6 | May 17, 2018 | The winnetka Current news winnetkacurrent.com Noodles The Spoerl family of Winnetka The family just adopted this lovely cat from Wilmette Pet via their cooperation with Adoptapet- Il.org. She had been there since August, when she was brought to them pregnant with what turned out to be seven kittens. She is the sweetest, chillest cat the family has ever known (they’ve had several), and son Jack and she have already become best pals. Here are Jack and Noodles hanging out on the chair in his room. He had been wanting a cat for ages. The Winnetka Current is always in need of pets for Pet of the Week. To submit your own pet, send a photo and short story to Editor Jacqueline Glosniak at jacqueline@winnetkacurrent.com. WINNER: Best Groomer in Chicagoland Pet of the Week Sponsored by Love Fur Dogs The Best in Grooming 847-LUV-DOGS www.LoveFurDogs.com • 69 Green Bay Rd. Glencoe, IL The North Shore’s Rug Cleaning Experts Any Size Area Rug $1.50 per square foot Cash & carry price. $1.75/SF for pick up & delivery. Minimums apply. Schedule a cleaning: kashianbros.com/floorcleaning 1107 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette 847-865-8283 KashianBros.com Police Reports $20K of jewelry swiped in Northfield home burglary On May 5 at 6:21 p.m., police responded to a home in the 10 block of Regent Wood Road for a report of a residential burglary. Preliminary investigation determined that between 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., someone entered the possibly unlocked home and stole an estimated $20,000 worth of jewelry. HANNAH From Page 4 The school set the fundraising goal at $40,000, but within six weeks, they had successfully raised $68,000, meaning that handicapped-accessible doors could be installed in not just one, but two locations on campus. Next steps included setting the date for installation over spring break, followed by an official ribbon cutting ceremony held on the morning of May 7. Christian Heritage Academy’s President, Dr. Hutz Hertzberg, began the ceremony by welcoming all guests and thanking the students, staff and parents for their fundraising efforts, explaining the symbolism of the doors. “These doors are not only functional, but symbolic, reflecting a community who gave so In other police news: NORTHFIELD May 10 • At 9:33 p.m., a resident of the 1700 block of Northfield Square reported three unauthorized withdrawals totaling more than $600 from his bank account. May 9 • Yuri M. Birg, 51, of Highland Park, was arrested at 10:38 a.m. near Central Avenue and Willow Road for driving on a suspended driver’s license and operating a motor vehicle while using an cell phone. May 2 • At 8:51 p.m., an employee from Walgreens, 1825 Willow Road, reported a retail theft of Rogaine and vitamins totaling just under $1,000. April 30 • A representative from a Glenview construction company reported that between Jan. 24-Feb. 6, 15 boxes of exterior stone, valued at $1,620, were stolen from the 2300 block of generously and compassionately to see this project through,” Hertzberg said. “These doors show how the entire community is looking out for the best interest of others. Every time someone enters, they will think of Hannah’s beautiful and smiling face. She is our inspiration.” Tim Dinkleman, vice president of Finance & Operations, spoke next, sharing how the secondgrade class became the highest earners during the fundraising push. “From the very beginning, the winning class was the sixth-grade class — that is until, the secondgraders came swooping in from behind, raising an impressive $11,517,” he joked. “In all seriousness, it was a very, very close win. Truly, every student worked hard to make these doors possible. It is very special to see a community Clover Lane. WINNETKA May 5 • Darren D. Jones, 32, of Chicago, was arrested in the 700 block of Elm Street for an in-state warrant out of Kane County. The arrest was made following a police premise check where Jones was observed inside of a locked facility after hours. May 1 • A resident of the 200 block of Ridge Avenue reported that between April 19-April 25, someone tried opening several credit card accounts and a line of credit at Menards, where more than $5,000 in unauthorized purchases were made. come together for a common cause.” After Dinkleman presented the second-grade class with a plaque, Northfield Village President Joan Frazier addressed the student body. “Is there anything more frustrating than a closed door?” she asked. “Not only have you opened the doors for Hannah, but she has opened the door for you, too. Through her, you see the importance and the impact of your charity.” Mandy and Michael Gallagher, Hannah’s parents, along with Hannah’s five siblings, spoke next, giving heartfelt thanks to everyone involved. “Your generosity came at a great time,” Michael Gallagher said. “Hannah was undergoing surgery and a lengthy recovery, warmed by all of your thoughtful and giving acts. We cannot thank you April 30 • A resident of the 800 block of Elm Street reported that on April 28 at 11:39 a.m., someone signed for and then removed a package that was delivered to the residence by FedEx. The amount of loss is $1,806.25. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Winnetka Current Police Reports are compiled by the Winnetka Police Department and the Northfield Police Department. They are ordered by the date the incident was reported. Individuals named in these reports are considered innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law. enough. Now, when we get to school, Hannah is excited that she can enter the building all by herself. I no longer need to hold the door for her.” After the ribbon cutting and ceremony, Hannah took a spin in her wheelchair, popping a wheelie or two, with an enormous grin on her face. “I’m really happy that everyone came together to support me,” she said. “Everyone has been so nice and made me feel very cared for.” Mandy Gallagher stood by her daughter with tears in her eyes. For her, the kindness and gratitude displayed by a community they have known for less than a year was truly moving. “It’s not just the doors, but the love and support we have received from the community throughout the whole year,” she said.
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