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Park Palooza for families and friends

The smiles on these faces offer testament to a good time on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Berens Park, where the Elmhurst Park District hosted its annual Park Palooza. It was a beautiful day for Elmhurst families, friends and neighbors to come out for live music all day, food and children’s activities. inset: Park Palooza also has inflatable toys for kids to climb and to slide on, as this little fellow demonstrates. Looks like he’s having the time of his life.

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Tree to be planted for Annie LeGere legislation

State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) will join other local dignitaries in celebrating the passage of the Annie LeGere Law on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 9:30 a.m. at Sandburg Middle School in Elmhurst.

The event marks the one-year an-

niversary of death of the 13-yearold Elmhurst girl, and will include the dedication of a tree and a bench in Annie’s honor on the grounds at Sandburg where she was a student.

The recently-enacted Annie LeGere Law will be presented to the family

by State Rep. Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg) and Sen. Nybo, the lawmakers who sponsored the legislation in the General Assembly.

Light refreshments will be available, as well as pink and teal Annie LeGere wristbands (pink in honor of Annie and teal for allergy awareness).

Those expected to attend the event include the Annie LeGere family, Annie’s friends, Sen. Nybo, Rep. Mussman, District 205 Board member Emily Bastedo, County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, County Board member Pete DiCianni, Mayor Steve Morley, and County Sheriff John Zaruba.

Annie died Aug. 26, 2015, from brain injuries resulting from anaphylactic shock after she suffered a

severe allergic reaction. Police were first on the scene within minutes but were unable to render needed aid because officers were not authorized to carry and administer epinephrine auto-injectors.

Sen. Nybo worked closely with Annie’s mother Shelly LeGere to pass legislation allowing state police and other law enforcement agencies to conduct training programs for officers on recognizing and re-

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Bats delay first day of school at Jefferson

Elementary school closed for two days; bats test negative for rabies

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Last week, the Independent learned that two bats had been discovered inside Jefferson Elementary School on Wednesday, Aug. 17, delaying its opening on what was supposed to be the first day of school.

According to a statement from Elmhurst School District 205, the appearance of the bats was mostly likely the result of recent maintenance performed on the building envelope. School officials stayed in contact with the DuPage County Department of Animal Control and the Health Department all through last week.

The two animals were captured and taken to the County for testing, where both were found to be negative for rabies. The school remained closed Thursday so United Bat Control, a company that specializes in exclusion and expulsion of bats, could inspect it. To further ensure the safety of the students, the District performed a thorough cleaning of the school including all desks, chairs and surfaces. The multipurpose room received a deep cleaning with a “powerful but environmentallyfriendly” disinfectant, school officials said.

District 205 crews have remained diligent about inspecting for bats, especially in the evenings and early mornings when experts say bats are typically most active. As of mid-afternoon Friday, Aug. 19, no bats had been found inside Jefferson School for the previous 48 hours.

School was expected to open for classes on Monday, Aug. 22.

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Scenes from Park Palooza on Aug. 20

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This young man keeps his eye on the prize as he squeezes paint into a small funnel so he can complete a project. At Park Palooza, the Park District had arts and crafts projects for all ages, as well as a face painter.

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Love those faces!

The girl in the center sports a butterfly on her face, while the boy wears the mask of a Superhero. It was all part of the Elmhurst Park District’s Park Palooza on Saturday, Aug. 20 at Berens Park.

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(right) These musicians performed on the Main Stage at Park Palooza on Aug. 20 at Berens Park. Musical entertainment continued all day throughout the event.

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Bright eyes

There was a lot to take in at Park Palooza on Saturday, Aug. 20, as you can see by the bright eyes on this little lad. There were bands, food, inflatables, arts and crafts and much more.

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On the slide

This girl took advantage of the inflatable slide set up at Park Palooza on Saturday. The Elmhurst Park District’s annual event becomes more and more popular every year, making Berens Park the perfect venue.

It’s a paint party!

These two girls work hard on their painting projects at the arts and crafts tent at Park Palooza on Saturday.

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City elects to give American Legion $50G after process questioned Ald. Leader gives impassioned plea to help needy veterans

By Dan McLeister FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

Aldermen voted unanimously to give $50,000 to the local post of the American Legion for a military ball and Thanksgiving celebration for 200 or more recruits from the Great Lakes Naval station.

But some aldermen questioned the process and said more informa-

tion was needed, in case a similar request was made again for the next fiscal year.

Alderman Mark Mulliner (7th Ward) commented that the loss of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to a merger with the Villa Park VFW was a tremendous loss to Elmhurst.

“I don’t want it to happen to the American Legion,” he said.

Ald. Norm Leader (2nd Ward), the only current aldermen who served in the military, said the money would be given to the non-profit entity of the American Legion. Chris Healy, (5th Ward), chairman of the Public Affairs and Safety (PAS) Committee, stated: “This is a small point but an important point.”

Council Capsules Here’s what’s happening at Elmhurst City Hall

By Dan McLeister FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

• New Senior Center Mayor Steve Morley told the City Council that he has had discussions with Cathy Jordan, chairman of the Elmhurst Senior Commission about the need for a senior center other than The Abbey building located on St. Charles Rd., just west of York High School. He suggested that aldermen visit the Glendale Heights Center for Seniors. He did not give any details.

• Accidents on Prairie Path at York Rd. Two more serious accidents between bicyclists and motorists have occurred in the last eight weeks on the Prairie Path at York Rd., according to Chris Healy (5th Ward), chairman of the Public Affairs and Safety (PAS) Committee. He said some aldermen are scared of the cost to improve the situation with an overpass or underpass. Another possibility is to re-route the Path to Seminole.

Discussion will be held at a meeting of the PAS Committee. Healy said he would reach out to the Elmhurst Park District.

Leader then gave an impassioned plea to help needy veterans.

“If the American Legion in Elmhurst closes their doors, who will assume their burden,” he asked.

“Who will help veterans who are homeless? Who will help veterans in financial need? Who will help the veterans dying even without a grave? More importantly, who will help give life sustaining succor to the veterans suffering from the horrors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?”

Every day in America 22 veterans commit suicide as a result of PTSD, Leader said.

“The Legion, uniquely in Elmhurst, does all in its power to bring aid, comfort and hope to those in the grasp of this terrible private hell,” he said. “And yes, they lose money doing it. It is a sad truth that sometimes only veterans can understand and help other veterans?”

To vote no is to effectively end the Elmhurst American Legion’s noble mission of helping those in need, Leader stated.

– 2nd Ward Alerman Norm Leader

“Be honest with yourself. Dare we reject this and break the hearts of the veterans, their friends, and families? Dare we break the heart of Elmhurst? Honor and respect them by voting yes.”

Due to natural attrition, the end of compulsory military service 43 years ago, and a shrinking number of younger inductees, the financial burden of aiding those in need is becoming unsupportable, according to Leader.

Over the last ten years, the City of Elmhurst Community Grant program has distributed $470,000 to the Art Museum, $390,000 to the Elmhurst Symphony, $155,000 to the Lizzadro Museum and $140,000 to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Including grants to other entities the total distributed since 2005 amounts to $1.7 million, Leader indicated.

“All of this was done with a minimum of debate and soul searching.”

Four sites approved for storm water projects

• Elmhurst College Beekeeping The City Council has approved an Elmhurst College beekeeping request. (Seen full story in previous issue of the Elmhurst Independent.)

The rooftop beehive will be on the Science Center on the southeast corner of campus.

Elmhurst College aims to establish one preliminary beehive used for educational purposes for college ’ students as well as for community outreach. Elmhurst College will deliver notification fliers to the area By Dan McLeister and host educational classes on bees FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The City has been working on for the public to attend. developing storm water projects for years, Mayor Steve Morley noted.

But at the August 15th meeting, bids were approved for four different projects. Funds will come from storm water general obligation (G.O.) bonds of the City.

City Council rules were suspendnew high-efficiency LED fixtures ed so aldermen could approve the reFunds approved for and lamps for the Gymnastics Cen- ports and the resolutions in the same high-efficiency lighting ter and Multipurpose Room A at meeting.

Marti Deuter (1st Ward) comWagner Community Center was apoverhaul at Wagner proved for $23,613. The move to mented that most of the projects

LED lighting will provide increased were mentioned in the 2012 Burke At their April 27, 2016 meeting report (a City consultant). the Park Board approved an $87,978 brightness and reduce heat output The one exception is the Geneva from existing lights, key benefits for project to install new LED lighting Avenue Storm Water Improvement in the tennis courts at Courts Plus. areas where large motor activities Project, which will provide overland take place.

The project was completed on July The District estimates that both flooding relief to approximately 20, 2016. The new lights significantnine homes in the area by sending projects will yield annual saving in ly improve light quality, meet the floodwaters into a new four-acre deClass II lighting standards require- electricity consumption with over tention pond. The pond will be crement for indoor tennis courts and are $25,000 anticipated annual savings ated on City land that was acquired at Courts Plus alone and a full pay- by purchasing and demolishing four 62% more energy efficient.

At the July 25, 2016 Park Board back on both projects in less than homes on the east side of Geneva Meeting, a similar project to install five years.

Avenue, adjacent to East End Park.

The work in general consists of the installation of 500 linear feet of storm sewers, detention pond conOn page 5 of the July 28th issue of the Elmhurst Independent, there was a struction, roadway reconstruction, story about Joe Newton announcing his retirement, which included a photo and all other related work, according of Newton greeting the runners as they crossed the finish. The photo was in to the City. Martam Construction of fact provided by photographer Mike Osgood. The Independent regrets the Elgin submitted a bid of $529,575. error.

Things are brighter than ever at Elmhurst parks

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If the American Legion in Elmhurst closes their doors, who will assume their burden? Who will help veterans who are homeless? Who will help veterans in financial need? Who will help the veterans dying even without a grave? More importantly, who will help give life-sustaining succor to the veterans suffering from the horrors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?”

Mayor Morley: ‘We have been working on this for years”

The Madison Early Childhood School Storm Water Improvement Project will provide overland flooding relief to approximately 63 homes in the Washington Street flood problem area by sending up to six acrefeet of flood water to a new storm water detention pond on the school property.

The work in general consists of the installation of 2000 linear feet of storm sewers, detention pond construction, roadway reconstruction, and all other related work. The contract includes specific language regarding how the contractor shall coordinate work with the school to minimize disruption to normal operations. The contractor may be required to work across the school’s ingress/egress to Washington and Bryan on Saturdays or days when school is not in session.

The Crescent Avenue/Cambridge Avenue Storm Water Improvement Project will provide overland flooding relief to approximately 38 homes in the Crescent Avenue flood problem area by sending up to 10.83 acre-feet of flood water to a new

storm water detention pond in York Commons. Swallow Construction of Downers Grove submitted a bid of $2,108,151. The bid includes additional features such as a shut-off valve, extra railroad tunneling and backyard drainage along Crescent.

The York/I-290 Storm Water Improvement Project will increase the amount of detention provided in the infield of the York/I-290 ramp north of the overpass to remove storm water that currently ponds on York Street during heavy rains. This causes significant issues not only for emergency responders but also for traffic for the general public. Additionally this project will provide flood relief to downstream properties to the north and east due to excess storage that will be created.

The work in general consists of the excavation of an additional 18.5 acre-feet of storm water storage, installation of 1000 feet of storm sewer, construction of a storm water lift station, and all other related work.

Earthworks Land Improvement and Development Corp. of Batavia submitted a bid of $1,351,485.

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Police beat

Possession of cannabis/ drug paraphernalia

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations.

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

Criminal damage to property/motor vehicle/ criminal trespass to property/ motor vehicle/ damage to property Aug. 16-Aug. 17 A victim in the 700 block of S. York told police that his vehicle, which was parked in front of his garage facing York Street, had the rear passenger side window shattered sometime between the above dates. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle.

