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Go fly a kite — or two. Brian Paul found the perfect spot in Robbins Park on Saturday afternoon to fly his two super-sized kites. He flew his Trilobite16 (54 square feet with 42-foot long tails) and an octopus kite (26 feet long) while sitting back in a lawn chair. He was forced to leave his relaxing post when it came time to reel the kites in. Paul first discovered this hobby while attending a recent kite flying festival in Naperville. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
"Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." - the 14th Dalai Lama Did you ever learn a new word and then start to see it everywhere? Or encounter the same message or theme emanating from a variety of sources? I've experienced both, and - as you might guess - am currently doing so right now. I keep discovering the same message from different people and places. It's simple and straightforward: Be kind. While I was home in quarantine with a sick husband, I counted on...
The Hinsdale Fire Department is once again participating in the annual statewide Keep the Wreath Red fire safety program. A wreath will be hung outside the station at 121 Symonds Drive. For each fire caused by holiday decorations, a red bulb will be replace with a white bulb. The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to discourage people from traveling at the levels usually seen around the holidays, meaning more people will be spending the season at home. That shift, experts say, will lead to increased cooking activity and greater...
Ninety-six Hinsdale residents have tested positive for COVID-19 over the past week. The DuPage County Health Department reported 84 new cases and the Cook County Health Department reported 12 new cases. That brings the total number of reported cases in the village to 773, up from 677 last week. Amita Hinsdale Hospital was treating 35 confirmed COVID-19 patients and eight patients awaiting test results on Wednesday, a spokeswoman said. Community Consolidated District 181 reported 16 new cases from Nov. 24 to Dec. 1, including...
Hinsdale Village Board Committee of the Whole/Finance Commission joint meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 https://www.villageofhinsdale.org On the draft agenda: 2021 budget Community Consolidated Elementary Dist. 181 Board 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 https://www.d181.org On the draft agenda: public hearing and approval of 2020 tax levy, COVID-19 update, internet safety and cyberbullying, special education update, annual financial report, Elm School 2020 Blue Ribbon Award celebration (6 p.m.) Hinsdale Village Board 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,...
Tree of Remembrance Nov. 22-Dec. 25 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale (630) 856-6993 Amita St. Thomas Hospice once again will decorate its Tree of Remembrance outside of BMO Harris Bank. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one’s name listed on the boards beside the tree. Envelopes will be available next to the tree. Questions? Call the number listed above or send an email to [email protected]. The TWS & CTWS Snow Ball Dec. 11 https://www.theatreofwesternsprings.com This virtual f...
Tree of Remembrance Nov. 22-Dec. 25 Lincoln and First streets, Hinsdale (630) 856-6993 Amita St. Thomas Hospice once again will decorate its Tree of Remembrance outside of BMO Harris Bank. Community members are able to make a donation and have a loved one's name listed on the boards beside the tree. Envelopes will be available next to the tree. Questions? Call the number listed above or send an email to [email protected]. Virtual Santa Visits Dec. 5-19 https://ww...
The property tax is largest single tax in Illinois and is the major source of revenue for Community Consolidated District 181 and Hinsdale High School District 86. It also is a significant source of funding for the village of Hinsdale, along with the Hinsdale Public Library, although the village has several other sources of revenue to support operations. Taxing bodies are required each year to file a levy, or request for property tax revenue. Setting the levy actually is the...
Not quite, but Marcus of Hinsdale sponsored DJ Matt Roan in front of their store last month. Each Saturday this month the store will host a DJ spinning some holiday tunes inside. Also there will be champagne for any shoppers who visit. Also throughout the holiday shopping season the village of Hinsdale has a Secret Santa surprising in-store shoppers with $25 gift cards good at Hinsdale establishments. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
The Community Consolidated District 181 Board is poised to pass a $67.1 million property tax levy on Monday, Dec. 7. The proposed levy, which totals $75.1 million when the debt service fund is included, was approved by the board Nov. 9. Richard Engstrom, assistant superintendent of business and operations, presented a so-called “balloon” levy request that would ensure the district captures all availalbe revenue under the tax cap. Board President Margie Kleber favored the balloon levy approach, noting that the board has the...
Taffy is a beautiful gray and white cat who is looking for her forever home, with kids 5 and older. She's a sweet 14-year-old lady whose adoption fee is only $25. The Hinsdale Humane Society Tuthill Fam-ily 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 hours are noon to 6...
Two weeks ago, I wrote about focusing on tips for dealing with discomfort, something 2020 has provided us in spades. As we continue to experience the perfect storm of physical, psychological and financial distress, let's consider why things can feel uncomfortable and shifting your relationship with discomfort. So, how comfortable are you with being uncomfortable? Some people seem able to go with it, while others fervently avoid discomfort. Some folks, consciously or...
Welcome to Holidays in Hinsdale: Pandemic Edition. Restrictions on gatherings have had a Grinch-like impact, stealing away the ability to hold numerous cherished seasonal programs and activities. But like Whoville, the community has found ways to overcome the adversity, modifying events and leveraging the magic of technology to delight residents of all ages. Here a some to check out, and see the Holiday Happenings listing starting on Page 30 for more details. Time slots for...
