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County Board approves 2020 budget Last week, the DuPage County Board approved its Fiscal Year 2020 budget with a balanced $476.2 million spending plan.

The budget provides funding to replace the County’s 40-year-old property tax administration system, increase the Sheriff’s patrol capacity and replace 16 patrol vehicles. The FY2020 Budget also provides $1 million in grant-funded local social services to DuPage’s neediest residents through the Human Services Grant Fund. The Heroin Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Taskforce receives $100,000 to continue the countywide fight against heroin and opioid addiction. The budget also includes an increased allocation for the DuPage County Clerk’s Election Division to conduct the 2020 primary and Presidential elections.

“Since I took office in 2010, we have made it our practice to ensure DuPage County government works as efficiently as possible, finding

savings where we can and squeezing value out of every dollar spent,” said County Board Chairman Dan Cronin. “Our prudent financial management allows us to, once again, present a balanced budget and provide outstanding service to DuPage residents.

“I would like to thank the elected officials and staff who worked collaboratively to help us achieve this goal.”

The total budget for DuPage County is $476.2 million, with a General Revenue Fund of $183.8 million and a $68.8 million property tax levy, a minor adjustment over the previous year. For the average owner of a $250,000 house, the change represents an increase of less than $4.

The 2020 Fiscal Year begins on Dec. 1, 2019. DuPage County is AAA bond rated and boasts a 2.6 percent unemployment rate. To view the full 2020 County Budget document, go to dupageco.org/finance.

County crime news

Bond set for second man charged in Sprint store robbery

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Standing tall in Villa Park are two soldiers that used to “guard” Dispensa’s Castle of Toys in Oakbrook Terrace. Randy Hayes (left) acquired them from a former boss, gave them to his parents, then brought them back to his home for the 2018 Christmas holidays. At right, Randy Dispensa, great-grandson of DuPage County State’s Attorney the victims at gunpoint to bind the Nicholas Dispensa, founder of the carnival business that led to the toy store’s existence, had heard Robert B. Berlin and Wheaton Chief wrists and ankles of the other two about the soldiers, and stopped by to check them out.

employees with duct tape. Furance then bound the wrists and ankles of the third victim with duct tape and allegedly ordered the employees to open the safe containing electronic devices.

Police said Furance then placed approximately 58 items from the store into garbage bags he had brought with him. Furance then allegedly covered the mouths and eyes of the three employees with duct tape and exited the store, inadvertently dropping some items on his way out. Several minutes later, Furance returned to the store to retrieve the items he had previously dropped and then fled the scene in a vehicle driven by Little. Little was taken into custody on Nov. 24.

“It is alleged that Mr. Little and his accomplice traveled to DuPage County to commit this crime,” Berlin said. “With the holiday shopping season upon us, I want to assure shoppers, employees and store owners that my office, along with our local police departments, will be working around the clock to ensure the safety of all DuPage County establishments and anyone suspected of this type of violent behavior will be arrested, charged and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

Little’s next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 16, in front of Judge MacKay for arraignment.

Furance’s next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 5, in front of Judge MacKay for arraignment.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendants’ guilt.

Dispensa family business part of local history

Area museums recall Kiddie Kingdom, Castle of Toys

By Jane Charmelo CORRESPONDENT

To paraphrase Jeff Foxworthy, you just might be a “local” if you remember this jingle: “Any ride a quarter; six for a dollar.”

That’s what the commercial for Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom was boasting to attract kids and families to the Oakbrook Terrace amusement park—which has a place in local history that the Oakbrook Terrace Historical Society recently brought to life in an exhibit.

According to a history of Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom and Castle of Toys, Italian immigrant Nicholas S. Dispensa worked for the railroad, then become a shoemaker and landfill hauler before going into the carnival business.

The history describes how Nicholas, known as N.S., played in a circus band and noticed how people were lining up to ride the Ferris wheel.

He and his cousin Nick bought one in 1919 and would haul it from circus to circus in N.S.’s Mack truck.

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of Police Bill Murphy announced last week that bond has been set at $375,000 for a second man allegedly involved in robbing approximately $40,000 worth of merchandise from a Wheaton Sprint store.

Stephon Little, 27, of Schaumburg, appeared at a bond hearing in front of Judge Jeffrey MacKay. Little has been charged with one count of Armed Robbery (Class X Felony) and three counts of Aggravated Unlawful Restraint (Class 3 Felony).

Little’s co-defendant, Denzel Furance, 20, of Calumet City, was taken into custody on November 11, 2019 and appeared at a bond hearing the following day where Judge MacKay ordered Furance be held without bond.

The State had asked the Court to hold Little without bond as well.

At approximately 8:08 p.m., November 8, 2019, Wheaton Police officers responded to a call of an armed robbery at the Sprint store located at Danada Square West. Officers began an investigation and learned that at approximately 7:45 p.m. that evening, Little and his co-defendant arrived at the store in a car driven by Little. ‘ It is alleged that Furance entered the store armed with a semi-automatic gun and wearing a mask, medical gloves and a hooded sweatshirt. Little allegedly supplied the weapon to Furance.

Once inside the store, Furance ordered two employees at gunpoint to a back storage room where a third employee was located along with products and the store safe. It is alleged that Furance ordered one of

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Tri-Town Christmas trees: A tradition of bringing smiles and scholarships to the community

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Tri-Town YMCA Christmas trees are much more than a festive place to gather ‘round to celebrate the holidays. These “giving trees” provide invaluable support to local in-need families so that all children can enjoy summer camps and after-school care.

Proceeds from tree and wreath sales provide scholarships and bring additional classroom supplies and resources into a safe, enriching environment.

“Our Christmas tree sale is a fundraising tradition that many families look forward to each year,” said Sarah O’Donnell, CEO. “Santa will be visiting us again this year, so be sure to bring a camera to capture those memories.”

On Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4-5 p.m., families can take free pictures at TriTown’s tree lot with Santa and enjoy some hot cocoa and snacks. Inland Bank and Sebastians are this year’s premium Tree Lot partners.

“Together, Tri-Town and our community partners have teamed up to bring a little something more this year to our lot. We are all about bringing joy to our children and helping families in any way we can.”

The sale is already under way at the Lombard Dairy Queen parking lot, 205 S. Main St. Lot hours are Wednesday-Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Scotch Pines, Douglas and Fraser Firs as well as Balsam trees will

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be available from $40 and up. Three wreath sizes are also for sale. The sale continues until all the trees are sold.

Tri-Town YMCA has donated a dozen Christmas trees or wreaths to the Shop-With-A-Cop program for needy families.

For more information, or to volunteer, call Tri-Town YMCA (630) 6299622 or email sodonnell@tritownymca.org.

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Karlette O’Malley, who lives in the 200 block of Vance with her husband, Austin, describes the Lombard neighborhood around Vance and Maple as one where neighbors look out for, and care about, one another.

“That’s our neighborhood. We help our neighbors,” she said. “We have some great people on that street. We have some wonderful neighbors who care about people.”

