring to the whole team dynamic,” she said. “They are into personalities meshing together and are big into team chemistry. I’m big into that, too.

It’s a family environment there. At a high level of soccer it would be no fun playing with girls you do not get along with.”

Kowalski also is impressed with the size and distance from home of the school. “It’s not too big and it’s not too small,” she said. “It’s not too far from home either. The school has this pretty red brick look and it has a nice downtown area.”

Kowalski is thinking about studying business marketing/advertising with a minor in psychology. “I like a lot of different things,” she said. “I’m going to play it by ear and see how it goes.”

Kowalski has most recently played for the Sockers FC Chicago club team that is based out of the Palatine/ Arlington Heights area. She played for a local club team prior to joining the Sockers around age nine or 10.

“They are really good,” she said of the club organization. “They helped us through the college process and got us out to these college showcases and in front of these college coaches.”

Kowalski said Miami recruited her as a left outside back. She’s typically played outside back or outside midfield. And now she gets to play soccer at the Division I level.

“It’s been kind of crazy,” she said. “I never thought I would commit to a school my sophomore year. And it’s pretty cool that I get to play in the Mid-American Conference. My dad played Division I at Northern Illinois University (a MAC school). It will be cool to play in the same conference as him.”

Kowalski, who has a 4.2 grade-point average in school, is equally excited to be finishing her prep career on the York girls team. She played her freshman year on the varsity at York and then concentrated on her club team her sophomore and junior years.

“I’m so excited to come back,” she said. “I’m super-excited to play. Freshman year there were only two freshmen on varsity. Now I get to play with the

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Elizabeth Kowalski (shown gearing up for her senior Dukes. She is committed to cation and soccer career at next year.

in a 2014 game) is campaign with the continuing her eduDiv. I Miami of Ohio

same girls in my grade. It’s going to be fun to play with them.”

Kowalski, who golfs, enjoys yoga and has done numerous National Honor Society-related volunteer projects in her spare time, likes York’s prospects this spring.

“We have a lot of underclassmen on the team who are good,” she said. “We will bring a lot to the table.

I’m trading in my blue Sockers and going back to York green and a new team dynamic. I can’t wait to get started.”

A change for the best

York’s Walsh excited to be heading to University of Sioux Falls

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

York senior Chuck Walsh thought he had the college thing all figured out.

“I was leaning toward Winona State (in Minnesota),” he said.

That was before he laid his eyes on the University of Sioux Falls (S.D.) campus.

“I started talking to one of the coaches and there and ended up taking an official visit,” he said. “I fell in

love with the campus and the football program.”

Walsh, a lineman, said there’s plenty to like about the Division II school.

“It’s kind of a small college town,” he said. “I want to major in youth ministry and it’s a small Christian school. It’s totally what I was looking for. I had my heart set on Winona State. I wasn’t expecting to like Sioux Falls, but I really like it. It’s a good football school with a good

youth ministry program. Those are big reasons why I liked it.”

And what he knows about the football program played a role in his decision as well.

“They win a lot,” he said with a laugh. “I love the weight room and the conditioning area—it’s one of the best in Division II. I love the coaching staff and what they stand for. It’s a small college campus town with about 1,500 students and down the street is Augustana and that’s a big

rivalry when they play them. All of Sioux Falls comes out to watch that game.”

Walsh, who attends Oak Brook Church of Christ, is thrilled to have the opportunity to ply his trade at the next level. “It’s a sport I love and something I want to continue for as long as I can,” he said. “I love the physicality. It’s perfect for me.

This is pretty exciting. I never really thought I would get to this point. I put in a lot of hard work and dedica-

tion to be able to pull it off. I’m quite happy. This is an amazing opportunity. I focused on this and my parents totally helped me.”

Walsh said he will redshirt his freshman year at Sioux Falls. “I’ll have the next four years to hopefully play,” he said.

He’s also looking forward to studying youth ministry. “I grew up in a Catholic family and was involved in

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Pond hockey: The way it was meant to be

Over the weekend of Feb. 10-12, three Elmhurst-based adult hockey teams participated in the 2017 Labatt Blue/USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships in Eagle River, Wisconsin. More than 300 teams from around the United States and abroad competed representing all skill levels.

Undefeated champs

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The Sandburg Spartans 7th grade boys basketball team recently completed their season going 12-0 to capture the West Suburban Junior High School Athletic Conference championship. Front row (left to right): Anton Schiffman, Nick Kao, Will Siegenthaler, Peyton Stark, Eric Rutherford, Landon Redfearn Back row: Luke Gordon, Nick Hesch, Aidan Wicklow, Aidan McGovern, Troy Walker, Nick Mattis, Joey Kenna, Connor McCoy, Coach David Collins. Not pictured: Nick Hesch and Coach David Collins.

