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A new chapter begins at Villa Park’s larger and renovated library Ribbon-cutting takes place 50 years to the date after dedication at current site on Ardmore Avenue

The Villa Park Public Library celebrated its grand re-opening with Saturday morning’s ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Saturday’s event took place exactly 50 years after the dedication of the library at its current site at 305 S. Ardmore Ave. The dedication of the then-new library took place on Oct. 19, 1969.

In April 2017, Villa Park voters approved a $10.6 million bond referendum to expand and renovate the library. Asbestos abatement began in late 2017. The expansion project, which added about 9,500 additional square feet to the building, began in 2018 and continued into this year.

The demolition and renovation work on the library’s existing space took place this year.

Pat Hubbard, the president of the Villa Park Library Board, delivered brief remarks during Saturday’s ceremony at the updated library, which occupies about 32,000 square feet.

“It truly is a time to celebrate, and thank everyone who came together to make our new and renovated library a reality,” said Hubbard.

Villa Park Village President Albert Bulthuis also spoke briefly during the ceremony. Bulthuis thanked several people, including the village’s voters, library staff and the Friends of the Villa Park Library.

“This building is really gorgeous,” Bulthuis said. “Thank you all for all your hard work.”

Library director Sandra Hill noted after the well-attended ribbon cutting ceremony that patrons have been accommodating during the construction and renovation process.

“Our patrons have been so patient and understanding,” said Hill, who noted that the library was closed for

a few weeks this spring, but closures were kept to a minimum. “We did our best to stay open.”

Describing some of the features of the upgraded library, Hill mentioned the abundant natural light on the second floor of the addition, as

well as added space for quiet reading.

“We tried to put the staff on the perimeter of the building and leave all of this space for the public,” said Hill, who added that she and the rest of the library staff are looking for-

ward to spending less time on the building project and more time on serving patrons.

“We’re settling in and focusing on services,” said Hill, who praised the work of the library staff during the addition and renovation.

“A number of our patrons have said our staff has been outstanding during the whole process,” stated Hill. “We’ve got some hard-working and loyal staff who really care about the patrons. The patrons see that and they appreciate it.”

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The Villa Park Public Library held a grand re-opening ceremony on Saturday morning to mark the completion of the recent addition and renovation project. In April of 2017, voters approved a $10.6 million bond referendum to expand and renovate the library, which is located at 305 S. Ardmore Ave. The dedication of the library at its current site took place 50 years to the date prior to Saturday’s ceremony. Library board members joined Villa Park Village Board members, library staff members and several residents at Saturday’s ceremony, which featured a ribbon-cutting. Library director Sandra Hill (front row, middle) is holding the large scissors in the photo of the ribbon cutting. On Hill’s right, holding the ribbon is Pat Hubbard, the president of the Villa Park Library Board. Villa Park Village President Albert Bulthuis is standing to Hill’s left.

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Montalbano receives Cianci Humanitarian Award

Local businessman and resident of Oak Brook and charitable dynamo Richard Montalbano Sr. received the prestigious Joseph P. Cianci Humanitarian Award at UNICO National’s annual convention, held in Nashville on July 27.

Born and raised in the Galewood area of Chicago, and then River Forest, and a 1964 graduate of Fenwick High School in Oak Park, and a 1968 graduate of St. Procopius College, present day Benedictine University, in Lisle.

Richard Montalbano, Sr. continued as the second generation owner of his family furniture manufacturing, importing, and restoration business for more than 50 years through many ups and downs! As a pioneer in the importation of furniture and accessories from Italy, he continued along with his sons, Rick and Mark, the manufacturing of high end solid carved wood furniture as well as hotel and contract furniture. Richard continued to diversify into furniture distribution and delivery as well as restoring and reupholstering furniture for the residential market, which has become the primary business after

ceasing manufacturing in 2010.

Montalbano Furniture, previously Majestic Wood Carving Company was created by his father Thomas Montalbano, Sr. in 1923.

A Knight Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Montalbano as well has been active for 54 years serving as Past Grand Knight and Past District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus and as Past Regional Director and Grand Commander of the Order of Alhambra.

Active in Visitation Parish He has served for nearly 40 years as the curator of the Crypt of the Saints, a shrine at Visitation Parish in Elmhurst that contains roughly 700 religious statues, icons and relics of saints and a library of more than 700 books. His lifelong devotion to the saints as protectors and intercessors also led him to author a book on the topic that lists thousands of saints and their patronages.

A past president of the Chicago West Suburban Chapter of UNICO National, Montalbano is a founding member and trustee of the Westlake

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Benedictine College as well as the Catholic Youth Organization Club Other awards, recognition of Champions after raising more Montalbano has received the than $250,000 for their programs Silver Palm of Jerusalem Medal He and his family continue operfrom the Order of the Holy Sepul- ating Montalbano Inc., a furniture chre, Lifetime Community Service showroom selling the last of all Award from the Boys and Girls their locally made French provinClub of West Cook County, Silver cial and solid carved wood furni-

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Hospitals earn Blue Distinction Center+ designation for spine surgery Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has selected Edward Hospital in Naperville and Elmhurst Hospital as Blue Distinction Centers+ for Spine Surgery, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. The designation signifies that the Spine Surgery Program at each hospital met nationally established selection criteria by demonstrating expertise in delivering quality specialty care, safely and effectively.

HUD awards institutions $2.7 million to study lead, other health hazards The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded nearly $8.4 million to seven universities and two research institutions including $1.7 million to the University of Illinois in Chicago (UIC) and $1 million to the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), to improve the Department’s and the public’s knowledge of housing-related health and safety hazards, including the development of new methods for identifying and mitigating lead-based paint hazards that pose a particular health risk to young children.

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Lifetime village resident honored with Pride Commission’s Spirit Award

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In addition to presenting its 2019 Landscape Awards at the Oct. 14 Villa Park Village Board meeting, the Villa Park Community Pride Commission gave its 2019 Spirit Award to Bill Karges.

The commission’s Leslie Allison-Seei presented the award to Karges, a village resident and longtime employee of Pioneer Garden and Feed at 118 S. Villa Ave. The award describes Karges as “an outstanding citizen of Villa Park and a resource in the community for residents interested in composting, water conservation and gardening in an environmentally friendly way.”

“Thank you for this recognition,” said Karges to commission members as he accepted the award at the board meeting. “It’s an honor I humbly accept.” Karges stated he has been a proud resident of Villa Park for his entire life. “My mother’s family moved here in 1934,” he said. “I still live in the house they called home,

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so you might say my roots run deep in this place.”

Karges noted that he is celebrating his 46th year at Pioneer Garden and Feed, which has been open for 101 years. Karges said his parents were actively involved in the community.

“I learned at an early age the idea of lending your talents to make the place where you live a little bit better; something we might call today community pride,” Karges said. He noted that after college, he returned to Pioneer Garden and Feed, where he had worked since high school.

“I enjoyed growing the business,” said Karges, who described Pioneer Garden and Feed as “one of the first threads that became the fabric of Villa Park.” He stated his appreciation of the many residents who have come into the business as customers and left as friends.

“I’m one of the lucky people who look forward to going to work every day,” Karges said. “I’m proud of

Karges finished his comments by where I live, where you know your neighbors…people are friendly… saying he shares the award with all and many have a good dose of civic the people he’s come to know who make Villa Park a great place to live. responsibility.”

