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ATHS presents Tradition of Excellence award Adam Amin now a sports commentator for many networks ADDISON — On Nov. 3, Addison Trail staff members and alumni, along with community members, welcomed alumnus Adam Amin (class of 2005) as this year’s Tradition of Excellence recipient. Amin is now a play-by-play commentator for ESPN, ABC, ESPN Radio and the SEC Network. While at Addison Trail, he was involved in choir and orchestra and participated in the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA). He also was active in theatre and played volleyball, basketball and football. He further gave back to the community through Pay It Forward, a program to welcome incoming freshmen. “To come back to Addison Trail, a place where I put in a lot of time and gave a lot of myself in hopes of one day doing something that would make everyone here proud, and to have that validated is incredibly rewarding,” he said. “I’m very appreciative of this recognition.”

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AT’s young environmentalists ‘Make a Difference’ In celebration of Make a Difference Day on Oct. 24, Addison Trail Environmental Club students participated in a Community Recycling Extravaganza hosted by State Rep. Kathy Willis and the Addison Park District. The event offered paper shredding and allowed residents to drop

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Trumpet player Doc Severinsen to give Master Class at Elmhurst College Former Tonight Show band leader to discuss career, perform with Jazz Band

ELMHURST — Legendary trumpet player and former Tonight Show bandleader Doc Severinsen will visit Elmhurst College later this month for a master class, during which he will talk about his career and life and perform with the award-winning Elmhurst College Jazz Band. The 60-minute master class will take place on Thursday, November 19 at 11:30 a.m. in Hammerschmidt Memorial

Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College. From 1962 to 1992, Doc Severinsen led the NBC Orchestra on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, making it the most visible big band in America. Since the final telecast, Severinsen has continued to perform. He appeared on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show in February, when the show traveled to Los Angeles for a week. He played for the evening with the Roots, and the appearance helped to promote the 87-year-old’s 2015 nationwide tour with his band. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (630) 617-3515.

Opera comes to the Neighborhood Grade-schoolers visit ATHS for musical experience

Sara Ricci welcomed the students to the performance. This year’s opera was a new futuristic opera work composed by Matthew Aucoin called “Second Nature.” It premiered ADDISON — On Tuesday, last August at Lincoln Park November 3, more than 1300 Zoo. Students had the opportunity students in grades 4-6 went to to participate in a questionAddison Trail High School to and-answer period after each attend an opera performance. performance. They asked the Thanks to the efforts of the performers about their schoolAddison Center for the Arts ing, opera preparation time, and (ACA), Lyric Opera’s Opera the dilemmas faced by the charin the Neighborhoods has been acters in a future world, where visiting Addison for the past 19 nature had been destroyed. years. The program is funded in Study guides provided by Lyric part by the ACA and by a grant had given students a plot outfrom the National Endowment line as well as an introduction for the Arts. ACA President to opera terms.

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Army Trail second graders visit Addison Library

These second grade bilingual students from Army Trail School are looking for just the right book during their monthly visit to the Addison Public Library last week. Teachers Ms. Carrera and Ms. Gomez are able to take the students due to the school’s close proximity to the library. Teachers hope to instill good library skills and reading habits in their students. Some took advantage of the time to enjoy some educational software on the library computers, as well.

On a beautiful sunny day, more than 1,300 students in grades 4-6 from Addison School District 4 had the opportunity to attend the opera on Tuesday,

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November 3 at Addison Trail High School. Lyric Opera’s Opera in the Neighborhoods program has been visiting Addison for the past 19 years.

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Grainger Foundation gives $5,000 to Dist. 88 Foundation VILLA PARK/ADDISON — The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation, has donated $5,000 to the District 88 Foundation to support District 88 students. “This grant will be used to enhance technology and Internet access for District 88 students,” said Sharon Kucik, District 88 Foundation President. “We are grateful to The Grainger Foundation for its generosity.” The donation was recommended by Chris Koska, Market Manager of W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s Addison location. Grainger has been a part of the Addison business community for more than 25 years as the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating products. “We are proud to recommend the programs offered by the District 88 Foundation,” Koska said. “They do such great and needed work for well-deserving students.” The Grainger Foundation is based in Lake Forest and was established in 1949 by William W. Grainger, founder of W.W. Grainger, Inc. The District 88 Foundation is a member of the Partnership for Inspired Education (PIE) Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves public

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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 subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named. Addison Nov. 4 A 20-year-old Addison man was arrested in the 800 block of College Blvd. at around 9:08 p.m. and charged with domestic battery and interfering with the reporting of a domestic battery. Police said the suspect grabbed the victim and threw her on the bed. He then pulled the victim’s hair, and attempted to take her phone away. Nov. 3 • Robert Basaldua, Jr., 18, of Addison, was arrested in the 500 block of Valerie Lane at around 6:02 p.m. Police said Basaldua Jr. had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department and two original warrants out of the Addison Police Department. • Eduardo Jaramillo, 39, of Addison, was arrested in the 200 block of N. J.F. Kennedy Dr. at around 11:09 p.m. and charged with public fighting. Police said Jaramillo tackled

the victim to the ground on the property of Indian Trail Jr. High School. Nov. 2 • Marianne M. Buno, 29, of Bloomingdale, was arrested in the 300 block of Lincoln Ct, Bloomingdale, at around 9:20 a.m. Police said Buno had an original arrest warrant out of the Addison Police Department. • Elliott P. Trout, 29, of Addison, was arrested in the 100 block of Lake St. at around 12:33 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Trout was in possession of a controlled substance, cannabis and drug paraphernalia. He was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of cannabis, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, no insurance and an expired registration. Oct. 31 Donovan J McLeod, 18, of Addison, was arrested at a local store in the 1000 block of Rohlwing Road at around 1:20 p.m. and charged with retail theft. Oct. 30 • Amy M. Golden, 24, of Bloomingdale, was arrested in the 2000 block of W. Lake at around 1:03 p.m. and charged with DUI. She also was cited for improper lane usage and no valid registration.

• Sergio Hernandez, 34, and Argeny Aguilar, 30, both of Addison, were arrested near Lake and Villa at around 11:33 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Hernandez had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department. Aguilar also had a failure to appear warrant out of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Department. Hernandez was additionally charged with no valid driver’s license and no rear registration plate light. • Donta Shields, 28, of Addison, and Leo B. Kozura, 68, of Elmhurst, were arrested in the 900 block of College Blvd. at around 7:39 p.m. Kozura was charged with solicitation of a sexual act and an expired registration. Shields was charged with prostitution and possession of drug paraphernalia. Oct. 29 Kique B. Calderone, 30, of Addison, was arrested at around 5 p.m. and charged with burglary to a residence and possession of a stolen firearm. Villa Park Oct. 31 • Christina E. Trotter, 25, of Bolingbrook, was arrested in the 100 block of E. Roosevelt at around 2:01 a.m. and charged with aggravated DUI, resisting arrest, aggravated

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battery. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued Oct. 26. • Timothy M. Montgomery, last known residence Chicago, was arrested at a local store at around 10:41 a.m. Feb. 21 and charged with retail theft. The original complaint and arrest warrant was issued Oct. 26. • Criminal damage to a motor vehicle was reported in the 1-100 block of W. Jackson. Between 12:01 a.m. and noon, police said an unknown suspect slashed the spare tire cover on a victim’s vehicle, while it was parked in the driveway. Oct. 25 • Jacqueline L. Browley, 23, of Chicago, was arrested in the 200 block of W. North at around 11:04 a.m. and charged with three counts of retail theft. • Anel Kadiric, 22, and David P. Walkosz, 21, both of Des Plaines, were arrested in the 300 block of W. St. Charles at around 1:45 a.m. Both were charged with criminal trespass to real property and criminal trespass to a vehicle. • Battery was reported in the parking lot of a convention center at around 12:20 a.m. Police said four female suspects battered a female victim while the victim was walking back to her vehicle. Oct. 24 A male juvenile from Bellwood was arrested at a local store at around 7:20 p.m. and charged with theft. Oct. 23 Criminal damage to property was reported in the 600 block of S. Harvard. Between noon on Oct. 23 and noon on Oct. 26, police said an unknown suspect cut down several Rose of Sharon plants.