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YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

YORK GIRLS BOWLING TEAM The York girls bowling team recently placed 20th at the IHSA state finals meet near Rockford. Junior Lauren Gould led the way with a 1,133 series, which included a 256 high game.

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a youth group. I have a very strong faith and it’s something I would like to share with others what that would entail and what it can do for your life.

Being in a youth group helped a lot for me. Church has helped me be a better person.”

Walsh started his high school career at Montini in Lombard where he encountered Illinois high-school football coaching legend Chris Andriano.

“Coach ‘A’ helped me so much,” he said. “All my high-school coaches have helped me.”

Walsh, who enjoys outdoor activities in his spare time, attended Montini for a year-and-a-half and has been at York ever since. Currently he’s focused on finishing up strong academically at York.

“I’m working out and getting ready for the next step,” he said. “I’m focusing on my grades. I want them to stay up. That’s the plan.”

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Vaulting to the future Above: York freshman gymnast Megan Cronin earned an 8.9 on this vault at the Glenbard North Sectional, held on Wednesday, Feb. 8 in Carol Stream. The score was good for 22nd place.

Right: York sophomore Sydney Hill scored an 8.8 on the balance beam at the recent Glenbard North Sectional.

Hill earned 25th place in the all-around standings with a total of 33.5.

District 205 plans 21st annual Student Chess Tournament The 21st annual Student Chess Tournament will be held Tuesday, March 14 at 6 p.m. in the York High School Commons, 355 W. St. Charles Road. Students will compete in the following six categories: 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6-8th grade and high school. Last year, more than 200 students participated in the tournament.

All students who attend school in Elmhurst, public or private, are welcome to participate with the completion and submission of a signed permission slip and tournament fee of $3.00. All participants will receive a certificate; the top four in each category receive ribbons; and the tournament champions receive a trophy.

The annual Chess Tournament is organized by parent volunteers, many of whom coach chess clubs at their children’s schools. Contestants will compete within the rules, playing five timed matches each.

Volunteer judging is performed by independent chess experts who are brought in for this event.

Snacks and drinks will be donated and provided. Pizza will be sold during the tournament.

The registration deadline is Wednesday, March 8. Interested families may contact their child’s school chess club leader for the permission slips and rules. Questions may be directed to Chris Khayat at 630-2901504 (cell) or khayats@yahoo.com.

Elmhurst College presents Women in Iran Today

On Wednesday, March 1 at 4 p.m., Norma Claire Moruzzi, director of the international studies program and chair of the Middle East and Muslim Societies Cluster at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will present Women In Iran Today. It will be held in the Founder’s Lounge in the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst College.

An associate professor of political science, gender and women’s studies, Moruzzi has published on women’s and gender issues and cinema in Iran and the Middle East.

From 1998 to 2007, she regularly conducted fieldwork in Iran, while also participating in and conducting workshops for women’s groups and contributing to local journals. Her current project is a book analyzing transformations in Iranian women’s lives since the 1979 Revolution, titled Tied Up in Tehran: Women, Social Change, and the Politics of Daily Life.

Admission is $10 for the general public and free for Elmhurst College students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Tickets are available by at elmhurst. edu/tix. For more information, call (630) 617-5186.

Public Notice

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074905 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 27, 2017, wherein the business firm of NEXT LEVEL METRO AGENCY LOCATED AT 812 SEACREST LANE, BARTLETT, IL 60103-5093 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) BRYCE COFFEY, HOME ADDRESS 812 SEACREST LANE, BARTLETT, IL 60103-5093.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 27TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2017) 271290

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074925 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 3, 2017, wherein the business firm of RFM INSPECTION SERVICES LOCATED AT 1165 DARBY LANE, ROSELLE, IL 60172-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) RICHARD F MARCHESE, HOME ADDRESS 1165 DARBY LANE, ROSELLE, IL 60172-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 3RD day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 16, 23 & March 2, 2017) 271870

STATE OF MICHIGAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF IOSCO The Estate of Charles E. Linneman, Plaintiff, V Frances Peisch, Defendant.

Case No. 2016-0154-CH Hon. David C. Riffel JAMES A. BACARELLA, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff By: James A. Bacarella (P46198) 1228 E. US-23 East Tawas, MI 48730 (989) 362-1364 ORDER FOR ALTERNATE SERVICE AT A SESSION of court held in the courthouse in Tawas City, Iosco County, Michigan, on the 9th day of February, 2017.

PRESENT: Honorable David C. Riffel Circuit Court Judge The court has considered Plaintiffs’ Motion for Alternate Service and supporting documents.