On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 20, neighbors gathered at Vance and Maple to offer a helping hand to someone who didn’t live in the neighborhood.

A man had crashed his vehicle, a Jeep Wrangler, into what Austin O’Malley said was a 100-year-old oak tree in a parkway between the street and sidewalk.

Austin, who has lived in the neighborhood for around 32 years, said he heard a loud explosion sometime between 9:30 and 10 p.m.

“I thought it was maybe kids with fireworks,” he said.

Around that time, Karlette happened to be driving home westbound on Maple toward Finley and Vance.

She saw a fire and initially thought someone in the neighborhood had a bonfire going.

But that wasn’t the case. The vehicle was on fire.

“The closer we got, we realized it was a car on fire and the car was already on its side,” she said.

Someone in the neighborhood had already called 9-1-1, and the Lombard fire and police departments ar-

rived at the scene. But prior to their arrival, one neighbor who had a fire extinguisher tried to help put out the fire, while another neighbor pulled the driver out of the vehicle and laid him on the ground safely away from the wreckage.

Lombard police said the driver was transferred to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. However, had the two neighbors not taken quick action, the driver likely could have been injured more seriously because the fire became stronger after firefighters and police arrived, with flames reaching around 20 feet high.

When asked about his neighbors assisting the man, Austin replied, “It doesn’t surprise me at all. It’s a tightknit community … a lot of neighbors have been around here 20 or 30 years.”

Driver charged Unbeknownst to the neighbors at that time, the driver of the Jeep Wrangler, Osvaldo Sandoval, 29, of Villa Park, was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash with three vehicles near Elizabeth and Parkside and reportedly fled the scene, according to Lombard police.

Lombard Police Deputy Chief Tom Wirsing said police initially were en route to Elizabeth and Parkside, but were then dispatched to Vance and Maple for the crash there.

Wirsing said when officers arrived, the vehicle was on fire and the driver was out of the vehicle.

Police said Sandoval was eventually transported to DuPage County Jail. Sandoval was charged with four

counts of aggravated DUI, as well as reduce speed and no insurance. leaving the scene of an accident, fail“It was great that these two citiure to give aid or information, driv- zens helped out and that the suspect ing too fast for conditions, failure to was apprehended,” Wirsing said.

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Officer honored for brave action

Villa Park Police Officer Anthony Perkins (middle) recently received an Award of Merit from the Downers Grove Police Department. On June 4, Perkins was driving with his children in Downers Grove when he observed an aggravated battery incident involving two subjects armed with knives. Perkins, who was not on duty at the time, intervened and deescalated the situation until on-duty Downers Grove Police arrived. Downers Grove Police Chief Shanon Gillette (left) visited the Villa Park Police Department to present Perkins with the Award of Merit.

Villa Park Police Chief Michael Lay (right) is pictured with Gillette and Perkins.

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E. Coli outbreak possibly linked to romaine lettuce Do not buy or eat romaine lettuce from the Salinas growing region

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Department of Agriculture (USDA), as well as public health and regulatory officials in other states to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections possibly linked to lettuce.

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A total of 40 cases have been identified in 16 states, including one case in Illinois who was hospitalized.

“Tens of thousands of people get sick every year in the U.S. from foodborne illnesses, and approximately 3,000 die,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “We will continue to work with state and national health officials to investigate

this ongoing outbreak in an effort to prevent additional cases and potential deaths.”

The CDC is recommending people not eat romaine lettuce from the Salinas growing region in California. When buying romaine lettuce, check the labeling to see if it says Salinas. If it does, or there is no label, do not buy that romaine lettuce.

Similarly, if you have romaine let-

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The Dispensas ended up buying repossessed carnival rides to expand their carnival business, and in 1945 went into the tent and merchandise business to expand even further, the history relates, called Dispensa’s Amusement Rides and Dispensa’s Merchandising Company. The name changed to Dispensa and Sons Complete Carnivals in 1951.

It was truly a family business: sons, wives and children worked for the family business in some capacity, among them being N.S.’s son John Dispensa Sr., grandson John Dispensa Jr., and great-grandsons John III, Randy and Bryce Dispensa.

Randy worked in the business, saying although it was fun, “We never had summers off,” while working in the carnival business.

The history shows that N.S. retired and the Dispensas, including John Jr.’s brother Nicholas, began selling merchandise from a building they owned in Hinsdale, and in 1953 moved their operations to Oakbrook Terrace where, according to John III, the family had owned 25 acres of land—later taken by eminent domain for the construction of the Route 83 interchange between Roosevelt and Butterfield roads.

John III said the business added on to its warehouse in 1956 to store merchandise.

Customers followed the Dispensas to their new location and the origins of Dispensa’s Castle of Toys began.

The toy stored opened in 1967 and lasted until 1985. The amusement park opened in 1975 (John said the carnival business closed in 1977) and remained until 1984.

Randy said by then, the land— just north of what is now Oakbrook Center—had become worth more than the business, so operations closed for good.

Bob Shanahan, director of the Oakbrook Terrace Historical Society, said he saw a recent exhibit about historic amusement parks at the Elmhurst Historical Museum and that “they had a little section on Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom.”

He said that sparked the idea for an exhibit featuring the iconic landmark, although there was always a small display on the amusement park/toy store. The exhibit was held Nov. 2-16 in Oakbrook Terrace.

“I’ve always been interested in history,” said John III, adding that

tuce at home that indicates it is from the Salinas growing region, or you don’t know where it is from, do not eat the lettuce and throw it out. Additional information can be found on the CDC website.

Additionally, Missa Bay, LLC. has recalled ready-to-eat salad products that contain meat or poultry because the lettuce may be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7.

The products subject to the recall can be found on the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service website. These products were distributed in Illinois as well as in 21 other states. If consumers still have

these products in their refrigerators, they should throw them out.

The investigation is ongoing to determine other potential sources of contamination and if additional products are linked to illness.

Symptoms of infection vary for each person, but often include severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. Anyone with symptoms, especially if they are severe, should seek medical care and alert medical providers that you have recently eaten romaine lettuce. More information can be found on the IDPH website, E. Coli page.

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 45, DUPAGE COUNTY, STATE OF ILLINOIS I.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact the District’s Assistant Superintendent for Finance, Patricia Volling, 255 W. Vermont St., Villa Park, Illinois 60181, telephone number (630) 5167700).

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Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom and Castle of Toys was what could be considered a destination location in Oakbrook Terrace, just north of Oakbrook Center mall. The toy store operated from 1967-85, and the amusement park operated from 1975-84. Its jingle boasted: “Any ride a quarter; six for a dollar.”

there is “so much memorabilia our family collected over the years.”

When he found out the Oakbrook Terrace Historical Society was interested an exhibit, he was excited about the idea.

Randy said he knew that many of the items from the amusement park and toy store had been auctioned off, including a 1937 truck that is on display in an Iowa museum. He said there were another trucks “rotting away” in a field in Ohio.

