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ummer has arrived at last. For some, graduation has finally come and passed, and a new challenge awaits Hinsdale Central and Hinsdale South graduates as they enter the next phases of their lives. Their hard work and perseverance has paid off, and they will undoubtedly reap the rewards of their dedication. These young adults will continue to forge ahead in life to find their purpose in the world. Their purpose may be to lead or inspire others. Jennifer Planson of the District 86 Board of Education challenged graduates to think outside the box, as the career paths they follow may not have been invented yet. We are reminded of the importance of this achievement after reading the story of Susie Watts and her daughter Libby, whose journey to her high-school graduation will inspire anyone who reads her story. You will see how unwavering faith brought this young lady through 79 brain surgeries and up to the stage of her 2006 Hinsdale Central graduation ceremony. Another alumnus, Kerstin Regnery (HC Class of 1998), is the first installment of our annual Where Are They Now? series, in which we profile

past graduates of Hinsdale Central and South High Schools who have found their own paths in the world. In this issue, we also bring you the first indepth feature article on historical Hinsdale Golf Club. Founded in 1898, Hinsdale Golf Club has a strong tradition of membership that has continued for over a century. Today, the club remains true to its family-oriented roots and consistently recognizes the tradition on which it was constructed. Down the street from Hinsdale Golf Club, a group of Prospect Elementary School students teamed up to support local families in need this past spring. Altogether, the kids raised over $1,300 for the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Center in Westmont. And a record number of volunteers gave up their Sunday mornings to join the fight against cancer by participating in the annual Walk for Wellness House on May 5. We would like to recognize individuals of all ages in this community who continue to show concern and support for those who are less fortunate. Visit Hinsdale60521.com for more stories and photos that did not appear in the print edition; and remember to register as a member to receive weekly news alerts and special announcements.

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August 2013

CONTENTS

10 Hinsdale Woman Ronda Satkamp

15 Spotlight

Hinsdale Humane Society celebrates 60th birthday

17 Cubs Trolley comes to Hinsdale

Hinsdale Cubs enjoy afternoon entertainment courtesy of the Chicago squad

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65 Clarendon Hills Middle School students read one million words in three-month span

20 A Conversation with Dave Bolland

Stanley Cup hero talks about scoring the gamewinning goal and his upcoming charity golf classic

24 Community Scene

Fourth of July Parade Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival Hoops for the House Summer Concert Series

36 Hinsdale DRIVER

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42 Hinsdale Central Football Preview

Your guide to the 2013 Red Devils season

51 Dental Profiles

Special Advertising Feature

61 Columns

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64 Inside 60521 Salt Creek Club

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Ronda Satkamp

How one mother and her family turned a terrible accident into an annual summer program that strives to keep children safe

Responding to tragedy

by mike ellis

dversity is something we all face at some point, and we all respond to it in different ways. Ronda Satkamp of Burr Ridge and her family suffered a terrible tragedy in May 1982, while they were living on First Street in Hinsdale. Ronda’s daughter Katie, two months shy of her eighth birthday, stepped off an Oak School bus with her two sisters and several other children. She located a sticker on the street, and when she walked over to retrieve it, she entered a blind spot in front of the bus. With Katie obscured from his vision, the driver unknowingly struck and killed her. 10 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com

It would have been easy for the Satkamps to pack their bags and depart from the town that was the site of an unspeakable calamity,—but instead, Ronda initiated a positive response, constructing a program designed to prevent other families from experiencing similar life-changing accidents. “I think you have to do it for your children,” Ronda said. “It was important to show strength for them, and as hard as it was, that was our job as parents. “We thought that it would be a good idea to teach safety to children in this area. We had been living in Cleveland until my oldest was four, and there was a safety program there, so we thought it would be a good thing to do. People passed the word that instead of giving flowers for [Katie], the money would go towards starting a program on safety for children in Hinsdale.” Ronda proceeded to launch Safety Village—a two-week summer safety program—at Oak School in June 1983.

She was told to anticipate about 40 participants, but when registration day arrived, she received quite a surprise. “[Oak School administrators] told us, ‘We have experience with summer programs; there’s no way that you will be able to gather the children in the numbers you’re thinking of doing,’” she said. “At the registration, the line was down the sidewalk of Oak School and turned the corner. So, we changed it into a twosession program and started expanding from there.” On average, Ronda said roughly 260 children are admitted each year. Safety Village is structured to impress important safety lessons at a very young age, welcoming children entering kindergarten and first grade. The twoweek class touches on a wide range of topics: street safety, bus safety, bike safety, railroad safety, fire safety and water safety are all addressed and presented to children through a variety of lessons. “The overall objective is teaching

Ronda Satkamp of Burr Ridge, surrounded by students at her Safety Village program at Oak School in Hinsdale

as much safety as we can on as many said. “We’ve geared [the course] to our they’ve already [encountered] it; they different issues as we can,” Ronda said. towns, Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills, know what to do. They don’t have to stop “We also feel that repetition is the best and what the specific needs are for our and think, ‘Oh, my goodness; what was I told? what did I see in that movie?’— way for them to learn. We will teach them children.” Fire safety is also demonstrated using They’ve already done it.” how to dial 9-1-1 one way, and then we’ll Despite not having a pool on the do it three days later in a whole different creative, hands-on techniques. Besides way; we teach them stop-drop-and-roll practicing the conventional stop-drop- campus, Ronda and her volunteer one way, but then Sparky the fire dog is and-roll, children visit a fire safety house assistants dedicate some time to water down on the ground rolling around with on site complete with artificial, theatrical safety, providing timely lessons to fivesmoke and bedroom doors that heat to and six-year-olds, many of which spend them, teaching them another way. considerable portions of “The whole two weeks their summers at the pool. isn’t a crescendo of safety Other useful lessons facets going all the way include the child’s up to the big one at the recitation of his or her end; it’s little lessons all name, address and phone the way through, teaching number, and avoiding them in different ways.” strangers who may come in Street safety is taught manifold shapes and sizes. using a miniature village “We have a high-school that simulates actual traffic girl that comes with some and pedestrian scenarios. candy, and she tries to Children drive small “cars” give it to [the children],” on intersecting two-lane Ronda said. “We’re trying roads around the village; to teach them that [a some intersections are stranger] doesn’t have to regulated by stop signs and be a dirty old man;—it can others by stoplights. Each be a young, cute girl. A intersection is surrounded Hinsdale firefighter/paramedic Tom McCarthy (left) attended Safety Village as a stranger is just somebody by four pedestrian child, and now volunteers at the village to help kids acquire important safety tips. you don’t know.” crosswalks, teaching the Ronda said that the main reason the kids to be aware of pedestrians as drivers, the touch to alert children not to open while watching for cars when crossing the door and to go out a window instead. course services incoming kindergartners the street as pedestrians. The village also They even get the chance to dial 9-1-1 and first-graders is that this is an age contains a railroad crossing to introduce and speak with a live operator to simulate at which many children first gain some independence. a real emergency. the topic of railroad safety. “It’s the first time they’re on their “We’re showing them what to do,” “We put a lot of emphasis on the train, because in our particular towns, the train Ronda said. “We’re hoping that if the own—maybe walking to school, maybe goes right through the center,” Ronda same situation arises in their home, the first time they’re crossing the street www.hinsdale60521.com |Hinsdale Magazine 11

