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DECISION ★ ★ 2021

Thursday, February 25, 2021 • Hinsdale, Illinois • Volume XV, Issue 23 • 48 Pages • $1 on newsstands Community journalism the way it was meant to be

DECISION ★ ★ 2021 D86 hopefuls share their posi- tions on the issues. Pages 5-6

Questions answered on COVID- 19 vaccine and pregnancy. Page 16

Central coach leads teams in netting success. Page 42

Just for kicks — Daniel Boucwell takes a shot on goal Friday afternoon at The Community House. He was taking part in a Mini Soccer class taught by Sports Kids that offers an intro- duction to soccer for kids ages 3 to 6. Basic soccer skills such as running, kicking passing and game play are covered in the class. (Jim Slonoff photo) Page 2 • February 25, 2021 • The Hinsdalean NEWS

Crews have been working on the Hinsdale Central pool for months but did not have the facility enclosed in time for this month’s significant snowfall. The pool was wrapped in a plastic bub- ble so work could continue, board President Kevin Camden said this week. (photos courtesy of District 86)

Central pool on track to be open in June By Pamela Lannom was all caught and rectified.” pool is always going to be the wild which carry a $49.5 million price [email protected] Those issues prevented the roof card.” tag for both campuses. Bids have from being installed before the After the pool is poured and tile been accepted for Phase 2 projects Snow and extreme cold are just significant snowfall. Workers were and other finishes are installed, it but work has yet to begin. two of the challenges that have surable to build an enclosure to allow will be filled and checked for leaks. “We’re really positioned well faced during construction of the construction to continue, and they “You’re always hoping that goes for Phase 2 work and looking for new swimming pool complex at expected to install the roof this smoothly,” Patten said. opportunities to start that work Hinsdale Central High School, but week. The 10-lane pool is the only Phase where it makes sense,” Platten said. the facility is expected to be com- “We think with four or five good 1 project that has yet to be complet- Phase 2 work at Central includes pleted in June. days of 20s and 30s, we’ll be able ed and makes up the majority of life-safety and infrastructure “(We) have had some challeng- to get that roof far enough along the $23 million in Phase 1 projects upgrades, paving upgrades, stadi- es with a couple of different con- where it will be able to protect us at Central. Community members um grandstand replacement, the tracts that we worked through and from the weather,” Platten said. contributed $1.6 million toward student services addition and ren- obviously (we’re) hampered some- Workers also were getting ready the project, which will be named ovations, the fine arts addition and what by the significant snowfall to pour the first concrete slab this The Don Watson Aquatics Center. renovations, roof replacements and that has fallen over the last three week, and progress has been made Watson, who passed away in classroom upgrades. weeks,” Marty Platten of Pepper on the offices, locker room and November 2017 at age 87, coached The total project is about $1.7 Construction said at Friday’s lobby, he reported. the Central varsity boys swim team million under budget at this point, Hinsdale High School District 86 “It’s always a positive sign when to 12 consecutive titles. Platten said. Facilities and Special Committee you start to see finishes going in,” Phase 1 also includes $12 million The district will go out to bid meeting. “One of the challenges Platten said. “Things are trending worth of work at Hinsdale South. this fall for Phase 3 work, which is was the roof installation. We had well on the locker room side and The pool addition and renovations expected to begin in the spring of some issues with some materials. It those mechanical-type spaces. The there are part of Phase 2 projects, 2022.

The Hinsdalean • February 25, 2021 • Page 3 DECISION ★ ★ 2021

NEWS D86 candidates weigh in on the issues Ten seek four open seats on the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board DECISION Where do the candidates stand on the issues? ★ ★ Pamela Lannom compiled these responses from personal interviews and questionnaires. 2021

Justin Baron Kevin Camden TJ Edwards Peggy James Debbie Levinthal

District’s response to COVID-19

District did a much better job Board was committed to have District has done as well as Initial reaction to close Safety aspects have been than other districts, as students all students back in classrooms can be expected, but believes schools and move to remote handled well, but more cre- already had laptops and tablets. in August until CDC changed students need more instruc- model was appropriate; hybrid ativity was needed to maximize Appreciated choice for students the rules at the last minute. tion time each day and worries model has been improved along instructional minutes for stu- to attend hybrid in-person or County health department con- about gaps in learning and the the way. Concerned students are dents in full remote or hybrid. fully remote. Students who want tinues to mandate 6 feet and social-emotional impact. Look not getting enough instructional Motivated to get students back to resume full-time in person a mask. District budget lacks at options to allow a responsible time. Supports full in-person full-time in person in the fall. should be able to. resources to offer completely and safe return to 100 percent instruction with fully remote Zoom could offer options after synchronous learning. Labor in-person learning. Would like option and thinks it might be pandemic for delivering instruc- and management have learned to see some of the flexibility of possible for all who want it. tion to students at one school new ways to work together to remote learning continue after More creative thinking is nec- from the other and for board address disruptive events. pandemic is over. essary. Appreciates leadership meeting attendance. role district took in providing vaccinations. Changes to math and science curriculums

Science sequence should be Defers to professional staff Believes it’s too late to com- Science sequence presents Has been vocal against both biology-chemistry-physics to recommendations about phys- ment on changes to science cur- options for students strong in initiatives. Does not see data to be consistent with other high ics-chemistry-biology sequence riculum. Believes a “yes” vote math to begin with more hands- support PCB science sequence. schools in the state. Believes and integrated math. Thinks on math curriculum is a vote to on physics instruction, but now Data does show integrated math integrated math sounds confus- teachers have offered sound explore, evaluate, research and freshmen need appropriate creates a decline in SAT scores ing; wants to know which high arguments about the benefits of challenge proposed changes math background to take phys- and has been rolled back in schools are offering it and how it both and believes they will allow to curriculum. District always ics. Integrated math does not other states. Worries both are will boost test scores. the district to serve students as should be looking for ways to appear to be rooted in science an example of a one-size-fits-all they come in and those who provide opportunities for stu- and not all feeder districts sup- curriculum. Community needs wish to take higher-level classes. dents at all levels. port the change. Curriculum to know what is driving change changes should not be a priority to curriculum and differentia- during a pandemic. tion. Future Ready Facilities projects Voted no on both refer- Happy to see buildings will be Is excited to see classrooms Supported referendum. Supported both referendums endums based on what he more functional, with appropri- that offer appropriate technol- Believes district had been falling and worked to see second one described as a fear-based pro- ate heating and infrastructure ogy and allow for enhanced behind other districts in terms of passed. Believes having safe, cess to encourage approval. As a and functioning systems. Fixing tools to be used. Likes desks that facilities. Is excited for classroom up-to-date, healthy facilities is former swimmer and water polo stadium and track at Central to allow students to work collabo- updates and changes to pool, important to success of public player, is excited to see how the be ADA compliant and class- ratively and thinks it’s important arts and music rooms, and sci- schools. Is excited to see Central new pools turn out. room improvements are awe- kids feel good about the space ence labs. pool, which hopefully will open some. they are learning in. for community use, and beautiful new library at South. Top three responsibilities of a board member 1. Stability — give teachers 1. Manage the district admin- 1. Ensure students safely 1. Championing open gov- 1. Ensure the district is reflec- proper resources, appropriately istration as to meet the district’s return to in-person learning ernance through community tive of educational goals and val- address community’s concerns mission and address any learning gaps engagement and collaboration ues of community and provide 2. Unity — board must listen 2. Be stewards of district that have resulted from the pan- 2. Providing guidance to opportunities for communica- to concerns of constituents, who finances, realizing the funds are demic and holding superintendent tion with stakeholders encompass a range of races and taxpayer dollars 2. Establish priorities in order accountable for representing 2. Select and employ a super- socioeconomic backgrounds 3. Govern consistent with the to implement the district’s vision community’s goals and district’s intendent who builds a leader- 3. Fairness — identify dif- Open Meetings Act and goals vision as defined by strategic ship team to meet board’s goals ferences between schools and 3. Work to build effective com- plan 3. Practice fiscal responsibility create more equal environment, munication and collaboration 3. Ensuring an inclusive and to meet needs of all students in part by fixing enrollment with community stakeholders safe environment for all students within budgetary restraints imbalance to reach their potential

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Mark Pinnow Karen Shannon Marty Turek Terri Walker Jeff Waters

District’s response to COVID-19

Learning environment is Not all teachers had skills to District has done a wonderful Would like to see more in-per- Early on the board did the best challenging at best. District has teach on Zoom. Instead of focus- job given the circumstances. son instructional time; teachers it could given the circumstances. reacted instead of finding creative ing on integrated math, district Would like to see students back getting vaccinated is a step in the Would have liked to have seen a solutions. Points to Gower District should have worked to get kids full-time in person, but can’t do right direction. Supports more financial investment to upgrade 62, which has been full-time in proper resources and back in the so without violating the 6 feet/50 creative thinking around lunch, remote platform. Board has person all year, as an example classroom. If guidelines are guide- people in a room metrics from the which seems to be an obstacle to lagged in gathering data points to of better planning. Determine lines, why can’t more kids be back health department. Remote learn- full-time in person school. Any understand demand for full-time what needs to happen to get kids in school? Remote learning could ing should continue to be used plan must follow 6 feet of social in-person school. Believes there back in the classroom so instruc- be used to address disparities during inclement weather and vir- distancing and a mask. Remote is latitude in interpreting health tional time will be increased. in course offerings between two tual board meetings might be an learning could be used for inclem- department guidelines subject to Appreciates district’s role in serv- schools if it were more effective. option for residents in the future. ent weather or sick days in the community’s demands. ing as vaccination site. future. Changes to math and science curriculums Fully committed to relying on New science sequence could Supported move to PCB and Does not support new science Would want to revisit changes experts when making curriculum make college courses more diffi- integrated math given exhaustive sequence or integrated math; to science curriculum. Has not decisions, as long as a fully prag- cult for students. Could not find work of committees that recom- sees them as a one-size-fits all seen any data to support the move matic approach is followed to ana- other districts using integrated mended the changes and the need approach that waters down the to integrated math. Board picked lyze, validate and roll out changes. math successfully and believes to update and enhance curricu- curriculum. PCB could be offered the worst time — during a pan- Did not think presentations on this is the wrong time to pursue it. lums. Board members must rely as an alternative to traditional demic — to address changes and science sequence to community Would like to see reasons why it on academic leaders to research sequence. Has not seen data approved it without doing due members adequately addressed should be adopted discussed after and bring fully vetted ideas to the that shows integrated math has diligence. their concerns. Believes integrated kids are back in school. table. The district received many worked at other high schools. math needs more analysis and positive emails on both programs, Wonders why no pilots were con- should be reviewed against top 25 which received less attention than ducted and why this is being pur- public schools in the country. the criticism. sued during a pandemic.

Future Ready Facilities projects

Supported the referendum to Did not support referendum Supported the referendum and Supported the referendum. Supported the referendum, address needed improvements, and questioned fiscal responsibil- is excited about the pool and fine Couldn’t believe the condition of as district had not had one since especially at Central, the older ity of the board at the time. Could arts improvements at Central and Central when she first moved here early 1960s and schools were in of the two buildings. Board did a not find information she wanted the library at South. Appreciates five years ago. All upgrades are need of upgrades. Appreciates good job of vetting and prioritizing prior to voting from the supporters the community involvement in important. Is excited to see new seeing progress at the Central projects. Proud of community who came to her door. That said, the pool at Central and the history pool, as her son is a swimmer. pool. Worries concerns about the coming together to put togeth- she is glad it passed and believes and tradition of swimming in the construction timeline are taking er the plan. It’s not perfect, but improvements are needed. district. New classrooms will be a precedence over providing stu- everyone did a good job. huge benefit to students and staff. dents more instruction. Top three responsibilities of a board member 1. Hire and oversee superinten- 1. Maintaining open and honest 1. Practicing fiscal responsibility 1. Select, employ and evaluate 1. Engage with residents in dent, establishing directives and lines of communication with the 2. Maintaining academic excel- the superintendent through mea- seven towns in district to accu- goals community lence surable performance goals incor- rately reflect and champion their 2. Set district policies, budget 2. Setting the district’s strategic 3. Holding superintendent and porated into a multi-year contract collective interests and objectives and hold super- vision based on community input administration accountable 2. Preserve high standards of 2. Hire, steward and steer intendent responsible for imple- 3. Ensuring the superintendent academic excellence, equity and superintendent to provide most menting them is progressing toward that vision support for all students, making robust education and activity 3. Ensure the district has clearly data-driven, fact-based decisions offerings to every student articulated, data-driven criteria to 3. Serve as stewards of commu- 3. Prioritize the agenda and measure and drive student growth nity and ensure fiscal responsibil- make data-driven decisions that and leverage information in eval- ity when setting budgets, making best reflect the collective demand uating curricular and academic facilities decisions and managing and interest of seven towns feed- initiatives collective bargaining process ing into the district

