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Durbin, Duckworth bring more than $150,000 to Villa Park Federal funding slated for firefighter resources in Garden Village

new fire sprinkler systems in each fire tification devices will alert firefighters Assistance to Firefighters Grants training in an effort to strengthen the station that will protect our firefight- of an issue in any of our stations. We provide first-responder organizations nation’s overall level of preparedness. ers and equipment when crews are in thank Senators Durbin and Duckworth the ability to obtain much-needed Since Fiscal Year 2001, the AFG Prothe station or out of the station. The for their support of first responders, as emergency response equipment, gram has provided approximately $6.7 new fire alarm systems will ensure well as FEMA, for this much appreci- personal protective equipment, fire- billion in grants to first-responder orgafighting and emergency vehicles and nizations.

U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) early detection of an incident and no- ated federal grant.” and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Tuesday, May 16 announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded a total of $159,091 to the Villa Park Fire Department through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The funding will be used for operations and safety including professional training, wellness and fitness programs equipment, personal protective equipment, modifications to facilities, and supplies that support firefighting and non-affiliated EMS operations and safety. The AFG Program is administered by the DHS’s Federal Emergency Management Agency in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration.

“We must make certain that our nation’s firefighters and first-responders are equipped with the best training and tools possible to do their jobs effectively,” Durbin said. “The AFG Program helps ensure that when fires or other emergencies occur in our communities, firefighters have access to the resources necessary to protect them and us. These new, up-to-date alarms and sprinkler systems will be a great asset to the Villa Park Fire Department and the surrounding community.”

“Firefighters in communities throughout Illinois risk their lives and run toward danger when others run away. We owe it to them to make sure they have the best equipment and training, and I’m proud to join senator Durbin in helping Villa Park firefighters get the resources they need,” Duckworth said.

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Old-fashioned garden party to County plans benefit Mayslake restoration Memorial Day Ceremony on May 28 DuPage County will host a ceremony in observance of Memorial Day at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 28, at the DuPage County Government Complex in Wheaton. The guest speaker will be Jim Myrick, co-founder of the DuPage Honor Guard.

The ceremony will take place at the Veterans Memorial, located outside near the pond on the DuPage County Government Complex, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. The memorial commemorates DuPage County residents who lost their lives in military conflicts at home and abroad beginning with the Black Hawk War in 1832 and continuing on to the most recent engagements overseas.

The event will include the laying of the wreath by Gold Star families; a weapons salute by DuPage Honor Guard; and finally, the DuPage Honor Guard will retire the colors.

In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the 421 JTK Administration Building.

Additionally, DuPage County offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29. County departments and services will reopen on Tuesday, May 30. For more information, visit dupageco-il-vetsmemorial.org.

Support the restoration of historic Mayslake Hall at a 1920s-era garden party featuring games, activities, antique cars, a silent auction and music on Sunday, June 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the lawn at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook.

Tickets are $65 per person and can be purchased online or by calling 630206-9588 by May 28. Proceeds from the event will help fund the hall’s ongoing restoration. The event is for ages 18 and older and will be held inside if there’s inclement weather. Attendees are encouraged to dress up, wear a hat or wear business casual.

The party will feature bocce ball, croquet, archery, a display of antique cars, a jazz trio, a barbershop quartet and light refreshments, including sandwiches, savory bites, scones and sweets and beverages.

The silent auction will feature home packages, art, photography, a Chicago

Cubs package, a Mayslake music and theatre package and more. There will be a paddle-raise auction as well.

“Get gussied up, bring your sidekick and get a wiggle to this lawn shindig,” said Mayslake cultural education manager Janneke Fowers. “It promises to be a dilly of an afternoon.”

Speakers at the event will include Forest Preserve District Commissioner Jeff Redick, District 2, and Neal

Vogel from Restoric LLC, who will talk about the Mayslake courtyard restoration completed in fall 2015, and the next phase of work on the historic mansion.

“Mayslake is a beloved cultural and historical gem in DuPage County,” Redick said. “A restored and improved Mayslake will be an important tool in introducing people to nature through the arts.”

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Montini Catholic Mathletes hoist the ninth place trophy they earned in their division at the ICTM State Math Competition at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.

Montini Catholic Mathletes placed ninth in State Competition Congratulations went out to Montini Catholic’s Bronco Mathletes for their ninth place victory at the ICTM (The Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics) State Math Competition (Division 2A) at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. A total of 48 schools competed in Division 2A this year.

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DuPage County is hosting a Latex Paint Recycling Program at the County’s Woodridge Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility starting June 1.

Residents can drop off their usable, unwanted latex paint during designated summer collections free of charge. The County will accept latex-based paint that has not been frozen, is less than 10 years old and has not been mixed with other products. The paint will be filtered and re-blended into a variety of colors, types and finishes. The recycled paint will then be offered free to residents, businesses and non-profit organizations in 5-gallon containers. While commercial entities can pick up the recycled paint, drop off is limited to residents. Paint from businesses,

contractors or commercial entities will not be accepted.

“DuPage County is pleased to offer this program. It has multiple benefits, reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. It also enables the reuse of valuable latex paint at no cost to participating residents,” said Environmental Committee Chairwoman Amy Grant.

Homeowners can drop off their latex paint at the Woodridge Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility, 7900 S. Route 53 in Woodridge, Monday to Saturday from June 1 through July 29 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. Recycled paint will be distributed during the same hours starting June 8. The site will be closed July 1 to 4.

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Villa Park teenager’s body recovered from Des Plaines River Authorities recovered the body of a Villa Park teenager from the Des Plaines River last week.

The body of Cameron Sanders, 16, was recovered at about 10:25 a.m. on May 18.

According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Sanders was last seen jumping into the river with friends on May 13. He reportedly jumped off a railway bridge in

Thatcher Woods near Melrose Park.

The sheriff’s office stated that Sanders’ body was recovered from the river, approximately 150 yards from the bridge.

District 88 stated Sanders had not been a current student at Willowbrook High School. Sanders formerly attended Willowbrook, and was a member of the freshman boys gymnastics team in 2015.

2001, the County has collected more than 87,000 gallons of paint and distributed roughly 45,000 gallons of recycled paint. The program has served more than 17,000 residents.

For more information, contact DuPage County at (630) 407-6700 or the Public Works Department at (630) 985-7400 or visit, dupageco. org/recyclingprograms/.

Police Chief Pavelchik retires Villa Park Police Chief Robert Pavelchik retired at the end of last week.

According to a statement announced by the village, Pavelchik’s last day was Friday, May 19.

Pavelchik was sworn in as the village’s chief of police on April 23, 2012. He joined the department as the interim chief about three months earlier, in January 2012. Pavelchik

spent more than 33 years with the Darien Police Department, including nine years as the police chief, before retiring in May 2011.

According to Villa Park Village Manager Rich Keehner, the village has contracted with GovHR USA to assist in the advertising/selection of a replacement. Keehner stated the process could be completed as soon as September.

Library awarded a Live and Learn construction grant from state The Villa Park Public Library has been chosen to be a recipient of the Live & Learn Construction Grant in the amount of $125,000.

This matching grant program is designed to assist libraries pay for repairs and additions to building infrastructure. Funding for this grant was provided by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using Live & Learn Construction Grant Funds.

The library intends to use the grant money to fund the removal

and replacement of the concrete fascia panels and stucco soffits at the top of the library building.

These fascia panels and soffits were installed in 1969. They are currently in serious disrepair and require immediate replacement.

The Live and Learn Construction Grant allows the library to address this serious need. These repairs will be integrated with the building renovation.

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Addison May 18 • A 27-year-old Chicago man was charged with domestic battery in the 1-100 block of S. Fairbank Drive at around 2:44 p.m. Police said the suspect slapped the victim on the nose and mouth and choked her.

• Police said Chloe Richart, 21, of Hampshire, was found to have a failure to appear warrant out of the Kane County Sheriff’s Department for no valid driver’s license near Lake and Michigan at around 11:43 p.m.

May 15 • Police said Jesse C. Ingram, 19 of Bensenville, had a failure to appear/ failure to pay warrant out of the DuP-

age County Sheriff’s Department for possession of a controlled substance.

• Police said officers responded to the Glendale Heights Police Department to transport Marco A. Torres Jr., 30, of Itasca, for an original warrant for aggravated fleeing and various other traffic violations.

