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Madison School approved for floodwater detention

Morley frustrated that plan moved slower than expected By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent

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This group of ladies showed up in downtown Elmhurst for Boo-Tiful Saturday on October 24, where shops and stores were open for trick-or-treating as well as regular business. The event is sponsored annually by Elmhurst City Centre.

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ELMHURST â&#x20AC;&#x201D; After about two years of discussion by the Elmhurst District 205 School Board, City Council took the final step in the Madison Early Childhood School temporary floodwater detention project. The School Board had recently approved the Inter-governmental Agreement (IGA). The IGA, which will provide five acre feet of temporary flood water storage, is expected to help residents on Washington St. with flooding problems during heavy rains. At the October 19th meeting of aldermen, Mayor Steve Morley commented that plans had not moved as fast as expected. There was frustration from residents as well as people from the City Council and School Board, according to Morley. The Mayor added that he hoped that the Madison School project would be the first of many with the School District. About two years ago Morley formed a Communications Committee, which included people from City Council, the School Board as well as the Park District. Discussions con-

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ELMHURST — Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs visited Elmhurst College on Tuesday, October 13 to urge Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Illinois General Assembly to approve Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants for some 130,000 students across the state who rely on it to help pay for their higher education. It was a full house in the Founder’s Lounge inside the Frick Center when the State Treasurer spoke following an introduction by Larry Braskamp, interim president of Elmhurst College. Also on hand was David Tretter, president of the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities; Donna Carroll, president of Dominican University, and representatives from Harper, North Central, Triton and other area community colleges; and, several state legislators, including Illinois State Representative and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (82nd District); Illinois State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park); State Representative Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) and other elected officials. Also present was Lee A. Daniels, former Illinois House Speaker who is currently on staff at Elmhurst College. Over the last few months, Frerichs has been visiting campuses across the state to lobby for the release of MAP funding, which has been in limbo because of the budget stalemate in Springfield. The Monetary Award Program (MAP) provides grants, which do not need to be repaid, to Illinois residents who attend approved Illinois colleges and universities and who demonstrate financial need. More than 25 percent of Elmhurst College undergraduates are set to receive MAP grants. “I am looking forward to hearing the students,” Frerichs said in his remarks. “Their stories are very compelling. Some couldn’t have come to a nice

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It was a full house in the Founder’s Lounge at Elmhurst College when State Treasurer Michael Frerichs came to call on Governor Rauner and the Illinois General Assembly to release the funds for Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants for some 130,000 students across the state who rely on them to help pay for their higher education. Among the guests were (from left): Dominican University President Donna Carroll, State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) and House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-82nd District).

college like Elmhurst without the MAP grants. They have already received letters promising they would have money to complete their education, but now the Governor has vetoed the bill* that included this funding. “I want students to feel secure that they can go to school and finish their education. It’s unfair to the students who applied to have that money in limbo.” (*The MAP funds are a part of Senate Bill 2043 which is currently stalled in the House Rules Committee.) He wrapped up his comments by stressing the importance of investing in education for today’s young people. “There is no better investment then higher education,” he said. “Nothing will hinder our future more than failing to support this program and the students who rely on it.” Donna Carroll, president of Dominican College, said of the 3470 students enrolled, almost one-third of them depend on MAP grants. “We have 1157 Dominican students whose funding is in jeopardy,” she said. “The best

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thing about the MAP grants is that they offer higher education to a high risk and underserved portion of the population. Higher education is no longer just for the ‘white and wealthy.’” She went on to share statistics on the success of the program. For example, of all the students whose educations are funded by MAP, 80% return each year and the graduation rate is 70%; three out of four students graduate on time; and, the default rate is just 2.8%. “Illinois has made promises to 1157 Dominican students with the expectation they could finish their education,” Carroll added. “The state needs to keep its promise if it expects residents to keep its faith in government. It’s a public trust that should not be violated.”

It was interesting to note that all the schools represented in the room said they had been “floating” the students’ credit during this first semester of the academic year. Everyone was able to stay in school this semester on the expectation the MAP grants will be funded. But another semester is on the horizon after the first of the year. It remains to be seen whether or not Springfield will come through with dollars needed. If not, the colleges will have some difficult decisions to make. Republican House Leader Jim Durkin stepped to the podium to bring the reality of state finances to the forefront. “The state budget is $4 billion out of balance,” he said. “How does the state keep going? Well we are still collecting taxes, so there is income. But 90% of the funds we are receiving are already dedicated to programs in place. “The state is in gridlock. We’ve all made our points, so let’s move forward. Educational opportunities must remain available to students. We must treasure our students and recognize that their education is an investment in our future.”

Update to this story… The week after Frerichs’ visit, students in Dr. Mia Hardy’s sociology class rallied to form a Phone-A-Thon effort, asking others to spend time on the phone calling their state legislators and urge them to release the MAP grant funding from SB 2043. Participants were given the names and contact information of their representatives in Springfield. According to Frerichs, the best way to get the funding moving forward is to allow legislators to hear the students’ own compelling stories.

Students in Dr. Mia Hardy’s sociology class participated in the MAP call-a-thon, after attending the MAP event with the state treasurer the week before. They provided each caller with the name and number of their elected officials and had them call directly to urge them to save the MAP grants, which are part of Senate Bill 2043, currently stalled in the House Rules Committee after it was vetoed by Governor Bruce Rauner.

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Foundation for Excellence provides $108,000+ for District 205 Schools totaling $29,194 were awarded in May when Foundation members visited classrooms and surprised teachers, and even two students, with the good news that their applications were selected for funding. Various online subscriptions, including another year of BrainPop for K-8, a wide selection of fiction and nonfiction books, seating options and sensory materials to help improve student engagement, a 3-D printer for high school science, and a community screening of a documentary film are just some of the grants

that will benefit students and staff. Additionally, the Foundation is supporting the district Mobile Learning Implementation with total funding of $57,000. The Foundation purchased three Google Chromebook carts, one cart of 32 devices, for each of the three middle schools. These will supplement the carts already provided by the district and increase resources for students and teachers at the middle school level. York High School was given a $21,000 grant and two gen-

Kassondra Schref joined City staff as of Sept. 28 ELMHURST — The City of Elmhurst announced last week that Elmhurst resident Kassondra Schref has joined the City as Communications Manager, effective September 28, 2015. Schref comes to the City with a wide range of experience in marketing non-profit organizations, small businesses and large consumer brands. Her expertise lies in building and executing fully integrated marketing plans that encompass various communication channels used in order to reach the target audience. In addition to her work experience in the related field, Schref holds relevant degrees, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Corporate Communication, Graphic Design, and Studio Art from Dominican Univer-

sity, and a Master of Science in Integrated Marketing Communications from Roosevelt University Schref joins the City at a key time to fulfill the objective of providing a heightened and expanded communication process. Schref’s main focus will be to develop communications in response to these needs, as well as to lead strategic marketing plans for the City. “I am excited to start my career with the City of Elmhurst and look forward to working towards connecting residents, City employees, and business owners to information from the City,” she said. “As a current resident, I feel closely attuned to the City’s communication needs and am eager to assist in delivering this information. ”

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Continued from page 3 tinue with the Park District about temporary floodwater detention on various sites. The School District has begun talking with the City about a floodwater detention site on the gravel lot at Bryan Middle School. Morley said there had been discussions between District 205 Superintendent Dave Moyer and City Manager Jim Grabowski about a first draft of an IGA. The vote on the Madison School IGA was 12 ‘yea’ votes, with two absent: Kevin York (4th Ward) and Chris Healy (5th Ward). The only alderman to speak before the vote was Michael Bram (3rd Ward). “This plan is a very large step forward,” he said. “I have some reservations but I am in support of it.”

Bram said he had not attended the last Public Works and Buildings (PWB) Committee meeting when a vote was taken to approve the Madison School IGA and recommend approval to the City Council. The agreement includes that the City will pay for the cost of a playground estimated at $140,000. The City will do the design, but the School Board will be able to review it. There is a provision that any standing water should be gone within 48 hours. The School District reserves the right to give the City a year’s notice if it needs the land back for “a bona fide educational purpose.” Likewise, the City has the right to buy the Madison property if the Dist. 205 decides to sell it.

“Kassondra’s well-rounded experience in marketing communications will make her a key addition to the City of Elmhurst,” said City Manager Jim Grabowski. “The Communications Manager role facilitates our commitment in providing the latest and most accurate information. I am confident that Kassondra will be able to assist the City in this important initiative.” For the latest information news about the City of Elmhurst, please visit: elmhurst.org to sign up for e-blasts and to connect the City’s social media pages. For further information, call (630) 530-3000 or email cityadmin@elmhurst.org.

erous designated donor gifts totaling $9,000 from the Foundation that will assist with the roll out of the 1:1 initiative, help cover student fees and ensure that all York students have 24/7 access to a Chromebook. “Our directors are passionate about bringing diverse and relevant learning resources to our district,” said Foundation Chair Liz Eder. “We understand the importance of advancing the use of technology for learning and are thrilled with the level of support we are able to provide for this exciting step.” And finally, with the help of a $15,000 donation from the 100+ Women Who Care in 2014, the Foundation board is implementing an expansion

of the Study Skills Program at some of the schools this year. “This program that gives academic and organizational assistance to students outside the classroom relies on recurrent annual funding to survive,” said Foundation Executive Director Lisa Fanelli. “We are grateful for the generous support that will enable more students to get the extra help they need.” The District 205 Foundation relies on the community for support in order to fund programs and enhancements that benefit the students in all thirteen Elmhurst Public schools. To learn more about the Foundation and upcoming events, or to make a donation, please visit elmhurst205.org/foundation.

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ELMHURST — This academic year, students in District 205 will benefit from over $108,000 in funding from the Elmhurst District 205 Foundation. “Last year, the organization celebrated our 25th anniversary, highlighted by a really special and successful Silver Ball,” said Foundation Treasurer Martin Franchi. “The community was incredibly generous and that directly translates to the amount of support we are able to provide.” Thiems Educational Grants

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Police Beat

The Elmhurst Police Department 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.

Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/ trespass to property/ motor vehicle Oct. 19 Robert W. Watkins, 23, of Chicago, was arrested near Route 83 and Lake at around 9:02 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Watkins was found to be driving a reported stolen vehicle out of Chicago. He was charged with criminal trespass to a motor vehicle and speeding (40 mph over the limit). Oct. 10-Oct. 19 Criminal damage to property was reported in the 300 block of Winthrop at around 5:49 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect damaged a door to an unoccupied building scheduled for demolition, entered it and painted a white pentagram on the floor. The victim reports similar incidents in the past. Oct. 15 Kelvin T. McGill, 26, of Chicago, was arrested at a car dealership in the 800 block of N. York at around 12:49 p.m. A complainant told police that McGill reportedly became upset after being told he could not purchase a vehicle due to the status of his credit. Police said McGill became argumentative with dealership employees and was asked to leave the property. When McGill exited the business, he grabbed a piece of wood and struck the complainant’s car, which was parked in the lot. McGill was charged with criminal damage to property.

Disorderly conduct/ mischievous conduct/ disturbance Oct. 19 Tamrah Janulis, 35, of Elmhurst, was arrested near Arlington and Allette at around 3:02 p.m. Police said Janulis was found lying on the sidewalk by a passerby. She explained that she was walking home when she fell, according to police. Police said Janulis appeared to be highly intoxicated. She was charged with disorderly conduct.

Domestic battery Oct. 21 A 39-year-old Elmhurst man was arrested in the 100 block of N. York at around 7:15 p.m. A victim told police that the suspect grabbed him around the neck and threw him to the ground. Witnesses stated they saw suspect punch the victim in the face. The suspect was charged with domestic battery. At the police department, the victim and suspect began exchanging words, followed by the suspect slapping the victim in the face.

CALL 800-222-TIPS Oct. 20 Subsequent to a verbal argument, a victim told police that the suspect openhand slapped her on the shoulder and broke out the window on the back door. The suspect stated he did not trust himself and thinks he might hurt someone. He was transported to Elmhurst Hospital by medics for evaluation.

DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/ possession of alcohol Oct. 20 • Angel M. Cruz, 21, of Addison, was arrested in the 200 block of W. First at around 5:50 p.m. Police said an officer on patrol observed Cruz seated in a vehicle, drinking from a can of beer. All three occupants gave the officer consent to search the vehicle. The officer recovered 12 cans of beer; several cans were empty and one was half full and still cold, according to police. Cruz was charged with possession of open alcohol in a vehicle. • Davor Strbac, 27, of Villa Park, was arrested near Route 83 and North at around 8:30 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said an officer smelled a strong odor of burnt cannabis coming from inside the vehicle. Strbac was found to be DUI drugs, according to police, and charged with DUI drugs, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, and no license plate light. Oct. 19 Juan Arroyo, 34, of Chicago, was arrested near North and Clinton at around 1:26 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Arroyo was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, an expired driver’s license, and failure to signal when required. Oct. 18 • Romell Z. Johnson, 25, of Wood Dale, was arrested near Lake and Walnut at around 7:30 a.m. Police said officers responded to a report of a driver reportedly slumped over the steering wheel, and Johnson, the driver, was found to be DUI. He was charged with two counts of DUI and improper parking in a roadway. • Melissa Santiago, 26, of Elmhurst, was arrested near York and Crestview at around 1:43 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Santiago was found to be DUI. She was charged with DUI, speeding and no insurance. Oct. 17 Juan Mendoza, 31, of Carol Stream, was arrested near North and Addison

at around 12:49 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Mendoza was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, no insurance and no rear registration plate light. Oct. 16 • Timothy D. Avila, 35, of Skokie, was arrested in the 400 block of N. Addison at around 6:22 p.m. Police said a complainant believed Avila was intoxicated because he was slurring his words. An officer made contact with the suspect, who was found to be intoxicated, according to police. Avila was charged with two counts of DUI. • Kristi Johnson, 33, of Elmhurst, was cited by police near North and Emory for disorderly conduct/public intoxication. Subsequent to a check on well-being, police said Johnson was found to be highly intoxicated and unable to care for herself. • Adam Nogala, 37, of Norridge, was arrested near York and Grantley at around 5:32 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Nogala was found to be DUI. He was charged with aggravated DUI, unlawful use of an electronic communication device and no insurance. • Raul Pina, 34, of Hillside, was arrested near York and Butterfield at around 11:49 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Pina was found to be DUI. He was charged with two counts of DUI, speeding and tinted windows. Oct. 15 Ana Hudson, 61, of Addison, was arrested in the 600 block of W. North Ave. at around 9:30 p.m. and charged with DUI and no insurance.

