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Lufkin Pool issue revisited Resolutions to repair, demolish both on agenda

By Paul DelGuidice

dent was able to obtain an exclusive grew up swimming in Lufkin Pool pools, a package of repairs in the ello. interview with Trustee Chris Aiello and understood the passion to keep $400,000 to $500,000 range could “Spending the [money] and putAfter two votes not to fund repairs before the meeting. it open, but that continuing to pour potentially keep Lufkin Pool opera- ting in a new liner, fixing the pumps of Lufkin Pool in November, folAiello had previously voted money into repairs was not a smart tional for 10 years. However, “there See POOL, Page 3 lowed in the last three months by vo- against funding repairs, saying he move. Based on estimates of other are no guarantees,” according to Aiciferous calls to ‘Save Lufkin Pool’ from many residents, the Villa Park Board of Trustees was scheduled to revisit the question at their Feb. 26th meeting.

The agenda for Monday’s meeting featured three items related to Lufkin Pool, the six-plus decades-old public facility at 1000 S. Ardmore Ave. that was deemed “too expensive to fix” and has “outlived its useful life,” according to Village staff.

The first item was to include staff comments on the financial aspects of the Lufkin Pool issues. The next agenda listing, after public comments on agenda items, was a resolution to authorize repairs to Lufkin Pool in the amount not to exceed $200,000.

The last item was a resolution to authorize a contract with American Demolition Corporation of Elgin for the demolition of the pool in the amount of $77,000.

The public comment portion of the meeting was expected to draw many residents, most in support of saving Lufkin Pool. For that reason, the decision was made to move the meeting from the regular venue in Village Hall to the Iowa Community Center at 338 N. Iowa Ave. The regular meeting start time of 7 p.m. was SUBMITTED PHOTO Villa Park Independent extended to 7:15 p.m. in case anyone wishing to attend did not hear about the change of buildings and needed Seventh graders from St. Pius X Parish School (from left): Randi M., Natalie C. and Mia I.) reunite with St. Pius alumni, now Bronco extra time to make the trip to the ICC. freshmen, Rosali Moraga and Madeline Crosse during Montini’s 7th Grade Step-Up Day. The day allowed younger students to shadow Press time for this issue of the Vilan upperclassman to experience a sample of high school life as a Bronco. Story and more photos inside this issue. la Park Independent fell before the meeting, however, but the IndepenFOR THE VILLA PARK INDEPENDENT

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OTFD, Elmhurst departments earn ‘Run of the Month’ from hospital Elmhurst Hospital’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has awarded its “Run of the Month” for August 2017 to the Oakbrook Terrace Fire District, Elmhurst Fire Dept., and Elmhurst Police Dept.

Fire and police personnel were recognized for their care of a patient who was involved in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Roosevelt Rd. in Elmhurst in August of 2017.

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yet again… the soil samples indicate the ground under the pool is down to just 30% clay,” he said. “We need to move on.”

Aiello told the Independent he has listened to the ‘Save Lufkin Pool’ group and commended them on not only their passion but also for their research into options available to keep the pool open.

The idea put forth by the group to dip into the Village’s corporate fund reserve to pay for the needed repairs is “not realistic,” according to the Trustee.

“We have our pensions funded at just 53%, there are other important projects,” Aiello said. “Spending down reserves for an amenity like Lufkin, especially while there is another pool in town [Jefferson Pool on

the north side] is not a responsible option.”

Aiello also told The Independent he would listen to the public comments, but he was leaning toward voting ‘no’ on the question to spend $200,000 to affect the repairs and open the pool for the 2018 swimming season.

Aiello also said he would vote against demolition of the facility.

“That pool sits empty for seven months of the year anyway,” he said.

“Let’s keep it there for another year at least and see if another solution arises. Maybe a donor will come forward, maybe a grant will become available.

“The residents of Villa Park have done some amazing things. You never know what the future holds.”

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He was later transferred to a Level 1 Trauma Center, where he passed away due to his critical injuries.

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Winter Olympics – big thrills and big air The Winter Olympics officially ended Feb. 25. Sigh. It’s been a good (sleigh) ride.

If you’re like me, the Winter Games provide opportunities to develop an interest in and become an expert on sports not typically televised during prime time.

Let’s start with curling, which as far as I can decipher has nothing to do with anything curly, especially hair.

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It involves large round granite disks – called stones – that slide across the ice toward a target. It’s sort of a cross between bowling and shuffleboard, but with brooms and on ice.

I’ve watched some curling matches (are they called matches?) and still don’t understand the intricacies of the game. I have been intrigued and drawn in by the propensity of players to yell unique – and dare I say odd – phrases

during the course of the “slideshow.”

I’m not sure if they are shouting at each other, their opponents or the stones. Either way, their outcries are entertaining not to mention loud.

A sport with a name like skeleton has to be dangerous. And it is. Skeleton racing involves plummeting headfirst down a steep and treacherous ribbon of polished ice on a tiny sled at speeds over 80 miles per hour. Racers do wear

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cool looking helmets, so there’s some amount of comfort in that.

Equally thrilling, the luge is like the skeleton except backwards. Riders hurl themselves down a slippery ice track, feet first and face up, one or two persons to a sled. The two-person model requires one racer to lie atop the other in a decidedly awkward pile-up of muscles and spandex. Awkwardness aside, it still looks dangerous. I think I’d take a pass – better make that a double pass for doubles luge (which is only available for men at this point anyway).

Bobsleighing (the official Olympic term) has one, two and four-person events. The one-person race is known as the monobob, which like curling has nothing to do with hair.

Bob sledders ride down a winding, narrow and icy track in brightly colored go-karts powered by gravity on steroids (the sleds, not athletes). The ride looks to be kidney jarring in an extreme way.

But hey, if the outcome is a gold medal maybe a little trauma to your internal organs is the price you pay.

New this year, big air is exactly as its name implies. Athletes fly down a ski ramp that curls at the end and shoots snowboarders into the sky to heights formerly known only to people wearing parachutes. Is big air dangerous?

Do snowboarders fly?

The Winter Olympics hosts a total of 15 sports and is basically a junior version of the Summer Games, which boast an impressive 42. This is further compounded by the fact that just one summer category, called “athletics” is comprised of 47 different track and field events and could practically qualify as an Olympics on its own.