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A drone view of 505 S. County Line Road shows the four-lot property that Woodside Avenue. Under a plan to subdivide the property, the Woodside is the subject of a zoning board of appeals public hearing next month. access would be eliminated. (drone photo courtesy of Yannis Arvanitis, The home’s drive has access to both County Line Road (seen here) and Jim Slonoff photo) Relief sought to segment historic estate Owner’s desire to reorient, subdivide South County Line property requires ZBA approval By Ken Knutson erty is bordered by Woodside connect to County Line Road Line Road dates back to the expansive tract of land on the [email protected] Avenue on the north and East instead of Woodside, making turn of the 20th century, east side of County Line Road Sixth Street on the south. its current side yard a rear when it was built by Lemuel and built a spacious brick The proposed rezoning of Robert O’Donnell, trust- yard. Two variances will be Freer. According to historical house near the intersection a prominent residential prop- ee for the Frederick Krehbiel needed for the garage to sit records, Freer, son of wealthy of Sixth Street,” Dugan writes. erty could mean the even- Trust that owns the property, 21 feet from the rear property pioneer real estate dealer L.C. “To the original tract additions tual redevelopment of the said the request for rear-yard instead of the requisite 50 and Paine Freer, ventured out were made, and Mr. Freer sprawling site, a vestige from setback relief is to allow sub- for the patio to encroach eight from Chicago to Colorado as spent much of his time in the Hinsdale’s early days, but also division of the contiguous lots. feet too far into the required a young man to try his hand landscaping and improve- possibly aid in its preserva- “The home will remain 10-foot buffer. at ranching. He later returned ments of these properties.” tion. on lots seven and eight,” The same family also owns to the area to follow in his He and wife Mary had In a pre-hearing discussion O’Donnell said, indicating the the adjacent property at 526 father’s professional footsteps. four children. Mary was a at Hinsdale’s zoning board middle two lots. “(Outer) lots Woodside, and there is a set of In “Village on the County co-founder of the Infant of appeals Feb. 17 via Zoom, six and nine will ultimately, steps crossing the property line Line,” Hugh Dugan chronicles Welfare Society of Chicago board members were present- and hopefully, create two sep- between the two. O’Donnell Freer’s Hinsdale investment, and also headed the knitting ed with variance requests for arate buildable lots within the suggested that removal of the which at that time extended department of the Hinsdale 505 S. County Line Road as village.” steps be included in the vil- all the way east to what is now branch of the Chicago chap- part of the estate planning for The Krehbiel home will lage’s variance approval. the Tri-State Tollway. the four-parcel site. The prop- need to have its driveway The home at 505 County “In 1897 he bought an Please turn to Page 14

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Page 8 • February 25, 2021 • The Hinsdalean 60 SECONDS Central student prepares lesson in economics Among its many sobering reve- Scotland she had read about, along That means kids working an lations, the pandemic has shone with her cousin’s report of a simi- actual cash register and going to a light on the importance — and lar initiative in Michigan. Activities local stores to gather important vulnerability — of the nation’s will include entrusting students insights. economy. with a pretend bank account to Mehrhoff said her own journey Hinsdale Central junior Paton manage and having them run of understanding has illuminated Mehrhoff wants to help youth a business, as well as serve as how young people deal with eco- bone up on the topic. patrons. nomic factors every day but often “I kind of thought it would be “I thought is was super-interest- don’t know it. helpful for younger kids to under- ing since (the Scotland program) “Freshman year I didn’t really stand principles of economics assigned kids with different jobs know the impact that a single con- before starting middle school and within the community, like a sumer could make on the econo- high school,” she said. restaurant owner or shop owner,” my as a whole,” she said. Mehrhoff is finalizing plans for Mehrhoff said. “Students also go The unprecedented challenges a summer program for kids in sec- around to the different businesses of the last year, in particular, has ond through fifth grade to impart and spend money there so they been eye-opening foundational concepts. She herself can learn about cash flow between “I’m just realizing how much an became interested in economics businesses and individuals.” event like that causes unemploy- while studying it freshman year She also intends to give the kids ment and other problems in the and is currently enrolled in AP primers on the most common eco- economy,” Mehrhoff said. microeconomics. That focus — on nomic systems, namely capitalism, She’s being assisted by friend the impact of individual deci- market economy and socialism. and fellow Hinsdalean Megan sion-making on the economy as a “I’ll teach both the benefits and Bauschard in brainstorming the whole — seemed like a great jump- detriments for each system,” she program and finalizing details. ing-off point. said. Her bottom line goal is to edu- “I plan to conduct simulations She stressed that giving the tain. PATON MEHRHOFF that would allow the students to course a strong hands-on dynamic “I want (kids) to see they have OLDER SISTER TO MORGAN • PARENTS learn about cash flow and the pros is vital. the power to impact the econo- and cons of a market economy,” “It’s combining elements of my,” she said. “And I hope that ARE ANDREW & LYNN • PLAYS ON CENTRAL Mehrhoff said. fun with learning, instead of just they have a fun time.” TENNIS TEAM • ON BOARD OF MODEL UN Her brainchild was inspired by teaching off of, like, a PowerPoint — story by Ken Knutson, & RED DEVIL SERVICE CLUB • WANTS TO children’s economics program in presentation,” she said. photo by Jim Slonoff PURSUE A BUSINESS CAREER

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EDITORIAL Heart month pumps drive toward healthier living Each February, the country celebrates American about your favorite way to take care of your heart. higher mark Stage 2 hypertension. Heart Month by endeavoring to adopt healthy Of course, leaning into these good habits can • Manage diabetes lifestyles to prevent heart disease. only be optimized by managing factors that can Type 2 diabetes raises LDL (bad) cholesterol Focusing on one’s heart health has never been adversely impact heart health. Follow these sug- and lowers HDL (good) cholesterol, raising the more important. People with poor cardiovascular gestions from the American Heart Association, risk for heart disease and stroke. health are also at increased risk of severe illness Mayo Clinic, the Heart Foundation and the CDC • Be physically active from COVID-19. to reduce your risk of heart-related medical issues. A good starting goal is 150 minutes a week, with Heart disease remains a leading cause of death • Be smoke free the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans in the U.S. The National Blood, Heart and Lungs Smoking doubles the risk of a heart attack and recommending 150 to 300 minutes of moderate Institute of the National Institutes of Health has triples the risk of stroke. physical activity each week. Find forms of exercise designated each day of the week with a different • Manage cholesterol levels that are enjoyable and build more opportunities self-care theme and hashtag. High cholesterol increases your risk for heart to be active in your daily routine. • Kick of the week with #SelfcareSunday by cre- disease and stroke. Total cholesterol levels of less • Enjoy a heart-healthy diet ating your health checklist for the week. than 200 milligrams per deciliter are considered Control portion size, eat more fruits and vege- • #MindfulMonday is the time to check your desirable for adults. A reading between 200 and tables, select whole grains, limit unhealthy fats, blood pressure numbers and other heart stats. 239 mg/dL is considered borderline high and a choose low-fat protein sources, reduce sodium • Try a delicious, heart-healthy recipe on reading of 240 mg/dL and above is considered intake, create daily menus and allow an occasion- #TastyTuesday. high. al treat to achieve a healthier diet. • Put your heart into your fitness routine on • Manage blood pressure • Look after your mental health #WellnessWednesday. Experiencing high blood pressure over a long Those who have depression, are socially isolat- • On #TreatYourselfThursday, show your heart period of time is one of the main risk factors for ed or do not have good social supports can have a some relaxation and fun. heart disease. A reading under 120/80 is consid- greater risk of heart disease. • Share who inspires you to show your heart ered optimal. Readings up to 129/80 are consid- So use these last few days of American Heart more love on #FollowFriday. ered elevated. Readings of 130-139/80- 89 indi- Month as a springboard into a lifestyle that pro- • Inspire friends on #SelfieSaturday by posting cate Stage 1 hypertension and those of 140/90 or motes heart health throughout the year.

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The Muppets are back. the only complaints “Merchant of Venice,” Should Amazon decide which And they are offensive. about “The Muppet “Othello” and “Taming books should be widely avail- That’s the message attached to Show.” of the Shrew” should able and which books shouldn’t? 18 of the 120 episodes of the fami- Kylee Zempel of The never again be per- Absolutely not. ly variety show, which Disney Plus Federalist contends formed, according to Is Disney’s disclaimer perfect? launched Friday. Kermit’s “The Rainbow an episode of “Code No. (But it’s certainly better than You remember them, right? Connections” song is Switch” on NPR. Other Amazon’s “Shucks. This prod- Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, a direct attack on the teachers have more gen- uct is not available” note for the Gonzo, the Swedish Chef? And LGBT community and eral objections about his Audible version of Anderson’s those crabby old guys in the bal- his complaints about privileged, white, male, book.) cony? being green are offensive European voice. I hope it will help us all remem- I loved watching the show, to the BIPOC commu- Pamela Lannom What do I make of all ber that the way things were then which aired from 1977-81. I have nity. Statler and Waldorf this? It’s complicated. is not how they are now. And that absolutely no memory of Johnny (the crabby old guys!) are Racial stereotypes we doesn’t mean we have to erase all Cash singing “(Ghost) Riders in white patriarchs and the Swedish once collectively found amusing evidence to the contrary. the Sky” in a barn decorated with Chef is “a glaring example of cul- are now horrifying, and that’s a We need to decide if we truly the U.S. flag and the Confederate tural appropriation,” among her good thing. value free speech, in all its bril- flag. other grievances. I cannot defend portraying Jews liant, wonderful, distasteful, offen- Here’s part of the warning that She suggests we can never or Blacks or women as inferior to sive forms. Or if we’d prefer to let appears before the show begins again watch Steve Martin, Jimmy white men or causing problems a certain group decide what is and streaming: Kimmel or Ellen DeGeneres. (My for people who identify as trans- is not appropriate to say and write “This program includes nega- guess is her list is much longer gender. and sing and draw. tive depictions and/or mistreat- than that.) On the other hand, I’m not When you agree with those ment of people or cultures. These Amazon is making headlines, interested in looking for evidence making the decision, the choice stereotypes were wrong then too, for its decision to ban Ryan that Kermit is anti-LGBTQ. Nor do might seem easy. But what hap- and are wrong now. Rather than Anderson’s “When Harry Became I want Zempel telling me which pens when you disagree and it is remove this content, we want to Sally,” a 2018 book about how performers to stop watching. your voice that is silenced? acknowledge its harmful impact, society views transgender individ- Does the fact that high school I hope and pray we never find learn from it and spark conver- uals. students have been forced to read out. sation to create a more inclusive And there’s more than one story too many books by dead white — Pamela Lannom is editor future together.” about teachers who no longer men mean they shouldn’t read of The Hinsdalean. Displaying the Confederate flag want to teach Shakespeare. One any books by dead white men? Readers can email her at and using racial stereotypes aren’t professor in Arizona believes No. [email protected].

Page 10 • February 25, 2021 • The Hinsdalean OPINION GUEST COMMENTARY LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Mails, emails Vote for James and Waters to fix curriculum issues in D86 As a longtime resident of Hinsdale, par- any other Illinois public high school ranked ent and committed supporter of District 86, in the Top 25. Integrated math also features and paper trails I have been puzzled and appalled by the de-tracking, or the elimination of G level curriculum changes that have been hastily courses. I believe this math curriculum I confess I’ve and married implemented in our district over the past change, along with offering only one path- been reading and divorced a two years. Families move to our commu- way for science, will lead to less choices other people’s model, apparent- nity expecting their children to receive an for our students, be harmful to those who mail for many of ly after one mar- excellent education. Sadly, the changes want to pursue S.T.E.M. as a career when it the past decades. velous weekend. made to our science and math curriculum comes to college acceptance and was not No, I’ve not been I’d never heard will put that excellence in jeopardy. accepted by the feeder schools. We are still opening stuff that about him One size does not fit all when it comes dealing with the repercussions of “Learning misdelivered to until the wom- to education and curriculum. The science for All” experiment by D181. Going down my mailbox. I’m an’s granddaugh- and math departments at Hinsdale Central this path again is reckless and irresponsi- talking about the ter emailed me and Hinsdale South have a reputation of ble. letters of people from Toronto. rigorous and robust offerings that prepare I am proud to support Peggy James and famous enough Jack Fredrickson Finally, there future doctors, engineers as well as those Jeff Waters for D86 BOE. They are commit- to have theirs col- was my grand- not planning a future in S.T.E.M. In the fall ted to excellence for all our students. lected into books. father, the Bohemian of 2020, the D86 BOE approved integrated Please vote for them both on April 6. — But that’s gotten me to Brewmeister who, when math, a curriculum not implemented by Mary Ryan Buddig, Hinsdale thinking about the words of Prohibition came along, the rest of us — we who are turned to brewing for the Walker would bring many needed skills to the D86 board not famous — whose stuff hoi-polloi of Chicago. I have will never be collected into a few photos of him and I recommend Terri Walker for the Hinsdale Terri has worked as an HR executive for books. I’ve heard it said that two place settings of jewel- High School District 86 Board in the April 6 over 20 years and has exactly the skills we ultimately, all we have to ry-grade, gold-plated dishes election with great enthusiasm. need at this time. She is ethical, fair and leave behind are our stories. that he won playing cards, I met Terri several years ago as a neigh- adept at making tough decisions. After I fear, by that measure, we because, apparently, the bor, but I have gotten to know her better years of contention among District 86 board fall woefully short. man liked to gamble. through her tireless work as a parent work- members, I am eager to elect a measured, That point has been driv- He was also demonstra- ing to improve our schools. I have sought genial candidate like Terri. As a data scientist en home in recent weeks. tive. He came home one out Terri’s opinion on a number of issues myself, I value Terri’s commitment to using I’ve been sorting through afternoon to find my moth- because of her sound judgment. Well before quantitative evidence, not hunches or anec- stuff — mostly photographs er crying at the piano; she she announced her candidacy for the District dotes, to drive her decision making. Terri will — of the Norwegians, couldn’t stand practicing. 86 Board, Terri demonstrated her commit- be steadfast in using data to drive continuous Swedes and Bohemians So, he did what so few of us ment to ensuring the children in our com- improvement and will also work to increase from whom I’m descended. would do: he took an ax to munity have access to a world-class educa- the safety and inclusivity of our schools for all But they’re slim pickings. the thing, right there in the tion through a variety of volunteer activities. students. On a personal level, Terri is caring, There’s not much to flesh living room. Her motivation in running for the District genuine and trustworthy. out the faces in the pictures. What were these people 86 Board is genuinely based on the desire I trust Terri Walker to make important For example, I recognize thinking? Surely there’s to maintain excellence in our schools and decisions about District 86. I hope you will, the face of the immigrant more to their stories, but I accountability to taxpayers. too. — Andrea Flynn, Hinsdale meat packer who hit it big don’t know it. They all died in Chicago, and returned to before I was born, so I’m left Personal experience changes writer’s views on ribbons motor through Norway with to stare at their pictures and his family, his two fancy wonder. Ken Knutson’s article from last week Tom Cauley’s stance on the ribbon row is cars and his servants. His Methinks it would be was timely for me. I was a “Ribbon Rower,” sensible. It is a delicate subject, and to mit- Norwegian cousins were wise to leave a bit more of believing there could be more tasteful, con- igate resident concerns with defined rules so impressed by the good ourselves than pictures. We structive ways to memorialize the loss of a and regulations would be heavy handed. I life in America that they fol- don’t write letters much loved one. respect the residents of Hinsdale that have lowed him back to Chicago anymore, but anything I thought the above, until three of expressed genuine concerns when our town to make it big on their own. would be icing on the cake. Hinsdale’s finest police officers paid a visit is ribboned. They have done so because Oh, but until they did, they Random thoughts, musings to the home of my fiancé the evening of Dec. they’re stewards of Hinsdale’s beauty, and said, they’d have to stay at of the day or any old thing. 15. The tragedy of that evening mobilized an charm. his place. I don’t know how Scratch something out on emotional support team that I have never Thank you to the residents of Hinsdale, large the meat packer’s tablet paper, tuck it away. It witnessed before. Hinsdale Central students, who have been patient with the ribbons that house was, but no house is will be appreciated. with the assist of parents, quickly began were placed and since removed. Last, a debt big enough to withstand an — Jack Fredrickson of wrapping trees with ribbons. of gratitude to the many families and stu- onslaught of Norwegians. Hinsdale is a contributing To quote Roger Ebert: “I believe empathy dents who honored an amazing life and who Then there was the columnist. Readers is the most essential quality of civilization.“ I continue to support my fiancé. — Bernie Swede who hustled tennis can email him at believe these ribbons are the visual equiva- Hancock, Hinsdale matches on cruise ships [email protected]. lent to the word empathy.

