Elmhurst Independent 04-25-2019

Springtime on Spring Road

Pictured above at the Spring Road Egg Hunt held Saturday, April 20 are twin sisters Addie and Emma Gaeger, who will be 3 years

in about 10 days. They look cute in their pink and blue gingham dresses and bunny ears. More photos inside.

At the Wilder Park Egg Hunt

Twins Sophie and Isabelle Puplava, who are almost 2 years old, wheeled into Wilder Park for the

nual Egg Hunt held Saturday, April 20. They tried to convince their brother Jake, 4,

show off his red hair, but he was reluctant. More photos inside.

take his hat

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Police announce passing of Elmhurst K-9

It is with deep sadness that the Elmhurst Police Department announces the passing of Elmhurst Police K-9 “Diesel” on April 17, 2019. Diesel was a 10-year-old Belgian malinois. He was trained to be an excellent tracker and successfully lead officers to evidence at crime scenes while being very protective of his handler. He also enjoyed a rubber ball and a good rub, following a successful track or alert. Diesel had served on the department since June 14, 2010 with his handler and partner, Officer Tony Poli. During a recent veterinary examination, it was discovered that Diesel was suffering from liver cancer. Sadly, Diesel passed away on Wednesday, April 17.

Diesel will be remembered for the dedication and honorable service that he gave to the community and to his partner Officer Poli. Police K-9’s such as Diesel, are regarded as active members of the department and are special member of the police family. Diesel will always hold a special place in the hearts of Elmhurst Police Officers.

Please keep Diesel, Officer Poli, and his Elmhurst police family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

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Pictured above in October of 2017 is Police K-9 Diesel and his partner Elmhurst Police Officer Poli (second row, far left) when they visited a 3rd grade class at Visitation School. Diesel often went to area schools to give a demonstration of his abilities and how he contributes to police work in the community. The Elmhurst Police Department announced that Diesel passed away on April 17.

Registration begins for ‘4 on the 4th’ race

Registration is open for the 15th annual Elmhurst Running Club 4 on the 4th, a four-mile race on the Fourth of July that starts and finishes on Prospect Avenue between Elmhurst College and Wilder Park. The 7:15 a.m. race takes participants through residential neighborhoods and the City Centre. Primary beneficiary is the Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF).

“This is a fun way to kick-start your Fourth of July celebration,’’ race director Bob Richards of the Elmhurst Running Club said. “You don’t have to be fast. Just come out and take it all in.”

For information, go to 4on4th.com to sign up either for the 4 on the 4th race of the Kids 1K for children 12 and younger. Early registration is encouraged.

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ZPC soundly rejects development plan

for Route 83 and St. Charles Road

Area residents protest project, join together, create web site

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

A group of residents in Elmhurst’s Pick Subdivision has come together to protest a development project being considered at the northwest corner of Illinois Route 83 and St. Charles Road.

The Pick Subdivision includes the area west of Route 83 to Villa Avenue in Villa Park.

The site under consideration was most recently occupied by Back Alley Burger and Krave Restaurant; prior to that, the location had a Kentucky Fried Chicken and an independent restaurant called the Kopper Kettle.

Preliminary site plans were presented to the City’s Zoning &

Planning Commission (ZPC) by Ambrose Design Group in Crystal Lake for the site known as 601-609 St. Charles Road. The Ambrose plan calls for a 16-pump service station, convenience shopping center and a carry-out restaurant, with plans for another drive-thru restaurant sometime in the future.

The Zoning Commission unanimously rejected the plans by a vote of 7-0 (two Commissioners were absent).

“That project is just too intense for that site,” ZPC Chair Susan Rose told the Independent in an exclusive interview. “One of the big things we have to look at when considering variances is ingress and egress, and at that site, it’s almost impossible. We asked the developer how anyone could ever make a left hand turn out of the lot [onto St. Charles Road] and he said there could be a ‘courtesy’ lane. That’s just not going to work.”

Rose also pointed out that the development called for 16 gasoline pumps, which will have to be re -

filled every day.

“How are those gasoline trucks going to get in and out of that location?” she said. “To turn left onto St. Charles Road means crossing the westbound lanes of traffic, where cars are turning right (west) from Route 83, then you have to cross the left turn lane on eastbound St. Charles, where the traffic lines up virtually all day long to turn onto 83. How are big semi-trucks supposed to maneuver that? And where are they to go from there?”

The developer’s answer to that was that they have “experienced drivers” and “don’t worry, they’ll find their way,” Rose said.

Starbucks supposedly had an interest in leasing a part of the property, but according to Rose, by the time the public hearing was held, Starbucks had pulled out of the deal.

“Maybe another type of business would work there, but not a convenience store with 16 gasoline pumps,” Rose said. “It’s just too much of a traffic generator in an

area that is already saturated with a lot of traffic and inconvenient ingress and egress.

“We rejected the project at that point; we didn’t even get to the environmental impact studies.”

Neighbors are being urged to attend meetings of the Development, Planning & Zoning (DPZ) Committee and the City Council to underscore the concerns that the project will negatively impact neighborhoods and parks, the local water main, storm drainage, Salt Creek, Salt Creek Trail, the Forest Preserve and what they refer to as “an unsafe, ‘F’ rated, dangerous intersection.”

“Let them know that this development will be detrimental, endanger public safety, increase congestion on public streets, and does not stand behind their values,” said Jennifer Veremis, who spearheaded the grassroots movement among the neighbors in the Pick Subdivision and who helped set up a web site about the project at: keepvibrant.org.

City purchases 113-121 N. Addison property for $2.25

Elmhurst City Council approved the purchase of 113-121 N. Addison Avenue at a City Council meeting held on April 15.

The site, also known as the Arcade Building, includes current businesses The Club, The Pizza Palace, and Coldwell Banker. The sale of the property by the Conway family coincides with their decision to close their business, Pizza Palace.

Obituary

Edward F. Naspinski, 90

Edward F. Naspinski, age 90, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019.

Longtime resident of Elmhurst.

Beloved husband of the late Arlene; loving father of Linda (Brian) Walden, Alan (Tyria) and Kevin Naspinski; cherished grandfather of Teri (Ron) Wedel, Brian Jr., Matthew (Dana), Noah, Bella and great grandfather of Delia, Donnie, Allie, MJ, Connor, Cooper and Claire; dear brother of the late Bruno, Matthew, Frank, Stanley and Rose; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Edward was a little league coach, Elmhurst Hospital employee for 25 years and a volunteer after that for 20 years, crossing guard for 15 years, volunteer at Wilder Park Conservatory for 20 years, Korean War U.S. Army Veteran and active member of American Legion T.H.B. Post 187.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. woodlawnchicago.com. For the Naspinski family, (708) 442-8500.

The Club and Coldwell Banker will continue their leases. The City plans to maintain the leases while planning for future development and recovering the investment during the process.

While there are no immediate plans for the property, the area has been identified in the First Street & York Street Subarea Plan, approved by the Council on December 17,

2018. The First Street and York Street subarea is described as being in the “heart of downtown.” The Arcade property abuts the present City-owned property in the “donut hole” identified as the future Schiller Square by the subarea plan. In each of the alternatives suggested by the plan, this area includes an open space owned by the City utilized for public programming. The plan also

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states, there is redevelopment flexibility for this area and “redevelopment could take place as properties become available…developed individually or in conjunction with one another.”

The City believes that the purchase of this property will enhance the opportunities in the downtown area. The price for the purchase property is $2,250,000.

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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.

Battery

The victim related that subsequent to a verbal argument, the suspect allegedly punched her multiple times in the face and chest. According to police, officers observed the victim to have a cut on her chest and a cut on her lower lip.

send any money to the suspect and deleted the photos and conversation from his phone.

April 12

A victim in the 900 block of S. Hawthorne told police at around 11:39 a.m. that she received a threatening telephone call from a suspect. The suspect was contacted and denied making a threat. The suspect was informed that she was no longer to contact the victim.

A complainant in the 200 block of S. Indiana told police at around 1:32 p.m. that they received a message from a completely nude male while in bed, accompanied by a text message. The complainant does not recognize the number or the person. A reporting officer did a search of the phone number on the text message and left a voice message for the suspect to contact him.

April 11

April 12

Pedro Sanchez Jr., 59, of Addison, was charged with battery and disorderly conduct subsequent to a road rage incident near North and Emory at around 5:09 p.m.

Criminal damage, criminal trespass

April 17

A victim came into the police station to report while at work at Comcast between 8:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m., the front driver’s side tire of his vehicle was slashed. The victim told police he suspects a co-worker may have slashed the tire due to a disagreement they had. Further investigation is pending.

April 15

Cinque D. Grant, 28, of Bensenville, was charged with criminal trespass to real property in the 100 block of S. York at around 6:22 a.m. Police said officers located Grant, who had been previously served with a no-trespass notice, sleeping in the basement.

