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The New 847 Walking Shoe Learn about Lambs Farm history thru a pictorial timeline at the new Visitors Center. Deerfield Farmers Market Bake and Book Sale July 14, 7:30am-12:30pm. Raise funds for local scholarship awards. Homemade baked goods and gently used books are featured. Metra Commuter Lot, Deerfield Road and Robert York Ave. Downtown Northbrook Sidewalk Sale July 14, 9am-3pm. Stock up on gifts, clothes, knick-knacks, cards, books and more, all at discount pricing. Enjoy food, music and entertainment, including a “Where’s Waldo” scavenger hunt, face painting, bouncy house and train rides on Saturday. Receive a raffle
entry for every $25 spent. Church St. and Cherry Lane (by Sunset Foods). Mozart Masterpieces with Lawrence Rapchak July 14, 9am-4pm. Lawrence Rapchak, music director of the Northbrook Symphony, presents this all-day immersion seminar on Mozart’s masterpieces. Take a multimedia journey through three Mozartean treasuretroves: Symphony, Piano Concerti and Opera. The seminar is also streamed live (audio and video) by WFMT. Registration required. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
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CALENDAR, PAGE 3 $150, $100/student. Live stream $20, $15/ WFMT Fine Arts Circle members. WTTW/ WFMT Studios, 5400 N. Saint Louis Ave., Chicago. 773-279-2120; pvandegraaff@wfmt.com. 18th Annual Lou Gehrig Day July 14, 12:30pm. Join the Les Turner ALS Foundation at the 18th Annual Lou Gehrig Day. 93XRT’s Lin Brehmer hosts a pre-game party at the Vic Theatre, featuring an acoustic performance by Dan Navarro. Head to Wrigley Field afterwards to see the Chicago Cubs play the Arizona Diamondbacks. Includes unlimited food/beverages, raffle, live auction, t-shirt and game ticket. $100, $75/10 and under. The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago, 847-679-3311; lesturnerals.org. Community Protestant Church Blood Drive July 15, 8:30am-2:30pm. Ages 16 and up. Participants should be at least 100 pounds. CPC United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. 847-566-4000; communityprotestant.org.
July 14, 2012 to raise money for A Big Blast Project, an area non-profit. The organization hosts a picnic for the riders and families of children with special needs. Flick Park, Glenview; rhonda@bigblastprojects.org. Adoption from A to Z July 18, 7-9:15pm. Chicago and Northbrook attorney Sally Wildman presents the fundamentals and legal steps of the adoption process. Learn about agencies, professionals and searches. Registration required. $29, $45/couple. Highland Park High School. 433 Vine Ave.; 224-765-1020; dist113.org. Wonderful Wednesdays Presents “Hugo” July 18, 7pm. Watch the critically acclaimed and Academy Award-winning family film, shown on a large screen in Port Clinton Square. Enjoy music and bring chairs and blankets for an evening under the stars. 600 Central Ave., Highland Park; 847-780-4293; downtownhp.com.
Glenview Senior Center Concert July 15, 2pm. The 55-member Glenview Concert Band performs. Refreshments will be served at 1pm. $2. Lakeview Room, Park Center, 2400 Chestnut St., Glenview; 847-724-4793.
Weinberg Community for Senior Living Farmer’s Market. July 19, 11:30am-2pm. Stop by for lunch – hot dog, chips, cookie and fresh lemonade – while you shop. Choose from fruits and vegetables grown on farms in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Ohio; Kosher Klub cheese from Wisconsin; jewelry, personalized books, homemade baked goods and more. 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield; 847-236-7852; cje.net.
Create a Resume with Impact July 16, 10:15am. Join Melissa Jensen, Career Resource Center Advisor and former Grainger Director of Employee Development, to learn job search strategies and improve your resume. $10/NM. Career Resource Center, Inc. Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road., Suite 105, Lake Forest; 847-295-5626; careerresourcecenter.org.
Mission Hills Hadassah Youth Aliyah Fundraising Luncheon July 19, 12pm. This Youth Aliyah fundraising luncheon features Caryl Derenfeld, presenting a program on “Feisty Females.” Proceeds benefit programs for “Children at Risk.” $36. Wildfire Restaurant, 1300 Patriot Blvd, Glenview; 847-205-1900; northshore.hadassah.org.
Village Treasure House Gold Star Sale July 17, 10am-5pm. The annual sale features vintage and traditional home furnishings and accessories. See an extensive collection of Lladros, Waterford crystal and fine china. Take 50 percent off items with a gold star tag. 1460 Paddock Drive, Northbrook; 847-832-1030; villagetreasurehouse.org.
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Buffalo Grove Afternoon Hadassah Chocolate Tasting and Ice Cream Social July 17, 12pm. Tour the Long Grove Confectionery Co. Outlet and taste chocolate delights. End the afternoon at Culver’s of Buffalo Grove for some custard. Registration required. $10. 333 Lexington Drive, Buffalo Grove; 847-205-1900; northshore.hadassah.org. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Community Healthbeat Tuesdays, 7pm. This weekly lecture series focuses on a variety of health topics. July’s theme is healthy aging. Registration required. + July 17, “Memory Loss: When Should I be Concerned?” by Robert Moss, MD, geriatrician + July 24, “Looking and Feeling Younger: Skin Care Throughout the Years” by Peter Johnson, MD, plastic surgeon + July 31, “ Driving: When is it Time to Retire Your License?” by Denise Fiducia, PhD, psychologist. West End Conference Center, 1775 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge; 800-3ADVOCATE; advocatehealth.com/luth Wilmette Hadassah Architectural Boat Tour of Chicago July 18, 9:45am. Hy Speck, historian, lecturer and docent, guides attendees thru the branches of the Chicago River. Lunch takes place at Manny’s Deli. Board buses at Edens Plaza. Registration required. $40. 847-2051900; northshore.hadassah.org. Journey of Hope Stops in Glenview July 18, 4:30-7:30pm. The Journey of Hope bicycle riders stop on their 4,000-mile trek
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CALENDAR, PAGE 4 Long Grove Celebrity Golf Tournament July 23, 10am-7pm. The 13th annual event benefits the recreational programs of Keshet, serving children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Scheduled attendees include Chicago Blackhawks legend Jeremy Roenick, Kathy Hart of 101.9 The Mix and many more. Foursomes and individuals receive golf, fore caddies, lunch, dinner, cocktails and more. Registration required. $650/player. Twin Orchard Country Club, 22353 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove; events.org/skngolf Central Lake YMCA Health Screening July 23, 4-6:30pm. Rosalind Franklin University Health System’s mobile health unit, Community Care Connection, offers free health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol screenings, body mass index (BMI) and waist measurements. All ages. 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills; 847-578-8670; rfuhealthsystem.com. Community Protestant Church Vacation Bible School July 23-27, 5:30-8pm. Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, presents a weeklong activity session. This year’s theme is “Sky,” and includes dinner, music, crafts, and imagination stations. Ages 5-12. Registration required. 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein; 847-5664000; communityprotestant.org. Art of Recycling Exhibit at Northbrook Farmers Market July 25, 7am-1pm. Applications are being accepted for Art of Recycling Day. Help promote green living and environmental stewardship by recycling trash into treasure. Artists must use a majority of landfill-bound material/materials in fashioning the final product. Our Lady of the Brook Church parking lot, 3700 Dundee Road, 847-272-6359; olbparish.org. Summer Story Time at First Presbyterian Church Wednesdays, 10-10:30am (thru July 25). Open to young children, parents and/or caregivers. Participants of the church and community are featured as celebrity readers, including members of the Deerfield fire and police departments, Deerfield Mayor Rosenthal, Kevin Quigley from Kevin’s Restaurant and others. A simple activity coordinates with the book of the day. 824 Waukegan Road, Deerfield; 847-945-0560; firstpresbyterianchurchofdeerfield.org. Women Artists Needed for Oakton Art Exhibition Thru July 26. The Koehnline Museum of Art at Oakton Community College requests submitted work for the exhibition “The Personal is Political: The Transformative Power of Women’s Art,” running Oct. 4-26. The school requests artists of all media in following Kate Millet’s 1970 work “Sexual Politics.” Oakton.edu/newsevents/events/ WGS_art_entry.pdf Gogh Green! Recycled (Pre-Owned) Art Sale July 27, 6-10pm. The Art Center – Highland Park’s 24th annual sale kicks off with a live and silent auction of select works, plus the first chance at pieces of donated art. More than 400 pieces are available from the corporate collection of Baxter International, along with early American wood furnishings donated by the University of Chicago. Proceeds benefit the art school scholarship program. $50. 1957 Sheridan Road; 847-432-1888; theartcenterhp.org. Blue Oval Performance Car Club Show and Shine Show July 29, 10am-3pm. Kick off the season with warm summertime fun. Open to all Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Edsel vehicles. Free admission and vehicle entry, plus goodie
