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City of Elmhurst sues Lucky Motors over move to Villa Park Suit claims company in breach of contract, owes Elmhurst $145,000

pany had to stay within Elmhurst,” Grabowski said. “They could not move locations, but had to remain in Elmhurst. Lucky Motors, however, chose to move to another community.

“The contract read that because of the tax incentives, they had to stay in town and if they leave before five years, they had to pay the entire amount back to the City.”

While the Church Road location

remained dark, Lucky Motors conducted business from a sprawling, highly-visible location on Roosevelt Road in Villa Park.

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See LUCKY MOTORS, Page 5

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE VILLA PARK INDEPENDENT

Elmhurst officials filed a suit in February against Lucky Motors, a company that located itself at 817 N. Church Road near the other Grand Avenue car dealers in exchange for some healthy tax incentives.

The suit was brought forth due to the fact that in the fall of 2015, the company had apparently moved to a new store at 225 W. Roosevelt Road in Villa Park. Lucky Motors even posted a sign on the door of the Church Road building, directing visitors to the location in Villa Park.

It was evident to City officials at that time that Lucky Motors had moved its operations out of Elmhurst, which was in violation of its agreement to receive any tax incentives.

The terms of the contract signed in 2010 said in order to receive a rebate of 50 percent of the sales taxes it had taken in, the company was required to remain in the City of Elmhurst for ten years; if they left before five years, they would owe the entire amount back to the City in full. The lawsuit states that Lucky Motors owes the City about $145,000.

When Lucky Motors refused, the City filed suit for breach of contract.

Lucky Motors then countersued, claiming the City was to offer assistance to the company to obtain more property in the area but that the City had refused.

City Manager Jim Grabowski told The Independent that was not true.

“We sued them for breach of contract, part of which said the com-

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A tow truck arrives on the scene to help remove a vehicle that crashed into the brewery portion of Lunar Brewing Company located at 54 E. St. Charles Road in Villa Park. No injuries were reported.

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Statute of limitations to be eliminated for sex crimes against children If passed, no predator will go free just because time is up

A package of bills that would eliminate the statute of limitations for sex crimes against children recently passed the House of Representatives, according to Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park).

“No child sexual predator should be allowed to go free simply because of the statute of limitations,” she said.

“We know that it is not uncommon for victims to take decades to come to terms with the sexual abuse that they endured as a child.

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House Bills 1127, 1128 and 1129 eliminate the statute of limitations on criminal sex offences against children, including criminal sexual abuse, criminal sexual assault, solicitation of a sexual act, internet solicitation of a minor and child

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The measures are in response to the recent case against former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Dennis Hastert, who admitted to sexual misconduct against minors but due to the statute of limitations, could not be charged for those crimes.

“The damage that sexual predators do to innocent children does not go away after a few years, and neither should the ability to bring the perpetrators to justice,” Conroy said. “It is our job to make sure that we are doing everything in our power to ensure the safety of the children in our communities.”

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Villa Park Ace recognized by national headquarters Owner Manfredini proud of Platinum Performance Retailing status

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE VILLA PARK INDEPENDENT

The Ace Hardware Corporation announced last week that the Villa Park Ace Hardware store located in the strip at the southwest corner of St. Charles and Villa Avenue had been designated a “Platinum Perfor-

mance Retailing” store for its outstanding performance. Ace said the Platinum Performance rank was one of the many initiatives in its longterm growth strategy.

The location in Villa Park is owned by radio personality Lou Manfredini, who many people know

as Mr. Fix-It, star of the popular WGN program on Saturday mornings. Manfredini and the staff at Ace Hardware brought the store up to speed and made it a more pleasant environment for shoppers. Not only is the store adequately stocked with attractive displays and cleaner, less cluttered aisles, but also workers are helpful to visitors with questions about their home gardens and yards.

Ace Corporation has more than 4,800 stores in more than 60 countries and the team at the Villa Park

Ace is one of only a few hundred stores to achieve Platinum status.

“The team at Villa Park Ace is incredibly pleased to have earned the status as a Platinum Performance Retailing store, “ said Manfredini.

“What this means for our customers is that we are more committed than ever to providing our loyal shoppers with the best possible retail experience. From customer service to product offerings and more, we’re taking ‘Ace helpful’ to a new level.”

“It is truly a commendable ac-

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Villa Park Ace Hardware owner and radio personality Lou Manfredini is pictured here at the grand opening of the store on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013. The store was recently honored with Platinum Performance Retailing status by the Ace National Corporation.

The 11th Annual Summerfest opens Friday at 6 p.m. with the annual Friday Night Car Show Date Night and residents are invited to taste some great food, hear local bands, enjoy the car show and the beer tent, sponsored by the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce.

It all takes place in the Ardmore Business District at Ardmore Ave. and Park Blvd. by the Gazebo on the Prairie Path. Hours are: Friday, June 17 from 6-11 p.m.; and, Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

On Saturday, all-day wristbands are available for $10 each and include all games and attractions. Individual tickets are also available. Children’s attractions end at 8 p.m.

Inside this issue, readers will find a special section containing all the details and schedule for this year’s event as well as a list of all bands and other acts slated to perform at either the Children’s Stage or the Gazebo Stage.

complishment for an Ace store to achieve Platinum Performance Retailing status,” said Dan Miller, VP of Retail Operations for Ace Hardware Corporation. “We’re pleased to recognize the Villa Park Ace and its associates for their outstanding achievements and proud to say they’re part of the Ace family.”

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Continued from front page had closed the business. That’s the city’s position.”

On Friday, June 10, a judge threw Lucky Motors’ countersuit out of court.

“I’m happy to say that just today, I heard from our attorney,” Grabwoski said on Friday, June 10. “The judge threw out Lucky’s countersuit, so now we will move forward with the suit and all that goes with it.

“We hope to collect the entire amount for the taxpayers of Elmhurst.”

The city has sales tax rebate agreements successfully in place with several other dealers in town, including with Ed Napleton’s Kia, Wilkins Hyundai-Mazda and, most recently, with Larry Roesch Chrysler-JeepDodge.

The City’s finance department indicates sales taxes on cars account for about 35 percent of the city’s total sales tax revenues, which provide about 20 percent of general fund revenue.

Sen. Tom Cullerton honored by Illinois Fire Fighters

State Senator Tom Cullerton was honored on Thursday, June 9 at the 41st Biennial Convention for the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois for his advocacy and work on behalf of DuPage County fire protection services.

“I’m humbled to be awarded this honor by this group of hard-working fire protection professionals,” Cullerton said. “Firefighters risk their lives every day to protect our homes and families. We are lucky to have such hard-working firefighters in our communities. They are focused on saving lives and looking for new opportunities to address our public safety needs.”

This year the Bloomingdale Fire Fighters Local 3272 hosted the 2016 Associated Fire Fighter of Illinois convention.

“On behalf of the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois, I thank Tom Cullerton for his service to our state and fire protection services throughout our communities,” AFFI President Pat Devaney said. “We know with Tom representing DuPage firefighters in Springfield, we have a true friend and ally.”