without mom’s hand,” she said. “For a lot of the [topics], it’s teaching them how to do things when they’re on their own for the first time.” The kids are encouraged to learn by receiving stickers as rewards for recalling and applying safety tidbits. Because they collect them over the course of two weeks and some attend the program for two years, many a child’s red t-shirt is adorned with a myriad of stickers by graduation. “They love the stickers,” Ronda said. “They do get a lot of them, but each one is geared for a certain thing that they have learned. Probably the hardest one for some of them to get is the ‘I know my name, address and telephone number’ sticker.” With so many lessons to teach, Ronda is not alone, receiving aid from a bevy of student volunteers. These volunteers are eligible to participate while in high school and college, and Ronda said many of them previously attended the program as children, and serve as aids for several summers. “I think we all have a great time with the kids,” she said, “and there’s quite a level of excitement every single day, and I think that’s contagious. I think we enjoy it as much as the kids do.” The class would not be complete without local law enforcement officers, who enhance it by providing professional instruction and tips that kids could not acquire from anyone else. Hinsdale police officer Mike Coughlin has assisted at Safety Village for 14 years, and said the class is of such quality that many local officers have enrolled their own children in it. “Just about every police officer and fireman here in town have sent their own children through Safety Village, because it is such a great program,” Coughlin said. Hinsdale fireman/paramedic Tom McCarthy shared a similar sentiment. “You don’t get this type of education in school, and I think these are vital life lessons that every kid should know,” said McCarthy, who attended the class himself while growing up back in the 1980s. “I can look back and definitely say that these lessons were things that I thought about later on when I was out and around town by myself.” McCarthy said knowing the story behind the village inspired him to return to teach fire safety years later. “It was just something near to my heart,” he said. “When you hear the story of how Safety Village was founded, you can’t help but be moved by it. There have been some calls in my short career as a paramedic that I feel could have been 12 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com

prevented with more education, so the more kids we can teach about being safe and avoiding danger, the fewer tragic EMS calls we’ll have to [receive].” The presence of numerous volunteers notwithstanding, Safety Village remains a Satkamp family initiative at its roots. Ronda’s daughter Shannan Bishop embarked on a similar program in Tiburon, Calif., two of her other daughters, Amy Avakian and Mandy Wichman, recently launched a Safety Village program in Western Springs, and her youngest daughter Lissa Blake and sister-in-law Judy Sayre assist her in Hinsdale. Since 1983, her father Dr. Chuck Sayre, now 90, has performed spring cleanup and landscaping duties to beautify and prepare the campus for summer use. “It’s a beyond-impressive program that helps save thousands of children’s lives,” Blake said, “but the most important part [for me] is helping my mom run this program. My mom and dad work tirelessly to make it fun and exciting for the kids every year. It’s very important to our family. “They [experienced] the worst thing that could happen to you—losing a

child—, and they immediately thought of how they could help other people never have to go through such a thing by creating this program.” In the Greater Hinsdale community, a number of parents said they are grateful to Ronda and her volunteer staff for the work they have done for their young children. Denise Howe and Lisa Kusak have each enrolled multiple children in Safety Village. Both learned about the program through word-of-mouth reviews, and said they have been quite pleased with the lessons their children have gleaned. “I decided to enroll my children because of the positive reviews that I received, as well as to teach them safety in a fun way,” Howe said. “Without a doubt, my kids have both benefited from Safety Village. The lessons that they learn stick with them for years after they graduate from the program.” Kusak said that because a wide range of topics is covered at Safety Village, children are able to acquire an array of helpful lessons that are applicable under a variety of circumstances. “Safety Village covers some very serious and scary topics, but manages to keep the

(From left to right) Tom McCarthy, Ronda Satkamp, Officer Michael Coughlin

mood positive and engaging,” said Kusak, who has sent four children through the program. “My daughter now knows how to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency, and also knows how to give the operator her name, address and phone number. “The kids are so excited to collect the stickers for their shirts, and even more excited to tell us what they learned about that day. For us, the result has been some great family discussions at dinner over topics like ‘stranger-danger’ or fire safety.” Blake, who is also a primary school teacher, said she is confident that many of the kids really take away and remember useful information from the program that they are able to apply. “At five and six years old, you’re a sponge for knowledge,” she said. “They want to learn more and more. They’re so excited about learning new things every day; they come running out of their cars to get to the village to learn something new, and then we hear them teach their parents when they get in the car.” Courtney Stach, 41, knew Katie growing up, and has remained close with the Satkamp family since the

accident. Stach was among the first volunteer instructors at Safety Village, and said she delighted in watching her own children attend the program. “The best part about watching my kids go through Safety Village was seeing the incredible impact Ronda’s love and hard work has on our little community,” Stach said. “I’m smiling [at] knowing all the children who now know to look three times before crossing streets and not talk to strangers.” Looking back on over three decades of sticker-clad children motoring around a playground, Ronda said she never expected to be teaching Safety Village after 31 years. But parents and volunteers alike say they’re glad she has. “The Satkamps have enhanced the lives of thousands of children in the Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills community,” Howe said. “To me, it just seems like such an incredible way to honor their loved one. “We are all blessed by their contribution to the community, and Ronda is a role model to me and all of the moms that have attended the program.”