Harassment Oct. 14-Oct. 15 A victim in the 700 block of S. Berkley told police that she befriended the suspect’s ex-wife while they were going through a divorce. The suspect reportedly sent the victim approximately 40 threatening text messages. An officer attempted to contact the suspect with no results. An investigation is pending.

Leaving the scene of an accident Oct. 19 William Nolden, 69, of Villa Park, was arrested near St. Charles and West at around 1:15 p.m. and charged with leaving the scene of a personal injury accident, failure to reduce speed and an obstructed windshield.

Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco Oct. 15 Bibin Chandrababu, 26, of Carol Stream, was arrested near North and Willow at around 1:29 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said the suspect was found to be in possession of cannabis. He was charged with possession of cannabis, speeding and no insurance.

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Oct. 18 • An officer responded to Cottage Hill at around 9:30 p.m. for a report of an unknown suspect sending obscene text message and pictures to the complainant’s 11-year-old daughter. The officer called the number and left messages for the suspect. An investigation is pending. • A victim told police that while riding his bicycle eastbound on Fremont near Highland, a white vehicle, possibly a van, slowed to the victim’s speed. A male driver, whom police said is possibly Hispanic in his 30s with short, dark hair, a dark beard and wearing a white flat-brim hat, stated, “Get in! Get in!” approximately three of four times to the victim. The victim also told police he heard the suspect say, “Larry.” The victim ignored the suspect and continued riding his bicycle. The suspect left the scene traveling eastbound on Fremont.

Theft/attempted theft/ identity theft/fraud/ forgery/deceptive practice/obstruction/ robbery

Oct. 21 Theft was reported in the 200 block of W. First St. at around 11:32 a.m. A victim told police that a jacket, car keys and a few other items were stolen from an unsecured locker in a men’s locker room this morning. Oct. 9-Oct. 21 While checking on a foreclosed property in the 200 block of Geneva Avenue for a realtor, the complainant noticed several paver bricks missing from the patio. Oct. 19 • Melissa Ericson, 40, of Lombard, was arrested at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 1:34 p.m. The store’s loss prevention reportedly saw Ericson place several items of merchandise totaling $63.43 into a handbag and then exit the store without paying for the merchandise. Ericson was charged with retail theft. • Smamim Malik, 68, of Addison, was arrested at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 1:24 p.m. Police said Malik was found to have switched prices on a purse, and then paid the lesser price for the purse. The suspect also placed one bracelet into her pocket and left the store without paying for the item, according to police. Malik was charged with two counts of retail theft. • Retail theft was reported at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 6:37 p.m. The store’s loss prevention told police it observed three juvenile suspects taking various items of merchandise and hiding the items inside one of the suspect’s shorts. The suspects then left the store without paying for the merchandise. They were charged with retail theft, then released to their respective parents.

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Continued from page 6 report of a forgery at a local pharmacy in the 100 block of W. North Ave. at around 7:49 p.m. Upon arrival, the officer was advised that two suspects, described as a white male and white female, attempted to get a prescription using a fraudulent script. An investigation is pending. • Theft was reported at the library of a local college at around 4:34 p.m. The victim stated while studying library, she left her study station. When the victim returned, she noticed her laptop computer was missing. There was a note on the desk stating her laptop was turned into lost and found. When the victim checked lost and found, an employee advised no laptop was turned in. An investigation is pending. The laptop was entered into LEADS as stolen. May 1, 2014-Oct. 15 Erica J. Bustillos, 21, of Melrose Park, was arrested at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83. According to police, the store’s loss prevention officer advised that the suspect has been stealing miscellaneous items from the store for over the past year and a half, adding up to more than $500 in value. Police said an officer was given surveillance footage of the alleged thefts. Bustillos was charged with retail theft. Oct. 11-Oct. 12 A victim in the 600 block of S. Fairview told police that an unknown suspect(s) entered his unlocked vehicle and removed a pullover jacket, a debit card and a blank personal check. Oct. 10 A victim in the 100 block of N. Avon Road told police that their Social Security number was used to open an account at a jewelry store located in Akron, Ohio. The store advised the victim that an account was opened at one of their jewelry stores in central Illinois and jewelry was purchased. Oct. 8 A victim in the 400 block of Emery told police that her federal income tax filing date extended from April, 2015 to October, 2015. On the above date, the victim’s accountant told her that he could not process her federal income taxes due to an unknown suspect having already filed taxes using her information. Oct. 5 A victim in the 200 block of E. Butterfield told police that an unknown suspect,

described as a white female, entered a bank in the above location and reopened a debit card under the victim’s name. The suspect then used the debit card to make three purchases, according to police. An investigation is pending. Aug. 6-Aug. 27 A victim in the 700 block of N. Van Auken told police that between the above dates,

there were several transactions from Amazon.com on her credit card that she did not authorize. Her account was closed.

Warrant service Oct. 17 William J. Lowery, 22, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 300 block of E. Fullerton at

around 4:42 p.m. Police said while an officer was on patrol, the officer observed Lowery in the driveway. According to police, the officer was informed on a prior date that that Lowery had an active warrant, and made contact with the suspect, who was found to have a failure to appear warrant out of DuPage County.

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• A victim in the 600 block of Mary Court told police that his business was contacted by Com Ed via telephone, advising them that the electric bill was overdue and that the power would be turned off that day. The victim was instructed to go to a Jewel Food store and purchase “Reloadit” gift cards totaling $1,371.08. The victim complied and supplied the caller with the card information. The victim’s son researched the transaction and realized the call was fraudulent. Aug. 1-Oct. 19 A victim in the 700 block of N. Kenilworth Ave. told police that several pieces of jewelry were taken from a jewelry box in her bedroom. They had some people staying in their home recently, but are not sure if they took it. Oct. 18 Fraud was reported in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 1:11 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect, described as a black female, made three separate transactions, each time passing a counterfeit $100 bill to the cashier. Oct. 17 • Burglary to a motor vehicle was reported at Berens Park at around 4:36 p.m. A complainant told police that while he was at the park, an unknown suspect entered his unlocked vehicle and removed his company-owned cell phone. • Theft was reported at a store in the 600 block of N. York Road at around 10:44 a.m. A complainant told police that an unknown male suspect walked out of the store with several items, valued at $66.99, in a shopping cart without paying. Oct. 16 • A complainant at a convenience store in the 100 block of E. First St. told police that a suspect took $646 worth of lottery tickets and did not pay for them. • Retail theft was reported at a local store in the 200 block of S. Route 83. The store’s loss prevention told police that at around 5:30 p.m., two suspects were observed placing a 50-inch TV in a cart, leaving the store with it and putting it in a vehicle. The vehicle then left northbound on Route 83. Two employees witnessed the theft and were able to obtain a license plate for the offending vehicle. An investigation is pending. Oct. 15 • An officer responded to a

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Letters to the Editor  After Park Board meeting, reader plans never to run for office Whenever I experience any level (local, state or national) of our government at work firsthand, I am quickly reminded why I have never sought public office. At first glance, I think that these individuals are undercompensated and underappreciated. Upon further reflection, it occurs to me that a large percentage of my earnings goes toward paying for their salary or the service they provide. In essence, I am their customer. However, I often find that I’m not treated very well by the individuals that either want my vote or collect my tax dollars or both. In

fact, I generally observe that most citizens are often treated poorly by those who have willingly signed up to be “public servants.” Most recently, I experienced this at an Elmhurst Park District Board meeting. I’m referring to the board meeting where several residents showed up to have their questions answered and to express their opinions regarding the Butterfield Park renovation. In the end, voices weren’t heard and questions were left unanswered. So, I am left to appeal to the fourth estate to investigate the details, reveal the truth and be the voice of the people. Here are some examples of the unanswered questions: • How many focus groups were conducted in determining the needs and design of the park? What was the makeup of those focus groups in terms

State Senator urges VHA to authorize practice of APRNs Illinois is home to more than 720,000 veterans, every one of whom is owed a debt from a grateful nation. That’s why the VA scandal last year was such a black eye for our federal government, and such a wake-up call to the substandard treatment many of our veterans receive. As the Senator for Illinois’s 24th District, I represent thousands of veterans who depend on the services of our state’s VA hospitals, outpatient clinics, and Vet centers. That’s why today I’m urging the Veterans’ Health Administration to consider adopting a change to give full-practice authority to nearly 6,000 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) already working in VHA facilities. We already trust APRNs with similar authority in combat situations and in the treatment of active-duty military. Making this change would go a long way in helping to address wait-

ing times and availability of service at VHA facilities. The demand for medical treatment is already high, and it’s going to keep getting worse if we don’t do anything. Of Illinois’s 720,000 veterans, more than half are already above the age of 60. In fact, the two largest populations of veterans in Illinois are between the ages of 65 and 69, and between 70 and 74. On top of that, the jobless rate for veterans in Illinois is well above the national average, and only four states have a higher number of unemployed veterans than we do. The demand is there, and it’s going to keep growing. In order for us to fulfill that debt we owe to our vets, we need to improve our services and make the changes that need to be made, not just put them off until the next scandal hits. Chris Nybo State Senator 24th District

of numbers and demographics? Did the focus groups reflect the demography of local citizens and the immediate surrounding community? • How many detention ponds will be situated in the park? What will ensure the safety of our children around these ponds? What will be done to repel and abate mosquitos? • What surveys were conducted and what plans are in place to remedy the current

flooding that takes place on those fields on a regular basis? What impact will any re-grading of the fields have on the homes adjacent to and near the park during heavy rains? These were just a few of the many questions that have yet to be answered. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Tax Freedom Day in 2015 occurred on April 30. That means the average American worked until

April 30 to pay all of their state, local and federal taxes. We didn’t put food in our mouths, pay our mortgages or buy a new shirt until May 1. If that’s the case, most Elmhurst residents spent nearly all of January paying the Elmhurst Park District portion of their tax bill. For that kind of cabbage…. we deserve the answers to our questions and to be heard. Lance M Adeszko

Reader to Park Board: Remember you work for taxpayers!

and distribution, and gang violence causing those communities to remove their courts, oftentimes costing more than installation. Perhaps the board and Mr. Rogers are uneducated about the amount of money that taxpayers spend on baseball and soccer leagues only to be given “unplayable fields” by EPD. Why are they not seriously addressing the flooding of the baseball and soccer fields that causes an embarrassing number of game cancelations for days after a slight rain despite a multimillion-dollar renovation of Butterfield Park? Perhaps I’m giving them too much credit and the reality is that, just like Washington politicians, they’re so drunk on power that they simply don’t care what the taxpayers of Elmhurst want. As if squandering our money on an unneeded/unwanted/ unsupervised/unpoliced basketball court isn’t enough, EPD thinks that detention

ponds scattered throughout Butterfield Park will alleviate some of the stress on our storm drains. They won’t. Moreover, having standing water in our busy park for days after a storm will bring rodents and mosquitos, as well as drowning risks for small children. EPD start doing what you were elected to do and serve the needs of the people that elected you and will be paying for this project. Jim Rogers, remember that you work for Elmhurst taxpayers. Therese Gracey

Someone may want to remind the Elmhurst Park District (EPD) Board of Commissioners that they were elected by the taxpayers of Elmhurst to make decisions that are in the best interest of Elmhurst taxpayers concerning the renovations at Butterfield Park. The seven EPD commissioners and Executive Director, Jim Rogers, think that, despite a 98% disapproval rate (survey/petition conducted 10/10/15-10/11/15), a regulation size basketball court lit into the wee hours of the night is a good use of taxpayer money. Perhaps they never thought to inquire about the experiences of neighboring communities with regard to their own basketball courts including loitering, drug use

City Council discussion on Nov. 2 could be contentious, reader notes The Elmhurst City Council will soon be deciding whether or not to allow video gaming machines in our town and is expected to continue discussions, begun at the Committee level, at the next Council meeting on Monday, November 2. The following are just a few reasons why I believe that video gaming is a “bad bet” for the Elmhurst community: 1. If video machines are allowed in Elmhurst, Illinois state law requires that they must be allowed at every establishment that serves alcohol. No exceptions! 2. Many of these facilities are located in or

[Ed. note: It should be noted the Park Board is made up of representatives elected by the residents of Elmhurst at-large (not by Ward) and receive no compensation. The Board hires/fires the Executive Director (currently Jim Rogers) who receives a salary and who is in charge hiring and firing of all other staff.]

near residential areas, making them more accessible to families. 3. When a family goes out to dinner, they are almost certain to encounter the machines. 4. Dr. Robert Hunter, a renowned psychologist at Charter Hospital in Las Vegas, has treated more compulsive gamblers than anyone in the world. He claims no game is more addictive than video poker. He calls it the “crack cocaine of gambling.” If other Elmhurst citizens share my concerns, I urge you to call your alderman now and share your feelings about video gaming. More importantly, please plan to attend the City Council meeting on Monday, November 2 at Elmhurst City Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. A good turnout will send a clear message to City officials. Jackie Haddad

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Senior Commission asks City Council to revisit Ride DuPage Jordan: Transportation essential in keeping older adults independent

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By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent

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On Saturday, October 24, a grand reopening and ribbon-cutting event took place at the newlyrebuilt East End Park. Unfortunately, it had to be held in the pouring rain! Still the project was completed on time and now features new playground equipment and a softer surface, placed closer to the restrooms and further away from the street than it previously was.