Previously Cullerton received the 2014 Legislative Award for his work to pass a measure that consolidates COURTESY PHOTO The Villa Park Independent fire protection department operations and reduce costs while improving the State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) (center) joined firefighters from the Lombard Fire Fighters Union IAFF Local 3009 after receiving the Association of Fire Fighters of Illinois’ 2016 Legislative Award for his advocacy work on behalf of DuPage County firefighters. quality of services they provide.

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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.

Addison June 7 • Isabel Banuelos, 21, of Itasca, was arrested at around 5:20 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

• A 22-year-old Chicago man was arrested in the 700 block of Meadows Blvd. at around 10:48 p.m. and charged with domestic battery.

June 6 Maxwell J. Brown, 40, of Addison, was arrested in the 400 block of Union Street in Geneva at around 3:02 p.m. Police said Brown had an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for criminal damage to property.

June 3 • Valente Fajardo, 21, of Addison, was arrested in the 1-100 block of S. Ardmore in Villa Park at around 4:48 p.m. Police said Fajardo was transported from the Villa Park Police Department to the Addison Police Department to

be processed on an original warrant out of the Addison Police Department for driving while license suspended.

• Eric J. Sutphin, 28, of Aurora, was arrested in the 300 block of Country Club Drive at around 9:30 a.m. Police said Sutphin had a failure to appear warrant out of the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

Villa Park June 4 Marlyn Astudillo, 22, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 1000 block of W. North Ave. at around 11:15 a.m. and charged with battery.

June 3 • Ana Mariela Alonzo, 18, of Lombard, was arrested at a local store at around 1 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

• Josie L. Harris, 66, of Bellwood, was arrested at a local store at around 1:48 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

• Patrick Miller, 22, of Chicago, was arrested near North and Westmore at around 12:34 a.m. and charged with two counts of DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, no valid driver’s license, speeding and no lights when required.

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a.m. Police said an unknown suspect threw a rock at a vehicle parked unoccupied in the driveway, shattering the back window.

June 2 Jacklyn E. Jelen, 19, of Stickney, was arrested near North and Addison at around 11:34 p.m. and charged with unlawful use of a weapon, transportation of open alcohol and disobeying a traffic control device.

June 1 • A 25-year-old Lombard woman was arrested in the 1000 block of N. Villa Ave. at around 5:33 p.m. May 14 and charged with two counts of domestic battery and criminal damage to property. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued on June 1.

• Sonya Roman, 25, of Franklin Park, was arrested at a local store at around 11:42 a.m. and charged with retail theft.

• Theft was reported at a local store at around 5:44 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole a customer’s purse that was left unattended on a rack.

May 31 • Wajih Abureweida, 39, of Worth, was arrested in the 100 block of W. Roosevelt at around 1:34 p.m. and charged with unlawful sale of tobacco to a minor.

• Liam P. Cahill, 20, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 300 block of E. St. Charles at around 12:02 p.m. and charged with unlawful sale of tobacco to a minor.

• Jalen C. Childress, 22, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt at around 1:10 p.m. and charged with unlawful sale of tobacco to a minor.

• Fredrika Kajevic, 21, of Oak Brook, was arrested at a local store at around 6:39 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

• Jibran Khan, 35, of Aurora, was arrested in the 500 block of E. St. Charles at around 12:26 p.m. and charged with unlawful sale of tobacco to a minor.

• Coreen S. Koski, 41, of Lombard, was arrested in the 1-100 block of W. St. Charles at around 11:29 a.m. and charged with unlawful sale of tobacco to a minor.

• Kalid Mahmood, 66, of Bolingbrook, was arrested in the 200 block of W. St. Charles at around 1:30 p.m. and charged with unlawful sale of tobacco to a minor.

• Usheven Patel, 49, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 300 block of N. Ardmore at around 11:35 a.m. and charged with unlawful

sale of tobacco to a minor.

• Allan C. Whitlaw, 23, of Lombard, was arrested in the 1-100 block of E. St. Charles at around 11:43 a.m. and charged with unlawful sale of tobacco to a minor.

May 30 Theft was reported at a local bistro at around 1:48 a.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole a tip jar from the business.

May 29 • Michelle L. D’Argento, 49, of Elmhurst, was arrested at a local store at around 3:02 p.m. and charged with retail theft.

• Michael J. Miceli, 21, of Villa Park, was arrested at Willowbrook Park at around 5:06 a.m. and charged with criminal damage to property.

• Christopher M. Sierak, 32, of Hanover Park, was arrested near North and Michigan at around 2:31 a.m. and charged with DUI and improper lane usage.

• A female juvenile from Lombard and a female juvenile from Villa Park were arrested in the 100 block of S. Wisconsin at around 7:53 p.m. and charged with unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor.

• Criminal defacement to property was reported in the 300 block of N. Third at around 3:36 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect drew a swastika on the windshield of a vehicle that was parked in the driveway.

• Criminal trespass to a vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of S. Michigan at around 10:51 a.m. Police said an unknown suspect entered a vehicle parked in the lot and went through the vehicle’s contents. Nothing was taken.

• Criminal trespass to a vehicle was reported in the 1600 block of S. Michigan at between 12:01 and 8:43 a.m. Police said an unknown suspect entered an unsecured vehicle and went through the vehicle’s contents. Nothing was taken.

May 28 Victoria L. Sniegowski, 43, of Plainfield, was arrested near Riordan and Cornell at around 2:03 a.m. and charged with two counts of DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and improper lane usage.

May 26 A female juvenile from Lombard was arrested at Willowbrook High School at 11 a.m. and charged with unlawful possession of cannabis.

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June 16, 2016 • 8

Gardening with the boys We spent most of the weekend gardening, and I’ve come to an important conclusion. Some people are born with green thumbs. Others, including the guys I live with, are simply all thumbs – and not a one of them is green.

I needed help with mulching. I consider it a heavy task and was hoping to put their muscles to work.

They were more than happy to oblige and their attitudes were terrific. A few minutes after they started, mine was not.

They lugged the hefty bags with ease, but found it difficult to distribute the mulch without pouring it all over the top of my tender plantings.

They were so effusive in their work they covered entire plants with the mulch, leaving me to dig for leaves so my plant friends could live to see another day.

S

Jill Pertler SLICES OF LIFE When I admonished them about being careful around the plants, they gave me a serious look and then went about their business – of covering more plants with mulch.

And then it started to sprinkle.

Sprinkle. An extremely light, barely tangible, you’d-hardly-notice it sprinkle. I was in the front yard – working. My hair was a bit damp, but the precipitation was miniscule.

Refreshing, actually, if you were

sweating. Which I was.

I finished my task and walked over to where the boys were supposed to be busy mulching. Not a one was in sight. I wasn’t buying the disappearing act and went in the house. There they were: on the couch in front of the TV. Without a smidgen of guilt, they announced they were on a “rain delay.” My jaw clenched and I expended much effort refraining from saying something I might later regret.

