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“My first realization about the harmonica is that it doesn’t have all the notes,” he said. “In fact, I was the first person to get a full har monic scale out of a harmonica—I didn’t realize I was the first person to do it! But from the beginning, I approached it differently because of the blues quality it makes.”
Another thing that makes it a strange instrument is that “you can’t see what you’re doing!”
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“It’s the only instrument that doesn’t involve the player seeing anything—not your fingers, not your instrument—as you play,” Levy said. “I took a different approach. I closed my eyes and started realizing that notes were missing, even for a major“It’sscale.also the only wind instru ment that uses the breath in both directions, blowing and drawing [breathing in and breathing out]. You can’t bend notes, but the [dia tonic harmonica] has such a soulful and human sound, that is how I got interested in expanding it and writ ing my own music.”
He then came to realize another revolutionary concept that would open doors for him in the world of harmonica music.
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“I began applying the blow and draw matches with a drummer’s right and left hands,” he said. “[In the book] I’ve organized an entire ly new approach that unlocks and opens the harmonica’s secret dimen sions for players of all skill levels andLevy’sstyles.”wife helped him write the book Rhythms of the Breath: A Rev olutionary Way to Transform Your Harmonica Playing, for Diatonic Harmonica in C. Levy admits he be gan writing partly just to channel his energies during the many months of COVID-19. Available on Amazon, the book details new playing tech niques developed by Levy, using the breath.Levy has released 400 CDs and has received two Grammy awards. He was even a featured solo musi cian on the movie soundtrack for A Family Thing, starring James Earl Jones and Robert Duvall.
“I loved playing in Brazil,” Levy said. “I have played with a lot of Brazilian musicians. I really learned to appreciate Spanish music; it of fers a deep experience that’s almost mystical. I have used world music styles since I was in my 20s, such as Eastern European, Romanian,
This is a book of harmonica techniques using the breath by How ard Levy, who admits he began writing it to channel his energies from being cooped up inside during COVID-19. His wife’s inspiration and encouragement helped Levy complete the book, which went on to become a work of great significance in the harmonica community, which spans worldwide. Levy will perform with the ESO on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the ECRC. Call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurst symphony.org for tickets.
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On Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m., Howard Levy will perform his own composition with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. After the long months of COVID-19 precautions and cancellations, he is grateful to be appearing before live audiences again. “It feels even more special now. Every performance is a gift.”
Greek, some of those creep into my writing.”Asked about Saturday’s concert, Levy had this to say:
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“The opening is very Scottish sounding. The concerto is a clas sical piece in three movements. I improvise in the first movement, so every performance is a little differ ent. But it is very classical sounding with Irish and Scottish tones. Those musical fragments were bouncing around my head at the time I was composing.”Atthistime, Levy especially en
“We have collaborated in the past—him on harpsichord and me on harmonica—performing a Bach flute sonata,” he said. “Saturday’s concert is our Levyreunion.”beganplaying piano at 8½ years old and attended the Manhat tan School of Music in New York City from ages 9 to 12, where he be gan improving and writing his own music. Then he fell in love with rock and roll, the blues and then, jazz.
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Korea, Japan and southeast Asia, where they have actual harmoni ca orchestras, which perform at the Asian Pacific Harmonica Festival.
joys and values performing for an audience again after being down due to “SomeCOVID-19.kids are natural at painting or at sports; I was a natural at music and performing,” Levy said. “After having to give up live audiences for such a long time, it feels even more special now. Every performance is a gift.”For a sneak preview, search How ard Levy on YouTube or visit his web site at levyland.com. For tickets to the concert, call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org.
What did YOU do during COVID-19?“Igotitin March of 2020; my wife saved my life,” said Howard Levy, an accomplished musician who has spent most of his career—really, since childhood—devoting his pas sion to what some might call an un usual instrument: the harmonica. “I used that time [during COVID] to develop my musicality and managed to put out three CDs and wrote a book. I also did regular broadcasts online, performed 10 different music concerts and gave the money to the Chicago Food Depository to help the hungry.”Levyhas written a Concerto for Diatonic Harmonica & Orchestra and will be performing it on Sat urday, Sept. 24 with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church. Tickets were still available at press time, so for more information, call 630-941-0202 or visitOtherelmhurstsymphony.org.selectionsofthe concert repertoire include Smetana’s Over ture to The Bartered Bride; Chabri er’s España; Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol; and, Weinberger’s Polka and Fugue from Schwanda the Bag piper
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“The harmonica is a big part of their education programs over there,” he said. “They start teaching the harmonica in kindergarten.”
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“From hearing Chicago blues players, I moved here to go to Northwestern [University],” he said. “Then I started harmonica, tootled around and never really succeeded, but then suddenly was able to play blues licks at 18 years of age!”
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Levy performed with the North western Jazz Band while attending classes.
The first harmonica came from southern Germany in the 1820s, but the Asian mouth organ was its pre decessor. Levy is not sure, but he believes the harmonica may have been inspired by European explorers coming to Asia. There are two types of harmonicas: the diatonic, which is for blues and folk music, and the chromatic, which is used more for jazz.The harmonica is very popular in many countries, especially China,
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A total of 1,410 new students started at Elmhurst this academic year, a 16 percent increase over last year. At the same time, an increase of 4 percentage points in Elmhurst’s retention rate (the rate at which first-year students return for a second year) helped raise the University’s total student headcount to 3,780, compared with 3,564 in the fall of “We2021.couldn’t be more excited to share our university with so many new and returning students,” said President Troy D. VanAken. “We understand that they’ve made a critical investment in themselves and their future, and we’re committed to ensuring that it is rewarded.”Theenrollment picture for new stu dents includes a diverse group of more than 600 first-year Bluejays, half of whom identify as first-generation col lege students. They are joined by near ly 350 transfer students, 45 distance learning nursing students, 361 graduate
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Elmhurst University has enrolled its largest class of new students ever, including a record number of first-year undergraduates and a record number of graduate students.
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As of Sept. 15, 1,153 individuals in Illinois were reported to be in the hos pital with COVID-19. Of those, 145 patients were in the ICU and 49 pa tients with COVID-19 were on ven tilators. The preliminary seven-day statewide case rate is 138 COVID-19 cases per 100,000 Illinoisans.
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“When students have a welcoming and seamless experience before they even apply to Elmhurst, all the way to the point of registration and the first day of classes, we know we have served them well,” she said. “While the admission office is the front door of recruitment, it takes an entire cam pus community to make this kind of success happen and to show our stu dents, ‘We got you.’ We’re delighted to welcome the largest class in Elmhurst history.”
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Police said subsequent to a reporting officer responding to a report of an alleged intoxicat ed subject near St. Charles and Route 83 at 10:51 a.m. Jason R. Haines, 36, of Fox Lake, was found to have a valid warrant.
Jessica Vandermier, 35, of Clarendon Hills, was charged with DUI, failure to signal and improper lane usage in the 600 block of W. St. Charles at 8:49 p.m.
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According to information provided by the Elmhurst Police Department, police report ed five incidents of identity theft or fraud in which a victim’s identity was fraudulently used either to make charges on a credit card, open a business, bank or credit account, re ceive unemployment benefits—or a victim was convinced by a subject to deposit money into an account, send a check, or to buy gift cards.
Sept. 8
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, po lice reported one incident of catalytic convert ers being removed and stolen from a vehicle at the following location: the 700 block of N. York at 4:22 p.m. Sept. 13.
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Sept. 9
charged with DUI, improper lane usage, fail ure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance subsequent to a traffic crash in the 700 block of N. Howard at 6:53 p.m.
