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No conspiracy, just good ol’ town history BARRINGTON – Upon hearing of Barrington High School’s newly acquired John F. Kennedy photos (see story on page 14) I began my quest for knowledge. When was Kennedy, a Democrat running for president at the time, in Barrington? Why did he visit? Why don’t more people have photos from that day? Well, as fifth generation Barrington resident Ed Wichman reminded me – cell phone cameras did not exist in 1960. Plus, Wichman said he thinks the Kennedy visit took place on a weekday morning and most people were either busy at work or possibly uninterested in the then-U.S. senator’s political views. “I remember a rather large crowd, but it was a lot of students, and Barrington was primarily a Republican town,” Wichman said. Wichman graduated from BHS in 1963, and although he said he remembers the day distinctly – with Kennedy speaking at a podium on the steps of the high school – Wichman said he just cannot remember many people taking photos. “We were just kids,” Wichman said.
TARAH THORNE Barrington Suburban Life reporter “We didn’t have cameras. But I’m sure the press was there.” Interestingly, several of the blackand-white photos recently donated to BHS by 1962 graduate and Barrington resident Joyce Taillon appear to be the right size for press photos of that time (11 by 14 inches). I carried on with my trip down history lane by calling Barrington librarian Rose Faber to see what she knew about Kennedy’s visit. Faber shocked me with the news of six photos that had already been donated to the library by Robert and Alice Perkins in 2006.
Looking at the library photos, I realized that Taillon and BHS staff really did have a rare find on their hands. Don’t get me wrong – the library photos supplement Barrington’s history collection quite well, but Taillon’s speak to the high school’s past. These newly donated photos, to be unveiled at BHS on Thursday, Nov. 21, as part of the school’s Future Presidents Exhibit, show Kennedy and the front of the high school more vividly than ever. Speaking with BHS U.S. History teacher Derek Gablenz on a very timely subject – the 50-year anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination is Friday, Nov. 22 – I was curious to hear Gablenz’s opinion of the ever popular conspiracy theories. Gablenz told me he has spent years of his life reading such conspiracy theories, but all in all, most evidence he has found suggests that it was Lee Harvey Oswald who killed Kennedy. While we all can argue conspiracy theories, I believe there’s one thing all Barrington residents will agree on – this town has such a fascinating history.
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Local boutique Savvy Spirit opened in Barrington Ice House Mall and Village Shops at 200 Applebee Street in 1997. Savvy Spirit co-owner Rosemary Doherty attends several buying trips each year, traveling to New York and Las Vegas for store merchandise. Doherty described her store selection and shared buying secrets with Barrington Suburban Life reporter Tarah Thorne.
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What might someone find inside Savvy Spirit? Savvy Spirit is your local fabulous women’s boutique. For 17 years we have been providing unique, sophisticated and updated apparel, jeans and accessories to the fashion-savvy woman. We are item-driven. Therefore, we are able to help our customers create and enhance their own particular style. We offer personal customer service with lines found only in a small boutique setting. Our customers are able to update their existing wardrobe or create a new, exciting look for themselves. We often have only four to six pieces of any one style, assuring our customers of an individual look.
What was your inspiration for opening this store in Barrington? Our inspiration for opening Savvy Spirit had to do with our love of design, texture, fabrics and the idea of having unique items not found in department stores. We also enjoy our customers and love making them feel special wearing the designs we have chosen.
Where does your merchandise come from? What are buying trips like? Our merchandise comes from all over the world.
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Savvy Spirit has been a unique clothing store located in the Ice House Mall of Barrington for the past 17 years.
We do, however, try to purchase American-made products when we can. Buying trips are fun, but can be boggling and intense when we are buying six to eight months before the season.
How has your business most evolved since opening in 1997? I think the business has evolved as fashion has evolved and the needs of our customers are met. Many of our customers have become friends. We often talk of children, travels, work and the daily lives of our customers. This is a very social business.
Any specific plans for the future? I guess we will see where the future will take us. We love what we do and hope our customers will always be excited about our fashion choices and continue to support us. We will be ready for change as long as we can work face-to-face with our customers, touch and feel the fabrics, and help our customers feel good with their choices.
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Fire district officials confident of split By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com LAKE BARRINGTON – Before approving three more automatic-aid agreements Monday, Barrington Countryside Protection District officials said they are, at this point, 86 percent ready for operations independent of the village of Barrington in 2014. “We are on pace or even ahead of schedule,” BCFPD Chief/Administrator Jeff Swanson said. “We feel very comfortable that there’s nothing keeping us from being operational Jan. 1.” The remaining 14 percent of action points, as recommended by the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, require collaboration from other agencies such as the Barrington Fire Department. Despite a Nov. 4 district
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Joan Perisin and Ray Perisin hold up encouragment signs for their favorite runners; many local children took part in the race; Lucy Turek, a Marine vereran (from left), Lena Brower and LaToya Swartz, an Army veteran, warm up before the race; the Stingray Singers, fourthand fifth-graders from Barbara Rose Elementary School, sing patriotic songs before the race; runners of all ages begin the 5K run; Sabrina Manogura, 7, gets her race number attached by her mom, Anita Manogura of South Barrington.
