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Susie Sands awarded DSA by Jaycees Woman of numerous accomplishments, best known for UCCA

ELMHURST — At a banquet in her honor held Wednesday, March 16, Susie Sands was named the 64th recipient of the Elmhurst Jaycees’ Distinguished Service Award (DSA). More than 100 people gathered at the Diplomat West for the

annual event, which showcases a person who has gone above and beyond the call in their service to the community. Perhaps best known throughout Elmhurst as the president of the United Community Concerns Association (UCCA), a 100% volunteer organization which helps provide food, referrals and services to the

most needy children within the Elmhurst School District 205 service area. With her leadership, UCCA is a strong and vital group that, in 2014, distributed more than $81,000 in food and food certificates to 276 families, $7500 in food certificates to 85 seniors and provided three opportunities for families to “shop” for food

at a mobile food pantry. As lifelong residents, Susie and her husband Kent have raised two daughters, Katie and Maggie, both of whom attended the banquet. They attended St. Peter’s UCC along the way, where Susie taught Sunday School and volunteered at the Clothes Closet for more than 20 years.

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ELMHURST — The Elmhurst History Museum recently hosted a special VIP event for the benefactors who contributed to the By All Accounts exhibit which recalls the history of Elmhurst. The evening served to celebrate the exhibit’s one-year anniversary. At the coffee-and-dessert reception, there was a program called “Visions for the Future of Elmhurst,” featuring the current and three most recent mayors of Elmhurst for a panel discussion. On the dais were Thomas D. Marcucci, who served as mayor from 19932009; Pete DiCianni, 20092012; Scott Levin, 2012-13; and current Mayor Steve Morley who was first elected mayor in 2013. (Morley had served as an alderman in the 6th Ward prior to that.) Also present was Ken Bartels who served as Master of Ceremonies. Mike LoCicero, current president of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, welcomed all the members and donors. “Our mission is to keep Elmhurst history alive,” he said.

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ELMHURST — Rose L. Augelli, nee Calabria, was born into eternal life on Monday, March 21, 2016, at the age of 93. Loving wife of the late Dominick J. Augelli; loving mother of Ted (Debbie) Augelli, Toni (Jeff) Reade and Carmen (Helen) Augelli; loving grandmother of Andrew Augelli, Cathryn (Patrick) Mallaney, Teresa Augelli, Thomas Augelli, Kenneth Reade and Lauren Reade; great grandmother of Colin Mallaney; loving daughter of the late Vincenzo and Amalia Calabria. She was a former resident of Chicago, Elmhurst and Rockford. Funeral Mass was held on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Visitation Church. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses would be appreciated. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Finances After introducing the four mayors to the room, the first question posed was: What does the future of Elmhurst look like financially? Mayor Morley was quick to answer that the City was in “fantastic” shape, financially. “We are now in the process of doing a lot of hard work to fix smaller problems before they become big problems,” he said. “Currently, there is $20 million in the General Fund -- the highest it has ever been – and, we have $1 million in our Emergency Fund. That amount is just set aside for emergencies.” Morley attributed the City’s comfortable financial status to the building and development going on in town. “Sales tax is vital to the City’s finances, as well,” he said. “Your spending helps, but it’s even better when outsiders come to Elmhurst and spend their money here.” Marcucci agreed the City was in great shape, both tactically and strategically. “We have a set of revenue streams that continue bringing dollars to the City,” he said. “There has been a lot of repair and rebuilding of our infrastructure.” Morley chimed in to say, “The good news is, we won’t have to do it again for about 80 years.” “When I was mayor, the City had just finished the process of rebuilding City Hall, the police station and the fire station,” Marcucci added. “Then we undertook the rebuild of York High School and a new public library, which went to referendum. “The amount of money in the bank is important, but the real wealth of a community is in its infrastructure.” Pete DiCianni said when he served as mayor, the downtown was thriving, so they decided to “go north.” He mentioned the North York Corridor TIF District #4, which he called a “valuable economic tool” to help build up the area on York St., between North Avenue and Grand. “We were hoping to have some retail, some small players, large players,” he said. “With all that progress comes jobs, more development and it results in a thriving community.” DiCianni added that the Hahn St. project, now known as 255, would be a six-story structure that will bring more people to