Sept. 12
Jacqueline Torres, 28, of Oak Lawn, was charged with DUI, obstructing justice, resist ing a police officer, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident near Route 83 and Riverside at 9:51 p.m.
Grover C. Davis, 44, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated DUI, aggravated driving while license revoked, driving too fast for conditions, unlawful possession of canna bis by driver, damage to railroad property and no insurance subsequent to a traffic crash near West and First at 2:58 a.m.
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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Bill Holmer have an nounced that bond has been set for a convicted felon ac cused of illegally possess ing a loaded firearm.
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Nicolas Mayfield, 31, of Evanston, appeared at a bond hearing where Judge Ann Celine O’Hal laren Walsh set bond at $250,000 with 10 percent to apply. The state had requested that Mayfield’s bond be denied.
Theft by deception was reported in the 700 block of N. Eastland. A victim reported he located a rental listing on social media and began conversing with an unknown suspect purporting to be the landlord. The victim com municated with the unknown suspect via text message and transferred money as a down payment for the listing. The victim later dis covered he had been scammed and reported the incident to his bank. This case is pending investigation.
Alexander Kuriakose, 36, of Elmhurst, was
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, po lice reported one incident of fleeing and elud ing during which the driver of a vehicle fled the scene after being stopped for a traffic stop by police.
Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop for screeching his tires in the 100 block of W. Grand at 9:21 p.m., Jacob Johannesen, 29, of Elmhurst, was found to be driving while li cense revoked and to have an un-served order of protection. He was taken into custody and transported to the police station. Police said Johannesen was served a short form notifica tion for the order of protection and charged with driving while license revoked, squealing or screeching tires, improper display of reg istration, driving with expired plates and no insurance.
A victim in the 100 block of W. Fremont related that an unknown suspect damaged the front door and lock. An investigation is pend ing.
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Retail theft was reported at a food store pharmacy in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 11:03 a.m. Subsequent to a delayed retail theft, two unknown suspects—both described as black males—were observed on video surveil
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Kamern Bean, 18, of Westchester, was charged with possession of alcohol by a minor, possession of tobacco by a minor, possession of cannabis by a driver and improper lighting subsequent to a traffic stop in the 300 block of W. St. Charles at 7:57 p.m.
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Deceptive practice was reported in the 200 block of N. Myrtle Ave. A victim related an unknown suspect(s) contacted her through social media, asking if she wanted to depos it money through an app in order to receive a check for a larger amount.
Identity theft, fraud
Kevin Syas, 48, of Chicago, was charged with burglary, two counts of retail theft and resisting a police officer at a food store-phar macy in the 100 block of E. Schiller at 12:46 p.m. Police said officers responded for a retail theft in progress. Upon arrival, officers located Syas and attempted to take him into custody. According to police, Syas resisted arrest but officers were able to gain control of him. He was found to have taken merchandise and left without paying, police said.
Possession of a controlled substance
Retail theft was reported at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Palmer Drive at 9:24 p.m. A complainant related an unknown suspect described as a black male between 30 and 50 years old entered the store, removed several bottles of alcohol and left without paying for the merchandise.
Steven Foster, 64, of Bensenville, was charged with unlawful possession of a con trolled substance in the 800 block of N. York at 10:25 p.m.
A complainant in the 600 block of N. West related he has received threatening emails from a suspended employee. The reporting of ficer contacted the suspect and advised him to have no further contact with the complainant.
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Officers responded to an area near York and I-290 at 11:38 p.m. for the report of a suspect throwing items at cars. Upon making contact with the suspect, he was found to be in pos session of a controlled substance. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the police station. Charges are pending.
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Sept. 8
Bryan C. Romolt, 30, of Willow Springs, was charged with robbery, failure to yield at a T-intersection, failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and no insurance, while Tiffany M. Blanco, 23, of Willow Springs, was charged with robbery, driving while license suspended, disobeying a stop sign and no insurance near Park and Adell at 3:19 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a robbery that had just occurred, the suspects stole a victim’s wallet after a struggle over her purse and fled the scene at a high rate of speed. The suspected vehicle was located and the suspects were taken into custo dy, according to police.
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A victim in the 100 block of N. York told po lice at 5:26 p.m. she recently fired the suspect. The suspect contacted the victim and stated she would come there with her keys. The vic tim assumed the suspect was threatening her. The suspect was contacted and stated she was just going to go return her keys and there was no threat. The victim now believes she took the suspect’s conversation the wrong way.
Harassment, threats
According to information provided last week by the Elmhurst Police Department, po lice reported four incidents of possession of cannabis by either the driver of a vehicle or a passenger: Quentin J. Spicer, 26, of Bellwood, near Villa and Vermont, at 10:48 a.m. Sept. 8; Myles E. Broomfield Crosby, 22, of Chicago, near St. Charles and Fair at 11:18 a.m. Sept. 9; Giselle Gomez, 23, of Bensenville, in the 100 block of W. North at 7:01 p.m. Sept. 14; and Tivonte Allen, 26, of Addison, near Grand and Lake at 12:20 a.m. Sept. 15.
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A complainant in the 100 block of S. West reported at 8:34 a.m. that an unknown sus pect(s) vandalized the women’s bathroom at Plunkett Park sometime between the above dates.
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In all, Mayfield has been charged with one count of armed habitual criminal (Class X fel ony), three counts of aggravated unlawful use of weapon by a felon (Class 2 felony) and one count of unlawful use of a weapon (Class 3 felony).
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Angel D. Soriano Jr., 24, of Orlando, Fla., was charged with aggravated DUI, DUI, reck less driving, possession of cannabis by a driv er, driving while license suspended, possession of alcohol by a driver, passing in a no-passing zone, speeding, two counts of improper lane usage, two counts of driving on the wrong side of the road, disobeying a traffic control signal, disobeying a stop sign, failure to signal, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, no insurance and suspended registration subsequent to a traffic stop near York and Park at 5:46 a.m.
Sept. 14
Theft was reported in the 700 block of N. Kenilworth. A victim related he paid an un known contractor for foundation work to be done on his patio. The contractor never started the work nor returned the victim’s money.
Police said a reporting officer met with Lindsey Owens, 73, of Hillside, who wished to turn himself in on a warrant near Butterfield and Stratford at 1:33 p.m. According to police, he was found to have a valid warrant out for driving while license suspended and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of vic tims. 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.
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Police said Richard Haimen, 53, of Rolling Meadows, was served with an arrest warrant and charged with possession of a controlled substance and criminal trespass to state sup ported land, while Alexis Minor, 23, of Lock port, was issued a citation for criminal trespass to railroad property. According to police, sub sequent to a call for individuals crossing the tracks on foot on July 25, officers located the suspects near Route 83. An unnamed suspect and Haimen were transported to Loyola Hos pital by paramedics for critical injuries. Minor was uninjured.
For her Eagle Scout project, Morgan Czarnecki designed and oversaw the development of devices like those pictured to desensitize therapy horses from external stimuli.
Eagle Scouts Morgan (left) and Joanna are pictured here displaying Joanna’s gift to Elmhurst Scout Troop 117G, of which the girls are founding members. It is customary for an Eagle Scout to present the troop with a significant flag. The Flying Pigs was the name of Morgan and Joanna’s patrol before girls were included in Boy Scouts, and they retained the name for the first patrol in Troop 117G after girls were included in Scouts BSA in 2019.
Leadership Training. Between conser vation and community service, Mor gan served 47 service hours. Morgan served as senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leader, as sistant patrol leader and librarian.