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A community treasure

Spotlight

Hinsdale Humane Society celebrates 60th birthday

M by mike ellis

any organizations grow from humble beginnings, beyond what their founders could have envisioned. Out of care and concern for homeless animals in the community, six local women, only four of whom are known— Marjorie Lessel, Patricia Cushing, Jane Sharts and Helen Weddell—, started the Hinsdale Humane Society in 1953 in lieu of a rabies outbreak that befell the Hinsdale area. “At the time, dogs were kind of considered nuisances,” Hinsdale Humane Society Executive Director Lori Halligan said. “They weren’t living in people’s homes—they were in doghouses and living outdoors; they’d run across the street and across town. “These local women were concerned that [these conditions weren’t] safe for the community, because of the rabies outbreak; so, they took it upon themselves to start Hinsdale Humane Society.” Six decades later, the humane society has fortified itself within the community, adopting out 800 animals on an annual basis. HHS has always resided just east of the police and fire departments, around the Symonds Drive curve on Elm Street,

Executive Director Lori Halligan and Operations Manager Jennifer Vlazny care for Aurora at the Hinsdale Humane Society.

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but it has undergone a number of physical changes through the years. In 1959, the current building was constructed for $25,000, and it has been added onto several times since. The society’s primary function is to educate people about the importance

of caring for animals properly and compassionately, so that they are not maltreated or neglected. HHS is also an adoption agency for dogs, cats and, intermittently, other stray animals, such as birds, hedgehogs, guinea pigs and rabbits. In the past, the majority of the society’s - Continued on the next page

Hinsdale Humane Society Through the Years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Early Education Efforts

As part of Humane Education, The Perils of Pal was developed in 1956. The brochure was in such demand that the ladies shared it with other humane groups.

Pet Therapy begins Attempting

Still going strong

to reach out to the community, HHS began its Pet Therapy Program. The program began with “Pet-a-Pet,” which took therapy dogs into nursing homes.

1956

After six decades in the community, HHS continues to thrive. The society adopted out more than 800 animals in 2012.

1982

2013

Timeline information courtesy of Christie Cuthbert

1953

HHS is founded

Six Hinsdale women began HHS as a non-profit organization with three initial goals: 1) to educate the public in the proper training and handling of animals; 2) to arrange for the humane disposal of unclaimed animals; and 3) to provide a safe, sanitary pound to replace unsatisfactory facilities.

1959

First Building

At a cost of $25,000, the building on its present site was dedicated on Sept. 17, 1959. It became the first humane society in DuPage County.

1994

Continuing Growth

The shelter received an update in 1994, thanks to a significant bequest from the estate of Charles Hillinger.

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animals originated locally, but perhaps due in part to increased education locally, operations manager Jennifer Vlazny said they now come primarily from downstate shelters. “It used to be that the majority of our animals were owner surrenders, where people were relinquishing their pets,” said Vlazny, who has worked at HHS for 28 years. “We’re seeing less of that in this area, fortunately, but there’s still a need for shelters for homeless animals.” Prospective pet owners and curious onlookers are free to visit HHS without

previously scheduling an appointment. Once you are considering adopting a pet, Vlazny said the humane society becomes active in trying to match owner with animal. “When they come into the shelter, we let them walk through our kettles or cat area to see if anything catches their eye,” she said. “What we do is try to figure out why they’re interested in a particular animal, or what their needs are. “We try to help make the right placement based on what they’re looking for. We’ll counsel them as far as what the animal’s qualities are, its personality, its behavior. If it looks like a match, they’re able to take the animal out for a walk, or interact with it in the room.” All animals must be spayed or neutered before they are adopted.

Volunteer Tradition

The society’s over 300 volunteers are its lifeblood, without which HHS PR Special Events Director Christie Cuthbert said it could not operate at the level it does. “[Our volunteers] help keep this place running on a daily basis,” Cuthbert said. “We have a lot of support from the community; every other day there’s a lemonade stand raising money for us, or a Girl Scout troop that made blankets for the cats.”

Birthday Bash

HHS will celebrate its 60th anniversary with an outdoor “birthday bash” on Aug. 24. While watching a photo display chronicling the society’s history, visitors will be treated to hot dogs, cupcakes and cold drinks. For children, there will be a balloon artist present. The celebration will also include a “doggie cupcake-eating contest,” so guests are encouraged to bring their pets,—provided they are wellbehaved and on a leash. “I think it’s a great opportunity to see your neighbors and their pets,” HHS intern Sarah McJohn said. “A lot of the animals around here are from the humane society, or people know someone who has a dog from the humane society, so it’s a great time to come out and celebrate an institution that’s been part of the community for 60 years.” The HHS Birthday Bash will be held between Noon and 2 p.m. outside the shelter at 22 N. Elm Street in Hinsdale. On Oct. 26, the society will hold “A Fetching Affair,” a blacktie gala, at Butterfield Country Club. For more information about HHS, visit www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org.

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Cubs Trolley comes to Hinsdale

Hinsdale Cubs enjoy afternoon entertainment courtesy of the Chicago squad

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he Hinsdale Cubs little league team received a pleasant surprise when the Chicago Cubs Trolley stopped near Peirce Park in Hinsdale on June 27. Equipped with fold-out screens and PlayStation3 game console systems, the trolley provided the six-year-olds with plenty of entertainment inside and outside. The Cubs also brought bag-tosses and copies of their monthly magazine, Vine Line. Drew Curran of Hinsdale, who coached the Hinsdale Cubs, said that he wanted to give the young players an experience that might inspire them to continue playing baseball as they grow older. When he learned about the Cubs Trolley online, it seemed like a perfect opportunity. “Our team name is the Cubs, and [our players] are just starting

to get involved in baseball,” Curran said, “and I thought it would be a nice tie-in for the actual Cubs to come and spend a day with us. They donated the trolley completely free to Hinsdale Little League, and usually they charge an hourly rate.” Launched in 2011, the trolley reaches out to communities and at special events throughout the Chicagoland area. “We do community outreach a lot,” Cubs Trolley brand ambassador Kailee Havlock said. “These little leagues are great. The kids get to play the video games, the bag sets; we give away t-shirts and stickers—everybody loves it.” Curran said he hopes the trolley experience will help to encourage his kids to stick with baseball. “A lot of six-year-olds flame out pretty quickly,” he said, “so hopefully this will enable them to stay engaged a little bit longer.”