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driving while license revoked, speeding, driving on a raised median, improper lane usage, disobeying a traffic control device and no insurance. • Theft was reported at an entertainment center at around 6:15 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole an iPhone 6 that was left unattended. Oct. 30 Jody L. Turczynski, 32, of Stickney, was arrested at a store in the 1-100 block of E. St. Charles at around 6:59 p.m. and charged with retail theft. Oct. 29 • Jackelin A. Gonzalez, 20, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 500 block of N. Iowa at around 9:52 a.m. and charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. • David B. Poulopolous, 19, of Villa Park, was arrested at around 3:46 p.m. Sept. 21 in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt and charged with disorderly conduct. The original complaint and warrant was issued Oct. 29. • Gerald R. Williams, 23, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 600 block of N. Addison at around 5:54 a.m. and charged with aggravated battery and an intoxicated pedestrian. • Retail theft was reported at a local pharmacy at around 5:30 p.m. Police said an unknown female suspect removed cosmetics from a shelf and left the pharmacy without paying for the items. Oct. 26 • A 22-year-old Villa Park man was arrested in the 100 block of N. Villa at around 9:45 p.m. Sept. 20 and charged with two counts of domestic

ELMHURST — It seems like every day we read another headline about heroin addiction and heroin overdose deaths. President Obama went to West Virginia to talk about opioid use and abuse. The Rolling Meadows Police are trying a unique approach by helping addicts get treatment rather than an arrest record. There are task forces, commis-

sions and town halls. Laws are passed, and yet the statistics continue to mount. There were 169 heroin deaths in DuPage County from 2010-2014. The staggering statistics rarely tell the human story. Several local chapters of the League of Women Voters will present that story on Thursday, November 19 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard Rd, Wheaton. The invited speaker is Felicia Miceli, whose 24-year-old son Louis became a statistic of

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While I can’t claim a direct link to the family, I can tell you about a REMOTE link that I still cherish and still have with me here at Lexington. It is a doll, which is a replica of the very first little girl carrying an upsidedown box of Morton’s salt, holding an umbrella in the rain that first appeared on the Morton Salt box way back in 1914. The point was to illustrate in a whimsical way that Morton Salt had at that time figured out how to make its salt flow, even in high humidity,

clothes, which had to be replaced several years ago, the doll is still in very good condition to this day. And she still represents the company that knows that, “When

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here were many famous families that contributed to the growth and prosperity of Chicago, such as the Swift, Armour, McCormick, Palmer and Insul families, to name just a few. But the Mortons of the Morton Salt Company were right up there with them. And unlike some of the others, the Morton Salt Company is still in business and doing well to this day. Thanks to the generosity of the Morton family, Chicago has the great Morton Arboretum in Lisle, the Morton Wing of the Chicago Art Institute, the Omnimax Theater at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, as well as many other civic projects.

rather than clump together. Although the Morton Salt girl has undergone six changes over the years, she is still on the box, and she celebrated her 100th birthday just last year. My doll is not quite that old, but it is very close. So how did I come to acquire this precious doll? My father was a young boy about 5, when his mother passed away. His father (my grandfather) was a mailman in Forest Park and was unable handle both his job and care for his young son. However, he had become friends with a very nice Swedish couple on his route -- Lorentz and Lilli Murman -- who owned a saloon on Harlem Avenue. In their large home next door to it, they often gave room and board to Swedish immigrants until they could get settled with a job and housing of their own. The Murmans had no children and were happy to take a cute curly-haired little boy (my dad) into their home and raise him as if he was their own son, making sure he got a proper education and learned a trade. I believe my dad stayed with the Murmans until he married my mother at the young age of 21. Then, after I was born in 1919, we all moved back in with the Murmans -- or maybe the Murmans were simply my babysitter so my parents could both work -- I’m not sure. One of the people who often visited the Murmans at that time was Anton Wache, a Swedish immigrant who was hired to work for the Morton Salt family in their home. I don’t know what he did but he was probably some sort of domestic servant. Since he worked for the Mortons, he was aware of the famous little girl pictured on the saltbox. I think Anton must have liked me! When I was about 8 years old, he gave me a very large doll (about 3 feet tall) that was a spitting image of the first Morton Salt girl, even with the umbrella. I named the doll Lilli, after Mrs. Murman whom I always thought of as my grandmother. I have had that doll ever since

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What do you do with your free time? I f given an extra hour or two on a Saturday afternoon, some people will go out and play a round of golf or tennis. (There’s never time for both.) Others will take a warm bath, curl up with a good book or make a fresh batch of homemade peanut butter cookies. Maybe there’s a good movie or game or “Naked and Afraid” on TV. Some (but not many) will clean out the garage. Each of these options has its own attributes, and I might choose any of them on an unencumbered Saturday, but none would be my first choice. I have a secret indulgence reserved for Saturday afternoons. Sometimes my husband joins me. When I have a moment (or two) I opt for a nap. There, I said it. I am a napper. I love (love, love) taking naps. Some Saturday mornings I wake up early just so I can schedule in a nap. I’m creative

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that way. I do not readily admit to my nappiness. It might make me appear lazy – sleeping in the middle of the day and all. We live in a society where productivity and action are valued. (Who’s going to clean out the garage if I am on the couch napping?) Still I believe there are inherent benefits to the occasional siesta. I’m not alone. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 85 percent of mammals are polyphasic sleepers. Polyphasic sleepers snooze in short spurts, aka naps. My felines nap all

the time. (They don’t call them catnaps for nothing.) If 85 percent of the animal population is doing something there has to be a good reason for it. Napping is a way to avoid predators, get through the day unscathed and stay alive. It’s pretty intelligent, really. I always knew my cats were smarter than me. Animal kingdom aside, many important and influential people throughout history were nappers. Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Napoleon, Einstein and Thomas Edison all napped – but not together. There are actual books written on the benefits of napping, but why read about the subject when you can take a real nap yourself? Scientific research shows numerous benefits to catching a few ZZZs in the afternoon. A NASA study found that short naps improve performance and alertness. According to the

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shut-eye during the lunch hour. Some even provide napping pods and zero gravity chairs to enhance the whole experience. Gentle lighting and vibrations wake employees when it’s time to get back to work. It gives whole new meaning to the term “sleeping on the job.” I’ve always been a closet napper. Then I did some research for this column and discovered we afternoon sleepers should be loud and proud about our noontime habits. A little afternoon sleep can increase creativity, help you lose weight and boost your sex life. (Kaching!) There isn’t any pill anywhere that can do that. Counting sheep after lunch? I say count me in. Jill Pertler is an awardwinning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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buzz at Buzzfeed, napping can heighten creativity, promote relaxation, enhance memory, brighten mood and lower blood pressure. We’ve all heard the expression, “You snooze you lose.” With naps, this might just be the case. Studies show that sleepy fellows reach for less high-fat, sugary foods than those walking around with bags under their eyes. That’s not all. I saved the best for last. Sleep deprivation dampens sex drive. Napping reverses the effect. This is exponentiated if you can get your significant other to nap with you. I may sleep on Saturdays, but some are taking napping to new levels – and days of the week. There’s a growing trend that encourages short naps at work. Employers are recognizing the positive benefits of napping and allowing workers to catch a little

t often takes a near death experience or the death of a loved one to shake us up and make us renew our determination to “really live.” Some people do change their ways and live with their priorities of love and fun as guiding forces, and some fall back into the old habits of work, television, and talking about the weather. An acquaintance of mine left this earth yesterday so I am in reflecting mode. Self-reflection is a good thing if we do something with it. Lorri was a one-legged cancer survivor comedian. I met her at an event a few years ago. We became email pals and sent each other encouragement from time to time. I was not aware the cancer had come back until this morning when I saw a posting on Facebook. In reading the posts, I learned that the state of Indiana recently created and dedicated its first ADA Canoe & Kayak launch to Lorri Kovitz. “Her determination to paddle highlighted the need for improved accessibility

