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Four-person household to average $113.68 monthly By Dan McLeister FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst City Council approved at the December 19th meeting, recommended increases in water and sewer rates proposed by the Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services (FCAAS) Committee. The water rate is up 7 percent and the sewer rate is up 8.9 percent. The Capital Investment Recovery Charge (CIRC) is expected to double. For instance for a meter size up to 1” the number will go from $5.26 to $10.54; for a 1 1/2” meter the number will go from $10.51 to $21.09; for a 2” meter the rate will go from $16.81 to $33.69; for a 3” meter the number will go from $33.64 to $67.42; for a 4” meter the rate will go from $52.56 to $105.34 and for a 6” meter the figure will go from $105.12 to $210.68. The CIRC was established to recover those costs that do not fluctuate with water consumption, primarily annual debt service on system capital expenditures. The CIRC also provides what Alderman Kevin York (4th) called ‘critical revenue stability’ for the Municipal Utility Fund (MUF) in periods of higher than average rainfall, when water consumption may be lower than projected- which could negatively impact MUF revenue- and the ability to recover all debt costs if they were to be recovered solely based on water usage.

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Happy Holidays! We wish you and loved ones good health, love, peace, contentment and prosperity in this season of faith, hope and celebration. The importance and sanctity of life seems to have lost its value to some extent. There is fear and apprehension among some of our population. May wisdom prevail and consume our newly elected leaders to provide safety and abundance for all of us and creation in general. Let us all work on developing the peace within us so we can share the peace around us. Our prayers for the safety of all who protect us, our freedoms and our way of life. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year 2017. We thank you for your trust and business and help in upholding our principles and values. PHOTO BY KIMBERLY FELTON PHOTOGRAPHY Elmhurst Independent

Visitation School hosted its middle school and band Christmas concert on Thursday, December 15. Elves, reindeer and a host of talented musicians and vocalists performed for a packed gym to celebrate Christmas.

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A CIRC applies to each meter in the system, regardless of quantity of water consumed. Users with larger meters that put a greater demand on the water and sewer system contribute proportionally for the debt service incurred to maintain and upgrade the water distribution and sewerage collection systems. Alderman York, who chairs the FCAAS Committee, said the financial impact of the recommended water rate increase, sewer rate increase and CIRC increase based on debt service,

is projected to be about 12.6% for an average four-person household. This amounts to an overall cost on average, of $113.68 per month for water and sewer services in fiscal year 2017 compared to $100.96 in fiscal year 2016. The rates are effective for usage billed on or after January 3, 2017. The alderman noted that although costs are expected to generally increase over time, the rate of increase in water and sewer costs is projected to decline over the next five years due to capital improvements and ef-

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ficiency. York stated that the goal is to achieve the 25% cash balance total in the (MUF) by 2019. The FCAAS Committee also discussed concerns with the methodology of continually using rate adjustments to fund capital projects and will begin review of an approach utilizing a more long term financing and funding strategy. There is a report currently being worked on by consultants that may help the Committee to address some of these concerns, York noted.

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Award-winning lecture series comes to Elmhurst The award-winning January Series of Calvin College is coming to Elmhurst. From Jan. 4 through Jan. 24, Faith Christian Reformed Church will be one of 50 remote webcast locations worldwide to broadcast one of the nation’s leading lecture and cultural arts series.

A few of the featured presenters in the series’ 30th anniversary year include Doris Kearns Goodwin, a world-renowned presidential historian and Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist; Gary Haugen, CEO and founder of International Justice Mission, and Matthew Desmond, co-founder of the

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Programs air on COMCAST Channel 6 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99. Programs may also be found at ElmhurstTV.com. Celebrating 35 Years of Outstanding Community Programs (1982-2017). • ELMHURST OUR KIND OF TOWN #24 -*Special Encore Presentation* Reporter: Pat Cheffer Guests: Abner Ganet (1925-2012) Elmhurst Mayor 1977-1985 Topic: City issues Martha Barker, Music Director Top-

ic: School District 205 Student String Orchestra Ruth Strand (1904-1999) Head Librarian, Elmhurst Library 1938-1968 Topic: Library’s Doll Collection Original Airdate: April 1985 Saturdays at 6p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m. • ELMHURST OUR KIND OF TOWN #964 - *Special Encore Presentation* AAUW Presents “Climate Observations: What Are Researchers Learning?” Original Airdate:January 2008 Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and Saturdays at

Elmhurst College graduate program information sessions to be held Jan. 9 and 10 The School for Professional Studies at Elmhurst College will host free graduate program information sessions on Monday, Jan. 9, and Tuesday, Jan. 10. Elmhurst faculty and staff will be on hand to talk about the programs (information about different graduate programs will be featured each night), and the sessions also will include workshops on the admission process and financial aid. The School for Professional Studies at Elmhurst College offers many in-demand graduate programs in areas ranging from Supply Chain Management to Early Childhood Education to Nursing. Many of the graduate programs also have a certificate option. On both Jan. 9 and Jan. 10, the information session begins at 6:15

Obituaries

EDWARD J. GREBIN Edward J. Grebin, a 48-year resident of Elmhurst, died recently. Beloved husband of Mary nee Abarre for 49 years; loving father of Cheryl (Michael) Eisa, James (Tammy) and the late Jon; grandfather of Ava, Roman, Mic, Etainia, Jamison and Kinley; brother of Florence (Jack) Carr, Theresa (Leo) Bill and the late Lillian, Walter, Helen (Matt) and Dorothy; brotherin-law of Paul; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Edward was a World War II Army Air Corps Veteran and charter member of the American Legion, Post 1028, Chicago. Visitation will be held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst from 3-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29. Prayers at 10:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at the funeral home,

p.m. (Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.) Program breakouts begin at 6:30 p.m., and the Admission and Financial Aid Workshop begins at 7:30 p.m. Both information sessions will be held in the Frick Center at Elmhurst College (190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst). To learn which session will cover your program of interest and to RSVP, call (630) 617-3300, email sps@elmhurst.edu or visit www.elmhurst.edu/ chooseElmhurst. Elmhurst College’s School for Professional Studies provides next-generation graduate and professional programs for adult students seeking to reach the next level. More than 20 innovative and flexible degree options are available to optimize career goals. Learn the skills necessary to lead in a collaborative world.

going to Visitation Church. Mass at 10:45 a.m. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Honor Flight, Inc., Attn: Diane Gresse, 175 S. Tuttle Road., Springfield, Ohio 45505. Call 630-834-3515 for funeral information or go online at ahlgrim.com.

Justice and Poverty Project and the recipient of a MacArthur “Genius” grant. “It means a lot that we can share this with our community,” said Kristi Potter, director of the January Series. “We are so thrilled it’s been here for 30 years, and we are so grateful to our sponsors who have helped make this

7 p.m. • ELMHURST OUR KIND OF TOWN #1250 - *Special Encore Presentation* Spirito! Singers Concert Original Airdate: December 2013 Sundays at 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 5 p.m. • No playback on Jan. 1 and 2 • City Council Meetings air Wednesdays at Noon and Thursdays at 7 p.m. •School District 205 Board Meetings air on Thursdays at 2 p.m. For information call Joe Piscitelli or Genie Urick at 630-530-6402 or go online to: ElmhurstTV.com

possible. Our desire is to keep bringing in these great speakers year after year so we can continue to have these important conversations.” The experts will offer informed perspectives on a wide range of today’s most relevant topics, including global governance, human rights, race relations, healthcare reform and the gender gap in technology. For a full list of speakers and topics, visit calvin.edu/ january-series/speakers. The January Series lectures will be video streamed live at Faith Christian Reformed Church (1070 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The lectures are free and open to the public. In 2017, 50 remote locations will carry the January Series—spanning 19 U.S. states, two Canadian provinces and one site in Europe. For more information about the January Series, contact Niki Tazelaar at office@faithelmhurst.org or at 630279-1776. To download a hi-res photo of any speaker, visit calvin.edu/january-series/speakers and click on the name of the speaker.