Photo by Marcello Rodarte

The Hinsdale Cubs excitedly line up outside the Chicago Cubs Trolley. Launched in 2011, the trolley participates in community outreach throughout Chicagoland.

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Prodigious reading 65 Clarendon Hills Middle School students read one million words in three-month span by mike ellis

ixty-five Clarendon Hills Middle School students recently completed the astounding feat of reading at least one million words in a three-month span. The challenge, which ran between February 14 and May 15, also incorporated staff, parents and community members. “We invited all students, their families, their neighbors, our staff and any community members with a connection to Clarendon Hills Middle School to participate,” said CHMS Media Resource Center Director Sally Duffy, who cocoordinated the activity. Duffy said she learned about the program from Principal Griffin Sonntag, who was aware that La Grange Highlands Middle

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School had previously implemented it successfully. “I am always trying to find new ways for kids to connect with books,” Duffy said, “so, I gave Tim Dearborn, the developer of the program, a call.

How much is one million? If you wanted to count to one million, counting one number each second, it would take you 11 days, 13 hours and about 47 minutes. “Once we found out Tim’s program could run on our server, we decided to move ahead and see if I could get a grant to cover the expenses.”

Duffy and CHMS Reading Specialist Betty Schoob co-submitted a grant to the District 181 Foundation, which was promptly approved. Participants entered the books they read into an online system, which generated the word counts for those books. Teachers encouraged students to record books they completed, and allowed them to enter the books during school hours. “One million words is about ten books, and I knew I could read that many in three months,” sixth-grader Chuqi Zheng said, “but it was fun to enter in my books and see the count go up.” What motivated the kids to read so extensively? Many saw the million-word challenge as an opportunity to test their reading skill and endurance. “I love to read, and I knew it would

be something I would be proud of if I accomplished it,” sixth-grader Grace DeAngelis said. “The students were very surprised and proud of the number of words they read— whether they made it to the million-mark or not,” Duffy said. “Almost every student had the same response when asking for results: ‘I read that many words?’” Popular books among students included Cinder, by Melissa Meyer, Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, The World As We Know It, by Joseph Menninger, To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, and Wicked, by Gregory McGuire. “Near the end of the contest, students would race into the library for ‘a book with 30,000 words,’” Duffy said. “I found that very cute—and an indication that students were engaged in the program.” Sixth-grader Anne Kuckertz said she was surprised at just how much goes into reading or writing a book. “What I learned from this challenge was very fascinating,” Kuckertz said. “When I think about it now, the amount of words a book requires is amazing. I think it’s a marvel how humans can write down and comprehend so many words. We really are very lucky that we have words.” Sixth-grader Ethan Ruth said he didn’t realize how many books he would need to read to absorb one million words. “It took many more books than I expected,” Ruth said. “I thought it would only take five to ten books, but it took around 15, including four full series of books.” In addition to the 65 students who achieved the million-word goal, one student team and five staff-member teams successfully navigated the challenge. Altogether, the community collaborated to read over 240 million words in the threemonth span. Duffy said she was very impressed with the outcome of the “million words” challenge in its first year, and would like to add the other eight District 181 schools to the challenge next year. Walker School has already committed, and perhaps with the addition of more schools, one billion words could be digested aggregately. “I am very proud of the 65 students who met and exceeded the goal,” she said. “I want students to appreciate and fall in love with recreational reading. “Enticing them with the contest was an opening for them to pursue reading for pleasure and to explore books they might not have picked up.”

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A conversation with

Stanley Cup hero and former Blackhawks center Dave Bolland is promoting his upcoming charity golf event benefiting the Dave Bolland Foundation at Chicago Highlands Club in Westchester later this month.

resh off scoring the series-winning goal in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals against the Boston Bruins, former Chicago Blackhawks center Dave Bolland chatted with Hinsdale Magazine Publisher Scott Jonlich and Print Managing Editor Mike Ellis about winning the Cup, being traded to Toronto and his upcoming charity golf outing at Chicago Highlands Club later this month. The Dave Bolland Golf Classic will benefit Bolland’s foundation, which is devoted to supporting programs that work to improve the lives of underprivileged children. The Dave Bolland Foundation’s beneficiaries include Beyond the Ball, which counters gangs in West Side neighborhoods by providing recreational activities, The Remix Project, a Toronto-based organization that works to supply equal career opportunities for individuals in underprivileged communities, and Easter Seals, the

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largest service provider for disabled individuals in North America. Mike Ellis: Trailing 2-1 with two minutes to go in Game 6, were you getting ready for Game 7? Dave Bolland: After [Milan] Lujic scored that goal [to put Boston ahead], I think that’s when we started getting ready for a possible Game 7. We didn’t want a Game 7, so we were really pushing in those last two minutes. It was just ‘bang, bang,’—we scored—and next thing you know, there’s no Game 7. Mike: Bryan Bickell ties the game at 2-2—could you take us through the next 20 seconds, from the ensuing faceoff to your Stanley Cup-winning goal? Dave: The puck came back to [Niklas] Hjalmarsson; he threw it to me, I took it in, and we started a forecheck. It went back to [Johnny] Oduya, and Oduya’s shot tipped off of [Michael] Frolik’s stick, hit the post, and I was right there to drop it in. - Continued on page 22

