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A rainy start to the Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival Saturday morning didn't discourage first-time participating artist John Scanlon. "We still had people show up and I had a really good sale right off the bat," Scanlon said Sunday, noting that serious buyers are the ones who come out in inclement weather. Scanlon's decision to skip a show he usually attends in Minnesota to come to Hinsdale last weekend was a good one, and not just from a financial perspective. He was chosen as...
John Anthony Paro passed away on June 4, 2024, in Burr Ridge, just a few months short of his 94th birthday. John was born in 1930 to Croatian immigrants Ivo and Marija Paro in the Riverside neighborhood of Seattle, Wash., a tight-knit community that made an indelible impact on his character and outlook. The family moved eleven years later to San Pedro, Calif., where John attended Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Junior High School, San Pedro High and Loyola Marymount University....
For the sixth straight season, Hinsdale Central girls lacrosse finished among the state's elite. A 10-7 win over Lake Forest Saturday in the third-place game on Central's Dickinson Field avenged a 7-9 loss to the Scouts back on March 14, the first game of the season. It also helped salve the disappointment from the Devils' Friday night defeat to eventual state champ Loyola Academy in a hard-fought contest. "We definitely showed up in (the Lake Forest) game, and felt like we...
After spending 21 days in the district and holding meetings with more than 200 parents, staff, students, board members, administrators and community members, incoming Superintendent Michael Lach explained the approach that will guide him when he begins work full-time July 1. “I kept coming back to four questions — questions that I had, but questions I think we all need to tackle together,” Lach said during a presentation at the May 30 school board meeting. The questions center around four topics: passion, trust, organ...
Why should we visit national parks? Theresa Goodrich recounted a memorable encounter with a group of locals while camping in Badlands National Park several years ago. "Bison just walked right through the field where our tent was pitched," she said, describing the behemoths' use of a picnic table as a scratching post. "A bunch of us were up early and standing on one side of our vehicles because on the other side the bison were having their breakfast." Such out-of-the-ordinary e...
Places from the past - Hinsdale's building services supervisor, Jim Piontkowski, took this photo in 1979. The New Victorian Beauty Salon was located at 7 E. First St. Currently The Salon by David & William calls that location its home. Do you have a Hinsdale photo that is at least 25 years old? We'd love to share it with our readers. Stop by our office at 7 W. First St. or email it to [email protected]....
Opponents of the war in Gaza rallied Sunday in downtown Hinsdale. The group first gathered on the south lawn of the Memorial Building, shouting anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian chants and criticizing U.S. support of Israel. "No more money for Israel's crime! No more bombing Palestine! Not another nickel, not another dime! Free, free Palestine!" Many of the 50 or so participants were draped in Palestinian flags or stoles and carried flags or signs. They used bullhorns to make...
Michael Werich quickly offered to share his Memorial Day accessories with Gwendolyn Tymowski during the May 27 ceremony at the Memorial Building. She spotted the colorful beads and even before she could ask, Werich shared a few strands with her. Hundreds of Hinsdaleans walked in or watched the procession and the ceremony that followed in front of the Memorial Building. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Summer Day Camp Through Aug. 9 The Community House 415 W. Eighth St. www.thecommunityhouse.org (630) 323-7500 Kids entering first through eighth grade will create memories and safely enjoy time with their peers. The camp offers a variety of creative learning experiences including sports, drama and environmental awareness to name a few. The camp is broken up into weekly themes, with the field trip, activities and projects for the week related to the theme. Before (7 to 9 a.m.) and after (3 to 6 p.m.) care is offered at an...
Mention camping and it can elicit some strong emotions. Some have wonderful memories of camping as a kid and continue to do so as an adult. Others are perplexed or disgusted by the idea. Some have never even been to a campground. The folks at the Cook County Forest Preserve District want to encourage novices to give it a try - and to welcome back experienced campers. That was the goal when the district refurbished two of its older campsites and opened three new ones,...
Members of the Hinsdale American Legion honored Hinsdale's fallen Memorial Day, May 27, with a procession up Washington Street to the Memorial Building. Several hundred spectators lined the route and joined the ceremony after the procession. During the ceremony the names of the 63 men who died in battle during World Wars I and II and the Korean, Vietnam and Afghan wars were read. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
HUMANE SOCIETY HAS NEW LEADER Jodie Arquilla joined the Hinsdale Humane Society as president last week. Arquilla brings 15 years of experience in hands-on operations, corporate management and leadership. Her core knowledge of fostering a supportive and collaborative culture aligns perfectly with the humane society board’s vision for a high standard of excellence and accountability across every department. “Arquilla’s compassion for animals and longstanding ties to the local community will ensure a smooth transition,” the boa...
