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ECPA feasibility study paints bright outlook for City Key implications indicate strong demand for performing arts facility

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Striving, surviving and thriving are three levels of success. According to a recent feasibility study commissioned by the Board of the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA), the City of Elmhurst would rocket right to stage 3 with a performing arts center.

Board President Jeff Budgell shared the good news at a recent meeting that included the newest Board member, former Mayor Thomas D. Marcucci. The meeting began with an overview of the project thus far: The ECPA will be: • located in downtown Elmhurst to draw people to the main shopping and entertainment center of the City; • featuring a main stage, a black box stage, an education center (classrooms, practice areas) and administration.

• about 34,000 square feet and will fit inside a typical City-sized lot with space for 300-350 seats in the main stage auditorium.

• a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization offering a venue for live theatre, dance, music and other entertainment.

• a long-term investment for the community.

Work on the ECPA so far has been spearheaded by Board members Rebecca Marianetti, Laura Michaud and Doug Peterson, in addition to

Budgell. They also rely on 75-80 volunteers, he said.

The feasibility study, which took about a year, was done by Johnson Consulting for the ECPA. Johnson Consulting has completed studies for other entertainment venues including

the Sydney Opera House.

Details of the study The hypothetical question of the study was: “Is there space in the market for another theatre?” The answer was a resounding “YES!” according

“In fact, if the facility does well, to the results.

The Johnson study put it this way: it should at least break even as early “Elmhurst … can support a 50,000 as the first year,” Budgell told Board sq. ft. building with two distinct members.

The study indicates that the demotheaters and ancillary support areas with an estimated cost of $25 million See ECPA, Page 3 (2018 estimate).”

Snoopy the Flying Ace comes to town!

It was a chilly but a lively day on Saturday, April 7, when kids were invited to meet Snoopy at the fountain plaza of Elmhurst City Centre, after a free screening of the Peanuts movie at York Theatre.

These girls were having a great time greeting the famous cartoon character, complete with his Flying Ace outfit he wore to fight the Red Baron. The event was held in conjunction with the current exhibition at the Elmhurst History Museum, “Snoopy and the Red Baron.” More photos inside.

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York High School installs ADA-friendly walkway Local garden club joins York’s to work on project together

York High School recently installed a concrete sidewalk compliant with American Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines in the courtyard outside the academic building. The York Administration and Building Manager Jerry Christopherson worked together to complete the work while students and faculty were on spring break.

Members of York Garden Club, its sponsors and Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) mentors are happy with this development, as they have collected enough money to pay back the school for its installation. This addition completes the design plan created four years ago by Lisa Peterson, member of EGC who also serves as a mentor to the York Garden Club. She is the owner of Botanic Designs.

York faculty members Andrew Bendelow, Lauren Yun and Ronny Rayan are the Club’s sponsors.

Norma Farrell and Jan Foster, along with Lisa, were original mentors. In the recent past they have been

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(Continued from front page) graphics are ideal for adding a place like the EPCA. There are 2.5 million people living within a 30-minute drive or train ride to the community, according to the study.

The area boasts a median income of nearly $100,000 per household, which translates to disposable income, the study said. Household income is a key predictor of participation in the arts and, per the study, that level “indicates disposable income is available for non-essential items and activities including arts and entertainment.”

It goes on to say, “Elmhurst’s [household income] paired with a community very involved in the arts seems to be the quintessential population base for supporting a performing arts center.”

Nearly 55% of Elmhurst residents are between the ages of 25-64. More than half of Elmhurst’s population, which is 25 or older (59.1%) holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher, compared to 33.2% in Illinois. Nationally, there is a strong correlation between education level and performing arts attendance. Plus, as a population ages, there is more and more demand for arts-based offerings.

joined by Laurie Loresch, Juluia Lamb and Jill Johnston.

The mission of York Garden Club is to create engaging educational experiences for students of all abilities; to integrate students, staff, and community groups in growing projects; to grow produce for school food service, consumer sciences, and local food pantries; to learn square-foot and other efficient garden methods; to grow native, ornamental, and sensory plants; as well as to design gardens that are sustainable, maintainable and, in the long-term, profitable.

The three established gardens of York Community High School were on Elmhurst Garden Club’s Garden Walk in 2017. These gardens were constructed thanks to an award given by the Whole Kids Foundation and a company-sponsored work day by PT Holdings, Inc., of Addison.

“We look forward to the gardens being accessible to all students and staff members,” Jan Foster said.

“We hope that the space will be able to be used for rest and solitude, as well as an outdoor classroom.”

Anyone interested in seeing the gardens may contact Andrew Bendelow at abendelow@elmhurst205.org.

• $2.6 million in increased earnings; • $668,000 in sales tax, food and beverage, and hotel/motel tax revenues; • $197,000 in taxes, which will directly benefit the City of Elmhurst.

Spending per patron The study reads: “Spending and the arts go handin-hand, as the arts bring economic activity to local businesses through significant amounts of event-related spending.” The average amount spent per patron per night is $49.50; the average amount spent by an out-of-town patron per night is $203.

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York Community High School recently installed a concrete sidewalk compliant with American Disabilities Act guidelines in the courtyard outside of the academic building.

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Elmhurst’s (household income) paired with a community very involved in the arts seems to be the quintessential population base for supporting a performing arts center.”

– ECPA feasibility study by Johnson Consulting

Jobs, jobs, jobs According to Johnson Consulting, the EPCA would bring about 350 construction jobs generating $10.1M of total area spending, which would lead to $809K in tax revenues for the City. In the long term, the theatre would add 56 full-time jobs.

the ECPA. • Already-established parking lots and restaurants in Elmhurst City Centre make for a perfect experience to theater patrons.

Time to keep striving to get on the fast track to thriving!

Other interesting findings: • Americas for the Arts did a study that showed students involved in four years of arts and music in high school score 100+ points higher on the SAT. • There are more than 28 theater arts, dance and By the numbers…

The study offered the yearly economic impact that comedy groups in Elmhurst and the surrounding area can be expected once the ECPA reaches stabilization: which perform outside of Elmhurst or in churches, schools and bars. There is an “undeniable need” for • $7.8 million in total spending;

How you can help For more information about the ECPA including donations sought, advertising and sponsorship opportunities, in-kind contributions needed and more ways you can help, please visit ecpa-elmhurst.org or send an e-mail to ecpaelmhurst@gmail.com. The organization is also on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Garden Club seeks vendors for Walk & Faire

Vendor reservations are now being accepted for the Elmhurst Garden Club’s Annual Garden Walk & Faire that will be held on Sunday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Wilder Park. Booths are $50 and additional adjacent spaces are $30. Application forms may be submitted through the month of June, however, vendors who wish to have their names included in the 2018 Garden Walk guidebook must submit their application form no later then June 8.

Vendors typically sell garden accessories, plants, decorative crafts and more. For application forms and more information, contact Georgia Dolan, Faire Chair at 630-530-0776 or via email at georgia86@hotmail.com or visit elmhurstgardenclub.org.

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Garden Club honors Baldikowski as Woman of the Year Jean Baldikowski, longtime resident of Elmhurst, was presented the 2018 Elmhurst Garden Club (ECG) Woman of the Year Award at the club’s Spring Luncheon held on April 5 at the Butterfield Country Club.

Jean is a well-respected educator, Fulbright Exchange teacher and former teacher of high school English, creative writing, and journalism at York and Naperville High Schools.

The award recognizes an individual within the EGC who has been instrumental in advancing the club’s mission and goals. Baldikowski was recognized for her active role in more than 13 various club committees and events since 2002 and, in particular, for being the driving force behind the successful reorganization and revitalization of the EGC Scholarship program, which fulfills the club’s mission of providing gift scholarships to further horticultural, environmental, and science related education.

In presenting the award EGC Historian Nan Olsen noted that the club’s scholarship program began in the 1980’s with awards of $50 to $100 being offered to high school students for nature-related summer camps.

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The Elmhurst Garden Club recently honored Jean Baldikowski (right) with its Woman of the Year award. Pictured with her is Historian Nan Olson, who presented the award.

The program has expanded over the last many years to currently offering a total of $15,000 a year to college and graduate students majoring in Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Biology, Botany and/

or other related sciences as well as “Exploratory/Experimental” educational experience scholarships to York High School students. Proceeds from the EGC Garden Walk & Faire fund these scholarship awards.

This year’s 23rd Annual Garden Walk & Faire will be held on July 8.

In accepting the EGC Woman of the Year award, Baldikowski, who has chaired the EGC Scholarship Committee since 2011, acknowledged the dedicated support of scholarship committee members in assisting with the successful advancement of the program.

In addition to awarding scholarships to deserving students ECG also hosts an annual “Meet the Scholars” luncheon during which time the scholars present information about themselves and their field of study. According to Baldikowski this special luncheon gives the garden club members a chance to get to know the scholars as well as an opportunity to expand their own knowledge base.

Six student scholars attended the “Meet the Scholars” luncheon held on March 5 at the Wilder Mansion.

The EGC meets on the first Monday of the month September through June at the Wilder Mansion. For more information, visit elmhurstgardenclub.org.

Citizens’ Climate Lobby starting Chapter in Elmhurst

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The group called Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is starting a chapter in Elmhurst. CCL is a group that works to combat climate change by building positive, respectful relationships with lawmakers and focusing on specific market-based, consumer-friendly solutions that have received support from conservatives and liberals alike.

The first meeting of the Elmhurst Chapter, which is free and open to the public, will be on Saturday, April 14, from 11:30 to 1:30, in the Administrative Conference Room at the Elmhurst Public Library. (Not an El-

mhurst Library-sponsored event.) The National call goes from 12 noon until about 12:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served, so please RSVP to help us plan appropriately. To RSVP send an email to: Heidi Hartmann (hmhartmann@att. net) or Kyle Kalinich (kylekalinich@ sbcglobal.net).

“CCL members in the Chicagoland area and all over the country are telling us that their lives have changed since they have become involved with CCL,” said Rick Knight, national research coordinator and group leader of the Chicago Southwest chapter. “They

tell us they were worried about climate change and were looking for a way to make a difference, and that CCL is showing them how to do that. It is a group of devoted people working together for the same goal. We want to offer more of our neighbors the same opportunity.”

CCL is non-partisan and has an active and growing Conservative Caucus. CCL is interested in new members, who are concerned about protecting our families and communities from the costs and risks of extreme weather, sea level rise, and other climate-related

effects.

The organization currently includes more than 390 chapters across the U.S. that meet on the second Saturday of each month to learn and strategize on how to influence lawmakers and educate the public about the importance of addressing climate change.

The meeting includes local agenda items and an inspiring national webinar during which many renowned speakers from around the U.S. and the world share their insights on how to communicate about and act on climate change.

Rotary Club hosts Derby Day at Ditka’s Arlington Park Trackside

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The Elmhurst Rotary Club invites area residents to Derby Day, a May 5 fundraiser at Ditka’s Arlington Park Trackside in Arlington Heights.

“We have planned a fun day featuring gourmet dining and silent and live auctions, beginning with a social hour at 4 p.m.,” said chairman Valerie Cahill. “Our guests are encouraged to ‘Dress to Impress’ in their best derby attire. Prizes will be awarded for the best woman’s hat and the most dapper man. When it’s post time, we’ll watch the 144th ‘Run for the Roses.’”

The festive party includes a raffle drawing for a $10,000 first prize, $1,000 second prize and $500 third prize. Only 350 tickets will be sold and are available from club members for a $100 donation.

The Spotlight Charities for the eve-

ning are Make-A-Wish Illinois and Haymarket Center of Chicago.