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The Hinsdalean • February 25, 2021 • Page 11 POLICE BEAT Hinsdale police released the following reports Feb. 23.

Controlled substance arrest

Shant J. Taroyan, 42, 9120 Cherry Ave., Morton Grove, was arrested for felony possession of a controlled substance, felony Home is where your story begins possession of methamphetamine, speeding and operating an uninsured motor vehicle at 3:10 a.m. Feb. 18 in the 400 block Buying a home is likely one of the most important purchases of East Ogden Avenue. Police found plastic baggies containing you’ll make and can be the beginning of a lifetime of white powdery substances that field tested positive for meth and cocaine. He was charged and taken to DuPage County Jail. memories. That’s why choosing a lender — and the right home mortgage consultant — is as important as choosing Pistol found under front seat your mortgage. Marc Vondel Whitfield Jr., 25, 820 Becker St., Hammond, Ind., was arrested on a misdemeanor count of unlawful use of weap- Contact me to get started. ons/firearm in vehicle or concealed after he was stopped for an equipment violation at 9:03 p.m. Feb. 22 at Route 83 and Oak Peter Harrison de Jong Brook Road and police found a pistol under the front passenger seat. He was charged and released to appear in court. Home Mortgage Consultant Phone: 630-655-5550 DUI arrests Cell: 773-896-3755 • Timmothy T. Williams, 42, 825 N. Christiana Ave., Chicago, [email protected] was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and driv- NMLSR ID 442532 ing with a blood-alcohol content of higher than .08 at 4:38 p.m. Feb. 17 at Elm Street and Fuller Road. Police were dispatched to an unresponsive person at the wheel of a running vehicle. He Information is accurate as of date of printing and is subject to was charged and released to appear in court. change without notice. Wells Fargo Home Mortgage is a • Lizbeth Marie Sabater, 30, 1220 N. Pulaski, Chicago, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, improper division of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. © 2017 Wells Fargo Bank, window tinting, driving without a valid license, driving a motor N.A. All rights reserved. NMLSR ID 399801. vehicle on the sidewalk and failure to reduce speed to avoid an REV 3/18

accident at 6:55 a.m. Feb. 21 in the 10 block of East Ayres Street. CS5218 108192-4 - 04/20 The suspect was observed sleeping behind the wheel after she drove off the road into a snowbank. She was charged and released to appear in court.

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Object shatters window

An object struck the window of a home in the 600 block of South Washington Street, causing it to shatter, at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19.

Arrests do not constitute conviction of a crime, and individuals listed here should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. If charges are dismissed or reduced or the accused is found not guilty, he or she can contact The Hinsdalean at news@thehinsdalean.com to provide us with documentation. Information will be updated online and in the next issue of the paper.

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The Hinsdalean • February 25, 2021 • Page 13 NEWS Powell ZBA weighs request to protect home Funeral Continued from Page 7 Directors ter of the American Red Cross during World War I. Caring for Hinsdale A photo in the Hinsdale for 39 years Historical Society’s archives reveals that the home original- Facilities available at: ly featured a third floor with a 7000 S. Madison St. ballroom and boxing ring. The top story was removed in 1934. 630.703.9131 O’Donnell told ZBA mem- Brian Powell, Sr. bers that the Krehbiel family Brian Powell, Jr. www.powellfuneraldirectors.com is in the process of obtaining landmark status for the home, which was designed by noted architect David Adler. Board member Gary Moberly asked if the two outer lots were buildable, to which O’Donnell replied that they The home was built at the turn of the century by Lemuel will be legal nonconforming Freer and originally had a third floor with a ballroom. parcels. When first purchased, the property extended east to ZBA Chairman Bob what is now the Tri-State Tollway. (photo courtesy of the Niemann said the board, in its Hinsdale Historical Society) )81(5$/+20( consideration of the applica- &5(0$7,216(59,&(6 lege criteria,” he said. create more profit from lots six tion, should not grant the vari- (VW ances as a special privilege. O’Donnell said he will cover and nine, but it’s also to make “Given that this is admit- that at the public hearing. more feasible the ability to tedly being done for estate “It makes it more econom- maintain the historical struc- planning purposes so they can ically feasible if lots six and ture on lots seven and eight.” sell off the other two lots and nine aren’t also necessary A public hearing on the vari- Outstanding Service make more money, I think it’s in order to keep (the histor- ance requests will be held at important for us to ...address ic) structure,” he said. “Part the ZBA’s meeting at 6:30 p.m. that part of the special privi- of the purpose is not only to Wednesday, March 17. And Amenities Early voting, registration are open $WUDGLWLRQRIWUXVWIRURYHU\HDUV In-person early voting for or before April 6 4:30 p.m. weekdays the Tuesday, April 6, election • have lived in their elec- • DuPage County Election begins today. tion precinct at least 30 days Division, 421 N. County Farm In-person early voting on before April 6 Road, Wheaton, 8 a.m. to 4:30 paper ballots is available at the • not be serving a sentence p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 1 DuPage County Fairgrounds, for a conviction p.m. Saturdays starting Feb. 2015 Manchester Road, • be unable to claim the 13 Wheaton. Hours are 8 a.m. to right to vote anywhere else Bring two forms of identifi- 4:30 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. People must register by cation, one of which must list to noon Saturdays through March 9 or during “Grace a current name and address. March 20, then 8:30 a.m. to 7 Period” registration from A photo ID is not required for p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to March 10 to April 5. registration. 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays To apply electronically on To vote by mail, DuPage through April 5. the Illinois State Board of residents can download a PDF Touchscreen early voting Elections website, individuals registration form from the 7000 S. MADISON STREET will run from March 22 to must provide Election Commission’s web- April 3 at temporary sites and • their Illinois drivers license site at https://www.dupageco. WILLOWBROOK, IL April 5 at permanent sites. The number or Illinois Secretary of org/Election/Voting/37059/ closest temporary early vot- State-issued state ID number or call (630) 407-5600 and 630.325.2300 ing locations are Oak Brook • the date the license or ID request to have one sent in Village Hall, 1200 Oak Brook was issued the mail. Registration forms Road, and Downers Grove • the last four digits of their must be signed and mailed or Village Hall, 801 Burlington Social Security number delivered no later than 28 days Ave. • their birth date before the election. The closest permanent early Registration also can be Registration status also can voting location is the Shops at done in person at the follow- be checked at the election Yorktown No. 42 in Lombard. ing locations commission’s website. 2921 S. HARLEM AVENUE Early voting in Cook County • Hinsdale Village Hall, 19 E. Cook County residents can opens March 22. Chicago Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. register by mail or in person BERWYN, IL Voter registration also is weekdays until March 9 and online until underway. DuPage County residents March 21. 708.484.4111 In order to register to vote, can register at Visit https://www.cook- individuals must • Downers Grove Township countyclerkil.gov/agency/ • be a U.S. citizen office, 4340 Prince St., register-vote for more infor- www.adolfservices.com • be at least 18 years old on Downers Grove, 8:30 a.m. to mation. 343906

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The Hinsdalean • February 25, 2021 • Page 15 ASK AN EXPERT DR. KIMBERLEY DAREY, OB/GYN Should the mother and her child. As with the life-threatening disease. While there flu, women who contract COVID-19 are many unknowns, experts do pregnant women while pregnant also have a higher know that women who are trying risk of becoming seriously ill. to become pregnant do not need to get a COVID-19 “We’ve had several women who change their plans after receiving a have been in the ICU. Women who COVID-19 vaccine. Although fertility vaccine? were otherwise young and healthy,” has not been studied specifically, Darey said. Darey said 15,000 women who were Many people struggle with the Due to increased risk among preg- part of vaccine trials have since decision of whether to get a COVID- nant women, pregnancy is consid- become pregnant. 19 vaccine. That choice can be even ered a high-risk condition, putting “Plenty of women have gotten tougher when the decision also pregnant women higher on the list to pregnant post vaccination,” she said. affects an unborn baby. get the vaccine, Darey said. Standards of care have changed Pregnant women and those wish- That knowledge played a part in as scientists have continued to learn ing to become pregnant are full statements by the American College about the disease, and that uncer- of questions. To provide answers, of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the tainty continues for those struggling physicians like Kimberley Darey are Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine with the choice of whether to be doing their best to provide patients and the Centers for Disease vaccinated. with the latest information. Control’s Advisory Committee on “There’s so much misinformation Darey practices obstetrics and Immunization Practices that preg- out there,” said Darey. gynecology and is chief medical offi- nant women should not be excluded The vaccine’s 95 percent effective- cer/vice president of medical affairs from receiving the vaccine. ness is higher than many vaccines, at Edward–Elmhurst Health, which The fact that pregnant women she noted, and those who do con- has a location in Hinsdale. She said were not specifically studied as part tract the disease after being vaccinat- that while the COVID-19 vaccine of either vaccine trial is a concern ed are far less likely to suffer a severe only recently became available, vac- for some. A global clinical trial to case. Common side effects, including cines are nothing new in the world of study not only pregnant women, but injection site pain and short-term prenatal care. Pregnant women are their babies post-birth, aims to give fatigue, aren’t believed to be any dif- Armed with the latest, factual information routinely encouraged to get certain women and doctors further clarity. ferent for those who are pregnant. vaccines, including the flu shot, due and the guidance of their doctor, Dr. “We’re really excited about that,” “It is a personal choice, and no Kimberley Darey said every person, preg- to a heightened risk of serious illness Darey said. pregnant woman should ever feel during pregnancy. nant or not, can make an informed deci- Until then, Darey said she is confi- bad about whatever decision they sion about what is best when it comes to “That’s a basic standard of care,” dent in the vaccine’s ability to protect make,” she said. said Darey, for the protection of both receiving a COVID-19 vaccination. (photo pregnant women from a potentially — by Sandy Illian Bosch provided)

