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Bensenville Police Reports The Bensenville Police Department 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. Juveniles age 17-oryounger are not named. Aug. 9, 4:59 p.m. in the 1000 block of Hillside Drive, a juvenile offender was arrested for domestic battery. BV16007989 Aug. 9, 10:27 p.m. near Rose Street and E. Washington Street, Daniel K. Knudson, 37, of Villa Park, was arrested for an in-state warrant, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug equipment. BV16008000 Aug. 8, 1:13 a.m. in the 100 block of E. George St., Jennifer A. Menedez, 34, of Bensenville, was arrested for possession of drug equipment, possession of cannabis and for a failure to appear warrant. Aug. 8, 2:53 p.m. in the 700 block of Larsen Lane, a complainant reported his car was keyed. The case is under investigation. BV16007941 Aug. 8, 4:55 p.m. in the 100 block of S. Walnut St., Christopher Ferraresi, 37, of Chicago, was arrested for violation of an order of protection. BV16007944 Aug. 8, 9:50 p.m. in the 300 block of E. Green St., a complainant reported she was sexually assaulted by her friend’s relative. This case is under investigation. BV16007957 Aug. 7, 6:38 a.m. in the 100 block of N. Mason St., a complainant reported his taxi fare left the vehicle without paying. The case is under investigation. BV16007899 Aug. 7, 7:06 p.m. in the 100 block of W. Sonny Lane, Mizejen Resulova, 18, of Bensenville, was arrested for battery. BV16007914 Aug. 6, 3:35 p.m. in the 700 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported two unknown suspects stole six bottles of Hennessey. The case is under investigation. BV16007856 Aug. 6, 8:27 p.m. in the 200 block of May Street, a complainant reported

that an unknown suspect(s) entered her house and stole an unspecified amount of cash. The case is under investigation. BV16007869 Aug. 5, 8:58 a.m. near W. Wood St. and S. York Road, a complainant reported that a coworker is sending him threatening emails. The case is under investigation. BV16007806 Aug. 5, 11:18 a.m. in the 600 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported her ex-boyfriend had committed battery against her. The case is under investigation. BV16007811 Aug. 5, 12:53 p.m. in the 1-100 block of W. Irving Park Road, a complainant reported two unknown suspects snatched two packs of cigarettes without paying. The case is under investigation. BV16007812 Aug. 5, 4:18 p.m. near E. Green St. and S. York Road, Jose R. Cortez Gaspar, 33, of Chicago, was arrested for driving without a valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. BV16007821 Aug. 5, 10:35 p.m. in the 100 block of S. Mason St., Kyle Manning, 27, of Bensenville, was arrested for possession of controlled substance and of drug equipment. BV16007836 Aug. 5, 1:18 p.m. in the 600 block of S. York Road, a complainant reported his taxi fare left the vehicle without paying. This case is under investigation. BV16007800 Aug. 4, 10:49 a.m. in the 100 block of S. York Road, a complainant requested that an emergency order of protection be served. BV16007777 Aug. 4, 6:44 p.m. near Beeline Drive and N. York Road, a complainant reported he was verbally threatened by another customer at a gas station. This case is under investigation. BV16007793 Aug. 4, 8:06 p.m. in the 300 block of S. Barron St. a complainant alleges that a known suspect is leaving messages at an attorney’s office, using the complainant’s name. This case is under investigation. BV16007796

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Advertisement for Bids 1.1 Receipt of Bids A. Sealed proposals will be received by the Village of Bensenville for the project entitled “Bensenville Pump house and Site Improvements” until 11:00 am on September 8, 2016 at Village Hall 12 S. Center St, Bensenville Illinois 60106. Sealed bids will be publically read at the same. Sealed bids shall be addressed to the Village Hall 12 S Center St, Bensenville Illinois 60106 and shall be labeled “Bensenville Pump House and Site Improvements”. The bids shall be attention to “Office of the Village Clerk.” 1.2 Work Description – The proposed improvement consists primarily of the following: A. Phase I: • New Electrical Service • New Natural Gas Generator • SCADA System Modifications • Exterior building Modifications B. Phase II: • Site Improvement Work • Partial Interim Demolition of Sewage Treatment Plant 1.3 Document Inspection and Procurements A. The Contract Documents may be inspected at the following locations. 1. Village of Bensenville 717 E. Jefferson Street (Public Works Facility) Bensenville, Illinois 60106 630-350-3435 B. Copies of the Contract Documents may be purchased from: 1. Primera Engineers, LTD 100 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 700 Chicago, IL 60606 312-242-6437 Contact: rmarra@primeraeng.com Please note “Bensenville Plans” in the subject line.Include complete contact information including Company Name, Address, Primary Contact email & phone. The payment is non-refundable and is payable to the Village of Bensenville in the form of certified check, cashier’s check, or money order. No partial set of specifications or drawings will be issued. The

non-refundable cost for plans and specifications is $100.00. The plans will be ready for pickup from the Engineer’s office starting at 10 AM on August 19, 2016. 1.4 Bonds A. The successful bidder will be required to furnish Performance and Payment Bonds on forms provided in the Specifications and Contract Documents, each in an amount equal to 100 percent of the contract price. 1.5 Pre-Bid Conference (Mandatory) A. A mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on August 25, 2016 @ 1:00 PM at 701 Foster Ave, Bensenville Illinois 60106. The Village will disqualify the bid of any company that fails to attend the pre-bid conference. 1.6 Wage Rates A. Prevailing Wage Rates as defined by the Illinois Department of Labor for Cook County shall apply to this contract. B. The contractor shall pay prevailing wages in accordance with the federal Davis-Bacon Wage Provisions (40 USC 276a through 276a-5) 1.7 Sales Tax Exemption A. The Village of Bensenville is exempt from the Illinois State municipal or County Retailers Occupation Tax, Service Occupation Tax, Use Tax, and Service Use Tax as described in Illinois Revised Statue Chapter 120. Bid Prices shall not include the cost of such taxes. 1.8 Rejection of Bids A. The Owner expressly reserves the right to reject any or proposals to accept the one which appears to be in the best interest of the Owner. The Owner reserves the right to award the bid in whole or partially. The Owner expressly reserves the right to waive any informalities to technical irregularities in a bid if to do so is in the best interest of the Owner. Dated this August 18, 2016 By order of the President and Boards of The Village of Bensenville, Illinois (Published in the Bensenville Independent Aug. 18, 2016) 254336

