SW Lake, IL September 2020

SEPTEMBER 2020

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A JOURNEY TO DISCOVERY

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July Sales in Southwest Lake County Subdivision

Sold Price

List Price

SP:LP

LMT

All Beds

# Full Baths

Fox Point

$540,000

$525,000

103%

3

4

2

Barrington

$596,000

$585,000

102%

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4

3

Fox Point

$600,000

$599,000

100%

1

5

2

Barrington

$734,000

$735,000

100%

16

5

5

Wentworth

$509,810

$512,130

100%

130

3

3

Hawthorn Woods Country Club

$669,500

$675,000

99%

40

4

4

Chippendale

$530,000

$534,900

99%

6

5

2

Steeplechase

$592,000

$599,000

99%

37

4

2

Heritage Estates

$659,000

$669,900

98%

33

5

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MLS statistics from 7/1/20-7/31/20. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed. Featured properties may not be listed by the agent/office providing this data. Supplied by Renee Clark, @properties.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

Michael Beightol | michael.beightol@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Stephen Neilson | stephen.neilson@lifestylepubs.com

Home Should Always Be a Safe and Comfy Place

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AS THIS COLUMN IS WRITTEN IN EARLY AUGUST, IT’S CLEAR THAT THE END OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IS STILL A WAY OFF. That means that our homes continue to be our safe place where we gather, work, educate, nurture, nourish, restore and flex.

To care for our homes, we rely on local designers and contractors. Whether it is renovating a backyard deck or creating an enhanced WFH (work from home) office

Michael Beightol, Graham Blus, Dr. Aggie Iwaszczyszyn, Jody Grimaldi, Stephen Neilson, Margo Pelak CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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or a dream kitchen, home care professionals play an important role in providing us with comfortable spaces.

Profiled this month are two local companies that perform extraordinary deeds for families.

Briggs Design is Kerry & John Briggs of North Barrington. This month they share a story about how they worked with a local couple to build a dream kitchen for their retirement years. Another story looks at Williams Designers & Builders, owned by Brad Williams of Hawthorn Woods. For more than 30 years Brad has handled a variety of projects for local families ranging from kitchen or bath remodels to new home construction.

As most local schools made the decision to resume classes in August through

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distance learning, families wanting more for their students are opting for online

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

tutoring. Sara Bourne, a Barrington High School grad, has been doing that during

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the pandemic through her company, Elite Edge Tutoring.

In Long Grove, Primrose School has put into action new health and safety protocols for early learners enrolled in their educational day care programs. Their story is

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a look at how one locally owned business has coped with the challenges presented by this extraordinary time.

The pandemic isn't the only hot topic this year. Barrington's Allison Dredge shares her personal journey to understanding relations between the races.

Finally, for a semblance of the normal, Graham Blus shares a photo gallery of sights from across the area reminding us we have lots of great places to get away from the stresses of everyday life.

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Proverbs 3:5-6 SW Lake Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the SW Lake areas’ most affluent neighborhoods.

Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions.

No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent.

Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in SW Lake Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020 FEATURES 12 Remodeled Kitchen a Tribute to 50 Years Together Hawthorn Woods Couple Gets the Perfect Gathering Space for Their Retirement

18 A Builder’s Journey From Pennsylvania, Colorado, New Mexico and Finally SW Lake County, Brad Williams Crafts Custom Remodels

24 Long Grove School Tackles the Covid-19 Conundrum Primrose School Institutes Strict Health & Safety Protocols to Protect Early Learners, Families and Staff

28 Finding a Happy Dental Home Young Entrepreneur Says It’s a

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Open House

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Renovate & Refine

24 Local Limelight 28 Locally Owned 30 Healthy Lifestyle 34 Parting Thoughts

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Time to Appreciate the Beauty in SW Lake Co. After a challenging summer season, it's important as we head into autumn to realize what a great opportunity it is to hit "reset,"Â and take a beat to appreciate some of the uniqueness and beauty around us here in SW Lake Co. Graham Blus recently captured some images of what makes our area unique, dramatic, and beautiful.

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1. Keep Looking UP (Lake Zurich). | 2. Betty McLaughlin Memorial Butterfly Garden (Deer Park). | 3. Citizens Park (Barrington). | 4. Cuba Marsh (Barrington). | 5. Concord Banquets (Deer Park). | 6. Hawthorn Gardens (Hawthorn Woods). | 7. Long Grove villagescape. | 8. Lincoln Statue (Barrington High School). | 9. Lake Zurich brilliance. | 10. Vehe Farm Park (Deer Park). | 11. Sonoma neighborhood (Lake Zurich). | 12. St. Anne’s Catholic Church (Barrington).