My attitude remained far from terrific.

I went outside to continue “our” work. On the way, I shut the door in a non-gentle fashion. I hoisted one of the mulch bags over my shoulder and placed it in position. I opened the bag and poured, pure adrenaline pulsing through my veins. By the time I grabbed a second bag, they

had joined me in the backyard, obviously knowing their very own supper most likely hinged on their helping me in a loving manner.

I said nothing, but accepted their “help.”

My boys have big muscles, but they also have big feet, and this was never so obvious as when they attempted to tiptoe through a freshly planted bed whereby the plants themselves seemed to attract those monstrous feet like a magnet.

Squish. Some of those unfortunate plants didn’t stand a chance under my son’s 12DD. They displayed an absolute inability to discern a weed from a wanted plant. To their credit, this often takes people years of practice, but after they pulled up the fourth (blooming) pansy, I requested they withhold their “help” in this area. Not sure yet

if the pansies will make it. My fingers are crossed.

To be honest, they do their best.

And they are interested and engaged – in their own way. Last year we grew cayenne peppers – of the heatedly hot variety. My boys were keenly fascinated – in determining who could eat the most peppers without throwing up. I won’t divulge here who won, but it’s safe to say this will probably be an annual contest.

At least it will continue this year.

The cayenne pepper plant is one of the few they didn’t stomp on or cover with mulch. True story.

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.

Age spots, they are what they are

ometimes I get a bit contemplative when I drive. The alone time with thoughts can make a person ponder all kinds of things. Like the new tiny brown spot on my right hand that I just noticed.

It’s not chocolate. It’s not a beauty mark, a birthmark, or a scar. It’s an age spot. Oh my!

A different kind of small brown dot, a mole, has lived on the lower center of my left hand, near my wrist, for as long as I can remember. This new fellow on my right hand just showed up and has me wondering if he’s bringing his friends with. As I study my hand, I see the veins now too. Were they always this visible?

My fingers look a little wrinkly and my hand does seem to be screaming out for a dose of luxury lotion. I can’t do that, because I’m driving. There may not be laws against applying lotion while driving, but I am just not that coordinated.

I turn my hand to be palm up and study it for a bit (while watching the road of course, officer.) The lifelines there don’t seem to be any different from when I wondered about them as a teenager.

I don’t know a life from a baby line to a money line, but the lines look the same as ever. My palm side up is familiar; the backside of my hand looks more like a mom hand or a grandma hand. I am both. It is MY hand.

The knuckles on each finger look like elephant legs if elephant legs were the size of fingers. If I make a

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KELLY SIMMONS Columnist

fist, all is well. If I extend my fingers straight out, wrinkles and creases show up that say, yep, elephant. Tiny miniature elephant wrinkles.

It is so crazy to be caught off guard like this. Just a couple songs ago, I was singing along with Taylor Swift (“we’re young and we’re reckless….), knowing that I might look foolish to sing such a lyric when my hair is gray and my hands are on the steering wheel at ten and two (except when I’m flipping my right hand over to analyze it) clearly indicate that young and reckless would not be words anyone would use to describe to me.

Even so, young is in the eye of the beholder.

One minute I am thinking that we never really feel “old”, even though my birth certificate was issued fifty years ago, and obviously I am old enough to be Taylor’s mother. Yet when it’s a beautiful day and you’re driving with the windows down and the radio cranked a person feels youthful and care free.

And the next moment, you see a spot on your hand that doesn’t lick off.

So maybe this is what it is like to

feel old? I am indeed feeling kind of a little bit … fascinated….as I fixate on that age spot. Why does our skin get spots? How spotty will I be?

Should I draw a constellation on my hand and name it?

The mind wanders as the miles roll on. I don’t feel bad about aging, or the spots. It is what it is. The sun is shining. I’m still here. I do what I’ve always done. Turn up the radio a little louder and sing along.

Kelly Epperson Simmons is a ghostwriter, editor, and book coach, and invites you to sign up for her weekly inspirational newsletter at www.kellyepperson.com.

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Man shot during attempted robbery in Elmhurst Victim, 27, hospitalized; four suspects flee, still at large

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE INDEPENDENT

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Last week, the Independent learned that an attempted armed robbery had taken place at about 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, on the 200 block of First Street.

According to a release issued by the City of Elmhurst and Police Chief Michael Ruth, police investigated the Attempted RobberyShooting incident, which took place in the parking lot at 257 E. First St. in Elmhurst. A male subject reportedly approached a 27-year-old male victim in an attempt to rob him. Subsequently, the vicitm was shot in the hip and was transported to Loyola Medical Center by Elmhurst paramedics.

Neighbors reported hearing a loud noise, “Like a shot or a dropped dumpster.� They also noticed an ambulance arriving on the scene and later, leaving.

The suspects are described as CJ ELONICH PHOTO The Independent four male black Hispanics, who rePictured is the corner of First and Willow in Elmhurst, where police taped off a large area from Clara Place to Pine Street near an apartment portedly fled the scene eastbound in a green Buick LaCrosse. The inci- building, where a shooting incident took place on Thursday, June 9. During an armed robbery attempt, a victim was shot in the hip and later taken to Elmhurst Hospital. The four suspects fled eastbound in a green Buick LaCrosse and, at press time, were still at large. dent remains under investigation.

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Friday, June 17 6pm-11pm Saturday, June 18 11am-10:30pm

The Village is gearing up for its 11th Annual Summerfest next week and residents are invited out to taste some great food, hear local bands, enjoy the Friday Night Car Show and, on Saturday, check out kids attractions, business vendors and the arts and crafts fair. The beer tent will be open as well.

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Saturday, June 18 from 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

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Gazebo Stage Friday night 6:30-10 p.m. – Six to Midnight, the rock band comes for a return engagement Gazebo Stage Saturday: 11:30 a.m. – Minors of Rock – youth rock 12:20 p.m. – Truffle Pigs – acoustic duo 1:20 p.m. – Fenced In – youth original 2:30 p.m. – Wax Works and Blood Red Boots 4:10 p.m. – Henry Stagger – acoustic, songwriter 4:50 p.m. – Stix and Stone – classic rock 5:50 p.m. – Lake Effect – horn rock 8:10-10:10 p.m. – In Session – classic rock Kids Stage Saturday: 11 a.m.-12 p.m. – Joe’s Dojo 12:20 – 1 p.m. – Balloon Animals 1-1:50 p.m. – Magic Show

2-3 p.m. – Traveling Reptile Show Fenton High School Boys’ Basketball Summer Camps Fenton High School Boys’ Basketball Summer Camps

Fenton High School Boys' Basketball Summer Camps ALSO on Saturday afternoon: Bison Head Basketball Coach Chaz Taft and his assistants will conduct all camps. Participants will receive a Bison Head Basketball Coach Chaz Taft and his assistants will conduct all camps. Participants will receive a Fenton High School Boys’ Basketball Summer Camps Fenton High School Boys’ Basketball Summer Camps Pro Wrestling North American camp t-shirt and basketball booklet. Coach Chaz Taft and his assistants will conduct all camps. camp t-shirt and basketball booklet.