However, two of the six tall soldiers that stood guard in front of the store (John III said there were two “spares”) are still in the area, thanks to Villa Park resident Rocky Hayes, who related how his former boss found them at a gas station in northwest Indiana roughly 20 years ago, and displayed them at his home in Lake Zurich.

Hayes said he bought them about 10 years ago for his parents, who in turn displayed them at their Winfield home.

The fiberglass soldiers stand some 16 feet tall and come in three sections.

Hayes took them over last year and brought them out over the Christmas holidays.

Although he grew up not far from Dispensa’s, Hayes wasn’t sure what he had at first.

“My dad knew right away,” he said. “He actually started looking them up.

“We weren’t positive until the

Dispensas showed up last year.”

Randy remembered being told that someone in Villa Park had two of the soldiers, and when he found out where Hayes lived, he drove to Villa Park.

“I knocked on the guy’s door!” he said. “He couldn’t believe it.”

Randy said.

John III said he, too, visited Hayes’ home to verify the authenticity.

Although they have weathered with time and needed some repairs, they soldiers still look great, according to Hayes.

Hayes loaned the soldiers for the exhibit, but Shanahan said the exhibit went beyond artifacts on display, because people who lived in the area like to share memories of the one-of-a-kind castle and amusement park.

Hearing the stories, the director said, just shows how everybody’s got a connection to this.

“We put a lot of time and effort into the business to make it successful,” John III said. “I’m just committed to trying to preserve the family business history … [some] that people may not know [about].”

He added that his family was locally famous for being pioneers in the toy and amusement park industry.

For more information about Dispensa’s Kiddie Kingdom and Castle of Toys, visit dispensaskiddiekingdom.com.

A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax increase for School District No. 45, DuPage County for 2019 will be held on December 16, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at the Westmore Elementary School, 340 South School Street, in Lombard, Illinois.

II.

The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for the year 2018 were $ 35,108,960.12.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2019 are $ 36,874,123.00. This represents a 5.03% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2018 were $2,936,177.79.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2019 are $ 3,027,690.43.

This represents a 3.12% [increase] [decrease] over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended or abated for 2018 were $38,045,137.91.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2019 are $ 39,901,813.43. This represents a 4.88% increase over the previous year.

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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.

no valid driver’s license and several other traffic violations subsequent to investigating a hit-and-run accident near Lake and Marcus at around 12:01 a.m. Police said Ramos-Ramos was charged with failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle or other property, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to give aid or information.

Nov. 22 Darwyn K. Ordonez-Rivas, 25, and Maricela Garcia, 24, both of Addison, were charged with child endangerment in the 400 block of W. Stevens at around 5:20 p.m.

rocks at the victims and striking a victim with a piece of wood.

A 60-year-old Addison woman was charged with domestic battery in the 400 block of Cherry Hill Drive at around 4:26 p.m. Police said while investigating an unknown problem, the suspect was charged with domestic battery for striking the victim in the face with her hand and elbow.

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Villa Park Nov. 23 Jacob Hamilton, 20, of Elgin, was charged with battery, retail theft under $300 and criminal trespass to real property at a local store Oct. 2. The original complaint and arrest warrant were issued Nov. 23.

Suzy Juarez, 36, of Melrose Park, was charged with two counts of retail theft at a local store at around 4:54 p.m.

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Park, was charged with aggravated driving while license suspended near Roosevelt and Summit at around 7:30 a.m.

Nov. 18 Meghna Kulkarni, 26, of Lakewood, was charged with DUI, transportation of open alcohol by the driver and driving with only one headA visit to Cosley Zoo during the light near North and Yale at around holidays has become a family tradi1:41 a.m. tion for many. From the Festival of Lights and Tree Sale to Santa’s Craft Nov. 17 Corner, there are holiday activities to Theft of mislaid property was redelight all ages. ported at a local store at around 3:53 During the Festival of Lights and p.m.

Tree Sale, Cosley Zoo is transformed Police said an unknown suspect into a winter wonderland with thoutook a cell phone that was left unatsands of twinkling lights and an tended on the counter. amazing selection of Christmas trees and greens for purchase. Guests can Nov. 12also enjoy hot chocolate, Christmas Nov. 20 music and a wide variety of holiday Criminal damage was reported in gifts. the 1-100 block of N. Wisconsin. Police said an unknown suspect entered a greenhouse and damaged multiple The support we pots, plants and trees sometime bereceive from this event tween the above dates.

Nov. 22 Tammy Johnson, 50, of Westmont, was charged with DUI, driving on the center median and disobeying a stop sign near Butterfield and Meyers at around 9:45 p.m.

A 28-year-old Villa Park man was July 1-Oct. 24 charged with two counts of domestic Burglary was reported in the 400 battery in the 800 block of W. North block of S. Addison. Police said an from the at around 6 a.m. unknown suspect entered a shed that LOMBARDIAN/VILLA PARK REVIEW was unsecured and stole gardening 116 S. Main St. Lombard, IL Nov.60148 20 tools sometime between the above Lawfette Johnson, 34, of Villa dates.

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is so very valuable, making it possible for the zoo to pursue and accomplish so many wonderful things.”

– Sue Wahlgren, Zoo Director

Now through Dec. 30, families can enjoy an animal-themed display of lights throughout the zoo and take home a beautiful Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Douglas fir or Scotch pine as well as wreaths, garland and other seasonal greens. All proceeds from the sale of trees benefit the zoo’s conservation and educational efforts as well as exhibit development and care for the animals.

“The support we receive from this event is so very valuable, making it possible for the zoo to pursue and accomplish so many wonderful things,” Zoo Director Sue Wahlgren said. “But even more impactful for myself and staff is the absolute joy that we are so fortunate to be able to take part in as families come together to enjoy the holidays at the zoo.”

In addition to the lights, more than 30 trees are on display as part of Christmas Tree Lane. The 5-foot lit trees were decorated by area organizations, families and businesses.

Families can also skip the long line at the mall and bring their children to visit Santa at the zoo on Saturdays of Dec. 7 or Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crafts, refreshments and a visit with the man in red will take place on the second floor of the barn in the Kiebler Room.

Cosley Zoo is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily with the light show beginning at 3 p.m. The zoo will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Days, and will be open 9 a.m. to noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Zoo admission is free during the Festival of Lights and Tree Sale. Santa’s Craft Corner is $10 per family and $3 for a printed photo with Santa. No registration is required.

Cosley Zoo is located at 1356 N Gary Ave. in Wheaton.

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Viewpoint Slices of life I have much to be thankful for. I am a strong advocate and overall supporter of thankfulness. When the kids were younger we even had a gratitude wall in our kitchen where we listed the many things we had to be grateful for – things we call blessings. I believe thankfulness should be a part of each day. This is the season of giving thanks. I am a proponent.

A columnist might even be expected to write about gratitude this time of year. But what happens if you’re just not feeling it?

I have a confession: This is the situation I found myself in this Thanksgiving. I just wasn’t feeling it. I had

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JILL PERTLER Contributer

no reason for my glass half empty attitude. Things were going well. The kids hadn’t broken anything major recently – no car crashes or broken bones. My husband and I were in a happy groove.

