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Baseball May 31 @ Downers South V wins 7-6 Edmonds, 2 RBIs, run Montesantos, home run, 2 RBIs Mulvihill, RBI Cash, win May 29 vs. Glenbard West V wins 5-4 Montesantos, 2 RBIs L. Adams, 2 runs, win, 4 strikeouts May 27 @ Glenbard West V wins 4-0 Daker, 2 RBIs Montesantos, win, 13 strikeouts Lacrosse, boys May 29 vs. Wheaton Academy V loses 5-17 May 26 @ St. Rita V loses 7-13 Lacrosse, girls May 28 vs. St. Ignatius V wins 12-9 May 26 vs. Loyola V loses 7-12 Soccer, girls June 1 @ IHSA regional vs. Fenwick V loses 1-2 (3-4...
Name: Franny Schiavitti Year: graduated senior Hometown: Hinsdale How difficult was the cancellation of last year's soccer season? It was pretty tough without anything, but I was lucky I still had my club season. It definitely felt like I missed out. Has it given this season greater significance? It made it a lot more special and I kind of allowed us to appreciate the season more and work even harder. We got close pretty quickly as a team, and I would say our team has a...
A statement art piece is more than just another furnishing, said artist Michael Zavison. It becomes a cherished family possession for generations. The opportunity to meet those for whom his work has such lasting impact is a major reason the Florida-based industrial artist is taking part in the Hinsdale Fine Arts Show. "For me, my part in this experience is not complete until someone buys (a piece) and it becomes theirs," Zavison said. "When you're out there talking to the...
A memorable Memorial Day - Jack Orbell, commander of American Legion Post 250 in Hinsdale, salutes the wreath he placed in honor of men and women who have given their lives in service to this country at a Memorial Day ceremony Monday morning at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook. Past Commander Joe Craig read a list of the names of Hinsdale residents who have been lost from World War I to the war in Afghanistan, and chaplain Charlie Hartley offered a prayer and gave the...
When village manager Kathleen Gargano shows up for work at village hall each morning, she's never quite sure what her day will hold. And that's her favorite part of the job. "No day is the same, and it is very uncommon that the day I plan actually turns out that way," she said. As village manager, Gargano oversees village operations, including fire, police, public works, parks and recreation, community development and finance. She also must pursue the objectives of village...
William J. Parrillo, 92,, of Oak Brook passed away May 31, 2021. William was the founder and chairman of Safeway Insurance Co. He always had a smile on his face and a jovial personality; he truly had love in his heart and lived accordingly. He was a successful businessman, but he did so with love for all of his family, friends and employees. William touched many lives and will be dearly missed. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carol Giles Parrillo; his sons, William G....
Suzanne Sailor, 72, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away May 26, 2021. Suzanne was born in Hinsdale in 1949, to Stewart and Virginia Sailor. She attended Oak School and Hinsdale Junior High School and was a graduate of Hinsdale Central High School. Suzanne was an Air Force veteran and later worked as a mail processor for the United States Postal Service. She is survived by her siblings, Robert Dean (Glenda) Sailor, Charles Mosher (Marilyn) Sailor, Gladys Sandra Sailor and Stewart Alexander “Bo” (Jane) Sailor; and her nie...
Stephen William Lewis of Douglas County, Kansas, formerly of Hinsdale, died of cancer May 21, 2021, at his home. Steve, 72, was born in 1949 in Oak Park, the second of 10 children born to Robert O’Dell Lewis and Verla Jeanne Schneider Lewis. He grew up in Hinsdale and attended St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School and Hinsdale Township High School before graduating from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s in secondary education in 1971. He married his high school sweetheart, Lorel June Rezek, on Jan. 20, 1970, at Dan...
Heidi Marie Michaelis, 45, died May 25, 2021, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis due to an acute illness, with her mother and brother at her bedside. Heidi was born in 1975 in Dublin, Ireland to Cynthia “Cindy” and Gary Michaelis. Heidi was raised in Hinsdale and was an avid swimmer and basketball player. After graduating from Hinsdale Central High School, she received a bachelor’s degree in marine biology from Auburn University in Auburn, Ala. She worked as a middle school teacher. Heidi was a lover of music and good...
Oakley Davidson, 87, passed away peacefully May 9, 2021, at his home in Willowbrook, with his family by his side. Oakley was born in 1933 to Calvin and Pansy Davidson in Hinsdale. After serving the Army, he joined his brother, Calvin, and his father, Calvin Earl, at Davidson-Uphoff, the family manufacturing company, which became a three-generation business after Oakley's son Greg came on board. At an early age, Oakley's brother Calvin developed severe hay fever. "Go North to...
Robert "Bob" Gratcyk, 63, of Westmont died May 17, 2021. Bob was born in 1957, in Parma, Ohio, to Jerry and Jean Gratcyk. He attended school in Parma all the way through high school. He met his wife, Jenny, at church camp. They were later married from 1980-2003. Bob spent much of his adult life in the service of others, before getting sick. He was a pastor, author, counselor, playwright, singer, artist and volunteer. He loved to travel. It was "in his blood," he would always...
The May 20 headline, “Police restraint saves armed teen’s life,” was a poor editorial choice and instead should have read, “Hinsdale Police are heroes for averting an armed robbery.” The headline focused the attention on the teen who came to Hinsdale, with a loaded weapon, to intentionally rob two local businesses, therefore putting his life and the lives of the police officers at risk. The liberal politics of Cook County and the city of Chicago are increasing the crime in the suburbs because there are no consequen...
