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REDUCING THE CARBON FOOTPRINT WITH USED BUILDING MATERIALS

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ROAD TRIP TO WISCONSIN

EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES

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May is a month for renewal, and our issue takes a little of bit of inspiration from the recent Earth Day with a local twist, starting with our cover story on La Grange Park resident Jodi Murphy, founder or Murco Recycling. Jodi developed her own idea of renewal through brokering used building materials that would otherwise go to waste during home demolitions. Her story started 28 years ago with a simple idea, and has blossomed throughout communities in and around Hinsdale.

HM takes you into the gardens in this issue with “Everything’s coming up roses,” as Kerrie Kennedy takes you on a tour from a formal French garden to a Japanese Zen garden, so that you can get inspired to construct that ideal garden for your home during this peak planting season.

Wingren Landscape’s residential designer Matt Thumm shares his tips on combining plantings and hardscapes for the perfect balance to your rejuvenated garden this year.

The Community Memorial Foundation continues to support building healthier communities under the leadership of president and CEO Greg DiDomenico. It was two years ago this month when we featured CMF on the cover, and in this issue, you will learn more about its continued effort that supports 27 communities in the Western Suburbs. CMF provides leadership support to many of the organizations in our coverage area, including The Community House, Wellness House and the Robert Crown Center for Health Education.

In stride with our “renewal” theme this month, don’t miss an opportunity to see Argonne National Laboratory in

Lemont during its open house on May 21. It’s an amazing place that is pioneering renewable energy initiatives among other scientific breakthroughs, including designing “a more resilient energy grid,” which you will read about in Mike Ellis’s Landmarks feature on p. 14. Argonne will celebrate its 70th anniversary on July 1.

In our Architecture & Design pages, local real-estate agent Julie Sutton MAGAZINE takes Alison Bonaguro on a tour of an 83-year-old classic southeast Hinsdale Recycling in home, which was restored to new life REDUCING THE CARBON in the form of a Connecticut Colonial.

FOOTPRINT WITH USED BUILDING MATERIALS It’s the first in a series of renovation features you will read about in future Plus SUMMER ADVENTURE ROAD TRIP TO WISCONSIN issues of Hinsdale Magazine. You may EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES be inspired to embark on your own GREAT GARDEN THEMES & IDEAS LANDMARKS SERIES ARGONNE NATIONAL LABORATORY home project, and if you do, please AT ITS ROOTS AND BEYOND let HM know, so we can go on the journey with you—before and after the process. To share your renovation project, contact us at Renovation@ Hinsdale60521.com.

Finally, many thanks to the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club, which sponsored a shipment of two containers of lifegiving supplies from generous local donors to the O’Brien School of the Maasai in Africa. Hinsdale Magazine received a letter (p. 12) from school founder Kellie O’Brien, who was featured on our December cover.

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6 PUBLISHER’S LETTER 12 LEADING OFF Letter from O’Brien School 20 ON THE COVER RECYCLING IN STYLE

Jodi Murphy, founder and president of Murco Recycling Photography by Jim Prisching

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14 LANDMARKS SERIES Argonne National Laboratory 24 CALENDAR May events 26 HOME RENOVATION In with the old, In with the new 30 OUT & ABOUT Everything that’s new around town 34 HOME & GARDEN Everything’s coming up roses 38 POLO 2016 Chicago Polo season 40 ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN Southern comfort 46 MEDICAL PROFILES Annual special advertising feature 56 SUMMER TRAVEL Wisconsin road-trip 74 SPOTLIGHT Community Memorial Foundation 78 TECH KNOW Self-driven: Cars that will change

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80 PEAK PERFORMANCE The power of forgiveness 82 SPIRITUAL INSIGHT Chasing awesome

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LETTER FROM O’BRIEN SCHOOL Dear Hinsdale Magazine: A villager enjoys Hinsdale Magazine’s feature story on the O’Brien School for the Maasai.

Kellie and brother Norm Stranczek share the story with a village elder.

Elisha, a recent graduate, is happy for the gift of this food, which has kept him healthy.

Village women were amazed at seeing pictures of the students in Hinsdale Magazine.

These four students are thrilled after just receiving new shoes.

Kellie and Norm present the contents of the container to the village.

Our 5 weeks in Tanzania, waiting for the clearance of the two containers sponsored by the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club was another beautiful chapter in our progress for changing the future of this Maasai village.

Our “elders” had never seen an American magazine and were especially happy to see pictures of the school in a magazine that actually came from “Mama Kellie’s village.”

The thousands of shoes we brought soon found needy feet and our kitchen was once again filled with a years’ supply of oatmeal and Mannapaks from Feed My Starving Children. Our new classrooms are also the pride of our students as they all received 150 desks from our local schools and many school supplies.

Words cannot express the gratitude we felt from the entire village for all the many items that are now enjoying a new life so far from the homes of generous donors.

They asked us to tell everyone, “We have nothing to give in return but know we will pray for you.”

Thank you for telling our story.

Stay blessed,

Students work at desks donated by Hinsdale Middle School.

Photography provided by O’Brien School for the Maasai

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MODERN SCIENCE Argonne National Laboratory at its roots and beyond

By Mike Ellis | Photography provided by Argonne National Laboratory

APS Aerial view of the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory

The Western Suburbs are home to numerous fascinating destinations, many of which we have explored over the first six installments of our yearlong landmarks series. But perhaps no single place in the region can stake a claim to making a greater national and global impact than Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont.

Opened in 1946, Argonne is celebrating its 70th anniversary this July. Its roots are traceable to 1942, when while the country was embroiled in the throes of World War II, the Manhattan Project sought to produce the first self-sustaining nuclear reaction.

The initial research was conducted on the campus of the University of Chicago in Hyde Park, beneath the bleachers of Stagg Field.

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Several years later, the research initiative was relocated to 1,500 acres of forest between Lemont and Cass Aves. in southwest suburban Lemont.

“Argonne was founded on the premise of ‘atoms for peace,’ and the development of commercial uses for nuclear power,” said Dr. Paul Kearns, deputy laboratory director for operations at Argonne.

“We like to think that every nuclear power reactor operating in the United States today is based upon principles developed here at Argonne.”

The name “Argonne” itself is neither derived from the annals of Western science, nor the lore of Greek mythology. It is rather an allusion to the Forest of Argonne in France, after which the previous landowner styled his hunting lodge and surrounding property.

Argonne was originally chartered by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, and today, it receives

NOBEL LAUREATES THAT WORKED AT ARGONNE Enrico Fermi (1938): for work on induced radioactivity by neutron bombardment and the discovery of transuranic elements Maria Goeppert-Mayer (1963): for proposing the nuclear shell model of the atomic nucleus Alexei Abrikosov (2003): for theories on superconductivity and superfluidity

Mira supercomputer is capable of ten quadrillion calculations per second.

With this computing power, Mira can do in one day what it would take an average personal computer 20 years to achieve.

ENERGY SCIENCES BUILDING The ESB at Argonne National Laboratory is a sustainable interdisciplinary physical sciences laboratory designed to encourage collaboration between some of the country’s leading scientists in fields of energy-related research.

the vast majority of its funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE). It is one of 17 DOE laboratories across the United States, and Kearns said facilities with similar attributes include the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory at the University of California-Berkeley and Oak Ridge National Laboratory outside of Knoxville, Tenn.

Kearns said Argonne’s annual budget has hovered around $760 million over the last three or four years, which is predominantly used to cover the laboratory’s roughly 3,300 employees, of which about 1,600 are scientists and engineers.

In addition, he said a “couple hundred million dollars” are dedicated to “procurement activities,” or purchasing “goods and services that are needed here in the lab.”

Besides its scientists and engineers onsite, Kearns said the laboratory welcomes about 7,000 visiting researchers each year.

Kearns said Argonne also maintains a sturdy partnership with the University of Chicago, the operating contractor of the laboratory.

“We do research with them, and they have faculty that come to the laboratory to do research here,” he said. “We also have researchers here that teach at the University of Chicago. It’s pretty exciting for us to have that association; it’s certainly a great institution.”

Kearns said the University of Chicago furnishes Argonne with aspiring scientists, as do surrounding regional schools with notable engineering schools, including Northwestern University, the University of Illinois, Purdue University, the University of Wisconsin and the University of Michigan.

Work at Argonne ranges from basic research to applied science, comprising the fields of physics,

materials, chemistry, mathematics, computer science, life sciences, renewable energy, nuclear energy, energy storage, transportation, establishing energy surety and securing critical infrastructure.

“Argonne is, at its roots, a material science laboratory—so, trying to understand materials and how they apply, enhancing their use and their properties,” Kearns said.

Among the laboratory’s most noteworthy facilities is the Argonne Leadership Computing Facility (ALCF), home to Mira, a supercomputer manufactured by IBM that was the third-fastest in the world when it was commissioned in 2012.

Paired with a similar computer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Mira comprises half of the DOE’s Leadership Computing Facility, which according to the department, feature computers that are “ten to 100 times more powerful than typical research computing systems.”

Through its supercomputing capabilities, Mira aids scientists and researchers in solving highly complex problems, such as investigating new materials for batteries, exploring the origins of the universe, and making progress in the field of renewable energy.

Despite Mira’s current celerity, Kearns said it will actually be replaced by a new supercomputer, Aurora, that “will be about 18 times faster.” He said depending on the activity of nations abroad, Aurora could be the world’s largest computer when it is scheduled to be unveiled in 2018.

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Continued from the previous page ARGONNE’S 2015 EARTH DAY EVENT Argonne’s outreach program strives to provide youth and families with opportunities to connect to worldclass researchers and engineers. Children are encouraged to engage their curiosity and wonder about the world by developing an awareness of cutting-edge research in energy, national security and computer science.

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heart of the Argonne property, one will pass an old gas station that Kearns said is being converted into a recharging facility for modern electric cars. (He said some employees used to fill up and change their oil at this station.)

Argonne’s fire department follows a bit further down the pike, prepared to spring into action in the event of an emergency—either at the laboratory or in a nearby municipality.

“We have mutual-aid agreements with all of the surrounding communities, so that if they need some help and we are available, we can go offer them some assistance,” Kearns said.

Just further south, one is likely to be struck by the Advanced Photon Source (APS), a pristine white building designed in a futuristic circular manner. The shape of this structure is only properly conceived from the air, as it stretches over too large of an area to be fully appreciated by an onlooker.

The APS serves more than 5,000 scientists from around the world that have need for X-ray photon beams.

