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At Mariano’s Kids Cooking Camp

A group of 15 anxious students look on as Bob Mariano himself (left) takes part in judging their foods at a cook-off competition. It was all part of Mariano’s first-ever Kids Cooking Camp held at the Elmhurst store from July 11-15. The kids learned to make salads and on Friday for the cook-off, they prepared full meals.

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City’s workshop on Metra station draws 30 people; 450 online surveys

By Dan McLeister

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On Wednesday, July 27, about 30 people attended a workshop on train station improvements. In addition, about 450 people have filled out an online survey so far.

Cori Tiberi, assistant director of public works, called the survey response number good. Results have

not been tabulated on what residents want changed or improved.

In a process that could take two years or more, the purpose of the Architectural Design and Phase 1 Engineering work is to identify improvements to not only better serve the needs of commuters traveling to and from Elmhurst but also feature quality architecture to complement

the rest of the downtown and demonstrate sustainable practices where feasible, Tiberi said.

The current stage is fact-finding, she noted. Tiberi called the train station site “tight.”

The proposed project may include the renovation and/or reconstruction, or even relocation of the station platform and will include im-

provements to bring the station in alignment with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The site improvements could include multimodal transit improvements (bus stop, bike parking, ADA pedestrian upgrades, landscaping, etc.). The City estimated the total cost to be between $8 million and $12 million.

Tiberi said Phase One costs of about

$200,000 would be paid for by the City. Also, the City will be seeking grant money to cover other costs.

Benjamin Harbor, senior project manager for CDM Smith in Chicago, stated that members of his company will be meeting in the coming weeks with members of Metra,

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YMCA honors Diane Emich with Good Samaritan Award Presented at 28th Stone Open Golf Tournament

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Elmhurst YMCA Executive Director Angie Flesch has announced that Diane E. Emich was awarded the Good Samaritan Award at the 28th Annual Stone Open Golf Tournament held on Friday, July 15.

Emich was recognized for her service to the YMCA and all of her contributions to the Elmhurst community. This award is bestowed every year in honor of longtime YMCA friend Bob Hummel.

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When a community has a place and purpose to join together, whether it is to workout, play sports, swim or raise funds for those in need, it is a stronger and kinder community for everyone.”

– Diane E. Emich winner of Good Samaritan Award

A member of the Elmhurst Y Board of Directors, Emich will begin a term as the Board President this fall. In the past, she has served on the Golf Outing Committee, which she chaired in 2015, is the liaison to the Y’s Active Older Adults and is a YMCA community ambassador.

Emich and her husband Rick have lived in Elmhurst since 1998 and have two children, Abigail, 17, and Alex, 16.

They are longtime members of the Y and have spent the last 16 years

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Surrounded by Elmhurst YMCA Board members, Diane E. Emich receives the “Good Samaritan Award” before the Y’s annual Stone Open Golf Tournament on Friday, July 15, 2016. It was presented by Elmhurst YMCA Executive Director Angie Flesch.

participating in programs, including Precious People Preschool, Y Adventure Guides, YBall, swim lessons, boot camp, Zumba, as well as contributing to the Y’s Annual Fund Campaign.

She said she considers herself the “Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare” for her household, which includes her 91-year-old grandfather Darl Reynolds.

Diane was asked why the Elmhurst YMCA was so important to

her.

“I have seen the difference Y programs can make in the lives of families and individuals,” she said. “I have friends who needed our scholarships to maintain a family membership when a parent lost their job.

I have also felt and seen what a lift the social interaction at the Y can do for a person, whatever their age or circumstance.

“When a community has a place and purpose to join together, wheth-

er it is to workout, play sports, swim or raise funds for those in need, it is a stronger and kinder community for everyone. I love helping to make those things happen.”

Serving as a Cub Scout den mother for five years and a Girl Scout Troop for 12 years, Emich also served as a Girl Scouts Family Partner’s Ambassador and membership organizer for multiple years.

She chaired Hawthorne Elementary School’s Fine Arts Program, acted

as room coordinator and team parent over the years, as well as teaching Children’s Liturgy at Mary Queen of Heaven Church. She is also a member of the Elmhurst 100+ Women Who Care organization.

Diane began her career as a labor attorney for a Chicago law firm and then the National Labor Relations Board in Chicago. Currently, she manages real estate holdings in her home state of Ohio, as well as in Elmhurst.

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It’s probably easier to ask who did NOT know him, rather than who did – the list would be more manageable.

Due to his undying love for Elmhurst, Dave Dyer left his mark on many groups, clubs, organizations and charitable causes, often behind the scenes where others might not see – sometimes not even his wife.

David John Dyer has passed away at the age of 69.

“He loved Elmhurst, he absolutely loved it,” his wife Debbie told the Independent. “He left a big hole in my heart, but really, he left a big hole in the heart of this community as well.”

She went on to say he grew up in a house that was a stone’s throw away from the home he shared with Debbie and their children.

“You could literally throw a stone and hit that house from where we live now,” Debbie said.

Dave was extremely active in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish, United Community Concerns Association (UCCA), the Elmhurst Lions Club, the Elmhurst Public Library, the City of Elmhurst and many others. Debbie believes his favorite thing was serving on various library boards, not only as a Trustee for the Elmhurst Public Library, but also on the board of regional and state library groups as well.

“His crowning achievement was the Elmhurst Public Library,” Debbie said. “He was so proud to champion the referendum that led to the construction of the new library as we know it now.”

As an accountant, Dyer often served as Treasurer for charitable endeavors such as UCCA, which gathers and distributes food to needy families at the holidays.

City Centre continues First Fridays Rock on Aug. 5 Elmhurst City Centre has been hosting live music in the plaza from 6-8 p.m. on the first Fridays of every month through the summer and August 5 is the finale.

Several amateur groups will perform, primarily at City Centre plaza by the fountain, but also at various locations throughout downtown.

In addition to live music, it will be a perfect time to shop and dine in the many establishments in and around City Centre. For more information, call 630-993-1600 or visit elmhurstcitycentre.com.

He loved Elmhurst, he absolutely loved it. He left a big hole in my heart, but really, he left a big hole in the heart of this community as well.”

– Debbie Dyer

DAVID J. DYER

He frequently spawned his own contests within the Elmhurst Lions Club when Candy Day came around every fall. Dave would challenge other club members to a “Steak or Beans” contest – dividing into groups, whichever raised the most money would eat steak, while the other team would have to eat beans. It was a good way to boost candy sales, but what some may not realize is – Dave was his own team. He often took on the entire membership for candy sales and still won.

Dyer served two non-consecutive terms as City Treasurer of Elmhurst. Seventh Ward Alderman Mark Mulliner recalled his service to the community.

“Dave was his own kind of guy, but if you needed something, it was always ‘I’m here for you,’” Mulliner recalled. “He was amazing, he was involved in so many things, Lions Club, the Library Board. Without him, the library wouldn’t be there.”

Many don’t know that Dyer donated the funds for the fish tanks set into the wall as you enter the children’s library.

Obituary

SARRAH MAYDELL BARUS, 91 Sarrah Maydell Barus nee Rockett, of Elmhurst passed away recently at the age of 91. Preceded in death by her husband, Honoré P. Barus; a baby boy; her parents, Jesse and Anna Rockett and siblings, Evelyn (Willard) Rose, Beuhla (Lyman) Hendershott, Gladys (William) McKnight, Curtis W. (Ann) Rockett, Jesse C. Rocket Jr. and Charlene (Randall) Scott. She is survived by a brother, James M. (the late Frieda) Rockett; a sister, Deloris Imogene (the late William E.) Scott; a sister-in-law, Sharon Rockett; and many nieces and nephews. Services and Interment Private.

Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

And then there was IC Catholic Church, where his contributions were not only generous, but also even more clandestine. He spent a great deal of his own time and money creating the Media Center located there.

At one time, one of the priests had a need for a vehicle – Dave literally offered him his own car.

“As it turned out, the details just wouldn’t come together so he was ultimately not able to donate his car,” Mulliner said. “But the fact that he offered – imagine offering up your own vehicle!”

Some may not realize that priests have to buy their own vestments, and one who came to IC simply couldn’t afford them.

Dave stepped up and purchased the vestments for that priest.

“Even I didn’t know that until they said so at his funeral!” Debbie laughed. “He did so many great things that remained behind the scenes.”

Debbie was especially impressed at the cross-section of people who turned out for Dave’s wake and funeral.

“State Senator John Millner came, former Chief of Police Steve Neubauer, Mayor Steve Morley, then there were people from our local Ace Hardware, people from all the various or-

ganizations – even the little girl from whom we buy Girl Scout cookies came,” Debbie said. “I can’t get over the range of people who were there.

“He did a lot, but did everything so quietly, and without accolades.”

David was not only the beloved husband of Debra Ann, nee Deakin, but was also a loving father to Barbara (Elhadji) Diagne, David Jr., Christianne (Jason) Brown; and, proud grandfather of Josephine and Alexandra.

He is also survived by a brother, Thomas (Mary Ann) Dyer and a sister, Diane (James) Byrne.

Funeral Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Church on Friday, July 29, 2016. Interment Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery in Elmhurst.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be appreciated to Immaculate Conception Parish, 134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126 to help fund the Media Center renovations; or United Community Concerns Association, 125 West Church Street, Elmhurst.

Funeral arrangements were handled by Gibbons Funeral Home.

Call (630) 832-0018 or visit gibbonsfuneralhome.com for more information.

Annual Kite Fest soars on Saturday, Aug. 6 On Saturday, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the skies will be alive with kites as Elmhurst welcomes some of the Midwest’s best professional kite flyers for the 3rd annual Kite Fest, a free day of family fun at Berens Park. See stunts and tricks from professional kite flyers! They’ll also be free kite building for kids and a candy drop. Feel free to bring

your own kites to fly during open fly times. Event will also feature a DJ (Impulse Entertainment) who will provide music, announcements and run a hula hoop contest. Food vendors will include Chicago Pizza Boss Mobile Pizzeria, Cupcakes for Courage and Kona Ice. Presenting sponsors Edward-Elmhurst Health and The Schiller Team.

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Park Board Capsules Here’s what’s happening at the Elmhurst Park District

By Chris Fox The Elmhurst Park District Board held a regular meeting on July 25 at the district’s administrative building at 375 W. First Street. Commissioner Mary Kies was absent from the meeting.

ment between the park district and the city regarding the park.

According to information provided by the park district, the project to construct the detention basin at Golden Meadows has an estimated cost of $3.5 million. The city will pay for the entire project.

IGA unanimously approved – at long last!

Board members voted unanimously to approve terms of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the City of Elmhurst that will allow the city to build a storm water detention basin at Golden Meadows Park.

The agreement calls for the park district to deed the western portion of the park—about three acres—to the city. The detention basin, which will be capable of holding just more than 4 million gallons of storm water, will alleviate flooding problems at approximately 20 homes on Pine Street and Avon Road.

The park district board voted in October 2014 to allow the city to utilize the western portion of Golden Meadows Park for storm water detention. The park district acquired the park with grant assistance from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The portion of the park that will be deeded to the city, therefore, will have to be replaced with property of comparable value and recreational usefulness.

The IDNR must approve the agree-

IDNR verbally approves its terms for IGA Executive Director Jim Rogers stated during the July 25th meeting that the district received verbal approval from the IDNR to the proposed plans and terms for the agreement on July 12. On July 18, Rogers sent a formal written request to the IDNR regarding the agreement.

On that same day—July 18—the Elmhurst City Council approved the terms of the intergovernmental agreement by an 11-0 vote.

Rogers said the park district is awaiting the formal reply from the IDNR to move ahead with deeding the western portion of Golden Meadows to the city. The intergovernmental agreement calls for the city to compensate the park district for the appraised yellow book value of the western portion of the park, and up to a maximum of 1.5 times that value if the cost of replacement property exceeds the appraised value.

The city and park district will select three real estate appraisers to conduct the appraisal. The city and

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district will each choose one of the appraisers. Those two chosen appraisers will select the third appraiser. Upon completion of the three appraisals, the lowest and highest figures will be rejected. The middle figure will be submitted to the IDNR for review.

Rogers told park district board members that the IDNR will not put a deadline on when the park district has to acquire a replacement property for Golden Meadows. In quoting his letter to the IDNR, Rogers stated, “The park district fully understands its responsibility to replace the converted property and has every intention of doing so in as expeditious a manner as the real estate market will allow.”

The city and park district have already reached an agreement to allow the city to build a storm water detention basin at York Commons.

In providing an update over the city’s construction plans, Rogers told board members the district received a written response from the engineering firm contracted by the city. The letter included responses to comments about the project by the firm contracted by the park district, including comments about the placement of control panel for the shutoff valve to the basin. In revising its plans, the city’s firm agreed with the park district firm’s suggestion to locate the control panel within a dumpster enclosure. That

County Sheriff investigates fatal crash in unincorporated Bensenville Two killed in head-on collision with Grand Marquis

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday morning that it was investigating a head-on fatal accident that occurred Sunday, July 31 at approximately 2:35 p.m. at Grand Ave., just east of Wilson in unincorporated Bensenville. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched for an accident with injuries involving four vehicles.

Paulette Jones, 73, of Northlake,

was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her daughter Jennifer Jones, 44, also of Northlake, was taken to the hospital, but died there. Five people riding in the other vehicle were all transported to Loyola Hospital with unknown injuries.

The Jones’ were traveling westbound on Grand Ave. in a Nissan Altima when it was struck head on by a Grand Marquis that crossed into oncoming traffic.

The driver of the Marquis, a 21-

year old-male, had four additional passengers in the vehicle all of whom were injured.

Two additional vehicles were involved in the crash with minor injuries reported.

At this time, no further information is being released pending an investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office at 630407-2400.

enclosure is about 30 feet south of the previously proposed location for the valve.

Bid approved to upgrade lighting at Wagner Center Board members voted unanimously during the July 25 meeting to award the Wagner Community Center Lighting Upgrade Project to GNP Energy of Marco Island, Florida, in the amount of about $24,000.

The project calls for the installation of light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures and lamps in the community center’s gymnastics center, as well as Multi Purpose Room A and all interior wall-mounted way-finding fixtures. The LED lights are similar to the lights now in place at the tennis courts at Courts Plus. The new lights at the Wagner Community Center, which will be installed between Aug. 22 and Sept. 7, include 30 overhead fixtures (20 in the gymnastics center and 10 in Multi Purpose Room A), as well as 20 exit lights and six emergency lights.

