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Five-year capital budget increased to $173,481,900 Clarification $48 million slated for storm-water related projects

By Dan McLeister

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

This year’s five-year Capital Expenditure Budget (CEB) for the City has increased to $173,481,900 over the five years from $120,238,800.

City Manager Jim Grabowski said reasons for the increase include significant rises in construction cost, additional projects added to the plan, and some carryover from the current year. Of that total, more than $48 million is for storm-water related projects, he told aldermen at a September 19th meeting of City Council.

The proposed budget does not take into consideration any revenue changes as a result of the Illinois General Assembly (GA) action. If the GA were to decrease municipal funding, reconsideration of expenses and/or consideration of new or increased revenues would be necessary, Grabowski noted.

Capital Improvement Fund (CIF) revenues for 2017 through 2021 are projected to increase by three percent annually in Home Rule Sales Tax, two percent in State Income Tax, and by

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ECPA feasibility, financial impact plans coming together A gala fundraiser is planned for Oct. 14 at Elmhurst Art Museum

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

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groups. Michaud and Budgell both agreed the outlook was very positive.

Asked if there was any resistance to the fact that the project would be primarily built with private funding, both said they did not receive complaints at all, that everyone they have talked to seemed very positive and anxious to have a facility of this nature built in Elmhurst.

“And it’s not going to be entirely done with private funds,” Budgell said. “We are a 501(c)(3) organization so we are accepting donations, but we will be writing for grant money, which is available for the arts.

The Arts & Business Council already completed our feasibility study and donated their services, which would amount to about $40,000 if we paid for it.”

One plan to raise money is the upcoming Spotlight Gala planned to benefit the ECPA. Invitations were to go out about a week ago and the Board fully anticipates a sell-out.

The ECPA Spotlight Gala will be hosted by the Elmhurst Art Museum

on Friday, October 14 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

“We want this to be an evening of community,” said ECPA board member Rebecca Marianetti in a press release. “It is so important to put the arts at the center of life in Elmhurst.

The gala will show that our town is teeming with talent and creativity – and something for us all to celebrate.”

“While fundraising is key, the evening will be about so much more,” said Michaud. “This is an opportunity for members of our close-knit community to connect, share their love of performing arts, and be part of our plans to help enrich the quality of life in Elmhurst.”

ECPA will also host a preview reception prior to the gala, where a limited number of guests will be the first to view a video walk-through of the proposed new building. A presentation by Joe Keefe, executive director of Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, will describe how Arlington Heights created a vibrant and suc-

cessful performing arts center, bringing $3.8 million in revenues to local businesses each year.

The preview reception will also feature an intimate performance by Michael St. Peter, an Elmhurst native who has recently graduated from The Juilliard School and currently trains at the Manhattan School of Music.

“The response from the community has been so positive,” Michaud said. “People are anxious to be a part of it and watch it come together.”

Tickets are $150 per person for the Spotlight Gala or $225 for the Gala and the preview reception. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m.; the Gala begins at 7:30.

For more information about the gala, call 630-927-5555 or visit the web site at ecpa-elmhurst.org.

Open house at Alpine Creek Dental

On Friday, Oct. 7 from 1-4 p.m., Alpine Creek Dental located at 360 No. York Street will be holding an open house for new and existing patients, local businesses and health care professionals. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:30 p.m.

The office was previously home to Sandell Dental Care until Dr. Hadley Thurmon took over the practice about one year ago. After some remodeling, a name change and adding another dentist to the practice, Dr. Thurmon is anxious to host this grand re-opening to introduce the practice to the Elmhurst community.

The public is invited to stop by the office any time between 1-4 p.m.

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The Independent recently had a chance to sit down with two Board members from the Elmhurst Centre for Performing Arts (ECPA) to get an update on its recent advances. The ECPA Board formed with the goal of building a center for music, theater, dance, and comedy in downtown Elmhurst.

After performing a feasibility study, Board members like Laura Michaud did some research at other suburban theater venues to see how their operations work and compare notes. Michaud, whose experience includes creating a similar facility in Chicago’s Belmont theatre district, has been one of the driving forces behind the formation of ECPA. “The tough part is deciding how many seats we need,” Michaud said.

“Some groups we’ve talked to would like 350-500 seats, others want more than that. We’re trying to identify the ‘sweet spot,’ the best number of seats to best serve the Elmhurst community while being financially viable.”

As an example of their research, it was learned that the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights has 350 seats and brings in $3.8 million every year.

Board member Jeff Budgell shared more information from a national study.

“This study said that every person in a seat brings $29+ to the local economy,” he said.

While a site has not been determined, Budgell said the plan was to take advantage of things like visibility and proximity to downtown, walking distance to the train and to restaurants and to have it architecturally fit in with downtown City Centre. He would also like to take advantage of the new Addison Street parking deck.

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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.

Battery Sept. 16 Joseph F. Domingo, 48, of Elmhurst, was arrested near eastbound Lake and York at around 5 p.m. Police said a verbal altercation occurred because Domingo believed that the victim was driving at a high rate of speed while he was walking his dog. According to police, Domingo got out of his car and reached inside the victim’s car and began fighting through the window. Domingo was charged with battery.

Criminal damage or defacement to property/ motor vehicle/criminal trespass to property/ motor vehicle/damage to property Sept. 15 A victim told police that while she was parked in the loading dock area of Elmhurst Hospital, an unknown subject working for a health care company struck the front passenger side bumper of her vehicle with a twowheeled transport cart at around 6:49 p.m.

Disorderly conduct Sept. 15 A complainant in the 200 block of E. North End came into the police department to report his former tenant called him and threatened to come to his house as result of a disagreement she has with him. An officer contacted the suspect and told her to cease communication.

DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation or possession of open alcohol, possession of a controlled substance Sept. 20 A 20-year-old Roselle man was charged with domestic battery in the 100 block of E. Brush Hill Road at around 5:54 a.m. He was additionally cited by police for consumption of alcohol by a minor near York and Grand at around 1:47 a.m.

Sept. 19 Roman J. Wozniak, 35, of Lake Zurich, was arrested near North and Highland at around 5:14 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a report of a driver slumped over at the wheel, Wozniak was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sept. 18 Eujay Barretto, 23, of Carpentersville, was arrested near York and North at around 3:34 a.m. and charged with DUI after police said an officer made contact with Barretto and de-

tected an odor of alcohol. Barretto admitted to drinking alcohol, according to police.

virus protection plan. The victim did not give any information to the unknown male. The computer was shut off and an officer advised the victim to bring his computer to a specialist for repairs.

• Police said an unknown suspect called a victim in the 100 block of E. Lake St. at around 8:58 p.m., stating he was with the IRS and threatened that the victim would be arrested if she didn’t send $500 in Apple gift cards.

The victim then sent the unknown person $100 in a gift card.

Sept. 17 Richard Vargas, 21, of Glen Ellyn, was arrested near Route 83 and Second at around 4:32 a.m. and charged with DUI, two counts of improper lane usages, speeding and no rear registration plate light following a traffic stop.

Sept. 16 • Frans Byrski, 26, of Franklin Park, and Antonio Aguilar, 26, of Addison, were arrested near Grand and Lake and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop. Police said the suspects were found to be in possession of cocaine.

• Juan Cruz, 18, of Bensenville, was arrested near Route 83 and North Avenue at around 11:42 p.m. and charged with DUI-drugs and improper lane usage following a traffic stop.

Cruz also was issued a citation for possession of cannabis, according to police.

Sept. 15 Scott Selby, 32, of Rolling Meadows, was arrested near I-290 and St. Charles at around 2:21 a.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, Selby was found to be DUI-drugs and was in possession of drug paraphernalia—four glass crack-cocaine smoking pipes and a metal cooker cap for preparing heroin for injection.

Selby was charged with state charges of DUIdrugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper lane usage, following too closely and no valid registration.

Harassment Sept. 16 A complainant in the 100 block of E. First St. told police that a suspect made electronic threats against him to the point where the complainant became afraid of the suspect. The suspect told police that things got blown out of proportion and it isn’t what it seems. Things were said by both parties that were offensive.

Both parties agreed to have no more contact with each other.

Liquor law violation Sept.17 Dimitri Papadatos, 51, of Glenview, was issued a citation by police at a restaurant in the 600 block of W. St. Charles Road at around 2:10 a.m. Police said that while on patrol, an officer observed patrons inside the restaurant after closing hours. According to police, the officer entered restaurant and located at least eight patrons inside; several were consuming alcoholic beverages. Papadatos, the owner of the restaurant, was issued a local ordinance citation for a liquor law violation-violation of closing hours. This police report will be forwarded to the Liquor Commission for review.

Possession of cannabis/ drug paraphernalia Sept. 19 Jonathan Mejia, 18, of Melrose Park, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis by police near York and Industrial at around 12:28 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Mejia was found to be in possession of cannabis.

Sept. 16 Adam Duff, 18, and Jacob Napier, 18, both of Warrensburg, Ill., and Trae Hise, 18, of Forsyth, Ill., were issued citations by police near Fairfield at Utley at around 10:51 p.m. Police said the three suspects were observed smoking a cannabis “blunt” while walking at the above

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Suspicious circumstances Sept. 20 A complainant advised that his sister was refusing to go to school, was verbally abusive and using foul language. She was not given permission to stay home today; an officer learned she has numerous previous unexcused absences. She was issued a citation for truancy, which she tore up and threw across the room. Her father was contacted and advised of the incident.

Sept. 19 A complainant, the manager of a food store in the 200 block of S. Route 53, reported a few months ago that two suspects described as black males came into the store and used fraudulent credit cards to buy groceries and gift cards. The complainant was notified of this a few weeks later when a Wheaton detective came into the store asking about the transactions. The same suspects came back in the store on the above date and tried to make a purchase with three different credit cards, all of which were declined. The suspects then left store and drove away in a silver SUV.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery Sept. 21 A victim in the 500 block of W. Fay told police that an unknown suspect forced entry to their home through a sliding door by breaking the glass at around 3:21 p.m. It appeared each room was entered and contents from drawers and desks were spilled on the floor. An investigation is pending.

Sept. 20 • Luis Miranda, 52, of Chicago, was arrested at a pharmacy in the 100 block of Robert Palmer Drive at around 10:26 a.m. Officers observed a suspicious vehicle back into a parking space at the pharmacy. Police said Miranda exited the vehicle, went into the store, and returned quickly. According to police, Miranda admitted to retail theft and was charged with same.

• A victim in the 900 block of S. Stratford told police she received a letter from her bank advising her that her credit card had been compromised and that it had been duplicated. The bank closed the account as fraudulent.

• A victim in the 100 block of S. Lawndale told police that a pop-up alert came on his computer about virus protection and to call a phone number to get a password to “unlock” his computer. The victim called and spoke with a male with an accent who related the computer had viruses and he needed to buy a

Sept. 19 • A victim in the 700 block of N. York told police that sometime over the weekend an unknown suspect broke out the front passenger window of the victim’s vehicle and removed a radar detector from the vehicle while it was parked in the rear parking lot.

• Theft was reported at a food store in the 900 block of S. York at around 6:03 p.m. A complainant stated that two suspects entered the store, took liquor off of the shelf and returned the items for cash using receipts from a prior date. They entered possibly a 2002 gray Ford Taurus possibly driven by a male Hispanic. Total loss was $23.41. The first suspect was described as a black male, approximately 40 years old, 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, last seen wearing white gym shoes, gray sweatpants, a white T-shirt and a black baseball cap. The second suspect was described as a black male, between 30 and 35 years old, 6-foot, between 210 and 220 pounds and was last seen wearing a gray skater-type shoes, black baggy pants, a No. 54 Bears jersey and a blue baseball cap.

Sept. 18 • Police said an unknown suspect entered a store in the 100 block of W. North Ave. at around 6:55 p.m. and put numerous items of cosmetics into his pockets. A complainant described the suspect as an Hispanic male, wearing camouflage cargo pants, a yellow shirt and a black baseball cap. The suspect left the store without paying and entered a white vehicle driven by another unknown male suspect. An investigation is pending.

• A complainant told police that she observed four juveniles return to the intersection of Bryan and Adams at around 9:50 p.m. and attempt to steal a stop sign that one of the juveniles reportedly had struck earlier in the day.