Researchers tackle a number of practical problems spanning a variety of scientific fields at the APS, which is distinguished by its “ultrabright, high-energy” X-ray beams, which Kearns said enable them to analyze materials at an “atomic level.”

“It’s a large X-ray source, which allows us to see into materials, and do some fantastic discovery science, and solve some problems as well,” he said.

“For example, a lot of the major pharmaceutical companies use the Advanced Photon Source to

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characterize proteins as they develop drug therapy for various diseases. ... When they’re developing drug therapies, they’re also wanting to understand the structure of a protein, so they can find something that can complement it, or that works in a way that allows it to combat disease.”

Kearns said the APS is in the process of an advanced upgrades project—a $750 million project that will be undertaken over the next four or five years.

“It’s 20 years old, so it’s time to update the technology,” he said.

While they are not readily intelligible to everyone, the research and experiments conducted at Argonne are best illustrated through subsequent real-world applications.

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline developed Votrient, a cancer medicine designed to influence the growth and spread of cancer cells, at Argonne’s APS. According to the DOE, Votrient was approved to treat advanced kidney cancer in 2009, and to treat soft tissue sarcoma in 2012.

Kearns said the genesis of parallel computing— which has become a common way of processing data—occurred at the laboratory during the 1980s.

And Argonne’s battery (or energy storage) technology is used in the Chevrolet Volt, a hybrid electric car. Kearns said it will also be featured in the Chevrolet Bolt EV, which is slated to debut this fall.

“It’s pretty exciting for us to see Argonne technology put to use in that way in the world,” he said.

Although Argonne’s primary purpose is to support scientific research initiatives, it also promotes scientific education locally by welcoming more than 3,000 K-12 students each year through programs and activities like Rube Goldberg contests.

Later this month on May 21, Argonne will open its doors to the community at an open house, which communications lead Lynn Hoff said will be scattered throughout the “main spaces” on campus.

In addition to the aforementioned ALCF and APS, Hoff said guests will be able to tour the Nuclear Energy Museum, which dates back to when the laboratory opened seven decades ago.

“People will be able to look at [the spaces], and see demonstrations of the work that’s going on,” she said.

“There will be hands-on opportunities,” Kearns said. “That is always a popular feature of the open house—either with kids or their parents. ... It’s a nice way to reach out to the community, and open up the gates, let a few folks come in and get a better sense of what we do here at the laboratory.”

As far as visiting Argonne, Kearns recommended attending the open house, or reaching out through the laboratory Web site to schedule a tour of its facilities.

As technology and science continue to advance into the 21st century, Kearns said Argonne scientists will be investigating subjects ranging from climate modeling to wind turbines to acquiring a more precise understanding of the origins of the universe.

He said researchers will also be tackling prospective improvements to the “electrical grid,” which has been criticized by some for its reliability in light of major blackouts that struck the Northeast in 1965 and 2003.

“If Alexander Graham Bell came back today, he wouldn’t recognize our communication system; it would be a foreign thing to him,” Hoff said. “But if Thomas Edison came back, he’d recognize the electrical grid, because it really hasn’t matured; and now we’re in that process of inventing something completely different.”

Kearns said one prospective solution is localization through a “micro-grid” system predicated on smaller-scale grids localized to a particular city or community.

He said the ultimate goal is to provide the country with a “much more resilient energy grid” that would be “more dynamic” and incorporate more renewable energy.

“Argonne is really focused on solving some of the nation’s and some of the world’s largest problems, and that’s an evolving set of problems,” Kearns said. “So, we have an evolving set of capabilities and research activities being conducted here at the laboratory.” n Argonne National Laboratory will celebrate its 70th anniversary on July 1. Its open house, “Seventy Years of Discovery,” will be held on May 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The laboratory may be accessed from either Cass Ave. or Lemont Road, south of Interstate 55. For more information about Argonne, visit www.anl.gov.

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Recycling in

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by Mike Ellis | Photography by Jim Prisching

Since 1990, perhaps no west suburban village has witnessed more teardowns than Hinsdale. For some, the demolition of old, sometimes historic homes produces a sight of sadness; for others, the construction of new homes on the same properties is a financial benefit, and a way to exercise their creative ingenuity on fresh projects and designs.

For Jodi Murphy, the owner of Murco Recycling, teardowns furnished the basis of her unique profession: brokering used building materials.

Murphy said it all began 28 years ago, when she was in search of such materials for her own home in La Grange Park.

“Living in my first home with small children and no money, I had all the energy in the world, and no money,” she said. “So, [my] disposable income was maybe $30 a month, which doesn’t get you anywhere. ... It was more about a way for me to—in my youthful exuberance—improve my home, and do the things I envisioned.”

JODI MURPHY As a leading expert in building waste diversion, Jodi Murphy, founder and president of Murco Recycling, has helped redistribute thousands of tons of high-end materials from homes headed for landfills.

Since that time, Murphy said the idea of is greater than what helping buyers like her repurpose high-end they could afford or kitchens, appliances, bathroom furniture, currently have,” she flooring and other materials that would said. “We’ve found have plopped down in landfills grew into it’s much easier to a business, because “what we provide just sell people what they want than what they makes sense.”

“Over the years, it’s really turned into don’t want.” my life’s work,” she said. “What started out Murphy shares to be a way for me to help myself became the contents of my life’s work, because I realized how ongoing auctions on her valuable it was to my buyers.”

Web site. Guests will find Murphy said her first auction was in an assortment of options, ranging from kitchens and Hinsdale.

“Driving through the neighborhood flooring to chandeliers and and seeing these beautiful houses that were windows to garage doors and getting demolished when I was looking for staircases. materials to improve my first home, that’s She said the concept is not only when it struck [me],” she said. beneficial to the buyers, but also the sellers.

Over the past three decades, Murphy “They’re paying to throw these materials said she has worked extensively with away,” Murphy said, “and so by diverting builders in the McNaughton family, and them, it’s free, and they can make money recently conducted an auction on the old from our brokering them to these people, Comiskey mansion on Eighth Street in who then incorporate them into their own southeast Hinsdale, which was demolished. houses. It’s a win-win-win.”

Among the items sold was wainscoting There is also an environmental benefit in the foyer that the owners could not to the reusing of the materials purchased, of repurpose in the new home. Murphy said which Murphy said both buyers and sellers it was actually made out of old confessional are becoming more cognizant. doors from Holy Name Cathedral in “In the 28 years since I’ve been in Chicago that dated to the late 19th century. business, I have finally seen the change in the environmental When asked how awareness of people,” extensive her work she said. has been in Hinsdale, Murphy estimated

But for people that she has done interested in the idea “hundreds” of auctions of acquiring such in the village. high-end materials at a bargain, there are At bottom, some challenges to the Murphy, jovial and process. energetic by nature, said the concept is to

First, given the allow buyers to find large-scale nature of bargains on materials many of the products —JODI MURPHY for their homes that involved, not all they could not otherwise afford. building materials will fit into each home At first, Murphy said Murco Recycling or floor-plan. Murphy said it is important only brokered for demolition auctions, but for prospective buyers to gauge the size over time, her work has expanded to also of the items available for auction before purchasing them. encompass renovations.

The emphasis has always been on high- “It’s not like finding something at a end building materials, as Murphy said garage sale—it’s got to fit,” she said. they are far more attractive to prospective In addition, Murphy said the buyer is buyers. generally responsible for performing the “If people are going to extract, it’s extraction of the materials. going to be for a caliber and quality that “If you’re paying ten cents on the dollar,

“The buyers are people like me, who have more energy than cash, who appreciate the environmental impact of them reutilizing something.”

FAMILY BUSINESS Jodi and Madelyn Murphy at the helm of operations

it’s not going to arrive at your door with a bow on it,” she said. “You have to extract it, transport it.”

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Still residing in the same La Grange Park home today, Murphy readily imbibes the principles of reusing and recycling that her business encourages. She described her entire house as “used,” from the cars to the furniture to the clothing—and even the landscaping.

Murphy’s stylish kitchen highlights the first story of her house. She acquired it from the Palmolive Building on Michigan Ave. in Chicago, which was once the corporate headquarters of Colgate-Palmolive, and currently claims actor Vince Vaughn as one of its tenants. Murphy purchased it for $15,000—it was originally valued at a whopping $150,000.

Through the years, her business has evolved, due in large part to the Internet.

When Murphy launched her business, the World Wide Web had not yet been invented; but today, her Web site serves as the primary source of information for prospective and current clients.

She said she genuinely enjoys serving as the “conduit” between her buyers and sellers.

“We really care,” Murphy said. “Our motto is, ‘one world, one chance, be gentle,’ and we have a lot of fun—because when you work seven days a week, you better have some fun.” n To learn more about Murco Recycling, visit www.murco.net.

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Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk For more than ten years, the Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk has offered guests a first-floor tour of six of Hinsdale’s most fabulous kitchens. This prestigious tour attracts attendees from throughout the Chicagoland area. Featuring innovative and professionally-designed kitchens that showcase the latest in décor, products and design ideas, the Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk benefits an important mission: local historic preservation. Purchase your tickets today at kitchen-walk.com.

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Kentucky Derby Day Party The Hinsdale Auxiliary of Children’s Home + Aid cordially invites guests to attend the 61st annual Kentucky Derby Day Party. Derby attire and hats are encouraged. Join the auxiliary for cocktails and hors d’ oeuvres, silent and live auctions, wine packages, raffles, dinner and dancing. Proceeds from the event support the programs of Children’s Home + Aid. Purchase your tickets today at childrenshomeandaid.org/derbydayregistration.

Impresssions will include two timeless masterpieces inspired by their composers’ visits to another land—Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” and George Gershwin’s American in Paris—, plus a performance by the winner of our annual solo competition for teen musicians. The performance will take place at Hinsdale Central High School. Purchase your tickets today at www.westsubsymphony.org/concerts.

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“Race to the Flag” 5K This is a chip-timed 5K walk/run benefiting People’s Resource Center in Westmont, and honoring our veterans on Memorial Day weekend. All registrations include a pancake breakfast, which will be hosted by the Westmont Lions Club to be held immediately following the race.

Those who are not participating in the race can still enjoy the breakfast at a cost.

For more information and registration, visit racetotheflag.org, or contact racetotheflag@gmail.com.

Armed Forces Day Armed Forces Day will be held at the Burr Ridge Veterans Memorial in front of village hall. The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with a flyover, and will include a guest speaker, selections from the West Suburban Concert Band, and the awarding of the fourth annual Patriot’s Award. This event is hosted by the Burr Ridge Veterans Memorial Committee.