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Senior seminar to discuss reducing the risk of falling Join us at The Abbey on Wednesday, January 4 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. for Falls: They Don’t Have to Happen to You. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death for Americans age 65 and older and this year 1 in 3 people over that age will fall. Even those who are not injured may develop a fear of falling which may cause them to limit their activities, reducing mobility and physical fitness, increasing their risk of falling. Learn the risk factors, causes and consequences of a fall, simple things you can do around the home and when out and about to reduce your risk of falling and what steps you can take to improve your balance and maintain your quality of life. This discussion is free to Abbey members, $5 for non-Abbey members. Ages 62 and up are welcome. Call The

friend to many. Visitation was held Tuesday at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1017 N. LaSalle Blvd., Chicago, from 11:30 a.m. until time the time of the service at 12 noon. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Arrangements by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. For information, call 630ANNE V. KANGLES 834-3515 or go online to ahlgrim. Anne V. Kangles, nee Velis, of com. Chicago and formerly of Winnetka, died recently. Beloved wife of the late ConPETER stantine “Gus” Kangles; mother of MANIACI, 86 the late Nicholas A. Kangles; sister Peter Maniaci, Jr., 86, longtime of Esther Velis and Joan “Jody” resident of Elmhurst, died recently. (Don) Alexander; aunt of Tom (StaBeloved husband of Joann nee cey) Alexander and Vanessa (Jim) Fideler for 58 years; loving father Clohessy; great aunt of James and of Steven Maniaci, Lisa (Tom) Joanna Clohessy; and cousin of and Griess, Carolyn (Don) Cagle and

Abbey at (630) 993-8193 to register or visit www.epd.org. Energize with T’ai Chi for Health at the Park District T’ai Chi for Health is a gentle, beautiful and flowing exercise routine that is a joy to practice. Energizing and deeply relaxing, it brings health and vitality to all. The gentle rocking motions and stretching movements improve circulation and digestion and reduce physical tension. The exercises are very effective and easy to learn. Students may choose to sit or stand as needed, making this class suitable for all ages and abilities. This class is offered at The Abbey for ages 50 and older on Wednesdays, January 4-February 15 from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Fee is $57 for Abbey Members and $62 for non-members. For more information or to register, call The Abbey at (630) 9938193 or visit www.epd.org.

Nancy (Dan) Stoettner; grandfather of Donald, Jessica, Ryan, Mary, Kay, Madeline and Audrey; dear son of the late Peter and Lena Maniaci; brother of the late Mary Ann Maniaci; cousin of Ettore Boggetto. A United States Marine Veteran, Peter served in the Korean War and was awarded a Purple Heart. Visitation was held at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Road, Elmhurst, from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, Memorials will be appreciated for the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kan. 66675 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago 60601. Call 630-8343515 for information or go online to ahlgrim.com.

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Members of two Lincoln School Brownie Girl Scout troops sang Christmas carols to over 60 guests at Grace Café on December 19 at First United Methodist Church. Despite the bitter cold, all hearts were warmed by the little carolers. Even Santa Claus dropped in to listen. Grace Café is an ecumenical mission project that provides free hot meals to anyone in the community. The the Pledge of Allegiance at the last meals are offered on twenty Mondays throughout the year and hosted at fourteen area churches. The next meeting before the Holidays. Grace Café meal will be served on January 16 at St. Demetrios Church, 833 N. Church Road. All those who   The main item on the City are hungry, lonely, facing a tight budget or are eager to share a nice meal with other folks are invited to Council’s agenda was the Budget attend. For additional information, please contact First United Methodist Church at 630-834-2440.

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Gridiron champions honored budget ordinance passed The Illinois State Champion IC Catholic Prep Knights football team was recognized during the Monday, December 19, 2016 Elmhurst City Council meeting. “In addition to being 2016 state champions, the IC Catholic Prep Knights football team has been taught a game plan for life,” said Matt Bowen one of the team’s coaches, “The kids will remember the championship forever,” Mayor Steve Morley added “This is a heck of a way to start a meeting.” Council Capsules December 19 2016 Students from Field School Girl Scout Troops 124 and 50361 led

and Appropriations Ordinance for 2017. This Ordinance was passed by aldermen for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2017 and ending on December 31, 2017. Total expenditures for all funds were $196,882,805. The figure does not include contributions or uses of fund balances. The revenue figure was $131,211,661 and does not include contributions or uses of fund balances. The adjustments include the annual adjustments (re-appropriations) of funds and budget changes made by the City Council, according Elmhurst Director of Finance Tom Trosien.

Public Invited to hearing on Election Commission proposal Public comment sought at Jan. 10 hearing DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, County Clerk Paul Hinds and DuPage Election Commission Chairwoman Cathy Ficker Terrill will hold a public hearing to receive feedback on the proposed merger between the Office of the Clerk and the Election Commission. Information about the proposal is available on the DuPage County website at dupageco.org/ECproposal. Members of the public may comment via an electronic form on the website, or in person at the hearing,

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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.

arrested near Roosevelt and York at around 3:15 p.m. and charged with possession of cannabis. Police said that subsequent to a motorist assist, an officer detected a strong odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle, and Navarrete admitted to being in possession of cannabis. Kyle J. Perrone, 21, of Elmhurst, was issued citations by police near St. Charles and Kenilworth at around 2:19 p.m. for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia following an accident. He also was charged with no valid driver’s license.

Battery Dec. 15 Elizabeth Cedeno, 44, of Des Plaines, was arrested at a hotel in the 300 block of N. Route 83 at around 5:45 p.m. Police said Cedeno and a victim ensued in a verbal argument which turned physical when Cedeno “back-handed the victim across the face.” Cedeno was issued a no-trespass notice and charged with battery.

Criminal damage or defacement to property/ criminal damage to a vehicle/criminal trespass to property/criminal trespass to a vehicle/ damage to city property/ damage to property Dec. 17 An officer was dispatched to a business in the 500 block of W. North Ave. at around 11:34 a.m. for a report of an unruly subject causing a disturbance inside the business. According to police, the subject appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and became belligerent with the complainant when she refused to make a phone call for him. The subject was issued a trespass notice from the business and warned not to return.

Disorderly conduct Dec. 20 A victim near North and Route 83 told police at around 7:07 p.m. that a semi-truck driver banged on the passenger side window of his vehicle then reportedly shouted racial slurs and told them to go back to their country. The suspect related that the victim slammed on his brakes several times in front of the tanker truck that was full of gasoline which made the suspect confront the victim. No complaints to be signed due to conflicting stories. Dec. 16 Belarmino Sagols, 42, of Lombard, was issued a citation by police at a tavern at around 9:50 p.m. Police said while conducting a bar check at the tavern, an officer was approached by a manager who advised he just had a highly intoxicated subject in the store room of the bar. According to police, he directed Sagols out the back door and requested an officer to check on him due to his high level of intoxication. Sagols was cited for public intoxication.

Domestic incident, domestic battery Nov. 23 A victim in the 600 block of Alexander told police at around 6 p.m. she and her

CALL 800-222-TIPS roommate had gotten into a verbal argument over the victim moving out due to her constantly being intoxicated and he wants her to leave the house. During the investigation it was learned that the parties were involved in a physical domestic several weeks ago, but victim did not wish to sign complaints.

DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation of open alcohol, illegal possession of open alcohol, possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance Dec. 20 Peter J. Salek, 19; Trevor J. Corsello, 18; and Grant R. Zielke, 19, all of Elmhurst, were arrested in the 100 block of W. Third at around 9:04 p.m. Police said an officer observed the three walking in the above location; they were found to be in possession of alcohol and under 21, and were charged with possession of alcohol by a minor. Dec. 19 Forrest B. Conter, 23, of Elmhurst, was arrested near North and Highview at around 3:13 p.m. and charged with DUI, driving too fast for conditions and improper lane usage following an accident. Dec. 18 James Mooradian, 56, of Las Vegas, Nev., was arrested near West and Fremont at around 2:30 a.m. and charged with DUI and driving too fast for conditions subsequent to his vehicle being stuck in the snow. Dec. 16 Jose Leos, 38, of Elk Grove Village, was arrested near York and Wilson at around 2:51 a.m. and charged with DUI, improper lane usage and no insurance following a traffic stop.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia Dec. 19 Jennifer Navarrete, 22, of Chicago, was

Dec. 16 Subsequent to an investigation of a suspicious vehicle near West and Lake at around 2:13 p.m., the driver, Suspect 1, was charged with possession of tobacco by a minor. The passenger, Suspect 2, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dec. 15 Silas Coleman, 18, and Jeffrey Cooney, 19, both of Elmhurst, were issued citations by police following a traffic stop in the 100 block of W. Butterfield at around 12:09 a.m. Coleman was issued a citation for possession of cannabis, while Cooney was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Suspicious circumstances Dec. 16 While on patrol in at a hotel in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 9:16 p.m., officers observed a dark colored BMW X5 parked on the west side of the hotel occupied by a male driver who was observed rolling a cannabis blunt. When approached by officers, the vehicle left southbound through the lot at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was last seen southbound on Route 83. An investigation is pending. Dec. 14 A complainant in community housing in the 600 block of W. Belden told police at around 11:54 a.m. he was advised by his employees that they found the kitchen window on the west side of the house had been removed from the frame and was lying on the kitchen floor. Nothing was disturbed or missing from the inside of the house, nor any indication someone had been inside. The complainant was concerned that someone was trying to gain entry to the home. Four windows were broken on the house last week and were not repaired at this time.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery Dec. 21 A victim in the 900 block of N. York told police at around 6:35 p.m. that she used an app called “offer up” to sell her cell phone. She met with the suspect who reportedly took the phone and fled on foot. Dec. 20 A victim in the 200 block of Eggleston told police at around 8:30 a.m. that a decorative light projector was taken from her front

yard. Police responded to the report of a burglary in the 400 block of E. Adams at around 12:05 p.m. The victim told police that a bag of jewelry which was last seen three weeks ago behind a cabinet and is now missing. The cabinet did not appear to be disturbed, according to the victim. The scene was processed for evidence. Dec. 19 A victim at an extended stay facility in the 500 block of W. Grand told police at around 3:24 p.m. that he left his Missouri driver’s license and his debit card sitting on the counter at the facility. When he realized in the morning what he had done, the items were gone. An investigation is pending. A victim in the 100 block of S. Route 83 told police at around 8:10 p.m. that after being at a restaurant, she noticed her wallet was missing. The victim cancelled her cards and learned that there were two attempted transactions at Target and Walmart in Villa Park. Both were denied. An investigation is pending.

Dec. 18-Dec. 19 A victim in the 500 block of Stratford told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect entered two unlocked cars while they were parked overnight in her driveway. The victim is missing a red leather bag, lipstick, lotion and a work I.D. In the 600 block of Stratford between the above dates, a second victim told police that he parked his unlocked vehicle in the driveway, and the following morning, he went out to the vehicle and noticed the center console was open. He then found two coats were taken from the vehicle.

Dec. 17 A victim at a hospital in the 100 block of E. Brush Hill told police at around 10:59 a.m. that she placed her Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge cell phone on the registration counter, walked away and returned to the area to find the cell phone missing. Security footage showed a suspect described as a black female, around 5-2 and weighing 130 pounds, wearing a pink hoodie, quickly grab the cell phone, put it into her waistband and exit the hospital. A witness in the 100 block of Elm Creek Drive reported to police seeing a suspect described as a white female around 30 years old, 5-4 and 150 pounds with black hair, back her vehicle up to the garage, exit the car, and remove a package from the doorstep. An officer is still attempting to make contact with the victim of this complaint. A witness reported to police seeing a suspect described as a black male around 20 years old, 5-7 and 250 pounds, enter the vestibule areas of the 300 block of S. West Ave. The suspect was then seen carrying a white package, according to police. The witness followed the suspect eastbound on Fellows, and the suspect was last seen walking toward an occupied vehicle. Officers searched the area and located two boxes in the parking area along West Avenue.

Dec. 16-Dec. 18 Burglary to a vehicle was reported at a printing facility in the 600 block of W. St. Charles Road. A victim told police that between 8 p.m. Dec. 16 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18, an unknown suspect(s) broke the front driver’s side window on his 1984 Chevrolet Corvette, and broke the passenger side window on his 1992 Ford Taurus station wagon while they were parked in the rear of the business. Nothing was missing from either

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Dec. 16 Tamara Dorwart, 48, of Villa Park, was arrested at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 5:55 p.m. and charged with two counts of retail theft. Police said store security detained Dorwart, who was observed leaving the store with unpaid merchandise on her person. According to police, it also was learned that Dorwart had stolen items on Dec. 9. Security at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 reported at around 6:29 p.m. that a suspect described as a white male between 35 and 40 years old and 150 pounds, wearing a black hat and dark clothing, exited the store hiding two Dyson vacuum cleaners under his coat. Security followed the suspect into the parking lot and demanded the merchandise back. The suspect reportedly drove from the parking lot, exiting onto West Avenue and eastbound Fellows. The suspect left in a white Acura sedan with dark tinted windows and a moon roof. A victim in the 400 block of Prairie told police at around 8:36 p.m. that a pair of boots was delivered to her front door sometime during the day. When she arrived home there were no packages on her front porch. Surveillance video showed a male suspect wearing a black hooded coat, blue jeans and black shoes removing several packages from her front porch. A complainant at a car dealership in the 400 block of W. Lake St. told police at around 8:21 a.m. that upon arriving to work, he noticed one of the rear windows on an overhead door had been broken. A cell phone was on the ground amongst the broken glass on the interior of the building. Video surveillance from a neighboring business showed two suspects had entered the building through the broken win-

dow and exited the same route shortly Dec. 13 it card and a Social Security number have been returned to the victim’s acafter entering. Police said an unknown suspect all in the victim’s name, withdrew an count. The victim was advised to con Theft was reported in the 100 block described as a black male with an unspecified amount of cash from the tact the Social Security Office and all of N. Geneva at around 12:30 p.m. A Illinois driver’s license, a Visa cred- victim’s savings account. All monies credit cards have been canceled. complainant told police he received a notification from DHL Shipping Company that a package was delivered at 11 a.m. His wife saw a silhouette of a person on the front porch at around 12 noon, checked the front porch and found no package there. On Dec. 26 at approximately 9:10 a.m. a male black suspect fled the store and entered a maroon color four-door suspect entered the Walgreens located at Route 83 and 91st vehicle and fled the scene traveling westbound on 91st Dec. 15 Street in unincorporated Willowbrook where he commit- Street toward Clarendon Hills Road. A victim at a fitness center in the ted an armed robbery. The suspect is described as being a male black, approx600 block of N. York told police he The suspect entered the Walgreens and proceeded to the imately 5-10, thin build, wearing a dark, hooded jacket left his winter jacket on the unsecured pharmacy where he handed an employee a note demand- with the brand “AERO” printed in white letters across the coat rack in the men’s locker room ing various narcotics and money. chest, and a light blue bandana covering his face. Please and went to work out. When he reDuring the robbery, a patron approached the pharmacy see attached surveillance photographs of the suspect. turned, the jacket was gone. If you recognize the suspect or have any information unaware of the robbery in progress. The suspect produced A victim in the 500 block of N. a handgun and robbed the customer of his wallet. After about this crime, contact the DuPage County Sheriff’s OfWillow told police at around 11:38 receiving the narcotics from the pharmacy employee, the fice at 630-407-2400. p.m. that an unknown suspect(s) forced entry through the back garage door of the home. Several rooms had been disturbed and an unspecified amount of cash was taken.