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Strong feeling for nature embodied in artist’s work FOR THE INDEPENDENT

“BenJamin’ Beckons Grains and Grooves” is a suitable title of Ben Calvert’s unusual artwork in the solo exhibition of his block prints in the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild gallery from August 21 through September 30. The gallery is located at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. An opening reception, free and open to the public, is scheduled in the gallery, on Friday, August 26 from 7-9 pm. Benjamin F. Calvert III, as he is more formally known, has a daytime job as customer service representative, but his joy lies in pulling prints from his wood blocks. “I have a strong feeling for nature, and the wood complements my imag-

es,” said the Villa Park resident. “Different types of wood provide varied and often fascinating backgrounds,

depending upon on the subject.” He believes in creating images that are familiar, yet open to interpretation.

first print, “Invasions,” in Catch, the school’s literary magazine. He has entered juried art shows at Beverly Art Center and Bridgeport Art Center. A portion of the proceeds of any artwork sold benefits the Guild and the Elmhurst Art Museum. More information is available at elmhurstartistsguild.org,

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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 Aug. 11 • Ronald J. Bey, 23, and James E. Kidd Jr., 24, both of Addison, were arrested at a store in the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road at around 5:25 p.m. and charged with retail theft. • Frank M. Mitilieri Jr., 33, of Addison, was arrested in the 100 block of S. Villa Ave. at around 9:30 p.m. and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Aug. 10 • Elder Hernandez, 41, of Bloomingdale, was arrested in the 100 block of E. Lake St. at around 1:45 p.m. and charged with criminal trespass to a residence and disorderly conduct. • Marrico A. Marsico, 22, and Sean T. Rochford, 21, both of

Lombard, were arrested near Myrick and Addison at around 8:35 a.m. and charged with possession of cannabis. Aug. 9 Hilario Avelar, 46, of Addison, was arrested in the 1-100 block of Blecke Avenue at around 11:45 p.m. Police said Avelar entered a property after being advised that such entry was forbidden. He was charged with resisting arrest after allegedly pushing his body against an officer’s in an attempt not to cooperate with the officer’s commands to enter the booking room and remain seated. He also was charged with trespassing. Aug. 8 Patrick R. James, 25, of Addison, was arrested near Goldengate and Lombard at around 1:57 a.m. and charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance. Aug. 7 A 24-year-old Addison man was arrested in the 300 block of W. Park Ave. at around 8:17 p.m. and charged with domestic battery.

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Villa Park Aug. 6 Aldo Grano, 32, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 900 block of S. Route 83 at around 3:53 p.m. and charged with violation of bail bond/theft. Aug. 5 • Yajaira Garcia, 21, of Lombard, was arrested near Addison and Vermont at around 9:15 p.m. and charged with two counts of DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to give aid or information. • Eugene P. Tharp, 55, of Lombard, was arrested near North and Villa at around 2:24 p.m. and charged with aggravated DUI, aggravated fleeing and eluding, aggravated driving while license suspended, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to give aid or information, failure to report an accident to police authority, resisting a police officer, disobeying a stop sign and no insurance. • Burglary was reported in the 1-100 block of N. Ardmore. Police said that between 1:30 and 5:30 a.m., an unknown suspect stole a dirt bike, a MOB rim with a tire and a knife from a garage. Aug. 4 John M. Chmelik, 22, of Villa Park, was arrested in the 800 block of S. Villa at around 2:58 a.m. June

25 and charged with theft and resisting a police officer. The original complaint and warrant was issued Aug. 4. Aug. 3 • Alanna K. Sears, 33, of Westchester, was arrested at a store in the 200 block of W. Roosevelt at around 5:46 p.m. and charged with retail theft. • Retail theft was reported at a store. Police said that between 12:34 and 1:12 p.m., an unknown male suspect concealed four Nest Security products and left the store without paying full retail price. Aug. 2 • Edwin O. Aponte, 19, of Chicago, was arrested in the 600 block of N. Villa at around 10:18 p.m. and charged with obstructing a police officer. • An 18-year-old Villa Park woman was arrested in the 1600 block of S. Michigan at around 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 and charged with domestic battery. The original complaint and warrant was issued Aug. 3. • Battery was reported in the 1-100 block of W. St. Charles at around 5:30 p.m. Police said an unknown suspect battered an employee after he was asked to leave the business. • Burglary was reported in the 100 block of W. North Ave. at around 9:58 a.m. Police said an unknown suspect stole two leaf

blowers from a landscaping trailer.

Aug. 1 Angelo J. Gnadt, 22, of Villa Park, was arrested near Washington and Ardmore at around 1:16 p.m. and charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis and no insurance.

July 31 • A 25-year-old man from Maywood was arrested in the 1-100 block of W. Roosevelt at around 9:36 p.m. and charged with two counts of domestic battery. • Criminal damage to a vehicle was reported at an unknown location. Police said that between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m., an unknown suspect damaged the passenger side fender of a vehicle.

• Criminal damage to a vehicle was reported in the 200 block of E. Roosevelt. Police said that between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., an unknown suspect spread a gray-black gel like substance on a vehicle, damaging the paint.

July 30 Ivan C. Dela Cruz-Jeronimo, 32, of Addison, was arrested near North and Ardmore at around 10:48 a.m. and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give aid or information and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

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Preschool lab at TCD offers hands-on experience By Jane Charmelo FOR THE INDEPENDENT

When it comes to the preschool lab at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD), Helen Figaro calls it “a hidden gem,” where parents can find quality early childhood education for their young children. For high school students, it is an opportunity to get real-life, handson experience that may help them decide on teaching as a career. The Technology Center of DuPage, formerly known as the DuPage Area Vocational Education System, or DAVEA, offers 20 career and technical education programs—one of which is early childhood education—and care for juniors and seniors from 24 member high schools. Kathy Rosenwinkel, TCD marketing specialist, related that DAVEA opened in 1974, and the preschool lab was established from the beginning. It’s been there so long, she continued, that “We’ve had kids go through our preschool and come back as TCD students,” adding that even parents who were in preschool at TCD have been bringing their own young children there. Figaro is in her second year as an early childhood preschool lab instructor at TCD, having worked in the field of early childhood education for many years, including as an employer. She explained how the program works for the high school juniors

and/or seniors who attend the program, saying that at the beginning of school in August, “We’re preparing them for what a classroom is like, to get them acclimated to everything.” That is, she described, the students are introduced to what the preschool classroom looks like, what is included in the program, how it functions and what kinds of activities they will be undertaking with the preschoolers, who start in October. “They actually help me set up the classroom,” the instructor mentioned. TCD offers morning and afternoon sessions depending on the student’s home high school schedule, Figaro outlined, with roughly 25 to 30 students per session. After an initial introduction to the preschool lab, the instructor said the students work in teams, where they study in three-week rotations. The first week is spent in classroom instruction, where they learn basic topics such as child growth and development; physical, social and emotional growth; what makes a safe and healthy environment; the importance of parent involvement; and how to plan appropriate developmental experiences for the children. The second week is spent working on how to develop and implement lesson plans for when they work in the lab, and the third week is spent interacting directly with

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The Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) offers real-life preschool experiences for both high school students and preschool-age children, starting in October. The teens, juniors and seniors from member high schools, spend part of their school day at the Addison campus studying early childhood development and learning how to write and implement lesson plans, before working with children in the preschool lab.

