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Ryan Meydrech, 9, and sister Hailey Meydrech, 6, of Villa Park, get some craft making tips from the experts: Volunteer elves Eric King and Nick Janowitz at the Special Kids Day holiday party held in Elmhurst on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The annual event is free and open to all kids with special needs along with their families.

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Villa Park library looking to renovate, expand $10.6 million bond issue sought

By Paul DelGuidice FOR THE VILLA PARK INDEPENDENT

Villa Park library officials addressed the Board of Trustees on Monday, Dec. 5 to request a bond issue referendum question be placed on the April 4, 2017 ballot asking residents to vote on funding for expansion, needed repairs and upgrades to the nearly 50-year-old library, located at 305 Ardmore Ave. “From my experience, I can truly say the library is a valuable asset in our community as in every other community,” Library Board President Pat Hubbard said. “Though libraries have changed over the years, core elements have remained the same, one being equal access to information and materials for patrons of all ages.”

Hubbard, a 40-year resident of Villa Park and former teacher and principal in the Village, then introduced Library Director Sandy Hill, who presented the need for renovation and the proposed plan for the library upgrade.

“There are three categories of building issues that we face at the library,” said Hill. “The three categories are systems, code compliance and space.”

According to Hill, a facilities analysis completed in March, 2015 indicated the library should expect to spend $5.3 million for the replacement of existing building systems over the next five years.

“Many of the immediate issues within the building are interconnected -- addressing one issue is not possible without addressing the others,” said Hill.

For example, Hill stated the boilers and air handlers are on the roof of the building in a ‘penthouse’ but cannot be upgraded to energy efficient units without replacing and enlarging the penthouse. According to architects, expanding this penthouse may not be addressable without expanding the elevator.

Also, the roof is near the end of its service life and has ice buildups, which have created leaks in the youth services area of the building.

The library has applied for a $125,000 grant (50/50 matching) to repair some brickwork and fascia on the roof.

The issue of code compliance arises on a daily basis for patrons of the library, but also must be addressed if an expansion is undertaken.

The building, built in 1969, does not meet current codes such as ADA compliance to allow patrons with disabilities to access the facility. To allow ADA compliance inside the building, shelving would have to be moved and approximately 20% of the books and other items offered at the library could not be displayed.

This fact led to Hill’s final point about the library – its lack of space.

“We also need dedicated program space,” said Hill. “We want the most return on the community’s investment. Our programs can pull in 200 to 300 individuals.”

Hill showed slides of a recent ‘teen night’ where nearly 300 attendees participated. The library cannot physically accommodate a large number of program attendees.

A dedicated program area would be a solution to this problem.”

“It’s not just books and materials,” Hill said, “it’s people using the facility.”

Building safety is a primary consideration of the Board, Hill said.

One of the stairways was improved in 2016 to address safety issues, but a renovation would allow for further improvements, including ADA-compliant restrooms.

In 2014, residents rejected a proposed $24 million bond issue to build a new library. The new proposal indicates that, “renovating and expanding the current facility is the most cost-effective way to address the library’s needs.”

Nine open houses were held between January and October of 2016.

Community members were asked for input on a proposed library expansion. An addition to the north of the library was determined to be the best solution to meet space needs.

This would also increase available parking to 55 spaces from the current 40. An outdoor area for youth services programs would be included in the renovation.

According to the presentation, if the bond issue is approved by voters, the cost to property owners would be an increase in property taxes of $7.48 per month ($89.79 per year) based on a home valued at $200,000.

“The quality of life is enhanced by a strong library that offers support to our schools, social service agencies and other governmental units,” said Hubbard. “Libraries are community centers, destinations and economic assets.”

The proposed ballot question would read: “Shall bonds in the amount not to exceed $10.6 million be issued by the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois for the purpose of paying costs of remodeling, improving and building an addition to the existing Villa Park Public Library building, furnishing equipment, and acquiring library materials such as books, periodicals, films and recordings, electronic data, and storage facilities therefor, and paying expenses incidental thereto, said bonds bearing interest at a rate not to exceed 6% per annum?”

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Pictured is Willowbrook social studies teacher Vic Wisner (center), who received the Outstanding Teacher award on Dec. 8. He was presented by seniors Emily Ligocki (left) and Brianna Kusmierz (right).

Wisner named Outstanding Teacher Presented by seniors Brianna Kusmierz and Emily Ligocki, social studies teacher Vic Wisner was named Outstanding Teacher at Willowbrook High School. To earn the Outstanding Teacher award, a staff member must treat teaching as a passion – not just a job, create a positive learning environment

where students feel encouraged and supported, use a variety of strategies to engage students, be willing to offer extra support when needed, provide prompt and effective feedback to students on their learning and relate to and understand the viewpoints and perspectives of students.

Village Board denies ATM for Jewel TCF Bulthuis: ‘I don’t see where they’re adding anything to Villa Park’

By Paul DelGuidice FOR THE VILLA PARK INDEPENDENT

At the Village Board meeting on Monday, Dec. 5, the First and Final reading of an Ordinance granting a conditional use for a drive-up

ATM at the Jewel/Osco at 33 East St. Charles Rd. failed by a vote of 6 to 1.

Trustee Al Bulthuis voted against the measure, saying that he didn’t believe the drive-up fit with the comprehensive plan for St. Charles Road and that, while other banks in Villa Park contribute to the Village by being actively involved on various boards and contributing to Village events, TCF has not.

