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Moyer: Senate Bill to increase PE could have negative impact

Adding even five minutes to school day could open labor issues, reduce electives

By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

District 205 Superintendent David Moyer addressed the board near the end of the meeting to talk about a bill under consideration in the Illinois State Senate—Senate Bill 1189. The bill reportedly calls for mandating increased minutes

of physical education instruction at the middle and elementary school levels. Moyer told the board that a senate committee decided not to advance that bill to the full senate until at least May. Moyer said that if that bill is enacted, it would have a significant impact on District 205.

Moyer said that if the bill is passed

into law, the district would be forced to cut electives and reduce core blocks of the school day. Simply adding as few as five minutes to the school day, Moyer said, would force the district to open up its labor contract with teachers. He said the increases would be unsustainable, and the district would be forced to

reduce electives to comply with the proposed law.

Moyer described the bill as an unfunded mandate that would reduce local control and result in staff cuts in areas outside of physical education. He said the district needs to educate the community about the ramifications of the bill. Moyer said

he contacted State Sen. Suzy Glowiak, who represents the 24th District, which includes Elmhurst. Moyer said he did not receive a response from Glowiak. Board president Kara Caforio said she had a brief phone conversation with Glowiak. The senator will reportedly meet with Caforio and Moyer on April 29.

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Egg hunts take place this weekend

As part of Visitation’s 2019 Gala, parents were able bid on different teacher-sponsored activities and these delighted 2nd graders won breakfast with their teachers. The teachers provided breakfast foods and everyone got to spend time together before class started.

Spring Road Egg Hunt Later, head over to Wild Meadows Trace by the Gazebo on Spring Road, where the Spring Road Business Association will host their own Egg Hunt. Thousands of candy-filled colorful eggs will be scattered about for the hunt. At 12:30 p.m., the Bunny will meet and greet kids in the Gazebo before the hunt, which steps off promptly at 1 p.m. and lasts about 30 seconds.

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On Saturday, April 20, the community is offering two egg hunts where young people are invited to come fill their goodie baskets.

At 10 a.m. SHARP, the Elmhurst Park District’s Egg Hunt in Wilder Park will step off. Children are invited to come at 9 a.m. to get a picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The park will be cordoned off in sections by age group to make it a fair hunt for kids of all ages.

The egg hunt will be followed by the Doggie Egg-stravaganza at 10:30 a.m. when the fun “goes to the dogs!” Attendees are invited to bring

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Obituaries

SUSAN NELSON, 78 Services Thursday Susan Judith Nelson, nee Gragg, of Elmhurst, passed away on April 5, 2019 at the age of 78. Beloved mother of David (Karen) Nelson and Kathy (Mike) Berg; proud grandmother of Michael and Anna Berg; dear daughter of the late Bernard and the late Isabel Gragg; dear sister of Eve Gragg Herold, the late Bernard Gragg and her late twin brother, Thomas Gragg; loving companion of William Schmidt. Susan was a loving mother and a faithful friend. Prior to the birth of her two children, Susan worked for the Nielsen rating company in Evanston. After her children were grown, she worked as an underwriter for the Amica Insurance Company for many years. Sue had an adventurous spirit, spending her junior year of college in Switzerland learning French and how to ski, a sport she shared with her family. After her child-rearing years, she made numerous trips to Europe with her sister and friends and was a member of the Walking Women group who took trips out West, hiked the Superior Hiking Trail in Minnesota, and walked monthly in the Chicago area. Sue proudly supported her grandson by watching his football games and attended her granddaughter’s band and choir activities. Susan loved reading, architecture, off-beat movies and jazz. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Memorial Visitation at the Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with eulogies at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Sierra Club, 70 E. Lake St., #1500, Chicago, 60601; or www. sierraclub.org. Funeral Info 630-834-3515 or www. ahlgrim.com PABLO MACHUCA JR., 72 Services Saturday After a short but valiant battle with brain cancer, Pablo Machuca Jr., of Elmhurst, entered into rest on April 8, 2019, at the age of 72, joining his parents, Pablo Sr and Juanita Machuca. Pablo was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the Vietnam War. Pablo spent his professional career as a realtor and was passionate about many hobbies. Over the years, he enjoyed judo, baseball, bicycling, fishing, country dancing, gardening, golf, cooking and group fitness classes. In these activities, he was undoubtedly the most enthusiastic participant with his hearty laugh and full-face grin. More so, he was a dedicated Grandpa/Papi, Father and partner taking the time to travel to his grandchildren’s sporting events, bestowing loving advice to his children, and preparing every meal at home with enthusiastic gusto then enjoying it with his lifetime partner, Kim Ricke.

Pablo was the devoted father of Matt (Sydney) Machuca and Julia (Tim) Heckler. He was the loving Grandpa/Papi of Jordan, Caleb, Britin, Brock and Mirabelle and honorary Papi to Ava and Vaughn. He was the protective eldest brother of Louis (Linda)

Machuca, Gloria Ferrer, Maria Knowles and Fred Machuca as well as uncle to many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Pablo’s life will be held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Visitation at 2 p.m. until Memorial Service at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Vietnam Veterans of America (vva.org). Funeral info 630-834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com.

EULA MAE AWBREY SFORZA, 99 Eula Mae Awbrey Sforza, a resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently. She was born in Fordsville, Ky., on Feb. 21, 1920, to Rhoda Frances Young and Thomas P. Awbrey.

She grew up in rural Kentucky and later moved to Rockport, Indiana. After graduating from high school in 1938 she attended St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing in Evansville, Ind. After finishing nursing school she enlisted in the Army Nurse Corps and was commissioned 2nd Lt. and was assigned to the 12 th Field Hospital, eventually serving in Western Europe after D-Day. She married 1 st Lt. Arthur Burton Sforza, in Verviers, Belgium, on June 15, 1945, in a gown made from a white parachute and an heirloom veil loaned to her by a Belgian friend. Returning to the states, the Sforzas lived in Astoria, Queens, in New York City, and Towson, Md. In 1960, they settled in Elmhurst.

A widow since 1975, she is survived by her daughters, Mary Anne Spartos (Dr. Anthony) of Lynn, Mass., Jeanne Stevens (Frederic) of Fairfield, Ct., Christine Kefer (Dr. John) of Geneva, Ill., and Catherine Nichols (Allan) of Chicago, as well as 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

Eula lived a full and active life, earning a BA in Psychology from Elmhurst College in 1975 and a

MS in Community Mental Health from Northern Illinois University in 1983. She was school nurse for many years at Immaculate Conception Grade School and an emergency room nurse at Elmhurst Hospital.

She retired from Hines Veterans Hospital in 1985.

In addition to being a Girl Scout leader for more than 25 years, Eula helped establish the Joliet Council of Catholic Nurses and the National Association of Catholic Nurses USA, serving as its first president.

She was an active member of the Secular Franciscan Order. She traveled all over the world from Europe to Russia to Australia to Latin America and was the author of 52 puppet plays promoting holistic health for children. She is listed at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial in Washington, DC, and at the National Women’s Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, New York. She wrote two books, one about her wartime experiences A Nurse Remembers, and another about her family life Journey with Arthur.

Eula passed into eternal life on March 30, 2019, at age 99. Her final resting place is next to her husband Arthur, in the veterans’ section of Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Arrangements provided by Gibbons Funeral Home. Info: gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

ALFRED SCHMIDTKE, 93 Alfred Schmidtke, a resident of Elmhurst for more than 50 years, passed away recently at the age of 93.

Beloved husband of Dorothy L. nee Argens; loving father of Frank D. Schmidtke and the late John P. Schmidtke; cherished grandfather of Kelly K. Schmidtke and Kevin A. Schmidtke; dear son of the late Emil and Helene Schmidtke; brother of the late Adele Ruff, Gertrude Rehder and Adolf Schmidtke; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Alfred was very active in the German American National Congress (D.A.N.K.) having served as President, Treasurer and a Representative. A gathering and celebration will be held this summer. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Info 630-834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com.

The Whole World A Bauhaus closes Saturday

Touring the globe -- Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Elmhurst, and Karlsruhe -- this exhibition celebrates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bauhaus, the legendary German school that revolutionized modern thinking and artistic approaches to industrialization. Photographs and documents combine with art and design pieces by Bauhaus masters and students—such as Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius, Wassily Kandinsky, Josef and Anni Albers, László Moholy-Nagy, Marcel Breuer and more.

The exhibit has been on display at the Elmhurst Art Museum and will close Saturday, April 20. If you have not had an opportunity to visit this exhibition, hurry over to see it before it leaves. The Elmhurst Art Museum is the only site the display appeared in the entire United States.

This exhibition is part of the Year of German-American Friendship initiated by the German Federal Foreign Office and the Goethe-Institut, and supported by the Federation of German Industries (BDI).

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Troop 17 hosts ‘Red, White & Blue’ Breakfast

Boy Scout Troop 17 will be holding their 8th annual ‘Red, White and Blue Pancake Breakfast’ on Saturday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Christ United Methodist Church, 920 S Swain Ave., across from Jackson Elementary School. Enjoy blueberry and plain pancakes, sausage, fresh strawberries, real whipped cream, orange juice, milk and coffee. Includes a silent auction with gift certificates and merchandise donated by local businesses. Funds raised will be used for camping trips for the boys.

Tickets, available at the door, are $8 adults, $6 seniors and children 5-13. Children younger than 5 eat free

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Federal investigators subpoena records of Tom Cullerton State Senator not accused of any wrongdoing

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

On Saturday, April 13, the Independent learned that the records of State Sen. (IL-23) Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) are the subject of a subpoena by Federal investigators who are looking into alleged extortion charges against a former Team-

sters union boss.

On Feb. 5, the U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago subpoenaed Senate records for Cullerton’s emails, legislative attendance records, personnel files and other documents related to reimbursements for travel including lodging, meals and vehicle allowances from Feb. 1, 2013, through March 3, 2016.

Cullerton, 49, has served in the Senate since 2013 and has not been accused of wrongdoing. He declined to comment Thursday. His office directed all inquiries to the U.S. attor-

ney’s office.

Records demanded to assist in indictment of Coli The federal grand jury has indicted former Teamsters Joint Council 25 President John Coli Sr. on charges alleging he extorted a Chicago film studio of $325,000 since 2014. Coli was indicted in 2017 on charges alleging he extorted the money by threatening labor unrest at Cinespace Chicago Film Studios, which films the popular NBC shows “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.”

Coli resigned from his union job when he was first indicted in July 2017. The former union boss was a high-profile supporter of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and also weighed in on national politics.

Coli pleaded not guilty and the next hearing in his case is set for May 3.

According to Federal records, plea negotiations in the case have been ongoing.

Cullerton, who was a member of the Teamsters Union before becoming a State elected official, received nearly $183,000 from 2013 to 2015

from the Teamsters Joint Council 25, according to state and federal records. Cullerton has garnered widespread support form labor groups, and the Teamsters have contributed nearly $96,000 to Cullerton’s campaign fund since 2012, according to state campaign finance records. A December, 2017 fundraiser held by the Joint Council raised more than $70,000 for Cullerton’s campaign, records show.

to York High School. The donation to York will cover the costs of a new sound system and a baseball training machine.

mann, Hosler and Kocinski were all elected to the terms on the board in the April 2 election.