For information, raffle and dinner tickets or underwriting, contact Valerie Cahill at vcahill007@gmail.com or visit the club website at elmhurstrotary.org.

bring a comprehensive approach to families in crisis. Haymarket serves more than 12,000 individuals annually in as many as 30 specialized treatment programs and on-site supportive services.

Lombard woman accused of strangling her mother pleads not guilty to first-degree murder

About Make-A-Wish Illinois Every year, nearly 1,200 children in Illinois are newly diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition.

Make-A-Wish believes that wishes are an important part of the overall care and treatment of these children. Each Stephanie Dewish offers the opportunity for a joy- Falco, a 28-yearous, life-changing experience. old Lombard woman who alMore about Haymarket Center legedly strangled Haymarket Center is the largest her mother to and most comprehensive provider of death last month, pleaded not guilty to first-degree Stephanie an additional 150-200 runners. “We murder, as well as DeFalco not guilty to addilook at this as a fun way to start your Fourth of July celebration, Richards tional charges, at said. “It’s a great showcase event for her arraignment last Friday.

The arraignment was held before Elmhurst.”

The primary charity for this year’s Judge Jeffrey MacKay. According race once again is the Elmhurst to the Chicago Tribune, prosecutors Children’s Assistance Foundation said a grand jury returned a ninecount indictment against DeFal(ECAF).

The four-mile once again is one co, which included five counts of of 15 Chicagoland races chosen to first-degree murder.

On March 20 at approximately be on the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) Runners’ Choice 6:25 p.m., officers with the Lombard Circuit. The Kids Race is on the Police Department responded to a CARA Youth Circuit. The 4 on the call in the 100 block of Grace Street.

4th has been named CARA’s Race of Upon their arrival, officers found the victim, Judith DeFalco, 61, deceased the Year in 2015 and 2017. in her bedroom.

To sign up, go to 4on4th.com.

Registration open for annual 4 on the 4th race Registration has begun for the 14th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th, a four-mile race presented by Prairie Path Foot & Ankle Clinic on the 4th of July.

There also is a 1-kilometer Kids Race for youths 12 and younger.

Both events start and finish on Prospect Ave. at Elmhurst College and Wilder Park. The four-mile begins at 7:15 a.m., the Kids Race at 8:25 “We anticipate another field of close to a thousand runners, so we encourage people to sign up early to assure their spots at the starting line,” race director Bob Richards of the Elmhurst Running Club said. He added that the Kids Race should draw

treatment for substance use and mental health disorders in Chicago and surrounding communities. The organization serves individuals from all over the State of Illinois and has worked with agencies in the DuPage area to

An investigation into the death conducted by the Lombard Police Department led to Stephanie DeFalco, who was taken into custody the following day.

On March 19, Stephanie DeFalco was charged with misdemeanor theft after allegedly stealing jewelry belonging to her mother and then pawning the jewelry for $252, according to the Daily Herald.

After posting bail, Stephanie DeFalco returned home. It is alleged that some point in time on March 20, 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 after her mother reportedly ordered her to leave the house. It is further alleged that after murdering her mother, DeFalco stole her mother’s phone, jewelry and car and fled the scene.

DeFalco’s next court appearance is scheduled for Friday, May 4.

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FAiR organization gives presentation at library Group dedicated to help those affected by O’Hare seeks members, donations

By Dee Longfellow

posing is a curfew 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., which most airports in other major metropolitan areas have. FAiR wishes to make Fly Quiet mandatory from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. All runway operations should be restricted from 12-5 a.m. and limit operations from 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. and 5-7 a.m.

Also proposed by FAiR is to increase glide slope, that is, the degree of the slope at which airplanes fly in as they arrive.

“If they increase slope to 3.2 degrees, eliminate visual approaches, mandate full-length runway departures during Fly Quiet and low demand daytime hours, it would begin to ease the problem,” said Dwyer.

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On Thursday, April 5, about 40 people turned out at the Elmhurst Public Library for a program by a group called Fair Allocation in Runways or ‘FAiR.’ FAiR is a non-profit organization whose mission it is to share information with neighborhoods, which are being negatively affected by the aviation changes at O’Hare. In existence for about nine months now, the organization has 1200 members and a mailing list of about 5,000.

The first speaker was John Kane, one of ten children in a family who lived in Elmhurst.

“When I show you the graphs, you’ll see this is not just an Elmhurst issue …,” he said. “It covers a 40mile radius around the airport – to the north, south, east and west.

“With 4500 people per square mile, Elmhurst has one of the highest density populations in the area.”

Noise pollution In terms of noise, Kane said suburban residents under the O’Hare flight pattern experience jet noise in the range of 65 to 110 decibels on a 24/7 basis. Those in communities immediately adjacent to O’Hare such as Park Ridge and Bensenville may experience as much as 120 decibels, the level of sound generated when aircraft take off.

According to FAiR, north Elmhurst residents currently experience jet noise in the range of 65 - 95 decibels when the East-West flow along the parallel runways is disrupted during severe weather.

Recent study shows extent of damage from airport noise The FAiR website talks about a landmark study in environmental noise and the cardiovascular system published in mid-February by a group of German researchers at the University Medical Center Mainz Center of Cardiology. According to the study, the question is no longer whether or not jet noise causes cardiovascular change in humans, it is the magnitude of the damage and the threshold of noise that leads to health risk. The big question remains: Does extreme jet noise exposure have a direct causal biological impact on residents?

Airport noise contributes to the risk of coronary artery disease, arterial hypertension, stroke and heart failure. Ultimately these biological stress reactions can inflame and damage the walls of blood vessels.

According to the study, there is a 6% significant increase in cardiovascular risk for every 10-decibel increase in aircraft noise; noise above 55 decibels creates significantly more risk for stroke hospitalization; airport noise further increases the chance for heart failure, ranging from a 2% to 7% increase in risk per 10-decibel rise.

Increase in number of noise complaints An interesting set of statistics FAiR has gathered relates to the in-

Regional Metroplex needed FAiR suggests creating a Regional Metroplex to better manage our complex airspace by making use of other airports in the area. It could reduce operations at O’Hare and Midway by routing air traffic through Rockford, Gary, Mitchell Airport in Milwaukee, as well as smaller airports like Palwaukee and DuPage.

“It would also help funnel growth into other airports,” said Dwyer.

“There are other airports who WANT to get more cargo traffic. We could all work together toward growth.”

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Pictured are Dan Dwyer (left) and John Kane, leaders of the non-profit organization FAiR, who came to share their message of support to communities like Elmhurst, which are being negatively affected by aviation changes at O’Hare. While it wasn’t the brightest news, the organization is proposing several short-term and long-term solutions that could potentially make a big difference to municipalities near O’Hare.

crease in the number of complaints that have come to the call center at the Chicago Department of Aviation.

Elmhurst residents logged 28,529 complaints for 2017. In comparison, there were 2,558 complaints for 2012. This is an increase by more than 1000% in complaints logged over the five-year period.

The O’Hare Modernization Plan (OMP) reconfiguration will funnel 70% of arrivals over dense north portions of Chicago -- areas which are not used to such traffic, according to Kane.

“This will affect Elmhurst longterm – that is, for the remainder of

your life,” he said.

“It’s putting the noise over the most densely populated area in the country and, in fact, in the world.

Not to mention, the largest number of working class people, who are fleeing the area, by the way.”

The number of arrivals and departures has actually gone down at O’Hare from 73,400 to 71,900 in the last few years, but as for the planes, “they’ve parked them over our homes,” Kane said.

There is a fairly new site called ChicagoNoiseComplaints.com and residents are urged by FAiR to visit “early and often.”

“There’s no limit to the number of calls you can make,” he said. “We urge people to keep hammering the complaint lines.”

Short term solutions include curfew, Fly Quiet times The second speaker was Dan Dwyer who grew up in Villa Park. He announced that the diagonal Runway 15/33 had recently been closed, which was earlier than planned and quite unexpected. All traffic is being funneled right over Elmhurst and Park Ridge.

“Without runway 15/33, Fly Quiet is unsustainable,” Dwyer said.

One of the solutions FAiR is pro-

Other solutions suggested by FAiR • Revise outdated standards to reflect noise impacts that didn’t exist in 1990.

• Mandate environmental standards for aircraft – currently there are none.

• Offer tax credits for homeowner-funded noise mitigation.

• Consider Vortex Generators A300 series aircraft to reduce noise of arrivals.

• Begin phase-out of Stage 3 engines, which contribute to noise and pollution.

At the conclusion, FAiR urged people to sign up for the newsletter, which can be found at FAiRChicago.org. They also asked residents to consider volunteering for the Membership Committee or the Operations Committee. As always, donations are welcome! For more information or to get involved, please visit fairchicago. org.

Elmhurst College to host Recycling Extravaganza on April 28 Collecting electronics, building materials, more to be reused, recycled

Street.

Several nonprofit social service and greenfocused organizations will be at the Extravaganza to accept a variety of items. The Elmhurst Police Department also will be there to collect unwanted or expired prescription drugs, keeping medications out of the water supply. Paper On Saturday, April 28, the Alexander Street shredding also will be available (two box limit, parking lot at Elmhurst College will turn into a Recycling Extravaganza, a place to bring a variety paper only).

For a complete list of acceptable items, visit of items that will be recycled, reused and kept out elmhurst.edu/sustainability. of landfills. Acceptable items include electronics NOTE: Due to the rising cost of recycling of all kinds, building supplies, clothing, bicycles, televisions and computer monitors, the electronics carpeting, home goods and much more. recycler will charge a fee for only those items.

The Recycling Extravaganza will be held from For all CRT, flat-screen, projection TVs and all 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the Alexander Street parking computer monitors, a fee of $25 will be charged lot at Elmhurst College. To facilitate traffic flow, for each item with a screen size smaller than 21 vehicles must enter at Prospect Avenue and Walter inches; and $35 for each item with a screen size of

21 inches and larger.

As a result of the annual Recycling Extravaganza, hundreds of tons of electronics, tens of thousands of pounds of carpeting, scrap metal and books, hundreds of bicycles, and truckloads of clothing and other unwanted items have been diverted from landfills. In addition, the donations benefit many nonprofit service organizations and ultimately help scores of individuals and families.

The Elmhurst College Recycling Extravaganza is held in partnership with the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County and the environmental education group SCARCE. For more information, visit elmhurst.edu/ sustainability or email sustainable@elmhurst.edu.

The event is open to the public and is free, except for the fee on TVs and computer monitors.

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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.

charged with possession of cannabis, driving while license suspended, expired registration and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Berteau at around 5:43 p.m.

March 29 Lorenzo A. Deluca-Rodriguez, 18, of Elgin, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and I-290 at around 1:52 a.m.

Criminal damage, criminal defacement

April 1 A victim in the 100 block of S. Prospect told police at around 9:41 a.m. that after a traffic incident where a vehicle honked at her, the victim parked her vehicle next to the vehicle from the incident. Upon returning to her vehicle, there was a 3-inch scratch on the trunk, which was possibly made with a key. The complainant did not wish to sign complaints.

March 30-March 31 A complainant in the 900 block of S. Hawthorne Ave. told police at around 12:24 p.m. that an unknown suspect(s) damaged a walkway lantern with a masonry brick.

A victim in the 900 block of S. Hawthorne told police that between 11 p.m. March 30 and 11 a.m. March 31, an unknown suspect(s) damaged the fixed walkway lantern with a masonry brick. The brick was in the lawn adjacent to the damaged lantern.

Residents in the 900 block of S. Hawthorne told police that sometime between 12 midnight and 11 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) damaged the fixed walkway lantern with a masonry brick. The brick was located in the lawn adjacent to the damaged lantern.