“TCF Bank, I don’t see where they’re adding anything to Villa Park,” Bulthuis said. “Considering

where this doesn’t really fit into our plan, I don’t see why we should even consider allowing this to happen. I don’t see where this is going to increase the value of anything in Villa Park.”

Other Trustees and Village President Deborah Bullwinkel expressed concerns about losing eight parking spaces in the Jewel/Osco parking lot, as well as traffic flow considerations and the economic impact of having a drive-through ATM on the site. Trustee Nick Cuzzone cast the sole ‘yes’ vote.

WB speech team takes eighth place at tournament On Dec. 3, the Willowbrook Speech Team competed in a tournament at Neuqua Valley High School and finished in eighth place out of 16 schools.

The team’s individual results from the tournament

include junior Julia Cicero who took first place in Dramatic Interpretation; and junior Genevieve Corkery who, along with Cicero, took fifth place in Humorous Duet Acting.

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You may have missed our holiday letter last year because we didn’t send one. We weren’t trying to be naughty and I hope our lack of communication didn’t get us knocked off your Christmas card list. In case it did, I am sending our greetings early this year so you will have time to fire off a card to us after receiving ours.

Our lack of holiday note last year was due to a family vacation. You may have seen the 547 photos we posted on Facebook chronicling our adventure.

It was an exhausting trip. I spent so much time taking and posting pictures I hardly had the chance to enjoy the beach or my family.

I planned to send a card out after the New Year, but since I took the time off for vacation, I had to play catch up with work. Luckily the trip gave me lots of writing ideas. You probably read about some of them here.

I thought about sending a Valentine’s letter, but one of the kids caught the flu. Then another. And another.

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me to get sick, the entire long month of February had passed and March was marching in like a lion.

This year, we’re all getting flu shots.

Maybe you saw the statistics I posted about the efficacy of immunizations.

I considered sending a spring greetings card, but we had toilet and laundry issues and I didn’t think anyone would want to read about them – although they did make for column fodder. I’m not sure about the logic there and probably don’t want to go into a big explanation. Let’s just say we are glad to be flushing again.

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That brings me to present day and I guess I officially missed the holiday note last year because it is now this year. In 2016 we’ve been good.

We had a graduation and a wedding, which you probably already figured out. We added a son-on-law to our family and are planning another trip in the near future.

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(That’s a letter in and of itself.) Hopefully you were able to check out the 1000+ photos we posted on Facebook.

It would have been hard to narrow them down to a few hundred; it was such a big, big day. I now consider myself an expert in cupcake preparations.

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Police Reports Area Police Departments 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.

Addison Dec. 7 • Tina M. Benton, 34, of Addison, was arrested at around 11:23 a.m. Police said Benton had a failure-to-appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for violation of an order of protection.

• Patrick D. Brown, 20, of Addison, was arrested in the 600 block of Meadows Blvd. at around 11:33 p.m. and charged with unlawful possession of cannabis.

• Robin M. Edwards, 28, of Schaumburg, was issued a citation by police in the 2100 block of W. Army Trail Road at around 8:54 p.m. for criminal trespassing to property.

Dec. 6 Tanganika D. Sumlin, 26, of Addison, was arrested in the 300 block of W. Diversey Ave. at around 8:53

p.m. and charged with disorderly battery. Police said Garcia bit a vicconduct. Police said Sumlin made tim in the chest and pulled the hair a false police report with a police of another victim. officer.

• Richard Ibarra, 25, of Belvidere, was arrested in the 1-100 Dec. 5 block of Joyce Avenue at around Brynne M. Perry, 24, of Aurora, 2:35 a.m. and charged with leaving was arrested in the 1-100 block of the scene of an accident, failure to S. Lincoln at around 8:05 p.m. Po- give aide or information, failure to lice said that while investigating a reduce speed to avoid an accident, traffic accident, Perry was found to disobeying a stop sign and no inbe DUI and obstructed a police of- surance. ficer by refusing to cooperate with police orders. Perry was charged Dec. 2 with DUI, obstructing a police ofMarco A. Delgado, 18, of Adficer, failure to give aid or infor- dison, was arrested near Factory mation, leaving the scene of an and Vista at around 9:39 p.m. Poaccident, failure to reduce speed to lice said Delgado was stopped for avoid an accident and no insurance. a tinted window violation, and was found to be in possession of a 9 mm Dec. 4 firearm and in possession of canMiguel A. Reynoso, 18, of Ad- nabis and a scale. He was charged dison, was arrested near Lake and with tinted windows, unlawful posThird at around 2:10 a.m. and session of cannabis, unlawful poscharged with unlawful transporta- session of drug paraphernalia, agtion of open alcohol, failure to re- gravated unlawful use of a weapon duce speed to avoid an accident and and resisting arrest after police said driving while license suspended. he pulled away from an officer in an attempt not to be handcuffed.

Dec. 3 • Amelia Garcia, 25, of Garden Villa Park Prairie, Ill., was arrested in the Dec. 3 1-100 block of Joyce Avenue at Nelson E. Romero, 45, of South around 3:28 a.m. and charged with Elgin, was arrested near North

and Ardmore at around 1:17 a.m. Nov. 29 Jacob R. Smrz, 20, of Villa Park, and charged with DUI and driving was arrested in the 1500 block of without lights when required.

Ovaltine Court at around 1 a.m. and charged with failure to give aid or Dec. 2-Dec. 3 Criminal damage was reported in information after striking a vehicle the 100 block of N. Wisconsin. Po- and for no insurance. lice said that between 10 p.m. Dec. 2 and 8:15 a.m. Dec. 3, an unknown Nov. 28 Kory Glenn, 45, of Aurora, was suspect damaged a decorative lawn arrested in the 100 block of W. address marker.

