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Last week’s holiday concert at Willowbrook High School featured a performance by the school’s CenterStage show choir. Several members of the show choir are pictured during their rendition of “Think,” written by Aretha Franklin and Ted White. The Dec. 5 concert also included Willowbrook’s rock band and jazz band. The CenterStage choir traveled to Chicago earlier this week to perform live

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on Steve Cochran’s morning show on WGN Radio. Willowbrook’s music department will present another concert this evening, Thursday, Dec. 12, in the school’s Doris E. White Auditorium. Tonight’s concert, which begins at 7 p.m., will feature several of the school’s bands. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for students, seniors and children.

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Collecting for the needy

Pictured are the Princess Guides and their dads who held a successful Christmas party at Enchanted Castle in Lombard. A group of 108 fathers and daughters gathered to present the results of their collections for Toys for Tots and for the local food pantry. The Princesses collected 57 toys and 15 large boxes of food. The Princess Guides are part of Two Rivers Nation, a parent/child organization active for the past 20 years in the local area including Elmhurst, Addison, Villa Park and Lombard.

Speech Language Hearing Clinic to offer free screenings Jan. 18 The Elmhurst Speech Language Hearing Clinic at Elmhurst College will host a Community Day on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, to provide free screenings for children and adults of all ages.

The screenings that will be offered include: • Speech and language screenings for children 18 months and older • Fluency screening • Voice screenings • Adult language screening • Memory and cognition screenings • Oral-motor-swallowing-feeding screenings for children and adults • Hearing screenings for children and adults Screenings will be conducted by Elmhurst College graduate students

enrolled in the Communication Sciences and Disorders master’s degree program. All screenings will be supervised by speech-language pathologists who are licensed in Illinois and certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

After the screenings, any clients who may need additional evaluations will be notified.

The Speech Language Hearing Clinic Community Day will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in Circle Hall on the campus of Elmhurst College.

Please RSVP to ensure that an adequate number of student and faculty clinicians will be available. Respond to (630) 617-3555 or speechclinic@elmhurst.edu. While RSVPs are encouraged, walk-ins will be accepted.

(Above): Two Rivers Nation, a parent/child organization, which has been active for more than 20 years in the western suburbs including Lombard, Villa Park, Elmhurst and Addison, held successful Christmas parties at Enchanted Castle in Lombard. At the Guides Christmas party held Dec. 3, 70 fathers and sons collected 30 toys that were donated to Toys for Tots, and eight large boxes of food that were donated to the Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group has announced that the firm will become Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago in January 2020.

The change will occur across the company’s 25 offices serving Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin. The firm’s executive trio of Diane Glass, Chief Operating Officer, Mark Pasquesi, President of Brokerage and Joe Stacy, Senior Vice President and General Sales Manager made the announcement to a packed house at the Park West.

“Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is an iconic brand and Chicago is an iconic place. Together they represent real estate excellence, integrity and service,” said Glass. “We are the gold standard for real estate, from the city to the suburbs and into Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin.”

“This change has been led by our clients and brokers,” Pasquesi said. “When homeowners and home buyers talk to us, they call us Berkshire Hathaway. We listened to that. And we want to convey that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices is who we are, and that the Chicago metro area is where we call home.”

“Chicago is so much more than a city,” said Stacy. “It’s a mindset and a way of life that is commerce, culture and opportunity. Even our sports teams are known around the world. Adding that to one of the most respected business names in the world delivers on our commitment to doing real estate better.”

Consumers will begin to see Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago on the familiar cabernet signs over the next month or so. The biggest change will be online as the firm moves to a new digital address: BHHSChicago.com.

This is the latest move undertaken by the company’s new leadership team. In their first few months, they announced a new People & Culture Department, enhanced Agent Development training and coaching programs, and developed strategic alliances for a variety of marketing programs.

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Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace’s executive director receives national award

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Natalie McFarland, the executive director of Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, received a special honor last week.

The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) recognized McFarland as the 2019 Certified Dementia Practitioner of the Year.

The award was a surprise to McFarland, who believed she was about to attend a routine meeting when she returned from a training session and walked into Terra Vista on the afternoon of Dec. 3. Instead, she was greeted by her husband, numerous colleagues and the NCCDP representatives who flew in from the East Coast to present the award.

Located at 1635 S. Ardmore Ave., Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is an assisted living facility dedicated to caring for people with dementia. Terra Vista, which opened about three years ago, can accommodate about 100 residents.

Illinois State Senator Suzy Glowiak attended last week’s event to congratulate McFarland for receiving the national award.

“What a wonderful achievement,” said Glowiak, who represents the 24th District, which includes portions of Oakbrook Terrace and several surrounding communities. “I’m happy to be here at Terra Vista, where you are working passionately, tirelessly and enthusiastically to fight the good fight, to improve the quality of life for our family and friends.”

Moshe Bellows, a Principal of Terra Vista and Managing Member of MAC Ventures, also praised McFarland before the presentation of the award.

“Today, the NCCDP is confirming something that most of us in this room have known for a very long time—that Natalie McFarland is simply the best,” said Bellows. “An inspired, passionate leader who combines her multidimensional talents in

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Lynn Biot-Gordon, who co-founded the NCCDP in 2003 and serves as its chief operating officer, joined NCCDP President Rhonda Brand in presenting the award to McFarland.

Biot-Gordon noted that the NCCDP promotes standardized dementia care nationwide. The organization developed a curriculum that is taught throughout the country. Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace utilized the NCCDP’s dementia education program.

Biot-Gordon said the NCCDP received hundreds of applications submitting nominees for the 2019 Certified Dementia Practitioner of the Year. There were multiple nominations from McFarland’s colleagues.

Those nominations described McFarland as “a dedicated advocate for those living with dementia and their families,” as well as “the epitome of a hands-on and approachable leader.”

Another nomination related McFarland as “an intelligent woman who is kind, and has incredible patience and knowledge.”

There are more than 200,000 Certified Dementia Practitioners in the United States. Those practitioners work in all aspects of the healthcare industry, including hospitals, nursing homes and assisted living communities.

Biot-Gordon added that the NCCDP’s Practitioner of the Year honor is given to “someone who shows exemplary examples of outstanding delivery of dementia care in a loving, significant, sensitive way, and motivates others around them to achieve great dementia care.”

The award included a $500 check, as well as an announcement on a billboard in New York City’s Times Square.

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Natalie McFarland, the executive director of Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, received the 2019 Certified Dementia Practitioner of the Year honor from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) last week. McFarland had no idea she would receive the award when she arrived at Terra Vista on the afternoon of Dec. 3. One photo (above) shows Laura Zung (left), CEO of Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace and the Lancaster Health Group, greeting a surprised McFarland (right) in front of a crowd of colleagues. Another photo (bottom left) shows (left to right) State Sen. Suzy Glowiak, McFarland and Zung. One more picture (below) shows McFarland (center) with NCCDP President Rhonda Brand (left) and NCCDP Chief Operating Officer Lynn Biot-Gordon (right).

