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Student detained for alleged threat at York High School

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Less than a week after York High School participated in the National School Safety Walk-out against gun violence, an incident has hit close to home – a little too close to home.

On Friday of last week, DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth announced that a 17-year-old female York High School student was facing a Felony charge for a threat she allegedly sent via Snapchat to a classmate. The juvenile appeared at a detention hearing on Friday, March 23, where Judge Michael Wolfe ordered that she be held in custody. The juvenile has been charged with one count of Disorderly Conduct, a Class 4 Felony, and one count of Possession of Cannabis. Her next court appearance was scheduled for Monday, March 26.

According to Berlin’s report, it is alleged that on Thursday, March 22, the teen sent a threatening Snapchat message directed at the school to a classmate. Authorities were made aware of the Snapchat message the same day and the teen was taken into custody that evening, where she remained in custody until her hearing Friday morning.

“This is the third time within the past month that my office has charged a student with making a threat against a DuPage County School,” Berlin said. “Students have got to learn that threatening a school is no joking matter. My office takes any threat to the wellbeing of our stu-

dents, teachers and school personnel very seriously and will fully investigate and prosecute anyone believed responsible for threatening a school.

“Additionally, we will continue to work with schools throughout the County to ensure that our schools are as safe as they can be so that students and teachers never worry for their safety while at school. I would like to thank the student who brought this matter to the attention of authorities as well as the officials at York High School for their cooperation in this

matter. I would like to thank the Elmhurst Police Department for their work on this case.”

“Schools should be a safe place for our children and any online threat will be reported and fully investigated by police,” Ruth added.

Threat came to attention of authorities on Thurs.

This news comes on the heels of a report from last week when Police Chief Ruth’s office issued a release about overhearing a threat. That re-

lease said that an unidentified adult had recently gone to the Elmhurst police station to say a relative of his, who is a York student, had said back in August that there would be a shooting at York on March 23. Police spoke to the student who reported the threat. She said that in August a male student approached her in a school hallway and told her the shooting would take place March 23. The student spoke to police, but was unable to identify the student who allegedly made the statement.

As a result of the information and “in light of national events compromising student safety,” more police officers – both uniformed and plainclothes – would be in the area of the high school the next few days, Ruth said.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt. The public is also reminded that if they become aware of any threat to call 9-1-1 immediately or report it to local law enforcement.

ICCP holds induction into Spanish, Italian Honor Societies

On Monday, February 26, 2018, IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) held its annual Spanish and Italian National Honor Society (NHS) induction ceremony where 18 new inductees were presented. In a special ceremony held in the Immaculate Conception Church, the inductees took their oath of membership and signed the Librum Honorarium. ICCP junior Amber Lewis and senior Vincenzo Cerasuolo each spoke to the inductees and guests about their experiences learning World Languages. The ceremony was followed by a reception in the Agnesian Room where Italian and Spanish sweets were served.

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Bond set at $3 million for Lombard woman accused of murdering mother DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced last week that bond had been set for a Lombard woman accused of killing her mother. Stephanie DeFalco, 28, of 197 Grace Street, appeared at a bond hearing, where Judge Jeffrey MacKay set bond at $3 million with 10% to apply. DeFalco has been charged with one count of First Degree Murder.

According to Berlin’s office, on March 20, 2018, at approximately 6:25 p.m., officers with the Lombard Police Department responded to a call at 197 Grace Street. Upon their arrival, officers found the victim, Judith DeFalco, 61, deceased in her bedroom. An investigation into the death conducted by the Lombard Police Department led to Stephanie DeFalco who was taken into custody the following day. It is alleged that some point in time on March 20, 2018, Stephanie and Judith DeFalco were both home when an argument began. It is alleged that the argument turned physical and that Stephanie DeFalco Strangled her mother to death. It is further alleged that after murdering her mother, DeFalco stole her mother’s phone, jewelry and car and fled the scene.

“Judith’s surviving family and friends have suffered a devastating loss and to them I offer my sincer-

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So now as, the DeFalco family says goodbye to Judith, I wish them strength and courage as they find themselves looking at a family member accused of her murder.”

– Robert B. Berlin

est condolences,” Berlin said. “What makes this case particularly difficult is that the defendant is the victim’s own daughter. So now, as the DeFalco family says goodbye to Judith, I wish them strength and courage as they find themselves looking at a family member accused of her murder.”

DeFalco’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 6, 2018, in front of Judge Jeffrey MacKay for arraignment.

Members of the public are reminded that these complaints contain only charges and are not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

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Alice Doyle celebrates 80th birthday

About 150 persons were in and out of the party room at Francesca’s Amici throughout the afternoon of Sunday, March 25, to help well-known community volunteer and political activist Alice Doyle celebrate her 80th birthday. Standing behind her with the big balloons are her children (from left): Matthew, Tommy and Mary Doyle. Happy Birthday Alice!

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Two EC seniors set unofficial world record for marathon radio show Students talk on air for nearly 67 hours, shattering previous record

As Elmhurst College seniors getting ready to graduate in May, Jennifer Anthony and Emma Kaminski wanted to do something big to commemorate their time on campus and as deejays at WRSE, the College radio station.

They decided to co-host a radio talk show. A very long radio talk show. A Guinness World Record-setting radio talk show.

And so, armed with a five-page list of discussion topics, board games and friends who came to bear witness (with endless cups of coffee), Anthony, of St. Charles, and Kaminski, of Naperville, stepped into the WRSE sound booth last weekend to try and set the record for World’s Longest Marathon Radio Talk Show as a Team.

The record at that point, set in Jordan in 2014, was 60 hours, 52 minutes and 8 seconds.

Anthony, a double major in French and communication sciences and disorders; and Kaminski, a music business major, officially started their show on Saturday, March 17, at 10:08 a.m.

Because it was a talk show, they had to talk for the entire time, except during breaks. They earned a 5-min-

School Board capsules Here’s what’ going on at District 205

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ute break for every 60 minutes on the air, and were allowed to accumulate break time. They were not allowed more than 10 seconds of silence on the air, and if they brought in any guests, the guests couldn’t speak for more than a minute at a time.

They talked about their lives and experiences on campus, and interviewed their guests about their lives and experiences on campus. They played board games like Monopoly, Clue and Yahtzee, describing each player’s moves and strategies in detail. They moved around as much as they could to stay awake.

The two finally signed off around 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20.

They’d been on the air for 66 hours, 45 minutes and 59 seconds. They had unofficially broken the world record.

“I feel like, if I made it through this I can do anything,” Anthony said, “but I also feel like I would never do SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent this again.”

Pictured are Elmhurst College seniors Jennifer Anthony (left) and Now Guinness must review the Emma Kaminski celebrating that they unofficially set the world reevidence that the students submitted cord for their marathon radio talk show at the Elmhurst College ra(video, witness accounts, etc.), and dio station. then will determine whether they are the new official title holders.

“A lot of people told us we were port from our friends, family and the In the meantime, Anthony and Ka- crazy, and couldn’t believe we were College community, so it was a good minski will finish out their senior year trying to stay up for so long,” Antho- connection for us, to get that kind of on a high note. ny said. “But we also had a lot of sup- support.”

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on March 20 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting.

There were three comments during the public participation segment.

Two of the commenters expressed concern about class sizes for third-graders at Edison Elementary School during the 2018-19 school year.

Engaging the public in Master Facility Plan discussed Marcia Sutter, a communications consultant hired by the district, spoke with the board during the meeting about the district’s plans to engage the community in the development of a Master Facility Plan.

The plan will include potential facilities improvements and maintenance needs at all of the district’s buildings.

Sutter, who also spoke at the board’s previous meeting on Feb. 27, noted during the March 20 meeting the formation of a Community Advisory Team (CAT). That group’s role will be to ensure that communications that go out to the community regarding the formation of the plan are clear and understandable.

Sutter said that 126 applications

to serve on the Community Advisory Team were submitted during a 10-day period. A total of 33 people were selected for the team. Sutter said the group had its first meeting on March 19; the second meeting is scheduled for April 23. Sutter said she is working on preparing a presentation to go out to the full community. She said she would be closer to completing that presentation following next month’s meeting.

Referendum may be needed for upgrades, improvements Sutter provided the board with timelines related to community engagement, and to upcoming elections if the board were to approve a resolution to ask voters to approve a referendum to borrow money to pay for upgrades and improvements of district facilities.

Sutter noted that if the board wanted to put a referendum question on the ballot in the November 2018 election, it would have to adopt a resolution no later than Aug. 20. The board’s last scheduled meeting before that deadline is Aug. 14. Sutter said that before drafting and adopting a resolution, the board would have to confirm funding options and conduct research to learn what the community would support.

If the board chose not to put a referendum proposal on the ballot this year, it could wait until the elections of Feb. 26, 2019, or April 2, 2019.

Sutter said that elections with higher turnouts are usually more favorable to school districts seeking approvals of a referendum to borrow money. She noted that the election of Feb. 26, 2019, would likely have a low turnout.

Sutter noted that the 2020 presidential primary election in Illinois takes place on March 17 of that year. The general election will be held on Nov. 3, 2020.

Keeping information condensed for community In discussing community engagement with Sutter, District 205 Board President Shannon Ebner asked how she would condense a large amount of information in a way the community would understand. Sutter replied that her goal is to have a presentation that’s no longer than one hour. Board member Margaret Harrell described this November’s election as a very aggressive target for a referendum proposal.

Sutter said the upcoming timeline of community engagement includes focus group meetings at Lincoln, Field and Edison Elementary Schools, as well as community meetings at Sandburg, Churchville and Bryan Middle Schools, as well as York High School.

Adjusting athletic fee structures considered The meeting also included discussion about the district’s athletic fees at the middle school and high school levels. The district currently has a two-tier fee structure at the middle school level: Tier 1 is $40 for cross country and track; Tier 2 is $70 for basketball and volleyball.

The district’s current fee structure at the high school level includes four tiers: $125, $150, $175 and $200.

The district currently has a $450 family cap for athletic fees at York High School.

In addition to discussing adjust-

ments of the fees, board members discussed the possibility of waiving fees for families in financial need.

According to information provided by the district, athletics has been considered an optional extra-curricular activity; all students, therefore, had to pay the student athletic fee. Some school districts, however, waive athletic fees for eligible students. Studies reportedly have shown that students who participate in extra-curricular activities perform better academically.

The board will continue to discuss the district’s athletic fees at its next meeting.

Board members voted unanimously during the meeting to approve the acceptance of several donations, including: the donation of $5,500 from the Conrad Fischer School PTA for the purchase of classroom books; the Emerson School PTA’s $750 donation to purchase books for the library; the $5,000 donation from the Aidan Shea Foundation to go toward a 3D printer and books for the library at Jackson School; the Lincoln School PTA’s donation of $7,500 for the purchase of an outdoor classroom and the York Athletic Boosters’ donation of about $10,500 for the purchase of a new tent.