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for all who wish to pursue their passions. It is our hope that this facility will inspire other ADA paddling launch sites throughout the State of Indiana and beyond.” That is fabulous. It does not take two legs to paddle or to enjoy nature’s beauty. Lorri was also known for her humor and her desire to help others facing cancer to laugh and to have fun. She once wrote “Ten Reasons It’s Great to Have Only One Leg”. She made a point to enjoy life. In the end, when we look back at our life, that is a good question: Did I enjoy it? Enjoyment is the entire journey, the daily things that make

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Continued from page 8 not enjoy today, what can you do to make tomorrow different? Little things are big things. Putting your attention on what you enjoy brings more of it into your realm of experience. Maybe seeing a butterfly on your lunch break walk is an enjoyable moment. Before you hit the hay and ask “Did I enjoy today?” you will recall seeing that butterfly and it will bring a moment of peace. Moment of peace after moment of peace after moment of peace adds up to a peaceful life. If you have 51% more peace than stress, that’s all you need. And once you hit that tipping point, the odds go crazy good in your favor. A small simple self-reflection, start with one today. Your future self will thank you. (Kelly Epperson Simmons is stringing happy peaceful moments. Have Kelly speak to your group, or work with Kelly to improve your life (or write your book. Kelly does that too.) Inquire at info@kellyepperson.com and sign up for Kelly’s weekly Friday JOY emails.)

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On Nov. 3, Addison Trail alumnus Adam Amin (class of 2005) was recognized as the school’s 2015 Tradition of Excellence recipient. (top left): Amin greets the crowd during the Tradition of Excellence award presentation. Top right: Pictured is the Tradition of Excellence display at AT, which showcases Amin’s accomplishments. (bottom left): (From left) Addison Trail Principal Michael Bolden, District 88 Superintendent Dr. Scott Helton, Amin, District 88 Director

of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Adam Cibulka (who nominated Amin for the Tradition of Excellence Award) and AT teacher/Tradition of Excellence Committee Co-Chairperson LeVonne Cescolini-Boyer enjoy the Tradition of Excellence event. (bottom right): Amin (center) speaks on Nov. 4 with AT students who are members of the school’s Student Council.

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Continued from page 1 During the induction ceremony, Amin thanked those present for their support and encouragement. He also recognized the effort educators put forth each and every day to build futures for students. “I know it can be challenging to push through the daily grind, but understand you’re making a positive difference in the lives of your students,” he told the teachers in the audience. “You might not get to see the impact you’re making, but you’re shaping lives.” Addison Trail social studies teacher LeVonne Cescolini-Boyer, co-chairperson of the Tradition of Excellence Committee, said Amin was an easy choice for the award. She shared photos of Amin from high school, as well as video clips from his successful

career. She said she’ll always remember Amin as an outgoing and involved student, who always had a smile on his face. On Nov. 4, Amin spoke with students and shared with them the importance of pursuing their dreams. He had lunch with members of Student Council and hosted sessions with students in journalism and sports marketing classes. He also met with theatre and Lettermen’s Club. To see Amin’s biography, go to dupage88.net/site/public/ files/?item=2570 More about the Tradition of Excellence award The Tradition of Excellence award is the highest honor presented by Addison Trail to its graduates. Initiated in 1999, this annual alumni recognition

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Left: This Army Trail second-grader knows sometimes the good stuff is out of reach! Hence, she found a stool and stood on top to find more books of interest when her bilingual class visited the Addison Library last week. The students visit the library frequently, led by teachers Mrs. Gomez and Ms. Carrera.

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Fenton High School to host Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fair BENSENVILLE — On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Fenton High School will host a Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fair from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Dr. Gayle Wahlin, Interim Director of Human Resources, will provide an overview of being a substitute teacher including requirements, daily routine and compensation. Please note a four-year college degree or teaching license is required to

be a substitute teacher. For more information, contact Teri Wood, Director of Community Relations at 630860-8621 or visit the Fenton website at www.fenton100.org to view the entire agenda. An RSVP is required by November 16. Fenton High School is located at 1000 West Green Street, Bensenville.

Community Calendar Saturday, Nov. 14 25th Annual Mayor’s Charity Ball The 25th Annual Mayor’s Community Charity Ball will be held at Alta Villa Banquets, 430 N. Addison Road and the community is encouraged to attend. Tickets are $85 per person, a portion of which supports the 20 organizations that are a part of the event. Those who purchase tickets by Oct. 30 pay just $80. For tickets and information, please call (630) 693-7550 or visit ItHappensInAddison.com Thursday, Nov. 19 LWV presents Heroin: The Human Story Beginning at 7 p.m., several are chapters of the League of Women Voters will present “Heroin: The Human Story” at the Wheaton Park District

Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard Rd, Wheaton. The invited speaker is Felicia Miceli, whose 24-year-old son Louis died of a heroin overdose in 2012. An activist and an advocate, she started the LTM Foundation to strive to prevent the spread of addiction via education and awareness programs. Free and open to the public. Tuesday, Dec. 8 AT’s Orchesis offers dance clinic From 3:30 to 7:30 p.m., dancers in grades K-8 are invited to the 3rd annual Winter Dance Clinic at Addison Trail, hosted by the Orchesis Team. Dancers will participate in technique class, play games, learn a routine and perform with the Orchesis Team during the home basketball game at 7 p.m. on that same day. Fee: $25 per

camper in advance (by Dec. 1), or $30 per camper on-site. Includes a T-shirt and pizza. Info: dupage88.net/site/public/ files/?item=2539. Wednesday, Dec. 9 AT performs Hallelujah Chorus At 7:30 p.m. at the high school, the Addison Trail Music Department will perform Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus” as this year’s Benefit Concert and music alumni are invited to join the performance. Info: 630-628-3361 or doconnell@dupage88.net. Ongoing events • Annette Leiber exhibition at Elmhurst Art Museum Now through Dec. 4, “Intrinsic,” an exhibition by Annette Perone Leiber, will be on display at the Elmhurst Artists’

Guild Gallery located inside the Elmhurst Art Museum. More than 75 works of art in mixed media, watercolor and sculpture will be on display. Info: elmhurstartistsguild.org or call 630-279-1009. • Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) meet each month Widows or Widowers (W.O.W.) of the Western Suburbs will meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road, Elmhurst, starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Info: (630) 620-4060 or wow. cfsites.org. • Active Adults Senior Club Adults, ages 55 or better, are invited to Park District’s Active Adults Senior Club on Tuesdays from noon-2 p.m. at Community Rec Center, 120 E.

Oak Street. For more information, contact Teresa Grodsky at (630) 233-7275, option #2.