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Milwaukee’s lakefront will be ablaze during the U.S. Bank Fireworks at the Lakefront at Veterans Park. Pack some snacks, a blanket and a lawn chair or two and come to Milwaukee for one of the most popular Fourth of July fireworks shows.

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4th of July in Wisconsin: Top 10 fireworks displays Wisconsin knows how to rock summer and our nation’s birthday calls for blow-out celebrations. So put on your red, white and blue and check out some of these familyfriendly 4th of July fireworks and celebrations in Wisconsin.

all proceeds going to the Appleton joy on-site refreshments and activiArea Jaycees. ties for the whole family!

Wisconsin Dells Downtown Dells hosts one of the Southern most spectacular displays in Wis- Madison consin. Over 1,300 fireworks will Shake the Lake, a free outdoor be launched at this year’s Fireworks celebration along Madison’s Lake Extravaganza, making the gigan- Monona, features a marketplace Northern tic display visible from just about for everything from produce to Bayfield & La Pointe anywhere within the city limits. If antiques to crafts, along with food Don’t miss the chance to see the you’re heading downtown, be sure See FIREWORKS, Page 20 fireworks over the greatest of the to find your spot before dusk to enGreat Lakes at Bayfield’s Fourth of July Festivities. Boating enthusiasts will love the blindfolded dinghy Come spend the Fourth of July in Green Lake Country race and foodies will scoop up the Berlin, Green Lake, Princeton, Markesan & Ripon opportunity to pick berries at local www.glcountry.com or 920.294.1050 farms. If you’re looking for a little culture, the Red Cliff Traditional Pow-Wow is sure to satisfy.

And La Pointe’s parade on Madeline Island is a must-see. The eclectic floats, prizes for best displays and music from Big Top Chautauqua musicians have landed this unique parade on RoadTripsForFamilies.com’s list of the Top 10 “Best Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations & Displays.”

Green Bay Boasting the biggest fireworks display north of Milwaukee, Fire Over the Fox is a daylong festival packed with a lineup of national acts, ceremonies and salutes, food 247072 and carnival rides. Don’t miss the waterski show on the Fox River!

Door County Egg Harbor’s fireworks display over the bay by the same name was voted the best in Door County. A Museum Summer Hours: lively Indepedence Day parade folThursday - Saturday lows in this two-day event, with 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. other highlights including food, music and the UW-Madison Marching Heavenly Treasures Gift Shop Band.

Unique and vintage angels, distinctive gifts,

Central Stevens Point It’s a weekend of Independence Day with Riverfront Rendezvous, when Pfiffner Pioneer Park fills with live music, from polka to rock.

Check out the poetry slam and then quench your thirst with a beer from the local Stevens Point Brewery.

Bring the little ones along for Kids Day. Fireworks and a lighted boat parade are the main events on Sunday night.

Appleton Get to Memorial Park early for a good seat at the Fox Cities area’s best fireworks display. Highlights include live bands, a children’s activity area and food vendors, with

jewelry and original art & paintings.

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Clam Lake Known as Wisconsin’s elk capital, Clam Lake offers the perfect natural setting for a fireworks display. Gather on the lawn of the Clam Lake Community Club to take in this show over the shores of Upper Clam Lake. It’s hard to get more “Northwoods” than this tiny unincorporated community in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

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Great Value in Jefferson!

Spacious 5 bed / 3.5 bath home in desirable south Elmhurst, Jefferson School neighborhood. Loads of potential on every level. Hardwood floors throughout most of 1st and 2nd floor.

Finished basement with workshop area, bedroom and full bath $589,000 FIRST OFFERING!

New Construction in Jefferson

Brand new construction by T.E. McKenna Builders one block from Butterfield Park in highly sought after Jefferson school district. 5 beds / 4.5 baths, fresh new floor plan, tons of ceiling and trim detail, custom cabinetry, 9” white oak floors, luxurious $949,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Spacious 5 bed / 3.5 bath home in desirable south Elmhurst, Jefferson School neighborhood. Loads of potential on every level. Hardwood floors throughout most of 1st and 2nd floor. Finished basement with workshop area, bedroom and full bath for inlaw/guest/teen living arrangement. 1st floor office, family room, formal dining and living rooms, and large eat-in kitchen. Bathrooms on all levels, master suite with master bath and separate sitting/nursery area. Spacious bedrooms, closets, and storage galore.

Solid bones, with large yard and a short walk to Butterfield Park. $589,000

New Construction in Jefferson Brand new construction by T.E. McKenna Builders one block from Butterfield Park in highly sought after Jefferson school district.

5 beds / 4.5 baths, fresh new floor plan, tons of ceiling and trim detail, custom cabinetry, 9” white oak floors, luxurious master suite, lots of built-ins, home office, finished basement, and 3 car attached garage. South exposure will provide tons of natural light throughout. Estimated occupancy in July. Get settled into one of Elmhurst hottest neighborhoods before school starts! $949,900

Att: 1st Time Homebuyers!

Nicely updated 3 bed / 1.5 bath cape cod in S. Elmhurst with lots of recent updates.

Large fenced yard with covered patio, fire pit, and play set. 1 block to Eldridge Park sled hill, playground, tennis courts, jogging paths, soccer fields. Walking distance to Jackson Elementary and Bryan Junior High.

Recent Improvements: 2013 - Roof, siding, windows, bathrooms. 2014 - cedar fence and opened up dining room wall. 2015 Stainless steel fridge, gas range, and microwave. 2016 - interior paint, bathroom vanity, and refinished hardwood floors. $296,900

Att: 1st Time Homebuyers!

Nicely updated 3 bed / 1.5 bath cape cod in S. Elmhurst with lots of recent updates. Large fenced yard with covered patio, fire pit, and play set. 1 block to Eldridge Park - sled hill, playground, tennis courts, jogging paths, soccer fields. $296,900 FIRST OFFERING!

6 BR Lombard Home 10 year young construction on park-like 296’ deep lot and 1 block from Southland Park. This newer 2 story home boasts 6 bedrooms with a true inlaw arrangement on the 1st floor.

Beautiful hardwood floors throughout 1st floor, open layout with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, center island, open to family room with masonry fireplace overlooking unbelievable backyard with brick paver patio $659,900

6 BR Lombard Home

10 year young construction on park-like 296’ deep lot and 1 block from Southland Park. This newer 2 story home boasts 6 bedrooms with a true in-law arrangement on the 1st floor.

Beautiful hardwood floors throughout 1st floor, open layout $659,900 FIRST OFFERING!

Rare Opportunity!

Rare Opportunity!

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a home on a rare 85 x 129 lot in the exclusive Garfield Street cul-de-sac! This darling brick cottage has charm galore and is a fantastic setting for your family to grow. 5 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, $549,900

6BR HOME ON ALMOST 1/2 ACRE!