• A 41-year-old Addison man was charged with domestic battery in the 600 block of W. Diversey at around 7:28 p.m. Police said the suspect struck a victim on the mouth with a closed fist.

May 14 Maria I. Balmaceda, 28, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and disobeying a stop sign near Addison and Lincoln at around 4:44 a.m.

May 9 A 21-year-old Addison woman was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and domestic battery in the 600 block of Briar Hill Lane at around 6:35 a.m. Police said the suspect shoved and kicked a victim and stabbed him on the leg with

a kitchen knife.

Villa Park May 13 • Joe Wilder, 23, of Lombard, was charged with unlawful contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile at a recreational facility at around 8:08 p.m. A male juvenile from Lombard was charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor, possession of alcohol and of tobacco by a minor.

• Theft was reported at a local store. Police said that a victim believes he lost his wallet while trying on clothing in the dressing room between 2 and 4 p.m., and when he checked with management, nothing had been turned in.

May 12 • Eric M. Hofmann, 48, of Villa Park, was charged with criminal damage to property in the 500 block of E. St. Charles at around 7:40 a.m.

• Lisa M. Quintero, 43, of Bensenville, was charged with retail theft at a local store at around 1:52 p.m.

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that Charles Mitchell, 27, of 677 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn, has been sentenced to ten years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for severely beating his 61-year-old father in June, 2016. On March 9, 2017, a jury found Mitchell guilty of Aggravated Domestic Battery (Class 2 Felony) following a three-day-long trial in front of Judge Daniel Guerin, who handed down the sentence. On June 16, 2016, Mitchell appeared in Bond Court where his bond was at $1 million with 10% to apply. He has remained in custody at the DuPage County Jail since that time.

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May 8 A 43-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of battery in the 100 block of S. Ardmore at around 1:08 a.m.

May 7 • Cristina Hernandez-Medina, 43, of Elgin, was charged with two counts of DUI, no valid driver’s license, disobeying a traffic control signal, driving on a sidewalk, driving on the wrong side of the road and no insurance near North and Vista at around 2:08 a.m.

• Cynthia A. Peck, 57, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and improper lighting near St. Charles and Illinois at around 10:08 p.m.

May 6-May 7 Criminal damage was reported in the 600 block of N. Biermann. Police said that between 6 p.m. May 6 and 9:19 a.m. May 7, a vehicle parked in a driveway appears to have been hit with BBs or pellets causing dents in the fender. An unknown suspect also spray-painted graffiti on a sign in the area.

May 4-May 8 Theft was reported in the 800 block of S. Villa. Police said that between 4:30 p.m. May 4 and 3:22 p.m.

May 8, an unknown suspect stole two garbage cans from a back yard.

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• Joanna Wyszkowska, 31, of Addison, was charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol and unlawful possession of alcohol near the Great Western Trail and Ardmore at around 4:33 p.m.

• Disorderly conduct was reported in the 900 block of W. North Ave. at around 9:54 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect kicked in the front door and threatened a family.

May 11 • Theodore E.L. Simmons, 37, of Plainfield, was charged with DUI, aggravated driving while license revoked and no stopping-standing-parking on a roadway.

• Criminal damage was reported in the 1-100 block of N. Harvard at around 6:15 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect struck the no-parking sign and damaged the post at the base.

May 9 • Sergio Sandoval-Muniz, 38, of Villa Park, was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license, speeding and no insurance near Ardmore and Ridge at around 11:52 p.m.

• Three male juveniles from Villa Park were charged with disorderly conduct in the 1-100 block of N. Michigan at around 3:28 p.m.

• A female juvenile from Villa Park was charged with possession of cannabis, interference with a police officer and a curfew violation in the

shared with his father and brother at 677 Roosevelt Road in Glen Ellyn.

Upon their arrival, officers found all three men at the hotel. Mitchell’s father was suffering from multiple head injuries including a lacerated ear, a broken jaw and three missing teeth.

He was immediately transported to a local hospital where he remained for one week to receive treatment for his injuries.

An investigation into the matter revealed that Mitchell and his brother got into an altercation over a cell phone. Following the dispute with his brother, Mitchell got into a physical altercation with his father in which Mitchell struck and kicked his father about his head and body.

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Area Police Departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

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DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that Judge John Kinsella has sentenced Timothy Peltz, 52, of Wheaton, to 34 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for sexually assaulting a minor female. On January 20, 2017, Peltz appeared before Judge Kinsella where he entered a plea of guilty to four counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child, a Class X Felony. This afternoon, Judge Kinsella sentenced Peltz to 8½ years on each count with the counts to be served consecutively for a total of 34 years.

The sentence stems from allegations that from January 1, 2008, through August 4, 2013, Peltz sexually assaulted his minor victim on multiple occasions. The assaults came to an end when the victim became physically able to resist and then told her mother what Peltz had done to her. The girl’s mother immediately contacted the Wheaton Police Department who in turn contacted the DuPage County Children’s Center. On September 1, 2016, Peltz appeared in bond court where his bond was set at $1 million with 10% to apply. He has remained in custody since that time.

Peltz will be required to serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

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Man accused of attacking mother with ax held on $500,000 bond DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced Friday, May 19, that bond has been set for a Downers Grove man charged with Aggravated Domestic Battery to a Senior (Class 2 Felony) for allegedly striking his 80-year-old mother in the face and head with an ax. John Flick, 57, of 4212 Earlston Rd, appeared in Bond Court last week where Judge Jo-

seph Bugos set bond at $500,000 with 10% to apply.

On May 14, 2017, the victim’s daughter went to visit her mother for Mother’s Day. Upon arriving at the home, the daughter noticed lacerations about her mother’s face and head. The two women then went to the hospital to seek treatment for the victim’s injuries. Upon seeing the woman’s in-

juries, hospital authorities alerted the Downers Grove Police Department.

An investigation conducted by the Downers Grove Police Department led to Flick as the person allegedly responsible for the injuries to his mother.

It is alleged that on the evening of May 13, 2017, Flick returned to the home he shared with his mother. It is

further alleged that at some point in time Flick repeatedly hit his mother about the head and face with an ax.

Flick’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 12, 2017 in front of Judge Liam Brennan.

Members of the public are reminded that these complaints contain only charges and are not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

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For the love of bookstores, abroad and everywhere Last fall we spent a month in the south of France, primarily in Aixen-Provence. One happy discovery (among countless happy discoveries) was Book in Bar, a charming bookstore with coffee bar and pastries. I love bookstores of any variety but this one was especially magical.

Not only did they have books in English, they also have books in Japanese, Chinese, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, Arabic, and of course, French. Or perhaps I should say anglais, japonais, chinois, allemande, espagnol, russe, italien, arabe, francais.

People of all languages gather to read, to nibble, and to converse. You could practice your language skills just by striking up a conversation or by attending a scheduled time to do

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so. They had author events, poetry readings, book clubs, and writing workshops. In a word, heaven.

The thing about bookstores, this one and all in general, is that they are ageless. Not only are the books timeless in many respects, the bookstore entices all ages. Mothers with toddlers weave in with the students and the retired folks. It does not matter how old you are, a beloved book is a topic for conversation with anyone who also resonated. Or

simply the love of books is enough of a common cause to comingle in peace.

When I have been in other countries, I often find myself in bookstores even those that are not international. I have lingered in bookstores in France, Germany, Italy and beyond just to take in the feel of the place and to delight in the written word, even if it’s in a language I cannot read.

I pick up the books and flip through them. I rub my finger on their covers. I look at the photo of the author. Even with the lack of language, there is a connection. A fellow human felt the desire to express in the written word and those thoughts are enclosed in a capsule we call a book.

My command of the French language is enough to decipher a menu, differentiate between junk mail and

real mail, and read the newspaper headlines. I do not have the skill to read a book in any language but English. Except for a few children’s books in French. But the joy of a bookstore is universal.

When you travel, I invite you to visit a bookstore. Notice what titles are translated by your favorite authors. Look at guidebooks in any language. Read the posters - you usually can get the gist even if you don’t understand all the words.

Visiting a bookstore brings in touch with other regular folks wanting to get their information and inspiration via the written word. That is something we all have in common. You see that people are people and we are more alike than different.

