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Age: 31 Hometown: Currently lives in Lombard, grew up in Chesterfield Township, Mich. Family: Wife, Kate, and baby girl expected in early July Education: Bachelor’s degree in economics at Michigan State University in 2004; master’s in public administration at Northern Illinois University in 2007. Previous Jobs: Interned with village of Lemont, 2005 to 2007; worked briefly as village planner in village of Roselle, 2007; assistant to the administrator with village of Lemont, 2007 to 2009; assistant village administrator, 2009 to 2013 Hobbies: Playing and watching sports, exercising, spending time with family
Schafer: Every big decision, every project, I’m in the room with Ben. He’s given me a lot to run with over the past several years. It’s going to be difficult to replace him, but I think I’m going to be ready to do it. Farnham: What about Lemont attracted you to work here? Schafer: It’s a very unique community ... It’s a perfect balance to have all the recreation opportunities, but it’s still close to Chicago.
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LEMONT – After years working as the assistant village administrator, George Schafer will take the reigns as village administrator July 1. He has spent most of his career with the village, starting as an intern in 2005. Having worked closely with outgoing Village Administrator Ben Wehmeier, Schafer said he feels familiar with the village and its projects and is in a good position to implement the village’s strategic plan. Reporter Dan Farnham recently spoke with Schafer to discuss the promotion. Farnham: What was your f i r s t r e ac t i o n w h e n y o u learned you would be the new village administrator? Schafer: I was very excited for the opportunity. I’ve feel like I’ve grown up here. Farnham: What are some issues you’d like to address in your new position? Schafer: The backdrop has been set the past few years when we updated our strategic plan. The two most important are going to be the financial stability ... and economic development. Farnham: How has your job as assistant village administrator prepared you for your new job?
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Springfield being uncertain and threatening to take funding away from municipalities.
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dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – The Lemont-Bromberek School District 113A board has decided to move ahead with installing wiring for its new technology system, while seeking opinions on the system as a whole. The six present board members voted to get price quotes on installing wiring for wireless Internet while issuing a request for proposal to determine the district’s best options for the technology infrastructure. The wiring would create wireless access points to all classrooms in the district. District Technology Director Stephen Davis said, some classrooms do not have wireless access, while others have access but cannot accommodate a classroom full of students using it. The district already has worked with Heartland Business System to come up with a proposed technology plan, which includes a cost esti-
Unlike a bidding process, a Request for Proposal gives Lemont Bromberek District 113A flexibility to consider vendor quality instead of just price. It also allows vendors to make counter proposals on how to set up the technology system.
mate of about $1.5 million. But board member Brian Bushnell was concerned about spending that much money without getting a second opinion on whether the technology plan was the best for the district. “I want the value for the dollar,” he said. “Even if we have to spend a little more, if we can buy a few more years, the value is significant.” Davis said Heartland gave the district two technology proposals: one based on financial value that would last four to five years and another based on high performance that would give the district an additional four to five years of service.
The district estimated that the performance proposal would cost about $1.6 million, although Superintendent Susan Birkenmaier said that number could change once they get the full proposal. “For $100,000, it’s worth looking at,” board member Al Malley said. In order to get the process started, Malley suggested taking care of the wiring before they decide on a technology plan. Davis said the wiring should work with whichever technology plan they chose. Davis said the process of replacing the wiring should be done during the summer because it requires pulling wires out of the ceiling in classrooms. Birkenmaier said it is unlikely the district will finish the wiring process before school starts, depending on vendor availability, but that workers would find ways to not disrupt the students, such as working after school hours.
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dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – A man is missing part of his ear after a fight broke out at 1:16 a.m. June 9 while two weddings were taking place at Crystal Grand Banquets in Lemont. The incident started when one wedding party was dancing “the train” and entered the other wedding party’s banquet room, according to Lemont Police Commander Greg Smith. Later, two men from the party doing the conga and one from the other party got into an argument in the bathroom that led to shoving. The argument spilled into the reception area, where the one man pushed one of the other men into a glass table
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an Church. The four family members will be buried together at Clarendon Hills Cemetery, according to the funeral home. On June 14, Stephen Turner, owner of USA Skate in
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block of Glen Avenue, Romeoville, was charged with retail theft after an incident at 8:27 p.m. June 3 in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue.
an incident at 12:05 a.m. June 8 in the 800 block of Porter Street.
June 11 in the 13400 block of Archer Avenue.
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Lemont man charged with domestic battery Jack Snyder, 37, of the 300 block of Short Street, Lemont, was charged with domestic battery after
Nicolette Valone, 35, of the 13800 block of West Illinois Highway, New Lenox, was charged with retail theft and possession of drug paraphernalia after an incident at 5:34 p.m.
Aimee Falls, 43, of the 100 block of East 11th Street, Lockport, was charged for driving under the influence of alcohol and one red tail light after a traffic stop at 2:21 a.m. June 14 at the intersection of Archer
Yolanda Chavez, 28, of the 100 block of Akin Avenue, Joliet, was charged with no driver’s license after a traffic stop at 10:24 p.m. June 15 at the intersection of State and 127th streets.
LEMONT – Four caskets formed a U-shape at the Gerharz-Cappetta Funeral Home in Lemont on Monday as grieving family and friends remembered the four members of the Andrus family. The caskets were decorated with flowers and photos, mostly of the family together on vacation or enjoying the holidays. A note basket sat atop each one, and of the 100 or so people that came during the day, someone left David a Diet Pepsi. It was hard to believe the same family in the photos were victims of tragedy. Jeana Andrus, 48; Jessica Andrus, 22; Jennifer Andrus, 16; and David Andrus, 50, were found shot to death at their home in unincorporated DuPage County near Darien on June 11.
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Friends remember the Andrus family during a fundraiser June 14 at USA Skate Center in Romeoville. Jeana, David, Jennifer and Jessica Andrus of Darien were found dead June 11 from an apparent murder-suicide. Proceeds from the event will be donated to cover the family’s funeral expenses.
the employment of David Andrus recently had been “terminated for cause” from the company. Additional details surrounding his employment would not be released in order to protect confidentiality. “Midtronics employees are like family and we mourn this tragic loss of life. Midtronics extends our thoughts and sympathy to all those impacted and have made grief counseling available to our employees during this difficult time,” read the statement. Turner said proceeds from the memorial that took place over the weekend went to funeral costs. He could not say enough about Jeana as far as her character and how well she was liked. “She was very giving and if she could do it, she’d help you,” Turner said. “That was Jeana. Everybody knew her.”