}We were hoping to have some retail, some small players, some large. With all that progress comes jobs, more development and it results in a thriving community. ” — Former Mayor Pete DiCianni the north area. “The north side is going to take off,” he said. “The mix in downtown is attractive and it helped us weather the recession,” said Scott Levin, who serves as an alderman in the 5th Ward, but took the gavel in the short time between DiCianni’s resignation and Morley’s swearing-in. “We’re not all retail or all service industries, we have a nice mix.” Levin also talked about the 255 development. “Consider the people who move into that building,” Levin said. “What will these people need and how will we get it to them? The fact is, we need density and they need goods and services. So the area can’t help but grow.” The 255 building will be apartments rather than condos or townhomes. “Thirty years ago, multifamily housing wasn’t even on the radar,” Levin said. “Now it’s becoming more and more prevalent. Elmhurst is a free market. They’re going to need parking, sidewalks, streets.” Levin pointed out that at a recent open public meeting, there had been a request for a cultural arts center for plays, concerts, the Symphony, etc. Levin said the City and Elmhurst College are looking into that together. There was also talk about a sports facility. “There have been so many opportunities to partner with Elmhurst College,” he said. “In tight times, partnering is the best thing that can happen.” Diversity The next question posed to the panel was “Do you see diversity changing in Elmhurst?” It was then announced that Elmhurst was 5% Asian, 1.8% black, 6.6% Hispanic, and 89.3% white. “Our country is an assimilation of immigrants,” said Mar-

cucci. “My grandfather was an immigrant. Every person in America brings their own spice to the soup.” “The world is changing but the new generation accepts and is used to a diverse world,” Levin said. “The world is getting smaller and smaller, many people are bilingual or even trilingual.” And what is causing it? “The Internet has made the world fit in your pocket,” Morley said. “In 20 years, you’re only going to see more [diversity] in Elmhurst,” said DiCianni. “We need diversity for our kids. It’s what America is all about.” “All we can do is be the best Elmhurst we can be,” Marcucci added. “We need to show that people in Elmhurst have their feet on the ground; we are clear thinkers and are well-grounded.” Storm water Then came the inevitable and unavoidable topic: flooding and storm water management. “Remember when we talked about 100-year events?” Morley said, recalling that the floods in Elmhurst were measured as “once in 100 years.” “We no longer have 100-year events, we now call them ‘common,’” drawing a laugh from the crowd. Morley added that the Public Works & Buildings Committee of the City Council spends about three-quarters of each meeting discussing storm water and possible solutions. He went on to remind people urban planning “doesn’t happen overnight.” “Right now, we have seven new projects going on,” he said. “It takes time, effort and money.” Storm water can’t be discussed without mentioning the Elmhurst Park District, which has been going back and forth with the City to finalize the details of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA). One of the “sticky wickets” was the City having to pay for a $100,000 shut-off valve at a location, where engineers and consultants said it wasn’t necessary. Some members of the current City Council felt like the shutoff valve was “shoved down our throats.” DiCianni, who now sits on the DuPage County Board reminded the room that the County had saved about 150 homes in Elmhurst for its efforts.  “It takes vision, cooperation

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Mayor: Park District continues hard line on storm water projects Kennedy says Board ‘shoved provisions down our throats’ By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHURST — The City is working on the next proposed storm water detention project at Golden Meadows Park. Strong comments continue. “The Park District has shoved down our throats a shut-off valve on a previous storm water detention project (York Commons) and a change in a maintenance garage provision,” said Alderman Jim Kennedy (6th Ward), chairman of the Public Works and Buildings (PWB) Committee. At a March 14th meeting of the PWB Committee Ald. Marti Deuter (1st Ward) stated that the Park District seems to