A child laughs at a funny picture book. A woman weeps at a heart-wrenching love story. An old man may even wipe his eye at a riv-

missing war veterans Independent joins other your help is needed inveterans locating PHOTOS photos missing war HELP IS NEEDED IN LOCATING publications in search of local veterans’ VETERANS yourphotos helpOFisWAR needed inveterans locating photos missing war DuPage County

• Steve J. Churchill (Elmhurst) • Roger A. Fessenden (Hanover Park) The Illinois Press Association DuPage County recently sent this newspaper • Samuel N. Hart (Villa Park) information on The Wall of Steve J. Churchill • Richard D. Krupa (Elmhurst) Faces, coordinated by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Roger A. Fessenden (Hanover Park) • Stanley D. Montgomery (St. Charles) DuPage County Fund. We were surprised to read SamuelL.N. Hart (Glen (Villa Ellyn) Park) • Roger Pierce that there are photos missing for more than 500 Illinois • Steve J. Churchill (Elmhurst) Richard D. (Elmhurst) • Michael W.Krupa Prengel (Bensenville) servicemen and women who had • Roger A. Fessenden (Hanover Park) Stanley Montgomery (St. Charles) • Allan D. D. Timmerman either killed in action or went missing during the Vietnam War. • Samuel Hart (Glen (Villa Ellyn) Park) • (Downers Roger L.N. Pierce Grove) We join other newspapers • Richard D. Krupa (Elmhurst) • Michael W. Prengel (Bensenville) across the state to urge our readers to help locate • Montgomery (St. Charles) • Stanley Allan D. D. Timmerman photographs of the faceless • (Downers Roger Pierce (Glenabove, Ellyn) or know or L. woman listed Grove) Vietnam veteran heroes from the Do you have a photo of the serviceman DuPage County area. The goal someone who does? This newspaper • Michael W.aPrengel (Bensenville) is joining statewide effort to find of the program is to make sure Allanservicemen D. Timmerman and women who had that everyone who was lost will missing photos of more than 500•Illinois be honored at vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces. either died in action or went missing in action during theabove, Vietnam War. (Downers Grove) Do you have a photo of the serviceman or woman listed or know The following are the names of some of the still-missing photos.

• Steve J. Churchill (Elmhurst) someone who does? This newspaper is joining a statewide effort to find If you find a photo of athan missing or woman, • Roger A. Fessenden (Hanovermissing Park) photos of more 500serviceman Illinois servicemen and please womencontact who had • Samuel N. Hart (Villa Park) the newspaper using the contact information below. either or the wentserviceman missing in or action during theabove, Vietnam War. youdied haveina action photo of woman listed or know • Richard D. Krupa (Elmhurst) Do • Stanley D. Montgomery (St. Charles) someone who does? This newspaper is joining a statewide effort to find • Roger L. Pierce (Glen Ellyn) missing The Wallfind of Faces, coordinated the Vietnam Memorial Fund, If you a photo of athan missing orVeterans woman, contact photos of more 500byserviceman Illinois servicemen and please women who had • Michael W. Prengel (Bensenville) is available to view online at http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/ theinnewspaper usingmissing the contact information action or went in action during thebelow.

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Perhaps you have a photo of one of these men or know someone that does. If you do, you will help honor and remember the history and Wallfind of Faces, coordinated the Vietnam Memorial Fund, If you a photo ofindicates a missingbyserviceman orVeterans woman, please contact legacy of the fallen. The VietnamThe Veterans Memorial Fund available toone view online http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/ the newspaper using contact information below. there are more than 58,000 names onisthe wall.

Each of them hasata the story that should be kept alive.

As of May 16, 2017, 21 states have found a photo for all their The Wall of Faces, coordinated by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Vietnam fallen.

Lombardian • Elmhurst • Addison Independent If you can be of help, please contact this newspaper at (630) 834-Independent is available to view online at http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/ 8244. Or visit vvmf.org. Bensenville Independent • Villa Park Review • Villa Park Independent

eting history account. We learn from others, in the pages, and all around us. Take in the ambience of a bookstore. I’ve never been in one that has not touched my soul in some way.

You can even lose yourself in the big name chain bookstore in the mall. The books can take you away from whatever is on your mind and that is magic in itself. Six minutes of reading can lower your stress. Six minutes of flipping through books, in any language, can lower mine.

For now, I daydream of old wooden floors in an ancient building with quiet murmurs of many languages, and the smiles of delight as we all peruse the pages of new delights. I close my eyes, I close the book, I smile.

Kelly Epperson invites you to read her weekly blog and join her email newsletter at www.kellyepperson. com.

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Lauren Kroll dashes to the finish line

Lauren Kroll (#3004), an Addison Trail senior in the middle, dashes to the finish line of the 100-meter dash prelims at the Illinois High School Association Class 3A State Finals on Friday afternoon. Kroll won the second preliminary heat in a time of 11.97 seconds to qualify for Saturday’s finals. Kroll would not only earn all-state status in the 100-meter dash, placing sixth in :12.06 on Saturday, but would also earn fifth place in the 200-meter dash, finishing in :25.75 on Saturday.

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Bond set at $1.5 million for man accused of shooting Amtrak conductor charges have been filed against a Edward Klein, 79, of East Allis, Wisconsin man for allegedly shoot- Wisc., appeared in Bond Court last ing an Amtrak conductor in Naper- week where Judge Joseph Bugos set ville on May 16, 2017. bond at $1.5 million with 10% to apply. Klein is charged with one count of Attempt Murder and one count of

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At approximately 9 a.m. May 16, 2017, an Amtrak train bound for Chicago left Kansas City with Klein allegedly on board. The train

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Klein’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 12, 2017, in front of Judge Daniel Guerin.

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NORMAN HAROLD SENERIUS, 82 Norman Harold Senerius, a long time resident of Villa Park, passed away February 3, 2017, while in Arizona after a short illness. He was 82.

He is survived by Virginia, his wife of 55 years, his daughter, Lori (Jim) McNamara, his son, Michael Senerius and grandchildren Matthew and Kelly McNamara, Devin, Clay, Tiffany and Macy Senerius. Norman was senior vice president of the Villa Park Trust & Saving Bank. After his retirement he and Virginia traveled to more than 60 countries. He was kind thoughtful loving man and his pride and joy were his children and grandchildren.

A memorial mass will be held on Saturday June 3, 2017 at St. Alexander Church 300 S. Cornell Ave, Villa Park. Visitation in the gathering space from 9 a.m. until Mass time at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital would be appreciated. stjude.org/ Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home.

For more information, call 630-8324161 or visit steuerlefh.com.

SAMUEL J. HALL, 31 Samuel J. Hall, of Lombard, passed away recently at the age of 31. Beloved husband of Alexandra, loving father of Hank and Lilly, dear son of Denise and Sam Hall, fond brother of Austin and Ben Hall, cherished grandson of Elizabeth and Myron Dehne and the late Henry E. and Bernadette Jeffrey, loved nephew and cousin. Memorial visitation and service was held on Wednesday May 24, 2017, at Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park. In lieu of flowers family memorials appreciated. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. For more information, call 630-832-4161 or visit steuerlefh.com.

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VPRD announces summer events, camps Splash into Summer coming June 3 It’s almost pool season so mark your calendar for Villa Park Recreation’s SPLASH into Summer event on Saturday, June 3 from 1-3 p.m. at Jefferson Pool, 341 N. Harvard Avenue.

Bring the family out for this afternoon of fun games, dance competitions and swim races.

You’ll enjoy music and entertainment by Coach Josh and DJ Superman.

Food will be provided by Michael Anthony’s. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This all ages event is FREE for season pool pass holders. For those without a pool pass can still take part by paying the daily admission fee of $7 residents/$9 non-residents.

Summer camp field trip program Kids ages 5-12 can be a camper for a day by attending Villa Park Recreation’s Travel Kids Summer Camp on Wednesdays which is field trip day.

All trips are supervised by camp staff and generally leave the Iowa Community Center at 9 a.m. and return by 4 p.m.

Sign up for all 10 trips or just the weekly trip you want. Destinations include Haunted Trails in Joliet, Brookfield Zoo, York Theatre, Santa’s Village Azoosment Park and Rainbow Falls Water Park in Elk Grove Village. The fee is $33 per trip resident; $36 non-resident. Sign up soon because the field trips fill up quickly.