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piece, the theory, the practical experience,” she reiterated. Though she’s only been there a short time as an instructor, Figaro has observed of her students, “So many of these students take to it like a fish to water.” Besides getting the theoretical and practical experience, Figaro said there are other benefits to being in the program, such as the opportunity to get a state-supported Level 1 credential, which can be earned after undertaking 16 learning modules. That further opens up the possibility of earning a scholarship to a higher learning institution in the state of Illinois, the instructor continued, which might pay up to 90 percent of tuition for a major in the field of early childhood education/development. “That’s a really, really wonderful perk,” she added. As well, students can also earn dual credit, first from their home high school and also from College of DuPage, Figaro highlighted, saying that once they go through the textbook used by TCD, they can begin reading COD curriculum textbooks and get help from their TCD instructors. “It’s a win-win,” she opined. As for the students themselves, “I do think that they have an interest and love for children,” and even a few guys have enrolled in the program, she said, adding that she would like to see more males become interested in working in the field of early childhood education. “What a great way to find out your interest before you even get to college. It’s a no-brainer,” Figaro believes, adding that there is also what she, as a former employer in the field, sees as “that work force development piece of it.”

Students have the opportunity to take on internships—similar to student teaching—outside of TCD, such as in preschools or actual elementary schools with which TCD has partnerships, and some of those partners also help prepare the students for future jobs by holding mock interviews and other skill development opportunities. “For me, this program reinforces the work force and sends more and more people into that career,” Figaro said. She said program alumni even come back to speak to the current students and volunteer for various events related to the preschool lab. After even a short time working with the TCD students, Figaro said that from the beginning of the year until the end of school, she has noticed of her students, “The growth was unbelievable.” “I feel very blessed to be a part of the system,” she concluded. Preschool registration for children ages 3-5 is now under way for two-hour morning or afternoon sessions, which begin Oct. 4 and run through May 12, 2017. Children in the preschool program will learn skills in language and reading, math and science, art and music, large and small motor skills, and social/emotional skill development, according to TCD. They will also take mini “field trips” to visit some of the other career programs on the TCD campus. Registration is $20 and rates for the year vary according to the number of days the child attends. The Technology Center of DuPage is located at 301 S. Swift Road, Addison. For more information, visit www.tcdupage.org or e-mail helenf@tcdupage.org.

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DuPage County encourages residents to sign up for Smart911 As families check off items on their back-to-school lists, DuPage County and your public safety first responders urge them to remember one important safety step for the year ahead: Smart911. Smart911 is a free public safety service that automatically displays essential information to 911 dispatchers when an emergency call is placed. It’s provided by the DuPage County Emergency Telephone System Board and is supported by existing 911 fees. Users create an online safety profile that provides household information about family members, home, pets and vehicles. The profile

can contain any information that may be needed in an emergency, including address, family members’ photos or physical descriptions, or medical information, such as medications or medical conditions. Users decide what they want to include, and the confidential information is available only to 911 dispatchers during an emergency call. “Children may know how to dial 911, but they may not always be able to relay the information needed to get help fast,” said ETSB Chairman Gary Grasso. “Details such as an address or family medical information can be included in a Smart911 profile so that first responders have

the information they need immediately.” The details included in a profile can provide quick help in a variety of ways, including: Calls from mobile phones: An estimated 73 percent of 911 calls come from mobile phones – but a cellular telephone’s exact location can’t always be determined by GPS from a cell tower. Smart911 displays the address of the mobile phone in the profile and can track the call via GPS, even if the call is disconnected. Missing children: It can take up to an hour to acquire a current photo of a child and disseminate it.

Smart911 profiles display the userprovided photo of the child, which can be immediately forwarded to officers in the field or news channels. Trouble in transit: If a child carries a cell phone and needs help for a medical issue or an accident while walking to school, Smart911 provides contact information for parents or other emergency contacts. It can also list medical notes on the child including asthma, allergies or diabetes. The service is available to anyone who lives in, works in or visits DuPage County, and more than 26,000 county residents have registered for Smart911 since it was introduced

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ACS wig boutiques seek volunteers Five locations available, including one at Elmhurst Hospital

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The American Cancer Society (ACS) offers many forms of support for patients, families and caregivers who are dealing with a cancer diagnosis, and one of the ways the society can help is to provide wigs for women who anticipate losing—or have already lost—their hair due to the effects of radiation and/or chemotherapy. According to Kelly Perez, program manager, Mission Delivery, the ACS has six wig boutiques in the area where patients can go to get fitted for a wig with the help of compassionate, dedicated volunteers. She said there is a wig boutique in Will County serving the Edward Hospital-Plainfield campus area, as well as five in DuPage County: at the ACS location in Oakbrook Terrace, the Nancy Knowles Cancer Center at Elmhurst Hospital, Wellness House in Hinsdale, Northwestern Medicine in Warrenville and DuPage Medical Group in Lisle. A Downers Grove location, at the Advocate Good Samaritan Cancer Care Center, is temporarily on hold until facility construction is completed, Perez mentioned. How it works… How it works is a patient contacts the ACS at its National Cancer Information Center, or NCIC, which is a “24/7, 365-day resource,” Perez emphasized, adding that a resource specialist works with the patient to make an appointment at the wig boutique closest to her residence. “We see patients at all ends of their journey,” Perez commented, meaning that some women look into getting fitted for a wig in anticipation of losing their hair, while others are