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Free winter concert this Friday at Community Congregational Church The Community Congregational Church of Villa Park’s music committee and choir will present a seasonal winter concert on Friday, Dec. 13, beginning at 7 p.m. The church is located at 410 S. Cornell Ave. The concert is free, and there will be a reception to visit the artists and mingle with community members. Refreshments and snacks will be served after the concert.

The concert will feature Sando Tsomaia on piano, Tabitha Oh on violin, and Justin Berchtold on clarinet.

This is the first in a series of musical outreach concerts by Berchtold, the church’s new music director.

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Coin to be issued to mark 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage

Forest preserve district permits now available

Visitors can now purchase Forest Preserve District of DuPage County 2020 annual permits for off-leash dog areas, private watercraft, archery and model crafts 24/7 at dupageforest.org and weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Visitor Services, 3S580 Naperville Road in Wheaton.

Dog owners can also purchase offleash permits in person at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook, Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New for 2020, all active U.S. military personnel and honorably discharged U.S. military veterans are eligible for one free annual permit per household for all permit types. As in the past, senior citizens 65 and older are also eligible for one free annual permit per household. Permit holders who have qualified for free permits in the past two years will automatically receive a credit after completing their online transactions.

Also in 2020, private watercraft permit holders can again enjoy stand-up paddleboarding on Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville for the entire boating season.

Sign up to receive text alerts on closures and other important updates on off-leash dog areas, archery and private watercraft as well as golf and special events. Text keywords “dogs,” “archery,” “watercraft,” “golf” or “events” (one keyword per text) to 866-743-7332 to sign up.

Message and data rates apply; full terms and conditions are at dupageforest.org/stay-connected.

The Blackwell family campground will reopen in 2020 for Friday and Saturday nights May through October. Picnic shelter and camping reservations are available up to one year in advance.

To purchase permits online, visit dupageforest.org.

Click “Registration & Permits” and “Purchase Permits.”

Scroll to the one you want and click “Add to Cart.”

Log into your account. (If you bought a permit or signed up for a program online or over the phone, you likely have one.) Don’t have one? Click “Create New Account.”

Use your credit card to make a secure payment.

The district will process your payment and drop your permit in the mail.

Customers who wish to purchase permits through Visitor Services can save time by downloading and printing applications in advance at dupageforest.org under “Things to Do,” “Get Outdoors,” and “Permits and Fees.” For more information, call 630-933-7248.

Conroy led the charge to pass Senate Joint Resolution 28 to direct the Illinois State Treasurer to issue a coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 2020. Those interested in designing the coin must submit a portfolio of their qualifications to the Treasurer by Dec. 18.

Finalists, announced Jan. 3, will then be asked to submit their design. For more information, please visit the Illinois Treasurer’s guide or contact

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As co-chair of the House Democratic Women’s Caucus, Conroy helped to pass a number of measures to empower women. To ensure youth have a clear understanding of personal boundaries from an early age, she supported House Bill 3550 to require sex education curriculum includes an age-appropriate discussion on the meaning of consent. Conroy also supported the Reproductive Health Act, Senate Bill 25, to protect repro-

ductive rights and women’s bodily autonomy.

“At a time when there is a concerted effort to erase many of the strides that women have made to advance equality, it is now more important than ever to remember how far we have come and our continued duty to ensure progress is not lost but gained,” she added. “I encourage anyone with a passion for art and equality to submit a design proposal for the honorary coin.”

Hospital earns national recognition for knee/hip replacement

As part of its Blue Distinction Specialty Care program, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois has selected Elmhurst Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement and Edward Hospital in Naperville as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee and Hip Replacement.

The Blue Distinction Center designations signify that the knee and hip replacement programs at Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals meet nation-

ally-established selection criteria by demonstrating expertise in delivering quality specialty care, safely and effectively.

Hospitals designated as Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement demonstrate expertise in total knee and total hip replacement surgeries, resulting in fewer patient complications and hospital readmissions. Designated hospitals must also maintain national accred-

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“Next year will mark the 100th anniversary of the constitutional right of women to vote,” she said. “In its honor, I passed a measure to issue a commemorative coin to celebrate this hard-won achievement and to serve as a reminder of all those who have devoted their lives to the struggle for equality of the sexes.”

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Area police departments recently the scene of an accident, failure to Nov. 29 Nov. 25 John Vargas, 54, of Villa Park, was reported the following arrests and reduce speed to avoid an accident, Michael Rogacki, 48, of Mount citations. Readers are reminded that improper lane usage and no valid charged with DUI and improper lane Prospect, was charged with DUI, an arrest does not constitute a con- driver’s license nearfrom Lake the and Mar- usage near School and Princeton at leaving the roadway and no insuraround 10:18 p.m. viction, and that suspects are consid- cus at around 12:01 a.m. ance in the 1-100 block of S. Illinois LOMBARDIAN/VILLA PARK REVIEW A 29-year-old Villa Park woman at around 6:33 p.m. ered innocent unless proven guilty in was60148 charged with two counts of doa court of law. Persons charged with 116 Nov.S. 21 Main St. Lombard, IL 627-7010 Fax: 627-7027 domestic battery are not named in orRobert J. Schumacker, 53, of Ad- mestic battery in the 300 block of E. Nov. 24-Nov. 25 der to protect the privacy of victims. dison, was charged with aggravated Elm at around midnight.

Theft was reported at a local worJuveniles age 17-or-younger are not battery with a deadly weapon in the ship center. Police said an unknown named.

900 block of E. Babcock at around Nov. 28 suspect stole a vacuum that was left Ruth Pinto, 49, of Villa Park, was unattended sometime between 6 p.m.

9:45 p.m. Police said Schumacker Addison struck a victim on the head with a 2 charged with aggravated battery and Nov. 24 and 9 a.m. Nov. 25.

Dec. 3 resisting arrest in the 200 block of E. by 4.

A 35-year-old Addison man was Roosevelt at around 5:17 a.m.

Oct. 30-Nov. 25 charged with domestic battery in the Theft was reported in the 100 300 block of W. Park at around 9:58 Villa Park Nov. 26 block of W. St. Charles. Police said p.m. Police said the suspect struck Nov. 30 An 18-year-old Villa Park man an unknown suspect took a packthe victim several times on her face Lisa M. Bracker, 37, of Chicago, was charged with four counts of do- age from the front porch of a house with a closed fist, and kicked her on was charged with DUI and failure mestic battery in the 1100 block of sometime between midnight Oct. 30 her lower back. to reduce speed to avoid an accident N. Ardmore at around 9:45 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. Nov. 25. The package in the 400 block of W. St. Charles at Nov. 24 around 9:07 p.m.

Cecilio A. Ramos-Ramos, 26, of A 20-year-old Villa Park man was Bensenville, was charged with DUI, charged with four counts of domestic three counts of failure to give aid or battery in the 200 block of N. Ardinformation, two counts of leaving more at around 12:42 p.m.

