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City plans to replace water meters

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

For several weeks, the Public Works and Buildings Committee has been discussing infrastructure improvements that would decrease the amount of wasted water, or Unaccounted For Water (UFW), with the City’s water system. With a goal to decrease the City’s current 18% UFW to less than 10% by September of 2019, the Committee discussed replacing all potable water meters in the system and to incorporate an online water main leak detection system.

The committee noted that lost water due to aging meters or leaky water mains waste not only water, but also taxpayer dollars.

The recommended projects are expected to increase revenues by more than $500,000 in the first year and annually thereafter. In addition, net operating costs will be lowered by about $125,000 annually for the next 20 years, the Committee reported.

The increase in revenue will be realized by the ability of the new meters to read consumption more accurately. Operating costs will decrease because the leak detection system will be able to find and fix small leaks before they become large and costly projects. Avoiding major repairs will save in overtime,

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Our aging infrastructure Not only is the City concerned with having 18% UFW, it is no surprise that the water meter system is aging and needs replacing. According to the Committee report, 70% of potable water meters currently in use are more than 25 years old.

By exceeding their life expectancy, the meters are incorrectly recording amounts of water usage. Recent testing showed the current average meter in the Elmhurst home records only 94.5% of the water that moves through it. This accounts for 5.5% UFW that will be gained if the meters are replaced, amounting to 200,000 gallons per day. The report also says online detection will account for another 3% UFW, estimated at 111,000 gallons per day.

Just those two measures will reduce the City’s UFW by 10%, or less than 300,000 gallons per day.

The new meters offer benefits to the customers using the City’s water system. More accurate readings means more accurate and fair billing. The system will allow for daily meter reading, rather than bi-monthly as happens now. In addition, the new system offers a “customer portal” where the public can be involved in self-managing their consumption.

Up, up and away This is a shot from last year’s Kite Fest hosted by the Elmhurst Park District. This year’s event returns to Berens Park on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

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YMCA’s Stone Golf Outing deemed successful

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

On Friday, July 14, the Elmhurst YMCA held its 29th annual Stone Open Golf Tournament. All proceeds from the event benefit the YMCA’s Scholarship Fund which provides financial assistance to individuals, families and children who may be unable to afford a membership.

There were many activities along the way for the golfers, such as raffles and contests. There was a Wheel of “Fore”-tune fundraiser which invited golfers to spin a wheel to try their luck. Bob Hill won this year’s putting contest. Lakeside Bank sponsored the “Putt & Run” lunch.

The YMCA is gearing up for the fall season as students head back to school. Registration for winter basketball has already begun, so sign up soon.

Spring Road welcomes The Weeping Willows to gazebo

The Spring Road Business Association will host Music at the Gazebo on Thursday, Aug. 3 from 7-9 p.m. This week’s performance will be provided

by The Weeping Willows.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment under the stars. Please remember, the event takes place on Elmhurst Park District property so guests must refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages in the park, per Park District policy.

The next Music at the Gazebo event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 17 and will feature Brian Patti & his Motown Review.

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(Above) YMCA! These golfers remember the old disco tune performed by the Village People back in the 1970s. It clearly kept their spirits up as they played the links at the Elmhurst YMCA’s 29th annual Stone Open Golf Tournament.

All proceeds from the event benefit the YMCA’s scholarship fund.

(Right)The champions of the YMCA’s 29th annual Stone Open Golf Tournament for 2017 are presented with the Stone Open trophy by Ray Stone (far left) and Gary Stone (far right). The winning foursome included David Clugg, Griffin Schiele, Bill Dillon and Joe Tinucci (not pictured).

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• The Elmhurst City Council meeting on Monday, July 17, began with Mayor Steve Morley joining Fire Chief Thomas Freeman in promoting Lieutenant Richard Dufort to Battalion Chief. Also promoted was Firefighter William Solka to Lieutenant.

for funding agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). One is for the Poplar Avenue Resurfacing Project; a second, for York Street.

The first project takes place along Poplar Avenue from Park Avenue and Vallette Street and will include removal and replacement of deteriorated sections of curb/gutter, miscellaneous sidewalk, driveway aprons and pavement patching. The City applied for funding through the Federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) in 2016 for roadway resurfacing. The project has received $509,000 in funding for Phase III engineering through the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC). The total construction cost estimate is $737,000 and funding has been secured at 70%. Construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2018 The second project is for York Street from First Street to North Avenue, with the same specifications as the Poplar project above. STP funding is providing $372,000 for the project through the DMMC. The cost estimate for this project is $529,000 and 70% of funding is secured.

Replacement of water meters moves forward • Based on a report from the Public Works & Buildings Committee, the purchase and replacement of water meters and a fixed base meter reading system with leak detection was approved.

Contracts were approved as follows, not to exceed listed amounts in addition to contingency funds, in the amount of $200,000: Siemens Industry, $4,244,594; Neptune Meters, $2,336,978; Master Meters, $286,074; Aciara, $1,117,602 and Water Smart, $32,250. (See separate Map amendment, variance in story on pg. 1 of this issue.) size, number of units approved for townhouse development Funding for street resurfacing • City Council approved a request projects approved for a map amendment from R1 to R4, • Two recommendations of the a variation from the amount of dwellPublic Works & Buildings Commit- ing units allowed per acre from 54 to tee were approved authorizing the 58 for a minimum lot area of 2711.24 City Attorney to draft documents sq. ft. from 2900 sq. ft. per unit, and

• A request from True North Enera preliminary plat of subdivisions to consolidate the lots. This report re- gy, LLC for a CBBW liquor license lates to the Aimco Townhomes on has been referred to the Public Affairs and Safety Committee at the request Butterfield Road. of City Manager Jim Grabowski.

• The purchase of a Ford TranMore Capsules: • Accounts Payable as of July 13, sit Connect from Currie Motors in 2017, in the amount of $5,260,926 Frankfort was approved to replace E-13 in the amount of $29,244. was approved.

• A request from the Public Works • Gail Robertson’s appointment by the mayor to the City of Elmhurst/ & Buildings Committee to accept a Elmhurst College Commission was bid from Denler, Inc. for the 2017 approved. Robertson fills the seat Crack Sealing and Seal Coating Provacated by Kathleen Gusloff’s resig- gram was approved for $34,914, or nation for a term to expire April 30, an amount not to exceed $35,000.

• A recommendation from the 2019.

• The appointment of Kevin By- Public Works & Buildings Commitrnes to the Planning and Zoning tee was approved for the propane Commission was also approved by conversion of 14 City vehicles to City Council. His term will expire dual fuel from Advance V-Tech. The February 20, 2022. dollar amount is placed at $160,000.

• The following people were ap- (See related story elsewhere in this proved for reappointment to the El- issue.)

• A recommendation was approved mhurst Library Board of Trustees: Monica Icon, Francesca Irion and to extend the parking lot lease agreeTeresa Menolascino. Their terms will ment between Immanuel Lutheran Church & School and the City. Once expire July 1, 2020.

• Marie Weibler and Paul Tilton the documents are prepared, Council were reappointed to the Veterans agreed to suspend the rules to allow Memorial Commission, as approved approval of the documents at the

by City Council, for terms to expire same meeting in order to begin the resurfacing project as soon as possiApril 30, 2020.

• A request put forth by Aldermen ble.

• A bid was accepted from CAM, Michael Bram (3rd Ward) and Norm Leader (2nd Ward) was referred to LLC for the 2017 Asphalt Rejuvenathe Public Affairs and Safety Com- tion (Reclamite) Program, not to exmittee for review and recommenda- ceed the budget amount of $146,000.

• A recommendation was approved tion.

The request is that the Committee to order 2,500 tons of rock salt from provide an evaluation of a Resolu- Detroit Salt Company at the DuPage tion against the Fly Quiet Program/ County contract price of $51.49 per ton, not to exceed $167,343.

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City to convert 14 vehicles to dual-fuel

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IEPA offers grant, but won’t approve funds as state drags its feet

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The Elmhurst City Council has been looking forward to converting 14 City-owned vehicles to dual-fuel, capable of burning both gasoline and propane. A grant was available through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to help fund about half of the conversion.

Missing man with autism found safe On Tuesday, July 25, the Independent learned there was a 21-year-old young man from Elmhurst who was reportedly missing from unincorporated Elmhurst. Patrick Mulhern’s parents had last seen him near their home near York and Diversey at 2 a.m. that day. They were especially concerned because their son has autism.

Police issued an alert, asking the public for assistance in locating Mr. Mulhern.

Early Tuesday afternoon, police announced that Mulhern had been located at about 12:30 p.m. He was in good health and was reunited with his family.

The City applied and expects to receive the grant, however at the present time, the IEPA is not formally approving any grants, due to the state of Illinois’ ongoing budget issues.

Despite the grant being held up, an ordinance was passed by a vote of 13-0 (one absent) at the meeting waiving the bid and authorizing the conversion of the 14 vehicles.

The ordinance reads that, “in the

opinion of a majority of corporate authorities of the City, it is advisable, necessary and in the public interest that the City explore the possibility of converting its vehicles to burn both gasoline and propane; and that the City has 14 vehicles that are propane-capable and the necessary propane-fuel kits could be installed on those vehicles.”

As required by the IEPA grant

terms, the City obtained bids from three area IEPA-certified sources to install the kits on the vehicles. The lowest responsible proposal came from Advanced Vehicle Technology Services, Inc., or Advanced VTech, of Buffalo Grove, for an amount not to exceed $118,360.

When the IEPA grant approves the grant, the City will receive $59,180, or 50% of the overall cost.

Suspect deemed ‘armed and dangerous’ located in Elmhurst

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Early Tuesday, July 25, the Independent learned that police were asking residents to stay in their homes with the doors locked and to be sure vehicles were secured because a suspect in some overnight armed robberies was at large and on the loose in Elmhurst.

Apparently police responded to a one-vehicle accident on North Avenue near Willow, but when they arrived, three people in the car took off running. Two were apprehended by Elmhurst police officers and were taken into custody, but one man fled.

Reports indicate that the passengers in the vehicle

were suspects in several armed robberies that occurred overnight in Sycamore and Carol Stream.

Following a manhunt than lasted more than six hours, the Elmhurst Police Department reported that third suspect had been located and apprehended in an incident that took place in the wee hours of Tuesday, July 25. A resident in the 100 block of East Lake Frontage Street called 9-1-1 after finding a suspicious person hiding under the outdoor deck of the resident’s home. Police arrived and placed the suspect in custody.

Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth reported “all known suspects in this incident are now in custody, therefore no additional suspects are being sought by our department.”

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Four York students named National Merit Scholars The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) recently released the names of the first group of winners in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship (NMS) Program.

More than 1,000 distinguished high school seniors have won corporate-sponsored NMS awards financed by about 200 corporations, company foundations and other business organizations. Among the recipients are four students from York High School including Amy Choi, Noah Neidigh, Amelia O’Halloran and Mateo Sanchez.

