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EDITOR’S LETTER

CONTENT FEATURE 8 The OBAMA CENTER A glimpse into the vision and what it means to Evanston.

I dedicate this issue to my mother she left me on this earth without her last month. I am glad she can rest but I miss her.

I have grown a lot in the last few weeks and so has the country. We have avoided civil and nuclear war a combined three times since April now in a trade war. Therefore, Evanstonman took the time to look to the future while reflecting- The Obama center is a look toward the future through the lenses of a highly moral and appreciated President. Inside this issue we ask a few key questions about the Obama Foundation. I hope you love it.

We also feature one of Evanston’s finest restaurants- The Barn. Enjoy page 5 The Restaurant with a buzz!!!

DEPARTMENT 4 OPEN TAB with three reviews to tantalize your palate 6 TECH N TOYS Saleen S7 Twin Turbo, EM’s car of the Month

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Credits: EM and Micheal Strautmanis- Chief Engagement Officer, Obama Foundation

Chief Editor, EVANSTONMAN Magazine

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FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

GOING OFF TO AND AT COLLEGE:

Parents and Emerging Adults In Transition

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t is the best of times and it is the worst of times – as parents and emerging adults approach the weeks leading up to post-secondary educational “launches,” the hallmark of these relationships is uncertainty and unpredictability. Just as every person is unique, so too is every parent/child relationship. Therefore, it is important to honor not only the needs of each individual involved in the transition, it is equally important to honor the nature of the relationship itself and to set expectations about that relationship going forward that are realistic and mutually agreed upon.

Lisa V., a mother of four from Deerfield, Illinois, has successfully shepherded two of her children through the transition process, and is preparing to launch her third child at the end of this summer. Lisa explained that each experience has been “completely different and has brought up different feelings based not only on the child leaving, but also on the family left behind.” Lisa’s first child took an international gap year prior to beginning her freshman year of college at a Big Ten school. Having this year to adjust to her daughter living on her own prior to beginning school made the actual experience of sending her child off to her freshman year of college “easy in many ways.” Lisa explained that she and her daughter had a very close relationship prior to her “launch” and that this set the tone for the nature of the relationship that they enjoyed once she settled into college life. She was “grateful for cell phone communication and texted with (her) daughter multiple times each day.” Lisa and her daughter agreed to the frequency of communication they wished to have with one another, and this made the practical aspect of the transition go very smoothly.

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Lisa described her emotional state in the weeks following her daughter’s departure as “incredibly sad” because she missed her daughter so much, and also because it changed the family dynamic at home. She “felt like they didn’t have a complete family anymore.” However, Lisa also felt “so much joy because (her daughter) was so happy.” She and her family simply “had to get used to their new normal.”

When Lisa launched her second child, a son, to another Big Ten school, the experience was much less emotional because her son had a completely different temperament and the nature of their relationship was far less “hands on” than that with her daughter. With her son, Lisa found herself having to “avoid stepping on his toes as he prepared to leave for school” and had to learn to let him make his own choices without asking for her advice. As Lisa prepares to send her third child to college in August, she describes the practical aspects of the transition as being even easier because of her son’s expectations and the “more laid back tone of their relationship.” Although Lisa clearly loves each of her children equally, her emotional experience of launching them into independence was completely different each time.

Yael Z., a mother of three also from Deerfield, is preparing to send her twins to college in August. She describes her emotional state as “so thrilled for them but also so sad because (she) will miss them so much.” Their relationship has been more riddled with anxiety in the past few months than it has been in the past, as they all prepare for the transition to college life. Yael lamented that not only is this a time to transition to college, but it “really is the first step towards their independent life.” She recognizes that her daughters may return home for holidays but that there is also a chance that they will never move back home again, especially considering that they are attending college overseas. Like with Lisa’s children, Yael and her children have set clear expectations and boundaries for communication, and she believes that this will help make the transition easier for all of them.

Both mothers’ experiences illustrate wonderful examples of the emotional and practical aspects of launching their children into post-secondary studies. (Continued on EM p6.)

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I SEE AMERICANS OF EVERY PARTY, EVERY BACKGROUND, EVERY FAITH WHO BELIEVE THAT WE ARE STRONGER TOGETHER: BLACK, WHITE, LATINO, ASIAN, NATIVE AMERICAN; YOUNG, OLD; GAY, STRAIGHT; MEN, WOMEN, FOLKS WITH DISABILITIES, ALL PLEDGING ALLEGIANCE UNDER THE SAME PROUD FLAG TO THIS BIG, BOLD COUNTRY THAT WE LOVE. THAT’S WHAT I SEE. THAT’S THE AMERICA I KNOW! - BARACK OBAMA Written EM and Micheal Strautmanis- Chief Engagement Officer, Obama Foundation

EVANSTONMAN Magazine Shares President Obama’s Vision

THE OBAMA CENTER EM Anything you want the people of Evanston to know about the Obama Foundation?