DuPage County Sheriff James home and at other locations. It is alMendrick and DuPage County leged that on at least one occasion, State’s Attorney Robert Berlin an- Mixer enticed the minor to sneak nounced today that a private tutor and out of the house at 7 a.m. and suppart-time substitute teacher for the ply him with Adderall. The alleged CLIENT Glenbard School District has been abuse came to light when the minor’s charged with one count of Contribmother discovered lengthy snapchat Oil Express uting to the Delinquency of a Minor conversations between the two and (Class 1 Felony) for allegedly pur- alerted authorities. chasing Adderall from a student who “It is alleged that in an effort to had a prescription for the drug. John feed his drug habit, Mr. Mixer used Mixer, 32 (d.o.b. 12/12/1986)AD of 141 his position as 6.8.16 a trusted mentor to TO RUN reg. $36 + tax, most cars, some oils more, one discount Constitution Drive, Bloomingda- convince his victim, who has a medper service, present coupon to redeem, exp. 01/02/20 9/14/16 le, appeared at a bond hearing this ical prescription for the drug, into SIZE morning in front of Judge Jeffrey selling him Adderall,” 2 x 4Berlin said.

MacKay who set bond at $100,000 “This alleged corruption of a young APPROVED BY whom the defendant was with 10% to apply. student, Mixer is a private tutor for the fif- supposed to be helping, is extremely teen-year-old minor. It is alleged that disturbing. I would like to thank the DATE between March 2019 thru September DuPage County Sheriff’s Office for 2019, Mixer purchased more than their efforts on this case. I would also 116 S. Main St. Lombard, IL 60148 thirty Adderall pills at $20 each from like to thank Assistant State’s Attorexp01/02/20 9/14/16 the minor. It is alleged that Mixer ney Amalia Romano for her work 627-7010 Fax: 627-7027 purchased the pills from the minor on not only on this case, but for her numerous occasions at the minor’s continued protecting DuPage Pleaseefforts proofread

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Nov. 24 Jose Arzola Baldovinos, 21, of Glendale Heights, was charged with transportation of open alcohol by the driver, no valid driver’s license, speeding, improper lane usage and no insurance near Route 83 and Riverside at around 8:08 p.m.

Retail theft was reported at a local store at around 3:53 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect removed items displayed for sale and left the store without paying.

Theft was reported at a local bar and grill. Police said an unknown suspect stole a cell phone that was inadvertently left in the women’s restroom sometime between 1:20 and 1:56 a.m.

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“It terrifies me, as a parent, to even see a case like this, but it should remind us all to be very aware of where our children go when not at home, who they are in contact with on social media, and who they might be taking a car ride with” Mendrick said. “This case would not have been possible without the tenacious work of DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Detective, David Chiesa.”

Mixer’s next court date is scheduled for Dec. 23, for arraignment in front of Judge MacKay. Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

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BY Disaid IllinoisAPPROVED Tollway Executive rector José Alvarez. “We are spendDATE money wisely to ing our customers’ maintain our system and services, while simultaneously funding capital investments that will create jobs and help support a greater diversity

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The Tollway’s 2020 Capital Program calls for investing $1.46 billion, including $328.7 million budgeted for system-wide infrastructure repairs and technology investments to keep the existing Tollway system in good repair, as well as funding

for key projects: • $559.6 million to continue planning and advance construction for the new I-490 Tollway and new interchanges connecting to the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90), Tri-State Tollway (I-294), the Illinois Route 390 Tollway, as well as providing direct access in and out of O’Hare International Airport as part of the Elgin O’Hare Western Access project; • $446.9 million to continue design and reconstruction of the Central Tri-State Tollway (I-294) project; • $71.6 million for construction at the I-294/I-57 Interchange.

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The Tollway offered a number of opportunities for public participation in the annual budget process, including public hearings in Schaumburg, Burr Ridge and at the Tollway’s Downers Grove headquarters.

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Slices of life

Parenting is ever-changing Most of us start out thinking we can do it all, and soon find out that there is no way (no how, not ever) to do it all. So we make choices. We choose our issues and priorities and forge ahead.

A wise friend and mother of two teenagers explained this to me back when my kids were toddlers. She’d decided to make her issue R-rated movies. She and her husband decided to be more lenient about piercings, clothing, curfews and language, but they positively put their foot down when it came to any movie with a rating stronger than PG-13.

I listened to her stories of teen rebellion and rule-breaking. I empathized as she struggled with her daughter’s decision to pierce her nose. I understood her frustration the night she caught her son watching a forbidden R-rated movie and the proverbial “stuff” hit the fan. I vowed never to let my kids become teenagers.

Movies weren’t the issue at our house. Toy guns were. When our two oldest boys were very young, my husband and I decided we wouldn’t have toy guns in the house.

This isn’t as easy as it sounds.

First, we learned that an item doesn’t have to be a gun to have shooting power. Over the years we’ve been shot at with Legos, blocks, hockey sticks and the occasional index finger. Anything, it seems, can become a gun when your world is governed by imagination.

What to do? We retreated, restrategized and came up with a new parental rationale and psychological justification (fancy terms that basically meant we were lying to ourselves). The toys the boys were “shooting” with weren’t guns.

They didn’t resemble guns. Our boys were playing, but at least not with something that resembled a real weapon. We felt refortified -somewhat.

But then the boys visited the homes of friends who were allowed to play with guns. Another glitch.

We decided to employ “When in Rome” logic. Toy guns existed in other peoples’ houses, but not ours.

We encountered another bump in the road when one of them discovered Star Wars. What is a light saber? Our logic went as follows: Although it is a weapon, we decided that it’s a make-believe one. It doesn’t shoot and isn’t a gun. Darth Vader’s spear of choice gained entry into our home.

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JILL PERTLER Contributor

At times, we were scrutinized for our no-guns stance. We were hunting family. The boys went to deer camp as soon as their shoulders were wide enough to keep the blaze orange vest from falling to the ground. My husband even let me know that he thought I was being too rigid.

So we discussed, reassessed, and revised.

After the birth of our third son, the boys outnumbered us and that provided them with an advantage.

One summer I bought them small water pistols to use at the lake. They say evolution is a gradual process.

Eventually we slacked off even more and got them the large more powerful water blasters. That segued into Nerf guns. We justified that soft bullets couldn’t hurt anyone or break any windows. In essence time and the environment wore us down. We caved.

I’d like to say I’m the perfect parent, but I think I’ve thoroughly debunked that theory. I’d also like to claim that consistency is my forte, but I can’t. What I do believe is that families and viewpoints and priorities are ever-changing and it’s nearly impossible not to change along with that.

And that’s okay. No need to apologize for being human.

The guns issue at our house has dissipated as I’ve grown older (and more tired) and the boys have grown older (and more independent).

They no longer play with toys so it’s no longer something we need to address. As a parent, though, I’m glad it was a point of discussion as they were growing up. The boys understand that guns are serious business. The issue has given us opportunities for discussion – not to mention debate.

And that, right there, is a good thing.

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.

ACROSS 1. Taken where?

6. Vegas bandit’s body part 9. Titian’s Venus or Collier’s Godiva 13. Indian metropolis 14. Flapper’s neckwear 15. E-cigarette output 16. Galsworthy’s “The Forsyte ____,” pl.

17. Bovine hangout 18. UV light absorber 19. *Scrooge’s late partner 21. *December 26th, a.k.a. ____ Day 23. Ideas worth spreading, acr.