Amy, who is planning to study bioengineering, received her scholarship sponsored by the University of Minnesota. Noah, who expects to study biomedical engineering, is receiving a scholarship provided by Purdue University. Earlier this spring, Amelia, who expects to study computer science, was named a $2,500 National Merit Scholar.

Mateo, who plans to study engineering, was named a corporate-spon-

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sored Merit Scholarship winner for 2017 by CBS Corporation.

Most awards are renewable for up to four years of college undergraduate study and provide annual stipends that range from $500 to $10,000 per year. Some provide a single payment between $2,500 and

$5,000. Recipients can use their awards at any regionally accredited U.S. college or university of their choice.

More than 1.6 million juniors from as many as 22,000 high schools entered the 2017 NMS Program by taking the Preliminary SAR/NMS

Qualifying Test, which serves as an initial screen of program entrants.

In September of 2016, some 16,000 semi-finalists were selected by state, proportional to each state’s percentage of the national total of graduating seniors.

Semifinalists were the high-

est-scoring in each state and represented less than one percent of the nation’s seniors.

By the conclusion of the 2017 competition, about 7500 finalists will have been selected to receive scholarships totaling more than $32 million.

LWV-Elmhurst to celebrate 85th anniversary, community invited The community is invited to join the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst on Thursday, August 24 at 6 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, 211 S. Prospect Ave., as they celebrate their 85th anniversary. The event is open to the public.

Complimentary appetizers, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages and a cash bar will be available. “The Long Road to Victory - from Ped-

estal to Politics” and “Prison in the Battle for Woman Suffrage” will be presented at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to Katie Marsico, katieelzabethmarsico@gmail.com.

During the past 85 years, the LWV of Elmhurst has worked for referenda to support good schools, passage of the 1970 Illinois Constitution, protections of voting rights of citizens, the City Manager form of govern-

ment in Elmhurst, the unit school district concept for Elmhurst, separation of storm and sanitary sewers, referendum for a new library and preservation of the Wilder Mansion and the land around it, many candidate and issue forums and registration of countless voters.

The League is and has always been an issues oriented, volunteer, member-directed organization that neither

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supports nor opposes candidates or parties. It is committed to open, responsive, and effective government brought about by informed, involved citizens with membership open to

both men and women. For additional information, visit lwvelmhurst.org.

The League looks forward to celebrating with the community. Please join them!

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6 • Thursday, August 3, 2017 - The Elmhurst Independent

Police beat

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

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

Battery

July 20 Police said officers responded to the report of a possible battery in the 900 block of S. York at around 12:18 a.m. A victim told police she believed a man had a shopping cart which hit her vehicle. She confronted him and reports that he threw her to the ground. A witness reports seeing the victim get pushed after engaging a male at his vehicle. The unknown suspect left the area prior to an officer’s arrival.

Criminal damage or defacement to property/ criminal damage to a vehicle/criminal trespass to property/criminal trespass to a vehicle/ damage to city property/ damage to property

July 26 Officers responded to the 200 block of Oakland Grove at around 11:47 p.m. after an unknown male suspect around 5’9”, wearing a hooded sweatshirt and black shorts was observed striking an electrical lamp post in a victim’s yard with a stick, causing damage to the post. Damage also was found on a lamp post also in the 200 block of Oakland Grove at around 1:58 a.m. July 27. The area was checked for the suspect with no results.

July 23 A victim near Walnut and Emery told police at around 9:27 p.m. that a suspect had intentionally hit the rear driver’s side of her vehicle.

The victim reported that she had an argument with the suspect earlier in the day and believes that is the reason he hit her vehicle. The victim refused to pursue the matter and did not wish to sign complaints.

July 19-July 20 A victim in the 500 block of S. Saylor Ave. told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect scratched the driver’s side door of his vehicle while it was parked at the above location.

Disorderly conduct, disturbance, trespass notice

July 26 Officers responded to a disturbance in the 900 block of N. York at around 4:40 p.m. A victim told police he borrowed $20 from a suspect a few days ago. The suspect came to the victim’s parent’s residence to collect the money unexpectedly on the above date which caused a disturbance. The victim’s parents requested that the suspect be served a no-trespass notice. The suspect was advised that if he returned, he would be arrested for trespassing.

July 24 Upon arrival at an establishment in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 1:15 a.m., police said officers made contact with a complainant who stated that a suspect came in demanding his wallet be returned after he lost it. The complainant told the suspect he did not have his wallet; that is when the suspect re-

CALL 800-222-TIPS portedly began yelling at the complainant and other staff. The suspect was asked to leave and was transported to his residence.

July 23 Jose Espinoza, 32, of Northlake, was charged with disorderly conduct at a gas station in the 400 block of N. York at around 2:32 a.m. Police said Espinoza was yelling and threatening to fight the clerk.

Domestic incident, domestic battery

July 24 A victim told officers at around 8:14 p.m. that a juvenile suspect chased her through the house, grabbed her arm and pushed her into the sofa. The suspect then reportedly kicked the victim in the stomach and threatened to punch her and her grandmother. The suspect was placed into custody and transported to the police station, where he was released to his parents.

July 23 • Police said that subsequent to a 911 call from a third party for a woman yelling “Help” in the 500 block of W. Grand at around 3:33 a.m., two suspects were located in the area of the call. One of the suspects was found with visible injuries to his head, back and arms. The other suspect did not exhibit any injuries. Both parties were separated and provided conflicting statements. No arrests were made and the parties were separated for the night.

• A suspect in the 400 block of S. Argyle told police at around 4:29 a.m. that she had gotten into a verbal argument with her boyfriend over text messages being sent to him by his ex-girlfriend. The suspect allowed the victim to check her phone at which point he refused to give it back. The suspect then allegedly struck the victim in the face in self defense and he grabbed her hand. The victim had left the scene prior to an officer’s arrival.

An officer made contact with the victim who was very uncooperative and refused to come to the police station for a follow-up on an interview. The victim stated he would not file a complaint.

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

July 26 • Rachael Clark, 18, of Villa Park, was issued a citation for possession of alcohol by a minor subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake

and York at around 9:05 p.m.

• John C. Romanelli, 52, of West Seneca, N.Y., was charged with DUI near York and Lake Street at around 7:38 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a citizen reporting a possible intoxicated driver, Romanelli’s vehicle was located and stopped. The driver was found to be intoxicated and provided a breath sample, according to police.

July 25 Police said an officer responded for a domestic call at around 10:08 a.m. from an intoxicated juvenile female who was running from the emergency room of Elmhurst Hospital.

The suspect was located and was reportedly uncooperative with officers. Medics arrived at the scene and transported the female to Elmhurst Hospital where she had to be restrained in an isolation room. The suspect was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of alcohol by a minor and released to her mother at the hospital.

July 23 • Alfonso Ibarez, 47, of Bensenville, was charged with aggravated DUI, DUI, driving while license suspended, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Route 83 and St. Charles at around 2:19 a.m.

• Police said a complainant in the 600 block of S. Saylor Ave. stated that William Reich, 18, of Elmhurst, and a juvenile suspect were smoking cannabis in the backyard of a residence in the above location. The homeowners were out of town and advised that the suspects did not have permission to be on their property, according to police. Police said a search of their vehicle yielded a black bag containing two unopened bottles of beer. Reich was issued a citation for possession of alcohol by a minor. The other suspect was released to his father pending charges.

July 21 Police said officers responded to the report of a man slumped over the wheel of a vehicle near York and Second at around 9:47 p.m. Floriberto Lara, 50, of Chicago, was located and found to be intoxicated, according to police.

He was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and being improperly parked on the roadway.

July 20 • Ricardo Diaz, 45, of Melrose Park, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near West Avenue and First Street at around 5:26 p.m.

• Margo Pishos, 66, of Schiller Park, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Grand and Crown at around 2:11 p.m.

• Vincente N. Moreno, 28, of Addison, was charged with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Erie at around 1:04 a.m. Cindy Solis, 25, of Addison, a passenger in the vehicle, allegedly spit on an officer after she was advised that she was free to leave. Police said Solis was taken into custody, where she resisted. Solis was charged with aggravated assault/ resisting.

Harassment, threats

July 23-July 24 A victim in the 600 block of N. Oaklawn told police at around 1:30 p.m. that between the above dates, she had received some disturbing text messages from unknown numbers, which she suspects might be from relatives as her brother is going through a divorce.

Missing person

July 23 A complainant told police at around 11:43 a.m. that her daughter picked up her paycheck at around 12 noon on July 22 and has

not returned home. The victim told her mother she was going out and left with a male. The complainant had some phone contact with the victim throughout the night but she never returned home. The victim was entered into LEADS as missing.

Obstructing identification

July 21 Police said the subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Crestview at around 10:10 p.m., Samuel Olaughlin, 20, of Elmhurst, gave a false name. His name was located and he was found to be wanted out of Kendall County, according to police. He was charged with obstructing identification.

Possession of cannabis, drug paraphernalia, controlled substance

July 25 • Police said a vehicle was observed parked in the middle of Arlington near St. Charles at around 12:40 a.m. with someone walking back to the vehicle away from a house that is under construction. The vehicle was stopped and a strong odor of cannabis was coming from the vehicle, according to police. Police said Samantha L. Flesch, 18, of Elmhurst, stated that she stopped to pick up rocks out of the yard.

A small cannabis cigar was located inside the glove compartment, police said. Flesch was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.

• Police said that subsequent to a call concerning suspicious persons going into the wooded area near Stratford and South Street, six juveniles were located and immediately took off on foot when police presence was announced. The juveniles left behind one set of car keys, one cell phone, two full cans of beer and one cigar wrapper reportedly filled with a green, leafy substance suspected to be cannabis. All of the juveniles were identified and all their parents were contacted. All of the juveniles will be given peer jury notices.

• Police said that subsequent to a suspicious vehicle near South and Poplar at around 10:30 p.m., a suspect was found to be in possession of cannabis, drug paraphernalia and numerous white unmarked capsules containing an unknown white powdery substance. The suspect was released on the scene pending lab results.

July 21 Yesica Vigil, 19, of Bensenville, was issued citations for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving without headlights subsequent to a traffic stop near Crestview and Michigan at around 12:37 a.m.

July 20 Mujtaba Asif, 21, of Lombard, was charged with possession of cannabis and driving while license revoked subsequent to a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of W. Belden at around 7:29 p.m.

Suspicious circumstances

July 26 Police said a group of victims were approached by a suspect who offered them a sports drink while they were practicing softball at a school in the 100 block of W. Butterfield at around 4:59 p.m. They accepted the drink and went home, told a parent and at that point, the police were called. The suspect was spoken to about the incident. He understood his behavior (i.e., being an adult male speaking to young girls) was considered suspicious.

July 24 Police said staff at the Elmhurst Public Library smelled an odor of an alcoholic bever-

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age on the first floor. Upon reviewing surveillance cameras, four male juveniles were observed inside a stairwell, and one of the juveniles was observed consuming a can of beer, according to police. Police said all of the juveniles appeared to be approximately 15 years old. Further investigation is pending.