Edward F. Tausk died Nov. 29, 2020, seven days after his 90th birthday and just three and a half months after losing his wife of 64 years, Ellen. Ed was born in 1930 to Emil and Teresa Tausk. He grew up in Chicago with his three siblings. Ed worked as a mechanical engineer and met his wife Ellen at work. They married shortly after and had three children, Teri (Chuck) Goudie, Ed Tausk Jr. (fiancé Wendy Jurek) and Colleen (Steve) Gebavi. Ed was known for many things including...
Rosemarie Catherine Kash, nee Wirch, 85, of Clarendon Hills, died Nov. 30, 2020. She was born in Chicago in 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis T. Kash. She is survived by her children, Gregory, Kimberly, Scott and Jeffrey Kash; her grandchildren, Ashley, Lauren and Kelsey Kash; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation is private at Sullivan Funeral Home in Hinsdale. Private family interment is at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made online to the Alzheimer’s A...
Elizabeth “Betty” Janet Pepich, nee Pate, 89, of Oak Brook, died Nov. 28, 2020. Betty was an outstanding mother and grandmother who always put family first. She was a registered nurse and a stewardess for Trans Canadian Air Lines. She became a small engine pilot, a certified scuba instructor and traveled the world. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene (Gene) Thomas Pepich; and her daughter, Patty Ann Pepich. She is survived by her children, Steven (Kristina) Pepich, Gena (Jeff) Andreasen and Juli (Steve) Kon...
How will your donation support remote learning? Hinsdale residents Greg Hart and David Andalcio have more in common than their addresses. They also share a desire to strengthen their community by supporting the needs of others. When Hart, who represents his hometown on the DuPage County Board, realized that remote learning had the potential to negatively impact students without access to computers, he turned to Andalcio to tackle the problem. As CEO of Wynndalco, a technology...
Albert "Al" C. Giusfredi, 92, of Hobe Sound, Fla., and Oak Brook, passed away Nov. 27, 2020. He was born in 1928 in Chicago and had been president of a manufacturing company before retiring. He is survived by his wife, Ilene; and his grandchildren, Paige, Alexis and Randal Jr. He was preceded in death by his sons, Randal (Kim) and Gary Giusfredi. Services and interment will be private. Brian Powell Funeral Directors of Hinsdale handled the arrangements....
John Mitchell Gerty, 96, a former Hinsdale resident, died at home with family by his side on Nov. 28, 2020. Born in Chicago in 1924, he was the son of the Francis and Ursula, nee Mitchell, Gerty. He graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1942, and subsequently continued his studies at California Institute of Technology. He earned a master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois, and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World...
Joseph T. Cesario of Elmhurst died Nov. 25, 2020. Joseph was a retired attorney who practiced law for more than 50 years - more than 40 years in Hinsdale - and was honored by the Illinois State Bar Association for his pro bono service. He graduated from Marquette University and earned his juris doctorate at the Northwestern University School of Law. He was a former Elmhurst alderman and member/chairman of the city's board of police and fire commissioners as well as an active...
Mary Genevieve Brown, nee Vanderbosch, 103, a longtime resident of Hinsdale, died Nov. 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.J. Brown; her siblings, Elizabeth Decker Powell, Joan Shafer and William Vanderbosch; her brothers-in-law, Pete Decker, Bob Powell and Francis Shafer; and her sisters-in-law, Madalon Vanderbosch and Lyla Vanderbosch. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie J. (James E. Murphy Jr). Brown; and her sister, Suzanne (Don) Agostino. A private family interment service will be held at St....
It's time to look back at the year that was and reflect on lessons learned. Of course, learning a lesson is not the same as applying it, and I am far from skilled at practicing what I'm preaching. While I never got around to picking up a new language or learning a new instrument, I think I've developed an important skill: the ability to listen. People at work and in my personal life have often told me to listen more. I would try, but actually I was basically still engaging...
The season of the wreath has come around again, that symbol of continuous life with no beginning or end woven of enduring evergreen boughs. Every year a sizable one adorns the Graue Mill and Museum building just north of Hinsdale in Oak Brook. The wreath, suspended high up and illuminated, is a holiday hallmark casting out Yuletide vibes for both visitors to the grounds and those motoring past on York Road. Hinsdale resident and Garden Study Club of Hinsdale member Pamela...
John Bourjaily confesses he's not much of a shopper. "I can sometimes shop for other people. I cannot shop for myself at all," he said. Girls are difficult to buy for - no matter their age, the father of three offered as an excuse. So he relies on their mother, Jen. "My wife is a professional shopper," he said. "She is outstanding at it." Nevertheless, Bourjaily agreed to be one of The Hinsdalean's "guest shoppers" for the paper's annual gift guide series. This year, former co...
Built for the road ahead - In 1917, Henry Buchholz and his brother opened Hinsdale's first car dealership on the corner of Garfield and Hinsdale avenues. According to Sandy Williams' book, "Images of America - Hinsdale," Henry Ford dropped in for a visit to the dealership when he was in the area visiting International Harvester's Alexander Legge, who lived in town. 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...