24. Great deal 25. *Like Santa’s suit 28. “____ Las Vegas,” Presley song 30. 1/100th of a ruble 35. Pupil’s place 37. *Sleigh bell sound 39. Fairytale dust-sprinkler 40. German Mrs. 41. Chose between competitors 43. Type of ballistic missile, acr.

44. Not a gregarious one 46. Castaway’s home 47. Fungal spore sacs 48. Pencil end, often 50. ____-a-Sketch

52. Summer color ____ he drove out of sight...”

15. Public opinion, in Great Britain 53. Cuckoo 20. Changes to a manuscript 55. “____ the ramparts...”

22. Sturdy tree 57. *Santa’s call 24. Telephone part 60. *Welcoming holiday decor 25. *Ralphie’s wish 63. Bird of prey’s hunting tool 26. Trial’s partner 64. 16th birthday gift?

27. Late Princess of Wales 66. Engages the services 29. IV+IV 68. Skirt shape 31. Type of cotton fiber 69. Beehive State native 32. Exit plus s 70. Bikini, e.g.

33. Around 71. Bibliophile’s concern, sing.

34. *Macaulay’s famous character 72. D.C. bigwig 36. Takes to court 73. Australian Aboriginal’s war 38. *Hanukkah gift club 42. “Magnolia” ware 45. Not in its original form DOWN 49. Pep rally syllable 1. *Do holiday ones start earlier ev51. TV variety show classic ery year?

54. Concentrate 2. Show pleasure 56. Yogurt-based dip 3. Aquarium organism 57. *Manger’s glow 4. Navigational aid 58. Dish of stewed meat 5. *Hanukkah month 59. “____ if you...,” on a bumper 6. Competently sticker 7. Wade’s 1973 opponent 60. Small songbird 8. Not yes, nor no 61. Trampled 9. Like Hitler’s Germany 62. In custody 10. Second word in fairytale 63. Coca Cola’s first diet drink 11. *Ding follower in “Wonderful 65. *What Whos did to roast beast?

Christmastime” 67. Silvester Stallone’s nickname 12. *”But I heard him exclaim,

Social Security payments—retirement, disability, survivor’s benefits—were never taxable income until the Reagan tax cuts in the ‘80s when the wealthiest in this country had their rate reduced from 74 percent to 28 percent. It is just that somehow that difference had to be made up.

The Trump tax cuts for the wealthiest still have been made up, which is why we have a record deficit, but the White House has already submitted next year’s proposed budget to Congress. They are trying for major cuts in Social Security. I am thankful that the Democrats now have control of the House of Representatives. *** Now that Adam Schiff’s constitutionally allowed committee has concluded the public impeachment hearings for bribery and extortion, I hope that the House votes to impeach Donald Trump. Why? Because I want to see this go to a trial in the Senate where there will finally be due process. Bring Mick Mulvaney, Mike Pence, Rick Perry, Rudy Guiliani and Devin Nunes and Trump himself up to testify. Nunes looked like a deer in headlights after Gordon Sondland’s testimony. I hope the Senate gives this carnival barker Trump and lot of other Trumpets something to cry about by the time this Senate trial is over. *** Nothing like bringing in law professors who obviously support Dem-

Obituaries

William F. Furlong, 67 William F. Furlong, of Villa Park, passed away recently at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Debra, nee Mueller. Loving father of Mark (Debbie) Thomas and the late Laura Furlong. Cherished grandfather of Skye, John, Hunter and Addison.

Dearest son of the late John and Patrice Furlong. Fond brother of John “Jack” Furlong , Nancy (John) Dynkowski, Susan (Greg) Duffner, Mark Furlong, Patrice Mayer, Kathy (Dan) Fox, Matthew (Kelly) Furlong, Colleen Fahey, the late Terri St. Thomas, Janis (Bob) Dudzik and James Furlong. Dear uncle and great uncle of many.

Funeral services were held Tuesday Dec. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Mt. Prospect. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Trinity Lutheran Church. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Info: 630-832-4161.

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To the woke Democrats, please read your history. The Democrat Party was the party of the KKK, Jim Crow laws, segregation, civil rights violations, etc. The Republicans were the party of emancipation, integration and passed civil rights for all.

Call yourselves woke, progressives, socialists, whatever, they are just euphemistic terms for communism.

And way to go, Pritzker. You legalized marijuana. That’s right, dumb the citizens with drugs and then take their guns. What do you get? Total

ocrats to testify at an impeachment inquiry. This Stanford professor, Pamela Karlan, is a partisan hack, not an objective expert witness on impeachment. She donated $1,200 to Barack Obama, $2,000 to Hillary Clinton and $1,000 to Elizabeth Warren. Then she pops off during her socalled testimony and says, “Donald Trump can name his son Barron, but he can’t make him a baron.” Let’s drag Trump’s 13-year-old son into the middle of an impeachment inquiry. What an asinine statement! This impeachment inquiry is nothing but a sham, just like Schiff’s hearings were. *** A few years ago Russia shot down a Ukrainian passenger airplane, killing everyone on board. Our president wants to lift sanctions on Russia. He seems very fond of Russia. What kind of weird stuff is going on? *** What I’m calling about is on Veterans Day, I saw two flags out on my block; including mine. Other blocks there weren’t any flags. Isn’t it amazing that after 9/11 everyone had a flag out and/or stood in line waiting to get into the store to buy a flag. What happened? Did everybody forget about 9/11? Did everybody forget about all the past wars? Are they too lazy to bring their flags out? What is it; forgetfulness or laziness? Thank you. ***

Harry H. Kuhrau, 88 Harry H. Kuhrau, of Elmhurst, formerly of Niles, passed away recently at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Bernice, nee Jablonowski.

Loving father of Nora Ann (Donald) Zabek, Sharon Rose (Thomas) Knudtson and Scott David (Laura) Kuhrau.

Cherished grandfather of Samuel Benjamin (Katherine) Zabek, Nicole Jeanette (Scott) Hansen, Matthew Charles Frym, Arn Peter Knudtson, David Scott Kuhrau, Tiffany Claire Knudtson and Shannon Rose Kuhrau. Dearest son of the late Harry and Marie Kuhrau.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 4, at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell, Villa Park.

Entombment All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Mercy Home For Boys and Girls appreciated at mercyhome.org. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Info: 630-832-4161.

control, resulting in the collapse of this great republic we currently live in. Three cheers to Hong Kong for fighting to overthrow communism.

Take a lesson. *** I’ve got one for you. This is for the retired teacher who’s out there.

Next time you say this is for the children, or any politician says this is for the children, we take your raises off the table instantly, because if it’s for the children, you don’t need a raise.

Have a good day.

*** Nancy Pelosi claims she doesn’t hate Donald Trump and prays for him and has a heart full of love because she’s Catholic. Oh, please!

Pelosi better get to a confessional soon. While she’s in there confessing her hatred for Trump, I wonder if she’ll confess to the priest her views on abortion which are diametrically opposite of the Catholic Church. She could be there a while after her confession, praying lots of Our Fathers and Hail Marys as penance.