Board OKs bid for new flooring at Courts Plus The board also voted unanimously to award the 2016 Courts Plus Interior Flooring Replacement Project to Terrace Floor Covering of Villa Park in the amount of nearly $53,000. That figure includes a base bid of about $30,000 and alternate bids totaling about $23,000. The project will include replacement of the nearly 10-year-old carpeting in

Obituary

RONALD D. REINKE, 72 Ronald D. Reinke, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Bonnie nee Stolper for 52 years; loving father of David (Deborah) Reinke, Dawn (Lawrence) Lesko and Dana Reinke; grandfather of Tori Lesko, Douglas Lesko, Rachel Lesko, Daniel Reinke, Stephanie Reinke, Alexis Draves, Tyler Draves and Kylie Heumann; dear son of the late Herbert and Edna Reinke; brother of Linda Graunke and Robert Reinke; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ronald was a member of the 1962 York High School Elite

the facility’s upper and lower level hallways and offices. Additionally, the project features the installation of vinyl flooring in the upper level tennis viewing area, as well as the racquetball hallway and the conference room. The installation of the new carpeting and flooring will take place while Courts Plus is closed to eliminate disruption to members and programs.

Consulting firm chosen for compensation analysis Board members also voted unanimously to approve the expenditure of $23,000 for district staff to work with consulting firm GovHR of Northbrook to complete a compensation analysis. The analysis will reportedly include a review of the park district’s salary structure for its full-time and part-time employees.

Personnel expenditures currently account for about 53 percent of the district’s annual budget.

Courts Plus pool to close for two weeks for routine maintenance Another announcement noted that the pool at Courts Plus will be closed for routine maintenance work between Aug. 1-14. The Courts Plus facility will be closed for cleaning and maintenance from 6 p.m. on Aug. 12 through Aug. 14.

The park district board will hold its next meeting on Aug. 22.

Eight Basketball Team. He was also involved in many charitable organizations in the western suburbs. Funeral service was held Friday, July 29, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 142 E. Third St. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the American Cancer Society, 1810 S. Meyers, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, 60181 or Immanuel Lutheran Church, 142 E. Third St., Elmhurst, IL 60126.

Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 8343515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Improvements estimated to cost from $8- to $12-million • Metra

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Union Pacific and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

He said a report would be issued this fall to the City.

CDM Smith has proposed to do the work for a fee not to exceed $211,000. Harbor stated that the company and its partners have provided similar professional services for nearly 100 Metra station projects. He said it is very important to get the public involved.

Seventeen firms expressed interest in the train station project.

Request for Qualifications (RFQ) were received from CDM Smith, Legat Architects, Muller & Muller, Patio Architects and Tria Architecture. The City determined that CDM Smith was the most qualified.

Last updated in 1980, the Elmhurst Metra Station has approximately 2300 weekday boardings.

The City noted that the facility currently consists of an outdated depot building with a ticket agent office, a waiting room, a small coffee shop and public restrooms located

on the inbound side of the tracks.

One small open-sided shelter is located along the inbound side of the platform east of the existing station. One small shelter/pedestrian underpass access area is located on the outbound side of the tracks.

A Pace bus stop is adjacent to the station on First Street. There is no available bus lane or drop-off area, which the City says results in traffic congestion during rush hours.

Many commuters use the handicap parking spots adjacent to the station for drop-off-pick-up activities, according to the City. Bike park-

ing is sprinkled around the Metra Station on both sides of the tracks and consists of open racks and bike lockers.

An online survey can be found at elmhurst.org/MetraStationSurvey, which only takes five to ten minutes to complete, Tiberi said.

Responses will remain anonymous, she said. Residents are still invited to participate, as the survey will remain at the site until August 31.

The City has identified a number of items that could be improved at and around the Metra Station. It asked people to rank the items they

would most like to see improved, with #1 being the most important and #10 being the least important: New look for outdated structure; Larger platform; More sheltered or covered areas; Better access for vehicles dropping off and picking up riders; Cleaner, larger restroom facilities; Pedestrian underpass or overpass across York Street; Coffee shop in the station (e.g. larger of expanded service; Brighter, cleaner underpass; Other.

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Police beat

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

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

ficer attempted to contact the suspect with no results. A follow up is pending.

Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco July 24 Alejandro Garcia, 30, of Chicago, was arrested near North and Route 83 at around 4:47 p.m. and charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding following a traffic stop.

Criminal damage to property/ motor vehicle/criminal trespass to property/motor vehicle/ damage to property July 25-July 26 • A complainant at Mount Emblem Cemetery told police that they discovered a back door to the building had been damaged between the above dates.

• A complainant at a business in the 600 block of N. York told police that a rental truck was parked in the lot overnight. When he arrived the next morning, he noticed the spare tire and gas tank door had been removed.

July 21 A victim in the 300 block of N. Maple told police she parked her car just east of Maple. A few hours later she returned and noticed silver spray paint markings on the passenger side by the mirror.

Domestic battery, domestic issue July 21 • A 51-year-old Elmhurst man was arrested in the 600 block of W. Elm Park at around 10:45 a.m. A victim told police that during an argument the suspect (her husband) grabbed her and put her in a chokehold. The suspect was charged with domestic battery.

Driving while license revoked July 25 Kenneth Goad, 35, of Palatine, was arrested near eastbound St. Charles and Fair at around 4:05 p.m. and was charged with a felony count of driving while license revoked following a traffic stop.

DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation of open alcohol July 27 Subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Van Buren at around 8:22 p.m., an officer observed Suspect #1 jump into the rear seat of the vehicle while a passenger (Suspect #2) jumped into the driver seat. An officer learned that the first suspect was 16 years old and had no license. The second suspect admitted to drinking alcohol and smoking cannabis at Crestview Park. The second suspect was issued a citation for underage consumption.

July 26 Brian E. Murray, 26, of Westmont, was arrested near Route 83 and St. Charles Road at around 5:43 p.m. Police said an officer was dispatched for the report of a driver asleep at the wheel. According to police, Murray was found to be DUI and placed under arrest. He was charged with DUI, and improper stopping, standing or parking outside a business or residence district.

July 25 John Podhorsky, 55, of Crystal Lake, was arrested near Lake and York at around 1:25 a.m. and charged with illegal transportation of open alcohol, aggravated driving while license revoked and disobeying a traffic control

CALL 800-222-TIPS device following a traffic stop.

July 23 • Edward Barcham, 32, of Addison, was arrested near Lake and I-290 at around 12:52 a.m. and charged with DUI and improper lane usage following a single car crash.

• Vanessa Lulling, 30, of Addison, was arrested in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 5:29 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a call for a possible DUI driver, Lulling was located and found to be DUI, and admitted to taking narcotics. She was charged with DUI drugs and driving while license suspended.

• Joseph True, 24, of Brookfield, was arrested near Lake and York at around 4:01 a.m.

Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said True was found to be DUI and also was in possession of cannabis, a pipe and a grinder. He was charged with DUI, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to signal.

July 22 Vishal Patel, 24, of Carol Stream, was arrested in the 400 block of N. York at around 1:38 a.m. and charged with DUI and illegal transportation of open alcohol following a traffic stop.

July 21 Abigail Amen, 18, of Elmhurst, was arrested near Crescent and Linden at around 1:47 a.m.

Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Amen was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and consumed alcohol, as well as having a false ID. She was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of a false ID, no insurance and disobeying a stop sign.

Endangering the life of a child

A complainant told police she found her neighbor’s 2-year-old child alone in his driveway. An officer spoke with the victim’s father who stated he pulled into the driveway after work and the victim and the suspect came outside. He realized he left his debit card at the store and left to retrieve it. The suspect thought the father was parking the car, and went inside without the child. DCFS was notified.

Harassment July 25 Victims in the 900 block of S. Hillside told police they received threatening text messages from an unknown suspect(s), stating they were going to end the victims’ lives, and that someone had paid them to assassinate them.

The victim’s husband called the phone number back, but no one answered. An officer advised the victims that the text messages were a scam and not to respond to anymore of the texts.

July 21 A victim in the 700 block of Emory told police that her ex-boyfriend has been harassing her via text messages and phone calls. An of-

July 22 • Christopher Poole, 20, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 400 block of N. York at around 12:51 a.m. and charged with possession of cannabis following a traffic stop.

• Ivelisse D. Reyes, 22, of Chicago, was arrested near York and Third at around 6:50 p.m. and charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license suspended and obstructed view following a traffic stop.

Suspicious circumstances July 27 A complainant in the 700 block of Church told police he parked his vehicle in the parking lot at work. Upon returning to his vehicle, a coworker stated a white female with dark hair was seen using the driver’s side keypad to enter his vehicle. The victim stated the only item missing from his locked vehicle was a bandana.

July 26 The complainant, a store clerk at a gas station in the 300 block of W. Butterfield told police that he observed a suspect described as a black male attempt to use seven credit cards to purchase food and gas before the last one was accepted. The store clerk also stated that a second suspect described as a black female came into the store and purchased items along with the black male.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/ forgery/deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery July 26 According to police, two suspects entered a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 and spent approximately 40 minutes shopping at the store. Suspect 1, described as a white female, around 5’6”, heavy set, 30 to 40 years old, with short blond hair and a black headband, wearing dark blue jeans, a black tank top and black sandals, presented a temporary store account card to make a purchase. She was asked for identification and provided a Michigan driver’s license. When told that she and a second suspect would have to confirm the account, the first suspect took her driver’s license and the temporary store card and left the store. The second suspect was described as a black female, around 6’, with long black hair with red highlights, wearing a see-through red lace top and see-through white pants.

July 23 A complainant at a company in the 100 block of W. Park told police she wrote a recently fired employee a check for work completed. Following an online review of the company’s business account, a pending check for a different amount was noted.

July 22 A victim in the 200 block of N. Bonnie Brae

told police that an unknown suspect(s) was using his personal information to conduct fraudulent business on eBay. The victim has not used his eBay account for some time. EBay is going to investigate further, and victim was told to check his credit report for other fraudulent activity.

July 21 • An unknown suspect in the 300 block of W. Kimbell made an arrangement to sell a gaming system to a victim, according to police. The victim met the suspect, gave him money, then the suspect then drove away with the cash. An investigation is pending.

• A victim in the 1200 block of S. York told police that while her vehicle was parked in a lot, an unknown suspect entered it and removed numerous items.

July 15-July 21 A complainant in the 900 block of S. Riverside told police that while reviewing his business account transactions, he discovered an unauthorized check was written on the account. The check written does not match the format of the complainant’s company checks.

The bank is aware of the fraudulent check.

July 18-July 20 Identity theft was reported at a car dealership in the 400 block of W. Lake. The dealership told police that two suspects—one described as a white male, around 27 years old, 4-foot-9, black hair and 150 pounds; the other described as a black female around 25 years old—applied for credit using false identification information. The suspects attempted to purchase a used vehicle.

July 19 Unlawful use of a credit card was reported at a food store in the 900 block of S. York at around 7:08 p.m. The victim told police that an unknown suspect used her stolen credit card to make a purchase at the store. An investigation is pending.

July 11 A victim in the 200 block of E. Butterfield told police that an unknown suspect out of Washington applied for a Macy’s credit card using the victim’s identity. An officer advised the victim to contact the credit bureaus and have his accounts monitored.

July 2-July 3 A victim in the 400 block of Rex told police that his Social Security number had been breached several years ago at the Veterans Administration. He was recently notified by his bank that two credit card accounts had been opened using his personal information. The accounts were canceled and the victim put an alert on his Social Security number.

July 1, 2015-Dec. 23, 2015 A complainant in the 200 block of W. Kimball told police he has been the victim of identity theft five times in the past and has flagged his information. He received a letter referencing information from a collection agency on an AT&T account. The complainant stated the AT&T account was opened by an unknown suspect(s) without his consent.

Nov. 22, 2015 A victim in the 800 block of N. York told police that an unknown suspect used the victim’s personal information to purchase a Rainbow Vacuum on a line of credit, claiming to be a cosigner. An employee from the store completed the loan application, which was shown to the victim. The victim found numerous errors on the application pertaining to his information.

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Suspects in Elmhurst animal cruelty case plead guilty Mother, daughter accused of stabbing housecat

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent In June of 2015, the Independent published the news that a 21-yearold Elmhurst woman and her mother, 50, of Chicago, had been charged with aggravated animal cruelty, a Class 4 felony, for their roles in the

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Six incidents of stolen or compromised bankcards reported in one day

On Wednesday, July 20, there were six incidents reported that involved credit/debit cards, which had been either stolen or compromised.

One victim told police that her credit card was taken while she was at work at the Elmhurst Library at around 7:59 p.m. She called to report the card missing and learned there were four pending charges that were not authorized.

In another incident reported on July 20, a victim in the 100 block of N. York told police that an unknown suspect made two cash withdrawals from his debit card account at the branch location in Elmhurst at 7:33 p.m. and again at 7:34 p.m. The victim has his card in his possession and the card has been canceled.

A third victim told police that an unknown suspect(s) used his debit card information to withdraw an unspecified amount of cash possibly at a bank in the 100 block of N. York, and a second attempt was denied.

The victim has his card in his possession and contacted the bank to cancel the card. The victim was advised to continue to check his credit report.

In a 4th incident, a victim at a bank in the 100 block of N. York reportedly told police that an unknown

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stabbing death of a family housecat.

Last week, both women appeared in court and pleaded guilty.

Charged in the case are Kelly Palermo, 51, of 5932 N. Ozanam in

Chicago, and Samantha Palermo, of that Kelly Palermo took the cat back 945 S. Euclid in Elmhurst, where the from her son and held the cat down incident took place. while Samantha again stabbed it The office of DuPage County several times, eventually killing it.

State’s Attorney Bob Berlin has alKelly was hosing off the back leged that on Wednesday, June 10, porch when police arrived, denying 2015, at approximately 8:50 p.m. the incident. She eventually admitwhile at her daughter’s home, Kelly ted to it and showed officers a trash Palermo became angry at the fam- bag containing the cat’s remains. ily cat. Kelly Palermo reportedly Both mother and daughter were picked up the cat and while she held taken into custody at Kelly Palerit, Samantha Palermo stabbed the cat mo’s home without incident. several times.

