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History is not just the domain of those with extensive histories of their own. Young people are making their mark in helping preserve local heritage through the Hinsdale Historical Society Junior Board. Sarah Jane Nicholson, a junior at Hinsdale Central, helped launch the junior board last year, motivated by her interest in exploring the past and working to safeguard its treasures for posterity. The pandemic hit as she was trying to shape the board's mission and recruit peers...
I had great dreams for myself as a parent before I became one. I was going to spend each and every day laughing with and enjoying my children (back when I thought I would have more than one). I remember thinking once that my best friend, who at the time was experiencing a trying moment with her 7- or 8-year-old twins, should just have a better sense of humor. Then things would go so much more smoothly. I now find that hilarious. Just last night I told Ainsley I don't have a...
What are some gardening tips for the season? Amidst the social barrenness wrought by the pandemic, a bumper crop of new at-home gardeners has sprung forth. "They're thinking, 'I'm not sure if I can get good vegetables this summer - let's grow our own!' " related Dan Kosta, horticulturist at Hinsdale's Vern Goers Greenhouse. Backyard produce is hard to beat, he said, and a blooming flower bed outside the window is a visual feast. But knowing what to plant and how to care for it...
Lester Trilla Jr., of Countryside, passed away peacefully April 20, 2021. Born in Evergreen Park, Lester was the third of three children born to Lester and Julia Trilla and was raised by a loving family. He was a graduate of Christ the King School in Beverly and Mendel High School and followed his grandfather (Gaetano) into the drum manufacturing industry. Les served as president and CEO of Trilla Steel Drum Corp., the Midwest's largest steel drum manufacturing plant, until...
Elaine L. Reiland, 94, Lombard, passed away April 20, 2021. Caring for her family was her greatest accomplishment. She was a faithful and active member of Faith Community Church in Bensenville, serving on many boards and singing in the choir. At age 88, she was elected to a six-year term as a Bensenville Library trustee. She loved playing golf, especially with her husband, Nick, and son, Bob. Her golf achievements included participating in a league until age 92 and making five holes in one. She was preceded in death by her...
James Harlan Beatty, 85, a 54-year resident of Hinsdale, died April 27, 2021, at his home. He was born in 1936 in Chicago and raised in Kentland, Ind. He was a 1958 graduate of DePauw University in Greencastle, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the campus ping pong champion. Jim was employed at Merrill Lynch for 47 years. He was an active volunteer in the village of Hinsdale, serving as a parks and recreation commissioner and spending many weekend hours...
Janis Carol Foster, née Scheffler, 80, of Spring Hill, Fla., passed away peacefully April 18, 2021. She was born in Chicago in 1941 to parents Emil and Stephanie Scheffler. After raising three children, Jan worked as a secretary throughout her career. She lived most of her life in the Chicagoland area, after which she spent 12 years in San Diego and another 12 years in Spring Hill, Fla. She traveled all over the country to visit family and traveled all over the world, including the Mediterranean, Hong Kong and China, and...
Two weeks ago, we extolled the virtues of volunteering in honor of National Volunteer Month. Today, we offer some specifics for those interested in acting on our call to service. Five nonprofit agencies in town as well as the village’s public library offer a variety of volunteer opportunities. Teens interested in getting involved can join one of the seven junior boards that serve Hinsdale agencies. The opportunities are plentiful. We hope you will pursue them. HCS Family Services HCS Family Services relies on almost 100 v...
Patti Kolewe discovered Newcomers and Neighbors of the Greater Hinsdale Area not long after becoming a newcomer herself. Just months after she and husband Ort moved to Hinsdale from Minnesota, they spotted an announcement in The Hinsdalean about an open meeting of the Newcomers and Neighbors group. "We joined on the spot," said Kolewe. Eight years later, she's no longer a newcomer. Kolewe is now president of the group that she credits with helping make Hinsdale her new home. B...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports April 27. DUI arrest Gavino Gonzalez, 27, 617 Nuevo Leon Drive, Brownsville, Texas, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol, stopping/parking/standing on the roadway, driving without a valid license and operating an uninsured vehicle at 3:20 a.m. April 25 at Ogden Avenue and Route 83. He was charged and released to appear in court. Warrant service arrests • Russell McGee, 22, 10 Oak Ave., Westmont, was arrested on a warrant out of Will County, driving w...
The Hinsdale Central Boosters Club will hold meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, via Zoom to induct the nominated slate for the 2021-22 school year. Anyone interested in joining the club or learning about the organization is invited to attend. These are the nominees: president — Kim Anderson, vice president — Rob Tonn; secretary — Lee Gillman; treasurer — Julie Boruff; communications — Tania Kuropas; concessions — Bruce Carlsen, Ed McCarthy and Sam LoPresti; fundraising — open; grants — Anderson, Boruff and Tonn; membership — S...