BO What we’re doing in Chicago is big! We’re building the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) on the South Side and it will be a space where people of all origins and backgrounds to gather. We would love to see anyone and everyone come to the OPC to get involved, whether they’re from Woodlawn or Evanston, . Once the Center is built, we hope to see people from Evanston come down to Jackson Park to visit the Center to celebrate the legacy of President and Mrs. Obama and be inspired to change the world by working together.

EM What is the unwritten contribution that the Foundation will bring to the World/ Chicago area?

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BO Something we often talk about at the Foundation is taking the “me” and turning it into a “we.” Through our programming and our presence on the South Side, we want to help everyone feel like they’re part of a greater community... President Obama has long stood for positive change and we want to help empower others to stand together and implement changes in their communities. Working together, we can accomplish anything, and we hope that the Center inspires people to do just that.

EM How many jobs are predicted that the Obama Foundation will create? ​BO With the Obama Presidential Center, we have an enormous economic opportunity—and responsibility—and it is important to acknowledge that. Through every stage of planning, we are thinking about how this Center is going to give back to the community that gave President and Mrs. Obama so much. That means making the Center an economic engine to benefit the community. The OPC is predicted to have an overall economic impact of $3.1 billion in Chicago and create and support thousands of jobs at the Center alone. On top of that, we expect there to be thousands of indirect and induced jobs to be created thanks to the expected

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760,000 visitors at the OPC every year. Our goal is to help bolster the economy on the South Side, which has suffered from under-resourcing and under-investment for far too long. Our goal is for the OPC to help create jobs and drive growth in this area, all while keeping the community in mind.

EM What programming is proposed to take place in the building?

BO The OPC is going to be so much more than just a museum. The Center will be a vibrant part of the South Side community, including indoor and outdoor public areas that will allow members of the community to meet and enjoy the space. Of the four buildings—the Obama Presidential Museum, the Forum, the Chicago Public Library, and the Program, Athletic and Activity Center—the majority of the public programming will take place in the Forum.

The Forum will include various meeting areas, including a 300-seat auditorium i, smaller programming rooms on the lower levels, a music and broadcast studio, and a teaching kitchen to complement the

community garden just outside the Forum. These spaces will be used to foster a sense of community by providing a space for community gatherings educating on a variety of subjects from nutrition and cooking to music recording and broadcast writing.

At the Program, Athletic, and Activity Center, or PAAC, we plan to host events and recreational activities. It’s going to be a flexible space, suitable for anything from a large community meeting to volleyball and basketball games. This space will also offer the opportunity for partnerships with local organizations.

Overall, our goal for this Center is to provide a place where every resident of the South Side community can find something that appeals to them, whether it’s learning to cook in the teaching kitchen or playing a game of pick-up basketball in the PAAC. This Center is going to be the first of its kind in the area, and we plan to make it inclusive, accessible, and a whole lot of fun.

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YOUR MONEY

oney. Very few words carry as many emotions with them as the word money. It might evoke stress, joy, fear, pride, confusion, security, curiosity, boredom – and sometimes it produces all of these feelings at once. We know because at Zimmerman Wealth Management LLC. (ZWM) We have seen these emotions, and many more, in our 16+ years of providing financial advisory services to women in the local community.

When it comes to women and money, there is good news and bad news. The bad news is, like many things in life, money can be more challenging to deal with if you are a woman.

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Have the added time and dollar cost of being primary caregivers – sometimes to both children and parents at the same time!

Despite all these issues, women typically live longer, which means your money has to last longer too!

After hearing all that, I’m sure you’re wondering about the good news we mentioned. Well here it is – it is possible to improve your money situation with very little work. You can do it in just a few steps, and ZWM is committed to helping you better your relationship with money. Over the next year, we are partnering with Evanston Woman to provide a series of articles on a range of topics including:

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Business ownership

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Whether a financial advisor is right for you

These articles are not meant to be a dry overview of each topic. Instead they contain a few quick, easy, actionable steps you can take in under 30 minutes to feel better about each area of your finances. As part of our promise, each article will include a tool or additional resources to dive deeper into the subject matter if you feel the topic is an area of focus for you and your family.

Our first, in-depth article will arrive in September and will be focused on retirement. If you’re totally lost when it comes to retirement (and who isn’t at least a little uncertain?), we have a tool (https://connect.emaplan.com/k7) for you to begin evaluating whether you are on track for the retirement you want. You can also use this tool to let us know what you’re concerned about when it comes to retirement (or any financial topic), so we can be sure to address your concern in our next article.

We look forward to a year of learning and progress! Learn more about ZWM today. Visit www.zimmermanwealth.com

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At Yellowbrick we offer the following guidance to parents getting ready to launch their chidren into their post-secondary life:

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Establish clear expectations for frequency of communication prior to their departure, taking into account the needs and wishes of all parties involved;

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Allow yourself to feel the full range of emotions that may develop, and recognize that it is completely normal to feel tremendous sadness and joy at the same time: honor and give voice to all of it;

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In this age when parents are so involved in their children’s lives, give your child the independence and space to make choices and decisions on their own; Focus on nurturing the relationships with your children who remain at home, and give them space to adjust to the “new normal” as well;

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If you have a significant other at home, give yourselves time to rediscover one another in a new context and give yourselves room to grow together;

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Make your own friendships a priority; Discover hobbies and interests to either hone or begin, preferably ahead of time;

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Do not impose your emotional state on your children; and

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Ask your children what they need and listen when they tell you.

