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The young lady in a wheelchair, unable to speak, seemed indifferent as the volunteer handler approached her with the pet therapy dog. The handler left a card with information about the dog and turned to go visit with other patients at the rehab center. "And the girl reached out and pet the dog," said Deborah Kraus, manager of Hinsdale Humane Society's pet therapy program. "She knew quite well we were there. It's just that she couldn't necessarily verbalize it." Those are the...
The Hinsdale Community Pool needs extensive repairs, experts say, at a cost of more than $1.4 million. Village officials say they have a multi-year plan to get it fixed. Parks and recreation commissioners heard a report at their Sept. 10 meeting on the issues raised by a pool audit conducted by Williams Architects in April. “The lap pool is experiencing significant deterioration problems that need to be addressed in order to provide a safe environment for patrons and to eliminate further deterioration,” the audit reads, spe...
"All in." That's the theme of the Hinsdale Central football program this year. Offense and defense. Juniors and seniors. Males and females. Wait, what? Yes, it's true. Look closely at the next game and you might spot coach Allison Fish working with defensive players on the sidelines and blond braids extending from the helmet of No. 34, wide receiver Chiara Gregor. The two make joining a group of 80 players and half a dozen coaches - none of whom are women - look easy, varsity...
Hinsdale Central senior Sydney Thayer has been thinking about Homecoming since last spring. She hasn't been dreaming of the perfect date or the perfect dress. As co-president of Varsity Club, she's been involved in the nitty gritty details of making this week a success. The club's executive board chose the theme, "Let's Get Fired Up," in the spring. But much of the work was still to be done when classes resumed in August. "We really only have five weeks with our full club at...
A field of grand old flags - To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Legion, Hinsdale Post 250 marked the occasion by placing 100 flags on the front lawn of the Memorial Building. The 100 flags in the center of the display were flagged on three sides by an additional 61 flags. Please turn to Page 16 for more pictures....
Jennifer Post and Michael Slonoff, both of Chicago, have announced their engagement. Jennifer is the daughter of Shawn and Mary Kay Post of Chicago. She is a 2006 graduate of New Trier High School and a 2010 graduate of Marquette University. She is a dental hygienist at Post Family Dental in Chicago. Michael is the son of Jim and Ilene Slonoff of Hinsdale. He graduated from Hinsdale Central in 2007 and Bowling Green State University in 2011. He is the vice president of sales...
Hinsdale High School District 86 Board 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 Hinsdale Central High School 55th and Grant streets On the agenda: public hearing and approval of FY 2020 budget, report of the Sept. 20 joint special and facilities committee meeting, Sterigenics update Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 Memorial Building 19 E. Chicago Ave. On the draft agenda: commercial filming, parking deck update,...
Name: Jack Bartuch Year: senior Hometown: Clarendon Hills What's it like playing for such a successful golf program? It's special. It's nice to be in a winning culture. There's a little pressure, but that also helps. We just have to know how to channel it. What's your goal this season? My goal is to win state title individually. For the team, I want to keep the state championship streak alive. I also want to win three invites personally. What's the coolest course you've...
2U SHUTS OUT PANTHERS The Hinsdale Falcons 11U Gold picked up a much-needed victory Saturday against the Downers Grove Panthers. The final score of 20-0 was indicative of the Falcons’ complete effort on both sides of the ball. For the team’s veterans, the win avenged two years of losses to the Panthers. Hinsdale struck first as running back Patrick Connors took a handoff from quarterback Will Lynch on the game’s opening possession and sliced through the Downers Grove defense for a long touchdown. Connors would add anoth...
Ralph N. Murphy, 75, of Westmont died Aug. 21, 2019. He was born in Hinsdale in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Jane Greenrod. He is survived by his daughter, Deborah Werchman; his sisters, Nancy (Robert) Hagan and Pat (Jeff) Ware; and his nieces and nephews, Dawn Greenrod-Dumphy, Wally Stavreff, Diana Stavreff, Justin Ware, Isaak Ware, Brigitte Ware, Jill Leathers and Ryan Hagen. Visitation is from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St.,...
Miller sets state swim records Hinsdale’s Karina Miller set two new Illinois state records at the Age Group State Championships in July. Her times of 33.21 seconds in the 50-meter backstroke and 1:11.78 in the 100-meter backstroke were new marks for the 10 and under age level, both in the state and at the state meet. Miller took first place in both races as well a second place in the 50-meter, 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle races. SOCCER TEAM WINS TOURNEY The Hinsdale Wizard FC U12 Gold girls team won the Chicago Soccer A...
Father Edward Kucera, 92, passed away Sept. 21, 2019. Born Joseph Kucera in Chicago in 1927, he had two older brothers in Lisle when he arrived in 1941 as a high school freshman: the future Father Mathias and the future Abbot and Archbishop Daniel, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother Henry. In 1947, Father Edward began a career in the classroom at what is now known as Benet Academy that lasted until 1962, teaching such subjects as history, religion, scienc...