Villa Park Police Department cracking down on drunk and drugged driving

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Villa Park resident Bill Karges received the Villa Park Community Pride Commission’s 2019 Spirit Award at the Oct. 14 Villa Park VilThe Villa Park Police Department everyone to follow these simple tips lage Board meeting. Karges has lived in the village his entire life. is urging motorists to commit to so- to help keep our roads safe this Hal- He’s worked at Pioneer Garden and Feed, located at 118 S. Villa Ave., ber driving this Halloween, when loween: for 46 years.

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children and their families will be walking through neighborhoods after dark in search of candy and spooky fun.

If you will be out scaring up a good time, remember to plan for a sober ride home.

“Even one drink can impair your ability to make responsible decisions,” said Sgt. James Cihak.

“That’s why it is so important to know how you’ll get home before you leave for the party. We urge you to plan ahead to help keep yourself and others safe.”

Impaired drivers should never get behind the wheel. It is illegal in Illinois to drive impaired by alcohol, drugs or any other substance.

Remember: DUIs are not restricted to alcohol-related offenses. If you drive high, you’ll get a DUI. The Villa Park Police Department urges

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• Plan a safe way to get home before you attend a party.

• Designate a sober driver, take public transportation, use your favorite ride-sharing service, or call a sober friend or family member to get home.

• Walking while impaired can be just as dangerous as driving impaired. Designate a sober friend to walk you home.

• Use your community’s sober ride program.

• If you see an impaired driver on the road, contact local law enforcement as soon as it is safe to do so.

• If you see an impaired person about to drive, take their keys and help them get home safely.

The Halloween enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Library Board of Trustees has opening; applications due Nov. 18 The Villa Park Public Library Board of Trustees is currently seeking a Villa Park resident to fill a midterm vacancy on its Board of Trustees.

The Library Board will appoint a trustee whose term will extend until the April 2021 election. This is a voluntary, non-paid position.

Persons interested in filling the unexpired term must be 18 years of age, a registered voter, and a resident of Villa Park.

Board members develop and approve the library’s annual budget, develop and approve library policies, and ensure sufficient funding for the library to execute its service plan.

The Library Board normally meets

monthly at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month. There are seven board members who are each elected to serve four-year terms.

If interested in applying for this vacancy, submit the application found on the library’s website: http://www. vppl.info/library-info/board-of-trustees/ Candidates may also pick up an application at the Service Desk on the first floor.

Applications are due by Monday, Nov. 18. Candidates for the position will be interviewed by the Library Board at the Monday, Nov. 25 Library Board meeting at 7 p.m.

For more information, call Sandra Hill, Library Director, at (630) 8341164.

BioLife Plasma Services expands presence with new Villa Park center BioLife Plasma Services has opened a new plasma donation center in Villa Park.

The opening will further expand BioLife’s presence in the area, bringing 50 new jobs to the community and advancing efforts to support patients worldwide who rely on life-changing therapies processed from donated human plasma.

“BioLife’s new Villa Park donation center marks our commitment to serving local communities, as well as the patients who rely on plasma-derived therapies,” said Amy McDonald, center manager of the new Villa Park location. “BioLife actively contributes to the growth and vitality of communities. By creating local jobs, getting involved in education programs, and engaging in partnerships with community leaders, the new center will represent an investment of $2.5 million in its first year of operation in Villa Park, including through donor compensation.”

The grand opening of the center, located at 225 W. Roosevelt Road, was held Oct. 19. The state-of-theart facility will provide the same benefits found at BioLife locations around the country, such as access to free Wi-Fi, a free supervised playroom for donors’ children, and a clean, professional, smoke-free environment.

Plasma is collected and processed into a wide variety of therapeutics, including blood-clotting proteins to treat hemophilia, immune support therapies, blood volume replacements and surgical sealants—all of

which benefit thousands of people every day.

For some medical conditions, plasma-derived therapies are the only effective treatment option, so it’s critical to have regular donations of plasma from healthy volunteers in order to create these important therapies.

Donors are financially compensated for their time and commitment.

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Villa Park’s Halloween trickor-treating hours are 3 to 7 p.m.

The Village of Villa Park’s designated Halloween trickor-treating hours are from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31.

The Villa Park Village Board annually passes a resolution adopting a uniform schedule for trick-or-treating in the village.

The specified hours allow the Villa Park Police Department to increase its patrols during that period to protect children taking part in Halloween festivities.

The village board adopted a resolution approving this year’s designated hours during its Sept. 23 meeting.

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Police Reports Area police departments recently reported the following arrests and citations. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Persons charged with domestic battery are not named in order to protect the privacy of victims. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

J. Rodriguez, 35, of Addison, was found to have a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for DUI and a second failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department for driving without a valid driver’s license. Rodriguez was additionally charged with driving while license suspended and disobeying a traffic signal.

Mario Vinalay, 49, of Chicago, Addison was charged with aggravated DUI, Oct. 17 DUI, driving while license revoked, Police said Eric Flores, 34, of improper lane usage and improper Elgin, had an original warrant out lighting near Lake and Addison at the Addison Police Department around 9:20 p.m. for driving while license suspended in the 1700 block of W. Lake at Oct. 11 around 3:52 a.m.

Marisol Marquez-Cabral, 46, of Bellwood, was charged with agOct. 15 gravated battery to a police officer, Police said that subsequent to a resisting arrest and criminal trestraffic stop near Fullerton and Lom- pass to state supported property at bard at around 4:03 p.m., Francisco around 11:07 a.m. Police said Mar-

quez-Cabral struck a police officer in the chest with her fist, scratched a second police officer on his arm and struck a third police officer’s arm with her fist.

the front porch of a home sometime between 9:25 and 9:40 a.m.

Criminal damage to property was reported in the 500 block of N. 2nd at around 12:30 a.m. Police said an unknown suspect threw a brick through the front window of Oct. 10 Anthony M. Edwards Jr., 19, of a house.

Plainfield, was charged with criminal damage to property, contribut- Sept. 3-Oct. 3 Criminal damage to property was ing to the delinquency of a minor, violation of a bail bond, driving reported in the 400 block of W. Diwhile license suspended, no insur- vision. Police said an unknown susance and operating a vehicle with pect damaged a couple of window a suspended registration in the 500 screens on an apartment building block of W. Lake at around 8:06 sometime between the above dates. p.m.

Oct. 2 Matthew Coro, 36, of Roselle, Villa Park was charged with driving under Oct. 5 Caitlyn Ryan, 26, of Villa Park, the combined influence of alcohol was charged with DUI, failure to and any drugs, and stopping in the reduce speed, no valid driver’s roadway near North and Princeton license and no insurance near Ar- at around 6:01 p.m.

Retail theft was reported at a lodmore and Roosevelt at around 1 cal store at around 4:30 p.m. Police a.m. said an unknown suspect failed to pay at the self-checkout and left the Oct. 3 Theft was reported in the 400 with the items without paying. block of N. Iowa. Police said an unknown suspect stole packages Oct. 1 DuPage County State’s Attorney sexually assaulting her. An inves- containing three iPhone 11s from Retail theft was reported at a loRobert Berlin and DuPage County tigation into the matter led by the from Office the led Sheriff James Mendrick announced DuPage County Sheriff’s last week that bond has been set to Ramirez.