already going through that loss. She said dedicated volunteers at the wig boutiques give the patient “an opportunity to come in and try on some wigs.” Perez said the wigs are typically synthetic, but some are made of human hair. The wigs are all new and some can be sized, she emphasized, and are free to the patient. The manager said the visit takes about an hour, and the trained volunteer works with the patient to find the right fit—not just in terms of size but color and style. “Our end goal is to find something for the patient when they come in that day,” she related, adding that if need be, “Sometimes we’ll look to find another appropriate option for the patient.” According to Perez, there are about 25 volunteers working at these boutiques, but more are needed. Volunteers should have a “flair for hair” Amy Jo Steinbruecker, communications manager, Division Communications, stated in a news release that the ACS is looking for “compassionate persons with a flair for hair,” although she and Perez indicated that volunteers need not have a cosmetology license, but that is a plus. Sometimes the volunteer is someone who is a cancer survivor, knows someone with cancer or is/has been a caregiver. Perez said the ACS is looking for individuals who can dedicate time on a regular, routine basis, and who are “compassionate about helping people with a cancer diagnosis.” Steinbruecker noted that volunteers are needed particularly at the Elmhurst and Warrenville locations. Perez explained that a new volunteer is paired with a current wig boutique volunteer “to have them observe a few appointments.” “We want to assure they are 100 percent comfortable to work with

a patient on their own,” she continued, adding that potential volunteers spend an average of two visits observing. Once an individual becomes a volunteer, that person becomes “a support for the patient during that wig-fitting opportunity,” the manager

said. She believes volunteers benefit from the experience in that it is “a way for them to give back,” and at the same time, “truly help people during a really vulnerable time in their journey.” From her own observations, Perez

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Addison Trail football team gets back to work Blazers enjoy productive summer, first week of fall practice

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Addison Trail football team rolled up its collective sleeves this summer. Blazers coach Paul Parpet Jr. scaled back on the number of 7-on7 events the team attended and instead focused on instruction. “We had a good summer from a varsity standpoint,” the coach said. “Actually, it was a really good summer. We steered away a little from the passing leagues and coached them a little more because we are young again. We are young, but with more experience. There’s

some upside to having that.” Addison Trail hosted the West Suburban Conference 7-on-7 event and also participated in events at Lake Park and Conant. “We didn’t go to WheatonWarrenville South this year, it was more local and low-key venues,” said Parpet Jr. In assessing the progress the group made, Parpet Jr. said there is optimism on the offensive side of the ball. “We have some skill on offense,” he said. “Guys like Darrion Conrad, Stevan Jones, Ricky Perez and Nick D’Ambrose are back. Bobby Daniels was the quarterback the last two games. We bring back a lot of skill on offense.” Parpet Jr. is equally excited about

Youth is the name of the game for Willowbrook boys golf team Warriors have no seniors on 2016 roster

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

When a team loses a large amount of seniors to graduation, by process of elimination the following year’s roster tends to have a more youthful look to it. Such is the case for the Willowbrook boys golf team, which has no seniors on its 2016 roster. “Our team is super-young,” said Warriors coach Gary Walker. “We have no seniors. Last year we had eight seniors and no juniors. It’s been kind of strange that way the last two years. It’s a great group of kids, but we’re a young team.” Walker reported a strong turnout for tryouts last week. He ended up keeping 22 golfers in the program. “We have some strong golfers,” he said. “It’s going to be a fun season watching these kids develop.” The Warriors will be led by the likes of juniors Tim Keefe and Buddy Martens, along with sophomore Joey Guthrie. Walker said he has high hopes for a trio of two sophomores and one freshman that he plans to rotate in and out of the lineup. “We’ll see how that shakes out,” he said. “If those guys do what they are supposed to do I see them being legitimate sectional qualifiers and shooting scores in the 70s in the next few years. They have some good talent.” Walker added this year’s squad will be focused on season-long development with an eye toward being at its best during the championship portion of the season (confer-

ence tournament and state series). “We’re playing a competitive schedule,” said Walker. “We take practice and our schedule very seriously. My assistant (Scott Forcash) and I talk about this every year. The kids improve so much in the two months we have them. We’re confident this particular group will improve even more so because of the talent it has.” Walker said Downers Grove South is the favorite in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division. “And everybody else will fight it out for second place,” he said. Willowbrook got right into the thick of things earlier this week by opening the season in a pair of 18-hole invitationals hosted by St. Laurence and Addison Trail. The Warriors open the WSC Gold portion of its schedule on Sept. 2 against Hinsdale South. “18-hole tournaments is the only way to go,” said Walker. “You have to provide that opportunity for our kids.” Walker noted he again has a group of golfers of high character on and off the course. “These kids are great,” he said. “They are some of the best kids in the school. Last year, of our eight seniors, seven were academic all-conference. These are great kids from great families. They are great students who wind up most of the time going on to study at Division I universities. I’m lucky.” After opening up conference play against Hinsdale South, the Warriors will host the annual John Hamann invitational at Sugar Creek in Villa Park on Sept. 3.

the offensive line’s prospects. “And then you throw in the most important guys on the field, the line. We have three guys back there with Mike Renc, Jack Simko and Randy Petrbok,” the coach explained. “You put that together with the skill players we have back and I think we will be pretty potent on offense. I think we’ll be able to do some good things.” One question mark heading into fall practices is speed on defense. “That’s the No 1 question mark right now,” said Parpet Jr. “How fast can we be on defense? How quickly can we fly to the ball and stop the run? That’s my concern right now.” Addison Trail wrapped up its first week of fall practices last week and

Parpet Jr. saw many of the same positives transfer over from the summer session. “We have been going at night from 4-9 p.m., We were on the field from 6-9 p.m.,” he said late last week. “We turn the lights on and we get our work in. The last couple days we had a little speed bump with it being so warm. We got through it and got our work done. It’s been a good first week. We’re getting better every day and that’s what we hoped to take away from it.” Addison Trail started school earlier this week, which necessitated a change in the practice schedule. “Once schools starts, we’ll cut it back a little bit,” said Parpet Jr. As part of the school’s 50th anni-

versary celebration, Addison Trail will hold its Blue and White scrimmage Friday at the stadium. The event also will include the varsity boys soccer team holding its scrimmage. “The band and cheerleaders will be there. It’s going to be a nice event,” said Parpet Jr. Parpet Jr. also has seen some added motivation thus far. “Everybody has a bad taste in their mouths from last year, the coaches included,” he said. “We’re going to still be young in some key spots, but we have experience. We had four sophomores up with us last year who played significant time. That definitely is going to help us this year. These guys want to prove something.”