A victim in the 800 block of S. Cedar told police at around 7:42 p.m. that an unknown suspect(s) damaged his flag pole light and flag pole.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance

April 2 A 24-year-old Elmhurst woman was charged with domestic battery in the 600 block of N. West at around 7:49 p.m. A complainant told police that the suspect was out of control, broke a plate, and pushed the victim.

April 1 A 32-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 1-100 block of Elm Creek Drive at around 1:02 a.m. Police said officers observed scratches to the victim’s body, which were caused by the suspect during an argument.

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

April 1 Tyran D. Smith, 34, of Harvey, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage and driving without headlights when required subsequent to a traffic stop near North and West at around 3:53 a.m.

March 31 Lashonna T. Glover, 39, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Northwest at around 11:39 p.m.

CALL 800-222-TIPS Julie A. Miller-Sheehan, 40, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance subsequent to a report of a traffic crash near Garden and Babcock at around 9:01 p.m.

March 30 Gregory Fry, 58, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, disobeying a traffic control device and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and Church at around 1:05 a.m.

Harassment, threats

March 26-April 4 A victim in the 200 block of S. Poplar reported to police receiving numerous phone calls and text messages from an unknown female between the above dates. The caller asked the victim personal questions and implied that the victim had had a relationship with the caller’s husband. The victim blocked the caller’s phone number from her phone.

March 30 A victim in the 200 block of e. Oneida told police at around 10;06 p.m. that her ex-boyfriend has been harassing her by contacting her via different social media platforms asking for an explanation for their break-up in May, 2017. The victim wants the suspect to stop contacting her, and a message was left by the reporting officer.

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

April 1 Sydney A. Russo, 20, and Ivan Valle, 21, both of Elgin, were each issued citations for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 12:21 a.m. A passenger in the vehicle, Tiffany R. Russo, 23, of Elgin, had an active warrant out of Elgin, according to police. Another passenger was found to be in possession of cannabis, a cannabis smoking pipe, and pills for which she did not have a prescription, according to police. The passenger was placed under arrest and was released without charges pending lab results.

March 31 Thomas Morrissey, 18, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to a traffic stop near Fremont and Oak at around 12:50 a.m.

Michael Wales, 21, of Franklin Park, was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a roadside safety check near Grand and Church at around 12:21 a.m.

March 30 Keara S. Ingram, 26, of Chicago, was

Suspicious circumstances

April 2 A witness in the 300 block of N. Maple told police they observed a suspect walking around her neighbor’s home at approximately 11 a.m.

The suspect then got in her vehicle, and sat for awhile before she left the area. The witness has never seen the person before.

March 31 A complainant at a school in the 200 block of S. Fair told police at around 4 p.m. that her daughter and two of her friends were playing at the school grounds. A white sedan pulled up and parked next to the field where the girls were playing. The vehicle was occupied by one male subject wearing a black/gray hoodie. The subject reportedly stepped out of the sedan, walked towards the baseball field, and used a stick to write in the sand of the baseball field, “Go to King Wall,” with an arrow in the sand that pointed towards the school building.

The girls erased the writing by foot and went home. The girls returned to the area approximately 30 minutes later and the vehicle was gone, but the message had been re-written in the sand. The suspect was described as a white male approximately 20 years old with short black hair, a thin build, wearing a black/gray hoodie, blue jeans and sneakers.

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

April 4 Edward Giles, 26, of Addison, was charged with felony burglary to a vehicle and felony criminal trespass to a vehicle in the 100 block of Adelia at around 1:38 p.m. Police said officers responded to the above location for the report of a vehicle burglary. Officers spoke to the victim who stated he confronted Giles after he found him in the victim’s van, according to police. Police said Giles took two personal checks from the van and fled on foot. Officers located Giles and placed him under arrest.

Claudia Rivas-Gomez, 22, of Bensenville, was charged with attempted possession of fraudulent identification and driving while license suspended subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at around 5:48 p.m.

Police said the suspect was found to be driving while license suspended, placed under arrest and transported to the police department.

Upon further investigation it was found that the suspect was in possession of a fraudulent Social Security Card, according to police.

April 1-April 3 Identity theft was reported in the 700 block of Colfax between the above dates. A victim told police she was alerted by TCF Bank of eight unauthorized charges on her debit card at various western suburban businesses. The victim has the physical card in her possession.

March 31 Attempted retail theft was reported at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 2:04 p.m. Police said an officer responded for a shoplifter at the store, who had been recognized as an individual known to commit prior retail thefts at other similar stores. The suspect allegedly filled three large bags with cases of water and several bottles of alcohol. The suspect became aware he was being watched and left the bags at the register, walked out of the store and fled in an orange and yellow U-Haul box truck.

Suspected forgery was reported at a business in the 100 block of W. Vallette at around 3:16 p.m. Police said an officer responded to a report of a woman using a counterfeit $20 bill to pay for an item at the business. After further investigation, the suspect was located and states she was unaware the $20 bill was counterfeit. The suspect works at a coffee shop and was given the $20 bill as part of her tips.

The suspect will return to the store and repay for the item bought.

Unlawful use of a credit card was reported at a restaurant in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 12:25 p.m. A victim told police that he is unable to locate his debit card. He went to his bank to cancel the debit card, and learned that an unknown suspect(s) attempted to use his card. The attempted transaction was declined and the victim suffered no dollar loss.

March 30 Attempted theft by deception was reported in the 700 block of W. Alexander at around 2:55 p.m. A complainant told police that he posted an ad on Craigslist, in which he was selling a guitar amplifier. An interested party sent a fraudulent check to purchase to item.

Chase Bank detected the check was fraudulent and froze the complainant’s bank account. The complainant was not out any money.

March 26-March 28 Identity theft was reported in the 700 block of S. Parkside. A victim told police he was going over his checking account on March 28 and observed that cash was transferred out of his account. The victim’s checking account was cancelled.

March 24 A victim in the 400 block of W. Montrose told police at around 7:23 p.m. that she returned from vacation to find her vehicle’s odometer had increased and smelled heavily of cannabis. A family member’s medication was also missing from the home. The victim learned that a family member allowed the suspect to stay at the home while the family was on vacation. An investigation is pending.

Feb. 21 A complainant who works loss prevention for a company in the 600 block of W. North, told police at around 9:18 a.m. that a check was cashed at their location which was later returned for insufficient funds. The suspects were notified with certified mail demanding payment within 30 days; however, the suspects have not made contact with the company.

Warrant arrest

April 4 Police said Alex Mondragon, 50, of Villa Park, came into the police station at around 7:05 p.m. to surrender himself on a warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.

March 31 Police said Dawn E. Conway, 45, of Addison, turned herself in at the Elmhurst Police Station at around 12:33 p.m. on a warrant out of DuPage County.

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County expands response to opioid crisis; forms HOPE Task Force

Obituaries

Vilma Eva Pagni, 89 Vilma Eva Pagni passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 peacefully at home at the golden age of 89.

“V,” as she was known, grew up in Cicero, two doors down from her eventual husband of 66 years, the late James M. Pagni. The couple’s parents both came to America from Lucca, Italy in the early 1900’s. The young couple moved to Elmhurst in 1963, where they moved into a home in the brand new Park Manor subdivision and raised a family. More of a homebody, V entertained in her kitchen making her specialty - homemade pizza dough and then using leftovers to make pasta fritta(fried dough), that she served warm topped with powdered sugar. Feeding her friends and family was the truest indication of her love for them. Barely 5 feet tall, she was small but mighty, and was generous and caring.

In addition to her late husband Jim, Vilma was also the devoted mother of Colette Pagni-Schuten, Jim (Patti), and the Late Renee Pagni-Eady. Loving daughter of the late Giuseppe and the late Rena (nee Lazarini) Carmignani. Fond grandmother of Courtney (Matt) Nenadic, Michael (Megan) Eady, James Jr., Julia and Joey. Fond great-grandmother to Lorelai and Greyson Eady.

The last of a generation, she was dear sister-in-law of the late Reno “Pug” (the late Florence), the late Yolanda (the late Geno) Grilli, the late Alexander “Buff” (the late Josephine), the late Pete (the late Florence), the

formal recommendations later this spring.

The HOPE Task Force has met with congressional leaders to discuss the framework and share the Taskforce’s recommendations to address the crisis, most recently meeting with U.S. Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Schaumburg) and Peter Roskam (R-Wheaton), to discuss the local response to this epidemic.

Additionally, DuPage County officials have taken steps to fight heroin and opioid overdoses since introducing the DuPage Narcan Program (DNP) in 2014, including: Saving more than 460 lives using the antidote Naloxone (also known as Narcan) to reverse the effects of heroin and opioids • Training more than 4,000 first responders and citizens in the use of naloxone; • Decreasing access to prescription drugs by increasing access to safe drug disposal through the Rx Box, the county-wide drug disposal program, which has collecting over 46 tons of unused medication; • Leading community and school discussions and education efforts to create awareness among community leaders, students and parents; Promoting opioid overdose prevention resources, including the Illinois Helpline for Opioid and Other Substances (1-833-2FIND HELP), and; • Providing safe-prescribing education to healthcare professionals.

HOPE Task Force meetings are open to the public and interested members of the community are invited to attend. All HOPE Task Force meetings will be announced on the DuPage County Board and DuPage County Health Department websites.

late Hugo, the late Dolores (the late George) Strnad, the late Mario, and the late Theresa. Dear aunt and greataunt to many. Vilma was cared for the last several years by her attentive and loving caretaker, Linda, who also helped care for her late husband Jim. Services have been held and a mass of Christian burial took place at Visitation Church. For more information, visit russohillsidechapels.com.

Rita S. Kehoe, 85 Rita S. Kehoe nee Bauer, 85, of Elmhurst. Beloved wife of the late Jerome F.; loving mother of Terrence (Arlene) and Kathleen; grandmother of Joseph and Daniel Tarnow; sister of Robert (Irene) Bauer, Jack (Jean) Bauer, Richard “Dick” Bauer and the late Joan Milani and Marge (Ed) Schofield; sister-in-law of Joe Milani; fabulous aunt and great aunt of many nieces and nephews. Memorial Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018.

Memorial Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday April 21, 2018 at Park Place of Elmhurst, 1050 S. Euclid. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, New York, 10004; or, EMWQ, Widows’ and Children’s Assistance Fund, 20 S. Clark St. #1400, Chicago, 60603. Arrangements provided

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These two youngsters show off their new fireman hats they received from the Elmhurst Fire Department on Saturday, April 7, when Sparky the Fire Dog came out to meet the kids. It was part of the Snoopy & Red Baron celebration, which included a free screening of The Peanuts Movie at York Theater earlier that morning.

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In an ongoing effort to combat what has become the deadliest drug crisis in U.S. history, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin has created the Heroin/Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Task Force.

A joint operation of the DuPage County Board and the DuPage County Health Department, the Task Force includes representatives from several agencies across the County.

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“This is a challenging epidemic that requires a wide-ranging response, and the HOPE Task Force is the next logical step,” Eckhoff said.

The HOPE Taskforce has developed a framework to: • Reduce access to drugs • Reduce opioid use and misuse • Increase overdose response • Integrate mental health and substance use disorder treatment and recovery • Provide education and prevention, and reduce stigma “Our intent is to bring together the collective wisdom and resources in DuPage County to attack this epidemic from every possible angle,” Dr. Wilson said.

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Slices of life

Adventures with plastic storage containers in the cupboard It was going to be a busy day. I had a to-do list longer than a Minnesota winter or a Texas summer – take your pick.

Of course the kitchen was a mess.