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

July 24 Police said an officer responded to a business in the 100 block of N. York at around 2:25 p.m. for a retail theft where two of the juvenile suspects had left the scene. When a complainant made contact with the suspects, two of the suspects fled the scene and the third juvenile suspect stayed. The third suspect stated his friend had stolen a card game. All suspects were taken to the police station and released to their parents.

One of the suspects was schedule for a peer jury; the other two were released without charges.

July 22-July 24 A complainant told police at around 9:34 a.m. that an unknown suspect(s) stole gas from the Elm Lawn Cemetery business gas tank sometime between the above dates.

The hose from the nozzle appeared to have been cut off and inserted separately into an access point on top of the tank.

July 3-July 23 A victim in the 200 block of S. York told police at around 7:35 a.m. that while on vacation, she left her vehicle, which she believes was locked parked in the driveway. An unknown suspect(s) attempted to remove her steering wheel club from the vehicle. The club had pry marks on one end as well as the key slot, possibly causing damage to the internal lock, causing it to not open.

No force entry was observed on the vehicle.

July 22 • Police said officers responded to the report of a retail theft that had just occurred at a convenience store in the 500 block of S. Spring at around 12:33 a.m., and Victoria Oropeza, 19, and Ernesto Delagarza, 29, both of Chicago, were located near St. Charles and I-290 where a traffic stop was performed. Police said Oropeza was found to have taken alcohol and left without paying.

She was charged with retail theft and consumption of alcohol by a minor. According to police, Delagarza was found to be in possession of cannabis and charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and open alcohol. A third suspect was in possession of suspect Adderall® and Ecstasy and was released without charges pending lab results.

• Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 600 block of N. York at around 1:22 p.m. A victim told police that while she was inside a health club, an unknown suspect(s) smashed out the side window of her vehicle and stole a bag left in plain view on the passenger seat. An investigation is pending.

• Theft was reported at a store in the 200 block of E. Butterfield at around 5:07 p.m. A victim told police that he entered the store to purchase cigarettes and placed $7 on the counter, which was not enough to purchase a pack. He left the money there while he went to his vehicle to get more, and while on his way back, he encountered a suspect described as a white male with blond hair wearing a blue Cubs jersey and white shorts who seemed to be intoxicated and who seemed to be exiting the establishment. The employee was certain this individual stole the $7 but didn’t actually see him take it. The suspect left the area in a white Toyota or Lexus.

• A victim in the 100 block of Virginia told police at around 7:13 p.m. that an unknown suspect entered the apartment in which she is staying and took her Samsung Galaxy phone. The victim believes the suspect took it as he has told her in the past he was going to take it. An investigation is pending.

July 21 • A victim in the 600 block of W. North Ave. told police at around 11:45 a.m. that he set his wallet down on a desk in one part of a store and forgot it. Ten minutes later, he realized he was without his wallet. He checked the area, but it was gone. The wallet contained cash, a driver’s license and credit cards.

• A victim in the 100 block of S. Lawndale told police at around 10:50 a.m. that he was contacted by American Airlines informing him that an unknown suspect(s) used 55,000 miles, worth $1,100, to purchase two one-way tickets from Miami to Las Vegas. The airlines has created a new account for the victim and cancelled the compromised account.

July 20 • Michael Bergheger, 18, of Elmhurst, was charged with retail theft, possession of alcohol and consumption of alcohol at a food store/pharmacy in the 100 block of E. Schiller St. at around 4:20 p.m. Police said officers who arrived on the scene were advised that Bergheger had concealed two bottles of alcohol on his person. According to police, he was confronted by an employee and immediately relinquished the alcohol to the employee, who then walked him out to officers.

• Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 4:16 p.m. Police said juvenile Suspect 2 took numerous items and attempted to leave the store without paying while juvenile Suspect 1 attempted to make a purchase at the register. Both admitted to placing items inside the bag that Suspect 2 attempted to take without paying, according to police. The second suspect was cited for retail theft and released to a parent; the first suspect was referred to a peer

jury.

• A victim at a recreational center in the 200 block of W. First told police at around 9:47 p.m. that an unknown suspect took his cell phone while he was playing basketball.

The cell phone was called and an unknown male answered, stating he found the phone but refused to identify himself. He stated that he would return the phone at a restaurant near North Avenue and Mannheim. An officer went to the location and was unable to locate anyone. Further investigation is pending.

• Police said that victims entered a building to their residence in the 1000 block of S. Euclid at around 2:30 p.m. According to police, two suspects—one described as a possible Hispanic male around 6-foot, 200 pounds, muscular and wearing dark clothing, and the other described as a man with a light complexion, a slim build and wearing a white shirt with brown shorts— were walking into the building and stated they were on the premises for maintenance. The suspects reportedly asked the victims for their room number and later came to their apartment, stating they were there to check the water pressure. The two suspects were in the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. On July 21, the victims noticed an envelope containing cash was missing. One of the victim’s necklaces also was missing.

July 19 • A complainant at a car rental company in the 800 block of N. York told police at around 8:29 a.m. that an unknown suspect(s) stole a white box truck from their lot after it was returned by a customer. The truck was recovered in Chicago and found that the hood had been removed.

• A victim in the 800 block of S. Linden told police at around 1:24 p.m. that she is missing a bottle of Norco which contained 50 pills. She stated that the suspect was at her house the night before and had been talking about the medication. The victim stated that the bottle is now gone. She contacted the suspect who denied taking the medication.

July 17 A victim in the 400 block of W. Wrightwood Ave. told police at around 10:05 a.m. that she was notified by her bank that an unknown suspect(s) have created fraudulent checks using the business account information and have attempted to cash these checks. The business is not out any money and has been in contact with their bank regarding the fraudulent checks.

July 16 Identity theft was reported in the 500 block of S. York at around 3:55 p.m. A victim told police she was notified by her bank that her debit card was used at the above location and time. Cash was removed from her account while she was still in possession of her card. The victim was directed by her bank to file a police report.

July 15 A victim at a currency exchange in the 600 block of W. North Ave. told police at around 12:17 p.m. that a suspect cashed a check from

a company and the check was returned as counterfeit. The business owner told an officer that the suspect has been cashing the company’s checks without permission.

The victim was advised to call 911 if the suspect returns.

July 14-July 18 An officer was called to the 200 block of S. Berkley Ave. at around 12 noon for the report of a delayed burglary to a vehicle. A victim told police that someone gained entry to her vehicle and took a black leather backpack out of it. This contained electronic equipment valued at approximately $340, prescription bottles Adderall and Wellbutrin valued at $17.93 and four credit cards which were all cancelled. No suspect information was available.

July 10-July 14 A victim in the 100 block of W. Virginia told police at around 9:36 p.m. that her Alcatel tablet had been lost or stolen between the above dates. She stated that she had been drinking heavily over the past several weeks and is not sure when it was taken. She believes a suspect may have taken it. Further investigation is pending.

Unlawful use of a weapon

July 26 Timothy Erne, 42, of Streamwood, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, aggravated DUI, unlawful use of a weapon, obstructing a police officer, aggravated driving while license revoked, revoked registration and improper use of registration near York and Crestview at around 11:53 p.m.

Police said officers responded to assist DuPage County with Erne, who fled from a single vehicle crash.

Erne was located and taken into custody. According to police, Erne was in possession of .6 grams of cocaine and metal knuckles, and was found to be DUI.

Warrant arrest

July 20 Police said Barry Hartmann, 63, of Elmhurst, was taken into custody after it was learned he was wanted out of Pierce County, Wash. He was charged with being a fugitive from justice.

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Nybo invites superintendents to join school funding conversations in Springfield In anticipation of a school funding roundtable guided by the Governor, State Senator Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) invited local superintendents to join the conversation in Springfield on July 27. Dr. Jeff Schuler from Community Unit School District 200 and Dr. Hank Thiele from Community High School District 99 attended from Nybo’s district.

“It’s really important to me to include our superintendents in this school funding discussion happening in Springfield—especially considering this issue’s outcome could negatively impact countless schools

Slices of life

across the state,” said Nybo. “The new school year is just one month away, and our school districts need their funding now to ensure that every school will open their doors on time. Earning the support and involvement of superintendents would put more momentum behind the push for the release of the state’s school funding bill.”

Governor Rauner and Secretary of Education Beth Purvis briefed superintendents from all across the state on Senate Bill 1 (SB 1)—the evidence-based funding model passed by the General Assembly—and its

drastic implications for schools, as well as his plan to improve the legislation to increase funding for every school district in Illinois. Lastly, he asked for support of the release of SB 1, which is currently being held hostage by a procedural maneuver enlisted the by the Senate Democrats.

Following the meeting, Nybo met with Superintendents Schuler and Thiele to discuss SB 1 and its impact on their specific school districts. He also delved into the topic of property taxes and how the Governor’s plan would provide more funding to their

school districts, which would make up for the potential impact of a possible property tax freeze on school districts that rely more on those taxes.

“A superintendent is one of the most influential voices in a school district, and it says a lot that they traveled down to Springfield to help us resolve this statewide issue,” said Nybo. “I admire their dedication, and I share their determination to fight for immediate and equitable school funding for all Illinois school districts. Our schools can’t wait anymore.”

The Governor has called for the

release of SB 1, and upon receipt, he has announced he will issue an amendatory veto that will remove hundreds of millions of dollars that is unfairly directed to Chicago Public Schools, resulting in more adequate and equitable funding for all Illinois students, no matter the zip code.

In a press conference on Wednesday, July 26, the first day of the Governor’s special session on school funding reform, Senate President Cullerton announced intentions to release SB 1 for the Governor’s review on Monday, July 31 rather than earlier in the week.

Adventures with houseplants

They sat unassumingly on a shelf in the gardening department. I was on the hunt for fertilizer, but these little potted beauties caught my eye and caused me to pause. Even though I’d never seen anything like them before in real life, I identified them immediately. I figured my boys would be more than interested in the care and feeding of the delicate sprouts.

We had to have one.

When I got home, I set my purchase on the kitchen table and waited. It wasn’t long before one of the boys stumbled on the family’s newest treasure. I heard a whoop and then the announcement.

“Mom got a Venus flytrap!”

If you ever want to see a kid get excited over a plant, make sure it’s a carnivorous one.

Quite simply, the Venus flytrap eats bugs. The plant’s leaves are made up of two hinged lobes lined

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with spiked teeth. The lobes secrete sweet nectar, which attracts insects.

Trigger hairs on the lobes identify the presence of a creepy crawly. When an insect touches two different hairs the trap springs closed, encaging the fly (or ant or spider) and prompting the digestive process. The more an insect struggles within the trap, the more digestive enzymes are released.

A small insect struggles less; a large insect struggles more. The Venus flytrap is one efficient carnivore.

No wonder my boys were thrilled.