Aug. 12-Aug. 15 The owner of an excavating company in the 100 block of E. Brush Hill Road told police that four hydraulic hoses were loosened between the above dates and had their O-rings removed on the excavator.

Aug. 12 Subsequent to a fire alarm and a report of a possible domestic/criminal damage to property, a fire extinguisher was found to have been released on the fourth floor of a condo complex in the 100 block of W. Butterfield and a set of footprints were located leading up to the suspect’s apartment. Contact was made with suspect who told police he came home around 6 p.m. and noticed the fire extinguisher had been released. He also denied having any type of disturbance in his apartment and related that nobody was at his apartment.

Aug. 11 A complainant told police that while passing along the 100 block of N. York Road at around 11:24 p.m., he noticed the picture window at a business had been broken. The business was checked by the owner and nothing appeared to be missing.

Disorderly conduct Aug. 14 • Erik Newkirk, 26, of Las Vegas, Nev., was issued a citation by police in the 100 block of N. York at around 2:14 a.m. Police said Newkirk was observed urinating on the side of a building. He was cited for disorderly conduct-befouling property.

• A victim told police while walking with his family, he heard kids yelling and observed approximately five kids on top of the Addison Parking Deck. The victim felt something hit him in the head and heard a coin drop. A small cut was observed on the right side of victim’s head. The suspects were located and transported to the police station. They were referred to a Peer Jury and released to their parents.

Domestic battery, domestic issue Aug. 14 A complainant in the 100 block of Monterey told police that a suspect is apparently causing physical abuse to the victim, causing her to have cuts on her arm. After interviewing a witness, it was learned that the abuse is occurring in Mt. Morris, Ill. An officer contacted the Mt. Morris Police Department and DCFS. DCFS will initiate an investigation.

Aug. 12-Aug. 15 Police found a backpack containing an unspecified amount of cash, cannabis and a crystal-like substance that was left at a chiropractic/physical therapy office in the 500 block of S. York sometime between the above dates.

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DUI, DUI-drugs, illegal consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation/ possession of open alcohol Aug. 14 Juan C. Lopez, 40, of Stone Park, was arrested near North and Willow at around 4:21 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Lopez was found to be DUI, and had an outstanding warrant from the Cook County Sheriff’s Department. He was charged with DUI, driving while license revoked and improper lane usage.

Aug. 11 Javier Pinela, 20, and Juvenal Diaz-Santin, 20, both of Wood Dale, were issued citations by police in the 700 block of N. Kenilworth at around 3:18 a.m. Subsequent to observing a parked suspicious vehicle, police said an officer located two males sitting inside. Both Pinela and Diaz-Santin were found to have consumed alcohol and were under the legal age, according to police. Both were cited for consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Failure to give information Aug. 12 Buck Bowen, 27, of Des Plaines, was arrested near Route 83 and Roosevelt at around 6:07 p.m. Police said Bowen was involved in a single car crash. Police said Bowen abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, but was apprehended a short time later. He was charged with driving while license revoked, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to give information, and no insurance.

Liquor law violation Aug. 14 Veronica Reed, 26, of Roselle, was issued a citation by police at Fitz’s Spare Keys in the 100 block of N. York at around 2:29 a.m. Police said while monitoring Fitz’s Spare Keys at closing, a subject was observed entering the bar after closing time. The manager of the bar was cited for a liquor law violation.

Obstruction Aug. 15 Craig Garner, 18, of Aurora, was arrested near Indiana and Crestview at around 2:42 p.m. Police said that during a suspicious vehicle investigation, it was learned that Garner gave officers a false name. He was charged with obstructing an officer of the peace.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery Aug. 17 Police said an unknown suspect at a store in the 400 block of N. York was observed taking merchandise and placing them in his pocket.

The suspect then reportedly left in a vehicle with two other subjects. The area was checked for the suspect with no results. Estimated loss is $4.99. No complaints will be signed; a report was made for a matter of record.

Aug. 15 • Police said a black female in her 30s attempted to pass a counterfeit bill at a restaurant in the 600 block of W. North Ave. while trying to purchase a bottle of water at around 3 p.m. It was returned to her, and she stated she had just been given the bill in the parking lot by a male suspect, described as black female in her 30s, around 5’8” and 200 pounds. She walked outside, pretended to yell at someone in the lot about the bill and then left in a vehicle.

• Forgery was reported at a restaurant in the 600 block of N. York St. at around 10:55 a.m.

The restaurant reportedly received a counterfeit bill from an unknown suspect. The Secret Service has been notified.

up for jury duty. The victim was advised to purchase PayPal gift cards and to deliver them to a kiosk at the DuPage County Courthouse.

The victim became suspicious and did not comply.

• Victims in the 800 block of Eastland told police that on June 17, their son left a package for a FedEx pick-up on their front porch. On the above date, the victims learned that FedEx never picked up the package. The victims assume that the package had been stolen from the front porch before FedEx had a chance to pick it up.

Aug. 11 • Connor Kennedy, 28, of Chicago, was arrested at a store in the 900 block of S. York at around 7:01 p.m. Police said officers observed Kennedy commit a retail theft and leave the store with OTC medications. After a short foot chase, the suspect was taken into custody and charged with two counts of retail theft and obstructing a police officer.

• A Park District employee told police that an unknown suspect removed the park district sign at the entrance to Pioneer Park near Vallette and Meister. The sign read “Pioneer Park.”

Aug. 10 An officer responded to a burglary report at a company in the 100 block of W. Elmwood Terrace at around 8:52 a.m. Police said the workers closed the door of their trailer and placed the padlock on but did not lock it. The complainant stated when the workers returned, the trailer door was open and equipment was missing.

March 28-Aug. 9 A business in the 100 block of S. Route 83 told police that between the above dates, an employee was initiating numerous fraudulent returns and taking money from the store. The employee was terminated and left the store.

An investigation is pending.

Aug. 14 A victim at an entertainment center in the 300 block of W. Lake St. told police she misplaced her wallet and located it a short time later at the front desk. Missing was $50 in cash.

July 29 A victim told police that her purse was stolen from a business in the 100 block of Industrial on the above date. She said she waited to call the police as she was attempting to get video footage from security cameras.

Aug. 13-Aug. 14 A victim in the 700 block of S. Hawthorne Ave. told police that overnight, the victim’s unlocked vehicle, parked in the driveway, was entered by an unknown suspect(s) and property was removed. Paperwork and his laptop were taken.

July 27 A victim in the 800 block of Cambridge told police that a lessee did not mail her a monthly rent check. The victim contacted the lessee who stated the check was mailed. The victim believes that an unknown suspect may possibly have intercepted the delivery of the check and cashed it.

Aug. 13 Marketta Chandler, 23, of Addison, was arrested in the 400 block of S. Spring at around 9:03 p.m. Subsequent to an investigation for failure to pay, police said Chandler was located and provided an officer with false information during the investigation. She charged with obstructing identification.

Aug. 11-Aug. 13 A victim in the 200 block of W. Butterfield told police that he received an email from a credit protection agency, stating his credit report had changed. The victim discovered two voluntary inquiries were made on his credit report. The victim never authorized any inquiries and asked that the matter be documented.

Aug. 12 • A victim in the 100 block of E. Grantley told police that she received a phone call from a person who stated he was from the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and that he had a warrant for the victim because she failed to show

April 30 A victim in the 600 block of S. Bryan told police he had a couch reupholstered by a suspect and paid for it in cash. The suspect has continuously delayed the delivery of the couch and the victim told police he fears the suspect will not return the couch or the money. The victim wishes to sign complaints if the couch is not returned.

Unlawful possession of a prescription form

Aug. 15 Jamilya A. Gabb, 22, and Jermaine Traylor, 22, both of Chicago, were arrested at a food store/pharmacy at around 7:08 p.m. Police said that subsequent to a traffic stop, an officer ran the registration and learned that Gabb, the registered owner of the vehicle, was wanted

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More crime news

Victim says suspect dragged her by the hair

On Aug. 11, a 33-year-old Elmhurst man was arrested in the 300 block of N. Larch at around 3:27 a.m. Police said an officer responded to the above location for a reported domestic disturbance. The officer spoke to the victim, who stated that the suspect refused to give her the keys to her vehicle and dragged her around by her hair. The victim’s arms showed signs of bruising and scratching. Due the statements made by both parties, the suspect was charged with domestic battery.

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Continued from page 6 on a warrant. The officer made contact with the occupants. According to police, Gabb gave a false name. During a search, police found that Traylor had multiple driver’s licenses and several false prescription forms for various controlled substances, which police confiscated. Gabb was charged with unlawful possession of prescription forms, obstructing justice and was arrested on a warrant.

Traylor was charged with unlawful possession of prescription forms, driving while licensed suspended and disobeying a traffic control device.

Unlawful use of a stun gun Aug. 15 Hannah Marshall, 21, of Bellwood, was arrested near Butterfield and Commonwealth at around 12:28 a.m. Subsequent to a traffic stop, police said Marshall was found to be in possession of a stun gun. Marshall was charged with unlawful use of a weapon and speeding.

Warrant service Aug. 17 Roberto Andres, 19, of Elmhurst, was arrested in the 300 block of E. North Ave. at around 8:55 p.m. Police said Andres was wanted on a DuPage County warrant.

Potential scammer flees when confronted

Subsequent to a solicitor complaint in the 500 block of Linden on Aug. 17, it was learned that a suspicious person was walking door to door to alert people that his company would be installing new windows on Vallette and there would be an increase in truck traffic. The subject also asked people when they were normally home so they could discuss an estimate with them. When confronted, he left the area in above vehicle. The area was checked with no results.

‘Officer’ requests CVS gift card, but wise resident won’t bite

On Aug. 11, victim in the 600 block of Berkley told police she received a telephone call from an unknown suspect who identified himself as Lt. Williams of the Elmhurst Police Department. The caller told the victim there was a warrant for her arrest and was instructed to go to CVS drugstore and purchase a gift card and deliver the gift card to a kiosk at the courthouse. When the victim put her husband on the phone, the caller hung up. The victim did not go through with the transaction.

Obituaries

CAROLYN ROBERTA SEECK. 87 Carolyn Roberta Seeck (nee Dodge), born Oct. 26, 1928 in St. Elmo, AL, passed away Aug. 16, 2016, at the age of 87 in Lenexa, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Ralph T. Seeck and daughter Janice Wesley. She is survived by daughters Valerie Miller and Sharon Barkin; son-in-law William Miller; granddaughters Amy Miller and Kirsten Barkin; grandsons Brent Miller and Zachary Barkin; and granddaughter-inlaw Anya Miller.

A long-time resident of Elmhurst and Bella Vista, AR, she was a devoted wife, loving mother and proud grandmother. As a young

woman, Carrie worked as a switchboard operator and bookkeeper.

She served as an Area Director of the Girl Scouts. She was active in the Episcopal altar guild, the Daughters of the King, and her church community. She was a member of the Embroiderer’s Guild and was an accomplished seamstress and avid reader. Her passions included gardening, bird and cloud-watching, dancing with her husband and visiting the state parks to enjoy fall colors. She will be remembered for her strong faith, warm smiles and loving hugs.

A memorial as held on Mon. Aug. 22 at Covenant Place of Lenexa, 8505 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, Kansas. Our Savior Episcopal Church in Elmhurst will conduct a burial service at Chapel Hill Gardens in Oak Brook Terrace (date to be determined). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Theodore’s

(Memo: Carrie Seeck Organ Fund) at 1001 Kingsland Rd., Bella Vista, AR 72714. Information provided by the Amos Famiiy Chapel of Shawnee, Kansas. For more information, call 913-631-5566. Online condolences may be expressed at amosfamily.com.