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Back in February of this year, began on Monday, August 17. the Elmhurst Park District held New playground equipment two meetings regarding the and site furnishings, a soft 834-8244 questpublishing@sbcglobal.net East End Park playground rensafety surface, fencing and an ovation scheduled for fall 2015. ADA-accessible concrete walk Client: Two preliminary playground were installed. The park also York Chiropractic Clinic concepts were presented based received tree plantings and on feedback from a prior public landscape restoration. meeting, where many residents By Dee Longfellow Later, a concrete mixer For The Elmhurst Independent voiced approval of the planned arrived and work continued and playground relocation from the ELMHURST — On Satur- southeast corner of the park to was completed in time for the day, October 24 at 10 a.m., a more central spot. The exist- grand opening last Saturday. Unfortunately as anyone who a grand reopening and ribbon- ing playground was very close attended will tell you, it didn’t cutting Here eventistook place at the to the street, O’Connor: which could have the revised layout for Dr. Noelle newly rebuilt East End Play- been unsafe for small chil- just rain – it poured! For more about the project, ground. Unfortunately, the cer- dren. The move placed it closer visit epd.org/news/east-endemony took place quickly as to the restrooms as well. dignitaries huddled together The 2015 East End Play- park-project#sthash.qijlT5ay. under a tent in the pouring rain. ground Project construction dpuf.

ELMHURST — The Elmhurst Senior Citizens Commission has asked the City Council to revisit the Ride DuPage transportation program for senior residents and for people with disabilities. Aldermen made no comments since it is the practice not to respond to requests at the same meeting. The program had been approved 14-0 by aldermen in 2008. However, due to the economic downturn just after that, Ride DuPage was not implemented. At the October 19th City Council meeting Cathy Jordan, chairman of the Commission, stated that transportation is an essential element in keeping older adults independent and actively connected to their communities. “The lack of adequate transportation options has a significant impact on the ability of older adults to obtain essential services including health and medical care, nutrition, social services and employment opportunities,” she said. “This also affects their ability to engage in life enhancing recreational activities. Seniors need a reliable source of transportation.

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Ride DuPage fits each. “We are asking that you consider to keep Elmhurst not only a desirable place to live and raise a family, but also a desirable place to retire to. “We are depending on you to provide the leadership, forward thinking and the initiative to do the right thing by following through with the commitment made on November 17, 2008 and implement Ride DuPage for our community. “Your support and commitment as a Council is vital in helping seniors remain in their homes in a manner that promotes independence, health, safety and dignity.” Jordan pointed out that the cities of Wheaton, Glen Ellyn and Naperville as well as the townships of Lisle, Naperville, Wheaton and Milton have partnered with Ride DuPage. She also noted that just recently Addison Township implemented the Ride DuPage program. The Senior Commission is recommending that the City of Elmhurst consider partnering with Addison and York townships to help defray the cost of this transportation program. Some benefits of Ride DuPage are: Provides seamless transportation for our seniors and people with disabilities; Goes to any location in DuPage County and will go into Cook County to hospitals and for medical appointments; Has no limitations and is userfriendly; Is dependable: timeliness of pickup and delivery times are monitored very closely; Provides extensive training for all drivers and cleanliness of cabs is a priority; Provides ride sharing and handicapped accessible vans.

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Elmhurst Farmers Market wraps up for the season

This gentlemen had many Cubs birdhouses available for sale on Wednesday, October 21, when the Cubs still had a glimmer of hope they might get to the World Series for the first time in 100+ years. Oh well, if these birdhouses don’t sell, just wait till next year! all photos by Dee Longfellow

The knowledgeable person at this booth offered samples and suggestions to the crowd gathered around. Numerous types of cheese were available including those made from sheep’s milk and goat’s milk. If you like cheddar, there was a choice of an 8-year-old or a 12-year-old incarnation!

Nybo, Breen team up with local groups to benefit troops overseas LOMBARD — State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) and State Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) are partnering with the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the local Lilac Post 5815 for a “Support Our Troops” Collection Drive for Christmas this year. The Nybo/Breen legislative office at 929 S. Main Street, Suite 105A in Lombard will serve as a drop-off location for items to be donated to U.S. troops serving overseas. Donations will be accepted from October 26 through November 13 during normal business hours of 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The legislators would also like to send care packages specifically to local soldiers from the area (IL Senate District 24 or IL House District 48). Friends and family with loved ones from the area who are currently serving in the military are encouraged to contact the Nybo/Breen office with their name and address. “Supporting our troops is as easy as buying a few of the suggested items the next time you’re in the grocery store, and bringing them to our legislative offices,” said Nybo. “Your thoughtfulness will mean so much to the men and women who are a long way from home.” Recommended items to be included in the care packages include: Books, magazines, crossword and word search puzzles, coloring books, colored pencils, dominoes, checkers or chess games; iTunes Gift Cards, headphones/ear buds, DVD movies or television shows, small video games, international calling cards; Baby wipes, deodorant, Kleenex, lotion, toothpaste/toothbrush, shampoo, soap, female hygiene items, shaving cream, razors; Beef jerky, powdered drink mix, coffee, granola or protein bars, trail mix, dry snacks, mixed nuts; Laundry detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, air fresheners; Footballs, basketballs, soccer balls and Frisbees. Because the items will be mailed, aerosol cans/containers, food items that could melt or spoil and fragile items cannot be accepted. For more information about the collection drive, or to leave contact information for a specific member of the service, call (630) 969-0990 or (630) 403-8135.

Obituary

Anthony Edward Parus, 96 Memorial service takes place Oct. 31 Anthony Edward Parus died peacefully at his home in Elmhurst on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at the age of 96. He was a remarkable man whose life reads like an action adventure. Born in Katy, Poland, on Sept. 14, 1919, to parents Edward and Teodora (Parafimowicz) Parus, Anthony attended the University of Poznan until World War II broke out, then took part in the defense of Warsaw. His fluency in five languages aided him in many narrow escapes throughout the war. The first was his escape from Poland to Hungary, and eventually to France where he joined the Polish Free Forces. After France capitulated in June 1940, Anthony was captured by Germans and spent eight months in a prisoner of war camp. Again, he endured another harrowing escape using his language skills, traveling from Germany to France, Spain, Gibraltar, and then to England to join the Air Forces. After initial training, he was sent to Ontario, Canada, where he trained as a navigator and returned to England. As a flying officer, he served in operational missions on the legendary Lancaster bomber in Polish Squadron 300 until the end of WWII. On August 7, 1947, Anthony married Erica Joyce in Thirsk, Yorkshire, England. They

immigrated to the United States through Ellis Island in 1948, settling in the Chicago area. The couple purchased their Elmhurst home in 1963, where Anthony resided until his death. In 1957, he joined Standard Oil of Indiana (based in Chicago) and worked in various professional capacities through 1973, when he was transferred to Amoco International Oil Company and worked in the vault. Later, he was transferred to Houston in 1981, and continued to work in the vault until his retirement in 1984. Upon his retirement from Amoco after 27 years of service, he focused on his tax and bookkeeping business, which he ran as a successful home-based business for many years. Anthony was an unforgettable character who was larger than life, family members said. He was as a solid as a rock, dependable as they come, and a friend to all. Many people credit him for getting them on their feet after which they became his loyal, lifelong friends. He had a head of thick wavy hair and he loved to sing. Anthony was greatly admired for his deep baritone voice, which could overpower a room. He enjoyed classical music, reading, travel—especially to Poland and his vacation condo in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.—

photography, cooking and dining out. He kept his language skills in peak form by reading books and listening to music in foreign languages. Loving husband to his late wife, Erica, who passed in 2012; proud father of three children: Patricia Horwitz, Michael Parus and Barbara Parus; grandchildren Kevin (Christine Loretta) Horwitz, Jonathan (Nancy) Horwitz and Daniel Max; great-grandchildren Jackson, Timothy and George; three nieces: Dr. Magdalena (Piotr) Kobiak Oleszak, Dr. Hanna Kobiak Jerecka and Jaroslawa (Joe) Fiumara. Anthony was predeceased by his brother Bogumil (Monica) Parus, and by a sister, Dr. Teresa (Piotr) Parus Kobiak. Besides his surviving family members, he leaves behind an extended family and many dear friends, especially Barbara Stawska, who helped take care of him in his final years. Released from the constraints of his earthly body, Anthony’s adventurous spirit is free to explore the universe once again. Everyone who remembers him is asked to celebrate his life in their own way. Raising a glass of a favorite drink in his memory would be quite appropriate. The family will receive friends at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. until time of Memorial Service at 12 noon. Interment private. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

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ELMHURST —The art of giving back is on the rise in the city of Elmhurst. On Friday, Nov. 6, local businesses will participate in the 7th annual Arte at Nite: Food for Life, a day of art and sharing. Specialty shops, restaurants, and art galleries will host special events in their individual locations and then donate a portion of the proceeds to United Community Concerns Association (UCCA). An all-volunteer notfor-profit organization, UCCA has

ELMHURST — The City of Elmhurst will be collecting pumpkins for composting at the Elmhurst Public Works Garage at 985 S. Riverside Drive on Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. This will be the City’s 2nd Annual Pumpkin Composting Event held in cooperation with SCARCE, an organization dedicated to inspiring people to care for the Earth in DuPage County. Thousands of pumpkins have been purchased this season with the intended use of fall décor. When the season comes to an end, many of these pumpkins are thrown away. The City of Elmhurst has teamed up with SCARCE to provide an easy outlet for residents and business owners to recycle decorative pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns. Why compost pumpkins? • They are full of nutrients that are good

for the soil. • Pumpkins are 90% water. • Most pumpkins processed in the U.S. are grown in Illinois – keep the water and nutrients here! • Landfills are the third largest producers of methane gas. • Composting pumpkins returns nutrients and water back to our earth. All pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns can be dropped off at the event for composting, however only the pumpkins themselves will be collected. Participants with jack-o-lanterns decorated with stickers, candles, yarn, etc., should remove any materials in or on the pumpkin before delivering for composting. For more information, please contact Chris Dufort at (630) 530-3036 or visit elmhurst. org. 223489

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donated food to local families for more than 37 years to fight hunger in our community. Elmhurst City Centre, Roberto’s and Whole Foods Market are joining UCCA this year as Presenting Sponsors of Arte at Nite. In addition, local businesses will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items. Elmhurst City Centre will host free prize drawings for two $250 City Centre gift certificates. Drawing entries will be available at Café Amano, 116 E. Schiller, from 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Winners will be notified Nov. 7. For more information, visit ucca-elmhurst.org.

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Pantry staff, clients prep for service interruption In preparation for the final client session that occurred September 28, throughout the preceding month, volunteers posted signs and prepared clients for the temporary interruption in service. Clients were encouraged to stock up during their final shopping trips. They also received a comprehensive list of other area pantries and resources. Perishables and shorter shelf life items were shared with the Immaculate Conception Food Pantry and a small pantry serving Berkeley/ Hillside. Questions can be directed to EYFP’s general phone number

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This may be the last shot ever taken of the building that once housed the Yorkfield Food Pantry, because last week, the wrecking ball came and the house is now down. Thanks to a major capital campaign, including donations of many in-kind services, a new facility is under construction right now. Volunteers hope it can re-open by mid-December.

These construction people are hard at work on the office and entrance section of the new Yorkfield Pantry, currently being built. There will be a short interruption in service to clients of the food pantry while it is moved into the facility, but volunteers have been advising visitors where they can go to obtain food in the meantime.

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ELMHURST — As its former home met the wrecking crane last week, Elmhurst-Yorkfield Food Pantry searches for six to eight weeks of temporary storage. A donation of space from a company or community group is eligible for the Community Match sponsored by Thing 1 2 3 Foundation of Elmhurst: the match is $1 for each $2 in value given. A donation of storage would become part of the last $90,000 the Capital Campaign is raising to complete the original $875,000 goal. It’s not that the Food Pantry didn’t plan. It’s just that even with several locations housing inventory destined for the new facility space is filling rapidly. Existing shelving units were moved to volunteers’ garages and are already loaded yet major annual food drives will arrive before Thanksgiving. EYFP also rented a POD that is located on the Christ United Methodist Church campus. That, too, is nearly full. Despite storage challenges, EYFP encourages donors to continue thinking of those the Food Pantry serves and welcomes donations. Signs on the construction fence as well as posted in the lawn of the church advise donors that the Food Pantry continues to collect donations: these can be left under the portico at YPC which Jacki Lawrence, President and Co-Director checks multiple times each day. One EYFP tradition will continue in the midst of construction: celebrating Thanksgiving by distributing turkey dinners. Clients can call (630) 782-1066 to register for this annual event.