and a third one selected by the two appraisers. Average of the three appraisals will be used to determine value with the highest and best use being subject to IDNR restrictions of passive and outdoor recreations use. The City has 60 days to deter— Elmhurst Mayor Steve Morley mine whether or not to probe saying take it or leave it. and the Park District at Golden ceed after receipt of the three Mayor Steve Morley said the Meadows include: appraisal reports and determinPark District “seems to be takStorm water improvements ing appraised value. ing a hard line.” to be constructed in the west If the City accepts the “We want the project to hap- lobe, with a pipe to be con- appraised value, the City will pen,” he said. “We are writing structed in the east lobe. establish an escrow account for a check for land our citizens Within ten days after signing the Park District to acquire a already own.” the agreement the Park Dis- replacement property. Jim Rogers, executive direc- trict and the City will jointly When the Park District enters tor of the Park District, attend- approach the Illinois Depart- into a bona fide real estate ed the March 14th meeting ment of Natural Resources contract within one year, if of the PWB Committee, and (IDNR) and work collabora- required, the City will deposit only made one comment: that tively to begin the conversion additional funds up to one-half “the mention of garden plots process. (The Park District the determined appraised mar[at Golden Meadows Park] for used government funds to pay ket value for the Park District citizens this summer was in the for the Golden Meadows land.) to acquire replacement propcatalog.” The purchase process will erty. Some of the highlights of the be done by three appraisers: If the IDNR does not approve proposed inter-governmental one selected by the City, one the conversion, the IGA is null agreement between the City selected by the Park District and void and the City gets the

}We want the project to happen,

but we are writing a check for land our citizens already own.”

escrowed money back. The City has the right to conduct environmental testing after signing the IGA. If any environmental contamination is found, the City has the choice of paying for the cleanup, canceling the IGA, or renegotiating land value with the Park District. The City may terminate the IGA prior to construction start. The Park District may terminate the IGA, if the City does not enter into a construction contract within two years of signing the agreement.

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shoved down our throats a shut-off valve on a previous storm water detention project.”

— 6th Ward Alderman Jim Kennedy

New salary ranges start at $100,500 for elementary principal Most administrators at or near bottom in total compensation By Dan McLeister For The Elmhurst Independent

ELMHHURST — School District 205 Superintendent David Moyer recently discovered that administrators in Elmhurst, with few exceptions, are currently at or near the bottom

in total compensation compared with the traditional districts of Barrington, Naperville, Indian Prairie, St. Charles, Geneva and District 200 (WheatonWarrenville). He said the Board of Education had told him that over a period of two years, before he came in July 2015, it had been looking into the issue of administrative compensation in District 205 without resolution. Since he came, Moyer has studied

City to hold open house for North York Corridor Plan ELMHURST — The City has announced it will be holding an open house on April 12 at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at Elmhurst City Hall to present a draft of the North York Corridor Streetscape Plan. The North York Corridor is a 1.8mile stretch of North York Street that begins at North Avenue and extends north to Grand Ave. It is considered the City’s northern gateway into the community and the downtown area. A corridor plan for North York was adopted by City Council in June of 2015. Developing a streetscape plan was a key recommendation in that plan.

At the open house, property and business owners as well as members of the public are encouraged to review the plan and provide any questions or comments to City staff and the City’s hired consultants, 3D Design and Gewalt Hamilton. The plan will help form the character of North York Street by defining the quality of the street and its visual effects including lighting, landscaping and sidewalks. Once the Plan is adopted, the City will use it as a guide for change in the area. For more information, visit elmhurst.org/DocumentCenter/ View/9711.

both internal and external compensation data utilizing the annual Large Unit District Association (LUDA) Salary Surveys from 2013-14 and 2014-15 to access information from other districts. “I considered a wide variety of factors as I sorted through the information such as the Elmhurst teacher pay scale, daily rate, length of contract, experience, degrees, titles, size of school or district, and any other factors I could access to try to ensure that the information I have compiled is as close to an ‘apples to apples’ comparison as possible,” he said. The School Board voted 7-0 that, beginning July 1, 2016, the administrator compensation structure range will be: Chief Financial Administrator, $156,000 to $168,000; High School Principal, $155,000 to $167,000; Assistant Superintendent, $143,-070 to $155,070; Middle School Principals, District Directors, $117,000 to $129,000; Elementary Principals Group A (Emerson, Field, Hawthorne, Lincoln), $110,500 to $123,500; High School Assistant Principals, $110,500 to $123,500; Elementary Principals Group B (Fischer , Jackson, Madison) $105,500 to $117,500; Elementary Principals Group C (Edi-