April 13

A reporting officer was notified by an Elmhurst Public Works employee that a street light had been knocked over by unknown means in the 400 block of Verrett at around 6:09 p.m.

Disorderly conduct

April 11

R.P. Hubeny, 59, of Downers Grove, was charged with disorderly conduct and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident in the 600 block of N. Route 83 at around 2:12 p.m. Police said Hubeny reached into a complainant’s vehicle which caused the complainant to be alarmed.

Shantese S. Terr, 28, of Bellwood, and Gaby Billingslea, 50, of Crete, were charged with disorderly conduct in the 300 block of S. West at around 3:56 p.m. Police said both suspects were verbally arguing over a custody exchange, and the argument then turned into a physical fight.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance

April 15

A 26-year-old Chicago man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 600 block of W. North at around 11:05 p.m. A complainant told police that she witnessed the suspect allegedly strike the victim several times.

April 12

A victim in the 600 block of N. Willow told police at around 8:21 a.m. that her boyfriend allegedly pinned her down, pulled her hair and threatened to kill her during an argument. The suspect fled the scene before an officer’s arrival. The area was searched with no results. An investigation is pending.

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

April 16

Robert Kouzoukas, 35, of Elmhurst, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, DUI-drugs and improper lane usage subsequent to a vehicle crash in the 300 block of W. St. Charles at around 5:22 p.m.

April 15

Leanne Daleanes, 46, of Oak Park, was charged with DUI subsequent to a traffic crash in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at around 1 p.m.

Refujio M. Garcia, 33, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended and driving while using an electronic communication device subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Evergreen at around 12:35 a.m.

April 14

Hisham R. Abdullatif, 31, of Rolling Meadows, was charged with DUI, driving while license suspended, improper turn and driving without headlights subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Lake at around 3:44 a.m.

April 13

Juan Terraza-Santiago, 24, of Bensenville, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, no valid driver’s license and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic crash near Grand and York at around 9:28 a.m.

Harassment, threats

April 13

A victim in the 400 block of Fairfield told police at around 3:47 p.m. that he sent explicit photos and videos to an unknown suspect via a cellphone application. The unknown suspect told the victim to send cash or she would forward the photos to the victim’s contacts on Facebook and Instagram. The victim did not

Police said a victim in the 500 block of S. York has a valid order of protection against the suspect. On the above date, the victim received a phone call from a number she did not recognize. The victim stated she felt it was the suspect. The reporting officer contacted the phone number and spoke to the suspect whom police said admitted to making the call. The reporting officer will follow up with criminal charges.

Possession

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

alternative nicotine product

April 17

Robert Whitney, 34, of Lakemoor, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needles, obstructing identification, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license revoked and no insurance, while Autumn Wilson, 32, of Woodstock, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, possession of hypodermic needles, obstructing identification and possession of drug paraphernalia subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in the 600 block of N. York at around 10:20 p.m. According to police, both suspects also were found to be wanted on warrants.

Police said a juvenile suspect was found to be in possession of a vape device containing suspected THC oil at around 11:50 a.m. while attending class at York High School. The suspect was issued citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

April 15

An administrator at York High School advised at 12:46 p.m. that a juvenile suspect was observed in a restroom with a vaping device and the odor of a vape was detected. According to police, the suspect was found to be in possession of nine unopened boxes of suspected THC oil, one vape cartridge containing suspected THC oil, vape accessories, one bottle nicotine juice and cash. The suspect was released to a parent and charges are pending.

April 13

Luis Guevara-Idario, 18, of Addison, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, no valid driver’s license, operating a vehicle while using an electronic communication device and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Melrose at around 12:04 a.m.

Juan V. Laboy, 29, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to signal and no front registration plate subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and North at around 8:45 p.m.

Jeremy Morales, 32, of Melrose Park, a passenger in a vehicle, was issued a state citation for unlawful possession of medical cannabis in a vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Grand at around 9:08 p.m.

Jonathan Vazquez, 23, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of open alcohol in a vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia and tinted windows, while Joshua David, 22, of Chicago, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and open alcohol in a vehicle subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Clinton at around 1:41 a.m.

Dylan Voss, 18, of Darien, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and tinted windows subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at around 12:47 a.m.

Daniel Ziegler, 24, of Genoa, was issued citations for possession of cannabis and failure to use a hands-free device subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 1:40 a.m.

April 12

Christopher Diego, 19, of Bensenville, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in the 300 block of W. Grand at around 3:44 a.m.

March 19

Police said on the above date that a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North received a phone-in order for 500mg Amoxicillin and one 473ml bottle of Promethazine with Codeine. The pharmacy audit department advised the pharmacy manager of the fraudulent transaction as the phone number given by the caller did not match the valid phone number for the state license number.

Suspicious circumstances

April 17

Witnesses in the 700 block of W. Lake reported observing several cars in a used car lot on fire at around 2:59 a.m. Responding officers located three dealer-owned vehicles which sustained fire damage. An investigation is pending. Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery

April 17

Trisha Parker, 29, of Westchester, was charged with felony retail theft and unlawful possession of a controlled substance at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 4:58 p.m. Police said Parker was found to be in possession of merchandise and .6 grams of heroin. Retail theft was reported at a gas station in the 400 block of N. York at around 7:08 a.m.

A complainant told police that a suspect had stolen food items in the past, and on the above date, the suspect reportedly concealed two burritos in his jacket while paying for one additional burrito. The suspect left the store prior to the clerk discovering the theft.

Police said a suspect described as a black male in his late 40s, around 6 feet tall with a thin build and wearing a camouflage hat, a

white shirt, a black, full-zip sweater, dark pants and light brown shoes exited a pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North at around 6:46 p.m. with unknown items in plastic bags. The suspect returned to the store 8 minutes later without anything in his hands and asked a complainant where the soap was and then exited the store.

A reporting officer at Elmhurst Hospital at around 5:55 p.m. A victim told police she parked her vehicle in the parking lot while she went inside the hospital. When she returned later in the day, she noticed her glove box was open and her driver’s seat was moved.

April 15-April 16

Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of N. Oaklawn. A complainant told police that an unknown suspect entered three unlocked vehicles that were parked overnight in the driveway. The suspect reportedly removed an I-Pass transponder from one of the unlocked vehicles.

April 15

A complainant at a store in the 100 block of S. Route 83 told police at around 2;06 p.m. that two suspects— one described as a black female around 5-4, 180 pounds with long black hair and wearing blue jeans and a coat; the other described as a black female around 5-4, 120 pounds, very petite and pregnant—each filled a shopping bag with unpaid merchandise and exited the store without paying for the items.

Retail theft was reported at a store in the 100 block of S. Route 83 at around 8:34 p.m. A complainant told police that five suspects—described as three black males and two black females all in their mid-20s—removed 13 pairs of shoes valued at $870 from their boxes, placed the shoes into three duffle bags and exited the store without paying for the merchandise. The suspects reportedly left the scene in a gold Nissan Altima.

April 1-April 15

Identity theft was reported in the 400 block of N. Addison. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used her personal information to create a fraudulent Amazon account. Numerous packages that the victim did not order were mailed to her name and address between the above dates. The victim suffered no dollar loss, but was advised by Amazon to file a police report so the account could be closed.

April 13-April 14

Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the parking lot of Elmhurst Hospital. A victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) broke the passenger side window and gained entry to her locked Ford Escape sometime between the above dates. The suspect stole her a backpack containing a laptop and her work bag from the vehicle.

April 13

Piotr Mache J. Adamski, 44, of Wood Dale, was charged with retail theft at a store in the 600 block of N. York at around 3:54 p.m. Police said

Toby Keith to perform for Café Liberty

the suspect was stopped by the store’s loss prevention as he exited the store with unpaid merchandise.

April 11

Theft of vehicle parts was reported in the 300 block of W. Grand. Police said that between 3:39 and 4:01 a.m., an unknown suspect(s) removed a set of four wheels and hardware from three new vehicles which were parked in the southeast corner of the parking lot.

Jan. 1-April 11

Theft was reported at Elmhurst Hospital. A reporting officer responded for a theft regarding two employees who were involved in a gift card theft ring operating out of the Starbucks store at the hospital. According to police, two suspects were transported to the station, interviewed, admitted to their role in the theft ring, and released without charges. Further investigation is pending.

March 15

Theft was reported in the 100 block of W. Industrial Drive at around 2:18 p.m. A complainant told police that seven ladders were taken from the above location. The ladders were left on the west side of the building by the docks unsecured.

Nov. 22, 2016

Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of N. Caroline. A victim was advised by a collection agency of an outstanding balance on a Visa account he did not open. The victim was advised by the collection agency to file a police report.

Violation of bail bond

April 13

Joshua Cooney, 28, of Elmhurst, was charged with violation of bail bond in the 400 block of W. St. Charles at around 12:57 a.m.