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Mike: Was it kind of a case of being in the right place at the right time, or did Coach Quenneville and his coaching staff say, ‘Get to the front of the net?’ Dave: I think it was just being in front of the net at the right time. You’re always putting bodies in front of the net, but I think [on that play], it was being there at the right time. Mike: In Game 3, you spent some time in the penalty box. Were you looking at a shot for redemption as the series wore on? Dave: Penalties are just a part of the game. It’s a fast game, you’re going at people—you’re going to take penalties. It’s just the way the game goes. You always want to get that gamewinning goal of the Stanley Cup Finals. When you’re younger, being a Canadian kid, it’s probably the one thing you always dream about: getting the game-winning goal. Mike: Let’s segue into your foundation work and your upcoming charity golf outing at Chicago Highlands. First, could you tell us a bit about the Dave Bolland Foundation? Dave: Being in Chicago for a long time, Derek [Jancar], my wife Julia and I wanted to do something. Chicago’s always been a great city to me, and I wanted to help give back in any kind of way. Derek started up his own foundation in Toronto, so he knew a little bit about how to organize and get things together. We do The Remix Project, Beyond the Ball and Easter Seals Sledge Hockey; these are organizations that need help, and we’re always here to help. Mike: Can you tell us a little bit about what we can expect to see at the Dave Bolland Golf Classic? Dave: It’s going to be a golf tournament for people to come out, to donate money and to have some fun. It’ll be a fun day to have a golf game—for us hockey players, golf is our second sport to go out and play during the summer. Scott Jonlich: Could you tell me about your affiliation with the Sultan and Sakeba Issa Family Foundation, and your experience working with the foundation? Dave: We met a while back; I was buying a car, Sultan was buying a car, and we met through a mutual friend.—Next thing you know, we were pretty good friends, and we’ve been good friends since. They’ve been great to my family. With the Issa [Family] Foundation, they help out a lot of foundations around Chicago. They’re a great family and great friends. Scott: When will you have your moment with the Stanley Cup? Dave: They’re still trying to get the schedule fixed up so everyone gets it at a good time. You only get it for a day. Mike: Lastly, were you at all surprised about being traded to the Maple Leafs right after winning the Cup, or is that just life in the National Hockey League? Dave: I think that’s how it is at the professional level. You can’t [choose to] stay on a team for as long as you want; trades happen. If the deal is right, then the deal is right. It’s sad leaving Chicago, but it’s exciting to come to Toronto. Toronto is the mecca of hockey in the NHL, and also being from Toronto [myself], it will be fun. Photo courtesy of Michael Heustis

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4th of July

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Show-stopper

Coach Q and the Stanley Cup punctuate Hinsdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 4th of July parade

he Fourth of July Parade is an annual tradition in Hinsdale, but the 2013 vintage was no ordinary festival. Each year, an array of floats, fire trucks and bands process down Garfield until they reach First Street downtown, turning left and heading westward three blocks before hanging a second left at Grant and finishing at Robbins Park. A fleet of fire trucks from several local villages led the 2013 parade, with dozens of riders perched across the overhead ladders. The trucks were so positioned to honor the

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19 firefighters who perished while battling a massive wildfire in Yarnell, Ariz. on June 30. After a brief pause, the parade continued with the highlight of the morning: Chicago Blackhawks head coach and Hinsdale resident Joel Quenneville hoisting the Stanley Cup atop the Hinsdale Fire Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Engine 1013. Hundreds of parade-goers pulled out their cameras and phones to snap pictures of the victorious coach as he waved to the energized crowd. Political figures in the parade included Sen. Mark Kirk, Rep. Peter Roskam, State Rep.

Patti Bellock, Hinsdale Village President Tom Cauley, Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub and DuPage County Board Member Gary Grasso. The Jesse White Tumblers entertained the crowd with their dazzling flips, while the Robert Crown Center’s volunteers rollerskated down Garfield onto First Street. The Hinsdale Central Marching Band was joined by bands from Leyden High School and Osceola High School (Wisconsin). Other participants included the Hinsdale Adventist Academy, the Medinah Car Club, the Hinsdale Humane Society and the Hinsdale Swim Club.

What’s your favorite Fourth of July memory? “Being in the parade when I was a lifeguard [at the Hinsdale Community Pool]; we had a gigantic beach ball we used to roll down the middle of the street, and that was always a lot of fun, because we had the whole swim team going down the middle of the street with this giant beach ball.” -Dave Chiappe, 50, Hinsdale “Watching the Stanley Cup going by in this parade is a once-ina-lifetime opportunity.” -Rob Goeckel, 36, Hinsdale “I love the parade. When my girls were little twirlers in [the parade], it was always fun. I love the bagpipes [too].” -Martha Morey, Clarendon Hills “Seeing the fire trucks lead the parade in memory of the 19 firefighters that passed [in Arizona].” -Nancy Daisley, 51, Hinsdale “When we had a big family party at our Michigan house, and everybody wore these flag t-shirts.” -Ann Blouin, La Grange “Watching my children march in the parade.” -Bill Kruchko, 68, Hinsdale “The Stanley Cup being here is my second favorite Fourth of July memory behind driving my daughter and her cheer squad in last year’s parade.” -Mark Pergantis, 53, Hinsdale www.hinsdale60521.com |Hinsdale Magazine 25

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Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival 40th Anniversary

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n assemblage of art enthusiasts and local residents turned out for the 40th Annual Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival on June 8 and 9 at Burlington Park in Hinsdale. In all, 111 artists from 19 states showcased a variety of artwork ranging from portraits to ceramics. Seven artistic media were included in the festival: painting/drawing, sculpture, photography, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry and mixed media. “We had great foot-traffic—a lot of people interested in [the artists’] artwork, a lot of people purchasing [artwork],” said Jan Anderson, Executive Director of the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce. “I think we had a wide variety of artwork, and a variety of price-points, from $20 or $30 all the way up to [over a] thousand dollars. I saw a lot of pieces walking away, so that’s a good sign.” Artist Fredrick Prescott’s exhibit attracted particular attention—an assortment of animal sculptures constructed out of powder-coated steel. Prescott’s sculptures had to be positioned on Thursday, two days before the show began.

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“One of the most visually-appealing pieces we have here is Fredrick Prescott’s metal sculptures,” Anderson said. “He has such a huge display that he had to be installed ahead of the other artists’ [exhibits].” Anderson said approximately one-third of the artists are new each year, helping to keep the festival fresh for guests on an annual basis.