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AROUND TOWN

LONG GROVE BREWERY POURS EFFORTS INTO CHARITY BEER

The garden, initially installed by volunteers in 2000, has been overtaken by different varieties of plants.

With proceeds going to YouthBuild Lake County,

Grant monies will be used to transform the garden

a not-for-profit that supports peaceful opposition to

to a beautiful and healthy habitat that fosters and

discrimination and injustice, Buffalo Creek Brewing

increases pollinators. Adjacent to the new Village

in Long Grove has released a new specialty beer

Hall, the garden is highly visible and open to residents

called North Star. Described as a German-style

and visitors during community events, sport team

Altbier that’s malt forward with a long but smooth,

practices and photographer visits. Pollinator gardens

bitter finish, and copper color, it will be available on

are a great way to add interest and diversity to the

draft at the brewery. Every pint sold will trigger a $1

community and once reformed, the Deer Park garden

donation to YouthBuild.

will attract much needed pollinators—bees, butter-

“YouthBuild Lake County (is) an organization we are

flies, moths, beetles and hummingbirds.

proud to collaborate with as their objective of rooting out the inequalities caused by racism and discrimination by empowering the young leaders of tomorrow is truly inspirational,” said brewery founder Mike Marr.

YouthBuild’s mission is to provide underserved young adults with the education, training and life skills necessary to become gainfully employed and build a better future. YBLC programs provide opportunities for young people to obtain their high school diploma, receive industry-recognized credentials, develop career readiness skills, gain hands-on work experience, and move into careers or college and vocational schools.

Learn more at BuffaloCreekBrewing.com and YouthBuildLakeCounty.org.

GRANT AWARDED FOR BUTTERFLY GARDEN AT VEHE FARM PARK

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SW LAKE LIFESTYLE RELAUNCHES WEBSITE WITH ENHANCED CONTENT

The Village of Deer Park has been awarded a grant

The IT team supporting SW Lake Lifestyle

from the 2020 ComEd Green Region Program for the

has revamped the look and feel of our web-

renovation of the Butterfly Garden at Vehe Farm Park.

site with City Lifestyle, your new digital home

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(CityLifestyle.com/SWLake). Our website pro-

placed on the National Register, the bridge was

vides an enhanced experience, with articles from

damaged by a large truck. “This donation is an

current and past issues at your fingertips, and a

example of the good we can accomplish when

whole lot more. Read additional digital-only con-

we work together,” said Angie Underwood,

tent, and connect with your favorite restaurants,

Historical Society president. “It took many caring

businesses, and read more about life in Lake

individuals and groups to collaborate to raise

County. Whether you’re looking to dine, shop, play

these funds… and represents the best kind of

or learn more about the community our team is

small-town passion.”

bringing you everything you need, all in one place.

COMPLETING THE 2020 CENSUS IS A PATRIOTIC DUTY The 2020 Census counts every person living in the United States and five U.S. territories. In midMarch, homes across the country began receiving invitations to complete the 2020 Census. The invitation guides residents on how to respond for their home in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail. In August it was announced that more than 40% of residents nationally had not yet completed the census, done every 10 years to determine population counts for allocation of federal monies and apportionment of members of Congress for each state. More than 14,000 enumerators (census takers) in Northern Illinois are now visiting local

COMMUNITY RAISES FUNDS FOR RESTORING THE LONG GROVE COVERED BRIDGE

homes that have not yet completed the census.

When an enumerator visits a home they can help residents complete the census during a 10-minute interview. All enumerators are required to wear

The Long Grove Historical Society recently

personal protective equipment and will follow

presented the Village of Long Grove more than

safety protocols; however, the Census Bureau

$53,000 representing the efforts by residents

strongly encourages the public to respond online

and businesses to see the historic covered

at mycensus2020.gov to avoid the need for an

bridge restored. In 2018, only days after being

in-person visit. (from LocalNewsreader.com)

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OPEN HOUSE

HAWTHORN WOODS COUPLE GETS THE PERFECT GATHERING SPACE FOR THEIR RETIREMENT

REMODELED K I TC H E N A T R I B U T E TO 5 0 Y E A R S TO G E T H E R

Marge Gerry (L) holds a photo of her husband Bob; with Kerry Briggs.

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Seating for 2 with a great view of the woods outdoors.