Unlawful use of a weapon

April 14

Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Villa at around 1:47 a.m., a loaded firearm belonging to Alexandra J. Chaidez, 26, of Melrose Park, a passenger in a vehicle, was located in the glovebox. According to police, Chaidez does not possess a concealed carry permit, and was charged with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. Jose A. Rico, 22, of Des Plaines, also a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for open alcohol in a vehicle.

Warrant arrest

April 17

Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop near North and Route 83 at around 8:37 p.m., Daniel J. Diego-Olea, 23, of Addison, was found to have a valid warrant, while Caitlin M. Davidson, 21, of Elmhurst, was found to be in possession of cannabis. Davidson was charged with possession of cannabis and failure to signal.

To headline at inaugural Freedom & Dignity Music Festival

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

According to a release issued by Elmhurst’s own Dan Gibbons of Turkey Trot fame, musical entertainer Toby Keith will headline the inaugural Freedom & Dignity Music Festival to support Café Liberty, a nonprofit providing free culinary job training and placement for unemployed veterans. The event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 10 at Boomers Stadium in Schaumburg.

Billboard’s Country Artist of the Decade, Toby Keith has sold more than 40 million albums and appeared on the country music charts more than 60 times during his career.

The festival will also include performances by Clay Walker, Colt Ford

and Craig Campbell.

“We’re thrilled to have an artist of Toby Keith’s stature as headliner for the inaugural Freedom & Dignity festival,” said Dan Gibbons, founder and Executive Director of Café Liberty and the Dan Gibbons Foundation.

“We’re expecting more than 12,500 attendees for the 2019 event, which will support our efforts to provide free job training programs and improve the quality of veterans’ lives in our local communities.”

Café Liberty’s culinary training program professionally trains unemployed and underemployed veterans and their families, preparing them for a career in the food service industry. It also assists in job placement upon graduation. Chef Cheryl Corrado, former Executive Chef at CHIC (Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago – Le Cordon Bleu) developed the curriculum and is lead instructor.

Concert tickets are on sale now and

“ We’re expecting more than 12,500 attendees for the 2019 event, which will support our efforts to provide free job training programs and improve the quality of veterans’ lives in our local communities.”

– Dan Gibbons

can be purchased at eventsprout.com/ event/freedom-dignity-festival. For more information visit freedomanddignityfestival.org.

Timothy Christian Campus now a nationally accredited arboretum Joins

College to become second arboretum in Elmhurst

The community is invited to celebrate the fact that the Timothy Christian Schools campus has been named a nationally accredited arboretum.

The event is on Thursday, April 25, from 10:30 - 11 a.m. outside of the elementary school. It will be known as Timothy Christian Schools Harkema Arboretum.

At the event, special guests will include an ArbNet/Morton Arboretum representative, the City of Elmhurst Forestry Dept. superintendent, and representatives from

Elmhurst College, the other accredited arboretum in Elmhurst.

Facts about the Timothy Christian arboretum:

• 1st pre-K to 12 school in Illinois

• Other than one school in Ohio, the only pre-K thru 12 school in the Midwest (in U.S., the only pre-K thru 12 school west of Ohio)

• 5th pre-K thru 12 school in the nation

• More than 60 varieties of trees on the 26-acre campus

• There are a row of Osage Or-

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ange trees that pre-date 1960, when the campus was a farm

Another “feature” of Timothy Christian school’s trees is a person -- John Harkema. He was a Latin, English, and photography teacher in high school, starting in 1962. In addition to being an educator, he was responsible for planting almost every tree on the campus. For 56 years, he has planted trees. Why does the 26-acre campus have so many trees with more than 60 different varieties? It is because of one man with a passion for trees.

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State Rep. Mazzochi reports on ‘Drug Affordability Act’

My committee hearing comments on House Bill 3493 recently went viral. The bill’s “Prescription Drug Affordability Act” title sounds nice in theory, but in practice proposed taxing pharmaceutical manufacturers (based on their total revenues as a percentage of the state market) to fund a new state bureaucracy, appointed by political insiders, who would divine a “fair” price for thousands of medications. I am passionate about increasing access to medicines for all people – especially those with limited means – but we don’t need another opportunity to fund insider corruption. The law couldn’t actually deliver more affordable prices; instead, it tried to impose illegal price controls, and gave manufacturers an excuse to raise prices due to their increased compliance costs.

In Illinois, we initially spend $1.9 billion on pharmaceuticals. This includes $286 million for diabetes; $212 million for HIV/AIDS; $199 million for asthma; $105 million for arthritis; and $102 million on cancer drugs. Thankfully, Illinois Medicaid and Medicare and veterans patients already get some of the lowest drug pricing nationwide.

Why then do we still feel so out of control when it comes to pricing?

One reason is the extent to which states have surrendered their power and control to the federal government.

If we want to lower consumer costs, we need more market competition and private-party accountability at every level of the supply and distribution chain. Unfortunately federal law is rife with opportunities to exploit the market to consumers’ disadvantage. For example, some companies exploited the Orphan Drug Act’s noble purpose of incentivizing new drugs for rare diseases with a market exclusivity period. They enticed the FDA to give a monopoly to old drugs already on the market. It took years of using the federal law tools available – patent, antitrust, FDA regulatory, NAFTA unfair competition,

whistleblower claims, and Federal Trade Commission actions—to undo this.

The federal restrictions have also created a market where the published price of a drug is rarely the actual price charged at the pharmacy. The State of Illinois alone receives over $900 million dollars—half of what the state spends on drugs—in the form of manufacturer rebates. There is an incredible amount of rebate money floating around in both state and private health care systems. Most of these rebates are negotiated by pharmacy benefit managers, insurers, drug manufacturers and pharmacies to lower the price of prescription drugs.

A resident whistleblower alerted me to one area of pharmacist benefit managers (abbreviated “PBM”) abuse. PBMs are supposed to negotiate lower prices for their customers, and pass the savings along to lower patient premiums. Many instead used complicated contract provisions to hide the manufacturer rebates; and avoid audit transparencies. I drafted HB 3187 to end this practice. The language empowers customers to render these types of contract terms unacceptable; void; and unenforceable in the State of Illinois. My solution – which didn’t require the creation of a new state bureaucracy – received strong bipartisan support from the members in our committee. It will help bring real-world savings to consumers.

There are ways we can do things better. I am grateful for the opportunity to put my knowledge and experience to work on your behalf, and to making HB 3187 become law. Sunlight will be the best disinfectant, and will help us stop companies from pocketing your rebate money. If you want to support this private sector solution to a public problem, support, please contact our office at (630) 852-8633 to find out ways you can support HB 3187.

Deanne M. Mazzochi

State Representative, District 47

Resident says state Lotto game can

support families affected by Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates there are nearly 600,000 unpaid caregivers for the more than 230,000 Illinoisans living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. These numbers will continue to rise until a cure or prevention is found. We must address the vital needs of these Illinois families and caregivers who face daily emotional, physical and financial challenges from this disease. As a volunteer advocate with the Alzheimer’s Association, I am committed to making Alzheimer’s a priority in our state because I am a first-hand witness to the strain this disease puts on families.

Our state government needs to become actively engaged in the fight against dementia, and I am grateful for the attention and consideration that Representative Deanne Mazzo-

chi has already given to this cause. When the Alzheimer’s Association surveyed 72 Illinois counties last year, they found that an astounding 87% of residents who have experience with Alzheimer’s disease felt that the State of Illinois was not spending enough on care services for those affected by the disease. It is time to take action by passing House Bill 2673, legislation that will authorize the creation of a “The End of Alzheimer’s Starts with Me” scratch-off lottery game in Illinois! This legislation would expand the care, support, education, and awareness provided by the Alzheimer’s Association to families and caregiv-

ers who need help tackling Alzheimer’s disease. The best part about this bill is that it would generate private funds - which ensures this initiative doesn’t contribute to Illinois’ fiscal woes.

As an individual who has experienced the hardships of this disease, I ask my fellow Illinoisians to urge their elected officials to pass House Bill 2673 and to keep the needs of families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s at a forefront. I’ll be urging Representative Mazzochi to cosponsor this legislation as part of the continued bipartisan fight to END ALZHEIMER’S!

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Luscombe Music to host instrument string recycling event

Medical professionals may soon have access to training to help ensure individuals with developmental disabilities are as comfortable as possible, thanks to State Senator Tom Cullerton.

Cullerton (D-Villa Park) passed Senate Bill 1214 last week, which requires the Department of Public Health to ensure that those who draw blood employ the most current methods available when treating individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Senate Bill 1214 was an initiative of Michael Baker, the parent a young adult son with autism.