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What’s been most challenging with the business?
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The most challenging aspect of my business is staying focused in difficult times and capturing the attention of store owners and buyers.
BARRINGTON – What started as one Italian/New Jersey-raised chef’s idea to pair food and wine with a good fashion sense is growing into a nationwide phenomenon – all that Chef Jaime Laurita could have hoped for. Laurita told Barrington Suburban Life reporter Tarah Thorne what drew him to the Barrington area for his personal residency, and a launching pad for Chef Jaime Laurita Brands. Growing up on the east coast, what has drawn you to the Barrington area? How is it similar/ different? Barrington is completely different than the East Coast. The Barrington area has more wide open spaces and is more horse country. I believe that Barrington has an energy that is classic, like a Ralph Lauren sweater.
Is Barrington a good area for food and wine appreciation? Barrington is known for its quality schools, quality establishments and quality wine. I believe the people here have a palette for the finer things in life. Food, wine and my products fit right in.
How would you describe a fashionable food line, and yours specifically? Where did this idea come from? For many years, I spent time cruising the grocery aisles of the country’s finer grocery stores and basic grocery stores. To me, everything started looking the same and people were all following each other’s ideas. The Italian section specifically was all yellow and red. Because I love fashion, style and beauty, I had an idea to do something avante garde in the food industry. My goal was to bring fashion-
Your sister, Caroline Manzo, is part of the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast. How often do you appear on this show? How does it compare to your other television appearances, like “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and the “Food Network?”
able packaging to shelves and do a collection of the better things that Italy has and bring it to America. I used my sense of style, fashion and creative eye to develop this. I now offer the consumer something beautiful to put on their counter that is at the same time of superlative quality.
Where are your products made? How do you make sure each product is just right? My products are all imported from Italy. I have a passion for everything Italian. I lived in Italy for three years on scholarship from The Culinary Institute. Everything is hand-picked, taste-tested and quality-approved by myself and my partners. My goal is sophisticated quality that stands the test of time.
Have you always had a passion for culinary arts and fashion? Absolutely. I am one of 11 children. I was always the sparkly one and have always been attracted to the fashion and art of food. Having been part of such a big Italian family, food was always a focal point that brought my family around the massive table. My favorite pasttime growing up was the taste and smell of food. I can now recreate those memories by incorporating my wonderful Italian products.
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Barrington resident and master chef Jaime Laurita has combined his personal interests of food, wine and fashion to launch his own fashionable, edible product line.
Where might we find your products in the Barrington community? In the Barrington area, my products can be found at Heinen’s Fine Foods, Grass Roots, Mariano’s, Binny’s, Sunset Foods and many more high-end food and wine establishments.
find balance in life. I am also extremely philanthropic and most recently supported the Barrington Junior Women’s Club and the Women of Wings event.
What do you enjoy outside of work? How do you find balance?
When did your product line really take off? What would be your advice to anyone trying to establish themselves in the competitive market of food and wine?
Outside of work, I make sure that I am constantly pushing my creative button. I am inspired by art galleries, artists, nature, horses, horseback riding, yoga and meditation. Anything that inspires me or focuses on my spirituality makes me
My wines are really taking off now and my food is just launching. As far as advice goes, stay authentic and always stay true to yourself. From a business “foodie,” If you expect it to taste good, it should be from your heart.
This is a fantastic question. I have traveled the world with some of the most famous musicians on Earth. I have been exposed to the many levels of fame during my career – but nothing compares to being honored by my appearances on Food Network and Oprah. Those appearances are my most cherished television memories. Oprah highlighted my career and nothing can ever compare to that. I have appeared on “Real Housewives of New Jersey” from Season 1 to Season 4 and have always been shown in a positive light. The fourth season was my favorite because I was able to have my civil union aired on national television.
What’s next for Chef Jaime Laurita Brands? Any bucket list dreams? My goal with Chef Jaime Laurita brands is to continue building my line of products. I am branching into fragrances, home accessories, decor, plateware and more. I am excited to have partnerships with grocery stores nationwide and chains like TJ Maxx and Home Goods. I use these stores as a source for all my decorating needs. I am truly Home Goods happy. Having my products in these stores is a dream come true for me. I hope to expand the brand nationwide through their company.