Smartly designed storage, customized for the slope ceiling.

Several small appliances have their own rollaway drawers.

MARGE GERRY WAS HAPPY TO TALK WHEN I CALLED. The ongoing pandemic has limited the things she loves to do—traveling, entertaining, and visiting friends. These were the activities that she and her husband, Bob, enjoyed most. After Bob died earlier this year, Marge takes solace in remembering 50 years of marriage and exploring the world with Bob. A few years back the couple from Hawthorn Woods decided that after 30 years it was time for a kitchen upgrade. This was the gathering space for spending time in retirement after careers as educators in Barrington and Wheeling. The kitchen was where they played cards, entertained guests, and prepared meals together.

The Gerrys sought the expertise of Kerry and John Briggs (Briggs Design Associates, Inc.) of North Barrington. As the Briggs team started the design process they found that the Gerrys had lots of ideas on what they wanted: an uncluttered, bright space with a large window to enjoy their wooded lot; lowglare lighting; and cabinetry that’s “contemporary, sleek, and high gloss.”

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OPEN HOUSE (CONTINUED)

Marge and Kerry enjoying a cup in the stylishly remodeled kitchen.

One of the most important tasks to correct was a

shades for a new skylight. Along the 14-foot wall a small

dropped kitchen floor. When friends were over, all were

ledge was perfect for placement of up-lighting. Now,

on “high alert” to make sure nobody fell into a low area

lighting and the shade are controlled with a few taps

behind a peninsula counter. Because of Bob’s wheelchair,

on a phone app. Contractor Brian Yarwood (Yarwood

it had to be fixed.

Construction) worked with precision and perfectionism

The existing space is 240 square feet with a slope ceil-

The Gerrys got everything they wanted and more.

The lower section of floor, once demolished to studs, was

They happily enjoyed the space together for more than a

brought up to the level of the rest of the room.

year before Bob died. “My husband and I were both very

Marge fell in love with Kerry’s recommendations for cabinets and quartz counters and backsplashes. The quartz in

pleased with the design and used the kitchen much more than we did before,” Marge said.

white and shades of gray has a beautifully distinctive vein-

Bob’s thoughts came from a written testimonial shared by

ing. Custom cabinetry with an acrylic finish (with roll-out

Marge: “As soon as I saw the completion of the kitchen, I knew

drawers designed by Kerry) was built by Amish craftsmen.

I had to write this piece identifying how all this came about.

Housewares and appliances were carefully measured so

The kitchen is an art gallery of superior design and functional-

that every item now has its place.

ity. It is pure artistry and beauty. The efforts of Briggs Design

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that Marge said was impressive.

ing from the window wall (9 feet) to opposite wall (14 feet).

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resulted in a great product where meals, conversations and ideas will be generated” for many years to come.

A TV is also custom-fit into the cabinetry.

ABOUT THE GERRY KITCHEN Architecture design, space planning, cabinetry, hard surface design and lighting design by Briggs Design Associates (North Barrington). Kerry & John Briggs renovate and remodel spaces carefully designed to client requirements and routines. They are experienced in developing and creating designs for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry & mud rooms, libraries, vaulted ceilings, and home additions, including coordinating and installing custom cabinetry, mill work, lighting design, complex counter tops, tile installation, storage solutions, and more. Learn more at www.briggs.design. General Contractor—Yarwood Construction. Custom Amish cabinetry—Miller’s Holzwerk. Parapan acrylic cabinet finish—Element Designs. Countertops and backsplashes (Cambria and Caesarstone quartz)—Stonecrafters. Adorne wireless dimming—Legrand. LED up-lighting—Bartco. LED adjustable accent lights—Tech Lighting.

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RENOVATE & REFINE

A BUILDER’S JOURNEY FROM PENNSYLVANIA TO COLORADO TO NEW MEXICO AND FINALLY SW LAKE COUNTY, BRAD WILLIAMS CRAFTS CUSTOM REMODELS ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

BRAD WILLIAMS, OWNER OF WILLIAMS DESIGNERS & BUILDERS, IS A LONGTIME RESIDENT OF HAWTHORN WOODS AND AN ACCOMPLISHED CONTRACTOR WITH EXPERIENCE IN HOME BUILDING, ADDITIONS, EXTENSIVE RENOVATIONS INCLUDING KITCHENS AND BATHS, AND MAJOR REMODELING. With well over 100 client projects, his work was featured on an episode of HGTV’s “New Spaces” program. Williams is proud that over 90% of his business comes from past client recommendations and referrals. Customer comments on Williams’ work are enthusiastic and grateful. For example: “Brad Williams is not just a builder. He’s the best contractor we’ve ever worked with in terms of quality, responsiveness, creativity, and ideas.”