“I would like to thank Senator Tom Cullerton for taking up this legislation in the Senate and listening to the healthcare needs of my son with

“Medical visits can be stressful for all of us, but especially for people with developmental disabilities,” Cullerton said. “We need to ensure that communication and sensory issues are taken into account when medical professionals complete procedures such as blood draws.”

autism,” Baker said. “I hope that this legislation to improve training and equipping of healthcare professionals on how to draw blood from all children and adults with developmental disabilities in a safe and comfortable manner, will lead to more progress in the quality of healthcare for people like my son.”

Senate Bill 1214 passed the Senate with bipartisan support and will move to the House for consideration.

[This was received from the office of State Senator Tom Cullerton.]

Local musicians are invited to attend a free recycle and restring event at Luscombe Music in Elmhurst on Thursday, April 25 from 3 – 7 p.m. Sponsored by D’Addario® and international recycling company TerraCycle®, musicians can bring any old instrument strings for recycling and get their electric or acoustic guitars restrung with D’Addario NYXL or Nickel Bronze Acoustic strings. Old strings collected during the event will be recycled through Playback, D’Addario’s free, national recycling program. Luscombe Music started out as a small studio giving music lessons

back in 1975. Through the years, it has grown into the full-service retail music store it is today. Luscombe’s quality merchandise as well as their outstanding customer service help accommodate the needs of the beginner as well as the most advanced musician. This family business continues their focus on supporting musical education as well as encouraging creativity throughout the community.

Musicians interested in recycling through Playback can visit daddario.com/playback. For more information on the recycle and restring event, please contact Luscombe Music at 630-833-7381.

Garden Club honors Marsha Pniewski as Woman of the Year

Elmhurst resident Marsha Pniewski was named the 2019 Elmhurst Garden Club (EGC) Woman of the Year at the club’s recent Spring Luncheon held at the Drake Oak Brook.

Recognized for her myriad gardening skills and creative artistic talents that have enriched the club and Elmhurst community, Pniewski has been a member of the ECG since 2010.

In announcing the award, club historian Nan Olson noted that Marsha is “a quiet, unassuming, creative artistic planner who leads from behind, who interjects friendly, non judgmental advice and assistance when needed and yet, she is a dynamo in helping to raise

funds for the club.”

Marsha has been co-chair or chairman of nine standing committees as well as an elected and current officer of the club. She has planned and organized floral arrangements for EGC luncheons and holiday sales and has worked in cooperation with community organizations such as the Elmhurst Park District, Elmhurst Art Museum, and Junior Woman’s Club.

She takes an active role on special committees that are dedicated to raising internal funds for the club to subsidize the cost of supplies for workshops and for top quality program speakers for membership meetings. Her creativity and talent in putting together col -

lected donated items, jewelry, gifts cards, books and gardening accessories into beautifully wrapped and ribboned raffle baskets for the club’s Holiday and Spring lunches is legendary and raises close to $2,000 a year for the club. In addition to raising monies for internal club needs Marsha also plays a vital role in the EGC Garden Walk and Faire that generates funds for scholarships awarded to students majoring in the fields of horticulture, landscape architecture, botany and environmental studies.

For the past eight years Marsha has over and over successfully solicited sponsors for the Walk and Guide Book. According to Marilyn Arado, former EGC president

and Garden Walk Chair, “the funds Marsha has generated [through her successful solicitations] have paid for many of the scholarships we have given.”

And there’s more. Marsha has also created and exhibited children’s’ book titles window boxes at the Chicago Garden Show and has contributed flowers and greenery from her garden for the EGC’s monthly Garden Therapy Program at the Lutheran Evangelical Adult Day Care Center.

In accepting the award, acknowledged the “wonderful journey” and EGC friendships she has made as well as the great support she receives from everyone working with her.

Elmhurst Garden Club meetings are held on the first Monday of the month September through June at the Wilder Mansion in Elmhurst. The next membership meeting will be held on Monday, May 6 beginning at 11:30 a.m. A 1 p.m. program, “Development of and Sustainability Practices at the Lurie Garden” features Laura Ekasetya, director and head horticulturalist for the Lurie Garden in Chicago’s Millennium Park. The program is free and open to the public. For further information on the Elmhurst Garden Club activities, applications for EGC scholarships, and the upcoming EGC Garden Walk and Faire on Sunday, July 14. Info: visit elmhurstgardenclub.org.

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Bond set at $75,000 for suspect accused of threatening Glenbard East students

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Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced on Friday, April 19, that bond had been set for a former Glenbard East High School Student accused of sending a threatening message to a current female Glenbard East High School student. Jaris McCullum, 18, appeared in Bond Court Thursday afternoon where Judge Brian Jacobs set bond at $75,000 with 10% to apply. McCullum has been charged with one count of Disorderly Conduct, a Class 4 Felony and one count of Harassment through Electronic Communications, also a Class 4 Felony.

On April 15, the Lombard Police Department received information regarding a threatening message a female Glenbard East High School student received via FaceBook Messenger. It is alleged that McCullum sent a message to the student threatening to show up at the school and kill her boyfriend and harm her.

It is alleged that in the message, McCullum posted: “I really shoot,” “pull up at east rn I still got my card,” and “I got mfs who dnt like u that’ll pay to get rid of u, And Im’ takin that money, So u better hide mf

bc I promise I’ll get you.”

It is further alleged that the message contained a photo of McCullum wearing all black holding what appears to be a firearm. After receiving the message, the student alerted the Dean of Students at Glenbard East High School. The school then reported the alleged threat to the Lombard Police Student Resource Officer. An investigation into the matter led to McCullum who was taken into custody on Thursday, April 18.

“Tomorrow [April 20] marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most horrific events in American history, the Columbine school shootings, an anniversary that serves as a sad reminder to us all of us about the possible dangers that unfortunately, our children and school personnel must consider each day,” Berlin said. “As I have said in the past, any threat or even the hint of a threat to our schools will be fully investigated and anyone suspected of such behavior will be held accountable. I would like to thank the recipient of this threatening message for doing the right thing and alerting authorities and I urge all students to follow her lead – if you see or hear something,

say something.

“I would like to thank the Lombard Police Department for their work in identifying the defendant in this case.”

“Our educational facilities should be a place of learning and safety,” Newton said. “It is unfortunate that some think they can disrupt fellow students’ learning opportunity with threats to their safety while in school. I would like to thank our investigations unit for their many hours of investigative work.”

McCullum’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 13, in front of Judge John Kinsella.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

Forest Preserve: Report of attack on 16-year-old girl in West Chicago deemed a hoax

An investigation, led by the DuPage County Forest Preserve Police, into the alleged attack on a 16-yearold girl while she was walking on a trail at Timber Ridge Forest Preserve in West Chicago has been found to be a hoax.

As investigators were questioning the alleged victim for more details about the alleged attack on April 16, she admitted to falsely reporting the crime and fabricating all of the details of the attack. The teen confessed that the injuries she allegedly sustained

from the attack were self-inflicted.

The matter was turned over to the Forest Preserve District’s police juvenile department.

The safety of the community and visitors to the preserves within DuPage County is of highest importance to the Forest Preserve District. Even though this was a fabricated incident, the District is thankful for support and collaboration it received from the County Sheriff’s Department and the County State’s Attorney’s office, which assisted with the investigation.

To remain safe while visiting your favorite preserve, the District reminds visitors to:

• Visit with a friend

• Carry your phone with you

• Be aware of your surroundings

• Keep tabs on your location and the nearest trail intersection, parking lot or landmark.

The Forest Preserve District asks that residents always stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity or public safety concerns by calling 630933-7240.

Waiting is the hardest part

Above: These young people use every ounce of their patience while waiting for the signal to start the Spring Road Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20.

Below: Once the signal to go is sounded, the Spring Road Egg Hunt was off – and was over in about 30 seconds.

Elmhurst Garden Club Woman of the Year

Marsha Pniewski (right) is congratulated by Club President Teri Litavsky for being selected. Pniewski was honored at the Club’s recent spring luncheon.

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IC Catholic Prep’s Calcagno excels on triathlon circuit

Finishes second at recent high school nationals in Arizona

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

Like mother, like daughter.

That’s the story of how IC Catholic Prep running standout Kennedy Calcagno got involved in triathlons.

“My mom has done triathlons,” said Calcagno, whose mother, Dawn, is IC Catholic Prep’s girls cross-country coach. “When I was six, I tried a triathlon and really liked it so I kept doing it.”

Calcagno eventually joined the MMTT triathlon club based out of the St. Charles-Geneva area, as well as the West swim club. Running was taken care of through the local Charlie Kern running camps. Calcagno also ran at Visitation grade school before hitting IC Catholic Prep where she is currently wrapping up her freshman year.

“I like the fact you can do all three sports and you don’t have to focus on only one,” said Calcagno. “It’s fun to race all three together. It’s also really good for physical fitness.”

