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Thursday, May 14, 2020 • Hinsdale, Illinois • Volume XIV, Issue 34 • 48 Pages • $1 on newsstands Community journalism the way it was meant to be Drive through preschool — Children and their moms attending the Union Church Early Child Preschool Mother and Child Program got a chance to visit their teachers the morning of May 6. Visitors stayed in their cars and stopped at three stations. At the first, teacher Kathryn Heine sang a couple of songs. Katie Szafarczyk read a story at the second and Beth Bozeman provided the moms with an at-home pack- age for continued learning at the final stop. Josephine Lange enjoyed singing the “Five Green Speckled Frogs” song. (Jim Slonoff photo) Commissioners point to favorite Hinsdale eateries prepping for BAM singers share ‘Dream’ historic structures in town. Virtual Restaurant Week. with hospital staff. Page 5 Page 14 Page 34 Page 2 • May 14, 2020 • The Hinsdalean NEWS Next principal of Monroe School named An experienced school adminis- leaders, and Kristin’s track the Monroe community and In coming to District 181, trator and Illinois native is the new record proves that she has look forward to her joining Reingruber said she’s particularly principal of Monroe School. the drive and qualities that our administrative team.” excited about the unique attributes The Community Consolidated we look for on our adminis- A former volleyball player, of Monroe. District 181 Board approved a one- trative leadership team.” Reingruber said her “coach- “It’s clearly a special school and year contract with Kristin Reingruber Reingruber, who lives in ing mentality” drives her I love how the Living Garden and at its May 4 meeting. Brookfield with her hus- leadership style. Monroe Bees bring the communi- Reingruber comes to District band, Mike, and kinder- “I like to listen to people ty together,” she said. “I’m look- 181 after 13 years with North Palos garten-age son, Tyler, is an Reingruber and understand their per- ing forward to working with a new District 117, where she served most Illinois native originally from spective,” she said. “When group of leaders and teachers. It’s recently as principal of Glen Oaks the small town of Ladd. She said her you see where someone is coming inspiring and invigorating for me to Elementary School and previously drive to serve as an educator springs from, you can work with them and challenge myself and try something as assistant principal (Oak Ridge from an innate desire to help others. see what will best meet their needs. I new.” Elementary School), curriculum “I’ve always felt like I’m the kind appreciate that everyone is different, Formerly a triathlon and Ironman team leader (Oak Ridge Elementary of person who wants to take care so you have to meet them where competitor, Kristin describes her School) and Technology Instruction of people and do whatever I can they are and coach them to that next family as “outdoorsy and active.” Coordinator (districtwide). She to meet their needs or help them level.” “We do a lot of hiking, a lot of began her career as a fourth grade become a better version of them- Teamwork is another cornerstone walks and runs,” she said. “We love teacher at Irving Elementary School selves,” she said. of her philosophy. to be out in nature.” in Berwyn District 100. “Kristin’s enthusiasm, passion for “When we all come together for a Her first official day on the job “We are impressed with Mrs. education, focus on collaboration collective purpose and work togeth- will be July 1. She replaces Justin Reingruber’s qualifications and and success in her previous leader- er to meet the needs of our stu- Horne, who will be the new princi- look forward to her taking the helm ship roles made her a standout can- dents, that’s when we experience pal at Timothy Christian School in at Monroe School,” said board didate for this position,” said Hector success. It’s not an individual thing Elmhurst, where he and his family President Margaret Kleber. “We Garcia, District 181 superintendent. but something that we all have a live. She will earn $109,000 her first have high standards for our school “We are excited to introduce her to hand in,” she said. year. Plants help seed LEAP’s goals The annual LEAP Club tomato plant sale was held this week at Judy and Tom Casten’s home on Third and Washington streets. The Castens grew more than 32 varieties of heirloom tomatoes for the event. More than $13,000 was raised to help ben- efit the LEAP Schools in South Africa. Members of the Hinsdale Central Foundation were on hand to support the sale as well. Heather Fehrman from the foundation helps organize the tomatoes and the dozen other types of plants that were avail- able. Olivia Ostrowski, LEAP Club president at Hinsdale Central, was helped out by her brother Matthew, a current student at Purdue University and LEAP alum. Tom Casten hands Matthew a flat of plants. If you missed the sale there are still several plants for sale on Washington outside the Castens home. (Jim Slonoff photos) The Hinsdalean • May 14, 2020 • Page 3 IN THIS TOGETHER Over 100 buyers and sellers gave Kim Lotka 5 stars! 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Page 4 • May 14, 2020 • The Hinsdalean NEWS Town’s past stands out in the present Hinsdale’s stewards of preservation share their favorite specimens from the rich landscape May is Historic Preservation Month, and who bet- ing. While building this home, Zook incorporated and to that memorial have been added the names ter to weigh in on the observance than members of several geometric patterns into his design,