Two receive Shining Star recognition The board presented Shining Star recognitions to two staff members during the meeting. The board honored Lauren Blanford, the librarian at Emerson Elementary School, and York science teacher Bob Blaus.

The board will hold its next meeting on April 10.

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City Council approves Elmhurst Extended Care Center proposal on Fremont

Residents fill the room, disappointed in outcome, threaten lawsuit

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

A dozen or so people speaking during public forum weren’t able to sway the City Council from approving the Elmhurst Extended Care Center (EECC) project planned on Fremont Ave. One person even mentioned filing a lawsuit. Everyone who spoke urged the Council to vote down the project, which they feel will be intrusive to the neighborhood and lower property values.

A motion was placed on the table and City Council held a discussion led by Sixth Ward Alderman and Development, Planning & Zoning (DPZ) Committee Chair Michael Honquest, who began by thanking City staff for their hard work on this hot-bed issue.

“This case has been ongoing since Nov 2016,” he said. “Here are some of the highlights. It was originally voted down by the Zoning & Planning Commission (ZPC). At that time, the applicant pulled it back, made some changes, then went back to ZPC, which held multiple public hearings. Then they came before the DPZ committee. There were 13 requests for the applicant and 11 of those 13

The neighbors respond to the EECC decision Following the City Council meeting on Monday March 19 where the EECC decision was approved, the Independent caught up with some of the Fremont neighbors, who were disappointed in the decision.

The first person to speak with us was Theresa McCarthy: “We put a letter together to the mayor, giving our opposition. We are very disappointed that they don’t realize the implications of this case and that it will impact all the residents of Elmhurst. You can’t have permissive use and then still say you can do a conditional use. We’ve talked to land attorneys and [they’ve told us] once it’s permissive, anything that’s in the conditional use, after that, is considered permitted. The citizens of Elmhurst need to know that.”

Eileen Oeser was another resident to speak with The Independent: “In April 2017, the DPZ [Development Planning & Zoning Committee] was presented alternate plans at the request of Chairman [5th Ward Alderman Scott ] Levin, he was the Chairman at that point. That changed the orientation on Fremont from a northsouth to an east-west configuration and set the property back. One of the plans –it’s on BoardDocs – that was submitted, Option B, is virtually identical to the layout what they looked at tonight and yet, they’re saying an all new plan. It was not!”

items were taken care of by the applicant.” just saying, it’s a similar institutional structure.

Honquest urged the Council to approve the There will always be situations like that.” measure.

ZPC vote shows lack of consensus ZPC deliberations guide discussion Fourth Ward Alderman Noel Talluto pointed Third Ward Alderman Dannee Polomsky out that the ZPC’s tie vote spoke more to the also thanked staff, ZPC members and the lack of consensus.

DPZ Committee for their hard work. She also “I recognize that it is unusual for us to go thanked residents for their patience. against a recommendation by a Commission,” “The objections focus on, if and to what she said. “It’s a unique circumstance. First of extent does this [project] fit into the neighbor- all, it was a split vote. So we have to peel the hood,” she said. “Or will we see an anomaly onion back a little more. In this case, we were sitting in the midst of single-family homes? We lucky to have a copy of the actual deliberation must decide it is not injurious to the neighbor- of the Commission. If we take the time to read hood and will not impair property values and those transcripts of the Commission’s deliberthat it would not impede normal development ations, you’ll see that there was not even conand other improvements. sensus at the standard level. “[The applicant] made an effort to enhance “The split vote of 4-4 represents the lack of the design. Thanks go to the EECC for offer- consensus. It’s not a cut and dry case, we all ing to meet with neighbors, we appreciate their have to make a judgment based on the facts in willingness to be cooperative.” the case and the laws and ordinances.

Ultimately, Polomsky didn’t feel those deciJust because the 4-4 vote is technically a sions could be made, therefore said she would vote against [the project], it really points out not be supporting the project. that there was no consensus.”

Fifth Ward Alderman Scott Levin asked Honquest what the reasons were that the ZPC Bram concerned with precedent, turned it down. standards of Code “The Commission first had the split vote, Third Ward Alderman Michael Bram asked then we [the DPZ Committee] took it and re- about how the project fit into the Comprehenviewed our Code as to what the applicant had sive Plan and was reminded by other aldermen done in their revisions,” Honquest said. “We that the Plan was meant only to be a guide. Bram felt it met the requirements … After review- was also concerned about setting a precedent. ing it, one of the valid points was that, a very “I understand our Comprehensive Plan is wealthy individual could have bought three only a guide… But we have to default to what lots and put up a giant house without a condi- the code says,” said Bram. “In the Plan, it says tional use. It would be unusual, but that could these lots are to be residential and should stay happen.” there. The question is, ‘Is EECC residential?’

Ald. Levin spoke again. … This development is NOT single-family res“I know a new configuration was done and idential. We should deny this by our own set of the new one IS different,” he said. “The orien- codes. If we approve it, we are setting a precetation sets it back substantially. Specific com- dent, because we’re putting the burden of proof plaints by the neighbors were about parking, on the applicant. But our own set of Codes says traffic, using the driveway, etc. Those were all that it’s not acceptable.” eliminated by the reconfiguration.

Bram then brought up a possible lawsuit.

“The neighbors who have contacted me “Another thing, some residents said they asked, ‘Would you want this next to your would consider a lawsuit,” he said. “That house?’ But nursing homes and churches and shouldn’t even play into it. Six months ago, it other uses are permitted in residential neigh- was pulled back to the Committee. But we are borhoods. I see a number of cases where a here today, threatened [with a lawsuit] by neighhouse is adjacent to a church parking lot. I’m bors or by the applicant. -- But the applicant

Obituaries

Keith Achepohl, 83 Keith Anden Achepohl, 83, of Eugene, Oregon, formerly of Elmhurst, passed quietly in his home surrounded by his family on February 24, 2018. He was born April 11, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, raised his family in Iowa, and lived a rich life as an educator, mentor, artist, traveler and collector. Preceded in death by his wife Patricia, brothers Grant and Allen. He is survived by his brother Gary (Hilde), daughter Hanna, twin sons Adam (Cindy) and Jared (Jennifer), and life partner Jeffrey. There will be a public reception Sunday, April 22, 2018 between 1 pm and 4 pm at Lensing Funeral Home, 210 Holiday Rd, Coralville, Ia., to allow friends, family and all others to celebrate the life, creativity and legacy of Keith. A reception was held Sunday, March 18 at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene, Ore. Charles “Bob” Robert Palutis June 12, 1959 - March 6, 2018 Golf courses across the world lost an avid supporter when Charles “Bob” Robert Palutis died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. A passionate reader who spoke with quick wit and candor, Bob was a good friend to those lucky enough to know him.

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did what they thought was right and the EECC needs to do what they feel is right, but if a law suit comes about, we shouldn’t be afraid, we should stand behind the ordinance and do what the ordinance says.

“The ZPC has voted it down once, they actually voted it down twice. The tie goes to the runner, in this case is against the petitioner. Have there been changes, yes, but are they within the ordinance code?”

“If you look at residential zoning, it specifically permits institutional places like the EECC to occur,” said Levin. “The applicant needs to show how they meet each of the standards of the conditional use and, if you meet them, we need to honor those [standards].

“We’re not afraid of a lawsuit, we just don’t know which one we’re going to get.

We must follow the law, so if our legal counsel tells us there may be a problem, we need to take that into account. The [DPZ] Committee makes the recommendation, but we have the final word. We have to make the final decision.”

Bram replied that he felt the standards had NOT been met.

“All of these standards are made for a reason, they are made so we can use them to judge if something is met or not met,” he said.

Tough decision goes down 10-2 First Ward Alderman Marti Deuter noted what a difficult decision this was.

“This has been possibly the toughest decision I’ve ever had to make on the dais because the difficulty is, I can see both sides,” she said.

“It’s shown in the number of meetings and the indecision in deliberations The improvement over the original plan has indeed addressed most of the concerns. One of the challenges of the standards is that there is no black-andwhite, it becomes very subjective.”

The mayor called the vote and the measure passed by a vote of 10-2 with two persons absent. ‘Nay’ votes were cast by Bram and Polomsky. The two absences were First Ward Alderman Mark Sabatino and Second Ward Alderman Bob Dunn.

City seeking another electric aggregation program

Time to consider another electric aggregation agreement for the residents of Elmhurst, according to 4th Ward Alderman Kevin York, who chairs the Finance Committee of Elmhurst City Council. He placed the motion on the floor for discussion.

“We did this two years ago, then quickly the market and electricity rates were better,” York told City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, March 19. “At that time, we put in a provision that allows people to opt out, if they wish.”

The Committee is now looking ahead for seasonal savings by participating in another electric aggregation program, York said.

“So we’re asking City Council to approve this [motion] which will allow us to explore opportunities to bring a program back,” he said. “It will allow us to take bids from providers, meet about it and give a presentation before the entire Council to see about presenting another electric aggregation program.”

No other alderman raised any questions for discussion, and the vote was taken immediately. The motion passed 12-0, with two absent.

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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.

sages from an unknown person requesting her to send pictures to them. A suspect was questioned but denied sending the messages. An investigation is pending.

Aug. 7, 2017-March 17 A victim in the 100 block of S. Poplar told police that he is being harassed by another coworker who is sending inappropriate letters to his residence between the above dates.

Battery

March 21 Police said that subsequent to investigating a loud noise complaint at an apartment in the 400 block of S. Argyle at around 9: 13 p.m., an officer made contact with Kevin Kaysing, 32, of Elmhurst, at his residence and gave him a warning to turn the music down. A short time later, another complaint was made regarding the noise and officers again made contact with the Kaysing. According to police, while speaking with him, Kaysing slapped an officer in the chest area and officers attempted to take him into custody by placing handcuffs on him.

During this time, police said Kaysing resisted arrest and swung at officers causing injury to both officers, with one officer being transported to the hospital for treatment. Kaysing was charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a police officer and two counts of aggravated resisting arrest.

Criminal damage, criminal defacement

Jan. 31-Feb. 23 Police said that a victim, upon returning from vacation, observed the window at the southwest corner of his house was broken by what appeared to be a hole from a BB gun between the above dates.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance

March 19 Police said officers responded to a battery victim in the 200 block of E. Second at around 11:18 p.m. Upon arrival, the victim told police he was involved in a fight with his cousin. The victim refused to give information on the suspect. A message was left for the suspect and the victim refused to sign any complaints.