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bags and dash plaques for the first 200 cars. Proceeds from a 50/50 raffle benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Highland Park Ford-Lincoln, 1333 Park Ave. West; 847-997-8624. Claymation and Puppetry Workshops July 30-Aug. 3. Join author and Emmy Award-winning public television host Mark Kistler and former animator (Disney, “The Simpsons”) Tim Decker for 3-D drawing and Claymation-style animation workshops. Registration required. Ages 5-14+ (drawing sessions), ages 8 and up (Claymation sessions). $89/week (one hour), $178/week, (2½ hours) for drawing; $267/week (four hours) for Claymation. Siblings discounted. Lutheran Church of Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield; draw3d.com. B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim Congregational Rummage Sale Aug. 3 and 5, 9am-3pm and 9am-4pm. The BJBE Sisterhood’s 1,000-plus family rummage sale features designer clothing, jewelry and accessories, baby equipment, toys and more. Items not sold Friday or Sunday sell for half price Aug. 6 from 12-7pm. 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield; 847-940-7575; bjbe.org. Congregation Beth Judea Annual Rummage Sale Aug. 5, 9am-2pm. The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea is accepting gently used clothing and household goods July 29 thru Aug. 3 (before 11am). Bathing suits, socks, underwear, televisions, computer hardware, or large furniture/appliances are not accepted. Beth Judea Social Hall, IL Route 83 and Hilltop Road;, Long Grove; 847-634-0777; bethjudea.org. Congregation Or Simcha Annual Evening of Entertainment Aug. 5, 5pm. The North Shore Jewish Center – Congregation Or Simcha’s sixth anniversary celebration features Hollywood comedian Steve Mittleman and honors founders David obm and Melida Ordonez. Enjoy appetizers, open bar and dinner. Registration required by July 15. $125 couvert. Doubletree Chicago North Shore Hotel, 9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; 847 410-2066; orsimcha.com. Hebrew Reading Crash Course Aug. 7, 7:45pm (Tuesdays). This six-week course is just in time for the High Holidays. Suitable for beginners with little or no knowledge of Hebrew reading. Registration required. $36 (book included). Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, 2095 Landwehr Road; 847-564-8770; chabadnorthbrook.com. First Bank of Highland Park Senior Seminars Aug. 9, 11:30am-1pm. This free series of educational seminars helps local senior citizens navigate financial issues. Lunch is provided. Registration recommended. 1835 First St.; 847-432-7800x442; kliverpool@firstbankhp.com. Highland Park Rotary Golf Tournament Aug. 9, 12-8pm. The Rotary Club of Highland Park invites golfers of all levels to its 12th annual tournament. Both the Highland Park High School girls and boys golf teams play. Proceeds benefit scholarships for local high school students. Registration required. $125/golfer. Highland Park Country Club, 1201 Park Avenue West; 847-579-3108; highlandparkrotary.org. Illinois Holocaust Museum Film Screening Aug. 12, 1-4pm. “Granito: How to Nail a Dictator” depicts the effort to build a case against those responsible for the genocide of nearly 200,000 Maya people in Guatemala in the ’80s. A discussion with filmmaker Peter Kinoy follows the screening. Registration required. National Museum of Mexican Art, CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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ACTIVITIES Introduction to Painting July 16, 10:30-11:30am. Dawn Drury guides participants thru the process of creating paintings. Work from instructor-provided images. All supplies included. $19/M, $25/NM.
Identity Theft July 23, 1-2pm. Jeffrey Teare, The Lipton Harihara Group financial advisor tells how identity theft happens and how to protect yourself. Get answers regarding one of today’s fasting growing areas of crime. 5/M, $7/NM.
Sudoku Solving Strategies Class July 16, 2:45-4pm. Om Johari, Ph.D., teaches attendees a variety of strategies to help solve even the most difficult Sudoku puzzles. This class is for those who already know the basics of Sudoku and want to improve their game. $7/M, $9/NM. Men’s Club Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30am. Women and guests are welcome. - July 17. Why Didn’t I Think of That? Featuring Harry Wayne, holder of more than 20 patents for varied projects. - July 24. Millennium Park. Architect docent Hy Speck presents a PowerPoint visit to Millennium Park. - July 31. “Who Done It?” with John Drummond. The veteran WBBM broadcaster shares highlights and insights from his 26 years of covering politics and crime. Dynamic Duos: Favorite Screen Couples July 18, 1-2:30pm. Robert Burton, professor emeritus of communications at Oakton Community College, shows what screen couples Tracy and Hepburn, Newman and Redford, Fred and Ginger, Bogey and Bacall and Laurel and Hardy have in common. Attendees can learn trivia about the Hollywood duos following the video screening. $9/M, $11/NM.
Norman Rockwell: The Art of an American Storyteller July 23, 1-2:30pm. Art historian Jeff Mishur provides an understanding of Rockwell’s importance in American history. A closer look at Rockwell’s diverse achievements uncovers new insights into the man and his remarkable talents. $10/M, $12/NM. Scanning and Organizing Your Documents July 24, 1-3pm. Instructor Steve Rosengard shows how to do away with bulging file cabinets and disorganized documents. Learn to use a scanner to neatly organize receipts, documents, and photographs. 10/M, $12/NM. Woodstock Mozart Festival Aug. 5, 10:45am-6:30pm. Hear Grammy Award-winning violinists Vesna and Igor Gruppman and the orchestra. Igor plays and conduct from his Stradivarius. The varied program includes Bach’s “Concerto for Two Violins,” Shostakovich, Grieg, Mahler and more. Visit Woodstock shops before the pre-concert discussion. Lunch takes place at La Petite Creperie. $125/M, $149/NM (includes discussion, concert, lunch and transportation). The Spirit of Shakespeare Aug. 6 and 13, 10-11:30am. Rabbi Herbert Bronstein, D.D., Lake Forest College
Dawn Drury provides an introduction to painting at 10:30am July 16 at the NSSC. senior lecturer in religion, gives insight into Shakespeare’s true religious/denominational convictions. $18/M, $22/NM. Irish Songs and Stories for Vibrant Living Aug. 7, 10:30am. Irish tenor Paddy Homan entertains and motivates the audience with an exciting combination of song and conversation. Belle de Jour Aug. 8, 12:30-3:30pm. Luis Bunuel’s surreal masterpiece made actress Catherine Deneuve both a movie star and fashion icon. Deneuve
plays the young wife of a doctor, saddled with intimacy issues and harboring secret fantasies. After taking a job at a brothel, the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Shown with English subtitles. $10/M, $12/NM. Mim’s Gift Shop Monday-Friday, 9:30am-3:30pm. Find jewelry, glassware, crystal, china, pottery figurines, linens, books, and collectibles at bargain prices. North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield; 847-784-6030; nssc.org. CALENDAR, PAGE 5
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Lambs Farm Opens New Visitors Center Ongoing, 10am-5pm. Learn Lambs Farm’s history thru a pictorial timeline, starting with the 1961 opening thru the 50th anniversary celebration in 2011. Visitor center displays and exhibits change regularly. 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville; 847-362-4636; lambsfarm.org. jKids Connect Website Launch Six North Shore area congregations and the JCC Chicago announce the launch of the jKids Connect website. Children can discover the Sabbath and holiday offerings geared to them. Includes Temple Jeremiah, Congregation Beth Shalom, Temple Beth El, Aitz Hayim Center for Jewish Living, North Shore Congregation Israel, North Suburban Beth El and JCC Chicago. jkidsconnect.org.
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ADULTS Sudoku Class for Beginners July 17, 7pm. Learn the basics of Sudoku with retired IIT scientist Om Johari. Pollak Room. Books on Tap July 18, 7pm. Join librarian Leah White at the Landmark Inn for the first meeting of Books on Tap, the library’s first book club in a pub. Discuss “Swamplandia” by Karen Russell.
Laughter Yoga July 24, 2-3:30pm. Laughter Yoga concentrates on breathing and laughing while sitting, standing, moving and experiencing joy. Register by July 17. $3. Rosewood Care Center, 4101 Lake Cook Road; 847-291-2988.
Understanding How Your Home Works July 21, 10am. Certified Building Analyst Michael Preston presents a program to help decrease annual heating and cooling costs. Pollak Room.
Mix and Mingle Social Event July 25, 5-7pm. Fun and Games Trivia Night includes an appetizer buffet, unlimited soda and ice breakers. Registration required. $20/M, $30/NM. Gabe’s Backstage Lounge, Highwood. 847-291-2988.