On Wednesday, Oct. 16,PARK REVIEW LOMBARDIAN/VILLA for a bartender accused of sexually 116 a $300,000 arrestSt. warrant was is- IL 60148 S. Main Lombard, assaulting a female customer. Tim- sued for Ramirez. He was taken into 627-7010 Fax: 627-7027 othy Ramirez, 43, of West Chicago, custody last night while at work by appeared at a Bond Hearing, where DuPage County Sheriff’s Deputies Judge Jeffrey MacKay set bond at without incident. $300,000 with 10% to apply in ac“It is alleged that Mr. Ramirez DuPage County State’s Attor- micide (Class 3 Felony.) cordance with a previously issued took advantage of his victim’s conOn October 7, 2018, at approxiarrest warrant. Ramirez has been dition to satisfy his sexual desires,” ney Robert B. Berlin announced charged with one count of Criminal Berlin said. “These allegations are last week that Onecimo Vazquez- mately 1 a.m., Vazquez-Velazquez Sexual Assault, a Class 1 Felony. extremely disturbing and, proven Velazquez, 31, of Westmont, has was traveling at a high rate of speed It is alleged that on Friday, Feb. true, Mr. Ramirez will find himself been found guilty of Aggravated northbound on Fairview Avenue 25, 2019, at approximately 2 a.m., behind bars, unable to take advan- DUI Causing Death and Reck- near the intersection of 55th Street Ramirez placed the victim, who was tage of vulnerable women, for a sig- less Homicide involving a 2018 in Downers Grove. As Vazquez116theS.life Main Lombard, 60148 crash that claimed of his St. Velazquez attempted IL to pass a car allegedly highly intoxicated, into the nificant amount of time.”

Dewey. by Fax: entering the oncoming lane of backseat of his car and left CalienRamirez’s next court appearance is passenger, Annajeanne 627-7010 627-7027 do’s Restaurant and Bar in Winfield, scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14 for Judge Liam Brennan rendered his traffic, he lost control of his vehiwhere he works as a bartender. arraignment in front of Judge MacK- verdict this afternoon following a cle and crashed into a tree, splitting three-day bench trial. In all, Judge the vehicle in half and killing DewIt is alleged that Ramirez then ay. brought the victim to his home and Members of the public are remind- Brennan found Vazquez-Velazquez ey. Vazquez-Velazquez was interplaced her on his bed. It is further ed that this complaint contains only guilty of one count of Aggravated viewed by officers who observed a alleged that when the victim awoke charges and is not proof of the defen- DUI Causing Death (Class 2 Felo- strong odor of alcohol on his breath ny) and two counts of Reckless Ho- as well as glassy and bloodshot several hours later, Ramirez was dant’s guilt.

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cal store at 4:42 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect placed items marked for sale in two duffel bags inside a shopping cart and left the store with the items without paying.

Sept. 30 A 53-year-old Villa Park man was charged with two counts of domestic battery in the 1-100 block of N. Michigan at around 7:39 p.m.

Sept. 29 Michael Davis, 35 of Lombard, was charged with vehicular hijacking, attempted aggravated vehicular hijacking, attempted vehicular hijacking, aggravated battery, unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle and aggravated DUI in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt at around 5:10 p.m.

Sept. 26-Sept. 29 Burglary to a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of E. Highland.

Police said an unknown suspect entered an unoccupied and unsecured vehicle parked in the driveway. The suspect stole a gun from the center console.

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eyes. Vazquez-Velazquez’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was .077 approximately one and one-half hours after the crash. VazquezVelazquez was taken into custody and appeared at a bond hearing on Oct. 11, 2018 where Judge Brennan set bond at $500,000 with 10% to apply. He has remained in custody at the DuPage County Jail since that time.

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Vazquez-Velazquez’s next court appearance is scheduled for Nov. 20, 2019 for return of the Pre-sentence Report.

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Report finds education funding overhaul effective; calls for increased state investment

By Jerry Nowicki CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

The decreased spending coincided with an overall enrollment decline in Illinois institutions of higher education, which dropped from roughly 896,000 in 2009 to 747,000 in 2017.

“When looking at the most recent five years, black student enrollment at Illinois institutions declined almost 26 percent,” the report said.

“While Latinx enrollment grew 6 percent, Latinx students represent fewer than 18 percent of total enrollment.”

The overall high school graduation rate has grown in recent years, and the rate for black (75 percent) and Latinx (81 percent) populations also inched closer to that of white populations (91 percent), the report said. Despite the gains, other attainment gaps by race are growing.

“While Illinois Latinx and black students’ growth is equal to or exceeds their white peers in both reading and mathematics, they are still performing below grade level in 8th grade,” the report stated.

“Put differently, our current rate of growth, while significant, is neither far-reaching nor fast enough to make up for early gaps and prepare all students for college and careers.”

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“The need far outpaces the state’s

investment for these families and is leaving a critical hole in services and supports for our children,” according to the report.

Approximately 84 percent of the state’s low-income three- and fouryear-olds have access to state or federally funded pre-school, which ranks high nationally, according to the report. However, most of those are half-day programs, and access is “uneven,” according to the report.

“There are early childhood ‘deserts’ with essentially no publicly supported programming for children in need from birth to 3 years, and communities with no public pre-kindergarten for 3- and 4-yearolds from low-income households,” the report stated.

The report also called attention to a statewide teacher shortage and a lack of diversity in the teaching profession – 83 percent of teachers are white, and 76 percent are women, while 6 percent of teachers are black despite 17 percent of schoolchildren

being black.

A black student is seven times more likely to be suspended than a white student, per the report, and five times more likely to be suspended than a Latinx student, making those students more likely to fall behind.

Access to school counselors also lags in Illinois, which has one counselor for every 320 students, while the national average is of one for every 239.

The report also found that an increasing number of Illinois students are graduating high school, enrolling in higher education and obtaining degrees, and more students are enrolling in challenging high school coursework such as advanced placement courses.

“As a state, we have demonstrated our ability to make real progress for all students on challenging issues. There is more work to do and more children counting on us to tackle it,” the report concluded.

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“Overall, our outcomes are improving despite insufficient state investment in programs and schools.

We must build on the progress of K–12 funding reform and ensure our early childhood and postsecondary programs are fully and equitably funded so students and families have access to the resources they need to thrive,” Advance Illinois said in its 2019 “The State We’re In” report.

Advance Illinois was founded in 2008 by leaders from several civic, philanthropic, business and education organizations across the state.

The group’s stated purpose is to work “toward a healthy public education system that prepares students to achieve success in college, career and civic life.”

Their annual report tracks roughly 80 metrics pertaining to student performance in three categories: early education, K–12 and postsecondary.

The report found that evidence-based funding formula, which was passed in 2017, has helped increase per-pupil state spending at the K-12 level.

Illinois spent, on average, $7,503 per pupil in 2017, ranking it 29th in the nation. That’s up from $4,557 in 2007, when the state ranked 45th.

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mula calls for an added $350 million in K-12 education spending annually and directs that money to the schools furthest from adequate funding. This helped decrease the number of school districts funded at less than 60 percent of their adequacy targets from 168 in 2017 to roughly 34 in 2019, according to the report.

Still, nearly half of Illinois’ 852 school districts are working with “less than 70 percent of the funds they need to adequately meet their students’ needs,” the report said.

While K-12 education spending increased from 2007 to 2017, over that same span, per-pupil state spending at four-year higher education institutions was decimated. In 2007, Illinois spent $7,276 per student at public four-year institutions, but that number fell to $3,636 in 2017. That was a steep enough fall to move the state from the 19th to 45th highest in the nation.

The decreased state investment came as higher education costs continued to rise.

In the last 15 years, annual inflation-adjusted tuition at public fouryear universities has increased 62 percent from $8,641 to $13,970.10, the report said.

Because of this, a family earning the median household income of $62,992 would have to pay 27 percent of its income to send one child to a state university, provided they receive no state or federal aid. That number jumps to 50 percent of annual income for those living at the federal poverty line.

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Treats – are they for me or for you?

I buy him treats because I can.

My teenager who now looks down on me by about eight inches. My teenager who thinks he doesn’t need his mom anymore, and he’s probably mostly correct. Sigh.

