Copyright 2013 Daily Herald, Paddock Publications, Inc. http://www.dailyherald.com/community/bloomingdale/ en-us Tue, 14 May 2013 23:55:04 -0400 http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099724/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099724/ Thu, 9 May 2013 18:02:10 -0400 Though the impact of new federal health care guidelines remains unclear, College of DuPage officials say they're planning to provide benefits to some part-time professors. The college will create the new position of "lecturer" — a nontenured adjunct faculty member who will teach more classes than the average adjunct professor, but still fewer classes than a full-time professor. The new designation would allow lecturers to be eligible for health care insurance, officials said. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149611/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149611/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:20:30 -0400 Stephanie Chitkowski struck out 11 in a 3-hit shutout, No. 3 Glenbard South winning at Elmwood Park 10-0 on Tuesday.Payton Carli went 2-for-5 with 2 runs scored an an RBI and Danielle Scarpiniti 2-for-3 with 3 RBI for the Raiders (22-4, 11-0 Metro Suburban Conference).Fenton 5, Timothy Christian 4:Nicole Susmarski's two-out, 2-run single in the fifth inning proved to be the game-winner for the Bison. Marisa Voss struck out 13 for Timothy Christian.Benet 11, Manteno 9:Trailing 9-4, the No. 4 Redwings (19-7) tied it with 4 runs in the sixth and won it with 2 in the seventh.Shannon Mills led off the seventh with an infield single, Marissa Panko, who was 4-for-5, doubled, Ali Michalik, who was 4-for-4, singled in the go-ahead run and Julianne Rurka added a run with an RBI fielder's choice.Nazareth 3, Montini 2:Back-to-back homers by Mia Davis and Colleen McGivney in a 3-run seventh inning rallied the Roadrunners. Cristina Barrett went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and 2 RBI for Montini (23-7).Neuqua Valley 15, East Aurora 0:Mac Spittal (8-3) twirled a 1-hitter, striking out three, and the Wildcats (17-10) pounded out 15 hits.Aurora Central 5, Lisle 4:Gabi Alfaro went 2-for-4 with a triple, double and 2 RBI for the Chargers at the Class 2A Aurora Central regional. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149626/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149626/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:06:26 -0400 Lake Park got off to a fast start in all three sets in volleyball Tuesday against conference rival and host Waubonsie Valley. Then the Warriors battled back into contention three times, but the Lancers held them off in two of the three sets for a 25-21, 22-25, 25-18 victory in the Upstate Eight Conference Valley Division clash. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149628/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149628/ Tue, 14 May 2013 23:05:38 -0400 It doesn't get much more emotional for a team than it did for Lake Park on Tuesday night. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149678/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/sports/705149678/ Tue, 14 May 2013 20:57:59 -0400 Every mention of another school conjured comparisons to Northwestern. That's when Justin Jackson realized there was no comparison. "I wanted to become part of the Wildcat family," he said. On Tuesday Jackson made it official when the Glenbard North junior running back announced on Twitter he was committing to Northwestern. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/sports/705139588/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/sports/705139588/ Mon, 13 May 2013 23:31:12 -0400 Naperville Central 3, West Chicago 2:The Redhawks (20-7, 15-4) clinched a share of the DuPage Valley Conference title when Jeff Schank's RBI single in the top of the seventh inning drove in the game-winning run. Jimmy Nashert pitched a 3-hitter. Schank also homered while Nicky Lopez went 3-for-3. Jon Michiels doubled and drove in the lone run for West Chicago (4-22, 1-18).Benet 3, Marian Catholic 1:The Redwings (19-7, 10-4) moved a step closer toward the East Suburban Catholic title after lone runs in the bottom of the fifth and sixth inning broke a 1-1 tie. Joe Boyle, who went 2-for-3, Kevin Jendra and Tim Veselik drove in runs in support of winning pitcher Tony Predey. Robert Haemmerle notched the save. Neuqua Valley 7, Bartlett 1:The Wildcats (23-8, 20-5) won their ninth straight game while closing out their Upstate Eight Conference schedule. Three runs in the fifth inning and another 3 runs in the sixth helped Neuqua Valley pull ahead. Mike Riesner went 3-for-4 while Jeff Evak and Alex Wolanski drove in 2 runs apiece. Jonathan Vlk was the complete-game winning pitcher. Glenbard North 13, Naperville North 3:The Panthers (16-10, 13-6) ended the DuPage Valley Conference game in six innings after eight players had hits and seven players drove in runs. Nolan Jasinski, Jeff LaPage, Adam Villanueva and Matt Stencel each had 2 hits and 2 RBI. Kyle Crites was the winning pitcher. Carson Brown and Mark Khoury went 2-for-3 with an RBI for Naperville North (15-10, 11-8).Timothy Christian 14, Northridge Prep 0:The Trojans (7-14) advanced to the Class 2A IC Catholic Prep regional semifinals after scoring 5 runs in the first inning and 9 runs in the third. Emerson Bandemer allowed 1 hit over 5 innings. Brandon Scott and Justin VanderNaald homered and drove in 3 runs apiece.Willowbrook 7, Leyden 3:The Warriors (19-9, 11-7) swept in the West Suburban Gold after a 6-run fourth inning broke a scoreless tie. Brian Johnson went 3-for-4 with 2 runs scored. Tyler Vavrek had 2 hits and Jeremy Kucik drove in 2 runs.Addison Trail 5, Morton 0:A 3-run top of the second inning gave complete-game winning pitcher Anthony Infantino and the Blazers (10-21, 7-11) all the offense they needed while taking two of three in the West Suburban Gold series. Jordan Garcia went 2-for-3 with a double and 3 RBI.Downers South 5, Glenbard West 2:Danny Mayer and Anthony Vattimo homered for the Mustangs (26-5, 15-3) in their West Suburban crossover victory. Zach Taylor went the distance on the mound. Will Simoneit drove in a run for Glenbard West (12-17).West Aurora 5, Glenbard East 1:The Rams (11-20, 7-12) managed 4 hits in the opening game of their DuPage Valley Conference series with West Aurora. Joe Kotch drove in Glenbard East's lone run in the fourth inning.St. Joseph 10, Wheaton Academy 5:Kyle Uitermarkt drove in 3 runs while Sam Perna and Dylan Hughes each had 2 hits for the Warriors (5-19) in their nonconference loss.Hinsdale Central 3, Downers North 2:The Red Devils (15-11, 10-8) held off a seventh-inning rally to top Downers North (18-9, 12-6) in the West Suburban Silver. Matt Muellner went 2-for-3 with a homer and 2 RBI. Chris Bokich pitched 6 innings to earn the win. Joe Provenzano homered and had 2 RBI for the Trojans. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/sports/705139590/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/sports/705139590/ Mon, 13 May 2013 23:30:46 -0400 Colleen Hill hit a 3-run home run in a fourth-run Neuqua Valley first inning, and the Wildcats held on to beat No. 13 Lake Park 9-8 on Monday in Naperville.Jamie O'Brien also homered and Alyssa Domico doubled twice, scored a run and drove in 2 for Neuqua (15-10, 11-5 Upstate Eight Conference), which led 9-4 after four innings. Sam Cummings was 3-for-4 with a triple, run scored and 3 RBI and Danielle Jecmen 2-for-3 with a double, run scored and 2 RBI for Lake Park (23-10, 12-5), which scored 2 runs in the seventh but grounded out to end the game with the tying run on second base.Minooka 2, Glenbard South 0:Jackie Lilek struck out 11 in a 6-hit shutout, snapping the No. 3 Raiders' seven-game winning streak. Losing pitcher Jane Trzaska (9-3) struck out three over three innings and Aimee Gerherdt was 3-for-3 for Glenbard South (21-4).WW South 8, Glenbard East 6:Cam Briggs, Jenny Harbakus and Kim Hayes all homered for the Tigers (12-14, 9-4 DuPage Valley Conference), who led 8-0 after five innings and held on in Lombard. Megan Cotterill homered and Dana Camp went 3-for-3 with a double, run scored and RBI for Glenbard East (9-15, 4-9).Glenbard North 10, Wheaton North 2:Ashley Stiver went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, Amanda Manton was 2-for-3 and also went deep, and the No. 5 Panthers (21-4, 10-3) scored 4 runs in the third and 4 more in the fourth to blow the game open. Kelly Thornton's 2-run homer in the first accounted for Wheaton North's runs.Benet 10, St. Viator 0:Marissa Panko hit her sixth homer and doubled for the Redwings (18-7, 10-4 East Suburban Catholic Conference).Glenbard West 7, Hinsdale South 2:Shelley Warmolts went 3-for-4 with a double and 3 runs scored and Maggie Stalker 3-for-4 with 3 RBI for the Hilltoppers (14-14), who broke the game open with a 3-run fourth inning.York 7, Hinsdale Central 0:Freshman Abbey Solem hit her fifth home run, scored 2 runs and had 3 RBI, and Angela Scalzitti went 3-for-4 with 2 runs scored and 2 stolen bases for the Dukes (17-13). Isabella Jaeger was 2-for-4 with a triple, 2 runs scored and an RBI and Elena Schwarz tossed a 2-hitter with 4 strikeouts.IC Catholic Prep 9, Regina 8:Cat Klosterman's bunt single scored Kat Fajardo with the game-winner in the bottom of the eighth of a seesaw affair in Elmhurst. Gabby Curran was 5-for-6 with a triple and 3 runs scored and Klosterman was 3-for-4 with an RBI, part of a 20-hit attack for the Knights (18-10).Downers Grove South 7, Morton 4:Kristen Bialek went 2-for-5 with 2 RBI, Caitlyn Daly 3-for-4 and winning pitcher Caroline Hedgcock had 2 hits and an RBI for the Mustangs (16-8, 10-0 West Suburban Gold).Wheaton Academy 12, Marian Catholic 7:Marissa Gagliano went 4-for-5 with 4 runs scored and 2 RBI, and the Warriors (7-9, 7-6) clinched at least a share of the Suburban Christian Conference Gold title. Jessica Bosse was 3-for-4 with 2 runs scored and 2 RBI and Bridget Koehler also had 3 hits. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/sports/705139613/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/sports/705139613/ Mon, 13 May 2013 22:56:58 -0400 To say Ashton Cattenhead has been a pleasant surprise for Glenbard South only tells half the story. It was a surprise she's even here. Cattenhead played for Glenbard South's freshman team two years ago, then moved to Huntley her sophomore year. Julie Fonda, the Raiders softball coach, didn't realize Cattenhead was back until she bumped into her in the hallway last fall. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/sports/705139615/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/sports/705139615/ Mon, 13 May 2013 22:56:33 -0400 Among the intrigue of track and field state sectionals is the element of surprise — boys whose great performances lift themselves from the cusp of state qualification to Charleston. DuPage County teams are filled with such stories. Here are a few. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139810/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130513/news/705139810/ Mon, 13 May 2013 11:17:49 -0400 This edition of The Week in Pictures features a lot of warm weather activities, including fishing, biking, rowing, power washing, ice cream eating, garage sale and art show browsing, and benefit walking. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149772/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130514/news/705149772/ Tue, 14 May 2013 16:18:52 -0400 Students from Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 launched 450 rockets throughout the day Tuesday as the culmination of a yearlong learning project. The launches at Schaumburg's Olympic Park involved students from all 27 of the district's schools who began exploring aerospace engineering through the NASA Rockets curriculum in September. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109749/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109749/ Sat, 11 May 2013 00:22:09 -0400 DuPage County authorities say a Roselle man sexually abused his pet peacock, which later was found dead in his garage. David Beckmann, 64, of 645 E. Devon Ave., was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty after Roselle police said they learned about the abuse and subsequent death of the bird, named Phyl, while investigating another crime. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099565/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099565/ Fri, 10 May 2013 20:25:57 -0400 Some parents of Hadley Junior High School students in Glen Ellyn say "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" is a relatable coming-of-age tale, while others argue the book isn't appropriate for eighth-graders. The Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board supported the latter view. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099558/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099558/ Fri, 10 May 2013 18:45:20 -0400 Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 is getting ready to host its single largest event of the year — the annual Partners Club/Young Athletes track meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16 on the track behind Eisenhower Junior High School at 800 W. Hassell Road in Hoffman Estates. Events will take place until noon, followed by lunch for all athletes, their partners and volunteers. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099734/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099734/ Thu, 9 May 2013 17:34:44 -0400 A DuPage County judge cut bail in half Thursday for a former Harper College wrestler whose home invasion trial ended in a hung jury. The reduction means Kerin Ramirez of Addison could soon be freed after more than 18 months in jail, defense attorney Gal Pissetzky said. http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099884/ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130509/news/705099884/ Thu, 9 May 2013 09:54:20 -0400 Schaumburg Township District Library Trustee Robert Lyons will end his 44-year tenure on the library board Monday, May 20 — one of the longest examples of continuous service by any elected official in the Northwest suburbs. "Obviously, I do so with a great deal of pride," Lyons said of his imminent departure. "I've gotten more from being on the board and part of the library than I could claim to have given to it."