For more information on the Veterans Memorial, go to: www.facebook.com/ BurrRidgeVeteransMemorialCommittee.

In the case of mild inclement weather, there will be large tents.

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Summer Concert Series 2016 The Downers Grove Park District free concert series at Fishel Park returns this summer with 14 concerts, all on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Food, wine and beer will be on sale. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors to the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. Visit www.dgparks.org/special-events/summerconcert-series for more information.

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NOW OPEN! 2016-17 Tryout Registration, Boys & Girls U8-U18 DATES: May 8-27, 2016 TRYOUT LOCATIONS: • Oak Brook Polo Fields at 700 Oak Brook Road in Oak Brook • OPD Turf Field at 1450 Forest Gate Road in Oak Brook • Hinsdale South High School at 7401 S. Clarendon Hills Road in Darien

The Oak Brook Soccer Club/STP Summer Soccer Camps: CAMP DATES: July 11-14, 2016 CAMP LOCATION: Oak Brook Polo Fields at 700 Oak Brook Road in Oak Brook • STP SOCCER CAMP SESSION A U5-U6-U7 Boys and Girls 9:00am to 11am • STP SOCCER CAMP SESSION B U8 to U10 Boys and Girls 9:00-11:30am • STP SOCCER CAMP SESSION C U11 to U14 Boys and Girls 9:00-11:30am

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HM homerenovation MAY 2016

IN WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW The architectural aesthetics of an 83-year-old classic

by Alison Bonaguro | Photography by Steve Ivanov

PROPERTY DETAILS This restored and historic home, located at 740 S. County Line Road in Hinsdale, is currently listed at $1,875,000.

Coldwell Banker realtor Julie Sutton recently gave Hinsdale Magazine an exclusive look inside the restored home at 740 S. County Line Road. “Anyone who walked in could feel that the home brought its previous families years of happy memories.

It’s sure to do the same for the next family as well,” Sutton said of the home’s legacy. “I love new construction—who doesn’t?

But there’s something very special about redesigning a classic.”

The first clue—right when you walk through the seeded glass front door of the restored Hinsdale home—is the scrolled tread brackets on the staircase. That’s how you know that every detail in this quintessential 1933 home was carefully considered.

Should it be restored to maintain the historic integrity? Or should it be replaced, to grant the home a breath of fresh air?

The result is a Connecticut Colonial with period touches that are reminiscent of the architecture’s traditional roots, and a transitional air that moves the home into a much more modern era.

What stayed intact was the gently-curved floor-to-ceiling bow window in the dining room that overlooks the pristine backyard, the timeless oak floors that have been brought back to life with a Jacobean finish, and an ample batch of tongueand-groove millwork from the basement, repurposed to make an Americana statement above the family-room fireplace.

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have been painted, and the limestone has been restored, making the house look right at home in southeast Hinsdale.

But the modern amenities throughout blend in seamlessly with all of the home’s original character.

A brand-new cedar shake roof, copper gutters and bluestone patio greet you from the brick circle driveway. And inside, there are Carrera marble fireplace hearths, antique brass light fixtures, and dark, rustic-oak exposed beams across the family room ceiling that bring a casual charm to the room, just one step down from the heart of the home: the kitchen.

The kitchens in homes built in the 1930s were not the statement pieces that they are today. But in the past century, kitchens have gradually become a family’s headquarters. The kitchen is where you cook, share meals and tell stories, but it might also be where you entertain, handle business, get lost in a book, tackle homework, and then prepare to do it all again the next day.

This kitchen is that kitchen—and then some. At first glance, the allwhite cabinetry has an Old World feel. But the Taj Mahal quartzite counters, the marble backsplash tiles, the library sconces, the floating shelves, the deep and wide sink, and the island with seating for four tell another, newer story.

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“I LOVE NEW CONSTRUCTION— WHO DOESN’T? BUT THERE’S SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL ABOUT REDESIGNING A CLASSIC.” —JULIE SUTTON

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OUT&ABOUT

From people to products to places, everything that’s new and exciting around town

by Kerrie Kennedy

AN ARTFUL SPRING HERE’S

TO MOM The Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort is bringing back an extravagant tradition this spring: Mother’s Day brunch in its recentlyrenovated grand ballroom. The brunch will feature flowers, ice sculptures, lavish tablescapes, complimentary mimosas, bellinis and champagne, and a decadent brunch prepared by executive chef Sean Patrick Curry. The featured menu includes made-to-order omelets and eggs benedict, smoothies and detox juices, local cheeses and charcuterie, a smokehouse fish display, deviled eggs with black truffles, carving stations, a separate child-friendly buffet, and a pink- and white-themed sweets table with homemade pastries and cakes. The event will also feature free family portraits, a DJ and dance floor, a craft station where little ones can keep busy making tissue-paper flowers, and a look at local spring fashions presented by walk-around models throughout the brunch.

The Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook, will host Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The cost is $44 for adults, $18 for children ages 5-12, and free for children ages 4 and under. For reservations, call 630-850-5539, or visit oakbrookhillsresort.com.

Oakbrook Center will offer more than just food and fashion this month. The third annual Spring Art Festival, May 21 and 22, will turn Oakbrook Center’s exterior mall into an artful oasis filled with one-of-a-kind works of art (from jewelry to glass, painting to photography) created by more than 70 juried artists from around the country, including ballet dancer Robin Satterthwaite’s vintage-inspired jewelry, Kirk Yazel’s largescale botanical sculptures, Sarah Mizanin’s ceramics, Lucy Moore’s puppets and Iwona Narolewska’s striking sterling silver jewelry.

Attendees will be able to interact with artists at the free festival through demonstrations and booth chats.

The third annual Spring Art Festival takes place, rain or shine, on May 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on May 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Oakbrook Center. For more information, visit amdurproductions.com/spring-festival-offine-craft.

A STAR IS BORN Hinsdale area parents still looking for a summer camp for their musically-, artistically- and theatrically-inclined kids are in luck. The Academy of Music & Art in Westmont offers camps for future pop, rock and Broadway stars, not to mention art camps (sculpture, drawing and painting), dance camps—and even a camp on how to build your own guitar. According to Jake Foutch, who teaches the guitarbuilding camp, participants (ages 8-14) receive a guitar kit with pre-cut parts that they assemble and even paint. “Most of the kids have never played a guitar before,” Foutch says.

“They often use that guitar to take lessons after that.” In fact, the Academy of Music & Art’s programs (most of which still have openings for summer) are designed to offer kids a little bit of everything. For example, pop-star camp offers singing and dancing, Broadway camp teaches singing, dancing and acting, and dance camp introduces dance styles from around the world, plus some lessons in choreography. Foutch says, “It’s a good way for kids to get a wide range of experiences and skill-sets, so they can figure out what they like.”

Academy of Music & Art is located at 350 E. Ogden Ave. in Westmont. For more information, call 630-654-8426, or visit academyofmusicandart.com.

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One common misconception is that family foundations are only for the ultrawealthy, such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In fact, of the over 91,000 foundations in existence, the majority (66%) have assets under $1 million. While there are certain costs to create and maintain a foundation, there are a great deal of benefits for the donors and their families as well. A family foundation gives the donor complete control over how the assets are invested, what charitable activities the foundation supports, and allows those involved to be paid a salary.

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HM home&garden MAY 2016

ROMANTIC ENGLISH The world is a rose; smell it and pass it to your friends. —PERSIAN PROVERB Loose and free-flowing, English gardens, often called “cottage gardens,” feature curved, wandering paths, climbing plants and ivy, and lush, lavish flowers— especially roses. The overall effect is overgrown and wild, as if nothing was planted or planned. While there are variations in formality (the more formal, the more maintenance involved), lawn surrounded by perennials, boxwood hedge, gates and resting benches characterize the English style.

Plantings: Boxwood yews and evergreens are the driving force behind the structure of the English garden, but perennials like violets, pansies, geranium, hydrangea and of course, roses—often grouped together without being symmetrical—lend romance and charm.

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Hardscape elements: The idea of an outdoor room has its origins in an English garden, where gates and arbors with climbing vines offer a warm welcome, structures like gazebos and benches allow visitors to literally stop and smell the roses, and matching flower pots brimming with flowers create a sense of coziness.

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Surprise element: An English garden is all about romantic surprises—the whimsical checkerboard pattern of ground cover between stepping stones, a path that takes you to a bridge over a pond, or a Chinese pavilion that seemingly emerges out of nowhere.

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May is planting season for many Hinsdale area residents—or at least for their landscapers. According to Matt Thumm, director of residential design for Wingren Landscape in Downers Grove, a wellexecuted landscaping plan begins with a theme that reflects the architecture and style of the home. From a classic English garden to a formal French garden, a minimalist Zen garden to a locally-sourced natural garden, Thumm offers tips for creating a dream theme garden.

JAPANESE ZEN I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in Nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright.

—HENRY DAVID THOREAU

All gardens are known to be contemplative, meditative places, but Japanese gardens are literally designed around the principles of Zen Buddhist philosophies, creating a spiritual connection with the natural world.

Showcasing a stylized, yet understated aesthetic, Japanese gardens highlight the simple beauty of nature.

Plantings: Bamboo, ferns and ornamental grasses make for a mostly green palette, while Japanese maples and crabapple trees—not to mention brilliant blooms like irises and lilies—add stunning pops of color.

Hardscape elements: Bamboo fencing offers an Asian feel, as do ornate gates, natural stone or crushed gravel walkways, and rocks or stones, which are often more important than the plants themselves. Running water that flows from east to west with the sun is a critical component of a Zen garden, awakening the senses of sight and sound.

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FORMAL FRENCH “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.”

—CLAUDE MONET

Highly structured and precisely laid out, French gardens offer a lesson in formality, featuring straight lines, defined beds, pruned plants and above all, symmetry. Highly labor-intensive—think the gardens of Versailles—, the French garden is designed with mathematical precision and a perfectionist’s sense of order, and is meant to be an architectural extension of the home itself.

Plantings: Beds or parterres made up of clipped boxwood, lavender and rosemary are laid out in precise geometric shapes, bisected by crisp, gravel walkways edged with hedges and topiary laid out symmetrically. Color is often monotone green, with occasional splashes of blues and lavender.

Hardscape elements: Water—whether in the form of a pool or a fountain—is a key feature of French garden design, injecting a sense of tranquility to the landscape.

Surprise element: Vegetables common in French cooking, including celeriac, asparagus and leeks.