son, Jefferson), $100,500 to $112,500; District Coordinators, $100,500 to $112,500; Middle School Assistant Principals, $81,500 to $90,500. “The total recommended increase is about $121,000 more than we would have normally paid out,” Moyer said. “We have the ability to place new hires in a range, as well as provide opportunities to incentivize people to stay in the District.” “This is something that the Board has been asking for over the last several years,” said School Board member Emily Bastedo. “I appreciate the fresh perspective that you brought, Dave.” Jim Collins, vice president of the Board, noted that there are 388 unit school districts in Illinois. Only seven unit districts invest less in administration than District 205. “That is not the right end of the curve to be on,” he said. “We’ve had a high turnover in our administration in recent years. The way to have a great school district is to be able to attract and retain good people. This plan may not be perfect, but it’s better than doing nothing, so I think we’re off to a good start.” Board member Karen Stuefen indicated ”the community and staff have expressed that they want stability in our leadership.” She thanked Superintendent Moyer for making the new salary structure happen.

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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.

with DUI, failure to dim headlights and tinted windows. Wolfe, a passenger in the vehicle, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. March 11 Michael Carreno, 33, of Elmhurst, was arrested near Poplar and Church at around 11:07 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Carreno was found to be DUI. He was charged with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage.

Battery March 15 Anthony Sanfilippo, 48, of Chicago, was arrested in the 600 block of S. Berkley at around 8:05 p.m. Subsequent to a verbal argument, police said Sanfilippo grabbed the victim by the shoulders and threw her into the wall in the dining room. Sanfilippo was charged with battery. March 12 Ashley N. Sorg, 32, of Clarendon Hills, was arrested in the 700 block of S. Fairfield at around 4:18 a.m. Subsequent to a domestic trouble investigation, police said Sorg was told to leave. While waiting for a taxi, police said she committed a battery by throwing a half full water bottle at an officer’s shoulder. She was charged with misdemeanor battery.

Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/ criminal trespass to property/ motor vehicle/ damage to property March 14 Michael Oddo, 64, of Shorewood, was issued a citation near York and Lake at around 5:17 p.m. Subsequent to a motorist assist, police said an officer found tire tracks in the grass of the median between the northbound and southbound lanes of York Road. Oddo was cited for improper lane usage. March 13 An officer responded to a complaint of a car in a parking lot in the 300 block of E. Crescent Ave. doing “donuts.” Upon arrival, the officer located juvenile suspects who admitted to it and were now stuck in the field. An officer will also follow up with the victim and decide if criminal charges will be pursued. Both suspects were released to parents.

Disorderly conduct March 16 An offender was arrested at a local elementary school in the 300 block of E. Crescent at around 10:41 a.m. Subsequent to a call to assist school staff with a parent, police said officers observed an offender leaving with her son. According to police, officers observed signs of intoxication and stopped the offender to speak with her. Police said she attempted to leave multiple times and placed a call to 911 while speaking with officers. She was charged with disorderly conduct/public intoxication, resisting/obstruction and making a false 911 call.

CALL 800-222-TIPS March 15 Daryl Brown, 42, of Chicago, was issued a citation at a food store in the 100 block of E. Schiller at around 9:18 a.m. Police said Brown was observed sitting on a lawn chair with a can of beer in front of the above location. While speaking to the suspect, police said an officer could smell a very strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath. According to police, the suspect told police he had been drinking and was also on prescription medication. He was cited for possession of open alcohol in public and public intoxication. March 13 Chauntalayne Hawkins, 30, of Chicago, was issued a citation in the 900 block of Riverside Drive at around 6:11 a.m. Subsequent to a well-being check, police said Hawkins was found to be intoxicated. Hawkins was cited for disorderly conduct/public intoxication. March 12 Robert Ahrweiler, 55, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 600 block of Michigan at around 12:32 p.m. Subsequent to a call of a well-being check at the above location, police said officers observed Ahrweiler sleeping against a fence of a construction site. According to police, Ahrweiler stated that his head started to hurt while on his way to work, so he sat down to rest and fell asleep. He admitted to drinking whiskey prior to this incident, police said. Ahrweiler was charged with disorderly conduct/public intoxication.