Our goldfish appeared content. Even the cat seemed happy. Life was good.

It should have been. But something

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about me was off kilter. I found myself pulling the turkey out of the oven. We sat down to a wonderful meal. Everyone had plenty to eat. We were all together. And I should have been exploding with gratitude. Instead I fizzled.

It wasn’t coming naturally, like it usually does. It’s embarrassing to admit – not feeling grateful when there is so much to be thankful for.

I’d been riding along smoothly, when inexplicably I fell off the gratitude train. There was no good reason for my lack of balance. Nothing pushed me off. I guess I wasn’t paying attention and just fell. When I realized my predicament, I knew exactly what I should do.

Get the heck up and get back on.

Gratitude is a choice. Sometimes – most times – it comes easily for me.

Like breathing. I am thankful for that.

I see gratitude in the everyday and the mundane. But I also believe it is my choice. To see beauty – or not. To choose gratitude – or not.

Some days it’s easier than others: to see the mostly clean carpet and ignore the stains. Other days, the stains seem glaring and it’s hard to be grateful for stains. I suppose it’s difficult to be grateful 100 percent of the time. We’re only human – me included.

So when the glass seems half-empty maybe we simply have to practice redefining it and call it half-full. Habits build with time – gradually, and if we practice positivity over and over and over it just might become a habit.

Many of us spend a significant

amount of time practicing various life interests – sports, hobbies, education.

Maybe we should see gratitude in the same light. Maybe we need to practice that, too.

It’s politically correct, this time of year, to be grateful. I suppose it’s PC all year long, but we’re more focused on it during the holidays and one day in November in particular. But if we want to make our own gratitude a habit – something as much a part of us as breathing – perhaps we’d benefit from practice.

And when we do fall off the train, and find the glass looking more empty than full, maybe we get back up, take a refreshing sip from said glass and realize we aren’t alone. Just about everyone falls off the gratitude train at one time or another.

What we do next is what defines us.

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

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test. I was very nervous as I had not had a road test for many decades. I did not have to worry. Everyone there from the clerks behind the counter to the gentleman who did the road test couldn’t have been nicer. They were pleasant, considerate and very helpful. Yes, I had to wait for a while with my fellow citizens, but even that was a window on the great diversi-

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I sure grew up and went to school during the wrong era. We always had to go to school the day before Thanksgiving. Now they get the day before Thanksgiving off. We used to get a week off between Christmas and New Year’s, and had to be back at school the day after New Year’s Day. Now they get two weeks off. I swear these kids are off school more than they’re in school. Bye. *** To the person who wants me to remain optimistic about the Bears.

Thanks for the encouragement, but I’m still down on this team. They’re a bunch of overpaid underachievers.

Trubisky looks good against lousy teams like the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. Let’s see how the great Trubisky does against the Cowboys, Chiefs, Packers and Vikings. Trubisky, Ryan Pace and their cheerleader coach Nagy should all be released. *** Leftists love to call conservatives Nazis and fascists. When I see stories such as what hundreds of protesters did when conservative commentator

Ann Coulter spoke at UC Berkeley intimidating and physically blocking those who went to hear her speak, having masked protestors interrupt her speech and trying to shut her down, along with any counter-protests, it’s clear to me who the real Nazis and fascists are. *** Now that Adam Schiff’s kangaroo court has concluded the so-called public impeachment hearings, I hope the Democrats vote 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 Hunter Biden, this whistleblower who Schiff has been hiding and Schiff himself up to testify. Schiff looked like he was about to cry when he was giving his closing statements.

I hope the Republicans give this weasel Schiff and a lot of other Democrats something to cry about by the time this Senate trial is over. *** I recently spent a morning at the Lombard DMV to renew my driver’s license. As I am 75 it involved a road

Doris N. Burmeister, 91 Doris N. Burmeister nee Strohm, passed away on Nov. 22, 2019 at the age of 91. She was born Aug. 29, 1928, in Ft. Scott, Kansas. A 60-year resident of Villa Park, recently of Lexington Square of Lombard. Beloved wife of the late Harold I. for 66 years. Loving mother of Barry M. (Christine) Burmeister of Roswell, Ga., Susan A. (Wayne ) Gru of Crystal Lake, Kathleen A. (Patrick) Lineen of Oswego, Debra L. (Nicholas) Tenerelli of Downers Grove; and, Steven A. (Joanne Tucker) of Wanatchee, Wash. Dearest grandmother of Stephanie Hochstetler (Ed Conley), Curtis Hochstetler, Jordan Gru (Casey), Mallory McMunigal (Daniel), Allison Tenerelli Snetselaar (Jordan), Amanda Tenerelli and Nicholas Tenerelli, Lt., U.S. Navy.

Great grandmother of Corrine Conley, Chloe Conley, Dempsey McMunigal and Cameron Snetselaar.

Cherished daughter of the late Merle and Edna Strohm. Fond sister of the late Ailene (Wilmer) Spear and David (Mary) Strohm. Aunt and great aunt of many. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church, 300 S. Ardmore Ave. Villa Park, IL appreciated. Service and Interment private. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home, Villa Park.

the age of 76. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force. Beloved husband of Lorraine. Loving father of Jimmy Tadlock, Rhonda (Mark) Etnire, Michelle (David) Smith, and Jason (Chelsea Rakoczy) Tadlock.

Cherished grandfather of Jimmy, Amanda, Alex, Michael, Christopher, Nicholas, Wyatt and Charlotte.

Service was held on Sunday, Dec. 1, at Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Interment private. Memorials to St. Jude Children Research Hospital appreciated at stjude.org. Arrangements provided by Steuerle Funeral Home. Info: 630-832-4161.

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ty that makes our country strong and vibrant. Thanks again to all the kind people at the DMV who helped to make my positive experience one I will relate to everyone who will listen. *** So let me get this straight. Michael Bloomberg is running for president.

His news organization (Bloomberg

Kris K. Hammerle, 52 Kris K. Hammerle, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 52. Member, WSAD; loving mother of Jordan (Gary) Jessen, Dennis, Alexandra and Cody Sieber; proud grandmother of Shaun Hammerle and Mason Sieber; cherished daughter of Kay and Sally, nee Zuetel; dear sister of Timothy Hammerle. According to the Villa Park VFW Post #2801, Kris has been a long-time “extreme” Bingo volunteer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, Elmhurst. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ChicaJames F. Tadlock, 76 go Hearing Society, 1444 W. Willow James F. Tadlock, of Oakbrook St., Chicago, IL 60642 or WSAD, Terrace, passed away recently at P.O. Box 3712 Oak Brook IL 60522.

Friday, Dec. 6 Community Presbyterian Church’s annual Living Nativity The sixth annual Lombard Community Presbyterian Church’s Living Nativity will take place from 5:30-8 p.m. at the church, 1111 E. Madison. Be greeted by shepherds, view Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus in the stable, pet the live animals, watch the Wise Men who travel afar bearing gifts for the newborn king.