Thirty-four Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 31 new cases, and the Cook County Health Department reported three new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 1,722, up from 1,688 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital had seven confirmed COVID-19 patients and two patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Community Consolidated District 181 reported 13 new cases from April 21-27, all of which...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board Among other business April 22, board members • potsponed a decision on whether to spend $500,000 out of $3.2 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund money to fill in the existing pool at Hinsdale Central to create a flex space. The 6,500-square-foot space could be used for lunch periods to maintain six feet of social distance when all students return to school in August. Some board members said the money should be used solely to meet students’ academic and soc...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 3 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien https://d86.hinsdale86.org On the agenda: swear in new board members, elect officers, appoint standing committees, recognize outgoing board members Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: public hearings on certificate of appropriateness for demolitions at 13 S. Elm St., and changed elevations at 419 S. Oak St. and 448...
It takes a tulip - or a few thousand. Tulips have painted the village in a rainbow of colors this spring. While the weather has been keeping us all guessing as to what season it is, it seems it was perfect for the tulips. Whether residents choose a few or a few thousand - like one home in the 800 block of South Madison - the flowers have provided a colorful backdrop for our finicky spring. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The Hinsdale Central baseball, softball and boys tennis teams are thrilled to playing again in 2021 after a lost 2020 season due to COVID-19. The programs' coaches offer their thoughts on their squads and the prospects for their "summer" campaigns. Baseball First game: April 17 @ OP-RF (V lost 14-8) Last year: season canceled due to COVID-19 Head coach: Jason Ziemer Seasons as head coach: eight No. team members: 23 Strengths: Beyond the fact that it's nice to be back on the...
ART CAMPS Drawing from Life June 14-17 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale https://www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Kids ages 7-16 will learn foundational skills to take their work to the next level from master artist David Marcet. Learn to see and draw like a pro. Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $213. RR, MD Summer Arts Camp June 21-Aug. 13 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale https://www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Explore the art and culture of three distinctly beautiful American cities — N...
Ollie is a large, mixed-breed dog who is looking for his forever home. He would do well with kids 10 years and older. He's a playful and goofy 1-year-old whose adoption fee is $100. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center is currently closed to the public, but anyone who is interested in adopting a pet can fill out an online application at https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org and then call (630) 323-5630 for an interview. Temporary adoption...
Growing up, my grandmothers were a source of calm, comfort and reason. When they spoke, I listened, and I was raised to always respect them. After all, it was their immense sacrifices that have allowed me to live the incredibly fortunate life that I do. They were different women in every sense of the word, but the one thing that they had in common was a profound strength and perseverance. As Mother's Day approaches, I look back on three things these extraordinary women taught...
What will summer in Hinsdale look like? It's hard to say. "It's been challenging because we've been planning everything with three scenarios," said Heather Bereckis, superintendent of parks and recreation for the village. The region is currently under Phase 4 restrictions, but Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday the state is "making progress" in its coronavirus metrics and could enter the bridge phase of its reopening plan soon - maybe within a week. "Every single event, every...
Calling all cars - From Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," this photograph is of Hinsdale's first police chief, John Nicholson. "John Nicholson was named chief of police in 1902, a job he held for 24 years. A two-man force walked patrols, using bicycles or Nicholson's own horse when necessary. Automobiles began arriving in Hinsdale about 1903, and occasionally one would be appropriated to pursue a felon. It was not until about 1921 that Hinsdale purchased a...
Hinsdale's Forestry and Parks Superintendent John Finnell worked with the Cub Scouts from Pack 10 planting several white pines in KLM as part of Hinsdale's park cleanup day April 22. James Satchwell, Cade Wickramasinghe, Daniel Sorem and Julian Nemeth were part of a group of scouts that participated. Logan Albanese helps guide Satchwell and Wickramasinghe with their tree placement. Several dozen village residents pitched in for the event and worked at Robbins, Burns and...
Hinsdale Central students age 16 and older interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccination will be able to get one at school next month. Superintendent Tammy Prentiss announced last week that she had arranged for the district to receive 6,000 Pfizer vaccinations through its partnership with Jewel Osco for students in Hinsdale High School District 86 and Downers Grove High School District 99. Clinics will be held May 20 at Hinsdale Central and May 26 at Downers North, with the second shots administered three weeks later, she...
After almost two years of fundraising, the Friends of the Don Watson Aquatic Center were able to present a $1.6 million donation to the Hinsdale High School District 86 Board last week. “It really was a pure team effort to get to this goal of raising $1.6 million,” Vince Allegra, a former stand-out swimmer at Hinsdale Central and fundraising committee member, said at the board’s April 22 meeting. The contribution made it possible for the district to build a 10-lane pool instead of the six-lane pool approved in the April 2019...