Paul DelGuidice contributed to this story.

School board capsules

York Mock Trail team honored The board recognized York High School’s mock trial team, which won first-place honors at the 2019 Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) High School Mock Trial Invitational. The state event took place at the University of Illinois Springfield in March.

The mock trial invitational gives students a chance to learn what it’s like to present a legal case before the Illinois courts. York’s mock trial team competed in six regional competitions during the current school year before winning the state championship. For the first time in school history, York’s mock trial team will compete in the national mock trial competition. That upcoming event will take place in Athens, Georgia, in May. Board salutes ILMEA performers The board also recognized the district’s middle school students who were chosen to perform at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) Elementary and Junior High Division District 1 Music Festival, and at the ILMEA Junior and Senior Jazz Band Festival. The two events both took place separately in November. The students were selected to perform at the event after rigorous auditions.

Discussion of SEED grant program The meeting also included a presentation about the Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) grant program, a U.S. Department of Education program that provides funding to improve principal effectiveness.

Christine Trendel, the principal of Jackson Elementary School, told the board the program helped her manage her time better and spend more time in classrooms. One goal of the grant is to have principals take part in some actual instruction with students. Trendel noted that she has taught a class with a group of fifth-graders. The SEED federal grant was reportedly for $5,000 last year, and for $9,000 this year. The funding provided for professional learning and for hiring a consultant to observe and provide

New assistant of innovation and growth introduced The board voted unanimously to approve the hiring of Scott Grens as the district’s new assistant superintendent of innovation and growth. Grens will have an official start date of July 1, 2019, and an annual base salary of about $153,000. Grens, who is currently a principal at an elementary school in Lincolnwood, will replace Mark Cohen, who will become the district’s assistant superintendent for human resources. Cohen is replacing James Woell, the district’s current assistant superintendent for human resources. Woell is leaving the district to accept a superintendent’s position in another district.

STEM director offers presentation on NCSS David Beedy, the district’s director of STEM (Science, Technology, EnDonation from 100+ Women gineering and Math) Education, gave Who Care approved a presentation during the meeting The board also approved a donation about Next Generation Science Stanof up to $14,600 for the York Duke dards (NGSS). The NGSS Standards Depot from the District 205 Foundaare reportedly K-12 science content tion as funded by the Elmhurst 100+ standards. Beedy said the NGSS StanWomen Who Care. The York Duke dards call for a shift away from rote Depot provides a variety of personal memorization and teachers providing items, including clothing and school information to the whole class. The supplies, to identified students who NGGS Standards place an emphasis need assistance. on students conducting investigations and research, asking questions, Next meeting to feature solving problems and engaging in “changing of the guard” discussions with teachers’ guidance.

The board will hold its next meeting Beedy said the entire district should Board approves donations for on April 23. That will be the outgoing be aligned with NGGS Standards by Jackson, Emerson, York meeting for three board members— the 2020-21 school year.

The board voted to approve dona- Blum, Shannon Ebner and John Mctions to the district, including a dona- Donough. Four residents, including Smith discusses Internet tion of nearly $3,000 from the Jack- current board member Karen Stuefen, upgrade, Chromebooks son PTA for garden supplies, a Gaga will be sworn in to four-year terms David Smith, the district’s exec- pit floor and Gaga balls; a donation of on the board at that meeting. Courutive director of technology, gave a about $6,100 from the Emerson PTA tenae Trautmann, Elizabeth Hosler presentation to the board to provide for a Gaga ball pit, and a donation of and Christopher Kocinski will begin a technology update. He noted that about $5,600 from the York Baseball their four-year terms on the board at this summer, the district will receive Parents and Elmhurst Youth Baseball the April 23 meeting. Stuefen, Trautan Internet upgrade. The district currently has a 2 Gigabits per second link at York High School, which essentially carries all district traffic, and 100 megabytes per second service at the administration center. In February, the board voted to approve an agreement that will bring a 2 Gigabits per second link to the administration center.

That link will supplement the existing link at York and prepare the district for the increased reliance on highspeed Internet service. The new link will also protect the district against the loss of service due to the failure of a single Internet link. The 2 Gigabits per second service (2 billion bits While other insurers just see Stolper Insurance Agency Inc of data transferred per second) proBrian D Stolper, President vides 20 times more bandwidth than your home and car as a bundle 447 N York Street 100 megabits per second (100 million or a combo deal, I take the time Elmhurst, IL 60126 bits of data transferred per second) Bus: 630-832-0182 to see what they mean to you service. and give them the protection Smith also noted that in the upthey deserve. coming 2019-20 school year, all students in grades 6 through 9 will use LET’S TALK TODAY. new flip, touchscreen Chromebooks.

Smith stated the district’s technology budget has been around $2.9 million in each of the previous two school years, as well as the current 2018-19 school year. The actual expenditures in each of the previous two school years have been about 90 percent of that amount. The district’s technology State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company budget for the 2019-20 school year State Farm Fire and Casualty Company will reportedly be about $3.25 mil1706808 Bloomington, IL lion.

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Police beat

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims.

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

Criminal damage April 4 A victim in the 100 block of N. Palmer told police at around 4:05 p.m. that an unknown suspect scratched the side of his car while it was parked and unattended in the City Centre parking lot. The damage was caused by a key or other sharp object. An investigation is pending.

Disorderly conduct

April 1 A complainant near Third and Emory told police at around 3:01 p.m. that she witnessed a subject urinate in a park and run westbound from the scene. The area was checked with no results. Later that day, another witness advised that a suspect described as a black male wearing a black jacket and a gray-blue knit cap, exposed himself near the downtown area. The suspect was standing near a white work van before leaving the scene southbound. Video surveillance from the surrounding businesses was reviewed with negative results.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance April 9 A victim in the 300 block of W. Montrose told police at around 8 p.m. that the suspect was drinking heavily during the day. When the victim attempted to leave the house for the evening, the suspect allegedly struck the victim. An investigation is pending.

April 7 A 37-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with two counts of domestic battery and interference with reporting of a domestic in the 100 block of E. Lake at around 11:14 p.m. Police said the victim and the suspect were verbally arguing. The suspect allegedly attempted to grab the phone away from the victim, while he was calling 911. During the interaction the offender allegedly scratched the victim on the left side of his face and under his left arm.

April 6 A 28-year-old Elmhurst man was charged with domestic battery in the 400 block of W. St. Charles at around 12:37 a.m. Police said officers responded to a report of a disturbance at the above location. Officers observed the suspect reportedly forcibly attempt to remove an item from the victim’s hands twice.

April 4 A victim in the 100 block of N. York told police at around 8:29 p.m. that he and the suspect were at a pub earlier in the evening.

After consuming one alcoholic beverage, the suspect reportedly became verbally aggressive toward the victim. The victim left the pub on foot. The suspect followed the victim and allegedly battered him. The victim does not wish to pursue complaints.

DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, open alcohol in public, consumption of alcohol by a minor, public intoxication April 10 Terrance Burdine, 40, of Chicago, was charged with illegal transportation of open alcohol, driving while license revoked, improper parking in the roadway and no insurance subsequent to an investigation of a disabled vehicle near North and Addison at around 1:08 a.m.

April 7 Israel Ascencio-Damian, 35, of Joliet, was charged with DUI and disobeying a traffic control device subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Second at around 1:54 a.m.

Bryan Juarez Yoc, 24, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage in the 500 block of E. Grand at around 3 a.m. Police said the suspect fled the scene on foot and was later located and taken into custody.

April 6 Daniel Bischof, 32, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a complaint of erratic driving near Route 83 and 22nd Street at around 5:32 p.m.

Kendrick Johnson, 35, of Carol Stream, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of an accident and improper lane usage near First and York at around 1:38 a.m.

April 5 Benjamin Mott, 50, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and squealing tires in the 600 block of S. Parkside at around 2:46 a.m.

Police said that while conducting a burglary to a vehicle investigation, officers observed a vehicle drive toward them at a high rate of speed, quickly brake, and then accelerate again at a high rate of speed squealing the vehicle’s tires. According to police, the vehicle pulled into a driveway and a traffic stop was conducted, Mott was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was placed under arrest.

Obstruction April 8 Alaa Zamat, 35, of Orland Park, was charged with obstructing identification and driving while license revoked, while Emma Lorenzo, 24, of Cicero, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis near West and Second at around 5:01 p.m. Police said Zamat provided officers with a false name.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, possession of alternative nicotine product April 11 Noel A. Pinnock, 20, of Maywood, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and no rear registration plate light subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Berkley at around 1:20 a.m.

April 10 Reinaldo Feliz-Rivera, 30, of Addison, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and expired registration subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and Industrial at around 4:22 p.m.

Andrew Klimara, 23, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia, while Jeffrey A. Worden, 23, of Chicago, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis subsequent to an investigation of a suspicious vehicle in the 1000 block of N. York at around 12:04 a.m.

April 9 Police said that subsequent to a report of suspicious person who was disoriented near Virginia and Crown at around 2:24 p.m., the supsect was located and appeared to be highly intoxicated. The suspect was found to be in possession of Xanax® and was released without charges pending lab results.

April 8 Jennifer Huerta, 26, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near York and I-290 at around 1:54 p.m.

Rafael Mallory, 21, of Bellwood, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid driver’s license and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop for a passenger not wearing a seat belt near North and Route 83 at around 3:46 p.m.

April 6 Marco Mack, 29, of Hillside, was issued citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Cottage Hill at around 10:34 a.m.

April 5 Christian Bernal, 19, of Wood Dale, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, while Julia Martinelli, 21, of Elgin, was charged with possession of a controlled substance subsequent to an investigation of a suspicious vehicle near Roosevelt and Summit at around 6:50 p.m.

Police said both suspects were found to be in possession of heroin.

Antonio Ibarra, 21, of Cicero, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal window tint subject to a traffic stop near Church and Lake at around 12:43 p.m., while Rodolfo Salgado, 18, of Cicero, a passenger in the vehicle,

was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tanya Mora, 31, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis subsequent to a suspicious parked vehicle in the 500 block of W. Grand at around 11:57 p.m.

Robert Ozon, 19, of Park Ridge, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and I-290 at around 11:08 p.m.

Public indecency

April 10 A victim in the 200 block of S. Route 83 told police at around 12 noon, as she was walking in the parking lot of Elmhurst Commons, she observed an unknown suspect exposing himself while seated in his vehicle. The suspect left the area prior to police arrival. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The complainant did not want to sign complaints.

Suspicious circumstances

April 9 A complainant in the 200 block of Oakland Grove told police at around 12:36 a.m. that his neighbor advised him that a white SUV pulled into his driveway, close to his garage, and began changing a tire. When the suspects were confronted, they identified themselves as painters who were hired by the homeowner. No painters had been contacted to work on his home. An investigation is pending.