I didn’t want our plant to perish,

so I consumed myself with Googling things like how to care for a Venus flytrap. My boys consumed themselves with catching insects. They weren’t willing to wait for our Venus to catch a bug on its own, the way nature intended. They wanted to jumpstart the feeding frenzy.

Ever since they have been killing the plant with kindness. How many flies can one tiny Venus flytrap eat?

My boys are putting that question to the test.

So far, she seems to be thriving.

Or at least she’s not dead. She’s fully consumed at least one fly and an ant and is sprouting additional lobes to further enhance her killing power.

We transplanted her into a larger pot and used unfertilized peat moss for her bedding. (Flytraps don’t like fertilizer; it can burn their roots.)

We have her outside in the sunshine and keep her soil moist, just like she

prefers, with distilled water – never from the tap. She’s a perennial and will probably winter in the garage – cold enough to put her in dormant mode, but not so frigid as to kill her.

Our lady Venus has kept us busy, but we are a diversely interested plant family. A few weeks ago, my husband and I visited a bonsai exhibit and the art of tiny trees leapfrogged onto my bucket list. Imagine my excitement when I found the cutest little boxwood trees (bushes really) on an end-of-season clearance at a local nursery. I picked one that looked like it had the most bonsai potential and brought it home. I was thrilled with my bonsai prospects, but didn’t expect anyone else to share my joy.

I was mistaken. All the guys living with me thought the idea of growing a bonsai was an awesome one.

Because of everyone’s interest in tiny trees, we did what any normal

family would do; we made it into a contest. Everyone got his or her own clearance bush/tiny tree and we are now learning how to prune and shape and clip roots. Whoever creates the best bonsai wins. We’ve set a time limit of 10 years, which may seem like a long span but bonsai is an ancient art that takes practice and patience, qualities we are sorely lacking. Perhaps our enthusiasm can make up for inexperience. Fingers crossed, much like the two trunks of my bonsai.

Meanwhile, the boys are hunting bugs.

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In my opinion

Monkey Wards, Blue Light Specials, and other things kids today don’t know

We recently took a boat tour on the Chicago River that focused on the architecture and history of The Windy City. (Supposedly that label had something to do with a bunch of windbag politicians, and not the weather.) Of the many impressive buildings we saw were some that were originally owned by Montgomery Ward.

My demographic and older know that store and may even know that Wards was the first to be a catalog retailer. I thought that honor belonged to Sear’s. Sears Roebuck to be exact.

There were only a handful of children on this cruise and they

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were properly bored and didn’t care about buildings let alone references to “Monkey Wards.” The tour guide said she and many others used to call it that (as did my family) and waxed poetic over the thrill of getting catalogs in the mail to peruse and dogear.

She told us that Sears reportedly

made its catalog a bit smaller in size so that you would put it on top of the Wards catalog and hence go to it first. Nice marketing strategy if that is true.

But Wards is long gone. Many Sears stores are too. They have sold off most the K-Mart stores too. I think mine is the last generation to know the phrase Blue Light Special.

It would seem so odd now to be in a store and have an announcement come over the intercom telling shoppers to head to housewares to get bath towels now on sale. Honestly it would seem weird to be in a store.

I hardly ever go shopping. And that

makes me part of the reason why things are changing.

But I recall the famous Blue Light.

We didn’t think of anything of it, but in store on the spot price markdowns seems genius. Or decidedly out of date. How many people would show up in sporting goods today to get a sale on fishing tackle? Now the only time you get a crowd in a store is a Saturday or when the holiday shopping fever hits in November. Many people now simply do not go to stores. All the families named Penney, Macy, etc. never could have predicted the world we live in now.

Online shopping has become the

norm. We use our computers and our phones to take care of business. One click shopping is easy. We are all about convenience.

An article recently listed all the retailers that are shuttering more stores this year. They include Sears, Kmart, Macy’s (now considered the nation’s largest department store), and even WalMart. Yes, some WalMarts are saying goodbye.

Designed Ralph Lauren has seen a decline in sales and is shutting down stores. Other stores are too. It’s ev-

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Obituaries

JOHN E. TUZAK, 26 Memorial Visitation Thursday John E. Tuzak, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 26. He was the dear son of Tom Jr. and Jean; brother of Renee; grandson of Lena (the late Thomas Sr.) Tuzak and the late Edward (Marcella) Duklewski; nephew of many aunts and uncles; cousin of many. John valiantly strived to overcome addiction and graciously achieved sobriety the last few weeks of his life. John was a handsome and loving son. His passions included playing and writing music, his family and dogs. His

music can be heard on YouTube under the band name, “The Addies.” He had a creative mind and a great sense of humor. He was a quiet man of few words, but when he spoke people listened.

Memorial Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst from 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Services and Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for pawschicago.org. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For more information, call 630-834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com.

LOUISE SCHEER, 95 Louise Scheer, nee Jallings, of Lombard, formerly of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late John D.; mother of Elizabeth (John) Sorensen, Thomas David (Shirley Hesche) Scheer, Sally (Don) Haugk and Jean (Tim) Dotson; grandmother of Jeff Sorensen, Heidi (Jack) Thompson, Alan (Samantha) Scheer, Joe (Denise) Haugk, Kevin (Stacie) Haugk, Tom (Trista) Haugk, Amy (Todd) Steffan, Joy (Sam) Pome-

roy and Holly (Nick Montecinos) Dotson; great grandmother of Jeffrey, Charley, Peri, Evan, Amanda, Josh, John, Ryan, Jason, Autumn, Brooke, Chloe, A.J. and Hailey; sister of the late Elizabeth Johns, Jack Jallings and Charles Jallings; loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was active in the Leukemia Research Foundation, loved going to the lake and bird watching. Memorial Visitation at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., on Monday, August 21, 2017 from 3

to 8 p.m. Memorial Service 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Private interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, 60602 or Leukemia Research Foundation, 191 Waukegan Rd., Suite 105, Northfield, IL 60093. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home.

For more information, call 630-8343515 or visit ahlgrim.com.

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erything. Sports Authority is gone.

Office Max was absorbed into Office Depot and now Office Depot is also closing more stores.

Four-year-olds today will never know a wish list catalog but they do know how to tell Alexa to order a toy. A device that sits on the kitchen counter that we talk to, and it talks back, with real time information still seems science fiction to me.

The world keeps turning. I keep up, for the most part. I also know I

belong to those of a “certain age.”

I take boat rides that talk about old buildings, history, and a company fondly referred to as Monkey Wards.

And “Attention, Kmart shoppers!” still makes me smile.

Kelly Epperson Simmons welcomes your comments. Get Kelly’s inspirational weekly e-newsletter at info@kellyepperson.com. Visit www. kellyepperson.com or write PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131.

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sary with public reception at Wilder Mansion, beginning at 6 p.m. There will be complimentary appetizers and desserts as well as non-alcoholic beverages. There will be a cash bar as well. Please RSVP to Katie Marsico, katieelzabethmarsico@gmail. com.

Pick of the Week The event NOT to be missed…

Saturday, Aug. 5 Park District hosts Kite Fest

Ongoing programs: • Now through Oct. 8, the Elmhurst History Museum hosts Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died.

It started as an off-beat baseball promotion called “Teen Night” designed to sell tickets at Comiskey Park and gain listeners for a fledgling FM radio station—until it devolved into

From 11 a.m.-2 p.m., the Elmhurst Park District’s will hold its annual Kite Fest in Berens Park, where the skies will be alive with kite stunts and tricks done by the Midwest’s best professional kite flyers. Kids can look forward to free kite building (free kites for the first 200 kids), a candy drop and hula hoop contest. Feel free to fly your own kites during open fly times. Food trucks will be on the scene from from Barbeque Jim’s Catering, Créme of the Crop, Cupcakes for Courage, The Fat Shallot and The Tamale Spaceship. Presenting sponsor Edward-Elmhurst Health.

Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 3-6 The AAUW Elmhurst Area Branch is hosting its annual Used Book Sale at Lincoln Elementary School, 565 S. Fairfield Ave. Hours are: Thursday, Aug. 3 from 6-9 p.m. Preview sale—$10 admission; Friday, Aug. 4 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 6 from 12-3 p.m.—Bag Sale $10.

Wednesday, Aug. 9 Participants in the Elmhurst Historical Museum’s Family Fun Series’ Wacky Sports Promotions event from 10:30 a.m.-12 noon at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., will learn about how Disco Demolition Night was one of many promotions that have attracted and entertained audiences at sports events for years, including promo-

tions that worked ... and those that didn’t. Participants will plan their own crazy promotional event and design their own t-shirt and buttons.

Limit: 40 participants. Appropriate for kids age 5-12 accompanied by an adult. Cost per child: $5 for members, $7 for nonmembers. Info: Call 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org Friday, Aug. 18 ECAF will hold its annual golf outing at White Pines Golf Course in Bensenville. At the dinner following golf, Joe Schamberger will be ECAF’s Friend of the Children award. For more information or to sign up to play, visit ecaf4kids.org.

one of the most infamous events in Chicago’s rich baseball history.

Disco Demolition Night exploded on July 12, 1979 in the middle of a White Sox doubleheader and it remains one of the city’s most controversial sports history moments.

Media sponsor: WLUP-FM. At Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Free admission. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457 • A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-

9665.

• 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.

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

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Thousands answer the call, but Red Cross blood shortage continues Donors receive $5 Target eGiftCard in appreciation

Thousands of people have responded to the emergency call for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, but there continues to be a critical summer blood shortage. Eligible donors of all types are urgently needed.

How to help To schedule an appointment to donate, use the Blood Thursday, Aug. 24 The Elmhurst League of Women Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED Voters will celebrate its 85th anniver- CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donation appointments and

completion of a RapidPass online health history questionnaire are encouraged to help reduce the time it takes to donate.

As a special thank you, those who come out to give blood or platelets with the Red Cross July 26 through Aug. 31 will be emailed a $5 Target eGiftCard™.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities July 25-Aug. 15 are in Downers Grove, Aug. 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Axion, 2651 Warrenville Road, Suite 200.

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Family Living Annual Kite Fest takes to the sky Aug. 5 Make plans to stop by Berens Park in Elmhurst on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for Elmhurst Park District’s annual Kite Fest, a day of free fun for all ages! The skies will be alive with kite stunts and tricks as Elmhurst welcomes some of the Midwest’s best professional kite flyers. Kids can look forward to free kite building (free kites for the first 200 kids), a candy drop and hula hoop contest. Feel free to fly your own kites during open fly times.

Bring your appetite because there will be plenty of food, including food trucks from Barbeque Jim’s Catering, Créme of the Crop, Cupcakes for Courage, The Fat Shallot and The Tamale Spaceship.

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Elmhurst History Museum news Disco Demolition exhibit extended Last week, the Elmhurst History Museum announced that its current exhibit, Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died, has been extended through the end of the year.

Disco Demolition Night exploded on July 12, 1979 in the middle of a White

Sox doubleheader and it remains one of the city’s most controversial sports history moments. Experience the interactive exhibit inspired by the book by Steve Dahl with journalist Dave Hoekstra and photographer Paul Natkin.