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Page 16 • February 25, 2021 • The Hinsdalean PULSE Pandemic can’t silence speech Central speech team earns runner-up trophy at state final By Ken Knutson third place in radio speak- [email protected] ing, said the toughest part about the early weeks of Hinsdale Central senior the season was not having and speech team member an opportunity to tweak his Sophie Biancalana said the performance between pro- season started out with her gressive rounds because it filming herself delivering had to be pre-recorded. motivational talks in her “That was a little bit of basement for competitions. a struggle sometimes,” he “It was definitely weird said. “You wouldn’t have a to not have audiences,” she chance to alter things if you said of the asynchronous thought you could do some- format due to COVID-19 thing better.” protocols. “It’s definitely a Once the meets returned lot harder. Usually I feed to a live format, he found off the reactions of other himself regularly reaching people. I kind of just had to the finals. Hari said getting imagine what the reaction to ring the school bell as a would be a go off my own Red Devil team heading to energy.” state was not taken for grant- Thankfully, officials even- ed this school year. tually were able to switch to “We were one of the only Zoom-based live competi- activities that had a state The Hinsdale Central tions, including Saturday’s meet to go to. It’s a really speech team gathers for team photo following the Red Devils’ IHSA state final, where rare opportunity in this cli- second-place finish in the IHSA state final. State finalists competed at their Central’s energy, talent and mate,” he said. respective schools via Zoom this year, a format that coach Paul Woods said adaptability earned the He acknowledged that not became more comfortable as year wore on. “We kind of had to adapt as we went school runner-up honors. having people in the room through the season,” he said. (photo provided) Biancalana placed second with him mitigated the stress different people.” interpretation, respectively. and Hinsdale South right in oratorical declamation that normally accompanies Coach Paul Woods said Huber said the team got behind with 31 to take third. and teamed with junior Jack the state atmosphere. he’s proud of the way the better as the season wore on, Myran’s topic for Huber to take second in the “Instead of feeling nervous team responded considering including his own deliveries. impromptu oratory was the dramatic duet acting cate- for my final round, I was the uncertainty entering the “By the end of the season lack of small talk in online gory. trying not to fall asleep,” he season. everyone was kind of used to exchanges. She said the Team members were each said. (the online format),” he said. “Nobody really knew circumstances of the season in his or her own classroom Senior Noor Mryan cap- He recounted the agonizing what to expect,” he said, also inhibited fellowship on Zoom calls with judges tured fourth place in both wait as state competitors adding that he’s proud of with new members of the and fellow competitors. impromptu speaking and all involved across the state were told the results in Even the duet partners were original oratory to cap off her team, which is normally very for working together. “The ascending order. separated. Biancalana said four-year Central career. close-knit. cool thing was the fact that “It was exciting while also their well-rooted chemistry “It’s definitely rewarding “I really tried to make an the speech community in terrifying. They went event enabled them rise to the as a senior, and it’s going to by event and they had the six effort to get to know them,” Illinois figured out a way to challenge. be memorable for years to finalists on a Zoom call,” he she said. make this happen.” “It was hard doing the per- come,” she said. said. “You’re listening on the Biancalana echoed that Other cool things: this formance not in the same Like her cohorts, finding Zoom, you’re supposed to feeling. was the Red Devils’ third room as him. I could see ways to resonate with lis- be smiling but what’s going “(The novices) definitely top-three finish in a row him, but it’s not the same,” teners not in the room took through your mind is, ‘Don’t didn’t get to feel that team she said. “I think it definitely special concentration. (champion in 2019, third call my name yet! Don’t call in 2020) and the program’s aspect,” she said. helped that we were so close “You had to make your my name yet!’ ” Biancalana intends to get before.” emotions clear with your eighth state trophy in the last Rao said coaches and 10 years. to know them by keeping Huber, who also placed voice,” she said. players were furiously add- tabs on the team after she second individually in dra- In impromptu speak- “We definitely have some ing up points as categories graduates, as those before matic interpretation, said ing, good organizational really high-quality per- were announced. her have done. resilience was critical. skills are also integral, she formances on our team,” “We were all watching the “The bottom line is you have explained. Woods said. “The students awards ceremony, and after Woods expressed grati- to find the mentality that “You are given three were ecstatic.” each event was called, we tude that the students’ got makes you do your best,” he prompts and you have two Senior Hayley Johnson were tallying it and tallying their chance. remarked, saying he wanted minutes to prep a six-minute and sophomore Tess it,” he related. “It was definitely a bright to make sure Biancalana speech,” Mryan said. “That McArdle also contributed to In the end Wheaton spot in all of the strange- had a successful end to her really makes you think quick the team’s fortunes with sec- Warrenville South seized the ness that has been 2020 Central speech career. on you feet and find exam- ond place in prose reading title with 35 points, followed and 2021,” he said. “This is Senior Hari Rao, who took ples that resonate with all and fifth place in humorous by Central’s 32 for second amazing.”

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ARTFULLY DONE produced by Frida Kahlo between 1937-46. Considering n Hinsdale Art Display these works, including 1945’s “Self-portrait with Changuito” March 1 on display as part of the Frida 20 W. Maple St. https://www.hinsdalelibrary. Kahlo: Timeless exhibition info (June 5-Sept. 6), alongside (630) 986-1976 Marx’s theory of species-being The Hinsdale Public Library (gattungswesen), reveals how invites all junior Hinsdale animals were both compan- artists to submit an original ions and important markers or copy of their artwork to be of identity for the artist. The displayed in the Youth Services event will be streamed on the Department. Submissions website listed above and on accepted in person or via email Facebook. Time: 7-9 p.m. at [email protected]. Artwork will not be returned. AUDITION CALL

n Frida Kahlo and The Animal n ‘Honk’ audition Self Feb. 27 March. 4 The Community House (630) 942-3008 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale https://atthemac.org College of DuPage art his- https://www.stagedoorfin- earts.com tory professor David Ouellette Kids in second through explores the dominating eighth grades are invited to try theme of animals in Kahlo’s out for this musical based on work. Kahlo was known for her the story of the Ugly Duckling. love of animals, giving a home Those in fifth grade and to many at the Casa Azul, and younger will sing a song from they also took on symbolic the show. Those in sixth grade meaning in her paintings. The and older will sing a song of Kids will enjoy drifting off to sleep listening to First Folio’s bedtime tales such as “Uncle Wiggily,” animal subject features prom- read by Michael Goldberg. See Page 22 for details. inently in several self-portraits Please turn to Page 20

Page 18 • February 25, 2021 • The Hinsdalean PULSE Discover a new hobby at the library

With the never-ending snow, now your cultural IQ. that frequent our backyards within its billions of records and mil- is the perfect time to revisit a former Visit the library to find the (or nearby) daily. lions of AncestryDNA profiles. Each hobby or get excited about something following titles and many • “National Geographic chapter includes step-by-step exam- new like bird watching, genealogy, or more. Grab and go brows- Kids Bird Guide of North ples with illustrations to show you learning a language. ing is currently available America” by Jonathan exactly how to apply search techniques Online resources for genealogy and Monday through Friday Alderfer to your genealogy. language learners can be found at from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Featuring 100 species of • “Conversational Italian for https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info/digi- Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 birds from coast to coast, Travelers: Just the Important Phrases” tal-resources. p.m. this colorful guide helps kids by Kathryn Occhipinti • Ancestry.com is an online source • “Birds in Your Backyard” identify and understand This work is accessible and humor- for family and local histories, military by Robert Dolezal birds. ous while providing a method to and census records, as well as photo- This indispensable guide Maura Schoo • “Research Like a Pro: understand and remember important graphs, maps, personal narratives and for bird enthusiasts is a Check this out A Genealogist’s Guide” by Italian phrases covering topics such as newspapers. Access to this resource comprehensive and rich- Diane Elder how to change money, take the train has been temporarily expanded to HPL ly illustrated volume with over 600 Are you stuck in your genealogical and order from the menu in restau- cardholders working remotely through full-color photos. Together with a little research? Wondering how to make rants. March 2021, courtesy of ProQuest and careful planning and planting you can progress on your brick wall problems? • “Short Stories in Spanish: Read its partner Ancestry. turn your yard into a bird and butterfly Discover the process that a profession- for Pleasure at Your Level and Learn • Mango Languages oasis. al genealogist uses to solve difficult Spanish the Fun Way” by Olly Richards This online language learning • “Midwestern Guide: Backyard cases. Written especially for students from resource offers over 60 languages. Set Birds” by Bill Thompson • “Unofficial Guide to Ancestry.com: beginner to intermediate level, these up an account and select your lan- Of all the classic American pastimes, How to Find Your Family History” by eight captivating stories will entertain guage to get started. Mango adapts to perhaps none is as widely accessible Nancy Hendrickson you and give you a feeling of progress your unique learning style, so you pick as watching birds. While birders often Discover how to take advantage of when reading. up on new vocabulary, intuit unfamil- spend their efforts in search of the rar- what the world’s biggest genealogy — Maura Schoo is an adult services iar grammatical structure and train est creatures, some of the most beau- website has to offer — and how to find librarian at the Hinsdale Public your pronunciation, all while boosting tiful and intriguing birds are the ones answers to your genealogy questions Library.

■ While birders often spend their efforts in search of the rarest creatures, some of the most beautiful and intriguing birds are the ones that frequent our backyards (or nearby) daily.

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Continued from Page 18 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Fridays, 11:30 ■ choice in the contemporary Egg Harbor a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, musical theater/Disney style of 777 N. York Road 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays. the show. An accompaniment (630) 920-1344 ■ track with no vocals must be https://www.eggharborcafe. Nabuki brought to the auditions (no com 18 E. First St. Limited indoor dining, a capella singing). A dance (630) 654-8880 curbside pickup and delivery audition will be taught at audi- https://www.nabukihinsdale. through DoorDash available. tions. Video auditions will be com Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. accepted for those unavailable Limited indoor dining, outdoor dining in heated tent, on our audition date; contact ■ [email protected] Fontano’s Subs curbside pickup available. before signing up for a video 9 S. Lincoln St. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. audition slot. Callbacks will be (630) 789-0891 Tuesday to Thursday, 11:30 Takeout, pickup and delivery held from 1 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and available. Only three custom- if needed. Rehearsals will be Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday ers are allowed inside the shop held from 4 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Monday. at a time. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 and, starting in April, from 11 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday. a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Social ■ Page’s Restaurant distancing and masks will be 26 1/2 E. First St. ■ Fuller House required. The musical will be (630) 323-9058 Four Generations of filmed the weekend of June 35 E. First St. https://www.facebook.com/ 10-12 to be streamed at a later (630) 568-5466 pagesrestaurant Our Family Caring for date. Tuition: $400 plus addi- https://www.fullerhousebar. Limited indoor dining, car- tional costume fees. Audition com ryout available. To preorder Limited indoor dining, out- Families Like Yours. hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. doughnuts, send a text to (708) door dining in heated tent, 476-0900 with name, quantity takeout, curbside pickup and Since 1924. DINING LOCAL delivery through DoorDash and day to pick up. Hours: 8 and Uber Eats available. a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Terrence M. Sullivan and Brian D. Sullivan ■ Altamura Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. ■ Sweet Ali’s Bakery 9 W. First St. 60 South Grant Street | Hinsdale, IL 60521 | 630.323-0275 (630) 755-5252 ■ Giuliano’s Ristorante 13 W. First St. https://www.altamurapizza. 40 Village Place (630) 908-7175 www.sullivanfuneralhomehinsdale.com com (630) 734-1500 https://www.sweetalis.com Curbside pickup avail- Curbside pickup, delivery https://www.giulianospizza. able. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Grubhub delivery avail- com able for take-and-bake pizzas, Regular or noncontact deliv- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday zionhinsdale.org is: cooked pizzas and other items. ery and carryout available. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours: 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Hours: starting at 4 p.m. Thursday. Thursday, 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 6 p.m. ■ Hua Ting ■ Toni Patisserie & Café Sunday. 777 N. York Road 51 S. Washington St. (630) 789-0505 (630) 789-2020 ■ Baldinelli Pizza https://www.huatinghinsdale. https://www.tonipatisserie. 114 S. Washington St. com com (630) 654-4600 Takeout available. Hours: Limited indoor dining, car- ZION LUTHERAN https://www.baldinellipizza. 11:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, ryout and delivery through com Wednesday and Thursday, Door Dash and Grub Hub 204 S. Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 Limited indoor dining, curb- 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday available. Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 630.323.0384 side pickup and free delivery and Saturday, 2:30 to 8:30 p.m. p.m. Monday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. available, plus frozen pizzas Sunday, closed Tuesdays. Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. available. Hours: 11 a.m. to to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 People of all ages meet Jesus at Zion 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, ■ Il Poggiolo p.m. Sunday. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and 8 E. First St. Sign-up for in person worship at: Saturday, 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday. (630) 734-9400 ■ Vistro zionhinsdale.org, on the “Worship Sign-Up” https://www.ilpoggiolohins- 112 S. Washington St. ■ tab on the top of the page. Café la Fortuna dale.com (630) 537-1459 Limited indoor dining, out- 46 Village Place https://www.vistrorestaurant. Or watch on-line at: (630) 537-1586 door dining in heated tent, com https://www.lafortunahins- curbside carryout and delivery Temporarily closed; will zionhinsdale.org/“On-line Worship” dale.com with DoorDash and Grub Hub reopen as Vistro Prime. Curbside pickup and Door available. Hours: noon to 2:30 Dash available. Hours: 7 a.m. p.m. weekdays for lunch, 5 to ■ Wild Ginger to noon Monday to Saturday. 9 p.m. weekdays, 5 to 10 p.m. 44 S. Washington St. weekends for dinner. (630) 323-1888 ■ Casa Margarita https://www.wildgingerhins- ■ Jade Dragon 25 E. Hinsdale Ave. dale.com (630) 455-9000 43 S. Washington St. Carryout and delivery avail- https://www.casamargarita. (630) 323-6959 able. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. com https://www.jadedragonhins- Monday to Thursday, 11:30 Limited indoor seating, dale.com a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, noon delivery available through Limited indoor dining, carry- to 9 p.m. Sunday. Zion Lutheran Church is a congregation of DoorDash, Grubhub and Uber out available. Hours: 11 a.m. to Eats. Hours: noon to 9 p.m. 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 11 Please turn to Page 21 the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