Willowbrook girls golf team ready for 2016 season Longtime coach White lauds team’s character

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The one thing that stands out the most for Willowbrook girls golf coach Jim White is a trait all coaches love to have. “The strength of this team is how class the girls have become,” he

said. “They all are willing to help each other to compete at a higher level. They all seem to want to improve as a team and as individuals.” Top returners for the Warriors include seniors Jocie Trausch, Maggie Karcz and Olivia Hartshorn, along with junior Sophia Parrillo. White said juniors Arielle Alibudbud and Olivia Rundgren also will

help. Freshman Julianna Paulsen is a newcomer to the team. “The focus this year is to improve scores every practice and every match,” said White. “The outlook for this year is to play and compete against the toughest teams in the state of Illinois and in one of the tougher conferences in the state (West Suburban Conference). Let’s go out and have some fun.”

IC Catholic Prep football team ready to tackle challenges ahead Knights kicked off fall practices last week

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

It was all systems go for the IC Catholic Prep football team last week. The Knights kicked off fall practices and coach Bill Krefft reported a strong first week of drills. “It went real good,” he said. “We are healthy and we have great senior leaders again. We’ll be kind of young with younger players contributing. Overall, it was a good first week.” Krefft, whose team advanced to the state semifinals last year, liked what he saw on both sides of the football. “We were in rhythm on offense specifically with Luke (Ricobene) back at quarterback, Robert Vitek at center and Jordan (Rowell) at running back,” said Krefft. “We’re in a rhythm way earlier than we have been. All the kids have a passion and are working hard. They are fired up. On defense we’re running some schemes nicely and checking off on what we see. We’re further along than we have been in the past. It’s nice to have kids with experience who have

been through the fire.” Krefft also noted veteran Jimmy Kenneally is back at right tackle and defensive end. “He’s another guy who has seen significant time for us and will be a big help,” the coach said. “It’s nice when you have the entire right side of the offensive line back.” Over the summer, the Knights took their annual retreat trip to Illinois Wesleyan and also did a pair of 7-on-7 competitions, including one at Evanston. “The kids did a nice job this summer,” said Krefft. “We kept it light in the summer and went real slow in getting everybody up to speed. Another key thing is our coaching staff continues to gel. They’ve come together even more now after having worked together a couple years now.” Krefft said a key leading into the regular-season opener next week will be to continue to install systems on both sides of the ball. “We’re still at a base level where we haven’t put a lot of things in yet,” he said. “We’ll get to that point. We also do not have the depth chart totally solidified yet with

who will be at each spot. We’ll have some two-way players but not as significant as it has been in other years. One of the key things is to make sure we get things down from a personnel standpoint.” This year’s captains include Kenneally, Vitek, Matt Sutton and Ricobene. “Our captains are leading us well,” said Krefft. “It’s a real tight group that has a lot of passion and motivation. All those captains have been there before and for the most part have been there for three years.” Krefft admits the team’s motivation is sky high coming off last year’s banner season. “We have to still take it one day at a time,” he said. “We have to make sure we win tomorrow. There’s definite buy-in with this group and you can see that from the level of work in practice. They come to practice every day with a workman-like mentality. To come in and see that is a joy. It’s almost like lateseason practices where the kids are running things a lot more. These guys are getting quality reps all the time. The level of buy-in with this group is significant.”

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Addison Park District Events The following leagues are being sponsored by the Addison Park District. For more information, call 630233-7275 or visit addisonparks.org.

Little Sluggers This introductory program for 4-6-year-olds at the Centennial Rec Center is offered in cooperation with the Itasca and Medinah Park Districts. All teams are coached by parent-volunteers. Please indicate if you would like to coach on your child’s registration form. Practice times will be determined by the coaches and scrimmages are on Saturday mornings. Innings will consist of all players batting and no score will be kept in this instructional league. There will be a minimum of 12 players and maximum of 18 players per team. A team T-shirt and hat will be provided. Registration deadline is Sunday, Aug. 28. Fee: $55 for residents, $73 for non-residents. Times: Sept. 3-Oct. 19 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Practice times vary; games are on Saturday mornings. Fall Soccer League This volunteer-coached,

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quality soccer program introduces the fundamentals of playing soccer to boys and girls in a non-competitive league, and introduces players to a new format which follows the US Youth Soccer Organization. Smaller fields and teams will allow for players to achieve the following: to touch the soccer ball more often which will improve their individual technical and tactical development, receive more individual teaching time with their coach, receive more involved playing time in games, and most importantly to have more opportunities to score goals which will enhance excitement. The required uniform can be purchased at Euro Sports Gear located in the Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, or online at its new virtual store. Special requests for teams, coaches and players cannot be guaranteed. Children will not be placed on a team until a registration form and waiver is filled out and sent back to the Athletic Supervisor. Fee: $65 for residents; $86 for non-residents. The season runs from Sept. 10-Oct. 29. Game times are Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.

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Thursday, Aug. 18 A.J. LaRocca Memorial Golf Outing The A.J. LaRocca Memorial Foundation 2016 Golf Outing takes place at Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 Glen Ellyn Road, Bloomingdale. Registration, continental breakfast from 8-9:45 a.m., 10 a.m. shotgun start. Pig Roast buffet dinner at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person for golf, lunch and dinner; $85 per person for golf and lunch only; and $50 per person for dinner only. For more information, call 630-936-1529. Friday, Aug. 19 Addison Trail celebrates 50th anniversary From 5-9 p.m., District 88 Foundation is sponsoring a Blue & White Community Night to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Addison Trail High School. It will be held at the school, located at 213 N. Lombard Road. Admission is free, but donations will be graciously accepted and there will be a Split-The-Pot contest as well. Info: 630-530-3989 or dbrink@dupage88.net. Saturday, and Sunday, Aug. 20-21 Local Parish to celebrate 60th anniversary St. Joseph Parish, 330 E. Fullerton Ave., will be celebrating its 60th anniversary with a two day event entitled Taste of St. Joseph. The celebration will be held on the parish grounds from 1-9 p.m. both days. A bilingual Mass will be held Saturday evening at 5 p.m. Enjoy food, beverages, live music, raffles, games, rides and entertainment. Featured acts are Pamela Rose & Windy City Country, Koncreto Norteno Escuela de Musica DRG Mex, Vito Zatto and more. Thursday, Aug. 25 Luncheon features Illinois Department of Labor director From 11:30 -1 p.m., there will

be a multi-Chamber luncheon held at Lincoln Inn Banquets, 1345 So. Batavia Ave. in Batavia, featuring an address by Hugo Chaviano, director of the Illinois Department of Labor. Chaviano will talk about issues facing employers today including minimum wage, overtime rules, workplace safety and more. Tickets are $25 for Chamber members, $35 for non-members. To register, call 630-543-4300 or send an e-mail to: addisonchamber@sbcglobal.net.

