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Elmhurst College choirs to perform free spring concert April 10 ELMHURST — The Elmhurst College Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Women’s Chorus will perform their

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Deadline looms for Addison Women’s Club scholarship applications ADDISON — The Women’s Club of Addison will be accepting applications now through April 5, 2016, for two $1,500 scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic school year. They will be awarded to female graduating seniors who have been accepted at a four-year college or university. Candidates may attend any high school, but must be a current resident of Addison.

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The performance by the Elmhurst College Women’s Chorus will feature the premiere performance of a piece that the ensemble commissioned from Michael Engelhardt, a composer and professor at Millikin University.

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Continued from page 1 sity. He’s currently completing his doctoral work at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

“I love the excitement of seeing people accomplish something they did not believe they could – and then realizing they were capable of it all along,” Krause said. “This is the best job there is – there’s nothing better than working with kids and helping them succeed. Now as an administrator, I love working with a team to come up with new ideas and being creative to improve the learning environment for students.”

Student affirms Krause’s dedication, energy, motivating style And Willowbrook senior Kevin Miller said Krause does just that.

“Mr. Krause is a perfect example of what makes students want to come to school,” Miller said.

“His energy, presence and smile alone motivate you to want to do better. He truly cares about each student as an individual and takes the time to get to know each of us and seeks our input regarding how Willowbrook can continue to improve.”

Miller added Krause has high standards for students and the school, and he’s always involved to help make sure those standards are met.

“He makes you feel welcome and at home as soon as you walk into Willowbrook,” Miller said.

“He emphasizes Willowbrook is one big family, and he truly makes that a reality.”

Throughout his career, Krause has helped create a math course focused on solving real-world problems; developed small learning communities (where students are paired with specific Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause shares a fist bump with a teachers to enhance their high student on the first day of the 2014-15 school year. Krause is school experience); implementone of four finalists to receive the Golden Apple Leadership ed Positive Behavioral InterAward. ventions and Supports (PBIS); provided support to staff members to align to the new Common Core State Standards; and worked on the District 88 Building The Future project, which was a referendum proposal to modernize the infrastructure and learning environment of Willowbrook and its sister school, Addison Trail.

Outside of Willowbrook, Krause is a member and former president of Kiwanis Club of Villa Park and interacts with many local groups and organizations. He also can often be seen at community events and enjoying watching his son’s school events.

As he always does, WIllowbrook Principal Dan Krause rides District 88 School Board the bus with the students on the first day of school. On the first day of the 2015-16 year, he takes a “selfie” with his fel- commends Krause Krause is described by many low student bus-riders. tive leadership 3. Commitment to student achievement 4. Expertise in curriculum, instruction and assessment “I have known Krause for more than 15 years, and his dedication and commitment to continuously improving the educational experience for all students is second to none,” said District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton. “Krause brings a level of energy to the table and is always focused on what’s best for students. Our schools have received several national honors, and Krause’s vision, experience and leadership are a crucial aspect in earning those recognitions.”

A Celebration of Excellence in honor of the four finalists (and 30 finalists for the Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching) is scheduled to take place on April 2.

More about WBHS Principal Dan Krause…

Krause has served as principal of Willowbrook since 2007 and

began his career in the education field in 1995 as a math teacher at Alan B. Shepard High School in Palos Heights. He then taught math and was the director of math and science at Niles North High School in Skokie and was the director of math and applied technology at Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park. He came to District 88 in 2002 as an Assistant Principal at Addison Trail and then moved to Willowbrook as an Assistant Principal in 2005.

When he entered college, Krause planned to major in chemical engineering. But it didn’t take long for him to discover his true passion was helping people fulfill their goals, and he quickly changed his major.

He received his undergraduate degree in math from Loyola University Chicago and then continued on to earn his master’s degree in educational leadership from Northeastern Illinois University and a certificate of advanced study in educational leadership from Lewis Univer-

It’s evident why students like Willowbrook Principal Dan Krause when he offers his big smile and support to the various programs and activities around the school, shown here.

Krause was just named one of only four finalists for the Golden Apple Leadership Award.

as a zealous leader, whose energy, enthusiasm and positive attitude are contagious. District 88 Board of Education President Donna Craft Cain said it’s that passion that makes Krause worthy of this Golden Apple recognition.

“Willowbrook has achieved high levels of success in all areas

– academics, athletics and extracurricular activities – and creating that positive culture of success starts at the top with strong leadership,” Cain said. “As a Board, we know our students are in great hands under Krause, and he will continue the tradition of excellence that is the legacy of Willowbrook and District 88.”