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According to autopsy reports, the women’s deaths have been ruled homicides while David Andrus’ death was ruled a suicide. The funeral was Tuesday at St. Matthew Luther-
Romeoville, held a memorial for the family. Jeana worked at the skate rink about five years, and Turner said whenever she was there, she would bring her daughter, Jennifer. Pictures were on display and Turner had his brother, who is a priest, have a service that evening. “[Jeana] would basically give you the shirt off her back when she really couldn’t afford the shirt,” Turner said. Jessica is a Class of 2011 alumna of Hinsdale South High School, while Jennifer was a student in the Class of 2015, Principal Brian Waterman said. It’s still unknown what the motive was in the murder-suicide. David, however, was a former employee of Midtronics in Willowbrook. According to an emailed statement from the company,
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Festival fundraiser necessary to keep Keepataw Days alive BY DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com LEMONT – To come up with the money necessary to fund the annual Keepataw Days Festival, event organizers are holding the first ever Family Fun Fest fundraiser from today to Sunday on the grounds of the Lemont Township, 16300 Alba St. Keepataw Days president Mike Carey said the annual Labor Day Weekend festival must be financially self-supporting. Attendance at the Keepataw Days has been marred the past three years by rain, so a good turnout for the Family Fun Fest is “very crucial,” he said. “We don’t have the startup money to get [Keepataw Days] off the ground,” he said. The Lemont Township is partnering with the Keepataw Days organizers on the event and also will raise money for upkeep of open spaces. “Keepataw Days is a cornerstone event for Lemont,” said Township Supervisor Steven Rosendahl. “In current times, we need to try to keep those traditions alive.” The Family Fun Fest will offer much of the same entertainment as Keepataw Days, although on a smaller scale. Alpine Amusements will set up a midway with carnival rides – about two-thirds the size of the Keepataw Days festival – from 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Unlimited rides will be available from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for $20 a day. Food booths will include Mamma D’s, Zaccarelli’s Pizza, Tidal Crave and New China Express. Carey worked with K.C. Audio to book many of the
Beer Garden Entertainment Attendees must buy a $3 wrist band to drink alcohol. No one younger than 21 will be allowed in the beer garden after 6 p.m. The beer garden will serve Miller and Coors Lite products. Friday • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – PHIVE! • 9 to 11 p.m. – Crazy Uncles Saturday • Noon – Andrea Veltri • 2:30 p.m. – Connor Matthews • 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. – Legendary Rock Stars • 6 to 8 p.m. – Lounge Puppets • 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. – BLACKENED Sunday • 1 p.m. – Fort Awesome Band • 3 to 5 p.m. – INFINITY the Journey Tribute Band • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. – 5 Guys Named Moe
same bands that play during Keepataw Days, which will perform for free. “We have had an overwhelming response of the bands who have played days in the past to come out and help us do this fundraiser,” he said. As the event title suggests, the Family Fun Fest will be family friendly, Carey said. The setting is in more of a neighborhood location than the Keepataw Days. There also will be more bands playing during the daytime, so children can attend. Kerry said he wants the Family Fun Fest to be an annual event, but it will depend on the success of the coming weekend. “Getting people to know we’re actually going to be there this weekend is probably going to be our hardest challenge,” he said.
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Why are there no handicap parking spaces along the east and west sides of Main Street in downtown Downers Grove? All the handicap spaces are on the corners of the east/west streets. This does not help handicapped people who want to park near the store or restaurant they want to visit.
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Spend summer with the Tri County Special Recreation Association Do you know what Tri County Special Recreation Association is and what it provides to our community? Check out our new website at www.tricountysra.org for a full color view of our mission and how we accomplish it everyday. Tri County SRA provides recreational opportunities for children, teens and adults with special needs and abilities by offering COMMUNITY a range of programs, including VOICE Special Olympics, adaptive Karen sports, dances, special events, day camps, social clubs and Gestautas more. Tri County SRA is a cooperative extension of the village of Romeoville, Lockport Township Park District and the Lemont Park District. We also are on Facebook. I’d like to fill you in on what we have going on in the weeks ahead: Summer is here. Our popular day camp programs offer opportunities to inject fun, activity and camaraderie into the long, hot days. It’s not too late to register for our July programs. For the three to seven-year-olds, we have “Little Astronauts,” which includes trips to pools, museums and parks, as well as arts and crafts, music and sports. For 8-to 12-year-olds, check out “Camp-O-Rama,” with swimming, outdoor games, music, crafts and field trips. Both programs will be at the Lemont Park District. For 13-to 19-year-olds, we offer “Totally Teens A & B,” helping to create independence by teaching campers how to shop, swim or cook on their own and providing socialization opportunities. In the fall, we offer the opportunity for your service club or school to host our disability awareness program, an educational, hands-on training experience that promotes sensitivity, acceptance and understanding of individuals who have special needs. The program can be adjusted to fit the needs of your group. Our fall program guide will be available to download from our website or in printed form at our office at 10 Montrose Drive in Romeoville or at the Lemont Park District at the end of July. We are cooking up lots of interesting programs and ideas – wait and see! For information about these and our other programs, contact our office at 815-407-1819 or visit our website at www.tricounty sra.org.
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Kapone of Lemont dresses in style June 9 while participating in the costume contest during the “For The Love of Dogs” dog fair at Central Park Dog Park. The event included a dog walk and dog trick competitions.
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The Lemont Township recently hosted the “For the Love of Dogs” event. The day of canine festivities in Central Park Dog Park also was a fundraiser for emergency veterinarian care for those in need. Not only was the event hosted to raise money for much-needed resources, but it included several pooches strutting their stuff in costume. And how could we give that a thumbs down? Lemont High School student Ryan Lambe recently repainted the school’s baseball field dugouts for his Eagle Scout project. Congratulations to Lambe on a job well done.
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DuPage residents may be throwing out important FEMA aid application By NATHAN LURZ nlurz@shawmedia.com DUPAGE COUNTY – When the rains and floods hit Illinois in April, millions of residents were affected, some drastically. Homes were damaged, property was destroyed, business saw loss – and sometimes worse. DuPage County eventually was awarded flood recovery assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. However, while many residents could be eligible for aid consideration, some may be leaving money on the table because they assume they won’t qualify. “Typically, when a person applies with FEMA, they get a piece of paper that says ‘the Small Business Administration,’ as well,” said Greg Dawson, public affairs specialist at the SBA. “They look at the name, say ‘we aren’t a small business’ and throw it away. That’s the biggest mistake they could make.” According to the SBA media guide, the administration has been covering disaster assistance since 1953, providing low-interest loans to businesses, renters and homeowners. When a resident or business registers with FEMA, they are given a FEMA application as well as an SBA form. Many overlook the SBA as a possible recovery option because of the “business” portion of their title.
The difference between the two programs is that the SBA offers low-interest loans, while FEMA gives out grants that do not need to be repaid and are offered only to individuals. Still, Dawson said, when disasters strike, every bit of money can help. “Don’t disqualify yourself by not applying,” he said. “Leave it as an option. You don’t have to take the loan, but if circumstances change 30 to 40 days later, then you have it.” Dawson said he reviews SBA applications and tries to make a decision about each one within 18 days of receiving it. Acceptance into the program is nonbinding, and there is a 60 day period to decide after approval, Dawson said. According to recent numbers, 4,157 people in DuPage applied for aid of some kind, said David Gervino, a public information officer at the DuPage Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The deadline for FEMA and SBA grants is July 9. Residents can apply for an SBA assistance loan or FEMA grant at the disaster recovery center at the Lisle Police Department at 5040 Lincoln Ave. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and no appointments are necessary. Additionally, residents can register for disaster relief at www.disaster assistance.gov or call FEMA’s toll-free hotline at 800-621-3362.
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OBITUARIES SHIRLEY E. WERMERS Shirley E. Wermers nee Larson, age 77, beloved wife of 51 years to the late Vilas “Lee” Wermers; loving mother of Mark (Heather), Michelle (Kevin) Scherer, and Stacey (Brian) Ledwon; cherished grandmother of Michael, Matthew, Katie, Christopher, Ben, Max, and the late Lindsey; dearest sister of Mavis, Dale, and Lyle. She was a dedicated mother and devoted wife. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren. A very dear friend of many, she will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 10 a.m. from Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont, to St. Alphonsus Church for Mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2 -9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley's memory to St. Baldrick's Foundation, phone 888999-2253 or www.stbaldricks.org. Info: www.markiewiczfh.com or 630-257-6363
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D-113A to lose Business Manager Barbara Germany By DAN FARNHAM dfarnham@shawmedia.com
Sarah Minor – sminor@shawmedia.com
Lightning causes house fire A Lemont home burned to the ground about 6 p.m. June 12 in a fire suspected to have been started by a lightning strike. The fire occurred at 16453 Alba, according to Lemont Fire Protection District Chief Carl Churulo. The family was home at the time of the fire. However, they were evacuated without injury.