So I surprise him with treats.

Small things I know he likes.

I leave them in places where he will find them – on the front seat of the car, on the kitchen table, on the table beside his bed. For the most part, he is thankful; although sometimes he tells me he doesn’t eat junk food before a football game.

Sometimes I think he takes my efforts for granted.

That’s okay. Sometimes it’s okay to take your mom for granted – especially when you are a teenager.

Still I enjoy providing little happy surprises whenever I can.

It’s a small gesture. But I’ve learned that small things can become big, or at least large enough to make a difference.

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things. Heck, most of the time it’s the little things.

Big things happen, sure. But it’s not every day you get married, or give birth, or buy your first house, or get a new puppy or have all the socks match on laundry day. If we waited for big things like this to make us happy, most of us would spend most of our time waiting. And waiting is no way to spend a life – unless your driver’s license is up for renewal.

Hence the importance of the little things: finding a penny, petting your cat, sleeping in on a Saturday, popcorn and a movie, freshly washed sheets, a comfy sweatshirt,

your favorite pair of jeans, a new Netflix show to binge watch, the first potato chip from a newly opened bag, planting a garden in the spring, harvesting in the fall, a smile from your spouse, a freshly brewed cup of coffee and chocolate.

Although some would argue that chocolate is not a little thing. That aside, I think we can agree: little things are pretty easy to find.

And here’s the really good part: we are all capable of little things.

For the most part, they are simple and take hardly any time or effort.

Like holding the door for someone. Or giving a compliment.

Or a smile. Saying good morning.

Even saying a person’s name can bring on positive feelings because you are acknowledging them as an individual. How hard is it to say someone’s name?

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making him happy. But that’s not why I do it. I do it because it makes me happy to make him happy. It’s the logic of the human condition.

We want the people we love to thrive and be happy – to feel wanted and needed and loved. And in doing this, we are doing the same for ourselves.

How’s that for a piece of good news for the day?

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity recently introduced a fiveyear economic plan, focusing on six industries that can boost the state’s economy and a variety of programs to build its workforce and encourage population growth.

It’s the first such plan since former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn released his in July 2014, when he declared, “Illinois is in the midst of a resurgence.”

“Over the past five years, the state has battled back from the worst fi-

nancial crisis in seven decades to put the economy on a positive trajectory,” Quinn said in his 2014 plan.

Pritzker had similar sentiments in this year’s plan. He touted his first seven months in office and emphasized the passage of a $45 billion capital infrastructure plan, legalized recreational marijuana and sports gambling, and the passage of several pro-business reforms.

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There have been times when I’ve felt compelled to do something nice for a stranger. A little thing.

Sometimes I hold back, thinking I shouldn’t interfere or get in the way. But there are those times when I let my gut speak and I act on my convictions.

And, even though my actions constitute something very small in the big scheme of things, when I get a positive reaction my heart gushes.

Doing something nice brings nice back to you. Boomerang.

So there’s my confession. I give my son treats, because I can, but that’s not the total answer. Not if I am being honest. Of course I like

With all the uproar over Columbus Day in recent years—I heard some want it to be Indigenous People’s Day—why do schools, banks, etc., still take Columbus Day off? Just wondering. *** Villa Park. I am glad North Avenue (construction) is finished. Now I do not have to be behind the people

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who do not know how traffic for the left turn lights work at Route 83. It is amazing that a person will leave three car lengths in front of their car and be surprised when the light turns yellow. And still cannot understand why it happens to them when they are in the sixth, eighth, ninth or 12th position! ***

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. No more dodging those large potholes in the Villa Park Post Office driveway that can damage your car or cause an accident. It is now a smooth relaxing drive as we enter off of Ardmore Avenue. Beautiful! Not only feels good, but looks great! *** It has occurred to me that those individuals and businesses who are fleeing the state and its ever-increasing oppressive taxes are the ones who can afford to leave. As the population dwindles, those of us left behind—who cannot afford to leave, or stay because of family—will surely be forced to make up for the lost revenue with even more tax increases. It’s like we can’t afford to leave, and we can’t afford to stay. This Blue Wave has got to get its act together and do more to attract businesses and families to Illinois, not drive them away. Quit taxing us to death. *** Chicago is “Sanction City” so the immigrants are flooding over there.

Our schools are overcrowded, so

taxpayers, you’re going to have to pay more tax and maybe build more schools. You’re real smart, people.

Goodbye. *** When you drain the swamp, the only thing left is the scum at the bottom. *** Donald Trump creates a lot of problems for himself because he can’t keep his mouth shut. He’s childish, condescending and arrogant. But many on the left are just as bad as he is, if not worse. I can’t believe the tweet that this two-bit actor, Tom Arnold, made about Trump (Oct. 17). Trump tweeted that he had just arrived in Dallas for a campaign rally and was looking forward to the crowd that was waiting to greet him.

Arnold tweeted: “Don’t get too cocky traitor. They showed up for JFK too.” What an appalling and disgusting tweet! There are several things I don’t like about Donald Trump, but I don’t want any president to suffer the same fate as John F. Kennedy.

Arnold’s Twitter account should be

deleted, and he should apologize, but I’m sure neither will happen. *** So I heard that Beto O’Rourke, if he had his way as president, would take away the tax-exempt status of religious institutions like churches, colleges and charities if they oppose same-sex marriage. I hope you’re all paying attention when Beto opens his big mouth. Many Catholics, Christians, Jews and Muslims oppose same-sex marriage due to their religious teachings even though same-sex marriage is legal throughout the country. Beto talks a lot about preserving and protecting our democracy on the campaign trail when he’s not trying to gut the Second Amendment or dropping F-bombs.

I guess in Beto’s world, preserving our democracy means your religious beliefs better fall in line with how he and like-minded people in the government dictate they should be, or you and your church, synagogue or mosque will suffer the consequences. And the left loves to call those on the right fascists.

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It is a low-impact sport and easier on the knees and shoulders than tennis and is a recreational game that is designed to encourage an active lifestyle. Drop-in play is available on Tuesdays, 7:45-9:45 p.m., Saturdays, 12 noon-2 p.m. and Fridays, 3-5 p.m.

The drop-in fee is $3 resident and non-resident. Punch cards for dropin play are also available. Call 6308348970 with any questions.

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.

Community calendar Friday, Nov. 1 Mommy and Me Spa Night Villa Park Recreation is offering a special event for moms and kids. Mommy and Me Spa Night will be an evening of pampering and fun where couples will receive an express manicure and enjoy other fun activities at the “spa-tastic” night.

Mommy and Me Spa Night will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa.

The fee is $45 per couple and pre-registration is required. Info: 630-834-8970.

Friday, Nov. 8-Saturday, Nov. 9-Sunday, Nov. 10 Murder mystery Eat, Drink and Be Murdered At 7 p.m. Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 10, the Friends of the Villa Park Library will present its annual murder mystery Eat, Drink and Be Murdered at the Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore. Tickets are available at the library—$12 in advance and $15 at the door. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Villa

Obituaries

William E. Arenson, 99 William E. Arenson passed away on Oct. 16, at the age of 99. He was a U.S. Army Major WWII veteran.

Beloved husband of Violet. Loving father of Michael, William, Raymond, Steven (Karen), Andrea (Jeff) Liebrenz and the late Judith Lackner.

Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Lindsey, Jane, Ashley, Patricia, Jordan, Jonathon, Megan, Gabriel and Alexandra. Great grandfather of Alice, Daniel, Claire, Tyler, Jake, Layla, James and Ryan. Fond brother of the late Frank and Joseph Arenson.