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Good Shepherd named a top cardio hospital By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON – Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has been named one of the nation’s 50 top cardiovascular hospitals by Truven Health Analytics for a second consecutive year. A study now in its 15th year has examined the performance of more than 1,000 hospitals by analyzing outcomes for patients with heart failure, heart attacks and for those who received coronary bypass surgery and other coronary interventions. Advocate President Karen Lambert said the honor is a tribute to the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians,
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U.S. soccer star meets young fundraisers Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan visits Lake Barrington By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com LAKE BARRINGTON – Teamwork wins soccer games. For Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan and nearly 100 young fundraisers, teamwork accomplishes so much more – more programs, more equipment and more confidence for those in need. Morgan visited the Lake Barrington Field House on Sunday to meet the dozens of young soccer players who helped her and the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) raise more than $35,000 for underprivileged, inner-city athletes. “It’s vital to keep kids active and busy,” Morgan said. “But to do that, they need uniforms, soccer balls and a field to play on.” The IYSA began its Soccer for Success program in conjunction with the Chicago Housing Authority in 1994. This program annually serves nearly 1,000 at-risk children living in economically disadvantaged, urban Chicago-area communities. IYSA Executive Director Mary Jane Bender said the association’s goal is to create more opportunities for children in need, and Sunday’s Lake Barrington fundraiser ultimately will fund the entire Soccer for Success program come next fall. A similar fundraiser was held with visiting soccer star Abby Wambach last year in Libertyville, and Bender said it worked wonders for the program. “We’ve been able to provide more kids with uniforms, allowing them to play competitively,” Bender said. “Some Soccer for Success players who lost every single game their first year took second place in their division this year.” Both Bender and Morgan stressed that developing
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U.S. Olympic soccer player Alex Morgan visited the Lake Barrington Field House on Sunday, Nov. 17, to meet and train several young players. The Illinois Youth Soccer Association Soccer for Success fundraiser encouraged kids to raise money for inner city soccer programs in return for a meet-and-greet with Morgan. confidence is vital for young players. “We want to use the sport of soccer as a vehicle to develop confidence,” Bender said. “We spend money to develop and educate coaches as mentors who understand and respect any culture these young players are coming from.” Morgan said that soccer is a mental sport and, therefore, confidence helps. “My one word of advice to young players would be to have fun, work hard and stay confident,” Morgan said. “It’s great to see how motivated these girls are and how much it will pay off.” Every child raising at least $250 for this year’s Soccer for Success fundraiser was rewarded with a meet-and-greet and photo with Morgan, autograph and lunch. The top 64
fundraisers were invited to play a soccer match against Morgan and the top 10 sat at Morgan’s lunch table. The fifth top fundraiser, Lake Barrington resident Jessica Inman, raised $3,550 with one goal in mind – to make the top 10 and play soccer with Morgan. All top 10 fundraisers raised more than $1,500 each. Eleven-year-old Inman has been playing soccer since the age of 4. She said she would like to grow up to play on the U.S. national team, just like Morgan. Meeting Morgan, Inman told the star that she is already able to juggle a soccer ball more than 562 times without stopping. When Inman asked Morgan how many times she can juggle, Morgan joked, “Not as many as you.”
Jessica’s mother, Maureen Inman, said Morgan’s humble personality makes her a great role model for her daughter and other young players. “She’s very approachable and supports great causes,” Maureen Inman said. Bender stressed that one of the Soccer for Success program’s key components is to provide an outlet for at-risk children to keep out of trouble. Asked what kept her out of trouble as a child, Morgan said her parents and a busy lifestyle played a large role. “I wanted to make my parents proud,” Morgan said. And she continues to do so. At just 24 years old, Morgan is a starter for the Portland Thorns FC of the National Women’s Soccer League,
as well as the U.S. Women’s national team. She was the youngest U.S. player at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Morgan was named the 2012 Female Athlete of the Year after scoring and assisting game-winning goals in the 2012 London Olympics. When she’s not traveling or practicing, Morgan said she tries to watch at least one soccer match on TV each day. Bender said Morgan’s “tremendous work ethic” and teamwork represents the Soccer for Success well and that the IYSA would like to expand its fundraising efforts in coming years. “Our fundraisers’ success always depends on the personality of the visiting player, and Morgan was very gracious,” Bender said.
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Fire district reminds residents: Change smoke alarm batteries By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com INVERNESS – Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District officials gave away more than 60 smoke detector batteries at a public information event in the Braymore Hills subdivision of Inverness on Saturday, Nov. 9. The event was intended to draw attention to how smoke detectors save lives. District Fire Chief/Administrator Jeff Swanson joined district President Tom Rowan and Secretary Paul Heinze to distribute the new, free batteries and collect used ones. Also present was Nick Asta, who will serve as a BCFPD captain in 2014.
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WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, and Friday, Nov. 22; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 WHERE: Barrington High School auditorium, 616 W. Main St., Barrington COST & INFO: Cost ranges from free to $8. BHS students receive one free ticket with a school ID at the door. Without ID, tickets are $6 for students, $8 for adults. Visit www.barrington220.org/BHS for tickets or more information.