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POLO TEAM The 2015 Oak Brook Polo team at the International Cup: John Greene, Horacio Onetto, Jason Wates and Jim Drury

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All of the sights and sounds synonymous with the game of polo will be on full display as players and polo enthusiasts from around the country descend upon Chicago for the 2016 Chicago Polo season. More than 12,000 Chicagoans are expected to attend matches throughout the summer months.

This season marks an historic and unprecedented partnership between the Oak Brook Polo Club and the Arranmore Farm & Polo Club, which for the first time are jointly promoting their respective seasons as “Chicago Polo.” Chicago Polo is additionally launching a new publication, Chicago Polo Magazine, and a new Chicago Polo School.

The Chicago Polo School will be enrolling students at all skill-levels, and offers a variety of options starting this

summer. These will include monthly clinics, “lunch-and-learn” dates, a sixweek course, private lessons, practice games and special weekend excursions.

Beginners can learn everything they need to know to participate in a match, while those with some experience on the field can benefit equally by working on improving their skills.

The 2016 calendar will be made up of weekly matches and tournaments from June 1 through Sept. 14. These include the USPA Arranmore Polo Classic (July 24 and 31), the USPA Drake Gold Cup (Aug. 7) and USPA International Cup: Jamaica vs. USA (Aug. 19 and 21), as well as the new Chicago Polo Cup (June 26 and Aug. 28), which will bookend the season, and pit the club’s respective teams against one another in a battle for the coveted Chicago Polo Bronze Boot.

The Chicago Polo community is home to a passionate and long line of equestrian families and enthusiasts dating back to 1922. Chicago Polo draws inspiration from the deeply-rooted and storied history of polo in Chicago, which holds a unique spot in the landscape of American polo.

Season ticketing options include club seating inside the Michigan Avenue Magazine Polo Lounge, which will rotate between both clubs for their respective tournaments throughout the summer. Additional ticketing options include “on the field” private field-side tents, tailgating and lawn seating all overlooking the club’s polo grounds. Attendees can expect unique sponsor activations, signature drinks and bites from Chicago area vendors and food trucks, and special pre-match theatrics. Tickets went on sale on April 22, and can be purchased directly at chicagopolo.com.

POLO ACTION Horacio Onetto, Robert Soos, Jason Wates and Matias Obregon compete during the 2015 Oak Brook Polo season.

2016 CHICAGO POLO SEASON CALENDAR June 26 Chicago Polo Challenge: Arranmore Polo vs.

Oak Brook Polo at Oak Brook July 10 The Commander’s Cup: Oak Brook Polo vs. Black Horse Troop at Oak Brook July 17 Horses & Horsepower at Oak Brook Polo Club July 24 and 31 USPA Arranmore Polo Classic at Arranmore Polo Club August 7 USPA Drake Challenge Cup: Oak Brook Polo Club vs.

Delhi Polo Club at Oak Brook

ABOUT ARRANMORE FARM & POLO CLUB Arranmore Farm & Polo Club is situated on 300 acres of family-owned and operated land on the edge of suburban Chicago. It is home to some of the most pristine fields in the United States, and will serve as headquarters for the Chicago Polo season. Located 40 minutes from downtown Chicago, Arranmore Polo has held private Polo matches since 1999, opening its gates for public polo matches in 2015. For more information about Arranmore Polo Club, visit arranmorefarmandpoloclub.com.

ABOUT OAK BROOK POLO CLUB Established in 1922, the Oak Brook Polo Club is an American polo treasure. It was once the sport’s epicenter for elite professional polo in the United States, and served as home to the U.S. Open Polo Championship for 24 straight seasons. For decades, the club has been a popular Sunday tradition and social scene known for entertaining Hollywood celebrities, dignitaries, royalty and distinguished Chicagoans. For more information about Oak Brook Polo Club, visit oakbrookpoloclub.com. n

August 14 Sunday Polo at Arranmore Polo Club August 19 USPA International Cup: Jamaica vs. USA, Opening Match & Draw Party at Arranmore August 21 USPA International Cup: Jamaica vs. USA, Closing Match & Party at Oak Brook August 28 Chicago Polo Challenge: Arranmore Polo vs. Oak Brook Polo at Arranmore Polo Club June 1 to September 14 Every Wednesday evening at Arranmore Farm & Polo Club

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MEDICAL PROFILES

HINSDALE60521.COM Special section featuring local health care providers specializing in all areas of medicine.

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Jessie Cheung, M.D. DERMATOLOGY & LASER CENTER HEALTHY SKIN. HAPPINESS.

Willowbrook, IL 545 Plainfield Road, Suite B 630.455.0140 Web DrCheungDerm.com Services We believe that happiness is creating healthy skin. Jessie Cheung MD Dermatology and Laser Center specializes in medical, surgical, and cosmetic procedures and treatments for all of your skincare concerns.

From professional dermatological services to anti-aging treatments, our focus is on creating healthy, beautiful skin for patients of all ages.

DR. JESSIE CHEUNG has a passion for improving skin from the inside as well as the outside by providing comprehensive care for medical dermatology and aesthetic concerns, for more than thirteen years in practice. Healthy, beautiful skin equals happiness is Dr. Cheung’s primary philosophy. Her holistic approach connects tried-and-true cosmetic procedures with new and developing treatments for hair and skin rejuvenation. Dr. Cheung has advanced experience with lasers and procedural dermatology such as Mohs surgery for skin cancer removal. Her upscale office provides a relaxing patient experience with one-on-one personal care. “From the initial consultation to the follow-up, my process involves attentiveness, responsiveness and respect for patient needs,” she says.

A member of several esteemed associations such as the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery and the Chicago Dermatological Society, Dr. Cheung chooses evidence-based treatments that have proven results for the full spectrum of ethnic skin colors, tones, and types.

“My focus is creating healthy, beautiful skin for patients of all ages,” says Dr. Cheung. Along with injectable fillers, Botox, lasers, and body contouring, Dr. Cheung offers unique non-surgical services such as platelet-rich-plasma therapy for skin rejuvenation and hair restoration, and “my newest laser– the Diva laser for vaginal rejuvenation, for women after childbirth or menopause.”

Dr. Cheung is a board-certified dermatologist, specializing in cosmetic, laser, and surgical dermatology. Originally from New York, she graduated from the prestigious seven-year combined BA/MD program at SUNY Brooklyn Medical Center. She completed her dermatology residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, and returned to New York for a fellowship in cosmetic, laser, and surgical dermatology. Thereafter, she was on faculty at New York University Medical Center, followed by her appointment as Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Cheung opened her own dermatology practice in 2016, and proudly serves the Western Suburbs, greater Chicagoland, and patients from across the United States. Dr. Cheung, a Hinsdale resident, is married with two young children.

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DR. PAUL J. DENEMARK is a active father as well as an involved Doctor. He and his wife Michele have been married over 25 years. They have 3 children ages 14 to 20. He takes an active role in his children’s education as a previous member of the Gower 62 school board and worked with the Boy Scouts of America.

Dr. Denemark first earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University before attending University of Illinois College of Dentistry for his Doctorate of Dental Surgery.

He was a general dentist for six years prior to returning to school at Indiana University School of Dentistry to earn his Master of Science in Dentistry degree and research qualified certificate in Periodontics. While attending he became certified in dental anesthesia and resides as a past president of the Illinois Dental Society of Anesthesiology. Because of his expertise in dental anatomy, he has served previous appointments as a Deputy Coroner for DuPage County, Illinois.

He previously held the positions as a clinical instructor with the Department of Periodontics and Applied Sciences at Indiana University School of Dentistry and the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis, Indiana as well as, a Clinical Periodontics Instructor with the Department of Periodontics at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois, and Midwestern University, College of Dentistry, Downers Grove, Illinois.

Dr. Denemark is always learning about the most modern technologies and enjoys discovering the newest and greatest of patient care techniques so that he may provide you with the best options for your oral health. He is a board certified periodontist, which designates him as one of the very few experts in the field. For a limited time, contact Dr. Denemark at 630-654-4141 for a complimentary consultation to learn more. Please mention this Medical Profile when you make your appointment.

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PETER T. HARNOIS, DDS ZIVILE Z. CHIRBAN, DDS MICHAEL J. KOWALCZYK, DDS Hinsdale, IL 911 N. Elm Street, Ste 230 630.323.4468 Web hinsdaledentistry.com Services The dentists and entire team at Hinsdale Dentistry are committed to providing world-class dental care for its friends and families in Hinsdale and surrounding communities. Hinsdale Dentistry utilizes the latest, cuttingedge dental technologies to supply the most gentle patient treatments. It also provides a broad range of treatments and dental technologies. They have the ability to save lives with early detection using Oral Cancer Screening and can now straighten their adult patients teeth in 6 months or less with Six Month Smile®, a cosmetic braces system.

DR. PETER T. HARNOIS, a Hinsdale Central alumnus, is no stranger to the Greater Hinsdale community. A 1982 graduate of the University of Illinois’ College of Dentistry, Dr. Harnois has been practicing dentistry in Hinsdale for over 31 years.

Dr. Harnois is currently the President of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. He lectures internationally to properly educate and train his fellow dentists around the country on emerging technologies in dentistry that he utilizes in his own practice, such as Botox® and Lumineers®.

His philosophy is to provide the most gentle and minimally-invasive cosmetic and metal-free dentistry with natural results; and he uses NuCalm®, a natural approach to relax his patients and eliminate their dental fears and anxieties.

DR. ZIVILE Z. CHIRBAN is in her 31st year of practicing dentistry, and her goal is to assist her patients in acquiring and maintaining beautiful smiles. She is passionate about keeping apprised of the latest developments in her field to ensure that her patients receive the best possible care.

Dr. Chirban graduated from the University of Illinois’ College of Dentistry in 1982, and is currently a member of the Illinois State Dental Society and American Dental Association.

DR. MICHAEL J. KOWALCZYK graduated as a valedictorian from Oak Park - River Forest High School in 2004. He graduated with honors from Emory University in Atlanta and obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr. Kowalczyk completed a post-graduate residency at the University of Florida where he gained skills in wisdom teeth extractions, surgical implant placement and sedation dentistry. In 2013, he received his Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

HINSDALE DENTISTRY’S roots date to 1969, when it first opened its doors in Downtown Hinsdale. Dr. Peter T. Harnois grew up in Hinsdale, and is actively involved in the community.