To increase the fairness quotient, especially for those of us suffering living in colder climates, I propose adding new Winter Olympic sports, with events potentially even more dangerous and exhilarating than skeleton or big air.

Notoriously perilous and known for its edge-of-your-seat hysteria, ice fishing is a prevalent reality for many cold-climate folks. Ice fisher-people have actually been angling for years to get their chance at Olympic gold.

If this occurs, fisher-athletes would be required to test clean for various drugs and steroids. Thankfully, beer would not be on the list of banned substances.

Other sports that might be medal-worthy include passing a snowplow on black ice during a snowstorm at rush hour, pushing a full shopping cart through four inches of newly fallen snow across the official Olympic parking lot, snow shoveling the front steps with a non-motorized metal shovel while wearing choppers and finally, the most obvious, Zamboni speed driving.

The Winter Olympics are great as is, but they could be even better with increased competitive options. And more medals, duh. I’m sure we can come up with even more super-extreme sporty ideas. We’ve got four years to think about it.

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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 suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Addison Feb. 22 Nicholas M. Chipman, 28, of Bolingbrook, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance in the 700 block of Briar Hill Lane at around 10:43 a.m.

Feb. 20 A 19-year-old Addison man was charged with domestic battery in the 500 block of W. Diversey at around 10:20 p.m. Police said the suspect pushed the victim to the ground and

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the 1-100 block of E. Fullerton at around 3:25 formation after striking an unattended vehicle p.m. and failure to report an accident to police in the 1-100 block of E. Jackson at around 6:14 Feb. 17 a.m.

Carlos H. Chavarria, 46, of Addison, was Burglary was reported at a computer store charged with unlawful possession of a stolen at around 10:44 p.m. Police said unknown vehicle, resisting a police officer, DUI, ille- male suspects forced entry to the business and gal transportation of open alcohol by a driver, removed several computers. driving too fast for conditions, driving while license revoked, disobeying a traffic control Feb. 16 device and disobeying a stop sign near AddiManuel Escalante, 33, of Chicago, was isson and Lincoln at around 8:45 p.m. Police sued a citation for possession of cannabis near said Chavarria was stopped after an officer North and Villa at around 8:21 a.m. observed him driving at a high rate of speed Adam Johnson, 41, of Villa Park, was disobeying a stop sign and a traffic signal charged with criminal damage to property in before his vehicle came to a skid in the the 800 block of N. Yale between 3:30 and middle of an intersection on the icy road. 3:45 p.m.

According to police, Chavarria was found Criminal damage was reported at a local to be in possession of a stolen vehicle, DUI, business. Police said an unknown suspect driving while license revoked, and illegally broke a window on the east side of the buildtransporting open alcohol. Chavarria tensed ing. up and kicked a shovel as he was being A female juvenile from Villa Park was transported to the squad car to the DuPage charged with disorderly conduct/fighting at a County Jail, according to police. school at around 5:05 p.m.

landed on top of her, hurting her stomach.

While the suspect was on top of victim, he allegedly punched her on the right side of her face and held her hands to strike her own face with them. The suspect also reportedly scratched victim’s hands and hit Feb. 16 her in both her legs with an extension cord.

A 26-year-old Addison woman was charged with domestic battery in the 1-100 Feb. 19 block of E. Blecke Ave. at around 2:18 p.m.

Gustavo Lara, 47, of Addison, was charged Police said the suspect struck a victim on with DUI, illegal transportation of open alco- the left and right side of his face.

hol by the driver, speeding and no insurance subsequent to a traffic stop near Lake and Villa Park Second at around 2:03 a.m.

Feb. 17 Kasey D. Camire, 20, of Villa Park, was Feb. 18 charged with two counts of DUI, improper Silvino Martinez-Delgado, 38, of Addison, lane usage and making an improper turn near was charged with DUI, illegal transportation Route 83 and St. Charles at around 1:36 a.m. of open alcohol by the driver, leaving the Janet Reyes, 45, of Villa Park, was charged scene of an accident, driving off the roadway, with leaving the scene of an accident, failure no valid driver’s license and no insurance in to give aid or information, failure to give in-

said an unknown suspect damaged the door frame of the back door when the door was forced open and a newspaper was placed between the door and storm door.

A female juvenile from Villa Park was charged with criminal trespass to state supported land and interference with a public institution of education in the 200 block of W. Vermont at around 3:01 p.m.

Feb. 14 Joseph Whelan, 23, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, improper passing of an emergency vehicle, expired registration, improper lane usage, disobeying a stop sign and no insurance near Vermont and Ardmore at around 11:49 p.m.

Retail theft was reported at a music store at around 6 p.m. Police said an unknown male suspect removed a guitar from the show room and left without paying for the item.

Theft was reported at a local store. Police said that between 2 and 2:15 p.m. while a customer was shopping with their wallet/purse in their jacket pocket, an unknown female suspect pick-pocketed the customer and left the store with the wallet/purse.

A female juvenile from Villa Park was Feb. 15 Antoine Smith, 45, of Bellwood, was charged with battery in the 400 block of N. Adcharged with aggravated DUI, aggravated dison at around 2:28 p.m. driving while license suspended, improper lane usage and no insurance near St. Charles Feb. 13 Trevor M. Wukasch, 35, of Villa Park, was and Cornell at around 1:13 a.m.

Michael Wojtas, 19, of Bloomingdale, was charged with DUI, endangering the life of a charged with retail theft at a convenience store child, reckless driving, driving on a sidewalk at around 9:49 a.m. He also was charged with and no insurance in the 600 block of E. Wildretail theft at a local store at around 1:35 a.m. wood at around 10:59 p.m.

Theft was reported at a restaurant at around 5:23 p.m. Police said an unknown male sus- Feb. 11 Gerardo Bedolla, 18, and Juan D. Gutierrez, pect stole a purse from the counter top that 18, both of Villa Park, were issued citations for was left unattended.

Criminal damage was reported in the 500 possession of cannabis near Vermont and Iowa block of N. Iowa at around 5:58 p.m. Police at around 7:22 p.m.

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Local 7th graders experience day of high school at Montini Every February, Montini Catholic High School invites 7th graders to experience the typical day of a Catholic high school student during their 7th Grade Step Up Day. This year’s big day was held on Wednesday, Feb. 7, when the school welcomed 125 potential members of Montini’s Class of 2024.