TECH AND TOYS

Saleen S7 Twin Turbo

Presented By Barrett-Jackson Written by Independent Automotive Journalist Tom Jensen.

Editing by EM While America’s love affair with vintage cars and trucks continues unabated, for enthusiasts who value ultimate thresholds of high performance, these really are the good old days. Today’s supercars possess levels of acceleration, handling and braking that were unachievable a generation ago, and unimaginable back in the 1950s and 1960s.

Thanks to the turbochargers and the big Ford powerplant, the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo produces a pavement-melting 750 horsepower and 700 ft/lbs of torque. According to Saleen. com, that was enough power to rocket the S7 Twin Turbo to some world-class acceleration numbers.

Zero to 60 miles per hour took just 2.8 seconds, with zero to 100 mph flying by in a mere 5.9 seconds. A standing-start quarter-mile resulted in an elapsed time of 10.5 seconds at 145 mph. That’s astonishing performance, especially when you factor in that the Saleen S7 Twin Turbo would pull 1.1 Gs in lateral acceleration on a skid pad.

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Most importantly, remember that your children will be okay, and eventually, so will you!

For more information visit yellowbrickprogram.com Jennifer Dunitz-Geiringer, JD, MSW, Education and Career Specialist

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OPEN TAB

Just in time for your dinner plans, the fabulous new menu is available every Monday through Friday and Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and priced at only $30 per person!

THERE’S BUZZ AT THE BARN STEAKHOUSE New Prix-Fixe Menu Makes Its Debut

THE BARN STEAKHOUSE HAS SOME NEW BUZZ. OWNER, AMY MORTON, DAUGHTER OF FAMED MORTON’S STEAKHOUSE OWNER, IS WHIPPING UP AN AFFORDABLE PRIX-FIXE MENU SURE TO PLEASE ALL POCKETBOOKS!

The Barn Steakhouse may be known for their meat-centric menu, including cuts of renowned local Heritage Angus Beef from Meats by Linz alongside delicious sides like Mac & Cheese topped with cheddar and gruyere, Creamy Swiss Chard, and Butterball Potatoes made with marrow butter, but the restaurant really does have so much more on offer. Meet the best new deal in Evanston where you can raise a happy hour glass of one of The Barn’s wildly popular cocktails and devour items from a specialty menu offering the same cherished dishes at an even lower price!

The happy hour and prix-fixe menus are available in both The Barn Steakhouse’s main dining room and at the bar.

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The Barn Steakhouse is a modern steakhouse offering New American fare and craft cocktails, tucked away in a restored 19th century barn space with soaring ceilings and brick walls. Owner and founder of The Barn Steakhouse and Found Kitchen, Amy Morton has created a meat-centric eatery, delivering only the finest quality ingredients, meats and Heritage Angus beef.

Open Monday through Thursday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday through Saturday 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., as well as for private events.

Visit The Barn Steakhouse 1016 Church Street | Evanston, IL 60201 | 847.868.8041 www.thebarnevanston.com

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OPEN TAB

The Stradivarius Cigar Review

Spirit of the Month Review Tequila production dates back to the 13th century, and it’s come a long way since then. But the premium drink can be used for much more than Trianon tequila blanc holds a special place in my heart, and is easily one of my favorite spirits.

As you open the corked bottle the crisp snap echoes and your taste buds react. The air fills with a hint of old world Mexico. You can smell how wonderful this tequila is.

Cigars are usually associated with power and wealth and it goes without a say that they’re quite expensive too. Even though most other countries produce classic cigars, Cuban cigars without a doubt, are the best cigars compared to any other.

Today, EVANSTONMAN presents to you the second of our top 10 world’s best cigars.

The Stratavarius This exclusive cigar is usually available in boxes containing 10 sticks. The brand mix tobacco from several places, including Mexico and the Dominican Republic, to give the finished product a distinctive taste.

When you place this upon your lips. Your first sip blossoms with notes of citrus. The formula seems to be lime or a grapefruit hint. Then as you roll it down your tongue toward your throat the familiar taste of the agave finish will be testimate to the multiple steps it took to create this master piece.

The flavor is that of a sweet oak filled pepper. The look is that of the mahogany skin laying on an Etheopean beauty. According to Cigar aficionados.

The best part of this cigar is that its outer coat is created with a fine 15 year aged leaf tightly layered for a long burn. The inner leaf is a special blend soaked in the sunlight of its region.

The clean crisp finish again has absolutly no burning.

There is almost a slight hint of black pepper in the minute after taste.

This tequila worth

exceptional is absolutely every dollar.

The reported burn if properly lit will take about 90 minutes. Which makes its $35 dollar price tag fall closer to what the cigar lover feels as reasonable.

The EM conclusion is that cigars are a luxury that make working hard worth every minute. Try this one atleast once.

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