On July 6, Kelly Palermo apFollowing the stabbing, Kelly peared before a judge and pleaded Palermo’s 14-year-old son reported- guilty. Her next court date is SepGarcia 630-834-8244 questpublishing@sbcglobal.net ly took the cat awayBrenda from his mother tember 13, at which time she will and called 9-1-1. It Newspaper: is further alleged likely be sentenced. The penalty for

aggravated animal cruelty is one to three years in prison and fines up to $25,000.

Samantha Palermo’s court date is set for Aug. 30. It was learned that Samantha has two prior arrests for battery from 2014 as well as an arrest for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia Both women are free on $12,500 bond. As a condition of bond, both defendants were ordered not to possess any animals.

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

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suspect(s) made an unauthorized ATM withdrawal from her checking account. The victim has been in constant possession of her debit card. The victim’s bank was notified, reimbursed the victim and has deactivated her card.

A complainant in the 300 block of S. Route 83 told police her credit card was stolen from the Elmhurst Library and an unknown suspect(s) used the credit card at Kohl’s. An investigation is pending.

A victim in the 600 block of W. St. Charles told police that an unknown suspect used her stolen credit card to make a purchase at a liquor store.

Police respond to alleged battery, assault

On July 27, Frank Jordan, 45, and Kayla Jordan, 18, both of River Grove, were arrested in the 500 block of N. Indiana at around 11:59 a.m. Officers responded to a call of a battery in which the suspects kicked in the back door and “beat up” the victim, according to police.

Police said the suspects fled in a pickup truck. Upon arrival, officers determined that the alleged battery occurred in the back, fenced yard.

Both were charged with battery and assault.

Citizen reports alleged road rage incident

On July 21, a report of disorderly conduct was cited after a victim in the 600 block of W. North Ave. told police that during a traffic alterca-

tion, a suspect reportedly spat at her vehicle and threw a bottle at the car.

An investigation is pending.

Suspect accused of biting victim’s chest

On July 21, police said two individuals at a restaurant in the 100 block of N. York became involved in a verbal argument while eating lunch at around 12:44 p.m. During the argument the suspect pushed the victim’s plate of food onto the floor.

The victim attempted to go into the ladies room but was blocked by the suspect. The victim bit the suspect in the chest. Neither party wished to pursue complaints.

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children sweating inside the car with the windows rolled up and engine not running. The front passenger confirmed the car was previously parked On July 23, Alicia Freeman-Barnes, at another location with the windows 54, of Elmhurst, was arrested at a store up, police said.

Dispatch advised the current temin the 300 block of S. Route 83 at Herea.m. is the revised layout Dr. Noelle perature was 89O’Connor: degrees with a heat around 11:18 Police said an of- for ficer responded for a report of a baby index of 100 degrees. Police said and young child in a vehicle with the Freeman-Barnes was located in the windows rolled all of the way up and store where video confirmed she was inside for approximately 37 minutes. the car not running.

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MOTB – the quest for the dress

We are entering the wedding stage of life – better put, re-entering.

Since our own wedding we’ve been on sabbatical, during which time we experienced all other stages – from the baby shower to the kindergarten and high school graduation stages and everything in between. Now, the cycle has come full circle and I do believe we’re back to weddings.

(Cue “Here Comes the Bride.”)

We’re attending a number of nuptials in the near future, but one in particular has piqued our interest: the wedding of our daughter. This, in turn, means one thing – wedding plans.

I am overwhelmed by the scope of planning opportunities available through an average wedding today.

But there is one element that has me focused to the point of distraction.

The dress.

Not hers. Mine.

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I’ve completed numerous shopping trips – online and to real live stores where I tried various necklines, hemlines and waistlines.

I found one I seriously considered getting but then had second thoughts. This has happened three or four times. In the meantime, the bridesmaids have chosen and bought their dresses. They’ll look fabulous.

The flower girls have theirs. They’ll be adorable. My husband and sons have all purchased brand new suits.

They’ll be the definition of handsome. Even my daughter has said yes to The Dress. It’s gorgeous and she’ll be magnificent.

I’m still looking.

Don’t get me wrong. I understand the overall insignificance of my decision. I’m the mother of the bride for goodness sakes. People won’t care about what I wear. All eyes will be on my sweet baby girl. As they should be.

Still, I have just one daughter and this is my only shot at filling the role of MOTB. The more I go through life, the more I realize these moments shouldn’t be squandered. It is an important day and I want to feel good in my skin (or lace over satin, as the case may be).

So, while this whole dress ordeal isn’t important to anyone else, it is to me. There are numerous beautiful choices to choose from. I’ve been

contemplating why I’m having such a hard time with the decision. It’s pretty simple, really.

I’m not sure I’m ready to be the mother of the bride. My daughter is ready. Her fiancé is ready. They are a beautiful couple. We love them both.

I, however, have always been a little stunted. It seems I’m perpetually playing catch-up when it comes to understanding the logic of this thing called life. Most people are able to look ahead and anticipate milestones. I live in the day (but usually not by choice). I am still shocked that my daughter is a grown up. I thought she’d be a little girl forever. But that is not the case (thank goodness) and now I am soon-to-be the mother of the bride.

Except I’m not old enough, not ready enough to be the mother of the bride. At least not in my mind. The numbers would prove otherwise.

(How and when did this happen?)

This brings about such tugging feelings. I don’t feel appropriately mature to be right here right now.

But I am. That’s life.

And I need a dress.

I know I will find one. Perhaps I already have. I just need to pull the trigger, or swipe the plastic – if we are being honest. Which I will do.

I’ve got to wear something. The alternative wouldn’t be pretty. But we don’t want to go there.

I best get shopping.

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

City committee recommends beekeeping for Elmhurst College York High School expected to apply for approval

By Dan McLeister FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Public Affairs and Safety (PAS) Committee has recommended to the City Council to allow beekeeping and apiaries at high schools and colleges.

The Committee proposed that Ordinance 51, entitled “Offences Against Public Peace, Safety and Morals” to allow beekeeping and apiaries at high schools and colleges.

Elmhurst College is the first institution to propose a beekeeping project, but City officials expect York High School to undertake one as well. The revised ordinance also allows other high schools to apply.

Bruce Mather, executive director for facilities management for Elmhurst College, wanted to have a rooftop hive on the Schiable Science Building. The hive will be used for educational purposes, both within Elmhurst College and for community outreach.

“This hive and the initial training of Elmhurst College members will be used as a platform for the education, training and support of

students, faculty, staff and the wider community, who are interested in the science of beekeeping,” Mather said.

He said the establishment phase would take place in the spring of 2017. Plans for further phases will be developed during the evaluation at the end of 2017.

Further, he said the College plans to create partnerships with local grade schools, high schools, park and forest preserve districts, and The Conservation Foundation.

“Agriculture is a powerful way of teaching science and even the effect on poverty and economic empowerment,” he said.

The buzz on the bees Honeybees do much more than just make honey, Mather noted.

One third of the U.S. diet depends on honeybee pollination. Honeybees provide 80 percent of pollination for vegetable, fruit, seed and flower crops.

Locally, honeybees aid in the natural cross-pollination of local and community gardens, which provide food to DuPage families and food pantries.

Mather explained that one healthy beehive typically produces 20 to 30 pounds of honey per year with few inputs required after establishment. Given the projected costs and benefit of one beehive would pay 90 percent of the establishment costs in the first year.

With very little maintenance and

ongoing labor required after establishment of the hive, apiculture is an extremely cost effective project, he indicated.

Chris Healy (5th Ward), chairman of the PAS Committee, said the City feels that it is in the best interest of the City to permit

beekeeping and apiaries at high schools and colleges for the purpose of teaching bee health management, bee pollination, honeybee biology, basic beekeeping methods, and foraging ecology.

He said the Committee discussed the ordinances that other munici-

palities in the area follow, and reasons why some do not permit hives at all.

Healy indicated that members of York High School were interested in establishing a beehive.

“Beehives are generating a buzz,” Healy quipped.

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ENNC plans fall membership event ‘Cocktails & Conversations’ welcomes past, present, new, prospective members The Elmhurst Neighbors and Newcomers Club (ENNC) will host their annual “Cocktails & Conversations” event to kick off fall. ENNC welcomes area women, both long-time residents

and newcomers, to learn more about this social club while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres at HB Jones, 551 South York Road, on Wednesday, September 7 at 7 p.m. For more information, and to RSVP for the event, visit ennc.org The social club offers area women a way to connect to the community, build friendships and pursue their special interests. This year the club has 10 different interest groups including the popular Book

Club, Bunco and Kidstuff. Newly-added groups include Crafty Chicks, Couples Progressive Euchre and Working Moms. ENNC also organizes special events throughout the year to include ladies’ events, couples’ events, family events, and social seminars.

More information about ENNC, including membership fees, interest groups, and calendar of events can be found at ennc.org.

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Local area resident receives Hospital’s community service award

Phil Kommer, a stationary engineer in the Facilities Department at Elmhurst Hospital’s Business Operations Center, is pictured here receiving Elmhurst Hospital’s 2016 Community Service Award from Mary Lou Mastro, president & CEO. Kommer was recognized for his work with Diveheart, an organization that helps build confidence, independence and self-esteem in the lives of children, adults and veterans with disabilities through scuba diving, scuba therapy and related activities. As part of the award, Edward-Elmhurst Health made a $500 contribution to Diveheart in Kommer’s name.

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Gotta Catch ‘em All: Pokemon invades Elmhurst parks It’s no secret that Pokemon Go has captured the attention of youths across the nation. And in Elmhurst it’s no different.

Visit Wilder Park any afternoon since the launch of the augmented reality mobile gaming application and you’ll find dozens of groups of teenagers attempting to capture and battle their way to becoming a top Pokemon trainer.

Elmhurst parks are a popular spot for finding the electronic monsters in their hiding spots, and Wilder Park specifically has more than 20 “Pokestops” throughout the park. Pokestops are free item drops placed around the world, mostly stationed at important cultural spots, such as statues, public monuments and memorials. Players visit these stops to stock up on important items to help them within the game. Most of these stops are populated with a short narrative about the monument that can be quickly bypassed by a user.

“The Elmhurst Park District is thrilled to see kids getting even more active within our parks,” said Executive Director Jim Rogers. “Our hope is they will also take a moment to read about these memorials and monuments as they play, to learn more about the cultural history of our parks and town.”

The Park District also encourages youths to be safe, be aware of their surroundings and keep their eyes open when playing the game.

This article was submitted by the Elmhurst Park District.

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These four boys pause for a moment on their bicycles to exchange ideas while playing Pokemon Go in one of the local parks. The game is a scavenger hunt of sorts, sending players to various locations to find hidden “monsters.”

Golf outing for DuPage Habitat for Humanity scheduled the silent auction will open. At lor Made, Top Golf, Voice Caddy, 9th annual event time 1 p.m., there will be a shotgun start. Wheaton Bank and others.

Tickets are $800 for a foursome, Entertainment on the greens will sponsored by be provided by Buffalo Wild Wings, $210 per individual, which includes Cold Stone Creamery, KOVAL 18 holds of golf, lunch, dinner and Distillery Tastings and Golf Ball access to the open drink cart on the Liberty Mutual PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ELMHURST PARK DISTRICT Elmhurst Independent

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This young man is mid-flight, just before landing with a giant splash in East End Pool. The pools have been busy, due to the recent heat wave with temperatures in the 90s and a heat index in the 100s.

The 9th annual golf tournament and Liberty Mutual Invitational for DuPage Habitat for Humanity is scheduled to take place on Thursday, August 11 at Seven Bridges Golf Club, One Mulligan Drive, Woodridge. Registration begins at 11 a.m., the driving range is available until 12:30 p.m. A lunch buffet will be served at 11:30 a.m., at which

Launcher. At 6:30 p.m., dinner will be served, followed by awards, silent auction and raffles.

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course, and a Liberty Mutual gift bag. Dinner only is $75 per person; lunch only is $50.

The winning foursome will be invited to the exclusive Liberty Mutual Invitational Finals at TPC Sawgrass from March 8-13, 2017.

To register, visit dupagehabitat. org/golf or call Laura Andres at 630510-3737 ex. 306 or send an e-mail to: landres@dupagehabitat.org.

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Chamber luncheon features director of Illinois Dept. of Labor

Sets the standard salary level at the 40th percentile of earnings of fulltime salaried workers in the lowestwage Census Region, currently the South ($913 per week; $47,476 anHugo Chaviano, Director of the nually for a full-year worker); State of Illinois’ Department of LaSets the total annual compensabor, will speak with area employtion requirement for highly compeners on the issues of minimum wage, sated employees (HCE) subject to overtime rules and workplace safety a minimal duties test to the annual at a Multi-Chamber Luncheon in equivalent of the 90th percentile of Batavia on August 25. Joining Elm- the full-time salaried workers nahurst and host Batavia are the cham- tionally ($134,004); and bers serving Naperville, Hinsdale Establishes a mechanism for auand Darien. tomatically updating the salary and The luncheon will run from 11:30 compensation level every three a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lincoln Inn Ban- years to maintain levels at the above quets (1345 South Batavia Avenue). percentiles and to ensure that they Member cost is $25 per person. To continue to provide useful and effecregister, call the Elmhurst Chamber tive tests for exemption. office at 63-834-6060 or visit elmAdditionally, the Final Rule hurstchamber.org. amends the salary basis test to alIllinois Governor Bruce Rauner low employers to use nondiscretionselected Chaviano as DOL Director ary bonuses and incentive payments based on his 35 years of legal ex- (including commissions) to satisfy perience. A resident of North Bar- up to 10 percent of the new standard rington, Chaviano immigrated to the salary level.

United States from Cuba at the age To block Final Rule enactment, of 13.

“Protecting Workplace AdvanceDespite opposition from the Unit- ment and Opportunity Act” is under ed States Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Senate and House of RepresenPHOTO COURTESY OF THE ELMHURST PARK DISTRICT Elmhurst Independent National Federation of Independent tatives consideration. It also directs Businesses and the Elmhurst Cham- the Secretary of Labor to conduct a ber, President Barack Obama on more-detailed economic analysis of When the heat index reaches above 100 degrees, it’s time to find ways to keep cooled off and one of the May 18 approved U.S. Department the impact on employers.