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Dec. 14-Dec. 15 Theft was reported in the 200 block of Elm Tree Lane. Police said that a victim last saw his black projector that projects snowflakes at 7 p.m. Dec. 14. When he arrived home on at 7 p.m. Dec. 15, the projector was no longer in his front yard. A victim in the 900 block of E. Hillcrest told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) removed a star shower motion projector from his from yard. Dec. 11-Dec. 14 A complainant in the 500 block of S. Fern told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) entered her father’s unlocked vehicle and removed a Chicago Cubs baseball hat, black orthopedic shoes and a small wooden replica guitar.

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DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #109 hold 30th annual Shop with a Cop event with a Cop is a heartwarming event holiday season.” or Police Officer picked them up erman Sports and Fitness Center in and we’re blessed to be able to The day began for all the children at their homes and drove them in a Glen Ellyn. The children had the touch the life of a child during the when a uniformed Sheriff’s Deputy fully marked squad car to the Ack- opportunity to eat breakfast, climb on the indoor rock wall, play basketball and soccer with their police officer and then have their photo taken with Santa. “I am proud and fortunate to have so many caring law enforcement professionals volunteer their time for Shop with a Cop.” said Sheriff Zaruba. “An opportunity to touch the lives of children through positive and genuine interaction with law enforcement is especially profound during the holiday season.”

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The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #109 held its annual Shop with a Cop event earlier this month. The events focus is to provide children less fortunate than others the opportunity to experience the feeling of being cared for and the chance to provide gifts for their families. Children from the community are selected to participate in Shop with a Cop and are able to spend up to $125 each on themselves and their families for Christmas and holiday gifts. All funds for Shop with a Cop are donated and all participants volunteer their time. This year’s event marks the 30year anniversary of Shop with a Cop in DuPage County. The program in DuPage was originally started by Sheriff John Zaruba and has grown to include any law enforcement agency in the county who wishes to participate. One encouraging fact about this event is that all the Sheriff’s Deputies and Police Officers volunteer their time to participate. Approximately 100 children took part in this year’s festivities and over 100 police cars rode in a full lights and sirens procession to the Meijer store in Bloomingdale. Law Enforcement Bureau Chief Anthony Romanelli said, “We’re always looking for ways to positively affect the lives of children and Shop

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Bags for Wags fundraiser Feb. 4 gives tribute to the life of Brian E. Wagner The Brian E. Wagner Scholarship Fund (BEWSF) will host its annual “Bags for Wags” Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 4. The charitable event will be held at Visitation’s Valentino Center (851 S. York Road, Elmhurst) from 5-10 p.m. Participants over the age of 16 are welcome to register for the competition. All teams are guaranteed to compete in both rounds: the first- random play and the second –single elimination. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top teams! Due to the popularity of the tournament, teams are encouraged to sign up in advance to secure their spot. On-site registration will be available on the day of the tournament if the event has not yet sold out. Spectators are welcome to join the festivities. Refreshments from Mamma Maria’s pizza will be served and variety of door prizes that include authentically autographed memorabilia

from Chicago sports teams will be raffled to lucky winners. Be part of the fun by supporting a commendable cause as a participant, attendee or volunteer. All proceeds will benefit the BEWSF’s annual college scholarship. Last year’s event raised over $5,000, which was used to award scholarship recipients with tuition costs in their first college semester. Each year emerging young leaders in the community who exemplify the leadership qualities of Brian Edwin Wagner are granted this distinguished honor. Brian passed away at the age of 16, in a tragic automobile accident during his junior year at York High School. Jason Gentile BEWSF committee member expressed his devotion to the cause. “The BEWSF allows others to have opportunities in life that Brian was not privileged to have,” Gentile said. “It is an honor to be part of his legacy and helping others achieve their dreams.

Brian has always been an older brother figure in my life, his selflessness and compassion is a quality that I have always admired. Being a part of this foundation allows me to continue to

celebrate his life in a positive way.” For more information on how to register for “Bags for Wags” and to learn more about the BEWSF visit BrianEWagnerFund.org. To become a vol-

33 from York High School named National AP Scholars for 2016 Thirty-three York Community High School students and recent graduates have earned National Advanced Placement (AP) Scholar status in recognition of their exceptional achievement on last May’s AP Exams. An additional 163 were honored as an AP Scholar with Distinction, while another 52 were honored as an AP Scholar with Honors. In addition, 112 were named AP Scholars. A total of 327 Scholars earned an average score of 4.09 (out of a possible 5.0) on a total of 1,928 exams. Those qualifying for the National AP Scholar award earned an average score of 4 or higher on all AP Exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on 8 or more of these exams. York students honored as National AP Scholars include: Grace Achepohl, Jack Anderson, Lauren Anderson, Alexander Berger, Francesa Carfagnini, Eric Comings, Daphne David, Kathryn Dierksheide, Ioan Draganov, Mark Edakara, Lucas Gough, Elizabeth Hagstrom, Anna Hubert, Manuel Kappen, Leonard Liebeno, Anna Lubertozzi, Magdalene McDonough, Brennan McGovern, Claire Meyer, Mathew Miller, Clair Niewiara, Sarah O’Donnell, Brandon Parr, Peter Salek, Amalia Siavelis, Matthew Southworth, Brandon Stevens, Amanda Strezo, Laura Swain, Halle Truett, Kristen Viola, Flanagan Waldherr and Michelle Wiese. All

were members of the graduating Class of 2016, with the exception of McDonough, Slavells and Waldherr, who are York seniors this school year. The average score of this group was 4.56 on 333 exams. Those qualifying for the AP Scholar with Distinction award earned an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams. The average score of this group of 163 York students was 4.25 on a total of 1,180 exams. AP Scholar with Honors recognition is granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these exams. The average score of the 52 York students so honored was 3.70 on a total of 260 exams. AP Scholar status is granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP Exams. The average score of the 112 York students so recognized was 3.51 on 412 exams. “It is always an honor to celebrate the accomplishments of our students,” said Superintendent Dr. David Moyer. “We have students who excel in a wide variety of ways, and we value them all. Receiving AP Scholar recognition is one especially challenging academic feat, and we are very proud of those who have earned this status.”

unteer for the event send an e-mail to BrianEWagnerFund@gmail.com. Include your name, contact info. (e-mail & phone number) and the hours you are available.

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Teams prepare for the annual “Bags for Wags” Bean Bag Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Visitation’s Valentino Center (851 S. York Road, Elmhurst) from 5-10 p.m.