Calcagno has enjoyed great success this year already at the national triathlon level. At the USA Triathlon high school national championships in Tempe, Arizona earlier this month, Calcagno, representing Sammy’s Fox Valley Region Club, took second in the girls’ division with a time of 1:12.13. Her effort helped Sammy’s win the national club title in the girls’ division.

She also recently took 18th place at the CAMTRI North American women’s junior championships in Sarasota, Florida, where she logged a time of 1:00.57.3. Calcagno went 10:31 for the swimming portion, followed by 29:26 on the bike and 19:49 for the running portion of the event.

Calcagno said the cycling part of the triathlon is a big favorite of hers. In a typical triathlon at her age level, Calcagno swims 750 meters, bikes for 13 miles and then runs a 5K race. She finished the running portion of the high school nationals in 20:59 (first place).

“We do winter training indoors at Sammy’s Bikes (in St. Charles) and we just started biking outside with the team,” she explained. “I like biking a lot. In the races I do I get to draft, which is a technique we learned. It’s so much fun.”

Despite being a runner at IC Catholic Prep, Calcagno, a state cross-country qualifier this past fall, said the running portion of a triathlon is the toughest part of the race. “It’s the last thing after everything else,” she said. “You do your biking where everybody works together and then

IC Catholic Prep running

second place in the girls division at the USA Triathlon high school national championships in Tempe, Arizona earlier this month. Her time was 1:12.13. Calcagno tried her first triathlon at the age of 6. it comes down to running and that makes it a big race.”

Calcagno said proper training is a must for triathletes. “You have to make sure you are doing your training and listening to your coaches,” she said. “You also have to stay healthy.”

Calcagno also enjoys the team aspect of the triathlon circuit. “It’s fun and it’s easier to train when you are with a group of people,” she said. “Your teammates train with you and it makes it easier to get workouts in because everybody is pushing each other because you are such good friends.”

Calcagno said her favorite triathlon she has competed in to date is the one she did in March in Sarasota.

“You get to travel to Sarasota in March when the weather is disgusting here,” she said with a laugh. “It was a cool race because it was an international race.”

In addition to triathlon competitions and training, Calcagno keeps plenty busy with her running duties with the IC Catholic Prep girls cross-country and track and field teams.

“The coaches at IC have been really good,” she said. “They let me do the track meets so I am able to train for the triathlons during the week. It’s tough balancing everything with sports and school. I have to make sure I do my homework in the car be-

cause practice is far away.”

Calcagno has plenty of triathlon action upcoming. She will head to a race in far northern Richmond next week, and has other races in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and Des Moines, Iowa ahead of nationals in Ohio.

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standout Kennedy Calcagno (right) took

Above: IC Triathlete Kennedy Calcagno, ready to swim… … on the bicycle (right). …during the run (below).

Science leaves room for fun

These Field School 5th graders were part of this year’s 15th annual Science Olympiad held recently.

Pictured are (from left): Olivia Loja, Ellie Kehoe, Lilly Bianchi, Alaina Honken, Aarefah Zafar. Participants performed experimental science projects in categories such as, Weather or Not, Operation Egg Drop and As The Worm Turns.

Crazy socks for a cause

The girls in Mrs. Hornstra’s 4th grade class at Visitation show off the crazy socks they wore in support of National Down Syndrome Day. The students took part in the cause in support of one of their classmates, who has a sister with Down Syndrome.

Pictured below are 4th grade boys in Mrs. Hornstra’s class at Visitation School, all wearing socks in support of National Down Syndrome Day. One of their classmate’s sister was born with Down Syndrome.

Celebrating science

(from left): Ellie Johnson, Eliza Asseff, Kyran Casey, Tyler Langenstrass, who are first graders at Field School celebrate their success in the 15th annual Science Olympiad held at Field Elementary School last month. Teams that include up to four students take part in various science experiments.

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The construction industry has one of the smallest gender wage gaps (91.3%) between women and men, yet women account for only 9.9% of its workforce according to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Most young women never consider a non-traditional career option simply because they have not had the opportunity to experience it. NMU Women in Construction Day - DuPage is designed to remedy that.

This exciting hands-on career exploration event offers high school students in grades 9-12 a unique opportunity to discover and experience options that are traditionally viewed as male-oriented. Participants will complete projects in a safe and well-supervised environment at five different Knowledge and Experience Stations including mixed reality technology, woodworking, welding, electrical/energy efficiency and construction management. Throughout the day, they will learn from, and in-

College news

Residents make Dean’s list at Augustana Augustana College recently announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean’s List for the 2018-19 winter term. Among them are the following Elmhurst residents: George Angelos, whose major is undecided; Jenna Dvorak, majoring in Graphic Design; Anthony Hante, Finance; Laura Keenan, English Education; Samantha Meyers, Biology; Andrew Mimlitz, Marketing; Emily Mueller, majoring in Biology; Paige Oucheriah, majoring in Computer Science; William Sikich, majoring in Creative Writing; Ariana Solis, majoring in Psychology; Anthony Todd, majoring in History Education; Anna Triska, ma-

teract with, dynamic women working in these areas who are volunteering their time. The program is free.

Participants will be treated to a healthy lunch and be able to take home their completed projects, a t-shirt, lots of great giveaways and have a chance to win one of the many fun raffle prizes on offer.

Students will be exposed to all facets of the industry from the trades through the Architectural, Construction and Engineering (ACE) pathway. They can explore opportunities including internships, scholarships, apprenticeships and full-time opportunities with volunteers and staff on hand at the event.

Space is limited to 120 participants. To register for Women in Construction Day - DuPage, students should go to nmu.edu/tos/wic-daydupage. Pre-registration is required by April 30. Please call (630) 7792260 or email wicinfo@nmu.edu for additional information.

joring in Elementary Education; Alyssa Wojcik, Environmental Studies; and Brianna Zientara, Biochemistry.

Grady attends Research and Creative Activity Conference

Nearly 500 students at The University of Alabama highlighted their research and creative projects during the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Conference on March 27. Among them was Kaitlyn Grady of Elmhurst, whose presentation was titled “Effects of Leaching on HIPE Foams” in the Engineering, Transportation and Energy category. The 12th annual conference is hosted by UA’s Office for Undergraduate Research and the Office for Research and Economic Development.

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Getting to know you

Above: These two dogs get acquainted before the Dog-Eggstravaganza, the Egg Hunt just for fourlegged pets held in conjunction with the Wilder Park Egg Hunt – for kids! -- on Saturday, April 20.

Right: This dog seems impatient to have a go at the Dog-Eggstravaganza held Saturday, April 20 in Wilder Park – an Egg Hunt just for canine pets.

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April 25, 2019

Hospital earns Quality Oncology Practice Initiative certification

Elmhurst Hospital has been recognized by the QOPI (Quality Oncology Practice Initiative) Certification Program, a subsidiary of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), for successfully completing a three-year certification for oncology practices that meet nationally recognized standards for cancer care.

Healthcare practices that have achieved QOPI Certification have scored well on key QOPI quality

measures and have met chemotherapy safety standards established by ASCO and the Oncology Nursing Society in various areas of treatment and chemotherapy safety.

To become certified, QOPI Certification Program staff and committee members verify through an on-site survey that practices meet core standards, including:

• Creating a safe environment— staffing, competencies and general policy

• Treatment planning, patient consent and education

• Ordering, preparing, dispensing and administering chemotherapy

• Monitoring after chemotherapy is administered, including adherence, toxicity and complications

• Treatment planning

• Staff training and education

• Chemotherapy orders and drug preparation

• Patient consent and education

• Safe chemotherapy administration

• Monitoring and assessment of patient well-being

Elmhurst Hospital, part of the Edward-Elmhurst Health system, provides state-of-the-art cancer care at the Nancy W. Knowles Cancer Center. The cancer program is accredited by the ACS, CoC and National Accreditation Program of Breast Cen-

ters.

Cancer treatment at Elmhurst Hospital features multidisciplinary clinics, genetic testing, the latest clinical trials, and surgical options, including CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery and da Vinci robotic surgery.

Elmhurst Hospital physicians are supported by oncology certified nurses, radiation therapists, nurse navigators, social workers, dietitians, chaplains and other healthcare providers.

DuPage County, SCARCE hold 13th Sustainable Design Challenge for students

Students from several DuPage County high schools displayed their green building projects to the public at the 13th annual Sustainable Design Challenge on April 16, held at DuPage County’s Administration Building in Wheaton.

Sponsored by DuPage County Stormwater Management, SCARCE coordinates the annual event, which encourages students to construct building and landscape models using environmental and water-friendly design practices.

Participating high schools includ-

ed not only York Community High School in Elmhurst, but also Wheaton Warrenville South, Glenbard East in Lombard, Metea Valley in Aurora, Waubonsie Valley in Aurora, Addison Trail, Hinsdale South and Hinsdale Central.