Roosevelt at around 10:20 a.m.

April 18 and charged with retail Dec. 1-Dec. 2 Burglary was reported in the 500 theft. The original complainant and block of N. Riverside. Police said arrest warrant were issued on Nov. that between 11:59 p.m. Dec. 1 and 28.

7:30 a.m. Dec. 2, an unknown suspect punched the lock on the pas- Nov. 27 • Ronald A. Perry, 29, of Glen Elsenger side of a van parked in the driveway and stole multiple tools lyn, was arrested in the 500 block of W. Division at around 1 a.m. and from the vehicle. charged with criminal damage to property and violation of bail bond.

Dec. 1 • James T. Walker, 49, of West• Theft was reported in the 700 block of S. Summit. Police said mont, was arrested at a store at that between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m., around 3:50 p.m. and charged with an unknown suspect stole three leaf retail theft.

• Attempted armed robbery was blowers from a landscaper’s vehireported at a store at around 7:26 cle parked in the area.

• A 26-year-old Villa Park wom- p.m. Police said two unknown susan was arrested in the 1200 block pects struck a male victim in the of Ovaltine Court at around 12:15 head with what appeared to be a p.m. and charged with two counts gun and told the victim to give them all of his stuff. of domestic battery.

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In my opinion

Christmas past is not about great occasions but the simplest things that we remember

Bob Hope once said, “When we recall Christmas past, we usually find that the simplest things — not the great occasions — give off the greatest glow of happiness.”

He spoke the truth. When I recall Christmas past of my childhood, it’s the feelings that I remember. Anticipation, a full belly, and love.

My Grandma O hung candy canes and chocolate bells on her tree for us.

She taped her Christmas cards up on the back of her front door, and that was about it for decorations. I loved it. It felt like a home.

Then I became a mom and sometimes got a little wrapped up in all the doing and having a fabulous Christmas card photo. Decorating the house to the nines did not matter to little boys. How fancy gifts were

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KELLY SIMMONS Columnist

wrapped did not get their attention.

Probably the items they received may not even stick in their memories. It’s the feelings.

Laughter. Time with cousins and playing games. Silly traditions. That is what gives off the greatest glow of happiness.

Part of our tradition was a large family gathering on Christmas Eve night at Grandma O’s house. That’s what I remember as a kid and my

boys have faint memories too. When she died, I took over being host house for the festivities. We kept her punch recipe and changed some of the games, but the feeling of love was always the steady constant.

When I divorced and moved in to a small condo, my sons and I decided we would carry on the tradition even if space would be tight. We had all the family over and partied until the wee hours and had the most fun ever.

Then came my Prince Charming and the Joy House, with plenty of room for bodies, games, and spiked punch, and all that food.

That’s a Christmas Eve memory too - platters and platters of treats and goodies filling every square inch of counter space. And a tummy that feels happy, if not a bit too full.

What I love about Christmas and life is that we keep evolving. Old traditions get tweaked, as nothing can ever stay exactly the same, and yet the fun of the occasion is what remains.

Gentle lasting memories come from rowdy loud games shared by the generations. That is one of my favorite recent memories, watching my parents and my sons play off-color games together with the gang and the hoots and howls that accompany it.

Now the torch that warms my heart is that we will have a new location for our family Christmas Eve night party. My firstborn, now age 24, just bought a condo (not far from me!) and he wants to be the party house.

That makes this mama proud.

He is still unpacking and may not even have a tree up, but that won’t

matter. The decking of the halls is inconsequential. The merriment is not location or decoration dependent. There will food, and games and punch, and aunts, uncles, parents, grandparents, and cousins, along with a baby and a toddler and one on the way. And my baby is now old enough to be the host. That he wants to be the host is a gift to me.

Life keeps changing and traditions shape shift as we go, and yet some things never change. Like Bob Hope said, it’s the simplest things. Cheers.

To that I raise my glass.

(Kelly Epperson Simmons invites you to join her weekly inspirational email newsletter at www.kellyepperson.com. Snail mail to PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131.)

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Willowbrook names Outstanding Students, Teacher On Dec. 8, 10 Willowbrook students were recognized as Outstanding Students during a breakfast in their honor.

During the event, Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause and Assistant Principal Doug Wildes welcomed the recipients and their families, as well as the staff members who nominated them. The students were then recognized and given a certificate in honor of their efforts.

The Outstanding Students are: art, Senior Beatrice Zilius; Career and Technical Education (CTE): Junior Olivia Rundgren; English: Freshman Chloe Devens; learning services: Senior Zachary Zeffiro; math: Senior Piarre Easley; music: Senior Matt Sulla; physical education: Junior Marquay Smith; science: Junior Noah Kamm; social studies: Sophomore Jack Nilles; and, world languages, sophomore Marisol Magana.

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Pictured at left are the Willowbrook students who were recognized as Outstanding Students during a breakfast in their honor on Dec. 8. They are (back row, from left) junior Noah Kamm, junior Marquay Smith, sophomore Jack Nilles, senior Zachary Zeffiro, senior Piarre Easley, senior Matt Sulla, (front row, from left) senior Beatrice Zilius, junior Olivia Rundgren, sophomore Marisol Magana and freshman Chloe Devens.

Community capsules What’s happening at Villa Park a) Village Bill Listing dated Dec. Village Hall…

5, 2016 in the amount of $5,110,675 b) Minutes from the Village

By Paul DelGuidice Committee of the Whole meeting FOR THE VILLA PARK INDEPENDENT for Nov. 14, 2016.