Elmhurst College to showcase artwork from 10 area high schools

18th annual exhibition supports arts education with tours and scholarships for students In January, Elmhurst College celebrates the work of young artists and public school art programs from around the Chicago area during the18th Annual High School Art Exhibition. Hundreds of paintings, prints, videos, computer art and works in other media are on display during the exhibition, which begins on Jan. 12 and runs through Jan. 24. Every January, the entire space of Elmhurst College’s Founders Lounge, from floor to ceiling, is filled with artwork created by talented students from 10 high schools. “This exhibit is so important—it means everything to support the visual arts in the high schools,” said Suellen Rocca, director of exhibits for Elmhurst College. “The art teachers in these schools are amazing and their students produce outstanding work. We at Elmhurst College are very proud to host this exhibition each year.” The high schools that will be represented include: Addison Trail, in Addison East Leyden, in Franklin Park; and West Leyden, in Northlake Lyons Township, in Western Springs and La Grange

Maine West, in Des Plaines Morton East, in Cicero; and Morton West, in Berwyn Proviso West, in Hillside Willowbrook, in Villa Park York, in Elmhurst During a Jan. 18 reception to celebrate the artists featured in the exhibition, students will visit the College’s art studios and tour its renowned collection of Chicago Imagist and Abstractionist art. The College also will award ribbons and scholarships to students from each high school. The 18th annual High School Exhibition at Elmhurst College will run from Thursday, Jan. 12, through Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the Founders Lounge of the Frick Center (190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst, www. elmhurst.edu/campusmap). The Frick Center is open days and evenings. The artists reception will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Founders Lounge. The exhibition and the reception are free and open to the public. The High School Exhibition is one of roughly a dozen shows that Elmhurst College will present this academic year in three campus venues. For more information, contact Suellen Rocca at (630) 6176110 or srocca@elmhurst.edu.

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Musicians in Performance at Mayslake series continues Jan. 14 The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Musicians in Performance at Mayslake series continues its season with Concerto Mania-Vivaldi and Bach at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14 at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St. in Oak Brook. Conductor and harpsichordist Stephen Alltop will be joined by flutist Jodi Taylor, violinists Rika Seko, Kate Carter, Kristen Wiersum, William Greenlea, and David Peterson, and cellists Jean Hatmaker and Ruth Mudge in a delightful program of Baroque music by Vivaldi and Bach. On the program are concertos for one, two, three and even four soloists. From the buoyant solo Harpsichord Concerto in A major by Bach to the dazzling Concerto for Four Violins by Vivaldi, this will be a captivating Baroque experience. Tickets are adults $25; seniors $23; students $7. Call the ESO at 630-941-0202 or visit elmhurstsymphony.org for tickets and information. SUBMITTED PHOTO The Elmhurst Independent

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District 205 named to College Board’s annual AP District Honor Roll Elmhurst District 205 has again been named to the College Board’s seventh annual AP® District Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes 433 school districts in the U.S. and Canada that have increased access to AP coursework while maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP Exams. Only 21 school districts in Illinois were so honored. “The administration and staff .are so very proud of our students earning such honorable status. Our students, across the board, work so hard to secure academic and personal success. These honored students have successfully accomplished extremely rigorous, arduous, and collegiate level work bringing incredible recognition to themselves, their families, our school, our district, and the entire community. We celebrate their incredible accomplishment!” said York Community High School’s Principal, Erin DeLuga. This is the fourth time that District 205 has been named to this prestigious list (2011, 2012, 2013 and 2016). Inclusion on the 2017 list is based on the following four criteria: A thorough examination of three years of AP data, from 2014 to 2016 Increase in participation in/access to AP by at least 6% in medium districts and 11 percent in small districts A steady or increasing percentage of exams taken by African American, Hispanic/Latino and American Indian/Alaska Native students

Performance levels maintained or improved when comparing the percentage of students in 2016 scoring a 3 or higher to those in 2014, or the school has already attained a performance level in which more than 70 percent of the AP students are scoring a 3 or higher. The number of York students taking AP exams increased from 727 in 2014 to 832 in 2016. “We are excited for this incredible honor that speaks to all of the hard work that our students and teachers put in day in and day out. Not only are our kids achieving at high levels, more and more students are accessing York’s AP classes and excelling in them. We can’t thank our community enough for consistently supporting our students and programs as we continue to help prepare students for their futures,” said Ryan Doherty, York Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction. Nationally recognized as the highest standard of academic excellence, the Advanced Placement Program provides students with the opportunity to pursue college-level studies and earn college credit while still in high school. AP is accepted by more than 3,800 colleges and universities worldwide for college credit, advanced standing or both, on a basis of successful AP Exam scores. But most importantly, taking AP courses demonstrates to college admission officers that students have attempted the most rigorous curriculum possible—an indication that they can manage a heavy workload in college.

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Family still growing vegetables, thanks to their ‘hoop house’ By Marisa Mancini FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The bitter cold temperatures of late have confined most Elmhurst residence to indoor activities. Not so for the Virgil family, who has been tending to their garden and growing crops, even in the recent deep freeze, thanks to the hoop house they have constructed in their backyard. An opera singer by trade, Nicole considered herself a novice gardener at best. A look into her backyard today reveals her progress from a novice to an accomplished year-round cropper. Nicole stated the idea to begin gardening crept into her head because she was unhappy with the produce she was getting from the grocery stores. “Both the freshness and the variety were disappointing,” she added. In 2014, using YouTube as a resource, Nicole and her husband, an engineer, constructed five sophisticated raised beds. “A perforated PVC pipe runs across the base of each bed which connects to a vertical PVC pipe with an elbow and a cap that allows for watering.” Drainage rocks topping the pipe are covered with landscape cloth and blanketed with the Virgil’s own blend of soil. (The family composts all of its kitchen waste and adds it, along with worms dug from their yard, directly to the soil). The family planted a wide variety of vegetables including tomatoes, radishes, beans, kale, spinach, collard greens, onions, garlic, potatoes, lettuce, herbs and corn (which grew 20 feet tall!), and the garden produced enough food to feed their family for the season, with food to spare. “We had such successful growing seasons that we wanted to extend our gardening into the cold weather months,” stated Nicole. In the summer of 2015, Nicole again turned to YouTube and discovered that building a hoop house, a temporary greenhouse like structure, would allow them to garden year-round. By October of 2015, the family had successfully built a 30 by 15 foot hoop house to cover their raised beds. The perimeter of their hoop house is supported by rebar poles covered with PVC pipes. Flexible PVC pipes attach to the perimeter pipes and form arches across the top of the hoop house. An industrial strength plastic lies over the arched pipes. The sides of the structure are six feet tall, while the apex rises to nearly ten feet, allowing ample space for the family to tend to their garden.

The family does not add any other heat at this time, although they have considered it. The temperature inside the hoop varies depending on the degree of sun on the particular day. If it is sunny and bright out, it is about 50 degrees warmer inside the hoop than outside. If it is overcast, it is about 20 to 30 degrees warmer inside the hoop than outside the hoop. Overnight, the temperature inside the greenhouse is the same inside as it is outside. The family does not put any additional covering over the beds in the evening, and only plants crops that can survive freezing several times, like spinach. “The spinach is small (by design)—as baby spinach will survive an infinite number of freeze thaw cycles without succumbing to the cold,” stated Nicole. “Having an established root system will allow it to have a significant jump on any spinach that we could start from seed in March.” The family removes the hoop house in March, because at that time, the spring vegetables can survive without protection. This is the second year the Virgils have constructed their hoop house, and despite the subzero temperatures, they are growing vegetables. “Currently we have kale, collards, arugula, Swiss chard, spinach, and garlic in the hoop house beds, and are slowly harvesting kale, collards and chard for eating now,” Nicole said. But the hoop house provides many benefits in addition to providing them with food. “The hoop house allows our entire family to bond together and enjoy gardening year-round,” she said. “Also, gardening has educated my children [a fourth grader and a ninth grader] on how a variety of food grows and has made them appreciate quality ‘fresh’ food. It also provides them with a good outdoor activity preventing them from going stir crazy in these cold winter months.”

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York Township Republican Committeemen’s Organization donates to Adopt a Family for Christmas (Left to right) York Township Highway Commissioner Dick Schroeder, Assessor Deanna Wilkins, Trustee Tony Cuzzone, York Township Supervisor John W. Valle, Trustee Rae Rupp Srch, Clerk Dan Kordik and Trustee John Morrissey. On Tuesday, Dec. 13 the York Township Republican Committeemen’s Organization held their Christmas party at Allegra Banquets in Villa Park. Each attendee was asked to bring

non-perishable food items or bring a new unwrapped toy for distribution by the York Township Food Pantry to client families with children. “On behalf of our pantry staff and clients, I want to thank the York Township Republican Committeemen’s Organization for their ongoing support,” said Township Supervisor John W. Valle.