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Benefit show tonight at the VFW

Villa Park VFW Post 2801 is holding a Toys for Tots benefit show tonight, Thursday, Dec. 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the post, which is located at 39 E. St. Charles Road. The post is asking for donations of new unwrapped toys. Drinks and food will be available for purchase. The benefit show will feature the Minors of Rock (MOR). The band consists of four boys from Lombard; three of the boys—(pictured left to right) Keith Harris (guitar and vocals), Parker Noesen (drums) and Jesse Vasel (guitar and vocals)—are sophomores at Willowbrook High School. Jesse’s younger brother— Jaden Vasel (far right)—is a sixth-grader at Jackson Middle School. The boys have been playing together for six years. They have played several times at various events, including Villa Park’s Summerfest and the District 45 Festival.

Community calendar

Friday, Dec. 13; Saturday, Dec. 14 Library hosting Winter Craft Open House The Villa Park Public Library will hold a Winter Holiday Craft Open House from 2-4 p.m. both days. Children of all ages can celebrate the holiday season with a fun craft. Young children will need some adult help. Registration is not required, but supplies are limited. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Saturday, Dec. 14; Tuesday, Dec. 17 Practice SAT test, SAT results follow-up session at the Library The Villa Park Public Library will host a practice SAT test on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., proctored

by Huntington Learning Center. High school students can practice taking the SAT test under the same conditions they will experience during a real exam. Registrants must live in or attend a high school in Villa Park or Oakbrook Terrace. Students are asked to arrive promptly at 9 a.m. and bring a calculator and pencils.

Students and their parents or guardians are then invited to attend the SAT results follow-up session Dec. 17 from 6:30-7 p.m. for their results, to hear a clear interpretation of the numbers and to ask questions. Diane Kilcommons, director of Huntington Learning Center Elmhurst, will explain categories of questions and the structure of the SAT and even suggest a few strategies. Registration and a

$5 deposit are required. Test-takers will be automatically signed up for the follow-up session when they sign up for the practice test. The deposit will be fully refunded upon completion of the exam. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Monday, Dec. 16; Tuesday, Dec. 17; Wednesday, Dec. 18 - Library extends hours for high school exams week The Villa Park Public Library will hold high school exam study nights on Monday, Dec. from 5-10 p.m. on each of the above dates. All high school students are welcome to take advantage of the extra open hour and study at the library with free Wi-Fi and snacks. Each session will feature a therapy dog visit from 7-8 p.m. Registration is not required. For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

Wednesday, Dec. 18 Kids ages 3-10 invited to make cookies for Santa Kids ages 3-10 are invited to come to the Iowa Community Center, 338 N. Iowa, to make Cookies for Santa from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Kids will decorate cookies to take home for Santa, sample their cookies, enjoy hot cocoa and visit with Santa.

Pre-registration is required. Call 630-834-8970 with any questions.

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Worship Services Directory

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Worship: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Saturday Worship at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday Worship at 9 a.m.

We invite you to join us in Worship Services on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.

Christmas Worship Service on Dec. 22 at 9:30 a.m.

See our website for details on Traditional and Contemporary Services.

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Tuesday, Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Worship at 7:00 pm & 11:00 pm (Candle light services) Wednesday, Dec. 25th Christmas Day Worship @ 9:00 am Saturday, Dec. 28th @ 5:30 pm Sunday, Dec. 29th @ 9:00 am Tuesday, Dec. 31st New Years Eve @ 7:00 pm St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Holiday symbols in Capitol offer wide range of views

From nativity scene to satanic sculpture, rotunda has become focal point of religious debate

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Seasonal decorations are filling the Illinois Capitol rotunda—a holiday tree, nativity scene, satanic sculpture and Winter Solstice sign surround the ever-present “Illinois Welcoming the World” statue in the center of the space.

The display gained national attention in 2018 for the Satanic Temple of Chicago’s contribution of a sculpture of a woman’s left arm, with a snake coiled around it, holding an apple. The statue is a metaphor representing the biblical story of Adam and Eve, according to two leaders of the Temple, who said the apple was to represent enlightenment.

These winter displays are installed for 30 days, and are protected by the U.S. Constitution’s freedom of speech guarantees, a sign posted near the tree states.

“The State of Illinois is required by the first amendment of the United States Constitution to allow temporary, public displays in the state capitol so long as these displays are not paid for by taxpayer dollars,” it reads. “Because the first floor of the Capitol Rotunda is a public place, state officials cannot legally censor the content of speech or displays.”

This is the second holiday season the satanic sculpture is displayed in the rotunda. Its design “keeps with The Satanic Temple’s values of advocating knowledge and rationality over superstition, ignorance, and dogma,” accord-

ing to a press release.

Lex Manticore and Lux Armiger, the Temple’s Chicago chapter heads, said they were surprised by the backlash the installation, called “Knowledge is the Greatest Gift,” received last year.

“I don’t think people object to the substance of our message—the objection is to the messenger,” Armiger added. “The people that object to the sculpture are part of that supremacist belief. Certain people perhaps believe that their religious perspective should be the only one that’s recognized.”

For the 11th straight year, a Winter Solstice sign, installed by Kathryn Koldehoff of the Freedom from Religion Foundation, will also have a spot in the Capitol Rotunda. It is meant to make “freethought’s presence felt in the land of Lincoln,” according to a press release.

“At this season of the Winter Solstice may reason prevail. There are no gods, no devils, no angels, no heaven or hell,” the sign reads.

“There is only our natural world. Religion is but myth and superstition that hardens hearts and enslaves minds.”

Winter Solstice, the shortest and darkest day each year, is on Dec. 21. The display represents “the real reason for the season,” Foundation co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor said in a press release.

The group, which describes itself as “the

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largest national association of freethinkers,” has installations across the country. It began displaying its sign in Illinois’ Statehouse due to requests from members, a spokesperson said. He added he does “not believe we have any controversy” linked to its presence.

Dave Druker, a secretary of state spokesperson, said the “holiday tree” on display is owned by the state. He does not know whether the state purchased it or whether it was donated because, he said, it “predates” Secretary of State Jesse White’s administration.

The nativity scene was installed by Julie Zanoza of the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee, Druker said. She did not return a request for comment.

While a Chanukah menorah was present in past years, Druker said he is unaware of an application to place one in the Statehouse this year.

Rep. Sarah Feigenholtz, a Democrat from Chicago and a member of the Jewish Caucus, said she has made an inquiry with the secretary of state’s office about when a menorah will be installed.

“Of course it should be there. Wherever there’s celebration, there should be diversity,” she said.

About 10 years ago, a Festivus pole was included in the Statehouse’s holiday display in recognition of a satirical holiday popularized by the sitcom “Seinfeld.” Druker said he heard a group may want to bring it back this year but does not know definitively whether it will happen.

Groups interested in adding to the installation need to apply with the Physical Services Office, and only three have done so thus far, Druker said.

Manticore and Armiger, from the Satanic Temple, said while the application “is not burdensome,” the process is an “opaque” one because it is “not advertised” on the secretary of state’s website.

They added the Temple was required to carry insurance for its display, in case it falls over and causes damage to the Statehouse.