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Continued from Page 20 mouth. Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. the Pet Rescue and Resource https://www.dupageforest. Center. Time: 6 to 7 p.m. ■ Home Gardening for Beginners ■ YiaYia’s Cafe org FOR A CAUSE happy hour, 7 to 8 p.m. main Take a 20-minute tour to Feb. 27 13 Grant Square event. Cost: $50 for happy discover how sap becomes https://www.mortonarb.org (630) 487-5600 ■ Unleashed hour, freewill donations for syrup by examining a maple Learn the basics to turn a https://www.yiayiashinsdale. main program. RR yard into an appealing outdoor Feb. 27 tree, checking the collection com space. This live, online class https://www.hinsdalehu- buckets, watching a tapping Limited indoor dining, will cover the foundational manesociety.org/events/ GREAT OUTDOORS demonstration and observing curbside pickup and delivery skills that every new gardener hhs-unleashed sap thickening over a fire. All through DoorDash, Grubhub needs, including choosing the (630) 323-5630 ■ House Hunting ages are welcome; participants and Uber Eats available. right plant for the right place, This virtual fundraiser for Feb. 28 must wear a mask. Times: Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, how to care for new plants, the Hinsdale Humane Society Little Red Schoolhouse Tours leave every half hour plus 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday to which tools to use and more. will begin with a livestreamed Nature Center from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $5 per Saturday. Time: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Cost: $23. VIP Happy Hour, where host 9800 Willow Springs Road, person. RR. RR, MD Larry Little will share the big- Willow Springs FAMILY FUN gest needs of the organization (708) 839-6897 ■ DIY Maple Sugaring: The ■ Native Landscaping: Design followed by lessons in drink https://fpdcc.com/event/ Basics ■ Farm Life in Winter mixing by Diliana Lee of TAO house-hunting March 13 March 1-April 30 Ongoing Chicago and cooking chicken Take a brisk guided walk Fullersburg Woods (630) 933-7247 Kline Creek Farm satay and cucumber salad by along Farm Pond Trail in 3609 Springs Road, Oak https://www.dupageforest. 1N600 County Farm Road, Kai MacNicol of Rough Edges search of nests, lodges, dens Brook org Share drawings and photos West Chicago Confectionery & Cookery. and other types of animal (630) 933-7248 of one’s yard and get one-on- (630) 876-5900 Guitarist Jimmy Fastiggi will dwellings. Binoculars are https://www.dupageforest. one help from a naturalist who https://www.dupageforest. also perform. VIP kits will be encouraged, and participants org will help pick out plants and org mailed to attendees prior to must wear masks and practice Learn how to tap maple trees Watch a working black- the event. For the main event, physical distancing. Time: 10 at home and make syrup with design a native oasis. Learn smith sharpen tools and repair Little will guide the evening a.m. RR just a little know-how and a why having native plants is equipment, help prune the filled with fundraising, special few tools. The program is for important not only for one’s landscaping, but for local wild- orchard or join in on the ice two- and four-legged friends, ■ Maple Sugaring ages 18 and up; participants harvest when the lake freezes. alumni stories, live and silent must wear a mask. Times: 9 to life as well. Weekends in March Call the number above to Follow the farm on Facebook auctions and sale of $20 Kline Creek Farm 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 12:30 and check daily posts for Celebration Kits to help fund p.m. Cost: $10 per person. RR schedule an online appoint- 1N600 County Farm Road, ment; the meeting will be held activities. Visitors must wear a medical treatments and equip- West Chicago mask that covers the nose and ment critical to animal care at (630) 876-5900 GREEN THUMB Please turn to Page 22

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Continued from Page 21 Wellness House program. Nature Center utes, but younger kids may be series in navigating life in mid- Then learn tips for staying picked up earlier. Attendees using Microsoft Teams. Cost: 9800 Willow Springs Road, dle school through this digital active and engage with Dr. should bundle up and bring a $15. RR Willow Springs escape room available on the Schmitz during a live Q&A. (708) 839-6897 chair. Participation is limited to Hinsdale Public Library web- ■ Vania Perry, oncology exercise https://fpdcc.com 10. Time: 6 p.m. Cost: freewill site. Native Landscaping: Prepping specialist at Wellness House donations will be collected. RR Your Garden Join this fitness hike along the will teach simple moves to one-mile White Oak Trail to LISTEN & LEARN March 3 try at home to increase one’s help inspire and support good ■ First Folio Bedtime Tales (630) 850-8110 physical activity this winter. health. Ten stations will be set Through July 15 ■ Potawatomi Storytelling https://www.dupageforest. Times: 10 to 11:45 a.m. keynote up along the trail with suggest- https://www.firstfolio.org March 3 org presentation & Q&A; 11:45 ed physical movements, mim- First Folio Artistic Associates Learn tips and tricks for (630) 719-2468 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. home exer- icking something from nature Diana Coates and Michael prepping the soil and creating https://www.mortonarb.org cises and stretches. RR that will help to enhance the Goldberg will help read chil- the best conditions for plants’ Learn about the role of fitness aspect of the hike. dren to sleep with bedtime first year in the yard. Time: 7 to storytelling in Indigenous ■ Addressing Medical Concerns Participants must wear masks tales posted new each month 8:30 p.m. Cost: $5. RR culture and enjoy traditional around Cancer and Bone Health and practice physical distanc- and chosen specifically with Native American stories about March 4 ing. Time: 10 a.m. RR little ones in mind. Coates will nature in this virtual Morton HEALTH & WELLNESS https://www.wellnesshouse. be reading selections from Arboretum program. The arbo- org JUST FOR KIDS some of her own favorite bed- retum exists on the ancestral ■ Moving Through Cancer Dr. June McKoy of time stories, and Goldberg lands of the Potawatomi. Gina Feb. 27 Northwestern Medicine will ■ TWS & CTWS Polar Bear Club will pick up where he left off Roxas, a citizen of the Prairie discuss how certain cancer in December, reading tales of (630) 323-5150 Feb. 27 Band Potawatomi Nation, will treatments can impact bones Uncle Wiggily, the Gentleman https://www.wellnesshouse. Theatre of Western Springs share stories passed down and ways to work with one’s Rabbit created by Howard org front porch from her ancestors in this live, Kathryn Schmitz, a pro- medical care team to prevent Garis. Two new videos are 4384 Hampton Ave. online program. Time: 7 to 8:30 fessor at Penn State Cancer adverse effects. Bone health added each month. (708) 246-4043 p.m. Cost: $17. RR, MD Institute and past president after cancer treatment will also https://theatreofwest- of American College of Sports be discussed. Time: 1 to 2:30 ■ Wimpy Kid Virtual Escape ernsprings.com ■ ‘The Illinois Monarch Project: Medicine, will dive into the p.m. RR Children’s Theatre of Room Helping Pollinators, Empowering latest research and exercise Western Springs students in Ongoing People’ recommendations from ACSM ■ Having Fun Getting Fit in the kindergarten through fifth https://www.hinsdalelibrary. March 9 for cancer prevention and Forest grade are invited to Pixar info improved quality of life for March 6 movie shorts night. The ses- Assist Greg Heffley of the https://www/CZS.org/ cancer survivors in this online Little Red Schoolhouse sion will last about 90 min- “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book Please turn to Page 24

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Continued from Page 22 NOTEWORTHY the title role, is a compilation Orchestra musicians present for two weeks after clicking to of Piaf’s memorable songs, this virtual performance of view the program or through LectureSeries such as “Padam ... Padam,” lesser-known gems of the midnight March 14, whichever Designated Illinois’ state ■ Piaf! The Show! “Hymne a l’Amour” and “Non, Baroque period. The program comes first. Tickets: $25. insect in 1975, the monarch Feb. 28 butterfly has been declining in (630) 942-3008 Je ne Regrette Rien,” arranged includes Johann Pachebel’s ■ A Night of Broadway and number due to climate change, https://www.atthemac.org to reflect Piaf’s life, from street Canon and Gigue, Antonio Opera pesticide use and habitat loss. Experience this fitting tribute performer to international star. Caldera’s Sinfonia in C, J.S. Find out what Illinois is doing to the French singer-song- Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $25. RR Bach’s “Brandenburg Concerto Through Feb. 28 and how the public can help writer, cabaret performer and No. 3” in G, Georg Phillipp (630) 942-3008 the monarch during this virtual film actress Edith Piaf. This ■ Baroque Brilliance Telemann’s Concerto for Three https://www.atthemac.org Maestro Muspratt conducts discussion with two leaders of online program, conceived Violins, and Jean-Philippe Through March 14 New Philharmonic and four the Illinois Monarch Project as and directed by Nice-based Rameau’s “Overture to Naîs.” http://www.elmhurstsympho- soloists performing his favorite they share the statewide action theater producer Gil Marsalla ny.org This video-on-demand pro- plan to add 150 million milk- and starring Anne Carrere in Elmhurst Symphony gram will remain available Please turn to Page 26 weed stems to the Illinois landscape by 2038. The success of this effort depends upon the EST. 1954 contributions of individuals and organizations all across OPEN HINSDALE DENTAL YEAR Illinois — from farmers in cen- ROUND! Preventative, Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry tral Illinois to balcony garden- ers in downtown Chicago. RR 5620 South Oak Street Hinsdale ■ Kitchen Tech-All Things Italy 1 block S. of 55th & 1 block W. of County Line Rd. March 10 (630) 986-1976 (630)-323-1085 COME IN FOR A https://www.hinsdalelibrary. www.verngoersgreenhouse.com TOUCH OF SPRING! info Winter Hours: Get the taste of Italy at Mon-Sat. 8am-5pm; 2021 SEEDS ARE IN Alyssa C. Brown, D.D.S. Closed Sunday home using special technol- Vegetables • Herbs • Flowers Michael R. McCormick, D.D.S. 630-323-5200 ogy in this virtual Hinsdale n Baleigh A. Salvino, D.D.S. 101 SOUTH GARFIELD STREET AZALEAS • SPRING BULBS • BONSAI HINSDALE, IL 60521 Public Library program. www.hinsdaledental.com (SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF GARFIELD & FIRST) Learn how to use kitchen GIFT CARDS CYCLAMEN • HOUSEPLANTS DOOR COUNTY COFFEE tech to make all things Italian KALANCHOES • SUCCULENTS • FERTILIZER State-of-the-art Infection Control Emphasized from pizza to pasta, gela- to to espresso. An online meeting invitation will be sent prior Zaza’s has been serving Clarendon Hills for more than 20 years. to the program. Time: 7 to 8 Voted “Best New Resturant” by West Suburban Living. p.m. RR

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Continued from Page 24 March 3 New videos are added each https://fpdcc.com month. ■ music from movies, opera and (630) 942-3008 Join this Seniors Enjoying St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Broadway in the on-demand https://atthemac.org Nature Inside/Outside Rain Bags streaming program. Delightful Oscar, a 12-year-old ON STAGE or Shine program for a nature Ongoing melodies from “Phantom of Honduran boy forced to flee inspired adventure for seniors. (630) 986-1976 the Opera,” “Les Miserables,” his home from gang violence, ■ ‘Under Milk Wood’ The program is for ages 55 and https://www.hinsdalelibrary. “Hello Dolly,” “The Way We seeks asylum in the United Thursdays to Sundays up; participants must wear info Were,” “Carmen,” “Gianna States, only to find himself through March 7 masks and practice physical The Hinsdale Public Library Schicchi” and more. Music to trapped in the U.S. immigra- (630) 942-3008 distancing. Time: 10 a.m. RR invites families to sign up for warm your heart and stir your tion system. As he attempts https://atthemac.org a pre-packaged St. Patrick’s soul. Tickets: $40 per house- to reach his uncle in Arizona, The College of DuPage SIGN UP NOW Day celebration kit, complete College Theater will present via hold. RR Oscar is apprehended by bor- with an age-appropriate craft, der patrol and placed in “the Zoom this Dylan Thomas play ■ Zoom chat CTWS alum Lauren sweet treats, coloring sheets, icebox,” a processing center about the life of the residents a word search and a special ■ The Music of John Williams Patten for Hispanic migrant children. in a fictional Welsh seaside Feb. 28 prize printed on the library’s Through Feb. 28 Watch the film at any time at village of Llareggub, lost souls 3D printer. Kits may be picked (630) 942-3008 (708) 246-3380 home (available on YouTube, who sing, drink, rollick and https://the-theatre-of-west- up beginning March 10; regis- https://www.atthemac.org Amazon Prime & iTunes), then roister and have ghost-ridden An encore stream of this ern-springs.ticketleap.com/a- tration is limited to 30. RR join a moderated discussion dreams. Experience a small New Philharmonic October chat-with-lauren-patten on Zoom. Times: 1:30 or 7:30 cast of actors portraying doz- performance is available on The Theatre of Western STEPPING BACK p.m. ens of characters. Time: 7 p.m. Springs presents this TWS demand, showcasing works Thursdays to Saturdays; 3 p.m. Connections programs fea- by the celebrated American ■ Mayslake Hall Exterior Tour ■ First Folio Storytellers Series Sundays. Cost: $16 per house- turing Lauren Patten, star composer including selections Wednesdays & Saturdays, hold. of “Jagged Little Pill” on from “Star Wars,” “Indiana Through July 15 Broadway and who attended March 3-31 Jones,” “Jurassic Park,” https://www.firstfolio.org Join First Folio Artistic SENIOR SCENE The Children’s Theatre of Mayslake Peabody Estate “Superman,” “E.T.,” “Harry Associates as well as guest Western Springs. This Zoom 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook Potter,” “Close Encounters of (630) 206-9566 artists in this online streaming ■ S.E.N.I.O.R.S. conversation is free for CTWS the Third Kind” and “Jaws.” https://www.dupageforest. series as they read a selection March 4 families and TWS subscribers. Cost: $40 per household. of short stories and poems Call the number listed above org Little Red Schoolhouse Learn about the history and chosen to help provide joy and or send an email ead@the- Nature Center design of Mayslake Hall in illumination each month for atrewesternsprings.com for ON SCREEN 9800 Willow Springs Road, this docent-guided tour of the holidays from Valentine’s Day Willow Springs more information Time: 6:30 to ■ IceBox to Mother’s Day and beyond. (708) 839-6897 8 p.m. RR Please turn to Page 28