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WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24 WHERE: Fox River Forest Preserve Pavilion, 28500 W. Roberts Rd. Barrington COST & INFO: Children will search for nature clues. Enjoy a hot beverage around a bonire. Activity is self-paced. Participants can arrive at any time. $2 per person. Children under 3 are free. Call 847-968-3321 to register or for more information.
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WHEN: 6 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday. Closed on Thanksgiving Day. WHERE: The Catlow, 116 W. Main St., Barrington COST & INFO: Sandra Bullock and George Clooney star as astronauts who survive the mid-orbit destruction of a Space Shuttle and attempt to return to Earth. Tickets are $5.
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What do you want? You live in this community. Your children go to school here. You must make your judgment on Nov. 8. John F. Kennedy Addressing the Barrington community during a presidential campaign stop on Oct. 5, 1960, outside Barrington High School
Residents reflect on president’s Barrington visit Newly found photos paint picture of that historic day in 1960 By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com
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uch of the nation can remember where they stood the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated nearly 50 years ago. But not too many people are able to say they saw Kennedy speak on the steps of their own high school – just two weeks before his presidency. Then a U.S. senator, Kennedy stopped in Barrington during a 14hour motorcade campaign through several Chicago suburbs on Oct. 25, 1960, and Barrington High School had retained only one photograph from Kennedy’s visit – until now. A local resident has donated
several family snapshots dating back 53 years to that memorable fall day. These photos will be given a new home in the BHS Future Presidents Exhibit originally created in 2011 to highlight the local visits of Kennedy (1960) and President Barack Obama (2006). Joyce Taillon, BHS alumna of 1962, was glancing through photos recovered from her late-father’s home when she found nine small, color snapshots of the campaign visit, believed to have been taken by her mother. “They looked a lot like our other family photos in the album, so I’m fairly certain they belonged to her,” Taillon said. But something else caught Taillon’s attention – four black-andwhite, 11-by 14-inch photos tucked away in a separate envelope. These larger photos captured the same familiar face of Kennedy, yet they looked as if they had been taken by a member of the media. Taillon said she can’t recall any friends or family members who
would have given her father press photos. “I don’t remember the event much,” Taillon said. “And I wasn’t in any of the photos.” Taillon does recognize one boy in the photos. Taillon’s late brother, Robert (Rusty) Anderson is pictured with a Kennedy hat and campaign poster. He was 13 at the time. Anderson, who graduated from Barrington High in 1965, worked for Kennedy’s campaign with a handful of other students, including longtime Barrington Middle School principal Don Thompson. Thompson, then a BHS senior, said he can remember the day clearly – recalling everything from the brief campaign speech to Kennedy’s choice of attire. “He had a grey flannel suit and blue and white striped button-down shirt,” Thompson said. “It was such a nice, brisk fall day.” According to “Voices of Barrington,” a local history novel by Diane Kostick, Kennedy had been invited by resident George “Barney”
Ross to visit the heavily Republican town at the time. Ross had remained close friends with Kennedy – originally meeting each other as wartime shipmates. Thompson said Ross was working as an usher at The Catlow theater about that same campaign time. Kostick wrote that Kennedy spoke to a large crowd gathered on the steps of Barrington High School, where the future president was “greeted by many well-wishers and a sea of bobbing, Nixon-For-President red and blue posters.” Current BHS U.S. history teacher Derek Gablenz said Kennedy’s staff most likely arranged for the Barrington visit because Illinois was a “hotly contested swing state.” “Kennedy is now an iconic figure,” Gablenz said. “It’s neat because I don’t think the people listening to that speech realized they were listening to a future president.” Other photos from Kennedy’s BHS visit can be found in the Barrington Public Library’s online photostream. Librarian Rose Faber
said those photos were donated by now-relocated Barrington residents Robert and Alice Perkins in 2006. Although, Taillon’s photos are quite different – so unique, Taillon said, that she was upset to find the photos had been tucked away in a family closet, never shown or seen. “I felt like they would have value at the local level,” Taillon said. “They deserved to see the light of day. “My photos clearly show Mr. Kennedy against the wide facade of BHS and show the excitement of the crowd. They give a real sense of the vibe of the rally.” Thompson said he remembers running alongside Kennedy’s car, feeling mesmerized by how wellspoken the then-senator was. Kennedy’s speech was an effort to distinguish himself from his opponent, Republican Richard Nixon. The speech addressed Barrington residents as citizens of the country who were left to make a judgment call for their future. “What do you want?” Kennedy
asked. “You live in this community. Your children go to school here. You must make your judgment on Nov. 8.” Thompson said that bustling October day will forever be embedded in his memory. “It’s the same thing as remembering where you were when he was killed,” Thompson said. To commemorate the historic event, Taillon’s photos will be unveiled at BHS just one day before the 50-year anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination – at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. Taillon said she hopes the photos will inspire current and future BHS students to become involved in the community. “A half century later, I hope this spirit of involvement in politics or some other endeavor still prevails,” Taillon said.