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

April 9 A victim in the 600 block of N. York told police at around 11:49 a.m. that after returning from shopping at a local store, she did not have her purse. The victim was contacted by a store in Glenview, which related that an unknown male suspect returned the purse to that location. The victim recovered her purse which was missing cash and a debit card. The victim returned to the store in Elmhurst where store video was reviewed. Video surveillance of the parking lot showed the victim left her purse in a shopping cart. An unidentified elderly male subsequently took the purse out of the shopping cart and put it in his car.

March 31-April 9 A victim in the 400 block of n. Elm told police at around 4:42 p.m. that she booked a vacation rental with VRBO, made a payment, and subsequently learned from VRBO that the listing posted on its website was fraudulent. VRBO reimbursed the victim. The suspect contacted the victim looking for an additional payment and the victim declined. The victim has since received numerous lewd text messages indicating her phone number was posted to a pornographic website.

April 8 Theft was reported in the 100 block of S. Prospect at around 10:30 a.m. A victim told police that he left his phone in the bathroom of the Elmhurst Library. When he returned to retrieve his phone, it was no longer there. The phone is described as an AT&T GoPhone Model flip phone.

April 7 Alejandra Merios, 46, of Franklin Park, was charged with one felony count of retail theft and misdemeanor retail theft at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 4:59 p.m. Police said a reporting officer met with loss prevention who stated that Merios had been seen taking merchandise and switching price tags.

Identity theft was reported in the 600 block of Lorraine at around 5;35 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used his personal information to apply for two credit cards, three checking accounts and two money market accounts. The victim is not out any money, but would like to sign complaints if the suspect is located.

April 5 Attempted residential burglary was reported in the 400 block of S. Washington at around 8:52 p.m. A victim told police that upon arriving home, he observed a suspect described as a black male around 5’8”, 165 pounds, wearing a black jacket with a black knit style cap and dark-colored jeans in the backyard near his patio door.

The suspect then walked into the neighbor’s yard and was unable

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(Continued from page 6) to be located. The victim noticed one of the two double French doors was damaged at the door lock mechanism with the frame pried loose. It did not appear entry was gained and nothing was missing from the home. The area was checked for the suspect with no results.

Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 800 block of S. Parkside at around 2:16 a.m. A victim told police that at around 2 a.m., he heard his garage door open. The victim ran outside and observed a white in color SUV speed off. The unknown suspect entered his unlocked Jeep in the driveway, taking the garage door opener, a wallet and a pair of sunglasses. Nothing was missing from the garage.

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March 18 Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of Alexander Blvd. at around 12 noon. A victim told police that she was contacted by a collection agency attempting to collect a debt for a gas company. She advised that an unknown suspect used her personal information to open a fraudulent account.

Identity theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Virginia at around 2:17 p.m.

A victim told police that she received a call from an unknown suspect who claimed to be with the IRS. The suspect advised that the victim was a suspect in a crime which was committed in Texas and she needed to withdraw cash from her account to purchase a Google Play card. The victim transferred cash to a Google Play card, provided the suspect with the activation number and provided her Social Security number.

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Nov. 12, 2017 Fraud was reported in the 700 block of Geneva. A victim told police that they paid the suspect in 2017 as a down payment for siding replacement on the victim’s house. The suspect told the victim work would begin in the spring of 2018, but the suspect never started the project. The suspect informed the victim he is in bankruptcy and would not be paying the victim back.

Unlawful use of a weapon April 8 Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Grand at around 8:11 p.m., William Morataya, 46, of Bloomingdale, was found to have a revoked FOID card and a suspended driver’s license. According to police,

Morataya admitted to being in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, violation of the FOID Card Act, unlawful possession of ammunition, operating an electronic communication device while driving, an unlawful rear registration plate light and obstructed driver’s view.

Dec. 2, 2018 Identity theft was reported in the 700 block of N. Eastland at around 3:11 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) gained access to her credit accounts and changed her personal information and attempted to withdraw funds from several of the victim’s accounts. The unknown suspects were able to withdraw cash from two separate accounts and opened a Samsung Financial account in the victim’s name.

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Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of E. Butterfield at around 12:47 p.m. A victim told police that he received a call from his bank alerting him that an unknown suspect was attempting to access his account. The unknown suspect(s) also attempted to open an Amazon Credit Card using the victim’s information, but was unsuccessful. The victim contacted the credit bureaus and was advised to file a police report.

Fitness and Healthy Living

Edward-Elmhurst Health Medication Take-Back program to the right of the main ED entrance) at Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd., and near the South Lobby (in the walkway between the South parking garage and South Lobby off of Osler Dr.) of Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St., Naperville, and Both are accessible to the public 24/7 365 days a year. The program is partially funded by the Edward and Elmhurst Medical Executive Committees.

“We want to help our community protect their families and friends by providing an accessible, friendly and safe place to dispose of dangerous medications,” says Dr. Daniel Sullivan, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Elmhurst Hospital.

“We’re also protecting the environment by reducing drug residue in water tables.

Studies show that 46 million Americans in 24 major metropolitan areas have pharmaceutical chemicals and hormones in their drinking water.”

Simply bring your unwanted, unused or expired controlled medications to one of the locations and drop them in the kiosk – just like putting a letter in a mailbox.

Accepted items: unused or expired controlled medications.

Restricted Items: needles/syringes, liquids, aerosols, inhalers, thermometers, illegal drugs.

The Edward and Elmhurst pharmacies

will monitor the kiosks, collect and seal the unwanted medication and arrange pick-up of the drugs on a regular basis.

For more information about the Medication Take-Back program, visit EEHealth.org/MedTakeBack.

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Today, 77 percent of opioid prescription medications taken by new users are obtained from a friend or relative. Sixtytwo percent of teens who admit taking medication for non-medical reasons say they get drugs from medicine cabinets in their homes.

As part of its Opioid Task Force initiative, Edward-Elmhurst Health launched a new Medication Take-Back program to provide accessible, safe places for the public to dispose of dangerous medication.

Safe medication disposal kiosks have been installed in the vestibule of door 28 near the Emergency Department (just

HOPE Taskforce outlines plan to reduce opioid deaths by 2022 ment executive director Karen Ayala.

“The HOPE Taskforce is committed to expanding all available resources to get to the root of this epidemic.”

The main objective of the HOPE Taskforce is to coordinate the efforts of the many community partners and strategies needed to address this crisis. The five goals outlined by the HOPE Task-

force to complete this objective are: Reduce Access to Drugs; Reduce Opioid Use and Misuse; Increase Overdose Response; Integrated Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery; and Substance Use Prevention and Education.

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At its Jan. 18 meeting, the Taskforce agreed to five objectives to address the ongoing public health crisis facing our community.

“Reducing access to opioids and increasing access to treatment is particularly important, considering recent news from Coroner Dr. Richard Jorgensen that the epidemic continues to have an acute impact on our County,” said HOPE Taskforce co-chairman and County Board member Greg Hart.

“While the 2018 overdose death numbers are concerning, we have a dedicated group partners on the HOPE Taskforce doing important work in our community. The HOPE Taskforce is committed to bringing forth new and innovative solutions in the coming months and years that will hopefully make a positive impact for the individuals, families, and DuPage County communities impacted by this epidemic.”

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Sen. Glowiak on board with ‘Tobacco 21’

Illinois will join other states in raising the smoking age to 21 after the governor signed legislation supported by State Sen. Suzy Glowiak.

Glowiak (D-Western Springs) advocated for the passage of “Tobacco 21” (House Bill 345), which raises the legal smoking age from 18 to 21, prohibiting the purchase of alternative nicotine products, electronic cigarettes and tobacco products by individuals under the age of 21.

“The health risks of smoking are well known, but young adults still have access to tobacco products,” Glowiak said. “This new law will help stop this dangerous addiction at an early age. It is absolutely imperative that we take every necessary step to help save lives.”

Glowiak cited studies that found 90 percent of all adult smokers started when they were kids.

In Illinois, 34 jurisdictions have raised the age, including Chicago, Highland Park, Buffalo Grove, Evanston and Peoria.

A key benefit to raising the age is documented decreases in the number of high schoolers who smoke.

In Chicago, authorities recorded a drop from 13.6 percent in 2011 to 6 percent in 2017. Raising the age was cited as a key component of

the decrease.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, it is estimated that each day approximately 2,100 youth and young adults who are occasional smokers become daily smokers.

“Stopping the cycle of addiction will protect our young adults from the numerous early and long-term negative effects of smoking such as early health disease, reductions in lung function, and growth and respiratory problems,” Glowiak said.

“Raising the age is a proven method to reduce smoking rates among our teens who can be easily addicted to the negative effects of nicotine and are susceptible to beginning a deadly lifelong dependency.”

This measure was supported by the DuPage County Health Department, American Lung Association in Illinois, American Cancer Society and American Heart Association along with many others.

On Sunday, Illinois become the first Midwest state to adopt Tobacco 21, joining states such as California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oregon, Hawaii and Maine. The new law goes into effect July 1, Everything I ever needed to 2019. know, I learned from my sister.

I have just one sister. A “little” (This was received from the office sister. She is two years and five of State Senator Suzy Glowiak.) days younger than me. When we were girls, it felt like a big gap.

Eons of time separated us.

She was always the little sister; I was the big one. She was expected to learn things from me. What I didn’t realize at the time was that I was learning just as much from her.

Growing up and growing into The public is invited to attend Holy Week and Easter services at adulthood, my sister has taught me Bethel United Church beginning with Maundy Thursday worship on many life lessons worth noting.

April 18 at 7:30 p.m. Good Friday observances start at 7:30 p.m. with Some of them are: a Taizé service in the candle-lit sanctuary.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help Easter Sunday events on April 21 begin at 9 a.m. with quiche, when you need it. When the tar pastries, and beverages in the Bethel Welcome Center, followed by a gets too hot on a summer day and special visit from the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt at 9:30. you are barefoot, get someone who Celebratory Easter worship is at 10 a.m., with music by the adult is bigger to carry you across the voice choir and instrumentalists. Everyone is invited to bring a fresh road. flower to adorn the barren cross to celebrate Christ’s resurrection, a Two people can easily fit on the Bethel tradition. Bethel’s Senior Minister Rev. Gretchen Sylvester a banana seat bike; it’s the front and Associate Minister Rev. Sally Scheib will lead the service, with person’s job to steer and pedal. The Rev Sylvester’s sermon entitled “Too Good to Be True?” person in the back just has to hang Bethel United Church of Christ is located at 315 E. St. Charles Rd. on tight. Your pet poodle fits just in Elmhurst. Church facilities are fully accessible, and parking is right in the front bike basket. available; enter from St. Charles Rd. or Huntington Lane off Poplar.

Sharing is not optional; it is Please call the church at 630-279-4040 for more information. mandatory. Throughout life we will be called upon to share time, toys, parents, love, resources, joy, sorrow and clothes.

Don’t worry too much about UCCA is busy planning the third Food tastings will take place from what other people think. You annual Taste of the Town: Food for 7-8:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit don’t have to sing on key to enjoy Life event on Thursday, May 16 from United Community Concerns Asso- karaoke.

Family is family. You don’t get 6-10 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion. ciation in Elmhurst which provides There are 17 Elmhurst restaurants food for the less fortunate at the hol- to choose them, and they don’t get to choose you. But at the end of the currently participating. idays.