Barbara Germany, business manager for Lemont-Bromberek Community School District 113A, is leaving the district for a job at Peotone schools, effective July 1. Superintendent Susan Birkenmaier said the district is searching for an interim business manager, and she hopes to make a recommendation to the school board at its July 17 meeting. The district will conduct an expansive search to find a permanent replacement. “I think Barb has worked diligently to improve the financial system in 113A,” she said. “She will be missed.”
8NEWS BRIEFS Quarrymen to host three-team round robin LEMONT – The Lemont Quarrymen vintage baseball club’s 2013 season continues with a three-team round robin against the Creston Regulators and Springfield Long Nine at 1 p.m. Saturday at Covington Park, 127th Street and Covington Drive, Lemont. The Lemont Historical Society will provide hot dogs, peanuts and Cracker Jacks for the spectators. Admission is free. For information and a schedule of the Quarrymen’s 2013 matches, call the historical society at 630-257-2972 or visit www.lemonthistorical.org
Lemont arts center to hold first juried show LEMONT – The Lemont Center for the Arts is accepting entries for its Third Anniversary Exhibit to take place Sept. 8 to Oct. 27. It is the center’s first juried and judged show, complete
with cash prizes. Artists must be age 16 or older and may enter as many as three works of art. The entry deadline is July 25. To download the prospectus, visit lemontcenterfort hearts.files.wordpress. com/2013/06/3rd-anniv-prospectus.pdf
Lemont Park District project starts LEMONT – Construction has begun on The Lemont Park District’s entranceway project at Centennial Campus. A partial section of the outdoor walking path near 127th Street at Centennial Campus is closed. Walkers and runners still can use other portions of the path and visit the indoor walking track at The CORE. The parking lot near the entrance to the northeast preschool entrance to the Centennial Community Center will not be accessible. Once the project is underway, Old Quarry Middle School will be used as the Lemont
Park District’s main entrance, and additional parking will be available at the school, as well. During the Independence Day Extravaganza on July 3 and the Freedom Run on July 4, the entranceway to the park district is anticipated to be open. Updates will be posted on the District website at www.lemontparkdistrict.org, and signage will be placed throughout the campus to guide visitors and guests.
Sunset Soiree concert changes location LEMONT – The Lemont Park District’s first Sunset Soiree on Friday will be moved to Covington North Park, 1257 Covington Drive, Lemont. The event will feature the Walk-Ins and a special acoustic performance by Greg Carter. Picnic areas will open at 5:30 p.m. and musical performances will begin at 6 p.m. Tap House Grill will be on site
with featured menu items for purchase.
Fundraiser hosted for police programs LEMONT – The Lemont Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will hold a fundraiser from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday at 3 Corners, 12371 Derby Road, Lemont 3 Corners will donate 15 percent of the day’s sales to CPAAA. Patrons also can test their luck with a basket raffle and split the pot on site. The funds enable CPAAA to support causes in the community such as The Lemont Police Department K9 Unit, The Lemont Police Department Chaplain Program, Kops and Kidz, Cop on Top, Hope and Friendship and Families in Time of Crisis. CPAAA also donates volunteer hours to Lemont community events. For information, email Roberta Menconi at roberta. menconi@yahoo.com.
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Elmhurst College LEMONT: Rachel Doran, bachelor’s in speech-language pathology, magna cum laude Ross Enyart, bachelor’s in exer-
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Enjoy the Game of Base Ball as it was Played Before the Civil War Lemont Quarrymen v. Springfield Long Nine & Creston Regulators 3 Team Round Robin Saturday, June 22 – 1:00 p.m. Covington Park 127th & Covington Drive Lemont, IL 60439
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BULLETIN BOARD BURR RIDGE Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook-Burr Ridge, noon Thursday, Holiday Inn Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. For information, visit www.wbkiwanis. org. Alcoholic Anonymous, 12:30 a.m. to noon Friday, First United Church of Burr Ridge, 15W100 Plainfield Road, Burr Ridge. AlAnon Friday Morning Serenity Seekers, 9:30 a.m. Fridays
CLARENDON HILLS Courage To Change Al-Anon Family Group, 1 p.m. Wednesday, Community Presbyterian Church, 39 N. Prospect Ave. Room 8, Clarendon Hills. 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. Alzheimer’s Family Support Group, 6 p.m. Wednesday, The Birches, 215 55th St., Clarendon Hills. Registration required by calling Jackie Raschke at 630-5706175. GriefShare Support Group, 7 p.m. Monday, Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 Holmes Ave., Clarendon Hills. For information, visit www.ccch.org. “Walking with Your Ancestors,” 7 p.m. Monday, Clarendon Hills Public Library, 7 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Tracking down the places your ancestors lived and visiting those places, either in reality or virtually. Free. To register, visit www.clarendonhillslibrary.org or call 630-3238188. DuPage Amateur Radio Club, 7:30 to 10 p.m. Monday, Church of the Holy Nativity, 55th Street and Richmond Avenue, Clarendon Hills. For information, visit w9dup.org. Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Kiwanis Club, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-4234.
DARIEN Sales Professionals of Illinois Inc., 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Pancake Delight House, 75th Street and Fairview Avenue, Darien. For information, call Eve Dunn at 630-852-0580. Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Lord of Life
Lutheran Church, 725 75th St., Darien. For information, call 630972-9074. Register Now: Vacation Bible School, 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 22 to 26, St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 South Cass Ave., Darien. Classes for fully toilet-trained 3-year-olds through sixth-grade children. Cost is $15 per family if registered before July 8, and $20 after. To register or for information, call 630-969-7987 or visit sjlcdarien. org.
HINSDALE Women Connected from the Start Support Group, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Support group for women regarding the physical changes and emotional transitions associated with new and continuing treatment. Call Cece Cornell, 630-6545111, ccornell@wellnesshouse.org. www.wellnesshouse.org. Pills Anonymous, 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday and Monday, Pills Anonymous, Classroom T, 119 N. Oak St., Hinsdale. Support group for people who may be dependent on anti-anxiety and/or prescription pain medication. In classroom T. For information, call 630-656-7050. Hinsdale Rotary Club, 12:15 p.m. Friday, Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-286-9541 or visit www.hinsdalerotary.org. AA Big Book Study, 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Union Church of Hinsdale, 137 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-4303 or visit www.uchinsdale.org. Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Kiwanis Club, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple St., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-4234.
LEMONT “Within My Reach” – Workshop for Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Lemont Township, 1115 Warner Ave., Lemont. For information, call Lemont Township Human Services at 630-257-2522. Lemont-Homer Glen Rotary, noon Tuesday, Ruffled Feathers, 1 Pete Dye Drive, Lemont. For information, call John at 630-257-9063.