“This year’s we saw the highest number of high schools register for the Sustainable Design Challenge than any year in the past,” said DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Chairman Jim Zay. “This proves how important this learning opportunity is for our local

high schools and for County staff and elected officials who talk to the student presenters.”

More than 30 student groups presented models of their designs to a panel of judges, as well as the public, County Board members, local professionals and County and municipal staff. Students discussed the design elements that made their building sustainable, including renewable energy sources such as solar panels and wind turbines and water conservation elements such as native plant landscaping, rain barrels and other

green infrastructure for stormwater management. The DuPage County Board will recognize the top designs at an upcoming meeting.

Kay McKeen, founder and executive director of SCARCE, credits much of the popularity of this event to schools advancing science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) education.

“We have great local teachers who encourage the students to pursue STEM fields, both in and out of the classroom,” she said. “They get the students excited about it, and this

event wouldn’t be as successful without them.”

During the event, students also learned about sustainable practices throughout DuPage County’s campus, including a green roof, rain garden and restored wetland, as well as several sustainable building features at the DuPage Health Department’s Community Center.

For more information about the Sustainable Design Challenge and past projects, visit scarce.org/ event/2019-sustainable-design-challenge.

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Elmhurst student named to Knox College Dean’s List

Daniel Rafac, of Elmhurst, has been named to the Knox College Dean’s List of distinguished students for the 2019 Winter Term. Rafac, who gradu-

Elmhurst Hospital’s Dunley named to Planetree International Board

Pamela Dunley, RN, MS, MBA, CENP, President & CEO of Elmhurst Hospital, has been named to the Board of Directors of Planetree International, an organization with the goal of delivering healthcare that puts the needs of patients first.

Planetree is a global organization with a 40year history of partnering with providers across the continuum of care to transform organizational cultures in order to deliver person-centered care, which prioritizes the active participation of patients and their families throughout the healthcare process with an emphasis on partnership, compassion, transparency, inclusion and quality.

In 2018, Elmhurst Hospital earned Planetree’s Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care. Elmhurst is one of only 88 healthcare organizations worldwide, including 26 in the U.S., with Gold Certification, Planetree’s highest level of achievement.

Elmhurst Hospital was first recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital in 2012 and re-designated in 2015.

Dunley has served in a variety of administrative roles at Elmhurst Hospital since 1997. Prior to being named President & CEO in 2017, she was Chief Operations Officer/Chief Nursing Officer. She was a member of the executive leadership team that planned and built the state-of-the-art replacement hospital which opened in 2011. Dunley was instrumental in Elmhurst Hospital’s effort to become a Planetree Designated Organization and achieve Magnet designation for Nursing Excellence.

Dunley, a registered nurse, earned a Master’s degree in Nursing from Rush University and Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Dominican University.

ated from York High School, is undecided on his major.

Local residents initiated into Phi Kappa Phi

The following local residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the

nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. They include Azhar Shah, who was initiated at Florida Institute of Technology; Erica Hackett, who was initiated at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and Matthew Kammerait, who was initiated at

University of Wisconsin-Madison. They are among approximately 30,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.

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NMU’s Women in Construction Day for female high school students

The construction industry has one of the smallest gender wage gaps (91.3%) between women and men, yet women account for only 9.9% of its workforce according to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Most young women never consider a non-traditional career option simply because they have not had the opportunity to experience it. NMU Women in Construction Day - DuPage on Friday, May 10, is designed to remedy that.

This exciting hands-on career exploration event offers high school students in grades 9-12 a unique opportunity to discover and experience options that are traditionally

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viewed as male-oriented. Participants will complete projects in a safe and well-supervised environment at five different Knowledge and Experience Stations including mixed reality technology, woodworking, welding, electrical/energy efficiency and construction management. Throughout the day, they will learn from, and interact with, dynamic women working in these areas who are volunteering their time. The program is free. Participants will be treated to a healthy lunch and be able to take home their completed projects, a t-shirt, lots of great giveaways and have a chance to win one of the

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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.

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many fun raffle prizes on offer. Students will be exposed to all facets of the industry from the trades through the Architectural, Construction and Engineering (ACE) pathway. They can explore opportunities including internships, scholarships, apprenticeships and full-time opportunities with volunteers and staff on hand at the event. Space is limited to 120 participants. To register for Women in Construction Day - DuPage, students should go to nmu.edu/tos/ wic-day-dupage. Pre-registration is required by April 30. Please call (630) 779-2260 or email wicinfo@ nmu.edu for additional information.

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Dukes baseball team downs Glenbard West and Leyden

York shuts out Hilltoppers

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York baseball team went 2-1 in a recent three-game stretch against Glenbard West and Leyden.

York split a pair of games against Glenbard West in West Suburban Conference Silver Division play.

The Dukes were 6-0 winners against the Hilltoppers. Kellen Gilmartin pitched six innings of shutout baseball and struck out two. John

Milling pitched the seventh inning and struck out two.

Bo Thomas went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Joe Orrico went 2-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI, while Ian Steinorth had three RBI. Ryan Ross walked three times and had a hit, while scoring two runs. Ross stole two bases.

York lost 5-1 to Glenbard West and was limited to five hits in the contest.

Joe Goehl, Anthony Scalzitti, Thomas, Orrico and Timothy Bowbin each had a hit.

Thomas drove in the team’s lone run. Goehl’s hit was a double. Tyler Lawrence and Kai Formella each

IC Catholic Prep girls track team excels at Montini

Johnson wins shot put title for Knights’ boys track team

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep girls track team had a number of strong performances at the recent Montini invitational in Lombard.

IC Catholic Prep’s 1,600 relay team won the race in 4:32.47. That team includes Frankie Chaidez, Hannah Johnson, Carly Manchester and Alia Johnson.

The Knights’ 800 relay team also won in 1:52.69 with Jaida Smith, Johnson, Olivia Slavin and Chaidez.

Smith, Hannah Johnson, Slavin and Alia Johnson took second in the 400 relay in 52.67.

Individually, Slavin won the 100 hurdles in 17.52. Alia Johnson won the 200 in 27.14, while Kennedy Calcagno won the 1,600 in 5:26.54. Carly Manchester won the 3,200 in 11:51.75.

Hannah Johnson was third in the triple jump at 32-0 1/4. Smith and Alia Johnson tied for second in the long jump at 15-3.

Chaidez was fourth in the 400 in 1:04.72.

IC Catholic Prep is back in action at Aurora Christian this week and also will head to the Chicago Christian invitational.

IC Catholic Prep boys track

The IC Catholic Prep boys track team competed at Riverside-Brookfield in a divisional meet. The Knights were led by senior captain Michael Johnson, who won the shot put with his final toss of 43-3.

IC Catholic Prep baseball

The IC Catholic Prep baseball team scored a recent 8-3 win against Aurora Central Catholic. The Knights were bolstered by a three-run second inning as well as a four-run sixth inning. The winners had 13 hits.

pitched three innings and combined to strike out nine Glenbard West batters.

The Dukes wrapped up the week with a 12-2 win against Leyden in a WSC crossover contest. York ended the game in five innings after a fourrun fifth inning. The Dukes led 7-0 after two innings.

Ross went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI. Steinorth was 2-for-2 with three runs scored and two RBI. Scalzitti was 1-for-2 with a run scored and a walk. Thomas went 2-for-3 with a run scored and three RBI. Orrico went 1-for-3 with a run scored. Bowbin scored a run.

Carl Baker was the winner. He went five innings and allowed two hits, no earned runs and struck out seven.

Tommy Ryan went 4-for-5 with a run scored, while Ryan Malek had three hits in five trips to the plate and drove in three runs. Dave Sykora had a hit, a run scored and two RBI. Nick Kozerski went 3-for-4 with a run scored and Andrew Zwolinski had a hit and an RBI. Malek had two doubles and a triple, while Sykora doubled and Kozerski tripled.

Zwolinski was the winning pitcher. He went 5 1/3 innings and struck out six while giving up no earned runs. Jake Lytton pitched 1 2/3 innings of relief and fanned two.

Earlier, the Knights were no-hit by Chicago Christian in an 8-0 loss in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division action. Ryan and Thomas Hilgart pitched. Sykora and Lytton drew one walk each to account for all the Knights’ baserunners.

IC Catholic Prep also split a MSC Red series with neighbor Timothy Christian. In a 2-1 win in 10 innings, the Knights had four hits, including Kevin Cooke going 2-for-3 with a triple and two walks. Kozerski and Michael Hilgart each had single hits. The Knights stole four bases in the marathon contest.

Malek went six innings and allowed one earned run, while striking out four. Cooke pitched the final four innings and struck out four, while allowing one hit and issuing one walk.

In the IC Catholic Prep half of the 10th, Cooke tripled on a 2-1 pitch and scored on Sykora’s sacrifice fly to right field on a 2-2 pitch to end the game. In a 6-2 loss to Timothy, Thomas Hilgart was 2-for-3 with a double, while Lytton was 1-for-3 with an RBI. Michael Hilgart had the team’s other hit.