On the summer day we met, Brad and his lovely wife, Shari, carried a sequence of striking furniture pieces and other skillfully-made items to the (pandemic-approved) outdoor air of their patio. Each handcrafted piece was on display under the sun for a photo shoot, all unique in their quality and design.

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Builder Brad Williams in his home workshop.

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RENOVATE & REFINE (CONTINUED) Woodworking in his home shop is how Williams unwinds. His work with clients designing and building truly memorable interior spaces and homes isn’t complete until he presents the happy homeowners with a thank-you gift he made that becomes a cherished possession. Each is a reminder of the partnership created between the family and their contractor.

Williams caught the building bug while growing up Pennsylvania. “I always had an affinity for working with my hands and building things,” he said. When he was 10 years old his parents designed a new home and hired a contractor to build it. “I went there almost every day to watch, fascinated to see the process of construction from excavation and framing through all the finishing phases. I became friends with the carpenters, who let me pitch in. I guess you could say I was hooked on home building at an early age. I spent every bit of my allowance on whatever tool I could buy. I soon started building tree forts, including a 2-story one with decks and ladders.”

He attended a small liberal arts school before transferring to West Virginia University to earn a degree in forestry. His education also included part-time and summer work with contractors where he learned a variety of skills in the building trades.

After graduation there were few opportunities for a local forestry career, so Williams and a friend decided California was the place they’d want to be, so they loaded up the car and they moved to...

Colorado. “My love of the mountains was just too strong to continue the trip to California,” he said. Construction was booming in towns like Breckenridge, Dillon and Silverthorne, and Williams furthered his career in construction. Lucky for him, it was at the Old Dillon Inn where he met Shari; they later married at Chicago’s Knickerbocker Hotel.

An opportunity to relocate to Ruidoso in the Sierra Blanca mountains of New Mexico followed, providing Williams opportunity to move up to construction management. After a few happy, successful years there, a recession drove the young family to Chicagoland to be closer to Shari’s family. Settling in Hawthorn Woods in 1992 allowed Williams to launch his own company designing and building custom homes, room additions and remodeling upgrades.

Every new client relationship starts the same way: Williams meets with the family, walks through their home, discusses their needs and wishes, crafts a plan, determines a budget and timetable, and personally manages the process through to successful completion.

While he doesn’t work with his hands at construction sites as he once did, he revels in retreating nearly every day to his home woodshop to build. “He’s in there more than he’s in the house,” said Shari.

A popular gift Williams creates for customers is a charcuterie board, marked as are all the items with his personal design stamp. He proudly noted, “People don’t throw them away. You handcraft a gift, and people appreciate them.”

His woodworking repertoire also includes coffee tables and Mahjong game cases. A masterfully crafted inlaid case he surprised Shari with to perfectly house her mother’s cherished Mahjong set is now proudly displayed (and used) in the family home.

For more information, call Brad Williams at 847.913.3771, or visit BCWilliamsConstruction.com.

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Williams adding finishing touches to his handcrafted table.

A surprise gift to his wife Shari, this handcrafted box cradles her mother's heirloom Mahjong tiles.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

Long Grove School Tac k l e s t h e Covid-19 Conundrum ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL BEIGHTOL

Staff member Janene Birman disinfecting a playground after recess.

Director Kirsten Hess, with Jenny & Rich Wierzchon, owners of Primrose School.

PRIMROSE SCHOOL INSTITUTES STRICT HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS TO PROTECT EARLY LEARNERS, FAMILIES AND STAFF

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: THIS SUMMER LOCAL PUBLIC-SCHOOL DISTRICTS CATERWAULED FROM ONE RE-OPENING PLAN TO ANOTHER, EVENTUALLY DETERMINING TO START THE FALL SEMESTER WITH DISTANCE LEARNING. There is no such thing as a onesize fits all model for schools and businesses locally. We filed this story at deadline about how Primrose School of Long Grove was dealing with the pandemic.

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Melanie Detloff walks with son Max to start the school day.

Their story shows how one team of administrators and staff, along with a willing group of parents, have leaned into the challenge of protecting the health and safety of children, families and staff.

According to the co-owners of Primrose School, Jenny and Rich Wierzchon, enrollment has started to tick back up with a new classroom set to open in September.