Writing Workshop July 21, 2pm. Featuring mystery author Kathleen Anne Fleming. Great Ideas July 26, Aug. 9, 23, 30, 10-11:30am. Focus on ideas, thinkers and events from 1850-1900 with Jeff Kohan. Pollak Room. CHILDREN Game Day Through July 24 (Tuesdays), 2-4pm. Drop in and play board games with friends. All ages.
July 22, 2-3 pm. Destination: Antarctica. What’s going on down there? It may be hot in Northbrook, but Globe Trotters is going to the coldest place on Earth. Registration required. Grades K-3.
What’s Happening Around the World July 31-Aug. 7 (Tuesdays), 9:30-11am. Harvey Shoemack, international business marketing specialist, author and Chicago professor, offers a two-week informative mix of instruction and discussion of cultural and global issues. Registration required. $15/M, $19/NM. Congregation Beth Shalom; 847-291-2995.
Bubble Gum Bash July 23, 4-4:45pm. Do you like to chew gum? Participants chew a lot of gum, ranking their favorite flavors and trying to blow the biggest bubble. Registration required. Grades 3-5. Youth Services Activity Room.
Ice Cream Social with a Taste of Jamaica July 26, 1pm. This ice cream social features the Jamaican One Man Band, playing reggae, calypso, Latin and limbo. Registration required. $6/M, $10/NM. Northbrook Sports Center. 847-291-2988.
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open daily, weather permitting. Players can select baseballs or softballs with a choice of speeds. Helmets are provided at no charge. Techny Prairie Park and Fields.
Learn to control heating and cooling costs July 21 at the Northbrook Public Library. July 21, 10-10:45am. Circus Boy Bobby Hunt’s stunts and physical comedy – including fire-eating, mouth juggling and more – will have you giggling with glee.
Book Discussion July 19, 4-5pm. “Smile” by Raina Telgemeier. From sixth thru tenth grade, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself. Registration required. Grades 4-8.
Rock and Roll Mr. Potato Head July 22, 4-5pm. Rock your veggies by creating your very own Mr. or Ms. Potato Head. After the potatoes have been brought to life, share potato stories, dance the mashed potato, and play vegetable bingo. Registration required. Ages 4-8. Youth Services Activity Room.
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Northbrook Park District ADULTS Art in the Park July 14-15, 10am-5pm (Saturday) and 10am4pm (Sunday). The Village Green takes on new colors with the return of Art in the Park, with more than 65 artists displaying their creations. The weekend event includes live music, food and art activities. Metra train service is available nearby, along with bicycle parking.
this month at Village Green Park. The music begins at 7pm, with food service from local vendors beginning at 6pm. No dogs are allowed in the park during concerts, and no alcohol is allowed. + July 17 – Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band (Caribbean rock, reggae and calypso) with food from Whole Foods. + July 24 – Spoken Four (songs from 1950s to today’s hits) with food from RoccoVino’s.
CHILDREN Kids’ Duathlon July 20, 6-8pm. The Northbrook Park District and Northbrook Bicycle Club hosts the third annual Kids’ Duathlon, featuring biking and running. Boys and girls are in separate groups and receive free pizza, drinks and admission to the pool afterwards. Registration required. Ages 5-14. Meadowhill Park and Ed Rudolph Velodrome.
Wine and Nine July 14, 4pm. Couples can enjoy nine holes of golf, followed by appetizers and a wine tasting. Registration required. $79/couple. Sportsman’s Country Club, 847.291.2351/1.
Evening Pool Fun July 18, 25, 5:30-8pm (Wednesdays); July 15, 22, 29, 5:30-7pm (Sundays). The Northbrook Park District presents fun and games at the pools on summer evenings this month. Wonderfully Wet Wednesdays are planned at Meadowhill Aquatic Center. The Northbrook Sports Center Pool hosts Super Soak Sundays. 847-291-2980.
Magic Class July 26, 5-5:55pm. Learn fascinating tricks from the Magic Team of Gary Kantor at the Leisure Center. Each child receives a magic kit to take home. Ages 5-12. 847-291-2995.
Park Fest All ages. The Northbrook Park District offers free Park Fest concerts for the community
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Adventure Campus Registration Registration is underway for the 201213 school year. The park district partners with school districts 27, 30 and 31 to offer organized activities before and after classes. Grades K-5. Cosmic Skating Fridays, 8-10pm. Ice skate with music, special effects and theatrical lighting. Grades 6 and up. $5, skate rental is available. Northbrook Sports Center. Northbrook Park District, 1730 Pfingsten Road; 847-291-2993; nbparks.org.
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The Gift of Asperger’s – Gaining a New Perspective A diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome (AS) may, at first, prompt a negative view that the glass is truly half empty. Asperger’s is often associated with images of disability and difficulty that begin when the child is in elementary school and extend well into adulthood. It is important for parents and Dr. Michael Clatch caregivers to recognize that Asperger’s emphasizes the uniqueness of the child, a situation that if viewed properly can be seen as a gift rather than a disability. Over time, experience and understanding of Asperger’s syndrome can prompt a change in attitude, one that supports the view that the glass is indeed half full. Children with Asperger’s syndrome have a number of unique talents and gifts that they often openly share with others. Learning to appreciate these talents and gifts is important for the development of the child and for the parent to recognize that a child with this disorder has a lot to offer families, peers and communities. The uniqueness of the child with Asperger’s syndrome comes from the way that these children view the world. While some label this view as defective, the reality is that children with AS bring to the table an exceptional gift for problem solving that often cannot be understood or conceptualized. Children with AS often strive for perfection in everything that they do. As a result, the efforts made by children with Asperger’s represent attempts not only to solve a problem, but to solve it completely. This view, while challenging at times, provides the
opportunity to understand a different way of looking at the world – through the eyes of a child that truly sees it in a distinct manner. The perspective of a child with Asperger’s also prompts precise attention to detail. A focus on details may make it difficult for the AS child to see the bigger picture when solving a problem. However, attention to detail may also provide the AS child with insight that is not garnered by other children and adults. Because of this perception, children with AS are often able to offer solutions that are not conceived by others. Having a novel way for looking at the world is imperative when seeking innovation, change and creativity. Children with Asperger’s also have a keen desire to learn and seek knowledge. In many instances, this pursuit of knowledge focuses on specific issues or interests. Even though educators may view this narrow focus as detrimental to the child’s development, it can be strength for teaching the child the information and facilitating learning. Take, for instance, the Asperger’s child with a keen interest in skyscrapers. Educators and parents that understand the child’s focus and need for information will be able to create new lessons and learning opportunities that incorporate the child’s love of the subject. For example, language arts can focus on a fictional story about skyscrapers; mathematics lessons can focus on geometry and building dimensions; and social studies lessons can focus on the history of skyscrapers. Because the topic is one that is of interest to the AS child, learning may be deeper and more meaningful. Finally, children with Asperger’s syndrome are well known for deficits in social interaction. Children with this condition are often direct and do not attempt to sugar coat their responses to others. While this form
of communication is at times unpleasant, these types of interactions can be useful for ensuring that information is succinctly and accurately communicated. In professions that rely on precision such as medicine, mathematics and science, these types of communication skills can be an asset. Unfortunately, when a diagnosis of Asperger’s syndrome is first made, the problems, challenges and deficits facing the child come to the forefront of attention. While it is indeed important to address these issues and ensure that efforts are made to improve outcomes for the child in terms of language development and social interaction, parents of
children with Asperger’s need to embrace the multitude of gifts that are given to the child. Learning to understand the uniqueness and talents of the AS child requires changing the way that one looks at the disorder and the challenges that face the child. When one chooses to view the glass as half full, it is possible to understand why Asperger’s syndrome can be viewed as a gift for both the child and the family. Dr. Clatch practices at the Courage to Connect Therapeutic Center, 2400 Ravine Way, Suite 600, Glenview. Call 847-347-5757 or visit couragetoconnecttherapy.com.