• The Villa Park Board of Trustc) Minutes from the Village Forees meeting held at Village Hall on mal Board meeting for Nov. 14, Monday, December 5, 2016 began 2016. with a presentation by the Commud) Cancellation of the Monday, nity Pride Commission’s Hallow- Dec. 12, 2016 Board of Trustees een decoration awards. Villa Park meeting and scheduling of the Dec. residents Jerry Spearman and Paul 19, 2016 meeting.

Meyers II received plaques in rece) First reading of an ordinance ognition of their efforts in decorat- levying taxes for the fiscal year of ing their homes for Halloween. the Village commencing on May 1, • Grand Knight Jess Silva and 2016 and ending on April 30, 2017.

Deputy Grand Knight Matt Schmidt This item followed a required pubof the Knights of Columbus pre- lic hearing where the public was sented a check to the Village for informed that the levy would be purchase of an Automated External $9,416,407, inputting the library Defibrillator for the Villa Park Fire levy, for an increase of 2.8% over Dept. The funds were raised by the the previous year. This reflects the KOC during their recent pancake maximum allowable increase in breakfast at St. Alexander’s Church. property taxes of 0.7%.

• The Board of Trustees next held f) and g) First and final reading of a discussion on the proposed Villa an Ordinance authorizing issuance Park Public Library building proj- of general obligation refunding ect. The Library Board has asked bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) the Board to adopt a resolution to bonds in the amount of $3.5 milplace a referendum question on the lion to refund all or a portion of April 4, 2017 ballot seeking issue of outstanding debt certificates from bonds to pay for upgrading the li- 2008. This measure was deemed brary. Library Board President Pat needed by the Board due to shortHubbard and Director Sandy Hill falls in the North Avenue TIF (Tax presented the library’s proposal for Increment Financing) district. Two remodeling the library. (See story separate items were required for on pg. 1 of this issue.) this, with the second allowing for a • The Board voted unanimously public hearing to be held on Jan. 9, to approve 12 items on the Consent 2017 at Village Hall.

Agenda portion of Monday’s meeth) First and final reading of an oring, including: dinance amending parking zone re-

strictions during school days. This measure codifies posting of signs prohibiting parking and standing of cars on the south side of Jackson Ave. from the west driveway of Jackson Middle School to Michigan Ave. This ordinance also allows for police enforcement of the signs, which were only temporary before this vote. i) First and final reading of an ordinance change to modify the parking restriction on North Princeton Ave. from Terrace Street to Plymouth Street between the hours of 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. (except weekends and holidays). This was needed to comply with the Village standard of prohibiting parking during those hours in areas nearby the train station where parking is otherwise permitted. j) First and final reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of vehicles owned by the Village at public auction. Three seized or obsolete vehicles will be sold with a minimum price of $250 with proceeds going toward the Equipment Replacement Fund. k) First and final reading of an ordinance to adopt the Illinois Plumbing Code and Amendment for WaterSense requirements. Municipalities are required to adopt the Illinois Plumbing Code by reference to comply with Illinois Dept. of Public Health. l) A resolution regarding construction and maintenance on state highways. This was needed so em-

ployees of Villa Park can perform work on state-owned rights–of-way without issuance of a surety bond.

• The Board of Trustees voted 6-0 (Trustee Chris Aiello abstained due to conflict of interest) to approve the First and Final reading of an ordinance granting a variation allowing construction of a detached garage in the required front yard setback at 1020 S. Cornell Parkway.

Petitioner Michael Uhle requested the variation to allow him to build a new detached garage on the property. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request.

• The Board also voted to approve the First and Final reading of an Ordinance granting re-subdivision of the property at 440 S. Wisconsin Ave. Petitioner Pat McLaughlin sought the re-subdivision of a single lot into two lots. The request met all guidelines of the process and Village staff recommended approval.

• A First and Final reading of an ordinance granting a conditional use for a drive-up ATM at the Jewel/Osco at 33 East St. Charles Rd. failed by a vote of 6 to 1. (See story elsewhere in this issue.)

• The First and Final reading of an ordinance granting a special use for the revised site plans for property at 250 to 306 West North Ave. was unanimously approved by the Board. This allows for construction of a Wendy’s restaurant on property by the North Park Plaza.

Ice rinks now open

Villa Park Recreation has announced that ice skating is now available at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park, 318 E. Kenilworth; and Jefferson Park, 341 N. Harvard Ave. (just east of Jefferson Swimming Pool.

Both rinks have recently been filled and are ready for family skating.

Jefferson Park also accommodates hockey players.

The community is reminded there are no shelter facilities or restrooms.

Please dress for the cold weather.

For ice hockey, the Parks and Recreation Department owns two sets of “Pond Goals” and one set of Mini-Mite goals available for weekend rental at $10 per set for a Friday pick-up and Monday return. You must leave a copy of your driver’s license or state ID to rent the goals.

For more information, call 630-8348970.

Program available for Girl Scout badges Attention area Girl Scout groups!

Need to earn a badge? Looking for a fun evening as a troop? Do you want someone else to prep, teach and do all the cleaning up from the badge project? Contact Villa Park Recreation to set up a one-stop shop for earning badges. Classes will be

See PARKS AND REC, Page 15

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1/4 Acre - Walk to Lincoln!

1/4 Acre - Walk to Lincoln!