The subsequent investigation revealed that a juvenile suspect had struck the stop sign earlier and had returned with his friends in an attempt to fix the sign. Parents were contacted and no arrests were made.

Sept. 16-Sept. 18 A victim in the 900 block of S. York told police that he was notified by a bank of fraudulent activity on both his money market account and his checking account. The victim went to the bank, inspected all recent transactions and discovered numerous unauthorized withdrawals from both accounts over a two-day period.

Sept. 16 • A complainant in the 200 block of S. Kenilworth told police that his landscape company dropped supplies off at the above location and left to pick up mulch. Video surveillance showed an older model white pickup stopped in front of the house. An unknown suspect removed a broom, two gasoline cans, bucket of assorted hand tools and a blue ladder.

• Officers responded to the 500 block of S. Swain at around 2:26 p.m. for an identity theft report. The victim was contacted by an investigator who asked him if he had opened an account with a sports shop and a retail store.

The victim related he did not. The unknown

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Elmhurst Community Programs Programs air on Comcast Channel 6 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99 Programs can also be found on ElmhurstTV.com Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1362 Elmhurst Time Travelers #28 “Storm Water & Elmhurst” Host: Ken Bartels Special Guests: Mayor Steven Morley & City Manager Jim Grabowski Thursdays 5 p.m.

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Elmhurst Our Kind Of Town #1363 York Community High School Performing Arts Department 32nd Annual Collage Concert Sundays 7:30 p.m.

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Fire Department to host open house The Elmhurst Fire Department will host an Open House Event on Saturday, October 15 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Fire Station #2 as they celebrate National Fire Prevention Week.

Station #2 is located at 601 S. York, Elmhurst.

The event, which includes fire safety education, fun activities, and light refreshments, will be focused on this year’s theme “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke

Alarms Every 10 Years.”

Guests will learn fire prevention and safety techniques through a series of educational demonstrations. Additional activities include station tours, Lutheran Charities Comfort Dogs, fire safety trailer, a live fire exhibit, fire engine rides, and a child passenger safety seat booth. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 630-530-3090.

Obituaries SYLVIA L. FEIL Sylvia L. Feil, nee Goebel, a proud lifelong resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently.

Beloved wife of the late Eugene Feil; loving mother of Eugene “Gene” (Linda) Feil Jr. and April (Russell) Minton; grandmother of Stephen (Kelly) Feil and Taylor Minton; great grandmother of Megan and Nicholas Feil; sister of Gloria Hehr and the late Louis Goebel, Jeanette Main and Lorenz Goebel; aunt of many beloved nieces and nephews. Sylvia was a graduate of York Community High School in 1945 and the Art Institute of Chicago (Goodman Theatre) in 1951. She was a member of the Actors Company and toured the U.S. as a dancer, model and actress. She and her husband were owners of Troika Antiques in Downers Grove and Galena. Services were held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst on Monday, September 26, 2016. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please be kind to one another and hug someone you love. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

JOYCE I. POTH, 86 Joyce I. Poth, nee Hebert, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late John H. Poth Jr.; loving mother of Sandra (Jerry) McLellan, Cindy (Greg) Boehm, Cheryl Zaabel and John III; grandmother of Jacob, Zachary and Rosa Lee Boehm and Aaron and Jarrett Zaabel; sister of Julie (Tom) Anderson and Diane Barick.

Joyce was a fashion model after high school, a longtime member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, a member of the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild and active in many other Elmhurst organizations. She enjoyed playing tennis at Courts Plus, gardening and loved beautiful things.

Funeral services were held at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St., on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016. Private Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers, Suite 100, Oakbrook Terrace, 60181.

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

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• An officer responded to the report of a retail theft at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 7:31 p.m. A complainant observed two suspects place two bottles of liquor into a shopping cart that also had a black backpack inside of it. Later the shopping cart was found with no items inside. After reviewing video surveillance, the first suspect had placed the liquor into the backpack and left the store. Shortly after, the second also left. The first suspect was described as a white male, around 5-11 and 200 pounds, with blond-red curly hair and a beard, wearing a dark-colored Blackhawks hat, a black Pirates T-shirt and blue jeans. The second suspect was described as a white male, around 5-9 and 140 pounds, with straight brown hair parted to the right, wearing a white V-neck shirt with thin, gray stripes and khaki pants.

• Two instances of theft of Apple iPhone 6 phones were reported in the 300 block of W. Lake St. at around 9:19 p.m. One of the victims had his phone taken from a row of cubbies used for personal items. The other victim had his phone taken from a locker. Suspects were observed on security video in both instances taking the phones.

exchange stolen merchandise. According to police, Ceraulo also was observed concealing items in her purse. On arrival, police said it was confirmed she had concealed items in her purse but had emptied her purse after being seen by an employee. She was charged with retail theft.

• A complainant at a food store in the 100 block of E. Schiller told police that two suspects removed four to five bottles of liquor, placed them in a shopping cart and left the store without paying for the items at around 2:43 p.m. One of the suspects was described as a black male, around 5-8 and last seen wearing a gray/black baseball cap (possibly White Sox), a black T-shirt with a skull on it, tan shorts and white shoes. The second suspect was described as a black female with short dreadlocks, last seen wearing a gray shirt and dark pants.

Sept. 14 A victim told police he was a fitness center in the 600 block of W. North Ave. between 8:35 and 9:30 a.m. when his Illinois driver’s license and an unspecified amount of cash were stolen from his locked locker in the men’s locker room.

Sept. 13-Sept. 16 An officer responded to the 400 block of N. West for a theft report at the station. A complainant related that an unknown suspect(s) removed 4 tire/rims for a vehicle and a Char Broil fire pit from her fenced-in back yard between the above dates.

Sept. 5-Sept. 12 On Sept. 5, police said a victim was at Elmhurst Hospital to have a test performed. She left her purse unattended for approximately 45 minutes. When she returned, her purse was still there, but she didn’t realize until she returned home that one of her checks was missing along with $27 in cash.

Sept. 15 • Michelle M. Ceraulo, 48, of Lombard, was arrested at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 8:06 p.m. On the report of a retail theft in progress, officers responded to the store, where Ceraulo was attempting to

June 28-July30 Complainant in the 600 block of W. North Ave. told police that during the above time frame, a suspect described as a male in his late 20s had purchased several cartons of cigarettes using fraudulent gift cards.

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Goldfish. Most people probably don’t give them a penny’s worth of thought. I never used to. Then my kid brought a few of the sparkly swimming gems home from a local fair and we were pet owners. This was last summer – over a year ago.

This year, when the same son asked if he could go to the fair, I had one admonishment: Don’t come home with any more goldfish. After all these years as a parent, I’m still that naïve.

Of course he came home with a goldfish. We all knew that’s how this would end up.

So now we are goldfish plus-one.

No big deal, really. How much more complicated can one tiny, extra goldfish make things in the fish tank of life? Unfortunately that is not a hypothetical question.

As goldfish stepmom, I worried

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A family fissue: more fish, means bigger tank needed By

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about various problems that could crop up with the latest member of the crop. Our newest fish is much smaller than the existing four, who have obviously grown during their time living in our kitchen. I worried about them picking on little “Sharkbait” – whether they’d nip at him or keep him from accessing his food. I worried he might not adapt to his new environment. Or that he wouldn’t make friends with the existing team.

None of those things happened.

Sharkbait joined the group and they seemed to welcome his smallness with open fins. But things were far from golden.

A couple of days after Sharkbait arrived, we found ourselves with a completely different fissue, or in layman’s terms, a fish issue.

One of our perennial golden oldies had developed a red spot on his nose. It didn’t look good so I got on the Wiki and searched for answers.

Turns out it all comes down to habitat.

Goldfish, which are actually a type of colorful carp, don’t like the small glass containers they so often call home. They do better in a larger environment – a recommended 20 gallons for the first fish, with 10 gallons for each additional set of fins.

We have five fish. By my calcula-

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tions, they need an entire bathtub – a large one.

This seemed counterintuitive to everything I knew about goldfish culture. I had a friend who kept her goldfish in a large goblet. It couldn’t have held more than a couple of quarts of water. Her fish lived to a ripe old age, without any red spots anywhere. Apparently he was an anomaly. According to Wiki, “Fishbowls are not appropriate housing for goldfish, and are so detrimental to their health and well-being that they are prohibited by animal welfare legislation” (in some locations outside the U.S.).

Legislation or not, compared to a goblet my fish had an expansive pool. Despite that, they had a fissue, which was my job to fix. I found a vessel about twice as large as their current tank and set it up as their new home.

They seemed to like it. It’s hard

to tell with fish. They aren’t big on showing emotions. Sharkbait lingered in the corner (maybe lonely), but after a time joined the rest of the group in swimming the lengths and depths of the new fish pad.

The extra water and space must have helped the red-nose situation.

In a few days, the spot on Goldy’s nose (we’ve since renamed him Rudolph) disappeared and he was back to swimming like his old self.

The five of them have been healthy ever since. Sharkbait is growing.

I bet by this time next year he will have caught up to Rudolph and the rest of the gang.

Five fish isn’t so many, really.

Some people have a lot more. For us, though, five is enough. I don’t want to have to upgrade and enlarge the tank ever again. That’s why (and I’m sure you’ll understand this) next year my son may have to skip the local fair. And I mean it this time.

ALS Foundation appreciates support of all [Ed. note: This was received along with the following letter to the editor] “On behalf of the Les Turner ALS Foundation, below please find a letter to the editor thanking your readers for support of the ALS Walk for Life. Residents of Elmhurst were particularly supportive, as their neighbor, Matt Toole, is currently battling ALS.” Beth Richman

On September 18, approximately 7,000 people joined together at the Les Turner ALS Walk for Life, one of the largest ALS gatherings in the country, at Soldier Field. The spectacular crowd dressed in decorated T-shirts and carried signs honoring those affected by ALS. We are proud to share that the ALS Walk for Life was a huge success, raising more than $750,000 to date, and donations are still being collected. We are hopeful we will reach our goal of $1 million needed to fund local ALS research and serve an evergrowing population of people with ALS in the Chicagoland area.

Participants walked to keep a loved one’s memory alive, to show the ALS community they are not alone, to help fund critical programs, and to gather friends and family for a celebration of life. Each person had

a personal reason for walking, but together the crowd walked because every step takes us closer to finding a cure.

ALS is a rapidly progressive neuromuscular disease that attacks a person’s muscles, gradually robbing them of their ability to walk, speak, eat and breathe, yet generally keeping their mind intact. While some symptoms are treatable, there is currently no prevention or cure.

The Les Turner ALS Foundation, founded in 1977, is Chicago’s leader in research, patient care and education about ALS, serving the vast majority of people with ALS in the area.

The Foundation’s patient service programs include: in-home consultations, support groups, equipment loans, grants and educational activities. Also, the Foundation supports the Les Turner ALS Research and Patient Center at Northwestern Medicine, bringing together three research laboratories and a multidisciplinary patient clinic under one umbrella.

We are grateful to all who helped support this meaningful event. For more about ALS and the Les Turner ALS Foundation, visit lesturnerals. org.

Andrea Pauls Backman Executive Director Les Turner ALS Foundation

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With Turkey Trot on horizon, Gibbons plans Hunger Walk Stroll around College mall will raise funds for job training

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Last week, the Independent caught up with a very busy Dan Gibbons to talk about his annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot that draws as many as 8000 people to Elmhurst, only to find he has yet another trick up his sleeve – well, another event to fight hunger anyway.

Gibbons is now hosting the Inaugural Fighting Hunger Walk on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the mall of Elmhurst College.

“Since it’s the first year, we hope to simply build awareness for the need that exists right here in DuPage County,” he told the Independent in an exclusive interview. “There is no entry fee, there is no minimum pledge amount. This first year, each team will select an amount they feel comfortable achieving.”

The funds will be donated to the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, but Gibbons has special plans for the dollars raised at this particular event.

“It is our goal to eventually be able

to set up a job training program,” he said. “We hope this [Hunger Walk] will become an annual event similar to Relay for Life, but we know it takes a few years to build an event like this.”

Still, the whole day is more or less designed to be an easy Sunday afternoon stroll. The trees along the Mall should be in full fall regalia by mid-October, which will serve as a delightful backdrop for a stroll around campus. Gibbons expects to have bands and other entertainment on the center lawn.