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1. North Shore Senior Center in Northfield announces that it has received a $25,000 grant from the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation. Supporting services in the areas of elder abuse prevention, education and outreach, the grant was awarded in honor of Northbrook resident John W. Cruikshank, recognizing his volunteer work. Established in 1990, the Foundation’s Quality of Life program recognizes members for their community involvement. This year, 25 recipients were selected for the award, with the Foundation donating $107,500 to charities in their name. 2. Midwestern athletes with physical and visual disabilities competed recently in the Great Lakes Regional Games at Deerfield and Lake Forest High Schools. The games served as qualifiers for the National Junior Disability championships, to be held
July 22-29 in Mesa, Arizona. More than 30 Great Lakes athletes took part in this year’s competition, including Lake Forest’s Nina Nissly. Nissly placed first in the U18 archery competition and first in the 50 M backstroke, 50 M Free, 100 M Free, and 200 M Free for swimming. 3. Highland Park resident Jonny Cohen, 16, has won Action For Nature’s 2012 International Young Eco-Hero Award for his work on reducing school bus emissions. Cohen’s GreenShields organization created an aerodynamic shield to fit onto the front of old school buses, improving gas mileage from 10 to 25 percent. Cohen hopes that the product – currently being tested extensively through a university program – will cut down harmful emissions and becomes a profitable enterprise. web.me.com/jonnymonster/greenshields/ welcome.html
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Celebrate the Auto as Art at Auto Historica XII European Cars in the Sporting Tradition – from the teens to the ’60s – are the featured models July 21 at Auto Historica XII, the Highland Park Historical Society’s annual one-day-only antique and classic auto show fundraiser. The event takes place from 11am3pm on the grounds surrounding the Museum, located at 326 Central Ave. All proceeds benefit the Historical Society. The twelfth in a series featuring the automobile as art, Auto Historica XII is presented by The Exchange (A Division of Semersky Enterprises, Inc.) and Audi/ Porsche/Chevrolet, and sponsored by Hagerty, Shalom Memorial Funeral HomeShalom Memorial Park and Sunset Foods. Approximately 50 cars will be on display – notably two 1954 Porsches, including one of the earliest Speedsters, as well as a 1920s Vauxhall and Bentley, a 1960 Morgan Plus 4 Drophead Coupé, and a 1959 PTV 250 microcar, the only one of its kind in America. Another highlight is a 1929 Detroit Electric Car. Auto Historica is considered one of the most elite exhibitions of rare and unusual automobiles and other motorized vehicles in the Midwest. Over the years, this invitationonly event has featured winners from the world-famous Meadowbrook, Amelia Island, and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The elegance and authenticity of its array of collector and vintage cars have earned it the nickname “Little Pebble Beach.” “Auto Historica XII will continue its tradition of excellence and strive to be the finest show yet,” says Lou Natenshon of Highland Park, chairman and head of the selection committee. Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering is on hand to present the Mayor’s Choice award, and an award will also be presented for the most popular car owned by a woman.
The 1959 PTV 250 microcar – the only one of its kind in America – is featured at Auto Historica XII in Highland Park. Along with a raffle, the event features a live auction at 1:30pm, featuring the “Push it to the Max!” Porsche driving experience. The winning bidder receives two free tickets to the Porsche Sport Driving School at Joliet’s Autobahn Country Club, valued at $1,000 and including racetrack driving in a new Porsche
Special Needs, Special Times Hot enough for you? During the month of June, Chicago posted 10 days at or above the 90-degree mark and July and August promise more of the same. In this edition of “Special Needs, Special Times,” you’ll find various fun ways to either beat the heat or take advantage of all the sultry weather has to offer. Looking for a fun activity to engage in with your friends and family? Sign up a team for the Strikes for NSSRA (Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association) Bowl-a-Thon. Scheduled for July 22 at Brunswick Zone in Deerfield, profits from this fundraising event go toward the purchase of accessible vehicles to transport children, teens and adults with disabilities. Festivities will include fun games, gimmicks, raffles, bowling butlers at participants’ service for the day, dessert delivered to each lane and more. Over at NSSRA’s home campus in Northbrook, summer activities are well underway. Upcoming sessions of note include Camp Hug the Bear for youngsters between the ages of 2 and 8 who have a diagnosis on the autism spectrum or a sensory integration disorder. This recreation-based program encompasses movement games, music, pretend play, sensory-based arts and crafts, and water play. Its goals are to provide motor development, language, social interaction and play skills, providing campers with a fun atmosphere where individual needs are identified, acknowledged and respected. Sessions begin July 30. For older youths (5–21), NSSRA is also running two Awesome August Post-Camp sessions from late July into mid-August. Registered campers are treated to an extended summer experience, with recreation activities stressing independence, motor development and an overall sense of well-being. Over a period of one week, they will participate from 9am-3pm daily in a wide variety of
911, Panamera 4 and Boxster. Bidders must be 23 years of age with a valid driver’s license. The Highland Park Historical Society was formed in 1966. Its museum is a 12-room, two-story Italianate Victorian house donated in 1969 by Jean Butz James. The Society’s
mission is to discover, preserve, provide access to and disseminate the history of Highland Park. Admission to Auto Historica XII is $5, free for children under 12 with an accompanying adult. For more info, call 847-432-7090 or visit online at highlandparkhistory.com.
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recreational activities – including sports, swimming, arts, crafts, outdoor activities, field trips and beach days. Nssra.org. Looking ahead into August, Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview has a full slate of hands-on farm life experiences on tap. On Aug. 7, Jars, Jams and Jellies teaches participants how to make all kinds of delicious canning delights. The farm follows that up on Aug. 8 with When Chores Were Done, where children get a taste of 1920style pre-supper chores, such as tending the animals and weeding the garden. Finally, this series that teaches kids how food gets from the farm to the table wraps up with Rise and Shine on Aug. 11. This session allows youngsters 4 and up to wake up with the roosters for some good old-fashioned chores. After a cup of juice, it’s on to the farmstead, where the cows wait to be milked, the eggs wait to be gathered, and the pigs wait to be fed. Chore boots and gloves will be provided. Wagnerfarm.org. If you would you like to see your organization’s activities and services described in our upcoming reports, please email your calendar of events and information to: steven@joride.com. Contributed by Steven Cohen
Owners learn that architect drawings are only the first step. Architect and contractor often have an adversarial relationship; if they disagree with each other, the owner could face additional costs. Choosing finishing materials and making sure they arrive at the site on time may be a stressful burden for the homeowner. ADVANTAGES OF USING MICHAEL GOULD AS ARCHITECT AND BUILDER When an architect also builds his designs, the result is a smooth transition from drawings to reality, as the right hand knows what the left hand is doing. Makes sense. When Michael takes on the responsibility of coordinating the construction he becomes the “point man” for the owners, who then count on Michael for help with material and color selections, vender locations, and answers to questions which may concern them. At the initial interview, Michael blends the owners’ aspirations with his 30 years of architectural experience. This personal “hand holding” approach helps owners feel at ease knowing they have one person to count on. Michael’s relationship with his client is best described as a “partnership based on trust”.
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School Happenings Everett Service Learning and Relay for Life Mrs. Banach’s fourth grade class at Everett School in Lake Forest has been learning about and raising awareness for cancer. The “Banach Bunch” participated in the Lake County Walk and Roll outing, which benefitted The American Cancer Society. The Everett group was 37 strong, which included students, teachers, and family members. The Banach Bunch also helped Everett’s Wellness teachers with Relay for Life’s partnering event by helping younger students create luminary bags, setting up the walk, and selling wristbands. Everett School hosted a Relay-Recess, an extension of their local Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Relay For Life for elementary schools, on May 23. Sixteen Grants Awarded for Innovative Programs 30 Libertyville Elementary District 70 teachers were awarded Partners for Excellence in Education grant monies this year to enhance education through innovative and creative new programs in their classrooms. Sixteen grants totaling more than $6,250 were awarded to progressive teachers in five schools. The grants are sponsored by Partners for Excellence in Education, and this is the 16th year for the partnership’s “Mini-Grant Awards” program, which has awarded almost $100,000 over the years for direct use in the classrooms. This year’s grants go to funding programs for polishing writing and reading skills, buying books to help parents when their children have school problems, a new schoolwide system to improve student behavior, permanent games painted on school blacktop for Peaceful Playgrounds, creating calm classrooms, and buying drawing tablets for computers. Libertyville Elementary’s Special Ed Receives Praise from State Review Once again, the Special Education Department of Libertyville Elementary has received the highest marks given by the Illinois State Board of Education. Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, the ISBE reviews the performance of special education services in school districts throughout the state. District 70 received the highest score of four in all categories for the 2010-11 school year. “We have extraordinary staff in our department,” Marilynn Menuey, Director of Special Education said. “Their work with children demonstrates caring and high expectations, and I’m so proud of their dedication to learning for all.” 2012-2013 Back-to-School Packet Pick-Up Held Aug. 8 from 4-7:30pm at Maple
School in Northbrook. Families obtain PTO information, the District 30 calendar, and elementary classroom placement information. Any packets that are not picked up are mailed on Aug. 9. If a parent is unable to pick up his/her child’s packet on Aug. 8 and does not want it mailed, there is a permission slip available in school offices that, when signed, gives another adult permission to pick it up for them. Elementary class lists are posted at Wescott and Willowbrook Schools the afternoon of Aug. 13. Illinois Letters About Literature Reading and Writing Competition This year’s Maple School State winners were Ben Gachpar and Semi-Finalist Melissa Goldin. Poetry contest finalists include Cathy (Hyemin) Oh, Joanne (Hyunhee) Park, John (Juhyung) Song, and Annie (Sungkyung) Yoon. District 37 Seeks Board Member to Fill Vacancy Wilmette’s Avoca School District 37 is seeking applicants for a mid-term Board of Education vacancy resulting from the resignation of board member Sherry Wallingford. Although this term does not expire until April 2015, the appointee will only serve in this capacity until the next regularly scheduled Board of Education election, which is set for April 2, 2013. At that election, four typical four-year terms will be up for consideration and one two-year span, the remainder of Mrs. Wallingford’s term. Applications will be accepted until July 18. To be considered for this position, applicants must be at least 18 years old, must have lived in the school district for at least one year and must be a registered voter. Kevin Jauch or Jeff Greengoss; (847) 728-4128; iasb.com/pdf/yourschoolboardandyou.pdf; avoca37.org. Avoca Community Preschool Earns NAEYC Accreditation The entire team at Avoca Community Preschool in Wilmette is proud to have earned the mark of quality from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, (NAEYC), recognizing their commitment to reaching the highest professional standards. To earn NAEYC Accreditation, the preschool went through an extensive selfstudy process, measuring the program and its services against the 10 NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards and more than 400 related Accreditation Criteria. The NAEYC Accreditation system raises the bar for child care centers and preschools. Having earned NAEYC Accreditation is a sign that the Avoca Community Preschool is a leader in the national effort to invest in high-quality early childhood education.