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On Monday March 21, Villa Park resident Arla Calyn, pictured here along with York Township Supervisor John W. Valle, celebrated her 93rd birthday at the York Township Senior Nutrition Center. Valle surprised Arla with a birthday cake which she shared after everyone sang “Happy Birthday.” “Arla is one of our regulars here at the York Township Senior Nutrition Center and we wanted to show her how much we care and love her,” Valle said.

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March 22 Oscar Gamez, 19, and Jesse A. Ibarra, 27, both of Addison, were arrested near Lincoln and Park at around 5:13 p.m. Both were charged with possession of cannabis.

March 21 Danielle M. Hoske, 26, of Elgin, was arrested near Lake and First at around 2:19 a.m. and charged with possession of can-

nabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and one headlight following a traffic stop.

March 20 • Kayleen M. Hanson, 42, of Hanover Park, was arrested at a local store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road, at around 12:39 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

• Matthew M. Kish, 30, of Roselle, was issued a citation for retail theft at a local store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road, at around 2:26 p.m. Police said Kish exchanged merchandise from one box to another in an attempt to deprive the store the difference in value.

March 19 A 27-year-old Addison man was arrested in the 600 block of S. Wisconsin Ave. at around 2:21 a.m. and charged with domestic

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March 19 • Trevor Clinkunbroomer, 43, of Chicago, was arrested near St. Charles and Route 83 at around 1:51 a.m. and charged with two counts of DUI, three counts of improper lane usages and no insurance.

• Ahmad R. Elliott, 35, of Bellwood, was arrested at Forman Mills, a store on North Avenue, at around 6:18 p.m. and charged with two counts of disorderly conduct.

• William D. Haynes-Brown, 18, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 400 block of N. Beverly at around 3:39 a.m. and charged with criminal damage to property.

• Derrius Mitchell, 26, of Willowbrook, was arrested at a local store at around 3:43 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

• Lisa M. Rankin, 29, of Bartlett, was arrested at a local store at around 5:58 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

March 18 Dale E. Smith, 33, of Addison, was arrested near North and Ellsworth at around 5:56 p.m. and charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving while license revoked and no

insurance.

March 17 • Jessica Del Rio-Perez, 24, and Martin Silva, 20, both of Villa Park, were arrested at a local store at around 6:06 p.m.

Del Rio-Perez was charged with retail theft and Silva was charged with two counts of retail theft.

• Brandon W. Glickley, 21, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 300 block of E. Wildwood at around 6:30 p.m. and charged with consumption/possession of open alcohol in public.

• William D. Haynes-Brown, 18, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 100 block of W. Terrace at around 11:16 p.m. and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespass to real property.

• Criminal damage to a motor vehicle was reported in the 400 block of N. Ardmore. Between 5 and 5:30 p.m., police said an unknown suspect damaged the rear window of a vehicle parked in a lot.

March 16-March 17 Criminal damage to property was reported at a mall in the 200 block of W. North Ave. Between 10:30 p.m. March 16 and 9:30 a.m. March 17, police said an unknown suspect threw a large piece of cement through the rear

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March 16 • A 20-year-old Villa Park man was arrested in the 500 block of W. Division at around 7:20 p.m. and charged with two counts of domestic battery.

• Jakub M. Walkowicz, 21, of Bloomingdale, was arrested at a local store at around 3:14 p.m. and was charged with retail theft.

March 15-March 16 Criminal damage to a motor vehicle was reported near Sunset and Ardmore. Between 9 p.m.

March 15 and 9 a.m. March 16, police said an unknown suspect entered an unsecured vehicle parked in a driveway and stole a victim’s wallet and U.S. coins.

March 15 Sanam Patel, 25, of Wheaton, was arrested at a local store at around 3:34 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

March 14 Rudy L. Gibson, 24, of Bellwood, was arrested in the 300 block of S. Ardmore at around 12:40 a.m. and charged with violation of bail bond.

March 13 • Sochil Almanza, 21, of Bensenville, was arrested near Villa and North at around 5:29 p.m. and charged with possession of cannabis.

• Retail theft was reported at a local store. Between 7:39 p.m. and 8 p.m., police said an unknown male suspect removed a theft prevention device from a television and left the store without paying for the item.

• Theft was reported at a local store. Between 12:40 a.m. and 12:50 a.m., police said an unknown suspect removed $100 in U.S. currency from a purse that was left unattended.

March 11 Luis N. Ramirez, 20, of Hanover Park, was arrested in the 400 block of N. Bierman at around 7:25 p.m. March 8 and charged with robbery. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued March 11.