DUI/DUI-drugs/illegal consumption/ possession of alcohol by a minor/public intoxication/hosting an underage drinking party March 13 Kevin Lopez-Paiz, 28, of Chicago, was arrested near St. Charles and Sturgis Parkway at around 12:48 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Lopez-Paiz was found to be DUI, for which he was charged along with improper lane usage. March 12 Anna Marie Dollar, 28, of Carol Stream and Kenneth Wolfe, 36, of Bensenville, were arrested near North and Myrtle at around 1:59 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Dollar, the driver of the vehicle, was found to be DUI. She was charged

Harassment March 13 A victim near Lexington and York told police while washing clothes in the laundry room at around 8:24 p.m., an unknown male continuously spoke with her and asked her various questions. This made the victim uncomfortable. An officer spoke with the suspect and the victim was advised to avoid contact with the suspect and to call police if she feels threatened.

Mischievous conduct March 13 Officers responded to a juvenile complaint of kids making a mess next to a business in the 100 block of N. York and inside the fountain at around 3:50 p.m. An officer met with the juvenile suspects who related they had purchased confetti eggs at a nearby pharmacy and had thrown them at each other and at the nearby wall. The suspects were given brooms and told to clean the area, which they did. An officer released the juveniles to their parents.

No contact order March 11 A victim in the 800 block of S. Hillside Ave. told police that the suspect had contacted her via telephone, subsequently violating a no-contact order that the victim filed against the suspect. The suspect agreed to come in to the police department at a later date regarding the incident. The case is pending investigation.

Possession of cannabis/drug paraphernalia/controlled substance/tobacco March 16 • David D. Bez, 20, of Okemos, Mich., and Robert Castillo-Coronado, 19, of Elmhurst, were arrested in the 200 block of W. Jackson St. at around 5:52 p.m. Subsequent to a suspicious vehicle, police said Bez and CastilloCoronado were found to be in possession of cannabis, alcohol, and a fake ID. Bez was charged with having a false ID and possession of alcohol, and CastilloCoronado was charged with possession of cannabis. • Roxanne Martinez, 22, of Addison, was issued a citation near North and Melrose at around 12:21 a.m. While conducting a seat belt enforcement zone, police said Martinez was found to

be in possession of cannabis. She was cited for that offense and for failure to wear a seat belt. March 14 Manuel Estrada, 24, of Villa Park, was arrested near Villa and Thomas at around 4:55 p.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Estrada was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, and was charged with those crimes as well as for having tinted windows. March 13 Jordan Evans, 24, of Chicago, and Gabriel Aguilar, 26, of Elmwood Park, were arrested near Grand and Church at around 12:57 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said both suspects were found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. Both were charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia, while Evans was additionally charged with obstructed view. March 12 Taiwan McNary, 21, of Chicago, was arrested near Route 83 and Roosevelt at around 12:56 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said McNary was found to be in possession of cannabis, and was charged with possession of cannabis. March 11 Justin M. Jarvis, 23, of Schiller Park, was arrested near York and Grand at around 5:50 a.m. Police said an officer responded to the area for a vehicle stuck on the median. Jarvis was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, according to police, and was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. March 10 Max Oberholtzer, 22, of Riverside, and Christopher Villarreal, 23, of Brookfield, were arrested near York and Butterfield at around 12:05 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, Oberholtzer was charged with possession of cannabis and expired registration, while Villarreal was charged with possession of cannabis.

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March 11 A victim in the 800 block of S. Hillside Ave. told police that the plastic window well cover on the southwest corner of her home had been removed and placed into the window well. The victim stated that no one has been at the residence since early this morning and as far as she knows, the window well cover was secured in place. There were no signs of forcible entry or damage to the window. March 10 The father of a victim told police he believes that the suspect (the victim’s mother) had been poisoning their daughter. He stated she has been sick for the past 10 years. She denied poisoning her daughter and stated her exhusband accuses her of things such as this because he cannot accept what is

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Continued from page 6 wrong with her daughter. An investigation is pending.