To prepare this story the Wierzchons provided answers via emails. Photos were taken at a distance so that no contact was necessary with children, parents or the staff of Primrose School. Like all families and staff, the photographer submitted to a temperature check and provided answers to a series of health questions.

SW LAKE: TELL US ABOUT THE DIFFICULTIES YOU’VE FACED DURING COVID-19?

Jenny Wierzchon: Frankly, this has been the largest challenge to our school since we have opened in 2015. With each health and safety decision we make, we are looking at the impact that it will have on our students, their families and our staff members. There is conflicting information available, and we know that our choices have an incredible impact.

SWL: YOU’VE INSTITUTED A LOT OF NEW PRACTICES THAT INCLUDE DAILY TEMPERATURE SCANS, WEARING MASKS, CHANGING THE SHOES OF CHILDREN, MORE HANDWASHING AND USE OF SANITIZERS, FACILITY CLEANING AND DISINFECTING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AFTER EVERY RECESS. WHAT HAS BEEN THE REACTION TO YOUR NEW PROTOCOLS BY THE FAMILIES YOU SERVE? Rich Wierzchon: Our families have been wonderful! They understand that all our policies and protocols are to keep their children and their families safe. They are very comfortable with the choices we have made to protect the health and safety of their children.

SWL: HOW HAVE THE STUDENTS REACTED? Jenny: Our students are so happy to be back to school with us. They have a sense of normalcy and routine. They are with their friends and their teachers. They have quickly adapted to the changes and they see this as normal.

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SWL: HOW HAS THE STAFF LEANED INTO THE CHALLENGES? Jenny: Our faculty is the most important part of keeping our students safe! They understand why we have new protocols in place and have embraced the changes. We are doing all these things to keep our staff members healthy and safe, and they appreciate it.

SWL:

THE

PARENT

COMPANY

FOR

PRIMROSE OPERATES IN 32 STATES AND HUNDREDS

OF

COMMUNITIES.

THAT

COULD MEAN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT LOCAL REQUIREMENTS. HOW HAS THE HOME OFFICE HELPED SUPPORT YOU? Rich:

Primrose

Schools

Franchising

Company has been as helpful as they can, given the numerous localities they work with. They are providing up-to-date guidelines and best practices. They have helped to source items that we may not have found otherwise, such as childsized disposable face masks.

Melanie & Max start the day with temperature checks.

Mrs. Wierzchon gives Max a hand.

Shoes and masks are swapped.

SWL: CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE “NEW NORMAL” AT PRIMROSE SCHOOL? Jenny: All our staff members have returned to work with us and were excited to be back with the students. Our students are happily returning as soon as their families are comfortable. These are very personal choices that families are making based upon their family’s individual circumstances.

Primrose School of Long Grove periodically hosts weekend open houses. They have instituted an extensive list of health & safety protocols available to review upon request. To learn more visit PrimroseLongGrove.com or call 847.438.3175.

Safely masked after time on a sunny playground.

"Looking good, Max."

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AFTER WORKING IN OTHER PRACTICES, IN 2018 DR. AGGIE IWASZCZYSZYN OPENED HART DENTAL IN BARRINGTON. She was motivated to start her business because she sees “patients as people, not dollar signs. I believe in doing what is right for the patient and not what is right for the bottom line.”

SW

LAKE:

WHAT

INSPIRED

YOUR

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Honestly,

because my mom is a dentist and my dad is a software engineer, I wanted something different and thought a lot about teaching.

Through science classes at Lyons Township High School, the STEM field became more interesting. I realized by doing something in medicine I could help people and make a tangible difference, just like in teaching. I went to Loyola University, graduating Cum Laude with a B.S in Biology. I got my dental degree in 2016 from the College of Dentistry at University of Illinois-Chicago.

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Dr. Aggie Iwaszczyszyn and her mom, Dr. Iwona Iwaszczyszyn.

Recent newlywed Dr. Aggie, in an intimate moment with husband John Bouikidis (Kasia Jarosz photo).

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SWL: WHAT DISTINGUISHES YOUR PRACTICE? Dr. Aggie: We are dedicated to listening to patients.

We want their feedback every step of the way. We tend to be a friendly, talkative bunch, but some people want a calm and quiet environment. We see kids as young as 6 months old and patients in their early 100s. A lot of people are very anxious and have not seen a dentist in years. We invite them in, make them feel comfortable, and help them find their happy dental home.