Clohessy, Czarnecki are founding members of Elmhurst Troop 117G
When Scouts BSA allowed the in clusion of females in February 2019, Joanna and Morgan became two of the first founding members of the lo cal troop. They spent the previous two years in Elmhurst Exploring Club 1, where they attended summer camp
One of the requirements for achiev ing the rank of Eagle Scout is to plan
On Aug. 1, the victim of an alleged battery was returning to his vehicle in the parking lot of the Carol Stream Police Department when a verbal al tercation ensued between the victim and a friend of the defendant in the battery case, later identified as May field.Itis alleged that while exchanging words, Mayfield told the victim “I’ll kill you right here,” while gesturing toward his waistband, insinuating he had a gun. At this time, the victim en tered his car and drove away.
Mayfield’s next court appearance is scheduled for Sept. 29 for arraign ment in front of Judge O’Hallaren Walsh.
“Joanna and Morgan have been friends since preschool,” said Vanes sa Clohessy, Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 117G. “Watching them grow into young women with the drive and determination to earn the rank of Eagle Scout has been remarkable. It is an ex traordinary achievement. Only about five percent of all scouts earn the rank of Eagle Scout.”
In Exploring Club, they learned skills such as orienteering; overnight camping; menu planning and meal preparation for campouts; the use of various knots, safe use of a knife, ax and saw; plant, bug and wild animal identification; first aid and emergency response; boating and water safety; and money management.
the weapon found in the vehicle, it is alleged that Mayfield was illegal ly in possession of the weapon. On Aug. 5, Judge Jeffrey MacKay issued a $500,000 bond with 10 percent to apply arrest warrant for Mayfield. He was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals Service Great Lakes Re gional Fugitive Task Force without incident.“Asa convicted felon, Mr. May field is prohibited from ever owning or possessing a firearm,” Berlin said. “It is alleged however, that instead of conducting himself within the le gal limitations placed upon him due to his multiple felony convictions, Mr. Mayfield thumbed his nose once again at the law and decided to not only illegally arm himself, but also threaten to kill another human being.
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Eagle Scout Joanna Clohessy with parents, Va nessa and Jim following Joanna’s Eagle Board of Review, held on Sunday, May 1.
On Saturday, Aug. 6, Joanna Clo hessy, 16, was presented the Eagle Scout badge at her Eagle Court of Hon or. Joanna earned her Eagle rank at her board of review on Sunday, May 1.
together as the only two girls and par ticipated in activities including archery, rifle and shotgun shooting, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding and fishing.
“As I have said before, we will use every tool at our disposal to aggres sively pursue and hold accountable anyone who would commit a crime while in DuPage County.”
Pictured is Joanna Clohessy who designed and managed the construction of a park bench at Kiwanis Park as part of her Eagle project. She and her friend Morgan Czarnecki have been recognized as their Troop’s first founding members to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
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Local female students achieve rank of Eagle Scout
Having learned these skills, Joanna and Morgan hit the ground running and advanced through the Scouts BSA ranks to Eagle in little more than three years – a task that can take up to eight years and must be completed before the scout’s 18th birthday.
and execute an Eagle Project. For Jo anna’s Eagle Project, she designed and oversaw the construction of a new park bench and managed the refurbishing of three existing benches at Kiwanis Park, benefitting the Elmhurst Park District. Joanna completed her project in October of 2021.
served as a patrol leader, assistant pa trol leader and chaplain’s aide. She has more than 40 service hours. Joanna is an ordeal member of the Order of the Arrow, scouting’s honor society.
Following Morgan’s Eagle Board of Review, she joined her parents Jim and Dana Czarnecki for a hug. Morgan earned her Eagle rank on Friday, May 13.
After obtaining permission from the owner of the vehicle in which Mayfield was a passenger, officers found a loaded Smith and Wesson .40 caliber handgun with one bullet in the Followingchamber.an investigation into
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On Friday, Aug. 12, Morgan Czarnecki, 18, received her Eagle Scout badge at her Eagle Court of Hon or. Morgan earned her Eagle rank at her board of review on Friday, May 13.
For her project, Morgan designed and oversaw the construction of sev eral devices used to desensitize horses used for equestrian therapy from exter nal stimulation, benefitting the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County.
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Morgan participated in more than 100 troop activities, including 16 cam pouts. She spent 63 nights sleeping outdoors and completed the BSA’s training program for cold weather camping known as Okpik. Morgan also completed the National Youth
On her path to Eagle, Joanna earned 28 merit badges, her favorite being the climbing merit badge. She participated in 268 scouting events, including 35 campouts – spending 61 nights in a tent or other structure she built. She cy cled more than 32 miles, canoed more than 24 miles, and hiked hundreds of miles. Joanna was the first senior pa trol leader for Troop 117G, and since
Elmhurst Scouts BSA Troop 117G recognized its two first founding mem bers for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement rank in Scouts BSA.
A short time later, the victim re turned to the Carol Stream Police Department and another verbal alter cation between the victim and May field ensued. Officers with the Carol Stream Police Department broke up the altercation at which time the victim told an officer that he was al legedly threatened by Mayfield.
So, despite my orderly nature, I walk by those fingerprints every day and smile. I think maybe I should clean them, but know I won’t. At least not for a while.
As a 100+ year old, trusted orga nization, it is the League of Women Voters’ tradition to host candidate fo rums which voters use to get educated on candidates positions on issues of importance to them and their families.
They are too close to precious memories. They serve as a representation of the squeals and giggles and marshmallows and freezies eaten this summer. They are a reminder that childhood is ephemeral. Handprints start out low on the mirror and rise higher and higher each year until they gradually disappear along with the stickiness and innocence of childhood.Sofornow—for beyond now—I celebrate sticky. I celebrate the simple beauty of a visit to the candy store or picking tomatoes, pulling carrots, plucking zinnias from the garden or finding magic apples on the ground as seen through a child’s eyes.
After years of being pregnant, breastfeeding, snuggling little ones in the middle of the night and cleaning up LEGOs off the floor day and night (after first stepping on them) I’m finallyFreehere.atlast. Free at last. Free. At.
District 205 responds to League’s complaint of fewer meetings
After their first visit in June, I noticed the hallway mirror. It’s a fulllength type, reaching from the floor to near the ceiling. At the bottom were numerous handprints, of the childhood variety. They’d obviously found themselves in the mirror and couldn’t help touching and leaving a visible reminder of their presence.
So I celebrate visits to the lake. Chaos and all. Fingerprints and all. Especially the fingerprints, the lessons they teach and the perspective they bring. I wouldn’t give them up for the world. And if you visit me next summer, they might well still be here.
They’ve visited me a few times this summer. We went into town to the
on the mirror. I know they are fleeting. I know these days of magic are short lived in the big scheme of things.
It is nothing short of magic—much more for me than for them. I am the winner in this equation.
So I finally made it. Man, how I’ve waited for this stage in life.
Additionally,attend.the amounts that were provided by Ms. Baker are not accurate. In response to a FOIA, we stated that the $50 hourly amount provided was an estimate that we were providing. Furthermore, the District did not provide a total over all cost for the meetings and Ms. Baker’s stated cost of $400 is inaccu rate and mere speculation. As stated and clarified above, the decision to no longer record or air the committee meetings was not driven by a savings
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To help clarify and provide fur ther context to the story that ran in last week’s print edition [Elmhurst Independent, 9-15-22 edition, page 1, “LWV concerned about School Board holding fewer meetings”], pri or to COVID, committee meetings were not recorded, via audio or video. The decision to air the meetings was an effort to ensure that our commu nity had full access during COVID. The District has stepped away from all COVID protocols, including the airing and recording of committee meetings, and transitioned back to our standard, pre-COVID protocols. Committee meetings, as they have always been, remain open and avail able for any community member that would like to
I remember a similar instance with our dog, Daisy, years ago, except instead of fingerprints on the mirror, she left nose prints on the window. After Daisy passed over her rainbow bridge, I noticed the nose prints, and for the longest time couldn’t bring myself to wash them away. It was like washing her away.
candy store. We rode on the pontoon to the sand bar. We stayed up late, way past our bedtimes, putting together puzzles and crafting at the kitchen table. We picked veggies from the garden and tasted them right there. We found apples that had fallen from the apple tree and made homemade apple crisp. We watched the eagle’s nest, caught fish, witnessed loons with babies on their back and saw snapping turtles hatch. It’s been a magical time. Nothing short of it. At least for me. I can’t speak for my grands; I hope they feel the same way.