The young visitors were paired up with a high school student and enjoyed the opportunity to be a Bronco for a day.

“We’re thrilled to be able to provide current seventh graders the chance to experience classes, meet students and teachers and get a real

Obituaries

Marian E. Kiburz 91 Marian E. Kiburz, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Daniel F. Loving mother of Daniel A., Gregory (Melissa Faulkner) Kiburz, cherished grandmother of Amy and Evan Kiburz, fond sister of Margie (the late William) Kleaver, aunt and great aunt of many. Memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, March 1 from 11 a.m. until service time 12 noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 545 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery at later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church appreciated.

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taste of the high school life here at Montini Catholic,” said Admissions Coordinator Kim Richmond.

“The day isn’t all about books and learning. We have activities and mix in a little fun at the end of the day during our all-school pep rally [to celebrate] Winter Formal Week.”

She added that eighth graders are always welcome to arrange to visit the school to “shadow” a student for a day.

Interested parents are invited to call Richmond at 630-627-6930 (x 182), send an email to: krichmond@montini.org.

Stanley M. Bogdajewicz, 83 Stanley M. Bogdajewicz, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 83. U.S. Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Barbara J., loving stepfather of Babette (John) Halen and Robert Kozar. Dear grandfather of Trent (Jessica) Martin, Benjamin Halen, Calvin, Madison Kozar.

Great grandfather of Olivia and Tyler Martin. Proceeded in death by nine siblings. Cherished son of the late SUBMITTED PHOTOS Villa Park Independent Chester and Victoria Bogdajewicz.

Uncle and great uncle of many. Fu- Sophomore Hannah Ruddy welcomes her younger brother Sam for Step-Up Day for 7th graders. The neral Mass was held on Monday, Feb younger students were matched with upperclassmen to “shadow” for the day.

26, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Arrangements

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Montini freshman Pat O’Connor (left) played host to Mikey Riccio on 7th Grade Step-Up Day. It was a good way for prospective ‘Broncos’ to make new friends and get acquainted with the school.

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Residents named to Wheaton College Dean’s List Courtney Baer and Esther Karpets, both of Villa Park, have been named to the Fall 2017 Dean’s List at Wheaton College.

Thornton among 45 ‘Junior Poets’ at U of Dallas Monica Thornton of Villa Park, Illinois, was one of 45 University of Dallas juniors to recently complete “Junior Poet,” in which each student

selects a poet and conducts a major research project on that poet and his or her body of work, culminating in a half-hour presentation to a panel of three faculty members. Thornton presented on the poet W.B. Yeats.

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Elmhurst Starter Home

Elmhurst Starter Home

Nicely updated ranch in Elmhurst SD 205. Laminate wood flooring throughout, 6-panel doors, 2 updated full baths w/ granite tile, & jacuzzi tubs. Master bedroom has a walk in closet & attached master bath. 2nd bedroom has double

Nicely updated ranch in Elmhurst SD 205.

Laminate wood flooring throughout, 6-panel doors, 2 updated full baths w/ granite tile, & jacuzzi tubs.

Master bedroom has a walk in closet & attached master bath. 2nd bedroom has double wide, 6-panel closet doors. kitchen features 42” custom cabinets with slow close and stainless steel appliances. newer roof, siding, windows & HVAC. Walking distance to Crestview park and Marianos and LA fitness. $239,900

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Heart of Elmhurst Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace.

First floor family room addition. 4 bedrooms up plus a first floor office or potential 5th bedroom/inlaw arrangement. Bathrooms on each level, including basement. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliance package. 2 car attached garage.

The lot could be subdivided into two 50x150 lots with a Cottage Hill address! $675,000

Heart of Elmhurst

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor $675,000 COTTAGE HILL DOUBLE LOT

New Jefferson Build

New Jefferson Build

Great location & opportunity to work with Elmhurst’s finest custom home builders. Walking distance to top rated public or private schools -Jefferson or Visitation & to newly renovated Butterfield Park. Top flight finishes, millwork, ceiling details & $1,039,000 WISE INVESTMENT BUILDERS

Great location & opportunity to work with Elmhurst’s finest custom home builders. Walking distance to top rated public or private schools Jefferson or Visitation & to newly renovated Butterfield Park. Top flight finishes, millwork, ceiling details & craftsmanship throughout. Main level offers hardwood floors, butler & walk-in pantry, office, separate dining room & eat-in kitchen with island overlooking family room with fireplace. 4 generous bedrooms up - all with attached bathrooms & 2nd floor laundry.

Luxurious master suite with his/hers walk-on closets & spa bath with soaking tub & separate shower. Oversized attached 2.5 car garage. $1,039,000

Great Value & Location!

Curb appeal, beautiful landscaping, Location all included in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Tri Level located just steps away from Visitation Grade School. Huge kitchen w/ large eat in area & bay window that can be used as a dining room interchangeably.

Family room is an addition which gives you a total of over 1650 sq ft of living space! 2 oversized bedrooms on 2nd level, 3rd floor master wall divider was just taken down to free up more space. Full bathrooms located on 2nd and 3rd levels. Outdoor deck is great for large family gathering! $355,000

Great Value & Location!

Curb appeal, beautiful landscaping, Location all included in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Tri Level located just steps away from Visitation Grade School. Huge kitchen w/ large eat in area & bay window that can be used as a dining room $355,000

Danby Woods Colonial

Danby Woods Colonial

You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custombuilt fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, $699,900

Steps to Town!

On the fringe of downtown Elmhurst, this American 4-Square sits on a premium 65 x 190 lot & was completely renovated w/ 2-story addition in 2010. Large front porch to open concept first floor - family rm w/ surround sound, fireplace, built-ins,

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You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custom-built fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, 3 fireplaces, one w/ dual exposure to the master BR & master bath. 2 magnificent libraries, a lower level in-law arrangement w/ private bath & wet bar w/ sink, fridge & dishwasher. Covered porch & 2nd floor veranda overlooking a expansive paver brick patio & large yard w/ irrigation & impressive landscaping, a heated 2 car attached garage w/ epoxy floors, & charming Coach House! $699,900

ONE OF A KIND TUDOR! Storybook English Tudor expanded & updated by current 30+ year owners that hate to leave this home & neighborhood. Loaded with original character & charm, yet updated w/ today’s amenities & nearly 3,200 SF of finished living space. Rare master suite with en suite bath + 2 other oversized bedrooms. Modern HVAC, refinished HW floors, living room fireplace, updated kitchen & baths, finished basement with large family room/office/laundry/tons of walk in storage & roughed in plumbing for a future bathroom. Custom bar/lounge area overlooking in-ground pool with tons of outdoor entertaining space. $599,900

ONE OF A KIND TUDOR!