SWL: DO YOU SPECIALIZE IN ANYTHING IN PARTICULAR? Dr. Aggie: We are blessed to be a daughter-andmother team. My mom, Dr. Iwona Iwaszczyszyn, is a TMJ, facial pain and headache expert. People see her from all over, even from out-of-state. We offer Bioclear, a revolutionary way to brighten a smile without shaving down any healthy tooth structure. No more veneers or crowns for healthy teeth because we are enamel superheroes!

SWL: HOW HARD WAS THE COVID-19 SHUTDOWN? Dr. Aggie: We had the hardest time turning people away whose emergencies were deemed not serious enough by the authorities. Since we got the green light it has been amazing! We missed our staff and patients and are blessed to be back. We have added many more precautions to already-strict OSHA protocols, including HEPA 99.9% filters in the waiting room and each operatory, UV light sterilization at the end of the day, face shields and N95 masks. Patients wait in their car until their appointment, wear a mask inside and use a hand-sanitizing station. We give tours for anybody wanting to see the precautions we are taking during these uncertain times.

SWL: HOW DO YOU SPEND YOUR FREE TIME? Dr. Aggie: Being a new entrepreneur, free time is hard to come by. Plus, I’m a newlywed! Hart Dental supports WINGS, Mission of Mercy and the Alzheimer’s Association.

My grandmother is battling breast cancer, so we also support Susan G. Komen and Know Your Lemons.

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Dr. Aggie and Agnes.

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H E A LT H Y /// CARROTS

EYES

/ / / S W E E T P OTATO E S /// PUMPKIN /// BUTTERNUT SQUASH VITAMIN A IS ESSENTIAL TO PROTECTING THE CORNEAS OF OUR EYES. By taking care of your corneas, you can extend the health of your eyesight and reduce vision loss with age. An easy way to remember what to eat for healthy eyes is to look for orange foods. Carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and butternut squash are all high in vitamin A.

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/// FLAX SEED /// WALNUTS /// CHIA SEEDS /// FISH

H E A LT H Y SKIN Did you know that vitamin A is also imperative for skin health? So while you’re caring for your corneas, you’re also boosting your outer glow. If you want to kick it up a notch, be intentional about eating plenty of foods with omega-3 fatty acids to reduce acne and inflammation and help your skin produce its own collagen.

For your healthy fats, go for flax seed, walnuts, chia seeds, and fish.

/// EGGS /// BROCCOLI

HAIR

/// SPINACH

H E A LT H Y

/// SALMON

For soft, flowing tresses, make sure you’re getting an equal amount of B vitamins in your diet. We naturally get plenty of B-6 because it’s in most grains, but it’s easier to end up with a biotin or B-12 deficiency if you don’t pay attention. Focus on foods like salmon, eggs, spinach, and broccoli for a healthy balance of B vitamins for your hair.

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PARTING THOUGHTS

My Journey of Personal

D i s c o v e ry ARTICLE ALLISON DREDGE PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

I WAS BORN AND RAISED IN ATLANTA ON FRIED CHICKEN, GRITS AND “GONE WITH THE WIND.” In school I said the Pledge of Allegiance and learned about the American Dream. If I worked hard, applied myself, got a good education and a good job, I could buy a house and retire with a nice nest egg.

In my family I’m the only one to leave the South. After raising my children on the North Shore for 25 years, and then moving to Barrington, I heard the term “white privilege” for the first time recently.

In “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack,” Peggy McIntosh writes about “unearned advantages that white people have relative to people who are nonwhite. It is the absence of suspicion and other negative reactions that white people experience.” I have a life with many advantages. Some I earned, some not. I see now that the American Dream is not accessible to all.

Thinking about what I was taught on race in America, I realize there were big gaps following the Civil War: things like Jim Crow Laws, mass incarceration, white flight and redlining. The more I dig, a picture emerges that paints something entirely different for people who aren’t white like me.

History is even more personal since I descended from slave owners in the early 19th century. I am sad and upset about my link to this part of the American story. Further discovery revealed that another ancestor bought 58 slaves, a few at a time, to help them gain freedom in the North.

There is so much I don’t know about the racial issues we face today but I am determined to relearn American history, educate myself about racial problems and find ways to use my white privilege to help change things.

AFTER LEARNING ABOUT MY FAMILY’S PAST AND TRULY UNDERSTANDING MY PRIVILEGE, IT’S TIME NOW TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT

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Interested in joining Allison Dredge on a journey of personal discovery? Email her at RacialAwarenessintheSuburbs@gmail.com.

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