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Villa Park’s annual Joyful Traditions celebration attracted a large crowd of revelers on Saturday evening. This year’s celebration near the Rugaard Gazebo took place in relatively mild conditions. The free festival included a tree-lighting service with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who stayed to meet with children under the gazebo. One of those visitors was 10-year-old Ashley Boynton (pictured) of Villa Park.

Other attractions included trolley rides, a horse-drawn wagon ride, caroling from members of Willowbrook High School’s choir and a S’more station sponsored by Villa Park attorney (and former village trustee) Chris Aiello. Joyful Traditions is co-sponsored by the Village of Villa Park and members of the Villa Park Chamber of Commerce.

College news Resident performs in UI School of Music’s Choral Collage Jessica Matasek, of Villa Park, was one of about 150 University of Iowa students to perform in the UI School of Music’s annual Choral Collage staged late last month inside the award-winning Voxman Music Building.

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He has earned multiple accolades and awards for actions he has taken to protect the public, arrest offenders and assist citizens. He also serves as a volunteer with the Villa Park Police Explorers.

Rol Vel Rul was recognized for his actions on Oct. 2.

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It is alleged that at approximately 5:39 p.m., Dece. 2, Harris entered the bank and passed a note to the teller that stated “This is a robbery. No silent alarms, No die packs or trace money. Empty drawer.” It is alleged that when the teller at the bank told Harris she was unable to open the drawer and provide any money to him, Harris grabbed his note back and walked out the entrance to the bank. Officers located Harris outside the bank and after a brief foot chase he was apprehended.

“According to the United States Department of Justice, our nation suffered more than three thousand bank robberies in 2018, one hundred eight of which were in Illinois,” Berlin said. “Thankfully, Mr. Harris’ alleged attempt to rob the West Suburban Bank was unsuccessful and no one was injured. I would like to thank the officers from the Downers Grove Police Department for their quick response and apprehension of the suspect in this case. I would like to thank Assistant State’s Attorney Robert Willis for his efforts in preparing a strong case against Mr. Harris.”

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Willowbrook girls gymnastics team competes against Downers Grove co-op Warriors girls basketball team wins two games

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls gymnastics team dropped last week’s 136.0118.6 West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet to the Downers Grove co-op team.

At the varsity level of the Dec. 4 meet, sophomore Tess Placek took third on vault with an 8.95 score. Junior Riley Wieringa was seventh at 8.30.

Placek took third on bars at 8.20, while Wieringa was sixth at 7.75.

Placek was fifth on beam at 8.00, while junior Alexis Fitzgerald was seventh at 7.10.

Placek took second on floor at 8.25, while Fitzgerald was sixth at 7.35. Placek finished third in the allaround scoring at 33.4, while junior Maeve Costello was fourth at 28.8.

At the JV 1 level, Willowbrook freshman Molly Morris won the vault competition at 8.40. Freshman Hanna Mitrick was second at 8.00.

Freshman Sarah Ball won the bars competition with a score of 7.70.

Ball also was fifth in the all-around scoring at 28.6.

In the JV 2 meet, Willowbrook sophomore Alyssa Lorann was third on vault at 7.20.

Girls basketball The Willowbrook girls basketball team concluded a busy week by going 2-1 in their first three West Suburban Conference Gold Division contests of the season. The Warriors’ overall season record stood at 5-4 at the end of the week.

In a 60-42 loss to Proviso East on Dec. 3, Willowbrook trailed 19-10 after the first quarter and 37-18 at halftime.

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Willowbrook’s girls basketball team opened the West Suburban Gold Conference season with three home games last week. The Warriors lost 60-42 to Proviso East on Dec. 3. Willowbrook defeated Addison Trail 48-19 on Friday. The Warriors then beat Leyden 68-41 on Saturday to move to 5-4 overall and 2-1 in the conference. Senior K’Aliyha Herron (No. 15-above) poured in 23 points in Saturday’s win over Leyden. Junior Abbey Spada (No. 4-right) scored 10 points against Proviso East. Spada tallied nine points against Addison Trail and five points against Leyden.

Junior Stephanie Dasbach recorded a double-double with 14 points and 15 rebounds to pace the Warriors. Junior Abbey Spada, who made all four of her free-throw attempts, added 10 points. Junior Annemarie Knudtson provided six points, three assists and four steals. Senior K’Aliyha Herron scored six points, grabbed six rebounds and made five steals.

Willowbrook was a 48-19 WSC Gold winner over Addison Trail on Friday in Villa Park. The Warriors led the Blazers 10-6 after one quarter and 29-10 at halftime.

Herron totaled 11 points, eight rebounds and four steals, while Dasbach had another double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Spada contributed nine points and seven re-

bounds. She made a pair of 3-point shots.

Junior Olivia Sobieszczyk finished with seven points and six rebounds.

In a 68-41 WSC Gold victory over Leyden on Saturday in Villa Park, Willowbrook registered 20 points in each of the first two quarters. The Warriors held a 20-10 lead over the Eagles at the end of the first quarter.

Willowbrook’s lead grew to 40-27 by

halftime.

Herron provided 23 points, seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. She scored 10 of Willowbrook’s 14 third-period points. Dasbach finished with 12 points, 15 rebounds and four blocked shots.

Sobieszczyk, who made two 3-point shots, supplied 10 points and nine rebounds. Knudtson had eight points, five assists and five steals.

Addison Trail-Willowbrook boys swimming team loaded with returnees

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Addison Trail-Willowbrook boys swimming coach Neil Wahlgren likes what he sees on his roster.

That roster is filled with returning talent, particularly in the stroke events, from an AT-Willowbrook team that took third in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division last season.

Back for AT-Willowbrook are seniors Aidan Nichols (breaststroke, sprint freestyle, Willowbrook), Eric Hoda (freestyle, backstroke, Willowbrook), Marco Chaidez (butterfly, freestyle, Addison Trail) and Raymond Brisbois (sprint freestyle, Willowbrook), along with

juniors Sean Pienkos (200, 500, Willowbrook) and Cole McGinnis (freestyle, Willowbrook), and sophomores Michal Niemirski (freestyle, Addison Trail) and Matthew Burrow (individual medley and diving).

From that large group, returnees Nichols, Niemirski, Pienkos, Hoda and Chaidez were all-WSC Gold performers last year.

Freshman Connor Craddock (Addison Trail) is new to the squad.

He will compete in the backstroke and freestyle events.

“Connor has looked real strong,” said Wahlgren. “We’re excited to see what he will do.”

Wahlgren noted AT-Willow-

brook swept the 50 freestyle at conference at all three levels with the varsity finishing first and second last year.

“Our team is a lot of sprinter guys,” he noted. “I’m excited to see what this year holds with that, especially seeing the frosh-soph took first place in that overall in the whole conference. It will be fun seeing a bunch of young guys grow throughout the year.”

Wahlgren said depth throughout the lineup will be another strong suit.

“We cover all the strokes,” he said. “We are able to use each of the strokes. We have no real blanks.

We have distance guys and sprint-

ers and then each of the strokes. I also think our medley relay team will be fun to watch.”