Storybook English Tudor expanded & updated by current 30+ year owners that hate to leave this home & neighborhood.

Loaded with original character & charm, yet updated w/ today’s amenities & nearly 3,200 SF of finished living space. $599,900

Steps to Town!

On the fringe of downtown Elmhurst, this American 4Square sits on a premium 65 x 190 lot & was completely renovated w/ 2-story addition in 2010. Large front porch to open concept first floor - family rm w/ surround sound, fireplace, built-ins, entertainer’s kitchen w/ island, butler’s pantry, full bath, separate formals & 2 fireplaces.

4 beds up w/ master suite, spa bath & laundry. Finished basement - office, 5th bed, & rec room. Outdoors- new Trex deck, 190’ deep lot, playset & 2.5 car garage.

Improvements include hardie siding, Pella windows, electrical/plumbing, & 3-zone HVAC. Walk to everything! $889,900

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Sprawling Ranch

Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-desac location in south Elmhurst. Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park. The breathtaking views of the backyard $699,900

Sprawling Ranch Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-de-sac location in south Elmhurst. Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park. The breathtaking views of the backyard oasis are captured in every room. Huge master suite & family room additions on back with vaulted ceilings, skylights, & direct access to wrap-around deck. Professionally manicured grounds w/ lush, mature landscaping/irrigation system. As spacious as they come, this ranch offers 4 BR’s, 4 full baths, a formal dining room w/ wet bar, 1st floor laundry, tons of storage, & can entertain the largest gatherings all year round. $699,900 New Build on Sunnyside

Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with

Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with island, butler pantry, formal dining, huge family room with fireplace, 3 car garage, 4 large beds up, master suite with his & hers walk-ins, master spa bath with over-sized shower and soaking tub. Ability to finish attic with additional 300 SF of 8 ft height ceiling as well as basement.

In for permits. Perfect timing to fully customize everything! Summer 2018 delivery. $1,099,000

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Newer Construction < $650k!

Newer Construction < $650k!

Great value South Elmhurst! Main level features hardwood floors throughout, 2 panel solid core white doors, wrought iron railings on staircase & 2 story foyer. 1st floor living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room w/ direct vent $639,000 NEW PRICE!

March Delivery!

March Delivery!

In the home stretch! A month out from completion for this rare, new construction home in Crescent Park. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and walking distance to Washington Park and Blue Ribbon Edison Elementary and Sandburg JRHS. This

In the home stretch! A month out from completion for this rare, new construction home in Crescent Park. Steps from the IL Prairie Path and walking distance to Washington Park and Blue Ribbon Edison Elementary and Sandburg JRHS. This Craftsman style home features an inviting front porch, hardwood floors throughout, 1st floor office, 3 car attached garage, a huge master suite with his/hers walk-in closets and spa bath, and unique smart home features you won’t find in other new builds in town. Delivery March 2018. $1,199,900

$1,199,900 Crescent Park T! LEF ITS UN 3 LY ON

Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and $650,000

Updates Throughout!

Updates Throughout!

Close to everything, offering a private, professionally landscaped backyard complete w/ lighting, 2-level deck, pergola & fire pit. Perfect retreat for entertaining/relaxing.

Family rm features gas fireplace & raised hearth surrounded $495,000

Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

Town Homes of Fountain Pointe

Come see this one of a kind luxury townhouse development in Elmhurst by outstanding Island Construction. This 3 bedroom / 4 bathroom with 2 car heated attached garage will give you 2,400SF+ of high end finishes, a beautiful open floor plan, and perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the gorgeous views of the Prairie Path landscape while living less than one mile from downtown Elmhurst’s restaurants, shopping, museums, library, theater & Metra. Situated in a friendly community with award winning schools & parks just 17 miles from downtown Chicago. Phase II is ready for occupancy with selection of your own custom finishes. Call today for a private showing. $650,000

Great value South Elmhurst! Main level features hardwood floors throughout, 2 panel solid core white doors, wrought iron railings on staircase & 2 story foyer. 1st floor living room, formal dining room, kitchen, family room w/ direct vent fireplace, laundry/mudroom & powder room.

Beautiful maple cabinets w/ walnut stain & dark glaze in kitchen w/ SS appliances & granite countertops. 4 beds on 2nd level w/ shared hall bath. Private master suite w/ whirlpool tub & large walk in shower. Dual zone HVAC & roughed in central vac. Partial finished basement w/ r/o plumbing for future bath. Fenced in yard with gas line for grill and much much more! $639,000

Close to everything, offering a private, professionally landscaped backyard complete w/ lighting, 2-level deck, pergola & fire pit. Perfect retreat for entertaining/relaxing. Family rm features gas fireplace & raised hearth surrounded by beautiful custom cabinetry & glass tiling. Other features include custom wood cabinets & new SS fridge in kitchen; formal dining room; 1st floor full bath; spacious master bedroom w/ vaulted ceilings, huge closet & attached bath w/jacuzzi tub; a huge finished basement w/ kitchenette, office & 1/2 bath! Heated 1.5 car attached garage w high ceilings. Paver extensions on both sides of cement driveway for double wide car parking. $495,000

Great Value in South Elmhurst

Great Value in South Elmhurst

Walk to Lincoln grade School, Bryan Middle School and York High School. Steps to Illinois Prairie Path/Spring Road shopping district. 75x140 Lot. Unique open floor plan. 4 car garage. 2 attached/2 detached. 3800 sq. ft on 1st/2nd floor. $965,000

Walk to Lincoln grade School, Bryan Middle School and York High School. Steps to Illinois Prairie Path/Spring Road shopping district.

75x140 Lot. Unique open floor plan. 4 car garage.

2 attached/2 detached. 3800 sq. ft on 1st/2nd floor. Finished basement w/ traditional pub style wet bar, workout room & bedroom. Whole house back up generator system. Irrigation system.

Mature landscape. Fenced in yard. Paver patio.