Bethel announces Holy Week, Easter services

UCCA plans Taste of the Town event

Slices of life

Life’s lessons By

JILL PERTLER Contributer

day, sometimes they are all you’ve got. Often they are the best you’ve got, and you are lucky for that.

Grow a garden even if you have to do it in pots versus plots. Get your hands dirty. Pick the flowers and bring them inside so everyone can enjoy them. Grow vegetables you can eat. Make salsa. Nurturing growing things nurtures your life.

Grow a family. Even though she was the little sister, she started her family years before I did mine.

Through her I saw the magic of motherhood – the wonder and splendor of raising and loving a batchful of boys.

Tell people how you really feel. Be honest, but not mean. Be strong, but not callous. Trust your opinion, but listen. Be confident, but not cocky.

You’re never too old to enjoy a good giggle. Do it well and do it often. Laugh at life and at yourself

and all the inside jokes you’ve established with your sister over the years.

Stand up for what you believe in. Question authority if you have good reason to do so.

Pets are important and valued members of the family. Love them accordingly and make room for them on the couch.

Never quit learning. Pick your interests and make them good ones.

Nothing is off limits. Make jello and make lotion. Try everything in between. Share your newfound knowledge with others and especially your sister.

Don’t be cookie cutter. Strive always to be your own unique self.

Don’t follow the crowd unless the crowd is headed to a party or the beach, or in the ideal circumstances both.

You can’t pick your sister, but you can pick your friends. And in the best case scenario a sister is a little of both. I’m thankful for mine.

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.

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Annual poetry contest seeks writers

FOCUS ON

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THE EYE DISEASE SENIORS MAY HAVE OVERLOOKED

Older individuals may already be aware that they have an increased risk of developing cataracts and glaucoma, but many are less knowledgeable about “age-related macular degeneration” (AMD). This eye disease, which affects some 1.6 million Americans over age 50, comes in two forms. So-called “dry” AMD involves a gradual breakdown of the cells responsible for sharp, central vision (the macula, near the center of the retina). As a result, central vision slowly blurs. The more severe “wet” form of AMD is characterized by an abnormal overgrowth of blood vessels and fluid at the back of the eye, which leads to central vision loss. A comprehensive eye exam and an “Amsler Grid” test are needed to diagnose AMD. Preventive and routine eye exams are important to maintaining good eye health, and patients 55 and older should be examined for signs of AMD every year. Often, eye and vision problems do not have obvious symptoms or signs, but are easily diagnosed by an optometrist. To schedule an eye exam, please call SKOWRON EYE CARE. Our goal is to help you maintain a lifetime of healthy, clear, comfortable vision by using the latest in technology from in-vogue eyewear and eyeglasses to complex contact lenses to LASIK eye surgery. At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision.

P.S. People with moderate dry AMD are encouraged to take vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and copper and zinc to help delay and possibly prevent the disease’s progression. There is currently no cure.

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced that entry forms are available for the 15th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.

“We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great

poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I am looking forward to celebrating talented poets with this year’s competition.”

The competition is named in honor of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning Illinois Poet Laureate Gwendolyn Brooks, and is co-sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book.

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Entry forms can be found at http:// cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/ library/center_for_the_book. For more information, contact Illinois Center for the Book Coordinator Bonnie Matheis at 217-558-2065 or bmatheis@ilsos. gov.

23rd Annual Art in The Park coming May 4-5

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Elmhurst’s 23rd Annual Art in Wilder Park, presented by Main Street Candy and Toys, will feature over 100 artists and their original creations, including one-of-a-kind jewelry, glass, ceramics, painting, wood, photography, sculpture, paper, and mixed media. This year’s event will take place Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Elmhurst’s Wilder Park.

Enjoy an eclectic array of other activities including Kids’ Art Court, Entertainment such as School of Rock, Food Vendor Court, Food Truck Court, and Gourmet Food

Gift Section. Wilder Mansion will be open for coffee, pastries, and lunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local acoustic musician Scottie Long will be performing inside Wilder Mansion from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. Elmhurst Art Museum and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art will be open throughout the event.

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The competition is open to Illinois residents age 18 and over. Entries must be postmarked by June 30, 2019. Cash prizes will be awarded for first ($500), second ($300) and third place ($100).

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Local lung cancer survivor fights for research funding, quality healthcare in Washington D.C. Susan Warmerdam joins others from across U.S. to advocate for patients

Elmhurst resident and lung cancer survivor Susan Warmerdam traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to meet with members of Congress to request action. Through the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative, Warmerdam stood alongside others personally affected by lung cancer to advocate for biomedical research funding and to ask Congress to protect affordable, adequate and accessible healthcare for people with pre-existing conditions, including lung cancer.

During Advocacy Day, Warmerdam met with Senator Tammy Duckworth, Representative Rodney Davis, Representative Darin LaHood and Senator Dick Durbin’s staff to share her personal experience with lung cancer and explain why lung cancer research funding and healthcare protections for those with pre-existing conditions are important

to her. Warmerdam was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer that had gone undetected for several years.

She was told it was inoperable and incurable and was given just a one percent chance of surviving five years. Yet, she was young, fit, had never smoked and felt fine (besides an allergy-like cough, which led to her diagnosis). Due to her extensive research, dietary changes and a tremendous unexpected response to an experimental targeted cancer treatment drug (thanks to research), she was able to have three surgeries to remove the cancerous sites and has been off all treatment for five years.

“I have made it my passion to bring as much awareness to lung cancer and raise as much money for research as I can,” said Warmerdam.

“I want to help prevent this horrible disease, that took my father’s life in 1999 and several friends’ lives since

then, from affecting others. I am a spokesperson for the American Lung Association, who has given me a platform from which to advocate and fundraise, in hopes that my story of survival will soon be the norm and not the exception.”

In 2019, more than 9,130 people in Illinois will be diagnosed with lung cancer and 5,940 will succumb to the disease. It is important to Warmerdam to share her story with lawmakers and other influencers so that more action is taken to help lung cancer patients and their caregivers throughout the United States and in Illinois.

Warmerdam encourages others in Chicago to advocate for lung cancer research and healthcare coverage for people with pre-existing conditions by contacting their Members of Congress. Learn more about her story and the LUNG FORCE initiative at LUNGFORCE.org.

Free boating basics class to be held May 11 A free course on boating safety and how to handle an emergency on the water called, “Suddenly In Command” will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church at 136 E. High-

land Ave. in Villa Park on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. The class is taught by members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 095-41-11 and is offered “to prepare those not com-

monly in charge of operating a vessel to dal with accidents and emergencies on the water.” Topics covered include: Learning vessel characteristics, operating procedures, basic seamanship, common contingencies, how to prevent them and how to deal with them. With recreational boating season fast approaching, this course could help prevent a tragedy in the event of an emergency while on the water. Registration: gnystrom33@ gmail.com.

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Elmhurst resident and lung cancer survivor Susan Warmerdam is pictured here outside the office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office in Washington, D.C., where she joined other cancer survivors to lobby for funding for research and quality healthcare. “I have made it my passion to bring as much awareness to lung cancer and raise as much money for research as I can,” she said.

Young historians needed to share perspectives on local history Children have a way of painting a picture of history that is endearing, creative—and often, humorous.

Each spring, Elmhurst second grade schoolchildren are encouraged to share their unique takes on local history through the annual Ruth Strand Poster Contest.

The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and the Elmhurst History Museum invite aspiring young historians to participate in the 19th Annual Ruth Strand Poster Contest. Children in second grade who attend any Elmhurst elementary school are eligible to submit an entry.

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The poster contest recognizes the many gifts of Elmhurst resident Ms. Ruth Strand (1904-1999) who was director of the Elmhurst Public Library for 20 years and a founding member of the Elmhurst History Museum. The contest has been held since 2000 to honor Ms. Strand’s valuable contributions to the Elmhurst community, and especially her devotion to children, history, and education.

The subject for the poster contest is any aspect of Elmhurst history, and submissions should feature an original drawing by the student with a brief description. Posters must be submitted using the official contest entry form. All entries must be received at the Elmhurst History Mu-

seum by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019.

Contest winners will receive special prizes, and schools with ten or more participants will receive a $100 donation from the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation to their school library.

Winners and their families will be honored at a reception in the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 4 p.m. In addition, the contest winners will be invited to march in the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 and be recognized by the City Council on Monday, June 3. Posters will be displayed at the museum and winning entries will be exhibited at Elmhurst City Hall.

For more information on the Ruth Strand Poster Contest, visit elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457.

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Elmhurst Children’s Theatre to perform Pirates of Penzance Elmhurst Children’s Theatre is soon presenting The Pirates of Penzance. The public is invited to join a maritime adventure set in the late 1800’s where you will meet lovable pirates, clumsy constables, and the beautiful daughters of the dramatic Major-General. Set sail with this classic comedy… fun for the whole family!

Sandburg Middle School eighth-grader Ben Plaisted will be playing the Pirate King. This is Ben’s tenth production with ECT and biggest role yet. He said he was “excited to show everyone what I have and get to work alongside my friends.”

“Pirate King is a really fun character to build and play,” he said.

“Every single kid in the room is working so hard to make this show as polished as possible for all who want to come see it. It feels very special to be a part of that.”

Pirates is Laney Toffler’s seventh ECT production. Laney is also a Sandburg Middle School eight-grader and plays the role of Ruth, which is the nanny to Frederic. When asked what this role means, Laney said it meant a lot to her.

“Not only [is this] my last show with ECT but [I like] how different the role is,” she said. “I mean I have never been a nanny to a 20-something year-old man before!”

Oliver Roy plays the role of Frederic, an orphan who has mistakenly been apprenticed to a raucous band of pirates. He disavows the pirates’ way of life and falls for the beautiful Mabel. Pirates is Oliver’s fourth ECT show.

“ECT is a great place to show your talents and perform and to meet new people, make friends, and be yourself,” Roy said.

Pirates is Ava Gecsey’s sixth ECT production and she is excited to be playing Mabel in her last show with ECT. “It has been a great way to act and sing in a wide variety of productions,” she said. “The Pirates of Penzance is almost 150 years old. I think the audience will be surprised how funny yet familiar the music from the show is.”

The Pirates of Penzance is under the direction of Jeremy Nemec, Music Director Sarah Giordano with Assistant Music Director Phil Videckis, and Choreographer Allyssa O’Donnell.

This is Jeremy Nemec’s first time directing with Elmhurst Children’s Theatre.

“ECT is a tremendous organization that provides young performers with an authentic musical theater experience,” he said. “These students are some of the most committed group of young artists I have ever worked with.

“Our cast of Pirates of Penzance are very talented as well as very supportive of one another. This show has been a blast to direct.

The students have shown tremendous dedication and creativity in the development of their individual characters.”

Performances are Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. All shows will take place at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road.

Tickets are $8 and sold at the door.

For group reservations of 12 or more, please contact Mary Eileen Kungl at mekungl@elmhurstchildrenstheatre.com. Group sales are limited and require advance registration. For more information, visit elmhurstchildrenstheatre.com.