“It takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., so it’s not a long day, but it just so happens at 3 p.m. that day, there will be an Elmhurst College Jazz Concert in Hammerschmidt Chapel,” Gibbons said. “People may want to attend that right after the race.”

This Hunger Walk fits in with the mission of the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot Foundation, which developed a three-year strategic plan to expand community outreach and become more than a provider of funds to feed hungry people. The Foundation plans to offer more programs

Council Capsules Here’s what’s going on at Elmhurst City Hall…

By Dan McLeister FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Mayor intros new college president Elmhurst College and the City have a lot of potential, according to Dr. Troy VanAken, the new president said at a September 19th City Council meeting where he was introduced.

He mentioned the possibility of a performing arts center.

VanAken said he was very impressed with the Elmhurst community: the hospital, schools, the Park District and the library.

Mayor Steve Morley said he was “open from the get-go” about both organizations working together.

“VanAken brings a breath of fresh

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air to Elmhurst.”

Morley says Kathleen Sullivan tireless Mayor Steve Morley cited Kathleen Sullivan for her tireless work about storm water problems and solutions in Elmhurst.

“She probably has attended as many meetings or more than I have,” he said.

The Pine Street resident has been affected by flooding problems. She noted the pervious pavements installed at Elmhurst College to help with flooding problems.

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and services to clients to assist them in transitioning to self-sufficiency, hence the job training idea.

“In order to establish these programs, we need to create new events and increase our fundraising efforts,” Gibbons said. “The Inaugural Fighting Hunger Walk is one of those new events.”

It all stems back to Gibbons’ favorite adage: “Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime.”

To register for the Hunger Walk, please visit dgthungerwalk.org for forms and more information.

be held. People can also register the Saturday before at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 2-6 p.m.

Registration for the Turkey Trot is $35 in advance, $40 on the day of the event. The best thing to do is visit dangibbonsturkeytrot.com for regis-

Turkey Trot plans march along…

Meanwhile, the Turkey Trot plans are in full swing. Gibbons said the Honor Guard couple had been chosen; that this year’s starter will be Kevin Calkins, a Vietnam veteran who gave $10,000 to refurbish the Vietnam Memorial in Wilder Park; and, that the trolleys and doubledecker bus will be back this year to take runners from remote parking areas to the front door of the Elmhurst College Gym at 221 Walter St., where day-of registration will

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the ballot include Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer and seven aldermen, one for each ward.

City conference room furniture to be replaced The City has accepted a proposal from Forward Space to provide replacement furniture for City Hall conference rooms.

The cost for the furniture is not to exceed $37,655.

Final plat for Hahn project, Elmhurst 255 The final plat approved by the City for the Hahn mixed-use project called Elmhurst 255 includes: residential 255 North Addison; south retail 242-254 North York; north retail 260-272 North York; public parking garage 256 North York; and public plaza 258 North York.

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one percent annually in Telecommunications Tax. The five-year CEB anticipates issuing long-term debt (Environmental Protection Agency Loans) for financing improvements to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, lift station and for water meter replacement.

The CEB also anticipates issuing new General Obligation (G.O.) bonds to fund three future storm water management projects (College View, Jackson School and the Southwest Infrastructure Improvements). This is in addition to funding the City’s participation in the Illinois Prairie Path underpass at York

Street, the Rte. 83 pedestrian bridge, Metra station improvements and the Phase III enhancements to the Public Works facility.

Pursuant to direction from the City Council regarding storm water management project priorities, Grabowski stated that the 2017 budget includes the Bryan Middle School project $7.1 million, funded by the Series 2016 G.O. Bonds; storm station variable frequency drivers to all pump stations at $850,000; and, $1 million annually for the Property Buyout Program through 2021.

The 2017 CEB also provides

for the College View (York High School) storm water improvement at $3.5 million; the Jackson School detention area at $700,000; and the start of the Southwest Infrastructure improvements for $22 million). A new G.O. Bond issue could fund all three projects. The new bond debt service payment for the three storm water management projects are expected to be funded by property tax, according to Grabowski.

The final CEB will be incorporated with the 2017 Two-Year Operating Budget and distributed to the City Council on or before October 24, 2016.

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In a County where 60,000 people daily are at-risk of going to bed hungry -- 20,000 of whom are children – the Fighting Hunger Walk and the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot are two ways you can help the fight.

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Spirit of cooperation evident among City’s leaders Elmhurst LWV hosts open forum with City, Parks, Library

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

[Ed. note: This is part one of a two-part series. Part two will appear in a future issue of The Independent.]

On Thursday, Sept. 22, about 35 people gathered in a meeting room of the Elmhurst Public Library to hear a panel of community leaders hosted by the Elmhurst League of Women Voters. Panel members included City Manager Jim Grabowski; Jim Rogers, executive director of the Elmhurst Park District; and, Mary Beth Harper, executive director of the Elmhurst Public Library.

Each began with an overview of their recent accomplishments, beginning with Jim Rogers.

“About a year ago, the Pick Subdivision Park Board consolidated with [us],” he said. “It was a very small district in the area just west of Rte. 83, which sits in the First Ward.”

Rogers went on to talk about working with the City on storm water mitigation, which resulted in Golden Meadows Park and part of York Commons Park being used in that effort, offering flood relief to about 58 homes.

A new playground was built at East End Park and the all-inclusive Playground for Everyone at Butterfield Park is already operating.

He reminded the audience that one week from that night, that is, on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 7 p.m., there would be the first-ever “State of the Park District” address held at The

Abbey.

The biggest news at the Park District is its recent acquisition of the DuPage Medical Building on Palmer Drive in downtown Elmhurst. It is located just south of the Glos Mausoleum, which is tended by the Park District. Rogers said there were plans to renovate the Mausoleum park area this year and the purchase of that building worked well into the plans, allowing that park to extend further south. (See full story in the Business section of this issue.)

Rogers wrapped up his comments by mentioning that the Park Board was still studying the possibility of an indoor sports facility.

Library celebrates 100 years, reveals hidden resources Mary Beth Harper from the Elmhurst Library spoke next, talking about the 100th anniversary of the library this year. A Pancake Party was held one Sunday morning last spring dubbed, “Stacks among the Stacks.” Patrons were invited to eat “stacks” of pancakes while looking at “stacks” of books.

Harper said renovation of the 2nd floor was finished, which increased the number of private study rooms from four to 11.

“They are so popular, they are constantly in use,” she said. “We just had to add more and the new ones are always in use as well.”

A new teen space was built in a separate area, because while most agree teens should have their own

place to gather, it had become too noisy and disturbing to other library patrons.

There are other things available at the library a person might not realize at first.

“You may not know it, but the library has all kinds of things you can check out and return besides books,” she said. “We have ice cream makers, waffle makers, DVD players, all kinds of extraordinary things.”

The “hidden gem” Harper talked about was the “Makers Space” currently being established in the library’s basement.

“Nowadays, people are so interested in DIY [do-it-yourself] projects, crafting and so forth, many libraries including Elmhurst are offering ‘Makers Spaces,’ a handson place to invent, collaborate and design projects.”

Because the basement of the library is so spacious, it allows for large-scale projects to be built.

There is also crafters’ equipment available like laser printers and 3D printers. The library plans to have the space fully operational by spring of 2017.

City still deals with storm water, but economic development booms City Manager Jim Grabowski, like Rogers, talked briefly about the work that has been done and that continues on storm water mitigation throughout the City. He also talked about economic develop-

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He said the City had acquired several places where storm water can be managed. The City bought four homes on Geneva Ave. to use for storm water; there is a pond in the Yorkfield section of town that can be expanded to contain storm water. In addition, there are storm water vaults at York & Palmer Drive and at the new 255 Building, formerly known as the Hahn St. project.

There was nothing but good news on the economic development front, as Grabowski reported that the City currently had $250 million in projects and $175 million of that was in downtown.

“We’ve been able to maintain a great relationship with our project partners,” he said.

Grabowski said communication had been enhanced by the latest web site at elmhurst.org, where residents can sign up to get notifications by either e-mail, text or phone.

“It is our attempt to gather everything into a one-stop shop so people know where to get information,” he said.

The police department recently obtained license plate readers,

which had some residents a bit squeamish about what kind of information could be gathered about a person. Grabowski assured the technology was not invasive in any way; it could only tell a license plate number, no other information about the car or driver, and would only be used by police for purposes of solving crimes. He said police were able to solve five burglaries in the past six months, thanks to the devices.

Grabowski wrapped up his comments with a brief update on TIF Districts. He also announced that Tom Trosien had been promoted to Finance Manager, following the departure of Marilyn Gaston. The City also welcomed Thomas Freeman as the new Fire Chief.

Because the League of Women Voters and the Cool Cities Coalition are interested in sustainability and environmental concerns, each speaker offered updates on the efforts in their particular area. The floor was then opened to questions from the public.

Those discussions will be covered in part two of this story.

[This story will be continued in a future issue of the Independent.]

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Continued from page 9 formal STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) program, the addition of a dual language option, systemic interventions and/or enrichments and the addition of instructional coaches.

District 205 launched this community engagement program last fall. Phase 1 involved four town hall-style meetings held September through December of 2015, focusing on next generation learning, future-ready educational environments and utilization of resources for maximum student success. The Focus 205 Findings Report summarizes the work of this phase. Phase 2 began last spring with a comprehensive Educational Alignment study; an update was presented to the Board of Education on May 24, 2016.

Focus 205 continues this fall with two more community meetings on October 3 and December 5, beginning at 7 p.m. in the York High School Commons, 355 W. St. Charles Road. The public is invited to join the conversation as last year’s work is recapped, student achievement is celebrated in District 205 and options will be explored that will support educational priorities in Elmhurst for years to come. RSVP at (630) 617-2300 ext. RSVP or online at focus205. org. Please indicate if you require

childcare (for ages 3-12).

Meanwhile, opinions sought online via Thoughtexchange In between those meetings, District 205 will be gathering community input through an online, interactive and completely confidential survey administered by a company called Thoughtexchange. What is Thoughtexchange?

This is a chance for residents to share what they value about District 205 as a parent and/or community member. Residents are also invited to share what their vision is for our students’ future-ready learning and any other thoughts regarding public education in Elmhurst. Watch for the link in early October, and join the conversation.

Also, on Monday, Oct. 24 beginning at 7 p.m., Focus Group meetings will be held at each of the three middle schools. Parents of elementary and high school students are encouraged to attend their child’s “feeder” middle school. These meetings will involve a short formal presentation, followed by some questions to which attendees will be asked to react. There will be a moderator and a note taker to record comments. This feedback will help shape the Monday, December 5 Community Engagement Session #6.

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Students urged to apply for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, which recognize students in grades 5 through 12 who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service over the past year, are coming soon and local students are encouraged to enter.

The awards were created in 1995 to recognize middle-level and high school students for helping people in need, promoting health and safety, protecting the environment or volunteering in other ways. The awards are presented annually on the local, state and national levels.

Applicants for 2017 must complete an online application (which can be found at spirit.prudential.

com or nassp.org/spirit. (Paper applications can be requested by calling 1-877-525-8491.) After completing the application, submit it to a middle or high school principal, Girl Scout council, County 4-H agent, American Red Cross chapter, YMCA or HandsOn Network affiliate. Deadline for submissions is November 8, 2016.

Participating schools and local organizations will select local honorees in early November and present them with Certificates of Achievement. Those local honorees also will receive the President’s Volunteer Service Award from U.S. President Barack Obama, if they have contributed the mini-

News from the Park Board …

Strategic plan offers 20/20 Vision – Focus on the Future The Board of Park Commissioners has approved engaging The Lakota Group to conduct a community needs assessment to be completed in fall of 2016 and the development of a comprehensive and strategic plan with completion by late May 2017.

Using a qualifications-based selection process, the Board interviewed two professional service firms with experience conducting surveys and facilitating Comprehensive and Strategic Plan processes.

Staff was directed to review the top firm’s project budget and scope of the services and negotiate with the firm to reach an agreement on an appropriate fee for the project, which the Board approved on September 12, 2016.

To develop the District’s next strategic and comprehensive plan, the process will include an in-depth customer needs assessment, to be completed in fall of 2016, and the compilation and assessment of quantitative and qualitative data about the

District’s parks, facilities, finances and operations. In addition, community envisioning sessions and resident and staff vision and input will be translated into the District’s vision for the future and accompanying action plans.