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Live the Dream – How to Start a Small Business Starting a business is a dream for many men and women. Instead of reporting to a boss and following the particular hierarchy of a company, entrepreneurs can set their own rules and hours. But starting a business does not just involve putting an open-for-business sign in the window. It involves preparation to ensure the business succeeds and is in accordance with laws and guidelines set by the local government. The first step in starting a business is to figure out what the business hopes to accomplish. It is a wise idea to draft a business plan that clearly states your goals and what you hope to accomplish on a daily basis. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, a business plan should include a listing of how the business will be marketed, who your expected competition will be, the names of your expected personnel, and the amount of available startup capital at your disposal. A business plan is a good document to have and one that is often necessary for prospective owners who hope to secure a small-business loan from a bank or private investors. Once the business plan has been developed, take advantage of any free training and counseling services that might be available. Such services offers strategies for a successful business, and established business owners might even participate by offering advice and answering questions. Learn from their successes and failures when establishing your own business. It’s also imperative that prospective business owners decide which type of legal entity their business will be. These include sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company (LLC), corporation, S corporation, nonprofit, or cooperative. An
attorney who specializes in business law can help you establish the legal structure that will be the most beneficial to you. You also will have to find a business location. While there are brick-and-mortar businesses opening every day, a large number of new businesses begin on the Internet. It is very difficult to determine just how many online businesses there are since the reach of the Internet is so vast. However, the low overhead of an online business and the increasing propensity for individuals and shoppers to spend time online makes the Internet an attractive venue for a business start-up. Small business owners also must register their businesses with their local governments. To do so, you will first need to apply for an identification number. (In Canada, you would apply for a business number from the The Canada Revenue Agency.) This identification number is a 15-character identifier of your business. In the United States, the Internal Revenue Service will issue an employer identification number, or EIN, also known as a tax ID number. Much like a Social Security number identifies an individual, an EIN identifies a particular business. Once you have this number, you will be able to open up bank accounts in the business’ name as well as register with your local government to pay payroll taxes and any sales tax necessary. If permits or licenses are necessary for your business, you will have to apply for those as well. Prospective business owners within the United States can visit sba.gov/licenses-andpermits to determine which documents they will need. Prospective small business owners can also apply for a business credit card and open up a business bank account. These accounts
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Explore the advantages of working from home Working from home, also known as teleworking or telecommuting, is a growing component of the business sector. Many employees have already moved into the position of teleworking at least part-time from a home office, while others are poised to make the transition full-time. The ability to work remotely could be a boon to individuals looking to balance work and family further. As of 2011, Forrester Research, a technology and market research company, reported that about 34 million Americans work from their homes occasionally. In 2010, Telework Research Network found that approximately 2.8 million employees in the United States worked from home a majority of the time. According to Statistics Canada, about 3.6 million Canadians work from home, with an even split between employees and selfemployed individuals. Other research projects that about 63 million people will telework by 2016. Here are some other facts garnered through a survey of senior leaders and hiring managers of Fortune 500 companies with at least 5,000 employees. • Fifty-six percent believe virtual work will steadily or greatly increase at their company. * Sixty-one percent feel their companies will let more people telecommute over the next three years. • Sixty percent of office-based employees use texting, instant messaging and teleconferencing technologies daily. • Fifty-six percent of company supervisors believe that working remotely makes employees more productive. Many families find that it is increasingly necessary to have two incomes in order to live comfortably. But childcare issues arise
when both parents must work. The average household spends more than $20,000 a year on daycare or after-school care alone. Having the opportunity to telework and reducing childcare expenses is simply too attractive for many families to ignore. However, there are some factors to consider when working at home with children in the house. The perception of working at home and the reality of it with young children around rarely matches up. There are certain strategies to consider to keep the balance of work and time in check. Here’s how to get started. • Set aside a private work space. Some people have the luxury of an extra room that can be used for an office. Others have to create a quiet nook in which to place a desk. Keep your work equipment and papers here to improve focus. Children will also learn to respect this space as your work area. Try not to place the desk in a busy living room or kitchen. A den, bedroom or even the garage will be quieter. • Have reliable equipment. Nothing disrupts productivity like a poor Internet connection or a computer that is dated. Find out whether your company will supply you with equipment from the office or if you will have to buy it yourself. Then set yourself up with the office IT department to troubleshoot problems, or hire an outside service. • Set work hours. Many people hoping to work from home believe they’ll work when they want and get things done. The trouble with this approach is the work day may eventually seem interminable, especially if you’re doing snippets of work here and there. Get in the habit of setting a consistent work schedule so other employees will know when they can reach you. This will also help you
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have a distinct shutdown time when your workday ends. Schedule these hours around school times and other responsibilities to reduce stress. • Limit time goofing off. Although many people who work remotely spend plenty of time at their desks trying to prove their work efficiency, some who work from home are easily distracted. Give yourself a few breaks so you can check status updates and personal e-mail throughout the day. But catch yourself if your mind has been wandering too much. • Create break times. Officer workers have distractions such as lunch hour, chats with coworkers and coffee breaks. This helps split up the workday so you’re not chained to your desk. At home, there may not be as many opportunities or you may feel guilty about being caught away from your desk. But breaks are important because they help you recharge. Therefore, get up and make a cup of tea, or take a short stroll down the street. • Wake early. It can be to your advantage to get up and start your day before others in the household. This way you can have some moments of peace and quiet to review your schedules for the day, prepare school lunches, organize paperwork and other tasks, and set goals. • Hire a sitter. Even the most teleworker may find that doing work with a toddler or preschooler around can be challenging. See if a sitter or a neighbor can come in for a couple of hours to help you out while you get the bulk of your work done. Working from home is a growing phenomenon and can be the break families need to reduce dependence on childcare facilities and save money. FP125037
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outdated facilities. While closing and consolidating schools may or may not help students in the long run, it doesn’t bode well for teachers trying to find jobs. Fewer opportunities and more applicants have combined to make the current job market for teachers less than bountiful. And that problem is not uniquely American. According to TeachNZ in New Zealand, the number of school teachers leaving the profession is at its lowest point in a decade. And, not surprisingly, the number of teaching vacancies is also the lowest it has been in a decade. A new Nova Scotia report detailed a “critical” overabundance of qualified teachers in that province. Furthermore, the Ontario College of Teachers published an article in its in-house magazine about a dire surplus situation in the province, which is expected to continue for years. Some students are taking notice and making changes with regard to their education. Though a degree in education once nearly guaranteed a job, that is no longer true. Some teachers are electing to specialize in certain subjects that generally offer the most amount of vacancies. Others are considering relocation to different areas of the country in an effort to find jobs. Some teachers have decided to travel overseas and teach English to others until the job market at home levels off. Teaching was once a profession that was seemingly immune to the ups and downs of the economy. Today, budget constraints and other factors have greatly diminished the number of employment opportunities for teachers, leaving a surplus of teachers out of work or working in another field. BS127276