• ACA presents Laura Lein-Svencner Now through Saturday, Nov. 7, the Addison Center for the Arts is featuring the works of artist Laura Lein-Svencner in its gallery at 213 N. Lombard Road, annexed to ATHS at door #4. Gallery hours are from 12 noon-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. For more information or to schedule a private tour, call 630-458-4500.

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Addison Trail-Willowbrook girls swimming team takes second in conference Haake, Koterba, 200 and 400 relay teams win titles By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Addison Trail-Willowbrook girls swimming team recently took second at the West Suburban Conference Gold Division meet at Downers Grove South. AT-Willowbrook finished with 259 points. Downers Grove South won the conference title with 315 points. ATWillowbrook was 12 points ahead of third-place Hinsdale South. In the 200 medley relay, AT-Willowbrook took second with a time of 1:57.87. That team included freshman Anna Christiansen, junior Annalise Morrone, sophomore Michelle Ramirez and freshman Natalie Obrzut. Freshman Elissa Haake won the 200 freestyle race

with a time of 1:59.60. Senior Meghan Koterba was fourth with a time of 2:06.40. Senior Melissa Johnston took second in the 200 IM with a time of 2:26.43. Sophomore Michelle Ramirez was sixth with a time of 2:37.96. Haake took second in the 50 with a time of 25.52. Obrzut was fourth with a time of 27.43. Johnston took second in the butterfly with a time of 1:03.68. Junior Anne Jankowski was eighth with a time of 1:18.40. Koterba won the 100 freestyle race with a time of 56.79. Senior Emily Christiansen was eighth with a time of 1:03.80. Morrone was second in the 500 with a time of 5:27.67. Ramirez was sixth with a time of 5:49.82. AT-Willowbrook won the 200 relay with a time of 1:42.64. That team included Koterba, Johnston, Obrzut and Haake. The quartet edged Downers Grove South, which

finished in 1:42.88. Anna Christiansen was third in the backstroke with a time of 1:09.39. Obrzut was fourth with a time of 1:10.81. Morrone was third in the breaststroke with a time of 1:13.40. AT-Willowbrook also won the 400 relay with a time of 3:48.14. That team included Koterba, Johnston, Morrone and Haake. On the JV level, Addison Trail-Willowbrook finished second with 236 points. Leyden won the JV conference with 284 points. In the 200 medley relay, AT-Willowbrook was second at 2:26.68 with the quartet of Isabelle Hernandez, Melea Banaszak, Hannah Hippensteel and Savannah Catalano. Klea Gjonaj was second in the 200 with a time of 2:22.17. Cassidy Paul took fifth at 2:55.08. Hernandez won the 50 free JV title with a time of 29.17. Juliana Tamayo was sixth with a time of 36.18.

Hippensteel was fourth in the butterfly with a time of 1:41.46. Gjonaj won the 100 with a time of 1:02.44. Catalano was second with a time of 1:03.22. Hippensteel was second in the 500 for AT-Willowbrook. AT-Willowbrook won the 200 free relay at the JV level with a time of 1:56.44. That team included Banaszak, Hernandez, Catalano and Gjonaj. Paul was third in the backstroke with a time of 1:35.60 and Melissa Boukarati was fifth with a time of 1:43.43. Banaszak won the breaststroke with a time of 1:25.66, while Catalano was second at 1:26.41. AT-Willowbrook placed second in the 400 relay. That group included Hernandez, Jocelyn Gallegos, Tamayo and Boukarati. At the frosh-soph level, ATWillowbrook was third with 209 points. AT-Willowbrook was third in the 200 medley relay. That group included Emily Gusel,

Margaret Kwak, Gabby Penegasser and Allie De la Rosa. Brianna Richardson was sixth in the 200, while Aleksandra Daszkiewicz was seventh. Kwak placed fourth in the 200 IM, while Jessica Berson was eighth. Grace Roucka was fourth in the 50 free, while De la Rosa placed eighth. Gusel was fifth in the butterfly, while Berson placed seventh. Penegasser was sixth in the 100, while De la Rosa was eighth. Daszkiewicz was fifth in the 500. AT-Willowbrook was third in the 200 free relay behind Richardson, Penegasser, Gusel and Roucka. Gusel was third in the backstroke, while Kaitlyn Fox was seventh. Roucka won the breaststroke, while Kwak was second in the same event. ATWillowbrook was third in the 400 relay. That group featured Daszkiewicz, Fox, Richardson and Roucka.

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Fenton junior boys cross-country runner Jose Vazquez-Perez had a fall to remember By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Fenton junior boys crosscountry runner Jose VazquezPerez had a recent four-week stretch for the books. Vazquez-Perez went on a tear that saw him win four major invitational titles, the last two helping him land at this past weekend’s Class 2A state finals in Peoria at Detweiller Park. Vazquez-Perez finished 54th in the state with a time of 15:37. Teammates Christian Sanchez (142nd, 16:20) and Samuel Hernandez (180th, 16:46) also competed at the state meet. “Last season I didn’t get to compete because of a stress fracture,” said Vazquez-Perez who noted he missed the latter part of the 2014 season, including the state series, because of injury. “My season was cut short. This year I was stronger

and in better shape than I had been.” Vazquez-Perez, who qualified for state as a freshman, said a key turning point in his season was an invitational in Peoria (Notre Dame) held at the state course at Detweiller Park. He finished seventh there in 15:14. “I had some good races prior to Peoria, but there were no expectations,” he said. “The Peoria Notre Dame race gave me a lot of confidence. I felt good. I had no pressure on me. I could do what I could do for the day.” Vazquez-Perez carried his momentum into the Elmwood Park invitational, which he won. That set off a string of four wins in a row, including the Metro Suburban Conference West Division title and regional and sectional titles.

“I’m in really good shape physically and good shape mentally,” he said earlier last week. “I believe in myself.” Vazquez-Perez credited Fenton coach John Kurtz with helping him improve. “Coach really helped,” he said. “He upped the workouts. He dug back into his books and got some workouts from when the team took second in 1996. I increased my mileage and have done the little things to keep injury free. Coach’s workouts helped a lot.” Vazquez-Perez said last year’s injury was hard to take. “It was very tough mentally,” he said. “I distanced myself from anything running related. I got upset when I heard the team was doing really well. I wanted to be there with them.” Vazquez-Perez said he was determined more than ever to

come back strong this season. “I put in many miles over the summer,” he said. “I think I did 540 miles over the summer and my total mileage will be around 1,000.” Vazquez-Perez got involved with running through his soccer playing. “I would be the kid in soccer who would never do what he was supposed to,” he said. “The coach would make me run laps. Then he saw me and saw that I could beat anybody. He started holding me back and then would send the rest of the team and then he would send me. I would still beat them. I started really getting into running fifth-grade year. I wanted to break the school record (at the former Chippewa grade school) for the mile. After that I kept running and in eighth grade wanted to break the school record (at

Blackhawk Middle School) in the mile again.” Vazquez-Perez, who enjoys photography in his spare time and has thoughts of becoming a personal trainer and studying physical education or business administration down the line, sees numerous benefits to running. “It’s a good way to clear your head,” he said. “You also are out there with your friends and putting in the hard work together. People have different ways of dealing with stress. This is my own stress reliever.” Vazquez-Perez was happy he was able to go to state with teammates Hernandez (senior) and Sanchez (sophomore). “We were hoping the whole team would make it, but these guys put in the work and they all deserve it,” he said. As does Sanchez, who had himself a fall to remember.

