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Members of the Hinsdale Middle School Disney Band, HMS chamber Strings and HMS Spartan Chorale have been practicing since early fall to prepare for their upcoming performances at Disney Springs and Universal Studios Orlando Florida Feb. 18-21. Dominic Walker playing the euphonium, in addition to dozens of other members of the bands, participated in a three-hour practice session Sunday. Please turn to Page 16 for more photos. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Helene "Lorraine" Wolfe, nee Rosedale, 93, of Burr Ridge, formerly of Hinsdale, passed away Jan. 19, 2023. Lorraine was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, in 1929 to Dr. Raymond and Helene Rosedale. She grew up in Canton, Ohio. Lorraine met the love of her life, Jim Wolfe while she studied and graduated from Trinity University in Washington, D.C. They were married Dec. 29, 1951, in Canton. Lorraine continued onto Kent State University for advanced study in the field of...
Parents who attended the Community Consolidated School District 181 meeting Monday were in full agreement — they want full-day kindergarten. Some 50 people, mostly moms, packed the room to hear a discussion about the possibility of implementing an extended or full-day kindergarten in the district. Eighteen spoke in favor of such a program, saying it will offer children an academic advantage and will give working parents an option other than attending private school or piecing together before- or after-school care. Lauren A...
Charlotte French Clarendon Hills senior How long have you been a gymnast? Since I was 3, so about 15 years What do you enjoy about the sport? I just feel like not everyone has the ability to do the crazy skills that I can do and my teammates can do. I feel like I was put here to do that sport. How you improved since freshman year? I first joined the high school team from club gymnastics, and I was used to being upset with myself if I didn't do as well as I wanted in a meet....
Many of us set an intention, select a word to focus on, or resolve to do something at the start of a brand new year. In other words, we make a resolution; a firm decision to do (or not do) something. By this point in January though, it is estimated that two-thirds have already dropped their resolutions (some studies even cite specific days, with Jan. 17 and 19 being THE days to give up the goal). And speaking of specific, one reason resolutions fail is that they are too...
Rock is a handsome 1-year-old mixed breed dog who is goofy and loves to play fetch and play with other dogs. He is adoptable to families with children 8 years and older. He has been neutered and is up to date on his vaccinations. His adoption fee is $300. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is open to the public 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Interested adopters are...
"Art is the language of the soul." That's the message local artist Maureen Claffy wants to impart to her Hinsdale neighbors through a new monthly series called Heartwork at the Hinsdale Public Library, which enlists artistic techniques to tap into adult students' creative force. "My belief is, if you're breathing, you're an artist," Claffy said. "You're creating your life." In each class, the work of a notable artist will guide participants in examining a process, technique...
Members of the Hinsdale Middle School Disney Band, HMS Chamber Strings and HMS Spartan Chorale have been practicing since the fall to prepare for their upcoming performances at Disney Springs and Universal Studios Orlando Florida in February. In addition to performing, the groups will participate in a Disney Animation Film Scoring workshop. Some of the members at last Sunday's rehearsal included Alexis Mitchell and John Bartoli on trumpet; Olivia Giannini on tuba; Logan Chung...
COLLEGE STUDENTS MAKE DEANS LISTS Several students from Hinsdale earned a place on the dean’s list or its equivalent at their respective colleges and universities for the fall 2022 semester. • Elizabeth Anderson, Saint Mary’s College • Elijah Blacketor, Iowa State University • Jacob Duba, Iowa State University • Kathleen Gerth, Saint Mary’s College • Samantha Guido, Iowa State University • Lucy Hawblitzel, Iowa State University • Katie Hughes, University of Georgia* • Hunter Tonn, University of Tennessee** * 4.0/pre...
For decades, fans of college sports could only support their favorite players through cheers and applause. But adoption of the NCAA Name Image Likeness policy in 2021 opened up a new world of opportunity for fans to support players, and for players to profit from their work as athletes. It also opened up opportunities for entrepreneurs like father-son team Steve and Ryan Thayer. Steve, a longtime former Hinsdale resident, and Ryan, a current resident of Chicago and a graduate...
Donald Morrison, 84, of Hinsdale passed away Jan. 18, 2023, peacefully in his home. Don was born in Detroit, Mich., to John and Nona Morrison in 1938. He attended school in Redford, Mich. He married Ruth Rosevelt Morrison on Aug. 10,1963, in Decatur, Mich. He graduated with a civil engineering degree from Michigan State University and had a long and successful career at Chicago Bridge and Iron. He was a member of the Chicago Scots, and spent many happy years helping to...
Dorothy L. Kirchen, 98, of Oak Brook died Jan. 16, 2023. She was born in 1924 to August and Agnes Kirchen. She is survived by her siblings, Rita (Edward) Wolff, Joseph (Doris), August and Robert Kirchen; her nieces and nephews, Lynne (the late Edward) Evans, Mark Wolff, Joseph (Kathryn) Kirchen, Jacqueline (James) Redmond, Daniel (Sandra) Kirchen; and many great-nieces and -nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Clare; and her nephew, Steven (Pat Constantine)...