The best mornings always start out that way. Dishes were piled in the sink because after dinner the night before we’d discovered the dishwasher was already full and in need of a wash cycle. Oops.

I was midway through unloading the dishwasher when the crisis du jour hit.

It started with a blue plastic bowl, which naturally belonged in our plastic storage container cupboard. I opened said cupboard and attempted to shove the bowl inside – shove being the operative (albeit accurate) word.

When I completed the cramming, two other containers spilled out. I tried to return the two spilled contain-

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ers and three more fell to the floor.

We were at an impasse. The situation required investigative expertise and organizational wizardry.

I bent over to take a look-see into the cupboard and gazed directly at the dictionary definition of chaos.

Bowls and lids intertwined and sat kittywampus hither and yon. Clutter doesn’t even begin to describe the overall bedlam.

It was a disaster in desperate need of relief efforts. The task jumped to number two on my to-do list. Number one was removing an errant spoon

from the garbage disposal, but that’s a story for another day.

What is it about plastic storage bowl storage that always makes the most orderly of order go so very wrong so very quickly? I organize this cupboard at least a couple times a year. While other kitchen implements mind their manners and stay put in their assigned confinements, the plastic storage containers party like it’s 1999.

They swap lids and refuse to neatly nest according to size and shape.

They flip and flop like a gymnast with a severe caffeine buzz. They are disobedient children in need of some rigorous parenting.

The utter lawlessness of the plastic storage cupboard defies logic. Like messy morning kitchens, pop-up ads, finger grease on your phone screen, mosquitoes, rubbery celery, hang nails and the airplane mode it just is

– like it or not. (Not.) Each time I reorganize the cupboard it is an adventure in volume.

What comes out, initially, looks much more expansive than what I manage to wrestle back in. Welcome to the magic and mysterious world of plastic storage.

And each time I tell myself that my wondrous and remarkable organization is going to last. For sure. This time.

Then all hell breaks lose and the pandemonium ensues. Lids consort with mismatched containers in acts that can only be described as debauchery. Neatly nested vessels roam to extraneous locations both illicit and incongruous.

Square containers fraternize with the round with little thought to the big scheme of things. It is a world turned upside down. Rules are thrown out with the bathwater – or better put, lost

lids. Their madness causes a personal angst within me.

But today was a victory on my end.

I pulled those bad boys (and girls) from underneath the darkness of their imaginary disco-balled nightclub into the bright of day. I paired them according to size and shape. Under my tender tutelage they nested like spring songbirds. Anyone without a lid was banished to the cavity of the garbage can.

And now they sit, waiting for nightfall, when their plastic party will begin anew and I will awake in the morning to find at least one without a lid and know I have been thwarted – again.

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

Bless you! Here, need a tissue? You’ve got choices!

When my Prince and I had the flu bug, we wanted soft and strong tissues for our overblown noses. Oh the plethora of options! A multitude of sizes and features! The tissue market is like the craft beer industry, something for every palate.

Let’s look at Kleenex brand for starters The Big K has the “trusted care options,” “the signature soft and strong facial tissues you know and love.” You can get the upright tissue box, which seems to have become the norm, or the ye olde flat tissue box that always sat on the toilet tank in my formative years.

You now can also get the Perfect Fit canister, for the cup holder in your car, because today’s American families spend most of their time in their vehicles. Many a soccer mom wrote in that they want refills and solid color options to go with their car interior.

Why not just use the go pack and the on-the-go slim pack! Or, grab a handful of tissues and shove them in your purse before you head out.

The next line is Ultra Soft, and those packages are the upright box, flat box, and the go-anywhere pack that has a little strap that snaps so you can hook it around the car headrest thingy so your backseat passengers never have to ask you for a tissue.

You can hang it from a chandelier, a walker, or your bicycle handlebars. It also makes a lovely bracelet.

Don’t forget the Ultra Soft slim wallet, which appears to be 10 tissues (two piles of 5 side by side) in a plastic wrapper. Not to be confused

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with the go pack which is ten sheets in a plastic wrapper, but all ten in one stack. If that is just too fat for your liking, you have the slim wallet option. Thanks, Kleenex, you think of everything.

When my hubby and I were sick, we bought the Soothing Lotion kind, infused with aloe and Vitamin E. These stalwarts only come in box option, flat and upright. We also went crazy and got a couple boxes of the Anti-Viral tissues. Who knew?! Maybe if I had these in house all along, I would not have caught a bug.

This choice only comes in the upright box. Their promise: “a moisture-activated layer that kills 99.9% of cold and flu viruses in the tissue.”

So my snot will activate the microbeads in that layer to kill a bug in the tissue? In the tissue? Too late.

Those tissues are thick and feel odd. Another new one on me, that we also bought, are called Cool Touch.

These are infused with cooling moisturizer. They feel weird too, like they are cold and wet, even though they are room temp and dry. Maybe they are laced with germs so you keep needing tissues.

The last choice in this big brand, is the called Multicare. These tissues are

75% larger (but be warned, they are only 2-ply) and come in a cube shape box. For the big blowers, perhaps this is the answer. But we all know that blowing through a tissue is not about size, it’s thickness.

My goodness, I’m out of print space and I have not even covered the other brands. You can get Puffs Plus Lotion, Ultra Soft, Everyday Non-Lotion, and Puffs Plus Lotion with the Scent of Vicks. Oh my. I want Vicks

on my chest, not my tissue.

In conclusion, a soft strong tissue, by any name, is all you need. Store brand, here we come. Bless you!

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In the doghouse

Snoopy’s doghouse was on display in the City Centre fountain plaza on Saturday, April 7, part of the celebration of Snoopy & The Red Baron exhibit at the History Museum. Some people like this woman lifted their dogs in an attempt to get them to lie on top like Snoopy does in the comic strip.

This little fellow had fun meeting Sparky the Fire Dog, the mascot for the Elmhurst Fire Department, on Saturday, April 7. The Department had the mobile command unit on display for kids to climb on and pretend to drive. It was going on just down the street from the City Centre fountain plaza, where Snoopy & Red Baron celebration was going on.

A redhead with the Red Baron’s nemesis

This redheaded girl and her brother got to meet Snoopy on Saturday, April 7 in the downtown City Centre area right after the kids were invited to a free screening of the Peanuts movie at York Theatre. It was a chilly day, but they didn’t seem to mind!

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10 • Thursday, April 12, 2018 - The Elmhurst Independent Pictured at left are (from left): kindergartener Neala Hall, sixth grader Michaela Quinn, kindergartener Madison Gresik, and sixth grader Avery Berschel, who stopped looking for Easter eggs just long enough for a quick photo.

Bottom left: Sixth grader Georgie Nemeth (left) and kindergartener Allie Conroy enjoying the chilly morning as Georgie helps Allie hunt for Easter eggs.

Visitation 6th graders host Egg Hunt for K’s

Visitation 6th graders wanted to do something thoughtful for the kindergarteners and they came up with the idea of an Easter Egg Hunt.

The 6th grade students came to school early on Thursday, March 22 and hid Easter Eggs all over the courtyard.

The kindergarteners were so excited and as one said, “Today was a day of epic surprises!”

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The Monsters are coming in ‘Monstrous Regiment’ Monsters and other fantastic characters will fill GreenMan Theatre’s stage this spring in Chris Hainsworth’s adaptation of bestselling author Terry Pratchett’s Monstrous Regiment. In Pratchett’s 2003 novel, a vampire, a troll, and an Igor join the Borogravian army to save their peace-loving homeland from the war-mongering Zlobenians and their devious allies the Ankh-Morporkians! It’s “don’t ask, don’t tell,” when Sgt Jackrum lines up the troops to create his own version of “shock and awe.” When the Regiment learns that they are being sent to the front by their commander, Lt. Blouse, without time to properly train, the chant is “Borogravia, right or wrong,” at least until they receive new orders from the Duchess.

More about the show The comic fantasy Monstrous Regiment follows the adventures of Polly Perks, who disguises herself as a boy to join the army and search for her missing brother. She gets way more than she bargained for, serving alongside a rag-tag band of unlikely recruits. Her new friends include the vampire, Maladict, who has sworn off drinking blood, at least for a while. Also in

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Monstrous Regiment is an hilarious satire that was awarded four stars by the Tribune for the original 2014 premiere at Chicago’s Lifeline theatre. Justin Vidovic, who appeared in last season’s production of A Tale of Two Cities, directs GreenMan’s production.

Showtime details Monstrous Regiment runs three weekends at GreenMan’s performance space in Elmhurst at 232 S. York St. The production opens Friday, April 13 and closes April 29.

Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for students and seniors.

There is ample free parking onsite but seating is limited. For more information about the production or to purchase tickets please call 630464-2646, or visit www.greenmantheatre.org.

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All the music has been written in the past 80 years.

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Spirito! Singers call for auditions Group celebrates 10th anniversary season

The elite choral organization Spirito! Singers is currently accepting auditions for the 2018-19 season for the Ragazze and Bravura ensembles. The Ragazze Ensemble includes girls in grades 5-8 and the Bravura Ensemble features young women in grades 9-12. Singers are admitted at the beginning of each season, so this is the only time of year members can join one of the most coveted musical ensembles in the area.

Now in its 10th anniversary season, Spirito! draws talented voices from throughout the western suburbs. Its Ragazze Ensemble incor-

porates curriculum-based music theory training into its rehearsals.

All ensembles rehearse weekly with a schedule that mirrors the school year. Service is an important part of Spirito!’s mission and singers are also provided with opportunities to give back to the community.

“Our goal is to not only create an environment for our girls to learn and experience exceptional repertoire, but to grow as musicians and as caring, confident young women,” says Artistic Director Molly Lindberg.

Spirito! also offers opportunities for touring each season. Past tour sites include Nashville, Boston, Toronto and San Francisco for the Bravura Ensemble; Milwaukee, Indianapolis and St. Louis for Ragazze.

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it the most,” she said. “It is now a priority of mine to expand these services throughout the state, in every community, so that we can address the health and well being of our students.”

Conroy invited ‘Everthrive,’ a school based health center advocacy group, and students who have benefited from their services to speak to the committee. School based health centers are full service clinics that provide sports physicals, social workers, care for acute and chronic illnesses, and mental health resources. There are currently 66 school based health centers in Illinois that serve approximately 50,000 students. Students provided testimony about the positive experiences they have had and how the presence of school based health centers allowed them to access mental health services that they would have otherwise not been able to. Many students were able to avoid serious health issues because of the proactive services provided by school based health centers.

“I was moved the first time a student told me that visiting their school based health center was the first time anyone sincerely asked them how they feel,” said Conroy. “Since then, many more students have shared how school based health centers have changed their lives for the better. We must make the health and well being of all our students a priority.”

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At a recent meeting of the Illinois House Mental Health Committee, which she chairs, State Rep. Deb Conroy invited students who have benefited from the services of a school-based health center. The speakers included (from left): Nada McMullen from the Simpson Academy for Young Women, Dee Brown from Proviso East High School, Mariam Kane from Maine East High School, and Conroy.

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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. $849,900

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First floor family room addition. 4 bedrooms up plus a first floor office or potential 5th bedroom/inlaw arrangement. Bathrooms on each level, including basement. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliance package. 2 car attached garage.

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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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Danby Woods Colonial

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

Rare Development Opportunity 1.5+ acres of vacant land in Elmhurst.

One of the last and largest undeveloped opportunities in town. 444 feet of frontage on Lake St Frontage road. Site can hold as many as 22 townhomes per current zoning. A great opportunity with a variety of uses residential SFR or MF, commercial, or industrial. Just around the corner from new Mariano’s grocers site and close to Berens Park/The Hub Splash Park. TIF incentives coming to this location! $1,250,000

Sprawling Ranch Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-de-sac location in south Elmhurst.

Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park.

The breathtaking views of the backyard oasis are captured in every room. Huge master suite & family room additions on back with vaulted ceilings, skylights, & direct access to wrap-around deck. Professionally manicured grounds w/ lush, mature landscaping/irrigation system.

As spacious as they come, this ranch offers 4 BR’s, 4 full baths, a formal dining room w/ wet bar, 1st floor laundry, tons of storage, & can entertain the largest gatherings all year round. $699,900

Sprawling Ranch

Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-desac location in south Elmhurst. Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park. The breathtaking views of the backyard $699,900

Prairie Path Gem! Custom built home designed and executed to the highest standard! You’ll find elegance throughout this family friendly floor plan designed for entertaining.

Situated on an 11K+ sq ft lot backing up to the wooded Prairie Path, this exceptional home has luxurious features throughout! This fully automated smart home will check everything on your wish list! Spacious finished lower level includes a European style wine cellar, unique bar, game room, exercise room, guest bedroom with full bath, large storage area and a theater room. The backyard oasis features a 16’x32’ salt water in-ground pool. A built in grill/beverage center is adjacent to covered seating area with outdoor fireplace & TV. A separate pool house complete with outdoor shower, bathroom & changing room makes outdoor entertaining a breeze! Walk to York/Vallette Farmer’s Market restaurants & shopping. Jefferson/Bryan or Sandburg/ York Schools $1,799,000

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Located above Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Available ASAP. Call Mickey Muisenga (630) 494-0178 $1,395

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Great location & opportunity to work with Elmhurst’s finest custom home builders. Walking distance to top rated public or private schools -Jefferson or Visitation & to newly renovated Butterfield Park. Top flight finishes, millwork, ceiling details & $1,039,000 WISE INVESTMENT BUILDERS

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

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

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Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

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Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and $650,000 ONLY 1 UNIT LEFT!

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

Great location & opportunity to work with Elmhurst’s finest custom home builders. Walking distance to top rated public or private schools Jefferson or Visitation & to newly renovated Butterfield Park. Top flight finishes, millwork, ceiling details & craftsmanship throughout. Main level offers hardwood floors, butler & walk-in pantry, office, separate dining room & eat-in kitchen with island overlooking family room with fireplace. 4 generous bedrooms up - all with attached bathrooms & 2nd floor laundry.

Luxurious master suite with his/hers walk-on closets & spa bath with soaking tub & separate shower. Oversized attached 2.5 car garage. $1,039,000

Great value South Elmhurst! Main level features hardwood floors throughout, 2 panel solid core white doors, wrought iron railings on staircase & 2 story foyer. 1st floor living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room w/ direct vent fireplace, laundry/mudroom & powder room.

Beautiful maple cabinets w/ walnut stain & dark glaze in kitchen w/ SS appliances & granite countertops. 4 beds on 2nd level w/ shared hall bath. Private master suite w/ whirlpool tub & large walk in shower. Dual zone HVAC & roughed in central vac. Partial finished basement w/ r/o plumbing for future bath. Fenced in yard with gas line for grill and much much more! $629,000

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ATTENTION CAR COLLECTORS/MECHANICS, CONTRACTORS, BOAT/RV OWNERS - One of a kind opportunity awaits you on this nearly 1-acre property in unincorporated Villa Park. This property offers a 2014 built, 3800 SF 2-story home with walkout basement + an attached (8) EIGHT CAR garage with the 13 ft high ceilings for potential storage of 16 autos w/ lifts. The home offers 4 beds up, HWF’s, family room w/ fireplace, 1st floor full bath & laundry, master suite w/ spa bath & access to 42x32 attic over the garage for home office, workout room, or other ideas + a walkout basement. $699,900

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Family Living

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Hawthorne School hosts 2nd Annual Variety Show

‘Greatest Show On Earth’ showcases talented students before 350+

Attending the 2nd annual Hawthorne Variety Show the evening of Thursday, March 15 was like watching its very own “Greatest Show On Earth.” More than 350 people were entertained by a wide variety of talents ranging from Eva Viterello’s endearing rendition of Rise Up by Andra Day to Ben Turek’s board-breaking taekwondo to kindergarteners Kai Ostermann and Will Roubitchek’s glow-in-the-dark performance of Pancake Robots.

Eighty children performed in 39 acts in the Hawthorne Elementary School gym, taking the stage in front of family, peers and school staff.

While Sparkling Singers group Olivia Epstein, Hannah LaFaire and Luke Walega said they felt a little nervous about transitioning from singing together over FaceTime to singing in front of an audience, they said feeling brave and happy to be themselves is why they chose the song “This Is Me.” According to Luke Walega, “We picked this song because it’s about expressing yourself.”

The audience was graced with a variety of types of performances. ● Singers: Margot Bresnahan, who opened with The Show accompanied by her mom on guitar; Rafael Boutin; Michael Dorko; Lola and Nolee Torson; the Sparkling Singers Julianna Hickey, Luke Peterson, Eva Vitellaro; and Alexa Klein and Josephine Roubitchek singing “For Good” from the Broadway musical, Wicked. ● Instrumentalists: Lilly Coffey, Megan Greiwe, Avery O’Connor and

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These students gathered by the sign before the 2nd annual Hawthorne Variety Show. Pictured are (from left): Rafael Boutin, Ryan Enbright, Danny Casey, Maggie Casey and Anderson Roth. Eighty children performed in 39 acts.

Natalie Short on piano; Danny Casey, as the Purple Dragon, on trumpet; and violin trio, Peanut Butter and Celli, Addison Blawat, Madeline Mauck and Natalie Tuleja wearing shirts designed by Addison.

● Bands: Anderson Roth sang accompanied by Maggie Casey on ukulele; The Flaming Tangerines JD Passarelli and Jackson Pierce sang and played electric guitar; and 21st Century Jazz, consisting of Harrison

Gonzalez on piano, Landon McQuade on guitar and George Redfearn on drums, performed Funk You Up. ● Dancers: Sisters in a friendly dance-off Aubrey and Vivian Carson; Pancake Robots Kai Osterman and Will Roubitchek; Classy with a Side of Sassy group Kate Evers, Avery O’Brien and Riley Raible; Just Dance group Becklin Abernethy, Charlotte Berry, Ashlyn Chiu and Sophie Hummel; 3rd grade group Griffin Hanna, Connor MacLeod, Jacob Roubiteck, Jaiden Shah and Jadon Szala; Olivia

Allen; and Dance Crew Libby and Elise Donaldson, Anna Filosa, Ava D’Alessandro, Norah Ballman, Annie Plummer and Natalie Tuerk. ● Artist: Allison Wick shared a time-lapse video of the creation of her drawing “Fox in Winter.” ● Actors: Ventriloquist Ryan Enright; Gravity Falls skit by Vinnie Carbone, Eleanor Cleary and Julian Dominguez. ● Performers: Maya Ostermann

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Fourth graders Maya Ostermann and Mia Radke had the audience Pictured is the 3rd grade dance group who performed at the Hawthorne School Variety Show on Thurs- laughing with their performance of dancing babies with baby pjs tied day, March 15. They are (from left): Jaiden Shah, Jaidon Szala, Jacob Roubitchek, Griffin Hanna and to strings on their arms, reminiscent of a traditional and charming Connor MacLeod. More than 350 people attended the performance. camp skit.

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Hawthorne students Jackson Pierce and JD Passarelli sang and played electric guitar as the Flaming Tangerines. Eighty children performed in 39 acts in the Hawthorne gym, taking the stage in front of 350 people including families, peers and school staff.

Fifth graders Ada Duell and Angelina Garcia combined gymnastics and dance for their performance at Hawthorne’s Variety Show, the school’s own “Greatest Show On Earth.”

ICCP students advance in academic competitions

Alexa Klein and Josephine Roubitchek performed the song “For Good” from the Broadway Musical, Wicked. It was all part of the 2nd annual Hawthorne Variety Show held on Thursday, March 15.

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The IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) WYSE Team competed in Regionals on Saturday, February 3, at the College of Lake County. The 25-member team finished 3rd in the very tough 700 Division of the competition. ICCP is pleased to announce that junior Steven Gong has advanced to the Sectional competition, which was held at North Central College on March 15. Steven is also a member of the ICCP Math Team.

On Thursday, March 1 through Saturday, March 3, 14 members of the ICCP Pep Business Club participated in the Business Professionals of America (BPA) Illinois State Competition held at the Doubletree Hotel in Oak Brook.

Sophomore Katarina Vorne advanced to the BPA National Leadership Conference in Digital Publishing. Katarina is a member of the Knights of the Round Table, Math Team, Knight Times school newspaper, WYSE, and Track and Field Team.

The 2018 The Business Professionals of America National Leadership Conference will be held on May 9-13 in Dallas, Texas.

ICCP sophomore Katarina Vorne advanced to the BPA Nationals for her work in Digital Publishing.

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and Mia Radke had the audience laughing with their performance of dancing babies with baby pjs tied to strings on their arms, reminiscent of a traditional and charming camp skit. ● Gymnasts and dancers: Clara and Charlotte Fitzer, Gabby Quagliana and Hayley Schlitz; The Wonderful Onesies Grace Downey, Maeve Gibbs and Kaitlin Tiedeman, who included a ukulele performance with their gymnastics; Isabella Piper; Angelina Garcia and Ada Duell; Avery Brauneis, Lyla Rae Crowley, Evie Messacar and Danielle Kuchnia; and The Pretty Flyers Ava Stockard, Harlow Fitzgerald, Laina Drabic, Olivia Moore, and Ava Radke. ● Taekwondo: Ben Tuerk; the Blue Ninjas Ian Donaldson and Grayson McQuade.

Before the finale, CHAMP the Hawthorne mascot, teased the crowd with Watch Me. The jam-packed show wrapped with a rousing lip sync battle of Disney songs from Hawthorne staff in costume as Minions, Moana and Frozen characters.

Hawthorne staff brought down the house, engaging the crowd to sing along in their battle.

The Hawthorne PTA’s variety show committee, led by Hawthorne parent Shawna Roubitchek, kept the talent organized and the audience entertained. Twenty-two parent volunteers and three Hawthorne alum teens helped out with many tasks ranging from managing props to crowd control to taking photographs.

The PTA is especially grateful to Hawthorne General Music Teacher/ Choir Director Samantha Cunanan for being an integral part of the Variety Show. Beyond running music and tech, Cunanan was one performer’s hero that evening.

Upon learning that 3rd grade trumpet player Danny Casey had left his music at home, she grabbed a Sharpie and paper and jotted down the notes to his song, saving the day for this young musician.

Kids and parents alike are already looking forward to next year’s variety show.

ICCP junior Steven Gong and ICCP Theology teacher and WYSE Moderator Mr. Joe Paolelli. Steven advanced to the WYSE State competition for his performance in Regionals.

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Sports April 12, 2018 • 19

York’s Judge and Baker combine to throw five-inning no-hitter Steinorth and Pastuovic homer in Dukes’ 10-0 win over Proviso East

urban Conference crossover action.

In the five-inning contest that was stopped due to the 10-run rule, York pitchers Henry Judge and Carl Baker combined to throw a no-hitter.

Judge started the game and pitched the first two innings. He

By Mike Miazga struck out two. Baker pitched the CORRESPONDENT The York baseball team improved final three innings and fanned eight to 6-1 with a recent 10-0 victory while walking one. York also comagainst Proviso East in West Sub- mitted an error. Judge and Baker

Allen’s efforts help Timothy Christian baseball team defeat Walther Christian Marrera lauded for recent strong play

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Jimmy Allen’s absence from the Timothy Christian baseball team turned out to be much briefer than anticipated.