Summer camp for toddlers Mini Adventure Camps are a great program for kids ages 3-5 to keep them busy this summer. Registration is now available as a Monday/Wednesday/ Friday or Tuesday/Thursday option. The two camps can be combined as a full week, if needed. Register for all eight camp sessions and pay a 10% discount.

The first session will be held June 5-9. These mini camps are a great way to introduce children to camp in a relaxed and carefree atmosphere. Each camp sessions includes daily swimming at Jefferson痴 wading pool, crafts, music, stories and games. Weekly themes will create a fun-filled camp atmosphere to keep kids active. Campers bring a non-perishable lunch each day.

Drop off is at the Iowa Community Center at 9 a.m. and pick-up will be at 1 p.m. at the entrance of Jefferson Pool, 341 N. Harvard. Call 630-834-8970 or visit vprd.org for mini-camp dates and fees.

Community calendar Thursday, May 25 Library holds high school exam study night

The Villa Park Public Library will be open an extra hour for a high school exam study night. All high school students are invited to stop by the library from 5-10 p.m. for quiet study time, complete with free wi-fi and snacks. A therapy dog will even visit from 7-8 p.m. to provide students with a much needed study break. Registration is not required.

Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Saturday, June 3 • Splash into Summer event Mark your calendar for Villa Park Recreation’s SPLASH into Summer event from 1-3 p.m. at Jefferson Pool, 341 N. Harvard Ave. Bring the family out for this afternoon of fun games, dance competitions and swim races. You’ll enjoy music and entertainment by Coach Josh and DJ Superman. Food will be provided

by Michael Anthony’s. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

This all ages event is free for season pool pass holders. No pool pass? No Tuesday, May 30 problem You can still take part in the fun by paying the daily admission fee Library offers databases The Villa Park Public Library has of $7 for residents, $9 for non-residatabases full of skills and knowl- dents. Info: call 630-834-8970 or inedge just waiting to benefit the user villapark.com both in the library and out. Learn about all the library has to offer • Library kicks off annual at Destination Databases from 6-7:30 Summer Reading Program p.m. This program is open to every The library will kick things one ages 14 and older. Registration off with a “Build a Better World” and a $10 deposit are required. Info: STEAM Fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Experience a wonderland of science blended with fun, featuring demos, hands-on interactive experiences, and more. Drop by anytime to enjoy a variety of experiments, demonstrations and presentations from a diverse group of organizations, including ChiBots-Chicago Area Robot-

Conroy moves to ban deadly synthetic opioid As the opioid epidemic tragically continues to take lives across Illinois, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, is carrying legislation to classify the synthetic opioid U-47700, also known as “pink” or “U4” as a Schedule I substance. This designer drug, which has been available over the internet, is seven times more potent than morphine and has contributed to at least 46 deaths nationwide.

“DuPage County has seen a tragic spike in heroin-related deaths over the past two years, with 78 heroin overdoses reported in DuPage in 2016 alone,” she said. “It’s vital that our laws keep up with new, synthetic versions of heroin and opioids such as U-47700 to keep criminals from distributing these deadly substances in our community.”

The federal Drug Enforcement Agency enacted a temporary ban of U-47700 in January 2017. Conroy’s

Sports camps available Parks and Recreation is offering two sports camps this summer. A Volleyball Camp will be held June 12-16 at the Iowa Community Center, coached

by Trish Linnig Samolinski, Director of the award-winning Lions West Volleyball Program. Players will learn passing, setting, serving and attacking as well as positioning and team play. Grades 3ed by Willowbrook. For more information on either camp call 630-834-8970 or visit invillapark.com.

legislation would permanently codify its status as a Schedule 1 substance in Illinois law. U-47700 is a synthetic opioid more than seven times stronger than morphine and may also be found combined with other drugs such as heroin or fentanyl.

“Working with law enforcement, medical providers, schools and members of our community to increase awareness and education about the opioid epidemic has been an issue close to my heart,” Conroy added.

“As a mom, it is heartbreaking to hear the stories of young people who have lost their lives far too soon. The reality is that these drugs are in our communities, in neighborhoods that we consider to be safe places to raise our families. No one is immune.

The opioid epidemic affects all of us whether we know it or not, and I will continue to support legislation that protects our kids from drugs.”

Library seeks local authors for Showcase

The Villa Park Public Library is a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning and supports local authors in their efforts. The west suburban area is fortunate to be home to many authors. The library would like to share the work of these local authors with patrons through a Local Author Showcase this fall. The event will allow authors to discuss and sell their books to those attending.

For more information or to participate, please contact Denise at dkuhr@vppl.info or call the library at 630-834-1164.

ics, Fermilab, Mathnasium of Oak Brook, Salt Creek Butterfly Farm, SCARCE, Sci-Tech Hands On Museum and library staff. Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins on Tuesday, May 30. Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Monday, June 5 Mario Rizzotti returns to the library Italian culinary expert and Iron Chef America judge Mario Rizzotti will return to the Villa Park Public Library to present Are You an Olive Oil Expert? Or Not? from 6-7:30 p.m. Attendees will learn how to taste extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) the professional way … without bread. Rizzotti will also explain how to select from all the EVOO options on the market. Registration and a $7 tasting fee per person are required.

Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Thursday, June 8 • Library hosts storytimes at Oakbrook Terrace Park District The Villa Park Public Library will bring storytime to the Oakbrook Terrace Park District (1S325 Ardmore Ave., Oakbrook Terrace), delivering stories, songs, and movement. Tales for Twos and Threes at the Oakbrook Terrace Park District will be held from 9-9:30 a.m. Registration is not

required. Info: vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

• Wonderful Wacky Juggling Show at the library Two-time national champion juggler Andy Head will be at the Villa Park Public Library from 11-11:45 a.m. for a Wonderful Wacky Juggling Show. Mr. Head will present a whizbang show of juggling, comedy and audience participation that is not to be missed. Free tickets are available at the library starting on June 1. Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Monday, July 10 • Calvary UMC Yard Sale/ Flea Market From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 136 E. Highland, will host a Yard Sale/Flea Market. Still seeking vendors. For more information, call Linda t 630346-1894.

• Dine Out with Friends of the Library The Friends of the Villa Park Library will hold monthly fundraising dine-outs at local restaurants throughout the summer to benefit the library. Partial proceeds from each Dine-Out will be donated to

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Forest Preserve District honors volunteers at annual awards banquet Local residents among honorees

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County recently honored its corps of dedicated volunteers at its annual volunteer appreciation celebration.

During the last fiscal year, 884 full-time, 183 group and 2,616 one-time volunteers contributed more than 64,000 hours with an in-kind value of more than $1.6 million.

“We are extremely grateful to all our volunteers for their help connecting people to nature,” said Forest Preserve District of DuPage County President Joe Cantore. “The dedication of our individual, group and corporate volunteers is inspiring and humbling.”

In addition to acknowledging the efforts of all of its volunteers, the Forest Preserve District also recognized individuals who completed Eagle Scout projects with the District in 2016. That list of volunteers includes Pierce Downer of Villa Park.

For more information on Forest Preserve District volunteer opportunities, visit dupageforest.org/Volunteer or call 630-933-7681.

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CENTER OF TOWN NEW BUILD Unbelievable location, lot size, and opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. French country design with brick, stone, and stucco facade set on huge corner lot in the center of town. Three finished levels offering well-appointed finishes, volume ceilings, custom details, & natural light throughout. Great floor plan with huge family room, chef’s kitchen with large island, 1st floor office, large mudroom off 3 car garage, and sun room overlooking huge yard and patio. 4 beds up, huge master suite with spa bath, & his & hers walkins. Finished basement with 5th bedroom, full bath, rec room, game area, tons of storage and potential space for exercise room & wine cellar. All this with the most desirable, walk to everything location and award winning schools - Hawthorne, Sandburg, and York HS - this opportunity checks all boxes. 1,598,000

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Amazing opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. Steps from award winning Jefferson Elementary and the IL Prairie Path, in one of Elmhurst’s hottest neighborhoods. This generous plan offers ceiling detail

Amazing opportunity to work with one of Elmhurst’s top custom home builders. Steps from award winning Jefferson Elementary and the IL Prairie Path, in one of Elmhurst’s hottest neighborhoods. This generous plan offers ceiling detail throughout, exquisite millwork, a large mudroom, 1st floor office, huge kitchen with 2-tier island for prep sink/area and separate eating space. Open family room with gas fireplace overlooks 160’ deep yard. Superb from the curb with covered front porch and patio in the rear. Too many other details to list! Builder is also willing to build to suit at different price points. $1,099,900

Best of Both Worlds!