SALLY SCHULZ, 60 Sally Schulz, of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 60. Beloved wife of Robert M.; mother of Martin and Jeffrey; sister to Dave, John, Martha, Teresa, Janet, Amy, Phillip and the late Peter; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S. Spring Rd., Elmhurst. Interment private. Arrangements provided by Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Call (630) 834-3515 or visit ahlgrim.com for more information.

Witness reports man stealing vegetables from neighbor’s garden

On Aug. 15, a victim near Van Auken and Wrightwood told police that someone had taken at least 50 assorted vegetables from his garden, which is located on leased land. An observant neighbor noticed a male suspect with gray hair standing near the garden, placing vegetables in a brown bag. The neighbor questioned the suspect about his presence there, knowing it was not his garden. The suspect claimed the victim had given him permission to take the vegetables. (The victim had not granted such permission.) The witness took down the suspect’s license plate number. An officer contacted the suspect who admitted to taking the items, but the victim did not wish to press charges.

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State universities’ mounting financial woes burdening students, taxpayers

By Vimbai Chikomo

FOR ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

As college students across Illinois’ nine public universities made their way to their respective campuses, few may realize just how little of their tuition is going directly toward instructional spending for the 2016-17 academic year.

A 2014 analysis of higher education funding by the Illinois Department of Insurance revealed significant amounts of the state funds public universities receive are directed toward funding university retiree pensions.

The report went on to state that $6.9 billion in tax-based funding has subsidized university pensions

over the past decade, with $1.51 billion spent in 2014 alone. Because state universities received $1.24 billion in general state aid that year, student tuition payments covered the $270 million pension subsidy shortfall.

Equally alarming is the fact state universities’ administrative costs have skyrocketed.

State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) said one of the driving forces behind this increase is state universities trying to be competitive in the higher education field to retain faculty and staff, which has become difficult to do given the state’s welldocumented financial troubles.

Nonetheless, the board of trustees at each state university has a

responsibility to taxpayers, he said.

“It’s the fiduciary responsibility of trustees to speak for the taxpayers when it comes to the operations of the university, salaries and staff,” said Brady, who sits on the House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee.

According to the 2015 Senate Democratic Caucus Investigative Report on Executive Compensation at Illinois Higher Education Institutions, the number of employees hired by state colleges and universities to manage or administer people, programs and regulations, “has continued unabated in recent years, increasing 50 percent faster than the number of instructors between 2001 and 2011,” based on data col-

Slices of life

He and mini-he

They are the same person, in two different-sized bodies, born a generation apart. They might have been twins, had they not been father and son. They are my husband and our youngest.

They share similar personalities as well as a sharp sense of humor, affection for storytelling, tendency for voicing strong opinions, a love of debate and an unwillingness to back down from a disagreement (especially with each other). They are information gatherers, knowledge sponges, trivia fact hunting hounds and conspiracy theorists.

Now that our nest is thinning, I find myself spending more time with just the two of them – an introvert sandwiched between two extroverts.

Heaven help me.

This weekend, we did a little yard work. There were a number of branches littering the sidewalk in front of the house and my husband called upon our boys to help pick them up. It was a reasonable request.

The two older boys went to work.

My husband and youngest son proceeded to bicker – about anything and everything one can find to bicker about related to sticks on the sidewalk. They disagreed on stick gathering technique and how many sticks should be gathered in one armload.

Whether gloves were a necessity or hindrance. About the proper way to transport sticks and the best place to put the sticks after they were removed from the sidewalk. Whether

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JILL PERTLER Contributor

the sticks would make good kindling. Where the sticks came from.

If a stick fell on the sidewalk and no one was around, would it make a sound? And so on. So many sticks so little time.

I heard their banter from my crouched position in the garden (pulling weeds) and tried not to listen. As far as I was concerned, nothing (NOTHING) they said had any depth of meaning. Still, neither would give in to the other’s suggestions and/or arguments.

This happens all the time. Sometimes I think they’ll drive me bonkers. Sometimes I think they already have. I plead with them to stop. But they enjoy themselves too much to heed my requests. Simply put, their bickering is a game they love to play and to which I’m not privy to the rules or enjoyment factor.

On other days, the situation is completely the opposite. They are the best of buds with the same viewpoints and expressions and opinions on everything from fantasy football draft picks to the best fast food

French fries to the fundamentals of politics. They feed off each other’s energy no matter what the topic.

They were born with curious minds and fire off questions like they are conducting an interrogation.

My son throws out question after question and my husband delights in providing the answers at breakneck speed.

All the verbalizations floating in the air only serve to make me feel unsettled and unable to focus. When my son attempts to grill me in such a manner (and he does), I can’t keep up. “One question at a time,” I say.

“Mom needs to think.”

My husband and son are peas in a pod or dueling banjos – depending on the day. They debate and dispute and discuss and deliberate and I’m not sure which of them enjoys himself more. As for me, I’m like the creamy center of an Oreo – stuck in the middle playing either the role of odd mom out or referee.

It can be dizzying, but despite my complaints, I’m sandwiched between two of my favorite cookies.

I’ve got my own double stuff, and it’s pretty sweet.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning 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. This column marks a milestone; it’s number 500 for Slices of Life.

lected by the U.S. Department of Education.

To pay salaries and provide benefits for all administrators, universities have raised tuition rates, forcing students to dig even deeper into their pockets to absorb the costs.

This, in turn, increases pressure for some students to take on student loans and to have to service that debt as they begin their careers.

According to the report, the growth in revenue from increased tuition rates, “has been used to support an increasingly larger bureaucracy and excessive administrative salaries,” evidenced by the need for increased state contributions to cover the pension and health care costs of administrative growth.

“But as colleges and universities have had more money to spend, spending for instructional resources – that is, paying faculty – has not kept pace with the dramatic increase in spending on administrative and staff resources,” the report read.

Highlighted in the Senate report was a comprehensive study by the Delta Cost Project in 2010 that found that, between 1998 and 2008, spending on administration and staff support in the nation’s higher education institutions increased by almost 36 percent, while instructional spending increased only 22 percent.

Trying to maintain that level of spending has landed some universities in financial quicksand.

The Chicago Tribune recently reported that, since the beginning of the year, Chicago State University has laid off nearly 400 employees and paid $2.2 million in severance pay because of a long-standing school policy mandating one year’s notice before termination of an em-

ployee or a payout for the time. Although required, the amount is considered generous when compared to severance packages the majority of schools provide in other states.

When taxpayer dollars aren’t enough to cover universities’ spending, the financial responsibility shifts to students.

Between 2005 and 2015, tuition increased 71 percent at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, partially due to decreased state-government funding. The University of Illinois system saw a $36 million (5.2 percent) reduction in state funding during that time period.

According to the Senate report, in 2011, the University of Illinois employed 4,301 full-time faculty and 2,549 administrators—the most among Illinois’ public universities.

By 2015, a university brochure placed the number of University of Illinois faculty at 6,068, and administrative staff and academic professionals at 7,632—three times higher than the number of administrative staff four years earlier.

“We’ve combatted (tuition hikes) by having, for two years in a row, tuition freezes for in-state residents,” said Tom Hardy, executive director of the University of Illinois’ Office for University Relations. “And (University of Illinois President Timothy Killeen) recently talked about doing that again next year.”

University of Illinois’ tuition and fees in 2015-16 for Illinois residents were $15,630 to $20,634, according to the university’s website.

“The time is upon us to have discussions of consolidation in higher education much like has occurred over the years in K-12,” Brady said.

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Second annual ‘Cue for a Cause promises end-of-summer fun

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EROSION, ABRASION, AND ATTRITION

About three-quarters of adults between the ages of 35 and 44 show signs tooth wear.

Some of this byofJeffrey T. Boland lossLicensed of enamel can be attributed Orthodontic Specialist to “erosion,” which is the loss of tooth enamel caused by the acids in soft drinks. Enamel loss can also be caused by “abrasion” largely from brushing teeth too hard or using teeth as tools.

Then, there is tooth wear that comes from “attrition,” which is caused by the chewing and grinding forces of opposing teeth. This last type of tooth wear is often the consequence of a “malocclusion” (bad bite) in which misaligned teeth and/or jaws cause tooth overcrowding or abnormal bite patterns. Fortunately, orthodontic treatment can correct faulty bites and halt tooth wear.

How your teeth and gums look when braces come off has a lot to do with how you treat them while the braces are on. Braces have tiny spaces where pieces of food and plaque can collect. This can cause erosion, staining, white spots, tooth decay, and gum disease. That’s why it is important to brush and floss your teeth after every meal. To schedule a free orthodontic consultation, please call our office. Straighter Smiles Are Our Specialty!

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ing up owner Jim Lawshe’s awardwinning barbecue. Due to popular demand, he will be adding ribs to last year’s menu of brisket and pulled pork.

Three live music acts will keep things rocking throughout the day including Cary Kanno, Who’s this Mary, and Forget Hannah. Meanwhile, children can stay busy in the “Piglet Play Place,” which includes face painting, a magic show, a Lego® building area and other games and activities.

There will be a silent auction as well as raffles for the chance to win tickets to sporting events, restaurant certificates and many other prizes.

For some, summer also means perfecting that rib recipe, and the rib competition at the center of the ‘Cue gives those people the chance to put their techniques to the test as they compete for the prize of “Best Ribs in Elmhurst.”

A panel of judges, including both barbecue experts and amateur tasters, will award prizes for best ribs and best sauce. A number of competitors from last year’s event are returning, some to defend their wins, others to seek vindication.

Here’s what last year’s competitors had to say Frank Pedote headed up the team “The Tuxedo Park Czars,” which

took first place in last year’s competition. He says they were surprised to win, as it was their first competition.

“Because we had such a great time, we’ve entered two teams this year,” Pedote said. “This gives a chance to experiment with new ideas.”

Maura Kinsella is also returning.

She said of last year’s event, “I loved the entire day,” she said of last year’s event. “My friends loved that is was so family friendly, and they all plan on coming back this year.”

Maura said she’s changing everything up and is hoping for the best.

She will also be competing under a new name: “BB Queen.”

Among new competitors is Rob Garcea. His team, “Smokey and the Bandits,” also includes his wife Michelle and friends Doug and Carin Falasco. Rob has participated in other contests in the area and offers the tip: “If you’re looking, it ain’t cooking, trust your nose, and if you need to cheat, get a wireless thermometer.”

Mayor Steve Morley will be back among the judges. He said he enjoyed seeing all the effort contestants put into the presentation of their ribs. Of course, getting to sample them all was even better.

Bellock announces schedule for September Town Hall meetings

State Representative Patti Bel- at 10:30 a.m. *Learn about new state laws to spending, taxes, education, human lock (R-Hinsdale) will host six town Clarendon Hills Prospect Park Pa- combat the rise in heroin abuse services and much more.

For questions or more informahall meetings throughout the dis- vilion among teens and young adults; and trict in the month of September, in a Between Chicago, Prospect, Nor- the response of local law enforce- tion, please contact Rep. Bellock’s office at (630) 852-8633. schedule released by her office ear- folk and Oxford Avenues, Clarendon ment. lier this week. All events are free of Hills

charge and open to the public. *Congressman Roskam and Rep- Veteran’s Issues and Budget Town Hall with resentative Bellock will answer con- Jobs Boot Camp State Senator Chris Nybo stituent questions and assist local presented by Illinois Thursday, Sept. 8 residents with accessing federal and Department of Veteran’s at 6:30 p.m.

Affairs and DeVry University state services.

Oak Brook Village Hall – Samuel Monday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

The Center for Speech and LanIdentity Theft seminar featuring Dean Board Room Westmont Centre – Lower Level guage Disorders will hold its annual 1200 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook the Illinois Attorney 1 S. Cass Avenue, Westmont Talkie Trot Family Fun Walk on SunGeneral’s Office *Get an update on the state bud*Are you a veteran?