Funeral Mass was held Saturday, Oct. 19, at Ascension of Our Lord Church, 1 S 314 Summit, Oakbrook Terrace. Interment private.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls 1140 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607 or mercyhome.org.

Park Library. Info: call 630-834- St. Nick’s Mart to be held on Dec. 7 1164. at the Villa Park Public Library, 305 S. Ardmore Ave. (630-834-1164).

Thursday, Nov. 14 More information and vendor apBirthday Brunch & Lunch plications available here: vppl.info/ program for seniors wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019Parks and Recreation holds a St.-Nick-Mart-Vendor-Application. monthly Birthday Bunch & Lunch pdf or at the library. program for seniors at the Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wild- Villa Park Library wood. The next gathering will take seeks local authors place on the above date from noon-2 The Villa Park Public Library is p.m. and will feature turkey with all searching for individuals who would the trimmings for an early Thanks- like to participate in its Local Author giving feast. The fee for Birthday Showcase on Friday, Nov. 1, from Bunch and Lunch is $6, payable 7-9:30 p.m. This showcase is a wonat the door. Whether or not you are derful opportunity for up-and-comcelebrating your birthday the month ing local authors to promote their you attend, you are invited to join in works, network with other writers the fun. RSVP to 630-834-8525 one and meet both current and potential week in advance. fans. If you would like to participate or want more information, contact Ongoing events Denise Kuhr at 630-834-1164 or St. Nick’s Mart Dec. 7 dkuhr@vppl.info. seeks participants The Friends of the Villa Park Li- Library’s 100 Book Club brary are looking for crafters, indeThe Villa Park Public Library inpendent consultants and small Villa vites all to read more in 2019 with its Park businesses to participate in its new 100 Book Club! The library challenges all readers ages 14-and-older to read 100 books through Dec. 31, 2019. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call Arrangements provided by Steuer- 630834-1164. le Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Open gym for Ave., Villa Park. middle school kids Info: 630-832-4161.

Attention area middle schoolers!

Looking for a fun place to hang Jack Heildelmeier, 85 Jack Heildelmeier, formerly of out? Check out Villa Park RecVilla Park, passed away recently at reation’s open gyms. Students in the age of 85. Loving father of Jeff grades 6-8 will enjoy open gym on (Barbara) and Julie Heildelmeier. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. at Jefferson cherished grandfather of John, Jeff and Jackson Middle Schools. Kids Jr. Brian (Dawn) and Tom (Jen- can drop in to hang out with friends, ny) Heildelmeier, Brad Cole and play basketball and other games in a Adam Cole. Fond brother of Rosalie supervised setting. The $3 cash fee (Norm) Pfluger, the late Marge (Jack) is payable at the door and kids need Pearson and Norm (Shirley) Bogda. to present their current school ID at check-in. For a complete list of open Uncle and great uncle of many.

Visitation was held on Oct. 23, gym dates visit invillapark.com or 2019 at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 call 630-834-8970.

S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West Pickleball for adults now open Villa Park Recreation now offers Cemetery Oakbrook Terrace. Info: Pickleball for adults both as classes 1-630-832-4161

Swim lessons available through Addison Park District Do you miss swimming outdoors?

Parks and Recreation offers indoor swim lessons in cooperation with the Addison Park District. Classes are available on Saturday mornings and Tuesday and Thurs day evenings for swimmers with all levels of swim experience and include parent/tot classes. Register with the Recreation Department; lessons are held at the Club Fitness Indoor Pool, 1776 W. Centennial Place in Addison. To see the full schedule of lessons and for fees visit invillapark.com or call 630834-8970.

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.

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320 Spacious S Kenilworth All BrickAvenue Home

2010 spacious Welcome to 320custom S Kenilworth, built all-brick a classic homeEnglish with open-floor Tudor setplan on a premium featuring 5 bedrooms 90 x 190 lot andwithin 6 full blocks baths inofcentral downtown Elmhust.

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NEW PRICE! Spacious 320 S Kenilworth All Brick Avenue Home 2010 spacious Welcome to 320 Scustom Kenilworth, builtaall-brick classic English home Tudor with open-floor set on a premium plan featuring 90 x 190 lot 5 bedrooms within blocksand of downtown 6 full baths Elmhurst, in central its Metra Elmhust. station, Walk Museum to train, campus, schools, Wildercity Park, center, and award-winning parks, and shopping. schools. Designed Inviting, elegant with the materials atmosphere and attention with over to detail 7000 expected feet of living with this space. architecture, Gourmet thekitchen owners have openpulled to family off anroom exceptional with fireplace expansionand andloft restoration with custom of this designed timeless home. library/office.

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Halloween Happenings The Villa Park Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Halloween Happenings on Friday at the Iowa Community Center. Children trick-or-treated around the outside of the center. More than 20 area businesses and organizations provided the treats. One of those businesses was Handcrafted Smiles, located at 413 W. St. Charles Road, Villa Park. Pictured (above) left to right are: hygienist Gina Placido, office manager Therese Simoncelli, assistant Evelyn Villegas and Dr. Kenny Gomolplitinant. Halloween Happenings also included activities for children—including a balloon show—inside of the community center. Another photo (below) shows the Hauser siblings of Villa Park; pictured left to right are: Nathan (age 5), Noah (almost 4) and Rozalyn (age 2). Also pictured (right) are the Taylor siblings of Villa Park; Lola (age 4, center) is pictured with her brothers—Louis (age 5, left) and Miles (age 7, right).

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percent of Illinois public high school graduates who enrolled in a four-year institution in 2017 chose an out-ofstate institution.

Pritzker’s plan calls for a 50 percent funding increase for Monetary Award Program grants from 2019 levels by fiscal year 2023. Those grants go to college students that have a financial need and help them attend college in Illinois.

The report added: “New business creation in communities of color and a downstate revitalization effort undertaken since the beginning of 2019 are intended to reverse outmigration in communities that have historically suffered disinvestment.”

Other challenges noted in the plan include income inequality along the lines of race and sex, unresponsive bureaucracy, lagging commercialization of research and development, and indistinct industry strength.

It also mentions a “history of fiscal imbalances,” calling attention to a 736-day budget impasse under former Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and claiming the budget passed this year was the first such effort that was “bipartisan and balanced” in years.

“The fiscal condition of the state has affected the ability of government to operate efficiently and the ability of businesses to invest confidently. It has also driven many costs down to the local government level, where property taxes are now high relative to other states,” according to the document.

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Fast Warrior

Payton Ceh has been a longtime key cog for the Willowbrook girls volleyball team

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The libero position on the volleyball court is one of the sport’s most important.

And the Willowbrook girls volleyball team has enjoyed a longtime gem manning that key defensive position in senior Payton Ceh, a four-year varsity performer.

“I love how the libero impacts the rest of the court and I love being a leader on and off the court all the time,” Ceh said.

Ceh noted being a leader hasn’t always come naturally.

“I started playing the sport super-young, but being a leader wasn’t very easy,” she said. “I have grown into that role a lot, and it’s become pretty easy for me now. I like being a leader and helping people around me.

“I like being the person people go to when they need help. Being a leader and being a libero and wearing the different-colored uniform shirt helps me be vocal and be more out-going on the court.”

Ceh started playing volleyball at the age of four. Her mom, Brooke, is a

longtime coach in the Westmont High School girls volleyball program.

“She brought me to practices and I watched all the girls played and enjoyed it,” Ceh said. “I got to play with older girls and enjoyed it.”

Ceh said the key to being a good libero is being on alert at all times.