And you’ll know why.
DuPage County Board Candidate, District 1 – Don Pulchalski
I clean the windows and mirrors and they stay spotless. Same goes for the kitchen floor and countertops.
Illinois State Representative Candi date, District 45 – Deanne Mazzochi
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After a weekend with my grands I’ve come to a couple of conclusions. Pillows be damned. A clean kitchen can check itself at the door for all I care. Give me those grand babies— those messy, sticky, sweet and lovable grand babies—chaos and all.
Invitations were sent out Aug. 19, via USPS to the candidates’ home
I feel the same about the handprints
the reduction of the amount of Board meetings, the num ber of meetings approved by the board at the start of the 2021-2022 school year was 19, however one was canceled so there were actually a total of 18 that were held. There are a total of 15 scheduled for this year. The Board has no desire to insulate themselves, as falsely stated in the story. On the contrary, the creation of additional Committee of the Whole meetings provides an opportunity for the Board and Administration to present more in-depth updates, report on data and metrics and publicly dis cuss various matters. This, on the contrary, provides an opportunity for District 205 to be MORE transparent and could allow for further input and feedback on certain topics prior to implementation or recommendation for approval. At any point, as the Board sees fit, they have the ability to request a Special Board Meeting if it is ever needed.
The fall general election season is in full swing. And with that comes candidate forums.
DuPage County Forest Preserve Candidate, District 1 – Marsha Mur phyDuPage County Board Candidate, District 2 – Sean Noonan
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Illinois State Senate Candidate, District 23 – Dennis Reboletti
We encourage all to do their “due diligence” before voting and know for who/what you are voting. Go to illi specificlinois/elmhurstnoisvoterguide.org.Pleasecheckhttps://my.lwv.org/ilforinformationonthetimeanddateofforums.
Jan Dorner Dorothy McGuire of Women Voters
addresses. An email was sent the same day Each asked the candidate to rsvp by Tuesday, Sept. 6. Remind er emails/phone calls were made on Sept. 6. The following candidates did not reply AT ALL:
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Invitations for these forums have gone out to candidates running for the offices of IL State Senate District 23, IL State Representative District 45, as well as DuPage County Board and Forest Preserve Districts 1 & 2.
For a person who self-actualizes over order, it is a piece of heaven on earth. Except for one tiny factor (or two):Theygrandchildren.cametovisit last weekend and I was reminded of the beauty of chaos. I was reminded of the loneliness a beautifully made, pillowfilled—albeit empty—bed can create.
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DuPage County Board Candidate, District 2 – Nicole Giannini
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Forums are designed to provide a safe space for candidates to share their views on issues of importance to the voting public. The League strives to promote an opportunity for informa tion to be presented in a nonpartisan, neutral setting that benefits the voting public.Acandidate forum can clearly be seen as a job interview. Who gets to refuse a job interview and still get the job? Campaign stops, glad handing, ads, flyers, and stump speeches abso lutely do not serve the same purpose.
Tonya Daniels Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205
Last.By free, I mean a stage in life where chaos no longer rings supreme. As much as I indulged and relished that stage, I celebrate (to an extent) its end.I can put pillows on the bed (neatly) in the morning and know they will still be in place when I go to bed at night. I can put the cat food or water in a dish on the floor and rest assured that no one will touch it, turn it upside down or try to drink or eat it.
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Here stands what’s left of the Odeum Expo Center and sports arena, now reduced to rubble by a construction company. In January, the Greco family announced it would be closing the facility after 40 years. Since 1981, the Odeum was a popular venue for concerts, indoor sports, trade shows and more, drawing patrons from throughout Chicagoland. It also served as a drive-through test site during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has hosted concerts by KISS, Alabama, Kenny Rogers, and Amy Grant; haunted houses with Rob Zombie; and a large Arts & Crafts Festival in both spring and autumn.
U.S. News & World Report’s latest college rankings show Elmhurst Uni versity among the top 10 colleges and universities in the Midwest when it comes to social mobility and innova tion.Elmhurst also rose to No. 13 among the overall Best Regional Universities in the Midwest—and to No. 1 in that category in the state of Illinois, accord ing to the U.S. News Best Colleges rankings for 2022-2023, released on Sept.Elmhurst12. ranks No. 8 this year—up 11 places from last year—in the cate gory of Top Performers for Social Mo bility, a list of colleges and universities that have been the most successful at advancing students’ social mobility by enrolling and graduating large propor tions of economically-disadvantaged students who received federal Pell Grants.
The DuPage County Fairgrounds’ main parking lot will be completely repaved in 2023 thanks to a $585,000 polling place accessibility grant from the Illinois State Board of Elections. A portion of the parking lot was already repaved in 2022, thanks to an initial state grant of $149,000. The Fair grounds serves as DuPage County’s most popular polling place during Ear ly Voting and Election Day. Total grant money the DuPage County Clerk’s office has obtained for improvements to the Fairgrounds’ parking lot is $734,000.
The Odeum that once was
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Elmhurst Hospital’s pulmonary re habilitation program has achieved cer tification from the Association of Car diovascular and Pulmonary Rehabil itation (AACVPR). The certification is recognition of Elmhurst Hospital’s
Hospital’s pulmonary rehab program certified as industry leader
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This construction worker at the site where The Odeum Expo Cen ter once stood gives a thumbs up after getting the job done for the day.
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ontologist?” Paleontology is one of the most visible yet misunderstood fields of science. In his talk, Dr. Roy Plotnick will provide a behind-thescenes look at paleontology as it ex ists today in all its complexity. His lecture explores topics from his book Explorers of Deep Time, which will be available for purchase and signing
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One of the face painters at the Spring Road Fall Fest on Satur day, Sept. 17 preps and paints the face of young Sophia Weath erford, whose father happens to be retired long-time Elmhurst police official Steve Weatherford.
Dress for outdoor work (work gloves, long pants, long-sleeve shirts) and for the weather. The group will meet in Elmhurst at the corner of Berkley Avenue and Illinois Prairie Path.
available beginning Saturday, Oct. 1. Saturday, Oct. 15
Fall Fest fun for all ages
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Beginning at 1:30 p.m., the League of Women Voters of Elmhurst will host an in-person forum for Candidates on the ballot for the DuPage County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners in District 2, and the DuPage County Board in District 2 in the upcoming General Election to be held Tuesday, Nov. 8. It will be held at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 N. York Road, covering the races listed in the story on pg 1 of this issue.
this fall, where guests can experience the Solisti Di Camera String Quar tet featuring cello, viola and violins playing a selection of music from the Baroque to Classical.
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after the presentation. Regular Muse um admission applies, reservations recommended. Register at lizzadro museum.org.•At7p.m., the ESO will host harmonica master Howard Levy in concert at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church to kick off its new season. General admission tickets are $35; reduced-price tickets avail able for students and seniors. Tickets are available online at hurstsymphony.org.ard-levy.phony.org/event/the-amazing-howElmhurstSymInfo:630-941-0202orelm
The 50-minute performance will include a brief discussion about the music selections. All ages welcome.