March 18 A 40-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 400 block of W. Grantley at around 9:47 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect came towards the victim; she grabbed a kitchen knife and held it up in defense. Police said the suspect admitted to grabbing the victim’s arms and that the victim may have grabbed a knife in self defense.

March 17 A 27-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 100 block of Hale at around 11:49 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect slammed the victim’s hand in a door and pulled her hair. The suspect also was charged with violation of bail bond after being found to have violated the conditions of his bond by contacting the victim over the phone, according to police.

March 15 One of the suspects in the 300 block of N. Ridgeland told police at around 7:42 p.m. that she was involved in an argument with her mother at the above location. An argument between both turned physical as both suspects wrestled over a phone, resulting in the phone being thrown. Due to neither party wishing to sign complaints, no arrests were made.

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March 16 Christopher Dwyer, 31, of Elmhurst, was charged with disorderly conduct, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia at a restaurant in the 600 block of W. North at around 11:07 p.m. Police said Dwyer was verbally abusive and refusing to leave the restaurant. He was taken into custody and was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, according to police.

Kevin Silha, 39, of Geneva, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct-public intoxication in the 100 block of W. North at around 12:18 a.m. Police said officers and medics responded for an unconscious subject on the front lawn of the above location. Silha was located and found to be highly intoxicated, according to police.

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

March 20 Kyle Bassan, 29, of Roselle, was issued a citation for open alcohol in a vehicle in the 400 block of N. York at around 9:21 p.m.

March 18 Iakov Karaban, 21, of Palatine, was charged with DUI-drugs and driving while license revoked, while Colin Schenkel, 20, of Palatine, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at around 1:22 a.m.

March 17 Cesar Ledezma-Contreras, 45, of Berkeley, was charged with DUI and disobeying a traffic control signal subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Industrial at around 1:51 a.m.

Ricardo Matamoros, 23, of Wood Dale, was charged with DUI and no insurance near Third and Addison at around 5 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call for a driver slumped over the wheel, Matamoros was found to be DUI.

Harassment, threats

March 19 A victim in the 300 block of W. North told police at around 4:59 p.m. that a suspect came to her door and made threatening statements.

The victim quickly closed the door; the suspect then walked around the house looking into the windows from the outside before returning to his car and driving away.

March 17 A victim told police at around 1:21 p.m. that she has been receiving Instagram mes-

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

March 19 Alex Calle, 21, of Elmwood Park, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, suspended registration, driving while license suspended and no insurance, while Kyle Garcia, 18, of Elmwood Park, was charged with possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop for being in Eldridge Park after hours at around 8:05 p.m.

Starkisha Stephens, 35, of Schaumburg, was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia, while Tiffany Valentine, 29, of Posen, was cited for possession of open liquor subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Fair at around 9:21 p.m.

March 18 Oscar Gamez, 21, of Addison, was charged with possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at around 11:29 p.m.

Ronnie Reyes, 22, of West Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance and DUI subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Villa at around 1:20 a.m. Police said Reyes was found to be DUI and in possession of cocaine.

March 17 Attempted retail theft was reported at a food store in the 900 block of S. York at around 11:20 a.m. Police said officers responded for an attempted retail theft where the suspect fled in a white Lincoln heading east on Butterfield Rodd. A store employee told police he observed a suspect described as a black male, approximately 5’6”, wearing jeans and a dark colored jacket, enter the aisle in the store where the alcohol is displayed. The complainant believed suspect was attempting to conceal alcohol in his jacket.

March 16 Adolfo Lopez, 27, of Addison, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, illegal transportation of alcohol, driving while license revoked, no insurance and no rear registration plate light subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Van Auken at around 11:36 p.m. Police said Lopez was taken into custody and during a search incident to his arrest, was found to be in possession of cocaine.

Jordan Mulero, 28, of Beach Park, Ill., was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and Crown at around 7:33 p.m.

Alize Tyson, 19, of Willowbrook, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis, no insurance and no seat belt subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and Roosevelt at around 9:36 p.m.

Police said an employee at Elmhurst College located a pink women’s wallet lying on the pavement at around 11:22 a.m. The wallet was turned over to security. An inventory of the wallet yielded two loose capsules. A reporting officer found the wallet belonged to a suspect, who stated she received the capsules

from a friend and is currently using them for the purpose of weight loss. The suspect was released without charges, pending lab results.

March 15 Felix Cruz-Reyes, 23, of Des Plaines, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Crestview at around 4:57 p.m.

Earon Logan, 26, of Villa Park, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Fair at around 4:50 p.m.

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

March 21 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 6:51 p.m.

A victim told police that an unknown suspect entered her parked vehicle and removed her purse. The victim was advised that fraudulent transactions were processed on her US Bank card.

March 19 Deceptive practice was reported at a business in the 700 block of N. York at around 8:44 a.m. A victim told police that a counterfeit $20 bill was used to purchase parts/sales by an unknown customer. The Secret Service was notified of the incident.

March 16-March 19 Burglary to a vehicle was reported at a business in the 400 block of W. Wrightwood between the above dates. A victim told police that two padlocks had been cut off his trailer and items were missing. The trailer was parked directly behind the business in the south parking lot.

March 17 A victim in the 500 block of N. Evergreen told police at around 12:35 p.m. that he received a post card in the mail that indicated his credit card was declined by the Illinois Tollway and that he needed to contact the Illinois Tollway to correct the issue. The victim called the number listed and provided his credit card information. The victim realized it was not the Illinois Tollway and cancelled his credit card.

March 12-March 17 Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of S. Arlington between the above dates. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) made fraudulent charges and withdrawals from his bank account. The victim has since cancelled his account and notified credit agencies.

March 16 Theft and possession of a controlled substance was reported in the 400 block of Avery at around 12:20 p.m. A victim told police that while a suspect was being showed the victim’s house, he stole medication from her home.

The suspect was contacted, admitted to stealing the medication and came into the station with the pills. The suspect was released without charges pending further investigation.

March 12-March 16 A stolen vehicle was reported in the 800 block of S. Riverside Drive between the above dates. A victim told police he received a phone call from a friend regarding the whereabouts

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Park District Egg Hunt coming Saturday

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of a white semi-truck which was parked in the gravel lot at the above location. The victim stated the truck was locked and he had the keys in his possession. The victim did not have the suspect’s information nor did he give anyone permission to take the truck.

March 15 Theft was reported in the 200 block of W. Walter at around 2:08 p.m. A complainant told police that a white 53-foot semi-trailer was stolen from the above location. The trailer was placed in the drop lot awaiting pick up.

March 14-March 15 Theft was reported at a retirement community in the 1100 block of S. Euclid between the above dates. The health care administrator told police that sometime between 8 a.m. March 14 and 8 a.m. March 15, Oxycodone went missing. There is no documentation for the missing tablets.

Warrant arrest March 19 Police said Yair Palacios-Valderrama, 29, of Bensenville, had an active warrant out of DuPage County subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Church at around 12:07 a.m. The suspect also was charged with driving while license revoked and tinted windows.

Thanks to community feedback, event to be better than ever

One area of improvement is the parking situation surrounding Wilder Park. Parking is limited within the park itself so this year, the District has teamed up with Immaculate Conception, Elmhurst College and Hawthorne Grade School to offer overflow parking in those outlying lots.

Local residents are also encouraged to walk Celebrate spring with the whole family, to the park when possible. including the four-legged ones! Hop down to A fourth age category has been added to help Wilder Park for Elmhurst Park District’s annual alleviate congestion and group similar ages Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31, where 10,000 together. Age categories are 1-2, 3-4, 5-7 and eggs will await our hunters! Get a free photo 8-10. A map of the egg hunt locations can be with the Easter Bunny starting at 9 a.m. and be found at epd.org. ready for the hunt at 10 a.m. sharp.

The largest age group, those aged 5-7, is This year, District staff is hoping to improve located in the main lawn area in front of the attendee’s experience by making a number of Mansion and was a main source of many changes that are a direct result of community resident’s frustrations, according to the feedback. In January, a community event survey community survey. In an effort to minimize was sent out and nearly 700 people responded. congestion and allow kids an equal opportunity

to hunt for eggs, parents will NOT be allowed within the hunt area.

The egg hunt will begin at 10 a.m. sharp so attendees are encouraged to come early to ensure kids are in their designated hunt area when the event begins. Don’t forget a basket to hold your goodies!

Doggie Eggstravaganza follows kids’ hunt The egg hunt will be followed by the Doggie Eggstravaganza at 10:30 a.m., when the fun goes to the dogs. Treat-filled eggs will be spread throughout the lawn in front of the Mansion, and prizes will be awarded for best doggie costume so make sure to dress for the occasion.

The Elmhurst Park District egg hunt is presented by The Schiller Team, Suburban Bank & Trust and Edward-Elmhurst Health.

DuPage County coming events Sustainable Design Challenge – April 17 DuPage County high school students will display building and landscape models that use environmentally and water friendly design practices at the 12th annual Sustainable Design Challenge.

The projects will be on display from 9 to 11:15 a.m. on the third floor of the JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.

money for Honor Flight Chicago at an event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 at the DuPage Airport, 2700 International Drive, West Chicago. The event will include military vehicles, bagpiping, a silent auction, and more. For more details, please visit dupageveteransfoundadtion.org

Veterans Honor Day – May 16 DuPage County Recorder Fred Bucholz will DuPage Veterans Foundation host a day dedicated to active and veteran military Fundraiser – May 5 personnel on May 16 at the Recorder’s Office. In The DuPage Veterans Foundation will raise appreciation of their service, Honor Rewards is a

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Slices of life

Crushing it: New gadget compacts recyclable cans My family goes through a few – okay more than a few – aluminum cans. And even though we’ve always recycled and attempted to condense the cans the barehanded way, surplus metal was impacting our recycle bin in an overflowing manner. When the excess wouldn’t fit into the bin, the bags started piling up in the garage. I knew we were at a crossroads.

I was not a contributor to the pileup. I don’t drink carbonated beverages. But that fact had nothing to do with the issue confronting us. Even though I didn’t create the problem, it obviously was mine to solve. I knew we could do one of two things: quit using aluminum cans or find a better way to compress them.

I choose door number two and fulfilled my destiny by ordering an industrial strength can crusher.

The tool arrived and sat in its box on the kitchen table for a couple of days.

I was busy with other things. Besides,

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usually any household task requiring the word installation falls under my husband’s authority.

On day two after crusher’s arrival, son number three removed it from its box and promptly lost or tossed the installation instructions. (We’ll never know which.) The next day, my observant husband spied the crusher.

I was right in the middle of making dinner – browning hamburger on the stove for chili. But matter that not! We had a crusher to install, and everyone knows there’s no time like the present.

Besides, installation trumps supper prep any day of the week.