View artifacts from Dahl’s personal

collection, check out the custom-made guitar of Cheap Trick’s Rick Neilsen, see the uniform jersey worn by White Sox catcher Mike Colbern on Disco Demolition night, watch excerpts from the 25th anniversary documentary… and much more.

Cantigny expands French celebration with new event French Picnic Under the Stars debuts prior to French Connection Day

This year, Cantigny Park’s annual tribute to France begins a day early, with a festive French-themed evening combining food, wine, live music and stargazing.

French Picnic Under the Stars, a first-time event, is set for Saturday, August 12, from 6 to 11 p.m. on the Cantigny Parade Field. The park’s 23-foot Eiffel Tower will be illuminated, adding a touch of Paris. Michel Domingue & Co. will entertain with Chicagostyle jazz and members of the Naperville Astronomical Association will assist guests in viewing stars and planets through telescopes. If the sky is clear, it should be an ideal night to witness the Perseid Meteor Shower.

Inside the Visitors Center, guests can enjoy a presentation by NAA about the rare total solar eclipse coming up on August 21. Complete French-themed picnics for two, prepared by Cantigny, feature artisanal meats, cheeses and flatbreads, with wine pairings (optional) from Gérard Bertrand. Pricing and ordering information are online at Cantigny.org.

French Picnic guests will have Cantigny Park all to themselves. Special event admission applies, at $15 per car ($12 for Cantigny members). More details, including the evening’s agenda, is online at Cantigny.org.

Cantigny’s connection to French Connection Day On Sunday, August 13, Cantigny will host French Connection Day, a signature event now in its 10th year. This day commemorates an important chapter in the life of Robert R. McCormick, Cantigny’s benefactor. In 1918, at age 37, Colonel McCormick commanded an artillery unit in the Battle of Cantigny in France as a member of the U.S. Army’s First Division. It was America’s first significant victory in World War I. Upon returning to Wheaton, the Colonel renamed his estate after the tiny French village that he and his fellow soldiers helped liberate from German occupation.

French Connection Day is a prime opportunity for families to enjoy the Colonel’s extraordinary 500-acre gift. Attractions and activities will include: • French Open Air Market by Bensidoun USA • Music by Traveler’s Dream 2 • Can-Can dancers • Strolling mime, accordionist and vocalist • French food at Le Jardin restaurant • French yard game petanque (courtesy of Chicago Petanque Club) • Kids’ craft: Create your own portrait ($3) • Storytime with Madeline • Beer and wine garden • 23-foot Eiffel Tower!

French Connection Day is a free festival. Parking is $10 per vehicle. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Museum hosts Disco Demolition panel discussion

On the evening of July 26, the Elmhurst History Museum held a panel discussion about Disco Demolition, in conjunction with its current exhibit. Panelists are pictured here including (from left): WGN radio host Dave Hoekstra, Jim Rittenburg of Faces disco club, former Loop DJ Mitch Michaels, former White Sox promotion manager Mike Veeck, Chicago Tribune baseball writer Paul Sullivan, former WLUP GM Jeff Schwartz and cultural historian Joe Bryl. The group participated in a fascinating discussion about Chicago in the 1970s, baseball and the music scene.

York Theatre, History Museum present ‘Saturday Night Fever’

Film celebrates 40-year anniversary of classic starring Travolta This year marks the 40th anniversary of the release of “Saturday Night Fever,” the American cult classic that brought disco music out of the clubs and to the masses creating an enduring cultural, cinematic and musical phenomenon. With its danceable Bee Gees soundtrack and its cast of New Jersey punks led by Tony Manero, it’s a fitting time to take a look back at the legacy of this still-popular Oscar-nominated film that propelled John Travolta and the Gibbs brothers to international fame.

The Elmhurst History Museum and Classic Cinemas co-present a special screening of the iconic movie on the big screen on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at the York Theatre, 150 N. York Street. Tickets will be available at the York Theatre box office at a cost of $6.50 each.

The film has been remastered for a new generation with high quality digital picture and sound. This event will include a brief introduction by film maker and educator Mr. Peter Hawley of Tribeca Flashpoint Col-

lege. Hawley will follow the movie with an informative question and answer session.

This special film presentation is connected to the Elmhurst History Museum’s current exhibit, “Disco Demolition: The Night Disco Died,” which has been extended through December 31, 2017 at the Elmhurst History Museum, located at 120 E. Park Ave. For more information, visit elmhursthistory.org or call (630) 8331457.

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After seeing only a big hole for several months, the building finally appears and The structure being built in downtown Elmhurst where the Plass building used to stand is moving forward every day. On Thursday, July 27, workers told The Independent the plumbing was being installed and that they expected to pour the concrete for the upper floors next week. On Thursday, July 27, traffic pictured (above right) squeezes down to one lane to allow workers to continue their progress. A little inconvenience now will eventually lead to a healthy contribution to the downtown area.

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Foxxconn brings $10 billion investment, 13,000 new jobs to Wisconsin Illinois looks on as its neighbor attracts largest foreign jobs investment in nation’s history

ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK Taiwanese tech company Foxxconn, known for producing displays for Apple devices, announced Wednesday that it would be entering into an agreement to invest $10 billion in a massive new facility in Southeast Wisconsin, creating an estimated 13,000 new jobs.

Illinois was one of the states reportedly considered but passed over.

“This is great news for Wisconsin and Illinois lawmakers should take notice,” said Laurel Patrick, spokeswoman for Governor Bruce Rauner. “Illinois can’t continue on the path of ‘business as usual.’ It’s not working for our job creators, for our taxpayers or for our kids. We need to compete economically. We need fewer regulations, lower worker’s compensation costs and lower prop-

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EEH names new director of thoracic surgery Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran has been appointed System Medical Director of Thoracic Surgery for Edward-Elmhurst Health. Dr. Vigneswaran is currently accepting new patients on the campus of Elmhurst Hospital, West Medical Office Building, 133 Brush Hill Rd., Suite 200.

A pioneer in the field of thoracic surgery, Dr. Vigneswaran performs Dr. Wickii procedures using robotic- or video-as- Vigneswaran sisted thoracic surgery techniques. He completed several cardiothoracic fellowships in the UK and Canada, and in the U.S. at the University of Colorado-Denver and Mayo Clinic/Mayo Graduate School of Medicine.

Dr. Vigneswaran has authored more than 100 articles and book chapters, and edited three books about lung transplantation and thoracic surgery. He is also the recipient of many honors and awards.

erty taxes.”

Foxconn chairman Terry Gou spoke at the White House with President Donald Trump and others from Wisconsin. Republican Governor Scott Walker said the new jobs will not be low-paying work.

“These 13,000 jobs have an average annual salary of over $53,000 plus benefits,” Walker said at the White House event.

“This is a complete game-changer,” said U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Janesville). His district is the proposed landing site for the new facility. “It means more jobs, more security, more prosperity for families.”

Illinois State Rep. Alan Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) blames the state’s business-hostile environment.

“It’s very expensive to do busi-

ness in Illinois,” he said. “We have great talent here in Illinois but we can’t get jobs because of our policies.”

Wisconsin didn’t lure the company in on reputation alone. They’re giving Foxxconn $3 billion in incentives over the next 15 years. The company has also shown intention to expand in the past, only to pull back from the agreement.

DuPage County addresses mental illness in community, jail

cheon, an event designed to meld business with education.

Chamber members sponsor a teacher, coach or administrator with whom they enjoy lunch while getting acquainted.

During the program portion of the meeting, each Chamber member has a chance to introduce his or her guest to the entire room. The day also includes a bus tour of the City and each participants receives a goodie bag filled with member donations. Invited schools include not only District 205 public schools but parochial schools as well.

The DuPage County Health Department and DuPage Health Coalition recently hosted a workshop to develop integrated strategies to effectively identify and respond to the needs of justice-involved adults with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. Key administrators, staff, and advocates from mental health, substance abuse, and criminal justice agencies participated in Sequential Intercept Mapping on July 25 and 26, to reduce system and service barriers for individuals with mental illness with an integrated, local action plan.

“Individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders are an increasing presence within the criminal justice system in DuPage County and the United States,” said Health Department Executive Director Karen Ayala. “This

Wag! offers free doggie waste bags in Chicago parks The on-demand dog walking service stepped in recently to give 9 Chicago-area parks an awesome Wag! upgrade.

Wag has committed to keeping Chicago a clean place for pet-lovers by donating 17 waste bag dispensers to these parks, each containing a year’s supply of free bags. With over 1.2 million dogs in Chicago alone, park-goers can breathe easier knowing Wag! will be here to keep things spotless.

No matter where you live in the Windy City, make sure to stop by one of the Wag catered areas for awesome, worChamber to hold 27th New Teachers Luncheon ry-free day with your dog. The current parks featuring the On Monday, Aug. 7, the Elmhurst Chamber of Com- bags are Hamlin, Churchill, South Loop, Fred Anderson, merce & Industry will hold its annual New Teachers Lun- Grant, Coliseum, D’Angelo, Wiggly Field, and Walsh.

workshop was designed to bring changes in the system by providing the tools necessary to enhance services for adults with mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders in contact with the justice system.”

Studies have shown that 6.4 percent of men and 12.2 percent of women entering U.S. jails have a severe and persistent mental illness, compared to less than 2 percent of the general population. More than 70 percent of these individuals have a co-occurring substance use disorder.

Workshop participants worked on a plan that details the flow of criminal justice contact from arrest to incarceration, referral and access to services, and points for diversion from the justice system across DuPage County.

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Bright and cheery first floor end unit. Elevator building. New furnace /CAC. Common areas scheduled for remodeling this spring. Featuring open floor plan with SGD opening to large balcony accessible from MBR as well. Entertainment size DR $189,000

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AAUW Used Book Sale opens Thursday The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Elmhurst Area Branch is hosting its annual Used Book Sale August 3-6 at Lincoln Elementary School, 565 S. Fairfield Avenue.

Thousands of books (hardback and paperback) are available to purchase.

Donated entirely by the community and sorted into over 30 categories, the sale includes a large children’s section, as well as parent/teacher resources, collector’s books, cookbooks, travel, self-help, the arts, sports, and much more.

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Elmhurst American Legion team announces award recipients Team to field a 17U team as well in 2018

By Mike Miazga

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The Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 baseball team recently announced its postseason awards.

Individual award winners were honored during the team’s banquet in late July at the Post 187 American Legion hall in Elmhurst.

Tim Beecroft of Fenton was named the Muddogs’ most valuable player.

Beecroft hit .400 with a .538 on-base percentage and a .500 slugging percentage. He scored five runs, had one double, one triple, one home run, six RBI and three stolen bases.

Beecroft also earned the team’s top offensive player award.

IC Catholic Prep’s Austin Reed was named the team’s pitcher of the year.

Reed went 2-1 with a 2.37 ERA. He allowed 11 hits and five earned runs in 31 innings. He struck out 35, while walking nine.