See little angels flitting around the church giving sweet candy canes to children, enjoy the hot chocolate, hot cider and homemade cookies.

Settle in the sanctuary to listen to carolers, hand bells, ukuleles, guitarists and more. There will be a children’s craft room, as well. For more information, email: connect@ cpclombard.org or call 630-6270306.

Saturday, Dec. 7 • Holiday train ride Villa Park Recreation still has tickets available for a Holiday Train Ride from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Iowa Community Center, 228 N. Iowa. All ages can register to ride the train in their PJs from Villa Park to the “North Pole” (Elburn train

station). On-board activities will be highlighted by caroling and a visit from Santa. Pre-departure activities at the train station include a reading of a special holiday tale. The Holiday Train Ride will depart from the Villa Park Metra station at 11:15 a.m. Pre-registration is required. The fee is $25 per person resident/$28 non-resident. Children under age 1 are free. Call 630-8348970 with any questions.

• Friends of the Library hosting St. Nick’s Mart The Friends of the Villa Park Library will hold its St. Nick’s Mart featuring local businesses from 5-8 p.m. at the Library. Attendees can purchase a variety of merchandise from vendors, enjoy light refreshments and participate in drawings.

For more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834-1164.

News) won’t investigate any Democratic presidential candidates but they will investigate Trump. How is that fair? *** I’ve heard the Aldi beer and wine Advent calendars are very popular and the sold out within hours of going on sale. Check out Craigslist and they have them there.

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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.

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 reInfo: call 630-832-0018 or visit gib- quired, but supplies are limited. For bonsfuneralhome.com. more information, visit the library’s website at vppl.info or call 630-834Dorothy Patricia Schrantz, 90 Dorothy Patricia Schrantz, nee O’Donnell, born Dec. 19, 1928, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and with angels by her side on Nov. 24, 2019.

She was the daughter of John and Sophia O’Donnell; sister of John O’Donnell. Loving wife of Joseph Schrantz. Beloved mother of Katherine Mary (Paul), Thomas William, Margaret Mary, Mary Ann (Gary), Barbara Mary (Linda), Jeanne Mary, Mary Patricia (Mike), Mary Therese (Wayne). Proud, esteemed grandmother of Dan, Carolyne (Peter), Jenny (Bruno), Mandi (John), Becca, Jake, Robert, Clair, Garrett (Mimi), Brad (Grace), Max (Jess), Luke, Toby, Frankie, Dusty, Anthony (Rochelle), Joey (Kim), Sam, Nick, Kevin (Julia), Kurt (Becca), Tommy, Johnny, Alex, Ryan, Mikey and Elise. Great grandmother of Lily and Cayden. Her unending stories of PAUL DELGUIDICE PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing love and laughter will live on forever through her family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation.

Funeral Mass was held at St. Alexander Church, 300 S. Cornell Ave., Pictured here at the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot in Elmhurst is Villa Park. Arrangements providVilla Park Trustee Nick Cuzzone (brother of York Township comed by Steuerle Funeral Home, 350 missioner Tony Cuzzone) with his daughter, Alex. Nick works as S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park. Info: a volunteer at the Thanksgiving Day event almost every year.

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This is “Hidden Garden,” a landscape painting by Elmhurst Artist Guild member Fred Moss, whose textural, impressionistic works are currently on display as part of the EAG’s Winter Members Show in the Guild Gallery inside the Elmhurst Art Museum.

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The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) is currently hosting its Winter Members Show, featuring a variety of original artwork created by EAG members. On exhibit through Jan. 3, 2020, the show includes this collage work called “Flower Power,” created by artist Terri Shimkus. Terri enjoys collage because there are no rules.

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The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild (EAG) will host their Winter Members Show, featuring a variety of original artwork created by EAG members.

The exhibit will be held in the EAG Gallery at the Elmhurst Art Museum (EAM) in Wilder Park now through Jan. 3, 2020. The public is invited to the opening reception on Friday, December 13, from 7 to 9 p.m.

“The Elmhurst Artists’ Guild is proud to feature a selection of the latest work by our members in the Winter Members Show, said James Negley, EAG president. “We welcome everyone from the community to join us as we celebrate the holiday season.”

Of the many artists that will be displaying works in the Winter Members Show, EAG member Fred Moss will be showing his textural, impressionistic work with “Hidden Garden,” a lush landscape painting that is sure to please the visual senses. Charlene Lee-Freislinger will be showing a pencil portrait of her granddaughter entitled, “Samantha.” She said she is currently working on portraits of her grandchildren and prefers the tender touch of pencil on paper for portraits.

“Dreaming Out Loud,” is an abstract mixed media work by Pam Pe-

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Auditions scheduled for GreenMan Theatre Murder Mystery GreenMan Theatre will hold auditions in December for their upcoming murder-mystery dinner theatre “Speakeasy or Die Hard 2.”

Auditions will be held Sunday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. They will be held at GreenMan’s performance space at 232 S. York St., inside the First United Methodist Church. Performances of “Speakeasy” will take place at Angelo’s Ristorante in Feb. and March of 2020. No appointments are required to audition.

in Chicago during the Roaring 1920s at the height of Prohibition. Think gangsters, bootleg alcohol, and a speakeasy disguised as a tearoom in the basement of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Add to that a pair of Russian spies, stolen jewels, and murder most foul! What could be better for an evening of entertainment? GreenMan’s popular dinner show offers comic action, songs and dances, and some audience interaction including opportunities to guess the murderer. The show is written and directed by Carolyn Thomas-DaAbout the play… vidoff. There are parts for 9 men and “Speakeasy or Die Hard 2” is set 7 women of various ages.

Actors auditioning for the show will read from the script and perform short improvisations, based on the characters. Although not everyone in the production needs to sing, all (Continued from page 10) terson who paints using an intuitive method, gently proclaiming, “the piece paints itself.”

Artist Terri Shimkus will be featuring her collaged work, “Flower Power.” She claims to love working Elmhurst Choral Union and Orin collage because “there are few chestra present “The Music of rules, and a lot of fun to be had.”

Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3 The exhibition can be viewed p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on during regular Elmhurst Art Museum the campus of Elmhurst College. hours. While admission to the EAG Guest soloists Kristin Lelm, KimGallery is always free, regular muse- berly Gunderson, and Melissa Arnum admission applies. Admission is ing join Elmhurst Choral Union and free on the first Friday of the month. a professional orchestra under conMore information is available at elm- ductor Scott Uddenberg for a variety hurstartistsguild.org or elmhurstart- of Christmas-themed music. museum.org.

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actors should be prepared to sing a few measures of a song at auditions.

Most of the music will come from the ‘20s, so an audition piece from the period is suggested. Some performers may have solos or duets, and there will also be some dancing.

Dancers are encouraged to bring tap shoes, if they have them, and be prepared to do a short tap audition.

The production goes up Feb. 21 to March 1, 2020, at Angelo’s Ristorante in Elmhurst. There is no pay. Actors will rehearse three or four times a week in January and four times a week in February.