Unemployed, Brenda Garcia 630-834-8244 questpublishing@sbcglobal.net get, including a discussion on state Tuesday, September 13 at 10 a.m. under-employed, or looking to start day, Sep. 18. This year the event will Newspaper: Wilder Mansion spending, taxes, education, human a new career?

Do you need to know return to Berens Park in Elmhurst, Client: 211 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst about all Veteran’s services? Don’t where participants can enjoy a short services and much more. around the park, games for kids, Elmhurst Independent York Chiropractic

*Local residents are invited to miss this workshop featuring one- walkClinic a moon walk, Thomas the Train, face Coffee & Casual Conversation learn helpful tips on how to safe- on-one consultations with resume` with U.S. Representative guard their credit card, Social Secu- writing tips, job search strategies, painting, live children’s entertainer Peter Roskam rity, and other personal and financial interview preparation and leverag- Super Stolie, DJ Anthony Cassano Saturday, Sept. 10 information. ing your social networking skills to and much more. Every participant

find a new career that matches your will receive a commemorative walk Heroin: The Suburban Secret skill set! RSVP required by calling t-shirt and goodie bag after the walk.

The event is aimed at raising (featuring the Western (630) 852-8633. awareness for autism and commu Springs Police Department) FOCUS ON nication disorders as well as helping Budget Town Hall Wednesday, 14revised at 7 p.m.layout for HereSept. is the Dr. Noelle O’Connor: families who cannot afford muchLyons Township High School, Monday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. needed speech language therapy.

South Campus – Performing Arts The Community House There are several ways in which

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VISION

idea to opt for one, since it reduces the risk of cataracts that comes with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Going one step further, a “photochromic” coating not only shields the eyes from UV rays, but it also increasingly darkens lenses with exposure to sunlight. This is helpful for those not wishing to carry separate sunglasses. Buying eyeglass lenses is not easy. In a recent issue, Consumer Reports magazine said, “There are so many choices for lenses and coatings, it’s easy to be confused about what’s worth buying.” For more information, please call SKOWRON EYE CARE. Our frame stylists will make sure you get the look you want from traditional to contemporary to just plain fun.

Our computerized program will help you select the frame that best suits you. It allows you to compare four different frames at once! At Skowron Eye Care, our mission is your vision.

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For a number of lucky Elmhurst residents, Labor Day Weekend means one last hurrah at a lake house or a final summer road trip. Those left behind may be looking for other ways to bid farewell to the season.

The ‘Cue for a Cause offers one way to enjoy all that is best about summer: gathering outside with friends to enjoy some barbecue, beer and live music. As an added bonus, all this fun will raise money for the Elmhurst Walk-In Assistance Network (formerly the Elmhurst WalkIn Ministry).

The ‘Cue will take place on Sunday, September 4 from 12 noon-8 p.m. at the city lot at York and Vallette.

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To Your Health Through

CHIROPRACTIC

Enhancing the health of your family

by Dr. Noelle O’Connor

DISC DEGENERATION

As it goes with the rest of the body, the intervertebral discs naturally break down as we age. This deterioration, known as “disc degeneration,” is due to the cumulative effects of normal, everyday activity and can cause pain in the neck and/or back areas. These are symptoms that are experienced by nearly half of the population age 40 years or older. For those over 80, the incidence of these symptoms is 80 percent. With this in mind, it is important to understand the risk factors that are most apt to be associated with disc degeneration, which include being female, having knee osteoarthritis, and suffering from low back pain. Anyone with the above-mentioned symptoms in particular should consult with the chiropractor.

Maybe it’s time to give chiropractic health care a try. At YORK CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC, we will only accept you as a patient if we sincerely feel we can help you. We’re located at 486 Spring Road, where we start by listening. We listen to what you want to accomplish with your health and body. We will inform you about the services we offer, and hope to answer any questions you may have. For gentle and safe chiropractic care, call us at 630.834.8536 to schedule an appointment.

P.S. Lifestyle adjustments that can help those experiencing disc degeneration include maintaining a healthy weight, not smoking, and avoiding lifting heavy objects.

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Hospital seeks volunteers for Patient/Family Advisory Council

Elmhurst Hospital is seeking volunteers for its Patient/Family Advisory Council. The Council is made up of Elmhurst Hospital patients, family members of patients and employees.

The committee’s goal is to incorporate the perspective of patients and families into the evaluation and design of Elmhurst Hospital processes, services, environment, equipment and patient communication.

A commitment of one year and attendance at monthly meetings are required. For more information and to submit an application, visit eehealth. org/pfacapplication.

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August 25, 2016 • 11

York Distinguished Alumni Program announces 2016 Dukes of Distinction ​​

DAN KONOPKA

JACK LAVIN

The York Distinguished Alumni Program (YDAP) serves to recognize and honor alumni who have distinguished themselves through significant and/or extraordinary accomplishments, service and/or an outstanding contribution to society.

Launched in the fall of 2013, YDAP honored eight members of the inaugural class. In 2014, seven more Dukes of Distinction were honored, with another eight inducted in the fall of 2015.

This year, seven Dukes of Distinction have been chosen by a panel of York alumni judges and will be honored on the evening of Thursday, November 3, beginning with a reception at 6:30 PM in the York High School Commons. The program is free and open to the public.

Honorees for 2016 are: Dan Konopka, Jack Lavin, Judd Lofchie,

Tekki Lomnicki, Barbara Lunde, Robert Nottelman (deceased) and Allan Tereba. All will be represented on November 3, with Bob’s son, Mark Nottleman, standing in for his father. Six of the Dukes of Distinction will be visiting with York students on November 4 in both large and small group settings.

This week, the Independent salutes Don Konopka, class of 1993, and Jack Lavin, class of 1980.

Dan Konopka – Class of 1993 Dan is the drummer for and a founding member of Ok Go, a Grammy award-winning, American alternative rock band formed in 1998 in Chicago. The band is a viral sensation, with more than 125 million views on YouTube. They were dubbed the “first post-internet band” by the head of Apple’s marketing. In 2006, the group released the video

for the song “Here it Goes Again” to YouTube. It has since been viewed 100 million times and won the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Short Form Music Video and the 2006 YouTube Awards for Most Creative Video.

Jack Lavin – Class of 1980 Jack has dedicated himself to a life of public service. He served as Illinois Governor Pat Quinn’s chief of staff and has been active in numerous Illinois charities and community organizations, serving in leadership capacities that were vital to the organizations’ ongoing success. A strong advocate for the disability community, he chaired and provided recommendations to the Chicago Public Schools Task Force on Special Education. He is president and CEO of Lavin Strategies, Inc. He has worked with numerous organizations and received awards for this work.

EMH Foundation awards 2016 Myers Endowed Scholarships The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation has awarded its 2016 Thomas O. Myers, Jr. and Shirley L. Myers Endowed Scholarships to Justin Ferek of Carol Stream and Colleen Maloney of Elmhurst. The scholarships are awarded every year to children of Elmhurst Hospital and Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare employees who are pursuing careers in healthcare.

Justin and Colleen were each presented a $5,000 check at the Myers Scholarship Award Luncheon held August 3 at Elmhurst Hospital.

Justin is a 2016 graduate of Wheaton Academy, who plans to attend the University of Wisconsin to pursue a degree in pharmacy. He has served as a tutor for English as a Second Language students, mentored freshman students at Wheaton Academy and volunteered for groups, including Refuge for Women, Feed My Starving Children, Kentucky Soup Kitchen and Wayside Cross Mission. Justin’s mother, Mary Ferek, is a pharmacist at Elmhurst Hospital.

This is the second year in a row Colleen has received the Myers Scholarship.

A 2013 graduate of ICCP, she will be a senior this fall at Saint Louis University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing with the goal of becoming an Advanced Practice Nurse or Nurse Practitioner. Colleen previously volunteered for three years at Elmhurst Hospital. Her mother, Susan Maloney, works in the Family Birthing Center at the hospital.

For more information, visit EMHFoundation.org or call (331) 221-0388.

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The Elmhurst Hospital Foundation recently bestowed the scholarships endowed by Thomas O. Myers, Jr., and Shirley L. Myers on two individuals pursuing a career in healthcare. Pictured are (from left) Susan Tyburski, executive director, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation; Valerie Cahill, chairman, Foundation Scholarship Committee; Justin Ferek, scholarship recipient; Shirley L. Myers, scholarship donor; Colleen Maloney, scholarship recipient and Mary Lou Mastro, president & CEO, Elmhurst Hospital.

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Elmhurst artist’s first solo exhibit coming to Park Art Center William Lawrence Edwards show Emulating the Creator opens Sept. 3

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The paintings and drawings of William Lawrence Edwards, will be on display at Park Art Center, 9 East Park Blvd., Villa Park from Sept.

3 through Sept. 30 Opening Reception for Emulating the Creator will be held on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 6 – 8 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. Edwards, a local artist from Elmhurst, paints the human form using live models as inspiration. His knowledge of construction and architecture influence his art as he adapts a variety of building materials, such as Tyvek® housewrap and paint into his portraits. Edwards’ work has been described as reminiscent of the artist Toulouse Lautrec.

In his own words, Edwards describes his art thusly: “The paintings and drawings selected for viewing are all generated from models in life study groups. For me, the message is not just the likeness of the subject, but the subjects’ persona, their actions, maybe just how things are for them that day. There is nothing extraordinary with regard to the process. All the studies are generated in the range of one minute to three hours. That some of the information about the subject passes to the viewer via the media is for me a wonder in itself. Involving the viewer, the viewer‘s interaction is a necessary end to my work.” “We are extremely fortunate to have come across this highly talented and thoughtful local artist,” said Wendee Goles, president of Park Art Center. “Bill is passionately dedicated to creating the essence of the human form through his paintings and drawings, not just a reproduction of the likeness of his subjects. He has rendered cautious, considerate care to a complicated art form and we look forward to sharing his talent beyond the boundaries of his exhibit at Park Art Center.”

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the Elmhurst event NOT TO BE MISSED! Friday, Aug. 26 ECAF Golf Outing and Friend of Children award ECAF will hold its 21st Annual Golf Classic and Awards Banquet at White Pines Golf Course in Bensenville. Check-in at 11:30 a.m., shotgun start at 1 p.m. Open bar begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30. ECAF will honor Stephen Rhea with its Friend of the Children award for 2016. Tickets: foursome/$650; individuals/$165. Dinner and open bar only is $50 per person. Tables of 8: $400. For tickets and info, contact Kevin Diamond at (630) 993-0852 or by email to kevin.diamond@ sbcglobal.net.

Saturday, Aug. 27 • From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Elmhurst Artists Guild will host its firstever Art Crawl to benefit EAG’s scholarship program. Set up on the grounds of the Elmhurst Art Museum, there will be trolley service to other galleries and businesses in the area. At 10 a.m., there will be a special showing of ET-The Extra- Terrestrial at York Theater.

• At 9:30 a.m., Sandburg Middle School will celebrate the recent passage of Annie LeGere’s Law by dedicating a tree in her honor on the front lawn of the school, 345 E. St. Charles Road. Annie was a Sandburg student who died last year from a severe allergic reaction. Her “law” trains and provides first-responders with epi-pens, which may have saved her life. Free and open to the public.

• Beginning at 3 p.m., architect Robert Bunda continues the learning experience of the Architecture Walking Tour with a slide lecture on the diverse architecture found in Elmhurst and the western suburbs. Many of the photos are from the archives of the Elmhurst History Museum collection. Register at elmhurstartmuseum.org Sunday, Aug. 28 At 2 p.m., Dr. Anna Maria Massinelli from Florence, Italy presents her new book, “Painting in Stone-Modern Florentine Pietra Dura Mosaic” including mosaics in the Lizzadro Collection, in a lecture at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave. A book signing takes place after the lecture.