When I was 10 years old, I was the new girl at a small school. To feel better about myself, I was mean to another girl, a girl who'd been nice to me. I also kicked a boy named Jerry on the playground. I know these are little things but I'm sorry nonetheless. I also recognize that I was a scared little girl, and I temper my self-judgment with compassion. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could do the same with others? Adopt a "walk in their shoes" level of understanding when we re...
After reading about the burglaries on May 17 at Continental Motorsports and Land Rover/Jaguar in Hinsdale, I felt it important to let our police officers know how grateful Hinsdale residents are for their courage and professionalism. One of the offenders exited his car with his gun drawn. The officers exercised restraint and were able to catch two of the four men involved without a shot being fired. It was later determined these offenders had automatic weapons in their possession. The situation could easily have ended in...
The Hinsdale Public Library Board of Trustees is inviting residents to apply to fill a board vacancy. The person appointed will replace Amy Glynn, who was re-elected as a Hinsdale Public Library trustee in April but has moved out of Hinsdale. The appointee will serve as trustee until the next election in April of 2023. Application forms must be submitted via email or on paper by Friday, June 11. The form is available at https://www.hinsdalelibrary.info/board2. Applicants can find information about the board, its policies and...
Hinsdale police released the following reports June 2. Jewelers targeted for fraud Someone purchased a $7,020 bracelet from Karat Jewelry Group, 9 E. First St., using a credit card over the phone at 5:53 p.m. May 25. He said his friend would be in to pick up the bracelet for him. A black male wearing a dark baseball hat, blue mask, white shirt, white shorts and yellow flip flops picked up the bracelet. The business later discovered the transaction was not authorized. Earlier that afternoon, someone tried to buy a $6,436.80 br...
No one really knew what to expect. But the totals are in - and the Battle of the Boards food drive to benefit HCS Family Services brought in 12,549 pounds of food and $2,458. "Thank you to all the junior boards for the real impact they have made on our mission – we couldn't do it without you," said Wendy Michalski, executive director of HCS Family Services. "12,549 pounds of food donated equates to 10,458 meals to feed our community. For every dollar raised by the junior b...
The Hinsdale Central Music Department held a spring concert on Dickinson Field May 16. The last concerts held were in the winter of 2019. The event featured 12 different groups playing and a combined choir to round out the program. Starting after noon, the program lasted until after 5 p.m. Participants included, Josh Budziak playing the tuba Amrita Chhangani on the sousaphone and Chamber Choir member Grace Gits. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
The four newly elected Hinsdale High School District 86 Board members still are uncertain as to whether they will support a move to teach integrated math in the district. The board spent more than two hours at their May 26 meeting listening to a presentation from the math team and discussing the curriculum change, which was approved by the previous board in October. The integrated curriculum would weave algebra 1, geometry and algebra 2 into three courses titled Math 1, 2 and 3. Team members said the change allows students...
Summer theater - According to Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," "Hollywood came to Hinsdale from 1951 to 1962 when the Hinsdale Theatre presented summer stock performances. The plays were produced by Sidney Blackmer, a well-known actor who called upon stars such as Charlton Heston, Debbie Reynolds and Vincent Price to headline the shows. The stars enjoyed Hinsdale hospitality, staying in the homes of residents during the short runs, at times bringing their...
Bison aren't roaming through Hinsdale these days, but a vestige of the landscape they once inhabited survives on the western edge of the village: the Hinsdale Prairie. "That's not just a prairie, that's a remnant prairie," said resident Kathleen Thomas. "Here it is. A suite of plants that have been together for thousands of years." Saturday is National Prairie Day, celebrating the beauty and environmental value of the ecosystem once so vast it gave Illinois its "Prairie...
Wellness WALK raises $500,000 Almost 2,000 cancer survivors, families, friends and volunteers gathered May 2 for the Walk for Wellness, which raised more than $509,000 for Wellness House. Participants completed a socially distanced in-person walk near Wellness House or at one of nine forest preserves around Chicago. After finishing the route in Hinsdale, participants wrote special notes on the Dedication Wall and on Threads of Love for the newly created Inspiration House. Even though this year was different, the same...
Mouse is a Siamese flame point cat who is looking for his forever home. He would do well with kids 5 years and older. He's a playful and cuddly 3-year-old whose adoption fee is $100. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center has re-opened to the public. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays and 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Capacity will be limited to about 20 visitors. Interested adopters are encouraged to fill out an online application...
ANIMAL CAMPS n All Abilities Animal Friends Camp Every other Friday, June 11-Aug. 6 Tuthill Family Pet Rescue and Resource Center 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale https://www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org (630) 323-5630 This Hinsdale Humane Society camp is designed for children ages 6 to 12, especially those with developmental and cognitive disabilities. Due to COVID-19 limitations, spots are reserved first for children with such disabilities. Any remaining spots can be filled by children without disabilities. Campers will be...
Deeds for the following properties in Hinsdale and Golfview Hills were recorded in DuPage County between April 19 and May 14. 1. 929 S. Bruner St., Mark and Anda McGuire to Conor and Maureen Real, April 19, $820,000 2. 928 S. Grant St., Ayman Ads and Noha ElGanzouri to Ami and Pranav Parekh, April 19, $1,230,000 3. 13 Ulm Place, M&R Hinsdale LLC to Leigh and John Brinckerhoff, April 19, $775,000 4. 135 S. Park Ave., Deanna and Richard Garwood and the Deanna Garwood Revocable Trust to Jerry and Laurie Steinborn, April 19,...