ABOVE, LEFT: John F. Kennedy addressed the local community outside Barrington High School on Oct. 5, 1960, just two weeks before his presidency. ABOVE: BHS alumna Joyce Taillon recovered four blackand-white John F. Kennedy photos from her late-father’s home in 2012. Taillon said she found these 11-by-14inch photos in a separate envelope from her colored family snapshots. She doesn’t know where they came from since they look like press photos. LEFT: Until recently, Barrington High School only had recovered one photograph from Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign on the steps of the school. All of Taillon’s original photos have been donated to BHS as part of the school’s “Future Presidents” exhibit. Photos provided
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Jacqueline Kennedy story to be told at Garlands event BARRINGTON – Leslie Goddard will portray former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in a program sponsored by the Barrington Area Library and The Garlands of Barrington. From 7 to 8:30 p.m Monday, Nov. 25, Goddard will share Kennedy’s story of life in the White House, including her struggle to retain her family’s privacy, her restoration work and her efforts to showcase the arts. She also will recount her husband’s death and her decision to begin a new life for herself and her children. Registration is required for this event, to be held at The Garlands Center for the Performing Arts, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Call 847-382-1300 to register.
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The Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos Act performed for a full house at McGonigal’s Pub, 105 S. Cook St. in downtown Barrington, on Saturday, Nov. 16. Musician Mike Potts (center) resides in Barrington and said he was happy to see the large, standing room-only crowd turnout. Mike Sherman, also from Barrington (left) and Greg Percifield (right) accompanied Potts on stage.
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The choirs of St. Matthew will host their annual free Christmas concert ‘Kneeling in Bethlehem,’ a service of carols and readings of the Advent and Christmas season, at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.
St. Matthew choirs bring sound to the holidays BARRINGTON – The choirs of St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Barrington will present their annual Christmas concert, “Kneeling in Bethlehem,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at St. Matthew, 720 Dundee Ave. This service of carols and readings will focus on Advent and the Christmas season with vocals and instrumental music
from the St. Matthew Senior and Handbell Choirs. Soloists include flute, oboe and vocal performers. St. Matthew again will welcome the Crystal Bass group from Crystal Lake. Following the concert, guests may enjoy holiday refreshments and fellowship. This is a free event. Visit www. joyincommunity.org or call 847-382-7002 for information.
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Barrington Tailor Shop celebrates 20 years By STEPHANIE KOHL Barrington Suburban Life contributor BARRINGTON – Growing up in India, Jolly Dandona learned how to do intricate hand beading from watching her mother. Dandona has been sewing and helping her mother since she was 12 years old. Her mother even used to make the family’s clothes and handbags. At 24 years old, Dandona moved to the U.S. At 27 years old, she bought Barrington Tailor Shop, 112 E. Main St. On Nov. 19, the Barrington Tailor Shop will mark its 20year anniversary. The shop creates one-of-a-kind custom clothing for men, women and children, as well as performs expert alterations and recuts. They also offer skilled fur restyling and repairs to leather garments. “This was my passion,” said Dandona, who owns the shop with her husband, Gary. “I want to do the design. I love fashion. I love the fashion industry.” The shop sees mostly repeat customers and word-ofmouth referrals, and Dandona loves when customers bring her a challenge. “I like different challenges,” she said. “I’m so creative. I like to find the best way to do things.” Susan McConnell, owner of Susan McConnell Photography, which is right next door to Barrington Tailor Shop, described Dandona as “creative and super nice.” Given her profession, McConnell travels often and purchases clothing from all over the world, which she relies on Dandona to fit for her. “I can take anything to her and she can make it fit me,” McConnell said. McConnell recently purchased a handmade dress from the 1960s online and brought it to Dandona for alterations. She’s confident the dress will fit perfectly. “She just makes you feel
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Barrington Tailor Shop owner Jolly Dandona began her business at just 27 years old, after moving to the U.S. from India. Dandona learned how to do intricate hand beading from her mother. “This was my passion,” Dandona said. Dandona said brides really love the hand beading she does on wedding dresses at the shop. “They trust me to do whatever I need to,” Dandona said. good about yourself, and she’s just easy to approach,” McConnell said. Dandona said because most people come to her shop by word of mouth, they generally trust her to work on some of their most prized items. “It’s fun for me when the brides come here and they are so comfortable,” Dandona said. “They trust me to do whatever I need to.” Dandona can make alterations to a newly purchased dress, create a dress from scratch, or even restyle an older gown for a second wedding, for example if a bride wants to wear her mother’s dress. She said the brides really love the hand-beading she does. Just as Dandona learned from her mother, she is pass-
ing on her knowledge to her children. Jolly and Gary have been married for 26 years and have three children, daugh-
ters Crystal, 26, and Jazz, 21, and son Ajit, 18. “Jazz has grown up in the shop,” Dandona said. “... She
used to put rhinestones on swatches.” Dandona said Jazz has expressed an interest in possibly taking over the shop one day. Both Jazz and Crystal do their own sewing. “It’s so hard to find good tailors,” Dandona said. “The younger generation doesn’t do it much.” After all these years, Dandona said there is nothing like getting a photo from a bride on her special day with a note of thanks. “It feels so good,” she said. And Dandona couldn’t imagine doing anything else. “I think I would go crazy if I didn’t do the work or have the shop,” she said. Find the Barrington Tailor Shop online at www.barringtontailor.com.