6BR HOME ON ALMOST 1/2 ACRE!

This incredible estate has so much to offer! Situated on a 75 x 252 lot.

Located on a private cul-de-sac with 4,500 square feet of living space! A newer 3rd floor addition features vaulted Master Suite ceiling, floor to ceiling built-ins, spa-baths, & private WIC & laundry. Lovely 1st floor family room overlooking a resort-like backyard with heated in-ground pool, hot tub, gazebo, fire pit, and an EXTRA 100 feet of land. THIS HOME IS ONE OF A KIND INSIDE & OUT! $749,000

This incredible estate has so much to offer! Situated on a 75 x 252 lot. Located on a private cul-de-sac with 4,500 square feet of living space! A newer 3rd floor addition features vaulted Master Suite ceiling, floor to ceiling built-ins, spa-baths, & $749,000

Prairie Path Estate

Welcome to 360 Eggleston, a custom-built 2-story that offers one of Elmhurst’s finest backyard sanctuaries nestled along the IL Prairie Path. Perfectly situated on a 63 x 261 wooded lot, this home was built with year-round entertainment in mind. $1,395,000

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a home on a rare 85 x 129 lot in the exclusive Garfield Street cul-de-sac!

This darling brick cottage has charm galore and is a fantastic setting for your family to grow. 5 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, wood burning fireplace and gorgeous sun-filled Florida room to enjoy your private views of all seasons.

Lovely professionally landscaped yard with private concrete patio. 3 car garage has loads of storage and room for any hobby or car enthusiast. $549,900

Prairie Path Estate Welcome to 360 Eggleston, a custom-built 2-story that offers one of Elmhurst’s finest backyard sanctuaries nestled along the IL Prairie Path. Perfectly situated on a 63 x 261 wooded lot, this home was built with year-round entertainment in mind.

Relax, play, and enjoy nature from your 2-tier paver patio and private gazebo. Over $100k of Steinhebel land/hardscape that looks like it was done yesterday. Inside will not disappoint either. Over 7,700 of finished living space across 3 levels. No ordinary basement here as the lower level has expansive light well, full bar, radiant heat floors, in-law/teen suite with steam shower, gaming room, abundant storage and has been host to gatherings of over 100 people.

The main level features separate formals, home office with private entrance, chef’s kitchen with separate eating area, & 2 story family room with gorgeous fireplace centerpiece - all overlooking your private outdoor oasis. Huge bedrooms with volume ceilings, walk-in closets, and a master suite with spa-bath & steam shower.

Original owners, meticulously maintained, an opportunity not to be missed. $1,395,000

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Private Custom Built Home

Private Custom Built Home

Over 4500 square feet of living space in this all brick home backing up to Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve, Walk and Bike Path & Lake. Abundance of windows light up the 2 story family room with brick Fireplace. Grand 2 story Foyer with Dual Stairs, Inlaw Bedroom, Inlaw Kitchen, 2 Custom Wet Bars. Gorgeous oak woodwork and solid six panel oak doors throughout. Large Gourmet kitchen with Granite Island with Eating Area, Vaulted ceilings, Hardwood Floors throughout, Custom Crown Molding, Full Finished Basement with Handcrafted Wet Bar, Paver Brick Patio and Unique Custom Built Shed. 4 Car Attached Garage is a Handyman’s Delight! Don’t miss out on this opportunity.... Call to set up appointment to see this beautiful home! $649,900

Over 4500 square feet of living space in this all brick home backing up to Wood Dale Grove Forest Preserve, Walk and Bike Path & Lake. Abundance of windows light up the 2 story family room with brick Fireplace. Grand 2 story Foyer with $649,900

Many opportunities lie here in this cozy Cottage in Lincoln School. 68.5’ x 125’ corner lot could be a perfect site for your new dream home. Others may consider keeping the original home and adding a 2-story addition. Finally, at this price, this $324,900

New Build / Rehab Opportunity Many opportunities lie here in this cozy Cottage in Lincoln School. 68.5’ x 125’ corner lot could be a perfect site for your new dream home. Others may consider keeping the original home and adding a 2-story addition. Finally, at this price, this 2-3 bed home offers a great opportunity to first time buyers as well.

Plenty of options in one of Elmhurst’s greatest neighborhoods. 1 block to the IL Prairie Path, 3 levels of top notch schools, and a short walk to the Spring Road business district. $324,900

Classic Brick Bungalow

Classic Brick Bungalow

Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized $530,000

Brynhaven Ranch

Brynhaven Ranch

Well cared for Brynhaven ranch steps to Edison and Sandburg. Freshly painted interior, living room fireplace, newer windows, 3 beds. master with attached half bath, and finished basement with wet bar. Large amount of storage,

Well cared for Brynhaven ranch steps to Edison and Sandburg.

Freshly painted interior, living room fireplace, newer windows, 3 beds. master with attached half bath, and finished basement with wet bar. Large amount of storage, professionally landscaped yard with raised planting bed gives this home great curb appeal. Fenced yard with private patio. Great location, great home, great price! Won’t last long. $379,900

Center of Town Cape Cod

Center of Town Cape Cod

Center of town Cape Cod that is larger than it looks. 5 beds, 2 baths, 2 car garage with alley access. Perfect for summertime fun with a well maintained above ground pool with deck surround and remote-controlled retractable awning system.

$379,900

Free standing, single story brick office building with atrium entry. 1,850 of vacant office is perfect user/investment opportunity. Private parking lot with great visibility off Addison Rd with signage. Two long standing dental offices provide $374,900

Center of town Cape Cod that is larger than it looks. 5 beds, 2 baths, 2 car garage with alley access. Perfect for summertime fun with a well maintained above ground pool with deck surround and remote-controlled retractable awning system. Eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family room with possible in-law arrangement. Full finished basement with large rec room and bedroom. Well maintained mechanicals and backup generator. All this in Elmhurst’s best schools - Hawthorne and Sandburg and a short walk from downtown Elmhurst and Metra station. $449,900

$449,900

Office Building For Sale!

Office Building For Sale!

Lincoln school, brick bungalow in great family neighborhood just off the IL Prairie Path. Walk to Lincoln GS, York HS, and the Spring Rd business district. Move-in ready 4 bed / 3 bath home with the pride of ownership throughout. Oversized rooms, hardwood floors on 1st & 2nd floors, large eat-in kitchen with walk in pantry, formal dining and living room with first floor master suite with full bath and walk in closet. Full, finished basement with family room, arts/crafts room, workshop, laundry, tons of storage, & exterior access to fully fenced and professionally landscaped yard with fenced dog kennel. $530,000

Free standing, single story brick office building with atrium entry. 1,850 of vacant office is perfect user/investment opportunity. Private parking lot with great visibility off Addison Rd with signage. Two long standing dental offices provide ample income to offset debt service. Tenants pay their own electric. New roof in 2014. Perfect for law office, medical, & other general office use. Free office furniture $374,900

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Great starter home or redevelopment property. Situated on a HUGE 65 x 292 lot. Handy location with great access to schools and transportation. 3 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath has great potential with some sweat equity, providing a great long term $159,900

Attention 1st Time Buyers!