LISLE Acorn Express Adventures, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesday and Friday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Open-air tram. Cost is $4 for members $5 for nonmembers, plus admission. Purchase tickets at the Visitor Center Information Desk, weather permitting. For information, visit www.mortonarb. org. Lovely Ladybugs and Ants in Your Plant, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Two daily kids activities in the Children’s Garden, weather permitting. Both are free with Arboretum admission. Can you spot a ladybug? Why do some ants like to visit plants? For information, visit www.mortonarb. org. Just the Facts Nonfiction Book Group, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Lisle Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. Stop by to discuss “Eighty Days” by Matthew Goodman. Copies of each month’s books are available at the library’s reference desk. For information, call 630-971-1675 or visit www.lislelibrary.org. Kiwanis Club of Lisle, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lisle, P.O. Box 396, Lisle. For information, visit www. kiwaniscluboflisle.org. Stinky Skunks and Other Smells, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Discover the science of smell through games, stories and crafts in this sensory-based class held in the Children’s Garden. For children ages 3 to 5 years old, with adult. Cost is $18 per member child and $25 per nonmember child. Register at mortonarb.orgeducation, in the visitor center or by calling 630-719-2468. Yoga for All Levels Thursday, Prairie Yoga, 4701 Auvergne Ave., Lisle. Prairie Yoga in Lisle offers yoga for all levels on Thursdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and on Fridays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Classes are $10 to $18. For information, call 630-968-3216, visit prairieyoga.org or email prairieyoga@comcast.net. Herb Gardens and Butterflies, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Learn plant selections and placement that will attract butterflies. Cost is $35 member, $42 nonmember including Arboretum admission. To register or for
information, call 630-719-2468 or visit www.mortonarb.org. Naperville Area Stamp Club, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle. For information, call 630-257-7430 or email philaburn@ aol.com. Sedge Identification Workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Sedges form a critical component many ecosystems. Cost is $150 member, $176 nonmember and $50 student including Arboretum admission. To register or for information, call 630-719-2468 or visit www. mortonarb.org. Story Time in the Children’s Garden, 11 to 11:20 a.m. Friday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Free with Arboretum admission. From 11 to 11:20 a.m. For information, visit www.mortonarb. org. Children’s Garden Campout, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Designed for families with children. Pitch a tent on the lawn inside the Children’s Garden and visit hands-on activity stations, enjoy snacks, take a night hike and hear bedtime stories. Cost per person is $30 for members and $37 for nonmembers. Light evening snacks and light breakfast included. Register at mortonarb. orgeducation, in the Visitor Center or by calling 630-719-2468. Solstice Sensations, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Experience the longest day and travel around the Arboretum aboard the Acorn Express open-air tram. Cost is $34 for members and $40 for nonmembers, including Arboretum admission. Register at mortonarb. orgeducation, in the Visitor Center or by calling 630-719-2468. Meet Ladybug Girl, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Get a sweet ladybug treat, color, craft and have your photo taken. Free with Arboretum admission. From 10 a.m. to noon in The Arboretum Store. For information, visit www. mortonarb.org. Easy Summer Party Arrangements, 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Rise above the rest with outstanding arrangements for your
summer festivities. Leave class with a finished arrangement. Cost is $35 member, $43 nonmember including Arboretum admission. Register at www.mortonarb.orgeducation, in the Visitor Center or by calling 630-719-2468. Young Onset Parkinson’s Support Group, 7 to 8:45 p.m. Monday, Lisle Public Library, 777 Front St., Lisle. For ages 55 and younger. For information, visit www.meetup.com/dupageyopd. DivorceCare, 7 p.m. Monday and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church of Lisle, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle. For information, call 630390-3039.
OAK BROOK Divorce Care Support Group, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oak Brook Community Church, 3100 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. For information, call 630-986-3010. Oak Brook Park District “Walk in the Park,” noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Central Park, Jorie Boulevard and Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Self-guided tour suitable for all ages. For information, call 630645-9539 or visit www.obparks. org. Suburban Coyotes, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oak Brook Public Library, 600 Oak Brook Road, Oak Brook. Explore coyote myths and facts. How do they live, what do they hunt and eat, how do we protect our small pets and what should we do if our paths cross? For information, call 630-7340618 or 708-865-8736 or visit www.saltcreekgreenwayassociation.org. Toastmasters Club No. 7446, noon to 1 p.m. Monday, McDonald’s Corp. Headquarters, 2111 McDonald Drive, Oak Brook. Call Alex Pronove, 630-337-0597. Mayslake Village Parkinson Disease Support Group, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Mayslake Village, 1801 35th St., Oak Brook. For information, call 630-541-5194.
WILLOWBROOK Kiwanis Club of Willowbrook-Burr Ridge, noon Thursday, Holiday Inn Willowbrook, 7800 Kingery Highway, Willowbrook. For information, visit www. wbkiwanis.org.
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WHEN: 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 21 to 23 and June 28 to 30 COST & INFO: $13 for adults, $10 for seniors and students; free for ages 4 and younger; tickets sold at the door or reserved online at www.pvpn.weebly .com; 630-963-5252 Dana Scott of Downers Grove stars as the title character in “Annie: The Musical,” presented by The Progressive Village Performance Network and accompanied by the Westmont Community Band. The troupe, sponsored by the Westmont Park District, is for ages 7 through adult. Tickets for VIP seating can be bought at the park district.
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PATRIOTIC MELODIES WHERE: 4 p.m. Sunday,
ROTARY GROVEFEST WHERE: Downtown
Downers Grove WHEN: 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 20; noon to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22; and noon to 10:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, plus 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Festival of Cars on Warren Avenue COST & INFO: $5 one-time cover charge for entertainment; rotarygrovefest.org Summertime fun will be in full swing when the Rotary Club of Downers Grove presents Rotary GroveFest, featuring carnival attractions, entertainment on multiple stages, a beer garden and car and craft shows. That Sunday morning, the park district presents the certiied DG 5 Miler Race; to take part, visit www.dgparks.org or www.active.com.
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High School Auditorium, 5500 S. Grant St., Hinsdale WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 21 COST & INFO: Free; 630-769-1199, saltcreek@saltcreekballet.org Professional artists are returning to Salt Creek Ballet of Westmont to take part in “Celebration in Dance” to remember the life and career of its founding artistic director, the late Patricia Sigurdson (shown center).
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June 23 WHEN: Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville COST & INFO: $20 to $26; box ofice at 630-637-7469 or online at www.westsubsymphony.org The Hinsdale-based West Suburban Symphony and its chorus will perform a concert of patriotic music, conducted by Peter Lipari. Howard Hanson’s choral work “Song of Democracy,” based on poems by Walt Whitman, is a highlight. “This rousing concert celebrates America, from shore to shore,” symphony President Richard Lukes said.
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brook’s Performing Arts Center, 375 W. Briarcliff Road WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays COST & INFO: Free; www.bolingbrook parks.org, 630-739-0272 A “Star Search” winner in 1992, Larry Springield brings his blues and big Memphis sound to the June 19 show in the Summer Concert Series organized by the Bolingbrook Park District. Bring a blanket, food and get ready to spend an evening rocking out with your family and friends. Next, catch the ive-piece Centerfold band June 26.
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Try something different at Mollie’s Public House RIVERSIDE – When I stepped into Mollie’s Public House in Riverside, I was in a contrarian mood. Feeling like I had settled into a rut of always ordering the same sorts of meals no matter where I went, I was resolved to try something out of character. Something I normally would reject. I perused the menu and forced myself to overlook enticing options, such as the buffalo wrap, classic Reuben and half-pound burgers. All sounded great, but I needed something different. Then I came across “Big Bad John.” The description read: “Roasted pork loin wrapped in bacon, stuffed with corned beef and Mollie’s sauce topped with cheddar cheese and a pineapple slice, served on a pretzel bun. Accompanied with our hand-cut french fries.” Pork loin. Bacon. Corned beef. Cheddar cheese. With a pineapple slice. I safely could say I never had eaten anything like it. My dining companions
opted for more standard fare, a burger and the shepherd’s pie, and both looked terrific. They’re on my to-try list the next time I stop by Mollie’s. But the Big Bad John sandwich dwarfed all other food options. It probably is the largest sandwich I ever have attempted to consume. I wanted to finish it – who wants to let pork loin go unfinished? – but it was such a massive amount of food, I couldn’t manage it. But I certainly got my money’s worth, and my taste buds were pleased by the savory combination of meaty flavors and the occasional hint of pineappley sweetness. Since my visit, Mollie’s has posted a summer menu online that replaces such heavy, cold-weather options with lighter fare. Most notably, it offers a slew of salad choices, including a grilled vegetable salad with asparagus, squash, zucchini and red pepper, and a fregadero salad (fregadero is Spanish for kitchen sink) that has more ingredients than I
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Pork loin, bacon, corned beef, cheddar cheese, pineapple ... there’s a lot to the “Big Bad John” sandwich at Mollie’s Public House. have space to list here. The interior at Mollie’s is an authentic pub experience, with dark wood features, but a high enough ceiling that it doesn’t feel cramped. There’s a sporty vibe with TVs mounted above the bar and a soccer jersey on display, plus a great outdoor seating area to enjoy the fresh air and ambiance of Riverside’s downtown. I don’t think I’d get the
Big Bad John again, as much as I enjoyed it, because wolfing down that much protein just isn’t the norm for me. But given that I had a great experience even while going outside my comfort zone, I’m sure I’ll be even happier with some of the options that are more aligned with my typical palate. Assuming I’m not in a contrarian mood again the next time I drop by, that is.