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A wine and cheese reception will follow the concert. Bethel United Church of Christ is located at 315 East St. Charles Road in Elmhurst.

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Elmhurst resident Jennie Brown returns to the concert series, having performed on several occasions as soloist and as a member of an ensemble. Brown is an active performer throughout Chicago in solo, chamber, contemporary and orchestral settings. She also serves as Artistic Director and flutist with the Chicago-based mixed chamber ensemble Picosa.

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On Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. Bethel United Church of Christ will present an evening of solo and ensemble performances by flutist Jennie Brown, clarinetist Cory Tiffin and violinist/violist Uli Widmaier (pictured above) as part of the church’s Music@ Bethel Concert Series. The concert program will include works by Mozart, Duruflé, Schumann and Pulitzer Prize-winning contemporary composer Shulamit Ran.

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Realty group announces Elmhurst award winners Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group brokers were recognized for 2018 sales achievement at the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Sales Convention held in Las Vegas from March 10-12. Agents from the Elmhurst office located at 210 N. York Street received sales achievement awards across multiple categories.

The Mills Group received the Chairman’s Circle Gold Award, placing them among the top 2% of brokers in the global BHHS network of 48,000 brokers. Diane M. Karpman received the President’s Circle Award, placing her among the top 5% of brokers. Karyn Wilson achieved the Leading Edge

Award, placing her among the top 8% of brokers and Bryan Doan, Julie Falduto Hurt and the Kosik Weber Team received the Honor Society Award, placing them among the top 14% of brokers.

In additional office awards, The Mills Group received the awards for the team with the Largest Sale, Most Listings, Highest GCI (Gross Commission Income) and Most Units. Diane M. Karpman received the Largest Sale Award, Most Listings, Most Units, and Highest GCI as an individual. Flemon Hope was named the Elmhurst office Rising Star. Jo Ellen Stella received the KoenigRubloff Award for team spirit as voted on by her Elmhurst office colleagues.

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Fabian recognized as ‘emerging female leader’ in Springfield State Representative Deanne M. Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) welcomed Jenifer Fabian, the Executive Director of People’s Resource Center in DuPage, to Springfield on Tuesday for a women’s brunch that honored the contributions of emerging female leaders from throughout the state.

People’s Resource Center serves residents of DuPage County by providing an array of services to get people on their feet, such as: food, clothes, social services, job training and job search assistance. Their offices serve more than 30,000 residents in need every year.

“Fabian is making a real difference in our community by helping families get the resources to get back on their feet when they fall on hard times,” said Mazzochi. “It is my pleasure to recognize her contributions to DuPage County and promote everything People’s Resource Center does in the community.”

Fabian joined almost 40 emerging female leaders from across the state who are each taking bold steps to make Illinois a better place to live and work.

“We need to know what is keeping people up at night,” Mazzochi stated. “Where government is working

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for us, and where it is failing. Strong women who are in the trenches every day and the glue of their communities need to have their voices and concerns heard and drive Springfield policy discussions. State decisions impact what they can accomplish in their communities. We need to be proactive to make sure our community leaders’ voices and concerns are heard and acted on. And these aren’t just women’s issues; these are human issues that all communities face from education to culture to promoting economic opportunities. We are grateful for these opportunities to learn from these women to drive better policy.”

Dept. of Labor, IFDA sign alliance to improve workplace safety The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed an alliance with the Illinois On-Site Consultation Program, and Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) to address safety and health hazards faced by industry employees.

The two-year alliance will focus on developing effective training and

education programs for funeral industry employees, and will address hazard communication, the use of personal protective equipment and respiratory protection, and hazards including bloodborne pathogens, electrical, and chemical exposure.

The Illinois On-Site Consultation Program will provide no-cost safety and health consultation to industry employers and workers.

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State Senator Glowiak measure creates dementia czar for state government To advocate for Illinois Alzheimer’s patients, State Senator Suzy Glowiak (D-Western Springs) passed a measure to create a specialized position within the Illinois Department of Public Health to oversee the state’s Alzheimer’s efforts.

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Glowiak said. “We need to ensure that caregivers have someone fighting to help them provide their loved ones with the best possible care.”

Glowiak’s Senate Bill 1726 creates the position of Dementia Coordinator in the Department of Public Health to oversee the implementation of the Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease State Plan.

Having a dedicated coordinator would help to address the complications and cost of a disease that has only gotten deadlier.

The Alzheimer’s Disease Illinois State Plan was established in January 2014 and is required to be updated every three years.

Nationally, the cost of caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia was estimated at nearly $236 billion in 2016, and is expected to increase to $1.1 trillion in 2019 dollars by mid-century. Medicare and Medicaid cover about 68 percent of the total health care and long-

term payments. In 2016, the Medicaid cost of caring for people with Alzheimer’s in Illinois was $1.5 billion.

Currently, the state plan cannot be implemented by IDPH due to lack of staff and other resources.

“Under the leadership of a statewide Dementia Coordinator, those living with Alzheimer’s will have a designated advocate to fight for state policies that will improve their level of care,” Glowiak said. “This new position would ensure our state is actively engaged in the fight against dementia.”

An equivalent position exists in state government in Georgia, Hawaii, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Puerto Rico.

Senate Bill 1726 passed the Senate with bipartisan support and now moves to the House for consideration.

[This was received from the office of State Senator Suzy Glowiak.]

DuPage Regional Business Outlook event coming May 1 On Wednesday, May 1 from 7-9:30 a.m., Choose DuPage is hosting the 10th annual DuPage County Regional Business Outlook at Drury Lane Conference Center in Oakbrook Terrace.

The Keynote Presentation will be delivered by Howard Tullman, executive director of the Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship.

Jack Ablin, CFA, Founding partner and Chief Investment Officer for Cresset, will give an overview on the current economy and market. The Honorable Dan Cronin, Chairman of

the DuPage County Board, will offer an economic outlook for DuPage County. The program will be moderated by Lisa Leiter, senior vice president, Financial Communications for Edelman.

In addition to Choose DuPage, the program is sponsored by Ice Miller Legal Counsel and Mesirow Financial.

Registration, breakfast and networking take place from 7-8 a.m., followed by the program from 8-9:30 a.m. Individual tickets are $50 each, tables of 10 are available for $500. For reservations, visit choosedupage.com.

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REPORT: 123,247 Illinois jobs in clean energy Sector added 4,717 jobs in 2018

More than 123,000 Illinoisans now work in clean energy industries after adding 4,717 jobs in 2018, according to a new analysis of energy jobs data from Clean Energy Trust (CET) and the national, nonpartisan business group E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs). Overall, Illinois now employs 89,277 more workers in clean energy than fossil fuels (33,970).

Illinois’ clean energy workforce employs more than seven times as many people than all the computer programmers and web developers in the state, according to Department of Labor Employment Statistics.

Led by 26 percent growth in advanced transportation, Illinois’s clean energy jobs now make up 2 percent of all jobs in Illinois with employers expecting 8.5 percent increase in jobs for 2019. Across all industries, clean jobs grew 4 percent in 2018.

“It may seem strange to say this about an industry that now employs more than 120,000, but the clean energy economy is only just getting started in Illinois,” said Jonathan Roberts, VP of Development in Midwest at Soltage Solar. “Solar development has yet to be fully unleashed, and still clean jobs already make up 1 out of every 50 jobs—growing faster than statewide employment.

This report is proof Illinois workers and businesses will be reaping the benefits of clean energy even more in the coming years.”

Energy Efficiency once again led all clean energy sectors in Illinois, employing 89,469 workers – accounting for seven in 10 of all clean energy workers. Renewable Energy Generation came in second (16,954), followed by Advanced Transportation (10,417).

Released Tuesday, April 9, Clean Jobs Midwest highlights Illinois’s growing importance in America’s transition to renewable energy, with solar and wind energy now home to 14,047 jobs combined.

Contributing the most clean energy jobs were Cook County (54,071), DuPage County (13,147), and Lake County (5,946). There are 93,086 jobs in Chicago and St. Louis metro areas combined while 13,453 jobs came from the Illinois’s rural areas.

“With job growth across the renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, and advanced transportation sectors, this report shows that Midwestern economies are benefiting from the clean energy industry,” said Erik G. Birkerts, CEO of Clean Energy Trust. “Further, this report indicates that the Midwest is creating jobs in the clean energy industry more quickly than the rest of the country - a sign the Midwest is a good place for clean energy businesses to grow.”

Detailed and interactive breakdowns of Illinois’s clean energy economy are available at CleanJobsMidwest.com – including job totals for every Illinois county, congressio-

nal district, and state legislative district.

Other key findings: • Illinois’s 89,469 energy efficiency workers are enough to fill Soldier Field stadium nearly 1 and a half times • More than 4,900 now work in grid modernization (2,878) and energy storage (2,080).

• Construction (42.5%) and manufacturing (19.2%) make up the majority of clean energy jobs by value chain.

• Advanced transportation technologies grew 25.9 percent in 2019, adding 2,144 jobs.

• Electric power generation jobs using fossil fuels (7,595) employed 9,359 less workers than renewable energy generation jobs (16,954).

• Small businesses are driving Illinois’s clean energy sectors, with 74.7 percent of clean energy businesses employing fewer than 20 individuals.

• 10 percent of Illinoisans employed in clean energy are veterans, compared to the national average of six percent.

“Since we began tracking this data four years ago, the Midwest has seen significant growth every year—adding nearly 170,000 clean energy jobs since 2015,” said Micaela Preskill, E2 Midwest States Advocate. “This report clearly proves that clean energy in the Midwest is not just a trend, it is driving economic growth and opportunities across the region.”

D205 appoints new assistant superintendent of Innovation & Growth On Tuesday, April 9, the Elmhurst Board of Education approved the appointment of Scott Grens as the new Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Growth for District 205. He will begin his duties July 1, 2019.

Grens comes to Elmhurst D205 from Lincolnwood School District 74, with prior experiences as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal in both secondary and elementary schools. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, master’s degrees in secondary education and educational administration from National Louis University, and is completing a doctorate in educational leadership from National Louis University.

“Scott leads with empathy and recognizes the importance of building strong relationships,” Superintendent Dr. David Moyer said. “He models the district’s values as a learning organization.

I think he is the right person at the right time to support the work of the buildings.”

“It is an honor to join the learning community of Elmhurst 205 in this amazing opportunity,” Grens said.

“I am excited to utilize experiences in elementary and secondary schools to continue the innovative, future-focused progress across the district. I look forward to serving the students, staff, and leadership team in providing a high quality

education for all.”

The following highlights exemplify Grens career and contributions to learning communities like D205: • Developed elementary school STEM program using Project Lead the Way leading to recognition as a PLTW “Distinguished School Launch” • Enhanced elementary school district strategic technology plan, including 1:1 iPad integration • Supervised high school operations and academic STEM program serving 1,300 students • Improved high school culture and climate by organizing a weekly Advisory program based on social emotional learning and structures for MTSS • Designed a corporate partnership with Microsoft to focus on college & career opportunities, resulting in student internships, STEM challenges, and career exposure pathways for high school students • Served as Advisory Board Member with Northwestern Memorial Hospital in a unique program for high school students to enter fields of medicine by studying in a hospital with physicians Current District 205 Assistant Superintendent of Innovation & Growth, Dr. Mark Cohen, will become the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources in July.