“You always have to be prepared for everything,” she said. “And most definitely, you have to be a leader out there. Libero is probably the second most difficult position on the court behind the setter.”

Ceh, who plays club volleyball for New Wave out of Westmont, said her development over the years can be chalked up to the knowledge and teachings of many.

“I have had some different perspectives with coaching,” she said. “My mom and her friends have helped me and I have had a lot of other coaches at every age level who have impacted my career.”

During a match, Ceh said there are few better feelings than bringing a hard-hit ball up.

“It’s the feeling of helping your team out when you get that ball up,

especially against a good team,” she said. “It doesn’t matter where it goes, as long as you get the ball up. It’s a feeling of the passion I have for the sport and it’s why I love the game so much.”

Ceh would like to play the sport in college, and would like to study to be a nurse or something in the physical therapy realm.

“I have always wanted to be in the medical field,” she said. “Being able to help people is a good feeling.”

Ceh said she’s enjoyed her senior season at Willowbrook because of the way the players interact with each other. “I like how we have a lot of different grade levels,” she said. “We have freshman, sophomore, junior and senior. We have been able to connect.”

In the “surprising fact about me” department, Ceh said her persona on the court is different than when she is away from the gym.

“Usually, I’m not that outgoing,” she said with a laugh. “When I’m on the court, it’s a lot different. I feel more comfortable. It’s my place where I can do my thing.”

Week 9 football previews

Proviso East (6-2, 4-1) at Willowbrook (7-1, 5-0) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Willowbrook High School, Villa Park Last week: Proviso East 14, Proviso West 8; Willowbrook 44, Morton 0 Last year: Willowbrook 40, Proviso East 7 Outlook: Proviso East, a long-struggling squad, finds itself having gone from 2-7 a year ago and 0-9 in 2017, to heading to Villa Park Friday to play for the West Suburban Conference Gold Division title. A Willowbrook win gives the Warriors their third outright WSC Gold title in a row (and third undefeated conference season in a row), while a Proviso East win means the two teams share the title.

Proviso East lost to Lyons Township 31-20 on the road in Week 2 and also dropped a 39-23 game to Downers Grove South in Week 4 (Willowbrook defeated Downers South 32-15 in Week 3). The Pirates are on a four-game winning streak. Heading into Week 8, Pro-

viso East had played only one team with a winning record (Downers Grove South, which was 4-3 after 7 games). A Willowbrook win will only further cement another home playoff game next week. Willowbrook’s playoff foe will be revealed Saturday night. Proviso East will be in the state playoffs for the first time since 2008 and only third time in program history. Willowbrook is looking for its 18th conference win in a row.

Fenton (2-6, 2-6) at South Elgin (7-1, 7-1) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: South Elgin High School, South Elgin Last week: East Aurora 28, Fenton 21; Bartlett 17, South Elgin 14 Last year: Did not play Outlook: Fenton closes out the season on the road against a South Elgin team that needs to win to capture at least a share of the Upstate Eight Conference title. South Elgin came into its Week 8 game against Bartlett having gone 7-0 and outscoring its first seven foes

Junior Tyler King posted the Willowbrook boys cross country team’s best finish in Saturday’s West Suburban Gold Conference Meet at O’Brien Park in Downers Grove. King completed the 3-mile race in a sixthplace time of 16 minutes, 9.3 seconds. King earned all-conference distinction by placing among the top 16 individuals in the race, which featured 45 runners.

Willowbrook placed fourth in the team standings of the seven-team meet. Senior Brandon Heselton (17:03.3), finished 21st, while juniors Ben Cunneen (17:09.7) and Thomas Florey (17:37.7) placed 24th and 27th, respectively. Junior Nick Leo (18:07.6) finished 36th to complete the Warriors’ team score of 114. Senior Liam Riesen (18:57.6) and junior Jake Murray (19:51.4) rounded out Willowbrook’s varsity lineup at the conference meet.

The Warriors will run in this Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A Glenbard West Regional at Camera Park in Glendale Heights.

by a combined 378-7 mark, which included scores of 65-0, 57-0, 47-0, 63-0, 35-7, 48-0 and 63-0. Fenton has lost six in a row since winning its first two contests of the season.

Morton (0-8, 0-5) at Addison Trail (1-7, 1-4) When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Addison Trail High School, Addison Last week: Willowbrook 44, Morton 0; Addison Trail 26, Hinsdale South 13 Last year: Morton 13, Addison Trail 0 Outlook: Addison Trail went on the road last week and earned its first win of the season in Darien against Hinsdale South.

The Blazers have a key opportunity here to end their season on a high note with a two-game winning streak against a Morton team that has only scored more than 10 points twice this season and has been held to six or less points four times (3 shutouts). Morton is 3-23 over the last three seasons, while the Blazers are 6-20.

Warriors run winning streak to seven by pounding Morton 44-0

A win over Proviso East would close out a third straight undefeated conference season

The Willowbrook football team improved to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in the West Suburban Gold Conference with Friday’s overwhelming 44-0 victory at Morton.

The Warriors scored all of their points during the first half.

Senior quarterback Sam Tumilty threw four touchdown passes.

Tumilty connected with senior Everett Stubblefield on three touchdown throws. Tumilty also fired a scoring pass to senior Deandre Holliday.

Tumilty and senior Ta’Vion Geanes added rushing touchdowns for Willowbrook against Morton, which fell to 0-8 overall and 0-5 in the conference.

Willowbrook has won seven

straight games since losing its season opener to Providence Catholic. The Celtics defeated the Warriors 14-7 in a non-conference meeting in Villa Park on Aug. 30.

The Warriors, who have clinched a 2019 post-season berth, can finish off their third straight unblemished conference season with a victory in this Friday’s regular-season finale.

Willowbrook will face Proviso East (6-2 overall, 4-1 in the conference) in a conference game in Villa Park.

The Warriors won the 2017 and 2018 conference titles with perfect 6-0 records.

Willowbrook has already clinched a share of this year’s conference championship.

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Brown-King win WSC Gold No. 1 doubles title

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Blazers claim all-conference honors

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Viviana Sanfilippo (left) and Maddie Ford of the Addison Trail girls cross country team earned all-conference distinction with their strong performances in Saturday’s West Suburban Gold Conference Meet at O’Brien Park in Downers Grove. Sanfilippo, a junior, completed the 3-mile race in an eighth-place time of 18 minutes, 54.7 seconds. Ford, a sophomore, crossed the finish line in an 11th-place time of 20 minutes, 8.1 seconds. The top 16 finishers in the meet, which included 41 individuals, earned all-conference medals. The Blazers placed fifth in the team standings of the six-team meet. Sanfilippo and Ford will lead Addison Trail in this Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A Glenbard West Regional at Camera Park in Glendale Heights.

Addison Trail girls volleyball team overcoming challenges Blazers headed toward 20-win barrier

By Mike Miazga

really gritty play. We are winning those rallies and grinding out points with that style of The Addison Trail girls volleyball infirmary play.” has been getting a workout lately.

Styler said the Blazers’ offense continues to Coach Dan Styler reports sickness has been improve. slowing down the Blazers. “It’s been a bit of “There is still room for growth,” he said. challenge the last few weeks,” he said. “We’ve “We have done a very good job of diversifying been unhealthy with colds and stomach flu. the offense and engaging in a more balanced We’re a little shaky health-wise lately.” attack. On any day, any one of five players on However, Styler has been impressed the attack can lead us in kills. We have been with how his team has fought through that opportunistic. On any given day, a different adversity. “Despite the sickness we have seen girl has been taking the lead. That has been a lot of bright spots with our play on the floor,” another bright spot for us.” he said.