Sykora took the loss. He went five innings and fanned six. Cooke pitched one inning.

IC Catholic Prep was 9-12 overall through late last week.

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

Timothy Christian sophomore Sarah Carstensen (12) and IC Catholic Prep freshman Maggie O’Brien battle for control of the ball during the Knights’ 3-0 victory over the Trojans on April 18 at Plunkett Athletic Complex.

Dan Brown went 2-for-3 with a run scored and Clayton Letourneau had a run scored and a walk to his credit. Brown, Ross and Thomas all doubled, while Orrico tripled.

Timothy Christian boys track team fifth at Walther invitational

Trojans baseball team defeats

IC Catholic Prep

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys track team recently placed fifth out of 15 teams at the Walther Christian invitational.

The Trojans had a host of ath-

letes finish in the top three, including Danardo Jones taking second in the triple jump with a leap of 42-0 1/2. Clint Fincher was second in the 3,200 run with a time of 10:41.84. Luke Mitchell was runner-up in the 400 with a time of 55.55.

Jake Postma took second in the 110 high hurdles in 16.23. Jones also was third in the 100 with a time of 11:29.

Coach John VanderKamp also has been pleased with the progress junior Caleb Mitchell (distance), sophomore Josh Pae (sprints and hurdles) and freshman Ethan Lemkuil (800) have been making. “Caleb, Josh and Ethan have been doing very well,” he said.

VanderKamp said strong training regimens have been paying off for his squad. “The best thing I see in the

The Timothy 1,600 relay team of Alex Oldenburger, Carson Hooker, Fincher and Mitchell took third in 3:48.40.

York boys volleyball team off to fine start

Dukes go 13-3 through first

16

contests

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

It’s been two thumbs up so far for the York boys volleyball team.

Coach Ken Dowdy’s squad checked in at 13-3 overall through its first 16 contests. The Dukes were 0-1 in the young West Suburban Conference Silver Division portion of their schedule.

York recently won its own York quad and took third at the Niles West invitational.

Dowdy cited a plethora of key contributors that have helped the Dukes charge hard out of the gates, including primary middle blockers Sam Walsh and Kevin Maranda.

“Sam and Kevin have been really great lately in getting kills as well as getting touches on the block,” he said. “If our offense is going to be successful this spring we need to be in system and give those two the opportunity to score some points, which will give our pin hitters a much better opportunity to get kills.”

Dowdy also has been thrilled with the team’s efforts on defense and at the service line. “Our defense and serving has been stellar as of late,” he said.

“Collin McCarville, Ethan Chael and Josh Jacob are leading the way. Our setters have done a great job defensively and have been very efficient running our offense.”

Speaking of offense, Jacob Wiggins has been a force on the right side of late.

“Jacob is really starting to turn it on offensively,” the coach noted. “While he can be overpowering in putting down

a ball, he’s also gotten a lot better in regards to placing a ball for a kill without just swinging away. Jacob is only as sophomore, so he’s still getting used to the tempo of varsity matches, but I couldn’t be more proud of the effort he has given so far this season.”

Dowdy explained work at the service line will continue to be a point of emphasis. “The guys have really bought into the fact we have to serve aggressively in the hopes of taking other teams out of system offensively,” he said. “We really seemed a little tentative in that regard against Glenbard West and Downers Grove South, and they were able to run their offenses pretty efficiently, which resulted in two losses for us. We did a much better job at our quad keeping teams out of system, and it really showed in the results. Our defense and block have been outstanding, and we have to continue to give them a chance by serving more aggressively.”

Serve-receive also is on the upswing. “Our serve-receive is getting better, but we will have to continue to improve as we get deeper into our conference schedule,” said Dowdy. “We’re going to be playing some really good conference teams over the next few weeks and our serve-receive will really determine how successful we’re going to be in those matches.”

Dowdy added plenty of work has gone into shot variety with the team’s pin hitters. “We saw a little of that carry over at our quad with players getting kills using the block and being a little smarter placing balls for kills,” he said.

“We definitely need to continue to improve in that regard because we will be facing bigger blocks and better defensive teams in the upcoming weeks.”

McCarville continues to anchor the team’s defensive efforts. “It’s really

no surprise, but Collin has been outstanding defensively over the past couple weeks,” said Dowdy. “He’s faced some of the best outside hitters in the state and has been able to get some great touches on balls. It’s easy to take him for granted, but we wouldn’t be nearly as good as we’ve been without him anchoring our defense.”

Dowdy likes the fact his team has focused on areas of needed improvement and taken the practice steps necessary to move forward in those categories. “This team has been great in regards to coming to practice and improving on our weaknesses,” he said. “Offensively, we’ve been good, but at the same time they realize we have a long way to go in becoming a great offensive team. They all come to the gym and work hard at getting better. It’s going to be fun to see this squad improve over the next couple weeks. The potential to be great is there, they just have to continue to work hard to reach the next level.”

At the recent York quad, the Dukes were 25-17, 25-11 winners against Timothy Christian. Chael had six kills, while Wiggins and Walsh each had four kills. Riley Wilson had four aces. McCarville had 14 digs.

In a 25-6, 25-17 win against Argo, Aidan Hickey had six kills, while Wiggins had five and Walsh had four. McCarville had 12 digs and Matt Reishus had 11 assists.

The Dukes also won 25-12, 25-11 against Oak Lawn at their own quad. Walsh had five kills, while Chael had two service aces. Walsh and Maranda each had two blocks. McCarville had six digs, while Chael had five digs and Jake Mathiasen had four digs. Reishus had 10 assists.

York boys gymnastics team motivated to improve

Cripe

wins floor exercise at Vic Lesch Invitational

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

York boys gymnastics coach Nick Criel has a group thirsty to learn this season.

“I think their strong motivation to learn and improve will result in team goals being achieved,” he said.

York, which finished third in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division last season, returns all-arounder Charlie Cripe, while Nolan Fazzini is a key newcomer to the group.

Earlier in the season, the Dukes took second out of 12 teams at the

Vic Lesch Invitational where Cripe medaled in all events and won the floor exercise.

Criel said the Dukes are strongest on floor and parallel bars. “We have decent difficulty on floor and our form is strong on parallel bars,” he noted.

Criel added that last season rings was, by far, the team’s strongest event, but it graduated rings standouts Kelvin Stevens and John Gil. Dom Milazzo did not return to the team in order to focus on USA Gymnastics training, he noted.

In addition to Cripe and Fazzini, Criel said Patrick Kimbler is another Dukes gymnast to keep an eye on as the season continues to unwind here.

team right now is that the athletes are finding that if you train well, you will perform well,” he noted.

Timothy returns to action Friday at the Jim Kwasteniet Invitational at Chicago Christian in Palos Heights.

Timothy Christian baseball

The Timothy Christian baseball team was 3-11 overall and 2-7 in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division action through late last week.

In recent action, the Trojans dropped a 4-2 game to Wheaton Academy, split a MSC Red series with IC Catholic Prep and lost to Riverside-Brookfield 16-9.

Timothy lost 2-1 in 10 innings to IC Catholic Prep and won 6-2 in the

second game. Ethan Roemmich pitched a complete game, giving up zero earned runs and walking only one against IC Catholic Prep, while Garrett Pullen pitched seven innings of one-earnedrun baseball against IC Catholic Prep. Trent Marrera pitched six innings and struck out five against Wheaton Academy. At the plate, Ben Jones went 3-for4 in the win against IC Catholic Prep and is batting .333 on the season.

C.J. James had two doubles and three RBI in the loss to Riverside-Brookfield, while Roemmich was six for his last 14 with two doubles and a triple through late last week.

York badminton team improving

Kayman and Wilton score key win at No. 1 doubles

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

The York girls badminton team continues to take steps forward.

The Dukes recently won the sixteam York invitational, took third at the 16-team New Trier Featherfest and were third at the 10-team Hinsdale South invitational.

In dual matches, York was 5-7-1 overall and 2-3 in West Suburban Conference Silver Division play through late last week.

“We are a young varsity team with only one returning varsity player this season,” York coach Gena Fite noted.

At the New Trier Featherfest, Fite explained Alexsina Jovic shrugged off a slow start in pool play and ended up being seeded 26th out of 32 players going into the tournament where she went head-to-head with the No. 7 seed from Evanston. Jovic won in a decisive third-game match.

On the doubles side, Fite recently put together the doubles combo of ju-

nior Rachel Kayman and sophomore Grace Wilton. “They are gaining strength every time they play together,” she said.

Kayman and Wilton scored a recent 21-13, 21-13 win against the No. 1 doubles team from Downers Grove North.

Seniors Eva Jacobsthal and Sarah Martich also scored a 22-20, 23-21 win at No. 2 doubles against Downers North.