My husband’s first choice of location for the crushing station was in the garage, next to the doorway leading into the house. He showed me the spot. Good choice. Approval granted.

I went back to my ground beef.

Less than a minute later he called my name. I begrudgingly left the halfbrowned meat to join him and his newest dilemma. He didn’t disappoint.

My stud hadn’t hadn’t been able to find a wall stud, which hindered him from initiating the installation. He pointed to the half dozen empty nail holes in the garage sheetrock to prove his point.

Then he suggested an alternate location for the installation: the wall on the opposite side of the garage. How about over there?

I shook my head. I know my boys and as much as I anticipated them embracing the act of annihilating aluminum cans in a crusher, I knew the act had to be convenient. They weren’t

going to take 10 extra steps to walk all the way across the garage just to crush a can. I’m not being cruel, only honest.

My husband agreed. Occasionally that happens between the two of us.

Hamburger on hold and priorities in order, we explored our options. I decided to think outside the box – or in this case garage.

We went inside, to the stair landing that leads to our basement. There was a spot on the wall that would work.

My husband’s enthusiasm was reinvigorated. He embraced the new location.

I returned to dinner prep – for approximately three seconds. Then I was summoned. Again.

I took a deep breath because sometimes after lots of years of marriage you understand taking a deep breath beats the alternative. For his part, my husband has taken many deep breaths over the years.

I approached the basement landing to see him holding the crusher to the wall. Could I fetch him a pencil? He needed one to mark the spots where the screws would go.

After the spots were marked and the screws were drilled in place, it was time for the fun stuff. Finally! My guys spent the next 30 minutes crushing it with an eagerness typically reserved for sporting events.

At one point, son number one came into the kitchen where supper prep was still underway. He was smiling and had a notable skip in his step.

“Did you see?” he asked. “Dad got us a can crusher!”

I nodded, took a deep breath and gave another stir to the chili.

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

In my opinion

New generations of parents bring new baby names

Remember when little boys were named Michael, Timmy, and Doug?

Depending on age, maturity, and preference one would be called Douglas, or Mikey, or Timothy. Michael ranked as the #1 baby boy name for decades.

The times have changed. Do you know anyone under 20 named Mike?

According to babycenter.com, Michael no longer even makes the top 10.

Mikey is Number 16 following behind Liam, Noah, Logan, Oliver, Mason, Lucas, Ethan, Elijah, Aiden, James, Carter, Alexander, Sebastian, Jacob, and Jackson.

2018 girl names: Emma, Olivia, Ava, Isabella, Sophia, Mia, Amelia, Harper, Charlotte, Mila, Aria, Ella, Abigail, Avery, Scarlett, and Evelyn make our Sweet 16. Not a Kelly, Debby, Kathy in the bunch.

You don’t see little girls today named Peggy or Suzie or Lisa. Perhaps what I consider old-fashioned names like Bernice and Mabel will become popular again. I know Ruby has made a strong comeback.

When I was growing up my friends were Patty, Tammi, Krista, Jenny, Jeannie, Heather. I had crushes on Jake, Curt, Bobby, Scott, Donnie.

Those names don’t even crack the Top 50.

The name game is on my mind because I recently attended my granddaughter’s second grade school music concert. Taylie has a one-of-a-kind name, Taylianna Rose, that never makes a list (or a personalized any-

number ten spot this year and last. My sons are Tyler (#107 in 2018) and Andrew (#54 in 2018). My bonus sons By are Joshua, still hanging in there at #56 KELLY in 2018, and Caleb, the big winner, at SIMMONS Columnist #46 in 2018.

Perhaps names are cyclical. My young cousins have named their babies Matilda, Clara, and Elias. When thing anywhere in any souvenir store) I was growing up Clara was a conand her classmates all have “modern” names. Except for Tommy. That was a name I knew.

The class list: Rylee, Rylan, Lylah, Alayna, Elsa, Ava, Eva, Emma, Bella, Brooklyn, Malachi, Spencer, Bennett, Keegan, Cooper, Kendra, Payton, Lilly, Sophie, Andy, and Tommy. And Taylie.

You can google the popularity rank of your name. Kelly is #682 in 2018.

That’s up 173 places from 2017. If you like Kelly, the website (again babycenter.com) will give you “better” choices, like Kylie, Kaylee, and Molly.

My name reached its height of popularity in the 1960s and 70s and then tanked big time. I thought Kelly was bad, then I looked up my sister’s name. Sherri ranks #5,178 in 2018. I think something is fishy. Do they really tally more than 5,000 names?

And then the site offered up some strange suggestions. “Do you like Sherri? What about: Clover, Autumn, Nalah, Tashawn, Juan?” JUAN? “Hey, let’s name our little girl Sherri!” “Nah, let’s name her Juan instead.”

My hubby is named James, the

temporary of my grandma Florence.

Now there’s a name for a newborn. Or my other grandma, Elsie, has a better chance. That name could be a nickname for the now popular Elsa.

Did you notice how girl names are vowel-heavy? And ten of the top 12 all end in a.

What’s in a name? Nothing but love. People give their babies a name

they believe is beautiful and fitting.

There’s not a single name in the current lists that I do not like. It’s simply interesting (for me, the old lady) to see the trends and wonder how long it will take for the name Kelly to be popular again.

Kelly Marie Meredith was my name. I still like it. Visit www.kellyepperson.com.

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ICCP awards Wisbrock Service Scholarship to Zanoni Since freshman year, sophomore gives 80 hours of service

and their families.

In 2017, Gabi was selected to the Annie LeGere Foundation (ALF) Junior Board. In this role, she has helped to plan the 2nd Annual To The Moon and Back Walk, Annie’s Tropical Luau, and has assisted with the soon to be released ALF merchandise. Gabi worked with ALF to get the Annie Law passed in 2016, which allows police officers to be trained and equipped with injectors of epinephrine, a drug that can reverse the effects of anaphylactic shock brought on by an allergic reaction.

Along with other ALF junior board members, Gabi regularly visits area middle schools to help educate students on how to respond if someone is having an allergic reaction. She has also been instrumental in getting some local food pantries to create “allergy-friendly” shelves.

Overall, Gabi has accumulated more than 80 hours of service since the start of her freshman year.

Sen. Chris Nybo seeks summer interns

cations, monitoring local issues and working on research projects.

The Senate district staff will work with students in need of education and community service credits. The internship is flexible in terms of hours and length of commitment for students who may have other obligations.

Applicants are encouraged to send their resume by email to chris@ chrisnybo.org by May 1, 2018.

For more information regarding the Legislative Internship Program, call Nybo’s district office at (630) 969-0990, or email chris@chrisnybo.org.

Masonic Lodge to host Blood Drive Sponsored by the Elmhurst Masonic Lodge and the Pillipinas Lodge 1180, Heartland Blood Centers will hold a Blood Drive on Saturday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 159 W. North Avenue by the dining all. To make an appointment, please sign up at heartlandbc.org or contact Mark Entwistle at 630-707-3646. A Photo ID is required.

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State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) is currently seeking legislative interns for the summer months, and encourages all entering high school seniors and college-age students to apply.

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Sophomore Gabrielle Zanoni has been named the 2018 recipient of the Wisbrock Service Award Scholarship by Immaculate Conception Catholic Prep (ICCP). Gabi’s parents and sister Sophie, who is a senior at ICCP, were on hand to help celebrate the award. Pictured are (from left) Sophie Zanoni ‘18, Lara Zanoni, Gabi Zanoni, Bert Wisbrock and Nick Zanoni.

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IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) has announced that sophomore Gabrielle Zanoni is the 2018 recipient of the Wisbrock Service Award Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a female sophomore at ICCP in recognition of exemplary service to the school, parish and community.

Gabi is a Knight Ambassador, a member of the Math team, Knight Times student newspaper, Student Council, Athletic Leadership Council, and is on the ICCP Volleyball, Basketball and Track & Field teams.

She is a Eucharistic Minister, volunteers at school open houses, and serves as a host for prospective student shadow days.

In 7th and 8th grade, Gabi and a close friend formed a “Stand Up 2 Cancer” team that helped raise more than $4000 for cancer research. She also begins most Sunday’s by attending 8 a.m. Mass before heading over to Elmhurst Hospital to deliver Holy Communion to the patients

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Worship Services Directory

Epiphany Lutheran Church

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Join Us This Holy Week

Christian Congregation Church invites you to join us in worship on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. or Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

March 29 Maundy Thursday:

Join us for a special Easter Worship on April 1st at 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 7:30 p.m.

We are a family friendly non-denominational Bible church with an outreach in your neighborhood!

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22nd annual Elmhurst student chess tournament sets records

It was an evening filled with cheers and some tears. Elmhurst school students’ five-bout board battle left some revved up and others drained to exhaustion, not to mention the emotions brought in by parents eagerly peeking through the windows, brewing a charged evening for some, at the York High School Commons on March 7. Adding to the excitement (a word typically not associated with chess), was our schools’ aging chess clocks, showing their wear at a most inconvenient time, leaving judges no choice but to allow several un-timed matches. For some, this may have reduced stress associate with timed games, and for others, yielded a different outcome.

This 22nd annual event attracted 262 pre-registered players and meant another record turnout, with 242 sign-ins to compete on this evening.

Again this year, members of the York Chess Team assisted on the tournament floor. Organizers Chris and Debbie Khayat thank all of the parent volunteers, the judges (who do not have students in our community), food support team, technical support team, teachers and parents who supported these school clubs with their time.

“Special thanks to York High School and their fantastic custodial staff for hosting this,” Chris Khayat said. “A little different this year was the absence of the Elmhurst chess store, It’s Good to be King, which is in the midst of a move from City Centre to their new location on First Avenue. The store still provided many gift certificates for our evening raffle. Thank you all for offering chess clubs at our schools and providing this tournament for Elmhurst students.”

“From the perspective of an Elmhurst public school volunteer chess coach, timidly admitting, except for 4th grade, many of the victories went to our Elmhurst private schools. So the challenge comes: Who will step up their game to take the trophies at next year’s 23rd Annual Tournament? In this game, it is all about the next move, AND there are an almost endless array of moves. So we hope to see many players out next year!

Congratulations to all our Elmhurst students!” he concluded.

These were the Middle School players who took the top spots at the Elmhurst Chess Tournament. They are (from left): 3rd place Trent Parker from Bryan, 2nd place John Dietz from Bryan, 1st place Elliot Mathew from Timothy Christian.

Pictured are the 2nd grade winners of the Elmhurst Chess Tournament (from left): 3rd place Merritt Stolzenbach from Timothy Christian, 1st place Emmett Carroll from Visitation, 2nd place Sarah Abraham from Timothy Christian.