This young lady gets some help hooking a fish from the pond at the Spring Road Fall Fest that took place on Saturday, Sept. 17. It was just one of numerous games and attractions, including a petting zoo and pony rides.
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Beginning at 2 p.m., the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 Kens ington Road in Oak Brook, presents Solisti Di Camera String Quartet. Small ensemble music programs continue at the Lizzadro Museum
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Above: Sure, Spring Road Fall Fest has loads of fun and games for the kids, but also for “kids of all ages!” This musician performed on the keyboard and the ukulele before this group of senior citizens enjoying the afternoon in the shade.
Sunday, Sept. 25
This young lady tries her hand at throwing a hoop over one of the pumpkins set up at the Spring Road Fall Fest last Saturday. There were plenty of games of chance and skill at the annual Fest, where a record crowd turned out for some fun on a beautiful day.
• From 9 a.m. until 12 noon, vol unteers are invited to help clean-up the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie. Please arrive and be ready for our orientation meeting at 9 a.m. sharp.
Gone fishin’
York High School Drama will present William Shakespeare’s be loved comedy As You Like It. Cur tain time is 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Reserved seat tickets will be
After sitting patiently for what seemed like forever, Sophia was finally transformed into a raccoon as she requested.
Limited capacity, registration re quired.Register at lizzadromuseum.org.
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• Beginning at 2 p.m., the Lizza dro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook, presents a 60-minute lecture “Ex plorers of Deep Time.” Did you ever dream of being a “dinosaur hunter” growing up? What comes to mind when you hear someone is a “pale
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Left: This little guy gives some food to this ram at the petting zoo on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Spring Road Fall Fest.
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Ring around the pumpkin
Admission: $15 per person.
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The committee in charge of the Spring Road Fall Fest this year set up this little scenario that looks like you’re outside a barn among all the fruits, vegetables, flowers and other bounty of the season. It was a great spot to catch a snap of the family, but this young man did NOT like having the sun in his eyes.
The Elmhurst Independent - Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 • 13 Worship Services Directory 424536 St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church 547 N. Main St. Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 627-2435 Sunday Worship Schedule Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service at 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Wednesdays after 7 p.m. service (7:40 pm.) Ladies Bible Fellowship Mondays at 7 p.m. September 24th Game Night from 4-8 p.m. Everyone is Welcome! All services are live streamed. You can watch them on our Website or on Facebook. sainttimothy.org ✝ 424683 Be a part of forDirectoryWorshiptheServicesaslowas $15 per week Call...Brenda at 630-834-4450 301805 142 E. Third St. Elmhurst, IL ImmanuelElmhurst.org630-832-1649 411832 Gather with us for Weekend Worship Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. Sundays at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Education Hour between services at 9:45 a.m. online worship is available www.immanuelelmhurst.orgat Handicapped accessible and hearing loop enabled
The U.S. Supreme Court, via the Dobbs decision, ruled that the Con stitution doesn’t give women a right to an abortion thereby overturning the nearly 50-year precedent of Roe v. Wade.What this means is that all wom en in the U.S., including your sis ters, daughters, granddaughters, and nieces don’t have this right and that states can decide, either legislatively or by court ruling, which reproduc tive privileges are allowed for their state’s
Outlook: The Knights steamrolled another conference opponent last week. ICCP has won its first two Metro Suburban Blue games by a combined score of 108-7. The Knights encounter an ACC team that has lost to Wauconda (49-0), East Peoria (32-26), Wheaton Academy (49-0) and Elmwood Park (35-28). ICCP beat Elmwood Park 53-0 two weeks ago. In last week’s mauling of Ridgewood, the Knights ran only 16 offensive plays with six of them resulting in touchdowns. QB Dennis Mandala was 5-for-5 for 138 yards and two scores. KJ Parker caught a 55-yard touchdown and Joey Gliatta caught a 19-yard scoring strike. Denzell Gibson, Malik Gray, Gliatta and Gio Ortiz each scored a rushing touchdown. Gibson’s was on a 40-yard run. The Knights averaged 13.4 yards per carry. Parker also returned a punt for a touchdown and Kalen Ellis returned an interception 73 yards for a score. JP Schmidt and Lucas Talluto each had a fumble recovery in the game.
When: Saturday, 1:30 p.m.
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Three of seven Illinois Supreme Court seats are on the November ballot: Mary Jane Theis (D) re tention, Michael J Burke (R) or Mary O’Brien (D) 2nd District, and Elizabeth M Rochford (D) or Mark Curran (R) 3rd District.
Judges and legislators are vital, espe cially now that the Illinois Supreme Court has the power to decide. Many voters don’t focus on judicial elec tions. We need to carefully review prior rulings and statements from each judge to determine how they may rule in the future.
Recently a friend asked me “Ar en’t we safe in Illinois?” My re sponse: “Don’t bet on it, vote on it!”
Last year: IC Catholic Prep won last year’s meeting by forfeit
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led by Scoutmaster Greg Gley. Both Troops are chartered at Christ United Methodist Church in Elmhurst and share the same parent committee led by Committee Chair, John Fabry. The committee strives to provide broad op tions for Scout families. In addition to the Troops for the girls and the boys ages 10-17, the committee also over sees Venture Crew 711, led by Crew Advisor Jim Clohessy, with 15 boys & girls ages 14-20 focused on high-ad venture outings. For more information on their programs, visit them at www. ElmhurstScouts.org.
Ralph E. Schram, Jr., 80 Ralph E. Schram, Jr., a lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away Sept. 12, 2022 at the age of 80. Sur vived by his wife of 52 years, Mar garet T. Schram. For info, 630-8343515 or www.elmhurstfh.com.
models and an inspiration for the oth er scouts in the troop who are on the path to Eagle,” said Clohessy. “It is a joy, an honor, and a privilege to serve as the scoutmaster for the first, and so far, only girl troop in Elmhurst and sur rounding suburbs,” she said.
Who will support a woman’s right to U.S.choose?Rep. Sean Casten (D) for 6th District re-election strongly sup ports women’s rights. Please vote carefully in November.
Last week: York 24, Downers Grove North 17, OT; Lyons 38, Oak Park-River Forest 13
Founded in February 2019, Troop 117G has girls from many communi ties, including Elmhurst, Villa Park, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton and Roselle.Troop 117G (with 20 girls) is the sister troop to longstanding Elmhurst Troop 117B (with more than 40 boys),
Where: Aurora Central Catholic High School
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IC Catholic Prep (3-1, 2-0) at Aurora Central Catholic (0-4, 0-2)
Last year: York 14, Lyons Township 7 (at York)
Memorial service for Mary Eleanor Wall Mary Elea nor Kidder Wall passed away Mon day, Feb 21. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York Street, Elmhurst. Arrangements provided by Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – The Ahlgrim Chap el. For information, call 630-8343515 or visit www.elmhurstfh.com.
Outlook: The West Suburban Conference Silver Division is shaping up to be something else this year. York, Glenbard West and Lyons all are 4-0 overall and 2-0 in conference play. York moved to 4-0 (12-2 in its last 14 games) with a great win at home over previously undefeated Downers Grove North. Now, the Dukes have this test in front of them Saturday. Lyons holds wins over Buffalo Grove (38-35), Addison Trail (45-0) and conference wins over Hinsdale Central (10-7) and last week on the road at Oak Park-River Forest (38-13). The winner becomes playoff eligible and holds on to at least a share of the WSC Silver Division lead. Exciting high school football on tap Saturday in Western Springs. Against Downers North, quarterback Matt Vezza completed 15 of 27 passes for 225 yards and threw a 35-yard touchdown strike to Charlie Specht. Kelly Watson ran the ball 17 times for 113 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns for York, while Anthony Mancini caught five passes for 77 yards.