Joanne A. Orput, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 11, 2024, Born in Evanston to Bert and Edna Adamson, Joanne cherished living in downtown Chicago, balanced by years spent raising family in Rockford, Lake Forest, Snowmass and Santa Barbara, Calif. Her life was characterized by her radiant smile, infectious energy and the endless joy she derived from spending time with friends and family. Joanne had a unique style and appreciation of beauty, especially of...
Ava Muckerheide, née Lumampao, 72, died May 30, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy D. Muckerheide. She is survived by her sons, Donn D. (Giovanna) Muckerheide of Hinsdale and Carl F. (Lyn) Muckerheide; her parents, Alejandra and Fundador Lumampao; and her siblings, Lea Lumampao, Fundra Donasco, Evelyn Londres, Cynthia Lumampao Fallarco, Rhodora Lumampao and Ernesto Lumampao. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan...
As an adolescent approaching her teen years, Grace Rodi struggled to find an activity in which she could excel. While friends were competing in gymnastics and discovering their musical talents, Rodi said she longed for something that fit her own set of skills. "I was very tall and uncoordinated and I couldn't sing," Rodi said of her 12-year-old self. That's when a letter arrived in the mail inviting young women to compete in an upcoming pageant. She went to an open call,...
Hinsdale police distributed the following reports June 4. Auto theft arrest Joesph M. Correa, 31, 531 N. Harvard Ave., Villa Park, was arrested on two counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle and one count of unlawful use of a weapon May 22 at a gas station in Lombard. A Porsche Macon was stolen from Bill Jacobs Land Rover and Jaguar, 336 E. Ogden Ave., May 3, according to Chief Brian King of the Hinsdale Police Department. The investigation revealed that a prospective “customer” had switched FOBs during test drive ear...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Among other business at their May 30 meeting, school board members: • learned from Interim Superintendent Becky Nelson that the Illinois State Board of Education has decided to return to using the ACT as the required exam for high school graduation. The ACT had been used until 2014, when the state switched to the SAT. Nelson said the district will continue to make sure students are prepared for the SAT by delivering high-quality instruction with a viable curriculum. • approved the hiring of...
The seller of the home at 4 E. Fifth St., featured in last week’s Page 7 article, is Dorothe Ernest. Her first name was misspelled in the story....
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13 Hinsdale South High School 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien www.hinsdale86.org/board-of-education/board-meetings Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Commission 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 11 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale Plan Commission 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: public hearing on special-use permit to add two paddle tennis courts at KLM; sign permit reviews for 8 E. First (Pronto Italian...
I graduated high school two weeks ago and have no idea how to feel. I’m a sentimental person, so as the school year wound down, I spent time thinking about my departure from family, friends and my Hinsdale life. I’ve lived here since birth — my first breath taken at Hinsdale Hospital. The thought of moving to Boulder, Colo., and living there for most of the year is, currently, an impossible one. These 18 years passed in a flash, but I feel grateful to have absolutely loved where I’ve grown up, the people I’ve met, the schoo...
I was definitely warned about junior year. I remember being in seventh grade and thinking about high school as this huge, foreboding experience that I would never get through. I would sit in my class, glad to be only in middle school, where the stakes felt low. People talked about high school, and when I got to high school, they still talked about high school. Maybe the fantasies of "High School Musical" rubbed off on everyone? Except for the part where everyone breaks into...
I would like to thank the Hinsdale Village Board and Deputy Chief Tom Lillie for addressing the issue of e-bikes. Parents: you probably think your (mostly male) pre-teens/adolescents are being responsible as they ride around town on their e-bikes, scooters, etc. They are not. I run, walk, bike and drive through Hinsdale several times a day. If you saw your sons cutting across Madison, crossing 55th Street (against the light), heading south toward Ruth Lake in the middle of the street popping “wheelies” with a friend or siblin...
The newspaper business, like many others, is seasonal. Our schedule mirrors the school year in many ways, with our busiest times occurring while classes - and high school sports - are in session. And then summer rolls around, and with it comes a slightly different to-do list. One of my responsibilities each June is to thank a group of contributing columnists who have been writing for us for the past two years and to invite interested writers to apply for one of the openings....
On this day in 1944, the land, air and sea forces of the United States and 11 allies conducted what became known as the largest amphibious invasion in military history. Some 155,000 Allied troops stormed five separate beaches at Normandy on D-Day, with the Americans landing at Utah and Omaha beaches and the British and Canadians at Gold, Juno and Sword beaches. By the end of June, the Allies had sent 850,000 men, 148,000 vehicles and 570,000 tons of supplies to the Normandy shores. The success of the invasion created a path...
Lavender is a 6-year-old sweetheart who just wants some love. She loves belly rubs, showing off her high-five skills and cuddling. Lavender is afraid of other dogs, but she adores people and makes fast friends with everyone she meets. Lavender would do best in a home with older kids and would love a fenced yard where she can exercise without meeting other dogs. Her adoption fee is $325 and she is ready to go home today. Visit her at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family...