These are the winners of the Elmhurst Chess Tournament from 5th grade: (from left): 2nd place Nathan Arcos from Timothy Christian, 1st place (tied) Brendan Carroll from Visitation, 1st place (tied) Grant Huckabee from Jefferson, 3rd place Patrick McGrail from Hawthorne.

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Sarah Abraham Timothy Christian Merritt Stolzenbach Timothy Christian Samuel Scarlett Immanuel Lutheran

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Pictured here at the Elmhurst Chess Tournament (from left): 3rd place Ben Ellens from Timothy Christian, 1st place Nicholas Stangarone from Visitation, 2nd place Gage Jacobs from Edison.

4th Grade Lukas Alexander Lincoln 1st place Hunter Sepanich Jackson 2nd place Kevin Wheeler Hawthorne 3rd place Daniel Davies Edison 4th place 5th Grade Brendan Carroll Visitation 1st place (tied) Grant Huckabee Jefferson 1st place (tied) Nathan Arcos Timothy Christian 2nd place Patrick McGrail Hawthorne 3rd place Jake Wede Visitation 4th place

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The 4th graders who took the stop spots at the Chess Tournament were (from left): 2nd place Hunter Stepanich from Jackson, 1st place Lukas Alexander from Lincoln, 3rd place Kevin Wheeler from Hawthorne.

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Pictured is the cast from the musical number “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” in ICGS’ production of Mary Poppins.

ICGS performs Mary Poppins musical

During the weekend of March 2-4, 84 Immaculate Conception Grade School (ICGS) students in grades 6, 7 and 8 performed in the school’s spring musical, “Mary Poppins.” Two evening performances and one matinee drew a total crowd of nearly 1100.

This production, sponsored by the ICGS Parents’ Club, was the 14th at ICGS, directed by Emily Leonard. The play’s chairwomen, Kathy Buscemi and Tracey Stewart, enlisted the help of more than seventy parent volunteers to work on everything from set design and costumes to ticketing and public relations.

Rehearsals began in January and

included choreography by ICGS alumni parent, Peg Koch. The play’s Musical Director was Elmhurst native, Helen Knudsen.

Above: Pictured are the ICGS cast members who were part of the choreographed “Step in Time” dance number in Mary Poppins.

Below: Pictured are the ICGS cast members from the “Jolly Holiday” scene from the recent musical, Mary Poppins.

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IC grade school excels at Regional Science Fair On Friday, March 9, 20 seventh ence Fair in Joliet. graders from IC Grade School comTen students competed in the Scipeted at the Joliet Diocese Science ence Project Session and received Teachers Association Regional Sci- gold medals. They were Ava Rose

Giannini, Maileigh Cousins, Ava medal was awarded to Grant Schleiter Meurer, Samuel Van Eekeren, Regan and a bronze to Cassie Levy.

In the Science Paper Session, nine Wright, Anthony Karsten, Gia Toliopoulos, and Casey Weppner. A silver gold medals were awarded to: Kathryn Castanoli, Alina Hayes, Francesca Spizzirri, Mary Grace Raniere, Grace Libert, Quinn Hunter, Kate Vogelsperger, and Kelsey Wojtalewicz.

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this category.

Eleven will compete at the Illinois Junior Academy of Science competition at NIU, including Ava Rose Giannini, Maileigh Cousins, Ava Meurer, Samuel Van Eekeren, Regan Wright, Anthony Karsten, Gia Toliopoulos, Casey Weppner, Grace Libert, Quinn Hunter, and Kate Vogelsperger.

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In a musical standoff

Pictured is ICGS eighth grader Grace Stewart (left), who played Miss Andrew, the mean nanny who gets into a musical standoff with Mary Poppins, played by ICGS 8th grader Annalise Belzile.

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Forest Preserve vehicles, equipment, Governor Jeb Bush coming to College’s more for sale in online auctions 11th Annual Governmental Forum Auctions run March 26 through Nov. 2018

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will sell surplus and unclaimed items through a series of online auctions that will run March 26 through November 2018.

Items will be auctioned off through weekly bidding periods and include vehicles, trailers, landscape and construction equipment, furniture, office items, bicycles and electronics. A complete list of auction items and dates will be posted on the District’s website at dupageforest.org as well as on its Facebook and Twitter pages, which will be updated regularly as auction dates are confirmed.

Bidding for the first auction opens at 3 p.m. March 26 at govdeals.com/ dupageforest, an online government auction site, and will include photos and details about the auction items.

The web page is active only during live auctions.

Interested bidders who want to view the items in person at the District’s Fleet Management facility should schedule appointments weekdays between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. by calling 630-580-7100. Viewing will be by appointment only during the weeks of active auctions.

The District has taken in slightly more than $750,000 through auction sales and attracted buyers from 34 states, three Canadian provinces and Guatemala since it began its online auctions in fall 2013, District fleet manager Michael Webster said.

“These online auctions are a great way for us to keep content out of landfills by repurposing it,” said Forest Preserve District President Joe Cantore. “They also generate revenue to help offset the cost of providing programs and services for visitors.”

Tribune publisher, editor-in-chief R. Bruce Dold to moderate discussion

On Wednesday, April 18, Jeb Bush, former governor of Florida and a Republican candidate for the U.S. presidency in 2016, will discuss Leadership in a Changing World at the 11th Annual Elmhurst College Governmental Forum. The moderator will be R. Bruce Dold, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the publisher and editor-in-chief of the Chicago Tribune.

The Forum will be held, beginning at 11:30 a.m., at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, 3500 Midwest Rd, Oak Brook.

The Elmhurst College Governmental Forum is one of the region’s most widely respected venues for the discussion of the vital economic and governance issues facing Illinois and the rest of the nation.

The Governmental Forum brings together highly accomplished governmental and civic leaders, business experts and policy analysts to offer their insight on topics ranging from national security to how to foster long-term economic growth.

In previous years, the Forum has welcomed former Illinois governors Jim Edgar and James Thompson,

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Admission is $35; lunch is included. Tickets may be purchased at elmhurst.edu/govforum18.

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In the home stretch! A month out from completion for this rare, new construction home in Crescent Park. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and walking distance to Washington Park and Blue Ribbon Edison Elementary and Sandburg JRHS. This Craftsman style home features an inviting front porch, hardwood floors throughout, 1st floor office, 3 car attached garage, a huge master suite with his/hers walk-in closets and spa bath, and unique smart home features you won’t find in other new builds in town. Delivery March 2018. $1,199,900

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Cherry Farm This Adams built 2-story is as clean as a whistle with the pride of ownership throughout. A walk to town location in Elmhurst’s sought-after Cherry Farm subdivision with a 1 block walk to the IL Prairie Path. This home boasts over 5,000 SF of finished living space with a huge eatin kitchen with island overlooking yard and sunken family room with fireplace, 6 bedroom potential, 3.5 baths, home office up or down, a fully finished basement, a 2car attached garage, & a professionally landscaped yard with rear elevated deck with gazebo & paver brick patio. $875,000

Cherry Farm

This Adams built 2-story is as clean as a whistle with the pride of ownership throughout. A walk to town location in Elmhurst’s sought-after Cherry Farm subdivision with a 1 block walk to the IL Prairie Path. This home boasts over 5,000 SF of $875,000

Danby Woods Colonial

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

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On the fringe of downtown Elmhurst, this American 4-Square sits on a premium 65 x 190 lot & was completely renovated w/ 2-story addition in 2010. Large front porch to open concept first floor - family rm w/ surround sound, fireplace, built-ins, $875,000

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

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SUBMIITTED PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent Visitation 8th graders Lauren Hoffman (left) and Michaela Tully are Visitation 8th graders (from left to right) Michaela Tully, Abby Conners, Lauren Hoffman, Cece Mase, Bren- shown measuring out ingredients for families to be able to make dan Quinn, Emmett Horn, and Colin Doherty stand outside of the Ronald McDonald House on Friday, smoothies as needed to help those who may have dietary restrictions.

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ICGS teams shine at Destination Imagination Regionals All three groups qualify for state competition

On Saturday, March 3, three teams from Immaculate Conception Grade School competed at the Destination Imagination Regional Tournament at Hadley Junior High School in Glen Ellyn. Destination Imagination is a project-based learning program that allows students to compete on teams in academic challenges in the fields of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), fine arts, service learning, and early learning.

ICGS’ 3rd grade team, composed of Finley Farnan, Charlie Dolan, Max Pietraszewski, Miriam McConnell, Claire McConnell, Maeve Duckworth, and Cole Stewart, was known as the “DI Giggling Gangsters.”

They competed in the Improv category and were awarded 3rd place.

The ICGS 5th grade team, known as, “Cheesecake is Yummy,” includ-

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ed teammates Meghan Farnan, Jacob Schierl, Emma Giura, James Madda, Lauren Wilson, Patrick Cahill, and P.J. Dolan. This team also competed in the Improv category and was awarded 1st place.

The ICGS 6th grade team, known as the “Unstoppable Comedy Divas,” is composed of Ella Conkle, Amalia Dray, Caitlin Johnson, Emma Stewart, and Kyra Hickman. This team competed in the Improv category as well and was awarded 2nd place.

All three ICGS teams have qualified to compete at the Illinois Destination Imagination competition on March 24 at Northern Illinois University. Last year, ICGS had five teams advance to the global DI competition in Knoxville, Tennessee, and three of those teams finished in the top five.

New COD math program for seniors comes to York High Students placed in developmental math now ready for college-level coursework

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A pilot program between College of DuPage and York High School in Elmhurst is helping high school seniors better prepare for college-level math courses.

The Transitions Math Program, launched in August, has shown steady improvement among its participants, meaning more high school students will be ready for a rigorous college math curriculum.

The long-term goal of the program is to significantly reduce the number of students required to take developmental math as incoming freshmen, giving them more time and less cost to complete coursework for their degrees.

“College of DuPage and District 205 high school leaders are working together to help address growing education gaps, and doing so with visible results,” said College of DuPage Chairman Deanne Mazzochi. “The hope is to provide students with the skills needed to be successful in college, enabling them to immediately enter college-level courses that help them work toward their degree, certificate or transfer credits.”

Program to reach broader range of students The National Assessment of Educational Progress’ most recent assessment in 2015 found that only 25 percent of the 13,200 high school seniors tested were performing at or above the proficient level. Additionally, the average student score was slightly lower than the previous assessment given in 2013.

Discussions of how best to better align math curriculum to increase student success have been ongoing

since 2011 when a joint District 502 High Schools/COD committee was formed. It has worked closely with faculty and administrators of high schools in District 502 and COD for the last several years, discussing the significant proportion of high school graduates placing into developmental math at College of DuPage, said Math Professor Mary Hill.

York sets high goals for inaugural class With the York High School Math Department’s willingness to run the pilot class this year, the goal is to have every student placed into college-level math at the completion, she said. Sixty students are taking the pilot class, which emphasizes problem solving and developing mathematical literacy. Participants are assessed prior to and throughout the course to track progress.