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This Charming English Tudor has 5 bedroom, 3 bath home w/ over 3,100sf of living space & beautiful dark hardwood floors on the 1st & 2nd floor. Additional features include unique aggregate brick masonry with lannon stone highlights that enhance this home’s architecture. A beautiful blue/green slate roof w/ wide copper gutters frames the dramatic gable ends & dormers providing texture and interest for this one of a kind well maintained home. The 90 x 190 premium lot offers substantial room for expansion of this Kenilworth jewel. Walk to town, the train, Wilder Park, the Library, the Elmhurst Art Museum, nationally ranked schools; Immaculate Conception Schools and Elmhurst District 205 Hawthorne, Sandburg and York HS. The homes on South Kenilworth Avenue bordered by Saint Charles Rd & Adelia St include a Frank Lloyd Wright house & some of the most desirable properties in Elmhurst w/ a mixture of historic older & custom-built new homes. $795,000

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Lincoln School Gem

Lincoln School Gem

Freshly painted & ready for new owners. The 1st floor offers a huge, open kitchen w/ large entertainment island, granite counters, large family room w/ fireplace, formal dining & living rooms, office/main level bedroom, powder room, & mudroom $779,900 NEW PRICE!

Freshly painted & ready for new owners. The 1st floor offers a huge, open kitchen w/ large entertainment island, granite counters, large family room w/ fireplace, formal dining & living rooms, office/main level bedroom, powder room, & mudroom w/ laundry.

Upstairs has 4 large bedrooms, finished bonus room over garage, 3 full baths, & large master w/ WIC & master bath.

The finished lower level has great entertaining space w/ rec room, bar, full bath, exercise/bedroom, & 2 large storage rooms. $779,900

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

Perfect Stratford Hills Home!

This meticulously-maintained 3 BR/2 BA Home is as beautiful outside as it is inside! Long time owners added a fantastic 1st flr FR addition you’ll spend ALL your time in. Home has tons of Charm w/ Chair Rail & Crown Moldings, Lovely Formal Living $389,900 NEW PRICE!

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

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

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

Full Finished Basement is a wide open space w/ 1,200 sqft w/ FP/wet bar/BATH. Outside is INCREDIBLE, any green thumb’s dream w/ all the hard work done for you and ready for you to enjoy! $389,900

Vintage English Cottage!

This Timeless Lannon Stone English Cottage is in the Prestigious Cottage Hill Ave. Center of Town location. The best of both worlds w/ the charm of yesteryear & the amenities/updates of new construction. Nearly 3500 sqft & a $799,900

Vintage English Cottage!

This Timeless Lannon Stone English Cottage is in the Prestigious Cottage Hill Ave. Center of Town location. The best of both worlds w/ the charm of yesteryear & the amenities/updates of new construction.

Nearly 3500 sqft & a fantastic layout featuring 5 Bedrooms w/ a Grand Master Suite w/ cozy fireplace, WIC & Master En Suite Spa-Like Bathroom. 4 more Bedrooms are all oversized & offer tons of closet space & built in storage. Spotless Neutral Kitchen w/ Maple Cabinets, SS appls & both informal/formal dining rooms. Family room & screened in porch all overlook a private/lush backyard. 1st Floor offers unique in-law/ au pair quarters/office options & 2 more Bedrooms, 1 Full & 1 Half Baths, 1st Flr Laundry, HUGE Pantry & Mudroom right off 2 car attached garage. The fussiest buyer will appreciate this unique opportunity and won’t have to compromise space, amenities & a premier WALK TO EVERYTHING location! $799,900

You Can Have It All!

This stately yet modern home situated on a 75 x 202 lot in a walk-to-everything location! Situated on one of the town’s most prestigious blocks, this beautiful, brick home completely rebuilt in 2008, is mere blocks away from schools, the library, $1,399,000

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You Can Have It All! This stately yet modern home situated on a 75 x 202 lot in a walk-to-everything location! Situated on one of the town’s most prestigious blocks, this beautiful, brick home completely rebuilt in 2008, is mere blocks away from schools, the library, Elmhurst Art Museum, Wilder Park & Mansion, Elmhurst College, the Metra and vibrant downtown Elmhurst. Enjoy the huge front & back yards as well as any of the 3 outdoors areas that are perfect places to enjoy a coffee or congregate with friends, especially the covered patio in back boasting a large TV & fireplace. Kids & adults alike will love the indoor sports court & large basement. 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 luxurious full baths, an elegant laundry room, & closets galore make up the 2nd floor. The main level is perfect for entertaining with a gorgeous kitchen opening to the huge dining room & cozy family room. A mud room, office, living room & 4-car garage round out the 1st floor of this amazing property! $1,399,000

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5 br, 3.1 ba $819,000

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STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT DUPAGE COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of: Kyra Elaine Schweisthal 2019MR000325 Case Number There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Kyra Elaine Schweisthal to the new name of: Kyra Elaine Spatafore.

The court date will be held on May, 20, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at 505 County Farm Rd., Wheaton, DuPage, in Courtroom #2005.

3-25-2019 CHRIS KACHIROUBAS Circuit Court Clerk 4489888 /s/ KYRA E. SCHWEISTHAL Kyra E. Schweisthal (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 11 & 18, 2019) 342373 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF DU PAGE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF LUZ A. GARCILAZO PETITIONER vs OSCAR GARCILAZO RESPONDENT 2019D000614 CASE NUMBER DOMESTIC RELATIONS PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO YOU Oscar Garcilazo, the Respondent, that a petition has been filed in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, against you for a Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; that summons duly issued against you NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76818 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 5, 2019, wherein the business firm of BEIGE BLUE STUDIO LOCATED AT 261 S. BERKLEY AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3176 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) JACIENE DA SILVA DAVIS, HOME ADDRESS 261 S. BERKLEY AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3176.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 18, 25 & May 2, 2019) 343283 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76776 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 20, 2019, wherein the business firm of WHEATON PRAIRIE DENTAL LOCATED AT 610 W. ROOSEVELT ROAD, SUITE A1, WHEATON, IL 60187 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) ALAN J. ACIERMO, P.C., HOME ADDRESS 100 SPECTRUM CENTER DRIVE SUITE #1500, IRVINE, CA 92618.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 11 & 18, 2019) 342177

Public Notices

as provided by law, and such petition is still pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you Oscar Garcilazo, the Respondent file your answer to the Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, at the Judicial Center, 505 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois on or before May 10th, 2019 a default may be entered against you at any time after that date and a Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage be entered against you in accordance with the prayer of said petition.

Luz A. Garcilazo PRO SE 224 S. Wisconsin Ave. Addison, IL 60101 708-595-2915 04/03/2019 CHRIS KACHIROUBAS Circuit Court Clerk 4496252 CHRIST KACHIROUBAS Clerk of the Eighteenth Circuit Court (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 11, 18 & 25, 2019) 343088 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 19 ZBA 04 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 7, 2019 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 setback and floor area ratio variations at the property commonly known as 130-34 Arthur Street/217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of constructing an addition for an elevator.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LOT 1 IN CHURCHES’ ASSESSMENT PLAT OF THAT PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWO, NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76829 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 9, 2019, wherein the business firm of RIPPED JEANS HANDYMAN LOCATED AT 2485 LINCOLNWOOD COURT, AURORA, IL 60504 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) JONATHON WIEST, HOME ADDRESS 2485 LINCOLNWOOD COURT, AURORA, IL 60504.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 9TH day of APRIL, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 18, 25 & May 2, 2019) 343316 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76792 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 26, 2019, wherein the business firm of COLORBLIND LOCATED AT 5816 MAIN STREET, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516 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) STEVEN CHATT, HOME ADDRESS 5816 MAIN STREET, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60516.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 26TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 11 & 18, 2019) 342390

TOWNSHIP THIRTY-NINE NORTH, RANGE ELEVEN EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING EAST OF THE EAST LINE OF COTTAGE HILL AVENUE; SOUTH OF THE SOUTH LINE ARTHUR STREET; WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF YORK STREET; AND NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF CHURCH STREET, IN THE CITY OF ELMHURST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON AUGUST 9, 1968 AS DOCUMENT NO. R68-35959, ALL IN DUPAGE COUNTY. PINs: 06-02-409-025 The common street address is 130-34 Arthur Street/217 Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the CI Civic Institutional 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, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 18, 2019) 343524 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 19 P 07 Request for an Amended Conditional Use Permit, Subdivision 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 7, 2019 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 an amended conditional use permit to reconfigure a NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76802 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on APRIL 1, 2019, wherein the business firm of HARMONY COACHING LOCATED AT 516 S. HAWTHORNE AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126 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) HILARY L. CLARK, HOME ADDRESS 516 S HAWTHORNE AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 1ST day of APRIL, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 11, 18 & 25, 2019) 342658

parking lot with variations and preliminary and final plat of subdivision at the property commonly known as 235 South Kenilworth, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of reconstructing the parking lot and to sell an existing lot.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LOTS 8 AND 9, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 25.0 FEET, THEREOF IN BLOCK 2 IN STRUCKMANN SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON AUGUST 31, 1891 AS DOCUMENT 46392, IN DUPAGE COUNTY ILLINOIS. LOT 9 IN STRUCKMANN’S SECOND SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 18, 1905 AS DOCUMENT 86113, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PINs: 06-01-307-010, 06-01-307-021 The common street address is 235 South Kenilworth, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the RE Residential Estate 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, City Planner (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 18, 2019) 343525 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 76777 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 20, 2019, wherein the business firm of MEADOW LAKE DENTAL LOCATED AT 3941 75TH STREET, SUITE 102, AURORA, IL 60504 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) ALAN J. ACIERNO, P.C., HOME ADDRESS 100 SPECTRUM CENTER DRIVE SUITE #1500, IRVINE, CA 92618.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2019.

JEAN KACZMAREK Jean Kaczmarek DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 11 & 18, 2019) 342178

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Symphony plans benefit gala at Cantigny Golf Club

Reservations required

by April 19

What better way to enjoy a spring evening with friends than to spend it in the beautiful surroundings of Cantigny Golf Club at a benefit gala for the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra.

Supporters of the ESO and guests are invited to attend It’s a Mystery! on Sunday, April 28 beginning at 5 p.m. at Cantigny Golf in Wheaton.

A silent auction, mystery wine pull, a split the pot raffle, mystery identities, music by the cello ensemble Cellissimo and dinner will all be a part of this exciting night of mystery.

This is an event you will not want to miss!

Tickets for the gala are $125 per person. To purchase tickets or make reservations call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org no later than April 19.

Proceeds from this fundraiser support ESO concerts and programs, including family concerts, the Stanger Young Artist Audition, concert appearances by area high school musicians, and collaborations with local musical ensembles.

Explore the history of Presidential Campaign Posters

From the mid-1800s to current times, American presidential campaigns have been powered by visual messengers in the form of colorful and controversial political posters.