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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

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Commercial lot w/ downtown zoning (C-4) in TIF 1. Located across the street from Metra station at the Gateway to Wilder Park & Museum/Cultural center of Elmhurst. Existing building will be removed soon and EPA letter is recorded. Four stories

Commercial lot w/ downtown zoning (C-4) in TIF 1. Located across the street from Metra station at the Gateway to Wilder Park & Museum/Cultural center of Elmhurst.

Existing building will be removed soon and EPA letter is recorded. Four stories allowed, could be great mixed use development, one of the last lots available in town. 11,917 sf affords approx. 4766sf of building footprint.

Newly approved downtown plan, soon to be in place, will expand height & density of this property. Call Mickey Muisenga (630) 4940178 for more information. $1,295,000

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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 $675,000

Attn: Builders/Investors!

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Great Location! Build new, Rehab or Flip It. Charming 2 Bedroom Bungalow. Hardwood floors, Living room accented by w\Wood Burning fireplace. French doors off dining room to Sun room. Walk up Attic. Close to shopping & Prairie Path. Lot

Great Location! Build new, Rehab or Flip It. Charming 2 Bedroom Bungalow.

Hardwood floors, Living room accented by w\Wood Burning fireplace. French doors off dining room to Sun room.

Walk up Attic. Close to shopping & Prairie Path. Lot Size 55x140.

7512Sq.Ft. $309,900

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This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition $769,000

Lincoln school new construction opportunity w/ Wise Builders.

Rare opportunity for corner lot that will offer south exposure to front elevation + 3 car attached garage. All the bells & whistles to be expected w/ this talented & experienced builder. Custom $1,198,000

Lincoln school new construction opportunity w/ Wise Builders. Rare opportunity for corner lot that will offer south exposure to front elevation + 3 car attached garage. All the bells & whistles to be expected w/ this talented & experienced builder.

Custom kitchen, massive center island, full masonry fireplace, 1st floor office, HWF’s throughout, luxurious master w/ soaking tub, separate shower, & his & hers walk in closets.

FINISHED BASEMENT – 5th bedroom, full bath, rec room, & tons of storage. Plenty of time to customize & work side-by-side w/ builder that can make all your ideas come to life. Walk to Lincoln, Prairie Path, & Spring Rd Bus district. $1,198,000

Rehab or Build your Dream House in this great location surrounded by million dollar houses. Contemporary home features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Spacious Living room with Fireplace ,Separate Dining Room, 1st floor Office.1st Floor $465,000 NEW PRICE!

Rehab or Build your Dream House in this great location surrounded by million dollar houses. Contemporary home features 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Spacious Living room with Fireplace ,Separate Dining Room, 1st floor Office.1st Floor Master Bedroom, Fully equipped Kit $465,000

This 3 Story 5 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom home has nearly 3,500 square feet & offers the vintage charm of yesteryear along with all the desires of today’s buyer. Updated kitchen with stainless steel appliance package, Incredible all-brick addition with over-sized family room, breathtaking Master Suite with Floor to Ceiling Windows of sweeping views of the 15,000 square foot lot & En Suite bathroom & huge walk-in closet, Great Au Pair Quarters on 3rd Flr. 3 car epoxied attached garage, plus an INCREDIBLE LOCATION, steps to new Washington Park, walk to town/train & schools & Prairie Path! Pride in Ownership shines bright in this lovely home! $769,000

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BRAND NEW HOUSE WITHOUT THE BRAND NEW PRICE TAG! This entire house has been given a 2017 Makeover! All the “in trend” designs and attention to detail are obvious in this 3 BR, 2 BA home that is walk to Grades 1-8 and to Elmhurst’s

BRAND NEW HOUSE WITHOUT THE BRAND NEW PRICE TAG! This entire house has been given a 2017 Makeover! All the “in trend” designs and attention to detail are obvious in this 3 BR, 2 BA home that is walk to Grades 1-8 and to Elmhurst’s Town & Train. $389,000

$389,000

A Very Unique Home!

A Very Unique Home!

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. $675,000

Cherry Farm Tudor

Cherry Farm Tudor

New in Lincoln

New in Lincoln

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. $559,900

Immaculate Industrial Bldg

Immaculate Industrial Bldg

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

All brick, single story turn-key light industrial building. Brand new everything - epoxy floor finish, 2 bathrooms, approx 300 SF of finished office in front, new tinted windows, tuckpointing, two 10’ drive in doors, tankless HWH, new 200 AMP electric panel, 2 gas ceiling hung heating units, GFA and CAC in office, roof 7 yrs old, 11.5’ ceiling height to bar joists, and set up for remote camera security monitoring through Comcast.

Great highway access, just off 290/294 interchange and next two big-box retailers like Walmart and Sam’s Club. Perfect for car storage, automotive, manufacturing, fabricator, or as turnkey zero maintenance investment $299,900

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Bond set at $150,000 for teacher accused of possessing child pornography

Suspect is resident of Elmhurst

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced last week that bond has been set at $150,000 with 10% to apply for a St. Charles East High School teacher charged with possession of child pornography. Gregory Burgener, 63, of 437 W. Fremont, Elmhurst, appeared in Bond Court this afternoon where

he was charged with two counts of Possession of Child Pornography, a Class 1 Felony.

Pursuant to an investigation led by the Elmhurst Police Department, Burgener was taken into custody this morning on charges of Possession of Child Pornography. The investigation is still in progress.

“The allegation that Mr. Burgener was in possession of child pornography is sickening,” Berlin said. “I would like to thank the Elmhurst Po-

lice Department and Assistant State’s charges and is not proof of the defen- in which it is the government’s burAttorney Claudia Fantauzzo for their dant’s guilt. A defendant is presumed den to prove his or her guilt beyond a work on this case as well as for their innocent and is entitled to a fair trial reasonable doubt. ongoing efforts to protect our chilESTATE OF DOROTHY REHN dren from child pornographers.”

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didn’t even know existed. I scrub with a toothbrush (not the one I use for my teeth) to remove any residual remnants of lingering soil. I soak my fingers and scrub some more and then douse my hands in sanitizing gel as an extra precaution. Cleanliness is next to gardening-ness; I think that’s how it goes.

Gardening also involves objects of nature like twigs and thorns,

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the Friends by the restaurant. The Dine-Out for July takes place from 4-8 p.m. at Panera Bread (1600 16th St., Oak Brook). Panera will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Friends. Info: vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

Thursday, July 13 Library hosts storytimes at Oakbrook Terrace Park District The Villa Park Public Library will bring storytime to the Oakbrook Terrace Park District (1S325 Ardmore Ave., Oakbrook Terrace), delivering stories, songs, and movement. Tales for Twos and Threes at the Oakbrook Terrace Park District will be held from 9-9:30 a.m. Registration is not required. Info: vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

Thursday, June 15 Dine Out with Friends of the Library The Friends of the Villa Park Library will hold monthly fundraising dine-outs at local restaurants throughout the summer to benefit the library.

Partial proceeds from each Dine-Out will be donated to the Friends by the restaurant. The Dine-Out for June takes place from 5-8 p.m. at Potbelly Sandwich Shop (544, W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst). Potbelly will donate 25 percent of the proceeds to the Friends. Info: vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

required. Info: vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

Ongoing events Library offers Saturday Morning Storytimes Start your weekend off right with Marvelous Mornings at the Villa Park Public Library; Held every other Saturday morning, these sessions include stories, songs, and activities, including a “make and take” project, for young children and their adults.

Sessions will be held on June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, Aug. 5, and Aug. 19, from 10-10:45 a.m. Special sessions this summer will include Daddy Donut Day on June 17 and Celebrate America! on July 1. Info: vppl. info or call 630-834-1164.