Where: Bennett Field, Lyons Township South Campus, Western Springs
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Last week: IC Catholic Prep 55, Ridgewood 7; Elmwood Park 35, ACC 28
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Morgan is continuing as an adult leader in Troop 117G and will assist with the troop when she is home from college. Morgan graduated from York High School and attends Montana State University where she is study ing engineering. Joanna will continue to participate in troop events and to earn merit badges until she turns 18. She also serves as president of Venture Crew 711, scouting’s high adventure program for scouts ages 14 to 20. Jo anna is a junior at Timothy Christian High“MorganSchool.and Joanna serve as role
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In terms of improvements from the 2021 Steelmen invite to the 2022 ver sion, on the varsity level, O’Shaugh nessy led the way by shaving off 1:32 from his time from the previous year. Hill was next at 58 seconds faster, while Lestina took off 56 seconds and Bryk shaved 27 seconds.
The York boys frosh-soph team won the Joliet Steelmen invitational team title in Channahon recently. Max Zangan captured the individual race title with a time of 16:26.3.
“The race results were a direct re sult of this team’s desire to get bet ter,” Kern said. “They meet the ex pectation of nearly every workout. They are willing to put in the extra time and run before school, in addi tion to our afternoon workouts. This is a coachable group that is working on getting a little bit better every day.”Kern
The York boys cross country team got its 2022 season off on the right foot by winning the Joliet Steelmen invitational title in Channahon.
In the sophomore race, Max Zangan won the individual title in 16:26.3. York’s No. 2 through No. 4 runners sophomore Jack Sebastian (17:14.5), sophomore Emmett Brad ford (17:16.8) and sophomore Zach Saltiel (17:18.0) finished four sec onds apart going through the chute. Evan Zapata finished 14th at 18:00.4.
York’s varsity had a 12-second split between its No. 1-finishing run ner and it’s No. 5 runner in the race.
at 18:06.5, while freshman Ryker Harges was fourth at 18:06.9 and freshman Carter Olsen was fifth with a time of 18:15.2.
tipped his hat to the efforts of Carroll and Sebastian. “Those two are really helping out the varsity and sophomore team,” he said. “Their improvement from last year to this year has greatly improved our chang es on both levels.”
For the JV squad, Kennedy clipped 2:02 from his 2021 Joliet time, while McCarty was 1:24 faster.
“We look forward to continuing this amazing journey of the 2022 cross country season,” Kern said.
York boys cross country team wins Joliet Steelmen invitational title Hill leads way with fourth-place finish; Sebastian trims 5:11 from 2021 Joliet time
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Senior Aidan Hill led the way for York, finishing fourth overall with a time of 16:04.8. Senior Payton Bryk was sixth at 16:07.2, while Danny O’Shaughnessy was seventh at 16:14.1. Senior Jack Carroll was eighth with a time of 16:17.4 and se nior Luke Lestina was ninth with a time of 16:18.8.
Kern was also pleased with the JV team’s efforts, which saw a 14-sec ond split between the No. 1 and No. 5 runners. Senior Wyatt Kennedy was the open race winner at 18:01.2, with junior Colin McCarty second at 18:03.4. Senior Aidan Hall was third
For the sophomores, Sebastian was impressive, trimming his 2022 time by 5:11 from 2021. Zangan was next at 1:04 faster and Zapata took off 44 seconds.
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The York boys cross country varsity team won the season-opening Joliet Steelmen invitational in Channahon. Senior Aidan Hill led the way, finishing fourth overall with a time of 16:04.8.
The York JV boys cross country team won the Joliet Steelmen invitational champi onship in Channahon. The Dukes occupied the first five individual places on their way to the Open division title. Senior Wyatt Kennedy won it with a time of 18:01.2, more than two minutes faster than his time in this 2021 race.
York also won the sophomore and JV“Thetitles.team has been working on running and racing together,” York coach Charlie Kern said. “They did a great job racing together. It was a great day for our program.”
ICCP’s first doubles team of Brynn Laluya and Ashley Zwolinski are new to the game this season, Pet tineo noted. The No. 2 doubles team of Riley Venn and Kaelyn Campbell has Campbell new to the game as well this season. “In fact, we have 10 first-time players this season or half of our 20 total girls,” Pettineo said. “Given the newness of these part nerships, the doubles players have shown amazing growth in teamwork and coordination with their part ners. It really speaks to their focus, their empathy and friendship, and the community that is built into all of their social circles, including the community of their athletic teams likePettineotennis.” also has been thrilled with the progress Campbell has made in a short amount of time. “Kaelyn is completely new to the game and has quietly become one of our strongest competitors in a very short period of time, all while being very strong at teamwork and coordinating with her
ble and transparent and communicate withAseverybody.”farasthefuture, Stopka wants York competing at a high level on a consistent basis. “The short-term goal is to restock and build up the team,” he said. “A large portion of last year’s team was seniors, espe cially the starting 11. We have to make sure the now juniors are up to the speed of the varsity level and are ready to contribute. We want to keep that pipeline going with the younger groups of players. We want to make sure we are not only competitive, but that we are competing for region als, sectionals and supersectionals. It starts for me with this junior class that is coming in. We want them ready to go and setting the standard for these other classes that come in so they can also contribute right off
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the net more confidently and aggres sively to create more volley oppor tunities — poaching — and using better technique and strategy when volleying, especially using continen tal grips and angles. With angles, we are using lateral movement of the ball away from opponents — and sometimes topspin — to force them to move far over to the left or right to return a hit.
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Sletten was 2-1 in singles action through the first four matches, while Geiger was 2-2. The doubles team of Caroline White and Analisa Raffaelli was“As2-0.a team we are working on serves — decreasing our double-fault rates and increasing our first-serve percentages,” Pettineo said. “We’re also working on topspin and increas ing the magnitude of our topspin by incorporating more brush into our groundstroke swings to get more re liable sinking curve on our hits. With volleys we are working on playing
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doubles partner,” he said. “She has developed a wicked first serve that consistently forces errors and she covers the court tenaciously, poach ing and backing up the baseline with some impressive footwork and big saves. I know her doubles partner Riley Venn is very happy to work together with her. Kaelyn and Riley make a great team and clearly have a lot of fun together.
huge rah-rah person. I’m a little bit more of an individual players’ coach. I will pull kids to the side at practice and games and teach them.”
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The IC Catholic Prep girls tennis team got off to a 1-1 start in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play. The Knights defeated Bishop McNamara 5-0 and lost to Wheaton Academy 7-2 conference action. IC Catholic Prep also defeated Lisle 6-2 in a non-conference match and dropped another non-conference contest to Nazareth Academy (7-1).
The York boys cross country team opened its 2022 season by winning the Joliet Steelmen invitational held in Channahon. The Dukes had a 12-second split with its No. 1 through No. 5 finishing runners. Senior Aidan Hill led the way, finishing fourth with a time of 16:04.8. Payton Bryk was sixth at 16:07.2, while Danny O’Shaughnessy was seventh at 16:14.1. Senior Jack Carroll was eighth at 16:17.4 and senior Luke Lestina was ninth at 16:18.8.
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But if all systems are a go, Les lie can’t wait to take her skills as a libero to the next level with the Dolphins. “I feel like being a libe ro you have to be really quick and that is typically what I am good at.