Designed by a range of artists—from the famous like Alexander Calder and Roy Lichtenstein to the more common “anonymous”—these often-provocative graphic designs have impacted public opinion and election outcomes for decades.

To shed light on this fascinating history, Dave Oberg, executive director of the Elmhurst History Museum, will share an enlightening presentation on Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m.

During Stars, Stripes & Strategy: A Brief History of the Presidential Campaign Poster, Oberg will discuss the evolution of various poster styles and some of the imagery and symbolism employed by the artists. Oberg will provide a thumbnail history of some of the pivotal campaigns from 1844 to the present-day that shaped modern presidential campaigns.

This program takes place in the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center located at 120 E. Park Ave. in downtown Elmhurst. Registration for the program is required and can be made online at elmhursthistory. org/322/Adult-Programs or by calling 630-530-6879. Admission is free and limited on-site parking is available.

The “Stars, Stripes & Strategy” program is presented in conjunction with the Elmhurst History Museum’s current exhibit, “Sign of the Times: The Great American Political Poster 1844-2012,” which closes on April 28. For more information, please elmhursthistory.org or call (630) 8331457.

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York baseball team making strides Large list of contributors helping Dukes

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

York baseball coach Dave Kalal is watching his team turn the corner.

“The great thing is you can see us getting a little better every day,” he said. “Our young pitching staff is maturing and learning every outing. We just played Lyons Township and played a good game, but fell a little short. We are playing hard and competing, but things aren’t going our way all the time right now. The kids are fighting through it. I’d rather have this happen now than in May. The great thing is they are learning and maturing as a baseball team every day. We knew it would be like this in the beginning. Everybody is getting their feet underneath them and getting settled in. We have been playing good baseball. We’ve battled back against Elk Grove and played a good game against Wheaton-Warrenville South. We were down 8-0 in one game and made it 9-7. We are scratching at the surface with what we are capable of doing. I just told my assistant coach that if you would have told us in the first eight games of the season we’d be around .500, I would say that’s good.”

Kalal also has had the opportunity in the beginning of the season to see plenty of players on the roster in action.

“We’ve had three or four JV games and we’re already seeing what the kids can do,” he said. “The first two or three weeks here, we’ve played a lot of baseball. We’re seeing a lot of good things from a lot of different people.”

Kalal praised the efforts of Tyler Lawrence and Jon Meyers on the mound in the first game of the recent Lyons Township West Suburban Conference Silver Division series.

“Our young pitchers are doing well,” he said. “That was Tyler’s second good outing in a row. Jon Meyers, Kai Formella and Carl Baker have had good outings as well. In our first 10 games, we’ve run a lot of guys in there and have seen a lot of good things.”

York also has received key contributions from the likes of Ryan Ross, Joe Goehl, Bo Thomas and Joe Orrico.

“Ryan Ross is doing what we expect him to do and Joe Goehl and Bo Thomas have played well,” said Kalal. “Joe Orrico is hitting the ball and Tim Bowbin is hitting the ball well as well. We have been competing and getting guys on base. Tyler Cwik had a good game against Lyons Township. It’s been exciting to be with this group and to see how much they have

grown already. We will get to where we need to be. It will be a heck of a journey to get there. What’s great about some of these games is we’re facing quality pitchers. The Lyons Township kid is going to Arkansas and we chipped away there against a really solid pitcher. Elk Grove’s pitcher is Division I and we made 10 errors in that game. If we only make four or five, we win that game. The kids are starting to believe they can compete against these top-20 teams.

They should believe that because they can do it and they have done it every year here.”

York lost the opener to Lyons 5-4 at the Lyons Township south campus.

York led 4-0, but Lyons scored four in the fifth and one in the seventh to win it.

Thomas had two hits, as did Cwik.

Ian Steinorth had the team’s other hit. Thomas, Alex Rozmus and Cwik each had an RBI. Ross and Clayton Letourneau each had two walks. Formella took the loss in relief. York walked 11 batters. Lawrence started and went 4 innings and allowed only one hit and one earned run. Meyers pitched 1 2/3 innings.

York won the middle game of the series 14-4 in six innings. York led 10-0 after three innings and belted out 11 hits.

Ross was 2-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBI. Goehl walked three times. Cwik had a hit, two RBI and two walks. Thomas was 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Orrico went 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Bowbin had two runs scored, an RBI and three walks.

Steinorth scored two runs and had an RBI. Dan Brown had a hit and three RBI, while Letourneau had three hits, two runs scored and two RBI. Jacob Caffrey scored two runs. Brown had a double, while Ross and Orrico each tripled. Ross stole two bases.

Kellen Gilmartin was the winning pitcher. He allowed no earned runs and four hits over six innings and struck out two.

York dropped the finale 6-2 to Lyons. York led 2-0 through 3 1/2 innings. The Dukes were limited to one hit, that from Letourneau, who also stole a base. John Milling took the loss. He struck out two in four innings. Formella pitched the final two innings.

In an 8-0 non-conference win against Wheaton North, York had 10 hits and scored six runs over the fourth through sixth innings.

Ross went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI. Anthony Scalzitti had a hit and two RBI. Thomas went 2-for-2 with a run scored, an RBI and two walks. Steinorth had a hit, a run scored and two RBI. Brown had two hits and a run scored. Thomas dou-

bled, while Ross and Steinorth both hit home runs.

Meyers was the winning pitcher.

He went 6 1/3 innings and struck out six while allowing only three hits.

Santino Domingo pitched the final 2/3 of an inning.

York closed the week with a 9-4 win over Downers Grove South in

Game and set

WSC crossover action to move to 6-6-1 on the season.

York broke open a close 3-2 game with two runs in the sixth and four in the seventh. The Dukes had 10 hits in the contest.

Ross went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Thomas was 2-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Orrico had two

hits and an RBI. Bowbin had a hit and two RBI. Steinorth had two runs scored and a bit, while Brown had a hit and two runs scored as well. Bowbin and Thomas doubled.

Baker was the winner. He fanned nine in 6 2/3 innings. Danny Chrisman pitched the final 1/3 of an inning.

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York senior Riley Wilson sets the ball against Argo during their sweep of a quad event held on Friday, April 12. They Dukes also beat Oak Lawn and Timothy Christian.

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York boys volleyball: quad vs.

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York senior Collin McCarville serves during the Dukes senior Ethan Chael helps York win over York-hosted quad event on Friday, April 12.

Oak Lawn, Argo and Timothy Christian.

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York sophomore Sam Walsh guards the net against Timothy Christian.

Aidan Hickey, a senior, serves for the York boys volMatt Reishus, a senior, serves in York’s 25-12, 25-11 leyball team. The Dukes won all three games in straight win over the Oak Lawn Spartans. sets.

Dukes freshman Jake Reishus at the ready.

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IC Catholic Prep baseball team routs Guerin Prep Ryan picks up win, Kozerski has two hits, including triple

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep baseball team recorded a recent 10-2 Metro Suburban Conference Red Division victory over Guerin Prep thanks to a hot start out of the gates.

The Knights scored five runs in the first inning and three more in the second inning to take an 8-2 lead. IC

Catholic Prep finished with nine hits.

Tommy Ryan went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Nick Kozerski went 2-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI. John Vogelsperger was 2-for-2 with two RBI. Vogelsperger and Ryan each had a double, while Kozerski tripled. Ryan Malek stole four bases and the Knights swiped seven bases in total.

Ryan was the winning pitcher. He went 4 2/3 innings and allowed one earned run, while striking out three.

Thomas Higart pitched the final 2 1/3 innings.

IC Catholic Prep dropped the se-

ries opener to Guerin by a 3-1 count.

The Knights led 1-0, but Guerin scored three in the fourth.

Malek, Ryan, Dave Sykora, Kevin Cooke and Hilgart each had a hit.

Sykora stole two bases. Malek went the first 3 2/3 innings and fanned five while allowing one earned run. Andrew Zwolinski pitched the final 2 1/3 innings and struck out four while allowing only one hit.

The Knights also dropped a 4-0 contest to Wheaton St. Francis. The Knights were held to six hits. Chris Vitek and Sykora each had two hits, while Ryan and Cooke each had a hit.

Vitek had a double.

Sykora took the loss. He pitched the first three innings. Cooke went the final four and allowed only two hits and fanned one.

IC Catholic Prep then dropped a 4-2 non-conference game to Evergreen Park. The Knights trailed 4-0 after five innings, but scored two runs in the top of the sixth.

Ryan had two hits, while Jake Lytton and Michael Carpanzano each had a hit. Carpanzano had an RBI. The Knights drew eight walks with Malek and Cooke each walking three times. Cooke stole two bases in the

contest.

Zwolinski took the loss. He allowed one earned run and four hits, while striking out five and walking only one. Carpanzano pitched the sixth inning and struck out one.

The loss to Evergreen Park put the Knights at 7-9 overall this spring. IC Catholic Prep returned to action earlier this week with a two game MSC Red series with crosstown neighbor Timothy Christian. The Knights also were slated to host Chicago Christian earlier this week before heading to Joliet Slammers Field tonight to face Aurora Central Catholic.

Timothy Christian boys tennis team off to strong start Trojans recently defeats St. Viator and ACC

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys tennis team can’t complain about the start it has enjoyed.

The Trojans were 4-2 overall and 1-0 in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division action through late last week.

In recent play, the Trojans were 5-1

winners over St. Viator and 5-1 winners against Aurora Central Catholic.

Timothy opened conference play with a 4-1 win against Riverside-Brookfield.

In the St. Viator victory, Micah Bosman and Ben Rowell were 6-2, 6-2 winners in doubles play. Timothy coach Keith Mills called Bosman’s and Rowell’s win “decisive.”

“Micah and Ben are 5-0 at No. 2 doubles and have a solid shot at qualifying for the state tournament,” the coach explained. “I intend to play them at first doubles in a few upcoming matches.”

Mills also lauded the play of No. 1 doubles team Jack Rhiner and James Shervheim, who through late last week had a four-match winning streak.

Freshman No. 1 singles player Winston Chen won a two-hour, 30-minute marathon match recently by a count of 6-1, 4-6, 7-5.

Mills said doubles play has taken a step up of late. “We are starting to improve our doubles play across the board,” he said. “Our experience with seven seniors helps as we are becoming more aggressive with doubles strategy. We are fairly deep this

year and five or six players are vying for spots at third and fourth doubles.

Also, at the top of the lineup we have four players who are equal in skill level, allowing me to potentially change up lineups later on to keep players fresh. I have not had to change much of the lineup in the early going. Usually, tennis coaches tinker with the lineup looking for the right combination.”

Mills also has been pleased with the team’s serving progress. “Serving has been more consistent overall,” he said. “Fighting the weather slows down progress and interrupts consistency because we don’t play every

day. Players have been working on offensive doubles strategies and that helped against St. Viator, who we narrowly beat last year and lost to in 2017. I foresee us being tough to beat as the season moves on.”

Mills said Timothy has its eyes on a 14-win season, to finish in the top four at the 16-team Champaign invitational and win a sectional title, something the boys program has never done.