Allen suffered a broken nose during a game on the team’s recent spring training trip to Florida that was thought to have sidelined him for several weeks.

Allen, however, was back in action during a recent Metro Suburban Conference Red Division game against Walther Christian in a game that saw the two teams combine for as many hits (8) as they had combined errors.

Allen threw four scoreless relief innings to earn the victory over the visiting Broncos, striking out five, while walking only one and giving up one hit.

Walther scored a run in the top of the first inning on an error, sacrifice bunt, passed ball and single. The Broncos tacked on two more runs in the top of the third inning on a hit batter, two hits and two more Timothy errors.

Timothy scored its first run in the fourth inning when Allen walked, stole second, advanced to third on a bad throw by the catcher and scored on an overthrow to third.

“We got down 3-0 in the bottom of the fourth and Jimmy got on base, stole second and had a beautiful slide into home. He scored all the way from first on that play and it seemed to spark us,” said Timothy coach Jim Snoeyink. “It seemed to give us more life.”

The Trojans took the lead in the bottom of the fifth. After the first two batters were retired, Trent Marrera reached on an error. Marrera scored on Harrison Stanton’s double to center. Allen then beat out an infield hit.

Stanton and Allen scored on Connor Gwaltney’s double to deep center.

Allen then retired Walther in order in the sixth and seventh innings to close it out. Walther was limited to three hits in the contest.

“We got behind early and then came back and won it. It was a good win for us,” said Snoeyink.

Timothy assistant coach Jim Boven noted Allen saw a specialist the morning of the Walther game who said it would be OK for him to play in the game that afternoon. The next day Allen had his nose reset, sat out for a few days and was ready to go late in the week, Boven added.

“It worked out fairly well for Jimmy because we ended up not playing any more games during the week (last week due to weather),” Snoeyink added.

The Walther win pushed the Trojans to 6-4 overall and 3-0 in MSC Red play.

“We didn’t play particularly well in Florida but some of that was Jimmy got hit in the third inning of the second game we played,” said Snoeyink. “We had guys playing out of position and it hurt our pitching staff. He was going to pitch the second game that day and we had to scramble. At the same time it was a good learning experience for us. We had a lot of guys playing different positions. With him back, hopefully we’ll get healthy here and start playing good baseball again.”

Snoeyink has been pleased with the efforts of Marrera thus far this season.

“Trent has done very well,” the coach said. “He started the year hitting seventh and we moved him up to leadoff and he has been getting on base. That allowed us to move Jimmy Allen into the third spot. Trent also threw a very good game in our last game in Florida. He went the distance.”

Timothy had games cancelled last week with Fenton, Walther Christian and Lisle. The Trojans were scheduled to play DePaul College Prep and Walther earlier this week. Timothy is scheduled to play Riverside-Brookfield today in a MSC crossover and will make up the Fenton game Saturday.

“We’ve had some young kids who have stepped up lately,” said Snoeyink. “We’re still real hopeful about what can happen with this team the rest of the year.”

faced two batters over the minimum.

Baker threw 28 of his 47 pitches for strikes, while Judge threw 13 of his 18 pitches for strikes. Seven of Baker’s first pitches to batters went for strikes.

York scored four runs in the first inning, added a single run in the third and then scored five more in the fourth. York had 15 hits in the shortened contest.

Ian Steinorth went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and two RBI. Ryan

Ross went 3-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI. Mike Pastuovic went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three RBI. Bo Thomas had two hits, a run scored and two RBI. Mike Achepohl had a hit and an RBI. Ten different York players had hits in the contest, while five different players drove in runs. York only drew one walk in the game.

Ross and Anthony Scalzitti each had a double. Steinorth ripped a triple and a home run. Pastuovic also homered.

York was scheduled to play its first two WSC Silver Division games of the season earlier this week against Lyons Township with a WSC crossover game at Addison Trail to follow.

The Dukes are scheduled to conclude the three-game series with Lyons Township today at York and are slated to play Downers Grove South in a WSC crossover game at 2 p.m. Saturday at home before starting a three-game series with Glenbard West next week.

Spike!

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

York senior John Nosek spikes the ball past two Grizzlies defenders during the Dukes two-set home victory over Walter Payton College Prep on Wednesday, April 4.

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ICCP, TC girls compete at MSC indoor track invitational Knights’ Chaidez and Johnson win events; Timothy 3,200 relay victorious

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep and Timothy Christian girls track teams recently competed in the Metro Suburban Conference indoor track invitational hosted by Glenbard South in Glen Ellyn.

In the 55 dash, Timothy Christian’s Priscilla Nartey took fifth with a time of 7.92. IC Catholic Prep’s Taja Muzzall was 14th in 8.44.

Nartey took fourth in the 200 with

a time of 29.84. Lauren Jaeger was 15th for IC Catholic Prep with a time of 32.44.

IC Catholic Prep freshman Alia Johnson was fifth in the 400 with a time of 1:08.25. Sophomore teammate Katarina Vorne was ninth in 1:11.21. Tracy Westra finished 15th in the event for Timothy Christian at 1:13.59.

Annika Ward took 18th for Timothy Christian in the 800, while IC Catholic Prep’s Anna Gendusa was

20th in the event.

IC Catholic Prep freshman Frankie Chaidez won the 1,600 with a time of 5:42.76. Timothy Christian’s Hope Clark, a sophomore, took third at 5:58.70. IC Catholic Prep senior Julissa Unzuela was seventh in 6:10.31.

Sophomore Abigail Groenewold was eighth for Timothy Christian in the 55 hurdles with a time of 11.13.

Junior teammate Maggie Troxel was ninth in 11.55.

IC Catholic Prep took seventh

in the 4-by-160 relay with a time of 1:39.07. Timothy Christian was eighth in 1:39.68.

IC Catholic Prep was third in the 1,600 relay with a time of 4:35.99, while Timothy Christian was sixth in 4:41.94.

Timothy Christian won the 3,200 relay with a time of 11:09.38.

Campbell Marshall took sixth in the high jump for Timothy Christian with a mark of 4-8.

IC Catholic Prep’s Johnson won the

long jump with a mark of 16-3. Junior teammate Jaida Smith was second at 15-7 1/2. Hannah Schuringa was 11th for Timothy Christian at 12-10.

In the triple jump, IC Catholic Prep’s Smith was second at 30-3 3/4.

Timothy Christian’s Schuringa was sixth at 27-8.

IC Catholic Prep sophomore Gabi Zanoni was fifth in the shot put with a throw of 30-2. Timothy Christian’s Bethany Griffin was 12th with a mark of 25-3.

strikes out 16 in York softball win York student-athletes sign Derkowski Dukes pound out seven extra-base hits; national letters of intent Timothy Christian softball team improving

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Earlier this week, a host of York High School student-athletes were scheduled to sign their national letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers.

A total of 15 York student-athletes were to sign their national letters of intent. That group included: Madison Collins (softball, Carleton College), Andrew Deardurff (baseball, WisconsinOshkosh), Mathew Keovan (track and field, Augustana), Charlie Kern Jr. (track and field, Missouri), Maddie Levins (soccer, Lewis University), Marissa Logan (swimming and water polo, Monmouth College), Angelo Martucci (men’s basketball, Cornell), Andrea Meagher (softball, Marian College), Kerry O’Malley (lacrosse, University of Chicago), Mark Morgan (track and field, Loras College), Jonathan Nikoleit (men’s tennis, Carthage College), Kelvin Stevens (men’s gymnastics, University of Illinois at Chicago), Tim Stevenson (men’s track and field, Illinois State), Mia Tran (softball, Elmhurst College) and Scott Tucker (baseball, Heartland Community College).

Timothy Christian softball Through late last week, the Timothy Christian softball team had played in two games, both non-conference losses, to Westminster Christian out of Elgin and IC Catholic Prep.

Coach Lindsay Slovey noted her team is working hard to improve both at the plate and in the field. “We are looking to make some improvements at the plate,” she said. “Defensively we got off to a rough start. With a lot of girls new to softball we are working hard at practice to see some big changes coming in the next few weeks.”

Lauren Gehrke has been a key for the Trojans in the pitching circle. “Lauren has been strong on the mound,” said Slovey. “She is doing her job well.”

Gehrke and Ally Heersink were lauded for their leadership abilities. “Ally and Lauren have been a strong component to our team,” said Slovey. “They are strong leaders who have been helping the new girls both on and off the field.”

The weather has not been kind to the Trojans this spring. “We only have been able to get in two games so far because of the weather,” said Slovey. “We’re looking forward to playing outside and getting on our field a little more in the upcoming weeks.”

York girls badminton The York girls badminton team recently won its own varsity invitational. In earlier action, the Dukes were 9-6 winners over Downers Grove North in West Suburban Conference action. York’s JV won 12-3 against Downers North, while the freshman team won 15-0.

York boys gymnastics The York boys gymnastics team took fourth out of 10 teams at the recent Canino invitational held at Hinsdale Central. All the York gymnasts who competed in the all-around competition earned a place on the medal stand.

York girls water polo The York girls water polo team recorded a recent 7-4 West Suburban Conference win against Oak Park-River Forest. The Dukes’ JV team downed Oak Park-River Forest 13-8.

Smith and Derkowski hit home runs

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York softball team recorded a recent 11-0 non-conference win over Fenwick.

Lauren Derkowski was the winning pitcher. She went seven innings and allowed only two hits while striking out 16 and walking three.

She threw 70 of her 109 pitches for strikes.

York led 1-0 after the fourth inning and then added two runs in the sixth inning to take a 3-0 lead before exploding for eight runs in the top of the seventh inning. York had nine hits in the game.

Izzy Smith went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and three RBI. Andrea Meagher went 3-for-3 with two runs scored and three RBI. Derkowski had a hit, a run scored and two RBI. Mia Tran had an RBI. Kyra Kroll had a hit, a run scored and an RBI, as did Madison Collins.

Smith and Derkowski both homered in the game. Kroll, Smith, Jane Moran, Collins and Meagher each had a double. Kroll and Meagher each stole a base.

In other recent action, York dropped a 10-3 non-conference game to Palatine Fremd. Fremd scored six runs in the first inning and two more in the second to take an 8-1 lead in a game played at Heritage Park in Wheeling.

York had four hits in the game.

Moran went 2-for-4. Collins and Derkowski each had a hit. Collins’ hit was a double. Derkowski stole two bases. Lauren Wojcik took the loss.

Only four of the 10 runs she allowed were earned. She struck out four.

York started the season in Florida where it logged a good catalog of games over spring break.

The Dukes split two games with Brooksville, Florida-based Nature Coast Tech. York lost 8-5 in the opener after leading 5-3 at one point.

Kroll went 3-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Lauren Derkowski was 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI. Julia Derkowski had a hit and an RBI. Kroll tripled and stole two bases. Wojcik started the game and went 3 2/3 innings, while Lauren Derkowski pitched the final 2 1/3 innings.

York won 11-1 in the second game.

The Dukes led 5-0 after two innings

and then scored five runs between the sixth and seventh innings. The Dukes had nine hits and took advantage of eight Nature Coast errors.

Madeline Modica and Gina Westphal each had two hits. Modica had two RBI. Julia Derkowski had a hit, two runs scored and an RBI. Meagher scored three runs and had one RBI. Both of Modica’s hits were doubles.

Meahger stole two bases. York stole six bases as a team. Julia Derkowski pitched seven innings and allowed two hits, while striking out four and allowing no runs.