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Hard work pays off Fenton’s Garcia wraps up high school cross-country career at state meet

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

t makes a big difference when an athlete is performing at 100 percent. Just ask Fenton senior girls crosscountry runner Marisol Garcia. Garcia shook off injury her junior year and ended her cross-country career on the big stage this past weekend at the Class 2A girls’ state meet in Peoria at Detweiller Park. She finished in 150th place with a time of 19:46. “I had an IT band injury that really stopped me from running a lot of mileage,” said Garcia. “I was not necessarily doing my best every day. Last year was frustrating because I wanted to improve but I was limited. This year I was able to try my best every day.” Garcia, a National Honor Society student at Fenton, put in plenty of work over the offseason to prepare for her senior year. “I ran every day during the summer. It was a lot more compared to last year,” she said. “Last year I didn’t run over the summer with the injury. I was determined to get back up this year and be healthy. Being healthy makes a big difference.” Garcia started running competitively her

freshman year at Fenton. “I decided to join cross country,” said Garcia, who enjoys playing the guitar, drawing and playing chess in her spare time. “It ended up being better than I expected. Then they wanted me to join track and I grew to love the sport. I like the people on the teams and the coaches are very welcoming. Running grew on me more than I expected. With cross-country I noticed how much I had put into it and how much I loved it. So I decided to go with track in the spring instead of soccer.” Garcia finds running therapeutic. “I love playing soccer, but running is a lot more personal,” she said. “If you are having a bad day it’s easy to go out and run and get things off your mind. That’s important to me.” Garcia, who wants to run in college and study architecture and interior design, ended up being a state alternate her freshman year in cross country. “I didn’t compete, but it was an extremely exciting experience,” she said. “Making it to state this year means the world to me. Freshman year my goal and dream was to go to state. It’s all I’ve been working for since my freshman year. It means so much.”

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Fenton sophomore Jessica McCauley reaches the Class 2A girls state cross-country finals again By Mike Miazga Correspondent

Fenton sophomore Jessica McCauley had a specific reason for getting involved in cross country. “I did it to help get in shape for basketball,” she said. “Then I realized I had a passion for running and wanted to continue to do it. I started putting more effort into it.” The added effort resulted in McCauley running for the second year in a row in the Class 2A state finals in Peoria this past weekend. McCauley finished in 151st place with a time of 19:47. She finished one second and one place behind senior teammate Marisol Garcia. “I’ve been working more outside of practice and pushing myself more,” said McCauley earlier last week. “I’ve been testing my limits a lot. I’m more aware of what I need to do and what needs to be done and how I can do it.” McCauley said she made an adjustment to her racing strategy during the year. “From the beginning of the year until now it’s helped me improve,” she said. “I’m pushing myself more in the first mile and trying to get ahead of everybody. Once I get my place, I set my pace.” McCauley enjoys a number of things about the sport. “You need to have a lot of self-discipline,” she said. “It’s a great feeling after you finish a race. You feel such a sense of accomplishment and you feel proud of yourself. You want to keep going out and prove to yourself that you can do

}You put in all the hard work throughout the year and you are rewarded for that hard work and dedication. It’s a great feeling.” — Jessica McCauley better.” McCauley also made the state meet as a freshman. “It still feels so amazing,” she said. “You put in all the hard work throughout the year and you are rewarded for that hard work and dedication. It’s a great feeling.” McCauley also runs track in the spring, making her a three-sport athlete at the school. She made the varsity basketball team this season. “Time management with three sports is a big challenge,” she said. “You have to make sure you stay on track and know what your priorities are.” McCauley also reached a recent key milestone at the sectional meet when she broke 20 minutes. She was in the 19s again at the state meet. “That’s a big step for me in my running,” she said earlier last week. “It’s something I’ve worked very hard for. I did it and it made me very happy. It gave me a lot of confidence. I want to get even faster next year and beyond.”

Burris earns all-conference honors for Fenton girls volleyball Bison see improvements throughout season By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Fenton girls volleyball coach Kelly Kleidorfer saw plenty of improvement with her squad throughout the season. Fenton showed that improvement with a 13-win season, which included a playoff victory against Proviso East. “Proviso East came out with a lot of energy and intensity in the beginning of the match,” said Kleidorfer. “We fell behind early and took a timeout trailing by two points. After the timeout we settled in and went on a big run to take control of the set. In the second set we led from the beginning and never were really threatened.” The Bison then lost to Metro Suburban Conference West Division foe Riverside-Brookfield in the next round. “We knew what to expect having already played them twice during the conference season,” said Kleidorfer. “However, they really came to play in the first set and took control right from the beginning. In the second set we played much better and forced them to use both their timeouts. Despite our best effort and showing great heart we came up short.” Emmy Burris was named to the all-Metro Suburban Conference West Division team. She led the team in kills with 313. Paulina Milanowski was tops in assists with 374 and aces with 43. Melinda Boehm led the team in blocks with 43.

“The team really worked hard and wanted to get better,” said Kleidorfer. “Despite the struggles in conference play (0-12 in MSC West action), the girls kept pushing and very badly wanted to get that first conference victory.” Kleidorfer noted the Bison had three players with more than 100 kills this season. “Our biggest improvement this season had to be our hitting,” she said. “We put a lot of pressure on our opponents with our attack.” Burris, fellow senior Jessica Bango and junior setter Milanowski were key components to the Bison’s improvement this season. “Our two seniors Emmy and Jessica and Paulina really took their games to a higher level,” said Kleidorfer. “It is very unfortunate that we will lose Emmy and Jessica but they have shown the younger girls what it takes for us to be successful. Paulina will be returning and will be one of the girls we look to in our efforts to continue building a successful program.” Fenton also had success in several regular-season tournaments this year. “We showed a ton of improvement overall despite coming up short in our conference matches,” said Kleidorfer. “We had great success in our own Bison Blast-Off tournament and played in the silver bracket at the Oswego East tournament. We will be returning a lot of players and have some girls at the lower levels who are ready to step up and compete for playing time at the varsity level next season.”

Week 12 Preview IC Catholic Prep (10-1) at Princeton (11-0) What: Quarterfinal game in the Class 3A state football playoffs When: Friday or Saturday. Check IHSA website (www.ihsa.org) for exact date and time. Where: Princeton High School Seeds: IC Catholic Prep is the No. 3 seed on the top half of the Class 3A bracket. Princeton is the No. 2 seed. Last week: IC Catholic Prep 48, Elmwood-Brimfield 7; Princeton 43, Chicago Raby 8 Up next: The winner faces the winner of Byron (9-2, No. 8 seed) at Bishop McNamara (10-1, No. 5 seed) in the state semifinals. Outlook: The Knights have won their first two playoff games by a combined score of 93-14 (both games at home). Now, the Knights head to western Illinois to take on an unbeaten Princeton team that won its first two playoff games by scores of 43-8 and 41-7. Princeton is a member of the Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division where it won the conference title with a 6-0 record. Princeton, 3-6 a year ago, played only two teams with winning records during the regular season. It won those two games by a combined 28-7 score. The other seven games against teams with