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Timothy Christian girls basketball team defeats Guerin Prep Trojans move into holiday break 7-4 overall

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian girls basketball team went into the holidays at 7-4 overall thanks to a recent 5223 Metro Suburban Conference Red Division win over Guerin Prep. The win also moved the Trojans to a 3-3 mark in conference play. “We came out really well,” said Timothy coach Michele Strube. “We had heard they were athletic and liked to penetrate and were good rebounders. We did a tight 3-2 and stopped their drives and we rebounded well. The girls did everything we asked. We shot 38 percent but we made our layups and finished our post moves. We were shooting

from outside and inside.” Olivia Hoekstra led the Trojans with 16 points, seven rebounds and three steals. “Olivia had a fantastic game,” said Strube. “She was deflecting balls and staling them. She’s so fast out there. She had a great game.” Ava Venema added 10 points and four rebounds. “Ava is just a great athlete,” said Strube. Jordyn Strube added eight points and three rebounds and shot 2-for5 from the 3-point line. Heidi Westra had seven points and eight rebounds.” “Heidi Westra played really well,” said Strube. “She helped us out a lot with her defense and rebounding.”

Tyra Hopson finished with five assists and five rebounds. “Tyra had some beautiful passes,” said Strube. “She was disappointed she didn’t score, but to me five assists is 10 points.” Strube said the Trojans also stood up to Guerin’s pressure defense. “They started pressing us and we handled the pressure,” she said. “It helps when you have two point guards.” Earlier, the Trojans dropped a 3726 MSC Red contest to a Walther Christian team that was undefeated at the time. “We played them tough, but we had an off night shooting,” said Strube. “We had many good changes,

but we could not finish. We played very well defensively and we outrebounded them. We knew we to stop their drives and outrebound them. We shot 23 percent from the field and 38 percent from the free-throw line. That was our problem because we only lost by 11 points. If we connect on a small handful of those missed shots we win the game. “We took a lot of positives out of that Walther game. They were 11-0 at the time and had beat some teams by quite a bit. The girls did what we asked. They rebounded and boxed out ahead of some aggressive and athletic players. It was great to see them listen and work hard on the court. We saw some huge pos-

itives.” Hoekstra led the Trojans with nine points, five rebounds and four steals. Olivia Schuringa had eight points, five rebounds and two blocks. Venema had four points and 10 rebounds. “Olivia Hoekstra was a key for us on defense and came on strong in that game,” said Strube. The Trojans are in the midst of playing in the Lisle tournament. Timothy was slated to face old conference foe Illiana Christian out of the gates there. “We’ve played everybody once in conference and we went 3-3 and we’re 7-4 overall,” said Strube. “That’s not too bad.”

York boys basketball team heads into holidays with progress made By Mike Miazga

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The York boys basketball team got a crash course in hotly contested games prior to the holiday break. The Dukes closed out the unofficial first part of the season with a

42-40 West Suburban Conference Silver Division loss to Downers Grove North. It was the third game in a row York lost by four or fewer points. The Dukes had lost to West Aurora by four in a non-conference game

and to Oak Park-River Forest by a bucket in Silver Division play the weekend prior. “It was another tight game,” said York coach Vince Doran of the Downers North tilt. “It was very similar to the last two. Downers

York girls basketball team at a good place heading into holiday tournament Dukes had conference wins against Downers North, Lyons and Hinsdale Central

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls basketball team’s annual voyage through the West Suburban Conference Silver Division is never an easy one with many competitive teams and games lurking around each corner. And through five games thus far this year, new coach Maggie Ely has liked what she has seen. The Dukes were 3-2 in WSC Silver play with only a game against Oak Park-River Forest remaining before the first round of league action is completed. York has conference wins against Downers Grove North, Lyons Township and Hinsdale Central and has lost to Glenbard West and Proviso West. “We’ve gone at a relatively good pace through the conference so far,” said Ely. “The games we’ve dropped to Glenbard and Proviso, those are teams that are similar to us. We just need to adjust some things mechanically. The wins we’ve had so far have been great wins from the team perspective. I’m very proud of where the girls are at in conference at this point. It was nice to beat

Lyons right out of the gate. These teams in conference have such good players and are so well coached. It’s also nice to see these deeper-seated rivalries with some of the teams and how competitive the girls are. A lot of these girls have played each other for a long time.” York had a 7-3 overall record heading into this week’s Riverside-Brookfield holiday tournament. “We’ve definitely settled into our offense,” said Ely. “We’ve become more comfortable with our 1 through 5 players across the board. The girls are getting to a point where they are starting to become a little more autonomous from myself which is where we need them to get. They are beginning to trust their teammates even more. They are gaining more autonomy and independence and I’m so thrilled to see that. They are starting to grow up as a team. It’s a cool thing to watch.” Ely lauded the recent play in particular of Danielle Dennis. “Danielle has been incredible for us on both ends of the floor,” she said. “She’s our toughest player and takes on any challenge and does it with a humble

presence.” Guards Madison Park, Hailey Walker and Jaclyn Saco also have been catalysts. “Maddie, Hailey and Jaclyn have handled those 1 and 2 spots so well under pressure,” said Ely. “They’ve done well against these teams in the league. And they are doing it with a great amount of poise.” Jenna Dvorak also has opened eyes with her presence on the court. “Jenna is growing as a player and it’s great to see that,” said Ely. “And there’s so much more growth for her as a player. She’s so much more confident. It’s great to watch.” Ely was looking forward to the Dukes playing in the five-game R-B tournament. The five games occur on consecutive days there. “We’ll play some teams from all around the state,” she said. “We’re excited to get five games in there. It’s an extreme drain to play five days in a row, but it’s all about who is mentally tougher. It will be fun to dip into our bench more to preserve the girls for the week. I’m very excited to see how everybody plays there.”

North has a nice team. It came down to making one more play and Downers North made one more play.” The two teams went into the second quarter tied 12-12. Downers North took a 25-24 lead into halftime and extended it to a two-point margin at 36-34 going into the final stanza. Each team scored six points in the fourth quarter. York shot 41 percent from the field and held Downers Grove North to 35.9 percent shooting from the field. Downers made 9 of 10 free throws, while York made 6 of 9 attempts. The two teams combined to launch 32 three-point attempts (7 made). Nick Kosich led the Dukes with 15 points on a strong 6-for-8 shooting effort. Jordan Gray added seven points, while Erik Cohn had six points and Nick Trapani had five points. Gray pulled in six rebounds, while Sam Walsh had four rebounds. Trapani had three assists. Cohn had two steals. York was 5-4 overall and 1-2 in WSC Silver play heading into hosting its annual Jack Tosh Holiday Classic this week. “I’m very happy with our progress,” said Doran. “We have really

gotten better. It’s not showing in the win column recently. We’re playing much better than we were earlier in the year. If we continue to stick with it, good things will happen for us.” Doran said the team is cutting down on early-season turnover difficulties. “We are taking better care of the basketball,” he said. “We are blocking out and we’re getting better on the defensive end. We just played three very good basketball teams. That alone makes you better heading into Christmas. We’re focused on competing the best we can in the Jack Tosh.” Doran had high praise for Walsh, a sophomore. “Sam Walsh played very well the last two games,” the coach said. “He’s really physical. He has a strong inside presence. Sam has a very high ceiling.” Doran isn’t worried about the team’s 5-4 record. “I love the progress we are making,” he said. “It’s hard when you aren’t putting that mark in the win column. We can’t worry about that right now. We’re focused on improving as a team and that’s exactly what we’ve done.” York is in the midst of playing in the 32-team Tosh Classic that runs this week at the high school.