Hinsdale Dentistry’s practice is located at a new state of the art, high-tech facility, overlooking Salt Creek and Fullersburg Woods. We would love to hear from you, schedule an appointment online at www.hinsdaledentistry.com.

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Darien, IL 2861 83rd Street 630.590.5017 Web ChicagoDermCenter.com Services • Full Body Skin Cancer Screening/ Mole Checks • Skin Cancer Surgery • Acne Treatment • Injectable Fillers • Botox • CoolSculpting • Scar Revision and Treatment • Laser Resurfacing • Laser Treatment for Redness, Facial Veins, and Brown Spots • Laser Hair Removal • Laser Leg Vein/Sclerotherapy • Kybella 50

DR. LANA KASHLAN is a Board certified dermatologist, specializing in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. With her degree in Psychology from Northwestern University, Dr. Kashlan understands the profound psychological impact that skin disease can have on her patients’ lives. She attended University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, where she graduated with Honors and was inducted into the James Scholar Program for Independent Study and the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society for the top medical students in the country. She completed her residency in Dermatology at Boston University School of Medicine under some of the top dermatologists and laser surgeons. Her published research has focused on improving treatment outcomes from laser procedures and novel treatment options for skin cancers. Additionally, Dr. Kashlan specializes in acne and is a hair loss expert.

Dr. Kashlan has been an invited speaker at national and international dermatology conferences. She is an active member of the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery, the Women’s Dermatologic Society, and the Chicago Dermatological Society.

When it comes to cosmetics, Dr. Kashlan combines the latest in medical technology with a skilled aesthetic eye to help her patients achieve a natural look that enhances their unique beauty. “The goal is not to make patients look 25, but rather to help them look like the best version of themselves at any age,” Dr. Kashlan said.

“Whether the concern is acne, a rash, skin cancer, or wrinkles, we’re committed to helping patients have the skin they’ve been dreaming of.” At Chicago Dermatology and Cosmetic Center, all procedures are performed directly by the dermatologist and only after an individualized consultation to ensure that patient concerns are truly being addressed. Call today to book your personal consultation.

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DAVID LOITERMAN, M.D.

ChicaogLegs.com Hinsdale, IL 7 N. Grant Street, 1st Floor 708.354.8881 Web ChicagoLegs.com Services Our primary goal is to provide each patient with the highest level of care by using the safest, most effective, and affordable medical treatments available for varicose and spider veins. To achieve the best possible results for your vascular condition, we will listen to your concerns, carefully explain your treatment options, and develop a customized treatment program designed to achieve the best results in the most cost effective manner for each patient.

DR. LOITERMAN has become one of Chicago’s premier vein treatment specialists with more than 30 years of experience in administering sclerotherapy, laser treatments and vascular surgery.

Our primary goal is to provide each patient with the highest level of care by using the safest, most effective, and affordable medical treatments available for varicose and spider veins.

We regard each patient as an individual with unique needs. To achieve the best possible results for your vascular condition, we will listen to your concerns, carefully explain your treatment options, and develop a customized treatment program designed to achieve the best results in the most cost effective manner for each patient.

Often listed, over the years in Castle-Connelly and other guides, as a top vascular specialist in Illinois, Dr. Loiterman specializes in circulation disorders. In the last 10 years, the majority of his practice time has been dedicated to varicose and spider vein treatment. Using the latest advancements in technology and methods, Dr. Loiterman has successfully treated thousands of patients.

Dr. Loiterman graduated from The Mt. Sinai School of Medicine of New York University, located in New York City, in 1979. After finishing his residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Loiterman completed an additional fellowship residency at Chicago RUSH-PresbyterianSt. Luke’s Center, in vascular surgery. The American Board of Surgery awarded him board certification in 1985. He is also a member of the Midwest Surgical Association, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Surgery.

In addition to running a successful medical practice, Dr. Loiterman was also an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, as well as an Instructor of Vascular Surgery at Columbia University, in New York, and St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital.

Dr. Loiterman was inaugurated as the Chicago Medical Society’s 162nd president in 2010.

He currently serves as a director on the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Board and has been continuously affiliated, for 29 years, with La Grange and Hinsdale Hospitals which have become part of the AMITA health system.

For most people, varicose veins and spider veins, a common and mild variation of varicose veins, are simply a cosmetic concern. Unfortunately, for others, varicose veins can cause significant discomfort and are often a sign of a more serious problem.

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MARY PASCIAK, M.D.

Elmhurst, IL 133 E. Brush Hill Rd., Ste 205 331.221.6930 Web www.EEHealth.org/ElmMemMedGroup Services DR. PASCIAK is a board certified internal medicine physician with Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group.

Dr. Pasciak received her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, and completed her internship and residency at Georgetown University Medical Center and Veterans Administration Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Pasciak is a member of the American College of Physicians.

Knowing Signs, Symptoms of Stroke Could Save a Life, Prevent Disability Stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and number one cause of long-term disability in the U.S. While regular check-ups are top of the list for stroke prevention, becoming familiar with the symptoms of stroke is also important. The quicker treatment is initiated, the better the chance of minimizing or avoiding brain damage.

About 20 percent of U.S. stroke victims have hemorrhagic strokes, caused by a ruptured vessel and signaled by severe headaches and blurred vision. But 80 percent of Americans have ischemic strokes, usually caused by a blood clot.

“A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked, cutting off oxygen and nutrients” says Mary Pasciak, MD, an internal medicine physician with Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group. “Damage to the affected area can happen in minutes, so it’s critical to call 911 promptly if someone is exhibiting symptoms of stroke.”

The American Stroke Association suggests learning F-A-S-T, a guide to stroke symptoms: Face: Arm: Speech: Time:

Ask the person to smile. Is the smile lopsided?

Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift?

Is the person confused when you ask them to answer a simple question?

It’s time to call 911 if the answer is “yes” to any of these questions.

Specifically, Dr. Pasciak says the signs and symptoms of stroke may include: n n n n n

Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, an arm or a leg, usually on one side of the body Sudden, severe headache Disturbed vision, especially if in one eye Confusion and difficulty speaking Dizziness and lack of coordination

Women sometimes report the following, instead of or in addition to the preceding symptoms: Shortness of breath; fainting; falls; sudden pain in the face, chest or arms; palpitations; sudden tiredness; sudden nausea; seizure.

These risk factors also increase your chance of having a stroke: High blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, cigarette smoking, heart disease, carotid artery disease, diabetes, family history of stroke and heavy alcohol use.

“We can control some of these risk factors through our lifestyle,” says Dr. Pasciak. “Eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, limiting alcohol and quitting smoking can reduce our risk of having a stroke.”

When someone does have a stroke, advances in treatment include medications, such as the clotdissolving drug tPA, which can work if administered within a few hours from the start of symptoms. Other stroke patients benefit from the latest techniques in minimally invasive endovascular neurosurgery. Stateof-the-art devices allow neurosurgeons to remove clots from the brain and reverse the debilitating and sometimes deadly effects of an ischemic stroke.

To find out if you’re at risk for stroke, take Edward-Elmhurst Health’s free, online StrokeAware screening at www.eehealth.org/healthaware.

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NING SUN, M.D., Ph.D. Listening, Understanding, Compassion and Patient Satisfaction are always the Guiding Principals of my Practice

DuPage Neurological Associates,. S.C. Willowbrook, IL 6833 Kingery Hwy 630.321-9313 Web DupageNeurological.com Services • Memory Loss/Dementia • Adult and Child ADD & ADHD • Headache/Migraine • Neck and Back Pain • Restless Leg Syndrome • Multiple Sclerosis • Parkinson’s Disease • Stroke • Epilepsy and Seizures • Muscle Spasticity • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Dizzy and Unsteady Gait • Sleep Disorders • Balance Control • Neuropathy Tests • Electroencephalogram (EEG) • Electromyogram (EMG) • Botox Treatment for Headache and Muscle Spasticity

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The time spent between patient and the doctor is becoming increasingly more in demand.

Patients are able to do their own research on their medical condition on line and they have a list of questions that need answers. Those patients are seeking out the expertise of specialized medicine and that is one of the reasons Dr. Ning Sun began his practice in Willowbrook over ten years ago. “It’s very important to learn the patient’s history face to face because sometimes it requires more listening after just reading their charts—each patient and his or her neurological conditions are unique. The better you understand that uniqueness, the better you can tailor a individual plan for patients. A patient’s pain can manifest from different sources such as stress, past injuries that later come to the surface,’’ said Sun, who is an avid sportsman and enjoys sharing his adventures with his patients from running the Ironman competition or triatholons in Chicago. “I had a patient with severe headaches, after a detailed discussion with my patient, we identified multiple factors, including specific stresses, and I was able to give her my recommendation of treatment.”

Dr. Sun specializes in treating sport or accident related traumatic brain injury (TBI), memory loss, loss of balance due to peripheral neuropathy, chronic refractory headache, and adult or child ADD. “ADD is a life long issue, not just limited to childhood— proper treatment can significantly change people’s life in high school, college and at work,” said Sun. Dr. Ning Sun is a Board certified neurologist with sub-specialty training in Neuro-muscular diseases and Epilepsy. Dr. Sun completed his neurology residency and fellowship training at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis, one of the top medical centers in the nation. He received his Ph.D degree in neuroscience research from University of Iowa.

Dr. Sun has updated knowledge in neurology and excellent clinical skill. He received the highest patient satisfaction rate in his previous practice and has been in Neurology practice for over fourteen years. Dr. Sun has been caring for his patients from Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook, and the surrounding communities since 2006 after he relocated to Burr Ridge.

To make an appointment with DuPage Neurological Associates and Dr. Sun, please call or visit www.dupageneurological.com. New patients are welcome!

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Standing, from left: Clarence Brown, MD; Steven Kahn, MD; Stamatis Dimitropoulos, MD; Vassilios Dimitropoulos, MD. Seated, from left: Joshua Podjasek, MD; Valerie Laniosz, MD, PhD.

UNIVERSITY DERMATOLOGY AND VEIN CENTER Darien, IL 8110 S. Cass Avenue 630.920.1900 Skokie, IL 4605 W. Golf Road 847.679.5199 St. Joseph, MI 2570 Niles Road 269.428.5199 Web university-dermatology.com university-med.com Services The physician specialists of University Dermatology and Vein Center are leading authorities and use their expertise to offer comprehensive and compassionate care for patients of all ages.