York then lost 6-4 to Hernando of Brooksville in a game that went nine innings. Hernando tied the game in the seventh and scored two in the ninth to win it. York had six hits. Four of those hits came courtesy of Collins, who went 4-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. Moran and Smith each had a hit. Modica and Wojcik each had an RBI. Collins doubled and homered in the game.

Lauren Derkowski pitched all nine innings and allowed four hits, while striking out 11.

York also lost 6-0 to Springstead out of Spring Hill, Florida. Anne Grasse had York’s only hit the game and was caught stealing, meaning Springstead’s pitcher faced the minimum of 21 batters in the game. Julia Derkowski pitched six innings and struck out two.

In a 3-0 loss to Land O’ Lakes, Florida, York had three hits. Land O’ Lakes scored three runs in the first inning and won the game despite having only one hit. Smith, Collins and Julia Derkowski each had a hit.

Collins doubled. Lauren Derkowski

pitched seven innings and allowed only one hit, no earned runs and struck out seven.

In a 12-3 loss to Wesley Chapel, Florida, York trailed 4-3 heading into the seventh inning, but Wesley Chapel scored eight in the top of the seventh to pull away.

Tran, Smith and Kroll each had two hits. Tran scored two runs, while Smith and Kroll each scored a run and had an RBI. Wojcik had two RBI. Wojcik struck out seven in 6 2/3 innings of work.

York concluded the trip with a pair of games against Academy at the Lakes out of Land O’ Lakes, Florida. York lost 3-1 in the first game.

The game was tied 1-1 heading into the bottom of the sixth when Academy scored two runs. York had one hit in the contest and the two teams combined for four hits. Collins went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Kroll scored York’s only run. Kroll and Collins each stole a base. Lauren Derkowski went six innings and allowed three hits, while striking out nine.

York won the finale 10-7 thanks to scoring nine runs between the sixth and seventh innings. York trailed 7-1 heading into the sixth inning. The Dukes had seven hits.

Moran went 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. Julia Derkowski had two runs scored and a hit.

Westphal went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Kroll went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI. Collins scored a run and had an RBI. Julia Derkowski pitched seven innings and struck out two.

IC Catholic Prep softball team off to 9-0 start Strong hitting and pitching propel Knights out of the gates

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

IC Catholic Prep softball coach Frank Reaber said his team has been playing “pretty well.”

In the case of the Knights, “pretty well” must be code for “outstanding.” IC Catholic Prep was off to a perfect 9-0 start to the season thanks in part to a 6-0 showing during spring break in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

The Knights also hold wins over Proviso East, Timothy Christian and

St. Francis. “St. Francis was a big win for us,” said Reaber.

Reaber said the competition in Florida “wasn’t bad.” “It’s hard to tell about the teams. I judge by the size of the schools and all the schools we played were bigger than us,” he added. “We hit well in Florida, which is a big deal, and we are playing pretty good defense. Our base running still could improve, but it’s mostly been our hitting. We’re putting up eight, nine and 10 runs a game. It’s hard to lose that way. Florida was a real good boost for us. We played in

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York vs. Walter Payton College Prep boys volleyball action

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

York senior Ryan Schaner sets the ball during the Dukes 25-16, 25-20 victory over Walter Payton College Prep.

Junior libero Collin McCarville waits for a WPCP serve.

Dukes senior Matt Howlett is challenged at the net by a Grizzlies defender.

Jackson Rosenberg, a junior, defends the net for York during the April 4 home game against WPCP.

Aidan Hickey, a junior, serves for York.

Senior Michael Dirmish gets a ‘kill’ against the Grizzlies.

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Pick of the Week The event NOT to be missed…

Thursday, April 12 At 7:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Musicians in Performance at Mayslake will perform at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st, Oak Brook. Tickets are adults, $25; seniors $23; and students $7. For tickets and info, call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org/web/events.

Friday, April 13 From 7-9 p.m., “Have no Fear,” a jewelry fashion show, will be held at the Elmhurst Art Museum. Features handmade wearable art by exhibiting artist Donna Castellanos. Tickets are $10 per person; refreshments provided. Register at elmhurstmuseum.org or at the door.

Friday, April 13, Saturday, April 14, Sunday, April 15 Performing in its space at 232 S. York St., GreenMan Theatre Troupe will present Monstrous Regiment. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets: $17/adults, $15/students and seniors. Tickets and info: 630-464-2646, or greenmantheatre.org

Saturday, April 14 • From 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Heartland Blood Centers will hold a blood drive at the Elmhurst Masonic Lodge at 159 W. North Ave. Photo ID required. Info: Mark Entwistle at 630-707-3646.

• 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.

• Beginning at 10:30 a.m., ages 8 through adult are invited to a Rock and Mineral ID class at Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Arts, led by Geologist Sara Kurth. Great for Scouts, adult supervision required. Fee: $5 per person.

Reservations required, please call 630833-1616.

• From 2-3:30 p.m. in the Education Center, the Elmhurst History Museum hosts professional cartoonist Mark Anderson of Andertoons, presenting a hands-on workshop for ages 6 and older (with accompanying adult). Fee: $10 per person. Registration required, online at elmhursthistory.org (Family Programs section) or call 630-5306879.

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 or elmhurstsymphony. org. Reservations due by March 30.

Tuesday, April 17 At 7 p.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven Church, 426 No. West Ave., the CCW

Player of the week sponsored by

Community Bank Member FDIC LENDER

www.communityelmhurst.com (630)782-1234 proudly presents

YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK HENRY JUDGE, CARL BAKER, YORK BASEBALL LAUREN DERKOWSKI, YORK SOFTBALL Last week was the week of the pitcher at York High School.

Judge and Baker combined to throw a five-inning no-hitter in the York baseball team’s 10-0 win against Proviso East. Derkowski struck out 16 batters in the York softball team’s win over Fenwick.

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of Elmhurst

is hosting Leslie Goddard performing Friday, April 27, as Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. Free Saturday, April 28, and open to the public.

Sunday, April 29 Performing in its space at 232 S. Wednesday, April 18 York St., GreenMan Theatre Troupe From 6-8 p.m., the Elmhurst Area will present Monstrous Regiment. PerMom’s (EAM) Group is hosting its 4th formances are Friday and Saturday at annual Sip and Shop at the new Brew- 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickpoint Coffee Roasters and Makery. ets: $17/adults, $15/students and seFeatures artisan vendors of candles, niors. Tickets and info: 630-464-2646, artwork, jewelry and more. EAM pro- or greenmantheatre.org vides support through education and social activities for moms of newborns Saturday, April 28 and preschool age children.

From 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Elmhurst College is hosting its annual RecyThursday, April 19 cling Extravaganza in the Alexander From 7 – 8:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Street parking lot on the campus of Bicycle Club is sponsoring a Bicy- the College. To facilitate traffic flow, cle Safety Seminar at the Elmhurst vehicles must enter at Prospect Avenue Library, called the 2-Mile Initiative. and Walter Street. For a complete list Families are encouraged to take the of acceptable items, visit elmhurst.edu/ quiz at BIKESAFETYQUIZ.com to sustainability. see what should be focused on. Not an Elmhurst library-sponsored event.

Sunday, April 29 Beginning with a kick-off reception Friday, April 20, at 11 a.m., the Elmhurst Junior WomSaturday, April 21, en’s Club and Wangler Builders is Sunday, April 22 hosting the 14th annual Kitchen ExpePerforming in its space at 232 S. dition. Start at Wangler Builders at 138 York St., GreenMan Theatre Troupe W. Park to enjoy refreshments, then will present Monstrous Regiment. Per- head out to visit seven homes. Tickets formances are Friday and Saturday at $35 before Apr. 1; $40 after. Tickets 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tick- may be purchased at elmhurst-juniors. ets: $17/adults, $15/students and se- org. niors. Tickets and info: 630-464-2646, or greenmantheatre.org Saturday, May 5, Sunday, May 6 Saturday, April 21, From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Elmhurst’s Sunday, April 22 22nd Annual Art in Wilder Park preFrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the base- sented by Brewpoint Coffee will feament meeting room at Elmhurst Fire ture more than 125 artists and their Station No. 1, 404 N. York St., the original creations. Including kids acYork Radio Club is offering a training tivities, entertainment stage featuring class help participants pass the amateur School of Rock and Broken Halos, radio license exam. food court. Wilder Mansion will be At the end of the two-day session, open for coffee, pastries, boxed lunchvolunteer examiners will administer es for sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: rglthe test required to obtain the FCC li- marketingforthearts.com. cense. The class is free, but there is a $14 fee to take the exam. Info: yorkra- Ongoing programs: dioclub.com/training.

• A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second Thursday, April 26 and fourth Thursdays of every month At 7 p.m. the League of Women from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Voters and the Elmhurst Cool Cities Public Library’s second floor study Coalition will host a program at the room. (Not an Elmhurst Library proElmhurst Public Library called Elm- gram.) Info: (630) 833-9665. hurst H2O, Our Water Supply and Our • Widows or Widowers (WOW) Connection to Salt Creek. Free but meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. space is limited. RSVP to ecoolcities@ at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 gmail.com or call 630-426-9789. Not S. York Road. WOW lends support an Elmhurst Public Library-sponsored and provides social activities for those event. who have lost a spouse. Admission: $5

• Softball

per person includes live entertainment.

Info: 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

Art in Wilder Park: A juried show of fine art, craft, design coming in May

On Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Elmhurst’s 22nd Annual Art in Wilder Park presented by Brewpoint Coffee will feature more than 125 artists and their original creations, including one-of-a-kind jewelry, glass, ceramics, painting, wood, photography, sculpture, paper, and mixed media. Enjoy an eclectic array of other activities including Kids’ art activities, Entertainment stage including School of Rock and Broken Halos, Food vendor court, and Gourmet food gift section.

Wilder Mansion will be open for coffee, pastries, and boxed lunches for sale 10am-3pm.

Scottie Long, local acoustic musician, will be performing inside Wilder Mansion from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days. The event is produced

by RGL Marketing for the Arts, Inc., and sponsored by the Elmhurst Park District.

For more information, please contact roz@ rglmarketingforthearts.com or visit rglmarketingforthearts. com.

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nice weather and had six games in four days. It was good for them. And then we get home and have this bad weather and games will be rescheduled for later in the year when we’ll start playing back-to-back-to-back.

But it’s the same for everybody.”

Reaber also has been pleased with the team’s pitching. “Our pitching is good,” he said.

In Florida, Dani Murillo had three over-the-fence home runs, while Josie Lytton had one. Lytton had two over-the-fence home runs in a game against Timothy Christian. “They both are hitting the ball very well,” said Reaber.

Kayla Faber-Cournane and Rebecca Cash, a freshman, also have

been hitting well. “We’re getting some clutch hits,” said Reaber.

Faber-Cournane and Cash have done the lion’s share of the pitching duties. “Both of them are doing really well,” said Reaber.

Coach Reaber is thrilled with the team’s start. “I didn’t think we would start this good, but you always take it,” he said. “We are getting better.”

Reaber said a key barometer for his team was the aforementioned St. Francis win. “We beat them 5-4 when Rebecca Cash had a base hit in the bottom of the seventh that drove in the winning run,” he explained. “We were leading 4-1 and they tied it 4-4 in the top of the seventh. St. Francis went 33-5 last year

in Class 3A and didn’t lose anybody from that team. Based on how we played against them in an early-season game, we handled the pressure well.”

In the bottom of the seventh of that game, IC Catholic Prep had runners on first and third with one out when Cash lined a single to right-center to end it.

IC was scheduled to play Fenton, Guerin Prep, Illiana Christian and Evergreen Park this week. The Knights are slated against Illiana today and for a doubleheader against Evergreen on Saturday. The Knights had a doubleheader this past weekend against St. Edward cancelled due to the cold weather.