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The Hinsdalean • February 25, 2021 • Page 27 PULSE

Continued from Page 26 https://www.hinsdalelibrary. Pet pic of the week building’s exterior. You must info wear a mask that covers your Boost confidence on the SAT with this two-session Helga is a beautiful nose and mouth. Ages 12 and up; under 18 with an adult. workshop covering the format, blue cream 2-year-old types of questions and key cat who would make Time: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost: $8. RR strategies for taking the SAT. a great addition to Participants will take a pre- any household, as she test prior to the start of class. ■ Living History: Florence would do well with The workshop is open to high Nightingale kids of any age. Her school students who live in adoption fee is $75. March 11 Hinsdale or attend Hinsdale The Hinsdale Humane https://cantigny.org/event Central High School. Include Society Tuthill This month’s League an email address when reg- Family Pet Rescue & of Women Voters’ Civic istering to receive an online Resource Center is Awareness Series features meeting invitation. Time: 9 to currently closed to a virtual living history per- 11 a.m. RR the public, but any- formance about Florence one who is interest- Nightingale, the founder of the ed in adopting a pet modern nursing profession. WEE ONES can fill out an online The first female superinten- ■ application at https:// dent of nurses in the British Preschool Take-Home Crafts www.hinsdalehu- army, she led a team of 38 March 3 manesociety.org and nurses into the horrible cir- https://www.hinsdalelibrary. then call (630) 323- cumstances of the Crimean info Register to receive a 5630 for an interview. War and later established a Temporary adoption pre-packaged craft from the training program for nurses. Hinsdale Public Library for a hours are 1 to 8 p.m. Time: 7 to 8 p.m. RR Wednesday, noon to preschool-age child. Crafts will 6 p.m. Thursday and be ready for curbside or in-li- Friday and noon to TEENS & TWEENS brary pick up. 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (photo pro- ■ Intro to the SAT Key vided) Feb. 27 & March 6 RR - registration required (630) 986-1976 MD - member discount

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The Hinsdalean • February 25, 2021 • Page 29 G00D NEWS

CENTRAL WRITERS Caroline Kelly, Brady Linn, 82˚ and Blue Sky’s LLC James Mercurio, Tate EARN AWARDS Vaughan Several Hinsdale Central Freshmen NAPLES, FLORIDA students were recognized Claire Beresford, Ava recently by the Alliance Coghill, Caroline Goff, for Young Artists & Writers Ava Hartschuh, Francesca Luxury Real Estate in conjunction with its Hillman, John Hughes, Scholastic Art & Writing Nicholas Iwanski, Joshua Awards. Lewis, Faith Mouw • Amy Dong — Gold Key, “B” honor roll Silver Key and an honorable Seniors mention, painting; Silver William O’Malley Key, mixed media Juniors • Yanning Jiao — Gold Sofia Lewis, Ethan Key, two Silver Keys and an Mooshey, Ryan Short honorable mention, draw- Sophomores ing and illustration Jack Francis, Caroline • Samara Jaquez — Gold Langs, Lucas Smith Key and Silver Key, drawing Freshman and illustration Brennan Wagner THE WILLIAMS TEAM • Mara Severts — Gold Key, painting 239.370.8879 • Cadence Parker-Briones D181 AWARDED FOR — Gold Key, painting FINANCIAL REPORT • Fatima Khan — Gold Key, digital art The Association of • Isabella Levinthal — School Business Officials Silver Key, painting International has awarded • Snappy Shievitz — Silver Community Consolidated Key, drawing and illustra- District 181 the Certificate tion of Excellence in Financial • Wilhelmina Kratz — Reporting for its FY2020 Silver Key, drawing and comprehensive annual Let Our Family Help Your Family illustration financial report. This is the • Calista Chang — honor- district’s 17th consecutive able mention, drawing and year receiving this honor. illustration ASBO’s certificate recog- • Audrey Song — honor- nizes districts that have met able mention, painting the program’s high stan- The Scholastic Art & dards for financial reporting Writing Awards honor “the and transparency. vision, ingenuity and talent “The COE’s mission is of our nation’s youth, and to promote and recognize provide opportunities for excellence in financial creative teens to be cele- reporting, specifically brated.” through a district’s CAFR,” said David Lewis, ASBO NAZ STUDENTS ON International’s executive director. “The CAFR HONOR ROLL informs stakeholders about the financial and economic Several Hinsdale students have been named to state of the district, making the honor roll at Nazareth it an important commu- Academy for the first semes- nications tool for building ter of the 2020-21 school trust and engaging with the year. school community.” “A” honor roll By participating in the Seniors certificate program, school Staging & Design Services are Isabelle Cameron, districts demonstrate their Dorothy McCarthy, commitment to financial Kathleen McLeod transparency. Applicants included in our listing package Juniors submit their auditor report Sarah Battaglia, Adam for review by a team of Fuechtman, Lorraine financial professionals, Suzy Marcus & Suzy Styfer Healy, Grace Mouw, Joelle who provide feedback to Peterchak, Alexander improve future documents. 630.842.3616 Rocque, Olivia Schaff, Cody If the report meets the Sweeney, John Wheeler requirements of the pro- Sophomores gram, the document may Diana Anos, Gracie receive the Certificate of Carstensen, Dylan Colbert, Excellence. A district’s par- Emma Francis, Harrison Gianares, Zachary Hayes, Please turn to Page 34

Page 30 • February 25, 2021 • The Hinsdalean The Hinsdalean presents... Candidates Night 2021 Hear from candidates running for DISTRICT 86 BOARD

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The Hinsdalean • February 25, 2021 • Page 33 GOOD NEWS

Continued from Page 30 Christopher Kostro, James University* Marquette University tu speaking event; second Ludois, Alisha McCloud, • Jaena Hanley, place, original oratory event ticipation in the program * president’s list John Naisbitt, Michael Marquette University • Vanessa Ivanov and can facilitate bond rating Palmquist, Sanskruti Patel, • Julia Hanley, Marquette Vinny Galassi — second and continuing bond disclo- STUDENT NAMED Kristine Pohlman, Kathleen University place, dramatic duet acting sure processes. Sharkey, Edgar Morales • Paige Henige, Villanova ALL-STATE • Katrina Geiersbach — Villagrana and Courtney University second place, oratorical CENTRAL TEACHERS Wallace. • Jill Hoffman, Marquette Kate Turner of Hinsdale, declamation RECOGNIZED University a senior at Fenwick High • Ella Sieger — third place, School, was selected as an STUDENTS MAKE • Nora Kiernan, original comedy Several teachers at Marquette University All-State musician by the The team from Central Hinsdale Central High DEAN’S LIST • Riley Knapp, Marquette Illinois Music Educators also took third place over- School were identified by University Association for the 2020-21 all in the Scheidecker Several college students school year. She was named families for recognition from Hinsdale earned a • Jimmy McKay, Miami Memorial Tournament Jan. in the Hinsdale Central University a first soprano in the All- 30 and had top three finish- place on the dean’s list State choir. Foundation holiday appre- for the fall semester of the • Katherine Milani, es in the following individu- ciation program. These 2020-21 school year at their Marquette University al events. teachers were thanked for respective colleges and uni- • Maria Mulvihill, SPEECH TEAM ENDS • Jack Huber — tourna- their efforts to go above and versities. Marquette University SEASON STRONG ment champion, dramatic beyond during the combi- • Jack Brocato, Miami • Abbi Shaker, Miami interpretation nation of remote and hybrid University* University* The Hinsdale Central • Sophie Biancalana — learning. • Conor Dunne, Seton • Raabia Sheikh, speech team had a strong tournament champion, ora- The foundation rec- Hall University Marquette University finish to its regular season, torical declamation ognized Mallory Bauer, • Hannah Eichelman, • Mira Shekaran, earning third place overall • Ellie Peña and Nico Wendy Orloff-Bowman, Marquette University Marquette University in the Glenbrook North Kiperman — second place, Anna Brieg, Marv Breig, • Luke Evans, Miami • Katie Usher, Miami Tournament of Heroes and humorous duet acting Jen Burkemper, Jeanne University University earning top three finishes in • Alegra Waverley - sec- Donaldson, Becca Esposito, • Clara Fellows, • Scott Watson, Marquette five events. ond place, impromptu Heather Fehrman, Erin Marquette University University • Ella Sieger and Hayley speaking Fratella, Abby Green, Cathy • Jack Garvey, Miami • Nora Wood, Marquette Johnson — tournament • Christine Leung — third Harding, Alex Hipskind, University University champions, dramatic duet place, special occasion Bianca Holland, Susan • Maddy Glasby, Miami • Anthony Zayed, Miami acting speaking Jaffe, Mike Jazak, Jennifer University University • Noor Mryan — tourna- For details on the state Chaney-Klein, Lisa Korbitz, • Nina Grotto, Miami • Chuang Zhao, ment champion, impromp- meet, turn to Page 17.

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The Hinsdalean • February 25, 2021 • Page 35 GOOD NEWS

olas Grundberg, Alonso Guerrero, Olivia Schmelka, Alec Schmidt, Sara Schu- lor Fodor, Tyler Folkmann, Colin Rowe, Hemamadhuri Rudrara- HINSDALE CENTRAL Guido, Elizabeth Gurland, Eliza- leit, Matthew Schwab, Claire Sciorti- Fortman, Hana Freburg, James ju, Andrew Russell, William Ryn- LISTS HONOR ROLL beth Haarlow, Aaisha Hafeez, Kyle no, Avery Secola, Charles Sessa, Ansh Fridholm, Kylie Furlong, Julia Gabri- dak, Serene Safvi, Tasneem Saleh, Mar- Haggard, Kiara Harrast, Benjamin Shah, Anya Shah, Nadine Shaher, Yusuf el, Kristian Gagarov, Vincent Galas- garet Sanders, Mikayel Sardaryan, Nina Hinsdale Central has Harris, Melaina Harvey, Aya Has- Shakaib, Nour Shalaby, Kritin si, Elise Gillman, Ravi Gitzlaff, Aish- Sarros, Margaret Scheuerman, Trevor released the names of students sanein, Stephanie Hayden, Andrew Shanmugam, Sara Shenouda, Ivan varya Godla, Andrew Goliak, Justin Schmitz, Isabella Schopp, Sophia Helliwell, Rei Hemmer, Charles Shilov, Elizabeth Sieger, Graham Gomez, Sofia Gomez, Wardell Schuurman, Connor Schwarz, Mia who earned a place on the Herbst, Kaylie Hernandez, Hailey Singer, Elijah Sobecki, Derek Song, Tim- Gooden, Luke Gooding, Stephanie Sekiguchi, Mara Severts, Rohan dean’s list or honor roll for the Herringshaw, Matthew Hester, Alex- othy Song, Angela Spegar, Carson Goodridge, Gabrielle Gottfried, Eliz- Shah, Shiven Shah, Fhatima first semester of the 2020-21 andra Hildreth, Isa Hitchens, Anika Steere, Jackson Steigbigel, Shannon abeth Grieve, Sawyer Groszek, Henry Shakir, Raghav Sharma, Sairaj Holur, Aj Hood, Krishna Hota, Jennifer Stifflear, Zhiping Su, David Suarez, Sav- Gruber, Kotryna Gucius, Jackson Shetye, Amanda Shrader, Karina school year. Hou, Virginia Hurst, Nyme Hus- ita Sundar, Isabel Sunderland, Arpan Haag, Cate Haarlow, Adam Hag- Shtogryn, Dmitriy Shvydkoy, Hannah sain, Noah Islam, Vignesh Iyer, Raina Swaroop, Talha Syed, Madeline Tal- gard, William Halpin, Evan Han, Faaris Simpson, Cassidy Smith, Annette Dean’s list Jain, Brandon James, Samara lard, Justin Tatooles, John Taylor, Anish Hanif, Mia Hanlon, Audrey Hare, Lau- Sommers, Luke Speziale, Grace Jaquez, Amir Jawed, Cedra Jazayer- Tejpal, Demetra Theotikos, Christian ren Harris, Tucker Hawthorne, Noah Stafford, Dawson Steere, Adhi- Seniors li, Ajay Jejurikar, Alexander Jin, Katelyn Thompson, Mia Thompson, Saun- Hernandez, Colin Hill, Alexander tya Suppiah, Luke Sutton, Simone Johns, Hayley Johnson, Andrew John- ders Thompson, John Tischke, Roslyn Hillman, Michael Hinchman, Spencer Tallentire, Jacob Tamas, Karen Jake Adams, Mohammad ston, Henry Jonas, Yahya Junejo, Parker Tischke, Kathleen Tobia, Cayden Hogervorst, Katherine Holland, Andrew Tan, Allan Tang, 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Legal Notices Public Notices Public Notices Equal Housing