For tickets and more information, call 630-464-2646 or visit greenmantheatre.org.

The dinner production is a popular event and some performances sell out early.

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Pictured is a pencil portrait created by EAG member Charlene Lee-Freislinger of her granddaughter entitled, “Samantha.” Charlene is currently working on portraits of all of her grandchildren and prefers the tender touch of pencil on paper for portraits. An artist’s reception for the EAG Winter Members Show will be held on Friday, Dec. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Elmhurst Art Museum.

The concert features Vivaldi’s Gloria, along with a jazz-influenced mix of Alfred Burt carols, music from the movie Home Alone, and a carol sing-along.

A pre-concert lecture by composer David DeVasto begins at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $10 for youth (7-22). Tickets are available from elmhurstchoralunion. org , 800-838-3006, or at the door.

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Dan Gibbons 36th annual Turkey Trot The start of the 36th annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot held on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28.

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A Thanksgiving tradition Members of Villa Park’s St. Alexander Parish maintained a Thanksgiving-morning tradition this year by playing a spirited game of touch football. A team of players age 23 and older squared off against players 22 and younger in the 14th annual “Turkey Bowl” near the Rugaard Gazebo. Several of the players began competing in the hol-

Three holiday concerts at Willowbrook in December Tonight’s concert features the jazz band, rock band and CenterStage show choir

The Willowbrook High School music department will hold three holiday concerts in December.

Each of the three concerts will begin at 7 p.m. in the Doris E. White Auditorium. Tickets for each concert cost $3 for adults and $2 for students, seniors and children.

The first of the three holiday concerts will take place tonight, Dec. 5.

Tonight’s concert will include per-

formances from the jazz band, the rock band and the CenterStage show choir.

The concert on Tuesday, Dec. 10, will feature Willowbrook’s orchestra, as well as its choirs and guitar ensembles.

The concert on Thursday, Dec. 12, offers performances from the several of the music department’s bands.

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iday event when they were children. Those players are now in their early 20s. One photo shows 2014 Willowbrook graduate Will Unseth (below left) firing a long downfield pass. Nick Turek (wearing the No. 7 jersey-below right), who also graduated from Willowbrook in 2014, caught Unseth’s pass for a touchdown.

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Forest preserves offer outdoor winter fun Sledding, snow tubing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing and more available

Find the sure cure for cabin fever in DuPage forest preserves, which offer residents plenty of reasons to get outside and play this winter.

When there’s plenty of packed snow on the hill (usually more than 3 inches), thrill-seekers can snow tube down the 800-foot run on Mount Hoy at Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville. Only district inner tubes are allowed.

If conditions allow, the hill is open Saturdays and Sundays Dec. 7 to Feb. 23; daily over winter break Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 (closed Dec. 25); Friday, Jan. 17 (Teacher Work Day); Monday, Jan. 20 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day); and Monday, Feb.17 (President’s Day).

Inner tube rentals are at the base of the hill and are $10 per tube per day. The tubing hill is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; rentals end at 3:30 p.m.

Visitors can also explore the forest preserves by snowshoes. When there’s plenty of snow on the trails, snowshoe rentals are available at three forest preserves December through February for $10 for two hours or $15 for the day. ● Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville at the tubing hill (when open) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ● Forest Preserve District headquarters at Danada Forest Preserve in Wheaton Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 630-9337248 for availability. ● Fullersburg Woods Nature Ed-

ucation Center in Oak Brook Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1–5 p.m. (rentals end at 2 p.m.). Call 630-850-8110 for availability.

Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago is also hosting “Farm Life in Winter” Thursday through Monday from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 2 to Feb. 29 with different activities every day.

Visitors may be able to harvest ice on Timber Lake, check for new lambs, watch tool repairs in the wagon shed, or enjoy a horsedrawn sleigh ride around the farm when there is at least 4 inches of packed snow. Rides are $5 per person ages 5 and up, and adults must accompany children under 13.

Call 630-876-5900 or check Kline Creek Farm’s Facebook page for each day’s activity.

Starting Jan. 1, Kline Creek Farm will ask for a suggested admission donation of $5 per person for ages 3 and up (under 3 free).

For fans of cross-country skiing, rangers groom more than 70 miles of trails at forest preserves such as Blackwell in Warrenville, Fullersburg Woods in Oak Brook, Danada and Herrick Lake in Wheaton, Greene Valley and Springbrook Prairie in Naperville, Mallard Lake in Hanover Park, Meacham Grove in Bloomingdale, Waterfall Glen in Darien and West DuPage Woods in West Chicago. Visitors who aren’t

where you can also link to the classic skiers should use the inside forest@dupageforest.org.

For information, call 630-933- district’s e-newsletter, blog, Faceof the trails to avoid damaging the 7200 or visit dupageforest.org, book, Twitter and Instagram pages. set tracks.

Ice fishing, ice skating and sledding are allowed at most forest preserves, although never at Spring Creek Reservoir in Bloomingdale.

Additionally, sledding is not allowed at Mount Hoy at Blackwell or at the closed landfill sites at Greene Valley and Mallard Lake.

The Forest Preserve District does not monitor ice conditions, so visitors go on ice at their own risk.

As a guideline not a guarantee, there should be at least 4 inches of clear ice for any activity for one person; 8 inches of clear ice for a group. Anglers can find complete regulations in the fishing guide (PDF).

Finally, when there’s adequate snow conditions, mushers can dog sled on the Thunderbird Spur Trail at Greene Valley and on the West Branch Regional, Bobolink and connector trails north of Mack Road at the McKee Marsh area of Blackwell.

A complete list of winter programs and activities is available on the district’s website or in the quarterly Conservationist.

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Sectional qualifiers Wilson, Placek headline list of returnees for Willowbrook girls gymnastics team The Willowbrook girls gymnastics team has a good place from which to start this season.

Coach Deanna Zuchowski has four returners from last year’s squad that took third in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division and scored a 124.1 at regionals, including sectional qualifiers in Karli Wilson (senior) and Tess Placek (sophomore).

Both are all-around performers.

Also back are junior all-arounders Riley Wieringa and Maeve Costello.

Placek qualified at-large for the sectional on vault (9.0 at regionals).

Placek (32.250) and Wilson (31.900) were at-large sectional qualifiers in the all-around competition.

Zuchowski tabbed Wieringa as the team’s most improved performer in remarks at the end of last season.

“Tess Placek already is kicking it into high gear,” Zuchowski noted. “She knows what it feels like to

make it far into the state series and already is looking forward to it again this year. She has upped her skills on each event and always is looking for ways to add bonus into her routines.”

Zuchowski also is expecting big things from Wilson, Willowbrook’s other returning sectional qualifier.

“Karli always is exciting to watch,” she said. “Her leadership with the newest members of the team is helping mold the team to what it is.”

Key newcomers to the team include freshmen all-arounders Sarah Ball, Hanna Mitrick and Molly Morris.