Business advocates believe that best ways is to visit one of the swimming pools operated by the Elmhurst Park District. Lately, there has of Labor (DOL) overtime regulation updates scheduled to take effect on the Final Rule will adversely affect been plenty of opportunity to take advantage of an unlimited pool pass. Most kids can’t wait to get there small businesses, charitable orgaevery afternoon. Here are a few shots of the fun. This local resident is about to take a flying leap off the December 1, 2016.

The DOL’s Final Rule focuses pri- nizations and other not-for-profits, diving board at East End Pool. It’s one way to beat the heat everyone has been tolerating for the last few marily on updating salary and com- including local chambers of comweeks. Any relief in sight? Not really, according to the National Weather Service. pensation needed for Executive, Ad- merce. ministrative and Professional workBusinesses are expected to shift ers to be exempt from overtime pay. some employees from salaried to According to the DOL, key provi- downward-adjusted hourly pay to sions of the Final Rule are as fol- offset the additional time worked beyond 40 hours in a week. lows: A COLUMN BY JOHN R. QUIGLEY PRESIDENT & CEO, ELMHURST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

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Angelo’s Ristorante and Banquets has become the leader in the area in providing superb catering and banquet hall facility needs. The newest addition to the family, Rosalia’s Deli, has quickly become an area favorite, establishing themselves in catering a lighter fare, providing delectable sub sandwiches, paninis and a variety of salads, etc. to local business, office luncheons, and community events.

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At Elmhurst Dentistry for Kids, our goal is to provide the finest comprehensive dental care for the children in our practice so they leave with a healthy smile and positive attitude toward dental care as they approach adulthood. From our special child-friendly office design to our communication style and adherence to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) guidelines, we offer a unique experience always wanting what is best for your child. A lifetime of beautiful smiles - that’s our goal for every child on every visit to our office. To learn more about how we can serve you and your family, contact us today!

DeVries Animal Hospital is very pleased to introduce Dr. Julie Daly. She is a native of eastern Iowa and graduated from Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. She has practiced in the Chicago area since graduation, most recently in the far western suburbs.

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Been part of Elmhurst history since 1970, still bringing value and friendship in our city of Elmhurst. We take pride in our family business. For the friends and family that we have made over the years thank you, hope to see you soon.

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Leah Jewelers continues to thrive and flourish with the great contributions of our beloved customers. With its foundation having been blossomed two and a half years back, its establishment persistently expands and prospers in regard to its client satisfaction rate. Hector Montesdeoca, founder of this family owned business, has had an outstanding twenty-five years plus of hands-on experience which he commenced at York Jewelers and evolved to soon after launch his own shop to pursue his passion. A pivotal aspect of the business itself derives from the core- its name, LEAH. Signifying the cohesive bond that unites and strengthens the family. Without a strong family tie the unit would fall apart now resulting in turmoil and a deterioration of the company. Leah symbolizes the wife, Lucia, the son, Enrique, the daughter, Arianna, and the father himself, Hector. Come and visit us and you are sure to see these friendly faces around and to be pleased. Our business is opened from 12:00 P.M to 7:00 P.M Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 10:00 A.M to 4:30 P.M. Phone number (773) 575-5174

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Apartment homes are available for a monthly rental fee and care is individualized to provide only what you need, when you need it, allowing for as much independence as possible. Only available at Lexington Square of Lombard, is our licensed and secured Memory Care Program for those needing special assistance with Alzheimer’s, Dementia and other health related issues impacting memory.

Lexington Squares of Lombard and Elmhurst both provide independent living along with licensed assisted living apartment homes available for seniors needing assistance with medications, dressing and other personal care needs.

Apartment homes are available for a monthly rental fee and care is individualized to provide only what you need, when you need it, allowing for as much independence as possible. Only available at Lexington Square of Lombard, is our licensed and secured Memory Care Program for those needing special assistance with Alzheimer’s, Dementia and other health related issues impacting memory.

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Back from her working sabbatical for the US Army in Germany, Dr. Corina Radu, Board Certified Orthodontist is accepting new patients in both the Elmhurst and Downers Grove office. We offer a broad scope of orthodontic services for patients of all ages, such as expanders, early treatment, traditional braces (metal, clear and LINGUAL/hidden behind the teeth), clear aligners (Invisalign and Clear Correct), combined orthodontic periodontic/surgical interdisciplinary treatment. We welcome the opportunity to work with you.

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From left to right, front row: Tzirintzy, Judith, Nicole. Back row: Angie, Elena. Not pictured: Kelly, Nic, Nia, Sandy, Zelda, and Leroy

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Judith B is a bespoke salon and Advanced Academy for professionals conveniently located in Elmhurst’s City Center. We believe in creating personalized beauty and filling the unique needs of people with customer service. Our goal is to keep hair, skin and nails healthy and looking great by using wellness principles, higher education and products with quality ingredients.

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Wear your snazzy glasses

This little swimmer adjusts her nose plug in East End Pool, but she has already donned her eye goggles, which are a colorful shade of orange. She and numerous others took advantage of the pool lately to try to dodge the nearly unbearable heat. ®

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A sun hat creates perfect shade

With Mom close by, this little gal wore her sun hat in the pool at East End Park last week, when the temperatures reached into the 90s and beyond. These are the days to be glad you have a season pass!

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Update on Plass building

Construction moves ahead in downtown location

Last look

PETE CRUGER PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

This is a photo of the Plass building while it was still standing at its location at 134 No. York in downtown Elmhurst, taken in November of 2015.

Down she goes!

This is an aerial view of the Plass Building where the appliance store operated for many years in downtown Elmhurst. It’s another example of the progress taking place in these prosperous times for building and development as the City witnesses a spurt in growth to its aging City Centre area.

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Come Right In to Park Place Health & Wellness Center Our Assisted Living services are available by direct admission. So if you need help now, come talk to us now!

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A gaping hole in downtown

From westbound Schiller Street, it looks like a gaping hole in the middle of the downtown business district, where the Plass Appliance building used to stand. It was an unusual thing to see the gap after the store’s long-time tenure at 134 No. York. This photo was taken in February of 2016.

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An old Irish proverb says “the good Lord doesn’t close a door without opening a window.” Once Plass Appliance closed its doors and came down, tenants were quick to seize the window of opportunity and locate businesses in the space just north of it.

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And it begins

This crane signals the beginning of the process to clean up and start building the next incarnation of the space that Plass Appliance previously called home. This photo was taken July 15, 2016.

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Workers are busy putting together the lower level of the building, which will replace the Plass Appliance store that came down in November, 2015. It will be interesting to see how quickly this site turns into something new and spectacular.

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An Incredible Value!

An Incredible Value!

So much to offer w/ nearly 4200sf in SOUGHT AFTER Lincoln School District! Open floor plan, HW floors most 1st floor, vaulted formal Living Rm & HUGE Kitchen that blends into Family Rm w/ brick fireplace. Watch all 4 seasons in your $775,000 PRICE REDUCTION! !

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So much to offer w/ nearly 4200sf in SOUGHT AFTER Lincoln School District! Open floor plan, HW floors most 1st floor, vaulted formal Living Rm & HUGE Kitchen that blends into Family Rm w/ brick fireplace. Watch all 4 seasons in your unbelievable Cedar Florida Room w/ floor 2 ceiling windows & spa-like Jacuzzi. Backyard w/ hard-scaped brick paver entertainment & dining areas situated on a rare 250 ft Lot! Enjoy the footprint of a 2016 new construction w/ luxurious Master ft. En Suite Bathroom & 3 more oversized BRs Up w/ their own full bathroom. Bmt w/ almost 2Ksf w/ Rec Rm, Craft Rm & huge crawl space. A unique estate lovingly cared for by original owner! $775,000

Wonderful Home on Huge Lot!

Wonderful Home on Huge Lot!

Completely renovated 4 BR/2.1 Bath home w/almost 4500 sf of finished space is a stone’s throw from Prairie Path, parks, & schools & has all the hot home trends of 2016: dark-stained HW floors, grey paint & white trim, 6 panel doors, open $439,000

Completely renovated 4 BR/2.1 Bath home w/ almost 4500 sf of finished space is a stone’s throw from Prairie Path, parks, & schools & has all the hot home trends of 2016: dark-stained HW floors, grey paint & white trim, 6 panel doors, open concept design w/ gutted KITCHEN & oversized island blending into lovely family rm centered by fireplace. ALL this overlooking 187 ft lot w/ attached deck, playset & shed. Luxurious master suite w/his & her WIC & great en suite bath w/ whirlpool & shower. 3 spacious BRs w/ new carpet & WIC’s. HUGE basement can be customized for new buyer’s needs. NEW roof, garage door & newer washer & dryer. $439,000

Prairie Path Gem! 5BR, 4 bath 2-story on quiet street overlooking Sleepy Hollow Park in SOUGHT after Lincoln school district. Built by Hillview Custom Homes in 2000, this home offers over 5,000 SF of living space, newer SS kitchen appliances & granite counters, a rare 3 car attached garage, 2-story foyer, open concept, huge master suite, 3 fireplaces, a finished basement, & in-law/teen arrangement. Cool bonus feature - Home has seasonal lights installed in the soffits/fascia that light up a variety of colors for all holidays/special occasions. Be near nature & the IL Prairie Path, yet close to Spring Road business district & award winning schools. $770,000

Prairie Path Gem!

5BR, 4 bath 2-story on quiet street overlooking Sleepy Hollow Park in SOUGHT after Lincoln school district. Built by Hillview Custom Homes in 2000, this home offers over 5,000 SF of living space, newer SS kitchen appliances & granite counters, $770,000

Classic Brick Bungalow Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized rooms, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, large eat-in kitchen with walk in pantry, formal dining and living room with first floor master suite with full bath and walk in closet. Full, finished basement with family room, arts/crafts room, workshop, laundry, tons of storage, & exterior access to fully fenced and professionally landscaped yard with fenced dog kennel. $499,900

Classic Brick Bungalow

Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized $499,900

3BR East End Bungalow

3BR East End Bungalow

It’s true what they say about a home never looking better than when you sell it. This 3 bed / 2 bath bungalow has been updated throughout for the next owners to enjoy. New stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite counters, interior $344,900

Prairie Path Estate

$1,395,000

New Construction in Jefferson

New Construction in Jefferson

Brand new construction by T.E. McKenna Builders one block from Butterfield Park in highly sought after Jefferson school district.

5 beds / 4.5 baths, fresh new floor plan, tons of ceiling and trim detail, custom cabinetry, 9” white oak floors, luxurious master suite, lots of built-ins, home office, finished basement, and 3 car attached garage. South exposure will provide tons of natural light throughout. Estimated occupancy in July. Get settled into one of Elmhurst hottest neighborhoods before school starts! $949,900

Brand new construction by T.E. McKenna Builders one block from Butterfield Park in highly sought after Jefferson school district. 5 beds / 4.5 baths, fresh new floor plan, tons of ceiling and trim detail, custom cabinetry, 9” white oak floors, luxurious $949,900

Prairie Path Estate Welcome to 360 Eggleston, a custom-built 2-story that offers one of Elmhurst’s finest backyard sanctuaries nestled along the IL Prairie Path. Perfectly situated on a 63 x 261 wooded lot, this home was built with year-round entertainment in mind.

Relax, play, and enjoy nature from your 2-tier paver patio and private gazebo. Over $100k of Steinhebel land/hardscape that looks like it was done yesterday. Inside will not disappoint either. Over 7,700 of finished living space across 3 levels. No ordinary basement here as the lower level has expansive light well, full bar, radiant heat floors, in-law/teen suite with steam shower, gaming room, abundant storage and has been host to gatherings of over 100 people.

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Welcome to 360 Eggleston, a custom-built 2-story that offers one of Elmhurst’s finest backyard sanctuaries nestled along the IL Prairie Path. Perfectly situated on a 63 x 261 wooded lot, this home was built with year-round entertainment in mind.

It’s true what they say about a home never looking better than when you sell it. This 3 bed / 2 bath bungalow has been updated throughout for the next owners to enjoy. New stainless steel kitchen appliances, granite counters, interior paint, roof, HVAC, front door, siding, ceiling fans, hardwood floors in kitchen, and brand new 2.5 car garage.

On a dead end street, 1 block to East Park/Pool, and walking Field School, downtown Elmhurst and its Metra station. Great family neighborhood, close to everything! $344,900

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Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Vintage Bungalow. Carpeted living room & separate dining room. Well maintained eat-in Kitchen with SS appliances. Heated enclosed front porch! Full, partially finished basement AND 2 car detached garage

Charming 3BR/2BTH Bungalow Charming 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Vintage Bungalow. Carpeted living room & separate dining room. Well maintained eat-in Kitchen with SS appliances.

Heated enclosed front porch! Full, partially finished basement AND 2 car detached garage situated on oversized (65 x 190) corner Lot! Call for an appointment today! $219,000

$219,000 NEW PRICE!

6 BR Lombard Home

6 BR Lombard Home

10 year young construction on park-like 296’ deep lot and 1 block from Southland Park. This newer 2 story home boasts 6 bedrooms with a true in-law arrangement on the 1st floor.

Beautiful hardwood floors throughout 1st floor, open layout $649,900

Jefferson 2 - Story

Jefferson 2 - Story

Spacious 5 bed / 3.5 bath home in desirable south Elmhurst, Jefferson School neighborhood. Loads of potential on every level. Hardwood floors throughout most of 1st and 2nd floor.

Finished basement with workshop area, bedroom and full bath $549,900

Spacious 5 bed / 3.5 bath home in desirable south Elmhurst, Jefferson School neighborhood. Loads of potential on every level. Hardwood floors throughout most of 1st and 2nd floor. Finished basement with workshop area, bedroom and full bath for inlaw/guest/teen living arrangement. 1st floor office, family room, formal dining and living rooms, and large eat-in kitchen. Bathrooms on all levels, master suite with master bath and separate sitting/nursery area. Spacious bedrooms, closets, and storage galore.

Solid bones, with large yard and a short walk to Butterfield Park. $549,900

Close to Town!

Close to Town!