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York’s girls golf team faced Willowbrook in last week’s dual meet at the Dukes’ home venue— Sugar Creek Golf Course in Villa Park. York defeated the Warriors 176-198 in the Sept. 14 meet. Se nior Lily Rennick delivered York’s best individual score of the meet by firing a nine-hole total of 41. Senior Hannah Blattner fired a 43, while senior Daly Wangler posted a 45. Junior Katie Leiman (pictured here) shot a 47 for the Dukes. Juniors Elise Tague, who also shot a 47, and Emmie Wilm ot, who carded a 50, rounded out York’s lineup.
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“Of course, starting the season down seven seniors from last year’s nine varsity players meant we needed to newly fill in all our doubles positions. That can be difficult if girls have not played together before. They’ll need to learn about a partner’s net play, serves, returns, tendency/ability to place the ball, tendency/ability to force errors depending on their court position. So, putting new partners to gether is a big ask.”
ty about IC Catholic Prep. “I will miss how close knit of a communi ty it was,” she said. “I knew every body at the school. It will be weird going on campus and not knowing all the faces. I’ll miss those close connections with the coaches and teachers. It will be weird for the first year or so.”
Senior Lily Rennick watches carefully after a putt to sink a ball on the green. Rennick delivered York’s best individual score of the meet by firing a nine-hole total of 41.
am more light-hearted and smil ing. I like to have fun and joke with the kids. The goal is understanding where each player can be successful and the provide the best way possible to convey the knowledge they need at the position they play. I am not big
Barr was the recipient of the 2019-2020 York Val Cothern junior female athlete of the year award. Barr went over the 1,000-career kill threshold last fall for the Dukes girls ball team still has to to total.
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When looking at the singles roster, Pettineo said he cannot praise enough the work Geiger and Sletten have put in. “They lead by example on our team and their off-season practice and sheer athleticism have earned them the esteem of their peers,” he noted. “They started the season strong and have become even stron ger, working through long baseline rallies and long endurance matches with very steady opponents. They display amazing mental toughness, grit, tenacity, focus and dedication. Folks really have to watch them play firsthand to understand how dedi cated they are. As their teammates say, they ‘slay.’ Allie and Amy have been absolutely shining examples for their teammates. They played hard in practice; they play even harder during their matches. They play in the offseason, and their skills are the strongest on the team now because of that preparation. At first and second singles, they face the top competitors on opposing teams and have a nonon-court partner to play alongside them. Their footwork, technique and mental toughness have been beyond
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“I’m really excited to be able to play volleyball in college,” she said. “It gives me something to do.
Pictured are Daly Wangler and Hannah Blattner proudly on the golf course after Wangler shot a 45 and Blattner a 43. York defeated the Villa Park Warriors 176-198 at a meet held Wednesday, Sept. 14. Both girls are seniors at York.
“The team overall has been the most successful so far at improving topspin. Our groundstroke tech niques now have much more brush ing incorporated into them, and as a result the ball is dropping down into the court much more.”
I have really good reaction time,” she said. “I like diving on the floor and saving balls. It’s a really good feeling when you make a save. The position fits my personality, too. You have to be the loudest one on the court. I have a loud personality. You have to be pretty loud if you want to be a libero. I think I match that description.”
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Allie Geiger played No. 1 singles against Bishop McNamara, Wheaton Academy and Nazareth. She lost 6-3, 4-6, 10-7 to Wheaton Academy and lost to Nazareth by scores of 5-7, 6-2, 10-8. “Allie’s toughest matches so far have been against Wheaton and Nazareth — both matches featured players splitting sets and going to a super-tiebreaker in lieu of a full third set,” Pettineo said. “Allie played well and worked hard.”
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Stopka will teach Spanish at York. He taught Spanish and one math class at St. Pat’s. “My philosophy is I am more of a players’ coach,” he said. “I have been a big Liverpool soccer supporter ever since 2015 when Jur gen Klopp came over and he’s known as a players’ coach. He’s kind of my coaching idol. I want to related to the players and form bonds with them.
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Leslie said pandemic life hasn’t been overly exciting, though her club volleyball team has started practicing again. “We have been practicing two or three times a week,” she said. “We are going to be starting tournaments again. Be fore that I haven’t been doing any thing because senior soccer season and the club volleyball season were cancelled. We were supposed to go to a few club volleyball qualifiers in Grand Rapids and Louisville. This summer, we have some tour naments planned over the next few weekends. They are little tourna ments with all of the local clubs. Nothing large and really local. Other than that, I have been trying to work out a lot and stay in shape. I’ve been running a lot, so I got into that. I try and run every day.”
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ICCP coach Michael Pettineo not ed Amy Sletten played no. 1 singles against Lisle and recorded a 7-5, 6-2 victory. “Amy had an amazing and very close match,” he said. “Amy held the first singles position very bravely, and she and her opponent had very long rallies, leading to a long and tough match.”
what I could ask, and they really are appreciated by their teammates for theirPettineoperformance.”addedprogression on the doubles front also has been substan tial — for a variety of reasons. “The most remarkable progression for our doubles players is their teamwork with their partners,” he explained.
“The team as a whole has worked
They lost to West Chicago on think an own goal in the last five minutes. That was against the state champs in the sectional finals. That’s a hell of a season if you ask me.”
Stopka noted York has been doing conditioning drills and said the plan as of earlier last week was to start summer camp pending District 205 approval. “I have probably been able to meet 60 to 70 percent of the play ers so far,” he said. “If it does get ap proved that would be the start of our contact days with four days a week for three weeks straight. And even though the IHSA waived the black out dates before the school year, we won’t take advantage of that. I’m pretty sure families have plans to do things before school starts. I’m the new guy and I’m not going to say you can’t go with your family. Go do it and enjoy it. This is a crazy and
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YORK HIGH SCHOOL PLAYER OF THE WEEK YORK BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
ate Bella Leslie wanted to head east for college.
at NCAA Division II Le Moyne College where the former Knights volleyball and soccer standout will continue her volleyball career at the Syracuse, New York school as a atlibero.were on the East Coast,” Leslie told the Independent last week. “I visited Le Moyne and really liked it. It reminded me of high school because it was a small school, and in a smaller school you will know a lot more faces than if I would have gone to a bigger school. The cam pus there is really pretty. It sits on a big hill and the scenery around it is great. Everything is pretty close together. They have very nice facil ities. The volleyball program has good workout facilities and a nice locker room. I liked how modern it was.”Leslie plans on studying nursing at Le Moyne. “They have a good nursing program,” she said. “As far as what kind of a nurse I want to be, I’m not quite sure yet.”
Leslie played volleyball and girls soccer at IC Catholic Prep all four years. She was a center-midfielder on the Knights soccer team.
been cancelled due to the pandem ic. “I will probably leave Aug. 10-11 because it’s a far drive,” she said. “We had Zoom call with the team recently and they said they should have an answer about our season in the next 7-10 days. They talked about three scenarios and what could happen like if we start the season and someone gets sick and we have to stop and go. That’s one of the reasons why they are looking at moving the season to the spring. Right now the plan is to have a season, but we won’t know until the next 7-10 days.”
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Leslie said she is scheduled to report to Le Moyne in the Aug. 1215 timeframe, but noted preseason volleyball activities already have
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Leslie’s volleyball journey started in the fifth grade, the first year she could play the sport at IC Grade School. She’s been play ing club volleyball since seventh grade, most recently with the Chi cago Elite group that practices out of Scores in Willow Springs and Montini High School in Lombard.
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Pettineo said his squad is a ma ture group and that trait manifests itself in its communication and deci sion-making.“Ihavemade it clear our team works together to improve and our team competes together to put up a good fight and earn the possibility of a win. Our players have responded to that with impressive maturity as they focus during practice, play hard even against tough opponents and even when they are down in the score, and
The long-term success of the Tim othy Christian girls tennis team con tinues. The Trojans started the season 5-0 in dual matches and were a per fect 1-0 in Metro Suburban Confer ence Red Division play.