March 9 Two female juveniles from Villa Park were arrested at a local high school at around 8:30 a.m. and charged with disorderly conduct/fighting.

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Willowbrook senior takes first in EMT competition VILLA PARK — Willowbrook senior Joseph Egan won first place in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) competition at the 2016 HOSA - Future Health Professionals State Conference, which took place from March 9 to 11 in Decatur.

Egan competed with Hinsdale Central High School senior Matthew Slonoff, and they are enrolled in the EMT program at Technology Center of DuPage.

As the EMT champions, they are now eligible to compete in the HOSA International Leadership Conference, which will

take place from June 22 to 25 in Nashville, Tenn.

Following a comprehensive written exam, Egan and Slonoff were given a scenario to address, which was a badly injured motorcycle rider. The two were judged on their ability to respond appropriately, stabilize the scene, remove the helmet, identify life threats, then prioritize and treat the patient.

They also were judged on how effectively they communicated with each other and other team members.

For more information, visit hosa.org.

Library Board seeks public input at upcoming open house VILLA PARK — On Monday, April 18, the Villa Park Public Library Board of Trustees is hosting two Open Houses, one from 1-3 p.m.; then another from 7-9 p.m. The Library Board, staff, and architects will be on hand to share information about the library facility analysis, space, and service needs at the library.

The facility analysis identified major system repairs which must be completed over the next five years. In order to address these needs, as well as the need for additional space

for facilities and parking, the Library Board contracted with Williams Architects of Itasca, to evaluate options for improving or replacing building systems, improving library space, and enhancing services to patrons.

Any building project will require a referendum to provide the funding needed, therefore public input is crucial to be part of the decision-making process.

For information about the Open Houses or about the proposed renovation and/or expansion project, contact Sandra Hill at 834-1164, Ext. 111.

Obituary

Catherine “Kay” Wolf, 86

Catherine “Kay” Wolf, nee Neary, age 86, formerly of Villa Park, IL. Beloved wife of the late Marvin Wolf. Loving mother of Marvin Jr. (Beverly), Eileen (Phillip) Sanders, Michael (Kathleen), Elizabeth (Mike Barry) Kotwas, Patrick (Kathleen) and Cathleen Nevara; Loving grandmother of Terry (Cheryl), Jamie, Ben, Matt, Ashley (Nic), Dan, Kyle, Tom and Jenna; three great grandchildren Maddie, Henry and Calvin; and her sisters-inlaw Tillie Neary and Elfriede Shane. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Catherine Neary, her sisters Genevieve and Eileen, her brothers Thomas, Edward and Charles, and her grandson Nicholas Kotwas.

Kay was born in Chicago.

After the death of her parents, she lived with her older sister Eileen. They moved to the west suburbs, where Kay attended high school and later went to work at Illinois Bell

Telephone Company. She and Marvin married, living first in Glen Ellyn then moving to northwest Villa Park in 1959.

Kay continued to work at Illinois Bell while raising her six children and being active in Schafer School PTA for many years. Kay retired from Illinois Bell in 1988, and later Marvin and Kay moved to Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., where they managed a mobile home park.

Kay moved back to Illinois in 2014 and had been living at the Brookdale senior living community in Lisle.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. Interment will be at a future date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Ill. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society – Breast Cancer or the Villa Park Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2801. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Call (630) 832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com for more information.

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Willowbrook senior Joseph Egan (left) and Hinsdale Central senior Matthew Slonoff smile after winning 1st place in the Emergency Medical Technician competition at the 2016 HOSA - Future Health Professionals State Conference. That event took place from March 9 to 11 in Decatur.

VPRD coming events…

Family Fun event includes Life-Sized Operation game VILLA PARK — Head to the Iowa Community Center Saturday, April 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Villa Park Recreation’s Spring Into Family Fun event for a morning of fun, jumping and climbing through inflatable jump houses, playing Life Sized Operation and enjoying live entertainment. Food will be available for purchase from Michael Anthony’s. With preregistration, the fee is $10 per family of four, $2 each additional family member. The fee is $15 per family of four ($5 add’l.) on the day of the event.

Mom & Son Night at Sugar Creek Parks and Recreation is holding a Mom and Son Night at Sugar Creek Golf Course, on April 29, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Cowabunga! Young men and their special date are invited to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle night of music, games and entertainment by Coach Josh.

Couples will enjoy a pizza and pasta buffet from Michael Anthony’s. A keepsake photo is included. The fee is $39 per couple/$15 each additional son.

Corsages and boutonnieres are available for purchase at reg-

istration. Please pre-register at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa. Sugar Creek Golf Course is located at 500 E. Van Buren.