IT IS ORDERED that the Defendant, Frances Peisch, be served by having a sum-

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074909 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JANUARY 30, 2017, wherein the business firm of KRISTEN RYAN PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATED AT 612 LEESBURG COURT, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KRISTEN RYAN, HOME ADDRESS 612 LEESBURG COURT, NAPERVILLE, IL 60540-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 30TH day of JANUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2017) 271309

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074932 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 6, 2017, wherein the business firm of PELION PERFORMANCE LOCATED AT 637 ELLSWORTH AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-4809 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) PATRICK M KERN, HOME ADDRESS 637 ELLSWORTH AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-4809.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 16, 23 & March 2, 2017) 272004

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074930 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 6, 2017, wherein the business firm of MIA BELLA SALON LOCATED AT 214 E IRVING PARK ROAD, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-2039 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) ELIA S CORTES CAMPOS, HOME ADDRESS 335 W PARK AVENUE, APT 8, ADDISON, IL 60101-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 16, 23 & March 2, 2017) 272147

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074919 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 1, 2017, wherein the business firm of NINKS DESIGNS LOCATED AT 340 E DRAKE AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-4023 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) NARES DANIEL, HOME ADDRESS 340 E DRAKE AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-4023.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 1ST day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 9, 16 & 23, 2017) 271542

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074933 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 6, 2017, wherein the business firm of PINECONE PRODUCTIONS LOCATED AT 637 ELLSWORTH AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-4809 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) PATRICK KERN, HOME ADDRESS 637 ELLSWORTH AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-4809.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 16, 23 & March 2, 2017) 272005

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074942 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 8, 2017, wherein the business firm of MANGIN CONSULTING LOCATED AT 1013 WEBSTER AVENUE, WHEATON, IL 60187-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KATY MANGIN, HOME ADDRESS 1013 WEBSTER AVENUE, WHEATON, IL 60187-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 8TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074920 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 1, 2017, wherein the business firm of PAPA DOGS CATERING LOCATED AT 224 W KENILWORTH AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-2522 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) ALLEN STASCH, HOME ADDRESS 224 W KENILWORTH AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-2522.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 1ST day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074934 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 6, 2017, wherein the business firm of ALL APPLIANCE REPAIR LOCATED AT 354 GALWAY COURT, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KRIS ZOLKOS, HOME ADDRESS 354 GALWAY COURT, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 16, 23 & March 2, 2017) 272049

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074955 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 13, 2017, wherein the business firm of EL SALON LOCATED AT 270 W NORTH AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-1100 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JOHAN TECUATL ALMANZA, HOME ADDRESS 422 E ARMITAGE AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 13TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

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mons and a copy of the complaint served on the Defendant’s last known address by first class mail; IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff may serve process on Defendant by publishing the following notice once each week for a period of three consecutive weeks in a newspaper, as defined in MCR 2.106(F), that is published in the county of Defendant’s last known address: “An action seeking to quiet title has been commenced by Plaintiff, The Estate of Charles E. Linneman, against Defendant, Frances Peisch, in the Iosco County Circuit Court for the State of Michigan, and Defendant must answer or take other action permitted by law within 28 days after the last date of publication. If Defendant does not answer or take other action within the time allowed, judgment may be entered against her for the relief demanded in the complaint.”

Dated: 2-9-17 DAVID C. RIFFEL David C. Riffel Circuit Court Judge (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 16, 23 & March 2, 2017) 272371 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074951 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 13, 2017, wherein the business firm of TINNES SERVICES LOCATED AT 252 N ADDISON ROAD, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1904 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) ANDREW H TINNES, HOME ADDRESS 252 N ADDISON ROAD, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-1904.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 13TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 23, March 2 & 9, 2017) 272624 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074941 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 7, 2017, wherein the business firm of BLACK/ TINO CONSTRUCTION LOCATED AT 1053 WESTMORE MEYERS ROAD, LOMBARD, IL 60148-3290 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MICHAEL ELLIS, HOME ADDRESS 881 S LORRAINE ROAD #117, WHEATON, IL 60189-6926.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 7TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 23, March 2 & 9, 2017) 272746 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074961 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on FEBRUARY 14, 2017, wherein the business firm of GEORGE FERNANDEZ AND ASSOCIATES LOCATED AT 465 W. DOMINION DRIVE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-2317 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) GEORGE FERNANDEZ, HOME ADDRESS 465 W. DOMINION DRIVE, WOOD DALE, IL 60191-2317.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 14TH day of FEBRUARY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Feb. 23, March 2 & 9, 2017) 272885

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Give a pint, get a St. Patrick’s Day themed t-shirt It has less to do with luck and everything to do with giving.

Participating donors who visit any of 17 LifeSource community donor centers between March 5-19 and mention “Give a Pint” will receive a limited-edition St. Patrick’s Day themed T-shirt, while supplies last.

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unclaimed property, such as forgotten bank accounts, life insurance benefits and unused rebate cards.

The office recovers hundreds of thousands of properties each year from government agencies, banks, insurers, utilities and other companies across the country that have been unable to return the properties to their rightful owners.