July 14, 2012 Influential Women Throughout American History Throughout American history women have made significant contributions in all walks of life. The following women are among those whose achievements warrant merit and appreciation from men and women alike. Louisa May Alcott Best known for her novel Little Women, Louisa May Alcott actually published more than 250 works despite passing away at the relatively young age of 55 in 1888. An advocate for women’s rights, including the right to vote, Alcott was the first registered woman voter in Concord, Massachusetts. Elizabeth Blackwell Young girls who aspire to be doctors owe a lot to Elizabeth Blackwell, who was the first female doctor in the United States. After repeated rejection from medical schools because of her sex, Blackwell was eventually accepted into New York’s Geneva College, braving prejudice from professors and fellow students alike who felt a woman did not belong studying medicine. Pearl S. Buck Award-winning writer Pearl S. Buck won both a Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize for Literature, becoming the first American woman to win that prestigious award. Buck was also a noted humanitarian whose works helped shed light on a host of topics, including immigration, adoption, missionary work, and women’s rights. Grace Hopper Grace Hopper was a pioneer in the field of computer programming and a wellrespected, not to mention, high-ranking, Naval officer. The USS Hopper, a guided missile destroyer ship in the U.S. Naval fleet, is named after the woman whose nickname was “Amazing Grace.” TF113541
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La Tavola Off to a Great Start In recent years, restaurants have come and gone on the northwest corner of Milwaukee and Dempster in Niles with the regularity of traffic at the busy intersection. Rossini’s occupied the building for a span, followed by Elia and then Kalyva before it went dark. But with the arrival in May of La Tavola, things appear to be settling Chuck Pecoraro down. “We’re here to stay,” vow owners-brothers Carlos, Eddy and Mario Montiel and partner Mark Kroh. Judging from the steady customer turnout and favorable blogs since opening, the newcomer has the mojo to stick around for a while. The Montiels bring stability and savvy to La Tavola (Translation: “the table”). They are successful with their Carlos and Carlos in Arlington Heights, two eateries and coffee and macadamia farms in Central America, and previously with Cappricio’s in Northfield, along with restaurants in Chicago and Bensenville. Though the location and curb appeal in Niles met their expectations, the interior wasn’t up to what they envisioned for an upscale northern Italian trattoria. So they did a complete makeover of the 165-seat space, embellishing it with the motif and mood of a rustic villa in the hills of Tuscany. Furnishings are new, comfort level is high, din is low, hospitality is amiable. The outdoor
patio is one of the most pleasant on the street. Cooking is in the capable hands of chef Eddy, who studied the body and soul of northern Italian cuisine at ristorantes in Venice, Florence and Rome. His menu does a solid job of defining the brand with dishes crafted with lighter sauces, more herbs than spices, fewer tomatoes and olive oil in place of butter. Garlic is prevalent, but not overwhelming. Presentation is artistic. Since making pasta in-house can consume valuable time and space, it’s a lost art at most Italian establishments. Not at La Tavola, however, where a machine rolls sheets of fresh dough into spaghetti, ravioli, linguini, etc. practically every hour. Spaghetti Amatriciana con Salcicia, for example, doesn’t get any fresher – or tastier. What the menu lacks in volume, it makes up with innovative twists to assure you’re not getting the stereotypical Italian fare dished up in episodes of “The Sopranos.” Pasta prevails with 15 choices, along with well-executed seafood, steak, chops, veal and chicken. Pizza is basically Neapolitan, meaning crisp, blistered borders surrounding chewy, slightly smoky centers mounted with tasty toppings. Let’s get started with Calamari al Ferro – perfectly grilled morsels in the lusty harmony of roasted peppers, shaved garlic, vine-ripened tomatoes, black olives, capers and dab of garlic butter. Indeed, calamari at its best. Nicely done, too, was Mezza Luna di Vitello, interpreted as half moon-shaped ravioli stuffed with ground veal, roasted peppers and finished with a fine porcini champagne sauce. In a word, “delizioso.” Simple yet ever so savory was Linguini
Try the Catoletta di Maiale e Albicocche (broiled pork chop) at Niles’ La Tavola. alla Panna con Gamberi Fumigato, otherwise known as grilled smoked shrimp, tossed with pasta in a velvety cream mixture spiked with white vino. Steak aficionados will drool over the Filet ala Tavola, broiled to a toothsome turn, invigorated with Madiera sauce, crowned with fresh crabmeat and stimulated with an intriguing Bernaise au Gratin. Much like the rest of the menu, desserts go beyond the ordinary. Indulgent endings come in the form of Mocha Panna Cotta, Chocolate Bread Pudding and Baked Pear, among others. The 60-label wine book is very much in tune with food of this quality. Attentive service by waiters like Milton Saravia helps encourage diners to join the restaurant’s growing fan club.
La Tavola, 8808 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles; 847-376-8294; latavolatrattoriachicago.com. Entrees: $11-$28. Appetizers, salads, soups and sweets: $6-$10. Tidbits: Dinner only, seven nights a week. Takeouts and catering available, along with banquets for up to 180. Live music Friday and Saturday. Complimentary valet parking Thursday-Saturday. Chuck Pecoraro has authored more than 1,500 restaurant reviews and food articles over the past three decades. His articles have appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, Suburban Life, Naperville Sun, Fra Noi, and on two websites. Contact him at chuckpecoraro@sbcglobal.net.
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Temperatures are soaring and tempers are flaring. I think we all need to chill out a bit with something cool and refreshing. I haven’t done a salad recipe for a while, so I decided to do something a bit different. It’s actually a classic, with a bit of a twist. Chef Kim Bisk You used to see this on the menu of some of the finer restaurants “back in the day.” It’s a shame it’s not offered more these days. I wouldn’t be surprised if some of you have never even heard of it. If not, ask your mom or grandma – they’ll know it. I re-introduced this to my family a little while ago, and now everyone is asking for it again and again. It’s sure to make for a refreshing lunch or great start to an outdoor BBQ. A little sweet and a little tart, it’s always a favorite at our place. Hearts of Palm Salad 1 cup sugar ½ cup cider vinegar 2 tsp salt 3 lemons (freshly squeezed)
1 avocado 1½ cups vegetable oil 1 white onion (grated) 2 tbsp poppy seeds 3 tsp dry mustard 1 tsp paprika 3 lbs Romaine lettuce (or spinach) 2 cans hearts of palm (julienned/28 oz.) 2 cups fresh strawberries (quartered) [1] In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the first two ingredients until the sugar dissolves completely. [2] Add 4 tbsp of lemon juice and salt to the sugar mixture, and let cool to room temperature. [3] While that’s cooling, cut your avocado in half and discard the pit and peel. [4] Slice very thin lengthwise, and cover with remaining lemon juice to keep it from turning brown. [5] Once your sugar mixture has cooled, add the onion, poppy seeds, dry mustard and paprika, adding the oil slowly while whisking until well mixed. Set the dressing aside. [6] Toss the romaine (or spinach) with dressing. [7] Add hearts of palm, avocado, and strawberries lightly, and serve. Chef Kim Bisk and her husband Ellory own and operate Kim & Ellory’s Kitchen, providing personal chef and catering services to northern Ill. and southern Wis. Visit them at kimandellory.com. Email questions and comments to editorial@whatshappeningonline.com.
Pairing Wine with Dessert Many people are novices when it comes to choosing the right wine to pair with food, and the same can be said when wine carries over into the dessert hour. Dessert is an expansive term for many different culinary creations, so finding the right wine to go with your dessert is not always easy. Here are some suggestions, courtesy of specialty food magazine “The Nibble.” Apple pie or tartlets: Anjou wines, such as Bonnezaux Cheesecake: Champagne or rick wines, like Sauternes Chocolate: Late harvest Zinfandel or vintage port Coconut custard pie: A Beerenauslese Riesling Cookies: The best you have on hand Fresh fruit: Moscato D’Asti Pudding or mousse: Fortified Muscats
Tiramisu: Sweet Malvasia or Champagne
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The songs in the game are among the more popular songs of the 80’s and 90’s. Some of the songs were recorded by more than one artist. We are looking for the artist that is mostly closely associated with that song. Some answers may be used more than once. Contributed by Jack Schmerer, owner of RMS Productions, which offers creative and production services for high-quality media. To contact him, call 847-812-0789, email jack@rmsproductions.com, or visit rmsproductions.com.
To solve a sudoku, the numbers one through nine must fill each row, column, and box.