Spring softball leagues invited to register Villa Park Recreation is accepting spring softball league registrations for the following leagues: Men’s 16” plays Friday nights starting April 15; Co-Rec 14” plays Wednesday nights starting May 18; Men’s Under 30 16” plays Thursday nights starting May 19 and a Women’s 12” plays Monday nights starting May 23. All leagues play at Lions Field, 320 E. Wildwood. For league fees and information, visit vprd.org.

Swim Team registration takes place April 9 and 13 Parks and Recreation is holding Priority Registration for the Mariners Swim Team on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m.

– 1 p.m. and Wednesday, April 13 from 6-8 p.m. Representatives from the Mariners will be on hand both days to answers questions.

The Mariners swim competitively in the DuPage Swim

and Dive Conference, a group of west suburban swim teams including Wood Dale, Addison and Lombard.

“The Mariners are looking forward to another swim season,” Mariners head coach Jen Burns said. “The coaching staff is looking forward to getting our swimmers back in the pool.”

The season includes eleven meets, five on Wednesday evenings and five on Saturday mornings, with a season ending conference meet. Practices are each weekday morning at Jefferson Pool and swimmers are expected to attend each practice. It is recommended that beginning swimmers have previous swim lesson experience prior to the start of the season.

Swimmers must successfully swim one length of the pool using a legal stroke in order to participate. Younger swimmers, ages 5-8, can participate as a Mini Mariner and compete in the five home meets.

Priority registration fees are $109 per child; $99 additional children and $75 for Mini Mariners. The fee is an additional $10 during Open Registration, which begins April 14.

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District 88 Relay for Life raises nearly $59,000

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Willowbrook raises money for the American Cancer Society “Go Pink” event raises $700; Facial Hair February nets $1,300

VILLA PARK — Willowbrook also has hosted other events throughout the school year to raise money for the American Cancer Society, including “Go Pink” events for breast cancer awareness, Facial Hair February and the Brook Olympics.

Throughout the month of October, Willowbrook hosted a variety of events in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, including a “Go Pink or Go Home” volleyball game at Addison Trail, where they sold “pink” T-shirts and other “pink” items as well as decorated the halls and the football stadium in pink. Through those efforts, the high school raised about $700.

Neil Wahlgren wins Facial Hair February This year, 18 male faculty and staff members participated in Facial Hair February, where they gave up shaving for the month of February to raise money. Participants collected donations from friends, family members, students and colleagues. A bracket was used for students to determine the winner of Facial Hair February. This year’s winner is math teacher Neil Wahlgren. Facial Hair February raised about $1,300.

Seniors place first in Brook Olympics competition

WBHS raises funds for ACS (right): Pictured are male faculty and staff members who participated in Facial Hair February. They gave up shaving for the month of February to raise money for the American Cancer Society and raised about $1,300. (below): Willowbrook math teacher Neil Wahlgren is named winner of Facial Hair February during the Brook Olympics assembly on March 11.

The Brook Olympics, a series of events created to bring tradition, pride and a sense of class spirit to Willowwbrook.

It culminates with an assembly, where classes go head-to-head in competitions to earn points.

Earning the most points were the seniors, this year’s winning class, followed by juniors in 2nd, sophomores in 3rd and freshmen in 4th. The Brook Olympics

raised about $1,800.

During the assembly, actor Quinton Aaron (who played Michael Oher in “The Blind Side”) stopped by to share information about his Foundation.

To watch a video of his visit, go to dupage88.net/site/public/ files/?item=193.

Actor Quinton Aaron visits, talks about Foundation During the Brook Olympics assembly on March 11, actor Quinton Aaron (who played Michael Oher in “The Blind Side”) stopped by to share information about The Quinton Aaron Foundation. (top and bottom left): Aaron visits with Willowbrook students, who showed their support. (bottom right): Aaron is pictured with WB Principal Dan Krause (left) and District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton.

WBHS holds annual Brook Olympics

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On March 11, Willowbrook hosted its annual Brook Olympics assembly, which is the culminating event of a weeklong series of events and challenges created to help initiate tradition and a sense of class spirit and pride. This year, the Brook Olympics raised $1,800 for the American Cancer Society. (top left): The sophomore class competes in the tug-of-war challenge. (top right): The senior class competes in the lip–synch event. (bottom left): WBHS Principal Dan Krause pumps up the crowd. (bottom right): Students show their school spirit while performing during the assembly.

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Willowbrook’s Zabran wins WSC Gold girls shot-put title Addison Trail places fifth at WSC Gold girls indoor meet

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail girls’ track team took fifth at the recent West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet held at Addison Trail.