That medley team includes Craddock in the backstroke, Nichols in the breaststroke, Chaidez in the butterfly and Niemirski in the freestyle. Hoda could figure into the relay as well, Wahlgren pointed out.

Nichols continues to improve in the breaststroke.

“I look forward to seeing what Aidan does in the breaststroke,” Wahlgren said. “He’s probably the strongest guy on the team. We’re hoping Aidan has a chance to go to state in the breaststroke. He worked hard in the offseason. He looks good.”

Wahlgren said the WSC Gold again will be competitive with Downers Grove South and Hinsdale South sporting younger talent.

“Hinsdale South is going to be pretty dominant,” he said. “We want to beat those teams. Our goal is to do better than last year’s thirdplace finish. This team has shocked me in the past. Three years ago we won the conference. It would be awesome to get that same feeling again. Together, I think we have guys who will lead this team to do some good things. Overall, it’s a fun group. This year is going to be fun.”

AT-Willowbrook opens conference action Friday at Morton.

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Warriors open conference Hard work pays off season by crushing Addison Trail for Warriors’ Dasbach Balanced scoring attack in decisive 65-42 victory Junior putting up big numbers

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Putting up double-digit numbers in points and rebounds is no easy feat in the game of basketball.

For Willowbrook junior Stephanie Dasbach, that feat is starting to become commonplace—her active nature around the basket helping make her a key cog for coach Terry Harrell’s Warriors squad.

In a three-game stretch last week, Dasbach totaled 14 points and 15 rebounds in a game against Proviso East.

She then provided 11 points and 11 rebounds in Friday’s West Suburban Gold Conference win over Addison Trail.

Dasbach completed the week with 12 points and 15 rebounds in Saturday’s conference win over Leyden.

Those double-doubles came on the heels of some impressive CHRIS FOX PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing outings at the Warriors’ Willowbrook junior Stephanie Dasown Thanksgiving bach provided double-digit outputs in tournament, including an impressive 34-point, scoring and rebounding in all three of 22-rebound performance the Warriors’ West Suburban Gold conference games last week. in a win over Plainfield Central.

Dasbach scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds against East Aurora, 17 points and 12 rebounds against Lockport, 11 points and nine rebounds vs. Stevenson, and 10 points and 11 rebounds in the Warriors’ season-opening non-conference win against Glenbard North.

“I worked a lot in the offseason in practice and during the summer with my coaches,” Dasbach said. “They really helped me develop new skills and work on old ones.”

Dasbach also played this summer with the Illinois Rockets AAU team that practices out of Glenbard South.

“That helped me, too,” she said.

When asked to assess the strongest part of her game, Dasbach replied: “My rebounding and my put-backs,” she said. “My teammates shoot a lot, and I get the rebound and put it back up so we can get the points. I box out and jump toward the rebound. I try and get the ball as many times as I can. I try and get a body on someone and make sure I box out and go for the ball.”

Dasbach said the crazy numbers she put up against Plainfield Central weren’t completely her own doing.

“Against Plainfield Central my teammates helped me out with great passes and took good shots, which helped me get some rebounds and put-backs,” she said. “We all played well that game. We played good defense and that helped us win, not just our offense. Defense matters.”

Dasbach, who used to play three sports at Willowbrook but now concentrates on volleyball and basketball, likes basketball for a variety of reasons.

“I think I have more of a future with basketball,” she said. “I like it so much because I started at a younger age. I’ve been playing it all my life. It’s fun and such a great feeling when you win a game or when you get a basket with your teammates.”

Speaking of her teammates, Dasbach, who would like to play basketball in college, is having a blast this season.

“We all are really close on and off the court and that helps give us good chemistry,” she said. “We work well together, we are close and we love each other. It’s going to be a good year.

“We need to keep practicing hard, keep working on our skills and our communication on the court. We know if we work together, we can be really strong and win a lot of games. We have a lot of great talent on the team.”

The Willowbrook boys basketball team began the West Suburban Gold Conference season with Friday’s 6542 win over Addison Trail in Villa Park.

The Warriors, who improved their overall season record to 3-2, held a 20-7 advantage after one quarter.

Willowbrook led the Blazers 32-20 at halftime. The lead grew to 52-30 by the end of the third quarter. The Warriors built a 65-34 lead by the middle of the fourth quarter. Addison Trail scored eight straight points to finish the game.

Senior Isaac Gaines scored Willowbrook’s first eight points of the night with four driving baskets. His fourth field goal gave the Warriors an 8-4 lead about three minutes into the game. Senior Everett Stubblefield’s layup gave the Warriors a 10-4 lead.

Senior Sam Tumilty’s offensive rebound and basket pushed the lead to 12-5. Senior Deandre Holliday sank a jump shot to extend the lead to 16-7. Senior Mike Hay’s inside basket gave the Warriors a 20-7 lead and closed out the first-quarter scoring.

Holliday’s 3-point shot early in the second quarter gave the Warriors a 23-7 lead, but Addison Trail responded with a 10-0 burst to cut the lead to 23-17. Senior Sam Bruns of the Warriors ended the Blazers’ scoring run by connecting on a 3-point shot that gave his team a 26-17 lead.

Tumilty’s steal and basket in the closing seconds of the quarter gave Willowbrook its 32-20 halftime lead.

“I think we came out pretty fast on defense,” said Tumilty. “We’ve got a lot of quick guys out there, playing aggressive man-to-man half-court defense. I think that definitely helps get our offense going.”

Tumilty finished the game with a team-leading 14 points. Stubblefield scored 13 points on his 18th birthday, while Bruns delivered nine points by making three of five attempts from

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Rock Valley Publishing

Willowbrook’s boys basketball team defeated Addison Trail 6542 in Friday’s West Suburban Gold Conference opener in Villa Park.

The Warriors, who improved their overall record to 3-2, held a 32-20 halftime lead. Willowbrook’s lead grew to 65-34 by the middle of the fourth quarter. Senior Isaac Gaines scored Willowbrook’s first eight points of the game. He is pictured above while driving toward the baskets for one of his four field goals. Senior Sam Tumilty scored a team-leading 14 points for the Warriors. Senior Everett Stubblefield (No. 3-bottom left), who celebrated his 18th birthday on Friday, scored 13 points. Another photo shows Willowbrook sophomore Sean Paige (No. 35-bottom right) boxing out Addison Trail sophomore Jacob Daniels on a Blazers’ free-throw attempt.

3-point range. Gaines and Holliday added eight and seven points, respectively. Sophomore Sean Paige scored six points, while Hay contributed four points.

Tumilty, Stubblefield and Holliday are three of the Warriors who wasted no time moving from the football field to the basketball court.

The Willowbrook football team’s season ended with a loss in the IHSA Class 7A semifinal round on Nov. 23.

Three days later, the Warriors’ basketball season began.

Willowbrook opened the season by going 2-2 at St. Charles East’s Thanksgiving tournament. The Warriors lost to Proviso East in the championship game. Stubblefield scored 24 points per game in the four contests at St. Charles East. Tumilty also played in all four tournament games.

Holliday did not play in St. Charles; he played his first game of the basketball season on Friday.

“We only had one practice together,” said Stubblefield of the preparation for the season-opening tournament. “We were a little rusty.