This original owner, 4200sf. impeccably clean home is nestled in the heart of Elmhurst, walk to the Prairie Path, Spring Road Business District & Lincoln School. Open floor plan, beautiful HWD flrs on most of 1st floor, vaulted formal LR & a HUGE $739,900

This original owner, 4200sf. impeccably clean home is nestled in the heart of Elmhurst, walk to the Prairie Path, Spring Road Business District & Lincoln School. Open floor plan, beautiful HWD flrs on most of 1st floor, vaulted formal LR & a HUGE Kitchen that blends into Family room w/ brick surround fireplace. Unbelievable Cedar Florida Room addition w/ floor2ceiling windows & spa-like Jacuzzi! Extensive backyard w/ hardscaped brick paver entertainment/dining areas situated on a rare 250 ft lot! Luxurious Master BR featuring En Suite Bathroom & sweeping views of your 1/4 acre. 3 more oversized BRs w/ their own full bathroom. BSMT w/almost 2K sf!! $739,900

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Beautiful hardwood floors throughout 1st floor, open layout $610,000

Prairie Path Estate

Prairie Path Estate

Custom-built 2-story perfectly situated on a 63 x 261 wooded lot, this home was built with year-round entertainment in mind.

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Over 7,700sf of finished living space across 3 levels. Lower level has expansive light well, full bar, radiant heat floors, gaming room, abundant storage and has been host to gatherings of over 100 people. Main level features separate formals, home office w/ private entrance, chef’s kitchen w/ separate eating area, & 2 story family room w/ gorgeous fireplace centerpiece! $1,299,900

In St. Charles This 2002 Joe Keim built home is priced to sell! A 2-story foyer welcomes you to a well laid out first floor with hardwood floors, open kitchen with granite island, Brakur cabinets, stainless steel appliances, 2-story family room with stone fireplace, separate formals, 1st floor office, walkin pantry, butler’s pantry w/ sink & wine fridge, laundry/mudroom, and eating area the flows out to elevated deck with gazebo. Upstairs you will find 4 generous sized bedrooms, all with bathroom access, walk-in closets & a large master suite & updated spa bath. A full, unfinished english basement awaits your finishing ideas with roughed in bathroom plumbing. $499,900

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New development or redevelopment opportunity in Elmhurst’s newly approved TIF-5. Work/live light industrial building. 3,000 SF building with flex space and office on 1st floor + a 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with full kitchen upstairs with a 399,900

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Building needs work, but would be great location for contractor. Easy access to 290 from Lake Street Frontage Road.

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Immaculate Industrial Bldg

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All brick, single story turn-key light industrial building. Brand new everything - epoxy floor finish, 2 bathrooms, approx 300 SF of finished office in front, new tinted windows, tuckpointing, two 10’ drive in doors, tankless HWH, new 200 AMP electric $299,900 Turn-key Industrial Building!

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Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom MacDougall split level with finished sub-basement. Everything has been maintained and cared for and it shows. Newer siding, soffit/fascia/gutters, Pella windows, solid oak 6-panel doors & trim, kitchen

Meticulously maintained 4 bedroom MacDougall split level with finished sub-basement. Everything has been maintained and cared for and it shows.

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Pride of ownership throughout and ready to call home! $449,900

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Rest easy, the owners have taken great care of this home! From the concrete driveway w/ built-in drainage to newer tear-off roof on home & 2.5 car garage, you won’t have to worry about a thing.

Newer washer/dryer, hot water heater, & furnace allow you to buy w/ confidence. 2016 updates incl. newly painted interior & updated 1st fl bath & kitchen boasting new granite ct’s, cabinets, dishwasher, range hood & HW floors! Enjoy eatin kitchen w/ bay window overlooking huge, fenced-in yard. 3 good-sized BRs on main level.

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This brick & stone masterpiece with cedar shake roof was built by Island Construction in 2005. Complete interior remodel including refinished, dark stained hardwood floors, custom millwork, intricate ceiling detail, new ceiling fixtures & custom window treatments are featured throughout. With over 7K SF finished over four floors, this home offers 5-6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, a fully finished basement & 3rd level, a chef’s kitchen with high-end appliance package, butler pantry, home office, gym, 2nd floor laundry, 2 fireplaces, master’s quarters with spa-bath & balcony, & direct access from heated garage to basement via 2nd staircase & mudroom. This home is also equipped w/ a 3-zone geothermal HVAC system for huge energy cost savings. A showstopper from the curb with mature landscaping, cobblestone driveway, front/rear paver patios, and 9-zone irrigation system. All within walking distance to Lincoln Elementary, York HS, IL Prairie Path, & Spring Rd Bus District. $1,049,900 266495

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Pictured above right is Addison Trail alumnus Trevor Bermingham (class of 2012), who played in the NCAA Division II Football Championship Semifinals on Dec. 10. The championship game takes place Dec. 17.

Pictured above left is Addison Trail alumnus Bill Brechin (class of 2001), who will help coach the RedHawks from Miami University in Ohio in the St. Petersburg Bowl versus Mississippi State University on Dec. 26. Brechin coaches Wide Receivers/Returns for the RedHawks.

Two Addison Trail alums take part in Bowl Games Looking back, and moving forward.

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Addison Trail is proud to share two graduates will participate in upcoming Bowl games.

Trevor Bermingham (class of 2012), the quarterback for Ferris State University, will play in the Trevor NCAA Division II Bermingham Football Championship Semifinals on Dec. 10 versus Northwest Missouri State University.

The championship game will take place on Dec. 17.

And on Dec. 26, Bill Brechin (class of 2001) will help Bill coach the RedBrechlin Hawks from Miami University in Ohio in the St. Petersburg Bowl versus Mississippi State University. Brechin coaches Wide Receivers/Returns for the RedHawks. For more information about that game, visit stpetersburgbowl. com.