The District’s current five-year strategic plan and ten-year comprehensive plan conclude in December of 2017. According to James Rogers, Executive Director of the Park District, “The combination of the feasibility study, resident survey, and comprehensive plan will help set the direction for the District for the next five-plus years. This new plan will help the Park Board determine the District’s future direction and priorities given the continued challenges of limited tax revenues and the District’s desire to meet the ever changing recreation demands of the residents of Elmhurst.”

Additional information about the project can be found on the District’s website at epd.org.

Park Board approves acquisition of new property

The Elmhurst Park Board has approved the purchase of the property at 135 Palmer Drive, adjacent to Glos Memorial Park, near downtown Elmhurst. The District’s strategic objectives include acquiring property to increase open space in the community, and property adjacent to existing park property is identified as particularly desirable in the District’s strategic plan. The purchase price of $1.75 million for the Palmer Drive property was approved with Resolution NO. R-03-16 at the Monday, September 12, 2016 Park Board meeting.

Closing on the property will take place no later than May 31, 2017. The property currently includes an office building and parking lot. In the months ahead, the District will determine the best short and long term use of the new park property while considering resident feedback from the upcoming fall 2016 Community Needs Assessment, in addition to the findings and recommendations of the District’s Comprehensive Plan, scheduled for spring 2017.

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mum number of volunteer hours to qualify (26 hours for age 10 and younger, 50 hours for ages 11 to 15 and 100 hours for older students).

All local honorees are then reviewed by a state-level judging committee, which will name the top two candidates from each state and the District of Columbia – one high school student and one middle-level student – as state honorees on Feb. 7, 2017.

Those state honorees will re-

ceive $1,000 awards, engraved silver medallions and an all-expensepaid trip to Washington, D.C., with a parent/guardian for four days of recognition events from May 6 to 9, 2017.

Distinguished Finalists at the state level will receive bronze medallions, and runners-up will receive Certificates of Excellence.

In Washington, a distinguished national selection committee will name 10 of the 102 State Honor-

ees as America’s top youth volunteers of the year. Those national honorees will receive additional awards of $5,000, gold medallions, crystal trophies for their nominating schools or organizations and $5,000 grants from The Prudential Foundation for nonprofit charitable organizations of their choice.

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Guild artists exhibit new works in Fall Member Show Members of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild are exhibiting their latest oil, watercolors, acrylics, photos, ceramics and sculptures in the EAG Fall Member Show, running from October 2 through November11, 2016, in the Guild’s gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst, Illinois. Works in many, distinct and unique styles from more than 50 members are being shown.

The opening reception, which is free and open to the public, is being held in the gallery Friday, October 7 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Judging the show’s entries is Renée LaVerne Rose, director of the ACS gallery at the Zhou B Art Center in Chicago, and she is the founder

and publisher of the ACS Magazine. Awards will be made during the reception.

“I am always amazed at the creativity shown by our members in their works of art,” said Cassandra Swierenga, who assumed the presidency of the Guild this summer. “Many are professional artists, but we there are a large number whose hobby is art,” she said. The EAG Gallery has a large, permanent exhibit space in the Elmhurst Art Museum building.

Most of the artwork on display is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Guild and the Elmhurst Art Museum.

Among the pieces being exhibited is Jeff Anderson’s oil on canvas

“so near so far.” He explained that he paints in a combination of styles that includes impressionism, post-impressionism and abstraction. Another entry is by Judie Anderson (no relation), a watercolor entitled “Covered Bridge-Madison County,” part of a plein air series called “Heartland.”

This watercolor was painted on site in Iowa, while the bridge was still in use.

The exhibition can be viewed during regular Museum hours. The first Friday of each month is free admission day. At other times, admission for adults is $8 and for seniors $7.

EAM and Guild members, students and children under 18 are admitted free.

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Fire Chief Bill Anaszewicz visited the pre-school and kindergarten students at Elmhurst Academy recently and served as a special guest story-reader.

It allowed the children to learn more about the Fire Department and what the Fire Chief does.

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Elmhurst Academy welcomes Elmhurst Fire Chief as guest reader Elmhurst Academy welcomed Fire Chief, Bill Anaszewicz as a Guest Story Reader for their kindergarten and pre-school students recently.

The chief provided a collaborative experience that helped students to learn about his role in the Elmhurst Fire Department through reading and conversation.

In his visit, Chief Anaszewicz read the students a children’s story that jumpstarted their imagination and creatively depicted the life of a firefighter. After the reading, the students engaged in conversation with Anaszewicz and learned about fire fighter training, protocol, and their heavy equipment. The chief passed around his fire helmet for the students

to experience his job on a personal level and feel like a true firefighter.

Fire Chief Anaszewicz shared more about his position and the important responsibilities he has in the community.

Beyond saving lives, a firefighter ensures the safety and productivity of his entire department, thus making the town safer.

“I had to continue to go to school to get to where I am,” said Chief Anaszewicz. “Education is neverending and I never stopped learning.”

Both kindergarten and pre-school classes will have the opportunity to visit the Elmhurst Fire Station next month, as a great extension from the fire chief’s visit.

Saluting two more 2016 Dukes of Distinction…

The York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) serves to recognize and honor alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and/or extraordinary accomplishments, service and/or an outstanding contribution to society.

This year, seven Dukes of Distinction have been chosen by a panel of York alumni judges and will be honored on the evening of Thursday, November 3, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m. in the York High School Commons. The program is free and open to the public.

where he received a J.D. and studied a semester in London, England.

Judd also received an advanced law degree (LLM or global credentials) from American University in Washington DC.

Judd Lofchie today

Judd Lofchie in 1976

to finding ways to incorporate her abilities and those of others to perform compelling stories. She first fell in love with theater at York under the mentorship of Les Zunkel. In 1995, Tekki co-founded Tellin’ Tales Theatre. The company, dedicated to shattering the barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds, produces adult solo performances as well as a life-changing mentoring program and show called Six Stories This week, the Independent sa- Up, featuring middle school students lutes Judd Lofchie, class of 1976, and adults with and without disabilities. and Tekki Lomnicki, class of 1974.

Honorees for 2016 are: Dan Konopka, Jack Lavin, Judd Lofchie, Tekki Lomnicki, Barbara Lunde, Robert Nottelman (deceased) and Allan Tereba. All will be represented on November 3, with Bob’s son, Mark Nottleman, standing in for his father. Six of the Dukes of Distinction will be visiting with York students on November 4 in both large and small group settings.

Tekki Lomnicki, ‘74 Tekki Lomnicki, Class of 1974, is a solo performer, playwright, director and educator. Born with diastrophic dwarfism, she has devoted her craft

Tekki performs her criticallyacclaimed solo work for schools, conferences and theater audiences all over the U.S. and Canada. She starred in the award-winning film,

Tekki Lomnicki today

The Miracle, by Jeffrey Jon Smith.

She has taught youth at Chicago’s Gallery 37 and After School Matters and solo performance for adults at the Victory Gardens Training Center.

Tekki developed and runs a solo performance class exclusively for adults with disabilities, which culminates in a show.

She is a recipient of an Illinois Arts Council Artists Fellowship in New Performance Forms, the 2008 3Arts Award in Theater, the 2010 Grigsby Award for Excellence in Solo Performance, and the 2014 Dan Van Hecke Award for outstanding leadership and service to the disability community. She is also Vice President of Little People of America District 6 and serves on the inclusion commit-

Tekki Lomnicki in 1974

tee of Old St. Mary’s Church. You may view some of her work at tekkilomnicki.com and tellintales.org.

Judd founded StreetWise, a newspaper to support the homeless in 1992 in Chicago, which has helped 11,000 homeless people. He currently serves as a StreetWise emeritus board member. He is also a member and past president of the Rotary Club chapter of Aurora. Judd has served on many other non-profit boards, including the Kennedy Institute in Washington, DC; the CholChol Foundation, a fair trade and resource development organization supporting the Mapuche Culture of South America; The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce; Aurora Downtown and RITAS (Restoring Inmates To America’s Society) Ministry.

Judd Lofchie, ‘76 Judd Lofchie, Class of 1976, is a self-employed lawyer and real estate developer. Mr. Lofchie’s law practice concentrates on real estate, estate planning, business law and litigation. He is also a commercial real In 2013, Judd started Aurora estate broker and developer, focus- Business United, a free networking ing on land and shopping center de- group. velopment. He speaks fluent French The group generally gets 80 to 100 and conversational Spanish. attendees at their meetings. Judd is the former General Counsel for the Judd attended the University of Aurora Regional Chamber of ComMichigan as an undergraduate and merce and currently the volunteer received a Bachelor of Arts in Eco- General Counsel for Simply Destinomics. He went to Pepperdine Uni- nee Youth Group and the Fox Valley versity School of Law (California), Film Commission.

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Elmhurst dominates Fenwick’s winning football team Once rivals between IC and Vis, students band together for great season

By Marisa Mancini FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Twelve Elmhurst football players, once grade school rivals, now form a driving force of camaraderie on Fenwick High School’s 2016 varsity football team. From fifth to eighth grade, eight of these boys played for Visitation Catholic grade school, while four others played for Immaculate Conception (IC) Catholic Prep.

“The Visitation/IC rivalry was always huge,” stated Fenwick Varsity Football Captain Joe Calcagno, who formerly played for Visitation. “The teams traded off championships. In sixth grade Visitation won the Suburban Parochial Football League Championship, and in eighth grade IC won it.”

In addition to playing football, the boys played with and against each other on the basketball court and baseball field.

“Many of us were on the same baseball and basketball teams,” said two-year varsity starter Martin Stein.

“Even though we were rivals at times, we were always friends.”

The boys came together as teammates on the Fenwick freshman football team. They knew each other from Elmhurst, but grew to become close friends as they rode the train to and from Fenwick, attended football practice, and played together on the field.

“Having known each other for

such a long time helped with our team chemistry,” said team captain Brett Moorman. “It has been such a great experience to play with the Elmhurst kids I’ve grown up with.”

Although their freshman team ended with 4–5 record, and last year’s varsity team had a 3–6 record, Fenwick’s 2016 varsity team is off to an impressive start. Currently undefeated with a 4-0 record, Fenwick has already defeated two of the three defending state championship teams - Montini and Phillips.

With a new source of motivation that stems from the passing of Johnny Lattner this winter, the boys feel they could win it all this season. Lattner, a Fenwick alum, won the Heisman trophy in 1953 while playing college football at Notre Dame. Lattner was always supportive of Fenwick’s football program and went to most every game. At his passing, Lattner left the Heisman Trophy to Fenwick.

This started a new tradition for the Fenwick team. Before every home game, the team walks on the field and touches the Heisman Trophy.

“We feel it is our place to embrace Lattner’s standard of excellence,” said Calcagno. “He started in our program and we are carrying it on in his honor.”

It is certainly in the back of their minds to win this season for Lattner – and the team appears to have the talent and the heart to do just that.

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Pictured are the 12 Elmhurst boys from the 2016 Fenwick Varsity Football team. Pictured are (bottom row, from left): Jackson Haeflinger, senior RB (Vis), Adrian Nourse, senior DT (Vis), Anthony Leopold, junior OL (Vis), Michael Prabhu, senior WR (Vis), Kevin Regan, senior WR (Vis); (top row from left): Martin Stein, senior DT (IC), Daniel Kannin, senior C (IC), Brett Moorman, senior LB (IC), Michael O’Laughlin, junior WR (Vis), Danny Stein, junior LB (IC), Michael Leopold, junior DT and FB (Vis), and Joe Calcagno, senior long snapper and OL (Vis). Several plan to play college football, including Brett Moormon, who has an offer from West Point, Michael O’Laughlin who received an invite from Central Michigan, and Joe Calcagno who has committed to Penn State.

Elmhurst Garden Club supports Ray Graham Assn.

Second Annual Garden Party planned for October 1

To say that the Elmhurst Garden Club is active in their community would be an understatement.

Supporting the community for more than 90 years, the Club has done some pretty spectacular work. The Club is part of the National Monarch Initiative, protecting pollinators across Mexico and the US; it runs Garden Therapy at the Adult Day Care in Elmhurst; cultivates the herb gardens at the Wilder formal garden area; and helped build the York High School Garden Club, which now has a fully functioning vegetable garden for use in culinary classes and to bring fresh vegetables to local food pantries.