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Dukes of Distinction Honoring 2015 York Dukes of Distinction…

YDAP salutes Samuel Williams, Kenneth Von Heidecke

and master’s degree in Public Health and Disability Studies, Williams has begun a volunteer mentor program through Easter Seals DuPage and Fox Valley Region to empower youths and teens who use augmentative/assistive

By Dee Longfellow For The Elmhurst Independent

ow in its 3rd year, the York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) has selected another eight honorees who will be inducted at a special event in their honor in November. Following an arduous vetting procedure, the award is given to York Community High School alumni who graduated at least ten years prior and have distinguished themselves through significant and/or extraordinary accomplishments, service and/or an outstanding contribution to society. These eight “Dukes of Distinction” will be honored on Thursday, November 5, beginning with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a program at 7 p.m. in the York Community High School Commons. The event is free and open to the public; no RSVP or tickets are required. The following day, November 6, the honorees will be speaking to and mingling among York High School students in both large and small group settings. This week, YDAP salutes Samuel Williams, a graduate of the Class of 2002 Samuel Williams attended the University of Illinois where he majored in Community Health with a concentration in rehabilitation services. In 2004, he made the U.S. Paralympic Boccia Team, which competed in Athens, Greece. In fact, he is a six-time U.S. Paralympic Boccia champion. Williams has served as a U.S. Paralympic Ambassador for the United States Olympic Committee since 2010. During that same timeframe, he has worked as the Special Projects Coordinator for Dreams for Kids, which has as its goal the creation of physical activity and sporting opportunities for children with disabilities in order to promote better health and increased self-efficacy. In addition, Sam served as the keynote speaker at the 2010 Eugene Thonar award ceremony, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center. Since completing both a bachelor’s

Samuel Williams, today — After completing both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Public Health and Disability Studies, Samuel Williams began a volunteer mentor program through the local Easter Seals organization to empower youths and teens, who use augmentative/assistive communication devices. He also launched a coaching career, serving as Head Coach for the Synergy Boccia Team.

Samuel Williams, then — Pictured here is the senior picture of Samuel Williams, who graduated from York in 2002. He went on to attend the University of Illinois, where he majored in Community Health with a concentration in rehabilitation services

communication devices. The program is designed to provide clients with the real-world skills they need to navigate their communities. Williams has also launched a coaching career, serving as Head Coach for the Synergy Boccia Team. Several of the athletes he coaches have won National Championships and have made U.S. National Teams that competed in numerous international competitions. Sam’s family keeps him very busy. He has a son named Patrick and a daughter named Caroline. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, hiking and volunteering. YDAP also salutes Kenneth von Heidecke, a graduate of the Class of 1970 Kenneth von Heidecke is the Founder and Director of the Chicago Festival Ballet as well as the Von Heidecke Dance Center. He is a renowned choreographer for opera and ballet companies around the world. As a young man, he danced throughout Europe and the US. In 1975, he was chosen by the legendary Prima Ballerina Assoluta Maria Tallchief to appear in the world premiere of George Balanchine’s Orfeo ed Euridice; Miss Tallchief named him as her protégé. He has choreographed 70 productions at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, including Samson & Delilah, Carmen, Aida, La Gioconda and Die Fledermaus. His work has been featured at Alaska Dance Theatre, Scotland’s Edinburgh Festival, Washington DC’s Kennedy Center, Los Angeles Music Center, New York City’s Lincoln Center, Dallas Opera, San Francisco Opera, San Diego Opera, Ballet Nacional de Panama and Germany’s Badisches Staatstheater. In 1989, he founded the school and company. Among his students who have gone on to major careers is the U.S. Gold Medalist Figure Skater Evan Lysacek. In 1996, Mr. von Heidecke was choreographer to the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team. His works have been featured on Chicago Tonight, Arts Across Illinois and in several episodes of the PBS series The Making of an Opera and the PBS documentary on Maria Tallchief’s life. In 2008, he was inducted into the Fox Valley Hall of Fame. He has made numerous television appearances and is

currently the subject of a film about his life by filmmaker and composer, Stuart Meyer.

Kenneth von Heidecke, today — In 1989, Kenneth von Heidecke, pictured here, is the founder and director of the Chicago Festival Ballet as well as the Von Heidecke Dance Center. Among his students who have gone on to major careers is the U.S. Gold Medalist Figure Skater Evan Lysacek. In 1996, von Heidecke served as choreographer to the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team.

Kenneth von Heidecke, then — This is the graduating class picture of Kenneth von Heidecke, who graduated from York with the class of 1970. The dancer and choreographer performed throughout Europe and the U.S. In 1975, he was chosen by the legendary Prima Ballerina Assoluta Maria Tallchief to appear in the world premiere of George Balanchine’s Orfeo ed Euridice; Miss Tallchief named him as her protégé.

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Visitation ‘Craft Ladies’ hold the glue that binds friendships Crafting together for nearly 40 years By Patti Pagni For The Elmhurst Independent

he women, affectionately known throughout Visitation Parish, as the “Craft Ladies,” are at it again – for the 39th year in a row. Every Wednesday morning, for nine months out of the year, they can be found in the basement of the parish center crafting away as they prepare for the Visitation Council of Catholic Women’s annual Christmas arts and craft show. This year’s show, to be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Visitation School’s Valentino Center, has a slightly new look to go along with its new name – St. Nick’s Boutique. “This year, we wanted more of the items that are being made by hand – like the gifts the craft ladies are hand stitching and painting,” said Mary McCann, Visitation CCW’s president. “What these ladies are doing is offering a real ministry of service.” Crafter Alice Bronke points out the group actually evolved from the “Medical Mission ladies,” who used to “roll bandages, turn shirts into hospital gowns…and crochet afghans.” “But then,” she recalled, “sanitary regulations changed and…hospitals weren’t allowed to accept these things. So that’s when things turned to crafts and the groups merged.” Dozens of women’s names can be found on the craft ladies’ phone tree. With still-crafting women such as Dolly Helwink, who turned 99 years old in September, email is not sufficient to keep all the ladies in the loop. “Dolly is still crocheting the tops of our kitchen towels[that are sold at the boutique],” said a few of the ladies. The crafters recalled that since Anne Ferrone, now 77, led the first group of craft ladies in 1976, they have lost many crafters due to age and illness. “If someone is not here, it’s not because [she] doesn’t want to be; it’s because she can’t,” said Tina Acoba. “We are like a family.” Fellow crafter Jessica Leen seconds Acoba’s feelings. “It means a lot to all of us to be here together, but if someone like Dolly can’t physically be here, we still keep her part of us by bringing work to her, “ she said. “It’s difficult to see people not sitting in the same spot where they once sat.” Marian Levya has been crafting since day one, and says the women gathering is about much more than crafting.

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“This is unity. It isn’t just glue and paste,” she said. “I wouldn’t be in it this long if this didn’t matter to all of us. We really care about each other. We are a community.” Levya says amidst the stitching and gluing, there is lots of laughter. “We have fun,” she said. “We tease each other, and every year we have a nice table to display at the craft show, and we say, ‘look we did it again.’ We know we worked all spring, summer and fall, and at the end, it gives you great self esteem.” Some of the ladies are “craftier” than others. Some say they just do what they’re told. But they all have prayer in common. Levya says that if someone in the group “isn’t feeling well or going through hard times, we say a prayer and we send a card, so that person knows we are all thinking about her.” Naturally, over the last four decades, the size of the craft show has grown in the number of shoppers as well as vendors. But the ladies remain undaunted. “We never really run out of ideas,” said Sue Prost. “It just grew so gradually, no one had time to think about it.” This year, boutique-goers can expect to see dozens of vendors showcasing everything from handmade ceramics to jewelry. The craft ladies will have wreaths, ornaments, money holders, cork trays and more on display. Like all trends, crafts fade in and out of fashion. This year, crocheted Kleenex box covers are no longer “in,” according to the ladies. One thing that never changes is that anyone is welcome to craft along with them. “We’re called the craft ladies,” said Bronke. “But sometimes people are afraid because they don’t have a craft or a skill. There’s always something for someone…even if they just want to come and sit and talk to us.” “This is a family,” Levya added. “It’s harder as we get older. But it’s a bond, and we are going to keep it up…as long as we are able.”

)left:)As Tina Acoba (left) looks on, Rita Jozaitis (far right) helps Dee Young secure a cover on a oneof-a-kind craft to be sold at the Visitation Council of Catholic Women’s St. Nick Boutique, which takes place Saturday, Nov. 7. The craft ladies have been crafting for nearly 40 years, and meet every Wednesday, nine months of the year, at Visitation’s parish center. In addition to the craft ladies, nearly 40 vendors will showcase crafts, wreaths, jewelry, scarves, ceramics and many more hand-made creations for sale.

Shop and dine in Elmhurst and 10% of event proceeds will provide food for District 205 school children and their families DINING, DRINKS & SWEETS Angelo's Ristorante & Banquets • 247 N York St • 10% of dine-in event sales to UCCA. 6 - 8pm Armand's Pizzeria • 105 W 1st St • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 11:30am - 4pm Brain Freeze Ice Cream • 110 W Park Ave, Unit B • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 3 - 9pm Café Amano • 116 E Schiller • Join us for lunch, dinner, or drinks and we'll donate 10% of our sales to UCCA. 11:30am - 10:30pm Chow to Go and Catering • 116 W Park Ave • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 9:30am - 2:30pm Courageous Bakery • 108 W Park Ave • Bakery goods. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 6am - 4pm

Roberto's Ristorante & Pizzeria • 483 S Spring Rd • The finest Italian cuisine with Italian charm. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 6 - 9pm

redE Boutique • 146 N York St • Featured Designers. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 10am - 7pm

Sakana • 111B 2nd Street • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 11am - 3pm

The Uptown Shop • 129 N York St • Holiday Open House at our new location. 20% of event sales to UCCA. 10am - 7pm

Silverado • 447 S Spring Rd • 10% of food sales to UCCA. 11:30am - 11pm Snuggery • 122 S York St • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 11 – 1am TCBY & Mrs. Field's Cookies • 158 N York St • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 12 - 9pm Zanzi's Italian Deli • 113 W First St • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 11am - 2pm SHOPPING

Cuvee Cellars Wine Shop & Wine Bar • 545 Spring Rd • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 1pm - 1am

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Elijah's Specialty Coffee & Tea • 111 E 1st St • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 12 - 8pm

Bachabee's • 116 W Vallette • We will be selling UCCA Chavez for Charity Bracelets and donating 25% of sales to UCCA. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 10am - 5pm

Fitz's Pub, Inc. • 172 N Addison • 10% of food sales to UCCA. 11am - 10pm Fitz's Spare Keys • 119 N York St • 10% of food sales to UCCA. 11am - 10pm Flight 112 Wine House • 112 W Park Ave • Join us for our first annual Oktoberfest! event, with themed specials as well as our regular menu. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 3 - 10pm Francesca's Amici • 174 N York St • Mention Arte at Nite and 15% of lunch, dinner, catering and gift cards will be donated to UCCA. 11:30am - 10pm Fresh Start Café • 1038 S York St • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 9am - 2pm Goalie's Goodies • 116 S York St, Suite 102 • Kid friendly events. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 11am - 7pm Kilwin's • 148 N York St • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 12pm - 10pm Lezza Spumoni & Dessert • 544 S Spring Rd • Italian bakery for over 100 years! 10% of food sales to UCCA. 6 - 9pm Mamma Maria's • 130 W Vallette • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 4 - 10pm Nothing Bundt Cakes • 355 S IL Route 83 • 20% of event sales to UCCA. 9am - 7pm

Bob James Magic • 131 W First St • Magic & Curiosities. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 11am - 5pm Camden Boutique • 106 W 2nd St • Refreshments and treats. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 10am - 7pm Carousel Flowers by Shamrock Garden Florist • 527 S York St • Stop by our shop for beautiful fall décor. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 9am - 5pm Elmhurst Photo Boutique • 535 Spring Rd • Snacks and drinks served. 10% of event sales to UCCA and 10% off purchase when you mention Arte at Nite. 9am - 6pm E-Lounge • 104 W 2nd St • Featured Designers. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 10am - 7pm Enzee Boutique • 140 N York St • Various jewelry designers from across the world. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 4 - 6pm K & T Colors • 568 S York St • Be part of the Coloring Book Rage! Join our party--K&T Colors has everything. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 1 - 5pm

Nu Crepes • 115 W Schiller Ct • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 7am -7pm

Kie & Kate Couture • 559 Spring Rd • Light refreshments. 15% of event sales to UCCA. 4 - 7pm

Pints Elmhurst • 112 S York St • 10% of food sales to UCCA. 5 - 10pm

Main Street Candy & Toys • 123 N. York • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 2 - 6pm

Riley's Gathering Place • 590 S York St • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 12 - 8pm

Maxine Handbags & Accessories • 122 N York St • 10% of event sales to UCCA. 10am - 7pm

SERVICES Blossom Wellness Centre • 120 N York St, Suite 110 • Enjoy art, wine and your health. Gift certificates available for purchase for massage and acupuncture. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 5 - 7pm Merle Norman Cosmetics • 251 N York St • Free Express Facial gift certificate with any Merle Norman cosmetic purchase. 10% of event sales to UCCA. 9am - 5:30pm My Car Wash - Mehta Motors • 459 Spring Rd • Treat yourself to a car wash! 10% of event sales to UCCA. 9am - 5:30pm Tail Gate • 830 N Addison Ave • Cage-free dog boarding, daycare, swimming, grooming. 7am - 7pm ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Elmhurst Art Museum • 150 Cottage Hill Ave • Come see our current exhibitions, "Lessons from Modernism: Environmental Design Strategies in Architecture, 1925-1970," "No Place Like House," "Lessons from the Fick Home," "Selections from the Collection," and "David Wallace Haskins: Skycube." 11am - 7pm Elmhurst College A.C. Buehler Library • 190 Prospect Ave • Visit the Elmhurst College Art Collection of Chicago Imagist & Abstractionist Art in the A.C. Buehler Library, 7:30am - 7pm. Visit the Mid-America Print Council Juried Exhibition in the Founders Lounge, Frick Center, 7pm - midnight. Elmhurst Historical Museum • 120 E Park Ave • Museum will be open an additional 3 hours. Visitors will be able to tour the "Chicago Beer: The Refreshing History" and "By All Accounts: The History of Elmhurst" exhibits. 5 - 8pm FOOD DROP OFF DESTINATIONS Drop off canned goods and other staples at any of the following locations November 2 - 29 Community Bank of Elmhurst • 133 N York • 330 W Butterfield Elmhurst Park District Court’s Plus • 186 S West Elmhurst Public Library • 125 S Prospect Elmhurst YMCA • 211 W First Suburban Bank & Trust • 150 E Butterfield • 400 W Lake

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Olympic Signs celebrates 35 years Company created ‘spinning record’ entrance for Elmhurst Portillo’s

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Rob Whiteside (left), co-owner of Olympic Signs, and Dick Portillo, show a plaque for the “Sign Of The Times” award bestowed upon Olympic for its innovative spinning-record sign decking the front entrance to Portillo’s in Elmhurst. Whiteside drafted the winning design on a napkin during a meeting with Dick Portillo. Portillo still has that napkin to this day.