Great starter home or redevelopment property. Situated on a HUGE 65 x 292 lot. Handy location with great access to schools and transportation. 3 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath has great potential with some sweat equity, providing a great long term investment. Full Basement and large 2.5 Car Garage ideal for the Handy-Man. Don’t miss out on this opportunity... Call today to schedule a showing! $159,900

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The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption

La Crosse Farther west, La Crosse boasts Riverfest, a four-day festival along the Mississippi. The celebration involves hypnotists, local and bigname bands, kids shows with magic and clowns, and lots and lots of food. Whether you’re a spectator (water ski show and pole jumping), or a participant (runs/walks and kids trike and big wheel races), this event is chock full of unique family fun--there’s even baby races! Where else can you see a sand sculpting competition, enjoy live music and eat a fried pickle on a stick all in the same day?

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Labor Day Weekend on September 3rd, 2016 North of Hwy. 50 at CANNELBURG, INDIANA on County Road 900 E. Everything under one roof in an air-conditioned location!

Doors Open 8 a.m. ~ Quilts Auctioned 12 Noon Sandwiches and Amish Home-Cooked Plate Lunch; Serving Starts at 10 a.m.

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Le Tour de Shore coming June 17-18 Le Tour de Shore is a 2-day, 100 mile charity recreational bike ride from Chicago to New Buffalo, MI benefiting Arts for Kids at Maywood Fine Arts. This year’s route starts with a stroll through the new Maggie Daley Park...and ends at City Beach New Buffalo, Michigan.

Le Tour de Shore History In early 2004, after ten years of driving cars to family vacations in Union Pier, Michigan, goods friends and average cyclists, Lois and Ernie Baumann, and Kay and Steve Cough-

lin, challenged each other to ride their bicycles from Chicago to Union Pier.

So, in June 2004, with scant maps and no cue sheet, our baby boomer foursome discovered a 80 mile, 2-day scenic adventure. The thrill of this accomplishment (plus saddle sore amnesia) inspired the creation of Le Tour de Shore, a Charity Bike Ride from Chicago-to-Michigan.

In June 2005, 33 cyclists join Lois, Ernie, Kay and Steve in the inaugural LTdS (75 miles, 2-days Chicago Buckingham Fountain to New Buf-

falo, Michigan). In June 2006, 67 cyclists rode 95 miles, 2-days from Chicago Millennium Park to Warren Dunes, Sawyer, Michigan. In 2007, LTdS grew to 133 cyclists! Over 200, in 2010. Over 300, in 2012, Over 400, in 2014. Fun is contagious. In 2015, nearly 500 cyclists enjoyed the lakefront and duneland trails of the Chicago Southshore, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Park, and southwestern Michigan “Harbor Country.”

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COURTESY PHOTO The Independent

Cougars on the prowl

The 16U Cougar Baseball team recently went 4-1 in the Cheesehead Championship, held in Milwaukee on June 3-5. The Cougars squad, with players from Elmhurst and Addison, defeated the Orange Crush in the title game by a 10-7 count.

Addison Trail softball coach Olson happy with 2016 season Napoli, McMahon earn all-conference honors

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail softball team’s win-loss record was not the most sightly this season.

The Blazers finished 8-21 overall and won a pair of West Suburban Conference Gold Division games.

But coach Mark Olson said records need to be thrown out the side window when assessing his team’s efforts this spring.

“My goodness, we made unbelievable progress,” he said. “It was the greatest thing to see. It was a great group of coachable young la-

dies. We didn’t see it in the win column, but we saw it in the progression we made and everything we accomplished. It was great to see.”

Olson fielded a younger team this season. “We knew going in that we would have some growing pains to go through,” he said. “We still had a good season. I really thought the attitudes of the girls and the way they approached every play was great.

The approach was great throughout the season and heading into the playoffs. We saw good things from our pitchers. We’re not at that point yet where we have that dominant pitcher. We still have to try and get 21 outs in the field. We played some new girls at new positions. We only had three varsity seniors. We know we will have a good group coming back. It’s nice to have the returners we do so we can hit the ground running.”

Olson said an important factor going forward is the development of pitchers Ally Polhad and Marie Baumgartner. “A key will be Ally’s development from a pitching standpoint and the same with Marie,” he said.

Addison Trail graduated seniors Nicolette Napoli, Alyssa McMahon and Julia Liace.

“It’s going to be a challenge filling the shoes of Nicolette and Alyssa,” said Olson. “You talk about leadership with those two. Nicolette is more of a vocal leader and a person who brought a positive attitude.

Alyssa leads by example. She has a toughness to her and gave us a lot of life. She is a fun player. Julia helped as well. She had a tough role coming in and doing the little things on the base paths. She’s another girl who had a positive attitude and set a great example for the younger kids.

Coach Gillie (assistant coach Steve Gilliam) and I were talking and we probably haven’t seen that great of senior leadership in our 20 years coaching together. Their legacy will be shown in two or three years in what this group will do. We’ll see those dividends.”

Olson said he had so much fun coaching this Blazers group. “It was a lot of fun,” he said. “At our banquet you would have thought we won 30 games. We had such great chemistry. The girls meshed well and got along great. This was a group that wanted to continue to go out and learn. We were getting comments from umpires and from other teams’ parents on how hard our girls played. That’s all you can ask for.”

Polhad, a freshman, and classmate Sophia Hawkins made immediate contributions at the varsity level for Olson.

“You are talking about 15 yearolds getting thrown right into the competitive fire and they were tremendous for us,” he said.

Napoli and McMahon earned allWest Suburban Conference Gold Division honors. Olson also lauded the efforts of players such as Jessica Bach, Nicolette Scorza, Baumgartner, as well as Gianna Sarli, Katie Lacni, Vincenza Zaccaro and Gianna Trippedi.

“Jessica played another solid third base for us as a junior,” said Olson.

“She will be a three-year starter next year. Nikki Scorza batted cleanup and played second and a little first and had some great growth. Gianna (Sarli) came out of nowhere for us.

And played well. Marie stepped up for us as a pitcher and we had a ton of sophomores contribute. A lot of girls got a lot of valuable experience this season.

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Saving the best for last

Addison Trail’s Carr-Jones reflects on his state track performance

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

In the three to four weeks prior to the Class 3A boys state track and field meet, Addison Trail’s Jordyn Carr-Jones said he was running the 110 hurdles in the low 15-second range.

At the state meet, Carr-Jones saved his best for the most important race. He ran 14.83 in the finals to earn seventh place in Class 3A. Carr-Jones is Addison Trail’s first boys track state medalist since the late 1970s.

“It was absolutely amazing,” Carr-Jones said of the state meet.

“I loved the competition. As a whole, I loved everything about the experience.”