A couple years ago, the Garden Club

members learned about Ray Graham Association and its Elmhurst Community Learning Center (ECLC). Ray Graham Association is a non-profit that offers a variety of innovative programs to individuals with disabilities and their families through residential, recreational, employment, life skills, and family support.

Some of the Garden Club members have a personal connection to RGA as they have family members who receive services from the organization.

Members of the club felt they could provide a space at the ECLC where people could enjoy outdoor programing in a safe, serene and nature-filled atmosphere that stimulated the senses.

And they have done just that. They cleaned, hauled, dug and planted their way to a much more inviting back yard and greenhouse.

The club has also worked with others to increase awareness of the outdoor needs at the ECLC and raise funds to continue their work there, beginning with their first Garden Party fundraiser in 2015. Supporters include the Local Carpenter’s Union in Elmhurst, Clover’s Garden Center and Len’s Ace Hardware on First Street in Elmhurst. The club also collaborated with Crestview Garden Club to install new landscaping around the Ray Graham Association sign located in front of the building.

But perhaps the most exciting collaboration to date has been the donation of 12 Leopold benches by local Elmhurst Eagle Scout Troy Fabrizius and the donation of four originally designed picnic tables by Charlie Rogers of Elmhurst. Both boys attend York High School and have the talent of seasoned skilled woodworkers. The benches and picnic tables were designed specifically for the needs of the people supported at the ECLC. The tables do not have attached benches so that a wheelchair can roll right up to it. The benches are light enough to be moved into conversation areas or placed near the Butterfly Garden, which was installed by the Garden Club last summer.

To showcase and celebrate the work that has been done at the Elmhurst Community Learning Center, the Elmhurst Garden Club is hosting their Second Annual Garden Party on October 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the Center located at 420 W. Madison in Elmhurst.

Guests will enjoy the beautiful garden and greenhouse and learn about the club’s goals to further enhance the outdoor space for those supported at Ray Graham Association. Free will donations are being accepted to support the work.

For more information, to get involved or make a donation, find us on Facebook or email Chairperson Teri Litavsky at teri.litavsky@gmail.com

Senior Commission hosts two ‘Community Conversations’ The Elmhurst Senior Commission is hosting two upcoming programs for area seniors and caregivers. Both will be held at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 North York St. The first program is “You Matter Too! -- The Journey Of Care Giving,” on Saturday, October 15 at 10 a.m.

Care-giving can be stressful and

overwhelming. Join us as we explore this journey and learn how to balance all the stressors and challenges while maintaining health of mind, body and soul.

Presented by Mary Helen Ekstam, Journey Care Life Learning Advocate with over 30 years experience in health care administration and outreach.

There is reserved seating, as space is limited. To register, call (630) 306-7077.

Then, on Saturday, November 12, at 10 a.m., the program is called “This Isn’t Your Grandparents Senior Center!”

Take part in a Community Conversation about how Elmhurst is uniquely positioned to offer a vi-

brant space to gather, grow and thrive for generations to come.

Sit back and relax as Colleen Ceh Becvar, gerontologist, presents and helps define a new and refreshing perspective of what is possible for Elmhurst’s growing population.

Innovation, education, technology and much more are driving the new gathering places that are popping

up all across our country. In addition, Deborah McKenzie, Senior Service Manager for the Village of Glendale Heights, will provide a peek at the one-stop center their community has provided for their seniors.

There is reserved seating, as space is limited. To register, call (630) 306-7077.

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On Friday, Sept. 16, the Immaculate Conception Grade School “1900 Club,” one that includes all fathers at the school, sponsored their annual golf outing at White Pines Golf Course in Bensenville.

ICGS dads, alumni dads, and friends enjoyed an 18 hole, four man scramble to raise funds for the school’s Parents’ Club. After golf, a dinner was held in the clubhouse for golfers and non-golfers alike.

Above right, ICGS dads (from left to right), Rob Sloan, Dan Welsh, and Chris Janc prepare to head onto the course at White Pines Golf Course in Bensenville. Above left, Marc Talluto (left) and Todd Davis prepare their carts for the start of the ICGS’ 1900 Club Golf Outing on Sept. 16.

IC Parish’s Parochial Vicar, Father Chris Lankford (left) greets ICGS dad and golf outing committee member, Tobias Steik, before giving the golfers a pre-outing blessing.

Spring Road merchants thank York volunteers

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Last week, the Independent brought you coverage of Spring Road Day, the annual fall festival hosted by the Spring Road Business Association on Saturday, Sept. 17.

What may have been glossed over a bit too quickly in that coverage was the outstanding help provided by the volunteers from York High School’s Key Club and, who helped out that day. the National Honor Society NHS did an excellent job supporting the Spring Road Business Association’s Spring Road Day on Saturday, Sept. 17.

“We don’t know what we would have done without them,” said one SRBA member, who also volunteered that day. “They helped by serving food, they helped kids get in and out of the bounce house, kept an eye on the petting zoo and helped everything run smoothly.”

The Spring Road Business Association wishes to thank: Erin Butler, Angelina DiBeasi, Ruthvik Done, Jessica Dryden, Holly Fjeldstad, Simran Gogana, Kali Gooderham, Bozydar Kaszuba, Colin Kelley, Lauren Kriz, Madison Miller, Megan Salek, Iqra Shaikh, Kaitlin Templeman, Kylie Travers, Sarah Wagner and Zachary Welch.

PHOTO BY Dee Longfellow

Pictured here are Kaitlin Templeman (in sunglasses) and Jessica Dryden helping customers, while Sarah Wagner works on hot dogs in the back. They were just two of 17 volunteers from the York High School Key Club or National Honor Society who came out to help at Spring Road Day on Sept. 17. “We don’t know what we would have done without them,” one SRBA member said.

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Muisenga offers details about The York Building Shares drawings of plans for site of former Plass building

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

At last week’s Real Estate Forum hosted by the City of Elmhurst and the Elmhurst Economic Development Commission, realtors were invited to share any information about current or upcoming building projects. Realtor Mickey Muisenga of Berkshire Hathaway Prairie Path REALTORS talked about the former site of the Plass building at 128-134 No. York, soon to be the York Building.

Last November, Muisenga told the Independent that the building would have an office component, not just residential.

“It was originally, the first floor retail, condo parking in the back and nine condos on the upper floors,” he said. “But since the original plans, there has been interest in placing offices in the building on the second floor.”

Muisenga said the plans are now for 6500 square feet of retail space on the first floor with close access to the new 690-car parking deck on Addison St. There are to be two floors of offices with one or two stores off the pedestrian way. He plans for two nice retail stores on the first floor and 3,000 square-foot office condos on the second and third floors (for sale or lease). The third floor has been divided into six offices for a single renter. There are still plans for three residential condos on higher floors.

He called it a “conservative development.”

“It’s within the 45’ height requirements, the entire project will be done within code, we’re not going to use TIF funds, we won’t need any variances or public hearings,” Muisenga said.

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]This is a view from high above the construction work being done at 128-134 No. York St., the site of the former Plass building, now being built into the York Building, a mixed-use project which will include retail stores, high-end office space and luxury condominiums.

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Map of new TIF #5 In last week’s Independent, this map of the new TIF #5 was published, however it was very dark and difficult to read, so we present it again. Pictured is the proposed TIF #5, which City Council approved at its meeting on Monday, Sep. 19. The center segment labeled “Remnant TIF #2” is the area around Walnut Street, where the bank building and Superior Ambulance are located. Those properties will be released from the TIF and the remainder becomes TIF #5. It reaches from York to Rte. 83, as far north as Grand Avenue and as far south as Armitage, near Berens Park.

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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. $759,900

Classic Brick Bungalow

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Maintained with Pride!

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Hardwood floors under carpet in bedrooms. Sprawling newer $200,000

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Maintenance-free Ranch

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Timothy Christian girls volleyball team wins Manteno invitational

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls volleyball team surpassed the 20-win mark once again after winning the recent Manteno invitational.

The Trojans started the invitational by winning their pool with a 3-0 record. Timothy defeated Wilmington 27-25, 25-12, Kankakee 25-6, 25-7 and Manteno 25-17, 22-25, 16-14.

Timothy downed Coal City 2518, 25-20 in the semifinals and then defeated host Manteno 25-16, 29-27 in the championship.

Kendra Teune, Ava Venema and Tracy Westra were named to the all-tournament team at Manteno.

The wins put Timothy at 21-2 overall.

Earlier last week, the Trojans completed a sweep through the first round of Metro Suburban Conference Red Division play with a 25-23, 14-25, 25-21 win over Chicago Christian.

Teune had 11 kills and five digs.

Venema added six kills, two aces and five blocks, while Westra had 24 assists, seven kills and eight digs. Ruth Hruska-Kelley had seven kills, two aces and five digs.

Zoe Stanton had 11 digs and four assists. Timothy moved to 6-0 in conference with the win.

In a 25-20, 25-18 win over Illiana Christian, Teune had nine kills, two aces, two blocks and 10 digs.

Venema had five kills, two aces and one block. Westra had 19 assists, three kills and six digs, while Stanton had four digs and four assists. Hruska-Kelley had three kills and two digs.

“Illiana isn’t on our side of the conference anymore,” noted Timothy coach Scott Piersma. “It was a good win beating them in two.

We brought it together as a whole team. It was a good team win. Illiana still is a good team, but we were on the same page. Girls were picking up balls and working together to keep stuff in the air and keep things alive and trusting our front line to put balls away.”

Timothy also took third place at the St. Viator invitational. The Trojans lost 25-15, 23-25, 15-13 to Mundelein Carmel and came back to beat Fenwick 25-22, 25-23 in pool play.

In the quarterfinals Timothy defeated Rockford Keith Country Day 25-23, 30-28, but lost 25-23, 25-22 to Glenbrook North in the semifinals.

The Trojans defeated Rolling Meadows 25-11, 24-26, 25-15 in the third-place match.

“We had won St. Viator the last two years,” said Piersma earlier last week. “We had beaten Carmel, a Class 4A team, the last two years.

This year we had them in pool play to start the day and Carmel played well and we lost in three. We were able to beat Fenwick and that got us into the championship round.

We had kind of an off day. We beat Keith Country Day, which is a very good small-school team. We beat them in a tight match and then we lost to Glenbrook North and were sluggish and not on our game. We thought that was a winnable match.

To our credit, we picked ourselves up and won the third-place match.

That tournament was a teeter-totter for us with a lot of high, highs and some low, lows. Taking third place was a little disappointing. We knew we could have done better and finished stronger. We’re going to work to make sure that doesn’t happen to us again.”

Piersma again lauded the front row play of Venema and Teune.

“Ava continues to come through for us,” he said.

“She’s a tough player that teams have a tough time dealing with.

Kendra is dominant on the outside.

She’s going over the top of blocks and she’s able to move the ball around the block.”

Piersma also saw strong defensive play from the likes of Stanton, Abygale Ahn and Rachel Stoll in the Illiana win. “We passed the ball very well,” he said. “Zoe, Abygale and Rachel’s passing gave Tracy Westra tons of options. When Tracy can go to whoever she wants that keeps other teams on their toes and makes us a very dangerous team.”

Piersma said the team learned from the St. Viator experience.

“We certainly haven’t had a lot of losses the last few years,” he said.

“Carmel played well and we got beat. Kudos to them. We learned from the Glenbrook North match.

When things aren’t going our way we have to work harder and do it together and work hard and put all six players together. As long as we learn from situations like that and make changes we will be fine.

The Illiana match was a positive. I didn’t expect us to go undefeated, but when you aren’t at your best you can learn from it and that’s the key here. We’ve learned from it.”

Just out of reach

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

York senior Michael Riley just misses a long pass during the Dukes’ 17-0 home loss to the Willowbrook Warriors on Friday, Sept. 23.

IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team evolving

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep girls volleyball team has endured a recent string of losses, but coach Nancy D’Amore remains upbeat about the Knights’ fortunes going forward.

“We are evolving as a team and still are trying to find the right lineup that will give us the chemistry we need,” she said.