Addy Vogelzang had two kills, while Bella Potempa had a kill, two blocks and seven digs. Hope Huizen ga had one kill, one ace, one block and five digs. Sierra Rieger had 18 assists and four digs, while Clare McQuad had 12 digs.
said. “Eight returning players helps withOnchemistry.”theimprovement front, Mills has noticed plenty of it from Torn abene. “Angie has improved a lot over 2021 and is a strong force at second singles,” he said.
The Trojans boys and girls teams had competed in three meets through the earlier part of last week, “and both teams have been working hard in the heat,” Timothy coach Erica Plaisier said.On the boys side, Luke Hubbard is showing great senior leadership, Plais ier noted, “on the course and in prac tice.” Hubbard finished 18th at the 5K South Christian High School in Byron Center, Michigan. “The boys top sev en work well together in practice and several run as a pack in meets,” Plaisier said. “We plan to keep closing the gap between runners 1-5.”
In a 25-15, 25-16 non-conference win over Illiana Christian, VanderWal had eight kills, eight digs and one ace. Huizenga had six kills and one ace. Vogelzang had two kills and one block. Potempa had two kills and four digs. Rieger had 14 assists and eight digs, while McQuade had six digs and two aces. The win moved Timothy to 14-2 overall.
Timothy recently won the District 88 Invitational. Individually, Crysti na Lee won the No. 1 singles title, while Angie Tornabene was tops at No. 2 singles. The No. 1 doubles team of Clarissa Chen and Jane Car ter took first, as did the No. 2 doubles team of Miliana Martens and Maddie Drye. “Singles has dominated so far this season,” Timothy coach Keith Mills said. “Jane and Crystina have been alternating at first singles and have only one loss so far this season
“Most importantly, as these ladies grow from adolescents into young adults, they are taking charge of communications and decision-mak ing in some very mature ways. We discuss as a team about uniforms, court conditions, practice routines, singles and doubles lineups, match procedures, transportation, photos — everything is part of dialogue. Players update me on their situa tions such as after-school meetings and medical appointments. Players use challenge matches to determine a fair lineup where a winning chal lenger teammate plays a lineup po sition reflecting their wins and not reflecting favoritism, seniority, or outside influences. It is my hope that by practicing communicating and making decisions as a team in ma ture ways, each of these ladies will come away from their season with not just improved tennis skills, but also improved interpersonal skills that will last a lifetime in all their so cial circles.”
The Knights also dropped a 25-17, 19-25, 25-11 match to Lyons Township in the Wheaton Classic. Falduto had 12 kills, 17 digs, two aces and one block. Russ had 18 assists, five digs and two blocks. Alysa Lawton had seven digs, while Kiely Kemph had seven kills. Hyland had four kills and two blocks, while Natalie Lawton had six digs and twoInaces.a23-25, 25-19, 28-26 win over Oswego East at Wheaton, Falduto had 12 kills, 11 digs and two aces. Russ had 26 assists, three kills, 12 digs and one block, while Hyland had eight kills and two blocks. Alyssa Lawton had eight digs, while Fromelt had three kills.
IC Catholic Prep girls cross country team making progress
For the girls, Plaisier mentioned ju nior Chole Leppink “is continuing to improve each meet and lead the way for the girls team.”
The IC Catholic Prep girls cross country team placed 15th out of 48 teams at the recent First to the Finish meet. Grazi Narcisi led the Knights. She finished 26th with a time of 19:18. Kelsey McDonaugh was 46th with a time of 20:07 and Megan VanKough net was 67th at 20:41.
Mills said plenty of potential ex ists for his team. “We have six state qualifiers returning,” he said. “The expectations are high. We head into our toughest stretch of the season in the next two weeks, so we will see where we stand after that. We are hosting sectionals again and have Fenwick in with us and they are the favorite to win the Class A state title this year. If we can get three or four entries into the state tournament, I believe we could finish in the top five in the state tournament.”
Timothy Christian girls tennis team off to 5-0 start Trojans win District 88 invite team title
execute on our training,” he said. “Our three top-seven runners are improving fitness and are all pacing for end-ofseason PRs. With a taper, I believe we can put one sub-19:00 and two sub19:30. The other 11 girls are all firsttime/freshman runners. We are focus ing on building confidence, fitness and improving every meet. With Rosary in our conference, regional and sectional, I am hoping we can repeat a runner-up finish in all three events. That would be a phenomenal result in what many thought would be a ‘rebuilding year.’”
hard to grow and stretch and achieve as a unit. In fact, as we all know about groups, having the motivation to work hard in a social setting really requires everyone to be committed as team spirit and team morale starts to flag when even just a handful of people in a group are visibly not invested and are going through the motions or phoning it in, so to speak. I have to add the caveat that every player is leaving their mark and their effort goes fully noticed. Our achievements would not be possible without everyone’s effort.”
“The girls are buying into training and have improved on their fitness and confidence,” IC Catholic Prep coach Joe Hughes said. “What I like most
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In a 25-7, 25-9 win over Regina Dominican, Falduto had 10 kills and five digs. Russ had 17 assists, four digs and four aces, while Alysa Lawton had seven digs. Hyland had four kills and one block, while Natalie Lawton had five digs and four aces. The win pushed the Knights to 11-1 overall.
to have a monster end of the season.” Junior Mae Bignane also has made big strides. “One other girl who has stepped it up has been Mae,” Hughes said. “Her complete dedication to working her butt off every day has not only inspired the other first-year runners around her but resulted in a two-minute personal record last race. If she keeps up her work, I can see her cracking our top five at the end of the year.”Hughes said the goal the rest of the way is simple. “Continue to buy in and
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about this group is its dedication to work. Stealing a phrase from Mr. (Joe) Newton (the late legendary York cross country and track and field coach), we call it ‘putting money in the bank.’ Our core has been making deposits all sum mer, into the season. When we start our taper, these kids will be running with their hair on fire.”
win and lose with grace,” he said.
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IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball
The Timothy Christian girls volley ball team downed St. Francis 28-26, 25-20 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play. Abby Vander Wal had 14 kills, seven digs and one ace. Sadie Orange had three kills, two blocks and two aces.
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at that position.” Carter was 14-0 to start the season, while Chen was 100. Lee was at 13-1, while Tornabene had a 12-2 mark. Drye was 11-3, as wasDoublesMartens.has also been a bright spot for the Trojans. Mills pointed out the No. 1 doubles team of ei ther Carter or Lee and Chen was undefeated at 11-0, while the No. 2 doubles team of Drye and Martens was 11-3 with two of those losses oc curring when it played first doubles at the Niles West invitational. Mills noted the team is hard at work try ing to add variety to its games, “and working on lobbing, drop shots and serve variety,” he said. Mills added he’s been highly impressed with how the top of the lineup has been “pull ing others with them to improve,” he
The IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team was a recent 25-13, 25-15 winner over Wheaton Academy in Metro Sub urban Conference Blue Division play. Ava Falduto led the Knights with 13 kills, five digs, two assists, 2 two aces and three blocks. Lucy Russ added 18 assists, two kills, five digs and an ace. Alysa Lawton had seven digs and two assists. Jenny Fromelt had three kills, while Delilah Hyland had a kill and two blocks. Natalie Lawton had seven digs and two aces.
ICCP and Timothy Christian girls volleyball teams continue to win
Hughes said IC Catholic Prep’s three returning runners (Narcisi, Mc Donaugh and VanKoughnet) “contin ue to step up and lead through both ac tion and word,” he said. “They are set
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