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8NEWS BRIEFS Barrington Holiday Wine Walk is Saturday BARRINGTON – The merchants of downtown Barrington will host a Holiday Wine Walk from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. This village-sponsored event, featuring more than 30 shops and restaurants, is intended to kick off the holiday shopping season by introducing visitors to the downtown area. The Holiday Wine Walk will offer free wine tastings and other treats at each of its merchant stops. Additional wine tastings will be held during the same hours at The Annex, Vin Chicago and Grassroots. Customers can begin their wine walk at any participating business downtown, in Ice House Mall, Barrington Commons or at the shops on Lageschulte Street. Maps will be provided. Food and wine sponsors include Heinen’s Fine Foods, Near Restaurant, McGonigal’s Pub, The Annex, Grassroots, Ciao Baby, Jewel-Osco, Cooper’s of Barrington, Vin Chicago and Chessie’s.
BACOA to visit Brookfield Zoo BARRINGTON – The Barrington Area Council on Aging and the Barrington Park District will sponsor a trip to see “Holiday Magic,” the Brookfield Zoo’s light festival, on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
This trip will include a onehour narrated zoo tour and the chance to see more than one million twinkling lights, animated light displays and more. Registration will be $40 per person. A bus will leave the Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Parkway, at 2:30 p.m. and return about 8:30 p.m., after a stop for dinner. The cost of dinner is not included. Registration ends Monday, Nov. 25. Call the Barrington Park District at 847-381-0687 for more information.
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Republicans to host candidate night SOUTH BARRINGTON – The Barrington Township Republican Organization is hosting a candidates night tonight (Thursday, Nov. 21). From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Millrose Supper Club, 45 S. Barrington Rd, South Barrington, attendees can meet and hear Republican candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, treasurer, Congress, Cook County Board of Review, judge and other races. Cost of the event is $10 for students, $15 for adults and $25 for couples. Hor d’oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be open. Visit www.btro.us for more information.
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8READER LETTER A Republican named Ken Cuccinelli lost the race for governor of Virginia to a Democrat named Terry McAuliffe. Now, I couldn’t care less who is the governor of Virginia. However, here is some free political advice coming from this race that can apply anywhere. If you are an aspiring politician or a supporter of an aspiring politician, don’t run or support anyone who runs on the platform that Cuccinelli ran on. There is one simple reason Cuccinelli lost his race, and if you follow his example, you will lose too. Cuccinelli ran on a platform of pro-life, without exception. That means that even if a woman were Barrington Suburban Life accepts letters to the editor on topics of local interest. Submit your original letter to the editor by email to
raped, she could not have an abortion. The result was that Cuccinelli lost the single-woman vote by 42 points. Also as a result, not only did Cucinelli lose the race, a staunch pro-abortion candidate won. Cucinelli actually ended up promoting abortion, not life. Abortions due to rape are about 1 percent of all abortions. Cuccinelli lost out on a chance to reduce 99 percent of all abortions because he was stupid enough to think he had to force rape victims to not have abortions. Free advice: Do not follow the platform of Cuccinelli. It is very frustrating for those of us who believe in life. Bill Hartman Barrington
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The Barrington Broncos sophomore football team celebrated an undefeated season this year, winning all nine of their games. Players and coaches are (front row, from left) Scott Williams, Jonathon Breseman, Kaivon Moradi, Jeremy Hill, Nicholas Kenny, Noah Fruecht and Massimo Guhde. (Second row, from left): David Schwager, Max Misko, Paul Lee, Jacob Barron, Alexander Hernandez, Hudson Arledge, Robby Holland, Randy Lobono, Austin Lenz and Vincent Massarelli. (Third row, from left): Allan Sekulic, Kevin Art, Jack Nicoletti, John Davidson, Nicholas DeVuono, Blaise Mesa, Alexander Chapa, Sean Moran, Zach Rizzio, Gary Rizzio and Dan Young. (Fourth row, from left) Nicolas Butera, Mark Landwer, Hunter Merritt, Ali Elganzouri, Paul Toohill, Joshua Velleuer, Ethan Tabel, Jake Zyzda, Alec Hansen and Michael Davis. (Fifth row, from left) Cole Meeke, Brandon Cooper, Benjamin Weber, Henry Ryan, Jason Holdsberg, Damien Dembicki, Paul Pappas, Kyle Janas and Joseph Snyder. (Top row, from left) Dillon Alexander, Andrew Ranchino, Patrick Burns, Nicholas Robins, Salvador Gurrola, Keaton Goodman, Eric Shealy and Remington Chitwood.