Then the office’s I-CASH program works to notify owners and reunite them with their money and other property. In the last year, the pro-

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The Treasurer’s office currently holds more than 14 million properties valued at more than $2 billion.

“We need to cut government red tape wherever we can,” Cullerton said. “This will help get property in your hands sooner rather than later.”

Senate Bill 886 advanced out of the Senate’s State Government Committee with bipartisan support and now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

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Midwest Traveler

A Special Advertising Section

High five: Michigan has five courses among GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 Michigan is continuing to grow its reputation as one of the top golf states in the country with five golf courses in the state selected among the 2016/2017 GOLF Magazine’s Top 100 You Can Play.

The latest Top 100 rankings can be found in the September 2016 issue of GOLF Magazine. The biennial list, put together by the magazine’s editors and its panel of golf industry insiders, highlights the top public golf courses across the United States, as well as the best in each state.

five courses being recognized in one of the leading consumer golf publications is a testament to the caliber of experiences our state has to offer golfers of all skill levels.”

Leading the way for Michigan was Forest Dunes Golf Club (No. 21), the nationally acclaimed Tom Weiskopf course located in the heart of the Huron National Forest in northern Michigan. This year Forest

Dunes opened The Loop – a firstof-its kind reversible course that is played in one direction one day, and another the next using the same 18 greens and fairways.

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club (No. 36), designed by Rick Smith/Warren Henderson, sits on one of the most spectacular golfing sites in the country, a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan with all 18-holes offering stun-

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Greywalls at Marquette Country Club (No. 80) in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was designed by Mike Devries and provides a unique golf adventure through rock outcroppings, rugged forests, and spectacular views of Lake Superior.

Tullymore Golf Resort (No.83), designed by Jim Engh, features a variety of par 5s, short par 4s and

unique par 3 holes that flow through wetland and forested areas.

Rounding out the list in Michigan is Bay Harbor Golf Club (No. 87), which is one of the most unique golf courses in the country. Designed by Art Hills, the Links/Quarry features a spectacular combination of holes that skirt the bluffs over-looking Little Traverse Bay, and holes that meander in and out of a rock quarry.

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With its five courses selected, Michigan was the leader among Midwestern states and ranked 6th overall in the nation. The national golf publication also included a list of the Top 20 “Best Courses Near You” in Michigan.

“Michigan has long been recognized as one of the premier golf destinations in the country, attracting golfers from all over the U.S. and offering the best summer golf conditions in the nation,” said Dave Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan, part of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. “Having

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Overture Center for the Arts’ International Festival Madison – Feb. 25 Tap into your cultural side with over 30 free live performances by Madison artists, celebrating the rich cultural heritage within the community. The International Café offers a variety of traditional foods to try, and the Craft Bazaar is an international shoppers paradise with items to purchase from around the world.

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“Granddaddy of Midwestern Sports Shows.” Outdoor lovers can scope out the hottest new equipment and get insider tips from industry pros.

This interactive event also hosts sports demos and seminars by experts to help you in your next outdoor adventure.

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This weenie roast features the longest line of hot dog cookers over one fire, and it offers more than just food.

Bring the family for winter classics like ice bowling, snowmobile speed runs and outlaw drag races. With all proceeds going towards the local volunteer fire department and ambulance service, this is a can’t-miss event.

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Bayfield Winter Festival – Bayfield – March 3-5

Celebrate the winter season’s magic with one last hurrah. The annual Bayfield Winter Festival offers a fun and exhilarating weekend of winter activities such as the WinterDASH, a 5K run and obstacle course or the Polar Bear Plunge into icecold Lake Superior.

The festival wraps up with the WinterBASH, an evening filled with live music, dancing, local beer and great food.

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Fest – New London – March 13-18 With a week full of Celtic-themed festivities, it’s no wonder New London turns into “New Dublin” during Irish Fest. Stop by one of the local pubs for some traditional corned beef and cabbage.

Afterwards try your hand at Irish caroling around town. The week ends with Wisconsin’s largest St. Patrick’s Day parade with bagpipers, marching bags, dancing and Irish royalty, the Irish Man and Irish Rose of the Year.

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Field & Stream Outdoor Life Deer & Turkey Expo – Madison – March 31-April 2 Grab your blaze orange and head to the Alliant Energy Center in Madison for one of the largest bow-hunting expos in the nation. Check out over 500 vendor booths for the best hunting equipment. Get tips and tricks from the experts through seminars and hunting demos. Don’t miss the hunting seminar by famous trick archer Byron Ferguson.

800-324-3337; www.deerinfo.com MapleFest – Amery – April 1-2 Ring in spring with something sweet. The 17th annual MapleFest at Glenna Farms offers a whole lot of bang for very little buck, with free pancakes, a free drawing for maple products and a free “sap to syrup” farm tour.

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