Where: 31 Forest Ave., Riverside Hours: Kitchen from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Bar remains open until midnight Monday through Thursday, until 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and until 10 p.m. Sunday Dress code: Casual Info: www.molliespublic house.com, 708-447-2233
Photos online To see photos from Mollie’s Public House, find this story online at PlanitLife.com/ mysterydiner The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive experiences will result in published reviews.
Pizza Via catering delivers the whole brick oven SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA Father and son Bob and Alex Ciciora of Downers Grove can stand the heat in the kitchen, but don’t have to, thanks to the portable brick oven they designed to take on the road for a catering business they call The Pizza Via. Bob, an airline pilot by profession, built the oven himself brick by brick, and the traveling business he helms just went full time under the wing of Alex, who completed advanced training in the venerable art of fine pizza. What started as a hobby meant to entertain family and friends took off as Alex’s passion for cooking developed. While still in high school, he enrolled in cooking classes
Where’s the pizza? Phone: 630-457-8807 Web: www.thepizzavia.com
at the Technology Center of DuPage in Addison. At 18, he’d already launched a catering business with a friend. “I’ve always had a bit of an entrepreneurial spirit,” he said. “I was the kid who shoveled driveways in winter and made lemonade stands in summer.” After graduating from the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn in 2012, he went on to receive certification as a pizzaiola (a pizza chef) from the San Francisco branch of the Scuola Italiana Pizzaioli pizza
school of Italy. His specialty is Neapolitan and classic Italian-style pizzas. The Pizza Via brings its portable wood-fired brick oven to events between April and November. The Cicioras note the dough and sauce are handmade and paired with fresh ingredients for flavorful pizza served buffet style. “I’ve worked in the restaurant business since I was 16,” said Alex, 22. “While that was fun, I love the catering business. People are getting together to celebrate and have a good time. That energy is contagious, and it’s so much fun.” A typical menu for The Pizza Via includes salads, pizza and gelato from Gelati in Naperville for dessert. From a
set menu of seven to eight pizzas, such as pesto, prosciutto olive, barbecue chicken and Margherita, pizzas are pre-selected by the party host. The oven heats to 1,000 degrees, so it only takes 90 seconds to fully bake a pizza. The pre-chosen pizzas are cooked first, and guests can request to have their favorites remade. Even after the fire is put out, the oven provides insulated warmth for up to two days. The heat is used to bake artisan breads they sell at farmers markets, including the one in Burr Ridge. They also will be on site at the Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville twice a month all summer, cooking individual-sized pizzas for $10.
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Alex Ciciora of Downers Grove, head chef of The Pizza Via catering business, shows off skills he acquired during training in wood-fired cooking.
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Drury Lane Theatre Presents “Boeing Boeing” through Aug. 4, Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Set in Paris in the 1960s, this comedy follows the flighty tale of Bernard, whose life starts to unravel when a new turbo-charged Boeing is introduced. “Saturday Night Live” alum Nora Dunn stars. The performance schedule is as follows: Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. ($35), Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. ($35) and 8 p.m. ($45), Fridays at 8 p.m. ($49), Saturdays at 5 p.m. ($49), and 8:30 p.m. ($49) and Sundays at 2 p.m. ($49) and 6 p.m. ($45). Lunch and dinner theater packages range from $50 to $74 depending on the day of the week. For reservations, call 630-530-0111 or visitwww. drurylane.com. Blues at the Harlem Avenue Lounge, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. The Harlem Avenue Lounge has been keeping the blues alive for 20 years. Friday: Maxwell Mojo Blues Band. Starts at 9:30 p.m. with $6 cover. Saturday: Sharon Lewis & The Texas Fire. Starts at 9:30 p.m. with $6 cover. Tuesday: Bluesday Open Mic Blues Jam. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Free. Thursday: Open Mic Blues Jam. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Free. For information, visit www. HarlemAvenueLounge.com. Eaglewood Resort & Spa “Sounds of Summer” Concert Series, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through the end of August, Eaglewood Resort & Spa, 1401 Nordic Road, Itasca. Free live performances. Every Friday Night through August 30: Frank and Dave – Classic Rock & Pop Hits. Saturday, June 22: Vic and the Chauffeurs – Sounds of the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s. For information, visit www.eaglewoodresort. comsummer. Music at Fitzgerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt, Berwyn. Tickets available at TicketWeb and FitzGerald’s. Friday: Bill Kirchen, James Intveld, 9 p.m., $15 TW (Rock). Sunday: John Burnett Orchestra with Frieda Lee, 6 p.m. (Doors at 5), $10 ($5 for 17 and younger) (Jazz). Monday: James Hunter Six, Joel Paterson and the Modern Sound, 8 p.m., $20 TW (Soul/Swing). Tuesday: Open Mic in the SideBar, 8 p.m., Free (Variety). Wednesday: The SideBar Sessions with Jared Bufe Quartet, 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation (Jazz). Thursday: Country Night in Berwyn with Blue Lorraine, J&D, Crazee Heart, 8 pm, $5 (Country). For information, visit www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Shakespeare’s Cymbeline: A Folk Tale with Music, 8:15 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st
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SLEEP UNDER THE STARS WHEN: Friday and Saturday nights through Sept. 29, the full Fourth of July week and Sunday night, Sept. 1. WHERE: Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Blackwell Family Campground in Warrenville COST & INFO: Experience all the fun of camping out without taxing your gas tank. The suburban campground offers 64 sites with electricity, some for trailers or motor homes. Each has a fire ring and picnic table and can hold eight people, two tents and one vehicle. Showers, restrooms and water pumps are available. Free nature activities are offered campers most weekends. The nightly fee is $20 per site for DuPage County residents and $30 for nonresidents. Reservations are recommended; visit dupageforest.org and click “Things to Do” and “Recreational Activities” or call 630-933-7248 weekdays.