Broncos sophomores complete perfect season As players move up, Barrington High School football has promising future By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON – Broncos football teams have been the talk of the town this season, and the BHS sophomore squad was no exception. In his 15th year coaching BHS football, sophomore head coach Kevin Art led his team through an undefeated ninegame season. A win Oct. 25 against Hoffman Estates High School concluded the season. Unlike varsity football, the sophomore team does not partake in playoff rounds. Art said that this is the first time in his sophomore-level
coaching career that one of his teams has achieved an undefeated season record, and Art attributed that success to the personalities of his players. “There’s a real strong sense of community among these guys,” Art said. “Everyone got along well. They were motivated to win games ever since team leader meetings began in the spring.” The Broncos sophomore football team does not award any one player a captain position, but rather rotates team leaders every week, depending on who had a good practice.
“These guys have a certain quality that cannot be coached. They take a lot of pride in their success, and they’ve got that winning attitude.” Kevin Art Sophomore head coach
“I think this success is really a tribute to the team,” Art said. “They’re a humble group of guys – no show boats.” Art said that more specifically, this year’s sophomore team was determined to beat Conant High School of Hoffman Estates because it was one of their only losses as a
freshman team. “That loss really left a bad taste in the players’ mouths,” Art said. “But I reminded them to take it one game at a time. I told them our record was always 1-0, never perfect.” Now that the Broncos varsity team has advanced to
state semifinals, the successful sophomore team has been supporting the upper-class, serving as a scout practice team. “The teams really bonded eating dinner together at away games,” Art said. Looking ahead to next year, Art predicts the next varsity team to be just as competitive as the successful sophomore team gains junior status. “These guys have a certain quality that cannot be coached,” Art said. “They take a lot of pride in their success, and they’ve got that winning attitude.”
Broncos’ football playoff run ends When sixth-seeded Stevenson started with two early scores, it proved to be too much for the Broncos to overcome. The only points of the state 8A quarterfinal came in the first quarter on a night when the weather played a huge role. High winds accompanied by constant rain and two lightning delays provided both teams with a challenge. On Stevenson’s first drive, quarterback Willie Bourbon hooked up with receiver Cameron Green for a 37-yard touchdown. The Broncos fumbled the ensuing kickoff, and the Patriots capitalized immediately with another touchdown pass, putting Barrington into a 14-0 hole. That turned out to be the final score as well. Regardless of the outcome, head coach Joe Sanchez is happy with how hard his team
fought all year long. “I’m extremely proud of our guys. I don’t think there were too many people that would have predicted that we would have been here this year,” Sanchez said. “That’s just overcoming all odds.” The coaching staff and players said this was a special year for the school and community. “I think what I’m going to remember them for is a group that helped establish our cores … and they genuinely loved each other,” Sanchez said. “When I have a chance to reflect … and look toward next year, we’ll take a look and make sure that this group now that’s coming back will honor this group by continuing the tradition of believing in what it is we’re trying to accomplish.” Even though their season is over, the Broncos progressed through the first two rounds of the playoffs for the first time in six seasons.
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Get ready, Bears fans. You’re about to meet some of the best-kept secrets in the NFL. The Bears will face the St. Louis Rams in week 12, and while the sum of its parts is a pedestrian 4-6, there are some young studs on this ballclub who can do some real damage. On paper, this looks like a team the Bears should be able to handle. That’s what the Indianapolis Colts thought two weeks ago before the Rams stormed into Indianapolis and blew them off the field by a 38-8 margin. There are other danger signs. This will be only the second game the Bears have played indoors this year. Their first was in Detroit, where they played their worst game of the season, falling 40-32. The Rams will be the second team
the Bears have faced this year coming off a bye. The Lions came into Chicago for their second meeting after their weekend off and knocked off the Bears, 21-19. Let’s meet Tavon Austin. The Rams traded up eight spots in the first round of this year’s draft to take the 5-foot-8-inch, 176-pound mighty mite out of West Virginia, who, until the Colts game, appeared to be just kind of finding his way. In Indianapolis, he caught 57- and 81-yard touchdowns, and returned four punts for 145 yards, including a 98-yard touchdown. Think Devin Hester, but this guy can play wide receiver, too. St. Louis features a quartet of young running backs – Zac Stacy, Daryl Richardson, Benny Cunningham and Isaiah Pead. Stacy is the new No. 1, with 129 rushes and 537 yards, a 4.2 average and three touchdowns rushing. He also has caught 15 passes for 97 yards and one touchdown receiving. All four backs catch the ball out of the backfield. Richardson has been banged up, and Pead,
the highest draft choice of the four, is buried on the bench. The Rams struggle at receiver. Chris Givens is their No. 1 with 28 receptions and 463 yards for a 16.5 average. Beyond Austin, who has 33 receptions for 345 yards and four touchdowns, Austin Pettis and Brian Quick fill out this pedestrian group. While the Bears were recruiting Martellus Bennett in free agency, the Rams went shopping for Jared Cook. He has 33 receptions for 428 yards and three touchdowns. No. 2 tight end Lance Kendricks is a factor as well with 23 receptions, 172 yards and three touchdowns. Like the Bears, the Rams are in the hands of their backup quarterback, Kellen Clemens. With the franchise, Sam Bradford, out for the year with an ACL tear, Clemens has completed 46 of 86 throws, a 53.5 completion rate, for 634 yards, three touchdowns, two interceptions and a 79.3 passer rating. He’s been OK, but nowhere near as effective as Josh McCown. Clemens may be the weak link right now.