DR. VASSILIOS (BILL) DIMITROPOULOS, is a board-certified dermatologist who completed medical training at Rush University Medical Center, residency at the University of Michigan, and a Mohs Micrographic Surgery fellowship at Rush. Dr. Dimitropoulos also co-directed the Rush Dermatologic Surgery Program. Clinical interests include: Mohs Micrographic Surgery, skin cancer (basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma), pigmented lesions, skin tumors, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and geriatric skin care.

DR. CLARENCE WILLIAM (BILL) BROWN, is a board-certified dermatologist who completed medical training at the University of Pittsburgh, residency training at Rush University Medical Center, and a Mohs Micrographic Surgery fellowship in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Brown also served as the medical director of the Dermatologic and Mohs Micrographic Surgical Division at Rush.

Clinical interests include: Mohs Micrographic Surgery, skin cancer, geriatric skin care and aging, moles, cysts, and skin care in the setting of immunosuppression (transplant patients and patients with HIV).

DR. JOSHUA O. PODJASEK, is board certified both as a dermatologist and as a dermatopathologist.

Dr. Podjasek is native to Chicago and a graduate of Rush Medical College. Subsequently, he completed his dermatology training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where he also completed a dermatopathology fellowship and served as a clinical instructor. Dr. Podjasek brings the innovation and knowledge of the Mayo Clinic to University Dermatology.

DR. STEVEN L. KAHN, is a board-certified dermatologist who completed medical training at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Kahn is trained in treating all diseases and conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. Clinical interests include: acne, eczema, psoriasis, pigmented lesions, skin tumors, and blistering disorders.

DR. STAMATIS (TOM) DIMITROPOULOS, is a triple board-certified cardiologist who completed his medical training, internal medicine residency, and cardiovascular disease fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Dimitropoulos also completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. As director of the Vein Centers in the Skokie, Darien, and St. Joseph offices, Dr. Dimitropoulos specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of chronic venous diseases and offers non-surgical treatment of varicose veins. All procedures are performed in the office, downtime is minimal, and most procedures are covered by insurance.

DR. VALERIE LANIOSZ, is native to Chicago and obtained her B.S. from Wheaton College and her MD/PhD from Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine. Following this, she completed an internal medicine internship at Loyola University Medical Center and a dermatology residency at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Laniosz is board certified in Dermatology and comes to University Dermatology with the knowledge and skills of the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Laniosz is available by appointment and sees patients of all ages for diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.

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ROAD TRIP

IT’S THE CLASSIC AMERICAN WAY TO TRAVEL—PILE THE KIDS IN THE CAR, AND HEAD OUT FOR A SUMMER ROADTRIP ADVENTURE. THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF THREE ARTICLES, THIS MONTH, WE PROFILE THREE GREAT PLACES IN WISCONSIN TO SAVOR THE SUNNY DAYS OF SUMMER.

by Kerrie Kennedy | Photography by Wisconsin Department of Tourism

PABST THEATER The centerpiece of Milwaukee’s downtown theater district, and a magnificent example of architecture of another time and era that serves performers and audiences of the 21st century as it did at the turn of the 20th century

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MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM An icon for Milwaukee and a resource for the entire state

MILWAUKEE: THE MIDWEST’S HIDDEN JEWEL From its world-class zoo to its lakefront art museum (an architectural landmark designed by Eero Saarinen, David Kahler and Santiago Calatrava), its hip theater, music and arts scene to its rich array of parks and festivals, Milwaukee has risen a few notches from its blue-collar roots, while still remaining true to its Old World ethnic origins.

Stay. The Pfister Hotel, opened in 1893, offers stylish rooms, gracious service, a fitness center and indoor pool (perfect for the kids), numerous dining options and panoramic views of downtown Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. This still-lavish grand dame also houses the largest Victorian art collection of any hotel in the world.

Play. Spend a day (or two) at the Milwaukee Art Museum, which houses more than 20,000 works of art. Take in a live show at the historic Pabst Theater, a Baroque gem reminiscent of a European opera house.

Take the kids to the 200acre Milwaukee Zoo, where polar bears, gorillas and cheetahs are among its 2,000 residents, or catch a game at Miller Park, home of the Milwaukee Brewers.

If you’re a fan of the “Fonz,” head down to the Riverwalk to see a life-sized bronze statue of him.

Eat. Milwaukee is teeming with authentic German restaurants (among them, the iconic Mader’s), sausage joints (try the 133-yearold Usingers), local taverns (Bryant’s Cocktail Lounge is Milwaukee’s oldest, oozing old-school cool), and of course, cheese.

Clock Shadow Creamery in Walker’s Point offers de rigueur cheese curds, plus fresh Chevre, cheddar and ricotta.

Drink. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Schlemiel! Schlimazel!

Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!

This is, after all, the town where Laverne and Shirley were “making their dreams come true,” so no visit to Milwaukee would be complete without a tour of a brewery. Miller and Pabst both offer tours, as do the Milwaukee Brewing Company and Lakefront Brewery, among others. The one thing they all have in common: free beer, with the price of a tour.

THIRD WARD Arts and Fashion District

Shop. The factories and warehouses that make up the historic Third Ward have been repurposed as trendy shops. From well-known brands like Anthropologie and West Elm to unique local boutiques, and galleries to vintage and second-hand stores, the Third Ward is Milwaukee’s version of Soho.

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LAKE GENEVA Boating in Lake Geneva

LAKE GENEVA: THE NEWPORT OF THE MIDWEST Like its Newport namesake,

Lake Geneva has long been a summer playground for the wealthy. In fact, many well-heeled Chicago families escaped the burning city by getting on the then-newly-opened train, staying until their homes were rebuilt. Today, the area remains an iconic summer destination.

ESCAPE WELL Spa® + Salon at Grand Geneva

Play. Take an educational stroll on the Geneva Lake Shore Path, which overlaps the historic backyards of Lake Geneva’s storied estates. Pump it up a notch with a zip line and ropes course courtesy of Lake Geneva Canopy Tours, or take a swim in Geneva Lake, the second-deepest lake in Wisconsin.

Stay. Once the site of Hugh Hefner’s Playboy Club & Resort, the 1,300-acre Grand Geneva Resort Spa, with its Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired architecture, offers everything from golf to horseback riding, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and pools, an indoor/outdoor waterpark, a recreation center and a full spa—in other words, something for the entire family.

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Shop. The charming streets of downtown Lake Geneva offer everything from clothing stores to shoe stores, and art galleries to home furnishing stores like Abbellimento, which sources much of its inventory directly from Italy.

THE BAKER HOUSE Historic bed and breakfast and restaurant overlooking Geneva Lake in downtown Lake Geneva

PIER 290 Lake Geneva’s only lakefront restaurant farm to table

Eat. Start your day with some corned beef hash at Simple Café, a local favorite; or head to Pedal & Cup, a charming bike rental shop and café. Afterwards, indulge your sweet tooth with some almond toffee crunch ice cream at Kilwin’s Ice Cream & Chocolate. For dinner, it’s all about the views. Pier 290 in Williams Bay offers water views, along with local favorites like fish fry sandwiches and Wisconsin white cheddar soup.

Drink. Head to the Baker House, an historic 1885 Victorian mansion, for a Murder Mystery Cocktail Party, an interactive show that mixes intrigue, entertainment, history and cocktails, all in one evening.

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CRAVERIE CHOCOLATIER CAFÉ Kohler original recipe chocolates; reminiscent of a French café

BOARDWALK TRAIL Trail through the dunes at Kohler-Andrae State Park

KOHLER: WISCONSIN’S BEST-KEPT SUMMER SECRET The name says it all.

This quaint village in Sheboygan County has been shaped by the legacy of the Kohler Co., founded in 1873, and still headquartered there. Besides the attraction of The American Club and its Kohler Waters Spa, you’ll find world-class golf, and the breezes of nearby Lake Michigan.

Shop. Spruce up your nest at a unique home and accessories boutique from Nest in Sheboygan, or get inspired—and perhaps leave with an elegant bathtub—at the Kohler Design Center, a three-level showcase of innovative product design and technology.

KOHLER WATERS SPA at The American Club

Stay. Once a dormitory for immigrant Kohler employees, The American Club was reborn in 1981 as a luxury boutique hotel, offering four championship golf courses, a wilderness preserve, a fivestar spa, onsite dining and of course, rooms with the “Kohler shower experience.”

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Play. When you tire of golf and spa treatments, take the kids to KohlerAndrae State Park, which stretches over two miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, offering endless sand dunes and impressive views; or take a tour of Waelderhaus, a replica of the Kohler family home in Austria, set on a bluff overlooking the Sheboygan River.

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REPEAT BOUTIQUE HJWC RESALE EVENT Photography by Mike Ellis

Dozens of area residents browsed for items at the third annual Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) “Repeat Boutique” resale event at Zion Lutheran Church in Hinsdale on April 22 and 23.

Goods, which ranged from men’s and women’s clothing to books and toys, featured stickers that indicated their price-range, between $1 and $25, depending on the item.

Co-chair Andrea Sanger said one difference at this year’s Repeat Boutique was the “department store” layout, designed to improve flow both for shoppers and for volunteers.

Sanger said proceeds from the event will go towards a west suburban charity, and that the HJWC’s goal is to raise $10,000.

For more information about the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club, visit www.hjwc.us.

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PASSPORT TO PARADISE BENEFITING MADISON SCHOOL Photography provided by Madison Elementary School

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More than 300 Madison Elementary School parents attended the school’s biennial parent night fundraiser, “Passport to Paradise,” on March 19.

The tropically-themed event raised nearly $75,000.

The Madison PTO raised funds to enhance current art and music programs, as well as to establish a WeCreate Lab that will foster a culture of creators through robotics, computer programming, carpentry, digital fabrication and more.

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The WeCreate lab will be a space at Madison that will empower the students to be producers, not just consumers, of digital media and technology.

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OFF TO THE RACES CUB SCOUT PACK 10 PINEWOOD DERBY EVENT Photography by Sudhir Ravi

Hinsdale Cub Scout Pack 10 and Laurel BMW in Westmont recently teamed up for a Pinewood Derby.

Excitement ruled the day as Cub Scouts raced their hand-crafted cars down the 42-feet-long, six-lane aluminum track donated by Laurel BMW. To compete, Cub Scouts were required to build a car from a single 7” x 3” block of pinewood, which was subject to weight and construction restrictions.

Laurel general manager Patrick Womack championed the event for the second year, and said he looks forward to next year’s derby.

Chartered by Union Church of Hinsdale, Cub Scout Pack 10 is made up of first- through fifth-grade dens at Oak, Monroe, The Lane and Elm Elementary Schools, St. Isaac Jogues School and Avery Coonley School.