Theft/burglary/ attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/ robbery March 16 An employee at a local store in the 100 block of E. Schiller St. told police that an unknown suspect described as an Hispanic male, 24-25 years old, 5’2”, 125 pounds with black hair, a black mustache, wearing a dark jacket and blue jeans took between 8 and 10 cans of infant formula and left the store without paying for them. March 14-March 15 • An employee at an automobile leasing company in the 800 block of N. York told police that an unknown suspect forced entry to the business parking lot by cutting the cable that secured the gate. The suspect took a license plate from a 2014 International truck. • Burglary to a motor vehicle was reported in the 100 block of Industrial at around 5:13 p.m. A supervisor from Comcast told police an unknown suspect(s) broke into a van. The supervisor noticed the van was missing a signal reader and a cordless drill. March 4-March 15 A supervisor from Comcast told police that between the above dates, an unknown suspect(s) broke into a white trailer. Four generators were taken, along with some power tools. March 14 A complainant in the 100 block of N. Highland told police she and her husband were notified by the IRS that

their 2015 refund was being held while their tax return was being reviewed. The complainant had not yet filed their 2015 taxes. They were advised by the IRS to make a police report. March 12 • Eulalia Tanon, 32, of Bensenville, was arrested at a store in the 300 block of S. Route 83 at around 8:32 p.m. An officer responded to Tanon, who took merchandise and left the store without paying, according to police. Police said she also was found to be wanted out of DuPage County. She was charged with retail theft. • An employee at an automobile leasing company in the 800 block of York told police that while checking the lot, he noticed spare tires had been removed from two vehicles. Upon checking a security video, he stated that a gray van pulled in the lot off of York and went around to the back of the lot. The employee also stated that the video showed a suspect remove the tire from both vehicles. An investigation is pending. • An employee at a coffee shop in the 100 block of N. York told police an unknown suspect had taken the tip jar that was located next to a register. The jar contained approximately $10 in tips. The case is pending investigation. March 11 • A victim in the 600 block of Washington told police that she received a call from an unknown number advising her that there was a virus on her computer. The suspect proceeded to tell the victim that he could fix the computer for $350. The victim later received another call from the same suspect advising her of another virus and that he would fix it for $500, to which the victim proceeded to wire via Western

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Union. • A victim in the 200 block of Claremont told police that while checking his bank account online, he noticed some fraudulent purchases. The victim said he does not have his credit card and has been unable to locate it. March 10-March 14 An officer responded to the report of a burglary to a motor vehicle at a trucking company in the 700 block of N. York, where an unknown suspect(s) entered an unlocked semi truck and entered the sleeping quarters of the cab and reportedly removed an unspecified amount of cash. March 10 • A victim in the 200 block of Fair told police that while her fourth-grade son was on the playground of a local school, he placed his backpack on the ground unattended. The victim later retrieved his backpack and at that time discovered that his cell phone had been stolen. The victim called the phone and an unknown person answered it but there was no verbal response. The victim sent several text messages to the phone telling the suspect to return the phone but has not received any reply. • A victim in the 100 block of N. York told police that an unknown suspect took her wallet from the woman’s locker room while at a local yoga

facility. Two purchases were made using her debit card in Hillside and Maywood. Further investigation is pending. March 8 Police said a suspect had checked into three rooms at a hotel in the 900 block of Riverside, with the total charge of $1,031.60. It was later discovered that the credit card used in the transaction belonged to a victim, who contacted the hotel after reviewing his credit card statement. Hotel staff did not gather the victim’s contact information, but did say that the victim lived out of state and never visited Elmhurst. March 3-March 4 A victim in the 300 block of E. Crescent Ave. told police that on March 4, she attempted to log into her online credit card account. She had to change her password because an unknown suspect(s) had changed it. The bank told her the unknown suspect(s) had to have her Social Security number in order to change her password. The victim observed six unauthorized charges. March 2 A victim in the 500 block of S. Prospect told police that he received a call from someone claiming to be with a wireless company. The suspect advised the victim he had an issue with his phone. The victim provided the suspect with his account PIN. The victim later received

a text message from the company advising him that there were some changes made to his account. The victim had also been contacted by an electronics store in regard to a suspicious purchase at its store. The transaction was canceled at the store.

Violation of an Order of Protection

March 15 Edgar B. Lambino, 28, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 300 block of West Ave. at around 4:13 p.m. Police said Lambino was found to have an active Order of Protection against him, with the protected person being the victim. He was charged with violation of an Order of Protection.