The best matchup of the game will feature Jake Long, who is once again healthy and one of the best left tackles in the game, going head-to-head with Julius Peppers. Third-year player Robert Quinn is the NFL’s breakout defensive player of the year. Known as “Little Julius” at North Carolina – an ode to Peppers – before the Rams chose him with the 14th pick in the 2011 first round, Quinn already has 12 sacks and five forced fumbles. He is complimented on the other end by Kyle Long’s big brother, Chris, the second player taken in the 2008 draft. Chris Long has 6½ sacks, one forced fumble and two recovered. Linebackers James Laurinaitis and Alec Ogletree and defensive tackle Michael Brockers are three more first round picks, and Janoris Jenkins, who the Rams took with the 39th pick in the 2012 draft, are all playmakers. This is a big-play defense that is getting better every week. Bears fans best hope they aren’t catching it at the worst possible time.
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By J.C. TALON Fantasy football writer Week 11 featured a number of surprise breakout performers. Some, like Rashad Jennings and Michael Floyd, already were owned in many fantasy leagues. Although these unlikely stars were most often fantasy benchwarmers, owners wise (or lucky) enough to start them received a huge boost in week 11. Other breakout performers came from nowhere. These players, such as Bobby Rainey, most likely reside in waiver land, and are sure to be hot pick-ups this week. As we have learned over the years, one breakout performance does not ensure future productivity. Let’s review the unlikely fantasy stars from week 11, and try to separate the one-week wonders from those worthy of a spot on your roster.
Rashad Jennings, RB, Oakland Week 11 Performance: 22 carries, 150 yards, one touchdown. Jennings is owned in less than half (44 percent) of ESPN leagues. Veteran fantasy players are familiar with Jennings – he has had multiple opportunities to fill in for current teammate Darren McFadden and previously for Maurice Jones-Drew. Until recently, he never had failed to disappoint. In the past three weeks, however, he has averaged more than 18 points. In the next two weeks, Jennings has favorable matchups at home versus Tennessee and at Dallas. In weeks 14 and 15, things get tougher (at Jets and versus Kansas City). Verdict: McFadden’s return is not certain. Jennings is a decent stopgap for the next two weeks.
Bobby Rainey, RB, Tampa Bay Week 11 Performance: 30
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carries, 163 yards, two touchdowns. Rainey, who was waived earlier in the year by Cleveland, is owned in only 2.2 percent of ESPN leagues. The general consensus was that he would split time with Brian Leonard. In the past two weeks, Rainey has asserted himself, and is clearly the more effective of the two backs. Verdict: Rainey likely will be the guy in Tampa the rest of the way. However, the Bucs’ schedule is brutal. Owners expecting a repeat of week 11 will be disappointed.
Week 11 Performance: Six receptions, 193 yards, one touchdown Until week 11, Floyd was averaging about six fantasy points per game. I was actually surprised to learn that he is owned in 63.3 percent of ESPN leagues. Those 63 percent must have known something, because Floyd went off for 27 points in week 11. The Cardinals have a favorable schedule the next four weeks, but face the Seahawks and 49ers in weeks 16 and 17. Verdict: Definitely worth a roster spot, Floyd is a decent No. 3 wide receiver or flex option the rest of the way.
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Relatives of the Robertson family, for whom Barrington’s “White House” at 145 West Main St. was built in 1898, were among about 200 guests who toured the property during a rare public viewing Saturday and Sunday. Over the years, in addition to serving as a private residence, the property has been used as a rest home, a hospital during the 1918 influenza epidemic, and as a real-estate office. The village of Barrington purchased the historic home for about $1.8 million in 2007 and just launched efforts to raise $5 million to renovate the property into a cultural and community center for Barrington. Plans for the building include three parlors, including a dining room and kitchen on the first floor, office space for nonprofits on the second floor, and a large ballroom on the
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• Liz Luby Chepell publishes 365Barrington.com, a website promoting people, places and events in Barrington. She can be reached at liz@365barrington.com.
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