Info: call 630-833-1616 or visit lizzadromuseum.org.

Sunday, Sept. 4 From 12 noon to 8 p.m., “’Cue for a Cause,” a ribs fest fundraiser for the Walk-In Assistance Network, formerly the Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry, will be held at the City parking lot at York & Vallette, behind the Knights of Columbus. Judges include business and community lead-

ers including Mayor Steve Morley.

There will family activities taking place all day, so come out and enjoy the ribs and the fun and find out who the winner is!

Wednesday, Sept. 7 Beginning at 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Neighbors and Newcomers Club (ENNC) will host their annual “Cocktails & Conversations” event to kick off fall at HB Jones, 551 South York Road. Area women, both long-time residents and newcomers, are invited to learn more while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres. To RSVP, visit ennc.org Saturday, Sept. 10 Beginning at 6 p.m., the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187 will hold a Military Ball community fundraiser event at the Post at 310 W. Butterfield Road in Elmhurst. Special guest: Allan Lynch, recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Tickets are $125 each or $1000 for a table of eight (8). For tickets and info, contact Bill Shanklin at (708) 267-3987 or bills@champion-container.com.

Saturday, Sept. 17 From 1-5 p.m., the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and the Elmhurst Rotary Club present the 2nd Annual Elmhurst Craft Beer Fest on the grounds of the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park. Tickets include more than 50 craft beer selections, a souvenir tasting glass, 18 beer tasting tickets, light snacks, door prizes, live music and more.

You must be 21 or older. Event held rain or shine. Tickets are $40 before Sept. 10, $50 after or at gate; limited VIP ticket +$15 additional. Designated Driver tickets are $20. For tickets, visit elmhurstcraftbeerfest. com or call 630-833-1457.

Sunday, Sept. 18 The Center for Speech and Language Disorders will hold its annual Talkie Trot Family Fun Walk at Berens Park in Elmhurst, where

participants can enjoy a short walk around the park, games for kids, a moon walk, Thomas the Train, face painting, live children’s entertainer Super Stolie, DJ Anthony Cassano and much more. Every participant will receive a commemorative walk t-shirt and goodie bag after the walk.

More details to follow.

Saturday, Sept. 24 Navarro Catering & Events is bringing the professional cast and crew of Tony & Tina’s Wedding to Elmhurst for a one-night-only performance at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elmhurst.

Food by Navarro Catering includes a cash bar throughout the evening. Tickets are: $75 for “Friend of the family” (general seating); or $85 per person for “Family seating” (VIPs). Reserve early for the best seating, as space is limited. For tickets and information, call (630)

638-0110.

Ongoing programs: • Now open is the latest exhibit by the Elmhurst History Museum, “But Wait, There’s More.” The Pocket Fisherman, the Chop-O-Matic, Mr. Microphone—any Baby Boomer of the 1960s or 1970s remembers America’s most famous TV pitchman: Chicagoan Ron Popeil. Learn his story through “the art of the pitch” interactive video, make-yourown TV commercial in a booth, and explore many of Popeil’s most popular gadgets at hands-on displays.

Info: elmhursthistory.org or 630833-1457 • 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 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.

• Now through Sept. 18 during regular museum hours, a special exhibit “Minerals in Food featuring the Rock Café,” is at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave. Regular admission applies.

Info: 630-833-1616 or lizzadromuseum.org • TOPS—Take Off Pounds Sensibly—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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The saga of selling houses, evaluating what you want, and doing that As I wrote previously, we listed our house and it “sold” in nine days. They were not contingent on selling a home, only on getting financing. I was happy because they were only the second people to look and now I didn’t have to keep the place show ready at all times.

We didn’t have to do an open house.

All we had to do was find a house.

The short version of the long story is that we found a condo and the sellers there agreed to the quick closing date that our buyer wanted. So the sifting and sorting and releasing of stuff began. (You can read my past musings on my website.) Last week, a week before our set closing date, the buyer’s deal fell through. Thud.

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ally embody. But I am human. I am not always a peach. My realtor will attest to that. (But she is the type of person who wouldn’t.)

It took me a day to get over my upset and regain my equilibrium. There was no point in snapping at my realtor. (There never is a point to snapping at anyone, but it happens.) When the initial surprise and disappointment dissipated, my prince and I used the new

situation as a chance to evaluate again what we really wanted.

Options were abundant. (They always are, even when we are blind to them.) Did we want to stay in our joy house? We had no buyer now. We could stay put. The masses (friends, family, acquaintances, Facebookers, garage salers) seemed to lament the fact that we were giving up our fabulous retreat here. Again I had to ask myself if I was nuts to leave this place. Nuts or not, we again confirmed we were ready for the next stop on our joy journey. Onward.

Because of our deal falling through on the house, we had an out to not go through with the purchase of the condo. More discussion. Is this what we want? A condo, that particular condo?

Find something else? Go off to France

and deal with it when we got back?

We opted to carry on with that purchase. We want ease, and a little pond with nature in the backyard, not a stereotypical condo environment. By the time you read this, we will have closed on that purchase. That too seems to have disappointed some people.

Folks assumed we were selling to either move out of country or out of state or go be vagabond gypsies. We considered all of the above. We decided to do what felt right for us for right now.

Duh. And what about getting a B&B? For now, that is not right. It does not feel easy to me, and the word ease is my guiding light at this point in time. I liked the idea of an inn because I love pretty places, I love to decorate, and I

love to meet new people. I don’t have to run a B&B to have that.

We also love being able to go and do what we want, when we want. That holds a stronger appeal.

Our ultimate desire is to enjoy life.

My motto still is let it be easy. We trust everything will all fall into place. It always does. This house is back on the market and there is a showing tomorrow. Maybe by the time this hits print, we will have a new contract on our house. Fingers crossed. Let it be easy.

Kelly Epperson Simmons is good at packing. Write PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131 or info@kellyepperson. com. To get Kelly’s weekly inspirational email newsletter, sign up at www. kellyepperson.com.

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Get ready for another Girls Nite Out

RGL, Park District bring event to Wilder Mansion for third year

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

When summer is over and the kids are back in school, it might be time for women throughout Elmhurst to take a little time for themselves. It might be time for “Girls Nite Out.” On Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 4-9 p.m., the Third Annual Girls Nite Out at Wilder Mansion returns to the popular destination at 211 So. Prospect Ave. Admission is $10, payable at the door, which offers guests access to a host of activities such as wine tastings, pampering, 5-minute massage, chocolate samples, boutique shopping, art and jewelry, free giveaways, prize drawings, beauty and fashion tips and much more. More than 50 local retailers, artists, gourmet food vendors, makeup artists and wellness experts will be there. Local musician Scottie Long is scheduled to perform.

Organized by RGL Marketing for the Arts, sponsored by the Elmhurst Park District and presented by Brewpoint Coffee Company, Girls Nite Out promises to be a relaxing, funfilled evening in beautiful surroundings. For more information, visit rglmarketingforthearts.com.

Tribune political columnist’s art exhibit opens Aug. 31 Joe Fournier brings his artworks to Addison Center For Arts

From Aug. 31 through Sept. 30, the Addison Center for the Arts will be holding an exhibit titled Love and Music by Joe Fournier. The opening reception is Wednesday, Aug. 31 and a special performance given by the artist on Friday, Sept. 16. All events are open to the public, free admission.

Fournier is well-known from his political cartoons seen in the Chicago Tribune, but he is also a musician and artist. Addison Center for the Arts is bringing this talented man to the area to share his humor and artistic vision. For more information, visit addisoncenterforthearts.com or call 630-458-4500. The Addison Center for the Arts is located at 213 No. Lombard Rd. inside Addison Trail High School.

Summer in bloom in Forest Preserves

Now is a great time to see striking displays of summertime blooms blanketing several Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s forest prairies.

“Prairies may have flowers in bloom from May through October, and new colors seem to appear from week to week as different species come into their peak,” said District plant ecologist Scott Kobal.

Yellow blooms on cup plant, compass plant, prairie dock and rosin weed stand tall alongside brown and blue big bluestem and Indian grass.

Purple prairie blazing star, scarlet cardinal flower and orange butterfly weed provide additional vibrant colors. As the lingering blooms of wild bergamot and purple coneflower fade, yellow goldenrods and cream, blue and purple asters will start to appear.

Some of the best displays of summertime blooms are at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve in Naperville, West Chicago Prairie Forest Preserve in West Chicago and Churchill Woods Forest Preserve in Glen Ellyn.

The Poverty Prairie at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien is home to more than 300 native plants, and the Great Western Trail through Timber Ridge Forest Preserve in West Chicago offers its own colorful vistas. At Willowbrook Wildlife Center in Glen Ellyn, the trail through the Back 40 features woodland and prairie where yellowish gentian and white snakeroot bloom.

DuPage County forest preserves are open daily from one hour after sunrise to one hour after sunset. Visitors can find information and trail maps for preserve locations at dupageforest.org under “Places to Go” and “Forest Preserves.”

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Fournier’s Love and Music opens Aug. 31

Pictured is artist Joe Fournier with one of his artworks. Fournier’s works will be on display in an exhibition called Love and Music from Aug. 31 to Sep. 30 at the Addison Center for the Arts, 213 No. Lombard Rd. inside Addison Trail High School.

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Real Estate/Business August 25, 2016 • 17

‘Tap your own beer’ coming soon to Elmhurst

Red Arrow Tap Room to open late fall; concept is first-ever in Illinois

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

If you’re tired of construction and weary of the snarled traffic it brings, there is a good side to all that downtown redevelopment – it’s drawing even more quality businesses to Elmhurst.

All the new construction offers something that is often overlooked – it shows new business owners looking for a location that Elmhurst is a vibrant, growing community with a great deal to offer and clearly, even better things coming in the future.

Such was the case with Joseph Tato, CEO of Red Arrow Tap Room, which is coming to the downtown area later this fall.

“When we saw all the new development in the downtown area, we knew this is where we wanted to be,” he said.

And it’s not because Tato happens to live here. He was born in

Oak Park and grew up in Plainfield, so he did some shopping for the best community to roll out the concept, which is the first-ever of its kind in Illinois.

At Red Arrow Tap Room, you can tap your own beer. Really.

Pour your own glass of beer from one of 48 taps, many of which will be local craft brews.

Red Arrow Tap will also be a full service restaurant, specializing in house-smoked barbecue, but offering lighter options including vegetarian entrees as well.

How does it work?

The Independent asked how this “pour-your-own” concept could possibly work considering dram shop laws; that is, how does the establishment control how much people are drinking and whether or not it is safe to allow them to drive?

Here’s how it works: As you enter, you show your

driver’s license or other photo I.D., as well as a credit card with which you’ll be paying. You are then given a “pour pass” which you take to one of any of the 48 beer taps.

As you insert the pass, a screen pops up with information about that particular beer, where it was brewed, etc., then as you pour, it keeps track of how much. You can try as much or as little as you wish, even just 2 oz. if you only want a taste. Once you hit 32 ounces, the pour pass will no longer allow you to dispense. That 32-ounce number keeps the drinker and the establishment within state and local laws.

“There are licensed trained employees whom you can approach if your card runs out before you wish to leave,” Tota said. “That employee will make the judgment whether or not you can have your card extended and if so, they can do that for you.

“Most people pour two ounces of one, maybe three ounces of another, then go back to pour a full eight or twelve ounces of the one they like best.”

Off to the restaurant When you are ready to order food, there is a tablet (like an iPad) at your table, where you can enter your order(s) right into the tablet.