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1. You May Be Right 2. Burning Down the House 3. A Long December 4. A Change Would Do You Good 5. Radio Free Europe 6. Open Your Heart
7. Mambo No. 5 8. You Learn 9. Shock the Monkey 10. I Want a New Drug 11. Wild Child 12. Real World 13. Back in the High
a. Huey Lewis and the News b. Genesis c. Counting Crows d. U2 e. Matchbox 20
f. Tom Petty g. Peter Gabriel h. Heart i. John Mellencamp j. Billy Joel k. Soundgarden
19. Learning to Fly 20. Dress You Up 21. Mr. Jones 22. Man on the Moon 23. Wildflowers 24. Luck of the Draw 25. Don’t Ask Me Why
Life 14. Where the Streets Have No Name 15. Love and Happiness 16. Black Hole Sun 17. Graceland 18. Invisible Touch
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CROSSWORD 54. Turner, Williams & Kennedy 55. Hawaiian goose
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CRYPTOGRAM The original phrase has been encrypted! Each original letter has been replaced with a new letter (for example, “H” is now “I”). Use the below clue to rewrite the phrase in the space. YI YQSPAVNXNIF YFPIWU NX 85 HPAWPIV WRIDJXNRI YIQ 15 HPAWPIV WRCCNXXNRI. – DAPQ YBBPI
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WORD SEARCH CLUES ACROSS 1. 3rd VP Aaron 5. Not hard 9. Revolutions per minute 12. Assoc. of Licensed Aircraft Engineers 13. Being of use or service 14. Macaws 15. 1960’s college civil rights organization 16. Protection from extradition 17. Animal examiner 18. Japanese persimmon 19. Commands right 20. A stage of development 22. Irish, English & Gordon 24. Showing keen interest 25. Doyens 26. Remain as is
27. 36 inches (abbr.) 28. Told on 31. Making a sustained din 33. Poked from behind 34. 24th state 35. Himalayan goat 36. Diver breathing gear 39. Groups of three 40. Not tightly 42. Regenerate 43. Strung necklace part 44. Breezed through 46. Imitate 47. Do-nothings 49. Unconsciousness 50. Golf score 51. Fertilizes 52. Used for baking or drying 53. Autonomic nervous system
CLUES DOWN 1. Usually in the sun 2. Arm bones 3. Placed on a display stand 4. Repeat a poem aloud 5. Eyelid gland infections 6. Lubes 7. A contagious viral disease 8. Stormy & unpeaceful 9. Devastated & ruined 10. Put in advance 11. Pater’s partner 13. Exploiters 16. Meeting schedules 21. Intensely dislikes 23. “Tim McGraw” was her 1st hit 28. Fishing implement 29. Atomic #18 30. Microgadus fishes 31. Blue jack salmon 32. Of I 33. Feet first somersault dives 35. Tool to remove bone from the skull 36. Glides high 37. Tower signal light 38. Small recess off a larger room 39. Water chestnut genus 40. City on the River Aire 41. It’s capital is Sanaa 43. Lost blood 45. A citizen of Denmark 48. River in NE Scotland
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Jeanne Silver, co-owner of Butterfield Bodyworks CARSTAR title of that time) at the firm of Annette Green and Associates, a public relations company in New York City. This was an all-female firm that arranged press conferences, photo shoots and product placement in high fashion magazines. Annette and her team recognized ability among their employees and I was given the opportunity to screen models for a fashion spread, and ultimately plan a press conference to launch a new shoe designer. It was an exciting, fast-paced job and I loved it. This was the beginning of my lifelong passion for marketing. WH! What’s your favorite way to relax after work?
Jeanne Silver is co-owner of Butterfield Bodyworks CARSTAR. She opened the business in 1996, and it is a respected collision business in their local community and industry. Silver networks in her community through Chambers of Commerce, village government and through community involvement. Her role as a participating member and chair of several committees of the Collision Industry Conference over the last 12 years has allowed her to engage in open dialogue for the benefit of the industry. Silver works closely with local high schools through career advisory councils, and is a guest lecturer at high schools and colleges in her community. She speaks about small business ownership, marketing and diversity in the workplace. WH! What was your very first job? JS: At the age of 15 and my first summer job, I was hired as a secretary (the inglorious
JS: My favorite way to relax after work is to leave work at work. We have a rule at our home; talk about work ceases when we are home. It is good for our family and our minds, so no matter what you do after work – whether it is working out or sitting in a comfy chair and watching your favorite show – clear your head and leave the stresses of the day where they belong, at work. WH! What’s your best advice for someone just starting a business in the local area? JS: Do your homework and do it well. Entrepreneurs need to work hard and work smart. You will need to research your location, your competition, and your ability to support yourself as the business grows. Entrepreneurs are rule makers and rule breakers. If you are uncomfortable with change and are unwilling to adapt to conditions that affect your business, you might not succeed. Be creative and market your business. If you think you need help, consider opening a franchise.
WH! What aspect(s) of your business are you most proud of? JS: Our business is the business of helping people in extreme circumstances. We not only repair vehicles, we help their owners through the trauma of a crash. It is the little thing that makes the biggest impact, such as being accessible after hours by cellphone. Last year, we refurbished a vehicle and donated it to a veteran in need. This program, called Recycled Rides, brings the entire community together and it gave our staff a tremendous sense of volunteerism and charity. We plan to donate two Recycled Rides to veterans later this year. WH! What’s the most difficult obstacle or most challenging time your business has had to overcome? JS: Our business, as with most small businesses today, faces the challenge of consolidation. Large companies with multiple facilities are pulling business away from smaller entities. It takes adaptability and open-mindedness to be able to adjust your business model to big changes in the industry. To date, the number of shops in our industry has decreased by 25 percent. It is envisioned that before the purge is through, 50 percent of these businesses will be gone. As part of a franchise system that embraces a consolidator mentality in terms of reporting and business model, we have the opportunity to thrive despite the decline in facility numbers. WH! What’s your favorite wall decoration (plaque, poster, picture, etc.) in your office? JS: Our favorite decoration and conversational piece is a 20-foot Travelers
Palm tree that grows in our atrium. Our customer area is a mini garden of palm trees, orchids and bamboo plants. Enter the building and you see that we have brought the beauty of the rainforest into our environment. WH! What is one business-related piece of legislation that should be passed right now? JS: One business-related piece of legislation that should be passed right now is serious economic reform. Unfortunately, being in a dire financial position, Illinois so far has not cut spending and feels the way out of its financial hole is to raise taxes on businesses, real estate and individuals. Businesses that are taxed more hire less; people that are taxed more spend less. Increasing the multiplier on real estate taxes for business properties in order to compensate for the decrease in value only puts more economic stress on financially challenged small businesses. Lower sales also generate fewer sales tax revenues for the state. Spending more and taxing more is not the answer for Illinois. WH! What’s something your company does for the community that we might not know about (but should)? JS: We provide a valuable community service by way of free child passenger seat inspections. We teach parents how to safely transport their children, and like to say that we send them out safer than they arrived. We are also advocates of pet restraints in vehicles and speak about travel safety for seniors, children and pets. Butterfield Bodyworks CARSTAR, 1066 Campus Drive, Mundelein; 847-367-1500; carstarmundelein.com.