The Trojans were slated to face Elgin St. Edward and Wheaton St. Francis (today) in a pair of conference matches. “St. Francis should be a big matchup for us,” Mills noted.

York softball team upends Mother McAuley Fuglsang enjoys 4-for-4 day at plate; Derkowski fans 16 against Downers Grove North

against Mother McAuley.

The Dukes pounded out 13 hits.

York broke open a 2-2 tie after four innings by scoring two runs in the fifth and they plated three more in the seventh to pull away for good.

By Mike Miazga Sydney Fuglsang went 4-for-4 CORRESPONDENT with three runs scored and an RBI. The York softball team had the Julia Derkowski went 2-for-3 with bats going full force in a recent 7-3 two runs scored and two RBI. Izzy non-conference win in Chicago Smith was 3-for-4 with an RBI,

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He went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBI in a 14-4 win against Lyons Township. In that game, Ross tripled and stole two bases as well. He went 2-for-3 with a home run, three runs scored and an RBI in an 8-0 win against Wheaton North. Ross added a 2-for-4, two-RBI effort in a 9-4 win against Downers Grove South.

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while Rena Sotos went 2-for-3.

Katherine Karnatz had a hit and two runs scored.

Karnatz, Smith, Julia Derkowski and Sotos each had a double, while Fuglsang had a triple. Karnatz stole two bases.

Lauren Derkowski was the winning pitcher in relief. She went three innings and struck out seven, while allowing only two hits. Caroline Collins started the game and allowed only one earned run in four innings.

In earlier action, York dropped an 11-0 non-conference game to Lincoln-Way East. York was limited to five hits and made six errors.

Fuglsang was 2-for-3, while Julia Derkowski, Lauren Derkowski and Smith each had a hit. Smith stole a base as well.

Lauren Derkowski took the loss.

She allowed three earned runs in five innings and fanned nine.

In a 3-2 non-conference loss to

Fenwick, York led 2-1 heading into the seventh, but Fenwick scored two in the seventh to pull ahead.

Karnatz, Gina Westphal, Lauren Derkowski, Gianna Stinsa and Collins each had a hit. Westphal and Fuglsang each had an RBI. Derkowski’s hit was a double. Karnatz stole two bases.

Collins pitched seven innings, allowing only six hits and one earned run.

In a 2-1 West Suburban Conference Silver Division loss to Downers Grove North, York was no-hit.

Downers Grove pitcher Estelle Czech allowed one unearned run on no hits and struck out 13 while walking two.

Lauren Derkowski was dominant as well in the pitching circle for the Dukes. She allowed only two hits and one earned run and struck out 16, while walking two. Five Downers Grove North players struck out mul-

tiple times, with two players striking out three times each. York needed to record only five outs in the field thanks to the 16 strikeouts. Smith stole a base in the game.

In a 4-3 loss to Palatine in non-conference action, York led 3-1 after four innings, but Palatine scored three in the fifth.

Karnatz, Smith, Lauren Derkowski, Julia Derkowski and Lauren Polte each had a hit. Lauren Derkowski, Julia Derkowski and Madeline Modica each had an RBI. Lauren Derkowski struck out 12 in five innings of work. Collins pitched the final two innings.

York was 5-8 overall through its first 13 games. The Dukes were in full WSC Silver mode earlier this week with games scheduled against Lyons Township and Hinsdale Central. The Dukes are scheduled to host Downers Grove South today at Bryan Middle School.

Timothy Christian softball team downs Westminster Christian Heersink, Slovey and Tameling key contributors for Trojans to start season

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Timothy Christian softball coach Lindsay Slovey likes what she has seen from her group so far this season.

“We have made huge strides since last year,” she said. “The team has been hitting well and putting runs up, which is nice to see.”

The Trojans were 2-3 overall

through late last week and were 0-1 in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division play.

In recent action, the Trojans upended Westminster Christian by an 18-4 count.

Individually, Slovey noted both Allison Heersink and Emily Slovey have been key contributors. “Allison has been hitting great,” the coach said. “Emily has been a huge asset on the mound and at the plate. She’s been great on the mound.”

Slovey had 11 strikeouts in five innings against Wheaton Academy and fanned nine in five innings against Westminster Christian. “Emily also

has been hitting great,” Lindsay Slovey said. “It’s great to see a freshman out on the field.”

Heersink has helped the Trojans up the middle at shortstop. “Allison has done a great job at shortstop and also has had some huge hits already this season,” said Slovey. “As a captain, she has really stepped up this year.”

Kelly Tameling has been another key contributor. “Kelly Tameling has done a nice job for us at third,” said Slovey. “She has had some key plays and gets on base. It’s fun to see her make some great plays at third.”

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Community calendar

At 9:30 a.m., kids are invited to Wilder Park to meet the Easter Bunny, followed by an Egg Hunt beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. After that, at 10:30 a.m., there will be a Doggie-Egg-stravaganza, an egg hunt just for pet dogs.

At 12:30 p.m., meet the Easter Bunny at the Gazebo on Spring Road followed by the SRBA Egg Hunt promptly at 1 p.m. Bring your own basket and your camera for pictures. Both events are free and open to the public.

Thursday, April 18 At 7 p.m., there will be a movie screening of “Zero Weeks,” hosted

by Progressives for Change at the Elmhurst Public Library. The film that lays out an argument for guaranteed paid leave for every American worker and looks at it from an emotional, medical, financial and global perspective. The program is free, but space is limited so please RSVP to zeroweeks.eventbrite.com. Not an EPL sponsored event.

Wednesday, April 24 From 7-10 p.m., the Elmhurst YMCA Spring Fundraiser will take place at Marco’s Table & Events, 130 N. York. Will feature cooking demonstration. Tickets are $95 in advance, $110 each after April 17.

Space is limited. Register online at elmhurstymca.org/event or in person at the YMCA. Saturday, April 27 At 7 p.m. Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Road, will present an evening of performances

by Jeff Panko and other musicians as part of the church’s Music@ Bethel Concert Series. A wine and cheese reception will follow. Tickets are adults $20, seniors $18 and students $5. Advance tickets available online at musicatbethel.com or call 630-279-4040. Family is $45 for two adults and up to five children.

Friday, April 26 Saturday April 27 Sunday, April 28 Elmhurst Children’s Theatre will perform the Pirates of Penzance on the stage at Sandburg Middle School.

Performances are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 each.

Sunday, April 28

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• At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum presents Stars, Stripes & Strategy: A Brief History of the Presidential Campaign Poster. EHM Executive Director Dave Oberg will offer a sweeping analysis of more than two centuries of famous and infamous presidential campaign posters. View images of iconic campaign posters and even a few local stories of those who have visited Elmhurst over the years. Admission is free, but registration is required. Register at eventbrite.com/e/ stars-stripes-strategy-a-brief-history-of-presidential-campaign-posters-tickets-54289532453 or call 630530-6879.

• At 3 p.m., the Elmhurst Choral Union and Orchestra will perform in concert at Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College.

A pre-concert lecture by composer David DeVasto begins at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $10 for youth ages 7-22.

Available from elmhurstchoralunion. org, 1-800-838-3006, or at the door.

• Beginning at 5 p.m. at Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton, the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will perform a benefit gala called “It’s a Mystery!”

A silent auction, mystery wine pull, a split the pot raffle, mystery identities, music by the cello ensemble Cellissimo and dinner included. Tickets are $125 per person. For reservations call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org no later than April 19.

Saturday, May 4 • Beginning at 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra will perform in concert at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, located at 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. The concert includes a “side-by-side” performance of Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, with members of the York High School Symphony strings directed by Ray Ostwald. At 5:45 p.m. prior to

Thursday, May 16 From 6-10 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, UCCA is holding its third annual Taste of the Town: Food for Life. There are 17 Elmhurst restaurants currently participating. Food tastings will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit United Community Concerns Association in Elmhurst which provides food for the less fortunate at the holidays. Details to follow.

Ongoing programs: • Widows or Widowers (WOW) meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus

Hall, 537 S. York Road. WOW lends support and provides social activities for those who have lost a spouse. Admission: $5 per person includes live entertainment. Info: Dave at 630620-4060 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: 630-8337800.

Chicago’s ComedySportz performs to benefit ECPA ComedySportz, the hysterical Chicago-based comedy show since 1987, comes to Elmhurst for an evening of high-energy fun for all ages on Saturday, May 4. The interactive show will benefit the Elmhurst Center for Performing Arts (ECPA), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to the creation of a state-of-the-art venue for theater, dance and comedy in the Elmhurst City Centre.

The improv comedy group splits performers into two teams who engage the audience with the hope of winning their laughs. Performers provide clean comedy while acting out scenes, songs, and games.

“ComedySportz will be a fun evening for Elmhurst families,” said ECPA board member Rebecca Marianetti. “This show is yet another example of how the arts can bring Elmhurst residents together for entertainment and community.”

The Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) invites you to attend the family fun improv show, ComedySportz on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Timothy Christian Schools, 188 W. Butterfield Road in Elmhurst. Supporters, improv enthusiasts, and all who need a good laugh are encouraged to attend.

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ComedySportz will be a fun evening for Elmhurst families. This show is yet another example of how the arts can bring Elmhurst residents together for entertainment and community.”

– Rebecca Marianetti, EPCA board member

Tickets purchased before May 4 are available for $25 at ecpa-elmhurst.org by mailing a check to ECPA, PO Box 653, Elmhurst, 60126. Tickets are also available at the door for $30. Student and senior (65+) tickets are $20. Group seating and pricing is available. Please contact ecpaElmhurst@gmail.com. Proceeds from the event go to support the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) initiative to build a performing arts center in the heart of Elmhurst.

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Slovey added improvement also has come in the team working together as one unit. “We have some key players we rely on to carry us through,” she said. “It’s nice to see the program growing and how much we have improved since last year.

The coaches notice, the girls notice and even the umpires have made comments it’s great to hear.”

Timothy is hard at work on continuing to improve its defense, Slov-

ey noted. “We need to cut back the errors,” she said. “The weather doesn’t help without outdoor practice. The errors are hurting us. We need to make the throws and catches.”

Slovey said positive attitudes also have given the team an extra jolt. “I like their attitudes,” she said. “We have a young team. We have quite a few young players and everybody on the team gives 100 percent. It’s been amazing.”

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Voices of Peace Gospel Music Fest – Hilbert Nearly 20 performing groups will play two days of country, bluegrass and southern gospel music. Food and refreshments will be available.

Eaux Claires – Eau Claire Ashley for the Arts – Arcadia HarborPark Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival – Kenosha Returning in 2020, this two-day, Featuring a car show, a hot air balloon launch and, of course, great muEnjoy distinguished jazz and blues groups performing along the shores multi-stage fest offers live music in sic, Ashley for the Arts festival is a can’t-miss this summer! This three- of Lake Michigan at this one-day fest. several genres, both performance and visual art, food and camping.

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Lifest – Oshkosh Wisconsin’s largest Christian music festival offers 150 acts on seven stages, entertainment, games, fireworks, worship services, swimming and pottery workshops.

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Country Jam USA – Eau Claire Enjoy three days of country music’s top entertainers, along with vendors, food and camping.

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