The Knights dropped a pair of tightly contested matches to Aurora Central Catholic (27-25, 25-21) and Illiana Christian (26-24, 25-21).

“We just couldn’t find a way to close either of those out,” said D’Amore.

IC Catholic Prep also traveled to Aurora and dropped a 25-22, 2514 contest. “Rosary is a very talented team and we played them very well, especially in the first set,” said

D’Amore. “We didn’t back down and despite the loss we were all encouraged by our play.”

The Knights also lost 25-9, 25-17 to Glenbard South in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play.

“We had a very slow start against Glenbard South and never really recovered from that in the match,” said D’Amore. “We played better in the second set, but it was difficult to mentally overcome the residual effect of the first set.”

IC Catholic Prep also lost 25-14, 25-11 to Riverside-Brookfield in conference play. “Against RiversideBrookfield we had a much stronger start and played well through the first 11 or 12 points, but a string of unforced errors really knocked us back on our heels.”

The Knights have been led by se-

nior setter Tess Reardon and senior Giana Curran. “Giana also is doing a great job for us defensively,” said D’Amore.

The Knights also recently hosted their annual Youth Volleyball Knight against Wheaton Academy.

All youth volleyball enthusiasts from first through eighth grade were welcome to attend the match. All grade-school students, parents and coaches received free admission and students at registration received a coupon for a complimentary slice of pizza and a drink. Raffles were held throughout the evening and participants had the opportunity to serve for prizes before the varsity match.

IC Catholic Prep summer volleyball camp attendees received a bonus raffle ticker for wearing their camp T-shirt.

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Senior Robert Vitek making a difference up front for IC Catholic Prep football team

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

IC Catholic Prep senior Robert Vitek’s time on the two of the most important components of a football team has doubled this season.

And Vitek has made the most of it.

In addition to playing defensive end, Vitek has added starting center duties on the offensive line to his todo list. Vitek’s contributions have helped the Knights power out to a 5-0 record and eye-opening point production in those victories. IC Catholic Prep has scored no fewer than 30 points in any game this season.

“Playing center is going really well,” said Vitek. “I like it a lot. I definitely like taking charge of the offensive line.”

Vitek said he benefits from Ryan Packer (junior), who lines up to his right, and the combination of sophomores Kemon Reese and Ryan Kenneally on his left.

“Playing between those guys is much easier,” he said. “It makes it much easier to do combo blocks.

Our offensive line is very solid. I love playing next to those guys. It’s awesome when we get combos and drive the defensive linemen back into the linebackers.

Vitek said he learned plenty last year studying under Jimmy Kenneally at the center position. “I would usually play the second half of games and come in with the second-team offense,” he said. “That helped me know what to do at the position.”

Vitek said one of his greatest strengths is the mental side of the game.

“I’m pretty good with the mental part of it,” he said. “You have to snap and step and get off the ball faster than those defensive linemen.

“

We have to keep focusing on us and don’t look at future games. If we focus on us each week and get better every week rather than focus on the opponent, we will be able to go out there on Fridays nights and do our job.”

– Robert Vitek IC Catholic Prep senior

I have to be one of the fastest off the ball.”

IC Catholic Prep coach Bill Krefft has been a fan of Vitek’s since he arrived freshman year. “We’ve loved him from the start,” he said. “He’s one of the smartest kids I’ve ever met. A lot of times he’s been the point of attack on our offense. He’s been lights-out for us.”

Vitek gives the offensive line’s performance two thumbs up thus far.

“Coming into the season we didn’t know how well we would do,” he said earlier last week. “Through the first four games I would give us As. We’re doing a good job reading blitzes and different fronts. We get graded each game and the goal is to have it be 95% of the time where you get your assignment correct and don’t’ miss a block. Most of the time we are doing that.”

On the other side of the ball, Vitek lauds IC Catholic Prep’s linebacking core for its help. “It’s going really

Week 6 Preview Riverside-Brookfield (4-1, 1-0) at IC Catholic Prep (5-0, 1-0)

When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Last week: IC Catholic Prep 49, St. Edward 3; R-B 32, Wheaton Academy 0 Last year: IC Catholic Prep 15, R-B 7 Outlook: IC Catholic Prep became playoff eligible with last week’s dismantling of St. Edward and now can guarantee itself a playoff berth with a win at home against an R-B team that is facing its third undefeated team in a row. The Bulldogs lost to Aurora Central Catholic (21-20) in Week 4 and then scored a convincing 32-0 win over previously unbeaten Wheaton Academy last week to open Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play. R-B also defeated Ridgewood 40-7 and scored non-conference wins over Morton and Wauconda, two teams that had a combined 2-6 record heading into Week 5. Last year’s game at R-B saw IC Catholic Prep win 15-7. R-B advanced to the state quarterfinals last year.

well especially with the backers we have behind us with guys like Chris Johnson and Kemon. They allow us to have some slack and more freedom to do our jobs and focus on our jobs. The linebackers are great.”

Vitek also makes a difference in the classroom where he has a 5.0 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.

He said he’s only received one B in his high-school career in theology class sophomore year. “It was close to an A,” he said with a laugh. “Academics are very important. School comes pretty easy, but it’s more the way we are taught here. I came from a good catholic grade school to here where it’s a rigorous academic environment. It’s more important how you learn the material and pick things up and do things intellectually as opposed to just memorizing the material. We have very good teachers here.”

Vitek said the top three colleges he’s interested in are Vanderbilt, North Carolina and Stanford. He said engineering with a possible pre-med track are possible fields of study.

“Academics are far up on the priority list for me,” he said when asked if football would be a possibility if an opportunity came up. “I want to make sure I’m going to a good academic school.”

Vitek also enjoys his role as one of the team leaders. “I like being a leader, but it’s mostly just a name,” he said. “We have lots of leaders on this team including freshmen, sophomore and junior players. I basically make sure everybody has their head on right, but I couldn’t do it without the other guys and everybody being team players.”

Vitek added his time at IC Catholic Prep in the football program has been profitable not only from a wins and losses perspective.

“It’s been awesome here,” he said. “It’s been a rigorous four years with the off-season weight training and summer camps. This program definitely has shaped us into young men as well as great football players.

We’re building character here every day.”

And Vitek is excited to see where the upcoming weeks will take the Knights.

“Beating Bishop McNamara the first game meant a lot to us. That team kept us from our goal last season. And then going into the environment we did at St. Laurence against a Class 6A contender was impressive,” he said. “Those games proved if we do our jobs and play like we can then we can be one of the best teams around. We have to keep focusing on us and don’t look at future games. If we focus on us each week and get better every week rather than focus on the opponent, we will be able to go out there on Friday nights and do our job.”

IC Catholic Prep football team vanquishes St. Edward York football team loses to Willowbrook

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The points keep piling up for the IC Catholic Prep football team.

The Knights ran their record to a perfect 5-0 after a 49-3 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division win over St. Edward in Elgin.

IC Catholic Prep now has scored 274 points in its first five games with scoring totals of 34, 63, 56, 72 and 49 points.

The Knights ran for 272 yards on the ground on only 18 carries (15.1 yards per carry). Jordan Rowell needed only four carries to rack up 219 yards. He scored two more touchdowns and had a 99-yard run in the game. Lazerick Eatman ran seven times for 25 yards and sophomore Steven Crady had three carries for 29 yards.

Quarterback Luke Ricobene scored a three-yard touchdown.

Ricobene was 5 of 7 passing for 162 yards and had three touchdown passes. He threw a 70-yard strike to Luke Calles, a 37yard touchdown to Eatman and a 19-yard touchdown to Brendan Russ. Rowell also caught a 14-yard pass and Sutton had a 22-yard grab. Ricobene also had a pair of two-point conversions.

On defense, James Lytton led the way with 11 tackles, while Matt Jordan had 10 and Kemon Reese had eight. Michael Johnson and Kevin Akins each recorded a quarterback sack. Khalil Sanders had two interceptions and a touchdown, while Crady and Rowell each had an interception. The Knights had six pass deflections as a team, including three from Sanders.

The Knights return to action Friday at home against RiversideBrookfield in a MSC Blue game.

York football The York football team dropped a 17-0 West Suburban Conference crossover game to neighbor Willowbrook at home in Week 5.

The loss put York at 1-4 overall. York has lost three games in a row.

The Dukes return to action Friday when they travel to Oak Park to face unbeaten Oak Park-River Forest (5-0).

York senior Louis Gianneschi lines up during the Dukes’ home game on Friday.

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York vs. Willowbrook: Gridiron action

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

Junior quarterback Charles Pakenas gets a pass off under pressure. York junior Grant Melion looks for daylight against Willowbrook on Friday, Sept. 23.

The York offensive line blocks a tough Willowbrook D; The Dukes lost 17-0 to the Warriors.

Senior Keith Freeman rounds the corner for a nice gain.

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IC Catholic Prep boys golf team finishes regular season at 11-1 Knights say goodbye to girls standout Hurt as postseason begins

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

Halftime

The York marching band performs at halftime of the York vs. Willowbrook football game last Friday.

York boys golf team takes fifth at Dundee-Crown tournament

Manning shoots 1-under 70 to earn top-five finish

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

The York boys golf team had some success at the recent DundeeCrown Charger Invite.

The Dukes placed fifth out of 23 teams, shooting a season-low 18hole tournament score of 302.

“We played well at the Charger Invite,” said York coach Jim Borel.

“We were one stroke away from a trophy.”

Tom Manning shot a 1-underpar 70 and took fifth place overall at Dundee-Crown. Jake Czernik and Mitchell Russell both shot 77s,

while Mark Leali had a 78 and Jake Brown shot 81.

York closed out West Suburban Conference Silver Division dualmeet play with a 144-159 loss to Hinsdale Central at Hinsdale Country Club.

Russell and Josh LaBounty each shot 39 to lead York. Jacob Wit added a 40, while Czernik shot 41 and Kyle Kubycheck and Brown each shot 42.

York finished the WSC Silver regular season with a 4-2 record.

The Dukes also dropped a close 156-158 non-conference match to Wheaton North at Arrowhead Country Club. Leali shot an even-par 36 against Wheaton North. LaBounty added a 39, while Brown shot 41 and Kubycheck had a 42. York dropped to 6-3 in duals with the loss.

“We had some tough losses to Hinsdale Central at the Hinsdale Country Club and to Wheaton North at their home course,” said Borel.

“Our kids battled in both matches, but we ended up on the losing end.”

York played in the WSC Silver meet earlier this week and will head to a Class 3A regional next week at Indian Lakes.

“We are playing well and looking forward to the IHSA season,” said Borel.

York was averaging 154.53 as a team for nine holes through late last week. Leali was the team leader at 38.07 for nine. Manning was at 39.4, while Brown was averaging 39.69 for nine holes. LaBounty was averaging 40.36, Wit was at 40.4, Czernik checked in at 40.73 and Kubycheck was averaging 40.73.

The IC Catholic Prep golf team said goodbye to one of its top performers over the last four years.

Defending Class A girls state champion Maddie Hurt played in her final boys regular-season dual match against Illiana Christian last week at Oak Brook Golf Club.

Hurt plays with the IC Catholic Prep boys team during the regular season because the school does not have a girls golf team.

Hurt then leaves the team to play in the girls Metro Suburban Conference tournament and the IHSA state series.

“We had a little celebration of Maddie’s achievements on the boys squad,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Don Sujack.

“She played in 49 regular-season varsity events over the last four years to go with her numerous regional and sectional medals and last year’s state championship.

Each of the varsity members teed off with a pink ball and then took it out of play after the first hole. Later each personalized it with good luck wishes for Maddie heading into her postseason.”

After the match the team presented Hurt the golf balls and a bouquet of flowers.

IC Catholic Prep lost the match to Illiana 156-160 and had an 11-match dual winning streak snapped. The Knights were 11-1 after the contest.

Connon Leahy and Trey Morris were team medalists with matching 39s. Hurt shot 40, while John Hoffman and Charlie Schoonveld each had 42s.

“We just couldn’t pull it out,” said Sujack.

Timothy Christian boys golf team 4-1 in conference play

By Mike Miazga

CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian boys golf team ran its Metro Suburban Conference Red Division record to 4-1 with a recent 189-193 four-stroke victory over St. Edward at Elgin Country Club.

Jonny Strube led Timothy with a medalist-round 41. Daniel added a 48.