Results thus far are encouraging, Hill said.

“The second assessment was taken at College of DuPage in January and the numbers are very encouraging,” she said. “Students overwhelmingly improved and a large portion of those who did improve did so by 50 percent or greater. One student started with a 21-point assessment in September and scored a 56 in January.”

The result is not only a class of students performing better in the classroom but a greater collaboration between COD and its feeder high school districts, said Tom Schrader, Dean of Math and Natural Sciences at College of DuPage.

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York baseball team wins first three games Pitching depth a strength for Dukes

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York baseball team led off the season with a 3-for-3 effort, scoring non-conference victories against Naperville Central, Glenbard East and Waubonsie Valley.

York downed Naperville Central 7-5 and scored a 7-1 win at home against Glenbard East before coming from behind to defeat Waubonsie Valley 11-4.

“We gloved it pretty well,” said York coach Dave Kalal of the first two wins. “Defensively we did well

and our approach at the plate was pretty good. In one of the games we had seven runs on three hits and drew six walks and had two hit-by-pitch.

We came up with a couple big hits with guys in scoring position.”

Andrew Deardurff had a three-run double in the game against Naperville Central. “We executed,” said Kalal. “We executed situational hitting in both games very well. It’s the little things we preach about that don’t show up in the box score. A good at-bat is getting a guy over to third from second or having an at-bat where a groundball scores a baserunner. Everybody who is a baseball fan wants to see the big hits and all that stuff, but what wins games are the lit-

York boys gymnastics team has high hopes Dukes looking strong in early-season meets; Stevens and Cripe win gold

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

There is plenty of reason for optimism around the York boys gymnastics team.

Coach Nick Criel returns plenty of experience from a team that took third in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division in 2017.

Back for the Dukes are Kelvin Stevens (rings, parallel bars), Jacob Anderson (all-around), Dom Milazzo (all-around), John Gil (all-around) and Charlie Cripe (all-around).

Stevens and Gil both qualified for state last season on still rings with Stevens earning a podium finish in the event.

Criel said one of the team’s key strengths is not Stevens talent (which still is a big strength), but his leadership qualities. “Kelvin Stevens’ motivation as captain keeps the team on point as well as himself,” he said.

Stevens is returning to form after suffering a broken leg less than a year ago. “Just eight months ago, Kelvin broke his femur on a rings dismount,” said Criel. “He managed to recover just in time for the season with an outstanding amount of determination to get on that podium for rings in the state finals.”

tle things that go unrecognized.”

Kalal also was pleased with the team’s pitching in the first two games. “Our pitching has been good,” he said. “Charlie Pakenas started the Naperville Central game and Kellen Gilmartin came in to finish it and got the win. Jake Hadawi threw four innings against Glenbard East and Carl Baker threw the fifth and sixth and John Milling threw the seventh. We’ve seen five pitchers throw already in two games. That’s the plan in these non-conference games. You want to see as many kids on the mound as you can to see if they can pitch at the varsity level.”

York was fleet of foot as well out of the gates, stealing six bases against Naperville Central and five more against Glenbard East. “Our team speed is really good,” said Kalal. “The great thing about this team is we have guys, more than half, who are two- and three-sport athletes. We have two guys, John Milling and Joey Orrico who are threes-sport athletes.

That makes it so much more competitive in practices because these guys want to get in the games. They want to best their buddies. This will be an interesting year as things go on to see where we are at.”

Kalal said York once again must navigate a tough West Suburban Conference Silver Division. “That’s the big question,” he said. “The conference is loaded again, especially with Glenbard West making the final eight teams in the summer. We are hopeful. Last year we started conference 8-1 and then went 1-8 in the second half. You never know. However, we bring back 16 kids from last year’s team that won 23 games and four of them are only juniors this year. We brought back about 140 innings on the mound. We have kids with experience, but at the same time we have a 27-man roster and of those 27 it includes 15 juniors and four of them were with us last year. We have experience, but at the same time we still have a lot of learning to do and a

lot of things to work on.”

In the 11-4 win over Waubonsie Valley, York trailed 4-0 at one point before putting up a nine spot in the fourth inning. Mike Pastuovic had three hits for the Dukes, while Ryan Ross and Elliott Achepohl each had two hits. Ian Steinorth had two RBI and Scott Tucker threw three innings and registered six strikeouts for the winners.

York has a fairly full plate over spring break this week. The Dukes were scheduled to play Rolling Meadows Monday, Maine South today and Addison Trail Saturday.

“We’ll be seeing some good teams,” said Kalal. “For us, we know we bring back a lot of innings on the mound and at-bats from last year, which ended up not turning out how we would have liked. The kids are motivated. We have good team chemistry going on. The kids are pushing each other in practice. Everybody is pushing each other to do well. It’s a fun group.”

Criel said form and difficulty are two keys that will move the dial forward for the Dukes. “As a team we have decent form on our skills and our difficulty is strong on most of our events,” he said. “What we need now is more consistency.”

Floor and rings are the team’s two strongest events currently. “On floor we have Charlie Cripe and Dom Milazzo having consistent 9.1 to 9.3s and Jake Anderson with a consistent 8.3 to 8.6,” the coach explained. “On rings we have Kelvin Stevens with a consistent 9.4, John Gil with a consistent 9.3 and Dom Milazzo with a consistent 8.3. We are strongest in these events because they are our most consistent and full difficulty.”

Criel also has been impressed with the work of Cripe. “After hard work in the summer, Charlie has made sure he is ready for his redemption at state on floor exercise, as well as qualify in the all-around competition.”

When what he likes the most about the team, Criel got right to the point.

“What I like most is how incredibly talented they are,” he said.

In terms of overall goals, Criel would like to see the team hit a 150 for its score in a meet and qualify for state as a team.

Thus far, York has gone as high as 146.2 as a team. Stevens had a 9.5 on rings at the Vic Lesh invitational that earned him the gold medal. Cripe CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent won the floor at Vic Lesh with a 9.2 score. Gil took third in rings at the York junior Carl Baker throws some heat against the Rams in the Dukes 7-1 home victory over Glenbard East on Thursday, March 22. same meet.

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York boys volleyball team fares well at H-F tournament Setter Schaner one of many key cogs for the Dukes this spring

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Smiles all around

COURTESY PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

Renny Barnitz of Elmhurst placed 1st in the level 7, division 1 boys all-around at the Mens Region 5 Illinois State gymnastics meet held on Saturday, March 24 in Chicago. Renny is flanked by his coaches from Elmhurst gymnastics: Garrett Acker and Francis Nikko.

Timothy Christian baseball team off to 4-0 start Trojans enjoy myriad of contributions out of gates

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Pitching and defense have been the Timothy Christian baseball team’s best friends at the start of the 2018 season.

The Trojans jumped out to a hot 4-0 start thanks to strong pitching and equally deft fielding.

“We’ve been pitching pretty well,” said veteran Timothy Christian coach Jim Snoeyink. “We’ve been fielding pretty well, too. We had two errors in the first four games and one of those was a dropped popup that got lost in the sun. The fielding has been strong.”

Snoeyink said the biggest question mark heading into the season was the team’s hitting. “That’s because we lost five starters,” he said. “But we’ve had some young guys step up and they have hit fairly well.”

Seniors Jimmy Allen, Nick Huisman and Jake Loerop have been strong on the mound in the early going for the Trojans. “Jake Loerop threw a great game the first game of the year,” said Snoeyink. “Trent Marrera, who is a junior, also has thrown the ball well.”

Timothy also benefits from the presence of Allen on the mound, in the field and at the plate. He’s a returning all-state selection who is headed to Western Michigan University on a baseball scholarship.

“Jimmy didn’t pitch a lot for us last year, he mainly played shortstop, but he will pitch more this season,” said Snoeyink.

Huisman will continue his baseball career at Division II Lewis University.

At the plate, Snoeyink has been pleased with the efforts of Harrison Stanton, who was brought up to varsity as a sophomore, in the No. 2 slot.

Veteran catcher Connor Gwaltney also is back and Snoeyink has liked how Huisman has swung the bat in the early going.

Snoeyink cited strong contributions from younger players such as Marrera, a junior, and Thomas Becvar. “Trent has been getting on base and Thomas is a junior outfielder who has been hitting the ball well so far,” he said. “Another outfielder is Garrett Pullen (junior) who is off to a good start.”

Snoeyink said the team’s pitching depth plus the varied contributions at the plate in the first few games is the reason why there is optimism. “We lost a lot of guys, but we have that pitching depth,” he said. “That’s en-

couraging. It’s going to depend on how well we hit the ball and so far I like what I see.”

Timothy left for Disney World in Orlando over the weekend for its annual spring trip. Timothy had been going to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in previous years. Timothy will play five games in Florida.

Timothy started the season at the IC Catholic Prep Early Bird Classic at Plunkett Park in Elmhurst. The Trojans were 14-0 winners in five innings against Holy Trinity. Loerop threw a five-inning, one-hit shutout.

He allowed one hit, struck out three and walked none. Allen had a double in the game. Timothy had seven hits and led 12-0 after three innings.

Timothy made no errors and turned a double play. “We were sure-handed in the field,” assistant coach Jim Boven said.

In a 6-2 win over St. Joseph at IC Catholic Prep, the Trojans trailed 2-0 after three innings, but scored four runs in the fourth and two more in the fifth. Timothy had nine hits and held St. Joe’s to five hits.

In the fifth, Pullen tripled to lead off the inning and scored on a wild pitch. Allen walked and Stanton advanced on an error with Allen advancing to third. Gwaltney reached

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The York boys volleyball team had a strong showing at the recent Homewood-Flossmoor invitational.

York went 4-1 in the tournament and finished second. The Dukes opened play with a 25-15, 25-13 win over Lemont and then downed T-F North by scores of 25-16, 25-13.

York defeated Reavis out of Burbank by scores of 25-13, 25-21. The Dukes were 25-18, 25-21 winners over Romeoville before dropping a 25-22, 25-17 decision to Plainfield East in the championship match.

“It was a good weekend for my young squad to see where we are at,” said York coach Ken Dowdy.

Dowdy’s team went 23-11 last year and 2-4 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division action. The Dukes also won a regional title last year.

Back for the Dukes from last year are seniors Ryan Schaner (6-1, setter), Max Howlett (6-2, outside hitter) and John Nosek (6-3, middle blocker).

The rest of Dowdy’s team features a plethora of newcomers, including seniors Michael Dirmish (6-2, outside hitter), Michael Deaton (5-10, defensive specialist) and John Sopko (6-1, right side), along with juniors Pat Resing (6-3, middle blocker), Aidan Hickey (6-0, outside hitter), Sam Pozen (6-0, right side), Collin McCarville (5-10, libero), Matt Reishus (5-10, setter), Ethan Chael (6-1, outside hitter) and freshman Jeremy Becker (5-9, defensive specialist).