The Blazers were fifth with 37 points.

Willowbrook took seventh with 21 points. Downers Grove South won the conference title with 189.5 points.

At the frosh-soph level, Willowbrook was third with 77 points. Addison Trail was fifth with 38 points. Downers South won the title with 183 points.

Josie Zabran won the conference shot put title for Willowbrook at 34-10.

Teammate Shantel Powell was second at 34-7 1/2.

Willowbrook’s Miani Blackwell won the frosh-soph shot put title at 32-9.

Teammate Cecilia Lizasuain was third at 28 7 1/2. Addison Trail’s Maddie O’Connell was sixth at 24-11, while teammate Theodora Koulouvaris was ninth at 23-10 1/2.

In the 55 dash, Adidson Trail’s Lau-

ren Kroll was second at 7.46, while Klea Gjonaj was fifth with a time of 7.76.

At the frosh-soph level, Willowbrook’s Isabella Pennebaker was seventh with a time of 8.28 in the 55.

Kroll took second in the 200 with a time of 26.77, while Gjonaj was seventh at 28.77. Willowbrook’s Olivia Pennebaker was 11th at 31.07.

Willowbrook’s Ashleigh Gushiken was fifth in the 200 at the frosh-soph level with a time of 29.43. Addison Trail’s Mercedes Lopez was eighth at 30.28.

Suhei Valbuena took fourth in the 300 for Addison Trail with a time of 44.64.

Lynette Banuelos was eighth with a time of 46.03. Olivia Pennebaker was 10th for Willowbrook with a time of 48.38.

In the frosh-soph 300, Alexandra Nava was third at 47.04. Willowbrook’s Isabella Pennebaker was fifth at 47.30 and teammate Phoebe Ceplecha was sixth at 48.16.

Willowbrook’s Jessica Taylor was 10th in the 400 with a time of 1:16.47.

At the frosh-soph level, Willowbrook’s Evelyn Yao was third in the 400 with a time of 1:08.02 and Ceplecha

was fourth at 1:09.61.

Shannon Jones took seventh for Willowbrook in the 800 with a time of 2:39.45. Grace Guthrie was ninth at 2:40.49. In the frosh-soph race, Willowbrook’s Catherine Pegler was second in the 800 at 2:38.20. Victoria Palma was fourth at 2:43.65.

Willowbrook’s Melissa Johnston was eighth in the 1,600 with a time of 5:56.55. Palma was third in the 1,600 at the frosh-soph level with a time of 5:57.14.

Willowbrook’s Alannah Ferris was eighth in the 3,200. At the frosh-soph level, Willowbrook’s Briana Jones was fifth and Addison Trail’s Andrea Flores was seventh.

In the 55 hurdles, Addison Trail’s Briceyda Vivero was seventh with a time of 10.73. At the frosh-soph level, Damaries Garcia was third at 10.62 for Willowbrook, while Addison Trail’s Mercedes Lopez was fourth at 10.73.

Addison Trail was second in the 4-by160 relay with a time of 1:26.76. Willowbrook was seventh at 1:39.39. Addison Trail was fourth at the frosh-soph level at 1:36.37, while Willowbrook was fifth at 1:41.12.

The Blazers were fourth in the 1,600

relay at 4:30.80. Willowbrook was sixth.

Willowbrook won the 1,600 froshsoph relay at 4:37.04, while Addison Trail was sixth at 4:58.23.

Willowbrook was fifth in the 3,200 relay at 11:32.80. Addison Trail was sixth.

Willowbrook placed second in the 3,200 relay at 11:22.66. Addison Trail wasfifth at 11:56.12.

Addison Trail’s Maria Madey was third in the frosh-soph high jump at 4-6. Teammate Jessica Garcia was sixth at 4-0.

Addison Trail’s Briceyda Vivero was eighth in the long jump at 14-0 1/2. Luz Dominguez was ninth at 13-11 1/2.

Madey was sixth in the frosh-soph long jump at 13-2 1/2 for Addison Trail.

Willowbrook’s Gushiken was seventh at 12-5 1/2 and teammate Alyssa Lavery was ninth at 11-8.

Banuelos was fifth in the triple jump for Addison Trail with a mark of 32-01/2. Vivero was eighth at 29-8 1/2.

Madey was second in the triple jump at the frosh-soph level at 29-3 1/2.

Teammate Natasha Olivera was fourth at 27-6 1/4. Willowbrok’s Teresa Zaldivar was seventh at 27-0 and teammate Miriam Youhanoun was ninth at 22-2.