The Trojans also recently recorded a 189-203 MSC Red win over Elmwood Park at Oak Brook Golf Club.

Jack Rhiner led Timothy with a 45, while Graham Loughead and Nick Tameling shot 47.

In earlier action, the Trojans dropped a 168-196 MSC Red contest to Chicago Christian at Oak Brook and also recorded a 173-210 conference win over Ridgewood at Oak Brook.

Prior to starting conference, the Trojans dropped a 175-182 match to Montini at Oak Brook and also lost 183-188 to Westmont at Willowcrest.

Lisle scored a 176-196 win over Timothy at Riverbend. Timothy also lost 184-202 to Glenbard South in a MSC crossover.

“When we play well we are capable of shooting in the low 170s, which

is a great team score,” said Timothy coach Jeff VanderNaald.

VanderNaald has been happy with the many contributions the team has received up and down the lineup.

“Graham Loughead has stepped up tremendously as a junior,” he said.

“His score has counted in every match so far this season. Jack Rhiner also has played a significant role as a sophomore. His score has counted in 10 (of the first) 11 matches this season. Daniel Mattox has shown great leadership and improvement for his senior year and Joey Davidson and Brian Schiff both are seniors in their

first golf seasons at Timothy. They have stepped up and helped out the team.”

Timothy is scheduled to play in the Metro Suburban Conference tournament this week at The Sanctuary in New Lenox.

Next week, Timothy heads to the Class 1A Morris regional at Nettle Creek Golf Club.

“Conference and the state tournament are two of the most exciting and looked-forward-to events of the season,” said VanderNaald. “The kids are focused on preparing themselves for those tournaments.”

IC Catholic Prep played two matches last week without No. 3 golfer Troy Simonides, including the Illiana contest (injury/illness).

Earlier in the week, the Knights scored an impressive 157-160 non-conference win against North Shore Country Day at The Merit Club.

Leahy was the medalist with a 1-under-par 35. Hoffman and Schoonveld each shot 39 and Hurt had a 44.

“That was a big victory against a strong North Shore team with pedigree (two state titles and two runner-up finishes in the last 5 years) at Merit Club, which is a great track,” said Sujack. “And we shot a nice score.”

The week started with a 139-165 victory over Ridgewood at Indian Boundary Golf Course. Leahy was the medalist with a 2-under-par 33.

Hurt shot a 1-under 34, while Simonides had a 35 and Morris finished with a 37.

“It was quite a week,” said Sujack. “It was fun to go low against Ridgewood at Indian Boundary a course where we expect to score well. To beat a good North Shore team at a great venue was really gratifying. The loss to Illiana, however, was tough to take. While we missed Troy, the opportunities to step up were out there. Unlike against North Shore the day before, we just didn’t convert.”

Sujack said his team is ready for both forthcoming postseasons.

“Losing Maddie as we head into the postseason will be tough, but she has another state title of her own to chase after,” he said. “She is performing at a level that is exceeding last year’s play, so we certainly will miss her. In spite of that, we remain very optimistic.”

Sujack lauded the recent play of Leahy, who had five birdies against North Shore. “Connon is playing with a lot of confidence,” he said.

“His game travels well. Trey has been solid all season and his postseason record speaks for itself.”

Sujack again gave plaudits to the likes of John Hoffman, Simonides, Schoonveld and Michael Hoffman for their improvement and contributions to the scorecard throughout the season.

“Each of them has repeatedly stepped up throughout the regular season, allowing the team to compete at a higher level,” said Sujack.

After competing in the Metro Suburban Conference meets this week, the IC Catholic Prep boys team will play in the Class 1A Seneca regional this coming Tuesday at Nettle Creek in Morris, while Hurt heads to the Class A Chicago University High regional next Wednesday at Lost Marsh in Hammond, Ind. “There is a high level of anticipation moving forward,” said Sujack.

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Timothy Christian girls tennis team racks up two more wins

Ahn, Beard and Monat off to strong starts for Trojans

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls tennis team kicked off Metro Suburban Conference Red Division play with a pair of wins.

The Trojans recorded identical 5-0 wins over Ridgewood and Chicago Christian to improve to 5-3

overall and 2-0 in conference play.

Sophomore Abygale Ahn had a perfect 7-0 record through late last week.

“Abygale is playing two varsity sports (volleyball as well) and has yet to lose despite practicing half the time,” said Timothy coach Keith Mills.

Ahn scored a win over Nazareth Academy’s Carlie Wilson in a tiebreaker. “That should give her a top-two seed at sectionals,” said Mills.

Senior Allison Zeilstra is settling into the No. 2 singles position.

Zeilstra, a first-year tennis player, took third at the Elk Grove invitational and won both her conference

matches last week. Her sister, Annika, was a four-year starter at Timothy and a two-time state qualifier.

“We’ve likely found our No. 2 singles player in Allison,” complimented Mills. “She’s 4-1 (through late last week) and is catching on quickly as a first-year player.”

The No. 1 doubles team of Danielle Beard and Maddie Monat was 6-0 through late last week. They scored a hard-fought 7-5, 7-5 win over a Nazareth Academy team that Mills noted will solidify their seed for sectionals.

“The top of the order returned three state qualifiers and they have held our lineup together,” said Mills. “Team unity is building and

will carry us through the next four weeks.”

Mills noted the other two doubles teams have been a work in progress.

“Second and third doubles has been a learning process and we may have just found our combos,” he said.

Kaleigh Bone and Anna Thompson won both their conference matches last week. “Kaleigh and Anna are starting to gel,” said Mills, who added Olivia Helmus and Avy Truax will handle the No. 3 doubles position in conference matches.

“We need to pick up wins at second singles or second or third doubles,” said Mills, who noted the team’s three dual-match losses all

have been by 3-2 scores. “I’m hoping the lineup change will carry us to some wins.”

Timothy was slated to face Fenwick this week. “That will be the last big test,” said Mills. “We have the ability to dominate in the conference tournament, which is the first goal. Our sectional in the first Class A state tournament may be overall the toughest in the state.

Wheaton Academy (11-0), Fenwick, Nazareth and Timothy all have quality teams and Kelly Hodyl from IC Catholic Prep is a twotime state qualifier and should be top four.”

Timothy is hosting a Class A sectional this season.

York girls swimming team off to promising start

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls swimming team is getting it done in the pool thus far this season.

Through late last week the Dukes were 4-1 in dual meets. York scored wins over West Chicago, Riverside-

Brookfield, Addison Trail-Willowbrook co-op and Downers Grove North and lost to Lyons Township.

York returns plenty of firepower from last year’s team, including a host of state-qualifying swimmers.

Senior Sarah Lewand is back after qualifying for state last year.

She contributes in the sprint freestyles and is a key component in the Dukes’ relays.

Senior Ailie Orzak, also a returning state qualifier, swims sprint freestyle and the 200 IM, while senior Winona Asher (state qualifier in 2015) competes in the backstroke

Jovic making a difference for tennis team Freshman recently put together seven-match winning streak

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls tennis team is benefitting from a little infusion of youth.

Freshman Aleksina Jovic recently put together a seven-match winning streak to up her record to a team-best 14-4 through Friday of last week.

In recent results, York went 1-2 at its own quadrangular. Jovic went 3-0 in the quad with a win in doubles against Homewood-Flossmoor and singles wins against Lake Forest and Whitney Young.

“Aleksina is really settling in during her freshman season,” said York coach Tres Heimann. “She is a very talented player and has a good all-court game.”

After the quad, Jovic was 7-1 in doubles play.

Senior captains Maja Shaw and Alex Hennessy also had success in the quad; both going 2-1 with victories against Lake Forest and H-F. “Maja and Alex are hitting their stride as a doubles team and playing off each other’s strengths well,” said Heimann, who noted the duo was 7-4 at the No. 1 doubles position after the quad.

In a 7-0 win over H-F, Cate Duhig was a 6-4, 6-2 winner at No. 1 singles. Eva Jacobsthal was a 6-0, 2-6, (10-1) winner at No. 2 singles, while Cameron Elsey was a 7-5, 7-5 winner at No. 3 singles.

Shaw and Hennessy were 6-3, 2-6, (10-5) winners at No. 1 doubles. Julia Riddle and Liz Mazzocco were 7-6 (9), 6-1 winners at No. 2 doubles, while Jacki Riek and Jovic were 6-3, 3-6, (10-4) winners at No. 3 doubles and Lauren Fonorow and Isabella Nicoli were 6-2, 6-0 winners at No. 4 doubles.

In a 5-2 loss to Lake Forest, Jovic was a 6-1, 6-3 winner at No. 3 singles, while Hennessy and Shaw won 6-4 (retired) at No. 1 doubles.

In a 5-2 loss to Whitney Young, Jovic was a 6-1, 4-6, (10-5) winner at No. 3 singles, while Cristina Gamboa and Mei Giuffre were 6-4, 6-0 winners at

No. 4 doubles.

York also went to a 5-5 tie with Maine South in non-conference action. It was York’s second tie of the season after never having any in the program prior to this year. Maine South finished sixth in the state as a team last season.

“The experience we have gained lately playing challenging teams having close matches will bode well for us,” said Heimann.

Riddle and Mazzocco scored a 4-6, 7-6 (5), (11-9) win at No. 2 doubles. Riek and Jovic were 6-1, 7-6 (3) winners at No. 3 doubles, while Gamboa and Giuffre were 6-3, 6-2 winners at No. 5 doubles. Jess Paist and Allison Stramel were 6-2, 6-0 winners at No. 6 doubles, while Elysia Woodward and Elsey were 6-3, 6-1 winners at No. 7 doubles.

York also dropped a 5-2 West Suburban Conference Silver Division contest to Lyons Township at the Lyons South campus in Western Springs. Jovic was a winner as was the pairing of freshman Melissa Cartis and Julia Riddle at No. 2 doubles.

“For not playing together at all this year Melissa and Julia really clicked well together in a solid win against a very good team,” said Heimann.

Jovic was a 6-1, 7-5 winner at No. 3 singles, while Cartis and Riddle won 6-3, 6-2.

York then recorded a 9-0 WSC Silver win against Proviso West in Hillside to run its record to 10-8-2 overall and 2-3 in WSC Silver play.

Cartis was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 1 singles.

Duhig was a 6-1, 6-0 winner at No. 2 singles, while Elsey won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 singles and Eva Jacobsthal won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 4 singles.

Shaw and Hennessy were 6-0, 6-0 winners at No. 1 doubles, while Riek and Gamboa were 6-0, 6-0 winners at No. 2 doubles. Paist and Stramel won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3 doubles, while Giuffre and Olivia Brunke won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 4 doubles. Woodward and Jovic also won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 5 doubles.

In addition to Jovic’s 14-4 mark, Shaw had an 11-7 record, while Hennessy, Duhig, Paist and Elsey each had 10 wins with Elsey being at 10-4 through last Friday. Nicoli, Giuffre, Mazzocco, Riek, Cartis, Gamboa and Riddle each had nine wins.

and sprint freestyle. Junior Meghan Quinn, yet another returning state qualifier, swims the butterfly and the sprint freestyle races.

Senior diver Katie Fischer also returns after a state-qualification last year as a junior.

Fischer is joined on the diving platform by sophomore Birgitte Kammerdiener who already has broken the sophomore six-dive school record this year.

Fellow sophomore Nicole Bednarik contributes in the breaststroke, IM and sprint freestyle races.

“Nicole is having a great season thus far,” said York coach Sarah Krizmanic. “Birgitte already broke the sophomore six-dive record and is aiming to qualify for state.”

Key newcomers to the team include freshmen Amanda Polach (freestyle, backstroke), Nicole DeMare (butterfly) and Moleigh Waldherr (breaststroke).

“Our team has greater depth than

we’ve had in years past,” said Krizmanic. “Making relay teams has proven to be a challenge since we have so many competitive viable athletes. We also have a number of girls who are competing to earn their spot on the conference and/or sectional teams. This internal competition has only made our team more competitive against our opponents.”

The freestyle races have proven to be a strength for York this season. “Our freestyle relays are very strong and similarly our sprint freestyle events are stacked and have been quite successful,” said Krizmanic.

Krizmanic is looking forward to the rest of the season. “With greater depth and talent I anticipate we will end the season strong and our sectional lineup will be made up of our toughest competitors,” she said.