“Our team strength is tenacity and mental strength,” said Fite. “The girls fight hard under pressure and can implement complex strategies in a fast-paced sport. We will continue to improve our understanding of shot selection in both singles and doubles, and work on further development of the nuances of badminton.”

York is in the midst of a busy week. The Dukes hosted a quad earlier with Hinsdale South, Buffalo Grove and Lake Park. York also hosted Willowbrook earlier this week for senior night. The Dukes will play Downers North Friday for the WSC Silver conference meet.

“I like our ability to perform,” said Criel. “When it comes down to it and they salute to those judges, they know that it’s game time and they take it seriously.”

Criel said he was pushing form more than anything else at the beginning of the season, “but I see us adding more difficulty into our routines and seeing our scores rise throughout the season,” he said.

York heads to Lyons Township Friday for the West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet. The Dukes then return to Lyons Township on Tuesday, April 30 for the Lyons Township sectional where berths in the state finals meet will be on the line.

Karnatz was hitting a robust .663 through late last week for the Dukes. In a recent game against Marist, Karnatz was 2-for-2 with an RBI. She also was 2-for-2 with an RBI in a game agianst Riverside-Brookfield and went 1-for-2 with a home run, two runs scored, an RBI and two walks in a 7-2 West Suburban Conference Silver Division win against Hinsdale Central.

IC Catholic Prep vs. Timothy Christian: Crosstown girls soccer rivalry

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

IC Catholic Prep senior Suzy Maloney controls the ball against Timothy Christian on Thursday, April 18.

Knights goalkeeper Gabby Smola, a senior, helped lead ICCP to a 3-0 victory over the Trojans.

Sarah Carstensen, a sophomore on the Timothy Christian Trojans team, makes a play in front ICCP’s Maggie O’Brien.

IC Catholic Prep Knights’ senior Olivia Hurt pushes the ball ahead of the Timothy defense. Hurt scored two of ICCP’s goals.

Karnatz hitting .663 for York softball

Dukes even conference record at 1-1

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York softball team recorded a recent 7-2 victory over Hinsdale Central to improve its West Suburban Conference Silver Division record to 1-1.

The Dukes were 7-10 overall through late last week.

Individually, Katherine Karnatz was leading the team in hitting with an impressive .663 batting average.

Coach Elizabeth Munn noted her team is doing a better job executing on small-ball skills and manufacturing runs. She added the Dukes have made their biggest strides being disciplined at the plate.

“We can continue to get better at bunting and executing small ball, as well as staying disciplined with pitch selection.”

In addition to Karnatz, Julia Derkowski has been a key cog for the Dukes recently. “Katherine and Julia have helped us out with their bats in recent games in making adjustments as needed,” said Munn. Munn likes the drive she has seen in her team thus far. “I like their passion to get better and work harder,” she said.

York was scheduled to play Glenbard West in a conference game earlier this week. The Dukes also were slated to play Sandburg in a non-conference game before traveling to Oak Park-River Forest for another WSC Silver game Friday.

Timothy Christian freshman Ella VanderMolen (20) with a header at Plunkett Athletic Complex.

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

Sophomore Sophie Hurt 2, is pursued by two Timothy defenders.

TC senior Abby Carstensen corrals a pass against ICCP.

Community calendar

Pick of the

Week

The Elmhurst event NOT to be missed!

Sunday, April 28

Program on Presidential Campaign Posters

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-posterstickets-54289532453 or call 630-530-6879.

Saturday, April 27

At 7 p.m. Bethel United Church of Christ, 315 E. St. Charles Rd., 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

• 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

• From 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Boy Scout Troop 17 will be holding their 8th annual ‘Red, White and Blue Pancake Breakfast’ at Christ United Methodist Church, 920 S Swain Ave., across from Jackson Elementary School. Tickets, available at the door, are $8 adults, $6 seniors and children 5-13. Children younger than 5 eat free.

• 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 the concert, Behind the Music Stand, will be led by audience favorite Dr. Ted Hatmaker. Concert tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors, and $12 for students. Group

and family rates are also available.

• At 7:30 p.m., a performance of ComedySportz, an evening of entertainment for all ages, will be take place Timothy Christian Schools as a fundraiser for the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Students and seniors over 65 are $20. Space is limited. For tickets, visit ecpaelmhurst@gmail.com or find the ecpa on facebook.

Saturday May 4

Sunday, May 5

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, the 23rd annual Art in the Park returns to Wilder Park, featuring more than 100 artists offering one-of-akind jewelry, glass, ceramics, painting, wood, photography, sculpture, paper, and mixed media. Kids Art Court, musical entertainment, gourmet foods, moreWilder Mansion will be open for coffee, pastries, lunch. Info: rglmarketingforthearts. com.

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.

Sunday, May 19

Elmhurst Museum Day takes place from 1-5 p.m. at all museums in the community including Elmhurst History Museum, Elmhurst Art Museum and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art. Jump on board the Explore Elmhurst trolley to visit three Elmhurst museums for free admission, family-friendly activities, exhibit tours, refreshments and more. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org.

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 630-620-4060 or visit WOW.cfsites. org.

• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. New York steaks are available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630833-7800.

WHY TESC?

◆ Professionally trained & coached teams

◆ Nationally licensed coaches

◆ Advanced player curriculum

◆ Competitive local leagues and tourneys

◆ State and Regionally ranked teams

◆ New year round TESC Indoor Facility

◆ U7-U10 TESC Kickers REC program and league play

◆ Choose it Right recruiting services for all HS players

Out and About

Auditions open with Spirito! Singers

Spirito! Singers, a leading youth choral organization located in the western suburbs of Chicago, is currently accepting auditions for the 2019-20 season for the Ragazze and Bravura ensembles. The Ragazze Ensemble includes girls between 5th - 8th grade, and the Bravura Ensemble features young women

in the 9th - 12th grade. Members are admitted at the beginning of the season, so this is the only time of year singers can join this premier music ensemble.

Spirito! sings musically rich and challenging choral repertoire from a variety of genres. In addition, its Ragazze Ensemble incorporates

curriculum based music theory instruction as a part of its weekly rehearsals.

All ensembles rehearse once weekly with a schedule that mirrors the school year. Spirito! also makes service a priority, providing members and their families with a number of opportunities to give back to the

Our Kentucky Derby Party will include The History of Ladies Hats, presented by Ellie Carlson. This delightful program highlights Ellie’s 30 years of experience in historic costumes and includes examples of historic hats.

local community.

Committed to creating memorable experiences for its singers, the Bravura Ensemble will go on a four-day excursion to Minneapolis this coming June and the Ragazze Ensemble will have a two-day tour in the Chicagoland area in April. The tours combine performances, service

and fun.

All Spirito! auditions are held in a non-intimidating, relaxed setting. Spirito! does not require preparation of an audition piece. For more information, visit spiritosingers.org/audition or send an email to auditions@spiritosingers. com or call (630) 581-5440.

Pictured are singers in one of the ensembles of Spirito! Singers at a recent concert. Auditions are currently being held for the upcoming season. To set up an audition, visit spiritosingers.org/audition or call (630) 581-5440.

Celebrate Elmhurst Museum Day with free admission, activities

Elmhurst is home to three different museums within walking distance from one another which makes museum-going a distinctive part of the city’s cultural arts scene rarely found in Chicago’s suburbs. For the 23rd consecutive year, the three Elmhurst museums—Elmhurst Art Museum, Elmhurst History Museum, and Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art—are partnering to present a free Museum Day celebration to acknowledge the positive contributions museums make to the community.

The 23rd Annual Elmhurst Museum Day takes place on Sunday, May 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. Visitors of all ages are welcome to board the complimentary Explore Elmhurst trolley as it transports guests to each location in downtown Elmhurst to explore exhibits and participate in free family-friendly activities at each museum.

Museum Day guests are invited to walk, drive, or park at one museum and ride the complimentary “Explore Elmhurst” trolley to each location in downtown Elmhurst. Participants

can pick up a Museum Day flyer and get a stamp at each museum to qualify for a prize drawing that includes: Classic Cinemas movie tickets, passes to The Hub batting cage and mini golf facility, museum membership packages, Elmhurst City Centre gift cards, and more.

Limited free parking is available at each location and at nearby City of Elmhurst parking garages. All three museums are located within a few blocks walking distance from each other and the Elmhurst Metra train station (Union Pacific West Line).

Here are some of the activities planned for this year’s event: Elmhurst Art Museum

Participate in a hands-on art activity and view the exhibits “With a Capital P: Selections by Six Painters” and “Luftwerk: Parallel Perspectives” in this award-winning contemporary art museum located in a rare residence designed by Mies van der Rohe. Location: 150 Cottage Hill Ave Info: elmhurstartmuseum.org or (630) 834-0202

SUBMITTED PHOTO Elmhurst Independent