CHICAGO — For a Chicagostyle hot dog or an Italian beef sandwich, most people know Portillo’s is the place to go. And finding one is getting easier and easier with ongoing expansion. While the various locations may have different themes, the relationship between Dick Portillo and Olympic Signs co-owner Rob Whitehead has remained the same, going strong since 1981. The businessmen often get together to brainstorm ideas, while Whitehead doodles on napkins and creates some of the most famous sign ideas. Who knew ideas for Portillo’s signs were drawn up on a napkin

in the early days? “In the Elmhurst conceptual design meeting, I started to draw on a napkin as Dick presented his idea of a juke box with rotating record turntable on the roof, which you walked under to get into the restaurant,” Whitehead said. “Dick picked up a napkin and said: ‘This is what I want. All of you work together and make it happen,’” Later, that sign took first place in a Signs of the Times contest -- Portillo still owns the napkin with the design to this day. This is a special year for Olympic Signs, which is celebrating 35 years in business. Whitehead’s business partner Bill Pyter were operating out of a two-car garage in Addison in the early days. Now they have a fleet of Olympic trucks for installations and service, along with an experienced team that has helped the company expand while assuring the customer

remains its top priority. One of Whitehead’s all-time favorite stories is about the Portillo’s restaurant in Oak Lawn. Dick Portillo suggested making a billowing smokestack at that location. “We incorporated a smoke machine in the sign design but soon, received calls that the restaurant looked like it was on fire,” Whitehead recalled. “Needless to say, the smoke stack idea went up in smoke after a year.” It wasn’t easy for Whitehead to get his foot in the door with Portillo’s. A young Whitehead saw Portillo working out at the DuPage Racquet Club in Addison. When Whitehead tried to give him a business card, Portillo explained that he already had a “sign guy.” Whitehead’s persistence and drive is what ultimately got him his first sign

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IC Catholic Prep football team wins conference title York football ends season with a victory By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The IC Catholic Prep football team gave itself a double dose of good news recently. The Knights closed out the regular season with a 56-15 Metro Suburban Conference West Division win over Fenton at Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex in Elmhurst. The victory secured the MSC West Division title for the Knights. IC Catholic Prep went a perfect 5-0 in conference play. Additionally, IC Catholic Prep moved to 8-1 overall and earned itself a home playoff game. The Knights are the No. 3 seed in their portion of the Class 3A state playoffs. IC Catholic Prep will either play Friday or Saturday at home against No. 14 seed Winnebago (5-4) from the Big Northern Conference. In the win over Fenton, IC Catholic Prep racked up 624 yards of total offense, including 464 rushing yards on just 42 attempts. Sophomore Lazerick Eatman ran 15 times for 201 yards and three touchdowns. Senior Leo Guzman ran 12 times for 152 yards and two touchdowns, while senior Brendan O’Brien ran 13 times for 104 yards and one touchdown, giving IC Catholic Prep three 100-yard rushers in the same game.

Sophomore quarterback Luke Ricobene completed 6 of 10 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns. He threw an 86-yard touchdown pass to senior Andres Guzman. Pat Jordan caught three passes for 47 yards and one touchdown. Garrett Cheng had one catch for 25 yards. Jim Kenneally led the defense with 12 tackles, one tackle for loss and one quarterback sack. Kemon Reese, a freshman, also had 12 tackles. Matt Jordan had 11 tackles, while Frank Soto, Jose Rodriguez and Anthony Silva each recorded 10 tackles. Pat Jordan had an interception, while Robert Vitek had one quarterback sack. IC Catholic Prep outscored its regular-season opponents 366-156 this season and had six games where it scored 40 or more points. The Knights will bring an eight-game winning streak into the first round of the playoffs. York football The York football team closed out its season with a 19-16 victory over Lyons Township in West Suburban Conference Silver Division play. The Dukes finished the year 4-5 overall and 2-4 in the WSC Silver. York ended the season with 52 playoff points, which is the combined total of opponent victories. The Dukes played seven teams with winning records and six teams that ended up making the state playoffs (Willowbrook was playoff-eligible but did not have enough playoff points to qualify).

Working overtime

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Timothy Christian junior Nathan Bouman races toward the University High goal during the Trojans’ 4-2 overtime victory (OT is two 10-minute periods). Bouman scored the first OT goal against the Maroons to help TC win the IHSA Class 1A Lisle Sectional on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Week 10 Preview: Winnebago (5-4) at IC Catholic Prep (8-1) What: First round of Class 3A playoffs When: Friday or Saturday (check www.ihsa.org for date and time) Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Seeds: Winnebago is the No. 14 seed in the top half of the Class 3A bracket;IC Catholic Prep is the No. 3 seed Outlook: IC Catholic Prep rolls into the state playoffs on the heels of winning the Metro Suburban Conference West Division title. The Knights had three players rush for 100 yards or more in a Week 9 win against Fenton. Sophomore Lazerick Eatman led the way with 201 yards and three touchdowns on just 15 carries. The Knights have won eight games in a row. IC Catholic Prep encounters a Winnebago team that plays in the Big Northern Conference, which over the years

has been regarded as one of the more competitive smaller-school leagues in the state. The Indians went 4-3 in conference play and faced four teams with winning records, including a pair of 9-0 teams. Winnebago has won four of its last five games, the only setback a 41-40 overtime loss to playoff qualifier Byron. The winner of this game faces either Chicago DePaul College Prep (6-3, No. 11 seed) or Elmwood-Brimfield co-op (8-1, No. 6 seed) in the second round.

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The Timothy Christian Trojans boys soccer team with the Class 1A sectional championship plaque.

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Timothy Christian boys soccer team wins sectional championship Trojans outlast Chicago University High in two overtimes to advance to final eight By Mike Miazga Correspondent

eing one of the final eight teams in the state is nothing new to the Timothy Christian boys soccer team. The Trojans recorded a 4-2 victory in two overtimes against Chicago University High to win the Class 1A Lisle sectional title at Lisle Middle School. The win moved Timothy to the Class 1A Benedictine University supersectional earlier this week against Chicago Latin School. If Timothy won that match, it will play in the Class 1A state semifinals Friday at 7 p.m. in Normal at

the Corn Crib against either Beecher or Urbana University High. Timothy won its third sectional title in a row. The Trojans finished second in the state in Class 1A last year. In the sectional semifinals, Timothy scored a 4-1 win over Chicago Phoenix Military Academy to move to 15-4 overall and earn a spot in the sectional final. Nate Daniels finished a header off an assist from senior Ben Lodewyk for Timothy’s first goal. Sophomore Jimmy Allen scored the next goal off a free kick by junior Josh Anderson. Allen made it 3-0 going into halftime with another goal off a cross by sophomore Mike Martens. Allen completed the hat trick with his third goal via an assist from Anderson. Phoenix scored its only goal of the game on a second-half penalty kick. Prior to the sectional, Timothy won the Class 1A Timo-

thy Christian regional title in impressive fashion. The Trojans dispatched both regional opponents by a combined score of 14-0. Timothy defeated Chicago Gage Park 6-0 to win the regional title. Senior Mitch Evenhouse led the Trojans with two goals and one assist. Allen had two goals, while junior Daniels had a goal and sophomore Martens had a goal and an assist. Senior Lodewyk had two assists. It was Timothy’s fourth regional title in a row. In the semifinals, the Trojans downed Westmont 8-0. Lodewyk had two goals and two assists. Allen had two goals and an assist. Freshman James Shervheim had two goals. Anderson and junior Trevor Hoogendoorn each had one goal. Evenhouse, junior Jason Kwak and Martens each had an assist. “We started playing the ball and we moved well,” said Tim-

othy coach Steve Fernandes. “Our runs were getting creative. We were moving off the ball and making good hard runs in the box. It definitely was a positive.” Fernandes was pleased with how his team responded after an up-and-down close to the season. “We’ve done well, but we didn’t end the regular season super well,” he said earlier last week. “We played some good teams. We played Chicago Latin and lost 2-0. It was an off game for us. We also played Wheaton Academy in the conference crossover game. We both finished in second place. We played very well and were down 2-1 at one point and then they poured it on us in the last 15 minutes and we lost 5-1. It was two good teams playing.” During the regional, Allen broke the school record for most goals scored in a season. He had 28 after the regional. The previous record was 26.

Allen also was named to the all-sectional team by the state coaches association. Fernandes also lauded the likes of Nate Daniels and goalie Noah Marrera for their play of late. “Nate is a center back and has played great,” the coach said. “Noah had five goals scored on him against Wheaton Academy and played his best game of the season. He’s only been playing keeper for one year and has become better every game he’s played. It’s weird to say that someone had a good game when we allowed five goals, but Noah definitely took a big step forward in that game. The score didn’t show what happened in that game.” Timothy also is happy to have senior Lodewyk back in the lineup. He had been sidelined earlier in the season by injury. “Ben’s a senior captain who brings a lot to the table with set pieces and moving the ball. It’s nice to have him back.”

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Timothy Christian boys soccer: IHSA Class 1A sectional finals action

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Trojans freshman Isaiah Whitaker during TCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4-2 overtime Junior Ben Lodewyk gets to a loose ball in front of a University High player. victory at the Lisle Sectional.

Above: Junior goalkeeper Noah Marrera gets his hand on the ball to make a save early in the second half. Right: TC sophomore Michael Martens gets past a Maroons defender. Left: Sophomore Jimmy Allen scored a second half goal to tie the match at 2-2. He added another in OT.

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York’s Brigman, Hennessy win three matches in state tournament Timothy’s Byrne wins two matches By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — York’s No. 1 doubles team of Abby Brigman and Alex Hennessy wrapped up its season with a strong showing at the girls state tennis tournament. Brigman and Hennessy, who won the York sectional doubles title to qualify for state, went 3-2 at the state tournament. Brigman and Hennessy started the tournament with a 6-1, 6-2 win over the Bradley Bourbonnais team of Myra Zaheer and Isra Ansari. Brigman and Hennessy then dropped a 6-4, 6-3 decision to the Highland Park team of Jordan Abt and Phoebe Sacks. The York duo rebounded to record a 6-2, 6-1 win over Champaign Centennial’s Jacklyn Gunn and Jasmine Lee in the consolation bracket. A 6-1, 6-2 win over Woodstock Marian’s Caroline Yuk and Cate Yuk earned Brigman and

Hennessy a trip to the second day of competition. In the fourth round of the consolation bracket, Brigman and Hennessy dropped a 6-3, 6-3 match to the Belleville East team of Kaylie Comley and Ellen Binnion. The York doubles team of Julia Riddle and Claire Meyer won two matches at state. Riddle and Meyer started off with a 6-1, 6-0 setback to the Joliet Catholic team of Maddie Bauer and McCoy Hutchison. Riddle and Meyer then defeated the Mattoon team of Jackie Boyd and Emma Warfel by scores of 6-3, 6-2. Riddle and Meyer won their second match via a 7-6 (8-6), 6-2 decision over the Neuqua Valley team of Mikala Gerdes and Hannah Beck. Riddle and Meyer were eliminated by the Prairie Ridge team of Morgan Riddell and Morgan Priesz (6-4, 6-2). York singles player Maja Shaw opened state play with a 6-0, 6-1 win over Carbondale’s Sophia DiBiase. She dropped a 6-0, 6-0 match to Chi-

cago Northside’s Nicole Roc in the second round and a 6-1, 6-0 match to Oswego East’s Jaiere Harlow in the consolation bracket. This year marked the ninth year in a row that a York doubles team won the sectional title and the fifth year in a row York doubles teams finished first and second in the sectional meet. Hennessy finished the season with a team-high 24 wins. Brigman had 23, while Meyer had 22. Riddle finished with 18 and Shaw had 13. Timothy Christian girls tennis Timothy Christian had two singles players and two doubles teams competing in the state tournament. Trojans’ senior McKenna Byrne started play with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Quincy’s Alexis Petty and then won her second-round match via a 6-1, 6-1 decision over Rockford Boylan’s Anna Hatfield. Byrne then lost 6-2, 6-1 to Glenbard East’s Kolie Allen in the third round and 6-1, 7-6 (5) to Normal University’s Christina Su in the fourth