Solid brick construction. This beautiful home has many upgraded amenities. 4 beds on 2nd floor with 4 full private baths. Bedroom/office on 1st floor with 1/2 bath connected. Recently updated kitchen with white cabinets and grey island. $965,000

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County, SCARCE to host annual Sustainable Design Challenge for high-schoolers

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Sampling the goods at Chef Fest

Ryan Hinchley (left), of Elmhurst, and Gavin Wegner, of Chicago, sample some of the cuisine at the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 18th annual Chef Fest on Feb. 8. Nearly 700 tickets were sold, raising a record $90,000. More than 30 area restaurants, bakeries and caterers featured their appetizers, entrees, desserts and drinks at the event.

DuPage County and SCARCE are now accepting project proposals from local high school students for the 12th annual Sustainable Design Challenge. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, the Sustainable Design Challenge encourages students to construct building and landscape models using environmental and water-friendly design practices.

“This really is a fun event every year at the County,” said DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee Chairman Jim Zay. “Not only do we learn from these students about innovative design techniques, but we are also able to see how much the building models progress year over year. At this point, I don’t doubt some of the designs will one day be implemented.”

In addition to inspiring students to explore careers in urban planning, architecture and engineering, the competition promotes environmental and stormwater education within Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum in local high schools.

SCARCE Founder and Executive Director Kay McKeen emphasizes the importance of STEM education both in and out of the classroom.

“It’s great that students are receiving STEM education in the classroom, at all ages,” said McKeen. “However, I think relating it to the real world in such a handson manner is what helps grow students’ passion for STEM fields and industries.”

All DuPage County high schools are encouraged to participate. Frequent competitors include students from Wheaton Warrenville South (Wheaton), Wheaton North, Naperville North, Glenbard South

(Glen Ellyn), Glenbard East (Lombard), Addison Trail, College Preparatory School of America (Lombard), Neuqua Valley (Naperville), York High School (Elmhurst), Willowbrook (Villa Park), Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South, Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South (Darien) and Lake Park (Roselle) high schools.

Registration will be open until Wednesday, April 4. For more information, visit scarce.org/event/2018-systainable-design-challenge/ All projects will be on display to the public at DuPage County’s JTK Administration Building (421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton) on Tuesday, April 17 from 9 to 11:15 a.m.

Tower Chorale of Western Springs has two open rehearsals On Monday, March 5, the Tower Chorale of Western Springs will begin preparation for its May concerts, “A Splash of Music: from Bernstein to Billy Joel!”

Rehearsals will be held from 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. on Monday, March 5 and Monday, March 19 at the Grand Avenue Community Center, 4211 Grand Avenue, Western Springs. The first two Monday rehearsals are open rehearsals for singers to try us out.

“A Splash of Music: from Bernstein to Billy Joel!” performances will be Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 20, at 3 p.m. at Nazareth Academy, 1209 W. Ogden Avenue, LaGrange Park.

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Friday, March 2 Princess Ball at the Iowa Center Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Young ladies and their favorite date are formally invited to the Princess Ball from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Iowa Center Castle, 338 N. Iowa. All will be treated like royalty while enjoying a pizza and pasta buffet from Michael Anthony’s, desserts and dancing the night away with Coach Josh and DJ Superman. Highlighting the special night will be a visit from a very special Princess who is sure to delight the girls. Couples will also receive a keepsake photo. The Princess Ball is $33 per couple, $11 each additional daughter. Wrist corsages and boutonnieres can be ordered at time of registration for an additional fee and they will be available for pick up at the Princess Ball.

Sunday, March 11 PIE Foundation fundraiser The Partnership for Inspired Education (PIE) Foundation will host its 7th annual din-ner/theater/auction fundraiser featuring Drury Lane’s pro-duction of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” A 2 p.m. mat-inee performance is followed by dinner, silent auction, and prize drawings. Proceeds serve to enhance student learning and education explo-ration in School Districts 4, 45, 48, and 88, including Addison Trail and Willowbrook high schools Wednesday, March 14 Therapy dogs visit the Library Dogs love books, too! The Villa Park Public Library will hold Bark for Books from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A variety of dogs, certified by Therapy Dogs International to be gentle listeners, will be at the library, waiting for a reader. Children of all ages are invited to sign up for a 10-minute session with a furry companion. Those under the age of 7 must attend with an adult.

All participants should choose a book to read to in advance. Registration is required. Info: visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

Wednesday, April 4 Therapy dogs visit the Library Dogs love books, too. The Villa Park Public Library will hold Bark for Books from 6:30-7:30 p.m. A variety of dogs, certified by Therapy Dogs International to be gentle listeners, will be at the library, waiting for a reader. Children of all ages are invited to sign up for a 10-minute session with a furry companion. Those under the age of 7 must attend with an adult.

All participants should choose a book to read to in advance. Registration is required. Info: visit the library’s website at www.vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

Ongoing events LEGO® Builders Club at the Library The Villa Park Public Library will hold more sessions of its LEGO® Builders Club on Wednesdays, March 21 and 28, from 3:45-4:45 p.m. Children ages 6-and-older can create something unique using a selection of LEGO® bricks and accessories.

Registration is required for each session. For more information, visit the

library’s website at vppl.info or call non-resident. Punch cards for drop-in 630-834-1164. play are also available. Call 630-8348970 with any questions.

Gymnastics program Parks and Recreation has an- Family open gym nounced a new gymnastics program on Monday nights in partnership with Tumbling Times Parks and Recreation holds family Gymnastics, 400 Rohlwing Road. A open gym at Jackson Middle School’s wide variety of gymnastics classes are main gym on Mondays from 7-8:30 available for all ages and skill levels. p.m. Drop-in to play basketball and Info: vprd.org or call 630-834-8970. volleyball as a family. The $7 cash fee is payable at the door. The family Preschool registration fee is for 1 or 2 adults over 21 and now open children under 18. Individuals (age Villa Park Recreation is currently 18 and older) who drop in to open accepting registration for preschool gym pay a $3 fee. The en-trance to for the 2018-2019 school year. Pre- the open gym is through the main school is held at the Iowa Community school entrance, 301 W. Jackson in Center, 338 N. Iowa. Class options Villa Park. Info: call 630-834-8970 include a Tuesday/Thursday pro- or in-villpark.com gram for three year-olds (must turn 3 by Sept. 1, 2018) and a Monday/ Poetry workshops Wednesday/Friday program for four at the Library year-olds (must turn 4 by Sept. 1, Calling all poets and poetry lov2018). Both programs are held 8:45- ers! Read an original poem you have 11:15 a.m. For more information and written and listen to the works of your preschool fees and tuition options call fellow poets at the Villa Park Public 630-834-8970.