District 88-Fenton Sports Report Willowbrook baseball team defeats Naperville North; Addison Trail girls track team sets relay record

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ADDISON — The Willowbrook baseball team recently defeated Naperville North 5-0 in non-conference play.

Willowbrook scored two runs in the fourth inning and three in the seventh.

TJ Geritano went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a run and an RBI. Cam Zunkel was 1-for-4 with an RBI. Matt Pizur went 3-for-3 with a run scored. Kyle Martyniuk went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Kyle Ferguson was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Zunkel was the winning pitcher. He went 6 2/3 innings and struck out eight while allowing only three hits.

In earlier action, the Warriors dropped an 11-5 nonconference game to Glenbard South.

Glenbard South jumped out to a 3-1 lead after the first inning and used a seven-run third inning to take a 10-3 lead.

Willowbrook had 10 hits in the game. Zunkel went 3-for3 with a double, a run scored and two RBI. Geritano was 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base. Pizur went 1-for-4 with a run scored. DeSalvo was 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Also having single hits were Danny Olson, Ferguson, MJ Ranieri and Jon Kelso. Kelso had a double and scored a run, while Ranieri stole a base. Mark Molitor added an RBI. Matt Garbacz took the loss for the Warriors.

Addison Trail girls track The Addison Trail girls track team recently broke the program record in the 400 relay at the West Suburban Conference

Gold Division indoor meet.

The team of Lynette Banuelos, Lauren Kroll, Klea Gjonaj and Suhei Valbuena broke the record by almost four seconds.

“That team is trying to get themselves set up for another run for state in both the 400 and 800 relays outdoors,” said Addison Trail coach Dave Pytko.

Kroll took second in the 55 dash and 200 run, while Klea was fifth in the 200.

“Klea is doing a great job of rebounding from a tough sophomore season in addition to being a leader with Lauren and Lynette,” said Pytko.

Pytko also has high hopes for the team’s distance runners. “In addition to our talented varsity runners, we have a very young, but very underrated group of distance girls,” he said. “Over the next few years they will grow into a group that can compete with teams in the conference. They are so new at running that they have to learn how to control all the mental aspects of run-

ning a race.”

Fenton badminton The Fenton girls badminton team returns the likes of seniors Heena Amin, Angelica Trojan, Hanna Roucka and Kendra Vargas, along with juniors Kelly Kuman, Sheeza Anwar, Rimsha Naseer and Amanda Perry.

“We hope to continue to develop our technique in badminton, get in better shape both physically and mentally and be competitive in our matches,” said Fenton coach Brian Hastings.

Willowbrook boys track The Willowbrook boys track team recently placed seventh at the West Suburban Conference Gold Division indoor meet.

The Warriors are coming off a 2015 season where they took second in the WSCGold outdoor meet.

Back for the Warriors are seniors Marco Martinez (distance), Josan Murphy (sprints),

Noah Nagle (jumps) and juniors Casey King (distance) and Eddie Tribue (sprints).

“This is a solid team that works hard every day to improve,” said Willowbrook coach TJ Artman. “We were not happy with our seventhplace indoor finish and are looking forward to moving up outdoors. Our performances were the best of the indoor season, so it was not due to lack of work, effort, attitude or competitiveness. We just need more of all of it at the next conference meet. Our guys are in good mental shape and are ready to work toward our outdoor and season goals. Our goal always is to send athletes to the state meet. With our current marks, we will need to keep pushing in order to make it. Come May, anything can happen.”

Artman said Martinez, Murphy, Nagle, King and Tribue are poised for strong seasons.

“They should do some good things for us on a daily, meet and conference level,” he said.

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IC Catholic Prep boys track team third at indoor conference meet at 7.06. Erik Biegunski was third in the 800 with a time of 2:12.09. Caiden Douma was 10th at 2:18.92.

Jordan Scheidler was 14th in the 400 at 1:02.23. Ross took second in the 55 low hurdles in 8.10.

Tommy Troxel was 10th in the 1,600 with a time of 5:00.92.

Fenton Brian Jaramillo was 13th in the long jump with a leap of 16-3 1/2. Joshua Jakalski was ninth in the shot put with a throw of 37-11 1/2. Mario Flores was 15th in the shot at 34-1 1/2.

Fenton’s 3,200 relay took seventh at 9:20.52 with Samuel Hernandez, Michael Lieggi,

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Cristian Sanchez was third in the 3,200 with a time of 10:49.13, while Antonio Aguilera was fourth at 10:57.56.

Jeremy Falconer was fourth in the 400 with a time of 57.03. Samuel Hernandez was 11th in the 1,600 with a time of 5:01.81.