Desirable Corner Unit in Shelburne Farms! 3 bed/2.5 bathrooms, new refinished hardwood floors, granite countertops with big island, SS appliances throughout! 2 car attached garage. Located in the heart of Winfield walk to

3BR/2BTH McDougal ranch on one of a kind lot. Walk to top Elmhurst schools - Jackson Elementary & Bryan JRHS. Well maintained w/ spacious BRS. Enjoy 3 seasons on enclosed screen porch overlooking a private backyard w/ mature $439,900

3BR/2BTH McDougal ranch on one of a kind lot.

Walk to top Elmhurst schools - Jackson Elementary & Bryan JRHS. Well maintained w/ spacious BRS. Enjoy 3 seasons on enclosed screen porch overlooking a private backyard w/ mature landscaping. Keep warm in the winter next to one of the home’s 2 FPs. Skylight vaulted ceiling overlooks island kitchen. A large, well-kept basement boasts a wet bar & full bathroom. With over 1500 sq ft of living space, an attached 2-car garage, and extra wide driveway, this home is sure to go fast! Close to Transportation, Highways, Oak Brook Shopping and Dining. $439,900

Bella Oaks End Unit

Bella Oaks End Unit

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Great end unit townhome in Bella Oaks. Largest overall model with almost 2,000 SF of fully updated living space. Seller has done all the work for you - hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances, kitchen and bath floor tile, granite counters, 3 full updated bathrooms, carpet, paint, lighting fixtures, and tastefully decorated throughout. Living room boasts gas fireplace, elevated deck off kitchen, pristine landscaping, attached 2.5 car garage + 2 assigned guest parking spots. Nothing to do but unload the moving truck here. Great highway access, next to dog park, and near lots of shopping and restaurants. $229,900

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Great ownership opportunity - 1st floor office/retail condo in newer mixed use building in heart of Lombard. 2 floors of residential condos above for built in audience for your business. Possible to combine adjacent units for 2,988, 3,446, or 4,978 SF. Great visibility and foot traffic along Main Street & the Prairie Path. Ample covered parking in rear, close to the Lombard Metra, downtown Lombard, highways, and other businesses. Units are set up with individual HVAC, circuit panels, plumbing, and sprinkler system. Priced to sell!

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Team Elmhurst Soccer Club teams compete in USA CUP U12 boys, girls travel to Minnesota to be part of largest youth tournament The Team Elmhurst Soccer Club U12 girls select and boys select teams recently traveled to Blaine, Minn. to play in the largest youth soccer tournament in the western hemisphere. 1,178 teams from 19 states and 19 different countries competed.

The local girls squad went 3-0 in group play, defeating teams from Minnesota and Canada. They beat the Futura FCKC of Missouri 3-1 in the quarter finals before losing to Appleton SC Wisconsin in the semis.

The boys were also undefeated in group play, going 3-0 against Minnesota and North Dakota teams. The hometown boys beat CC United from Minnesota 3-0 in the quarter finals to advance to the semi finals.

The United Hurricanes from Wisconsin bested the Elmurst team in a tough 2-1 match.

“It was a great experience for

our teams throughout the weekend.

Playing against teams outside of Illinois is always fun along with seeing teams from all of the world. Both teams played some attractive possession based soccer and came up just a bit short in the semis. These are some great memories for the families that will be remembered for a long time,” said Karsten Roy, Director of Coaching at TESC.

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These are some great memories for the families that will be remembered for a long time.”

– Karsten Roy, Director of Coaching at TESC

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International force

(Above) The Team Elmhurst Soccer Club U12 girls select team in Blaine for the USA CUP: layers on the U12 Girls Select: Madison Brown, Kathleen Buhrfiend, Gabriela Costabile, Caroline Dorion, Olivia Greco, Jacquelyn Kraft, Anna Lyons, Lauren Moore, Erin Powers, Natalie Suopys, Emily Thomas and Katelyn Winton.

The team was coached by Steve Foster.

Solid

(Left) The Team Elmhurst Soccer Club U12 boys select team finished 3-0 in group play and made it to the semi finals at the USA CUP tournament in Blaine on July 15-17. Players on the U12 Boys Select: Ryan Hosler, Jack Hosler, Peyton Stark, Nick Mattis, Nick Hesch, Grant Pinkerton, Ben McMillian, Adam Fine, and Jake Wool. The team was coached by Karsten Roy.

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York student-athletes honored for spring accomplishments Dukes excel on field and in the classroom

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

York athletic teams had no shortage of representation on the spring West Suburban Conference all-conference and all-conference academic teams.

In boys volleyball, Bobby Krissinger and Jake Wendell earned all-conference honors, while Krissinger, Wendell, Gordon Johnson, Danny Bolivar, Andrew Lewand, AJ Weber and Jake Privett earned all-academic citations.

In softball, Amanda Karnatz, Katherine Karnatz, Gabby Magnifico and Abby Solem were named to the all-conference team, while Amanda Karnatz, Magnifico and Solem earned all-academic honors.

The softball team won a regional title.

In boys lacrosse, Tommy Angelos, Jack Buckley, Cam Dobrotka, Quinn Gaughan, Matteo Grujic, Sam Rasnic, Kenny Sidoryk and Grant Zielke were named to the all-conference team. Sidoryk earned U.S. Lacrosse academic All-American status.

Angelos, Thomas Blake, Buckley, Joe Ciannella, Dobrotka, Gaughan, Grujic, Joe Levin, Ian Moles, Bryant Moritz, Erik Nyberg, Rasnic and Sidoryk were named to the all-academic team. The York boys lacrosse

team finished the season as one of the top eight teams in the state.

In boys track, Connor Murphy, Charlie Kern Jr., Max Denning, Alex Deuter, Jon May and Obi Nnam were named to the all-conference team.

Kern Jr. finished fifth in the state as part of the 3,200 relay team and was 10th in the 1,600 run. Denning was part of the 3,200 relay team, as was Robert Tomaska and Liam Hill.

Murphy was 12th in the pole vault.

Other state qualifiers included Kurt Namini, Mark Bashqawi, Brendan Chaltin and AJ Mimlitz.

Denning, Deuter, May, Murphy, Nicholas Bartuch, Alexander Berger, Trever Corsello, Tom Devereux, Paul Dirk, Michael Ducey, George Elias, Kevin Falkenberg, John Fleshood, Michael Geiger, Liam Herrera, Charles Kett, Suraj Kurian, Leonard Liebeno, Cristian Locke, Benjamin Norgle, Jack Rodgers, Michael Seaborg, Matthew Southworth, Vishruth Sunikumar, Tomaska and Zachary Zurlo were all-academic selections.

In boys tennis, Lucas Gough and Jacob Witt were state qualifiers.

Gough, Jack Julian, James Licata, Thomas Naples and Samuel Rafac were all-academic selections.

In girls soccer, Margaret Bleyer, Kayln Kenny and Jenna Lundgren were all-conference picks. Bleyer, Madison Casey, Allison Farow, Ellen Foley, Shannon Hansen, Amanda Healy, Abigail Horn, Ffyon Hund, Kenny, Lundgren, Margaret Milkowski, Cassidy Privett, Bailey Stearns, Rachel Teague and Kristen Viola were all-academic picks.

John Gill was an all-conference honoree in boys gymnastics. Mark Edakara, Michael Stumpf and Anthony Tovar were all-academic picks.

In baseball, Cam Fowler, Joe Polowsky, Matt Riecker and Phil Schlitter were all-conference selections. Fowler, Josh Hovance, Brennan McGovern, Michael O’Malley, Polowsky, Riecker, Frank Romano, Schlitter and Marc Thieme were allacademic picks.

In girls track, Nicole Bednarik (freshman), Olvia Chavez (sophomore), Erin Davies (sophomore), Jessica Dryden (freshman), Molly Evans (sophomore), Ellen Fazzio (freshman), Elizabeth Hagstrom, Sarah May (freshman), Jeannette Morley (junior), Madison Park (sophomore), Katherine Tomaska (sophomore), Terrelisha Washington (freshman), Olivia Williams (freshman) and Kali Wilson (freshman) were all-conference choices.

Rachael Atristain, Emily Fjeldstad, Hagstrom, Sophia Kilgast, Catherine Moll, Erin Muckian, Claire Niewiara, Justine O’Leary, Hayley Rossiano and Jessica Zellinger earned all-academic honors.

Bednarik, Jackie Biggins, Julie Biggins, Hagstrom, May, Anna Morley, Jeanette Morley and Tomaska all were state qualifiers.

Lauren Anderson, Emma Baubly, Clare Dyra, Hannah Fleckenstein, Tess Kachiroubas, Marisa Krilich, Jennifer Rudenga and Katherine Toohey were all-conference picks in girls lacrosse.

DiNovo takes over wrestling program Veteran coach was a Dukes’ assistant the last two years

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York wrestling program turned to a familiar and experienced face to lead its program in the future.

Mike DiNovo, an assistant in the program the last two years, is the new wrestling coach at the school.

He succeeds longtime coach Terry Clarke, who retired.

Prior to coming to York, DiNovo was the head wrestling coach at West Aurora High School for 14 years. DiNovo is the social studies department chairman at York.

“When I came here I knew Terry was on the verge of retiring and I wanted to contribute to the York wrestling program,” DiNovo told the Independent. “I jumped in as an assistant and helped out at all levels of the program. Now I’m jumping in and want to help keep the program moving forward. This program has a ton of history and tradition. The kids in the program are working hard to develop skills and wrestling mindsets. We’re going to take those skills and that mindset and push forward in the conference, at the regional level and at the state level.”

DiNovo is a graduate of Marist

High School in Chicago and wrestled at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio (suburban Cleveland).

“Five or six years ago York won a regional team title,” he said. “If you look at all the tradition here in the program, I want to continue that. I want York to continue to be a strong program and compete for conference and regional titles and advance kids to the state meet and get them on the medal stand. I see us competing in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division, which is one of the strongest wrestling conferences in the state. We will fight for dualmeet wins against these top teams.

That part is the product—our goals.

I want to also develop the process and set standards of work and commitment so the kids can continue to develop skills and adopt a mentality of always wrestling whether it’s in or out of season whether they are participating in other sports or not.

Pursuing those higher levels of competition and higher levels of teaching is what will help move the program forward. It’s process and then product.”

While at West Aurora, DiNovo directed his teams to five team regional titles as a head coach and a finaleight team state finish one season.

DiNovo also lauded the work being done in the longstanding Junior Dukes youth wrestling program in Elmhurst.

“A youth program is something that is important in any community.

You need a strong youth program,” the new coach said. “The Junior Dukes have been around a long time and there are a lot of numbers in the program. A youth wrestling program is a foundational element. Wrestling programs need a strong community foundation. The high-school program needs to be working with the youth wrestling program in a community. You need that strong youth program underneath and that’s what we have here. The Junior Dukes are developing a positive experience that these youngsters can take with them into high school. They are at a place where they definitely are able to do that.”

DiNovo wrapped up his first summer camp with the group several weeks ago.

“The wrestlers worked hard,” he said. “We put forth a plan to cover technique, which is foundational.

We worked on advancing technique.

The kids learned a lot.”

York also made a stop at nearby Elmhurst College for the Elmhurst College team camp. “This speaks to another level in the wrestling community where you have the Junior Dukes and you also are working as much as you can with the college coaches,” said DiNovo. “Steve Marianetti is a great coach and someone you can learn a lot from. He’s a great resource.”

Anderson, Dyra, Fleckenstein, Kachiroubas, Krilich, Rudenga and Toohey were all-academic honorees for a York team that finished as one of the top eight teams in the state.

In girls badminton, Irin Abraham, Julia Dierksheide, Linnea Dierksheide, Jillian Dunbar, Nicole Lewis and Alyssa Woodward were allconference picks. Julia Dierksheide, Dunbar, Lewis, Sophia Mordini, Catherine Novak, Rose O’Connor and Alyssa Woodward were all-academic selections.

Abraham, Julia Dierksheide, Grace Mazzocco, Novak and O’Connor all were state qualifiers.

Dierksheide took 12th in the state in the singles tournament. York won a sectional badminton title.

In girls water polo, Grace Achepohl, Carlie York and Sarah Lewand were all-conference and all-sectional selections. Achepohl, Katie Doug-

las, Eleanor Fitzpatrick, Isabelle Gil, Mary Phelps, Maggie Schlecht and York were all-academic picks.

For boys water polo, Tim Evely, Jordan Jopes, Alex Marlott and Tyler McKenna were all-conference choices. Christopher Blum, Evely, Jopes, McKenna and Daniel Stumpf were all-academic honorees. York won an IHSA sectional and advanced to the state water-polo tournament.

In terms of other awards, the York Athletic Booster Club named Julian (football, basketball and tennis) the senior male athlete of the year at the school, while Foley (golf, basketball and soccer) was named the senior female athlete of the year.

Peter Barabolak (diving and soccer) was named the junior male athlete of the year, while Jeanette Morley (cross country; track and field) was named the junior female athlete of the year.

York summer tennis team continues Trident League dominance Dukes improve to 5-0 with victory over Butterfield Park District

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York summer tennis team continued to roll in Trident League action with a recent 17-1 victory over Butterfield Park District at Berens Park in Elmhurst.

Each dual match in the Trident League consists of a college format match (playing both singles and doubles) in the 17-andunder and 15-and-under divisions. All levels are co-ed.

York took the 17U match by a 9-0 score and won 8-1 at the 15U level.

At the 17-and-under level, Alex Hennessy was an 8-1 winner at No. 1 singles for York. Melissa Cartis was an 8-3 win at No. 2 singles, while Eva Jacobsthal was an 8-6 winner at No. 3 singles.

Isabella Nicoli was an 8-5 winer at No. 4 singles. Rachel Kayman was a 9-8 (7-5) winner at No. 5 singles. Maddi Plowman was an 8-1 winner at No. 6 singles.

In doubles, Hennessy and Cartis were 8-4 winners at the No. 1 position. Jacobstahl and Nicoli were 8-1 winners at No. 2 doubles.

Plowman and Micki Neideigh were 8-6 winners at No. 3 doubles.