Later, you pay at the tablet on your table as well. You can even close out one part of the check at a time, which makes it ideal for diners who want separate checks.

What about taking care of the waitstaff?

“Tips and hospitality are integrated right into our prices, so there’s no need to tip,” Tato said.

“If you’re ordering and paying with the tablet, about all the waiter is doing is bringing out the food.”

Guests can purchase pre-paid

cards, which they can give as gifts or just use when they come in so it’s even quicker to pour a beer.

Runners coming to a runner’s town Adam Kirby, marketing director for the Red Arrow Tap, told how the concept came together for the owners – Tato and Jim Pacente -who are both runners, as is Kirby.

“Let me tell you, those guys are ‘real’ runners,” he said. “Joseph Tato runs more in two days than I do all year! It’s nothing for him to run a marathon, he could pick up and run one tomorrow, if he wanted to.”

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Sports

August 25, 2016 • 25

York football team ready to turn corner Dukes excited about prospects for the 2016 season

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Third-year York football coach Matt Monken points to last year’s final game as an important part in the program’s continued development.

York closed out the 2015 season with a quality 19-16 win over playoff-qualifier Lyons Township to finish 4-5.

“That was the first time York had beaten a conference team with a winning record that was playoff eligible in four years,” Monken pointed out.

“That catapults you into the offseason with good expectations.”

And Monken feels that momentum fountain is continuing to flow nicely as the Dukes get ready to tackle the 2016 season.

The Dukes have four starting offensive linemen back from a year ago. That group includes seniors John Chrisman (6-1, 165, center), Ron Graziano (6-0, 230, guard), Chuck Walsh (6-7, 290, guard) and Cal Widener (6-3, 255, tackle). Senior Blake Quarrie (5-10, 220, tackle) also is back.

“To have a full starting senior class of linemen makes us feel real good,” said Monken. “Chuck’s moving to guard and that’s a great move for him. He’s playing really well for us.”

At the skill positions, junior Charlie Pakenas (6-1, 170) takes over at quarterback for York.

“Charlie is the kid we’ve been looking for to run the offense,” said Monken. “He’s extremely athletic and has great speed. He fits exactly what we are looking for in the offense we run.”

Pakenas’ options include senior running Keith Freeman (5-9, 148), junior running back Grant Melion (5-11, 200) and senior fullback Santiago Vazquez (5-10, 229), sophomore running back Kevon Robinson (6-0, 185) and senior wide receiver Mike Riley (6-3, 170).

“Our offense uses a lot of running backs,” said Monken. “We have a lot of potential on offense.”

On defense, seniors Luke Sacksteder (6-1, 200, linebacker) and Chris McCoy (6-5, 210) are back. “Luke started last year and Chris had a great year last year,” said Monken.

“Those two guys saw the majority of time. We were senior-heavy on defense last year. It’s been kind of a flip-flop. Last year we were young on offense and senior-dominated on defense. This year we are more se-

nior-oriented on offense and young on defense.”

Other key contributors on defense include the brother combination of Hale (senior) and Zane (sophomore) Heemsoth. Hale is a 6-2, 190-pound outside linebacker, while Zane is a 6-5, 195-pound linebacker as well.

Sophomore Ben Melion (6-1, 225) will see a lot of time on the defensive line. Senior Matt Gracik (6-0, 155) was injured last year, but is back and will contribute in the defensive backfield. “Matt is going to do a good job,” said Monken. “He’s a senior with a lot of speed and athleticism.”

Monken likes the direction things are headed entering his third season in Elmhurst.

“We’re doing good things as a program,” he said. “This is the second year the staff has been together. We brought some new guys in last year.

At the same time, this is the second year the kids are in this system. I think there is more comfortability.

They know what they are going to be doing. Everything is very similar. We didn’t make a lot of changes.

Even though they are younger, they know the system. The coaches are on the same page and the kids understand us as a staff. We are definitely ahead of where we were last year.

The kids have a better understanding of the philosophy and hopefully that will help us grow quickly as a program. We had a good group last year and I think this year’s group is even more athletic. We have a lot of team speed, which is always helpful.

We’re still a little young, but playing young kids is only going to build up the program. We have a good group here that is eager to have a good season.”

One change Monken did make was examining his single-platoon system. “That was something we looked at,” he said. “We took the class size into consideration. We have a pretty small senior class.

There were 33 in that class as sophomores and now we’re at 23, which is pretty typical for a program. And our overall numbers are down a little bit. We have a smaller roster so we’ve had to be more creative with our philosophy. We have to be prepared if things don’t go well with injuries. We’ve definitely spent time having kids learn both sides of the ball. We thought there were a couple games last year where a few kids could have given us a lift a little bit.

One of the things we did as coaches this off-season was to get kids better prepared on both sides of the ball.

We’ll utilize it (two-way players) in certain situations. We’re not going completely away from it (single platoon).”

Monken noted York was competitive in the majority of its conference games last year. “We are trying to close the gap anyway we can,” he said. “With the exception of the fourth quarter of the Glenbard West game and the Hinsdale Central game last year, we were right there. We felt we played well enough, so what difference as a staff can we make to help us win those games? Looking at kids potentially helping us on both sides of the ball was one of those things.”

And Monken is anxious to get the

ball rolling after ending last year on a high note. York will get the season started Friday against New Trier.

“Even though we lost to them last year, it uplifted the kids,” he said. “It pushed us into those next games on a high note. I would imagine New Trier will be ranked after they went 8-1 in the regular season last year.

This is a great opportunity for us to play a team that is very similar to the teams we play in conference.”

And as usual, the West Suburban Conference Silver Division will have a high degree of difficulty. “It’s

Diamond in the rough

always a battle in our conference, but that’s what makes it fun,” said Monken. “Our conference is one of the top three in the state. Who doesn’t want to play teams that are ranked and have won state titles. It’s something the kids look forward to and the staff does as well.”

A key goal for the Dukes is to have a Week 10 game this year. “Coming off that win against Lyons to end the season, that kicks us in the direction of playoffs here. We know we can do it if we take care of some of the little things we didn’t get done before.”

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

York senior Jenny Diamond watches her approach shot during the Dukes tri-meet against Willowbrook and Maine South on Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Sugar Creek in Villa Park.

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Pairs of 3: York girls golf team opens season with three wins Dukes’ boys golf team takes third at weather-shortened Addison Trail invitational

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York girls golf team got the 2016 season started on the right foot by scoring three dual-meet wins last week.

York opened the season with a 188-198 non-conference win over Wheaton North. Jenny Diamond was the meet medalist with a 44.

Christine Millins added a 45, while Tarryn Becker had a 49. Katie Wegmann shot 50.

York then scored a tri-meet victory over Willowbrook and Maine South at Sugar Creek. York finished with a 170, six strokes better than Maine South. Willowbrook shot

228. Millins was the meet medalist with a 40. Diamond and Wegmann each shot 43, while Becker finished with a 44.

York’s junior-varsity finished second in a tri-meet at Mission Hills against Maine South and Willowbrook. York shot 255. Maine West won the meet with a 247.

Bella Bartolone led the Dukes with a medalist round 55. Claudia Schreiber, a freshman, added a 64.

Camille Steahly, a sophomore, shot a 67. Aileen Horn, a sophomore, added a 68 and Olivia Cook, a new senior in the program, had a 69.

The York JV only got in seven holes in its match against Wheaton

North at Arrowhead.

“The girls have really matured over the summer,” said York coach Barb Tilden. “They have been practicing a lot. We’re looking forward to a really good season. We will do just fine this year.”

At the varsity level, Tilden lauded the efforts of Diamond and fellow returner Anne Grasse. “Jenny has taken it up a notch and Anne will play even better this year.”

York lost seven girls from last year’s team, but added eight new ones to the program (5 freshmen, 2 sophomores and 1 senior).

“I think it’s fantastic that the varsity won all three matches they

played. It’s pretty impressive,” said Tilden. “The girls have really impressed me with how much they have worked on their games.”

Tilden noted she had more girls than ever try out for the team this year.

“There is a lot of enthusiasm,” she said. “We have a lot of talent in the program. A lot of these girls are working with pros and are serious about the game.”

Tilden said York once again will face stern competition in the West Suburban Conference Silver Division.

“We play in a tough conference with Hinsdale Central,” she said.

York faces Hinsdale Central, the defending state champion, on Sept.

1 at Ruth Lake.

York boys golf The York boys golf team opened the season at the Addison Trail invitational. The Dukes took third out of 20 teams at the rain-shortened event.

Only 13 holes were played.

Tom Manning was 1-over par through 13. Freshman Joshua LaBounty was 1-over as well.

Mitchell Russell was 2-over and Mark Leali was 3-over for a team total of 5-over par. Providence Catholic went 1-under to win it and Hinsdale Central was 1-over and took second.

York graduate Fleckenstein headed to Butler University Becomes Dukes’ girls lacrosse program’s first Division I athlete

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Recent York graduate Hannah Fleckenstein got the best of both worlds with the college decision she made.

Fleckenstein is the York girls lacrosse program’s first Division I signee. She will play the upcoming season at Butler University in Indianapolis.

“It’s a great opportunity for me to play Division I lacrosse,” she said. “I really like the coach and the players and it’s a great school. The campus is walkable and clean. It’s very pretty. It’s a great place to be for college.

I’m going to a good school and I get to play lacrosse.”

Fleckenstein said she’s currently undecided about a major but said studying to be a physician’s assistant is a possibility.

Fleckenstein became familiar with Butler through her True Lacrosse Illinois club team. “Our (club) head coach introduced me to Butler’s coach and that’s how I started talking to them,” she said.

Lacrosse wasn’t in the cards for Fleckenstein until the sixth grade.

“One of my good friends was playing and got me into it,” she said. “I fell in love with it. The team atmosphere is great and I love the game.

You always are moving and always are doing something.”

Fleckenstein also had a blast playing in the York program. “My experience at York was amazing,” she said. “When I was a freshman, everybody on the team was so accepting. We have a great coach and I played with great teammates. It was an extremely supportive environment. That helped me grow my love of lacrosse. I’m going to miss York and being with my teammates and doing everything a team does. It was a great experience there and we always had fun. But, I’m excited to move on to Butler.”

She added her experience with the True Lacrosse club was equally helpful. “True Lacrosse helped me a lot,” said Fleckenstein. “They have amazing coaches and I played with amazing teammates who supported me and encouraged me. It was an amazing all-around experience.”

And now Fleckenstein heads to Indianapolis with the distinction of being York’s first Division I girls lacrosse recruit.

“I’m just happy I’m able to play lacrosse in college,” she said. “I’m excited about Butler.”

Week 1 Preview New Trier at York

When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: York High School, Elmhurst Last year: New Trier 28, York 14 Outlook: York is coming off a pair of 4-5 seasons and is eager to turn the corner in coach Matt Monken’s third season at the helm.

York ended the 2015 season on a high note, beating playoff-qualifier Lyons Township in Week 9. It was the first time in four years York beat a conference team with a winning record that was playCOURTESY PHOTO Elmhurst Independent off eligible. New Trier, a member of the Central Suburban Conference South Division, went 9-2 last year, advancing to the second York High School’s first two Division I girls lacrosse recruits are Zoe Lawless (left) and Hannah Fleckenstein. Lawless, a senior this year at York, has committed to the University of Colorado, while Fleckenround of the state playoffs. stein, a recent York graduate, is now a freshman at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind.

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York girls golf: Tri meet victory

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

York senior Christine Millins, Willowbrook senior Jocelyn Trausch, York senior Jenny Diamond and Wil- Dukes senior Christine Millins putts at Sugar Creek on Tuesday, Aug. lowbrook junior Sophia Parrillo at the end of the round; the four girls played together in the first group 16. Millins shot a 40, good for medalist honors at the meet against to tee off in the meet.