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Taylor won the 200 with a time of 24.47. The Knights also were second in the 1,600 relay with a time of 3:49.59 with Calles, Khalil Saunders, Simmons and Luke Ricobene.

Lazerick Eatman won the 55 open dash at 7.26. Jared Bon was fourth at 7.47.

Timothy Christian Timothy’s Xavier Ross was second in the triple jump at 41-8 1/2. Clint Fincher was 10th in the 3,200 with a time of 11:39.65. Andy Mittlestaedt was 15th.

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The Knights were second in the 4-by-160 relay at 1:18.73 with Luke Ricobene, Josh Simmons, Luke Calles and Aaron Taylor.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Mary Mylniczenko; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as successor to First Union National Bank of North Carolina DEFENDANTS 10 CH 02754 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/24/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 5/3/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 50 IN GEORGE M. COLLINS VILLA PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 7, 1923 AS DOCUMENT 172335, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 06-03-119-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 436-438 N. Gerard Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

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

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

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Addison Trail senior signs to cheer for Robert Morris University Illinois

ADDISON — On March 15, Addison Trail senior Giuseppe Rubino signed to join the Cheer Team at Robert Morris University Illinois in Chicago.

Although he has only participated in cheerleading for three years, so he’s thrilled to continue with the sport at the collegiate level.

“What I love about cheerleading is you can always challenge yourself,” he said.

“There’s always something new to try and learn, and another level you can push yourself to reach.”

Giuseppe said he joined cheerleading after being encouraged by his brother, Michael. Giuseppe was named as Captain of the Addison Trail Cheerleading Team this year and helped the group reach new levels of success. The Coed Varsity Team finished in the top five at all invites, winning four of the six invites. During the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) Championships, the team won 1st place, earning the title of courtesy photo ICCA Coed Champions. Team Pictured is Addison Trail senior Giuseppe Rubino, who has members also competed in the signed to join the Cheer Team at Robert Morris University Coed Stunt Group division for Illinois in Chicago. the first time and earned 1st criminal justice and pursue a with cheerleading after college career in law enforcement. He as a coach at Elmwood Park place in that division as well.

Giuseppe plans to major in also would like to continue High School.

Addison Trail softball team hard at work Blazers feature mix of veteran and young talent

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ADDISON — The Addison Trail softball team has impressed coach Mark Olson thus far.

“It’s a great group of girls and they have a great work ethic,” he said. “They are very coachable and that’s the best part of the spring so far. We’re a young team, so we’re going to have to get better as we go. We’re definitely not senior-dominated like we were last year or as experienced as we were two years ago. These girls want to get better and that bodes well for the future.”

The Blazers, who won 12 games last year and went 4-8 in West Suburban Conference Gold Division action, return seniors Alyssa McMahon (1B)

and Nicolette Napoli (OF) along with junior Jessica Bach (3B).

Key newcomers include junior Marie Baumgartner (IF), sophomore Nikki Scorza (IF) and freshman Sophia Hawkins (OF).

Addison Trail opened the season with a loss to Montini.

“We lost 10-0, but we did a great job picking up the ball in the infield and making the routine plays,” said Olson. “We have some inexperience in the outfield and that’s where we need to get better. We might have some growing pains defensively in the beginning.”

Olson is thrilled to have Bach back at third and Baumgartner at shortstop. “I have a lot of confidence in our infield,” said Olson. “Jessica and Marie take care of the right side and Alyssa McMahon can pick up anything at first base.”

Napoli, McMahon and

Baumgartner also will contribute as pitchers. “We don’t have a dominant pitcher,” said Olson. “We’ll have to make adjustments defensively and make sure we have people in the right spots. We’ll pitch by committee. Nicolette pitched a handful of innings last year and Alyssa can pitch and Marie will pitch a little. We have another freshman Allie Polhad who will pitch on the JV and will eventually be our pitcher of the future. She’ll get her feet wet a little at the JV level.”

Addison Trail was scheduled to face Riverside-Brookfield and Lake Park earlier this week.

“We might take our lumps early on and have some growing pains, but their work ethic has been great,” said Olson.

“That work ethic and their coachability is going to pay dividends later on. At the beginning here, we’re going to have to be patient.”

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By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

You’ve seen the commercials. Three brothers acting rather goofy, doing typical things siblings do like arguing, arm-slugging, and two pitted against the younger one, all in the name of furniture sales.

As it turns out, Tim Smithe – with an “E” – has been the brains behind the advertising campaigns that have catapulted Walter E. Smithe to success, now boasting 11 stores in the Chicagoland area. On Thursday, March 24, the Emmy® award-winning ad man, business consultant and international speaker shared his expertise at a luncheon and expo presented by the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Executives and sponsored by First Trust Financial.