Street and Route 83, Oak Brook. This new version of the timeless Shakespearean folk tale has been moved to Civil War Appalachia and includes 10 original songs featuring beautiful bluegrass melodies. Tickets range from $30 to $37 and are available online at www. firstfolio.org. Music at Ballydoyle Pub, 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Thursday, Ballydoyle Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Friday, June 21: 28 Days – passionate presentation of all your favorites. Saturday, June 22: Smoked Meat and Music with Deacon Blues – $30 includes all you can eat BBQ buffet. Thursday, June 27: Songwriter’s Showcase – the best songwriters in Chicagoland. $10 cover charge. For information, visit www.ballydoylepub.com or call 630-969-0600. Rotary Grovefest, 9 a.m. daily through Sunday, Downers Grove, Midway and carnival, live entertainment, Festival of Cars, craft show. For a full schedule or for information, call 630-729-0351 or visit www.rotarygrovefest.com. “Early Illinois Folk Art 1825-1925” Exhibit, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. weekends, DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. More than 100 artifacts, from duck decoys to whirligigs, will be on view, including six original Sheldon Peck paintings. For information, visit www.dupagemuseum.org. A Women’s Summer Play C.A.M.P, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, McDonald Farm & Education Center, 10s404 Knoch
Knolls Road, Naperville. Celebrate play through various creative arts and movement. Cost is $90. For information, visit www.awomensplaycamp.com. Chicago Symphony at the Morton Arboretum, Thursday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Open-air concert. Thursday: The music of composer John Williams, performing such beloved classics as Star Wars Suite, The Raiders’ March (from Raiders of the Lost Ark), and Adventures on Earth (from E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial). Richard Kaufman conducts. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday: All-Tchaikovsky program featuring Capriccio Italien and Symphony No. 4, as well as the Violin Concerto with soloist and Naperville native Jennifer Koh. Starts at 7:30 p.m. Sunday: Dance music for the whole family including collections from Bizet’s Carmen suites. Starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are available at cso. orgmorton, by calling 312-294-3000 or in person at the SO box office, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Tickets range from $25 to $30 for
the June 27 and 29 performances and from $15 to $20 for June 30.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Aidan O’Toole at Ballydoyle, 5 p.m. Friday, Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. For information, call 630-969-0600 or www.ballydoylepub.com. Special Celebration of Patricia Sigurdson, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Hinsdale Central High School, 5500 S. Grant Street (at the corner of Grant and 55th streets), Hinsdale. Free and open to the public. Performances by professional dancers, many of whom studied and trained with Mrs. Sigurdson over the course of their careers. For information, calling the Salt Creek Ballet office at 630-769-1199, or email saltcreek@ saltcreekballet.org. Johnny Rome, 8 p.m. to 12:05 a.m. Friday, Scapa Italian Kitchen, 1 Walker Ave., Clarendon Hills. Rat Pack classics and more. Reservations recommended. Call 630-3237000.
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Free Jazz Concert, 3 to 5 p.m. June 30, Berkeley Public Library, 1637 N. Taft Ave., Berkeley. Live jazz and refreshments with the Chico Smorgallees Jazz Ensemble. Free and open to the public. To reserve a seat, call 708-544-6017. RSVP required by June 22. Scrimshaw Carving Workshop, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, DuPage County Historical Museum, 102 E. Wesley St., Wheaton. The history of scrimshaw, or bone carving, featuring examples from a private collection. Learn how to carve your own Scrimshaw art. For information, visit www.dupagemuseum.org or call 630-510-4941. Free Summer Concerts for Kids at Can-
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tigny, 2 p.m. Saturday, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield, Wheaton. Lawn seating and complimentary with paid parking ($5 per car). This week: Istvan and His Imaginary Band. For information, visit www.cantigny.org. Elmhurst Park District Teen Battle of the Bands, 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Addison Parking Lot, Addison Ave., Elmhurst. The winning band will battle for a chance to compete in the regional Battle of the Bands competition with the potential of advancing to the state finals on August at the Illinois State Fair. For questions and information, call Sarah at 630-993-4724 or email SLagesse@epd.org “Once Upon a Time” Father Daughter Banquet, 6 p.m. Saturday, New Life Community Church, 3601 S. 61st Ave.,
Cicero. Music, dinner, dancing and a keepsake photo. Cost is $25 for dads and $20 for daughters. For information, call 708-466-5149 or visit www. newlifechicago.org. Downtown Downers Grove Market, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Main Street Train Station South Parking Lot, off of Burlington Ave., Downers Grove. For information, visit www.ymcachicago.orgindianboundary. Wheaton French Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Municipal Parking Lot No. 3, 200 S. Main St., Wheaton. For information, call 312-575-0286 or visit www.bensidounusa.com. Brookfield Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., Brookfield. For information, call 708-268-8080 or visit
www.brookfieldchamber.net.
SUNDAY, JUNE 23 16th Street Theatre Summer Garden Gala Fundraiser, 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Arthur J. Dunham Home, 3131 S. Wisconsin Ave., Berwyn. Writers including Tony Fitzpatrick, Juan Francisco Villa, Rohina Malik and Steven Simoncic will perform stories about “The American Dream.” Guests also will enjoy live music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres as they roam the beautiful gardens. Tickets cost $45 ($85 per couple) in advance or $50 ($90 per couple) at the garden gate. For tickets or information, call 708-795-6704 or visit www.16thstreettheater.org. Summer Concerts at Cantigny, 3 p.m. Sunday, Cantigny Park, 1s151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Lawn seating and complimentary with paid parking ($5 per car). This week: The Special Consensus (Bluegrass). For information, visit www.cantigny.org. The West Suburban Symphony and Chorus, 4 p.m. Sunday, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. Patriotic music under the baton of internationally acclaimed conductor Peter Lipari. Cost is $25. For information, call 630-637-7469 or visit www. westsubsymphony.org. Villa Park French Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Villa Park French Market, On Park Boulevard, west side of Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park. For information, call 312-575-0286 or visit www.bensidounusa.com.
MONDAY, JUNE 24 After Hours Film Society, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Cost is $9 for nonmembers and $5 for members. For information, call 630-534-4528 or visit www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com. Hinsdale Farmers Market, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Hinsdale Farmers Market, 30 E. Chicago Ave., Hinsdale. For information, call 630-323-3952 or visit www.hinsdalechamber.com.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25 2013 Family Concert Series, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Veterans Memorial Pavilion in Fishel Park, Grove Street, west of Main Street, Downers Grove. Free entertainment, with food and drink available to buy. For information, call 630-963-0575 or visit dgparks.org. Jazz Vocalist Petra van Nuis, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Salt Creek Wine Bar, 8900 Fairview Ave., Brookfield. No cover charge. For information, call 708-387-2432 or visit www.saltcreekwinebar.com. Longo Brothers’ “Composers, Please!”, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Stories and music from George Gershwin, Cole Porter,
Irving Berlin and others. Cost is $20 per person and $18 per person for students, seniors older than 65, or groups of six or more. For information, call 630-933-7200 or visit www. dupageforest.org.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 An Afternoon with Robert E. Lee, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Community Recreation Building, 320 E. Wildwood Ave., Villa Park. A trip to the Joliet Area Historical Museum, 26 where visitors will travel back in time for this historical event featuring “Robert E. Lee” (Robert Mestas) sharing a perspective of the Civil War and demonstrating authentic relics and artifacts from this period. Includes delicious buffet at the Historical Renaissance Center adjacent to the museum followed by the presentation. The van will depart at 10 a.m. from the Community Recreation Building in Villa Park. Cost is $49. To register or for information, call 630-834-8525 or visit www.vprd.org. Classic Cinemas’ Wednesday Morning Movie Series, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Classic Cinemas Theatres, North Riverside Mall Theatre, Ogden 6 in Naperville, Tivoli Theatre, in Downers Grove and York Theatre, in Elmhurst. Come early to meet some favorite characters and join in on the fun games and activities. Admission is $1. This week: “Ice Age: Continental Drift” [PG]. For information, visit www. classiccinemas.com. Riverside Farmers Market, 2:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Parking Lot, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside. For information, call 708-447-2700 or visit www. riverside.il.us. Warrenville Farmers Market, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Courtyard Banquets, Route 59, Warrenville. For information, call 630-393-7279 or visit www. warrenvilleparks.org. Wednesdays, Woods & Wine Summer Concerts, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL Route 53, Lisle. Unwind while enjoying live music, drinks, a complimentary cheese buffet and a menu offering an assortment of tapas plates to buy. Bring a lawn chair for outdoor seating. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers; Arboretum admission fee is waived after 4:30 p.m. No reservations required. Ticket includes one drink, cheese buffet, and live music. For adults 21 and older (no children allowed). This week: Shin Dig. For information, visit www.mortonarb.org.
THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Burr Ridge Farmers Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Burr Ridge Village Center, Burr Ridge Parkway & McClintock Drive, Burr Ridge. For information, call 630-920-1969 or visit www.shopburrridge.com.