Library. Bring 10 copies of one or two of your own poems to read and LEGO® DUPLO program discuss. Registration is required for for younger children this after-hours program, which will available at the Library be held from 6-8:30 p.m. March 12 All children ages 2-5 are invited and 26; and April 9 and 23. For more to come to the library to build, play, information, visit the library’s weband socialize with other kids and site at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164. families at LEGO® DUPLO® BuildPlay. Sessions will take place at the Villa Park Recreation Villa Park Public Library on Fridays, classes for kids March 9 and 23; and April 13 from Villa Park Recreation has several 10-10:30 a.m. All children must be upcoming classes for kids to keep accompanied by an adult. Registra- them busy this fall. Toddlers ages tion is required for each session. For 18-36 months can participate with more information, visit the library’s parents in Exploring Toddler where website at vppl.info or call 630-834- they’ll have a great time moving and exploring colors, books, songs and 1164. other activities. Children ages 3-5 will enjoy Mad Scientists LaboratoSpring soccer ry where they will try experiments registration begins The Villa Park Youth Soccer that will explode and erupt and Dino League is holding priority registra- Hour, a fun-packed hour of dinosaur tion for the spring season. Register fun. Jugando Se Aprende … Learn your child age 4-13 at the Iowa Com- While Playing is a unique class for munity Center, 338 N. Iowa on Sat- ages 4-6 that combines literature, urday, March 3 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. art and large motor play as children The spring soccer season features learn Spanish. For specifics on these seven games played Saturday morn- classes such as class day, time and ings and weekly practices. All prac- fees, visit invillapark.com or call the tices and games are held at the soc- Recreation Department office at 630cer fields at Jackson Middle School. 834-8970.

Practices start the week of March 19, games start April 7. The fee during Swim lessons available priority registration is $52. Call 630- through Addison Park District Do you miss swimming outdoors?

834-8970 with any questions.

Parks and Recreation offers indoor swim lessons in cooperation with Pickleball for adults now open Villa Park Recreation now offers the Addison Park District. The next Pickleball for adults both as classes session starts the week of March 5. and as a drop-in program at the Iowa Classes are available on Saturday Community Center, 338 N. Iowa. mornings and Tuesday and Thursday Join the Pickleball craze and sign up evenings for swimmers with all levto play this fun game that combines els of swim experience and include elements of tennis, badminton and parent/tot classes. Register with ping pong. Pickleball players use the Recreation Department; lessons wooden paddles and whiffle balls to are held at the Club Fitness Indoor play on a badminton-sized court with Pool, 1776 W. Centennial Place in a slightly modified tennis net. It is a Addison. To see the full schedule of low-impact sport and easier on the lessons and for fees visit invillapark. knees and shoulders than tennis and com or call 630-834-8970. is a recreational game that is designed to encourage an active lifestyle. VFW Friday Night Fish Fry From 5:30-8 p.m. every Friday Sign up for the next 4-week session on Wednesdays, March 7-April 4, evening, the Villa Park VFW Post from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Drop- in play #2801, 39 E. St. Charles Road, holds is available on Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45 its Fish Fry. Menu available for purp.m., Saturdays, 12 noon-2 p.m. and chase includes fried shrimp, fish/ Fridays, 3-5 p.m. (starting March 9). shrimp combos, beef/sausage sandThe drop in fee is $3 resident and wiches, combos and hot dogs.

Public Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, PLAINTIFF, VS. GINA ROSERO A/K/A GINA BARBARA ROSERO, A/K/A GINA B. GERTZ; ELIAS ROSERO A/K/A ELIAS FABRICIO ROSERO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 1024 320 SOUTH IOWA STREET ADDISON, IL 60101-3716 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 13, 2016, Sheriff of DuPage County will on March 27, 2018, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT 6 IN BLOCK 26 IN HOME ADDITION TO ADDISON, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED ON JUNE 15, 1926 AS DOCUMENT 215640, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 03-28-422-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 320 SOUTH IOWA STREET ADDISON, IL 60101-3716 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON, 1.5 CAR DET GAR The Judgment amount was $173,024.16.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS

605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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Willowbrook boys basketball team heads into playoffs on high note Warriors defeat York in WSC crossover game

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook boys basketball team brought some hard-earned momentum into this week’s Class 4A playoffs.

The Warriors wrapped up the regular season with a victory over York in the second-place game in the West Suburban Conference annual crossover series.

The win pushed Willowbrook to 23-5 overall and gave it its fourth win a row heading into the regional.

Willowbrook finished second in the WSC Gold Division with a 9-3 record, behind league-champion Hinsdale South.

“We started off sluggish against York and were down at the half,” said Willowbrook coach Chris PerCHRIS FOX PHOTO Villa Park Independent kins.

Willowbrook senior Ethan Schuemer goes for a rebound against two Strong shooting helped the WarYork players during the Warriors’ 68-62 West Suburban Conference riors earn the win. “We shot the crossover victory in Villa Park on Tuesday, Feb. 20. ball well,” said Perkins. “We hit 10

three-pointers or something similar to that. Our defense also helped us.

Our full-court pressure and halfcourt trap got us some easy looks.”

Sophomore Everett Stubblefield led the Warriors with 24 points.

Marshwan Phillips had 16 points, while Matas Masys added 10 points.

Ethan Schuemer added eight points.

Stubblefield has been with the varsity squad since being called up seven or eight games ago, Perkins said.

Perkins noted the root cause of the recent winning streak has varied.

“Every game is something different,” he said. “We are doing a good job of moving the ball and playing together on the offensive end of the floor. We’re scrappy and we play hard on the defensive end. I like where we are at and hopefully we can sustain that and keep going in the playoffs.”

Sitting at 23-5 and the No. 5 seed in the sectional, Perkins said his squad has plenty of motivation.

“The kids are very motivated,” he said. “Mostly the whole lineup experienced what it was like last year to have an early exit from the playoffs. Hopefully they have a chip on their shoulder.”