Library hosts storytimes at local bookstore Once a month, Villa Park Public Library staff will be at Cornerstone Books (22 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park) to tell stories and visit the community. Community Storytime at Cornerstone Books will be held on Mondays June 26, July 24, and Aug. 28 from 9:30-10 a.m. All children will receive a small goody bag, courtesy of Cornerstone Books. Registration is not required. Info: vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

District 88 student art show at PAC The Park Art Center, located at 9 E. Park Blvd. in downtown Villa Park, will be the scene of the District 88 Student Art Show. The exhibit features the work of students from District 88 which includes Willowbrook and Addison Trail high schools. This exhibit remains on display for a month. Visitors may stop in during regular Park Art Center Gallery hours, which are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Info: call 630-501-1455 or visit parkartcenter. org

Friday, Aug. 4 Dine Out with Friends of the Library The Friends of the Villa Park Library will hold monthly fundraising dine-outs at local restaurants throughout the summer to benefit the library. Partial proceeds from each Dine-Out will be donated to the Friends by the restaurant. The DineOut for August takes place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Chipotle (298 W. North Ave.). Chipotle will donate 50 percent of the proceeds to the Friends. Info: vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

LEGO® DUPLO program for younger children at the library Thursday, Aug. 10 All children ages 2-5 are invited to come to the library to build, play, and Library hosts storytimes at Oakbrook Terrace Park District socialize with other kids and families The Villa Park Public Library will at LEGO® DUPLO® Build + Play. bring storytime to the Oakbrook Ter- Sessions will take place at the Villa race Park District (1S325 Ardmore Park Public Library on Fridays, May Ave., Oakbrook Terrace), delivering 26, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, stories, songs, and movement. Tales Aug. 18, and Aug. 25, from 10-10:30 for Twos and Threes at the Oakbrook a.m. All children must be accompaTerrace Park District will be held nied by an adult. Registration is refrom 9-9:30 a.m. Registration is not quired for each session. Info: vppl.

which can scrape and scratch the skin. So far this year I’ve nicked a finger, found mysterious abrasions on my thumb and removed By numerous slivers – all minor JILL wounds and part of a gardener’s PERTLER day on the job.

Contributor My husband disagrees. He thinks I go about this gardening thing in the wrong way. He believes I am neglecting to use two necessary and essential pieces of equipment: gloves. One for my right hand and one for my left.

When he works in the yard, he wears gloves. It is the prudent and professional thing to do. It also keeps black dirt from getting under info or call 630-834-1164. your fingernails.

I know this. I have gloves. More Career workshops at the than one pair, even. I try to wear library them, but sometimes they get tossed Feeling stuck in your aside or forgotten in the garage. current job?

I have my reasons.

Bring an open mind to Career PasFirst, they are hot. Most often I sioneering at the Villa Park Public Library and begin the career path that garden on warm and sunny days. I you design. Meetings will take place dislike sweaty palms more than I on Saturdays, May 27, June 17, July dislike slivers (although it’s a close 29, and Aug. 26, from 9:30-11:30 call).

Second, and more importantly, a.m. Tom Somora, an employment gloves keep my hands from getting services representative with IDES (Illinois Department of Employment dirty. For me, gardening is as much Services), will provide participants about the process as it is about the with the necessary tools to re-enter outcome. I love the feel of fresh and the job market and find a rewarding fertile earth on my fingertips when and fulfilling career. Each two-hour digging or planting. I carefully session is designed to provide practical, actionable, and relevant advice to those who are attempting to revive an old career or begin a new one. Registration is required for each session. Info: vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

Gymnastics program

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

detangle and separate root balls before placing them in the cool soil. I tug at a weed, coaxing its taproot from deep underground. I sow tender sprouts or rows of tiny seeds. It’s hard to do these tasks when you’re wearing gloves.

Still, I know there are good reasons why I should follow the rules. There can be some icky unknowns in the soil that no one wants under their fingernails. Me included.

So as with most things in life, I try to do the right thing – sort of.

I attempt to be prudent – mostly.

Other times, I realize life is short.

I can garden with my gloves on and miss out on having the fresh soil under my fingers or I can live life on the wild side – thorns and all.

It’s a day-by-day (sometimes minute-by-minute) decision. But it’s mine to make; it’s all of ours to make. Understanding that that is even better than yanking out a huge taproot or holding a ball of black dirt in the palm of your hand.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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

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

TOPS meetings held on Friday mornings

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

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

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Lately my hands have taken a beating and I’ve got no one to blame but myself. It happens around this time each year. Spring has sprung and all that jazz. With spring comes gardening and gardening comes with a cost – to my poor bare hands.

Simply put, gardening involves dirt and dirt is, well, dirty. It gets under your fingernails and sneaks into crooks and crevices you

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Willowbrook baseball team opens regional play today Warriors finish second in conference with 14-4 mark

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook baseball team ended up finishing second in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division with a 14-4 record.

Leyden won the WSC Gold title by a game with a 15-3 mark. Willowbrook’s losses in conference were to Downers Grove South (twice), Leyden and Hinsdale South.

The Warriors head into Thursday’s Class 4A Hoffman Estates regional semifinal with a 23-8 overall mark and a No. 3 sectional seed.

Willowbrook closed out the regular season with a 1-2 mark in a WSC Gold series with Downers Grove South.

In the opener, Willowbrook allowed only four hits, but made five

errors in a loss. The Warriors had 13 hits in a 6-4 loss.

“We had the game-tying run at bat in the seventh, but couldn’t get anything going,” said Willowbrook coach Vic Wisner.

In the second game, Willowbrook jumped out to a 4-0 lead early. Kyle Ferguson homered for the Warriors.

The Warriors were stung by eight Downers Grove South runs in the bottom of the sixth. Downers went on to win 11-4.

“We made some mistakes with errors and Downers South had some hits,” said Wisner.

Willowbrook rebounded to win the finale behind sophomore pitcher Jack Nilles who gave up three hits and no earned runs. Scott Kohrt earned the save by pitching a score-

Addison Trail closes regular season with series win against Morton Blazers opened Class 4A regional play earlier this week

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail baseball team ended the regular season on a high note with a series win against Morton.

The Blazers went 2-1 in the threegame series to finish the regular season 12-15 overall and 8-10 in West Suburban Conference Gold Division action.

Addison Trail lost the opener 8-7 after leading 7-2 at one point.

“The sixth inning they put five on us and then had one in the bottom of the seventh,” noted Addison Trail coach Mike Kennedy. “It was a bad inning-and-a-half for us. It was a tough one.”

The Blazers won the second game 5-1 behind the pitching of standout Nick Villasenor.

Addison Trail wrapped up the series with a 15-2 victory. Trevor Fulmer was the winner. “Trevor pitched well and he probably had five or six hits in the series,” said Kennedy.

Addison Trail also has been bolstered of late by the hitting of Simon Marinelli, George Neri and Jack Kalbas.

“Simon has been on a tear. He’s hitting the ball well,” said Kennedy.

“George had six hits in the series and Jack has been hitting well. He had

a bases-clearing double in the last game against Morton that helped us out.”

Addison Trail was scheduled to open the Class 4A postseason at home earlier in the week against West Chicago. A win there would have put the No. 12 seed Blazers into a game against No. 5 seed Geneva.

“We’re starting to hit the ball a little better,” said Kennedy. “Our confidence has picked up. When you get to this point the coaching is kind of done. They have to go out there and win the game. They have to keep winning and make the plays. In tournament time, mistakes are magnified.

We need to make more plays.”

Kennedy said Villasenor was slated to start the West Chicago game and if Addison Trail won, Fulmer would pitch against Geneva.

“Nick has been dominant for us all year and he’s pitching with confidence,” said Kennedy. “Trevor has been outstanding as well. His ERA is down to 2.35. We just haven’t had the run support for these guys. At this time of the year it comes down to making things happen. Our guys are confident. They know if they want to keep playing high-school baseball, they have to play the game the way they know how and to the best of their ability. It’s pretty simple at this stage. If you want to keep playing, you have to win.”

Villasenor went into the tournament with 93 strikeouts and only 10 walks and an ERA of 0.80.

less seventh.

Nilles moved to 8-1 overall with the win. Wisner noted Nilles was leading the state in pitching victories in baseball. His ERA lowered to 2.01.

“Jack does a nice job,” said Wisner. “He’s a nice pitcher. He throws 82-83 MPH and has amazing control. He can put it where he wants to and in high school baseball that’s like throwing 90. We’re still pitching well as a whole.”

Wisner also lauded the recent relief-pitching efforts of Kohrt, Vince Ruchala and Will Hines. “Our relief pitching has been pretty outstanding,” he said. “We’ve done well in

relief.”