York’s Mike Bernal was named the team’s top defensive player. He had a fielding percentage of .977. He made only two errors in 88 total chances and was involved in the turning of two double plays.

York’s Tamaine Durr was the winner of the team hustle award. He stole six bases.

Post 187 finished second in the 11th district tournament and advanced to the 2nd division tournament this season.

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The Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 baseball team held its awards banquet in late July. Fenton’s Tim Beecroft was named the team MVP and top offensive player. IC Catholic Prep’s Austin Reed was named its top pitcher. York’s Mike Bernal was named the Muddogs’ top defensive player and York’s Tamaine Durr was the winner of the team hustle award.

Muddogs’ coach Mike Biondo also announced the formation of a junior Legion team in Elmhurst next season.

In order to play for the newly created 17U Muddogs team for the 2018 summer season, a player must be 17 years of age or younger before December 2018. No players younger

than 15 years old are allowed to play.

The cost to play is $800. That fee includes covering expenses such as team insurance, field use, equipment, umpires, full-button camo jersey, pants, belt, a flex-fit hat and playing in four sanctioned American Legion baseball tournaments. One tourna-

ment will be held in Nashville where hotel and travel will be paid for.

Payments can be made in full or can be paid in monthly increments starting Jan. 3. The initional deposit is $300. Contact coach Biondo at 630270-7749 or at lineshot20@gmail. com for fundraising options that

would go toward the registration fee.

Biondo said tryouts for the 17U team will be held in late August. Players interested in trying out for the 17U team must complete a tryout form prior to the tryout. To obtain that, contact him at muddogslegionbaseball@ gmail.com.

York names Collings new girls basketball coach Previously coached in Willowbrook program

By Mike Miazga

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York recently announced Brandon Collings has been hired as the school’s new girls basketball coach.

Collings replaces Maggie Ely who coached the team for a year.

Collings is York’s third girls basketball coach in as many years.

“The people I have met from the administration to the parents have been great,” said Collings. “There is talent here and there is a feeder program that is in place.”

Collings most recently was the head sophomore coach at Willowbrook where he teaches special education. Collings spent a total of eight years in the Willowbrook

girls program, six as head sophomore coach and two years as the varsity assistant coach.

Prior to Willowbrook, Collings was the head girls coach at Henry-Senachwine High School for four years. Henry-Sneachwine is located 40 minutes north of Peoria.

In the three years prior to Collings taking over, the team had won one game each year and had lost 25-plus games each year by an average of 34 points per game.

In his first year at H-S, Collings’ team cut that point differential to 13 and lost 12 games by eight points or less.

The team won three games. In his second season, the team won 10 games (first time with 10 or more wins in 15 years) and took third in the conference.

The team won 14 games in his third year (most wins in school history and first time with a .500 or

better record in 25 years) and took second in conference. In his final season, the team won 11 games, took third in the conference and lost to the state’s No. 1 ranked team by 10 points in the regionals. He led H-S to the school’s best threeyear win total ever.

At Willowbrook, Collings was given control during a five-year stretch of the program’s offense, creating the varsity team’s main offense and all set plays, while also designing the sophomore and freshman offenses, which are tailored to concentrate on specific aspects of the varsity offense.

Willowbrook had a program-wide 202-87 record while Collings’ offensive system was in place.

During his time as head sophomore girls coach and head sophomore baseball coach, Collings’ teams had a 231-119 overall record.

“You have to change your coach-

ing style from team to team and change the look based on the players you have,” said Collings. “The team here at York is athletic but we’re not that big. Our post players are athletic. We’re going to put pressure on people in the full court and half court. We’ll spread the floor offensively and look to create mismatches with our post players.

The first step is getting out and running and putting pressure on people.”

Collings said he’s stepping into an ideal situation at York.

“I couldn’t have asked for better,” he said. “I’m very excited to get started. I know there has been a lot of turnover with the head coaching position. They are looking and hoping for stability. I want to bring that stability the program needs. I want to stay here as long as they will have me.”

Due to the lateness of Collings’

hiring during the summer contact period, Collings had a limited window to get to know the team.

“It would have been a difficult situation with getting hired and having no contact with the girls and jumping into practice Oct. 30,” he said. I showed them what we want to do offensively, I’m introducing a new offense. The big thing has been getting to know the girls and the coaches. It’s been great so far.

This is a great group of girls who work hard. I think we have the potential to have a very good season.

There is a lot of talent throughout the program. The future looks good for sure.”

Collings, whose father, Kim, was a longtime teacher and coach at Willowbrook, is a graduate of Glenbard North High School, North Central College and has a master’s degree in special education from Northern Illinois.

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York summer tennis team crowns four conference champions Dukes had a total of eight medalists at Trident League final

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York summer tennis team wrapped up play in the Trident League in grand fashion.

The Dukes had four conference champions and four other flights earned conference medals.

In the Trident League there are four divisions of play with 17U and 15U components for both boys and girls.

York finished the summer with a 7-3 record and went 4-1 in Trident League play.

“It was great to get the players out competing over the summer,” said York coach Tres Heimann. “All the kids really worked hard through match play, camp and lessons. It is great to have an event like this head-

ing into the fall season.”

In the girls 17U division, Aleksina Jovic took fifth. She won her second match 8-1 and then won the consolation semifinals by an 8-3 count over the Lombard Park District.

Lauren Fonorow won the No. 2 singles title at 17U. She defeated a girl from the Butterfield Park District by an 8-4 count in her first match. She won her semifinals over Willowbrook by an 8-0 score and then downed a girl from the Western Springs Park District by scores of 7-5 and 6-4.

At No. 3 singles in 17U, Siva Sreedhar took second. After receiving a first-round bye, she won her semifinal match 8-0 over Butterfield and then advanced to the finals against Western Springs.

In 17U girls doubles, Cristina Gamboa and Rachel Kayman took second at the No. 1 position. They won their first match 8-6 over Lombard and then won 8-1 over the Glen Ellyn Park District in the semifinals.

That advanced Gamboa and Kayman to the final against Butterfield.

At No. 2 doubles, Micki Neidigh and Noelle Pedote won the conference title. They received a first-round bye and then won 8-1 in the semifinals against Butterfield. Neidigh and Pedote won 6-0, 6-0 in the title match against Glen Ellyn.

In the boys 17U division, Domenic Conversa was sixth at No. 1 singles.

He won his second match by an 8-4 count over Lombard. Charlie Julian took seventh at No. 2 singles.

At No. 1 doubles in 17U, Jack Fennell and Kevin Schultz earned a medal by finishing third.

They won their first match 8-1 over Butterfield and won 8-1 in the third-place match against Lombard.

In the girls 15U division, Keira Polach earned a medal by taking second at No. 1 singles.

After receiving a first-round bye, Polach won 8-6 over Lombard and advanced to the final against Western Springs that ended up going three

IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team earns prestigious academic honor School to host special fantasy football event

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team once again is the recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association team academic award.

The Knights have earned the national recognition in 24 of the award’s 25 years of existence. The only year they did not earn the award the program qualified, but a paperwork mixup led to them not meeting that year’s submission deadline.

IC Catholic Prep is one of 822 teams that earned the award for the

2016-2017 season. The number breaks the previous year’s total of 764 to set an all-time high.

The award, initiated in the 19921993 academic year, honors collegiate and high-school volleyball teams that display excellence in the classroom during the school year by maintaining at least a 3.30 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale or a 4.10 cumulative team GPA on a 5.0 scale.

Celebrating its 25th year, the award is the single-largest award offered by quantity of schools, players and coaches honored. The program has amassed a 532-team increase over the span of the last decade. Since

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YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS OF THE WEEK LAUREN FONOROW, MICKI NEIDIGH, NOELLE PEDOTE, CLAIRE CONVERSE, CLARE HEWITT, SIMON KRUKOWSKI, VINCENT BONO YORK SUMMER TENNIS TEAM Fonorow and the doubles teams of Neidigh-Pedote, Converse-Hewitt and Krukowski-Bono each won conference titles at the recent Trident League tournament. Fonorow won the 17U girls No. 2 singles title.

Neidigh-Pedote won the No. 2 doubles title at 17U girls. Converse and Hewitt won the No. 1 doubles title at 15U girls and Krukowski and Bono won the No. 1 doubles title at 15U boys.

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the award’s inception, the amount of award winners has increased from 62 to its current number of 822.

The girls’ high school category led the way this year with 277 recipients, an increase of 17 over last year.

IC Catholic Prep football to host fantasy football event The IC Catholic Prep football program will host a fantasy football training camp with Matt Bowen on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 7-10 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elmhurst.

The event will be led by ESPN analyst and former football player Bowen, who is an assistant coach on the IC Catholic Prep football staff. IC Catholic Prep is the defending Class 3A state champion.

Bowen will help attendees prepare for the 2017 fantasy drafts with detailed player breakdowns, rankings and projections. Along with a unique insider’s look at NFL playbooks and schemes, Bowen will answer questions and provide feedback to help build a championship fantasy football season, the school said.

Tickets are $100 per person and includes a buffet-style dinner and an open bar.

There also will be two raffle drawings at the event. One raffle winner will receive a custom IC Catholic Prep bags set and a second winner will receive a YETI Tundra 75 cooler.

Winners must be present to win. The fantasy football training camp is perfect for football enthusiasts and is a great opportunity for friends to catch up while supporting an outstanding cause, IC Catholic Prep stated.

Proceeds from the event go toward the funding of IC Catholic Prep football and other IC Catholic Prep athletic programs.

For questions about the event, contact Marya Gibbons at knightoutevents@gmail.com. To purchase tickets, visit www.iccatholicprep.org/ athletics/athletic-events.

sets.

Reese Krauter took fifth at No. 2 singles in 15U. She won the consolation final by an 8-1 count over Glen Ellyn.

Cara Well took fourth at No. 3 singles. She won her first match over Lombard by an 8-1 count. Sasha Neidigh took fifth at No. 4 singles. She won her second match 8-3 over Butterfield and then defeated teammate Cara McGovern 8-6 in the fifth-place match.

McGovern took sixth at No. 4 singles. She won her second match 8-0 over Lombard.

In 15U doubles, Claire Converse and Clare Hewitt won the conference title at the No. 1 position.

They won their first match 9-7 over Western Springs and downed Butterfield 8-1 in the semifinals.

Converse and Hewitt won 2-6, 6-4, (10-6) in the championship against Lombard.

Becca Morton and Livia Kramer were sixth at No. 2 doubles. They

won their second match 8-3 over Glen Ellyn.

In boys 15U play, Vincenzo Bono was fourth at No. 1 singles. He won his first match 8-4 over Glenbard East.

Simon Krukowski and Bono won the No. 1 doubles title at 15U. They won their first match 8-0 over Lombard and won 8-1 against Willowbrook in the semifinals. Krukowski and Bono were 6-4, 6-7 (2), (10-8) winners in the final against Butterfield.