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Elmhurst Sports Report IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team defeats Illiana Christian in overtime

Timothy Christian boys basketball now 8-1; York cheerleading wins Joliet West title

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The IC Catholic Prep boys basketball team recorded a 51-48 Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division win in overtime against Illiana Christian. The Knights trailed 13-12 after the first quarter and 26-15 at halftime after being outscored 13-3 in the second quarter. But IC Catholic Prep came right back and outscored Illiana 13-7 in the third quarter and 14-9 in the fourth quarter to force an extra session. The Knights outscored Illiana 9-6 in the overtime. Austin Reed led the Knights with 14 points. Kevin Cheng and Alex Meurer each had 12 points, while Amari Reed had eight points. Cheng hit three 3-pointers, while Meurer and Austin Reed each hit two 3-pointers. Timothy Christian boys basketball The Timothy Christian boys basketball team upped its mark to 8-1 on the season with a recent 65-36 Metro Suburban Conference Red Division win against Guerin Prep. Timothy led only 15-12 after the first quarter but then turned on the

jets and outscored Guerin 18-3 in the second quarter and 16-4 in the third quarter. Brandon Orange led the Trojans with 17 points on 6 of 11 shooting. Michael Thomas added 12 points on 5 of 8 shooting. Jonny Strube had nine points on 4 of 7 shooting. Nick Huisman finished with six points. Orange made 5 of 6 free-throw attempts. Orange pulled in 11 rebounds, while Strube had 10 rebounds. Joey Davidson had eight rebounds and Jimmy Allen finished with six boards. Davidson also had four assists. Allen had three steals. Timothy had 11 steals as a team. Timothy grabbed an impressive 52 rebounds as a team. The Trojans are in the midst of playing in the Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York. York cheerleading The York co-ed varsity cheerleading squad took first place at the recent Joliet West Cheer Fest competition. York also took third at the recent Belvidere North Co-Ed Challenge that featured 20 teams. The Dukes’ junior-varsity team was fourth at the Joliet West event.

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Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) Executive Director Audra Hamernik applauded Gov. Bruce Rauner for signing Senate Bill 2921, legislation that preserves an incentive for private investment in affordable housing throughout Illinois by extending the Affordable Housing Tax Credit for an additional five years. “The Affordable Housing Tax Credit is the most-successful tool the State of Illinois has in bringing private equity in to the affordable housing market,” said Hamernik. “Since the inception of the tax credit in 2001, the competitive program has leveraged over $370 million in private investment to spur the creation and preservation of over 18,000 affordable housing units across Illinois.” For every dollar donated to a notfor-profit organization creating affordable housing a 50 cent state tax credit is generated. The non-profit then has the option to increase the leverage of the donation by selling the credits and reinvesting the proceeds from the sale back into the project. This increases the total donation by as much as 40 percent in many instances, providing key gap financing to make the deal financially viable. “Our organization provides apartments, supportive services and a stable environment to homeless

families who are developing the skills they need to live independently,” stated John Hayner, CEO of Bridge Communities. “Without the Affordable Housing Tax Credit our non-profit organization would be unable to develop affordable housing and provide a wide-range of services that create permanent change in the lives of homeless families.” IHDA administers the program statewide with 75.5 percent of each year’s allocation of credits while the City of Chicago has statutory authority over the remaining 24.5 percent. Per statute, the amount of credits allocated increases by five percent each year allowing each agency to fund more projects year-after-year. For the 2017 Fiscal Year, IHDA already received applications for nearly $22 million, which is over $3 million in excess of available credits IHDA can allocate. The Affordable Housing Tax Credit program is very competitive and a popular tool in providing finance for the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing in Illinois. “According to the U.S. Census, almost 25 percent of all renters in Illinois currently spend more than half of their income on monthly rent,” said Dave Neary, DuPage Habitat for Humanity executive director. “These are some of Illinois’ most vulnerable populations: persons with disabilities, veterans, homeless, and the el-

derly. The Affordable Housing Tax Credit provides the critical incentive for private donations that allow Habitat to build places these folks can afford to live.” “Our mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness,” said La Casa Norte Executive Director Sol Flores. “Through utilizing the Affordable Housing Tax Credit, we are able to expand access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that help to transform lives and communities.” The benefits of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit extend to more than just the development of affordable housing. Per a model used by the National Association of Home Builders, the credit has created over 27,000 jobs resulting in $1.8 billion in wages and revenue. These expenses and costs resulted in over $218 million in state and local taxes, further helping local economies. “The Affordable Housing Tax Credit is a smart tool for encouraging public-private partnerships that strengthen communities across the state,” said Chicago Rehab Network Executive Director Kevin Jackson. “When families and individuals live affordably, the result is that they have greater household spending power to support local commerce.” For more information on the Affordable Housing Tax Credit, visit the IHDA web site at: www.ihda.org.

Several criminal justice reform laws take effect in new year in Illinois ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK New legislation taking effect Jan. 1 will reform how criminal records are expunged in Illinois, as well as allow released inmates to work in more professions in spite of their records. State Rep. Barbara Wheeler, R-Crystal Lake, said House Bill 5017 will give juveniles convicted of low-level crimes a chance to get their lives back on track before they get too far off course. “It allows these kids who may have made mistakes to have a clean slate, get education, get employment, know that their mistakes in the past aren’t going to follow them through.”

The bill automatically expunges certain records from a juvenile’s record instead of the long, sometimes costly process of youths doing it themselves. Wheeler said the bill is a partner bill to House Bill 6328, which affects adult record expungement. “They have an opportunity to move on with their lives,” she said. House Bill 5973 amends current law, allowing people with low-level, non-violent offenses to get licenses through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to work in a number of professions they wouldn’t otherwise. One of the

bill’s sponsors, state Rep. Margo McDermed, R-Mokena, said it’s about giving people a chance to follow their calling. “We’re looking to increase the tax base here in Illinois,” McDermed said. “People love to be able to support themselves and their families, to buy the things that they want, and to do it by providing a service that they love.” Professions involved include funeral director, construction worker, cosmetologist, hair braider, public accountant and real estate agent. The bills are part of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s plan to reduce the state’s prison population.

Illinois’ worst-in-nation credit rating means Fed rate increase hits harder ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK How will the Federal Reserve’s interest rate increases impact you, especially with the state’s worst-in-the-nation credit rating? The state’s treasurer said that depends. The Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee was unanimous in its decision to raise the federal funds rate by a quarter of a percentage point. Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said that for taxpayers, that’s a double-edge sword. “From a State Treasurer’s Office perspective, this is a good thing. If we have rising interest rates, we will make more money for the State of Il-

linois, but it’s not necessarily a good thing for the state. As the state continues to issue debt, to put more debt out there, we are going to be paying more dollars in interest payments with this rate hike,” Frerichs said. Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation credit rating compounds government borrowing costs even more. The state has been in steady decline since 2000. “And every time we go out and issue more debt, that’s more money we’re going to pay in interest, and that’s more dollars that are ripped out of the wallets of Illinois taxpayers,” Frerichs said. More interest rate hikes could be on

the way — something Frerichs said means consumers can expect to pay more when they borrow for a house or a car. “And if we see multiple increases over the coming year, this could mean hundreds of thousands of dollars more that families are paying a year in interest.” Frerichs said the era of cheap money is over. The Federal Reserve was unanimous on the rate-increase decision, saying the country’s economy is posting solid job gains. However, Illinois’ unemployment rate lags the national average and is worse than that of neighboring states.