Offensively, Willowbrook has five players batting more than .400 with Jon Kelso leading the way at .498.

“That’s the first time he’s been under .500 all year,” said Wisner.

“We’re doing a lot of things well right now. We struggled in the field a little bit against Downers Grove South and that hurt us a little bit.”

MJ Ranieri, Ben Espinoza and Mike Dembowski also are hitting above .400, while Ferguson has raised his average up to .378.

Wisner lauded the team’s performance in the WSC Gold this season.

“We’re 14-4 and alone in second place,” he said. “A 23-8 overall re-

cord is a pretty darned good year.

Any time you have less than double-digit losses you’ve played good baseball.”

Willowbrook plays today in the Class 4A Hoffman Estates regional semifinals against either Batavia or Hoffman Estates. The winner advances to the regional title game Saturday at 11 a.m. at Hoffman Estates.

“We’re expecting good things in the regionals,” said Wisner. “On the other side of the bracket is Glenbard East and Lake Park and we have played them. They are good teams but we are familiar with them, so the good thing is we don’t have to see someone we aren’t familiar with.”

Addison Trail softball team finishes regular season strong Blazers defeat Willowbrook, end up 6-6 in WSC Gold play

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail softball team headed into this week’s Class 4A state playoffs with some momentum on its side.

The Blazers kicked off a recent stretch with a 12-5 win on the road against West Suburban Conference Gold Division foe Morton.

“It takes about 45 minutes for us to go over there, sometimes longer,” noted Addison Trail coach Mark Olson. “We get there and we gave up four runs in the first inning, but we came back and won 12-5.”

Addison Trail then lost to Hinsdale South. “We took one on the chin against them, but we had beat them earlier in the year,” said Olson.

Addison Trail bounced back against Leyden and then beat Guerin Prep in a non-conference game before losing to Downers Grove South and splitting two games with Willowbrook.

“We played well against Downers Grove South (lost 6-2) and then we beat Willowbrook,” said Olson.

“We’re playing pretty well right now. We have some mojo going into the playoffs.”

Addison Trail finished the regular season with a 13-17 overall mark and finished 6-6 in WSC Gold play.

Addison Trail won 12-0 against District 88 neighbor Willowbrook, but then lost 3-1 in the rematch.

“We may have been riding the high from the win a little bit too long in the next game against them,” said Olson.

Overall, Olson has seen his team take the next step, particularly over the second half of the season.

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We feel good. We’re playing and our pitching has improved over the last month-and-a-half. Ally Pohlad and Marie Baumgartner are walking less than a batter a game so we’re not giving up easy runs that were hurting us earlier in the season. We’re not giving up any freebies.”

–Addison Trail coach Mark Olson

pitching has improved over the last month-and-a-half.

Ally Pohlad and Marie Baumgartner are walking less than a batter a game so we’re not giving up easy runs that were hurting us earlier in the season. We’re not giving up any freebies. We’re also fielding the ball really well and getting some timely hits. But in softball it all starts on the mound. When we’re not giving up free bases and extra bases, that makes a huge difference.”

Olson said Alyssa Pham also has been a key contributor of late. “Alyssa has been tremendous,” he said. “Between her, Sophia Hawkins and Vincenza Zaccaro, they have solidified us in the outfield and with their bat. It’s nice to see Alyssa out there. She’s had some injuries over the last few years. This year, she’s healthy and hasn’t looked back.”

Addison Trail opened up play in the 4A playoffs earlier this week against Elgin Larkin. The winner was to face St. Charles East at Lake Park on Wednesday of this week.

“We’re happy that we’re playing at home for our first game and then we’ll go from there,” said Olson.

“We played Larkin earlier in the year and had a tough game, but right now we’re playing really well.”

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Addison Trail girls soccer team closes out season Carrera and Vega earn all-WSC Gold accolades

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Addison Trail girls soccer coach Sergio Nunez saw many positives from his team throughout the 2017 season.

Jocellyn Gallegos was the team’s leading goal-scorer, while goalie Priscilla Vega made more than 75 saves. The team’s defenders also made 47 off-side trap executions.

Addison Trail lost to Lake Park 2-0 in the first round of the Class 3A state playoffs. The Blazers had played to a

0-0 tie with Lake Park a week earlier.

“Improvement was evident in our minimum ball touch,” said Nunez.

“We started with 4-5 touches before passing and got it down to 2-3 touches, which keeps the opponent guessing. Our offense did well in attacking and pressuring right away. I do want to see progress in finishing and winning 50-50 balls. Our defense was solid. We had the best off-side trap team in all the West Suburban Conference. We do need improvement on clearing and getting the ball down

field for quick transitions.”

Priscilla Vega and Jessica Cosio were strong in goal for the Blazers.

“Priscilla and Jessica did a great job this season,” said Nunez. “Priscilla with many excellent saves and Jessica with huge improvement in directing her teammates to prevent shots on her.”

Aryana Carrera, Berenice Berumen and Lizette Gallegos were key on defense. “Aryana, Berenice and Lizette really stood out as top defenders,” said Nunez. “Those back

three, game in and game out, did their 100 percent best to stop any damage from our opponents.”

Nunez also was thrilled with the team’s commitment and dedication.

“These 19 varsity players worked hard to improve individually and as a team,” he said.

“They never gave up, nor did they take a game as a loss. They committed and dedicated to finish the duration of the game with heart. They understood that you win as a team and lose as a team.”

Carrera and Vega earned all-West Suburban Conference Gold Division honors. “That’s well-deserved,” said Nunez. “They are good players and smart young ladies.”

Nunez said the team’s won-loss record did not properly reflect the progress made on the field. “At the end, our record and game results were not an indicator of how we played,” he said. “What hindered our results were strong long-distance kicks and finishing with one less touch. A top focus for us for next season.”

Addison Trail’s Kroll earns two top 10 finishes at state Willowbrook’s Denwood takes third in state in discus

By Mike Miazga

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Addison Trail senior standout Lauren Kroll came home from the Class 3A girls state track and field finals held in Charleston at Eastern Illinois University with some heavy metal.

Kroll won state medals in both the 100 and 200 dashes to cap off her Addison Trail track and field career.

Kroll took fifth in the 200 with a time of 25.75 and was sixth in the 100 with a time of 12.06.

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Willowbrook girls track Willowbrook senior girls track Class 3A Lake Park and field athlete Kyla Denwood fin- boys track sectional Addison Trail and Willowbrook ished third in the state in the discus at the recent Class 3A state finals in competed in the Class 3A Lake Park Charleston at Eastern Illinois Uni- boys track sectional.

Addison Trail took 11th place with versity.

Denwood took third with a throw nine points. Willowbrook was 13th of 129-9. That same mark earned her with four points. Neither school adthe third-longest discus throw in the vanced athletes to this weekend’s state finals meet in Charleston. preliminary round.

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Kroll won her preliminary heat in the 100 with a time of 11.97 and took second in her preliminary heat of the 200 with a finals qualifying time of 24.83. Kroll ran 12.42 in winning the 100 sectional title and 25.36 in winning the 200 sectional title a week earlier.

Addison Trail’s 400 relay team was seventh in its preliminary heat with a time of 50.82. That team in-

The IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team put itself one win away from history.

The Knights scored a recent 2-1 win over Chicago DePaul College Prep to win the Class 1A IC Catholic Prep sectional title at Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst.

The win moved the Knights to 20-5 overall and put them in a Class 1A supersectional game earlier this week against Chicago University High.

If IC Catholic Prep won that game it will play for the first time in program history in the state semifinals at North Central College in Naperville on Friday.

The Knights also have won nine games in a row and 14 of their last 16.

“It was the battle of halves,” said IC Catholic Prep coach Tom Schergen.

IC Catholic Prep trailed 1-0 heading into halftime as the result of an own goal.

DePaul led 1-0 until 14 minutes remained in regulation. That’s when Olivia Hurt scored off a Tessa Langan corner kick to tie the game.

Bella Leslie then put the game-winner home with eight minutes left off another Langan corner kick.

“What we did well is play with heart,” said Schergen. “In terms of games we played before that, we played team soccer, but when we got pushed a little, they all came together and played with heart and put it all out on the field. That was the difference.”

The Knights reached the final by scoring a 6-3 win over Francis W. Parker out of Chicago in the sectional semifinals.