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Pictured are the five Willowbrook students who have been named as All-State Musicians by the Illinois Music Education Association. They are (left to right) junior Julia Cicero, senior Emily Kreiman, junior Kathleen Cicero, senior David Stoffle and senior Matt Sulla.

Five Willowbrook students to attend ILMEA

Five Willowbrook students have been named as All-State Musicians by the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA).

As All-State Musicians, they will

perform during the Illinois Music Education Conference, which will take place from Jan. 26 to 28, 2017, at Peoria Civic Center. Those students are junior Julia Cicero (Honors Chorus), senior

Emily Kreiman (Honors Chorus), junior Kathleen Cicero (Chorus), senior David Stoffle (Chorus) and senior Matt Sulla (ensemble to be determined).

Those students auditioned in October

and were selected as All-District Musicians. They have now received statelevel recognition and will re-audition at the conference for placement within their respective ensemble.

Elmhurst College launches virtual campus tour

Prospective students can virtually explore the campus anytime via the College’s website

Elmhurst College has partnered with YouVisit, LLC to build a virtual tour of the College’s scenic campus, giving prospective students and other visitors the opportunity to explore the campus from anywhere, on any device.

The campus walking tour is accessible at elmhurst.edu/#virtual-

tour, and allows visitors to obtain more information about, as well as apply to, Elmhurst College.

The tour currently is available in English and Vietnamese, to engage global audiences.

“Whether you take the tour instead of—or in addition to—visiting us in person, you’re going to

get a great sense of what it’s like to be on our beautiful campus,” said Timothy Ricordati, interim dean of admission.

“What’s more, the tour will show you how close you are to downtown Elmhurst and to all of the opportunities offered by the City of Chicago.”

YouVisit equips colleges and uni-

versities across the country with virtual tours on three key platforms— Facebook, mobile (Android, iPhone and iPad), and college and university websites—and provides students with a realistic perspective of what it is like to live and study at the school.

“Elmhurst College has an idyl-

lic campus situated near a bustling, global city,” said YouVisit’s Marketing Director Gordon Meyer.

“We expect the new virtual experience to cultivate widespread interest as even more prospective students around the country, and the world, are introduced to the College’s offerings.”

Wednesday, Dec. 28 At 10 a.m., Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, 1635 So. Ardmore, will hold the monthly meeting of the Alzheimer’s support group, led by Natalie McFarland, RN, BSN and certified dementia care trainer. To register, call 630-534-0886 or info@ terravista.org Ongoing events Library offers Mini-Library at Jefferson Middle School In an on-going partnership with School District 45 and Jefferson Middle School, the Villa Park Public Library offers a mini-library for families and kids of all ages at Jefferson Middle School (255 W. Vermont St.) from 3-4 p.m. every Thursday through Thursday, Dec. 22. Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Park Art Center hosts paintings and pastels of Didier Nolet The paintings and pastels of Didier Nolet, Mirror of Humanity: Reflections on a Blending of Memories, will be on display at the Park Art Center, 9 East Park Blvd., now through Jan. 7. Nolet, a renowned Chicago artist educated at the prestigious Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Beaux-Arts in Paris, has received many honors and accolades. I nfo: 630-501-1455 or find us on Facebook.

Gymnastics program Parks and Recreation has announced a new gymnastics program in partnership with Tumbling Times Gymnastics, 400 Rohlwing Road. A wide variety of gymnastics classes are available for all ages and skill levels. Info: vprd.org or call 630834-8970.

VFW Friday Night Fish Fry From 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday evening, the Villa Park VFW Post #2801, 39 E. St. Charles Road, holds its Fish Fry. Menu available for purchase includes fried shrimp, fish/ shrimp combos, beef/sausage sandwiches, combos and hot dogs.

Widows or Widowers meeting Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs meets on the third Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 p.m. Held at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst. Admission: $5. Info: (630) 620-4060 or wow.cfsites.org.

TOPS meetings held on Friday mornings Remember TOPS? Take Off Pounds Sensibly is still here helping and supporting people to lose weight. Meetings are held on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville.

Weigh in 9:30 a.m., and meet from 10-11 a.m. Info: email Millie at johnreiter@sbcglobal.net

• Parks and rec Community calendar (Continued from page 10) taught by a Cool Science trained and certified instructor. All materials and supplies will be provided for badge activities. A variety of classes are available for Brownies, Cadets and Juniors.

Classes can also be tailored for a particular troop’s badge requirements. For more information, call 630-834-8970.

Childcare available through VPRD Looking for quality childcare? Villa Park Recreation’s Funtime Junction child care program, at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa, serves the diverse community of Villa Park and other towns. Funtime Junction is DCFS licensed center that specializes in flexible drop-in agreements or scheduled time agreements.

Families can use Funtime Junction as little or as much as needed.

The program is available Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and welcomes children ages 6 weeks through their 5th birthday. All daycare rooms are located in a secure hallway with monitored entry. Staff will escort your child to any on-site classes while in their care.

For more information or to schedule a tour, call 630-834-8970 or email hcarlson@invillapark.com.

Thursday, Dec. 15 LEGO® Program for the Holidays at the library The Villa Park Public Library will hold LEGO® Holiday Ornament Workshops from 3:30–4:30 p.m.