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Pictured are students who attended Addison Trail’s summer theatre camp. The camp took place from Aug. 1 to 5 and involved nearly 60 participants.

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On Aug. 18–21, Ron Onesti’s Little Italy Fest-West comes to Addison, this year for A Salute to The Bronx. The Fest, which will take place at Lake St., just east of Rte. 53 (Rohlwing Rd.), will include food, family fun, a carnival for kids and other activities, authentic Italian merchandise and more. A Memorial Mass will be held on Sunday. The talent line-up includes The Bronx Wanderers; Chazz Palminteri and Louis Vanaria from the movie “A Bronx Tale;” The Bella, a girls singing group from The Bronx who will offer a salute to Connie Francis; and Sonny Averona Jr. and Johnny Bones, from Brooklyn who will channel Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis and Frank Sinatra. There will be a culinary presentation by David Greco from The Bronx and kids are invited to make their own pizza. Hours are Thursday, 5-11 p.m. (free admission); Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 12 noon to 11 p.m.; and Sunday 12 noon to 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 each for adults; free admission for kids. For more information, visit Oshos.com or call 630-962-7000

Jakubka said the experience is an opportunity for kids to learn skills such as script memorization, blocking, acting techniques, painting, set construction, costume design, running lights and sound and more. The camp was run by Jakubka, Addison Trail Theatre Tech Assistant Alex Holod, Addison Trail Career and Technical Education teacher Amy Murphy and Addison Trail students who comprise the Theatre Board. “This camp is a way for kids to learn about theatre in a fun atmosphere,” Jakubka said. “My goal is to expose them to the stage to en-

courage them to join theatre when they come to Addison Trail. I also want to spread awareness about the arts in the community.” On Aug. 6, camp-goers performed a onehour show entitled “I Hate Shakespeare!” In the comedic play, Hamlet takes the audience through famous Shakespeare works to show how they can be lighthearted and entertaining. Jakubka said she chose that play because it allows for an expandable cast. For more information, Jakubka can be reached at ajakubka@dupage88.net or 630458-4168.

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“The Vactor Receiving Station is not only environmentally-friendly, but provides cost savings to DuPage County and to our municipalities. I’m thrilled that DuPage is recognized for our efforts to answer a community need, share resources and save taxpayers money while preserving our environment,” said Public Works Committee Chairman Jim Healy. NACo President Sallie Clark, commissioner, El Paso County, Colo., said, “County governments are leading the way in providing better, more innovative services to residents. The National Association of Counties applauds these Achievement Award-winning counties for outstanding efforts to strengthen communities across the country. ” Nationally, awards are given in 21 different categories that reflect the vast, comprehensive services counties provide. The categories include children and youth, criminal justice, county administration, environmental protection, information technology, health, civic engagement and many more. NACo will recognize award-winning counties at its 2016 Annual Conference and Exposition July 22–25 in Los Angeles County, Calif. Started in 1970, NACo’s annual Achievement Award Program is designed to recognize innovative county government programs. Each nominee is judged on its own merits and not against other applications received.

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Women-Owned Businesses in the United States More than 9.4 million firms are owned by women, employing nearly 7.9 million people, and generating $1.5 trillion in sales as of 2015. Women-owned firms (51% or more) account for 31% of all privately held firms and contribute 14% of employment and 12% of revenues. Over the past seven years, the overall increase of 8.3 million (net) new jobs is comprised of a 9.2 million increase in employment in large, publicly traded corporations, combined with a 893,000 decline in employment among smaller, privately held companies. Businesses owned by women of color 2.9 million firms are majority-owned by women of color in the U.S. These firms employ 1.4 million people and generate $226 billion in revenues annually. Million dollar businesses One in five firms with revenue of $1 million or more is woman-owned. 4.2% of all women-owned firms have revenues of 1 million or more.

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running club at her children’s school. Along with their active roles in these organizations, they have hosted several fundraisers to support local charities such as a Fashion Show to raise money for the No Frills Fun Run (a local non-for-profit charity). These women have contributed a significant amount of time and money to organizations on a National level as well. Last year FITT-RX’s “Fight for Air Ride” team earned an Impact Award from The American Lung Association. The Fight for Air Ride is an annual cycling event held in Northern Illinois riding 100 miles in two days to raise money for the American Lung Associa-

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Name: The Schiller Team | @Properties Occupation: # 1 Real Estate Team In Elmhurst Address: 136 W. Park Ave., Elmhurst Web Site: www.TheSchillerTeam.com Doing Business for over 30 Years Team: The Team Consists of Amy (& Tim) Schiller, Carrie Pikulik, Karen Boyle, Amy Gapastione, Molly Radoha, Kirsten Hinchley, Kate (Grobe) Drury & Kate Eisner. Background: The Schiller Team | @ Properties is a fullservice real estate brokerage group based in Elmhurst, IL Our area of Specialty is the Western Suburbs of Chicago. We are a 100-million dollar a year, #1 Office, #1 Team, #1 Agent in Elmhurst, as well as the #1 Team & Agent in DuPage County. We specialize in servicing buyers, sellers, short sales, foreclosures, new construction, investors and more. We employ the most innovative technology, research and advertising available to maximize the results and ensure each and every transaction exceeds the expectations of our clients. We feel the most important qualities and skills in an agent are integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, strategic marketing, effective negotiation skills and strong technological abilities. Influence: Without hesitation, all on the team named Bob & Anne Schiller, the founder’s of Schiller Real Estate since 1970, as mentors to us all. It’s an honor to carry on their tradition while learning even more valuable skills from our @ Properties leaders, Thad Wong & Mike Golden. Family: Many of us were born and are currently raising our children in Elmhurst. From Immaculate Conception to several of Elmhurst’s public schools, our ties run deep to this community. Setting us Apart: What sets us apart from the rest, our knowledge of the Elmhurst & DuPage markets and the level of service we provide to our clients. We are always thriving to take it a step further than anyone else.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS 2016 K&T Colors