Willowbrook and Maine South.

Above: Annie Grasse, a junior, takes a long put from off the green.

Above left: Terryn Becker gets up and down. The Dukes senior carded a 44 to help York to a 170 total.

Left: Junior Katie Wegmann posted a 43 to make the top 4 York scores at the meet. York (170) bested Maine South York junior Bethany Wilms watches her (176) and Willowbrook (221) for the meet victory. putt on #9 at Sugar Creek.

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A new day

Youthful and talented York girls volleyball team ready for battle CORRESPONDENT

Yes, the York girls volleyball team lost a number of key components from a 2015 team that won 32 matches, shared the West Suburban Conference Silver Division title with Glenbard West, won its seventh regional since 2007 and reached a Class 4A sectional championship match.

But don’t expect the Dukes to hit the regression button this season.

Veteran coach Patty Iverson has a young but talented team hungry to add to the program’s long list of successes in recent years.

“We have a small nucleus back, but we also have some young kids doing a nice job here,” said Iverson.

York has three seniors on the team in setter Sarah Rose (5-8) and middles Sydney Bonthron (510) and Kristie Paus (5-11). Rose has committed to play at Division I Marquette University in Milwaukee. Iverson said Bonthron could swing outside as well.

“Sarah Rose is one of the best setters in the state,” said Iverson.

“She is wonderful. If we can pass well enough to stay in system we will get around a lot of blocks. The

key will be staying in system. She can beat most setters in the state.”

Key newcomers to the team’s juniors include Alex Danciutiu (5-7, outside hitter-libero), Logan Kazmierczak (5-7, outside hitter-libero), Emily Schlecht (5-7, right-side hitter), Molly Evans (6-0, middle blocker), Kate Devereux (5-3, libero) and Callan Woolfe (5-9, setter).

Sophomores Jessica Levy (outside hitter), Sophia Glabus (5-9, middle blocker) and Asha LaBine (5-10, middle blocker) also will help.

Danciutiu played in the program on varsity as a freshman but missed her sophomore year with an injury.

This time, it’s for real

IC Catholic Prep boys soccer program ready for first official varsity season

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

In the first year of having a boys soccer program, IC Catholic Prep held its own.

The Knights went 2-3-2 in seven varsity contests last year. IC Catholic Prep did not log enough varsity games to enter the IHSA state playoffs.

A year later, the Knights, under the direction of Javier Andrade, are ready to tackle their first official varsity season.

“We lost 11 seniors from last year so we will be a young team,” said Andrade. “We have a lot of freshmen and only one senior. We have a lot of good attitudes. They think as a team and not as individuals. They are out there playing for the team and not for themselves.”

Back from last year’s inaugural season are Alex Meurer (Jr., forward), Francisco Monteon (Sr., forward), Tim McCann (Jr., defender), Dan McCann (Jr., defender), Jack Hill (Jr., midfielder), Jack Fowler (Jr., midfielder), Joshua De La Cruz (Jr., defender) and Kris Askew (Jr., defender). Junior goalie Zeb Tverdokhlib also returns.

“We have an excellent goalkeeper in Zeb and a very good striker in Francisco and a very good midfielder with Alex and Joshua De La Cruz is a very good defender,” said Andrade. “We also have some freshmen who will be a big surprise to people.”

Andrade is happy with the progress the program has made in such short order. “My ship is sailing smoothly,” he said.

“We have a young team, which is very good. They are the future of IC.” The Knights opened the season earlier this week in the Windy City Ram Classic against Joliet West at Argo High School in Summit.

“It’s a very tough tournament against schools that are larger than us.

We like playing teams that are way above our heads.”

Andrade isn’t letting the fact this

is the first year of true varsity competition dampen expectations. “Even though they are a young team, they have the ability to be a good team,” he said. “This is the first time they are playing a pure varsity schedule. The expectations are high. We’re going to

develop improved players. These guys are tough. It’s a good group of kids.”

The tournament continues Saturday and this coming Tuesday. The Knights first home contest takes place, Thursday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Plunkett Athletic Complex against Montini.

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“We have a very athletic group that works very hard. It’s also a strong group,” said Iverson. “We have a good core of players. We might be a better blocking team and we have some good ball-handling skills.”

Iverson said this year’s group will gain momentum as the season goes along. “We won’t be the same team as we were the first day of practice and that is a good thing.

This is going to be a team that will grow and become a good, solid team.”

Iverson also likes the flexibility she has with the roster. “We have a lot of versatile players,” she said.

“Now we have to figure out where everybody goes. A lot of the girls

don’t just play one position. We have good ball handlers at libero and outside. We have people who are going to step into positions and play well.”

York will see plenty of tough competition inside the WSC Silver again this season. “We had Oak Park and Hinsdale Central in our building over the summer and those teams are big and athletic,” said Iverson.

“I’m sure Oak Park, Lyons and Hinsdale Central will be tough and Glenbard West always is strong.

This conference is always strong.

It’s a conference that usually puts forth someone to go to state because they are challenged all the time in the conference.”

Week 1 Preview Bishop McNamara at IC Catholic Prep

When: Friday, 7:15 p.m.

Where: Lewis Stadium at Plunkett Athletic Complex, Elmhurst Last year: McNamara 49, IC Catholic Prep 32; McNamara 42, IC Catholic Prep 14 (state semifinals) Outlook: Well, this one ought to be interesting. A Week 1 highschool matchup doesn’t get much more exciting than this. The Knights will confront the team that knocked them out of the Class 3A state semifinals last year at home. Bishop McNamara went on the next week to win the Class 3A state title in convincing fashion (50-7). IC Catholic Prep returns plenty from last year’s team, including Northern Illinois University-bound running back Jordan Rowell and quarterback Luke Ricobene. These two teams also met in Week 1 last year in Kankakee where McNamara won 49-32.

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Unlike other states, Illinois makes it hard to get measures on ballot ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

In gridlocked political systems across the country, publicly supported ballot measures are the way citizens are changing government, but states such as Illinois make even the most popular changes difficult.

Republicans have gubernatorial and legislative control of 23 state governments and Democrats six.

The other 21 states either have to rely on their politicians to avoid political gridlock or pass ballot initiatives, a public choice given to voters during an election. In states such as California, voters can approve laws, change their Constitution and even veto a bill.

Manhattan Institute Senior Fellow Steven Malanga said Illinoisans

don’t share those freedoms.

“In places like Illinois, most ballot initiatives have to go through the legislature,” he said. “If you’re trying to do something that the legislature doesn’t want you to do, you don’t have much of a chance in those states.”

Illinoisans can only bypass Springfield by changing Illinois’ Constitution. The Fair Maps Amendment wants to do just that by putting the legislative map-making process into nonpartisan hands, instead of whatever party is in control at the turn of the decade. A private group called The People’s Map is challenging the initiative, saying it violates the Voting Rights Act of the U.S Constitution. The court case is

being managed by attorney Michael Kasper, House Speaker Michael Madigan’s long-time ally.

Term-limits advocate Bob Costello said entrenched politicians typically kill popular initiatives from making the ballot via the courts.

“It’s a wink and a nod,” he said.

“You’re not going to find a memo anywhere detailing how to do it, but they know what [Madigan] wants.

These are the exact things that the 1970 Constitution included to provide. It’s clear that these are reforms that the citizens would like to see done.”

Not all ballot initiatives are struck down in Illinois’ court system. A constitutional amendment has recently gained access to the com-

ing November ballot. A question as to whether Illinois’ transportation budget should be protected and not spent on other measures will be the first question voters answer this fall.

The initiative was led by a bipartisan group that included labor unions and the construction industry.

Malanga said the combination of required lawmaker approval and legislative districts that protect them from competitive elections can make changes such as term limits nearly impossible.

“The idea that the ballot-initiative process should be limited to something that the legislature must approve undermines the whole purpose of a ballot initiative,” he said.

Malanga said most of the cur-

rent ballot measures aimed at the November election nationwide are Democrat-led questions about raising their states’ minimum wage.

New law will allow some 17-year-olds to vote in local primaries

BY ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a new law earlier in August that expanded a 2013 measure permitting 17-yearolds to vote in a primary, provided they turn 18 by the time a general election takes place. The new measure extends the previous law to include elections for local offices such as deciding who is to become the next mayor.

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) said that the new law was a positive step forward.

“It is logical to me to allow someone who will be 18 in time for a general election the opportunity to fully participate in that general election by allowing them to vote in the primary that will select the general election candidate,” he said.

McConchie added that this ultimately should help bring out younger voters in primaries.

“I believe this will encourage younger voters who want to participate in the general election to come out and participate more in the process of helping our parties select their standard-bearers,” he said.

Deadline approaching for Illinois school districts to ask for tax increases ILLINOIS NEWS NETWORK

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In the spring of 2015, 43 school districts in Illinois had local tax increases on the ballot. Twenty of those tax increases passed.

This March, 40 school districts across Illinois put referendum questions on the ballot. Voters in 23 districts approved them.

Schools across Illinois have until August 22 to decide if they’ll place a tax hike question on the November ballot.

“It appears there are a lot of districts considering taking a step toward a referendum, either in November or maybe next year,” Illinois Association of School Boards spokesman Gary Adkins said.

He said most of the planned tax increases are for school improvements; not as many districts are looking to build new schools.

While half the ballot questions have passed in the last two elections, half have failed. Adkins said schools have to convince taxpayers to pay more for local schools.

But most taxpayers think they already pay enough.

“All politics are local, and every district has to make the case based on local conditions,” Adkins said.

School referendum questions are more common in spring elections, a smaller voter turnout means fewer votes are needed to increase taxes.

The state hasn’t set the spring 2017 ballot deadline yet.

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NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074404 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 2, 2016, wherein the business firm of A-Q LANDSCAPING LOCATED AT 357 E FULLERTON AVENUE, GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139-2617 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JOANNA QUINTERO, HOME ADDRESS 357 E FULLERTON AVENUE, GLENDALE HTS, IL 601392617.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 2ND day of AUGUST, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 253255 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074412 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 4, 2016, wherein the business firm of BENEFICIAL WORLD TRAVEL LOCATED AT 1315 CHAPMAN DRIVE, DARIEN, IL 60561-5388 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) LU LEE, HOME ADDRESS 1315 CHAPMAN DRIVE, DARIEN, IL 60561-5388.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 4TH day of AUGUST, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 253436 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074398 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 1, 2016, wherein the business firm of BEEGIGGLES ENTERTAINMENT LOCATED AT 6N336 LLOYD AVENUE, ITASCA, IL 60143-1930 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) DAWNMARIE BORDERS, HOME ADDRESS 6N336 LLOYD AVENUE, ITASCA, IL 60143-1930.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 1ST day of AUGUST, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 253536

entered by the Court on July 25, 2016 admitting the will to probate. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21).

You will also have the right under section 8-2 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/8-1) to contest the validity of the will by filing a petition with the Court within 6 months after the admission of the will to probate.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before February 13, 2017, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074421 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 8, 2016, wherein the business firm of POTS WITH PURPOSE LOCATED AT 205 E BUTTERFIELD ROAD #461, ELMHURST, IL 60126-5103 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) SHANNON KEATING, HOME ADDRESS 500 S KENILWORTH AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126-3931.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 8TH day of AUGUST, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 18, 25 & Sept. 1, 2016) 253713 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074432 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 10, 2016, wherein the business firm of OFFICE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LOCATED AT 900 OGDEN AVENUE, UNIT 209, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 605150000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) GAYLE NEWCOMB, HOME ADDRESS 3913 SARATOGA AVENUE, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 10TH day of AUGUST, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 18, 25 & Sept. 1, 2016) 253991

Joerg Seifert Law Offices P.C. DuPage Attorney No.: 28950 Attorney For: Kathleen Sandquist 100 S. York Street, Ste. 200 Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 832-2333 (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 11, 18 & 25, 2016) 253285 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF DU PAGE ESTATE OF Joseph F. Cantore CASE NUMBER 2016 P 758 Notice is given of the death of Joseph F. Cantore whose address was 180 Forest Trail, Oak Brook, IL. Letters of Office were issued on August 11, 2016 to Joseph F. Cantore III, 925 S. Route 83, Elmhurst, IL as: INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR whose attorney is Vincent C. Argento, 2175 Point Blvd STE 150, Elgin, IL 60123.