Perkins added he’s confident his team is battle-tested based on its usual tough schedule inside and outside the WSC Gold.

“Our schedule and our conference play is pretty solid,” the coach said.

“It should have us ready for what we are going to see in the playoffs. It comes down to us keeping our composure and executing on both ends of the floor.”

And Perkins likes the fact his team continues to receive help from many sources. “It’s a different person every game,” he said. “It depends on who has the hot hand, but we like that it’s different guys each game.”

Willowbrook opened play in the Class 4A Hinsdale South regional against either No. 21 seed Lake Park or No. 11 Metea Valley earlier this week. If Willowbrook won its regional semifinal game it either will play host and No. 4 seed Hinsdale South, No. 13 DeKalb or No. 20 West Chicago Friday for the regional title in Darien. The winner heads to the Class 4A Glenbard East sectional next week.

Willowbrook split with Hinsdale South this season, winning in Villa Park and losing in Darien.

Quite a year for Timothy Christian girls basketball team Trojans break 20-win mark and advance to sectional championship game

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls’ basketball team turned up the jets and then some once the calendar turned to 2018.

From January forward coming back from the school’s Renew term break, the Trojans lost only two games and finished the season with a 20-10 record.

“I love the sound of that,” said Timothy Christian coach Michele Strube.

The Trojans won a Class 2A regional title and advanced all the way to a Class 2A sectional title game where they lost to Chicago Harlan.

Timothy also finished 8-4 in Metro Suburban Conference Red Division play.

Timothy’s 20 wins are the most since Strube’s second season at the helm where the team went 15-13 after going 5-22 the previous year. Last year, the Trojans finished 13-15 for a second year in a row.

“I’m beyond thrilled,” said Strube, who coaches the team with her husband, Jon Strube. “It was a great end to our season.

We played fantastic against bigger teams.

The girls proved to themselves that they

have potential and talent. All they had to do was believe in themselves. They just had to go out there and lay it all on the court. They brought it on the court every night. And if they did that I told them they would be hard to stop.”

Timothy loses only seniors Olivia Schuringa and Emily DeBoer from this year’s team.

“It’s going to be hard losing Olivia and Emily,” said Strube. “Olivia has been consistent and strong for us all year and Emily DeBoer really came on the last three weeks. That was fun to see from her. We will have a different dynamic next year.

It’s going to be hard losing those two, but we are going to be able to fill in what we are losing with some sophomores.”

Freshmen Hannah Schuringa and Sureya Alex both played key roles for the Trojans this season. “Hannah will be a beautiful player,” said Strube. “She will break records. Sureya also had a great season.

Both of them stepped right in this season and helped us.”

Two other freshmen, Sarah Carstensen and Greta Hookstra, also were brought up to the varsity at the tail end of the season and will provide further reinforcements next season, Strube noted.

The stellar results this season did not surprise Strube. “Jon and I always hoped

with this group,” she said. “We have really great potential. It took a lot of work and constant coaching and instruction. But the girls work so hard and listen so well. They trust us and believe in us and they kept working and working. I love the hard work and all the time they put in over the last four months. There were times when we were going six days a week. I couldn’t be prouder of this group. All their hard work showed on the court. It stinks when you lose by one or two points. There are some games from the beginning of the season that we would like to play again because we played so well the last month of the season.

“We always knew there was potential here. It’s fun to see it finally show on the court. These are amazing young women who come from fabulous families. It’s nice that it all came out on the court. They showed their talent.”

Strube was impressed with how the team played in the regional title game against Lisle.

“I always love defense and it’s fun to see the different defenses we played and see them pay off,” she said. “We held Lisle’s big scorer to seven points. She had 30 points against Westmont. She didn’t make one basket against us, it was all free throws. We lost to Lisle in overtime last

year and to do what we did on the court against them was a great moment for the girls.”

Strube noted Heidi Westra and Abby Carstensen provided the defensive help in the Lisle game. “That girl was 5-4 and Heidi is 6-2 and Abby is 5-4 so we put height and speed on her and it worked,” she explained.

Strube tipped her hat to Chicago Harlan, which won the sectional title and went on to place second in the state in Class 2A. “Harlan was fabulous,” she said. “I’m not ashamed of how we played against them. We played the best we probably could. We were nervous and turned the ball over 26 times. You cannot do that in the sectional championship game. They had four players in double figures. They were a good team. Their coach knew what to do to us. They saw us play in the previous game and Olivia had 21 points and Emily had 16 points. Against Harlan it was three and five points. He shut them down.”

Strube is already looking forward to what is ahead. “We can come back and do good things,” she said. “We saw that against Harlan. What happened this season is a great sign for our future.”

Olivia Schuringa and Jordyn Strube were named to the all-Metro Suburban Conference Red Division team.

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Addison Trail boys basketball team wraps up regular season AT-Willowbrook boys swimming 200 relay team third at sectional; Burns seventh in 50

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail boys basketball team concluded its regular season with a recent 58-57 loss to Lyons Township as part of the West Suburban Conference crossover series.

It was Addison Trail’s third onepoint loss of the season to a WSC

team. Addison Trail also lost 44-43 to Downers Grove South in WSC Gold Division play and 50-49 to Leyden in another Gold game. Addison Trail’s lone conference win this season came against eventual conference champion Hinsdale South (52-50).

The Blazers opened up Class 4A postseason play earlier this year at their own Class 4A Addison Trail regional against Downers Grove South.

Downers South was the No. 15 seed in the sectional, while Addison Trail was the No. 17 seed. If the Blazers won that game they faced No. 2 sectional seed Benet Academy this past

Tuesday.

Addison Trail-Willowbrook boys swimming The Addison Trail-Willowbrook boys swimming team recently competed in the Downers Grove North sectional.

AT-Willowbrook was ninth in the field of 11 teams with 73 points.

AT-Willowbrook took seventh in the 200 medley relay in 1:44.35 with Zachary Thompson, Aidan Nichols, Evan Zimmerman and John Burns.

Freshman Kyle Haake was 12th in the 200 with a time of 1:54.92.

Zimmerman placed 12th in the 200 IM with a time of 2:08.44. Thomas Holmes was 18th at 2:19.33.

Burns placed seventh in the 50 freestyle with a time of 22.50, while Jacob Grygo was 11th in the 50 with a time of 23.63.

Phillip Campbell was 16th in the diving competition with 173.15 points.