York also went 3-2 in West Suburban Conference summer league play.

The Dukes also played in a conference tournament in that league.

Through the Trident finals, Simon Krukowski was 9-0, while Fonorow was 7-0. Paul Nicoli (6-1), McGovern (6-2), Bono (6-3) and Isabella Nicoli (6-4) each had six wins during the summer.

Timothy Christian girls basketball team makes good summer progress

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Since Timothy Christian girls basketball coach Michele Stube took over the program, it has won an increasing number of games each summer in the Lisle summer league.

This season was no exception. Timothy went 5-6 at Lisle in 11 games.

“Last year we won four,” she said. “Every year we get better there.”

Timothy played without returning point guard Jordyn Strube for a good part of the summer while she rested a back flare-up, Michele Strube explained.

“We did a lot of things without having our point guard,” Coach Strube said.

Strube said other players stepped to the forefront and helped the Trojans accomplish plenty during the summer.

“I was pleasantly surprised,” she said. “We had lost a lot of seniors from last year’s team. Heidi Westra, who also is coming back, also didn’t play a lot in the summer. We had a lot of younger kids come up and get some good experience.”

One returning player who did standout in particular was Olivia Schuringa. “Olivia had a great summer,” said Strube. “Her and Emily DeBoer are our only two post players. I thought Olivia did really well over the summer. Her confidence is way up and her moves going to the basket have gotten better. She’s finishing plays better. She’s worked on her moves and is looking to have a good season.”

Strube also lauded her players’ development as a whole in the offseason. “We have a couple of wonderful parents who have been doing Saturday morning open gyms,” she said. “The girls go in there with them and work on moves and get their shooting in. The girls love it.

They are able to work on individual skills. It shows they have been playing and that has helped us this summer.’

Strube said she was able to evaluate a number of younger players toward the tail-end of the summer campaign.

“The last three games at Lisle we had players who were hurt or were out of town and we had some of the younger girls, a couple of freshmen and a couple of sophomores, play,” she said. “They got in some games and were able to come up and see what the varsity is like. We have a really nice incoming ninth-grade class. There are some girls who play travel ball. I thought the entire summer season went well. The older girls and the younger girls got better.”

Strube is looking forward to the upcoming 2017-2018 season, particularly with the school’s new competition arena slated to open later this year.

“How can you not be excited with the new fieldhouse,” she said. “It’s going to be an exciting year. We’re going to be the first teams playing in there. Everybody is looking forward to it. For us, we have some good potential. If we continue to gain confidence and the girls continue to work hard on their own the next couple of months that is going to help us when the season starts.”

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On Wednesday, July 26, Suburban Bank & Trust at 150 E. Butterfield Rd. hosted a reception to show off its new look now that the facility has been completely remodeled. Pictured is the staff of the bank which was on-hand to greet guests and offer tours.

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Says Dr. Brottman, “The ideal calcium score on these scans is 0 to 10. It should at least be less than 100. Rose’s score was 2,442 and Ron’s was somewhat lower, but still quite high at 1,910.”

Dr. Brottman prescribed stress tests for Rose and Ron, which they scheduled at Elmhurst Hospital. This test looks at blood flow in

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Rose and Ron Damato both had heart scans to calculate their risk of heart disease. Ron’s result led to further testing that showed blockages in his coronary arteries and, eventually, life-saving triple bypass surgery.

various parts of the heart. The results surprised them both.

Says Rose, “I was totally shocked to learn that my stress test was okay and Ron’s wasn’t.”

“Ron’s test showed a part of his heart was not getting enough blood, likely from significant blockage due to plaque build-up, but a stress test doesn’t provide the details,” said Dr. Brottman. “He needed a coronary angiogram – a procedure that looks at blood flow through the coronary arteries supplying blood to the heart. It revealed 100 percent blockage in one of his arteries, 75 percent in

another and a 55 percent blockage in his main “The Damatos’ situation shows that artery.” even if you’re asymptomatic, you should Ron had the angiogram on Dec. 8 and, take advantage of screenings and modern on Dec. 13, he had triple bypass surgery, technology to know your risks,” said Dr. performed by Michael DaValle, MD, a cardiac Brottman. “Many people assume they are fine surgeon with Elmhurst Hospital and Cardiac until they aren’t. Tests like the heart scan can help find conditions before they are a problem.”

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Heart scans, which do not require a doctor’s “Ron’s condition was severe and dangerous,” order, are recommended for men over 40 and said Dr. Brottman. “If it had not been treated, women over 45 who have certain risk factors. he could have had a heart attack at any time.”

At Edward-Elmhurst Health, the scan includes Dr. Brottman says follow-up involves a lipid profile, glucose measure, blood pressure aggressive management of Ron’s risk factors, reading and consultation with a cardiac nurse. which is done through cardiac rehab and the For more information, visit eehealth.org/ use of a blood thinner, in addition to his other services/heart/vascular. medications.

“I was glad I was at Elmhurst and under the care of Dr. Brottman and Dr. DaValle, as well as the nurses and everyone at the hospital,” said Ron. “I always felt I was in good hands through all of this.

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In January 2016, Rose Damato, 69, had surgery for an abdominal aneurysm, an enlargement in the main blood vessel carrying blood to the body. Without this surgery, she would have risked a rupture and lifethreatening blood loss.

Once this successful surgery was behind her, the Bloomingdale resident was ready to focus on reducing her heart disease risk with the help of Michael Brottman, MD, a cardiologist with Elmhurst Hospital and Advocate Medical Group.

“Rose has several risk factors that we knew about, including a high cholesterol level,” he said. “I suggested she also get a calcium scoring heart scan, a painless, 10-minute test. This would help assess the plaque in her coronary arteries – a key cardiac risk factor – and guide treatment.”

“After the aneurysm experience, I wasn’t going to play games with my health,” recalled Rose. “Especially since my family has a notoriously bad history of strokes and heart attacks. A heart attack took my father when he was just 55. If Dr. Brottman said it was a good idea to get a scan I was going to do it.”

At Rose’s suggestion, her then 69-year-old husband Ron decided to go for a scan around the same time.

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 75399 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 10, 2017, wherein the business firm of: CAD/CAM DENTAL PROSTHETICS LOCATED AT 1600 W. LAKE STREET, SUITE 103B, #176, ADDISON, IL 60101-1822 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) CHESLAV GANJA, HOME ADDRESS 817 W. MORRIS AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, July 10, 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 2017) 288186 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075385 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 5, 2017, wherein the business firm of FIGURES AND FLAGS LOCATED AT 747 SHINING WATER DRIVE, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-9143 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) JASON PILLION, HOME ADDRESS 1N274 FARWELL STREET, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-2355.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of JULY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 2017) 288544 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075427 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 19, 2017, wherein the business firm of VC REMODELING LOCATED AT 21W602 HUNTINGTON ROAD, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-7071 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) VINSENT SALCA, HOME ADDRESS 21W602 HUNTINGTON ROAD, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-7071.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of JULY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 27, Aug. 3 & 10, 2017) 289303 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075436 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 25, 2017, wherein the business firm of MONET GARDEN & BRUSH LOCATED AT 158 N RICHARD AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 601260000 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) REBECCA CRANMER, HOME ADDRESS 158 N RICHARD AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 25TH day of JULY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2017) 289609

STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT DUPAGE COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (MINOR CHILDREN) REQUEST OF: CATALINA GOMEZ TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN Case Number 2017MR000988 Publication is not necessary if both parents, confirmed on birth certificate, agree to the name change or have been given notice.

There will be a court date on a Request for Name Change (Minor Children) for these children: 1. Current Name of Minor Child: a. Jared Mendoza Gomez Proposed New Name of Minor Child: NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075452 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 28, 2017, wherein the business firm of SRI SRI AYURVEDA LOCATED AT 129 FAIRFIELD WAY, STE 219, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) VINESH R VIRANI, HOME ADDRESS 346 W BRISTOL COURT, BLOOMINDALE, IL 60108-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 28TH day of JULY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 3, 10 & 17, 2017) 290117 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075429 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 20, 2017, wherein the business firm of BUSINESS SOLUCTIONS & CONSULTING LOCATED AT 580 S. KEARSAGE AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4056 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) DIMITRIOS PETROHILOS, HOME ADDRESS 580 S. KEARSAGE AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-4056.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of JULY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 27, Aug. 3 & 10, 2017) 289293 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0075396 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 10, 2017, wherein the business firm of OAK STREET STUDIOS LOCATED AT 327 N OAK STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2211 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) ERIC BUSBEY, HOME ADDRESS 327 N OAK STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2211; NAME OF PERSON(S) RACHEL BUSBEY, HOME ADDRESS 327 N OAK STREET, ELMHURST, IL 601262211.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 10TH day of JULY, A.D. 2017.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 20, 27 & Aug. 3, 2017) 288140

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Jared Gomez 2. Court Date Information: a. Date: 09/08/2017. Time: 9:00 a.m. b. Address: 505 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, DuPage County.

Courtroom: 2007.

CATALINA GOMEZ Catalina Gomez (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 27, Aug. 3 & 10, 2017) 289332 STATE OF ILLINOIS CIRCUIT COURT DUPAGE COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (MINOR CHILDREN) REQUEST OF: CATALINA GOMEZ TO CHANGE NAMES OF MINOR CHILDREN Case Number 2017MR000989 Publication is not necessary if both parents, confirmed on birth certificate, agree to the name change or have been given notice.

There will be a court date on a Request for Name Change (Minor Children) for these children: 1. Current Name of Minor Child: a. Jocelyn Gamino Proposed New Name of Minor Child: Jocelyn Gomez 2. Court Date Information: a. Date: 09/08/2017. Time: 9:00 a.m. b. Address: 505 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, DuPage County.

Courtroom: 2007.

CATALINA GOMEZ Catalina Gomez (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 27, Aug. 3 & 10, 2017) 289333 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 17 ZBA-08 Request for Variation Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for a Variation from the fence height requirement for the purpose of constructing a 4.5 feet in height semi solid fence in the corner side yard on property commonly known as 299 E. Church Street.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE WEST 60 FEET AND EXCEPT THE NORTH 6 FEET THEREOF) IN HARDING’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT “B” OF CUMMING’S CENTRAL ADDITION TO ELMHURST, IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 22, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 243498, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 06-01-311-030 The common street address is 299 E. Church Street, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the R1 Single Family Residence District.

If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at 5306019.

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

Nathaniel J. Werner, Planning and Zoning Administrator (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 3, 2017) 290015

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION CASE NUMBER 17 P-08 Request for Conditional Use and Associated Variations Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 24, 2017 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 for a Religious Institution and Associated Variations on property commonly known as 920 S. Swain Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois for the purpose of reconfiguring an existing parking lot.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LOTS 1 THROUGH 12, BOTH INCLUSIVE, AND THE EAST 40 FEET OF LOTS 13 THROUGH 16, BOTH INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 33 IN H.O. STONE AND COMPANY’S BUTTERFIELD ROAD ADDITION TO ELMHURST, IN SECTIONS 13 AND 14, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 5, 1927 AS DOCUMENT 232923, ALONG WITH THE WEST HALF OF THE VACATED SWAIN AVENUE RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO SAID LOTS 1 THROUGH 12, SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION PER CITY OF ELMHURST ORDINANCE RECORDED JUNE 22, 1960 AS DOCUMENT 969288, ALL IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 06-14-217-011 The common street address is 920 S. Swain Avenue, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the R2 Single Family Residence District.