The estate will be administered without Court Supervision, unless under section 28-4 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/28-4) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the Circuit Court Clerk.

Claims against the estate may be filed in the Office of CHRIS KACHIROUBAS, Circuit Court Clerk, 505 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois, or with the representative or both on or before February 20, 2017, any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Circuit Court Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to the attorney, if any, within ten (10) days after it has been filed with the Circuit Clerk.

Vincent C. Argento DuPage Attorney No.: 5355 Attorney For: Estate 2175 Point Blvd STE 150 Elgin, IL 61023 847.628.8305 (Service@argentolaw.com) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 18, 25 & Sept. 1, 2016) 253996 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0074424 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on AUGUST 8, 2016, wherein the business firm of ESSENTIAL DREAM HOMES LOCATED AT 1098 HERITAGE HILL DRIVE APT E, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-0000 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) ANTOINETTE BROWN, HOME ADDRESS 1098 HERITAGE HILL DRIVE APT E, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-0000.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 8TH day of AUGUST, A.D. 2016.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent Aug. 18, 25 & Sept. 1, 2016) 254121

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Three from Elmhurst College named Generation Study Abroad Scholars

Each receives scholarship to study in Europe this fall

Three Elmhurst College students have been awarded scholarships to study abroad this fall through a program designed to increase the number and diversity of students pursuing programs internationally.

Sara Wojtasik, a junior from Melrose Park who is majoring in English and secondary education, will attend the Middlebury College-CMRS Ox-

ford Humanities Program in Oxford, England. Senior Ryan Desalvo, a nursing student from Villa Park, will study at University College Dublin in Ireland; and Diana Puga, a senior from Melrose Park who is majoring in intercultural studies and political science, will spend the fall semester studying in Amsterdam.

Each will receive a $2,500 schol-

arship through the Institute of International Education’s Generation Study Abroad initiative. The Institute of International Education, or IIE, awarded grants to Elmhurst College and 13 other colleges and universities, which then matched the grants and chose the scholars. Elmhurst will award three more scholarships during the 2016-17 school

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year, said Alice Niziolek, director of international education and off-campus programs for the College.

According to the IIE, fewer than 10 percent of American college students study abroad and students of color, as well as students majoring in science, technology, engineering and math, are underrepresented.

“All college students need international educational and work experience in order to compete and thrive

in a global workforce,” said Allan E. Goodman, IIE’s president and CEO, in a prepared statement. “But students need financial resources to go abroad. That’s why IIE is dedicated to supporting its Generation Study Abroad partners’ goals to provide more students with international education opportunities.”

More information on the program can be found at GenerationStudyAbroad.org.

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Author Terry Finnegan to speak Sept. 7 The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park welcomes author and World War I historian Terrence J. Finnegan on Wednesday, September 7, at 7:30 pm. He will discuss his book about the American military’s first battles on the Western Front in 1917-1918, regarded as the beginning of modern warfare.

Published in 2015, Finnegan’s work is titled, “A Delicate Affair on

the Western Front: America Learns How to Fight a Modern War in the Woëvre Trenches.”

U.S. troops arrived in France in 1917, and soon after the Army’s First Division received the honor of being the first American military unit responsible for defending French territory. Finnegan details the 1918 battle at Seicheprey, including the “Big Red One’s” heroic response to

the elite German stormtroopers who mounted the surprise attack.

Finnegan is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and senior civil servant whose career spans over four decades of military and government service.

His work involved analysis, production and planning within the Department of Defense as well as assignments all over the world. He

also authored “Shooting the Front: Allied Aerial Reconnaissance in the First World War.” Copies of “A Delicate Affair” may be purchased in the Cantigny Shop the evening of September 7.

Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Program and parking are free. A cash bar will be available along with

a limited food menu. Coffee is complimentary.

This event is part of the First Division Museum’s Date with History, a monthly series featuring lively discussions with authors, panelists, historians and special guests. Information about upcoming programs is online at FirstDivisionMuseum.org.

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Friday & Saturday, Aug. 26-27 • Journey on the Underground Railroad - 6:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Children and adults can experience what it was like to be a passenger on the Underground Railroad. This theatrical experience begins with a skit in which passengers will meet the legendary Harriet Tubman. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for children. Please call the Graue Mill to make reservations at 630-655-2090 Sunday, Aug.28 • Tin Cremona Mid 19th Century Music with a Civil War aspect - 2 p.m.

Period dressed performers will play the banjo, tambourine and tin whistle.

Admission is free, no registration required.

Event Date:

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18, 2016 439 Oaklawn Elmhurst BerensSt.,Park Location:

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 3-4 • Civil War Encampment 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Don’t miss this favorite annual tradition when members of the 10th Illinois Regiment and their families spend the weekend on the Mill grounds, depicting what life was like in a Union military camp. Complete with authentic clothing, weapons and tools, this event will take you back in time to the 1860s.

Experience black powder firing demonstrations and drills, cooking, toys, and crafts. The members of this regiment are excellent presenters who pay attention to historical accuracy and are extremely dedicated to creating a unique and unforgettable experience. Free and open to the public.

Sunday, Sept. 11 • Cornfest and Graue Mill Grand Re-Opening Location: Berens Park Location: Berens Park 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

439 Oaklawn St., Elmhurst Location: This event is free and open to the public.

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Twelve fire departments join together in a cooperative grant Regional Driving Simulator. This apparatus will allow firefighters to proficiently and routinely train in vehicle operations.

Simulation training has become a standard in the training of firefighters. Fire apparatus collisions are the leading factors in traumatic firefighter deaths in recent years. Departments that fail to train their members in vehicle operations are putting themselves and their community at an increased risk. Fire departments who use the driving simulator have proven that simulation training can reduce fire apparatus collisions.

The Regional Driving Simulator will be on display during the month

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of August, and there will be an open house on Tuesday, August 23 from 10-2p.m. at the Addison Fire Station, 666 South Vista in Addison. Attendees will be able to view and operate the new simulator, and receive more information about the importance of the new apparatus.

The twelve fire departments include Addison, Bensenville, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Glenside, Itasca, Lombard, Oak Brook Terrace, Streamwood, Villa Park, Wood Dale, and York Center. The departments have successfully come together in achieving a grant as a cooperative group, and the outcome includes vital fire apparatus that will benefit all communities in the region. For more information, please contact kassondra.schref@elmhurst.org.

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(Continued from page 37) “We’ve had kids go through our “They get the career education As well, students can also earn preschool and come back as TCD stu- piece, the theory, the practical experi- dual credit, first from their home high dents,” adding that even parents who ence,” she reiterated. school and also from College of Duwere in preschool at TCD have been Though she’s only been there a Page, Figaro highlighted, saying that bringing their own young children short time as an instructor, Figaro has once they go through the textbook there. observed of her students, “So many of used by TCD, they can begin reading Figaro is in her second year as an these students take to it like a fish to COD curriculum textbooks and get early childhood preschool lab instruc- water.” help from their TCD instructors. tor at TCD, having worked in the field Besides getting the theoretical and “It’s a win-win,” she opined. of early childhood education for many practical experience, Figaro said there As for the students themselves, years, including as an employer. are other benefits to being in the pro- “I do think that they have an interest She explained how the program gram, such as the opportunity to get and love for children,” and even a few works for the high school juniors and/ a state-supported Level 1 credential, guys have enrolled in the program, or seniors who attend the program, which can be earned after undertaking she said, adding that she would like to saying that at the beginning of school 16 learning modules. see more males become interested in in August, “We’re preparing them for That further opens up the possibil- working in the field of early childhood what a classroom is like, to get them ity of earning a scholarship to a higher education. acclimated to everything.” learning institution in the state of Il“What a great way to find out your That is, she described, the students linois, the instructor continued, which interest before you even get to college. are introduced to what the preschool might pay up to 90 percent of tuition It’s a no-brainer,” Figaro believes, classroom looks like, what is included for a major in the field of early child- adding that there is also what she, as in the program, how it functions and hood education/development. a former employer in the field, sees as what kinds of activities they will be “That’s a really, really wonderful “that work force development piece of undertaking with the preschoolers, perk,” she added. it.” who start in October.

“They actually help me set up the classroom,” the instructor mentioned.

TCD offers morning and afternoon sessions depending on the student’s home high school schedule, Figaro outlined, with roughly 25 to 30 students per session.

After an initial introduction to the preschool lab, the instructor said the students work in teams, where they study in three-week rotations. The first week is spent in classroom instruction, where they learn basic topics such as child growth and development; physical, social and emotional growth; what “There are opportunities to engage us spiritually, makes a safe and healthy environment; physically and intellectually. Sara learned to play the importance of parent involvement; and how to plan appropriate developbridge; I’m in the fitness center every day. mental experiences for the children.

The second week is spent working Our friends think we live at a resort. It’s everything on how to develop and implement leswe could’ve wished for.” son plans for when they work in the lab, and the third week is spent interacting directly with the preschoolers in the lab, which is an actual working For Dr. Sunny and Sara Andrews, living at preschool environment.

“They get a really good framework Park Place means fully enjoying every amenity, for early childhood development,” Fiservice and convenience — and that’s made garo emphasized, “not just a taste.”

Students have the opportunity to take on internships—similar to student teaching—outside of TCD, such as in preschools or actual elementary schools with which TCD has partnerships, and some of those partners also help prepare the students for future jobs by holding mock interviews and other skill development opportunities.

“For me, this program reinforces the work force and sends more and more people into that career,” Figaro said.

She said program alumni even come back to speak to the current students and volunteer for various events related to the preschool lab.

After even a short time working with the TCD students, Figaro said that from the beginning of the year until the end of school, she has noticed of her students, “The growth was unbelievable.”

“I feel very blessed to be a part of

the system,” she concluded.

Preschool registration for children ages 3-5 is now under way for twohour morning or afternoon sessions, which begin Oct. 4 and run through May 12, 2017.

Children in the preschool program will learn skills in language and reading, math and science, art and music, large and small motor skills, and social/emotional skill development, according to TCD. They will also take mini “field trips” to visit some of the other career programs on the TCD campus.

Registration is $20 and rates for the year vary according to the number of days the child attends.

The Technology Center of DuPage is located at 301 S. Swift Road, Addison.

For more information, visit www. tcdupage.org or e-mail helenf@tcdupage.org.

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Women In Business plan fall event Mark your calendar now for Monday, September 19, when the Elmhurst Women in Business host their fall event at Flight 112. This is the 5th year the event has been held at Flight 112 Winehouse in downtown Elmhurst and here’s hoping for a beautiful September evening to enjoy the patio, have a glass of wine, network and socialize.

The event takes place Monday, September 19 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Flight 112 Wine House, 112 W. Park Ave. Tickets are $20 per person and include one glass of wine from their list of options, plus a variety of light appetizers served for two hours.

Additional glasses of wine can be purchased from the bar, and ladies are welcome to stay for dinner.

To RSVP, please mail your check made payable to the ‘Committee of 100’ to Barb Savage, 336 Laurel, Elmhurst, IL 60126. Your check must be received by Friday, September 16 and will confirm your reservation. No payments will be accepted at the door.

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