Artist Eric Forsberg stands beside one of his paintings. Forsberg was one of 111 artists who displayed their work at the 2013 Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival.

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Hoops for the House Photos by Karen Hood

Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities

everal hundred boys and girls of a variety of ages laced up their hi-tops and took to the basketball court to support Ronald McDonald House Charities at the fifth annual Hoops for the House tournament at Grant Square in Hinsdale on June 23. Altogether, 66 teams registered for the tournament, which raised [over $50,000] for families residing at local Ronald McDonald houses. Chicago Bulls legend Bob Love and mascot Benny the Bull also came out to enhance the basketball-themed event. “We thank all of our sponsors for putting all of the courts together,” said RMHC senior information and technology event manager Sarah Gundlach, who was responsible for coordinating the tournament. “A lot of ‘man-hours’ from our committee and volunteers were required.” Silent auction items were on display, including an autographed Patrick Kane jersey, a tour of ABC7 Chicago studios, and tickets to the upcoming 2013 BMW Championship. Chris Anderson of Lincoln Park and several of his fellow Hinsdale Central alumni assembled a team to play in the tournament for a cause they wanted to support.

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“I’m here because Hoops for the House is a great tradition in our community,” Anderson said, “and it’s fun to get out and see some old friends, and also support a great cause.” RMHC provides respite and services for seriously ill or severely injured children and their families in 57 countries around the world. There are six Ronald McDonald houses in the Chicagoland area, serving approximately 140 families each night. It costs RMHC about $50 per night to support each family. Gundlach said she was pleased to see so many basketball players entered in the tournament, and would like to welcome more participants next year. “You’re really helping the families of hospitalized children that are seriously ill,” she said. “Some of our families stay for months, and we have a couple of families that stay for over a year.” For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities, visit www.rmhc.com. To watch the championship game from the Men’s Open division, visit www.Hinsdale60521.com.

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Dancin’ in the Street

or the 14th consecutive year, residents of Clarendon Hills and surrounding villages turned out in the hundreds for Dancin’ in the Street along Prospect Ave. on six Wednesday nights throughout June

and July. Concertgoers were treated to musical entertainment by a variety of bands and food and refreshments by local restaurants and vendors, which rotated on a weekly basis. “It’s true evidence that downtown is the heart of the community, and it shows how important the downtown is to the village,” Clarendon Hills Community Development Director Dan Ungerleider said. “Any time we can put together an event that brings people together, [it] benefits the community as a whole.” A burgeoning local non-profit organization also had a weekly presence at Dancin’ in the Street: CH CO2. Founded at the beginning of the summer, CH CO2 is a Clarendon Hillsbased non-profit devoted to sharing useful environmental tips and information. “We’re trying to educate the neighborhood about what a carbon footprint is,” said Robin Randall of Clarendon Hills, who helped launch

the initiative, “and on our Facebook page, we have a link to Nature Conservancy’s carbon calculator. We’re encouraging our neighbors to calculate their carbon footprints, and then educate themselves on how they can reduce their footprints.”

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Bad Medicine was one of six bands that performed at Dancin’ in the Street this summer.

Daisy Days

undreds of area residents attended the perennial Daisy Days festival in downtown Clarendon Hills on June 7 and 8. Sponsor Mike McCurry said the event, which was once essentially a sidewalk sale for businesses, has blossomed into a two-day barrage of family fun. Lockport-based Meritage Band entertained attendees on Friday night, while local restaurants, stationed in outdoor tents, satiated their appetites. Saturday, which switched from a nighttime to daytime event, featured an assortment of activities, including

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a craft and vendor show, face-painting and an ice cream eating contest. “Friday night has always been the big night, so we put a focus on Friday, while providing entertainment and activities on Saturday,” McCurry said. “The craft show was new this year. There was lots of music on Saturday, including a Clarendon Hills Idol, which focused on local talent.” As always, a variety of carnival attractions kept kids entertained throughout the two days. In addition to the customary super slide and game booths, this year’s Daisy Days also incorporated a rock-climbing wall.

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fter over a decade of bands, booths and beers, Uniquely Thursdays continues to thrive in its 11th season, attracting residents from Hinsdale and neighboring communities. Originally held on First Street adjacent to the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, Hinsdale’s annual summer concert series is now conducted north of the railroad tracks in Burlington Park. This move has increased the event’s visibility, as now Metra commuters can discover Uniquely Thursdays while riding the train. “In its 11th season, [Uniquely Thursdays] is stronger than ever with new visitors week after week,” said Eva Field, Executive Vice President of the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce. “The weather has been absolutely perfect. This is such a great family-oriented community event for Hinsdale.” At a typical Uniquely Thursdays, hundreds of local residents and families sit and relax in the park, while enjoying food and refreshments courtesy of vendors along a closed-off Chicago Ave. The park tends to become more crowded as the evening progresses. Uniquely Thursdays begins at 6 p.m., and continues through Aug. 15; regionally-renowned band 7th Heaven will cap off the 2013 season.

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Concerts on the Green

he luscious green courtyard at the Burr Ridge Village Center is the main attraction for concertgoers on Friday nights during the summer in the Greater Hinsdale area. Upwards of a thousand local residents are turning out for the sixth season of Concerts on the Green from week to week. “The [Burr Ridge] Village Center is the best thing that ever happened to the village, and I think the Concerts on the Green are the second best,” Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub said, “because they really make the village feel like a community.” Aside from showcasing a variety of

local bands, the concerts also offer a miniature water playground in the center for kids, as well as giveaways from local sponsors. “We’ve got great bands with a variety of music, and I think the residents look forward to it every single year,” said Scott Ralston, senior asset manager for the Burr Ridge Village Center. “When we release the calendar, it’s on everybody’s refrigerators.” With a record-setting 13 concerts on the docket this season, you can still check out Concerts on the Green on Fridays in downtown Burr Ridge through Aug. 30.