Timothy Christian boys and girls cross-country teams take second at regional York girls, Timothy girls, IC Catholic Prep boys also advance to sectionals By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — This weekend’s Class 1A Lisle sectional will have a lot of representation from Elmhurst. Both the Timothy Christian boys and girls cross-country teams, along with the IC Catholic Prep boys team and two individual Knights girls runners will participate in either the Lisle boys or girls races where state berths will be on the line. The Timothy Christian boys cross-country team took second at the Class 1A Aurora Christian regional with 59 points. Senior Michael Larkin placed sixth with a time of 16:51. Junior Matt Fox was 14th with a time of 17:33. Sophomore Xavier Ross was 15th in 17:38. Junior Aidan Shervheim was 16th in 17:42. Sophomore William Terpstra was 18th with a time of 17:47. Junior Tommy Troxel was 21st with a time of 18:10 and junior Elijah Tornow was 25th with a time of 18:25. Earlier, the Trojans boys team took fourth in the Metro Suburban Conference East Division meet. Larkin earned all-conference honors after placing 12th with a time of 16:44 on the three-mile course. It was Larkin’s second allconference award. Timothy Christian girls cross country The Timothy Christian girls cross-country team also placed second at the Class 1A Aurora Christian regional and will compete in sectional action Saturday. Hannah Bosman took third in the race with a time of 19:28. Freshman Olivia Reamer was fifth with a time of 20:31. Senior Megan Middel was ninth with a time of 20:55. Senior Nicole Terpstra was 15th in 21:45. Junior Elsa Johnson was 24th with a time of 22:51. Freshman Morgan Hoving was 31st with a time of 23:37. Freshman Jill Forgac was 35th with a time of 24:37. In previous action, Bosman also earned all-conference accolades at the Metro Suburban Conference East Division race. She ran 20:06 for three miles and finished in 10th place individually. It was Bosman’s fourth all-

conference award in cross country. Timothy finished fourth as a team in the girls’ meet. IC Catholic Prep cross country The IC Catholic Prep boys cross-country team placed fourth at the Class 1A Aurora Christian regional and earned a berth in Saturday’s Lisle sectional. Junior Eric James led the Knights with a 19th-place finish in 18:00. Sophomore Casey Kristie was 20th with a time of 18:07. Sophomore Alec Vasquez was 23rd with a time of 18:17. Sophomore Patrick Shannon was 24th with a time of 18:23. Sophomore Nico Gaudio was 33rd with a time of 18:57. Senior Eliot Sexton was 47th with a time of 19:52 and freshman Fabin Perez was 64th with a time of 24:40. IC Catholic Prep also advanced a pair of girls runners to the Lisle sectional. Junior Tessa Langan was 36th at the Aurora Christian regional, while sophomore Anna Gendusa was 40th. In earlier action, the Knights boys team ran in the Metro Suburban Conference West Division meet at Kress Creek Farms in West Chicago. IC Catholic Prep was missing several of its key runners. James paced the Knights with a 31st-place finish. He ran the course in 18:07. Kristie was IC Catholic Prep’s second runner into the chute. He finished in 36th place. With Vasquez and Sexton out sick, coach Jeff Fredrickson called on Gaudio, Victor Cadaoas and Perez to help in the conference race. In the girls’ race, Mikko Eguia was IC Catholic Prep’s top finisher. She placed 30th in 21:06.5. Clare Ryan was 44th, while Langan finished 45th and Gendusa was 46th for the Knights. York girls cross country The York girls cross-country team finished third at its own Class 3A York regional and advanced to sectional competition as a team. Senior Lizzy Hagstrom was fifth overall with a time of 18:57. Freshman Sarah May took 13th with a time of 19:48. Sophomore Emily Siegenthaler was 23rd with a time of 20:00. Senior Jessica Zellinger was 24th with a time of 20:06. Junior Julie Biggins was 28th with a time of 20:13. Sophomore Erin Davies was 31st with a time of 20:18 and sophomore Katherine Tomaska was 44th with a time of 20:59. York runs in the Class 3A Lake Park sectional Saturday.

round of the consolation bracket. Timothy freshman Abygale Ahn won her first-round match by a 6-1, 6-1 count over Woodstock North’s Lulu Nicks. She dropped a 6-2, 6-2 match to Sandburg’s Anna Loureiro in the second round and a 6-4, 6-1 match to Elgin’s Dahlia Keonavongsa in the consolation bracket. The Timothy doubles team of Danielle Beard and Maddie Monat lost 6-0, 6-0 in the first round to Barrington’s Anna Donoghue and Nidhi Jha, but rebounded to record a 6-3, 3-6, (10-5) win over the Teutopolis team of Audra Breer and Sidney Brumleve. Beard and Monat then lost 6-3, 6-4 to the Mt. Vernon team of Shubhika Jain and Catie Raney in the consolation bracket. The Trojans’ doubles team of Toni Paterno and Ellie Wiener lost 6-2, 6-0 in the first round to the O’Fallon team of Kate Dumstroff and Bailey Bohnenstiehl and dropped a 7-5, 6-3 match to the Rockton Hononegah team of Meghan Davis and Erin Zanolla. Timothy Christian capped a 2015 season where it won the Metro Suburban Conference East Division title, the York sectional title and qualified six players for the state tournament for the first time in school history. The sectional title also was the program’s first-ever.

York girls swimming team second at Maine South relay invitational By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The York girls swimming team is gearing up for the two biggest meets of the season. The Dukes will swim in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division meet Saturday and two weeks later will compete in the Downers Grove North sectional meet. Recently, York took second in the Maine South relay invitational and also dropped WSC Silver dual meets to Hinsdale Central and Oak Park-River Forest. The Dukes were 3-3 in dual meets through late last week. Coach Sarah Krizmanic has seen plenty of progress from her group in recent weeks. Junior Sarah Lewand has been a positive in the 50, 100 and 200 freestyle events. The coach also has her eye on a pair of relays. The 200 medley relay team of junior Winona Asher (backstroke), senior Paula Nolte (breaststroke), senior Maggie Schlecht (butterfly) and Lewand (freestyle) are making strides and improvements, Krizmanic said. The 400 relay team of sophomore Meghan Quinn, Lewand, junior Allie Orzak and Schlecht also is excelling. “The 400 freestyle relay is the last

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Timothy Christian volleyball team win share of conference title Trojans began Class 2A postseason play this week By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — Make it five in a row for the Timothy Christian girls volleyball team. The Trojans closed out the regular season with a 25-22, 25-11 win over Walther Christian which secured a share of the Metro Suburban Conference East Division title with Illiana Christian. It was Timothy’s fifth outright or shared conference title in a row. In the victory over Walther, Dani Van Laten had 15 assists, three kills and 10 digs. Ava Venema had seven kills and three blocks, while Olivia Hoekstra had seven kills. Zoe Stanton finished with 10 digs. The win moved Timothy to 31-4 overall and the Trojans finished 11-1 in conference.

}We knew we had to beat them in order to maintain a share of the conference lead. We beat them, but the match was close all the way.”

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The Timothy Christian girls’ volleyball team recently won the Plano tournament for the third year in a row. Timothy has won 10 regular-season tournaments in a row dating back to the 2013 season. Timothy opened postseason play earlier this week.

while Kendra Teune had five kills and two aces. Tracy Westra had three kills and eight digs. Those two wins came on the heels of a busy stretch of matches for Timothy. The Trojans won the Plano tournament and split a pair of MSC — Coach East road contests with Illiana Scott Piersma Christian and Chicago Christian. In earlier action, Timothy “Plano was a nice tournadefeated Chicago Latin School ment toward the end of the sea25-22, 25-18 in non-conference son. It helped us ramp up for play. It was Timothy’s second the postseason,” said Timothy win over Latin. The Trojans coach Scott Piersma. beat Latin earlier in the year in It was the third year in a row three sets. Latin is in the same Timothy won the Plano tournasectional field at Timothy. ment and marked the second Van Laten had 16 assists and year in a row that Timothy won four digs. Venema had six kills,

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Continued from page 28 event that competes at all swim meets,” said Krizmanic. “It’s tough to gear up for this race at the end of a long meet. Our relay team has gotten so much tougher and has been swimming more consistently as of late.” Junior Amy Choi swims in the IM and 500. “Amy has been swimming well in her specialty events,” said Krizmanic. “Amy is an aggressive swimmer. She goes out fast and is motivated by other swimmers around her. It’s fun to watch her race.” Freshman Nicole Bednarik competes in the breast-

all the regular season tournaments it entered. Timothy has now won 10 regular-season tournaments in a row dating back to the 2013 season (it won Manteno and Plano at the end of 2013 and then swept four tournaments in 2014 and 2015). At Plano, Timothy beat Westmont in the semifinals, which Piersma saw as an important victory. “We could see them in the postseason as well (Westmont is the No. 1 regional seed on Timothy’s half of the second bracket; the Trojans are the No. 2 seed),” he noted. “In the tournament we did a good job of playing our game and imposing our will on other

Dukes compete in WSC Silver Division meet Saturday stroke, IM and 50. “Nicole has impressed the coaches with her outstanding swims,” said Krizmanic. “She continues to record best times even during the longest and toughest stretch of our season.” Krizmanic said the two conference losses to Hinsdale Central and Oak Park-River Forest were a good barometer of where her team is at. “Though our last two meets were tough losses against Hinsdale Central and Oak Park-River Forest, the girls performed really well and are looking strong as we head into the conference

championship,” she said. “Our conference is really tough and it’ll be tough to break the top three, but we’re hoping to have an abundance of best times at the championship meet.” Krizmanic also is looking forward to the sectional meet on Saturday, Nov. 14. “For the past three years our team has finished in the Top 3 at our sectional,” she said. “In 2014 we finished second to Downers Grove North who went on to be the runner-up at the state meet. This year I anticipate our team will contend for the win.”

teams. We’ve heard comments from teams out west that they don’t see the same type of volleyball that we play in our area. Coaches have told us that we play a different game toward the city. I think our pace of play surprised some teams. It was nice to see that we did that and can do it when we get in a match where there might be a slower tempo.” Venema was named the tournament MVP. “Ava dominated from the start,” said Piersma. Venema was joined on the all-tournament team by Teune. “When Kendra gets going and gets good swings, she is very tough to stop,” said Piersma. Piersma also was impressed with the team’s play on the defensive end. “We did well defensively,” he said. “We saw a lot of different stuff coming over the net and we adjusted. We saw a lot of different shots. All-around we did a good job. We stayed focused and played our game.” Piersma also lauded Van Laten’s play at the setter position. “Dani was deserving of all-tournament,” he said. “Ava and Kendra got recognition for their hitting and at the same time that’s a great reflection of Dani and the sets she’s giving them that helped them be so dominant.” Piersma felt his team ran up against a strong Illiana squad in Lansing. “Illiana I still think is the best team we’ve played

all year,” he said. “They are very solid all-around and they play defense well and put up a big block up top. They shut down Ava and Kendra. They knew what we wanted to do with them. Ava had five kills in that match and Kendra had four kills. Limiting those two to nine kills played into their favor. They were still close sets. I’m not disappointed with how we played. We played really well. Sometimes you just lose and that’s OK.” That put Timothy in a mustwin situation against Chicago Christian in Palos Heights. “We knew we had to beat them in order to maintain a share of the conference lead. We beat them, but the match was close all the way. We were down 19-12 at one point and it was a credit to the girls that they fought hard and fought back.” Venema finished the match with a slide kill. Timothy hit the 30-win barrier for the second year in a row. “To have back-to-back 30-win seasons would be pretty special,” Piersma said earlier last week. Timothy is hosting a Class 2A regional this week. The Trojans opened play Tuesday. If the Trojans won on Tuesday they will play for the regional title tonight at home at 6 p.m. against either Walther Christian or St. Joe’s. The winner advances to next week’s Guerin Prep sectional.

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York boys cross-country team wins regional title Kern Jr. leads way with firstplace showing; Six Dukes in Top 10 By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — York boys cross-country coach Joe Newton earlier last week figured the Class 3A York regional would boil down to an impromptu dual meet of sorts with West Suburban Conference Silver Division foe Oak Park-River Forest. In the end, it boiled down to York running away with the

Class 3A York regional title held at Proviso West High School in Hillside. York won the regional title with 22 points on the strength of placing six runners in the Top 10. Oak Park-River Forest was a distant second with 60 points. The Dukes head to the Class 3A Lake Park sectional Saturday where another berth in the state championship meet in Peoria will be on the line. York sophomore Charlie Kern Jr. won the regional title with a time of 15:37. He edged Oak Park-River Forest junior Irwin Loud, who finished in 15:38. Senior Max Denning was

third with a time of 15:44, while senior Jon May finished fifth with a time of 15:59. Senior Robert Tomaska was sixth at 16:08, while sophomore Sean MacGregor took seventh in 16:14 to round out the Dukes’ scoring. Senior Tom Devereux was 10th in 16:21 and sophomore Jackson Bode was 22nd in 16:47. A week earlier, York won the West Suburban Conference Silver Division title amidst an extremely competitive field. “Our conference is tough,” said Newton. “We beat LaGrange (Lyons Township) 51-57 for the conference title and they beat us in the dual