We came out kind of slow and were getting gassed pretty fast. Now that we’ve had a full week of practice, we’re able to play full games and play up to our potential.”

Willowbrook’s schedule this week

includes a non-conference home game against Metea Valley, as well as Saturday’s conference contest at Hinsdale South.

“We did a good job,” said Willowbrook coach Chris Perkins after the win over the Blazers. “We just need more time together. It’s early in the season. Just like everybody else, we’ve still got a lot of flaws. We’ve just got to continue to get better and work together.”

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One of just three left, USS Arizona survivor recalls attack on Pearl Harbor

By Phil Luciano (PEORIA) JOURNAL STAR

Looking for a job and a future, Ken Potts saw little hope in central Illinois.

Born and raised in tiny Honey Bend, Potts—like other teens on the brink of manhood—found few career opportunities as the Great Depression continued to squeeze America. So, when he turned 18, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

The move seemed sensible: not only did the service mean steady work, but the United States seemed unwilling to poke its nose into growing political unrest in Europe.

Potts found his naval assignment to his liking, as a coxswain stationed aboard the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor, amid sunny skies and a picturesque ocean.

But, that serenity—as well as the Arizona—suddenly exploded the morning of Dec. 7, 1941. The Japanese sneak attack took 2,403 American lives, nearly half of them—1,177 sailors and Marines—aboard the Arizona, which sunk after a cataclysmic bombing.

Amid the greatest loss of life ever aboard a U.S. warship, just 335 from the Arizona survived, including Potts.

Now 98, he is one of only three remaining survivors of the warship. When Potts thinks back to the world-shaking chaos, confusion and clamor—as well as the men he helped save and the bodies he recovered—he remains amazed at how the quickly and brutally hellfire rained down on that terrible morning.

“It was unbelievable how it could happen,” Potts says. “It was turmoil.” ***

Potts was born in Honey Bend, a hamlet about 40 miles south of Springfield. The town consisted of about a dozen modest dwellings, a one-room schoolhouse, a post office and a general store. For the first 12 years of Potts’ life, his home had no electricity or indoor plumbing. But he remains wistful about a slice of yesteryear that, despite tough times, seemed a lot simpler.

“It’s a different world today, buddy,” Potts says. “There are a lot of things that are nicer now. But (life back then) was more honest. It was a nicer place to live.”

The schoolhouse offered classes through eighth grade. To attend high school, teens had to commute on foot to Litchfield. Potts declined.

“Hell, I’d would’ve had to walk 14 miles a day,” he says.

But dropping out meant he had to find a job, which were scarce not just in central Illinois but across the country. Many bread-winners went to great lengths to support a family: Potts’ father worked for a radiator company in Springfield, where he would live in a cheap apartment weekdays and hitchhike back and forth to home on weekends.

Potts considered farming, but the pay was a 50 cents a day, or $9 in today’s dollars. For a while at age 17, he worked a Civilian Conservation Corps project near Congerville, more than 100 miles from home. But all the while, like many other young men, he eyed the only reliable employer: the service.

A military tour or two seemed safe enough, Potts says. Though winds of war were blowing in Europe, Ameri-

ca seemed intent on isolationism. Besides, foreign news and politics rarely grabbed the attention of Potts and his pals.

“We weren’t concerned about the war,” he says. “Back in Honey Bend, we didn’t give a damn. No TV, no radio—we didn’t know what was going on.”

He wanted to join the Coast Guard, but its ranks were full. So when Potts turned 18 in 1939, he joined the Navy.

In December 1939—three months after Germany invaded Poland, triggering war in Europe—he sailed from San Pedro, Calif., aboard the USS Arizona, bound for Pearl Harbor. By 1941 at Pearl Harbor, he had been assigned as a crane operator on the Arizona.

“Anything that went onto that ship or came off, I had something to do with,” he says.

Potts spent Dec. 5 and 6 on liberty in nearby Honolulu. He headed back the morning of Dec. 7 during the 7 o’clock hour, returning to the ship with a load of fruit and expecting a quiet Sunday.

Instead, his world exploded. *** At 7:55 a.m., a low whine in the air perked the ears of service personnel.

From Ford Island in the harbor, a radio man sent out a Morse-code bulletin: “AIR RAID ON PEARL HARBOR X THIS IS NOT A DRILL.” The first of a swarm of Japanese warplanes, eventually more than 350 in two waves, descended on Pearl Harbor. Explosions roared as bombs and torpedoes dropped from the sky while machine-gun fire strafed ships, with U.S. air-raid sirens screeching throughout the harbor.

Amid the tumult, the crew atop the Arizona scrambled to fire anti-aircraft guns. Meantime, one, two, three bombs struck and stunned the ship, rendering return fire minimal and ineffective.

“We were just dead in the water,” Potts says.

On Battleship Row, Japanese torpedo planes blew holes in the Nevada, Utah, California, Maryland, West Virginia and Oklahoma, the latter of which quickly listed toward one side.

As warship fuel poured into the harbor, an inferno erupted.

“The whole place as on fire,” Potts says. “The water was burning because the oil was on fire.”

About 8:09 a.m., 14 minutes into the attack, a fourth bomb hit the Arizona, with devastating finality. Dropped from a high-altitude plane, the armor-piercing bomb blasted through the forward deck, igniting a million pounds of gunpowder and sparking a massive fireball shooting flames 500 feet high.

“When it blew up, people say, it lifted up the Arizona,” Potts says.

By some accounts, the massive ship jumped up as much as 20 feet. Minutes later and mortally wounded, the Arizona began to sink. Below deck, multitudes of sailors and Marines were trapped, accounting for most of the ship’s 1,177 fatalities.

Up top, Potts and others abandoned ship in transport craft. Sliding through the flaming harbor, Potts and other crewmen pulled men from the water and headed to Ford Island. There, they regrouped as the attack raged 90 hellish minutes.

Later, Potts was assigned with five others with the grim task of pulling bodies from the Arizona. They looked for survivors, but found only bodies.

“That,” he says with a sigh, “was a hell of a job.” *** After the clamor at Pearl Harbor subsided, Potts was assigned to the port director’s office. He delivered classified information to captains of ships, a job he held until he was discharged at the war’s end, in 1945.

Back in the States, he worked for a while in Decatur as a carpenter. Eventually, seeking new surroundings, he headed West. He’d heard Utah offered plenty of jobs, so he stopped there and caught on as a car salesman. He settled in Provo, where he and wife Doris have lived in the same house for 54 years.

The Arizona remains sunken in Pearl Harbor, the final resting place for more than 1,100 of its crew. The USS Arizona Memorial straddles above the sunken hull of the battleship. Reunions of shipmates have grown tiny: two survivors died in the summer, leaving Potts just one of three remaining.

Though he has visited the site on previous Dec. 7 anniversaries, leg trouble will keep him home this year.

He otherwise is in good health, and recently renewed his driver’s license.

He muses about making a long road trip next spring to visit his hometown.

Over the decades, Honey Bend has become even smaller.

Sources for this story include the Pensacola News Journal, historynet.com, military.com, the Omaha World-Herald and wikipedia.org.

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