For 15-and-under, Max Damewood was an 8-4 winner at No. 1 singles. Kevin Schultz was an 8-0 winner at No. 2 singles. Paul Nicoli was an 8-0 winner as well at No. 3 singles. Donald Hoehn was an 8-0 winner at No. 4 singles, while Julian Martinez was an 8-3 winner at No. 5 singles.

Jack Fennel and Alexander Falco-Sonnenberg were 8-5 winners at No. 1 doubles. Damewood and Alex Birnbaum were 8-2 winners at No. 2 doubles, while Darelle Melendie and Melanie Ruesch were 8-0 winners at No. 3 singles.

Through five matches, Plowman remains undefeated at 6-0.

Cartis had a 6-1 mark, while Fennel and Paul Nicoli each were 5-0. Isabella Nicoli, Damewood and Johnny Wheeler each had five wins.

Sonali Kumar was 4-0, while Aleksina Jovic had four wins, as did Jared Doan. Kayman, Neidigh and Joanna Menendie each were 3-0. Jacobsthal and Melanie Ruesch each had three wins.

York was scheduled to play in the Trident League conference tournament earlier this week.

In addition to a recent 10-2 win over Western Springs, York also scored a 13-7 win over Butterfield Park District, plus an 11-7 win over Glenbard East and an 18-0 win against Willowbrook. This was York’s second home event in a row after starting the season with three road games in a row.

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Timothy Christian girls volleyball team wraps up summer schedule Trojans looking to continue recent string of successes as 2016 season nears

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls volleyball team had plenty going on over the summer.

The Trojans recently wrapped up their summer camp—which was punctuated by strong attendance, according to coach Scott Piersma.

“We had 24 girls from sophomore to senior,” he said. “That’s a

pretty good number to have.”

Piersma’s group also competed in the Great Lakes summer league held out in Aurora at the Great Lakes Center.

“We didn’t play as well as we hoped, but it’s July right now. It’s not October,” the coach said. “We were able to get a lot of girls playing time in the summer league. We had a different lineup every week.

It was a great opportunity for the girls to get playing time and get back into the groove and get ready to go in August.”

Timothy saw a wide variety of competition in the summer league.

“We might have been one of the smaller schools in the league,” said Piersma. “IC Catholic Prep and Westmont also were there. We saw some schools that we won’t

normally see during the season.

We do play some Class 3A and 4A teams, but it was good to see a different type of game and be able to compete against those teams.”

The Trojans return the likes of veterans Ava Venema and Kendra Teune to this year’s teams. “Ava and Kendra are seniors now and third-year varsity players,” said Piersma. “It was good to see them be forces at the net offensively. We saw some of that last year from them and now they are taking the lead up front. It was great to see.”

One area the team has been hard at work on throughout the summer is communication.

“Communication will be big,” said Piersma. “We have to get used to playing with each other. Communication is at the core. If we’re

able to talk out there, we’re able to help each other out and get to where we need to be. When we played silent ball we didn’t look too good. It’s something we will keep working on. We have to find people who are up for taking on that vocal leader role for the team.”

Timothy graduated only four seniors from a team that placed third in the state in Class 2A and set the school record for most wins in a season with 37.

“We have a lot of returning talent,” said Piersma. “We have some talented juniors. These girls played a big role last year and we have people to fill the vacant spots. We have a great setter in Tracy Westra and along with players such as Ava, Kendra, Zoe Stanton and Olivia Hoekstra, we have people

who know how to play varsity volleyball.”

Westra received plenty of seasoning last year as a sophomore playing with graduated setter Dani Van Laten.

“Tracy is taking over as the sole setter,” said Piersma. “She has to realize this is her team. She’s in charge and calls the shots out there as the setter.”

Timothy officially kicks off the 2016 season with tryouts on Aug. 10. “That gives us a good two weeks to get ready,” said Piersma. “We’ll open the season with the tournament we host with Westmont over Labor Day weekend. We’ll see a lot of good teams there. It’s a good way to start the season.”

Springfield news

Initiative to end pension abuse signed into law

Between 2010 and 2014, 11 of Illinois’ 15 major government pension funds made $2.2 million in payments to more than 1,000 deceased people.

An initiative to eliminate government waste known as House Bill 6030, was signed into law Friday, July 29, which will require state pension funds to develop and implement a process to identify deceased pension recipients each month. The bill was sponsored by Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park).

“We can’t afford to waste taxpayer dollars,” he said. “This simple step will reduce waste, fraud and abuse.”

Retirement systems do not know a definite amount of pension payments made to deceased annuitants

because each pension fund tracks death-related overpayments differently.

This new law will give state pension funds until Jan. 1, 2017, to implement a process to identify deceased recipients at least once a month. The process can include using a third-party company, Social Security Administration data or other available data, as well as any other method that is commonly used by other state retirement systems.

The Better Government Association, a Chicago-based government watchdog organization, expressed support for the new law.

“With this new law, Illinois has taken a strong step toward eliminating abuse and reducing fraud,” BGA policy coordinator Judy Stevens

said. “By requiring state funds to regularly identify pension recipients who have passed, the law could ultimately result in saving millions of dollars for Illinois woefully underfunded retirement systems.”

The law goes into effect immediately.

Government consolidation model signed into law A bipartisan government consoli-

dation model may soon be applied

throughout the state to streamline and remove redundancies in local government. Senate Bill 2994, which requires all Illinois county boards to submit a report to the General Assembly recommending units of government that may be dissolved or consolidated, was signed into law.

“Through our bipartisan work, we have made DuPage County a leader in government consolidation,” said State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) who sponsored the legislation. “It’s time to use the lessons we have learned and spread our success throughout the state to save valuable taxpayer dollars.”

This was the first step DuPage County took in its government

consolidation efforts. Through this model, the county is projected to save taxpayers more than $100 million over the next 20 years.

Illinois has more than 7,000 government entities that were developed decades ago.

“Government needs to evolve with the needs of the people,” said Cullerton. “It’s important that we continue to look for ways to make sure government is working for the people.”

State Representative David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) carried this measure in the House. Senate Bill 2994 passed the Senate and House with bipartisan support and was signed into law on Friday, July 22.

City holds public safety training in cooperation with Elmhurst College Community Bank Player of the week sponsored by

ing to active shooting-mass casualty events. Elmhurst College Security personnel, DuComm 9-1-1 dispatchers, and civilian volunteers contributed to the realism of the training.

Each training event consisted of scenarios involving the apprehension of violent offenders, rescue of injured victims, and overall incident command.

Emphasis was placed on the rapid deployment of responders to save lives.

The City’s public safety departments perform several training drills each year to further ensure that the community is safe during a crisis. Many of these trainings involve working with community partners on crisis situation scenarios and evacuation drills in order to strengthen the partnership between Elmhurst’s public safety agencies and Elmhurst civic organizations.

This type of training is valuable to all emergency responders involved.

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Saturday, Aug. 13 From 7-10 p.m., the third annual Have A Heart event for LJ’s Healing Hearts will be held at Fitz’s Spare Keys, 119 No. York Road. LJ’s Healing Hearts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization named for Lucy James (LJ) Shannon, which helps families of children born with a congenital heart defect. Tickets are $50 at the door, $45 in advance. For tickets and information or to donate silent auction items, send an e-mail to: ljshealinghearts@gmail.com or visit ljshealinghearts.com.

Saturday, Aug. 27 Beginning at 3 p.m., architect Robert Bunda continues the learning experience of the Architecture Walking Tour with a slide lecture on the diverse architecture found in Elmhurst and the western suburbs. Many of the photos are from the archives of the Elmhurst History Museum collection. Register at elmhurstartmuseum.org

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Saturday, Aug. 6 From 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., the Elmhurst Park District will host annual Kite Fest at Berens Park in Elmhurst. Professional kite flyers will perform stunts, tricks and kite demonstrations to thrill spectators of all ages. Other activities will include a family fun fly, candy drop, free kite building for children and interactive contests. Bring your own kite to fly during open fly times. Concessions and kite vendors on site. Presenting sponsors Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare and Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF). For more information, visit epd.org.

History Museum will host an Elmhurst Architecture Walking Tour with architect Robert Bunda, who will lead a tour around various parts of the community. The tour is limited to just 25 participants, so register early. Several people were shut out last year.

Tours depart from the Elmhurst Art Museum and end at the Elmhurst History Museum. Tickets are $15 for members of the Heritage Foundation or the Elmhurst Art Museum; $20 for non-members. Tickets available at elmhurstartmuseum.org

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Friday, Aug. 5 From 6-8 p.m., Elmhurst City Centre will host its final “First Fridays Rock” event downtown in the plaza by the fountain. Amateur musical groups will perform by the fountain and at various locations throughout downtown. Info: call 630-993-1600 or visit elmhurstcitycentre.com.

regular museum hours, a special exhibit “Minerals in Food featuring the Rock Café,” is at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave. Regular admission applies.

Info: 630-833-1616 or lizzadromuseum.org • 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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The AAUW will hold its annual used book sale at Lincoln Elementary School. Opening night is Thursday, Aug. 4 from 6-9 p.m. and carries an admission charge of $10 per person. Hours on Friday, Aug. 5 are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 6 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 from 12-3 p.m. is “Bag Day.” Fill a bag with books for $10. Admission is free on Fri., Sat., and Sun. Proceeds support AAUW scholarship programs.

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Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 8339665.

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

Ribs available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800.

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Affordable Health Screenings coming to Franklin Park

Sen. Nybo to host free senior health fair

Residents living in and around the Franklin Park can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. Carl Fiorito Senior Center will host this community event on August 22, 2016.

The site is located at 2601 Mannheim Rd in Franklin Park.

Screenings can check for: The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and overall vascular health.

Senior citizens will have access to a wide variety of informational resources from local and state groups at a free event being hosted Aug. 17 by State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) in Lombard.

The Senior Health Fair is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Aug. 17, at York Township, 1502 S. Meyers Road in Lombard. More than 25 groups are participating in the Fair.

“The Senior Health Fair provides a convenient setting for senior citizens and their families to gather information about health, safety and financial security,” Nybo said.

“This is also an opportunity for people to socialize, and talk with representatives of many different kinds of local and state groups.”

The Senior Heath Fair will feature free refreshments and legislative brochures. Blood pressure screenings will be available, as well as pneumonia shots (free with Medicare).

For more information, call Sen. Nybo’s office at 630-969-0990.

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Edward-Elmhurst one of nation’s Most Wired health systems Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN) has named Edward-Elmhurst Health to its 2016 list of the nation’s “Most Wired Hospitals and Health Systems.”

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Our lives are not defined by our stuff

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e are paring down. The dictionary says that to purge is to get rid of something unwanted. That is not what I’m doing. Everything in my home, office, and file cabinet was once wanted. The further explanation states that getting rid of the unwanted stuff gives a sense of cathartic release. That is the ticket.

We are releasing stuff. And if feels so good! We have been in the joy house only five years but because I have a way with maximizing space, we have filled the storage capacity and it never felt stuffed. Now that we are going through it all, it is astounding how much stuff keeps surfacing.

I have at least five comforters that I have uncovered that I am releasing.

We have dishes and glassware and Christmas décor and clothes and books and endless odds and ends.

I’m not one to do sales, but we had just signed to buy a condo and I got the reminder that the neighborhood garage sale was the next day. So I figured I could put some items out on the driveway and see what sells. A lot sold.

My parents got the urge to purge their own place and I’m hauling more stuff of mine by the truckloads (no exaggeration) to sell at their sale. By time this hits print, my stuff will be gone so I’m not soliciting you. I am just marveling at it all.

I’m also boxing up a lot of stuff for my sons as they prepare to get their own places. They will be well stocked and they will also be getting furniture, beds, dressers. And I will have plenty of pretties to take with me. My next place, The Love Nest, will be sweet and truly conform to the interior design motto of having nothing in your home unless you find it beautiful or useful. Most of my useful stuff is beautiful too.

My going through all the stuff to sift and sort has been systematic. Until it came to my office, my shelves

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and my file cabinet were overflowing.

I have filled bags of shred and recycle and a little bit garbage. The floor is covered with “keep” that needs to find a new home. That is up next on my docket.

It has been a blast seeing the past, fan mail that touches my heart, speaking engagements from when I first started, photos of my first book signing. Memory lane is a joy. This past decade is housed in file folders.

Some are going with me. Those that are not are forever a part of me, and I am grateful.

As I am purging, many people have told me how hard it is to part with stuff because that stuff is memories.

Yes and no. The stuff is just memory triggers. The memories become a part of us, in our very cells. I don’t need the mug to remember the experience.

When it comes your time to pare down, know there is no right or wrong. Only what is right for you. For me, releasing this stuff to new homes feels so good. My stuff is making others happy and that makes me happy.

Our lives are not defined by our stuff, no matter how hard society and the media try to tell us otherwise.

And we don’t need to hold on to all the paper. As I clean up the last pile on my office floor, I feel contentment for my career, my mate, all my homes (I think this is #10), and for you, my first readers. Life is a journey. Right now, I choose to travel light. And it feels so good.

(Kelly Epperson is on an adventure. It’s called life. Visit www.kellyepperson.com.)

Report: Severe fixes necessary for Illinois pensions

BY ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

A taxpayer group has some fixes they say are severe but necessary to shore up the state’s growing unfunded pension liability.

Taxpayers United of America released their 10th Annual Report on Illinois State Pensions. The highlights include more than 15,600 state pensioners collecting more than $100,000 annually. More than 92,300 pensioners make more than $50,000 annually.

Taxpayers United of America Executive Director Jared Labell said for the top 400 pensioners the average pension contributions made over an entire career is only about $40,000 more than what the average annual pension is.

“For many of these pensioners they’re already recouping all of their contributions barely over a

New law restricts public officials’ use of tax money on entertainment, travel

year of retirement. They’ve already made that money back,” Labell said.

Labell said something has to be done. “Look, this is not a good situation for any of us, whether it’s for taxpayers or for employees, and some solution has to be cut.”

Labell said some changes could include changing the state Constitution’s pension protection clause or allowing for bankruptcy reorganization to alleviate pension obligations, but even that has its potential problems.

“But it also has some downsides in that politicians may then decide that they can spend frivolously with taxpayer dollars and then bail themselves out by declaring bankruptcy at the end of their term,” Labell said.

The state’s unfunded pension liability is $113 billion and growing.