York girls volleyball team co-champions in West Suburban Silver Dukes finish second in Silver Division at Lyons Township tournament By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ELMHURST — The York girls volleyball team gained some good momentum heading into this week’s Class 4A state playoffs. The Dukes shook off a loss to Minooka to win the Silver Division at the Lyons Township tournament. York started the tournament in pool play with wins over Fenwick and Taft, but lost to Minooka to take second in its pool. That put the Dukes in the Silver Division where they beat Shepard and Edwardsville in straight sets to win the Silver title. “We played well,” said York coach Patty Iverson. “There were a lot of matches the second day that went three sets. We beat both our teams in two sets. There were a lot of good matches played in this tournament.” Iverson said keeping in system has been a major point of emphasis for her team, especially with the playoffs looming. “I keep telling them the most important thing is we have to play in system and execute offensively and defensively,” she said. “We didn’t get in stride in the loss to Minooka. We had a hard time and didn’t play to our strengths. We do a lot of good things, but we have to try and play as much as possible in system. We have to play as a team. We’re not as big as a lot of other teams, so we have to make sure we play very good defense.” Outside hitter Alexandra Preuss continues to be a force for York. She had 29 kills in a three-set win over Fenwick in the tournament. “Alexandra is tearing up the place,”

said Iverson. “She’s averaging about 20 kills a match. She’s tough and she’s played really well for us.” Iverson also lauded the team’s overall defensive effort. “Defensively we are playing great,” she said. “Alexandra also is an excellent defensive player. Halle (Truett), Amaya (Diaz) and Julia (Zerdin) are going nuts back there with their defense. And Sarah Rose our setter is playing great defense. We are scrapping a lot of balls and that is helping us get those second and third swings.” York closed West Suburban Conference Silver Division play with a loss to Lyons Township. York ended up sharing the WSC Silver Division title with Glenbard West. Both teams finished with 5-1 records. “We won the first set against Lyons and then I don’t know why we didn’t follow through,” said Iverson. “We had a tough third set against them. We made a lot of little mistakes and we didn’t execute. Hopefully we’re back on track from that little crisis. Lyons was good. That was the first team we played that out-defensed us. They really hustled out there. Balls were coming up from all over the place. Lyons played a great defensive game against us.” Preuss had 23 kills in the threeset loss. “Alexandra pounded away,” said Iverson. “She continues to do a very nice job for us.” York last won the WSC Silver title in 2011. The Dukes opened play in the Class 4A Addison Trail regional earlier this week. If the Dukes won their Tuesday semifinal match they will play for the regional title tonight against either Addison Trail or Leyden. York is the No. 1 overall seed in the Class 4A Riverside-Brookfield sectional. “We know we are going to have to play tough,” said Iverson. York brings a 29-6 overall record into the postseason.

meet we had. Oak Park had 60 points and Hinsdale (Central) had 61 points. It was a great meet. Our team is running well. All seven guys ran terrific in the conference meet. I’m happy as a lark, but we’re not going to get too cocky. I’m happy for our guys. They work hard. They are nice guys and they are respectful. We have the talent here and we have the depth with eight or nine guys. We show up and try our best.” Newton saw numerous strong performances from his crew at the conference meet. “Charlie (Kern Jr.) is only a sophomore and he’s so tough,” he said. “(Max) Denning is a 6-5 guy

and runs well. He’s been our No. 2 guy all season and has been solid for us all year.” Newton also lauded the efforts of May. “May is a nice runner and a wonderful guy,” he said. But Newton noted one key for the Dukes this season has been the emergence of Devereux and Tomaska. “Devereux and Tomaska were average guys their first three years here,” said Newton as he started to issue a great compliment to the duo. “They have stepped up so much for us this season and have become our fourth and fifth guys. They are there every meet for us.”

York’s Hennessy getting it done on and off the tennis court Junior teamed with Abby Brigman to win three matches at state

By Mike Miazga Correspondent

ork junior girls tennis player Alex Hennessy was thrilled with how the first day of her first trip to the state tournament went. Hennessy and senior doubles partner Abby Brigman won three matches on the first day of the tournament to earn themselves a second day of play. Hennessy and Brigman finished 3-2 in the tournament.

}We encourage each other and

we never give up on each other. We played our hardest out there. We are friends on the court and outside of tennis.”

— Alex Hennessy

“We did really well,” she said of the team’s play on the first day of the tournament. “We played the best we’ve played the entire season, which is very exciting.” Hennessy, who recorded a team-high 24 wins this season (Brigman had 23), felt the team played well in its one loss on the first day to a team from Highland Park. “They were seeded in the Top 16 in the tournament, but we had a really great match,” she said. “We had so many great shots and strokes. It was a close match and I’m really happy with the way we played. I wasn’t too defeated by it.” Hennessy added earning a second day of play at state was a major accomplishment. “It’s a very big deal to get to the second day,” she said. Hennessy said her partnership with

Brigman succeeded this year thanks in part to the strong chemistry the team had. The duo won the York sectional doubles title marking the ninth year in a row a Dukes doubles team won the sectional doubles crown.” What makes us good is we are really positive and we are there for each other,” she said. “We encourage each other and we never give up on each other. We played our hardest out there. We are friends on the court and outside of tennis. Being partners has brought us closer. I would say chemistry matters. You feel a lot more comfortable on the court and you can give each other advice and tips. We laugh and are happy out there and that makes us a lot better.” Hennessy said Brigman, a senior, brings plenty to the table with her overhead shot. “If I hit a good shot deep in the court, she’s there to put them right away and end the point,” she said. “If I’m up at the net I love going for things. If I’m not able to reach it she will run and go get it for me.” Hennessy said her serve has been a key this season. “I think I have a pretty good serve,” she said. “And Abby is ready up there to get the return.” Off the court, Hennessy has been equally stellar. She has a 4.9 gradepoint average and has earned straightAs at York. She’s also a part of the York student council. Hennessy comes from a tennis family. Her brother, Jack, and sister, Callie, played at York and younger brother J.J. will be at York as a freshman next season. “I love tennis,” she said. “It’s definitely a family sport. I’ve been playing it since I was four. It’s always been a huge part of my life. At York all the girls are nice and it’s a great program. It’s taught me a lot about determination and sticking it out in matches. Tennis has been a great part of my high school career.”

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Programs Coming to Elmhurst Public Library Tuesday, Nov. 3 • 2-3:15 p.m. • Ballets Russes & Sergei Diaghilev: A Force of Change The Ballets Russes, one of the most influential ballet companies of the 20th century, performed worldwide between 1909 and 1920. Impresario Sunday, Nov. 1 Sergei Diaghilev founded the group and incor2:30-3:45 p.m. porated works from artists across disciplines, • Lyric Opera Lectures such as Stravinsky, Debussy, Picasso, Matisse, Hear the story of The Merry Widow by Lehar, learn about the Coco Chanel, and more. Arts educator Janneke composer, and listen to the music. No registration required. Fowers presents the story of this groundbreaking collective. Register online, in person, or by phone. Tuesday, Nov. 3 6:30-8:30 p.m. • In Stitches Calling all needleworkers, knitters, crochet-

Symphony musicians to perform at Mayslake To present ‘Fandango: Dueling Harpsichords’ on Nov. 19

ELMHURST — Music lovers will want to be in the house for a not-to-be-missed concert experience when the 2015-16 season of Elmhurst Symphony Musicians in Performance at Mayslake opens on Thursday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. Two consummate keyboardists, Stephen Alltop, Music Director of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and Trevor Stephenson, Music Director of the Madison Bach Musicians, will

offer a spectacular program of selections for two harpsichords featuring Bach’s Concerto in C, BWV 1061, Rameau’s Pièces de clavecin en concerts, and Boccherini’s sparkling Fandango, along with other musical delights. Come enjoy this evening in the beautiful and intimate space of Mayslake Peabody Estate. The Mayslake concert series is made possible by the generosity of an anonymous donor. Mayslake Peabody Estate is located at 1717 West 31st Street, Oak Brook Illinois. Tickets for the event are adults $25; seniors $23, and students $7. For tickets and information, call 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073542 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 5, 2015, wherein the business firm of SOFIA’S CLEANING SERVICES LOCATED AT 0N471 SUNSET AVENUE, WEST CHICAGO, IL 60185-3069 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MARIA HERNANDEZ, HOME ADDRESS 0N471 SUNSET AVENUE, WEST CHICAGO, IL 601853069. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 221437 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073548 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 5, 2015, wherein the business firm of W MANAGEMENT SERVICES LOCATED AT 39 N. ELIZABETH STREET, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) DAN WHITTINGTON, HOME ADDRESS 39 N. ELIZABETH, LOMBARD, IL 60148-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 221523 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073516 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 28, 2015, wherein the business firm of TRILLA REALTY LOCATED AT 2210 MIDWEST ROAD SUITE 210, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MICHAEL TRILLA, HOME ADDRESS 29 BAYBROOK LANE, OAK BROOK, IL 60523-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 28TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 221820 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073555 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 6, 2015, wherein the business firm of DIRTY GARAGE MUSIC LOCATED AT 592 STUART DRIVE, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JOHN GRAY, HOME ADDRESS 592 STUART DRIVE, CAROL STREAM, IL 60188-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 6TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 222135

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073564 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 8, 2015, wherein the business firm of AZ ELECTRICAL CO LOCATED AT 191 W STEVENSON DRIVE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) ARTUR ZATORSKI, HOME ADDRESS 191 W STEVENSON DRIVE, GLENDALE HGHTS, IL 60139-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 8TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 222128 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073544 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 5, 2015, wherein the business firm of KATHY XUE’S PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATED AT 1611 PENNSYLVANIA COURT, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KATHY XUE, HOME ADDRESS 1611 PENNSYLVANIA COURT, NAPERVILLE, IL 605630000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 222132 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073525 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, wherein the business firm of CD ENTERPRISE LOCATED AT 620 GROVE AVENUE, BENSENVILLE, IL 601062478 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) CORA B DASKAL, HOME ADDRESS 620 GROVE AVENUE, BENSENVILLE, IL 60106-2478. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 30TH day of SEPTEMBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 222253 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073579 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 15, 2015, wherein the business firm of TOM MINT LOCATED AT P.O. BOX 58, EOLA, IL 60519-0058 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) THOMAS HORAN, HOME ADDRESS 2410 HARBOR COURT, AURORA, IL 60504-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 15TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 5, 2015) 222884

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5 Plaintiff, vs. Aureliano Mora; Raymunda Vences; State of Illinois; Village of Bloomingdale; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 2014CH 002274 207 North West Avenue, NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073557 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 7, 2015, wherein the business firm of BARON APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 424 N YORK STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2002 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) STEVEN J BERANEK, HOME ADDRESS 501 E LINCOLN STREET, ARLINGTON HGHTS, IL 60005-3836; NAME OF PERSON(S) JOSEPH L BERANEK, HOME ADDRESS 424 N YORK STREET, ELMHURST, IL 60126-2002. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 7TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 222127 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073540 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 5, 2015, wherein the business firm of CROFT DIGITAL LOCATED AT 4N144 N CHESTNUT STREET, ADDISON, IL 60101-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) KIM CROFT, HOME ADDRESS 4N144 N CHESTNUT STREET, ADDISON, IL 60101-0000; NAME OF PERSON(S) PAUL CROFT, HOME ADDRESS 4N144 N CHESTNUT STREET, ADDISON, IL 60101-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 5TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 222250 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073591 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 19, 2015, wherein the business firm of GERONIMO CAMPUZANO CONSTRUCTION LOCATED AT 4N375 CENTRAL AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-7775 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) GERONIMO CAMPUZANO, HOME ADDRESS 4N375 CENTRAL AVENUE, ADDISON, IL 60101-7775. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & 12, 2015) 223159

Elmhurst, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 5, 2015, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will on November 17, 2015, at the hour of 10:00AM at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: The South 125 feet of Lot 87 ( Except the East 120 feet thereof) in Robertson’s 4th addition to Elmhurst, being a subdivision of that part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Township 39 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Dupage County, Illinois. Commonly known as 207 North West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Parcel Number(s): 06-02-107-054 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073576 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 14, 2015, wherein the business firm of MEGAN ARNDT PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATED AT 345 N ELM STREET, HINSDALE, IL 60521-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MEGAN ARNDT, HOME ADDRESS 345 N ELM STREET, HINSDALE, IL 60521-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 14TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & 12, 2015) 223356 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073594 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 19, 2015, wherein the business firm of DUDECANCUT HAIR STUDIO LOCATED AT 311 S MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, LOMBARD, IL 60148-2674 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JOHNNIE T GRIFFIN II, HOME ADDRESS 709 S SALEM DRIVE, SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193-2762. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & 12, 2015) 223160 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0073571 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on OCTOBER 13, 2015, wherein the business firm of JILL’S BEAUTIQUE LOCATED AT 28379 DAVIS PARKWAY STE 802G, WARRENVILLE, IL 60555-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JILLIAN S FARMER, HOME ADDRESS 624 CHESTERFIELD LANE, NORTH AURORA, IL 60542-0000. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 13TH day of OCTOBER, A.D. 2015. PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 29, Nov. 5 & 12, 2015) 223867

Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 14-029817. Shara A. Netterstrom MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Atty. No.: 271625 I672019 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 221445

F13080121 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY WHEATON, ILLINOIS Thrivent Federal Credit Union Plaintiff, vs. Scott E. Soenksen aka Scott Soenksen; Thrivent Federal Credit Union; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 14 CH 133 Property Address: 317 Highview Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on August 20, 2015, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of DuPage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on November 24, 2015, commencing at 10am, at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: THE SOUTH 1/2 OF LOT 63 IN A.D. GRAUE AND SON OAK LAWN SUBDIVISION NO. 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 19, 1921 AS DOCUMENT NO. 148467, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 317 Highview Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 P.I.N.: 03-35-319-008 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $307,714.96 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of DuPage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl

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Friday-Sunday, Nov. 6-8 The York drama department has obtained special permission to present James and the Giant Peach. It will be presented on From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church and the York Stage on November School, 148 E. Third Street, invites the public to its Trunk or 6 at 7:30 p.m.; November 7 Treat event in the parking lot. Kids dress in costume and collect at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and candy and other items from festively-decorated trunks of cars. November 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets Free and open to the public. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks served are $9 for adults and $7 for for lunch. Free will collection will defray the costs. For more seniors, and may be purchased at ticketpeak.com/res/yorkdrainformation, visit ilselmhurst.org. ma or at the York Bookstore. Sunday, Nov. 1 roll, who celebrates the fall sea- All seating is reserved. 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Program (YDAP) will recog- um invites residents to join a nize and honor alumni who visit to two different breweries Monday, Nov. 2 have distinguished themselves with beer guru Liz Garibay to The Elmhurst Garden Club through their accomplishments, learn more about beer making will meet at the Wilder Man- service and/or outstanding con- and its role in Chicago history. sion. At 10:30 a.m.: White Ele- tributions to society. This year, The bus departs from the Musephant and Jewelry Sale; 11:30 eight Dukes of Distinction have um at 10:30 a.m. and returns to a.m. Lunch; 12 noon Business been chosen by a panel of judg- Pints at 112 S. York at about Meeting; 1 p.m. Program: Vic- es to be honored. The program 2:30 p.m. Visit Motor Row Brewing in a historic building tory Gardens: from World War is free and open to the public. in the south Loop; and LaguniII to Present Day, presented by tas Brewing in the Douglas Kirstin Larson. Free and open Friday, Nov. 6 to the public. 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Food for Life day of art and Sponsored by the Senior Citisharing will return to downtown zen Commission and the City ublic otice Elmhurst among participating of Elmhurst. Seating is reserved Continued from previous page businesses, specialty shops, res- and space is limited. To make a Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 taurants, and art galleries. Many reservation, call 630-306-7077. (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, • Starting at 10:30 a.m., those will host special events in their visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. individual locations and then ages 8 to adult are invited to This communication is an attempt to coldonate a portion of the proceeds the Lizzadro Museum of Lapilect a debt and any information obtained to United Community Concerns dary Art, where geologist Sara will be used for that purpose. Association (UCCA). Info and Kurth will discuss identifying ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 schedule of events/participants: rocks and minerals. Qualifies Naperville, IL 60563-4947 for Scout merit badges. Scout ucca-elmhurst.org . 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 groups require adult supervi630-428-4620 (fax) sion. Fee: $5 per person; reserPURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT Friday and Saturday, COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU vations required. Call 630-833Nov. 6-7 ARE ADVISED THAT ANSELMO LIND1616. Teachers can earn proOn Friday, Nov. 6 from 4-9 BERG OLIVER LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR ITS REp.m., and Sat., Nov. 7 from 10 fessional development credit; SPECTIVE CLIENTS AND ANY INFORa.m.-4 p.m., stop by Wilder contact educator@lizzadromuMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED Mansion for the 5th annual Hol- seum.org for more. FOR THAT PURPOSE. • Starting at 2 p.m. at the iday Market for holiday gifts I672835 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent while supporting local artisans. Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 5, 2015) Free admission both days. 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Art Institute of Chicago will present a 60-minute lecture on the legacy of collecting Chinese art in the Chicago area. A Q&A on the Sonnenschein jade collection at the Art Institute will follow. Recommended for adults. Admission: $10 per person. Info: 630-833-1616. Sunday, Nov. 8 From 12:15-2:30 p.m., the Single Mothers Support Group (SHE) will meet at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. After lunch with the children, Bob Moeller, author and TV host of Total Living Network, will discuss “Leaving Our Regrets Behind.” Childcare available during program. Free; guests welcome. Free children’s clothes given to all single mothers. Info: email: janeloe@aol. com Thursday, Nov. 19 • At 6:30 p.m., come to the Elmhurst Historical Museum Education Center for Thirsty Third Thursday for a Beer Talk & Tasting. Learn more about Chicago’s beer history through this month’s theme: The Saloon and Ethnic Identities, tasting by Revolution Brewing. Museum open until 8 p.m. Free for those 21 and older with photo ID. Drop-in program, no registration required. Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630-833-1457. • At 7:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Symphony Musicians will perform Fandango: Dueling Harpsichords at Mayslake, located at 1717 West 31st Street in

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Ongoing programs: • Continuing through Halloween, the Elmhurst Lions Club Pumpkin Patch will be available by The Abbey on St. Charles Road, just west of York High School. All sizes and shapes available, come out any time. • “Beer Chicago,” on display now through Feb. 14, 2016, at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Take a look at beer culture, taverns, and breweries; learn about different beers brewed right here in Chicago; encounter the “bartender” at an interactive video kiosk. Admission is Free. Info: 630-833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org • A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665. • The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. Ribs available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: americanlegionthb187.org or 630-833-7800.

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Business Briefs Lions Club celebrates 75 years with Masquerade Ball On Friday, October 30 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., the Elmhurst Lions Club will be celebrating 75 years of service to the community with a Masquerade Gala at River Forest Country Club. Tickets are $50 per person/$90 per couple for beer, wine and appetizers as well as “magical and mystical” entertainment, a live auction and much more. Guests are encouraged to dress in costume, dressy casual or festive attire. There will be a cash bar available for cocktails. To attend, please RSVP by sending checks payable to Elmhurst Lions Club to Tessa Zemgulys, 220 E. Wilson St., Elmhurst 60126 or call Lion Jim Worden at 630-327-5643.

County celebrates at the opening of the Health Department’s new Community Center On Thursday, Oct. 15, there was a grand opening of the DuPage County Health Department’s brand new Community Center in Wheaton. Following an official ribbon-cutting, there were building tours and remarks from county leaders. The 33,000-square-foot Community Center is located on the DuPage County Government campus in Wheaton. The cost was approximately $11 million and it was fully funded by the Health Department. Wight & Company provided construction management services, as well as architectural design and engineering services for the Community Center. The National Association for Mental Illness has moved to the new building and is now offering its services there.

Edward-Elmhurst Health introduces Pediatric Nurse Navigator Edward-Elmhurst Health has introduced Deanna Robin, RN, BSN, as the system’s Pediatric Nurse Navigator. In the role, she’ll work with pediatric patients at Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd. in Elmhurst as well as Edward Hospital in Naperville. A Pediatric Nurse Navigator is a resource for coordinating all aspects of pediatric patient care and acts as a liaison between the care team and the family. A registered nurse for 25 years, Robin has spent 20 of those years caring for pediatric patients, beginning at Children’s Memorial Hospital, then DEANNA ROBIN, RN, a major pediatric outpatient center in the western suburbs. For the last 10 years, she has cared for children in Edward Hospital’s Pediatric Department. Robin earned her RN (Registered Nurse) degree from William Rainey Harper College and her BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) from the Chamberlain College of Nursing.

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Continued from page 18 job with Portillo. “Service was most important along with the desire to please the customer,” said Portillo. “If a sign went out, Rob and Olympic Signs was on it immediately, whereas another company would have taken a week to fix it.” Olympic signs has created many signs you’ve likely seen including, the Chicago Tribune, the Drake Hotel, Boeing, Prudential, as well as several suburban outlet mall signage and electronic LED displays. High profile Chicago restaurants have used Olympic as well, such as Rosebud, Gibson’s and Connie’s Pizza to name a few. “[We enjoy] establishing relationships that go beyond business as usual with company owners such as Portillo’s,” Whitehead said. Congratulations to Olympic Signs for its 35 years in business.

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Choral Union, orchestra, choir host holiday concert

The Elmhurst Choral Union (ECU) will perform a concert, “And on Earth, Peace,” on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. in Hammerschmidt Chapel on the campus of Elmhurst College. The concert will feature Respighi’s ethereal Laud to the Nativity and Vaughan Williams’s Fantasia on Christmas Carols. The accompanying professional orchestra is led by James MacDonald. The ECU Champhoto by Dee Longfellow ber Choir will perform as well. General admission tickets are: $25 adults, $23 seniors, $10 youth, available at These two men look over the items available for sale elmhurstchoralunion.org, 1-800-838- at a table set up at the Elmhurst Farmers Market. The 3006, or at the door. weekly shopping arena is closed up until next June.

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• IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY - WHEATON ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HARBORVIEW MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE LOAN PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-5 Plaintiff, vs. Aureliano Mora; Raymunda Vences; State of Illinois; Village of Bloomingdale; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 2014CH 002274 207 North West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 5, 2015, the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office will on November 17, 2015, at the hour of 10:00AM at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 207 North West Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Parcel Number(s): 06-02-107-054 The real estate is improved with a Single Family Residence. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The subject property 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. The property will NOT be open for inspection. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than the mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS

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605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). For information call Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, One East Wacker, Suite 1250, One East Wacker, Suite 1250. Phone number: 312-651-6700. Attorney file number: 14-029817. Shara A. Netterstrom MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Telephone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Atty. No.: 271625 I672019 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 15, 22 & 29, 2015) 221446 F13080121 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 18TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT DUPAGE COUNTY- WHEATON, ILLINOIS Thrivent Federal Credit Union Plaintiff, vs. Scott E. Soenksen aka Scott Soenksen; Thrivent Federal Credit Union; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. 14 CH 133 Property Address: 317 Highview Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on August 20, 2015, I, Sheriff, John E Zaruba of DuPage County, Illinois, will hold a sale on November 24, 2015, commencing at 10am, at the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, 501 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187, to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 317 Highview Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 P.I.N.: 03-35-319-008

First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $307,714.96 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/151507(c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. The property will not be open for inspection. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of DuPage County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Sales Department at ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.alolawgroup. com 24 hours prior to sale. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-428-4620 (fax) PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, YOU ARE ADVISED THAT ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR FOR ITS RESPECTIVE CLIENTS AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. I672835 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Oct. 22, 29 & Nov. 5, 2015) 222455

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Scenes from Boo-Tiful Saturday – October 24, 2015

photos by Dee Longfellow

Ride ‘em CBE Cowgirl!

Above: This “cowgirl” from Community Bank of Elmhurst stood in front of the downtown branch and handed out candy to all the ghosts and goblins who came through “Boo-Tiful Saturday in Elmhurst City Centre on Oct. 24. Right: This little “Donut” walks down York Street on Saturday, October 24, apparently oblivious to the fact that Homer Simpson could jump out at any moment and gobble her up! Coming up behind her is a race car driver.

Which came first? These two little ones are dressed as a chicken and an egg -- begging the question, which came first?

ENNC offers York drama to stage James and the Giant Peach personalized a whole is so captivating and that someday, we would bring Received }We were floored. truly magical.” it to Elmhurst.” special rights Cast members have had to And, bring it they did! Due to letters from It is a true honor truly explore heightened reality the relationship, York is going to perform as actors, many of them playto be the first high school to Santa ing insects and creatures. Pasek and Paul perform the musical version of and we are beyond ELMHURST — The Elmhurst Newcomers & Neighbors Club is offering personalized Letters from Santa to members of the community. Each letter will be written on special holiday paper straight from Santa’s desk and postmarked from the North Pole. Recipients residing at the same address will receive unique letters, customized to each child. Letters are $6.50 each and benefit ENNC in programs and future events. An order form can be found at ennc.org/event/ letters-santa/ The deadline to order your letter from Santa is Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Help support ENNC and give your kids something they will never forget this holiday season.

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ELMHURST — The relationship with York drama and Broadway Composers Pasek and Paul started last year when York was fortunate to premiere the very first high school production of their stunning musical, Dogfight. Becky Marianetti, York’s Musical Theatre Director, had seen that Pasek and Paul were work shopping James and the Giant Peach years ago at the famous Goodspeed Opera House. “This was my absolute favorite book as a child,” she said. “When I saw that these amazing composers were going to make Roald Dahl’s incredible story into a musical, I knew

James and the Giant Peach. “I reached out to Pasek and Paul, and they contacted their book writer, Timothy Allen McDonald, and agreed to let York have the rights to do so,” Marianetti said. “We were floored. It is a true honor and we are beyond excited.” With a cast of 29 actors, a full orchestra led by Erin Pettitt, and an incredible set, the musical aims to create magic for young and old alike. “This is truly a show for both young and old,” said Co-Director John Forsythe. “It’s fun and magical for the children, yet wonderfully poignant for the adults.” Marianetti agreed “It’s about creating and shaping a family, something that

excited.”

— Becky Marianetti, Yorks Musical Theatre Director we can relate to at any age,” she said. Tatum Langley, a junior, plays the role of James. “James and the Giant Peach has been a remarkable experience,” said Tatum. “Being a teenage girl and playing such a high-energy and charismatic young boy like James has been challenging, yet extremely rewarding. “Everyone is constantly trying and discovering different things within the show that makes it all the more special. The essence of the characters, the music, and the show as

“It has been an experience like no other, and a true sense of camaraderie has been built in the cast, crew, and orchestra,” said Billy Bowbin, a senior who plays the centipede. “We can’t wait to perform for the community and are so proud.” James and the Giant Peach is coming to the York Stage November 6, at 7:30 PM. November 7 at 2PM and 7:30 PM and November 8 at 2PM. Tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for seniors, and may be purchased at ticketpeak.com/ res/yorkdrama or at the York Bookstore. York Drama’s Season is to include David Ive’s All in the Timing February 4,5,6,7 and York’s Spring Musical of 2016, Les Miserables.

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Everybody loves a clown!

This clown spent the day on October 24 making balloon animals and other novelties for kids who came to the fountain plaza for Boo-Tiful Saturday.

The Holidays and Our Elderly Family Members While the holidays can be a time of joy, family gatherings also provide us with the chance to notice that a loved one’s health is changing. As families unite to celebrate the season and reflect on the year gone by, it is important to recognize how the passage of time may be affecting mom or dad. A sense of fear or worry can then lead families to avoid making decisions about senior care or senior living options and then make hasty decisions after a crisis occurs. Join us for an enlightening presentation by Geriatric Care Manager, Andrea Donovan, of Andrea Donovan Senior Living Advisors, as she discusses how to avoid stress and mistakes when considering senior living options for a loved one during the holidays.

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Two little “Ghostbusters” are hoping to take on this “StayPuft Marshmallow Man” before he destroys the downtown area! It was all part of the fun of Boo-Tiful Saturday in downtown City Centre last weekend.

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