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[1] Some of the award-winning Cub Scouts from the Pack 10 Pinewood Derby; [2] Cubmaster Robert Rocque congratulates Cub Scout Vikas Sudhir after his winning race; [3] The award-winning Lobraco family [4] Ethan Lobraco announces a Pinewood Derby race heat; [5] Cub Scouts from Pack 10 in Hinsdale look on during the Pinewood Derby races

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AFTER DARK HINSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY WINE SEMINAR Photography by Marco Nunez

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A free wine-tasting workshop, sponsored by the Friends of the Hinsdale Public Library, was held at the Hinsdale Public Library on April 15. Sommelier Kate Strosahl-Johnson, general manager of Vistro in Hinsdale, offered three tastings of Austrian wines.

The event took place in the main reading room of the library, with more 120 guests in attendance. Hinsdale Public Library executive director Karen Kleckner Keefe greeted attendees.

To complement the wine, a bounty of gourmet appetizers was provided through the generosity of event sponsor Mariano’s of Western Springs.

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The event was also sponsored through the generosity of Guaranteed Rate of Oak Brook.

Branch manager Matthew Malec was in attendance.

Friends board member Dollie Krzyzewski created a gift basket, which was raffled off at the conclusion of the event. Guests who joined the Friends of the Hinsdale Public Library that evening were eligible to win the basket. In addition, Friends board member Rose Ross created gift bags that were distributed to guests as they exited the library.

For more information on the Friends of the Hinsdale Public Library, visit www. hinsdalelibrary.info, under the “Friends and Foundation” tab. Proceeds directly benefit the programs and activities of the library.

[1] Board members Dollie Krzyzewski, Diane Nelson, Chuck Simanek, Rose Ross, Mariano’s store director George Liounis and Karen Kleckner Keefe; [2] Hinsdale Public Library; [3] A wine connoisseur samples the wine; [4] Vistro general manager Kate Strosahl-Johnson and an associate serve samples of wine at the wine seminar event

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Just tell me the rules, please!

Why did Jim’s wife start dreading opening the mail every day? Why did Bob start getting nasty calls from some lawyer representing that vascular surgeon who did such a great job on his legs? These two missed the impact of a transformation in healthcare. Some of the best physicians, sick of dealing with masses of insurance paperwork, have moved to “concierge medicine,” which doesn’t mean they’re giving you “extra special treatment.” Just “one bill for everything at once– no insurance accepted.” Jim’s wife thought the bills were a mistake. healthcare costs Bob thought the statements he during retirement ignored were for “his information.”

Neither paid attention to the shift that may cost you thousands, unless you want to find a new surgeon willing to accept ever decreasing reimbursements. We all thought we’d figured the rules out and we didn’t care what they $250,000 $1,000,000 were.

Now, major shifts can start Current Assets required causing you enormous financial for retirement headaches before you recognize What if? them. In another example, George and Emily were going to boost their social security cash flow by using the “file and suspend” strategy– they’d file for benefits, suspend collecting George’s while collecting Emily’s spousal benefit. But unless you’re already 62 years old, (and take action immediately) this “benefit” has been eliminated by Congress.

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Regional Health Summit for Leaders 2016

When Hinsdale Magazine visited with Greg DiDomenico, president and CEO of the Hinsdale-based Community Memorial Foundation, two years ago, he described the foundation’s vision for making the Western Suburbs “the healthiest region in the country.” Two years later, we follow up on the progress the foundation has made towards achieving this ambitious goal.

COMMUNITY AGENDA

by Mike Ellis | Photography provided by CMF The Community Memorial Foundation (CMF) is currently on a mission to make the Western Suburbs the healthiest region in the nation.

The foundation unveiled its “roadmap” for accomplishing this goal—entitled the regional health and human services agenda—at the regional health summit it hosted on Nov. 5 of last year.

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CMF president and CEO Greg DiDomenico said the agenda forms a piece of the foundation’s strategic plan, “where we would work with our community, with our neighbors, rooted in the needs of our neighbors in the Western Suburbs, to be able to develop a transformational agenda that would be a roadmap to take us from where we are today to where we want to be: the healthiest region in the country.”

“We wanted this agenda to be based on not only the needs of our neighbors as they exist today, but also the great work that our grantees and the rest of the community [are] doing around making our community healthier and stronger,” DiDomenico said.

The CMF serves 27 municipalities in southeastern DuPage and western Cook Counties, stretching from Downers Grove to Stickney, and from Westchester to Hickory Hills.

Contained within this service area are Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills and Oak Brook, among a host of other communities of various sizes and needs.

The foundation partners with dozens of local non-profit organizations, such as Wellness House, The Community House and Pillars, awarding them grants to assist them in furthering their missions to improve the physical and mental well-being of area residents.

Founded in 1995 as a result of Columbia HCA Corporation purchasing La Grange Memorial Hospital, the CMF has distributed more than $65 million in grants since its inception.

DiDomenico explained that the regional health and human services agenda was structured with the aid of residents, community leaders and an advisory council comprised of professionals from its partners.

Because the agenda is multi-faceted, it is slated to be implemented over the next ten years.

“We realize that we can’t do all of this, since it is a big, bold agenda, in one year or two years,” DiDomenico said. “So, we think of this agenda as a ten-year agenda—a community-guided and a community-owned process.”

DiDomenico said over the next 18 months, the focus is being placed on the first two values and priorities, respectively.

HM spotlight Wellness House, the Robert Crown Center for Health Education, With respect to mental health, according to the National Hinsdale Community Services, the People’s Resource Center and Institute on Mental Health, roughly one out of four adults is Aspire Chicago. diagnosed with a mental health disorder in a given year. Data “It’s really an opportunity for them to engage their leaders, and compiled by the Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System engage the community around a potential opportunity to increase suggests a similar concentration in the Chicago suburbs, as 29.9 their dollars,” DiDomenico said. percent of suburban DuPage residents and 26.9 percent of suburban Individuals that wish to participate in the program have until Cook residents described their mental health as “not good” for one Sept. 30 to submit their grant requests, and the winners will be to seven days in the previous month when asked.

Working with its grantees, the foundation hopes to see a announced on Nov. 16. decrease in mental-health-related emergency room visits, as well Community challenges as in the hospitalization rate of individuals with mental health One aspect of the southeastern DuPage/western Cook region disorders.

Another component of the mental health priority is the that DiDomenico and his colleagues acknowledged is challenging is Mental Health First-Aid program that foundation senior program its increased diversity—both cultural and economic.

The 27 municipalities the CMF serves are comprised of more officer Nan Silva said it has been cultivating among its partner than 337,000 residents. organizations over the past two and a half years.

The program essentially adapts the concept of first-aid for According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 1990, 89 percent of identifying mental illness. Based on the East Coast, Silva explained this region was Caucasian, while only four percent was Latino. As of that visiting professionals conduct brief training seminars with local 2010, the Caucasian portion has dropped to 74 percent, while the professionals to acquaint them with the symptoms of mental illness.

Latino portion has increased to 13 percent.

Although DuPage County is often referenced as one of the The trainees are then to impart their own knowledge to members wealthiest in the nation, there are of the community, with the also a considerable number of objective of equipping people AGENDA VALUES AND PRIORITIES people residing in southeastern with the ability to detect DuPage and western Cook mental illness symptoms in VALUES PRIORITIES Counties that are in need. the event of a mental health 1. Coordination of services Access According to the census bureau, crisis like the Sandy Hook 2. Transformational leadership Mental health about 27,000 individuals that Elementary School or Aurora, reside within the foundation’s Colo., theater mass-shootings.

3. Community self-awareness Chronic disease prevention DiDomenico said the service area (or approximately 4. Prevention, quality & active living Safe communities CMF is also working with eight percent) are below the 5. Health data sharing Health equity the community to develop poverty level.

The distribution of such a suicide prevention video individuals is not homogeneous, that will increase awareness as according to the American Community Survey, the percentage around the resources that are available for local residents that might of people that are uninsured ranges from less than two percent to be contemplating suicide.

“Our hope is to really have a video that would present not nearly 30 percent in the 27 respective municipalities. Moreover, a just resources, but hope for youth in particular that would be summary of trends in the foundation’s service area conducted in contemplating suicide,” he said, “and to be able to educate them 2012 revealed that more than one out of six residents of the western about the resources that are available in our local region.”

Cook communities of Broadview, Stickney and Summit lack health CMF communications coordinator Beth Murin said the insurance. foundation is currently in the process of publishing a mental health Despite these challenges, foundation officials said many of the CMF’s partner organizations are committed to serving residents resource guide for the community. from throughout the service area, and that he is confident with the Leadership challenge grant agenda the foundation has developed.

In conjunction with unrolling its agenda, the foundation also “At the end of the day, our hope is that the agenda will be our unveiled a new leadership challenge grant program last November. guide of transforming the region into the healthiest in the country,” This program challenges local residents to support local DiDomenico said. charities and non-profit organizations by swelling their donations “I love the idea that we’re building something—we’re building a culture of philanthropy,” Murin said. “This really is only possible through double-matching their contributions. That is, the board through the efforts of our entire community.” of a given non-profit organization and the CMF will match an “It’s not the foundation’s agenda,” Silva said; “it’s the individual contribution up to $9,500, offering as much as $19,000 community’s agenda.” n of additional fundraising towards a given cause. The foundation has

styled this initiative as “the impact of 3,” emphasizing the ability of For more information about the Community Memorial Foundation, an individual contribution being tripled through matching efforts.

Fifty-nine of the CMF’s grantees are participating in the visit www.cmfdn.org. leadership challenge grant, including The Community House,

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SELF-DRIVEN: CARS THAT WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING PART 2 TESLA MODEL 3 Model 3 achieves 215 miles of range per charge, while starting at only $35,000 before incentives.

As promised from our last edition of techKNOW, we will dive right into some theories and ideas about how self-driving cars will change the world.

Are you planning on starting a career in the trucking, limo or delivery industries? You may want to reconsider your career path once self-driving trucks are introduced into the world. There would be no need for drivers if the vehicles can drive themselves.

Do you have a loved one who is disabled or mentally not capable of operating a vehicle? Instead of visiting them, you can send a self-driving car to pick them up to come visit you. If you cannot drive the one you care for to an appointment because of a prior engagement, don’t worry—the autonomous car will take them.

Drinking and driving may become a thing of the past. If you are an aspiring DUI lawyer, you may want to choose another legal profession. This would

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mean lost DUI and ticket revenue for local governments as well.