Warrant service

March 16 Stephanie Stoviecki, 39, of Chicago, was issued a citation near North and Melrose at around 1:37 a.m. While conducting a seat belt enforcement zone, police said Stoviecki was found to be was to be wanted on two warrants—one out of DuPage County and the other out of the Naperville Police Department. She was placed under arrest, cited for no seat belt and transported to DuPage County on the warrants.

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Viewpoint It’s all about the face

March 24, 2016 • 8

he young woman was our server at a restaurant one evening. Even though she was a stranger I’d never met or seen before, I had an eerie feeling as though I had. There was a familiarity about her I found hard to ignore – so much so that I said something about it when she came to take my order. “You look so familiar.” I was about to ask if we had met previously, but before I had the chance my husband

Jill Pertler SLICES OF LIFE

and son, who were sitting at the table with me, both piped in with the same one-word answer: Maggie. Instantly I made the con-

Letter to the Editor Resident remains wary of density on Addison St. Don Judson brought up an excellent point in his letter (published Elmhurst Independent, March 17, 2016, issue, Viewpoint page) about the traffic problems that Oak Park East is dealing with. I wrote that the precedent had been established with the Hahn St. project and now we have the absurd density proposal for Opus. The traffic issue was brought up by me to the then-First Ward Alderman Diane Gutenkauf. I asked three times what the city did in the way of a traffic study regarding the proposed Hahn St. project since they were going after six stories instead of four. It didn’t take a genius to know that there needed to be adjustments since the density would increase and a variance was granted for less parking than usual. I was told that when the information was available I would be contacted. I was never contacted and in my eyes it was either neglected, I didn’t deserve a response, or there was no study. Elmhurst residents are all for upgrades, new shops and a thriving community but not at the expense of safety and crowded streets because of poor planning. What about the comment from Jordan Uditsky in an article written by Dan McLeister, he is quoted as saying he was concerned about the number of cars coming out of the alley. “Something needs to be done like flashing lights or PEOPLE COULD GET KILLED.” The commissioners of the Zoning and Planning Committee are right in raising questions regarding these issues. Do we litter the streets with flashing lights or do we reconsider proper density and the proper amount of parking? The other nonsense that I keep reading is what the “developer” wants. What about what the residents want? That seems to be taking a back seat to all of these plans. In the not-too-distant future Addison Ave. as well as the surrounding streets will turn into the Indy 500 at peak traffic time and adding more six-story buildings to that area is adding insult to injury. The current design of the downtown area streets need to be adjusted before any more of this nonsense goes on. Just like the water issues plaguing our city, we don’t want apologies because we put the cart before the horse. In the meantime, let’s see what the 146-page Downtown Plan from Housel Lavigne looks like with the proposed “varying building heights.” James Sanchez SR.

nection. Of course! She was Maggie. Or at least she looked like Maggie – a character on a popular zombie apocalypse TV program that is a weekly mainstay at our house. My server could have been her stunt double or even a first cousin. She was neither and hadn’t even heard of Maggie or the TV show. Seeing someone who looks like someone else isn’t uncommon, but what struck me about this situation is that all three of us identified the same similarity. And our reactions were immediate. One look at our server and we all saw Maggie. While probably not earth-shattering, I found the occurrence intriguing and at the very least interesting. Facial recognition – humans have developed the intricate skill in part because we don’t identify one another the way many animals do – with our sniffers. At least not consciously. (Never let ‘em smell your sweat.) We recognize with our eyes. And it’s clear we use similar guiding points when making our determina-

tions. Being able to look at a face and recognize who is your friend or foe is a strength that benefits us in a number of ways and is the fodder of many complex and compelling scientific studies for which we have neither the time nor space for here. Unfortunately. At the restaurant that night my husband and son were able to put a name to the face. I was not. Recognizing a familiar person and pinpointing why they are familiar are two different things. Whether it’s a TV star or regular Joe, I’m not typically good at knowing the exact identity of someone I recognize. Especially in unexpected situations. If I know a person from the grocery store or post office, I will recognize them at the grocery store or post office, but if I run into them at another location, I may not be able to pinpoint where I’ve seen them before. The effect is multiplied if they have changed their appearance in some way – cut their hair, lost weight, are wearing a hat or new sunglass-

es. Then I’m really thrown for a loop. I’m sure I know them, but from where? I wrack my brain trying to figure it out. I review all the locations I frequently frequent, attempting to place them in the correct environment. Kid’s sports practice? Gas station? School? Ah ha, the bank, that’s it! When I finally trip on the right locale, I immediately know who they are. And in most cases, by this time they’ve disappeared down aisle five and I don’t get the chance to say hello anyway. But that wasn’t the case with Maggie’s doppelganger. We all knew who she was. And even though she properly introduced herself to us at the beginning of our meal as Laura, for the rest of the night, at our table at least, she was Maggie. Jill Pertler is an awardwinning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