“Hanna and Sarah will be pushing the rest of the team to perform at a higher level because of their perseverance they already are showing,” said Zuchowski.

In addition to Wilson, Zuchowski is looking to fellow senior Dominique Crowe for leadership.

“Karli and Dominique have some

Willowbrook girls bowling team has high hopes once again Warriors out to defend WSC crown; Sights set on another state berth

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Willowbrook girls bowling team has built itself quite the body of work in recent times.

The Warriors have qualified for the state bowling meet in each of the last two years, while a year ago they also won the West Suburban Conference title with an 8-0 mark and went 12-1 overall in dual meets.

And coach Kevin Allen’s squad would like to see the good times keep rolling.

The Warriors return standout senior Makaylah Jones, an all-WSC bowler the last three seasons. Jones won an individual regional title last year (her second individual regional crown) and averaged 180 in conference play.

“Makaylah has been working very hard in the offseason on her game,” Allen said Senior Ashley DeLeon also is back.

“Ashley had a very impressive day last year with her high game of 210 during state competition,” Allen said.

“She has been working on her game throughout the offseason and it has shown the first week of practice. She is throwing the ball very well and showing that she is going to have a great season ahead of her.”

Allen also is high on sophomore newcomer Taylor Balslew. “Taylor has shown some great talent and shot-making ability during practice,”

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The team this year is a great mix of seasoned veterans and young bowlers.”

big leadership roles to fill after losing two key seniors last year,” she noted.

“I am excited to see what the girls have in store for us.”

Zuchowski also is encouraged by the team’s willingness to learn.

“We have another great team to start the season,” said Zuchowski, who is assisted by longtime Willowbrook gymnastics coach Andy Isaacson, along with 2019 Willowbrook graduate Caitlyn Owen. “We are expecting this team to push each other, not only from our top returning gymnasts, but from our newcomers.

“The girls are taking the excitement from the football team’s push to the state series into the gym and working to fulfill their goals of making their own run.”

Zuchowski added Willowbrook’s strengths in the early going look to be on floor and beam.

“We have a lot of great routines this year that the girls are not only

excited to watch, but to work through their own routines,” she said. “The keys for us to have a successful season will be to push to our limits. Each of these girls comes with a unique set of skills. They have the power to complete these, but we will see how they put them together to make their routines whole.”

In terms of the West Suburban Conference Gold Division, Zuchowski noted Downers Grove South now has entered into a coop agreement with town neighbor Downers Grove North.

“Now that Downers Grove South has a co-op with North they will be the team to beat,” she said. “We are excited to add to the competition and see what Downers Grove South has in store for everyone this year.

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Allen likes the roster balance he has going into the 2019-2020 season.

“The team this year is a great mix of seasoned veterans and young bowlers,” he said. “Our varsity team will be made up of seniors and sophomores. As the season progresses, we will be able to learn from each other.”

A key to the season, Allen noted, is the team working hard on staying excited throughout the entirety of invitational meets. “We will work hard on holding each other up for each game,” he said. “Staying upbeat and confident will be a must this season.”

As far as goals, Allen and his crew want to keep things rolling at the high level they have been. “Our goal is to be competing for the conference championship and advancing to state for the third year in a row.”

Willowbrook opened the season over the weekend at Plainfield Central and hosted a quad earlier this week at Stardust in Addison.

The Warriors open WSC play today (Thursday, Dec. 5) at 4 p.m., at Leyden, in another contest at Stardust Bowl.

who will round out our team. They push each other and help each other overcome obstacles that are in the way.

“This is such a nice, down to earth group that we have in the gym. They all are excited that the season has started and they are ready to push their limits.”

Willowbrook opened the 20192020 season at the Hilltopper Quad Meet hosted by Glenbard West. The Warriors took third at the varsity level with a score of 119.150. Willowbrook third as a team in all events: vault (32.400), bars (28.900), beam (28.800) and floor (29.050).

Placek led the way for the Warriors. She won the vault competition and ended in fifth in the all-around scoring.

At the junior-varsity level, Willowbrook was second at 107.100, punctuated by a 30.700 on vault and a 29.700 score on floor exercise.

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Warriors come together quickly to start the season Boys team wins two of four games, takes second at tournament in St. Charles

By Chris Fox VILLA PARK REVIEW STAFF REPORTER

The Willowbrook boys basketball team didn’t have much time to prepare for its season-opening games at St. Charles East’s Ron Johnson Thanksgiving Tournament.

Several of the team’s top players were members of the football team’s playoff push into the IHSA Class 7A semifinals. The Willowbrook football team’s season ended on Nov. 23.

Three days later, the boys basketball team played its season opener.

The Warriors won two of four games at the eight-team tournament in St. Charles. Willowbrook went 2-1 in pool play and claimed first place in the Orange Pool. The Warriors faced a familiar foe—West Suburban Gold Conference rival Proviso East—in Saturday night’s championship game.

The Pirates, who earned three narrow wins to win the Black Pool title, defeated Willowbrook 69-57 in the title contest.

Willowbrook will begin its conference season with this Friday’s home game against Addison Trail.

The football standouts who joined

the basketball team at the beginning of last week included seniors Everett Stubblefield and Sam Tumilty and junior Haven Pryor. Senior Deandre Holliday, another football standout, did not play in the tournament in St. Charles, but he should be available to play this week.

The Warriors played three competitive games in pool play at St. Charles East. Willowbrook opened the event by rallying for a 57-55 victory over East Aurora on Nov. 26. One day later, the Warriors dropped a 75-65 decision to Plainfield East. On Nov. 29— the day after Thanksgiving—Willowbrook edged St. Joseph 56-51 to earn a berth in the championship game.

“I like what I saw,” said Willowbrook coach Chris Perkins after the completion of the tournament. “I like our chances going forward. This was a great experience for us. We got some close-game situations. There was a lot of parity here.”

While several other teams had a couple of weeks of practice to get ready for the basketball season, the full Willowbrook team had only a Nov. 25 shoot-around session to prepare for its season opener one day later.

“We technically had one practice together as a team,” said Perkins. “For those guys to come in and play four games in five nights, and give ourselves an opportunity to win a cham-

pionship, I’m proud of them.”

Willowbrook and East Aurora both went 2-1 in pool play, while St. Joseph and Plainfield East each went 1-2. The Warriors won the tiebreaker over East Aurora by prevailing in the head-tohead battle between the two teams.

Proviso East won the Black Pool title with victories by margins of one, two and three points. The Pirates began the tournament by beating South Elgin 55-54. They then defeated Hampshire 62-60. Proviso East closed out pool play with an 82-79 win over the host school—St. Charles East.

Proviso East enjoyed a fast start to the championship game, taking a 2210 lead over the Warriors by the end of the first quarter. The lead grew to 26-10 through the opening minute of the second quarter. The Warriors trimmed the Pirates’ lead to 36-25 by halftime.

A baseline basket by Tumilty reduced the Pirates’ lead to 42-36 with four minutes left in the third quarter.