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Jaworski’s favorites
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Matthew Piechalak – mpiechalak@shawmedia.com
Carly Jaworski delivers a pitch during Lemont’s sectional championship game against eventual state champion Glenbard South on June 1 in La Grange Park.
LEMONT – Weeks later, the sting of Lemont’s 6-5 loss to Glenbard South in a sectional final still resonates with Carly Jaworski. The recent graduate, who produced an outstanding 2013 season and threeyear varsity stint for the Indians, was inside the pitching circle when the Raiders plated a pair of runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to pull out the victory. Glenbard South went on to win its second consecutive Class 3A state title. “I’m still getting over it,” said Jaworski, who got to play the last two seasons with younger sister Lisa. “We just worked so hard and accomplished so many things and we wanted to get our goal [of advancing to state]. I kept thinking, what if I didn’t throw that last pitch. We had two outs, that’s the thing. “I was texting Coach [Chris] Traina throughout the state final game, saying how are we not in this game. But it happened and there is nothing we can do. We played as hard as we could and we didn’t end the season on a bad game, we ended it on a bad outcome.” With that chapter of her career now in the rearview mirror, Jaworski’s focus shifts to the next step which will take her to Romeoville as a member of the Lewis University softball team. “I’m definitely excited,” she said. “It will be a different experience, I’ll be playing with different people who I haven’t really met. But it is going to be fun.” The Division II Flyers, who have reached the NCAA tournament qualifier seven times in the past decade under head coach George DiMatteo, first saw Jaworski when she knocked out three homers against Bartlett as a sophomore at the Stone City Jamboree. The team’s interest in her never waned, even as Jaworski was sidelined for five months with a back injury during the offseason of her junior year. “I had a few schools interested in me,” she said. “But when I got injured, a lot of schools lost interest. George was always there.
Food: Fruit – watermelon Athlete: Oklahoma softball pitcher Keilani Ricketts Music: Country – Jason Aldean Team highlight: Beating Oak Forest on senior night and winning conference Individual highlight: Hitting three home runs in a game “I really like the school and it’s a good classroom size. And it’s a great softball program where you know everyone is committed. It worked out for the best.” Once there, Jaworski will concentrate on playing shortstop although she is continuing to pitch for the Lemont Rockers this summer. “I’ve been pitching since I was 8 years old,” Jaworski said, “so I am definitely going to miss it. But I will definitely keep up with it in case they need me. “I’m in pitching mode now so I will have to get back to playing shortstop and taking a lot of ground balls. I also want to focus on my hitting more.” DiMatteo expects her to contribute from the moment she steps onto the campus. The team graduated all-conference and all-region shortstop Michelle Vucsko, and both back-ups left the program. “I feel she is a five-tool player who can make an impact in our program immediately,” the coach said. “Carly is someone who has enormous potential in softball and I look forward to coaching her this fall. “She could pitch at a lot of colleges but we have such a good staff. We have four solid pitchers so we are loaded in that area. At shortstop, we have a major void.” As for the school side of things, Jaworski is looking to get into athletic training. “I haven’t done anything for it yet,” she said. “But I took an anatomy class and I liked learning about the whole body. And when I got injured, I started taking more care of my own body. I always ate like a pig; I still do but now I eat more healthy food.”
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Pain reliever
Jaworski excited about future at Lewis after heartbreaking finish to Lemont career
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ALL-AREA MVP: CONNOR KOPACH
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Extra effort turned SIU-bound shortstop into Downers North leader By JASON ROSSI jrossi@shawmedia.com DOWNERS GROVE – Home runs wow the crowds, but small plays can make the difference in a baseball game. Connor Kopach was a master of making the small, but significant, play. Perhaps nothing says more about the type of player the recently-graduated Downers Grove North shortstop was than a seemingly small play during the Trojans’ sectional championship game against Neuqua Valley. Standing on second base after a single and a walk behind him, a low pitch was short-hopped to home plate. Kopach didn’t hesitate taking third even though the ball landed just a few feet from the catcher. He came around to score on a sacrifice fly. He had a similar play later in the game and had two like it in North’s regional championship win. “He did all the little things that made an impact,” North coach Chad Isaacson said. Being a heady player was only part of what made Kopach such a dominant player. Part of it was the work he put in to become a consistent hitter this season: the plyometric exercises, the weightlifting sessions in the offseason, working with hitting instructor Steve Hayward at Strikes Baseball Academy in Broadview. Another part of was his steady defensive play at shortstop, and yet another part was the way in which he led the Trojans to one of their better seasons in recent memory. With the way he played and the way he carried himself, Kopach solidified himself as a team
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Connor Kopach rounds first base during Downers Grove North’s sectional win over Downers Grove South on May 29 in Naperville.
Kopach’s favorites Pro players: Jose Reyes or Troy Tulowitzki Senior year class: ATS (Advanced Team Sports) gym Music: Country or rock Movie: “Step Brothers” Food: Chicken and pasta Video game: “NHL 13” or “NBA 2K13”
leader. He let his teammates handle the vocal duties while he led by his actions. “Troy [Southard] and James [Sheldon] were the ones that usually got on people,” Kopach said. “I’m not much of a talker, so I tried to show leadership by working on the field.” By the time his senior season
rolled around, Kopach was wellversed in what it took to get it done on the field. He started his career as a 5-year-old in T-ball, and he been playing ever since. He upped the ante when he started playing travel ball when he was 11. The next phase will start soon, as he heads to Southern Illinois to continue his career. Isaacson will be sad to see him go, and so too will some opposing coaches. “He was good last year, but he took another step this season and I think he was one of the best shortstops we’ve ever had here,” Isaacson said. “I can’t tell you how many compliments I got from opposing coaches about him. He worked hard and he was well-liked and respected by his teammates and our opponents.”
Photos online: Check out a photo gallery of the All-Area Baseball Team at shawurl.com/nb1.
Chris Botsoe
Zach Burdi
School: Hinsdale Central Year: Sophomore
School: Downers Grove South Year: Senior
A transfer from St. Laurence, Botsoe stepped right into the Red Devils’ lineup and had a major impact. The speedy center fielder led Central’s regulars with a .444 batting average, 25 runs scored and 11 extra-base hits (seven doubles, four triples), and he also had 11 stolen bases. A Louisville recruit, Botsoe committed just two errors.
One of the hardest throwers and most fearsome pitchers in the state, Burdi won four games and struck out 57 on the mound, but he was even better in the batter’s box. The University of Iowa recruit and West Suburban Gold all-conference selection powered a potent Mustang offense with a .418 batting average, three home runs and 31 RBIs.
Mike O’Malley School: Downers Grove North Year: Senior The West Suburban Silver all-conference selection took a big step forward in his senior season. O’Malley finished with a 7-2 record and 1.88 ERA with five complete games, two of which came in the playoffs, including a sectional semifinal win over Downers Grove South.
Mike Papierski School: Lemont Year: Junior Already committed to Louisiana State, this catcher/third baseman was named all-state and South Suburban Blue Conference Player of the Year. The left-handed hitter batted .398 with nine doubles and three home runs and also contributed 34 runs scored and 24 RBIs. In addition, he stole 11 bases, walked 21 times and had just nine strikeouts in 109 plate appearances.
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Charlie Donovan
Connor Kopach
Jake Latz
School: Lisle Year: Junior
School: Westmont Year: Sophomore
School: Lemont Year: Junior
Coppin switched from catcher to shortstop toward the end of the season but remained the Lions’ most productive hitter all spring. The Interstate Eight all-conference selection led the team with a .378 average, 24 RBIs and 20 walks, and was among the team leaders in runs scored (29) and stolen bases (13).