Addison Trail continues to be led by the The Blazers were 18-10 overall and 4-1 in likes of Jess D’Ambrose, along with Katrina West Suburban Conference Gold Division play Bielanski and Pauline Wirbicki at the libero through late last week. Downers Grove South position. is on track to win the WSC Gold title and Styler also lauded the play of defensive Addison Trail’s match earlier this week with specialist Nicole Bartosik and setter Amy Hinsdale South decided the conference runner- Reyes. up position.

“Nicole has been a steady influence for us at “Our defensive pursuit has been really good defensive specialist, and Amy has done a great the last few weeks,” said Styler, noting one job running our offense,” he said. “She makes of the recent standout areas of play. “We are it tough for teams to play against us. She’s stretching some longer volleys with some been amazing.”

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Juniors Mia Johnson and Ally Severino also have improved.

“Our juniors Mia and Ally have taken a leap forward,” said Styler. “They are going to have a great skill set where they can play multiple positions heading into their senior year. I have been really happy with their play as well.”

Addison Trail faces Glenbard West in a WSC crossover match at home tonight. The Blazers are the No. 5 seed in the upcoming Class 4A Glenbard West sectional.

“We are playing some good teams down the stretch before regionals, which will only benefit us,” said Styler. “The No. 5 seed in the sectionals is one of the better seeds we have had in several years here. Heading into the regionals, this is a great opportunity for us to make a splash and we are chipping away right now and building toward that.”

Addison Trail opens Class 4A Addison Trail regional play at home Tuesday, Oct. 29 against No. 12 seed Wheaton North. The winner faces either No. 4 Downers Grove South or No. 13 Lake Park on Halloween for the regional title at Addison Trail.

The Willowbrook girls tennis team wrapped up a positive first season under new coach Ed Delacruz.

The Warriors finished tied for sixth at Friday’s and Saturday’s 10-team IHSA Class 2A Lyons Township Sectional and had no individuals or doubles teams qualify for this week’s state tournament.

“Our sectional is one of the toughest in the state for players to qualify with Hinsdale Central, Lyons Township, Downers Grove South, Downers Grove North, Glenbard East, York and Riverside-Brookfield to name a few,” said Delacruz last week.

One week before the sectional, Willowbrook competed in the West Suburban Gold Conference Meet.

The Warriors entered the tournament with a 3-3 conference dual-meet record, and that coupled with its play at the league tournament resulted in them finishing fourth in the conference.

Willowbrook placed four players on the all-WSC Gold team. The No. 1 doubles team of seniors Maddie Brown and Ellie King won the WSC Gold No. 1 doubles title. Brown and King beat Downers Grove South in the semifinals and then downed Hinsdale South by an 11-9 count in the super-tiebreaker to win the conference title.

“Our senior combo of Maddie and Ellie shocked many coaches and players by beating Downers Grove South in the semis and then staying mentally tough in the final and saving four match points against Hinsdale South, coming back and winning 11-9 in the super-tiebreaker,” said Delacruz.

Sophomore Penelope DelValle finished third at No. 1 singles to earn all-conference honors, while senior Ryley Goles took third at No. 3 singles, also earning all-conference accolades.

Willowbrook went 9-6 overall in duals this season. The Warriors won their annual District 88 tournament and took second at the Leyden quad.

“Next year, I will look forward to enhancing our schedule with more matches to be played at the beginning of the season,” said Delacruz.

Looking back, Delacruz is thrilled with how his first season as the girls coach has unfolded.

“I have been coaching the boys for the last 10 years,” he said. “This is my first season coaching the girls program and it has been nothing short of spectacular. The varsity girls really understand and are working hard to where I want to see this tennis program in the future. The support from the parents has been amazing as well where they are stating how much they have seen with improvement and with team chemistry, which is something I am big on.”

Earlier this week, Delacruz held a player and parent/teacher tournament at the school, “to help finish off the season with a fun and positive atmosphere,” he noted.

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Willowbrook girls cross country team second at WSC Gold race Girls volleyball team defeats Proviso East

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls cross country team placed second at Saturday’s six-team West Suburban Gold Conference Meet at O’Brien Park in Downers Grove.

The Warriors finished with 75 points. Downers Grove South won the meet and the conference title with a perfect score of 15. The first seven runners to finish the meet were from Downers South.

Senior Madeleine Wilkie took 12th in the 3-mile race with her finishing time of 20 minutes, 13.3 seconds.

Junior Melissa Martinez placed 13th at 20:29.2. Junior Daylee Braden finished 16th at 20:42.9, while senior Michelle Villalobos claimed 18th at 20:51.5. Freshman Amelia

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Third place at the conference meet

Dylan Moran of the Addison Trail boys cross country team ran to a third-place finish in Saturday’s West Suburban Gold Conference Meet at O’Brien Park in Downers Grove. The meet featured 45 individual runners. A junior, Moran completed the 3-mile race in his third-place time of 15 minutes, 57.5 seconds. Addison Trail placed sixth in the team standings of the seven-team meet. Moran and the Blazers will compete in this Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A Glenbard West Regional at Camera Park in Glendale Heights.

Barrington (20:54.3) and sophomore Lily Weder (20:55.9) placed 19th and 20th, respectively.

Willowbrook’s pack time from Wilkie to Weder was 42.6 seconds.

Girls golf Willowbrook sophomore Emma Rattana tied for 39th at the Class 2A Hoffman Estates Sectional, held Oct. 14 at the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club (par-70, 5,300 yards).

Seeking to earn her second straight berth in the IHSA Class 2A state meet, Rattana shot an 18-hole score of 98 at the sectional and did not qualify for this year’s state event.

Rattana qualified for the sectional with an 82 at the Class 2A Glenbard East regional on Oct. 10.

Girls volleyball The Willowbrook girls volleyball team moved to 2-3 in West Suburban Conference Gold Division play with a 25-13, 25-13 home win over Proviso East on Oct. 15.

Freshman Natalie Cipriano had five kills. Junior Sofia Espinosa added one ace and eight digs. Sophomore Katie Linnig had two aces, four digs and 10 assists. Senior Payton Ceh recorded three kills, one ace, 12 digs and one assist. Junior Noelle Faulk finished with three kills and one dig. Sophomore Kyla Ostrowski had three kills and two digs. Junior Grace Reckamp registered two kills, three aces, three digs and 10 assists.

Junior Stephanie Dasbach had six kills.

On Oct. 16, Willowbrook downed Oak Lawn 25-14, 25-18 in the Lincoln-Way Central Invitational. Cipriano had five kills and one dig. Linnig recorded 10 digs and 12 assists. Ceh totaled two kills, 21 digs and three assists. Senior Alondra Mendoza had two kills and one assist. Faulk had one kill and two digs. Ostrowski had three kills and seven digs. Reckamp had six kills, one ace, 10 digs and six assists, while Dasbach had six kills.

The Warriors earned another win at the Lincoln-Way Central Invite, beating the Lincoln-Way Central JV team 25-14, 25-9.

Linnig had one kill, nine aces, 10 digs and six assists. Ceh had two kills, two aces, nine digs and two assists.

Junior Alejandra Lopez had one ace and seven digs. Reckamp had eight kills, three digs and two assists.

Willowbrook played three more matches at the Lincoln-Way Central Invite on Saturday. The Warriors suffered losses to Lincoln-Way East, Homewood-Flossmoor and Joliet West. Willowbrook finished in eighth place in the 16-team invitational.

Ceh was named to the all-tournament team.

The Warriors held an overall record of 18-15 at the end of Saturday’s play.