VILLAGE OF HINSDALE CERTIFICATE NO. 78010 was CERTIFICATE NO. 78028 NOTICE OF filed in the office of the County was filed in the office of the PUBLIC HEARING Clerk of DuPage County on County Clerk of DuPage ZONING BOARD February 2, 2021 wherein the It is the intent and goal of this County on February 12, 2021 newspaper to have each OF APPEALS business firm of wherein the business firm of BARAKA CONSULTING advertiser who wishes to place RACHEL YEAGER VA a covered advertisement in PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY Located at 9A Kingery Quarter, Located at 5 Wheaton Center GIVEN to all persons that the Apt. 102, Willowbrook, IL. the newspaper comply with #111, Wheaton, IL. 60187 was the Fair Housing laws. Any Village of Hinsdale Zoning 60527 was registered; that the registered; that the true or real Board of Appeals shall conduct true or real name or names of advertisement which is per- name or names of the per- ceived to contain language a public hearing electronical- the person or persons owning son or persons owning the ly on Wednesday, March 17, the business, with their respec- contrary to these laws will be business, with their respective rejected or changed to remove 2021 at 6:30 p.m., for the pur- tive post office address(es), is/ post office address(es), is/are pose of considering an appli- are as follows: Roseline A. the offending reference. There as follows: Rachel Yeager, may be situations where it is cation filed with the Village Okendo, 9A Kingery Quarter, 5 Wheaton Center #111, for variations pursuant to the Willowbrook, IL. 60527 not clear whether particular Wheaton, IL. 60187 language is objectionable. applicable provisions of the IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I Hinsdale Zoning Code. Copies have hereunto set my hand Such advertisements should have hereunto set my hand be referred to a supervisor for of the application, known as and Official Seal at my office in and Official Seal at my office in V-03-21 and the Zoning Code Wheaton, Illinois, this 2nd day consideration and determina- Wheaton, Illinois, this 12th day tion. Under certain circum- are on file with, and available of February, A.D. 2021. of February, A.D. 2021. for public inspection, during Jean Kaczmarek stances, advertisers may Jean Kaczmarek claim that because of the regular Village business hours DuPage County Clerk DuPage County Clerk in the Memorial Building. nature of the housing being advertised, they are not sub- Published in The Hinsdalean Published in The Hinsdalean This application requests ject to the Fair Housing laws. February 11, 18 & 25, 2021 February 25 & relief from the rear yard set- Such claims are irrelevant for March 4 & 11, 2021 back requirements set forth purposes of considering CERTIFICATE NO. 78022 was in Section 3-110(D)(3)(b) in CERTIFICATE NO. 78009 was advertisements for publication filed in the office of the County order to break out two under- filed in the office of the County in this newspaper. Every Clerk of DuPage County on lying lots of record from the Clerk of DuPage County on housing advertisement pub- February 9, 2021 wherein the existing zoning lot. The appli- February 2, 2021 wherein the lished in this newspaper is business firm of cant is requesting all other business firm of subject to the Fair Housing AGNES CREATES necessary and appropriate DOELI laws. Located at 6163 Knoll Wood relief for the property com- Located at 216 W. Blair Street, Road, Unit 104, Willowbrook, monly known as 505 South West Chicago, IL. 60185 was IL. 60527 was registered; County Line Road, Hinsdale, registered; that the true or real that the true or real name Illinois, and legally described name or names of the per- or names of the person or as follows: son or persons owning the persons owning the busi- business, with their respec- ness, with their respective Permanent Index Number tive post office address(es), post office address(es), is/are 18-07-115-037 is/are as follows: Fernando as follows: Agnieszka Dadej, LOTS 7 AND 8 IN BLOCK G. Rodriguez, 216 W. Blair 6163 Knoll Wood Road, Unit 4 IN HIGHLANDS, BEING Street, West Chicago, IL. 104, Willowbrook, IL. 60527 A SUBDIVISION OF THE 60185 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I NORTHWEST QUARTER IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand AND THE WEST 800 FEET have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in OF THE NORTH 144 FEET and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 9th day OF THE SOUTHWEST Wheaton, Illinois, this 2nd day of February, A.D. 2021. QUARTER OF SECTION of February, A.D. 2021. Jean Kaczmarek 7, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek RANGE 12 EAST OF DuPage County Clerk THE THIRD PRINCIPAL Published in The Hinsdalean MERIDIAN, ACCORDING February 18, 25 & Published in The Hinsdalean TO THE PLAT THEREOF March 4, 2021 February 11, 18 & 25, 2021 RECORDED NOVEMBER 16, 1891, AS DOCUMENT CERTIFICATE NO. 78026 1569674 IN COOK COUNTY, CERTIFICATE NO. 78036 was filed in the office of the ILLINOIS was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County Clerk of DuPage County on February 11, 2021 At said public hearing, the County on February 19, 2021 wherein the business firm of Zoning Board of Appeals wherein the business firm of RESTORATION shall accept all testimony INPUT ELECTRIC Located at 9S201 Lake Drive, and evidence pertaining to Located at 1064 Stamford Apt. 205, Willowbrook, IL. said appeal and application Court, Aurora, IL. 60502 was 60527 was registered; that the and shall consider any and registered; that the true or real true or real name or names all possible zoning actions, name or names of the per- of the person or persons the granting of any necessary son or persons owning the owning the business, with special permits, variations, or business, with their respec- their respective post office other special approvals to the tive post office address(es), is/ address(es), is/are as follows: Zoning Code that may be nec- are as follows: Mark Kovalev, Daniel Rodriguez, 9S201 Lake essary or convenient to permit 1064 Stamford Court, Aurora, Drive, Apt. 205, Willowbrook, development of the proposed IL. 60502 IL. 60527 type at the described proper- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I ty. All interested persons are have hereunto set my hand have hereunto set my hand invited to attend and be heard. and Official Seal at my office in and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 19th day Wheaton, Illinois, this 11th day DATED: February 18, 2021 of February, A.D. 2021. of February, A.D. 2021. Jean Kaczmarek Jean Kaczmarek /s/ Kathleen A. Gargano DuPage County Clerk DuPage County Clerk Village Manager Published in The Hinsdalean Published in The Hinsdalean Published in The Hinsdalean, February 25 & February 18, 25 & February 25, 2021 March 4 & 11, 2021 March 4, 2021

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S A U N D S O W K E U R

March 2021 Horoscopes • Week 1

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Capricorn, no matter how Expect to be in high de- Cancer, make a habit of Get a firm grasp on your much time you want to mand this week, Aries. finding the silver lining to finances this week, Libra. devote to your personal You have the time and any situation. This shift in Start browsing your bank goals, you just may find energy to give to others, attitude can bring more accounts so you have a that other activities re- so make the most of each positivity and sunshine better idea of your spend- CAPRICORN quire much more atten- ARIES chance to lend someone CANCER into your life, particularly LIBRA ing. This way you can bet- tion than you anticipated. a helping hand. when you need it most. ter plan for the future.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Aquarius, don’t be sur- Now is a good time to fo- Shift your focus to your Normally you are very good prised if you have your cus on your relationships, home life, Leo. Find vari- at keeping your emotions in patience tested a bit this Taurus. There may be ous ways to make things check, Scorpio. However, week, especially at the a close friend who can more pleasant at home so letting others see what’s workplace. You’ll find a use a little more attention it can be the respite that it beneath the surface can AQUARIUS way to come out shining, TAURUS from a confidante and LEO should be. SCORPIO be beneficial to you in the however. you can fill that role. weeks to come.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Take a big, deep breath There is work to be done, You are usually better Take your foot off of the and focus on all the good Gemini. If your work at focusing on the tasks accelerator, Sagittarius. things in your life, Pisces. space is a tad chaotic, at hand than most other You don’t have to race to This will help you ride out then hunker down some- astrological signs, Virgo. the finish line; enjoy the any rough spots that crop where less hectic. This Don’t be hard on yourself scenery for a change. Stop PISCES up. GEMINI can provide the right en- VIRGO if you get a tad distracted SAGITTARIUS as many times as you can vironment for focus. in the next few days. along the way.

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Badminton Basketball, boys Bilenko, point V loses 2,988-2,450 Brown, 4th, 158.95 Feb. 20 @ Hinsdale South Feb. 23 @ Glenbard West Reddy, rebound, steal Harvey, 499 100-yard butterfly V wins 11-4 V loses 50-65 Collignon, 2 rebounds Brankin, 472 Harris, 1st, 57.75 A. Berti, 21-5, 21-9 Feb. 20 vs. Proviso East Baran, 422 Bertulis, 2nd, 59.08 McCain, 21-8, 21-8 V wins 68-55 Basketball, girls Yopp, 369 Bokos, 3rd, 1:00.42 Maduzia, 21-13, 21-12 Sessa, 24 points, 5 Feb. 23 vs. Glenbard West Venis, 365 100-yard freestyle Yang, 21-17, 21-9 rebounds, 2 assists, steal, V wins 56-51 (OT) Fuller, 192 Ozgen, 1st, 51.72 Shen, 21-13, 22-20 block Monyek, 17 points Riehle, 129 Priest, 2nd, 53.14 Miller, 21-14, 16-21, 21-12 Cain, 15 points, 5 Randle, 12 points Feb. 22 @ Downers North Daw, 3rd, 53.37 Aishvarya, 21-15, 21-8 rebounds, 7 assists, steal Conley, 9 points V loses 2,365-2,524 500-yard freestyle Parvataneli, 21-6, 21-2 Quast, 13 points, 5 Sarros, 9 points Lahmann, 1st, 5:20.66 McCain/A. Berti, 21-5, 21-8 rebounds, 2 assists, 7 McLaughlin, 5 points Swimming, boys Hou, 2nd, 5:23.82 Yang/Aishvarya, 21-19, steals Ahdab, 2 points Feb. 19 @ Downers North Newcomer, 4th, 5:27.66 21-8 Oosterbaan, 7 points, 4 Howe, 2 points V wins 153-51 200-yard freestyle relay Miller/N. Berti, 21-15, 21-16 rebounds, steal Feb. 19 vs. York 200-yard medley relay Shvydkoy, Tischke, Ozgen, Feb. 18 vs. Morton Willman, 5 points, 2 V loses 43-47 Ozgen, Tischke, Harris, Lahmann, 1st, 1:32.58 V wins 15-0 rebounds Monyek, 12 points Shvydkoy, 2nd, 1:45.48 Priest, Harris, Daw, Hou, Feb. 17 vs. Glenbard West Herbst, 2 points, 7 Randle, 12 points Bertulis, Song, D. Wang, 3rd, 1:36.46 V wins 15-0 rebounds, 2 assists Howe, 11 points Marcet, 3rd, 1:45.96 Fix, E. Wang, Conners, Han, 21-13, 21-8 Reddy, 2 points, rebound Sarros, 6 points Conners, Bokos, Fix, E. Newcomer, 4th, 1:40.81 A. Berti, 21-15, 21-6 Collignon, rebound, assist, McLaughlin, 2 points Wang, 4th, 1:51.76 100-yard backstroke McCain, 21-4, 21-8 steal 200-yard freestyle Shah, 21-11, 21-8 Feb. 19 @ York Bowling, boys Lahmann, 1st. 1:55.89 Marcet, 1st, 59.39 Maduzia, 21-3, 21-4 V wins 59-41 Feb. 18 @ Naperville Gilbert, 2nd, 1:59.68 Gilbert, 3rd, 1:03.5 Yang, 21-4, 21-4 Sessa, 21 points, 8 Central Daw, 3rd, 2:04.18 Song, 5th, 1:06.84 Shen, 21-11, 21-3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 V loses 2,418-2,422 200-yard IM 100-yard breaststroke Miller, 21-5, 21-8 steals Speziale, 545 high series Hou, 1st, 2:05.99 D. Wang, 1st, 1:07.51 Aishvarya, 21-12, 21-8 Oosterbaan, 19 points, 6 Williams, 210 high game Bokos, 2nd, 2:06.02 E. Wang, 2nd, 1:07.61 Patel, 21-9, 21-10 rebounds, steal, block Feb. 17 vs. Naperville Priest, 4th, 2:12.42 Tischke, 3rd, 1:08.34 McCain/A. Berti, 21-7, 21-6 Cain, 9 points, 4 rebounds, North 50-yard freestyle 400-yard freestyle relay Yang/Aishvarya, 21-6, 21-6 5 assists V loses 2,465-2,529 Shvydkoy, 2nd, 23.68 Daw, Lahmann, Priest, Shah/Shen, 21-4, 21-9 Herbst, 6 points, 3 Williams, 516 high series Tischke, 4th, 24.69 Marcet, 1st, 3:32.6 Patel/Parvataneli, 21-9, rebounds, 3 assists, 2 Lue, 210 high game Song, 5th, 25.12 Harris, Gilbert, Hou, Ozgen, 21-10 steals 1-meter diving 2nd, 3:34.94 Miller/N. Berti, 21-4, 21-8 Quast, 3 points, 3 Bowling, girls Furlong, 1st. 209.5 Bhatt, Bokos, Conners, rebounds, assist, 3 steals Feb. 23 @ Willowbrook Kassir, 2nd, 186.1 Bertulis, 3rd, 3:42.13 Instant replay Name: Maria Rivera we start. Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon How have you improved Hills since freshman year? I’ve become a more vocal How did you react to defender, because in our learning there’d be a girls 1-2-2 zone defense you have basketball season? to communicate. I am defi- We really had not hoped nitely the loudest one on the as a team that there would court. I’m better in closing be a season. It was literally out on the shooter, making like we learned it was hap- sure I don’t jump but keep pening and we had practice my feet on the ground. the next day. We were all super-happy, and being a Favorite TV show? senior, I knew this is my last I do not miss a University time to shine and to play a of Wisconsin basketball sport in high school. game.