Some egregious examples of local officials using taxpayer dollars for entertainment and travel expenses has led to a new law that restricts the use of tax money for certain non-government activities.

A measure signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner completely prohibits local government officials from using taxpayer dollars for entertainment expenses.

State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Dist. 52) said the measure he advanced through the General Assembly also requires extra scrutiny on travel expenses.

“And there’s no reason that government officials should spend money on entertainment, and they certainly should be very limited, and it has to be justified and subject to a public roll call by a vote if they’re going to spend money on meals, travel and

lodging,” said McSweeney.

Edgar County Watchdogs co-founder Kirk Allen said he has found examples of this kind of spending going unchecked in several layers of government, from community college presidents to even state’s attorneys.

“It’s not just at the lower local levels,” he said.

“It’s all the way up to the very enforcers of our laws.”

The measure could help restore public trust and keep property taxes from increasing.

Allen said the spending in question and a lack of oversight from boards and councils weakens public trust rapidly.

“It’s compounded by malfeasance by these very elected officials as well.”

The measure takes effect Jan. 1, 2017.

Bill seeks approval of recall amendment

Voters could have ‘buyers remorse’

BY ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

Voters should be able to recall any elected official in Illinois they’ve lost trust in. That’s the goal of Harvey Democratic State Senator Napoleon Harris’ proposed constitutional amendment.

Senator Harris said Wednesday his proposed bill, which hasn’t been filed yet, will hold elected officials accountable, not just in Chicago, but all around the state.

Harris equates recall to when someone buys something they later regret.

“Sometimes as you go and you buy gifts for people you have buyer’s remorse. This is more so voter’s remorse. So this is an opportunity that if you break the public trust the voters should have the opportunity to voice their opinion and elect someone they feel can do the job.”

Harris says other recall proposals that focus on Chicago don’t go far enough.

“I know Chicago is one of the many places that people see on the

news and they see nationally the impact that it has on various communities, but this is an epidemic throughout our entire state and this measure simply is to make sure that all elected officials are held accountable for their actions.”

The bill hasn’t been filed yet, but Harris says that his measure — if approved by the General Assembly — would put the proposed constitutional amendment on the ballot for voters to decide this November. Republican Representative Mark Batinick filed a similar measure in the House earlier this month.

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Binding arbitration Automatic registration may not bill resurrected in House increase voter participation, experts say Governor says measure would cost taxpayers billions

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A failed bill that would have allowed for binding arbitration for all state employees is resurrected in the House, a measure the governor says would cost taxpayers billions.

Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed Senate Bill 1229 last year and Democrat lawmakers failed to muster enough votes for an override.

Rauner said the bill would have taken him out of negotiations and brought in a mediator for binding arbitration. One of the main sponsors of

House Bill 580, Democratic Representative Mike Smiddy, says the bill is the same as Senate Bill 1229 and is important because he says the governor declared impasse in contract talks.

“Something he claimed he would not do last year and probably with the reason for the failure of the veto override in September.

The governor said he can’t declare impasse and the tolling agreement between the union and administration allows for either side to request the Illinois Labor Relations Board to evaluate negotiations and determine if there’s an impasse, something Rauner did last month.

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A measure to allow automatic voter registration at driver’s license facilities isn’t meant to increase voter participation, but supporters hope it will.

Bunker Hill Democratic State Senator Andy Manar says his automatic voter registration bill would replace the current opt-in registration at the DMV to an opt-out process, increasing the number of registered voters.

“Opening the voter rolls. Making sure our elections have the highest participation possible.

Removing barriers for populations that see those barriers today.”

But Heritage Foundation’s Hans von Spakovsky says increasing the number of registered voters won’t increase participation.

“We passed the Motor Voter law in 1993 based on

that presumption. Turnout did not go up after Motor Voter simplified the registration process.”

Von Spakovsky says voter apathy is why turnout remains low.

“Folks don’t say it’s because they had a problem registering. The large majority of non-voters say, look, ‘we didn’t vote because we weren’t interested in the election, we didn’t like the candidates, we didn’t think it would make a difference.’”

However, Democratic Senator Jacqueline Collins says that’s why she pushed to get civics lessons back in schools.

Advocates for the measure say they want to have the second-largest voter drive for Illinois’ more than 2 million eligible citizens, saying when California implemented automatic registration they had 7 million citizens automatically become registered.

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Deep Quarry Lake now open for boating The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has reopened Deep Quarry Lake at West Branch Forest Preserve in Bartlett, ending a ban ecologists initially hoped would stop the spread of invasive zebra mussels.

The district discontinued recreational boating at the 40-acre lake when it discovered zebra mussels there in 2009. Despite this effort, zebra mussels later appeared in the adjacent Bass Lake at West Branch in 2012, and in Mallard Lake at Mallard Lake Forest Preserve in Hanover Park and Eagle Lake at Hidden Lake Forest Preserve in Downers Grove in 2015.

With the ban in place, the new infestations indicated the mussels were likely being spread by other means such as fishing, said district ecologist Dan Grigas, so the district decided to lift the boating ban.

“We want to increase recreational opportunities for DuPage County residents by reopening this lake for our patrons to enjoy while still being cognizant of the hazards invasive species have on our ecosystems,” said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore.

Now, boaters with valid district permits can again take to the 40-foot-deep lake, which contains

bass, sunfish, catfish, carp, bluegill and crappie. Boating rules and permits are available online.

Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) are fingernail-sized, striped nonnative mollusks that spread by attaching to bait buckets, watercraft and other fishing and recreational equipment. They’re also spread when people illegally dump aquatic plants or unwanted aquarium pets into lakes and rivers.

As juveniles, zebra mussels are invisible to the naked eye.

Prolific breeders, zebra mussels can critically harm native species.

Large populations can filter all the water in a lake in one day, consum-

ing plankton that native fish and mussels rely on for food. They can destroy habitats for native plants, mussels, fish, ducks and other wildlife, and once they enter new waters, they’re almost impossible to control.

“We’re doing all we can to stop the spread of zebra mussels in our lakes, but it’s imperative for visitors to do their part as well,” said Forest Preserve District Commissioner Al Murphy, District 6.

Forest preserve visitors can help stop the spread of zebra mussels by taking a few simple steps: • Remove all plants, animals and mud from boats, equipment and

trailers before leaving the shore.

• Drain all water from boats and gear.

• Wash anything that comes in contact with the water — boats, trailers, tackle, clothes and pets — with water over 104 degrees or a power washer and let it dry for five days, if possible, before entering new waters.

• Empty bait buckets in garbage cans or dumpsters before leaving the lake.

• Never put plants or animals in a body of water unless they came out of that body of water.

For information, call 630-9337200 or visit dupageforest.org.

Park Art Center to feature local artists The works of the recently formed Studios630, a group of west suburban artists and creatives, will be on display at Park Art Center from Aug. 5 through Aug. 27, with an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 5 at Park Art Center, 9 E. Park Blvd., in

Villa Park.

“Studios630 is comprised of talented local artists from the community—60 members strong and growing—featuring works in various mediums, including oil painting, mixed-media, digital art, printmak-

Illinois Lottery announces $300,000 winning ticket sold in Villa Park The Illinois Lottery announced last week that a winning $300,000 Quick Pick ticket had been sold in Villa Park in May. Loretta Schiera of Orland Park purchased the winning ticket at the Villa Park BP station at 350 E. North Ave. The ticket matched all five numbers—1, 3, 20, 39 and 41—in the Lucky Day Lotto evening drawing on May 18. Lucky Day Lotto drawings are held twice a day, seven days a week.

The Villa Park BP received a $3,000 bonus—1 percent of the prize amount—for selling the win-

ning ticket.

As part of a routine with her father, Schiera bought the ticket and gave it to her dad. After the drawing, Schiera received a call from her father, who told her the good news.

“He is my best friend, and I plan to share this prize with him,” stated Schiera of her father. When asked what advice she would give to other lottery players, Schiera responded, “If you win, share it with someone you love.”

For more information about the Illinois Lottery, visit www.illinoislottery.com.

Deputies arrest two men after Courthouse incidents Sheriff John Zaruba announced recently that in just the past week, deputies assigned to the DuPage County Courthouse have arrested two men due to incidents that have occurred at the Courthouse.

Last Tuesday at approximately 1 p.m., a deputy noticed a suspicious person inside the fenced perimeter of the Courthouse. The area has locked gates to deter entry into the secured location. When the Deputy approached the suspect he refused to cooperate with Deputies and was arrested.

Stuart Rothberg, 49, of Lombard, was charged with one count of Criminal Trespass to State Sup-

ported Land. Rothberg is currently in the DuPage County Jail and his bond has set at $20,000.

At approximately 9:30 am a Sheriff’s Deputy was standing by in a courtroom as a judge ordered a subject be taken into custody for Civil Contempt.

The subject was ordered to comply and he attempted to actively defeat the arrest. The Deputy deployed his Taser and the suspect was taken into custody.

Anthony Ramirez, 24, of Wheaton, has additional charges pending and is currently in the DuPage County Jail awaiting bond court tomorrow morning at 8:30 am.

ing and photography.

“As a group we’re really looking forward to having our ‘Members Show’ hosted by Park Art Center. While many of our artists have shown in galleries, this is the first time most of us have shown together in one formal gallery setting.

I’m really looking forward to seeing all our different styles in one room.

It’s just wonderful what artists can do when they work together,” stated Sean McMenemy, co-founder, Studios630.

The show, entitled “əˈklekt!c”, will feature the works of many of

the members of Studios630 including Cheryl Rausch, Don Meyer, Enisa Gonzalez, Toby Myles, April Dippy, Sean McMenemy, Sharon Tinker, Susanna Vasko, Fran Moran, Jason Shuckhart, Lisa Rundell, Bruce Schuurmann, Nancy Mueller Morimoto, Jennifer Cooper, Cherylyn Gnadt, Carolyn Dunn. The exhibit is free to the public.

Members originally met serendipitously over coffee at the Corner House in Lombard and decided to collaborate in order to display and market their work close to home while also bringing art to the com-

munity.

The works of Studios630 members also form a rotating exhibit, featuring from 10-15 artists per exhibit, at The Corner Gallery, inside The Corner House coffee house in Downtown Lombard.

“I am excited to have Studios630 exhibit here at Park Art Center. Part of our mission is to unite as many artists as we can. We feed of each other, and influence is so important in the art field; the mix of styles and techniques are inspiring,” said Wendee Goles, president of Park Art Center.

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Workers’ comp premiums drop, but Illinois still lags behind neighbors

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New data on Illinois workers’ compensation insurance show employers are in for some savings next year, but business advocates say it doesn’t mean Illinois has become more competitive with other states.

A new filing by the National Council on Compensation Insurance shows Illinois employers can expect a 12 percent reduction in their premiums for workers’ compensation insurance.

Some may interpret that as significant savings for a business owner.

But Illinois Manufacturers’ Association vice president Mark Denzler said the report only shows new data for four states. He said all others should see those savings too. “Every other state will see decreases when their numbers are updated, meaning Illinois still continues to lag behind Indiana, behind Wisconsin, behind the rest of the country.”

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biggest reasons for cheaper employment insurance rates is the loss of higher-risk manufacturing work.

“As we’ve lost these high-paying jobs in manufacturing, construction and mining, the severity of injuries has gone down and the amount of time away from work has gone down,” he said. “Job losses are not the way you want to see the cost of workers compensation insurance drop.”

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Denzler said Illinois’ compensation laws are widely seen in the business community as hostile toward employers.

Opponents of workers compensation reform say the insurance industry is withholding the savings stemming from reforms made in 2011.

Still no budget, even after Senate meets

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The state of Illinois is still without a budget, regardless of the Illinois Senate being in session briefly Wednesday. Before adjourning until January 27th, the same day Governor Bruce Rauner is set to deliver his

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Woman, 20, charged after allegedly running over boyfriend with his car Elizabeth Donatelli, a 20-year-old woman from La Grange, was taken into custody and charged after reportedly running over her boyfriend, a Villa Park resident, with his car in Lombard.

According to reports published in the Chicago Tribune, Donatelli and her 23-year-old boyfriend reportedly had an argument in a vehicle he was driving over matters concerning infidelity early in the morning of Saturday, July 23.

The victim eventually pulled over, got out of the car and started walking. Then, Donatelli allegedly got behind the wheel, drove over a curb and hit the victim with the car while he was on the sidewalk near Main and Ash streets in Lombard.

The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office said the complaint al-

leges that Donatelli struck the victim in the leg, body and head with the vehicle, and in doing so, caused a hematoma, lacerations to upper parts of his body and a broken leg.

The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office said Donatelli has been charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 Felony, and one count of aggravated battery in a public place, a Class 3 Felony.

As of last week, the victim was in critical condition and being treated for various injuries.

The DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office said Donatelli posted the necessary 10 percent of her bond, which was set at $200,000. She is scheduled to appear in court before Judge Robert Miller on Monday, Aug. 22.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074342 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 14, 2016, wherein the business firm of REPAIR RESOURCE OF CHICAGO LOCATED AT 1020 E DIVISION ST UNIT D, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000 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) JAMES L WILSON, HOME ADDRESS 1020 E DIVISION ST UNIT D, LOMBARD, IL 601480000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 14TH day of JULY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 21, 28 & Aug. 4, 2016) 251248

ect, Project No. 15-47.”

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The work in general shall consist of regrading of existing detention basin, installation of 18,000 square feet of sheet pile retaining wall within the basin including structural design, approximately 100 feet of storm sewer work, the reconstruction of approximately 450 square yards of bituminous pavement, removal and replacement of approximately 2,200 lineal feet of concrete curb and gutter, miscellaneous sidewalk replacement, utility structure adjustments, restoration of driveways and parkways; landscaping; traffic control; and all other related work.

The bid documents are those prepared by Clark Dietz, Inc., 977 N. Oaklawn Avenue, Suite 106, Elmhurst, IL 60126, and designated as “Harrison Street Stormwater Improvements Project, Project No. 1547”. For a nonrefundable fee of $25.00 you may obtain bid documents on our website: www.clark-dietz.com. You may access the document by clicking on the “bidding documents” icon located at the top of the page, then selecting “browse projects” to find the “Harrison Street Stormwater Improvements Project, Project No. 1547” bid documents. Please complete a free membership registration to Quest. No bidding documents will be issued after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016.If you have any questions regarding the registration or the download process please contact Clark Dietz at (262) 657-1550. All submitted Bidding Documents shall be original copies obtained directly from Clark Dietz, Inc. Paper copies of the Bid Documents will not be made available.