Already committed to the University of Michigan, Donovan led the Sentinels in almost every significant offensive category: average (.488), RBIs (40), home runs (four), triples (seven) and stolen bases (28). The slick-fielding and strong-armed shortstop was named Interstate Eight all-conference.
School: Downers Grove North Year: Senior A productive leadoff hitter, steady fielder and quiet leader, Kopach was a linchpin of North’s success this season. He led the Trojans in hits (45), batting average (.441), runs (41), walks (18) and stolen bases (15), and tied for the team lead with three home runs. The Southern Illinois-bound shortstop also earned a West Suburban Silver all-conference selection.
The Louisiana State recruit contributed on the mound and at the plate for the Indians. As the ace of the pitching staff, Latz struck out 78 batters in just 44-2/3 innings of work, compiling a 1.88 ERA. Offensively, he hit .411 with seven doubles, two home runs, 21 RBIs and 25 runs scored. He was named to the all-state team.
Pat McInerney
Danny Mayer
School: Benet Year: Senior
School: Downers Grove South Year: Senior The University of the Pacific recruit produced consistently all spring, with the bat and as a pitcher. At the plate, he finished with a .415 average, a .627 slugging percentage, four home runs and 43 RBIs. He picked up five wins on the mound as he earned West Suburban Gold all-conference honors.
Named MVP in the East Suburban Catholic Conference, McInerney hit .381 with eight home runs and 38 RBIs. He went 6-1 on the mound and led the Redwings to a share of the ESCC title. The all-state pick will continue his career at the University of Illinois.
Honorable Mention Benet: Joe Boyle, Joe Giuffre, Connor Hickey, Kevin Jendra, Chris Whelan
Jean Pietrzak
Mike Rizzo
Nick Sramek
School: Westmont Year: Senior
School: Hinsdale South Year: Senior
School: Bolingbrook Year: Senior
After a tough-luck junior season on the mound, Pietrzak got the results he wanted this spring. The Sentinels’ leader in innings pitched (49.0), he struck out 54 batters and went 7-1 with a 1.22 ERA. The Interstate Eight all-conference selection batted .284 with 26 RBIs, 24 runs and 17 stolen bases.
Rizzo played sparingly as a junior, but stepped up to fill a major role this spring as the Hornets defended their West Suburban Gold conference title. Rizzo played nearly flawless at first base but was even more impressive as South’s No. 1 conference starting pitcher. A vocal leader, Rizzo earned WSG all-conference honors this spring.
Mired in a tough slump much of 2012, Sramek turned it around his senior year. Bound for the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, the rangy center fielder led Bolingbrook’s regulars with a .292 average, 17 RBIs, 20 runs, eight doubles and three home runs and was named SouthWest Suburban Blue all-conference.
Ryan Van Volkenburg School: Lisle Year: Senior A four-year varsity player for the Lions, Van Volkenburg was a key piece to Lisle’s run to the state title this season. At the plate, the Interstate Eight all-conference pick hit .360 with 34 runs scored, 22 RBIs, two homers and 17 stolen bases. On the mound, he went 6-1, which included the Lions’ 2-1 win over Teutopolis in the state semifinal game.
Alex Ventrella School: Lisle Year: Senior With a huge sweeping curve ball and competitive edge on the mound, the lefty ace mowed ’em down all year. The Interstate Eight all-conference pick finished the year 7-1 on the mound with an ERA (0.96) and WHIP (0.88) both under one while striking out 87 in 65.2 innings. He earned the win in the state championship game, surrendering just four hits and an unearned run over five innings.
Bolingbrook: Brad Elmore, Scott Foltz, Chandler Piekarski, Mario Samuel, Steve Waldrop Downers Grove North: Jack Goergen, David Henson, Joe Provenzano, James Sheldon, Troy Southard, Matt Zabloudil Downers Grove South: Nick Alfini, Joe Becht, Brian Glowicki, Zach Taylor, Matt Zinnecker Hinsdale Central: Matt Muellner, Bobby Skogsbergh, Jacob White Hinsdale South: Don Buonavolanto, DJ Deolitsis, Mike Marrera Lemont: Cody Caballero, Jake Terrazas, Mike Wisz Lisle: Brian Czyl, Adam Grego, Cliff Krause Westmont: Robert Kokoszka, Ryan Schlicher
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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE TAX DEED NO. 2013TD000028 FILED May 3, 2013
under Trust No. L-1523 dated 2-27-1987; John Flanc; Susan Flanc; Occupant; MB Financial Bank, N.A., successor to First Oak Brook Bank/DuPage; Independent Savings Plan Company aka I.S.P.C.; Deerpath Homeowners Association; Internal Revenue Service; United States Attorney; their spouses, heirs, devisees, successors or assigns, if any; persons in occupancy or actual possession and unknown owners or parties interested in the hereinafter described real estate.
TAKE NOTICE TO: Gary A. King, County Clerk of DuPage County; Chicago Title County of DuPage Land Trust Co., Successor Date Premises Sold Trustee to Harris Bank Hinsdale November 18, 2010
Certificate No. 3560 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2009; Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) N/A and special assessment number N/A; Warrant No. N/A; Inst. No. N/A THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at: 19W455 Deerpath Ln., Lemont, Illinois Legal Description or Property Index No.: 10-17-103-009 This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on November 1, 2013. The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.
LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Availability of Audit Report for the Lemont Fire Protection District Lemont Fire Protection District's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending 2012, prepared by Miriani & Associates, Ltd., will be available for inspection at Lemont FPD, 15900 New Avenue, Lemont, Illinois, beginning June 25, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM 4:00 PM. /s/ Michael F. Kasperski, Secretary Board of Trustees Lemont Fire Protection District
y, 505 N. County Farm Rd., Room 2009, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, at 9 a.m. on November 8, 2013. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.
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For further information contact the County Clerk, ADDRESS: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187, TELEPHONE: (630) 407-5500.
ALPINE INVESTMENTS Purchaser or Assignee. YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT Dated May 3, 2013. LOSS OF PROPERTY June 14, 21, 28, 2013 Redemption can be made at any time on or before November Suburban Life Media 5977 LEM 1, 2013 by applying to the Placing Ads Is Easy! County Clerk of DuPage County, Just Call Toll-Free Illinois at the Office of the County 866-817-F-A-S-T Clerk in Wheaton, Illinois. that's 866-817-3278
This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before November 1, 2013.
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LEGAL NOTICE / PUBLIC NOTICE Lemont Public Library District Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to 75 ILCS 16-35-5 (b) that the Board of Library Trustees of the Lemont Public Library District, Cook and DuPage Counties, Illinois, adopted an Ordinance on June 13, 2013, proposing to levy an additional tax of 0.02% of the value of all the taxable property in the District as equalized or assessed by the Department of Revenue for the purchase of sites and buildings, the construction and equipment of buildings, rental of buildings required for library purposes, and maintenance, repair and alterations of library buildings and equipment. A petition may be filed with the Secretary of the Board of Library Trustees of the Lemont Public Library District within thirty (30) days after publication of this Notice signed by electors of the District equal in number to ten percent (10%) or more of the total number of registered voters in the District or at least 1,387 voters of said Library district requesting that the question of levying such a 0.02% tax be submitted to the electors of the District on March 18, 2014.
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Christine M. Hogan Secretary, Board of Trustees Lemont Public Library District
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Village of Lemont
NEW LOCATION The Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce has moved into the Village Hall building!
Village of Lemont 418 Main St. • Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-1550 • FAX 630-257-1598 email: vlemont@lemont.il.us Visit the Village website at www.lemont.il.us
Mayor Brian K. Reaves Village Clerk Charlene Smollen Village Administrator Benjamin P. Wehmeier
Trustees Debby Blatzer Paul Chialdikas Clifford Miklos Rick Sniegowski Ronald Stapleton Jeanette Virgilio