What’s your earliest How has basketball memory? enriched your high school I’ve played basketball since I experience? was able to walk. I played in These girls will be my the Jodie Harrison program lifelong friends. I go to every at The Community House, Central sports event that and now I work there as a I can because I love when scorekeeper. people come to our games.

What do you enjoy about Why does coach Karen it? Persinger like having The simplicity of it. I have Rivera on the team? so much going on in my life. Maria is an excellent When I’m at basketball prac- example of what it means tice, I don’t think of anything to be a Red Devil basketball else in the moment and player, both on and off the focus on the fundamentals. court. She is a vocal leader It’s a very simple sport. It’s who her teammates turn like a stress relief for me. to for advice and words of encouragement and has How would your team- been a consistent and steady mates describe you? presence for us in the post I feel my teammates the last three seasons. She appreciate that they can has grown into an extraor- always come to me and dinary young lady who is know I’m trustworthy. I’m going to do great things in Hinsdale Central senior Anya Shah returns a shot, while teammate and fellow senior always the one to make the this world. Lily McCain keeps her eye on the birdie during the badminton team’s home meet hustle plays, and I make against Morton Feb. 18. The Red Devils swept the matches in a 15-0 victory over sure that everyone knows — profile by Ken Knutson, the Mustangs. (Jim Slonoff photos) what to do in a drill before photo by Jim Slonoff

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es to their new kitchens. Ovens that GINA MAZZONE, KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGNER homeowners to stick to the basics can be controlled with a phone and for counters and cabinets. White refrigerators that keep track of the What are the 2021 and wood tones will stand the test of shopping list are gaining popularity. trends for kitchen time and help the homeowner avoid “That’s definitely a trend,” the need for another update down Mazzone said. remodels? the road. Her job is to incorporate the “I wouldn’t get crazy with your homeowner’s needs and wants into BUSINESS PROFILE Gina Mazzone’s career as a kitch- major investment,” Mazzone said. a space that is both beautiful and Resurrecting British men’s fra- en and bath designer was born of Color and style can be added functional. Unlike some rooms that grance firm St. James of London in ST. JAMES OF LONDON a desire to create her own dream with light fixtures, faucets and back- just need to look pretty, kitchens are work spaces as well as gathering 2013 made Hinsdale’s Todd Fisher food,” Fisher stressed. kitchen. After taking a class at splashes, which can be updated feel at times like he was chan- College of DuPage and completing more easily when styles and tastes spaces. Mazzone said she begins Leveraging his background every design consultation with ques- neling the protagonist in Mark her kitchen transformation, she change. An island in a darker tone or marketing sporting goods, he formula results in a softer aroma tions to help determine how the Twain’s “A Connecticut Yankee in refreshed the logo to marry the knew there were more kitchens out accent color also can add style and profile, Fisher said. interest without requiring a major space will be used and who will be King Arthur’s Court.” company’s heritage with a con there that could benefit from her Women took notice and became investment. using it. “When I was doing the largest newfound love of interior design. temporary vibe and, working with a significant component of their “That’s when I decided to get into Faucets and cabinet hardware in Done correctly, a kitchen remod- fragrance trade show in Italy, a London factory, expanded the- clientele. that specific field,” said Mazzone, gold tones are popular now and a el can last for decades. In fact, brands are located in different number of fragrances from one to “A lot of women gravitate to the relatively easy and inexpensive way Mazzone said she knows of kitchens pavilion buildings based on ori who went on to become a certified 11. men’s because they don’t want tokitchen and bath designer. to give a kitchen a modern look. she designed early in her career that gin,” Fisher said. “I could have He also astutely recognized smell too girly, but we’re not over- are still beautiful and functional - Mazzone has been part of the As for backsplashes, Mazzone said chosen to be in either the U.S. or men’s struggle retaining specific the-top masculine either,” he said.design team at LaMantia Design and she’s seeing a trend toward continu- today. Mazzone’s designs have earned UK pavilion, but I always choose names across a product line. Taking the hint, the company Remodeling in Hinsdale since 2003. ing the countertop material up the UK due to our brand origins and “What men will remember is rolled out its perfume line a year From updating fixtures to creating wall to create a clean and uniform many regional and national awards. also the fact we manufacture our color. So part of the packaging and a half ago. a whole new floor plan, Mazzone’s look. Most importantly, they’ve created products there. It was during this DNA is a colored ribbon at the job is to help homeowners tap the Appliances are the workhorses of many happy homeowners. While the pandemic put the “It’s still fun,” Mazzone said of It’s not enough time when other British brand top,” he explained, enabling cli potential in their kitchens and bath- any kitchen and are central to any for a kitchen to be pretty. brakes on sales of razors and her job as a designer. Every job and counterparts took notice of ‘the ents to identify “Sandalwood & rooms. kitchen design. Sometimes, a home- As a member of the LaMantia design shaving cream as people worked every homeowner is unique, she team, certified kitchen and bath designer Yank.’ ” Bergamot,” for example, as “the- from home, Fisher couldn’t keep Mazzone said space planning is owner’s desire for a particular appli- her specialty. She can help a home- ance, such as an oversized refrig- said, but done correctly, the end Gina Mazzone helps homeowners create An outsider no longer, Fisher red one.” cologne and body wash in stock. result is always a homeowner who has gotten St. James back inside owner see how moving a doorway or erator or a double oven, must be spaces that are as functional as they are In addition to cologne, the firm “I guess the good news is people loves their new kitchen. beautiful. (Jim Slonoff photo) the retail mix for the first time sells body wash, shaving cream removing a wall can often create the considered in the kitchen’s overall ASK— by Sandy IllianAN Bosch EXPERT were still bathing,” he quipped. plan. More homeowners than ever since it ceased operations in 1963. and hand-tied brushes. Oh, and if space they’ve been looking for. St. James of London got a When creating a new look for a are choosing to add smart applianc- His attraction to the endeavor was a razor is needed just grab a hand SUSAN MCBRIDE, LIBRARIAN big publicity boost right before kitchen, Mazzone often encourages two-fold: attaining his lifelong made “Cheeky B’stard.” Father’s Day last year with a What tools can help intersection of fitness and technolo- the app offers thousands of classes, desire to own a company by age “I didn’t want the brand to be - national shoutout on NBC’s “The available on demand. 50 (he’s now 54) and St. James’ gy and how technology can help you too serious. I wanted it to be play- Today Show.” to meet your fitness goals,” McBride “You can have access to unlimited legacy of using only natural ingre ful,” Fisher said. people work out “And we were on again for Zaza’s has been serving Clarendon Hills for more than 20 years. said. “We’re really going to cover the fitness classes,” McBride said. dients in its formula. A wine lover, he said discern- Christmas, because the success Voted “Best New Resturant” by West Suburban Living. “People historically have not - ing new cologne scents is akin to was so good,” Fisher said. “It’s at home? gamut.” Many options offer a free trial realized that whatever you put on McBride said co-presenter Oetting period, which makes the new year a employing a sommelier’s palate. great exposure for us.” Todd Fisher, your skin is absorbed into your “You have your top notes, your With the start of a new year, many will kick off the evening with a dis- great time to explore some new ways The father of two is thankful he pany St. Jamesowner of London,of British has cologne taken com- body. So it’s no different than middle notes and your bass notes, doesn’t travel as much as in previ have a renewed interest in getting cussion of big-ticket options, such as to move, she said. i.e. your finish,” he commented. the firm from a defunct brand in 2013 to off the couch and back to better ous roles. But he still feels divided. having a presence in 24 countries today Peloton, NordicTrack and the Mirror “You don’t have to commit finan- The absence of alcohol in their - “Even though I’m in Hinsdale, through retail and business-to-business health. And like so many things, home gym. cially until you find the one that my mind is always in the UK.” merchandising. The Decatur native said more workouts than ever are taking “Then we’ll work our way down works for you,” she said. — by Ken Knutson he enjoys his London visits. “It’s the one city I could easily live in — if wasn’t so expensive,” he said. 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By Pamela Lannom have loved seeing it become [email protected] a super-popular, important and really, really competitive With years of playing sport in our area.” sports under her belt and Another love of hers — a degree in communica- dance — also has changed tions, a young Katie Maley dramatically since she was planned to go into sports a young athlete. The Central broadcasting. girls on the varsity pom As a senior at DePauw squad have impressive tech- University, she secured nical abilities, she said. an internship at Comcast “I always tell them, ‘Guys, Sports Net. She loved meet- I would not make my own ing the athletes and logging team.’ They are really skilled play-by-plays. She did not dancers at a really high tech- enjoy working 3 to midnight nical level,” she said. “It’s every Friday and Saturday awesome to see their cre- night. ativity and their grace.” “I kind of realized getting Maley herself has evolved into sports (broadcasting) since she coached her first was not what I thought it badminton team. was going to be,” she said. “I think I have definitely Hinsdale Central coach Katie Maley has an extensive background in sports, play- With a double major in grown as a coach over the ing badminton, basketball and tennis at LT and studying dance from fifth grade Spanish, she headed back to years,” she said. “I’ve always through college. She also played basketball and volleyball at St. Cletus School in school to earn her master’s been a strong proponent La Grange, where she grew up. (Jim Slonoff photo) in teaching of foreign lan- of the fitness level and the guage. Her first teaching job mental toughness level. coming in claiming they are I had,” she said. instead of feeling down,” also opened the door for her That is one thing I feel like the gym class heroes and “These girls are so pas- said Tang, who had been to become a coach. I always had as a player — they are No. 1 in badminton sionate about badminton,” playing for the University of “Once I had my master’s, keeping your head in the in class — and then they get she added. “It’s the No. 1 Illinois Chicago before the my first job was a year- game, not getting flustered, absolutely smoked by my thing they want to do. They pandemic hit. long maternity leave for a staying focused. Especially players,” she said. “That is want to play, they want to The pandemic’s affect Spanish teacher at Hinsdale for badminton, mental always really fun.” see their friends and they on the winter high school Central, which is how I got toughness is 75 percent of Maley, who describes her- want to compete.” season has created some involved in coaching there,” the game.” self as “super-competitive,” Serge Penksik, the JV chaos at home, as Maley’s she said. “One of the other Becoming a parent to enjoys schooling her hus- badminton coach, describes husband is the head coach Spanish teachers was the three children — Jimmy, 4, band on the court as well. Maley as a knowledgeable, of the boys basketball team varsity poms coach and she Meg, 3, and Andy, 1 — has “Badminton is the only funny coach who makes the at Conant High School in had been doing it for 10 helped her better appreciate sport I’ve ever beaten my sport enjoyable for athletes. Hoffman Estates. years at that time.” the impact a coach can have husband, Jim, in — and I “She’s very, very good “Our schedules are The two became friends, on a student-athlete, Maley won’t let him forget it,” she with the kids,” he said. “She insane right now,” she and Maley shared her back- said. said. makes it fun for the kids. She said. “We typically don’t ground in dance. “I always loved my coach- Her team has been highly has this really upbeat per- see each other Tuesdays, “She pretty much imme- es in high school and I competitive as well, placing sonality. Wednesdays, Fridays and diately asked me to start always respected them and fifth in state four times from “We make a good team. Saturdays. It has been a little coaching,” Maley recalled. listened to them, but now 2014-19. Last year, when I am a little bit more of a rough for us. The end is in She took over as varsity as a parent, you under- Maley was on maternity stickler on technique, and sight.” poms coach in 2009 and stand your actions and leave, the season was can- she keeps the kids motivated She said she appreciates began coaching badminton your words, kids remember celed due to the coronavirus and makes it fun for them.” everyone’s flexibility — and at that time as well. those,” she said. pandemic. Cindy Tang, a 2019 the chance to have a season Now the girls varsity Badminton continues to “It broke my heart for Central graduate who came at all. head badminton coach at suffer from the perception those girls who were seniors in sixth at state her senior “The athletes have been Hinsdale Central, Maley said that it’s just a backyard who I had on my team,” she year, credits Maley for great. The parents have been the sport looks very differ- sport, Maley said, and she said. teaching her not to sweat the great. My coaching staff has ent than when she played relishes in opportunities to Although Maley said she small stuff. She also appre- been wonderful,” she said. at Lyons Township High show people just how wrong was a little nervous at first ciated her coach’s mix of “It’s been a weird year, but School from 1998-2002. that is. to come back to school this honesty and optimism. I am a strong believer in “There were no clubs. It One of her favorite events year, she feels very safe at “She wasn’t afraid to tell sports. I think its good for was not an option to play each year is an open gym Central. you where you needed to everyone mentally, physi- year-round, and it was a fundraiser, “So You Think “The joy and excitement improve. Despite telling you cally, emotionally. I think it sport that I loved,” she said. You Can Play Badminton?” of how excited these girls what you needed to do, she builds character. “That was the only sport I “There is nothing that I were to play overshadows always maintained an ener- “I’m just so happy that played all four years at LT. I love more than the boys any nervousness gy that kept you motivated these kids are able to play.”

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