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Hinsdale DRIVER

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Maserati takes a turn

ou can hear these cars coming—you know a Maserati’s coming. When you were a kid, you knew the difference between a Suzuki and a Yamaha motorcycle coming—that’s kind of what I equate it to. The sound commands respect.” These are the words of Hinsdale resident Peter Gapinski, one of our two recent Hinsdale DRIVERs. Our drivers got to enjoy a pair of Maserati Granturismos on the streets of downtown Hinsdale and on the expressway. Greg Bauer of Hinsdale noticed the versatility of the 2013 Grantursimo in all driving conditions. “This is definitely a daily driver, especially when you notice that difference between the [comfort] modes and sport modes,”

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Bauer said. “Around town, you keep it in [comfort]—it’s a nice soft ride. If you want the engine node and tighter suspension, put it in sport mode and you immediately notice the difference—lots more low-end

torque.” The sport mode on these vehicles changes several characteristics of the car. The car changes gears more quickly and more aggressively, the suspension system becomes firmer to improve cornering, and sport mode uses baffles in the exhaust system to make the engine noise louder. The Granturismo also features a sophisticated “Ice mode,” which helps the car’s traction by skipping first gear and limiting the engine’s speed to a mere 1,000 RPM. Both of our drivers - Article continued on page 38

Greg Bauer of Hinsdale

Maserati Granturismo 2013 Engine: V8 32 Valve 4.7 L MPFI DOHC Horsepower: 433 Torque: 361 Weight: 4,148 lbs. (Coupe) | 4,365 lbs. (Convertible) Top Speed: 183 m.p.h. (Coupe) | 176 m.p.h. (Convertible) 0-60 mph: 4.8 sec. (Coupe) | 5.1 sec. (Convertible) 0-1/4 mile: 13.2 sec. Fuel tank: 22.7 gal.

“The analog is great—I’m an analog guy; but everything is going digital, and this is a nice blend between the two. The technology is here, but you still have the knobs and buttons.” - Peter Gapinski of Hinsdale

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Our Hinsdale DRIVERs tested the 2013 Maserati Granturismo on I-55 before turning a few heads in downtown Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills.

Peter Gapinski of Hinsdale - Article continued from page 36

were surprised how comfortable the ride felt on the highway and around town. “I haven’t really adjusted the seat, but I don’t think I need to—you’re just in it,” Gapinski said while driving southbound on the Tri-State Tollway. “I think this is more of a performance fit, but it’s so comfortable, I don’t even know if there’s a difference. Over those little bumps, you can’t feel it rattle or shake.” The convertible and coupe versions of the Granturismo are equipped with the same V8 engine, which creates an impressive 433 horsepower. The engine was actually co-designed by Ferrari and Maserati, and the engine is paired with a six-speed transmission. “The acceleration is smooth, and the engine block is beautiful in this machine,” Bauer said. The Granturismo can accelerate from zero to 60 m.p.h. in only 4.8 seconds—yet this car can comfortably seat four adults. To avoid an overwhelming number of buttons on the 38 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com

dashboard, Maserati has incorporated many of the car’s features into the touch-screen display. The touch-screen system is very intuitive, meaning the user doesn’t have to navigate through many different pages on the screen, which some drivers cite as an inconvenience in cars today. One of the most unique characteristics of the Granturismo is its blend of modern technology with classic simplicity. For instance, the engine doesn’t have a supercharger or turbocharger because these can shorten the engine’s lifespan. The Granturismo has a physical, analog speedometer and physical gauges instead of digital screens like other modern cars. It also has both a digital and an analog clock. Gapinski noticed Maserati’s effort to combine modern technology with classic styling. “The analog is great—I’m an analog guy; but everything is going digital, and this is a nice blend between the two,” he said. “The technology is here, but you still have the knobs and buttons.”

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Hinsdale Central Football Preview 2013

With only three returning starters this fall, questions abound as players, coaches and fans alike await the start of the 2013 season later this month. Read why coaches and players say this year’s Red Devil varsity football team has the depth and talent to outshine last season’s senior-laden club.

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ome traditions are simply timeless, pertaining no more to a particular year than any other. Hinsdale Central Football is one of those traditions. Many exuberant, supportive fans will hike over to Dickinson Field at 55th and Grant Streets for a Friday evening out in the fall, despite barely knowing one studentathlete on the roster. 7:30 p.m. has become a time not just for football, but for conversation and camaraderie between local residents—for reunions of alumni from the Hinsdale Central Class of 2011, or 1977—for children to be introduced to a sport they might play down the road, while their parents become acclimated with the field on which they might someday watch them play. “There is no feeling quite like running onto the field on Friday nights with your teammates that you have grown up with,” said 2013 graduate Brian Owens, who quarterbacked the Red Devils in 2011 and 2012. “I still get goose-bumps thinking about it. Football games are a very special opportunity to represent your school and community on such a big stage.” In 2012, Hinsdale Central overcame nagging injuries at key positions during the regular season, finishing second in the West Suburban Silver with a 7-2 overall record, before falling in the first round of the playoffs to Oak Park-River Forest, 28-24. After a

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disappointing finish to an otherwise exemplary season, returning Red Devils are looking to make an impact in the regular season and amplify their level of play during the postseason. “I’m so excited,” senior Max Hartzman said. “I started Week 1 last year, but was injured before the season even started, and didn’t make it much farther. I’ve been putting in the work all offseason and am definitely looking forward to playing in front of the home fans. There’s really nothing like it.” For those fans well-acquainted with last season’s vintage of Red Devil Football, there may be a bit of an adjustment period, as a host of incoming juniors and seniors will be called upon to occupy some significant voids left by outgoing standouts such as Owens, running back Jack Adams, defensive tackle Peter Nelson and linebacker Andrew Pyle. Head coach Rich Tarka, entering his third season as Hinsdale head coach, acknowledged that it will be difficult to compensate for the loss of some outstanding football players, but said he is confident that his 2013 squad will be up to the task. “We seem to have a higher ‘football IQ’ as a team,” Tarka said. “We’re picking things up a little more quickly, we’re more focused in practice than I’ve seen other teams in the past. I think that’s going to take us a long way.” Team manager Blake Harmet agreed with his head coach. “It’s obvious that the senior class we had last year played a big part in us finishing 7-2 and getting into the first round of the playoffs,” Harmet said, “but I think that we’re going to be surprised by a lot of our returning guys.”