If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at 5306019.

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

Nathaniel J. Werner, Planning and Zoning Administrator (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 3, 2017) 290020 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION/ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE NUMBER 17 P-09 Request for Subdivision, Amended Conditional Use Permit with Associated Parking and Setback Variations Notice is hereby given that the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., in the Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a request for a Subdivision, Amended Conditional Use Permit with Associated Parking and Setback Variations for the purpose of creating a seven (7) lot subdivision consisting of six (6) single-family lots and the existing fellowship building lot, and relocating the parking lot on property commonly known as 123 E. Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst, Illinois.

Following is a legal description of the subject property: LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 2 IN SKEELE’S ADDITION TO ELMHURST, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 12, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AND LYING BETWEEN THE WEST 375 FEET AND THE EAST 23.11 CHAINS AND NORTH OF ST. CHARLES ROAD, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED

JUNE 23, 1913 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 112557, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. LOT FIVE (5) IN BLOCK 2 IN “SUNNYSIDE” E.F. EMERY’S FIRST ADDITION TO ELMHURST BEING A SUDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 8, 1893 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 51500, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LOT 5 AND THE SOUTH 38 FEET OF LOT 4 IN FIRST ADDITION TO SUNNYSIDE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 20, 1908 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 92778, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS LOTS 9 AND 10 AND THE WEST 36.0 FEET OF THE SOUTH 20 FEET OF LOT 8 AND EXCEPT THAT PART OF SAID LOT 9 LYING NORTH OF A LINE DRAWN FROM THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 9 FROM A POINT 37 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 9 TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 9, WHICH IS 24.66 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER (EXCEPT THE WEST 36.0 FEET THEREOF) IN J.J. WILKINSON’S SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 17, 1926 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 219701, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN’s 0612100005 0612101001 0601319005 0601319012 0601319016 The common street address is 123 E. Saint Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL. The subject property is located within the R1 Single Family Residence zoning classification.

If you have any questions regarding this case, please contact the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator at 5306019.

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

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The new Republican tax reform proposals are said to include a change that would allow businesses to immediately expense the cost when they make a purchase with borrowed money.

Some groups, like small-government group Freedom Partners, wrote to U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam R-IL, saying the practice would be too costly and only help a specific group.

“Full expensing has very high

costs in the first ten years – more than $2 trillion – and would benefit a very particular business operation, only new capital investments,” said Nathan Nascimento, vice president of policy for Freedom Partners.

Tax Foundation President Scott Hodge, however, thinks immediate expensing is one of the most efficient deductions there is.

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well as lowering the corporate tax rate, is sorely needed in places such as his home state.

“Lowering the rates as well as full expensing are not mutually exclusive,” he said. “They’re a really powerful combination. They drive growth and economic activity, something we need across the country and really need in Illinois.”

Roskam expects they’ll begin crafting tax reform bills this fall.

‘Cue for a Cause challenges all rib chefs If you’re still hoping to prove this summer that you make the best ribs around, time is running out. Spots to compete in the third annual ‘Cue for a Cause, benefitting the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network are filling up fast.

The ‘Cue will take place on Sunday, September 3, in the City lot at York and Vallette from 12 noon-8 p.m.

This year, competitors will compete not only in the categories of best ribs and sauce but can opt to make a chicken dish as well. The highest cumulative score in all three areas will win one lucky team the title of Grand Champion.

Those interested in signing up to compete should go to the website, ewanet.org and click on the ‘Cue logo. The cost is $125 per team.

Teams will be cooking for judges only. The public is invited to come cheer the competitors on while enjoying live music, beer, BBQ from Barbeque Jim’s, and entertainment for the whole family, but they do not get to taste the competitors’ ribs.

They do, however, have the opportunity to vote on their favorite sauce.

For those whose talents lie more in eating ribs rather than making them, another new feature of the ‘Cue this year will be a rib eating contest offered in two age brackets.

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find that expensing gives you the biggest bang for your buck in terms of promoting economic growth, job creation and higher wages,” Hodge said.

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Improve posture and strength with Chair Yoga Have the full benefit of yoga through our Chair Yoga class, which uses carefully modified movements for those with osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and back injuries. The focus of the class is on improved breath and lung capacity; improved posture and core strength; joint flexibility and range of motion expansion. Each class concludes with a short guided relaxation and meditation. Instructor Colleen Koziara has more than 15 years of experience in the senior healthcare industry and is certified in gentle, chair and modified yoga.

This class is offered at The Abbey on Mondays, August 14 – September 18, from 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Fee is $44 for Abbey Members and $49 for

non-members. For more information or to register, call The Abbey at (630) 993-8193 or visit epd.org.

It’s Trivia Time at the Abbey Are you a trivia buff? Even if you aren’t, you’re sure to have fun at our Trivia Challenge. Join us at The Abbey on Friday, August 18 from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for an afternoon of laughter with friends, lunch and some interesting facts. We’ll test our skills in four different categories and award prizes to the top three people or teams with the most points. You can play on your own or with a group of friends and form a team. Fee is $13 for Abbey members and $16 for non-members. For more information or to register, call (630)993-8193 or visit epd.org.

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Programs coming to Elmhurst Public Library Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9:30-9:50 a.m.

Chicka Chicka Baby Join us under the Alphabet Tree in the Kids’ Library for twenty minutes of songs and rhymes perfect for infants. Make visiting the library a regular part of your baby’s week.

For newborns to 11 months with an adult. No registration required.

cassettes, and/or VHS and want to bring them into the 21st century?

Learn about the Creative Studio, the perfect place to digitize your analog collection. Register online, in person, or at (630) 279-8696.

Monday, Aug. 14 • 2-3 p.m.

Walt Disney: Creativity Frame by Frame Join us in the intimate portrait of the quiet innovator who spent a lifetime combining creativity with commerce. Surprising personal insights from Disney’s friends, family and colleagues are supplemented with clips from some of his finest productions. Register online, in person, or at (630) 279-8696.

Friday, Aug. 11 from 7 p.m.

Movies in the Park: The Love Bug Join us for an evening out in Wilder Park! Bring a blanket or chairs for a comfy evening under the stars. We’ll provide the popcorn!

Food trucks will be on-site at 7 p.m.

The movie begins at dusk. No registration required.

Tuesday, Aug. 15 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 12 Digital Organization: Omeka from 10-11:30 a.m.

Omeka is a great, free resource Excel Basics: Projects that lets you upload and organize Learn to set up and work with your genealogy files with metadata. the most popular projects in Excel. Here we’ll show you how to create Register online, in person, or at an Omeka account, how to upload (630) 279-8696. files, and more. Register online, in person, or at (630) 279-8696.

Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 16 Excel Basics: Projects from 12-2 p.m.

Learn to set up and work with In Stitches Needleworkers the most popular projects in ExKnitters, crocheters and needle cel. Register online, in person, or at work craft enthusiasts of all levels: (630) 279-8696. bring a project to work on, share your knowledge and show off your Saturday, Aug. 12 projects while socializing and havfrom 10-11:30 a.m. ing fun at this Library club. Simple Culture Shock Chicago project ideas are available for beDance Troupe (for families) ginners. Register online, in person, Don’t miss our Summer Reading or at (630) 279-8696.

Finale with Culture Shock Chicago, a dance company dedicated to art- Thursday, Aug. 17 istry, innovation, and community from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. enrichment, revealing the power Elmhurst Co-Working and beauty of hip hop. A high en- Connection ergy family program that celebrates Is your “office” usually at home or dance and diversity! Pick up tickets in the Library? Generate ideas and with your valid EPL card starting share tips with other work-fromat 9 a.m. the morning of the perfor- home entrepreneurs at this networkmance. ing event held the third Thursday of each month. Register online, in perSaturday, Aug. 12 from 2-4 son, or at (630) 279-8696. p.m.

The Language of Genealogy: Thursday, Aug. 17 German Translation from 7-8 p.m.

Having difficulty reading the old H.H. Holmes: Beyond the German handwriting? Not sure what Devil in the White City that word is in German? Bring a Explore the darker side of Chicacopy of the document and meet with go history with award-winning filma translator to solve those language maker John Borowski as he discussmysteries. Register online, in per- es the history of H.H. Holmes, the son, or at (630) 279-8696. making of the film H.H. Holmes: America’s First Serial Killer and the Monday, Aug. 14 book The Strange Case of Dr. H.H. from 10-11:30 a.m.

Holmes. Q & A session follows, Senior Technology Series: along with a chance to purchase auDigitization for Beginners tographed copies. Register online, Have a closet full of records, in person, or at (630) 279-8696.

IC Catholic Prep Football to host Fantasy Football Training Camp The IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) Football Program will host a Fantasy Football Training Camp with Matt Bowen on Saturday, August 19, 2017, from 7-10 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elmhurst. This special event will be led by ESPN Analyst and former NFL player Matt Bowen who currently serves as an assistant football coach for ICCP. Bowen will help attendees prepare for the 2017 fantasy drafts with detailed player breakdowns, rankings and projections. Along with a unique insider’s look at NFL playbooks and schemes, Coach Bowen will answer questions and provide feedback to help build a championship fantasy football season. Don’t miss this chance to gain an edge on the rest of your fantasy leagues!

Tickets are $100 per person and include a

delicious buffet style dinner and an open bar.

Tickets may be purchased online at iccatholicprep. org/athletics/athletic-events.

In addition, there will be two raffle drawings at the event. One lucky raffle winner will receive a custom ICCP bags set and a second winner will receive a YETI Tundra 75 Cooler —winners must be present to win. The Fantasy Football Training Camp is perfect for football enthusiasts, and is a great opportunity for friends to catch up while supporting an outstanding cause.

Proceeds from this event will go towards the funding of IC Catholic Prep Football and other IC Catholic Prep Athletic Programs as they look forward to the 2017-2018 season. For more information, please contact Marya Gibbons at knightoutevents@gmail.com.

Art at The Abbey: Paint a Sunflower Plate

Enjoy a Summer Art Studio experience with Elmhurst Park District’s Sunflower Plate class on Friday, August 11 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This ceramic plate already has the sunflower design in it! All you’ll

have to do is fill it in with paint to resemble the markings of a sunflower.

A great piece to use as a serving plate or for display. Your project will be taken to be fired and avail-

able to pick up at The Abbey a week after class. Fee is $34 residents/$39 non-residents. Ages 18 and up. For more information or to register, please call (630) 993-8901 or visit epd.org.

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