I believe there has been some talk regarding the construction of a parking garage in downtown Hinsdale.

If your car can drive you to downtown Chicago, or at least to the train station, it can simply drive itself back to your home. What will happen to the commercial real estate market if parking garages and large parking lots become obsolete?

Speaking of trains and thinking of planes, how will their revenues change when people and corporations can self-drive their employees to their business destinations?

But the hotel market is still safe, right? I predict recreational vehicle (RV) sales will begin to skyrocket.

Image having a self-driving RV, where you could sleep while your camper is driving you to your next destination. Why would corporations pay for hotel rooms when employees can rest in their selfdriving RVs? The point of this edition of techKNOW is not to repeatedly ask questions about how the world may change, it is about expanding your knowledge about a major technology breakthrough that is on its way in just a few years. If you do not agree, please visit Tesla Motor Company’s Web site. You will find almost 400,000 pre-orders for the Tesla Model 3, a car that already has autonomous driving capabilities. n

Errol Janusz is president and lead technician at Edward Technology.

For more information, contact Errol at 630-333-9323, ext. 303, or e-mail ejanusz@hinsdale60521.com. You can also visit edwardtechnology.com.

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THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS It was a dreary, cold March afternoon, and the ride in the backseat was uncomfortable. I was confused; I was angry; I was overcome with sadness for a multitude of reasons. I was 15 years old, and I was not alone in the limo.

My grandfather David Crockett Fannin was lying at peace in a coffin in front of us. No one spoke as we followed the hearse to the gravesite. I was sitting between James and Claude Fannin, who were brothers. My uncle Claude stared straight ahead with an expressionless gaze, while my dad had his head in his hands. “You both are wrong,” I blurted, breaking the deafening silence. “I’m ashamed to be a Fannin. For my entire life, both of you stubborn men haven’t spoken to each other.”

Was it a grudge? No one ever knew the real story of how my dad and uncle stopped talking to each other. We believe it was over money. No family members would ever discuss it. I never saw or spoke to my cousins; I wasn’t allowed.

Angrily, I continued my pent up rant. “And now you both go in silence to bury your father—my grandfather. You should be ashamed. This is ridiculous! This is wrong! It is not acceptable!”

You could feel the emotion as we left the car and walked to my grandfather’s resting place. With the minister speaking as David Crockett Fannin was lowered into the ground, I witnessed a miracle. No words were spoken, but my father and uncle slowly held hands. We all prayed; we all cried.

Negative thoughts that produce anger, jealousy, resentment, disdain, scorn, condescension or ill-will are physically and mentally unhealthy. They are too burdensome for the champion. The successful person swiftly says, “I’m sorry.” “Forgive me.” “I forgive you.” “Let’s work this out.”

Negative thoughts will take their toll over time. They slow you down; they attract what you don’t want; they distract you; they keep you tethered to the very thing that upset you. You become the victim—the prisoner of the past, draining hope and positivity.

These thoughts can eventually manifest themselves into a negative reality.

We all have people challenges and even conflicts. We all have disappointments with the ones we like and especially love. Let go of the story—it’s the story that fuels our emotional unrest. Once the story is eliminated from your mind, nothing can power the negative feelings. Move forward; let go of the past.

We have all been hurt by the actions or words of another.

Perhaps your mother criticized your choice of a significant other. Maybe your business associate undermined your potential promotion. Possibly you divorced over an affair. These wounds can penetrate your soul, and overrun your mind like weeds in a garden.

They can produce feelings of revenge, hatred, bitterness and anger.

Forgiveness, however, can set you free. By embracing forgiveness, you can also embrace the feelings of peace and hope.

Forgiveness is the process of concluding resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offense, difference or mistake, or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution.

With forgiveness, you make a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. It took my father a lifetime to release the story of his past that fueled his negative emotions. The act that hurt or offended him remained a part of his life. He even tried to pass these feelings on to his only son—me. After forgiveness entered my father’s psyche, negativity lessened its grip on him. It helped him move forward. Forgiveness even led to feelings of understanding, empathy and compassion for my uncle, the one whom he believed had hurt him.

Know that forgiveness doesn’t minimize or justify the wrong.

You can forgive the person without excusing the act. Forgiving, however, can make way for peace. It can lead to lower blood pressure, reduction of stress, increased new and healthy relationships, decreased symptoms of depression and lowered risk of alcohol and drug abuse.

Forgiveness is a commitment to a process of change: • Forgive swiftly; do not allow lingering negativity.

• Forgive often; make this a habit.

• Seek forgiveness, although it may never arrive.

• Move forward with hope and positivity.

• Learn from the past; then bury it, and don’t dig it up again.

• Learn to say, “I’m sorry,” “Forgive me,” “I forgive you”—and mean it.

• Be honest with yourself and others.

• Monitor your thoughts for feelings of being a victim or judge.

• Replace all negative images, words and deeds with a positive future vision.

Make amends; bury the hatchet; make peace; pick up the phone; look them in the eye. Control the situation or circumstance by making the first move. Empty the anger from your heart. Sever the tethered thoughts that keep you connected to the negative transgression or offense. Move forward.

My father and uncle finally became good friends after they left my grandfather’s gravesite. They spoke often; they met often; they forgave each other. I still can see them holding hands, as if they were kids again. They were brothers; they loved each other. They embraced forgiveness. n

JIM FANNIN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Burr Ridge resident Jim Fannin is a world-class thought leader and coach with 42 years of experience in life, business and sports. To learn about his latest thoughtmanagement program, go to 90secondrule.com, or visit jimfannin.com.

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CHASING AWESOME The end of the school year In a blog post that landed her on NBC’s Today show some time ago, Jen Hatmaker, a young mother from Texas, made this confession: “You know [that] Beginning of School Enthusiasm? When the pencils are fresh and the notebooks are new and the kids’ backpacks don’t look like they lined the den of a pack of filthy hyenas? Moms, remember how you packed innovative and nutritional lunches and laid clothes out the night before and labeled shelves for each child’s work and school correspondence and completed homework in a timely manner?

“We were AWESOME in October,” Hatmaker trumpets. And then she goes on to confess: “I am exactly like that now at the END of the school year, except the OPPOSITE. We are limping across the finish line, folks. I tapped out somewhere in April and, at this point, it is a miracle my kids are still even GOING to school. I haven’t checked homework folders in three weeks, because, well, I just can’t. ... Is there homework in the folder? I don’t even know. Are other moms STILL looking in the folder? I don’t even care.

“I feel like any sort of school energy required at this point is pure oppression, like the universe is trying to destroy me. I’m so tiiiiiiiiired and I have FIVE kids and that is just TOO MANY to educate well. I can only handle around TWO—so I’m going with Sydney and Caleb because they both LIKE to read, and the other three are just going to have to enroll in Life Skills Class one day and develop a TRADE.”

Are you getting the picture of this mom’s life? Can any of you relate to this experience of child-raising? Or know someone who would?

Hatmaker concludes: “[And then] the EMAILS coming in for [the]...class gift, luncheon sign-up, party supplies, awards ceremonies, pictures for the slide shows, final projects—are like a tsunami of doom. They are endless. I mean, they will never ever end. ... [My husband says]: ‘You don’t have to do all that. Just blow it off.’ [I stare] blankly: ‘Well, what a lovely thought you’re having there in your brain. ...I want to live in your imaginary world where my failure to do the School Stuff doesn’t mean our kid is the only one not wearing a purple shirt or didn’t have his pictures in the slideshow or didn’t bring in a handmade card for his teacher like EVERY OTHER student. I’ll just “blow it off” and our kids can work it out with their therapists later.’ ‘Touchy,’ ” [he says] (1).

It’s a wild world after all Now, there are a bunch of reasons why this blog post went viral.

Humor counts for a lot, but I think truth-telling counts for even more. And here’s the truth: A lot of mothers (and maybe a lot of us, mothers or not) feel like Jen Hatmaker do. Hatmaker is really not a careless person. In fact, she’s an intelligent, diligent, talented woman of faith.

But Jen is living in a world in which she’s already juggling and handling more pressures, more data, more diverse expectations,

more competition, more disruptive change, more accelerating speed than at any other time in human history. Still, she’s harried by this insidious voice that if she just tried harder, she could be, would be and actually should be even more awesome.

It used to be more-than-fine to be a pretty good homemaker, mom or professional. Now there’s pressure to be like Angelina and Kate. You need to be lithe and lovely, famous and influential, while also raising a paparazzi-perfect family (but without the fleet of nannies, cooks and cellulite-sculptors just off-screen).

Social media doesn’t help much, as we flood each other with wellchosen pictures of the perfect family scene, the perfectly-cooked delectable, the perfectly-chosen quip.

Of course, there are remarkable women out there. You may be one of them. You may have had a mother who is or was truly awesome. But maybe we need to take a deep breath, and really think about all of this. Is awesome really what we want to be chasing?

Finding grace in a perfectionist world Again, Jen Hatmaker offers some wisdom on this, in another blog post: “When I get quiet, when I listen to God’s very still small voice in my heart, when I pay attention to what makes me feel alive and joyful and in my place (as opposed to displaced), it almost never revolves around being awesome. It looks more like being present. And being peaceful.

And being less crabby and afraid everything is about to run out. And being generous. And being at home with my people. And being with my friends. ... And being ordinary.

“No one would see me in these places and say, she is really being awesome at chopping that onion. Or she and her friends are really being awesome at sitting on that porch in their pajama pants. Or she is a really awesome nap-taker. My happiest, best moments are beautiful and meaningful and life-giving but none of them require a high level of achievement,” (2).

How do we help the hard-striving women in our lives come to a place of clarity and confidence like this? How can we put a shoulder beneath their burdens, and give them the freedom to slow down and sit down, so they can look into the face of the God who loves them amidst the ordinariness of life?

May you need to hear that this grace is for you too. You don’t have to chase awesome. The only One who is truly awesome has already come to you (3). He has not come to see how great your preparations have been, or to judge your performance in any way.

He’s come to you for one simple reason: he loves you. He wants to be with you; he wants you to rest in him. So just do that—and the rest of us will help. n

1 http://jenhatmaker.com/blog/2013/05/30/worst-end-of-school-year-mom-ever 2 http://jenhatmaker.com/blog/2015/01/05/the-thing-about-being-more-awesome 3 Luke 10:38-42

DAN MEYER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Dr. Dan Meyer is the senior pastor at Christ Church of Oak Brook.

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