Dowdy likes how his team’s offensive capabilities are unfolding.

“One of our biggest strengths this year should be our offense, led by one of the best setters in the area in Ryan Schaner,” he said. “His experience and work ethic will hopefully lead to one of the best offenses I’ve had. Ryan has the ability to make any pass look good and he is an ultimate warrior any coach could ask for. As a coaching staff, we are asking him to be a more vocal leader and I’m sure he’ll rise to the challenge.

“Quite frankly, Ryan is the most talented (skill set) setter I’ve ever had in my eight years as head coach.

He’s an even better kid and continues to grow as a leader of the team. I’ve never had a setter who can make a questionable pass look like a perfect pass if you looked at his sets. What I love about Ryan is he’s a student of the game, always watching film in an attempt to improve. He’s really a phenomenal kid.”

One of Schaner’s key weapons will be Howlett. “Matt Howlett clearly has established himself as our go-to offensive threat,” said Dowdy.

“While his attack is impressive, his

serve-receive and serving takes him to the next level. He’s an offensive force and is undoubtedly going to be one of our best players.”

At the same time, Dowdy cautions the offense will be a work in progress early in the season due to the inexperience the team has at the varsity level. “I am confident by the end of the year our offense will be clicking on all cylinders,” he said. “We have a lot of aggressive pin hitters that will make us a deep squad at the end of the day.”

Dowdy said it will take a little bit of time due to the depth the team has to solidify a starting lineup at the pins. “We have some good hitters in Dirmish, Sopko, Hickey, Chael and Pozen who will be fighting for playing time and that will be determined by performance both in practice and during matches,” he said. “It’s a good problem to have and the players that can differentiate themselves from the others in regard to passing, defense and blocking ultimately will get the starting nod later in the season. The good thing is we have a tremendous amount of depth.”

Dowdy said the success of the season will come down to the middle of the front row. “Our middles certainly will be the ultimate key to our season,” he said. “John Nosek is a returning senior who we will rely heavily on not only for his play but for his energy and enthusiasm. While John can really ‘bounce’ a ball offensively, he really feeds more off his serve and playing defense. Our team will ebb and flow with him, which can be a lot to put on a senior, but he’s always up to the challenge. Pat Resing also will be a key player in the middle-hitter position and continues to get better every day and is one of the most coachable players I’ve had.

“Pat and John really will be the keys to our success this season. If we’re unable to run our middles, we’re going to be in trouble as teams will sit on our pin hitters. Both can really be dominating at times but we have to be able to keep them incorporated into our offense, which obviously will be dependent on our serve-receive. Both of them are really our leaders in regard to energy and enthusiasm on and off the court.”

Dowdy has been pleased with the activity that has been occurring at the service line. “The team has been great thus far in our serving, which was evidenced at Homewood-Flossmoor,” he noted. “We served very aggressively and scored a lot of points.

This is by far the most aggressive, yet smart serving team I have ever coached. I really appreciate that our servers realize that the goal is not to get an ace, but rather get our opponents out of system, which gives our block and defense a much better opportunity to make a play. While it may seem like such a pretty simple

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York vs. Glenbard East: Baseball season is here

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

Junior third baseman Daniel Brown moves up against the Glenbard East Rams.

Junior Ian Steinorth up to bat against the Rams.

York senior Elliott Achepohl catches for the Dukes.

Above: Senior Andrew Deardurff waits for his pitch.

Right: Dukes senior Adam LaBarge scores a run in the fifth inning. York beat the Rams 7-1.

Left: Junior shortstop Ryan Ross makes a throw to first after fielding a grounder.

First baseman Michael Pastuovic, a senior, guards the line during the Dukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; home game on Thursday, March 22.

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Community calendar

Free and open to the public.

Pick of the Week – The events NOT to be missed, Saturday, March 31 Park District Egg Hunt

Beginning at 9 a.m., come to Wilder Park for pictures with the Bunny, followed by an Egg Hunt, followed then by the Doggie Eggstravaganza.

Bring a basket to collect eggs and don’t forget the camera. Sponsored by the Elmhurst Park District, presented by The Schiller Team, Suburban Bank & Trust and Edward-Elmhurst Health.

Spring Road Egg Hunt

Come by Wild Meadows Trace by the Gazebo on Spring Road for an Egg Hunt that begins promptly at 1 p.m. Come at 12:30 p.m. to meet the Easter Bunny. Sponsored by the Spring Road Business Association.

Thursday, March 29 From 2-3 p.m., the Elmhurst Library hosts a Science of Flight Drop-in STEM Party. Hands-on science activities. Valid for Library cardholders only. Pick up tickets at Kids’ Help Desk starting at 9 a.m. that morning. In conjunction with the Elmhurst History Museum’s Snoopy and the Red Baron exhibit.

Info: elmhurstpubliclibrary.org or call 630-279-8696.

Friday, March 30 Calling all flying aces! From 10 a.m.-2 p.m., drop in at Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center for Snoopy Craft Time to make your own aviator goggles and red scarf just like Snoopy wears when he faces the Red Baron. For all ages, accompanied by an adult. Registration required: call 630-530-6879 or email at jess.sekiya@elmhurst.org.

Fee: $3 per participant (payable at the door). Info: elmhursthistory.org or (630) 833-1457.

G) at York Theatre, then from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, join Snoopy in the City Centre Plaza for photos and other activities. Co-sponsored

by Elmhurst City Centre,. Classic Cinemas in connection with the Elmhurst History Museum’s exhibit, Snoopy and the Red Baron. Info: elmhursthistory.org or classiccinemas.com or call (630) 833-1457.

• From 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Art Museum, join artist and educator Donna Castellanos on a tour of her exhibition. Join a hands-on art-making activity with items acquired from SCARCE, an environmentally-conscious notfor-profit. Free with a museum admission or current membership.

Info: elmhurstmuseum.org or call 630-834-0202.

Sunday, April 8 At 7 p.m., the Holocaust Service of Remembrance and Lecture will take place in the Frick Center, Founders Lounge, on the campus of Elmhurst College. The speaker will be Jill Peláez Baumgaertner, poet Saturday, April 7 and emerita professor of English at • At 9:30 a.m., enjoy The Peanuts Wheaton College, will present ‘Can Movie (2015, 1 hr. 28 min., rated poetry be written after Auschwitz?’

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Tuesday, April 10 • From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., ELSA-Palooza X will be held in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst College. Includes student project showcase, info about ELSA, campus tours and more. Free and open to the public. Info: 630-617-3300 or email: elsa@elmhurst.edu.

• From 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Art Museum, an EAM/EPL book discussion, titled, “The Keeper of Lost Things” by Ruth Hogan, will be held. Free and open to the public. Register in advance by calling 630-834-0202.

Sunday, April 15 From 4 to 8 p.m. at Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge in Hinsdale, a benefit gala for the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will be held, called “Sing Of Spring.” Tickets are $150 per person or $275 for two. For tickets and information: 630-941-0202 Thursday, April 12 or elmhurstsymphony.org. ReservaAt 7:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Sym- tions due by March 30. phony Musicians in Performance at Mayslake will perform at Mays- Sunday, April 29 lake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st, Beginning with a kick-off reOak Brook. Tickets are aduts, $25; ception at 11 a.m., the Elmhurst seniors $23; and students $7. For Junior Women’s Club and Wangler tickets and info, call 630-941-0202 Builders is hosting the 14th annual or visit elmhurstsymphony.org/ Kitchen Expedition. Start at Wanweb/events. gler Builders at 138 W. Park to enjoy refreshments, then head out to Saturday, April 14 visit seven homes. Tickets $35 be• From 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Heart- fore Apr. 1; $40 after. Tickets may land Blood Centers will hold a be purchased at elmhurst-juniors. blood drive at the Elmhurst Ma- org. sonic Lodge at 159 W. North Ave. Photo ID required. Info: Mark En- Ongoing programs: twistle at 630-707-3646.

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caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.

• Widows or Widowers (WOW) meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road. WOW’s purpose is to lend support, friendship, education and provide social activities for those adapting to life after the loss of a spouse. All are welcome.

Admission is $5 per person and includes live entertainment. Info: call Dave at 630-620-4060 or visit WOW.cfsites.org.

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

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aspect of the game, it often times can determine a match.”

Defensively, Dowdy noted the team lost its top two returning defensive specialists heading into the season. “We realized this was a significant area for our team going into the season,” he said.

Collin McCarville takes over the libero position for the Dukes. “He is really coming into his own while learning the position after being an outside hitter at the JV level,” said Dowdy. “If I could pick an MVP after our Homewood-Flossmoor tournament it would be him. He was outstanding while responding to my

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• At 10 a.m., the City of Elmhurst and Senior Commission hosts a Community Conversation about Elmhurst City Hall. Topic: Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network (EWAN), led by executive director Jackie Crnkovich. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required as space is limited. To reserve a space, call 630-306-7077.

challenge to him to take over rallies and be more assertive in taking first touches defensively. Collin’s experience in soccer definitely helps him as a libero. He is very quick on his feet and is just beginning to be more vocal. Collin is going to be an unbelievable libero for us.”

Dowdy also lauded Deaton for his excellence in serve-receive, as well as the recent efforts of freshman Becker. “Jeremy is getting better each day and has a great serve,” said Dowdy. “All these players besides Deaton are adjusting to new positions quite nicely and will only get better as the season progresses.

While they may struggle at times against our better opponents, they are legitimate varsity players.”

Overall, Dowdy likes the prospects of this year’s group. “I really like this team,” he said. “We are young and inexperienced in many positions, but the guys are positive, listen and look to improve every practice or match. It’s a great group of guys. It’s going to be one of those years where we’ll be measured by our improvement at the end of the season regardless of our record. Our goal always will be to win conference and win a regional championship.”

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first on a fielder’s choice that scored Allen. Huisman then reached first on an error and Gwaltney moved to third. Loerop singled, scoring Gwaltney. Marrera singled in Huisman.

In the sixth, Pullen singled to lead off the inning again. Allen then homered to right-center to give the Trojans a four-run lead.

Huisman pitched a scoreless fifth inning, striking out two and Allen came on to pitch the sixth and seventh innings. Timothy ended the game with a double play and committed no errors. Marrera was the winning pitcher.

Timothy then won a pair of Metro Suburban Conference Red Division games against Guerin Prep in River Grove where the game-time temperature was 40, but Boven noted the real-feel was “much lower!” Timothy won the series opener 7-3.