Between videos of the many hilarious commercials featuring the Smithe brothers – some with celebrities – Smithe offered his own marketing advice.

“If I had one challenge for you, it is to be a little bolder in your marketing and advertising,” Smithe told the over 500 people at the luncheon. “We’re all so safe in business now, sometimes you have to step out and do something unexpected.”

He went on to explain the history of Walter E. Smithe, whose tagline is “You dream it, we build it.”

“My grandfather owned a tavern where he worked around the clock, literally from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight,” Smithe said.

“Once World War II was over, he knew people coming back from the war would want to set

up housekeeping. So he sold the tavern in 1945 and went into the furniture and appliance business.”

Turned out Grandpa was right -- after the war ended, there was a huge demand for washing machines, more than the store could keep in stock.

“Back then, our tagline was ‘you order it, we build it!’” he quipped. “They actually took orders and people waited for them to come in stock – because everybody wanted one and my grandfather knew it.”

Regarding the commercials, Smithe’s next bit of marketing advice was “be the face of the company,” if you can.

“I highly recommend being in your own ads and commercials. Because you are part of the brand personality, your face becomes part of your brand.

“Because this,” Smithe draws an imaginary circle around his face with his finger, “is something your competitors can’t steal from you. Your face is unique to your brand, so why not make it part of the brand?”

Getting celebrities to join in…

“It’s amazing what you can do if you just ask,” Smithe said.

As an example, he wanted Billy Corgan, lead singer for the Smashing Pumpkins rock group, to be in a commercial.

“I happened to know that Corgan had just turned down a $1 million contract to advertise for Budweiser. I thought if he turned down a $1 million contract, there’s no way he’s going to be in our commercial for free!”

Photos by Dee Longfellow

Representing the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce is Beth DeKruyff and Kevin Conro of Villa Park Office Equipment, who had a tabletop display at the recent multi-Chamber event that included not only an Expo but a luncheon featuring a keynote address delivered by Tim E. Smithe of Walter E. Smithe Furniture.

It turns out, all Smithe had to do was ask.

That particular commercial, never before seen, was quite funny. It involved the three Smithe brothers (in suits and ties), Billy Corgan, and some pro wrestlers all fighting together in a ring. One wrestler picked up a chair and held it overhead to smash someone, when suddenly Corgan spoke up and said, “Hey! That’s a Walter E. Smithe chair! You can’t smash that!” With that, all the people who were in the ring stopped fighting dead in their tracks, as if to agree – “No, we can’t smash a Walter E. Smithe chair!”

Using current happenings, topics…

Another marketing tip offered by Smithe was to take advantage of current events in the news or pop culture.

For instance, the last time the Olympics came around, the Smithe brothers did a series of commercials in which the older two insisted the younger one try the various sports. An attempt at swimming resulted in a belly flop, while the other two looked on and laughed; skiing found the younger Smithe in a snow bank, leaving only his feet visible; and, finally, curling – the elder two operated the brooms, using the

youngest as the curling rock – the “puck.”

While it didn’t end well for the younger brother, it turned out that series of commercials were the third most-recalled commercial during the entire three-week broadcast of the Olympics.

Smithe’s recommendation to “ride on other people’s success,” led them to work with the 1985 Bears, Martha Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, Paula Deen (before she fell from grace), Ralph Lauren, Oprah, even George Clooney and Brad Pitt in an Ocean’s 11 parody. The three Smithes even dressed as cavemen (in suits and ties) as an homage to the commercials which claimed: “Even a caveman could do it.”

“You can make a dramatic commercial but you have to put the sales message in there, too. Don’t get so creative that you forget you have a message to get across.”

The bottom line is, people would rather be entertained than informed.

“Most of us go to our customers and inform, inform, inform,” Smithe said. “If you can inform people by entertaining them, you can still make your point in such a way that people won’t realize they’re being sold to.”

At the Multi-Chamber Spring Luncheon and Expo, presented by the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce Executives, representatives from Inland Bank had an opportunity to talk with customers during the Business Expo portion of the event held Thursday, March 24. Attendees also enjoyed a keynote address delivered by Tim Smithe of Walter E. Smithe Furniture & Design.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS CitiMortgage, Inc. PLAINTIFF Vs. Mary Mylniczenko; Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as successor to First Union National Bank of North Carolina DEFENDANTS 10 CH 02754 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 4/24/2014, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 5/3/16 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 06-03-119-010 Improved with Single Family Home COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 436-438 N. Gerard Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-14-10833.

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