Children ages 6-and-up can make a festive ornament with LEGO®bricks and pieces. The library will supply the materials. Each child will be limited to one session only. Registration is required. Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Friday, Dec. 16 • Storytime at Whole Foods From 10-10:30 a.m., there will be a community storytime held at the Whole Foods store at 215 S. Route 83 in Elmhurst. Hear stories and then enjoy a snack, courtesy of Whole Foods Market. No registration required. Info: vppl.info or 630834-1164.

• Yoga session for toddlers at the library Parents and young children can enjoy fun, simple yoga sessions at the Villa Park Public Library. Presented

by Elmhurst Yoga Shala, Yoga for Toddlers will be held from 10-10:30 a.m. The sessions are for children ages 3 and younger who are strong walkers, accompanied by an adult.

There is a maximum of two children per adult. All participants must sign a waiver at each session. Registration

is required. Info: visit vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Saturday, Dec. 17 Breakfast with Santa From 9-11 a.m., bring the family to Breakfast with Santa at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa.

Enjoy breakfast from the Elf Kitchen, make holiday crafts, decorate cookies, play reindeer games and visit with Santa. Fee: $10 per person with pre-registration; $15 per person on the day of event, if space is still available. Info: vprd.org or call 630834-8970.

Wednesday, Dec. 21 From 6-8 pm., kids ages 6-10 are invited to the Iowa Center for Holiday Chocolate Chemistry class.

Make fun chocolate creations in a holiday-themed chemistry class. The fee is $29. Info: vprd.org or call 630834-8970.

Friday, Dec. 23 LEGO® DUPLO program at the library New at the library: Children ages 2–5 are invited to LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play for an hour of building, playing, and socializing with other kids and families. This session will take place from 10-11 a.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Info: visit vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

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Sports December 15, 2016 • 16

Addison Trail girls basketball team off to strong 5-2 start Blazers win first two conference games against Hinsdale South and Morton

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail girls basketball team got itself off on the right foot in West Suburban Conference Gold Division play.

The Blazers won their first two conference games against Hinsdale South and Morton and lost to Proviso East to go 2-1 through three WSC Gold contests.

Addison Trail coach Rob Schader was pleased with the team’s defensive performance in a 39-33 win at

Hinsdale South.. “We were up by 12 in the first half against Hinsdale,” he said. “We really played well in the first half. And then we didn’t play that good in the second half and only had two field goals. But we still beat them.

We played very well defensively.”

The Blazers then scored a 52-46 win over Morton on ‘Pack the Place’ night at Addison Trail.

While Addison Trail lost by 24 to Proviso East, Schader saw positives. “We played very well,” he said.

“That’s the best we’ve played over

there since I have been the coach. We were losing by six at halftime and by 14 at the end of the third quarter. They had a sophomore kid who scored 23 points and another girl who was very good and she had 23. I thought we played well, but they hurt us bad on the boards. They had 27 offensive rebounds.”

Addison Trail was 5-2 overall through its first seven games.

Schader lauded the play of a host of players, first the trio of Alyssa Pham, Marie Baumgartner and Diamond Pi-

Willowbrook boys basketball now 7-0 after victory over Addison Trail Warriors also sport 3-0 conference mark; Schuemer drops 28 and 15 against Morton

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook boys basketball team is on a major roll out of the gates.

The Warriors were 7-0 through late last week after notching recent West Suburban Conference Gold Division victories against Proviso East, Morton and District 88 neighbor Addison Trail.

Willowbrook started conference play with a 59-53 win at home against Proviso East.

“We were up by 16 points with two minutes to play,” said Willowbrook coach Chris Perkins. “The game definitely wasn’t that close. It was a solid team win overall. We did a very good job keeping them out of the paint and running them off the 3-point line.

Defensively we were solid holding Proviso East to 53 points. That’s pretty good. We also took care of the ball very well. They are well-known for their full-court pressure. We only had eight turnovers the entire game. We did an impressive job with the ball.”

Ethan Schuemer led the Warriors with a double-double, notching 14 points and 17 rebounds. Marshawn Phillips added 13 points, while Matas Masys had 12 points.

Willowbrook then recorded a 64-52 win on the road at Morton. “We came out in the first half and got up 30-12,” Perkins noted. “It was a good solid team win.”

Schuemer led the Warriors with 28 points and 15 rebounds. He also shot 12-for-12 from the free-throw line.

“Ethan was phenomenal,” said Perkins. “Ethan has been very consistent for us, but we’ve had other guys step up as well.”

Phillips added 13 points.

“We shot well and were aggressive as a team,” said Perkins. “We shot 27 free throws and made 21 of them. I was really pleased about that.”

Willowbrook then downed Addison Trail 74-51 to move to 3-0 in conference. “We shot the ball really well,” said Perkins. “We made 11 of 15 three-pointers.”

Willowbrook also again enjoyed balanced scoring with Phillips leading the way at 17 points. Schuember had 12 points, while Sikandar Zafar had 11 points and Ryan King finished with 10 points.

“We had good pressure. We forced Addison Trail to commit 18 turnovers,” said Perkins. “We also shot the ball well.”

Perkins is pleased with what he’s seen so far, but cautions the calendar still reads December. “We are the first team to three wins in the conference, but it’s still early in the year,” he said. “We’re seven games in so far and so far we’ve done well. The guys are still buying in and continuing to improve. Those are big reasons to be pleased at this point. We know it’s a long season and we have to be prepared for what teams throw at us.

We’re off to a hot start and that’s resulted in added publicity. People are talking about us.

It’s a different approach mentally for the guys. Teams are coming for us and we have to be ready to face everybody’s best game.”