Timothy scored a run in the third

inning. After Marrera reached base on an error and Ty Merrick walked, Pullen advanced them with a sacrifice bunt. Marrera scored on Allen’s groundout.

Marrera led off the fifth inning and reached again on a Guerin error. He then stole second and third base and scored on a throwing error by the catcher. Pullen walked and moved to second on Allen’s bloop single. Stanton was hit by a pitch. Gwaltney singled to left to score Pullen. Huisman then drove in Allen with a sacrifice fly.

A bases-clearing double in the fifth cut Timothy’s lead to a run. In the sixth, Marrera led off with a single and stole second. He advanced to third on a groundout and scored when Pullen reached on an error.

After Stanton led off the seventh with a single, Gwaltney walked.

Stanton and pinch runner Ethan

Roemmick advanced on a fielder’s choice. Stanton scored on an error and Becvar singled to center scoring Roemmich.

Huisman was the winning pitcher.

He allowed no hits and two runs over 4 2/3 innings. He struck out 12. Pullen threw 2 1/3 innings of relief.

In the series finale, Timothy was a 12-0 winner in five innings. It was Timothy’s home opener. Allen shut down the Crusaders on the mound, throwing a complete-game shutout, striking out 12, walking one and giving up one hit.

Becvar had 5 RBI on the strength of two doubles. Allen, Gwaltney and Marrera each had two hits. Huisman drove in two runs with a single and sacrifice fly.

Timothy led 6-0 after the first inning and 11-0 after three innings.

The Trojans had 11 hits. Guerin committed 10 errors in the two games.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 15, 22 & 29, 2018) 309754 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075934 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 2, 2018, wherein the business firm of DINA LOVES WIRE LOCATED AT 18W143 KIRKLAND LANE, VILLA PARK, IL 601813627 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) EDINA LUCIANNA LOVE, HOME ADDRESS 18W143 KIRKLAND LANE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-3627.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 2ND day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 15, 22 & 29, 2018) 309758

LOT 8 IN BLOCK 25 IN H.O. STONE AND COMPANY’S ELMHURST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF SECTION 25, 35, AND 36 TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1922 AS DOCUMENT 161539 IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-36-203-018 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 732 N. Parker Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075964 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 14, 2018, wherein the business firm of NEW JOURNEY COUNSELING LOCATED AT 1800 PRAIRIE AVENUE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-3342 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) CYNTHIA DRAKE, HOME ADDRESS 4338 HOWARD AVENUE, WESTERN SPRINGS, IL 60558-1220 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 14TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 22, 29 & April 5, 2018) 310874 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075933 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 1, 2018, wherein the business firm of STEPHANIE’S BEAUTY CONSULTANT LOCATED AT 16W626 HONEYSUCKLE ROSE LN #24, WILLOWBROOK, IL 605276791 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) STEPHANIE LARD, HOME ADDRESS 16W626 HONEYSUCKLE LANE APT. 24, WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527-6791.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 1ST day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 15, 22 & 29, 2018) 309757

Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-17-14417.

I3081579 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, April 5 & 12, 2018) 311073 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 18 ZBA-02 Request for Variation Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for a Variation from the front yard setback requirement for the purpose of constructing an addition on property commonly known as 585 Edgewood Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 13 IN BLOCK 1 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF STRATFORD HILLS, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED JUNE 21, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 216081, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 06-12-413-017 The common street address is 585 Edgewood Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois. The subject property is located within the R2 Single Family Residence District.

If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Development Department at 630-530-3121.

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Valerie Johnson, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-3000 voice, or 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance notice.

Nathaniel J. Werner, Planning and Zoning Administrator (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, 2018) 311248 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION CASE NUMBER 18-HPC-01 Request for Historic Landmark Designation Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois.

The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for historic landmark designation pursuant to Article III of the Elmhurst His-

The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, March 29, 2018 • 25 toric Preservation Ordinance. Following is a legal description of the subject property: LOT 3 (EXCEPT THE EAST 27 FEET THEREOF) IN ARTHUR N. MONACO’S RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 19 IN BLOCK 11 IN ELM PARK ADDITION TO ELMHURST OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SECTION 2. TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT OF SAID RESUBDIVISION RECORDED FEBRUARY 24, 1959 AS DOCUMENT 913279, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 06-02-403-021 The common street address for the subject property is 315 West St. Charles Road, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126, also known as Villa Virginia.

If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the Community Development Department at (630) 530-3121.

NOTE: Any person who has a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting, should contact Valerie Johnson, ADA Compliance Officer, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., City of Elmhurst, 209 N. York St., Elmhurst, IL 60126, or call 630-530-3000 voice, or 630-530-8095 TDD, within a reasonable time before the meeting. Requests for a qualified interpreter require five (5) working days’ advance notice.

(Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, 2018) 311249 NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL PARK ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 209 NORTH YORK STREET CITY OF ELMHURST DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids to complete all work required for the Industrial Park Roadway Improvements Project will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m., (Central Daylight Savings Time) on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Thereafter or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud. Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – Industrial Park Roadway Improvements Project, Project No. 1765.”

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The work in general shall consist of the grinding and bituminous overlay of approximately 20,400 square yards of existing concrete streets, removal and replacement of approximately 5,200 lineal feet of concrete curb and gutter, approximately 4,700 SY of existing pavement patching, utility structure adjustments, related storm sewer work, restoration of driveways and parkways; traffic control; and all other related work.

The Industrial Park Roadway Improvements Project includes the removal and replacement of deteriorated sections of concrete pavement panels and curb and gutter. The final pavement improvement will include milling of the existing surface and a 3-inch asphalt overlay.

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

No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018. All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract, and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses,

or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: This 29th day of March 2018.

CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Mayor Patty Spencer, City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, 2018) 311342

LIEN SALE LAST OWNER OF VEHICLE: KELLY RODRIGUEZ LIEN HOLDERS NAME: ELMHURST FRAME AND ALIGNMENT, INC VEHICLE: 2005 GMC YUKON XL K 1500 VIN # : 1GKFK16Z95J110518 AMOUNT OWING: $ 1854.32 SALE DATE: MAY 4, 2018 LOCATION OF SALE: ELMHURST FRAME AND ALIGNMENT, INC 672 W LAKE STREET ELMHURST ILLINOIS 60126 Pursuant to 770 ILCS 50/3.

(Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, 2018) 311293

MECHANICS LIEN Elmhurst Toyota will be enforcing a mechanics lien pursuant to Chapter 770ILCS 50/3, for a 2005 Toyota Prius VIN JTDKB20U053091892 Belonging to Antonio Asancian of Lombard, IL. Current amount owed on the vehicle is $1,995.00. Sale of the vehicle will be 30 days from, this publication (April 29, 2018) at 440 West Lake Street, Elmhurst, Il. (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, 2018) 311145

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Public Notices STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT DuPAGE COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Jignesh Arvindial Chhaprawala 2018MR000424 Case Number There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Jignesh Arvindial Chhaprawala to the new name of: Jignesh Arvindial Tailor The court date will be held on May 21, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at 505 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 in Courtroom #2005. /s/ Jignesh Chhaprawala Jignesh Chhaprawala (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, April 5 & 12, 2018) 311443 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075952 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 9, 2018, wherein the business firm of RED ROVER MOBILE GROOMING LOCATED AT 9 WILLOW BRIDGE WAY, UNIT 1B, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 601083500 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) CASEY L GORDON, HOME ADDRESS 9 WILLOW BRIDGE WAY, UNIT 1B, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108-3500.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 9TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, April 5 & 12, 2018) 311437

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075979 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 19, 2018, wherein the business firm of MARY ANN’S TRAVEL SERVICE LOCATED AT 6N360 NEVA TERRACE, ITASCA, IL 60143-0000 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) MARY A POSINGER, HOME ADDRESS 6N360 NEVA TERRACE, ITASCA, IL 60143-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, April 5 & 12, 2018) 311445

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075971 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 15, 2018, wherein the business firm of 3MG DESIGN STUDIO LOCATED AT 208 N. YALE AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-2077 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) MANUEL M GANADEN, HOME ADDRESS 208 N. YALE AVENUE, VILLA PARK, IL 60181-2077.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 15TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, April 5 & 12, 2018) 311506

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075984 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 19, 2018, wherein the business firm of THE SEWING PIXIES LOCATED AT 628 STRATFORD AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4654 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) AGNIESZKA DADEJ, HOME ADDRESS 628 STRATFORD AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4654 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Silvia Ruppenstein; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2017CH 001352 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/29/2018, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on May 10, 2018 at the hour of 10:00AM at Dupage County Sheriff’s Office 501 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-36-203-018 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 732 N. Parker Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-17-14417.

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“These are students who were struggling and now are finding their place through a very focused program,” she said. “To have both the high schools and the College contributing to this will have significant impact for District 502, for the public schools and the College and, ultimately and most importantly, for the students. I am very pleased with the collaborative work of our respective faculties in this important effort toward student success.”

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O’Hare deal includes a major step towards providing passenger access Carpenter: Please, no O’Hare from the west—the construction of deal without western access a 10,000-space employee parking Crain’s Chicago Business recent- lot on O’Hare’s western edge. Esly published an opinion editorial tablishing this western access point authored by John Carpenter, Pres- must remain a critical component of ident & CEO of Choose DuPage in the overall O’Hare Modernization response to the column ‘$8.5 bil- Project (OMP). (See the editorial lion O’Hare expansion deal about to elsewhere in this issue of the Indeland.’ pendent.)

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Other speakers scheduled are Kristina Hooper of Invesco, who will offer a Global Economic Outlook. DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin will discuss the economic outlook in DuPage County, and covering the outlook for the entire state, will be Mark S Peterson of Intersect Illinois.

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Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library Friday, March 30 from 2-4:30 Friday Features: The Big Sick No registration required.

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Kitchen Expedition returns April 29 The Elmhurst Junior Women’s Club has plans in the works for the 14th Elmhurst Kitchen Expedition scheduled for Sunday, April 29 from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Like a house walk just for kitchens, the Kitchen Expedition is sponsored

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The event kicks off at 11 a.m. at Dan Wangler Builders at 138 W. Park Avenue where guests will enjoy com-

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It will also be a chance to purchase raffle tickets for home décor, gift cards and designer baskets, which will serve as prizes to lucky winners.

Homes include: 370 W. Eggleston Ave., 369 W. Alexander Blvd., 112 W. St. Charles Rd., 832 S. Colfax Ave., 276 South St., 281 S. Arlington Ave., 382 S. Mitchell Ave. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Synapse House, a nonprofit

organization whose mission is to engage, empower and employ individuals who are affected by brain injury and stroke. Proceeds will also support the Elmhurst Junior Women’s Club charitable fund.

Tickets may be purchase in advance at elmhurst-juniors.org. Early bird tickets are $35 before April 1.

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