K&T Colors is a creative cornerstone in Elmhurst and Maryann Gorski has made that happen. The shop is located at 568 S. York Street in the York/Vallette business district. Maryann is the artist who has been the creative spark of the business for over 30 years specializing in custom picture framing. She ensures that each client’s artwork is transformed into a personal masterpiece. Clients include individuals and large corporations. K&T Colors also offers a broad selection of art supplies—selected to appeal to the student artist, the hobbyist and artists of all ages. K&T Colors has always carried coloring books....the world has finally caught on. The City of Elmhurst has been key to the growth success of the business and Maryann believes in giving back to the community. She has been a Rotarian for over 25 years and is a past president of the Elmhurst Club. Several years ago when many businesses in town were closing, Maryann expanded K & T Colors—doubling its size. The City noted this and invited Maryann to become a member of the Economic Development Commission. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Bank of Elmhurst and the Elmhurst Art Museum. K & T Colors is truly a family business. Each of Maryann’s four children has been a part of the business at one time in either creative or supportive positions. Their creativity has taken each of them in their own directions now. Maryann’s mother, Loretta Kalina, continues to offer support on a regular basis. Framer by day, artist at heart, Maryann has a unique blend of business sense, a passion for art and its cultural influence, as well as an understanding of the human spirit. “Living life with an artistic eye is my greatest distinction.” —Maryann Gorski 253687

Polay Interiors Come visit us at our studio at 378 N. York Rd., just 2 miles north of our previous location. In 2014, we renovated a 90 year old home to be the new home of Polay Interiors. If you’ve worked with Michelle, you know how much her infectious personality and her discerning design aesthetic translates into beautiful living spaces. For 11 years she has been a part of Elmhurst, supporting the community and donating to great causes. She is pleased to share her passion for tastefully decorated interiors with her design team, Bridget and Gina, where they strive to make every project a reflection of their clients’ tastes with a touch of elegance. Bridget has been with Polay since they opened their doors in 2005. She graduated from Harrington School of Design 9 years ago. She is gifted at pulling together collections with the foresight to beat the industry trends ahead of the rest of the design world. Due to the high demand from our expansive client base, we have expanded our business to include kitchen and bath design. Gina comes from her own interior design firm and also has extensive flooring experience. She has been doing kitchens and baths for 9 years and enjoys creating functional and unique spaces that fit her clients’ lifestyles.

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When your name is on it, your heart is in it. Susan Polay helps run the family business and manages all accounting procedures. She assists with whatever else needs to be accomplished to keep us going every day. We couldn’t do this without her! We look forward to serving the community as we have for the past 11 years.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS 2016

Potted Petals, Inc.

culture/ornamental horticulture from Texas A&M University. She can help you create beauty inside or out at your home or office. At Potted Petals you will find unusual gifts, live plants, container gardens, personalized gift baskets and vintage items. Potted Petals specializes in custom work. From one-of-a-kind silk floral arrangements for any occasion, with silk weddings being their specialty, to professional landscape designs and garden consultations. Potted Petals will plant your window boxes and containers if you don’t have the time, as well as help you with holiday decorating. The shop has won many awards since it opened in 2005. You can follow Potted Petals on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pottedpetals or check out their website at www.pottedpetalsinc. com. Stop by soon and see Lombard’s best kept secret for yourself. Potted Petals hours are Tuesday 12-6, Wednesday-Friday 10-5, and Saturday 10-4.

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P o t t e d Petals is a unique, one of a kind gift shop located in the bright pink house at 732 South Main Street in Lombard, IL. Potted Petals carries a large variety of gift Kathleen Roberts items that are ever changing, especially for the seasons. We definitely go all-out for the holidays. The merchandise is displayed in adorable vignettes with an eye for style. The owner, Kathleen Roberts, has been in the horticulture industry for 36 years. Kathleen is both a floral designer as well as a landscape designer. She earned her bachelors degree in flori-

In order to continue to develop high quality art programs and exhibits please consider making a small donation today at www.parkartcemter.org

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Poised For Success® plans fundraising sale

Jennifer Shilakis Wiesner Family Law Attorney Going through family law issues can be one of the most difficult times of your life. It’s crucial to have someone on your side, who has your best interests and the interests of your Jennifer Shilakis loved ones, at Wiesner heart. It’s also important to have someone who thoroughly understands Illinois law and its various processes. Jennifer is an experienced Illinois family law attorney who can offer you both emotional support and zealous representation at a time when you need it most. Jennifer is a lifelong DuPage County resident, having attended Holy Ghost grammar school, in Wood Dale, and Immaculate Conception high school in Elmhurst. She earned her BA from UIC and her law degree from DePaul University.

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For The Elmhurst Independent

After working for Chicago Public Schools and a small family law firm in Wheaton, Jennifer opened her solo law practice in West Chicago, in 2006. Jennifer Shilakis Wiesner has litigated domestic relations and family law cases statewide, while balancing her life as a mother to four children. She has been an active volunteer in her children’s schools and activities having served on school board, parish council, and numerous extracurricular sport boards (football, swim team, etc.). As a small business owner and attorney, some of the highlights of her career have been: To see a second district appellate brief she authored result in a published decision; Receiving a Pro Bono service award from DuPage County Legal Aid; and Being appointed to the prestigious state wide Family Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association. In addition, Jennifer has been an adjunct professor at College of DuPage for 6 years, where she created and now teaches, her family law course for paralegals.

Many businesswomen are familiar with Poised For Success® which provides business clothing and accessories, along with other services, for low-income women seeking to enter the workplace. On Friday and Saturday, August 26 & 27, the organization is holding its End-of-theSeason Sale as a fundraiser to offset its operating costs. It will take place at 312 So. Westmore-Meyers Road in Lombard, 1.5 miles north of Roosevelt Road and less than one mile north of the DMV. On Friday, hours are 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is a great opportunity to pick up new and gently-used articles donated by local businesses, professional women and the community, including casual to career and summer to winter. The sale is open to the public. The sale is CASH ONLY and please bring your own shopping bags with you. PFS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and all proceeds will go towards operating expenses. More about Poised for Success… Poised For Success (PFS) is a not-profit organization that offers services to help low income women through a social service referral program. In the last four years, Poised For Success has provided services to nearly 1,000 women, 88% of whom believe that they have received a monetary promotion as a result of PFS and 76% of whom believe that this job has afforded them more financial freedom. Poised For Success promotes economic self-sufficiency in women by providing business clothing and referrals for career training to women on financial assistance. Women often struggle with the emotional rollercoaster of being qualified for a position, but having no resume, no interviewing experience, and no clothes for either an interview or to wear once hired. Poised For Success is dedicated to helping that woman – and every woman like her – make her appearance enhance her opportunities, not detract from them. PFS serves women located in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. This includes Addison, Batavia, Bartlett, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Villa Park, West Chicago, Wheaton, Winfield, West Chicago, St. Charles and the suburban areas surrounding Chicago. For more information, visit poisedforsuccess.org.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS 2016