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SportClips Haircuts Opens in Libertyville OwnersWendy and Eric Feldhaus cut the ribbon at SportClips Haircuts, along with Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler, GLMV Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Alese Campbell, Chamber Directors Don Peterson, Florene Darr, and other chamber and community members. SportClips offers guy-smart stylists while watching your favorite sports. No appointments necessary. Open Sunday thru Saturday. 878 S. Milwaukee Ave.; 224-433-6840; sportclips.com. New Beginnings Online Thrift Shop Offers Training and Job Skills The New Beginnings Thrift Shop is a Web-based ministry of the Kingswood United Methodist Church in Buffalo Grove, providing on-the-job training to people with special needs and others facing special circumstances. The shop offers low prices
on gently used artwork, children’s items, consumer electronics, tools, furniture, sports and exercise equipment, and goods for the kitchen, household and garden. Proceeds provide volunteer workers with computer skills, marketing experience and retail knowhow. Newbeginningsthriftshop.com. Doc Popcorn Pops into Lake Forest Local entrepreneurs Barry and Patty McLean are fulfilling Lake Forest’s snack cravings with their recently opened Doc Popcorn, offering an all-natural, fresh-popped munch. The PopKiosk provides whole-grain kernels in a variety of flavors, made from blends of natural ingredients. Flavors are also glutenfree and nut-free, with soy-free, dairy-free and sugar-free options available. 13783 W. Oasis Service Road.; 773-491-7935; docpopcorn.com. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
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Romantic Comedy Comes to Riverwoods with Sabrina Fair Superior Donuts July 17-26, 7:30pm. Metropolis brings the best of Chicago to Arlington Heights with Mary-Arrchie’s Jeff-nominated Superior Donuts. Aging anti-war activist Arthur owns a rundown donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. When he hires young Franco, a fast-talking AfricanAmerican with big dreams and bigger troubles, his world is turned upside down. $25. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights; 847-577-2121; metropolisarts.com. MIC Chicago Duo Piano Festival July 20, 7:30pm. Stephanie Kai-Win Ho, of Taiwanese descent, and Saar Ahuvia, a native of Israel, perform as DUO Stephanie and Saar. The young husband and wife duo makes its festival debut with works by Bach from their new CD “Bach Crossings” and “Hallelujah Junction” by John Adams. $25, $15/seniors, $10/students. Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston; 847-9051500x108; musicinst.org. Sabrina Fair July 20-29. Theatre in the Woods presents this romantic comedy, the basis of the 1954 movie “Sabrina” starring Audrey Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart. Sabrina Fairchild – daughter of a chauffeur employed by the wealthy Larrabee family – goes off to college and Paris, returning a beautiful, independent young lady who catches the eye of both Larrabee brothers. $18, $20 at the door (group discounts available). Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Lane, Riverwoods; 847-6041990; theatreinthewoods.net. Zanna, Don’t! Thru July 22. The magical, musical fairy
Zanna brings true love to one and all with a wave of his wand. Presented as part of the Young Artists’ Program 2012. $25. The Music Theatre Company, 1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park; 847-579-4900; themusictheatrecompany.org. Jess Godwin July 27, 8pm. Misfit with soul Jess Godwin writes pop melodies that stick, taking jabs at boyfriends and bad dates but always saving the best digs for herself. $18, $20 at the door. The Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave.; 847-251-7424; wilmettetheatre.com. The Music Man July 27-Aug. 4. CenterStage in Lake Forest presents the beloved family musical, featuring a cast of 60 and a live pit orchestra. $20, $15/ students and seniors, $25 at the door. Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Ave., Lake Forest; 847-234-6062; centerstagelakeforest. org. Liberty Town Productions Best of Broadway July 28, 6 and 8:30pm. The fourth annual Musical Summer Showcase is themed “Broadway: A to Z.” Enjoy classics from “Wicked,” “Newsies,” “Aida” and others, performed in a cabaret-style setting by area singers and musicians. $20, $10/students. Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville; libertytownproductions.com. The Zombies July 31, 7:30pm. The second U.K. group after the Beatles to score a number one hit in America, the Zombies boast gorgeous melodies, breathy vocals, choral back-up harmonies and a jazzy influence. Helmed by founding members Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone, the group marks a half-century
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See Theatre in the Woods’ production of “Sabrina Fair” July 20-29 at Estonian House. with its new album “Breathe Out, Breathe In.” Hear both new material and classic hits such as “She’s Not There” and “Tell Her No.” $35-$55. Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire; 847-499-5000; viper-alley.com. Sleeping Beauty Thru Aug. 18. The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences presents this musical retelling of the Brothers Grimm tale. In a fanciful and far-off kingdom, vengeful sorceress Magenta places a wicked curse on Princess Amber. Only a kiss from her one true love can unlock the spell. $15 (group discounts available). 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire; 847-634-5909; marriotttheatre.com.
HERO Thru Aug. 19. This endearing, quirky musical follows Hero Batowski, a 28-year-old aspiring comic book artist living anything but a superhero life. After a life-changing event during senior year in high school, he finds himself living with father Al, owner of the family comic book shop. After running into an old girlfriend and receiving encouragement from friends and family, Batowski has the chance to get his life on track and finally realize his dream. $40-$48 (Senior/student discounts and dinner packages available). Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire; 847-634-0200; marriotttheatre.com.
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How to Hide Your Password in Plain Sight Friends, Romans, Countrymen. We live in an age where the only thing separating you from online theft or your friends from your spam is your password. By a show of hands, how many of you here today have a password that has at least one dictionary word in it? How many of you use a simple numerical sequence or single number in password? Dave Kaufman their Finally, how many of you today use a password that is used in at least one other place? That’s a lot of hands. Okay, put down your hands. Today, as a public service to you and a protection to the Techlife inbox we are going to change all of that. In one fell swoop all three of the common password concerns can be addressed. Of course, let’s first address why this password thing even has to be so complex. When you use a simple password, it makes it simple to guess. If a hacker’s malicious virus script or someone who knows you well can guess your password, they often start with simple words. Words found in the dictionary. Of course, hackers know you aren’t an idiot; you took the precaution of sticking in “some number,” often at the end of your password. Year of your birth? Year you were married? Maybe just “12345” so you could remember it. Which leads to the last issue – your memory. You, like most people, can’t possibly remember all the passwords for all the places you sign up. There are many tools to help you remember, if you are diligent enough to store and then retrieve your passwords when needed, but you know what’s even easier? Taking that simple dictionary word plus “12345” and using it everywhere on every site. Easy. And when a hacker gets your password, they have it for not just one place, but every place. Even one of these practices puts you at a high amount of risk for having your password hacked. Most people repeatedly do all three. Dictionary word or words + simple string of numbers + same password everywhere = risk of Techlife inbox getting stuffed with spam from you. The Reverse Password Hack – How to (Hide in Plain Sight) Quick, what’s your favorite movie? Favorite song? Favorite vacation spot? Favorite dish? Let’s use my favorite movie – “Hoosiers.” 1. Create a sentence about that favorite
BUSINESS HAPPENINGS, PAGE 18 In The Raw Brings Organic, All-Natural Cuisine to Highland Park New downtown Highland Park restaurant and juice bar In The Raw provides raw food and drink options for those looking to change their eating habits. The family-friendly bistro offers meal options for both children and adults, along with organic coffees, teas, wine and beer. Enjoy outdoor dining, fresh juices and smoothies, and “quick pick” take out meals and snacks. Juice-based detox programs and supplements from partnering business Nourished4Life are also available. 10am-6pm daily. 483 Central Ave.; 847-4329999; intherawhp.com. Six Flags Page it Forward Book Drive Six Flags Great America joined forces June 11-13 with Page It Forward, Lake County’s largest summer-long book drive, collecting more than 700 books on the first
thing, making sure to have some proper nouns, a number and a blank. 2. Sample: In 1954 Hickory Coach Norman Dale didn’t use _____. 3. Visit our first site where you need a password, say, Amazon. 4. Your current password as we exposed is likely named after your dog, “spot1234.” 5. Your new password should complete the sentence you created. 6. My sample: In 1954 Hickory Coach Norman Dale didn’t use Amazon. 7. That’s a very long password full of dictionary words, so we add one more twist – use only the first letter of each word. 8. Hidden in plain sight: “I1954HCNDduAmazon.” Now, that’s a password! Using The Password Meter – a rating tool ranking passwords on 16 various criteria – “spot1234” gets a score of 44 percent and a complexity of “Good.” Our easy to remember sentence password, “I1954HCNDduAmazon,” has a score of 100 percent and a complexity of “Very Strong.” This password passes the dictionary and hard-to-guess test as well as the consecutive numbers test, giving you a chance to change the password for each and every site you visit. Finally, the best part is that humans have a good memory for sentences and phrases, making this a great way to create a unique, easy to remember password. So pick a poem, song lyric, or make up a sentence yourself. How creative can you get? What is online? Techlife is both a print and online experience. Go online and share your password tricks, but not your password, please. Dave Kaufman, a syndicated columnist, owns DK Worldwide, a design, web, print, and social media marketing firm that helps clients with online and offline challenges. Contact Dave, it’s easy: techlife@dkworldwide.com, or follow him on Twitter – @dkworldwide. You know you want to. Email questions and comments to editorial@whatshappeningonline.com.
day. Spearheaded by United Way of Lake County (UWLC), the goal is to amass a record-breaking 200,000 donated books. June 11 also marked the kick off of Read to Succeed, where children in grades K-6 completing six hours of non-school related reading throughout the past school year earn a Six Flags ticket. Nearly 400,000 tickets have been donated already this year. Discoveryeducation.com/readtosucceed. Visit Lake County Wins Telly Award Visit Lake County took home a statuette for second place in the Travel/Tourism category at the 33rd annual Telly Awards for its “Let The Ride Take You” TV spot. The segment, produced by ad agency Davis Harrison Dion, Lake County, spotlights the variety of attractions and destinations that are “just a short ride away” in Lake County. The Telly Awards honors the best in commercials, videos, films and Internet work. Visitlakecounty.org.
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1. Summer school orchestra, band and choir students from Highland Middle School in Libertyville performed a patriotic concert the morning of July 3. 2. The Libertyville Little League 2012 Varsity All-Star game took place June 15 at Butler Park, with the Libertyville National League team winning 11-10. Thirty youth players ages 11 and 12 were chosen by their peers to participate in the annual exhibition. 3. Glenview Gardeners members Jackie and Sheldon Kimel and Judy and Bill Oppegard answered gardening questions from passersby at a recent Farmers Market. 4. The Patty Turner Center Men’s Golf League met July 2 for their third luncheon grille of the season, following a round of golf at the Deerfield Golf Course and Education Center.
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