Cross country, girls Sept. 21 @ Peoria Notre Dame Spring Invite V places 4th with 226 points Revord, 24th, 17:55.7 Watcke, 36th, 18:19.1 McCabe, 41st, 18:23.7 Brorson, 46th, 18:31.5 Wagner, 86th, 19:00.8 Golf, boys Sept. 24 @ Glenbard West V loses 151-148 Bartuch, 37 McMillin, 39 Inabnit, 40 Rasmussen, 41 Sept. 19 @ York V loses 149-146 Golf, girls Sept. 24 vs. Downers North V wins 169-189 Ascher, 41 Larson, 41 Joy, 43 Thornton, 44 Sept. 19 vs. St. Charles North V wins 165-175 Joy, 39 Fuchs, 40 Thornton, 41 Hemmer, 45...
Team members start the 3-mile race Sept. 19 as the Hinsdale Central girls junior varsity cross country team hosts a dual meet with Proviso West at Katherine Legge Memorial Park in Hinsdale. (Jon Langham/for the Hinsdalean)...
Before Ivy Rehab could open its clinic in Hinsdale, it needed a physical therapist who could provide the quality of care that Ivy clients expect and deserve. That's how things work at Ivy, William Haskell, director of business development - Midwest operations. First comes the talent, then comes the clinic. "We find the person first," said Haskell, who lives in Hinsdale with his wife and three children. Kim Connelly-Grote has been the face of the Ivy Rehab clinic at 100...
The Rotary Run Charity Classic turns 25 this year as runners and walkers take to the streets Sunday, Oct. 6, at The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St. in Hinsdale. The fundraiser's legacy is one of both promoting fitness as family fun and supporting philanthropic outreach. Since its inaugural event in 1995, the Charity Classic has generated more than $2 million to support local and international organizations and projects. "It's a big part of what we do in terms of service....
Those were the days - Some of these kindergartners who attended The Lane School in 1967 will be in town to celebrate their 50th reunion this weekend as members of the Hinsdale Central Class of 1969. For more information on Central's Homecoming and other alumnae who are returning, turn to Pages 5 and 7. (photo submitted by Patty Van Eynde Dolan)...
The Ethan Bell band closed the Hinsdale Chamber's 17th season of Uniquely Thursdays on Aug. 22. The concert series held in Burlington Park opened June 13 and featured 10 concerts during the summer. Parker Peluso and Audrey Wilson enjoyed their slushies while their families enjoyed the music. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
“Wow, you look warm,” someone comments. This is a frequent occurrence for me. Neither dewy nor glowing, I simply appear uncomfortably hot. Which, in fact, I am. But there’s a lot more than sweat going on; allow me to discuss it. Menopause is, of course, a natural phenomenon, and it’s hardly life-threatening. It can be awful, though, and frankly becomes worse because no one wants to talk about it. We often perceive menopause as embarrassing, a painful acknowledgment of aging,...
Hinsdale Public Works employees Eric Kasperski and Tom Jung were the team behind the scenes plotting out Charlie Hartley's vision for the field of flags placed on the Memorial Building's front lawn last week. One hundred flags were installed Sept. 18, surrounded by a border of an additional 61 flags. The 100 are to observe the American Legion's 100th anniversary....
TOURNEY RAISES ALMOST $9,000 The Hinsdale Professional Firefighter’s Association raised almost $9,000 in its annual Big’s Bare Knuckle Softball Tournament Sept. 15 at Veeck Park in Hinsdale. The event was created to honor Hinsdale Deputy Fire Chief Mark Johnson, affectionately known as Big, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty while working at the Hinsdale Fire Department in September 2010. It was a great day for softball, as several fire departments fielded teams in the tournament, including Westmont, Wes...
The Hinsdale Central High School Foundation has announced the names of five individuals who will be inducted into its Hall of Fame in conjunction with Homecoming week activities. The new members will be honored at a banquet at 6 tonight at Ruth Lake Country Club, 6200 Madison St., Hinsdale. This year's honorees include two medical professionals and three educators. Pam Bylsma During her 34 years in secondary school education, Pam Bylsma has served in the roles of teacher,...
Ellen Victoria Kleber and Dr. Matthew Alan Smith were married Aug. 24, 2019, at Shoreby Club in Bratenahl, Ohio. The bride is the daughter of Dale and Margaret Kleber of Hinsdale. The groom is the son of Dr. Mark and Paula Smith of Hartville, Ohio. Abigail Kleber of Hinsdale, the bride's sister, was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Adri Flocco, Ilana Sidorow of Hinsdale, Sarah Nation and Valerie Yax. The groom's brother, Tyler Smith, was the best man. The groomsmen were...
Oktoberfest Oct. 4-5 Naper Settlement 523 S. Webster St., Naperville (630) 420-6010 https://www.napersettlement.org Traditional cuisine and authentic beer will be overflowing in a giant heated tent, with lively Oompah music during the day and over-the-top rock on Saturday night. Enjoy an expanded draft menu, professional pumpkin carver, Oktoberfest pinball and laugh-out-loud competitions. Kids can enjoy special activities from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 5. Time: 5 to 10 p.m. Oct, 4, noon to 10 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets: $15, $10 for...
Cara is a beautiful Calico girl who has a wonderful personality and is adoptable to families with children of any age. She is spayed, up-to-date on her vaccinations and ready to go home today. Come meet Cara and all of the other pets at the Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Family Pet Rescue & Resource Center at 21 Salt Creek Lane. The shelter is open from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more...