All proposals must be submitted on the forms provided and in compliance with the Instructions to Bidders. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive assurance and warranty that the bidder has examined the plans, the site of the work and the local conditions affecting the contract, and understands all of the requirements for performance of the work. The bidder will

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074346 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 18, 2016, wherein the business firm of BAILEY’S CATERING LOCATED AT 1212 EDGAR COURT APT 104, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139-0000 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) ROBERT D BAILEY, HOME ADDRESS 1212 EDGAR COURT, GLENDALE HTS, IL 601390000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 18TH day of JULY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 28, Aug. 4 & 11, 2016) 251430

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074358 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 21, 2016, wherein the business firm of CONSULTING BY MANDY ALLEN-CLEAR LOCATED AT 420 E HUNTINGTON LANE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3650 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) MANDY ALLEN-CLEAR, HOME ADDRESS 420 E HUNTINGTON LANE, ELMHURST, IL 601263650.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 21ST day of JULY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 4, 11 & 18, 2016) 252162

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074339 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 14, 2016, wherein the business firm of AABCO ROOFING ASSOCIATION LOCATED AT 109 SYMONDS DRIVE, HINSDALE, IL 60521-0000 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) ROBERT PICKERING, HOME ADDRESS 109 SYMONDS DRIVE, HINSDALE, IL 60521-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 14TH day of JULY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent July 28, Aug. 4 & 11, 2016) 251831

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074365 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on JULY 22, 2016, wherein the business firm of TINTED VISION LOCATED AT 434 VININGS DRIVE, 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) MICHAEL A MALATESTA, HOME ADDRESS 434 VININGS DRIVE, BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 22ND day of JULY, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 4, 11 & 18, 2016) 252794

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be responsible for all errors in its proposal resulting from failure or neglect to conduct an in-depth examination. The City of Elmhurst will in no case be responsible for any costs, expenses, losses, or changes in anticipated profits resulting from such failure or neglect of the bidder. The bidder shall not take advantage of any errors or omission in the plans or proposal. All contractors performing asphalt and concrete work must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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

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

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

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

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

Dated: July 29, 2016 CITY OF ELMHURST Steven M. Morley, Patty Spencer, Mayor City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 4, 2016) 252758 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF ELMHURST SPECIAL SERVICE AREA NUMBER 16 (VIRGINIA LANE TOWNHOMES) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 6, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, 209 North York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois, a hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Elmhurst to consider forming a special service area consisting of the territory generally described as those parcels of land lying north of Diversey Avenue, south of Grand Avenue, east of York Road and west of that portion of Virginia Lane running in a northerly-southerly direction, said parcels generally having frontage on or access from Virginia Lane, all within the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois and legally described as: LOTS 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, AND 74 TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF LOTS 75 AND 76 DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOTS 75 (SAID POINT BEING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF GRAND AVENUE); THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 75 AND 76, A DISTANCE OF 75.19 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 75 THAT IS 18.65 FEET NORTHEASTERLY OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 75 (SAID SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER BEING ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF VIRGINIA LANE); THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 75 TO THE

SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 75; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 75, A DISTANCE OF 118.22 FEET TO A CORNER OF SAID LOT 75; THENCE EAST ALONG A LOT LINE OF SAID LOT 75, A DISTANCE OF 10.64 FEET TO A CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LOT LINE, A DISTANCE OF 159.12 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN CROWN ESTATES, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 23, 1963 AS DOCUMENT R63-12296, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. All public rights-of-way contiguous and adjacent thereto.

03-25-107-003; 03-25-107-004; 03-25107-005; 03-25-107-006; 03-25-107-007; 03-25-107-008; 03-25-107-009; 03-25107-010; 03-25-107-011; 03-25-107-012; 03-25-107-013; 03-25-107-014; 03-25107-015; 03-25-107-016; 03-25-107-017; 03-25-107-018; 03-25-107-019; 03-25107-020; 03-25-107-021; 03-25-107-022; 03-25-107-023; 03-25-107-024; 03-25107-025; 03-25-107-026; 03-25-108-001; 03-25-108-002; 03-25-108-003; 03-25108-004; 03-25-108-005; 03-25-108-006; 03-25-108-007; 03-25-108-008; 03-25108-009; 03-25-108-010; 03-25-108-011; 03-25-108-012; 03-25-108-013; 03-25108-014; 03-25-108-015; 03-25-108-016; 03-25-108-017; 03-25-108-018; 03-25108-019; 03-25-108-020; 03-25-108-021; 03-25-108-022; 03-25-108-023; 03-25108-024; 03-25-108-025; 03-25-108-026; 03-25-108-027; 03-25-108-028; 03-25108-029; 03-25-108-030; 03-25-108-031; 03-25-108-032 The purpose of the formation of proposed Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes) is generally to provide special municipal services which will benefit the area, specifically, the repair, maintenance and upkeep of property and the exterior of multiple-family structures in the proposed special service area, the provision of parking in and for said area, the enforcement of traffic and other laws and ordinances on private property, more extensive beautification and parkway maintenance other than is provided to other portions of the City and other related services in connection with the improvement, repair and maintenance of housing stock and appurtenances thereto which are located within the proposed special service area in the proposed Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Town-

homes).

At the hearing, there will be considered the levy of an annual tax, not to exceed an annual rate of 4 percent ($4.00 per $100.00) upon the property in the Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes), based upon the assessed value, as equalized, of said property, for the purposes specified below. Said tax may be levied for a period of ten (10) years following establishment of the proposed Special Service Area No 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes). A map of proposed Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes) is on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for public inspection.

The proposed amount of the tax levy for the Special Services for the initial year for which taxes will be levied within the proposed Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes) is $43,700.00.

All interested persons, including all persons owning taxable real property located within proposed Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes), will be given an opportunity to be heard at the hearing regarding the formation of and the boundaries of Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes) and the proposed tax levy and may object to or file objections to the formation of the area and/ or the amount of levy of taxes affecting said area.

The hearing may be adjourned by the City Council without further notice to another date without further notice, other than a motion to be entered upon the minutes fixing the time and place it will reconvene.

If a petition signed by at least 51% of the electors residing within the proposed Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes) and by at least 51% of the owners of record of the real property included within the boundaries of the proposed Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes) is filed with the City Clerk within sixty (60) days following the final adjournment of the public hearing, objecting to the creation of the proposed Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes), the levy or impositions of a tax or a proposed increase in the tax rate, no such Special Service Area No. 16 (Virginia Lane Townhomes) as proposed may be created or enlarged, or tax may be levied or imposed nor the rate increased, except as otherwise permitted by law.

Dated this 4th day of August, 2016. /s/ Patty Spencer City Clerk (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 4, 2016) 252801

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR THE HARRISON STREET STORMWATER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ELMHURST, ILLINOIS RECEIPT OF BIDS Sealed bids to complete all work required for the Harrison Street Stormwater Improvements Project will be received by the City of Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois until 10:00 a.m.,(Central Daylight Savings Time) on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Thereafter or as soon as thereafter is practicable, all bids received will be publicly opened and the bid prices read aloud.

Sealed envelopes or packages containing bids shall be addressed to the Office of the City Clerk, Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Street, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126, and shall be marked “Sealed Bid – Harrison Street Stormwater Improvements Proj-

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Sunday, August 14 Paddle With a Ranger Location: Fullersburg Woods 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Take a guided paddle through a forest preserve. Bring your own canoe or kayak to this free program or rent one for $20 per person (300-pound capacity). Ages 14 and up; under 18 with an adult. Register online or at (630) 933-7248.

St. James Farm 1906 Caboose Tour Location: St. James Farm 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Hear about the onboard lives of the conductor and brakeman and CA&E’s connection to the preserve as you tour a restored CB&Q 1906 caboose. All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person. Register online or at (630) 580-7025.

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Tractor-Drawn Wagon Rides Location: St. James Farm 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Learn about the buildings, natural areas and equestrian roots of this preserve on a 30-minute guided ride, weather permitting. Rides leave at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

All ages; under 13 with an adult. $5 per person ages 5 and up; under 5 Evening in the Country free. Registration not required. QuesLocation: Kline Creek Farm tions? Call (630) 580-7025.

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Pack a picnic dinner, relax on the Blacksmithing Experience grounds, and enjoy horse-drawn Location: Kline Creek Farm wagon rides and different enterNoon – 4 p.m. tainment each week as you expeBe a blacksmith for a day and rience the farm at dusk. All ages. experience a trade crucial to 1890s Free admission. Wagon rides $5 farm and town life. Get one-on-one per person ages 5 and up; under instruction from a skilled blacksmith 5 free. Registration not required. on techniques that form the founda- Questions? Call (630) 876-5900. tion of all forge work, and create This Evening’s Feature: something beautiful and functional Nature Adventures From the Gilded for the home. Materials, tools and Age equipment provided. Ages 18 and up.

Register online or at (630) 876-5900. History Happened Here Location: Fullersburg Woods Tuesday, August 9 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Navigation: GPS Games Learn about the Civilian ConserLocation: Salt Creek Park vation Corps’ lasting effects on the 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. preserves, including those that tied Use technology to put a modern them to significant events of the 20th twist on capture the flag and other century. All ages; under 18 with an outdoor games. Equipment provided. adult. $3 per person. Register online Ages 8 – 12. $5 per person. Register or at (630) 933-7248. online or at (630) 933-7248.

Fishing After Dark Animal Photography Location: Blackwell for Beginners 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Location: Willowbrook Learn how to target species at the 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. peak fishing time — dusk — and enBring your camera phone, point- joy the lake at sunset. Ages 12 and and-shoot or SLR and get tips on up; under 18 with an adult. Free. animal photography, composition Register online or at (630) 933-7248. and lighting as you snap close-ups of our resident animals. Ages 12 and up. Friday, August 12 $20 per person. Register online or at Fishing by Kayak (630) 942-6200.

Location: Wood Dale Grove 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 10 Learn how fishing on water differs Volunteer Workday from fishing on shore at this intermeat the Native Plant Nursery diate clinic. Bring your own canoe or Location: Blackwel kayak to this free program or rent a Wednesday, August 10, 2016 kayak for $20 per person (300-pound 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. capacity). Ages 14 and up; under 18 Lend a hand weeding, watering, or with an adult. Register online or at collecting and cleaning seed. Ages 12 (630) 933-7248. and up; under 18 with an adult. Free.

Register online or at (630) 206-9630 Paddling: Kayaking Basics at least five days in advance (10 days Location: Mallard Lake for students fulfilling requirements 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and groups of five or more).

Learn the basics of kayaking, such as parts of the boat, paddling strokes Archery Jr. and safety tips. Equipment provided Location: Churchill Woods (300- pound capacity). Ages 14 and 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. up; under 18 with an adult. $20 per Learn basic archery techniques in person. Register online or at (630) a friendly setting just for little ones. 933-7248.

Equipment provided. Ages 5 – 8 with an adult. Free. Register online or at Saturday, August 13 (630) 933-7248.

Trek Sawmill Creek Location: Waterfall Glen Navigation: Geocaching 9 a.m. – Noon Location: Herrick Lake Join a ranger-led hike and discover 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. what lurks in and around Sawmill Try a family-friendly treasure- Creek. Ages 6 and up; under 16 with hunting activity using a GPS unit to an adult. Free. Register online or at

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Learn different techniques for preparing and cooking a tasty meal over an open fire. All ages; under 18 with an adult. $10 per person. Register online or at (630) 933-7248.

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Kids, learn firsthand how 1890s children helped around the house and farm. On Mondays, help with mom’s chores; on Thursdays, dad’s. The program runs hourly at 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p..m. and 3:30 p.m. Registration not required. Questions? Call (630) 876-5900.

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Out and abOut in Our Parks!

Hey kids! Have you ever wanted to sit in the driver’s seat of a police car, construction truck or helicopter? Then join us for the annual Touch-A-Truck and Kids’ Toys & Garage Sale in Centennial Park on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. until Noon. Touch-A-Truck is for all ages and free for the entire family! The Garage Sale is for kids ages 6 - 18. A parent must be present with children under 12 years of age.

Touch-A-Truck is a chance for your child to sit in the driver’s seat of a fire truck, police car, tractor, school bus, and many other big trucks. New for 2016, Cilantro Restaurant of Addison will also be onsite with their own foodtruck. There will also be a helicopter on site, be sure to come check it out!

Make some money to buy something you have always wanted at the Kids’ Toys & Garage Sale. Clean out those closets and get rid of the old toys, books, and other things that are taking up valuable space. In order to get a table, there is a $10 fee for residents and $15 for non-residents. If there is anything left after the event, gently used toys can be donated to the Addison Park District for use in the childcare, preschool and youth programs. Register for one 8 foot table to sell your items today.

In honor of National Coast Guard Day, our Build A Boat Contest will be held at the Family Aquatic Center in Community Park on Saturday, August 6 starting at 12:30 p.m. There is a $6 registration fee for Addison residents and $8 for non-residents.

Build A Boat is a challenge to design and build a human-powered cardboard boat capable of racing 50 meters. All boats are to be designed and built prior to the day of the race. They may be powered by canoe or kayak paddles or muscle power! Stop by after the Touch-A-Truck event at Centennial Park to watch the race! This event is sponsored by Pinstripes of Oak Brook.

Calling all dog lovers! The Addison Park District is proud to present the 2nd annual Hot Doggy Dash & Splash on Saturday, August 13 at 10:00 a.m. in Centennial Park.

New for 2016, this 3K walk/run will include a prize for the person who catches the most Pokémon critters along the route! There is a fee of $25 per person, or $20 per person for families/groups of three or more.

This is a great opportunity to bond with man’s best friend! Prizes will be given out for most creatively dressed dog and owner. The end of the race will have hot dogs for the runners provided by Franky’s Red Hots and a dog splash party for their pets to cool off. Bentley’s Corner Barkery , The Pet Lady and Bellyrub Klub will be present at the event. Athletico of Addison and Pinstripes of Oak Brook are sponsors of the Hot Doggy Dash & Splash. Sign up today online at http://www.active.com.

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