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PRIDE ENTERPRISES 11374.64 PROJECT LEAD THE WAY, INC. 12160.00 PROTOLIGHT INC. 8169.90 PROVANTAGE LLC 6529.01 PSAT/NMSQT 3391.00 PURE FITNESS INNOVATIONS 2580.00 PYRAMID SCHOOL PRODUCTS 4224.53 QUINLAN AND FABISH 5129.61 R & M PRINTING 3567.75 R & M SPECIALTIES 3665.20 R.E. WALSH & ASSOCIATES, INC. 3463.75 RAHSAAN PRICE 5400.00 RAINBOW FARMS ENTERPRISES, INC. 2625.00 RAMROD DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 28927.12 RB CROWTHER CO 296000.00 REALITY WORKS 9673.95 REGINA WATHIER 8697.08 REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION 12435.00 RELIANCE STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO 6474.92 RENAISSANCE LEARNING 14586.00 REPUBLIC SERVICES #551 2784.04 RESERVE ACCOUNT 80000.00 RICOH USA, INC. 18143.61 RIDDELL 29960.28 RIPON COLLEGE 4972.50 RIVEREDGE HOSPITAL 3453.02 RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CTR. 4922.00 ROB SERIO 3565.61 ROCKFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION 3823.14 ROGAN SHOES, INC 2919.61 ROGERS ATHLETICS 3269.00 ROSE JANUSZ 3499.84 ROY STROM REFUSE 16211.45 RYDIN DECAL 4149.80 S & S ACTIVEWEAR LLC 15559.74 S.E.A.L. OF ILLINOIS, INC. 268318.74 SABRINA MILLER 3400.00 SADLIER OXFORD 3404.52 SALT CREEK SANITARY DISTRICT 21282.78 SALT CREEK SCHOOL DISTRICT 48 12106.09 SAM BENTSEN 3424.89 SAM’S CLUB 6219.19 SANTO SPORT STORE 35543.68 SASED 1128289.78 SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC BUILDINGS 26886.82 SCHOOL HEALTH CORPORATION 4684.80 SCHOOLMART 3600.40 SCHWEPPE & SONS 3370.67 SCOTT HELTON 3220.61 SCULLARK LAYMON MEDI-CAR, INC. 36450.00 SEAN O’CONNOR 2841.26 SEIU LOCAL 73 26165.70 SELF 334309.00 SEPTRAN 52872.06 SERVICE SANITATION, INC 3323.38 SHANE’S OFFICE PRODUCTS 31129.32 SHEILA WOJCIK 2600.00 SHERWIN-WILLAIMS 5671.95 SIR SPEEDY 2819.00 SKYWARD, INC. 9723.75 SMG SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. 3198.11 SODEXO 100460.55 SPANNUTH BOILER 10500.00 SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS INC 60748.16 SPORTAFLEX, LLC 10566.91 SPORTS HEALTH 7961.34 SPORTSFIELDS, INC. 6577.48 STANDARD IND. & AUTO EQUIP. 3155.92 STARDUST BOWL 11402.00 STAYWELL/KRAMES 2529.42 STEINER ELECTRIC COMPANY 3557.74 STEPHANIE ENNIS 3194.72 STEVE BRIDGES 13159.20 STEVE NELSON 4378.92 STREAMWOOD BEHAVIORAL 4039.68

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS CIT Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Marilyn Clark; United States of America - Department of Housing and Urban Development; Avanti Condominium Association, Inc.; Diana Wolfgang; Donald Scott;

Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Virginia I. Hardenbrook; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 001533 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Marilyn Clark Diana Wolfgang Donald Scott Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Virginia

I. Hardenbrook Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE, SITUATED IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO-WIT:

UNIT NUMBER 4304 IN THE AVANTI PLACE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: CERTAIN LOTS IN AVANTI PLACE SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE

DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED JULY 16, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER R2002-181803, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. BY FEE SIMPLE DEED FROM OXFORD BANK AND TRUST, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE

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Conley, McNamara named all-conference for Willowbrook girls volleyball Warriors place seven on conference all-academic team By Mike Miazga Correspondent

The Willowbrook girls volleyball team recently announced its postseason awards. Kelly Conley and Danielle McNamara were named to the

Continued from previous page PROVISIONS OF DEED OR DEEDS IN TRUST TO SAID BANK IN PURSUANCE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 7, 2000 AS SET FORTH IN INSTRUMENT NO. R2002-213792 AND RECORDED 8/19/2002, DU PAGE COUNTY RECORDS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 717 N. 5th Avenue Unit #304 Addison, IL 60101 and which said Mortgage was made by: Virginia I. Hardenbrook executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit the Mortgagor(s), to Shelter Mortgage Company, LLC D/B/A Fairfield Mortgage, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, as Document No. R2007-177526; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Chris Kachiroubas 505 N. County Farm Road P.O. Box 707 Wheaton, IL 60187 on or before November 30, 2015, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-15-13552 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector. I673360 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & 12, 2015) 223149 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for FFMLT Trust 2006-FF13 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF13 PLAINTIFF Vs. Debra S. Zygowicz; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 000850 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/2/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/10/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 7 IN WINDMILL COURT OF ADDISON, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUAR-

all-West Suburban Conference Gold Division team. Kalyn Konrath was named the team’s most valuable player. Jamie Chiappetta was the recipient of the team’s hitting award, while Olivia Pennebaker was the winner of the serving award. Conley earned the team’s digging award. Madeleine Weinhold was named the

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TER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 13, 1993 AS DOCUMENT R93-181930, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-19-305-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1771 W. Windmill Court Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-00242. I673479 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & 12, 2015) 223369 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF

VS KEVIN PLOWMAN; DAWN PLOWMAN A/K/A DAWN M. PLOWMAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 15 CH 001719 236 NORTH PRINCETON AVENUE VILLA PARK, IL 60181 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, KEVIN PLOWMAN; DAWN PLOWMAN A/K/A DAWN M. PLOWMAN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: THE NORTH 50.00 FEET OF LOT 30 IN NORTH ARDMORE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 5, 1914 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 118541, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 236 NORTH PRINCETON AVENUE VILLA PARK, IL 60181 and which said Mortgage was made by, KEVIN PLOWMAN; DAWN PLOWMAN A/K/A DAWN M. PLOWMAN; Mortgagor (s), to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DU PAGE County, Illinois, as Document No. R08053144; and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Chris Kachiroubas DuPage Judicial Center 505 N. County Farm Rd. Wheaton, Illinois 60187 on or before December 7, 2015, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1506839 I674344 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Nov. 5, 12 & 19, 2015) 224135 LEGAL NOTICE SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center, Bensenville IL 60106 until 9:05 am on Thursday, November 19, 2015. The Village of Bensenville is seeking a contractor to furnish and deliver approximately 320,000 pounds annually of Sodium Hypochlorite to the Village Wastewater Treatment Plant at 711 E. Jefferson in Bensenville, Illinois. Specifications and bid forms can be found at www.bensenville.il.us under “Business”. They can also be picked up at the Public Works Department, 717 E. Jef-

Kiley Kelly and Maya Bullock. Willowbrook finished the season with a 16-21 record. The Warriors defeated Chicago Prosser in their first postseason match. Pennebaker served 22 points in a row during the first set. Warriors coach Sue Bower noted only two rotations needed to be used in that first set. The Warriors then lost