Langan scored four goals in the game and set a new IC Catholic Prep single-season goal-scoring mark with 31. The previous record of 28 was held by Natalie D’Agostino.

Hurt and Grace Fuller each added a goal and Hurt had two assists in the game.

The 20 wins in a season also established a new program record. The previous season high was 17 wins.

“The girls are doing well,” said Schergen. “They are peaking at the right time and doing things well as a team. They are at the point where they have the opportunity to do something that no other girls’ soccer team at IC Catholic Prep has done (go downstate). They have history in

front of them. If they come out and play well (earlier this week against University), they will set another school benchmark.”

Schergen said the major key to the string of 14 wins in 16 games has been the players’ increasing familiarity with each other.

“The difference between early on in the season is I don’t think we knew how to play together,” he said. “We had a lot of individual play and individual talent. Now, we’ve figured out how to use teammates’ strengths.

We’ve played well as a team.”

Schergen noted DePaul held a decided shots-on-goal edge in the sectional final.

“I think they outshot us 25-4 or something like that,” he said. “Their goalie was on fire, saving everything.

A lot of teams could have gotten down and packed it in. Our girls kept fighting and kept getting after it. It’s a testament to how much heart they have. They found a way to win even with the deck stacked against them.”

Schergen also lauded the leadership abilities of senior captains Langan, Tess Reardon, Liz Maloney and Kaitlyn Grady.

“The four senior captains have been unbelievable,” he said. “They got the whole team to buy in. It’s been an unbelievable season. We’re doing the little things that make a difference. These girls never cease to amaze me.”

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IC Catholic Prep’s 400 relay team was fourth in its preliminary heat with a time of 51.49. That team included Jaida Smith, Nailah Landon, Olivia Slavin and Kiersten King—all underclassmen.

The Knights’ 800 relay team took eighth in their preliminary heat with a time of 1:53.99 with Smith Slavin, freshman Hannah Johnson and King.

Neither relay qualified for the finals.

Smith was sixth in her preliminary heat of the long jump with a mark of 15-11 3/4. Landon and Mia Valenzuela both registered no height in the preliminary flights of the high jump.

Freshman Gabi Zanoni was ninth in her preliminary flight of the shot put at 31-1. Smith was ninth in her preliminary flight of the triple jump at 33-10 1/4.

King was sixth in her preliminary heat of the 200 with a time of 27.02.

IC Catholic Prep boys track The IC Catholic Prep boys track team placed second at the recent Class 1A sectional at Seneca. The Knights ended with 92 points. Seneca won the sectional title with 112 points.

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IC Catholic Prep won the 400 relay sectional title in 45.16. The Knights also won the 800 relay title with a time of 1:35.53.

The Knights’ other state qualifier is junior Dan McCann, who won the shot-put sectional title with a throw of 39-3.

IC Catholic Prep will compete in the Class 1A state finals meet in Charleston at Eastern Illinois University this weekend.

IC Catholic Prep baseball The IC Catholic Prep baseball team had its Class 2A regional title game at Westmont against the host school postponed by rain last weekend. The Knights were scheduled to play that game this past Monday at Westmont.

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Brendan Russ was the winning pitcher. He went 5 2/3 innings and allowed six hits and one earned run. CJ West pitched the final 1 1/3 innings and earned the save.

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The boys 800 relay team of Liam Gescey, Mike Vogt, Jackson Day and Josh Pae beat the previous Timothy middle school record by two seconds with a time of 1:47.96.

Josh Bode broke the school record in the 1,600 run with a time of 5:17.

Pae broke the Timothy record in the 110 hurdles with a time of 17.19.

In the girls 1,600 relay, Rachel Smith, Cailey Schuurmann, Morgan Vandenbrook and Caroline Kuenzi also broke the middle-school record with a time of 5:13.

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GARAGE SALES Garage Sales 542 MILLINS CT., ADDISON, Fri., 5/26 & Sat., 5/27, 9am-4pm. 100 yr. old credenza and 100 yr. old humidor, household goods & furniture.

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Irma, kids toys, boys clothes, video, books, baby items, women’s clothes, CD’s, sewing machine, some furniture, h’hold goods & misc. everything!

Villa Park Garage Sales 211 N. ADDISON RD., VP, Fri., 5/26 & Sat., 5/27, 8am-3pm. Sets of dishes, white German, bone china teacups & luncheon sets, darkroom setup, Omega D2V enlarger, multi size negative carriers, easels, trays, bottles, around the world items, kitchen supplies & etc.

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FOR SALE STOP LIGHT ON STAND (OLD) great for patio, yard or driveway, $495 OBO A CHILDLESS MARRIED COUPLE 630-530-0987. seeks to adopt. Will be hands-on mom & devoted dad. Financial security. Expenses PAID. Call Holly & Tiger. 1-800790-5260 (ask for Adam) (MCN) CLASSIFIED IN-COLUMN ADS cannot be credited or refunded after the ad has been placed. Ads canceled before deadline will be removed from the paDISCLAIMER NOTICE This publication per as a service to our customers, but does not knowingly accept fraudulent or no credit or refund will be issued to deceptive advertising. Readers are cau- your account. tioned to thoroughly investigate all ads, especially those asking for money in advance.

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The IC Catholic Prep 2017 IHSA Class 2A regional championship softball team shows off the hardware.

IC Catholic Prep softball:

IC Catholic Prep sophomore pitcher Kayla Faber Cournane threw a complete game shutout against Regina Dominican to win the IHSA Class 2A regional championship for the Knights.

Regional championship game action Photos by CHRIS FOX The Independent

IC junior catcher Josie Lytton dives for a foul ball.

Senior Kaitlyn Falduto cracks a double off the top of the fence in IC’s 7-0 victory.

Alessandra Eccardt playing first base; Eccardt, Brooklyn Campos, a freshman, plays third base for the a freshman, hit a bases-loaded, three-run dou- Knights sophomore Natlie Murillo scores on a single by Brooklyn Campos in the second inning for the first run of the game. ble in the third inning to give IC a 4-0 lead.

Knights on Saturday, May 20 in Elmhurst.

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153 Addison Street Elmhurst, Illinois (630) 617-9797

299 E. St. Charles Rd. Villa Park, Illinois (630) 832-3160

TIRES, SERVICE & MORE

M - F 7:30-6, Sat. 8-3

M - F 7:30-6, Sat. 8-3

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MOST CARS

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equipped). Special gaskets, filters extra if needed. Some cars/light trucks extra.

Limited Warranty 90 days or 4,000 miles, whichever first*

Add $3 for disposal fee

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AIR CONDITIONING Complete system check, pressure & leak test.

Most cars and pickups.

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Memorial Day is Monday, May 29 Before you go away for Memorial Weekend, stop in for our ROAD TRIP CHECKUP!!

SYNTHETIC BLEND

LUBE, OIL & FILTER

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COMPUTERIZED 4-WHEEL ALIGNMENT Set caster, camber and toe to exact manufacturer’s specifications while referencing and compensating or adjusting thrust line, depending on alignment type, part and additional services extra if needed.

MOST SUVS CUSTOM ALIGNMENT $ 68.95 MOST CARS 109.95 & TRUCKS $ 129.95

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MOST CARS

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We’ll lubricate most car’s chassis, drain the old and install up to 5 quarts of new oil and new oil filter.

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Buy 4 Synthetic Blend oil changes for $89.95 get the 5th FREE! Most Cars. We’ll lubricate most car’s chassis, drain the old and install up to 5 quarts of new oil and new oil filter. Add $3 for disposal of oil and filter. See location for details.

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TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE Replace fluid, pan gasket and filter (if

BATTERIES ON SALE NOW WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

ASE Certified Certified •• Domestic Domestic & & Foreign Foreign ASE

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ROTATE & BALANCE WITH FREE BRAKE INSPECTION

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RATED #1 IN VILLA PARK

ENGINE TUNE-UP DISC BRAKES

We’ll install new resistor spark plugs, adjust Front Disc brake service for single piston American cars. idle speed, clean throttle body, test battery Includes new disc pads, rotors resurfaced, wheel bearing repacked, new grease seals, fluid added as needed, system and charging system, inspect other key inspected and car road tested. *Rebuilt calipers & semi engine parts. metallic pads extra.

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, SATISFACTION & CLEANLINESS

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