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Community January Calendar 7 - January 9 Saturday, Jan. 7

Stop by the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., from 1-4 p.m. and learn more about fossils with hands-on activities for ages 5 to adult. See and touch real fossils, put together 3-D puzzles of dinosaur bones, and make your very own fossil imprint to take home. Fee: $5 per person. No reservations required. Info: call (630) 833-1616 or visit lizzadromuseum.org.

Monday, January 9

The Elmhurst Garden Club will hold their next monthly membership luncheon at the Wilder Mansion, 211 S Prospect Avenue on Monday, Jan-

uary 9, at 11:30 a.m. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by the regular meeting at 12:00 noon. The program, “Houseplants: Our Friends presented by Ken Benson will begin at 1:00 p.m. For additional information: elmhurstgardenclub.org

Ongoing programs:

• Currently on display through March 12, the Elmhurst Historical Museum presents “In Her Own Right: Marion Mahony Griffin. More than a talented artist and architect: Griffin was the backbone of the Prairie School of Architecture who brought the work of many more famous architects to life—including

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her husband, Walter Burley Griffin, and the inimitable genius Frank Lloyd Wright. This biographical exhibit explores her life, her work, and her legacy. • 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) 8339665. • 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

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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: 630-833-7800. • TOPS—Take Off Pounds Sen-

sibly—meets on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., meeting from 10-11 a.m. Info: email Millie at johnreiter@sbcglobal.net

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Linda Richardson and Joe Regan of TranzAct Technologies, Inc., located at 360 West Butterfield Road in Elmhurst, recently visited York Township Hall loaded with toys, hats and mittens for distribution to the children of York Township Food Pantry client families through the pantry’s ‘Adopt A Family For Christmas’ program. Township Supervisor John Valle said, “On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the citizens of York Township, especially the families who benefit from our food pantry ‘Adopt A Family For Christmas’ gift program, I would like to thank the management and employees at TranzAct Technologies again for their generous donations and ongoing support.”

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New Year traditions new and old and from around the world New Year’s Day is perhaps the most celebrated holiday around the world. There’s a universal appeal to newness, so the first day of a new year is a natural cause for a party. People have been celebrating the beginning of a new year for at least four millennia (or 28,000 dog years). Some of the first recorded celebrations were in Babylon. Then, the holiday was observed in March, during the first new moon following the vernal equinox. It was an 11-day celebration, making it New Year’s Week-and-a-half, as opposed to New Year’s Day. During those 11 days partying and parading in the streets (as I’m assuming the Babylonians did) they made promises to the gods in order to earn their favor. Thus, the concept of New Year’s resolutions was born. Julius Caesar gave a lot of deep thought to the concept of calendars and is credited with moving New Year’s Day to Jan. 1 somewhere around the year 46 B.C. Romans celebrated by exchanging gifts, decorating their homes, attending raucous parties, offering sacrifices to Janus, who was the Roman god of beginnings, and of course wearing togas. Different countries have different New Year’s traditions. Some are logical, others not so much. In some South American countries the color of your underwear is thought to determine your fate for the upcoming year. Red indicates love. Gold brings wealth. White signifies peace. Brown or yellow means it’s time to change your underwear. In Switzerland they drop ice cream on the floor. I’d rather just eat it. Less mess to clean up and less waste of a good scoop of ice cream. In Siberia, people jump into frozen lakes while carrying tree trunks (and presumably wearing swim trunks). Sounds logical. Residents of Denmark throw plates at the front doors of the homes of friends and family to bring everyone good luck. Going barefoot in Denmark on January 1 would be bad luck. In Spain they eat grapes to ward off evil. I wonder if drinking fermented grapes counts. Here in the U.S. we celebrate the new year with various traditions in-

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Downsizing is a good theory but practical application is a bit harder Funny how we thought downsizing to a condo would simplify life. It does in many respects. We don’t mow or shovel snow. That is fabulous. We still have nature out our windows with trees, critters, and now a pond. It’s lovely. Smaller space is less to take care inside too and that is good. We still have plenty of room for company and we like the flow of the rooms. We like that we can eat in full view of the fireplace. We love this place. In preparing to move, we got rid of so much stuff and that felt great. It still does. I also crack myself up every time I buy new stuff. I got rid of bins and bins and bins of books, all donated to the library, and

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we only brought with us two bookshelves. Guess what I am shopping for now? Another bookcase for my living room. I cannot resist buying books. We’re also going to cut in to the space under the stairs and make a bookcase. Fun stuff. Harry Potter can live under that stairs again, sort of. There are just some things I have

a weakness for, like books, napkins (I love decorative paper napkins; my sons think I’m nuts. They say the pretty ones “don’t work.”), glassware. I also got rid of plenty of glasses too, boxes and boxes of wine glasses, flutes, miscellaneous glassware. And yet, I still have plenty and I bought more. These big blue wine glasses are exquisite! They are like kaleidoscopes. And the teal color matches our dining room perfectly. How could I say no! So my honey turned the coat closet into a china cabinet and we also bought a wine rack baker’s shelf kind of thing to hold and display more, in addition to what fits in the cupboards. Maybe I need to go to

Now I am pondering the kitchen with new countertops and cabinets. That should do it. Famous last words… It’s taken me a lot of life under my belt to understand that we are never really “done”. Be it our houses or ourselves, we continue to create and re-create. That’s not good or bad, it just is. I happen to like it. If we stay here forever and keep playing with it or buy more properties (mountains, anyone?), the only goal is to relax and enjoy. What better way to do that than curl up with a good book? See, my point exactly. (Kelly Epperson invites you to join her email newsletter at www. kellyepperson.com. Snail mail to PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61111.)

a support group like Little Pretties Anonymous. We are still in the works of making this place our own brand of spectacular and my older son already predicted that when we’re done, we will move. I don’t think so. I think I’ll just redecorate. Which sounds crazy to say since we are not even done yet with the current decorating. It’s fun to re-do this place in our image. There is no timeline, except sometimes I want it all to be done, whatever that means. The new front door should be in by the time this goes to print. Then comes all new windows and doors, all new floors, and all new paint. That was supposed to do it for the big remodel project.

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The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the DuPage County Health Department and the Annie LeGere Foundation, is pleased to announce the first donation to the DuPage County EpiPen Program. This initiative, supported by donations being promoted by the Annie LeGere Foundation, will ensure that law enforcement officers, including DuPage County Sher-iff’s Deputies, will carry EpiPen auto-injectors to treat anaphylactic shock during the critical first sign of symptoms. The injection of epinephrine, a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs, can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction. Annie LeGere passed away on August 26th, 2015, as a result of anaphylactic shock due to an unknown allergic reaction. Annie was a defender of those who were different and less fortunate. When someone would tell Annie that they loved her, she would respond that she loved them too, “To the moon and back”, hence the name of the Annie LeGere Foundation. “Annie’s Law,” also known as the “EpiPen Law,” was passed during the last Illinois Legislative Session. The law, sponsored by Senator Chris Nybo and championed by County Board Member, Pete DiCianni, authorizes state and local police officers to carry, administer, or assist in the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors upon completion of the requiring training. The Annie LeGere Foundation will donate $40,000 to the DuPage County EpiPen Program with a goal of bringing allergy awareness to the community and inspire financial support.

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The Moreci Family Invites you to experience the Finest Selection of Italian Cuisine. Roberto’s Ristorante Features One-of-a-Kind Gourmet Specialties Custom Created by Experienced Chefs Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm • Friday 11am-12am • Saturday 4pm-12am • Sunday 2pm-10pm

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$ 50

On Full Slab of Ribs

Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 5, 2017

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$ 00

Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 5, 2017

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6 Pack of Soda

with $12 Purchase or More Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 5, 2017

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$ 00

On 14”, 16” or 18” Pizza Pick Up or Delivery Only One Coupon Per Visit Please Mention Coupon When Ordering Not Valid in Dining Room Expires January 5, 2017

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