“We also hope to once again contend for a win in the sectional.”

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Week 6 Preview York (1-4, 0-2) at Oak Park-River Forest (5-0, 2-0)

Election Watch…

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When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Oak Park-River Forest High School Last week: Willowbrook 17, York 0; OPRF 26, Downers North

Last year: Oak Park-River Forest 26, York 0 Outlook: York is in a must-win scenario here in terms of the playoffs. Another loss will prevent the Dukes from getting to the five-win total needed to qualify for the post season. York encounters an Oak Park-River Forest team that currently is tied with Lyons Township and Hinsdale Central on the loss side for first place in the West Suburban Silver after Lyons defeated defending conference and state-champion Glenbard West last week. Oak ParkRiver Forest is 5-0 but its five wins have come against teams that had a combined 5-15 record heading into Week 5.

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

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Last week at the Board meeting of the Elmhurst Park District, it was announced following executive session that the Park Board had been considering the acquisition of the property at 135 Robert T. Palmer Drive, known as the DuPage Medical building, owned for many years by the late Dr. Richard Cronin.

Park Board President Vince Spaeth said the Board had discussed a proposed contract for the sale of the property for the purchase price of $1.8 million, signed by the seller. He said Board members had voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the property, which is located just south of Glos Memorial Park. The Board unanimously voted to pass a separate resolution authorizing Executive Director Jim Rogers to secure financing for the purchase.

On Thursday evening at a panel forum of City leaders held by the Elmhurst chapter of the League of Women Voters, Rogers talked more about the Board’s plans to obtain the parcel.

“It was in our plans to spruce up the Glos Memorial Park with new landscaping and other improvements,” he said. “The purchase of this property fits in to the plan because now we can just extend it and make it a park right there in downtown.”

The reason it makes sense, according to Rogers, is because downtown Elmhurst is becoming

much more residential. With more and more people living downtown, it only makes sense to provide green space for them, he said.

During the Q&A portion of the program, someone questioned the wisdom of putting a park right downtown on a busy avenue like Palmer Drive. What if a child chases a ball into the street?

Rogers response was that it will be what he called a “passive” park, meaning there wouldn’t be a lot of sports activities going on there.

Rather, it would be a place for a little bit of green in an area that is quickly becoming more and more urban.

Also at the League of Women Voters panel forum, Rogers was asked if this “counts” toward replacement property the Park Board is trying to find to exchange for the land at Golden Meadows Parks, which the City had to purchase from the Park District for storm water mitigation.

“Well, yes and no,” he replied.

“It could, however, it’s not a direct match. First of all, the property at Golden Meadows was about 3 acres, this [property at 135 Palmer Drive] is about 1.5, so even in size, they are not the same. Normally, we wouldn’t agree to an exchange like that, but it’s hard to find land in Elmhurst.”

Besides a park, there was no speculation as to what might become of the building on the site, which was built long before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) went into effect.

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Public Notice Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 13 IN BLOCK 1 IN ELMHURST GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVSIION IN THE NROTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE HTIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 12, 1924, AS DOCUMENT 182392, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-34-205-038 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 561 W. Belden Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Prop-

LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE THE FOLLOWING IS A STATEMENT BY JOHN W. VALLE, SUPERVISOR/TREASURER OF YORK TOWNSHIP, DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, OF THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC FUNDS RECEIVED AND DISBURSED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2016 AND A SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS OF ALL FUNDS AS EXCERPTED FROM THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AS FILED WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. I JOHN W. VALLE BEING DULY SWORN SUPERVISOR/TREASURER OF YORK TOWNSHIP STATE THAT THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS A CORRECT STATEMENT OF THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC FUNDS ON HAND AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE FISCAL YEAR, THE AMOUNT OF PUBLIC FUNDS RECEIVED AND THEIR SOURCES AND THE AMOUNT EXPENDED AND THEIR PURPOSES AS SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT. JOHN W. VALLE JOHN W. VALLE SUPERVISOR/TREASURER REVENUE SUMMARY MARCH 31, 2016 NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL GENERAL FUNDS 2016 REVENUES $4,820,967 $711,630 $5,532,597 PROPERTY TAXES REPLACEMENT TAXES $162,623 $48,839 $211,462 $114,815 -0$114,815 CHARGES FOR SERVICES $15,510 $2,844 $18,354 INVESTMENT INCOME MISCELLANEOUS $2,579,251 $5,500 $2,584,751 VENDOR SUMMARY: AMALGAMATED BANK 1,140,350: AMERICAN ROAD MAINTENANCE 97,685: ANDY’S ELECTRIC 10,560: SYNCHRONY BANK 3,128: BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ILL 533,750: BREN CONCRETE 11,200: CAMBRIDGE PRINTING CORPORATION 24,650: CHICAGO FIRE & BURGLAR DETECT 3,183: CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL MOS. MGMT 58,776: CLEANSTAR INC. 24,950: COMMONWEALTH EDISON CO. 117,817: COSTAR REALTY INFO. INC 3,580: DELUXE AUTOMOTIVE 16,161: DUPAGE COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS 2,598: DUPAGE COUNTY DIVISION 2,764: CITY OF ELMHURST 6,821: EFPTS 563,907: FOUR SEASONS 9,850: G & M CEMENT CONSTRUCTION, INC, 2,463,871: FIRST COMMUNICATIONS 8,375: GROOT INDUSTRIES INC 4,511: H.W. LOCHNER, INC 68,747: ILL. DEPT. OF REVENUE 72,056: ILLINOIS DEPT./EMPLOY. SECURITY 3,227: I.M.R.F. 310,252: I.M.R.F-VOLUNTERY ADD CONTRI 24,796: I.P.A.I. 3,245: J&D LAWNCARE 31,719: JOE DIRT INC. 5,280: JOHN HANCOCK 57,284: JRM CONSULTING INC 58,307: K. HOVING RECYCLING & DISPOSAL 4,421: KIEFT BROS., INC. 5,099: K-TECH SPECIALTY COATINGS INC 5,874: LANDMARK FORD INC. 34,962: MIDLAND PLUMBING AND SEWER 16,442: MILTON TOWNSHIP 3,750: MIRIANI & ASSOCIATES, LTD 8,000: MORTON SALT INC 57,501: NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 3,005: NICOR GAS 27,766: OFFICE DEPOT CREDIT PLAN 4,176: PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP 19,799: ROBBINS, SCHWARTZ, NICHOLAS, LTD. 49,673: SHERIFF OF DU PAGE COUNTY 107,540 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 6,706: STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 27,793: TOWNSHIP HIGHWAY COMMISSIONERS 3,050: TOIRMA 108,713: U.S. FOODSERVICE, INC. 78,188: VERMEER MIDWEST/VERMEER-IL 8,330: POSTMASTER 4,681: VILLAGE OF LOMBARD 10,854: VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK 27,924: VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK 3,978: VILLAGE OF LOMBARD 4,445: VINTAGE TECH LLC 6,555: VISA 3,785: VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK 4,343: WEST TOWN REFRIGERATION CORP 18,810: WESTMORE SUPPLY CO 16,911: WEX BANK 11,789: TOTAL OTHERS LESS THAN $2,500: 159,554: TOTAL VENDORS 6,574,357 PAYROLL: UNDER $25,000: R. CLARK: A. CUZZONE: M. ERAZO: R. FARMAR: B. FINN: E. GONZALEZ: R. HAMLIN: J. KIERAS: D. KORDIK; V. KUERSCHNER: V. KUERSCHNER: M. MARTIN: J. MORRISSEY: L. MOODY R. PAULEY: M. PECKMAN: A. QUAID: S. RENDALL: J. SPRATT SR.: R. RUPP-SRCH: T. STELLINGS: L. TADLOCK: M. WOLLENBERG: FROM $25,000 TO $49,999: N. BERKSHIRE: J.BIBA: M. BEGLIN: A. CHAVEZ: L. COCHRANE: J. FRAGOSO: J. GRILLO: S. KUDERNA: A. TANNER: D. ZORN: FROM $50,000 TO $74,999: M. ADAMS: C. ANDERSON L. BOSMA: N. HAJDUK: N. HARDY: M. MARIANI: J. PATTERSON: R. PAJDA: P. SARNO: S. SCHROEDER: M. TERRAFINO: L. TREGLER: J. VALLE: H. WILSON J. WOLDMAN: FROM $75,000 TO $99,999: F. BENO: T.CONRAD: K. DEICKE: R. PAVLICA: J. RUDMAN: R. SCHROEDER: $100,000 AND OVER: S. VEDOK: D. WILKINS: TOTAL PAYROLL 2,225,132 CERTIFICATION I, DAN KORDIK, TOWN CLERK of YORK TOWNSHIP, DUPAGE COUNTY, Illinois do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer’s Report for the fiscal year ending MARCH 31, 2016.

DAN KORDIK DAN KORDIK, TOWN CLERK (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent, Villa Park Independent & Elmhurst Independent Sept. 29, 2016) 258522

erty Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074505 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 12, 2016, wherein the business firm of LEASH ADVENTURES LOCATED AT 680 N MICHIGAN, ELMHURST, IL 601260000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MONICA DEL CARMEN FALCO, HOME ADDRESS 680 N MICHIGAN STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 12TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 22, 29 & Oct. 6, 2016) 257941 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074528 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 20, 2016, wherein the business firm of ADVANCED RADON TESTING LOCATED AT 4605 ELM STREET, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-0000 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) TOM LEWANDOWSKI, HOME ADDRESS 4605 ELM STREET, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 20TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 13, 2016) 258578 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074535 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 22, 2016, wherein the business firm of MARQUEZ STRIPPING & WAXING SERVICES LOCATED AT 743 LIPPERT LANE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139-1406 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) ISRAEL MARQUEZ CUEVAS, HOME ADDRESS 743 LIPPERT LANE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139-1406.

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

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 13, 2016) 258766

605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-42080.

I703777 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 22, 29 & Oct. 6, 2016) 257829 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074507 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 12, 2016, wherein the business firm of TURK EARTHWORKS LOCATED AT 70 N PARKSIDE AVENUE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-0000 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) ERIK T THERKILDSEN, HOME ADDRESS 70 N PARKSIDE AVENUE, GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 12TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Sept. 29, Oct. 6 & 13, 2016) 258800

DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS BMO Harris N.A. f/k/a Harris N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. John R. Kozar, as Trustee and/or his successor of the Kozar Family Trust, dated November 16, 2004; The Kozar Family Trust, dated November 16, 2004; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2016 CH 00254 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: The Kozar Family Trust, dated November 16, 2004 John R. Kozar, as Trustee and/or his successor of the Kozar Family Trust, dated November 16, 2004 Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 316 McKinley Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 and which said Mortgage was made by: The Kozar Family Trust, dated November 16, 2004 the Mortgagor(s), to Harris N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2006-054318; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before October 24, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-01252 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for BCAT 2014-12TT PLAINTIFF Vs. Richard R. Hendron; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 000314 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/22/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 11/3/16 at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm

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Saturday, Oct. 15 • At 10 a.m. at Elmhurst City Hall, 209 No. York Road, the Elmhurst Senior Commission presents a Community Conversation called “You Matter Too! -- The Journey Of Care Giving,” presented by Mary Helen Ekstam, Journey Care Life Learning Advocate for seniors and caregivers. Seating is limited, call (630) 306-7077 to register.

• From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Elmhurst Fire Department will host an Open House at Fire Station #2, 601 So. York, to celebrate National Fire Prevention Week. There will kids activities, fire prevention and safety tips, station tours, therapy dogs, refreshments and more. Free and open to the public. Info: 630530-3090.

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.

• 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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Ongoing programs: • A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.

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

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Wine reception to follow. Tickets: $20/adults, $18/seniors and $5/students available at musicatbethel.com or call 630-279-4040.

The church, located at 315 E. St. Charles Road., is fully-accessible and parking is free.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS RESIDENTIAL Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, doing business as Christiana Trust, not in its individual capacity, but solely as trustee for BCAT 2014-12TT PLAINTIFF Vs. Richard R. Hendron; et. al.

DEFENDANTS 2012 CH 000314 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 10/22/2012, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 11/3/16 at the hour of 10:00 AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-34-205-038 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 561 W. Belden Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-10-42080.

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