ferson, Bensenville IL 60106, or by e-mailing kkatz@bensenville.il.us, or by calling 630-350-3400. All bids require a Bid Bond, or Certified or Cashier’s Check made payable to the Village of Bensenville for not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount. Ilsa Rivera-Trujillo Village Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Nov. 12, 2015) 225481 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center, Bensenville IL 60106 until 9:00 am local time on Thursday, November 19, 2015 and, thereafter, immediately publicly opened and read for: Furnish & Deliver Sodium Bisulfite The Village of Bensenville is seeking a vendor to furnish and deliver approximately 50,000 pounds annually of Sodium Bisulfite for the Village of Bensenville Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plants. Specifications and bid forms can be found at www.bensenville.il.us under “Business”. They can also be picked up at the Public Works Department, 717 E. Jefferson, Bensenville IL 60106, or by e-mailing kkatz@bensenville.il.us, or by calling 630-350-3400. All bids require a Bid Bond, or Certified or Cashier’s Check made payable to the Village of Bensenville for not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount. Ilsa Rivera-Trujillo Village Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Nov. 12, 2015) 225484 LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Sealed Bids will be received in the Office of the Village Clerk, Village of Bensenville, 12 S. Center, Bensenville IL 60106 until 9:10 am local time on Thursday, November 19, 2015 and, thereafter, immediately publicly opened and read for: PARKWAY TREE REMOVAL and STUMP GRINDING The Village of Bensenville seeks an experienced Contractor to remove parkway trees 15” in diameter and larger and restore the sites. Specifications and bid forms can be found at www.bensenville.il.us under “Business”. They can also be picked up at the Public Works Department, 717 E. Jefferson, Bensenville IL 60106, or by e-mailing kkatz@bensenville.il.us, or by calling 630-350-3400. Prevailing Wages - The bidder shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of wages as found by the Department of Labor or determined by the court to all laborers, workmen and mechanics performing work under this contract. Bidder must adhere at all times to Federal Wage Determination #Il89-11, Rev.Stat.Section 39 S-2 (Modification #3). All bids require a Bid Bond, or Certified or Cashier’s Check made payable to the Village of Bensenville for not less than ten percent (10%) of the bid amount. Ilsa Rivera-Trujillo Village Clerk (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Nov. 12, 2015) 225485

to Oak Park-River Forest in three sets. “We took the first set from OPRF and competed well against a team much taller than us,” said Bower. “We were able to score around their big blocks.” Pennebaker and Chiappetta tied for the team lead in kills with 148 each. Pennebaker led the Warriors with 46 service aces. Conley was tops in digs with 197, while Ligocki led in assists with 331. “We had very good ball control,” said Bower. “We ran drills very well which flowed over into the games.” Bower lauded the efforts of Pennebaker and Ligocki in particular in taking their games to the next level this fall. “Olivia became such an all-around player. She worked on making shots,” she said. “Emily helped us with her quickness, getting to all balls to set and by improving her defensive play.” Bower added the team’s greatest improvement came from working on being more passionate on the court. “When we played passionately we were a force to be reckoned with.” Bower was pleased with the team’s progress, especially toward the end of the season. “I was very happy with how the girls came together at the end of the season and worked well and communicated well with each other,” she said.

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losing records Princeton won by a combined score of 260-55. Princeton co-ops with tiny Ohio High School (enrollment 34). Through 10 games, IC Catholic Prep caused 34 turnovers and had committed only 14 turnovers of its own, an impressive plus-20 statistic. The winner of this game heads to the semifinals to face either Byron or Kankakee Bishop McNamara. Bishop Mac is the only team to defeat IC Catholic Prep this season (in Week 1). If IC Catholic Prep wins against Princeton and Byron wins against McNamara, the semifinal game would be at Byron. If IC Catholic Prep wins and McNamara wins in the quarterfinal, the game will be at IC Catholic Prep based on a third IHSA hosting tiebreaker. IHSA rules state the semifinal host is determined first by the team hosting the fewest games (both teams will have hosted two games through the quarterfinals), the second tiebreaker is overall record (both teams would be 11-1) and the third tiebreaker is tiebreaker (playoff) points (IC Catholic Prep holds a 42-38 edge there).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON, ILLINOIS Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for FFMLT Trust 2006-FF13 Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-FF13 PLAINTIFF Vs. Debra S. Zygowicz; et. al. DEFENDANTS 2015 CH 000850 NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 9/2/2015, John Zaruba, the Sheriff of DuPage County, Illinois will on 12/10/15 at the hour of 10:00AM at DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of DuPage and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PIN 03-19-305-004 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1771 W. Windmill Court Addison, IL 60101 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 7949876. Please refer to file number 14-15-00242. I673479 (Published in the Addison Independent, Bensenville Independent & Villa Park Independent Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & 12, 2015) 223370

IC Catholic Prep football team wins second play off game By Mike Miazga Correspondent

It was another resounding playoff win for the IC Catholic Prep football team. This time, the Knights took down Elmwood-Brimfield 48-7 in a second-round Class 3A playoff game at Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst. The victory moved IC Catholic Prep to 10-1 overall and sends the Knights to the Class 3A quarterfinals this weekend against unbeaten Princeton (11-0). Princeton is the No. 2 seed on the top half of the Class 3A bracket, while IC Catholic Prep is the No. 3 seed. The game will be played at Princeton. For exact date and time, visit the IHSA website at www.ihsa.org. The Knights have beaten their two playoff opponents by a combined score of 93-14. The winner of the IC Catholic Prep-Princeton game moves on to the Class 3A semifinals against either No. 5 seed Byron (9-2) or No. 5 seed Kankakee Bishop McNamara (10-1). McNamara is the only team to defeat IC Catholic Prep this season—that occurred in the season opener for both teams. In IC Catholic Prep’s firstround victory over Winnebago, the Knights racked up 339 yards of total offense. Quarterback Luke Ricobene completed 14 of 19 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Pat Jordan caught five passes for 69 yards and two touchdowns, while Garrett Cheng caught four passes for 49 yards and a score. Jordan Rowell had five catches for 61 yards. Rowell also ran the ball 13 times for 102 yards and scored two rushing touchdowns. His long run was 41 yards and he averaged 7.8 yards per carry. Rowell scored a third touchdown on a 60-yard punt return. He had three punt returns for 104 yards. He had 267 all-purpose yards. On defense, Anthony Silva led the way with 10 tackles. Jim Kenneally, Kemon Reese and Jose Rodriguez each had nine tackles. Pat Guinan had one interception, while Matt Sutton and Kenneally each had one fumble recovery. Sam Buffo made six extra points and one field goal. After 10 games, Ricobene had passed for 1,810 yards and 19 touchdowns.

Police seek help finding missing/endangered adult May have taken Metra somewhere; still missing at press time ELMHURST — The Elmhurst Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a Missing-Endangered Adult. According to a release issued by Elmhurst Police Chief Michael Ruth on Saturday, November 7, officials are investigating the disappearance of a missing-endangered adult with a learning disability. The victim was last seen by his caretaker on Friday, November 6 at 12 noon, when he left his home in Elmhurst on foot for an unknown destination. The victim is reported to have the mental capacity of a 10-year-old child and is unable to care for himself. He does not drive or have access to a vehicle. He also does not have access to a cellular telephone or money. He has been known to frequent the Metra Train Line to Wheaton, the Milwau-

kee North Line and Aurora. The victim is identified as: Thomas D. Schiavone, a white male, age 67, 5’10”, 175 lbs, gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey and black winter jacket, a Chicago Bears stocking cap, a dark polo shirt, faded blue jeans, and white Nike shoes. On Sunday, November 8, the Independent learned that efforts were still ongoing because Mr. Schiavone had not yet been found, despite searches assisted by three search dogs, area grid searches and bike patrols along the Prairie Path. In addition, police officers and detectives have conducted neighborhood canvass interviews, to no avail. A press release was distributed and several media outlets over the weekend have published or broadcast the story, along with a picture of Mr. Schiavone. The Elmhurst Police Facebook page has been viewed 27,000 times since then, as well Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mr. Schiavone is asked to contact 630530-3050.

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The Elmhurst Police Department is seeking the assistance of the public in helping find this missing and endangered man who is Thomas D. Schiavone. Schiavone, who has a learning disability and the mental capacity of a 10-year-old child, was last seen by his caretaker on Friday, November 6 at 12 noon, when he left his home in Elmhurst on foot for an unknown destination. Anyone with information is asked to call 630-530-3050.