Carr-Jones was pleased with his running in Charleston, but with an asterisk by it. “I felt like I did the best I could, but there still is more I felt I could complete,” he said. “That was some of the best competition I’ve seen all year. It helped push me to where I ended up being.”

Carr-Jones noted he goes into

each race with the same thought.

“Every meet I’m in I think to myself I have to be the best,” he said.

“I made sure I had that mentality at state and sure enough it led me to do what I did.”

Carr-Jones admits the fact he medalled at state took some time to sink in. “I was shocked,” he said. “At first I didn’t understand.

It didn’t hit me what I did until I got back to the hotel.”

Big-stage nerves, he added, also played a role. “I was extremely nervous,” he said. “That’s the most

people I’ve seen watching at a meet all year.”

During races, Carr-Jones said he takes things one hurdle at a time.

“I would say the first thing you have to do is keep enough confidence,” he said.

“And then with every hurdle you think about leaning forward and getting your form down to where it needs to be. I always believe that the competition is way better than I am and I push myself even harder that way.”

This spring was only Carr-Jones’

second season in the sport. “Funny enough, I had a friend back in Bolingbrook who told me to join track,” he said. “At first I was too lazy and then I said let me try this out. Now, I love everything about the sport.”

Carr-Jones, who plans to train over the summer, is using the medal he was given at the state meet as further motivation.

“I look at the medal every day,” the senior-to-be said.

“Hopefully I can change that bronze into gold.”

Wozniak, Betts named Willowbrook outstanding athletes Three Warriors’ girls soccer players earn Chicago Fire academic distinction

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The Willowbrook Athletic Booster Club recently hosted its annual senior athletic banquet at Venuti’s Italian Restaurant and Banquet Hall in Addison.

During the event, highlights and successes of each athletic team were shared and Willowbrook studentathletes were recognized for their accomplishments on the field and in the classroom.

Samantha Wozniak was named the Athletic Booster Club outstanding female athlete, while Lucas Betts was named the outstanding male athlete.

Josie Zabran was the recipient of the Helen Carpenter most valuable female athlete honor.

Matt Rowland was named the John A. Fischer most valuable male athlete.

Athletic Booster Club scholarships were given to Zabran, Rowland, Melissa Johnston, Meghan Koterba, William Degnan and Kyle Martyniuk.

Degnan, Rowland, Emily Isaacson and Will Karcz were named Lauren M. Kiefer Memorial Scholarship winners.

Betts, Bridget Garner, Eugene Ciesla and Danielle Velasquez were the recipient of Susan Jurkonis scholarships. Rowland and Garner earned John Hamann scholarships.

Degnan and William Devens earned Villa Park Warriors Youth Football and Cheer scholarships.

Three Willowbrook soccer play-

ers honored Three members of the 2016 Willowbrook girls soccer team earned all-state honors from the Chicago Fire soccer club.

Garner was named to the Chicago Fire’s all-state all-academic first team. Garner was selected for her accomplishments in soccer and in the classroom.

Alyssa Spada was named to the Chicago Fire all-state all-academic second team and Wozniak was named to the all-state all-academic special mention team.

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Willowbrook’s JV team won the title with a 116.55 score. Sophomore Matt Smith won the JV all-around conference title.

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IC Catholic Prep girls soccer team places four on all-conference team Knights win 13 games and advanced to regional championship game

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IC Catholic Prep’s success in girls soccer was recognized via four players earning a spot on the all-Metro Suburban Conference West Division team.

The Knights placed freshman Olivia Hurt, Tess Reardon, Tessa

Langan and Kaitlyn Grady on the all-conference team.

IC Catholic Prep finished the season 13-8-3 overall and lost to eventual Class 1A state-champion Wheaton Academy in the regional finals.

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Schergen saw that youthful roster gel together as the season wore on. “Throughout the year we played more and more as a team,” he said.

“We learned how to move the ball and play together. We learned some important skills and lessons that we know will carry into next year.”

Hurt led the Knights in goals with 21. Grace Fuller added 15 goals.

“The four all-conference players and Grace are some of the girls who really stepped up for us,” said Schergen.

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for her strong play in goal. “She is a freshman who stepped into the goal in the second half of the season and did a great job,” said Schergen.

“We’re looking for great things from her moving forward. She kept us in games.”

Schergen said no decision has been made yet on the girls soccer coaching position at the school.

Coach Tod Privett took the spring off to focus on watching his two children play athletics at York.

Overall, Schergen likes the direction the program is headed.

“The program is in good shape,” he said.

Out of the 22 players listed on the IC Catholic Prep roster at the beginning of the season, only four were seniors (12 were either sophomores or freshmen). That senior group included Maeve Gillette, Ashley O’Brien, Emma Hendricks and Courtney McCarthy.

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So you’ve seen a snake? No need to panic It’s the time of year when visitors to the forest preserves may encounter snakes, and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County reminds visitors that these animals pose little danger to humans.

“The eastern massasauga is the only venomous snake native to DuPage, and there haven’t been any confirmed sightings in the wild here for 20 years,” said District ecologist Dan Thompson. “Timber rattlers, copperheads and water moccasins live in other parts of the U.S., but they can’t survive the area’s cold winters, so they don’t live here.”

Sightings of the county’s dozen or so species of snakes increase in the forest preserves in summer, as snakes

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“For several years, the number of on-duty firefighter deaths averaged around 100 deaths per year, but recently there’s been a fairly consistent decrease in the annual totals,” said Rita Fahy, NFPA’s manager of fire databases and systems. “The 10-year average has now dropped from approximately 100 firefighter deaths to 81.”

The breakdown, who and why Of the 68 firefighter fatalities last year, 32 were volunteer firefighters, 24 were career firefighters, six were employees of federal land management agencies, three were federal contractors, one was an employee of a state land management agency, one was a civilian employee of the military, and one was a state prison inmate.

Overexertion, stress and medical issues accounted for by far the largest share of firefighter deaths. Of the 40 deaths in this category, 35 were classified as sudden cardiac deaths, usually heart attacks, with onset while the victim was on duty. This reflects only one less death than the 2014 total, reinforcing last year’s finding, which showed that the general downward trend in on-duty sudden cardiac deaths since 2007 has stopped. Cardiac-related events accounted for 51 percent of the deaths in 2015, and 42 percent of the deaths over the past 10 years.

“While it’s encouraging to see an overall decline in the number of firefighter fatalities, areas of concern remain, particularly sudden cardiac deaths,” said Fahy. She also noted the significant number of cancer deaths and suicides among current and former firefighters that are not captured in the report that only tracks on-duty deaths.

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Park Art Center presents Vivian Maier Uncrated Gala helps showcase opening of art exhibition

The well-attended recent gala opening of the “Vivian Maier Uncrated” gallery exhibit at the nonprofit Park Art Center, located at 9 E. Park Blvd. in Villa Park, has been the talk of the town.

Locals and visitors from surrounding DuPage County communities shared the experience of viewing the 35 extraordinary Vivian Maier black-and-white prints, now on display through July 30.