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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: 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 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076013 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 28, 2018, wherein the business firm of MK CRAFTS LOCATED AT 1704 LAKECLIFFE DRIVE - UNIT D WHEATON, IL 60189-8379 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) MICHELE KEITH, HOME ADDRESS 1704 LAKECLIFFE DRIVE - UNIT D, WHEATON, IL 60189-8379.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 28TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 12 & 19, 2018) 311906 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.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent March 29, April 5 & 12, 2018) 311446

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) 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-03 Request for Variations Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 1, 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 Variations from sign requirements for the purpose of constructing signage on the property commonly known as 140 North Addison, Elmhurst, Illinois.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOTS 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 IN BLOCK ONE 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

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IN THE TOWN OF ELMHURST, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWO, TOWNSHIP THIRTY-NINE NORTH, RANGE ELEVEN, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 30, 1869, AS DOCUMENT 11706, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 06-02-220-010 AND 06-02-220-026 The common street address is 140 North Addison Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois. The subject property is located within the CBOC Central Business Outer Core 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.

Eileen Franz, Assistant Planning and Zoning Administrator (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 12, 2018) 312563 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 18 P-05 Request for Conditional Use Permit and Variations Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 1, 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 Conditional Use Permit and Variations to construct a communication tower on property commonly known as 910 North Addison Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parent Parcel ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN DU PAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOC # R65-6922, ID# 03-26-403-011, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 30 IN YORK-GRAND ESTATES UNIT NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 23, 1941, AS DOCUMENT 426473, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN DU PAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOC # R68-31717, ID# 03-26-403-010, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 31, YORK GRAND ESTATES UNIT NUMBER 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND IN DU PAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS, AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED DOC # R74-15402, ID# 03-26-403-009, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 36 IN YORK GRAND ESTATES UNIT NUMBER ONE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 23, 1941 AS DOCUMENT 426473, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PROPOSED 512.51 SQ. FT. LESSEE LEASE AREA ALL THAT PART OF LOT 36, PLAT

OF YORK GRAND ESTATES, UNIT NUMBER ONE BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 426473, DUPAGE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 36; THENCE NORTH 87°54’52” EAST 8.00 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 87°54’52” EAST 25.46 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 02°05’54” EAST 20.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°54’52” WEST 25.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01°06’08” WEST 20.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. PROPOSED 10.00’ WIDE UTILITY EASEMENT A 10.00 FOOT WIDE EASEMENT FOR UTILITIES IN THAT PART OF LOT 31 AND LOT 36, PLAT OF YORK GRAND ESTATES, UNIT NUMBER ONE BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 426473, DUPAGE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, THE CENTERLINE OF WHICH IS DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 36; THENCE NORTH 87°54’52” EAST 33.46 FEET ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 36; THENCE SOUTH 02°05’54” EAST 5.00 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS CENTERLINE DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 87°54’52” EAST 161.28 FEET TO A POINT THAT IS 5.00 FEET WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ADDISON AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH 00°50’46” EAST 96.46 FEET PARALLEL WITH SAID RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE PLACE OF ENDING OF THIS CENTERLINE DESCRIPTION. PROPOSED FUTURE CELLULAR EQUIPMENT AREA ALL THAT PART OF LOT 36, PLAT OF YORK GRAND ESTATES, UNIT NUMBER ONE BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS RECORDED IN DOCUMENT NUMBER 426473, DUPAGE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE, DESCRIBED AS; COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 36 FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE NORTH 87°54’52” EAST 33.46 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE; THENCE SOUTH 02°05’54” EAST 45.00 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 87°54’52” WEST 34.24 FEET TO THE WEST LINE OF LOT 36; THENCE NORTH 01°06’08” WEST 45.01 FEET ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION. PIN: 03-26-403-009, 03-26-403-010, 0326-403-011 The common street address is 910 N. Addison Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the I1Restricted Industrial 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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS 15 LINCOLN COURT, LOMBARD Sat- Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. urday, 4/14 and Sunday 4/15 from 9amPLAINTIFF 4pm. Collectible boxed Hallmark Orna- Vs. ments (never used), holiday decorations, Silvia Ruppenstein; et. al. collectibles, household items, kitchen DEFENDANTS ******************** ware.

2017CH 001352 T & M TREE SERVICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE • Free Estimates • Trimming OF REAL ESTATE • Complete Removal, stumps, brush PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN • Free wood chips 245 N. OAKLAWN, ELMHURST Sat. that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure • Insured 4/14 8:30-4. Wash/dry., furn., temp.- and Sale entered in the above cause on Call Todd 630-303-4641 pedic bed, housewares, appl., mower, 1/29/2018, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on May 10, 2018 at the ******************** 247169 yard equip., tools, shelves. 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 DISCLAIMER NOTICE This publication Improved with Residential does not knowingly accept fraudulent or Downtown Elmhurst office COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 732 N. Parker deceptive advertising. Readers are causpace for lease. 2nd floor, 800 tioned to thoroughly investigate all ads, Street Elmhurst, IL 60126 especially those asking for money in adsquare feet.

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Elmhurst College to present Niebuhr lecture Sexual Violence and Oppression: A Kantian approach

Why is human history filled with so much violence against women and members of the LGBTQIA community? Why is sexuality the site of such destructive abuse?

On Monday, April 30 beginning at 4 p.m., Helga Varden will present Sexual Violence and Oppression: A Kantian Approach, this year’s Niebuhr Lecture, in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center on the campus of Elmhurst College. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Varden, an associate professor in philosophy and women and gender

studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explores whether philosophy can provide any resources to better understand the nature and complexity of this violence; and maybe even provide some answers for how to diminish its occurrence.

The talk looks to Immanuel Kant— his account of human nature, including our propensity to do evil—to explore this nest of issues.

The Niebuhr Lecture is Elmhurst College’s oldest lecture, featuring theologians and religious scholars, primarily in the tradition of the United Church of Christ. The series honors Elmhurst College alumni Reinhold and H. Richard Niebuhr, widely considered to be among the foremost American theologians of the 20th century.

Choose DuPage host 9th annual Regional Business Outlook Blackhawks’ McDonough to provide keynote speech

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Choose DuPage, a regional economic development alliance, is hosting the 9th annual DuPage County Regional Business Outlook breakfast on Wednesday, May 2, beginning at 7 a.m. at Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace.

Besides Choose DuPage, the event is being sponsored by IceMiller Legal Counsel and Mesirow Financial.

The goal of the event is to provide a survey the regional and global economy and to discuss how build-

ing a winning culture can help businesses reach new heights.

The keynote speaker will be John F. McDonough, president & CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks hockey organization.

Kristina Hooper, global market strategist for Invesco, will present “Market Compass: Global Economic Outlook.”

In addition, The Honorable Dan Cronin, Chairman of the DuPage County Board will offer the DuPage County Economic Outlook.

The State of Illinois Economic Development Outlook will be delivered by Mark S. Peterson, president & CEO of Intersect Illinois.

The program will be moderated

by Lisa Leiter, chief content officer for The Executives’ Club of Chicago.

For tickets and information, visit choosedupageevents.com.

League, Cool Cities to sponsor Elmhurst H2O program On Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. the League of Women Voters and the Elmhurst Cool Cities Coalition will host a program at the Elmhurst Public Library called Elmhurst H2O, Our Water Supply and Our Connection to Salt Creek.

The meeting will include a discussion about water, including the Elmhurst Public Water Supply, the Clean Drinking Water Act, the annual Consumer Confidence Report

and challenges facing today’s public water systems. The program will also touch on Elmhurst’s connection to Salt Creek, how storm water impacts the waterway and future plans to protect the Creek. There will be a Q&A session following the presentation. The program is free but space is limited. RSVP to ecoolcities@gmail. com or call 6303-426-9789.

This is not an Elmhurst Public Library-sponsored event.

MQH CCW offer chance to meet ‘First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’ All Elmhurst residents and guests are cordially invited to meet former First Lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy in a first-person performance

by Leslie Goddard. This special program is on Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at Mary Queen of Heaven Church, located at 426 No. West Ave. Go back in time to 1964 when the former First Lady, besieged by tourists and paparazzi, is struggling to cope. Attempting to determine

her next step, she reviews her life, sharing stories about her marriage, her fight for privacy amidst intense media scrutiny, her work to restore the White House, and her attempts to showcase the arts. As she gradually opens up, you will meet the private woman behind the public myth.

This program is sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women and is FREE and open to the public. No reservations are needed.

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Resident honored at ROTC awards ceremony

More than 80 men and women from the Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC) in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets are being recognized for their academic and military leadership and excellence.

Each year, the departments nominate their finest cadets and active duty students for awards. This year’s award recipients were honored on Thursday, March 29 in McAlister Field House.

Among the honorees was Elmhurst resident Noah Fleckenstein (Army) who received the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Award. The VFW Award is presented annually to seniors or juniors in each ROTC department who has achieved an outstanding academic record.

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Pictured is the Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra, which will perform in concert on Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College. The concert is entitled ‘American Voices’ and features the works of several American composers and authors.

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York senior Jason Kentra, 18, will attend University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business in the fall.

Jason, who is the son of Chris and Pam Kentra, has attended Elmhurst public schools his entire life, starting at Lincoln Elementary, then at Bryan Middle School and currently at York.

While at York, Jason served as president of the Economics Club and president of York’s Amnesty International Chapter. He also founded a new club, the Finance and Entrepreneurship Club. He and his teams Jason Kentra have won several state, regional and national competitions including 1st place in the Illinois Micro/Macro Economics Competition in 2016, first place in the Midwest Region’s Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Euro Challenge (2016) and in 2017, he placed first among all Illinois students on the Illinois DECA Competition’s written economics exam.

In 2017, Jason and his Finance and Entrepreneurship club team members placed 2nd in the nation in the SIFMA (Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association) Capitol Hill Challenge and earned a trip to Washington DC to meet Senator Dick Durbin and U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.

His Economics team is headed to their next state Illinois Economics Competition later this month and his DECA team will compete in the DECA Nationals Competition in Atlanta in late April.

Jason and his brother host an annual fundraiser “Free Throws for Food” to collect food donations for local food pantries and raise money for causes such as the American Red Cross and the Alzheimer’s Association. In 2016, he received an Elmhurst Exemplary Youth Service Award.

While at York, Kentra played football all four years, concluding his career as varsity Defensive End.

Deadline looms for scholarship applications

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Garden Club applications due May 1 With a May 1 deadline fast approaching, the Elmhurst Garden Club is accepting applications for its Mildred Hartney scholarships which will award a total of $15,000 to college students who are residents of the state of Illinois and who are currently enrolled in programs related to the club’s mission statement which includes environmental studies, conservation, biology or botany, landscape design and science education. Applications are available at elmhurstgardenclub.org.

Applicants MUST currently be sophomores, juniors, or graduate students who are already enrolled in a program related to the Club’s mission statement above. All scholarships are targeted for tuition and fees. Applications and more information are available on elmhurstgardenclub.org.

DuPage County Scholarship deadline is May 4 The DuPage County Department of Community Services is offering college and occupational training scholarships for low-income individuals with high academic potential.

The Community Services Block Grant scholarship supplements the cost of tuition, books, supplies and other school-related items for a semester or a quarter to offset the student’s needs. This scholarship is funded and designed in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Applications are available at the DuPage County Department of Community Services Office, 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton, or online at dupageco.org/CSBG. Completed applications and support documents must be received by 4:30 p.m. on May 4. For more information, contact the DuPage County Department of Community Services at 630-407-6500, or call the toll-free number at 800-942-9412. TTY access is available at 630-407-6502.

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