I’ve read a few polls indicating Americans believe future generations will be worse off than the current one. That’s a sobering, depressing thought. The world seems on its heels in the face of COVID, racial unrest, political dysfunction, economic uncertainty and war. Reeling from the failures of our bedrock public and private institutions and those who lead them. We worry about our country’s youth — our children and grandchildren — and pray they’ve steeled themselves for the Herculean world challenges ahead. I have three chil...
I had every intention of getting my COVID booster. Really, I did. But I couldn't seem to find space in my schedule for a day-long recovery period - as I needed after my previous inoculations. Plus, COVID now is just a mild cold, right? And so I never scheduled the appointment. Ahhh, hindsight. I felt some very minor cold symptoms Jan. 15 and thought I should take a home test just to be on the safe side. Within three minutes, I could see a clearly defined positive line. An...
The time has come to stop kicking the full-day kindergarten can down the road. As evidenced at Monday night’s Community Consolidated Elemenatary District 181 Board meeting, both residents and district officials signaled a strong desire to see this long-shelved idea finally become reality. Count us firmly among the full-day fans, as well, with more than 83 percent of school districts within a 10-mile radius having already implemented it. Moving from half-day to full-day at the seven elementary schools could cost as much as $...
Hinsdale Central junior Teagan Dunn has long been a devotee of the Chicago theater scene, taking in numerous productions over the years with her mom. During her time with the Central's drama club she's served with the backstage crew, supporting the action on stage. This season Dunn has come out from behind the curtain as a student director for one of three one-act plays Feb. 9-11 in the school's auditorium (see Page 18 for details). An internship last summer with the BAMtheatr...
Reports of a settlement agreement between the village of Hinsdale and Trinity Sober Living were based on a document that has not been finalized, Hinsdale village manager Kathleen Gargano told The Hinsdalean. “The village will comment when we have signed agreements,” she said. The legal battle has been going on for three years between the village, Trinity and the U.S. Department of Justice over the right to convert a single-family residence into a living unit for those recovering from substance use disorder. Trinity pur...
Hinsdale police released the following reports Jan. 25. DUI arrest Henzelo C. Barner, 27, 1979 E. 73rd St., No. 3, Chicago, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol content higher than .08, driving without a valid license and illegal stopping/standing in the roadway at 10:06 a.m. Jan. 8 in the 500 block of East Ogden Avenue. Officers were dispatched to a report of an unresponsive subject in a vehicle on the roadway and found Barner asleep at the wheel. He was charged and released...
Sesquicentennial has own logo The village has a new logo to commemorate its 150th anniversary. The planning committee selected a design by Kyle Poff, VP design director at Leo Burnett in Chicago, and son-in-law of committee member Cynthia Curry. Poff and his wife, Julia Curry, who grew up in Hinsdale, also are former residents, having lived in the Woodlands for three years. "I thought, 'Oh, this would be great to add back to the community,' " said Poff, noting he does a lot...
The DuPage County Health Department reported six new cases of COVID-19 in Hinsdale over the past week, bringing the total number of cases in the DuPage County portion of Hinsdale to 4,423, compared to 4,417 a week ago. The Cook County Health Department no longer reports on cases specific to Hinsdale. The community level remains at medium in DuPage County. District 181 reported 20 new cases Jan. 18-24, including 12 students, seven teachers and one staff member. The district has reported a total of 204 cases since school...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets www.d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: amended superintendent contract (31-day extension and retirement July 31, 2024), open enrollment report, first reading on fees Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearing on 47 homes to be placed on the Historically Significant Structures Property List in the Historic Overlay...
The Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission will hold the first public hearing Wednesday, Feb. 1, on the inaugural set of properties to be placed on the Historically Significant Structures Property List in the Historic Overlay District. The commission will review 47 properties that have been suggested, village planner Bethany Salmon said. “It’s basically largely composed of homeowners that have approached us,” Salmon said. “We haven’t done a lot of proactive outreach yet. “Forty-seven properties for us not really doin...
The eight-bedroom, seven-bath home at 505 S. County Line Road is more than just an old house for sale, listing agent Dawn McKenna of Coldwell Banker said. It's an iconic 120-year-old home that sits on the largest property in Hinsdale. "Our first primary hope is to save this home," McKenna said. "I think my job as a broker is to do the best I can to do that." To accomplish her goal, she organized a Jan. 19 event at the home, offering tours, champagne and charcuterie and...
Hinsdale's star - This photo in Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," is of Loie Fuller. "Loie Fuller, Jacob's granddaughter, was born in January 1862 at Castle Inn (on Ogden Avenue) where her parents had gone to escape the harsh winter at their nearby farm. Introduced to the stage as a child, reciting poetry, performing became her passion. With only modest success in America, Loie found international fame as a dancer, appearing throughout Europe to rave...
The Hinsdale Public Library was the place to be to celebrate Chinese New Year Sunday afternoon. Hinsdalean Lucy Zhou led a presentation about opportunities to experience Chinese culture in the community as well as information about the year of the rabbit. The celebration continued on with food, crafts and games. Hazel Getz plays ping pong using a small fan. Weilun Sun helped at the craft table making lanterns for Walter Sun, Winston Sun and Aidan Xie. Bowen Niu works on...