Willowbrook is the No. 10 seed in the IHSA Class 4A Glenbard West Sectional. The Warriors head to Elmhurst on Oct. 29. They will face Hinsdale Central in the semifinals of the York Regional. The winner plays on Halloween night at York at 6 p.m. against either the host Dukes (the sectional’s No. 2 seed) or No. 15 Glenbard North.

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The Willowbrook girls cross country team competed in Saturday’s West Suburban Gold Conference Meet at O’Brien Park in Downers Grove. The Warriors earned a second-place finish in the team standings of the six-team meet. Downers Grove South, which swept the top seven spots in the individual standings, won the team title with 15 points. Willowbrook posted a team score of 75 points. Senior Madeleine Wilkie (above) of the Warriors finished 12th in the individual standings of the 3-mile race. Willowbrook junior Melissa Martinez (below) placed 13th. Wilkie, Martinez and junior Daylee Braden (16th place) earned all-conference medals by placing among the top 16 individual runners. The Warriors will compete in this Saturday’s IHSA Class 3A Glenbard West Regional at Camera Park in Glendale Heights.

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Rotary Club, Diplomat West to host 25th Thanksgiving dinner For the 26th consecutive year, the Elmhurst Rotary Club will welcome area residents to a complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner.

The annual holiday party, co-hosted with Diplomat West Banquets, begins at noon on Thursday, Nov 28 and is open to the whole community.

“Celebrating our 26th year, we once again extend a special invitation to residents who may be alone or without another place to celebrate the holiday,” said chairman Bill Sakash.

Elmhurst Rotarians, family members and commu-

nity volunteers will serve guests a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

A jazz combo from York High School under the direction of Mike Pavlik will add a festive atmosphere for this occasion, while Magician Bob James will entertain the youngsters with his clever tricks and cunning sleight of hand.

Diplomat West Banquets is located at 681 W. North Avenue, just west of Route 83.

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Fabulous 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse...with a den! Spacious living room with slider to balcony and serene pond view. Expansive kitchen offers volume ceiling, plenty of cabinets and counters plus sunny eating area. Attached 1 car garage.

Delightful 2-story with all the extras! 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 1st floor family room with fireplace, nice kitchen with island. Redone basement includes 5th bedroom and separate bathroom. Deck and patio, 2.5 car garage with updated internal heating.

Expanded tri-level just a few doors from Madison Meadows Park. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors in the living room and 3 bedrooms. 1st floor family room with fireplace adjacent to the eat-in kitchen, lower level family room and detached 2 car garage.

Lombard.................................. $32,000 BUSINESS.ONLY.FOR.SALE!

JEANNE.JORDAN..................630-629-0016

JEANNE.JORDAN.....................630-629-0016

ALEX.SCHMIDT................630-629-0016

JEAN.REEDY.BAREN........630-629-0016

PAM.FORSBERG..................630-629-0016

Villa.Park..............................$459,000 HAPPINESS.IS...

Lombard................................$624,990 STUNNING.NEW.CONSTRUCTION

Lombard................................$229,900 START.SMART!

Bensenville..........................$190,000 VACANT.LOT

Winfield.................................$333,000 CONDO.CHARISMA

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From the moment you enter, you’ll love this open floor plan and all the living space! 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal living room and dining room with vaulted ceiling and 2-story family room that opens to the large eat-in kitchen with sliding doors to deck.

J.W..Reedy.Realty.Office 1136.S..Main.Street,.Lombard Limited Seating R.S.V.P. to 630-629-0016 or info@jwreedy.com

by October 25, 2019

Villa.Park..............................$315,000 NO.TIME.TO.WAIT

Fabulous over-sized split-level on a sprawling landscaped lot! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with volume ceilings, skylight and builtins, kitchen with sunny eating area that opens to deck, lower level family room with wet bar and walkout patio. 3 car garage.

Roomy 5 bedroom, 5 bath home located on deep lot! Main level features living room with fireplace and French doors to dining area plus large kitchen with island. 1st floor family room with 2nd fireplace overlooks awesome patio and built-in pool. Lower level rec room and more.

4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home boasts spectacular kitchen with white quartz counters, great room with stunning fireplace that opens to year-round sunroom with sliding doors to patio. Formal dining room, butler’s pantry, loft and more. Includes all wall art and rugs.

Lovely split-level offers beautiful new kitchen with gray shaker cabinets, granite counters, stylish backsplash and breakfast bar that opens to dining area. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with brick front fireplace, lower level family room and garage with workshop.

SOLD

4 bedroom, 2.5 bath two-story in Winston Hills is full of potential! Generous room sizes with all bedrooms on the 2nd level and master with it’s own bath. 1st floor family room, large family-sized kitchen, unfinished basement and 2 car garage.

Lombard................................$279,900 COMPLETE.REHAB!

Totally redone tri-level just steps to Westmore School and Madison Meadows Park. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lower level family room and detached garage. Eat-in kitchen features white Shaker cabinets, white quartz counters and stainless steel appliances.

Well-established beauty/barber and nail/cosmetic business for sale! Very visible from street with excellent traffic. 4 stylist stations, vintage barber chair and pole, 3 shampoo bowls, contemporary lounge seating in trendy interior and more. Ample parking.

Quality-built ranch with a huge deck and park in your backyard! 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, huge eatin kitchen with pantry, 1st floor family room with fireplace and partially finished basement with rec room and laundry and attached 1 car garage.

Build your dream home on this wooded lot in a quiet country-like setting with easy access to highways. Electric and gas nearby, septic system and well required. School District 205. Call for details.

Rare end unit condo beautifully updated with custom hardwood floors on the main level.

Custom railing and banister lead to open living space with vaulted ceiling. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, lovely kitchen with eating area, lower level family room and 2 car garage.

TOM.FOSNOT....................630-629-0016

JEANNE.JORDAN.....................630-629-0016

DAVE.WILLUWEIT.............630-629-0016

JOHN.SIEBOLDS...............630-629-0016

ROB.SCAHILL.......................630-629-0016

Aurora..................................... $99,900 LIGHT.AND.BRIGHT

Lombard................................$615,000 FALL.IN.LOVE

Elmhurst...............................$299,000 LOCATION!.LOCATION!

Lombard................................$274,900 THINK.ABOUT.IT

Elmhurst...............................$269,900 START.PACKING!

TOM.FOSNOT....................630-629-0016

MIKE.REEDY.....................630-629-0016

PAM.FORSBERG..............630-629-0016

TOM.TOPOLEWSKI..............630-629-0016

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo close to park and minutes from I-88 and outlet mall.

Kitchen with attached dinette area, separate dining room open to living room with corner fireplace and sliding glass door to balcony with gas grill. Private storage area.

AHSAN.RAHMAN..............630-629-0016

Spectacular Victorian boasts custom kitchen with new stone countertops and massive island that opens to large eating area and awesome 2-story family room with fireplace. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2nd floor office, lower level rec room and so much more!

Vintage two-story in convenient location just steps to downtown Elmhurst amenities. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, wood burning fireplace in living room, hardwood floors, French doors and built-ins! Unfinished basement, huge yard and detached 2.5 car garage.

1136 S. Main Street, Lombard (630) 629-0016 YOUR CHOICE SINCE 1928

Unbeatable location offers a huge double yard with grand deck. Options include subdividing the lot and build your dream home OR renovate this 4 bedroom home with 2 car garage and move in! Great investment or rental income. Call for details.

Brick bungalow with newer roof, central air and more. 3 main level bedrooms, 2 full baths, eat-in kitchen and detached 2.5 car garage. Finished basement includes rec room, 4th bedroom, bath and laundry. Walk to Butterfied Park and schools.

1928 - 2019

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