Women in business trends… By Dee Longfellow

For The Elmhurst Independentt

There are exciting things happening in the world of women as entrepreneurs. Women have become a dominant force in small business ownership and succeeding in industries that were once considered “a man’s world.” Women: not just starting business, but staying in business According to the U.S. Department of Labor, between 1997 and 2006, businesses fully women-owned, or majority-owned by women, grew at nearly twice the rate of all U.S. firms (42.3% vs. 23.3%). During this same time period, employment among women-owned firms grew 0.4%, and annual sales grew 4.4%. In 2006, reports on women-owned (or majority owned by women) in the United States indicated the following statistics: • There were an estimated 10.4 million privatelyheld firms; • This accounted for two in five (40.2%) of all businesses in the country; and • These firms generated $1.9 trillion in annual sales and employed 12.8 million people nationwide. Top high-paying jobs for women According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, some of the best careers that offer high salaries for women lie in the fields of healthcare, law and business management. A list was developed of the highest earning occupations for women, based on median weekly wages: 1. Pharmacist -- Female pharmacists make a median amount of $1,898 per week, or $98,696 per year.

2. Lawyer -- Female lawyers earn a median income of $1,631 per week, or $84,812 per year. 3. Computer Information Systems Manager -Female IT managers earn a median of $1,543 per week, or $80,236. 4. Physician -- Female physicians earn a median of $1,527 per week, or $79,404. 5. C.E.O. -- Female chief executives bring in a median of $1,464 per week, or $76,128. 6. Registered Nurse -- Female nurses bring in a median of $1,034 per week, or $53,768. 7. Accountant -- Female accountants can expect to earn a median income of $956 per week, or $49,712. 8. Elementary or Middle School teacher -- Female teachers earn a median of $933 per week, or $48,516. 9. Human Resources Professional -- Female human resources employees earn a median of $912 per week, or $47,424. 10. Designer – This includes interior decorators, graphic designers, stylists, fashion or jewelry designers, or artists. Women working in the design industry earn a median of $816 per week, or $42,432. Trends from Catalyst… Catalyst is a nonprofit organization with a mission to accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion. They released the following statistics: • Percentage of women in the U.S. labor force: 46.3% • Percentage of women in management, professional and related occupations: 50.6% • Percentage of female Fortune 500 corporate officers: 15.4% • Percentage of female Fortune 500 board seats:

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14.8% • Percentage of female Fortune 500 top earners: 6.7% • Percentage of female Fortune 500 CEOs: 2.4% Here are some statistics from the Catalyst Women CEOs of the Fortune 1000 report: • Number of female CEOs of Fortune 500 companies: 12 • Number of female CEOs in Fortune 501-1000 companies: 10 • Total female CEOS in Fortune 1000 companies: 22

Blossom Wellness Centre Karen Stringer 120 N York St Suite 110 Elmhurst, IL 60137 847.660.6634 In Elmhurst since 2012 TEAM: Karen Stringer, Lisa Borge, Darice Hakim Blossom Wellness Centre’s aim is to keep your family healthy. Karen Stringer, owner, Licensed Acupuncturist and fellow of the American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) practices the 5,000 year old Traditional Chinese Medicine in downtown Elmhurst. TCM includes acupuncture, cupping, herbal medicine, and nutritional counseling. Established in 2012, Blossom Wellness Centre treats a variety of conditions including pain, digestive disorders, emotional disorders, headaches, and women’s health concerns – including fertility. Stringer specializes in fertility issues. “I love acupuncture. I treat so many conditions by getting to the root of the problem,” says Stringer. “The best part is seeing my patients get well, get pregnant and grow their families.” Stringer, an acupuncturist for more than 8 years, has been interested in complimentary medicine since 2001. Massage and acupuncture helped her

with chronic neck pain. She was able to resolve allergies that had plagued her for 10 years. In addition to acupuncKaren Stringer ture, Blossom Wellness Centre completes its trifecta of services by offering a variety of bodywork, including craniosacral, Reiki, Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy massage, reflexology. “By combining acupuncture, massage and lifestyle changes, we see great results with our patients,” Stringer says. “Our team is highly skilled, offers a variety of techniques, and we truly want to see our clients regain and maintain their health.” Originally from California, Stringer has been practicing in Chicago for more than 8 years. She graduated with a Master’s in Oriental medicine the Academy of Oriental Medicine in Austin (AOMA) When she isn’t in the office, she enjoys gardening, strolling the Prairie Path, or chasing her own bundle of joy around with her husband.

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Sports fans will be excited by the amateur Olympic-style boxing competition as well as the lacrosse demos and matches. And the Green Bay Packers game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars will be shown at the Miller Main Stage area on Sunday. Other spots to visit on the Indian Summer grounds include the new Cultures of the Woodlands area. Festival goers can gain an appreciation of traditional arts by seeing and talking to craftspeople making hand drums, beadwork, flutes, lacrosse sticks and baskets (sweet grass and black ash). Festgoers also can learn how wild rice is harvested. On Friday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m.2:30 p.m., teachers and students in grades three through nine are welcomed to Indian Summer Festival’s Education Day. While Indian Summer Festival opens to the public at 4 p.m. on Friday, the grounds are open only to Education Day participants during the day. Early registration is requested by Sept. 1. The cost for Education Day is $6 per person. Register and pay online at indiansummer. org/education-day. Payment also will be accepted at the Indian Summer office and on the festival grounds beginning Tuesday, Sept. 6. Sunday events include the 10 a.m. non-denominational Indian Summer Prayer Ceremony and Dylan’s 5K Run & Walk for Autism, benefitting the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. At 3 p.m., a parade celebrating community and the 30th Indian Summer Festival Anniversary takes place. Festival hours are 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices are $15 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. $12 for seniors age 60+. There are a number of special admission deals. For more info and updates, visit indiansummer.org and follow on Facebook and Twitter.

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