Thompson finished 14th in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:00.85. Salvatore Ciaccio was 18th in 1:04.05.

Burns tied for ninth in the 100 at 50.09, while Mikey Strycharz was 12th at 51.05. Haake took 10th in the

500 with a time of 5:14.20. Sean Pienkos was 18th at 5:44.70.

AT-Willowbrook was third in the 200 relay with a time of 1:30.56.

State-qualifying time was 1:27.71.

That team included Zimmerman, Grygo, Strycharz and Burns.

Zimmerman was 11th in the backstroke with a time of 59.07, while Thompson was 12th in 59.79.

Nichols finished 18th in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:08.35.

AT-Willowbrook was seventh in the 400 relay with a time of 3:29.56 with Jack Wentworth, Lucas Walsh, Strycharz and Grygo.

IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team wins regional title Knights defeat Timothy Christian thanks to fourth-quarter freethrow shooting

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The free throw was the IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team’s best friend.

The Knights made 31 of 41 free throws, including a 22-for-30 effort in the fourth quarter alone, on their

way to a 54-45 win over crosstown neighbor Timothy Christian in the championship game of the Class 2A Guerin Prep regional.

The win was IC Catholic Prep’s third regional crown under coach TJ Tyrrell. This was the Knights seventh regional-championship game appearance in a row, the past six coming under Tyrrell’s direction.

“It was a huge win,” said Tyrrell. “It felt good to avenge the loss to them earlier in the season and to walk away with the hardware.”

IC Catholic Prep lost at Timothy Christian earlier in the season. “The last time we played them it was at their home gym and we had a very

slow start,” said Tyrrell. “In that game, Timothy started very quick and shot the ball very well. We were down 20-6 after the first quarter. We battled back and won the next three quarters combined, but lost 50-42.

Losing that game actually was a good thing to help us to really look at areas we needed to improve on and prepare for against Timothy.”

Tyrrell said an adjusted game plan worked well in the regional title game. “I thought we came in with a very good game plan,” he said. “We wanted to slow the pace down and really throw them off with our zone defense. We scored a quick basket early and then they scored the next

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“We held them to two points in the second quarter,” the coach pointed out. “We felt we were in a very good spot at halftime being up and having that lead. That was a good place mentally for us.”

Timothy cut IC Catholic Prep’s lead to 25-23 after three quarters. “In the second half, we knew Timothy would come out more aggressive and

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a sudden Timothy started battling back. In the fourth quarter they were shooting a lot of threes to try and cut the lead down. They had it to within five or six points with three minutes to go after we were up by 12.”

That’s when the free throws started piling up for the Knights. “They fouled us quite a bit to slow the game down and try and cut down the lead and we kept answering back,” said Tyrrell. “Somebody said that from the four-minute mark of the fourth quarter until the end of the game took about 45 minutes to complete.

It probably was the longest four minutes of a game in my life. We were trying to hold the lead and then they battled back and picked up the pressure. Our guys remained resilient.”

Nico Gaudio made 8 of 10 free throws in the fourth quarter. “They chose to foul Nico when he caught the ball,” said Tyrrell. “We were very confident in him because he had been shooting free throws well.”

Gaudio finished with 10 points, all coming in the fourth quarter. Cheng finished with four points from the field and made 10 of 15 free throws, including 5 of 8 in the fourth quarter.

He ended with 14 points.

Tyrrell also lauded the play of senior Kris Askew who had 12 points.

“Kris probably played the most important game of his career,” he said. “He started big for us. Timothy went with an isolation defense on Kevin and Alex Meurer to try and keep them out of our offense. Kris knocked down two big 3s to get us going early. He did a really good job defensively as well. I was very proud of Kris.”

Meurer finished with nine points.

He had two field goals and was 3-for-4 from the foul line, including 2-for-2 in the fourth quarter. “They did a pretty good job limiting Kevin and Alex,” said Tyrrell.

Timothy played without Khali Saunders, who was out with a hand injury sustained in an earlier game against Wheaton Academy. But Tyrrell noted the Knights still were strong in the post with sophomore Ryan Wojtalewicz, Nico Gaudio and Dom Gaudio.

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nity for Ryan and he stepped up for us,” said Tyrrell. “He played pretty much the whole game. Nico, Ryan and Dom played post for us against a very talented Brandon Orange, who was averaging a double-double.

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Tyrrell noted Timothy stepped things up from the 3-point line late in the game. “In the fourth quarter they hit five 3-point baskets to keep the game close,” he said. “They didn’t hit any 3s in the first half and made two in the third. Just when we thought the lead was comfortable, they would come down and hit a quick 3. And then with them fouling, that slowed the game down. Our guys did a good job of figuring it out and grinding it out and keeping the belief that they could win. Overall, a lot of guys contributed for us. It was a battle.

We knew coming in that they were a very talented team. They finished with 22 wins. We knew we knocked them out of regionals last year in the last few seconds and that they would be motivated and fired up. It was a great game. It was a really cool environment. It was a well-coached game on both sides. It’s nice to be part of another regional championship.”

Tyrell also applauded his team’s bench. “Our bench was outstanding again,” he said. “They had great energy throughout the game and kept things positive and helped us keep focused on what we needed to do.

It’s neat to see this great group of seniors succeed. I’m really excited for them getting this regional championship.”

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DuPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, NA, PLAINTIFF, VS. GINA ROSERO A/K/A GINA BARBARA ROSERO, A/K/A GINA B. GERTZ; ELIAS ROSERO A/K/A ELIAS FABRICIO ROSERO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 15 CH 1024 320 SOUTH IOWA STREET ADDISON, IL 60101-3716 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by the Court in the above entitled cause on December 13, 2016, Sheriff of DuPage County will on March 27, 2018, in 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, at 10:00 AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of DuPage, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 03-28-422-015 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 320 SOUTH IOWA STREET ADDISON, IL 60101-3716 Description of Improvements: SINGLE FAMILY HOME, NOT FOR SALE, UTIL ON, 1.5 CAR DET GAR The Judgment amount was $173,024.16.

Sale Terms: This is an “AS IS” sale for “CASH”. The successful bidder must deposit 10% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the bid amount, 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 property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

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: Visit our website at http:// ilforeclosuresales.mrpllc.com.

Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel. No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file# 12189 PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Plaintiff’s attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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