Willowbrook won two of the first three conference games at home and downed Morton on the road. The Warriors final contest before the Glenbard West Christmas tournament is Friday at Hinsdale South.

“We’re making good progress,” said Perkins. “The kids are starting to find their niche and their roles. We’re seven games in and doing well. Our depth right now is what is separating us from a lot of teams. We’re able to go deep and have different guys produce on the court.”

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“Alyssa is playing very well,” said Schader. “She is commanding the floor. She’s running the show and doing a nice job. Marie is playing good defense and is hitting 3s. Diamond has done a phenomenal job rebounding and scoring.”

The coach also cited strong play from Jasmin Mehmeti, Nicci Scorza, Diana Graciano and Vincenza Zaccaro.

“Jasmin and Nicci also are playing well and Diana and Vincenza are do-

ing a great job coming off the bench,” said Schader.

Addison Trail has a busy schedule this week with contests against Larkin, Willowbrook and Downers Grove South.

The Blazers will play in the Lisle Christmas tournament after the holiday.

“We have some pretty tough games coming up,” said Schader. “We’ll see how we do. We have four games (within a week). It’s a tough stretch.

We’ll see how we do. So far, so good.”

IC Catholic Prep wrestling team making strides Bianchini, Vargas both off to hot starts for Knights

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

In the early going, there’s been no shortage of positivity coming out of the IC Catholic Prep wrestling camp.

While the Knights were 2-4 through their first six dual meets of the season, numerous individual accomplishments have first-year coach Randy Spaulding pleased.

“We’re 2-4, but improving now that we have a fuller lineup due to our state-champion football team finishing its season,” he said.

On the individual front, Joey Bianchini and Victor Vargas both were 6-0 through mid-week.

Bianchini wrestles at 120 pounds, while Vargas is at 220. All six of Vargas’ wins were via pinfall. Frank Jaeger was 2-1 at 126 and freshmen Corties Draper (170) and Larry Chavez (195) both won their first varsity contests.

IC Catholic Prep finished ninth in the Metro Suburban Conference last year and took third at the Class 1A Lisle regional.

Bianchini and Vargas are the team co-captains.

Bianchini, a junior, started the season ranked No. 2 in the state in Class 1A at 113 pounds by Illinois Matmen. Bianchini is a two-time state qualifier and took second at 106 last year. He also is a returning conference, regional and sectional champion.

As the first state wrestling qualifier and medalist in school history, Bianchini brought a 70-9 career record into this season. He went 42-2 last season and has a chance to threaten the 100-win mark this season as a junior.

Vargas is new to IC Catholic Prep. He’s a returning Class 2A regional champion and went 10-6 last year.

Other returning wrestlers include sophomores Joe Bigane (152) and Kemon Reese (170).

Bigane was fourth at conference and regionals last year. Reese was fourth at regionals as well.

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All our wrestlers have quickly learned many new skills, definitely outpacing and exceeding our coaches’ expectations.”

– Randy Spaulding, IC wrestling coach

Key newcomers to the team include Vargas, Jaeger, Chris Johnson (Sr., 220) and Quinn Bigane (Jr., 160).

Spaulding has plenty of talent to work with in the wrestling room this season. “Our roster has more than doubled over last year, which has led to more depth,” he said. “Although we have many first-time wrestlers, most are multi-sport athletes and understand the basic fundamentals of the sport. We have many football players from our undefeated state-championship team who are eager to carry over their success onto the mat.

Even the few kids who only wrestle do compete in the international wrestling styles in the offseason. All our kids are intelligent and come to practice focused, ready to learn and compete. This makes coaching and teaching wrestling easy. Our staff is comprised of coaches who all care about the kids and have had great success at all levels of wrestling.”

Spaulding said the learning part of the sport thus far has been impressive. “All our wrestlers have quickly learned many new skills, definitely outpacing and exceeding our coaches’ expectations,” he said. “Everyone on this team has the ability to turn some heads as the season goes on and we believe that definitely will start to happen.”

Spaulding said goals this season include improving on its conference finish and making some noise in the postseason.

“We’re determined to improve on our ninthplace finish in the conference from last season,” he said. “We are determined to win our regional as a team and qualify as many wrestlers as possible to sectionals and the state finals.”

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Willowbrook wrestling to host match in school auditorium

Warriors girls bowling team competes against Downers South; Soriano stars in JV match

By Mike Miazga

a 2,210-2,136 match to Downers CORRESPONDENT South. Betsy Soriano led WillowThe Willowbrook wrestling team brook with a 477 high series and a is adding a bit of a twist to today’s high game of 191. Soriano had the match against Hinsdale South. high series for all JV bowlers as well The Warriors will host, for the first as the high game. time in the history of the school, a wrestling meet on the stage in the Willowbrook girls basketball high-school auditorium.

The Willowbrook girls basketball The varsity meet begins at 6 p.m. team lost 54-26 to Downers Grove Thursday, Dec. 15.

South in West Suburban Conference Gold Division action.

Willowbrook girls bowling Katelyn McCann led the Warriors The Willowbrook girls bowling with nine points and shot 4-for-7 team dropped a recent 2,934-2,697 from the field.

West Suburban Conference match to She also had two steals. Hannah Downers Grove South at Brunswick Konrath added seven points, three Zone. rebounds and three steals. CeCe Senior Jordan Tiberi led the War- Lizasuain had three points and eight riors with a high series of 535. Dana rebounds.

Sasenick had a 527 series with a high Shannon Knudtson had five regame of 204. bounds and Grace Chantos finished Willowbrook’s JV team dropped with two steals.

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