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WB hosts state sendoff for boys gymnastics team

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Pictured are the Willowbrook students and coaches who competed in the Illinois High School Association Boys Gymnastics State Meet on May 15 and 16 at Hinsdale Central High School. Pictured are (back row, from left): volunteer assistant coach Caleb Strejc, senior Marquise Washington, sophomore Bailey Heppner, junior Ian Patete, senior Bret Golz, junior Joseph Egan, sophomore Dylan Leska, senior Keawe Winstead, assistant coach Annette Nocek, head coach John Wronkiewiz, (front row, from left) junior Ricardo Saldana, freshman Adam Sousa, sophomore Matthew Barrantes-Leonard and sophomore Zack Zeffiro. 224850

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News from the April 30, 2015, issue of the Independent:

Gas leak closes St. Charles Road from Ardmore to Addison Failure to call “J.U.L.I.E.” may have caused the problem By Dee Longfellow For The Villa Park Independent

On Thursday, April 23, drivers in Villa Park had a bit of an

obstacle to negotiate since St. Charles Road, one of the Village’s busiest thoroughfares, was closed down for several hours due to a gas leak. According to Firefighter Todd Gutzmer of the Villa Park Fire Department, an environmental service company was drilling to check for latent petroleum pollution from a previous leak at the

Charlie’s Gas Station, located in the 100 block of West St. Charles Road just west of Ardmore. According to witnesses at the scene, Charlie’s had a leaking fuel tank several years ago that had leaked into the soil and sewer system at that time. The tanks have reportedly been removed and the EPA was following up on any petroleum that might have

migrated through the soil to surrounding property. St. Charles Road was closed between Ardmore and Addison Avenues to allow workers to address the problem. Some reports said that officials were considering evacuating all the buildings in the area. Gutzmer did a check on the area businesses and residential units to make sure no gas was leaking.

There were no J.U.L.I.E. markings available, which seems to indicate that drilling was done without contacting the agency which locates underground utilities, a call that is usually required before any digging is done. After several hours, the problem was contained and the roads were re-opened. There were no injuries reported.

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Pictured is Villa Park Firefighter Todd Gutzmer who was on hand on Thursday, April 23 to make sure all was safe after a gas leak was reported, originating from work being done by an environmental services company. St. Charles Road was closed down from Ardmore to Addison for several hours.

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WB holds first-ever Cardboard Regatta

From the April 9, 2015, issue…

Willowbrook seniors Jessica Cookingham (left) and Brooke Bimber race to the finish during the school’s inaugural Cardboard Regatta on May 21. Students built boats out of cardboard and tape and raced 50 yards from one end of a pool to the other to demonstrate their knowledge of physics.

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WBHS drama performs “A Lie of the Mind”

(From left) Willowbrook senior Erin Sulla, senior Jack Corkery, senior Alex Lapinski and freshman Genevieve Corkery performed a scene for Willowbrook’s spring play, “A Lie of the Mind,” which was performed on March 18 and 19, 2015. It tells the story of two desperate families connected by the marriage of the son of one (Jake) to the daughter of the other (Beth).

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Hot Rodders of Tomorrow…

Pictured are the Willowbrook students who competed in the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, which took place on Feb. 14 and 15. They are (from left) senior Austin Denz, junior Vince Ayala, senior Rob Letson, senior Brian Kraabel, senior Josh Bay and junior James Moore. With them is Villa Park resident Bill Reeves, who serves as a consultant to the Willowbrook team. The students competed for scholarship money by racing other high school teams to see who could rebuild a car engine the fastest.

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WB Science Olympiad Team shines at State

Members of the Willowbrook Science Olympiad Team, pictured here, earned 3rd place overall in Division A at the Illinois Science Olympiad State competition on April 18. The team brought home eight medals in 23 events and two in trial events. Participants were sophomore Aisha Ahmed, sophomore Mustafa Ali, junior Stephaney Cheng, junior Andrew Ciesla, freshman Sandra Dragan, freshman Nicholas Johnson, senior Isabelle Martinez, junior Henry McCarthy, junior Kyle Ooley, senior Abby Pakeltis, freshman Sam Pakeltis, senior Haley Patel, senior Michael Rogalski, senior Tyler Rusnak, senior Shukan Shah and senior Kelli Wysoglad.

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Village honors NEDSRA Gold Medalist

Phillip Paige of Villa Park (center), flanked by cousins Juante Winfield and Toyla Winfield, received the Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) Gold Medal award at Village Hall on Monday, Feb. 9. Phillip participates in track & field, softball, floor hockey, basketball and snowshoeing.

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Kandice Carlson of Fremont, Nebraska, Taylor McCoy of Detroit, Crystal Blake Edwards of Gainesville, Georgia, Taylor Dobbins of Bristol, Tennessee and Brieann Fleenor of Big Stone Crop, Virginia enjoy Thanksgiving in Elmhurst -- courtesy of the American Legion and the Villa Park VFW Post #2801 in November of 2014. It was held at the Elmhurst Post because the Villa Park facility was still being rebuilt after the fire.

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Published Oct. 9, 2014 photo: Independent archives

WBHS names new members to Distinguished Alumni On Sept. 25, 2014, Willowbrook honored theÂ Distinguished Alumni/Distinguished Service awards programÂ class of 2014 inductees. Pictured are (front row, from left): Deanne Mazzochi, Charlotte Kennedy (mother of Sandra Ranke), Victor Salvo Jr., Thomas Lambke; (back row, from left) Thomas Liss, Dr. Peter Krogh, Larry Langellier, Lowell Anderson, Barry Grissom and Jack Husak.

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WB hosts sendoff for Special Olympics athletes

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On June 3, Willowbrook hosted a state sendoff celebration for six student-athletes who competed in the Special Olympics Summer Games. They are (not as pictured): freshman Isabella Iasillo, who will participate in the 100-meter run and 200-meter run; senior Ashley Ashetzie, in the 50-meter run; senior Laura Mayen in 100-meter run and the 200-meter run; freshman Shane Worden in the 100-meter run; and junior Quinntin Dent-Howell in the long jump and shot put. Senior Sean Worden also will compete with his Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) Soccer Team. The games took place from June 12 to 14 at Illinois State University.

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The Independent published the following in its October 9, 2014, issue: photo: Independent archives

Pictured are (left to right): Rick Hintz, Tom D’Alessandro, Brian Wagner, Deacon Larry Lissak, Joe Martinet and Matt Williamson. The group gathered on Tuesday, September 30 to present D’Alessandro with the Unit Leader Award of Merit.

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St. Pius X Scoutmaster earns Award of Merit

D’Alessandro steps down, first-ever hearing-impaired leader takes over

LOMBARD — On Tuesday September 30, at the fall Court of Honor for Troop 140, Scoutmaster Tom D’Alessandro was presented the “Unit Leader Award of Merit,” by Three Fires Council. During his two-year tenure as Scoutmaster, 14 Scouts earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the troop ran two summer camps and took two trips -- kayaking in the Minnesota Boundary Waters and to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point’s Camporall. At the same Court of Honor, Brian Wagner was installed as Troop 140’s new Scoutmaster. Not only has he been involved in the troop for a number of years and has a son actively participating, he also brings a unique quality because he is deaf.

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As a member of the Elmhurst Elks Lodge #1531, local barber Andrew Mazzie hosted the ‘Cutting Day’ on Sunday, March 22 at the Lodge, where more than a dozen volunteers showed up to have their head shaved. Among the brave people was Grace Burns, a sixth grader at St. Pius X in Lombard, pictured here. Another was 10-year-old Tom Kintz who arrived with a thick head of hair and $600 in pledges! Funds from the event will benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises funds and awareness for children with cancer.