The Pirates scored four points in the next 30 seconds to raise their lead to 46-36. Baskets from Tumilty and Stubblefield cut the margin to 46-40 with a little more than two minutes to play in the quarter.

A free throw from Pryor sliced Proviso East’s advantage to 47-41 with 1:29 left in the period. The Pirates responded with a 5-0 run to take a 5241 lead. Proviso East’s lead stood at

54-44 at the end of the third quarter.

The Pirates maintained a double-digit lead throughout the final period. Proviso East held a 67-51 cushion with three minutes to play.

Willowbrook then scored six straight points to cut the deficit to 10 points.

Willowbrook made only one of nine attempts from 3-point range. The Warriors connected on 20 of 35 freethrow attempts in the championship game.

“We just had a lot of missed opportunities,” said Perkins after the title contest. “We really should have won tonight’s game. We had great looks.

We won the turnover battle. We attempted more free throws.”

Perkins noted that the Warriors will face Proviso East twice during the conference season. The teams will square off in Villa Park on Jan. 21.

The Warriors and Pirates will play at Proviso East on Feb. 18.

Stubblefield, who was named to the all-tournament team, scored 15 points in Saturday’s title game. Pryor added 13 points, while Tumilty scored 12 points. Sophomore Sean Paige added eight points and 15 rebounds.

Stubblefield scored 25 points in the tournament opener against East Aurora. He poured in 22 of his 25 points during the second half. Paige added 12 points.

The Warriors trailed the Tomcats 15-4 after one quarter and 27-

19 at halftime. East Aurora held a 40-35 lead after three quarters, but a 3-pointer from Stubblefield and two free throws from Pryor tied the game at 40-40. Stubblefield sank another 3-pointer to give the Warriors a 43-40 lead.

East Aurora took a 53-52 lead with about one minute to play, but Stubblefield scored a few seconds later to give the Warriors a 54-53 advantage.

A steal and basket by senior Brenton Jones pushed the lead to 56-53.

Stubblefield turned in another 25-point output in the loss to Plainfield East. Paige and senior Mike Hay both contributed 12 points. Willowbrook held a 34-30 halftime lead, but the Bengals went on a 26-15 run during the third quarter to seize a 5649 lead.

Stubblefield made seven of 12 shots from 3-point range and poured in 31 points in Friday’s win over St. Joseph. Tumilty added nine points.

The Warriors held a 27-14 halftime lead. Their lead stood at 47-38 at the end of the third quarter.

St. Joseph battled back in the fourth quarter and grabbed a 51-50 lead with about 30 seconds to play. Stubblefield made two free throws with 24.3 seconds to play to give Willowbrook a 52-51 lead.

Senior Isaac Gaines and Stubblefield added two free throws each in the closing eight seconds.

Former Willowbrook boys hoops standout Masys making contributions at MIT Warriors girls basketball team 3-3 after first 6 games

quad. Vinny Suehiro, David Kapica, Wyatt Borri, John Peterson and Elijah Brockie each won all their matches.

By Mike Miazga

Girls basketball The Willowbrook girls basketball team came out of its first six games of the season with a 3-3 mark.

After opening its season with a win over Glenbard North, the Warriors went 2-3 at their own six-team, round-robin Thanksgiving tournament.

Willowbrook completed the event with last week’s losses to Lockport and Stevenson. Lockport beat the Warriors 56-50 on Nov. 25. Stevenson defeated Willowbrook 66-53 on Nov. 26.

Junior Stephanie Dasbach scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for the Warriors in the loss to Lockport. Senior K’Aliyha Herron added 11 points.

Junior Abbey Spada provided seven points.

Herron poured in 23 points and snared nine rebounds in the loss to Stevenson. Dasbach contributed 11 points and nine rebounds. The Warriors trailed Stevenson 37-17 at halftime. Willowbrook outscored the Patriots in both the third and fourth quarters.

Dasbach was named to the event’s all-tournament first team. Herron was selected to the all-tournament second team.

Willowbrook jumps into West Suburban Conference Gold Division play this week with games against Proviso East, Addison Trail and Leyden.

The Warriors host Addison Trail this Friday at 6 p.m. for a Pack the Gym night. Leyden comes to town Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. start.

Chris Fox contributed to this report.

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Former Willowbrook boys basketball standout Matas Masys is a freshman on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) men’s basketball team.

Masys, who graduated from Willowbrook earlier this year, played in the team’s first seven contests and was averaging 6.4 points per game while playing an average of 25 minutes a night.

In those first seven games, the Oakbrook Terrace native shot 15-for-37 from the field and was 12-for29 from the 3-point line (41.4 percent). He had 13 rebounds, nine assists and five steals in those first seven games.

Masys, whose major at MIT is currently undecided, had 17 points in the team’s 95-49 win against Pine Manor College out of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. He also had eight points in a victory against Lasell University out of Newton, Massachusetts..

Wrestling The Willowbrook wrestling team hosted its own quad on Saturday and went 2-1 against the likes of Chicago Noble/Gary Comer, IC Catholic Prep and Hinsdale Central.

The Warriors were 62-16 winners over Chicago Noble and downed IC Catholic Prep 51-30. Willowbrook lost 41-27 to Hinsdale Central.

Willowbrook had five wrestlers go 3-0 at the

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The Willowbrook girls basketball team won two of five games at its own sixteam, round-robin Thanksgiving tournament. The Warriors finished the event with two games last week. They lost 56-50 to Lockport on Nov. 25. One day later, Willowbrook dropped a 66-53 decision to Stevenson. The Warriors’ overall season record stood at 3-3 at the end of the tournament. Junior Stephanie Dasbach (No. 30-above left) of Willowbrook was named to the event’s all-tournament first team. Dasbach poured in 34 points and grabbed 22 rebounds in the Warriors’ third game of the tournament—a 64-46 win over Plainfield Central on Nov. 23. Senior K’Aliyha Herron (also pictured above right) was named to the all-tournament second team. Herron scored a team-leading 23 points in the Warriors’ loss to Stevenson. Dasbach and Herron are both pictured in the contest against Stevenson. Montini went 5-0 to win the tournament title. Stevenson went 4-1. Willowbrook begins West Suburban Gold Conference play with this week’s home games against Proviso East, Addison Trail and Leyden.

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Thanksgiving tournament action The Willowbrook boys basketball team began its season by playing four games in five days at St. Charles East’s eight-team Thanksgiving tournament. The Warriors won two of three games in pool play to advance to Saturday’s championship game against Proviso East. The Pirates defeated Willowbrook 69-57 in the title game. Senior Everett Stubblefield (No. 3-above left) scored 24 points per game in the tournament and was named to the all-tournament team. Junior Haven Pryor (No. 25-above middle) scored

13 points in Saturday’s game, while senior Sam Tumilty (No. 5-above right) added 12 points. All three players are members of Willowbrook’s football team, which completed its season with a loss to Mount Carmel in the IHSA Class 7A semifinals on Nov. 23.

Three days later, Stubblefield, Pryor and Tumilty were on the court for first game of the basketball season.

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