Speaker Madigan’s ‘spring break’ unacceptable, Nybo says SPRINGFIELD — Efforts to resolve the Illinois General Assembly’s unprecedented budget impasse and the state’s ongoing fiscal crisis have been stalled this month as Speaker Michael Madigan sent the House of Representatives home on March 3 for a 30-day “spring break,” according to State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst). “Like many of you, I am very frustrated that the General Assembly has failed to enact a budget,” Nybo said. “This ongoing impasse is unacceptable. We were elected to do a job and we are not serving our constituents. I am especially disheartened that House Speaker Madigan sent the State Representatives home for a month-

long spring break, over the protests of the House Republican members.” The Senate stayed in Springfield during the first three weeks of March to work on resolving its differences and pass a responsible spending plan. Nybo said Illinois is facing a fiscal crisis because recent Administrations have failed to meet the state’s financial obligations, and each delay in enacting a budget only exacerbates the damage. “We have the responsibility to provide a viable future for both businesses and the residents of Illinois. For example, we have a proposed solution that provides Governor Bruce Rauner with the freedom to transfer previously allocat-

ed special funds between the state’s Treasury and the General Revenue funds in order to fund MAP grants at 100 percent of 2015 rates,” Nybo said. “In addition, this solution will save many struggling universities millions of dollars each year by eliminating inefficient codes that dissuade contracting business, resulting in higher costs to universities.” Nybo said Speaker Madigan should call the House back to Springfield to get the Legislature’s work done, as it should have been done months ago. “The General Assembly and Governor Rauner must work together to implement a plan to pull Illinois back from this economic cliff,” he added.

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For the last few years, the Dueling Pianos have performed at ECAF’s Casino Night and this year was no different. Their musical entertainment provided a nice backdrop for the activities of the “casino,” which included not only gambling for charity, but also a lavish dinner spread, an open bar and entertainment.

The lady in red Shayna Preston was the lady in red on the evening of Saturday, March 19, when the Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation (ECAF) held its annual Casino Night at the Diplomat West. Shayna served on the committee who organized the evening’s event, which drew more than 150 people. She’s even making a heart with her hands!

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Bethel presents Bach’s The Musical Offering on Good Friday

ELMHURST — All are invited to attend Good Friday services at Bethel United Church of Christ on March 25 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Hear J. S. Bach’s ingenious work, The Musical Offering, which will be presented as part of a contemplative worship service led by

Bethel’s senior minister, Rev. Gretchen Sylvester. Bach’s inspired composition will be interspersed with scripture readings and poetry that illuminate Christ’s passion. The service will conclude with the veiling of the cross and the tolling of bells as those attending leave the sanctuary

in silence. At 6:30 p.m., prior to the service, music scholar Dr. Ted Hatmaker, a member of the faculty at Northern Illinois University and pre-concert lecturer for the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, will present a talk about The Musical Offering. Bach’s master-

work is rooted in the deep spirituality associated with the composer and provides a glimpse into the mind, heart and genius of the elder Bach. While he was visiting King Frederick the Great of Prussia, the King provided a musical theme, upon which Bach was able to spontaneously improvise a 3-voice Ricercar. When he returned home, Bach augmented this into a collection of numerous contrapuntal works -- complete

with riddles -- and offered it to the musically-gifted monarch. The monumental 6-voice fugue has been called by musicologist Charles Rosen the most significant piano composition in history. Bethel is pleased to welcome Jennie Brown, flute, Elizabeth Brausa, violin, and Mira Luxion, cello, who will join Bethel’s Minister of Music, pianist Jeffrey Panko, in presenting The Musical Offering.

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