The Park Art Center collaborated with a private collector to share Vivian’s work to the public for a free, educational experience. The photos reflect the daily life of ordinary people in Chicago taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The artist captured the fleeting glances of children, men

and women and showed the grit of Chicago street life during the time period.

Since Vivian’s death in 2009, the very private former live-in Chicago area nanny’s passionate secret hobby became known worldwide when the contents of her unpaid storage lockers were sold and her negatives were discovered. Vivian is now recognized as a skillful street photographer and her work has been shown in galleries and museums in major cities all over the world.

Planned events include the showing of “The Vivian Maier Mystery” documentary movie on June 15 and June 21 at 7 p.m.; an educational program featuring a film developer and master printer will be held on June 29 at 7 p.m.; and, “Vivian Maier Developed” program by guest researcher and contributing writer of the “Finding Vivian Maier” book on July 28 at 7 p.m.

A Vivian Maier limited edition COURTESY PHOTO The Villa Park Independent photography book is available for Guests look over the art on display at the Park Art Center in Villa Park at the opening night gala for its viewing. Gallery hours are Tuesday latest exhibit, Vivian Maier Uncrated. The exhibit remains on display through July 30.

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Friday, June 17 Whole Foods Storytimes The Villa Park Public Library will hold special storytimes throughout the summer months. Whole Foods Storytimes (215 S. Route 83, Elmhurst) will take place from 10-10:30 a.m. Attendees will hear stories and then enjoy a snack, courtesy of Whole Foods Market. Info: visit vppl.info or call 630834-1164.

Friday and Saturday, June 17-18 Villa Park Summerfest 2016 The 11th annual Summerfest will take place in downtown Villa Park by the gazebo Attendees will enjoy local bands, tasty food, kids attractions, business vendors, an arts and crafts fair and the Friday Night Car Show.

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Monday, June 20 Meet unique animals at the Library Flying Fox Conservation Fund will present unique creatures from around the world starting at 11 a.m. at the Villa Park Public Library At this program, Mammals and More!, children of all ages can say hello to a slowmoving sloth, feel the fur of a fennec fox, and pet a pancake tortoise. A limited amount of free tickets will be available at the second floor service desk starting on June 13. Info: visit vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

to hear fascinating stories about Tornado Chasing: The Educational and Societal Impacts. Registration is required. Info: visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Thursday, June 23 Kids Ceramics Class at the Library Calling all kids ages 8-and-older.

Try your hands at ceramics at the Villa Park Public Library from 3:304:30 p.m. Use what you learn to make your own hanging ceramic plaque.

Registration is required. Info: visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Wednesday, June 22 Storm chasing program at the Library Saturday, June 25 Join Professor Paul Sirvatka from CUMC rummage sale the College of DuPage Weather Lab 7 From 9 a.m.-2 p.m., there will be a p.m., at the Villa Park Public Library rummage sale at Calvary United Methodist Church, 136 E. Highland, Villa Park. Sale includes assorted treasures including clothing, books, household goods, and small appliances. $15 per team/$5 per individual.

Parks and Recreation events The following events and programs are being offered by the Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 630-834-8970 or visit vprd.org Life size Battleship event June 20 Bring your battleship game skills to Jefferson Pool for a Life Size Battleship event. Teams will use buckets to try and sink the other canoe with water from the pool until the opponents canoe is submerged.

Teams will move around the pool using their hands, buckets and shields to paddle. Staff will be in the pool to assist. Life Size Battleship will be held in conjunction with Patron Appreciation Day and will be emceed by Coach Josh.

All canoes, buckets and shields are provided. Register as a team of four or as an individual to be placed on a team. Life Size Battleship will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 20 and is for ages 5 and older. The fee is

JEDI Engineering using LEGO Aug. 1-5 Parks and Recreation is offering Lego-loving kids the chance to get creative with two special camps this summer.

JEDI Engineering using LEGO will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon Aug. 1-5. Kids ages 5-6 will build engineer-designed motorized and architectural projects under the guidance of Play-Well instructors. The fee is $163.

Kids ages 6-12 will have fun with JEDI Master Engineering using LEGO. Play-Well instructors will guide them through concepts such as gear trains, worm drives, pneumatics and more as students tap into the powerful forces of imagination and engineering. This camp will be held from 1-4 p.m. Aug. 1-5. The fee is $163.

Wednesday, June 29 Library to hold Creative Science Program for Children What do you see when you look into the night sky? Is the moon really made of cheese? Can stars really shoot across the sky? Come to the Villa Park Public Library to find out the answers to these questions and more at Creative Science: Moon & Stars. This program will be presented at two different times, each with information tailored to a specific age group. Children in Grades K-2 should attend the session at 1:30–2:30 p.m., while children in Grades 3-5 should attend the session at 3:30–4:30. Registration is required for both sessions. Info: visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Ongoing events • Free Family events Villa Park Recreation is offering a

series of free family events at Cortesi Veterans Memorial Park (Kenilworth and Cortesi) this summer called Super Sensational Saturday Mornings. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and the family for these fun-filledSaturday mornings. You’ll enjoy great family interactive entertainment, crafts, and face painting (for an additional fee). Super Sensational Saturday mornings will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon July 16 and Aug. 13. Info: call 630-834-8970 or visit vprd.org.

• Summer Reading Program at the Library Summer means summer reading at the Villa Park Public Library. This year’s theme, Fizz, Boom, Read!, highlights STEAM principles (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) is running now through Aug. 6.

• Summer Storytimes at the Library The Villa Park Public Library will hold storytimes throughout the summer months.

Popular storytimes at the library will include Marvelous Mornings (first and third Saturdays each month, 10-10:45 a.m.), Babies and Books (Tuesdays, 9-9:30 a.m.), and Toddler Time (Thursdays, 1010:30 a.m.). The library also will host special outdoor storytimes this summer, including Family Storytime at the Gazebo (Tuesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.) at the Ruggard Gazebo near Ardmore Avenue and Central Blvd., and Picture Book Picnic from 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. at Lufkin Park (June 22, July 6, July 20) and at the Iowa Community Center (June 29, July 13). Info: vppl. info or call 630-834-1164.

• Free Summer Lunch program In partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the Villa Park Public Library will serve free summer

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• Travel Kids camp program Sign your children ages 5-12 up for Villa Park Recreation’s Travel Kids program. Kids get to be a summer camper for the day and join in the summer camp program by attending the weekly camp field trip. All trips are supervised by camp staff and generally leave the Iowa Community Center at 9 a.m. and return by 4 p.m. Kids can sign up for all Travel Kids trips or just the ones they want. Fee: $33 per trip, which include visits to Lincoln Park Zoo, Haunted Trails, Sea Lion Aquatic Center and Classic Cinemas York Theatre. For a full list of Travel Kids trips call 630-834-8970 or visit vprd.org.

Swimming lessons begin June 20

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Private lessons are also available. Call 630-8348970 or visit vprd.org for a complete schedule of times and fees.

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