Offense Quarterback

About to embark on his freshman year at the University of Illinois, Brian Owens started at quarterback for the Red Devils the past two seasons, leading his team to 13 wins during that timespan. Senior Chase Hamilton knows he will have his hands full assuming control of the Hinsdale offense, but thinks his experience as a backup last season will aid him in succeeding Owens. “I feel pretty good about it,” Hamilton said. “Having backed [Owens] up last year gave me the chance to learn the system from someone who knows it the best. I’ve learned a lot from him.” Hamilton was a do-everything player on last year’s squad, serving as a wide receiver, punter and punt returner. He is a versatile athlete who plays basketball in the winter and tennis on a two-time defending state champion team in the spring. While Hamilton may lack Owens’ experience calling signals on Friday nights, his athletic skillset allows him to be a dual-threat quarterback who can attack defenses with his arm and legs if called upon. “[Chase] does a lot of things that Brian did well,” Tarka said. “He throws the ball well; he’s learning the offense [and] reading coverage. But he brings a more explosive aspect to the game—he runs well, so I think he’s going to give [defenses] trouble out in space with scrambling and [within] our ‘read’ offense.” Senior wide receiver Ian Bunting, who has played with Hamilton throughout their careers at Hinsdale, said he is confident in his quarterback’s ability to lead the team. “He was my quarterback freshman year too,” Bunting said. “I have total faith in him as an athlete, quarterback and someone that can help lead this team to where we want to be.”

Running Backs

Many fans delight in watching aerial displays and downfield passing schemes, but in order to produce a consistent offensive attack, a team must have a reliable ground game. Senior running back Ben Stefani and senior fullback Jacob White saw action in the backfield alongside Jack Adams last season, and both

backs will play crucial roles in the offense—especially with a new starting quarterback. Whereas Adams supplied the speed, Stefani packs the power in between the tackles. You may not see as many long dashes from Stefani, but his power will wear on opposing defenses in the second half. Meanwhile, junior running back Juwan Edmond will complement Stefani’s power with speed and agility on the edge. “We might be a little more run-oriented,” Tarka said. “Hopefully, we’ll have a good [run-pass] mixture like we did last year, but I think our running game is going to be more consistent and more versatile than last year.”

Ends & Receivers

Michigan-bound senior wide receiver/tight end Ian Bunting will lead a young but talented crop of ends and receivers in 2013. Bunting missed most of 2012 with an ankle injury he suffered in the first quarter of a game at archrival Lyons Township. So, while some premier recruits might be looking ahead to the prospect of playing before innumerable crowds at the collegiate level, Bunting said he still has something to prove at the high-school level in 2013. “I’m itching to get back out there,” he said. “I can say I want to win a state championship, and that’s our whole team’s goal

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every year. We have a lot of work to do in the weight-room and getting our timing down;—I think if we do that, we’ll have a good chance to be a really good team this year.” Standing at 6’7”, Bunting will be the primary object of attention for most defenses, which should open up plenty of playmaking opportunities for receivers like Ryan Doney, Thomas Ives and Brandon Huth.

Offensive Line

Even with the most abundantly talented skill players in the sport, no offense is complete without good blocking. Senior guard Brian Allen, who will be headed to Michigan State after matriculating from Hinsdale, is the only returning starter from last season. What perhaps stands out most about this line is its girth, with multiple linemen weighing in at 260 pounds or more. “I was a little bit nervous about our O-line at first, but it looks like they’re starting to really come together,” Harmet said. “There are some bigger guys on [the line] than I thought there would be.” Senior Max Hartzman (6’2”, 270 lbs.) missed much of last season due to a shoulder injury, and is expected to be an impact performer at center. “I think this O-line is going to surprise some people,” Tarka said.

Senior wide receiver/tight end Ian Bunting is looking to make a splash in his final season as a Red Devil before heading to the University of Michigan, where he will play football next fall.

DEfense In 2012, the defense was crucial to Hinsdale’s success, holding its first two opponents to just three cumulative points. Only one defensive starter is returning this fall (Brian Allen), but this year’s team will feature a lot of young talent, led by sophomore Matt Bradley, who starred at linebacker on the sophomore team last season—as a freshman. Defensive coordinator Tom Dorrance said he believes this year’s defense is deeper, and has noticed a faster learning curve on the part of his players.

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“We’ve got a bunch of new guys that are willing to learn,” Dorrance said. “They’re like sponges—they’re picking things up really quickly. Our run-pass reads, our pull-trap reads—the kids are doing them right away. Last year, we were going into double sessions and still going over [that material]—and that’s not atypical. “We’re a very aggressive group of guys that don’t shy away from contact. We might give up a big play or two, but I think we’ll be as good as we were last year, if not better.”

Defensive Line

In 2013, the defensive line was a bright spot on a very solid Hinsdale defensive unit. Allen was one of the primary reasons for the success of the line, teaming up with fellow defensive tackle Peter Nelson to generate inside penetration leading to turnovers, sacks and tackles for losses. “D-line will be a little interesting,” Tarka said. “Peter Nelson is a difficult player to replace.” Unlike at the professional and collegiate levels, where virtually every athlete is confined to playing either offense or defense, in high school, some players participate on both sides of the ball. Offensive starters Max Hartzman and Ian Bunting will join Allen on the defensive line this season, and will also play alongside Tanner Smith, Robby O’Neill and Kyle Stiff. “I feel like both our offensive and defensive lines need to bring a certain tenacity to the field every time we play in order to be successful,—and we will,” Hartzman said. “We have to finish every play.”

Linebackers

Red Devil fans will remember standout middle linebacker Andrew Pyle relentlessly pursuing ball carriers and making tackles all over the field last season. Senior Jacob White knows he has - Continued on page 46

IN THE TRENCHES: Offensive and defensive linemen might not always receive the same recognition as those who play on the perimeter, but they understand they play vital roles in helping their team attain success.

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2013 Hinsdale Central Football Schedule Date

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Aug. 30 Sept. 6 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 11 Oct. 18 Oct. 25

BOLINGBROOK ADDISON TRAIL at York PROVISO WEST at Glenbard West LYONS TOWNSHIP* at Hinsdale South at Oak Park-River Forest DOWNERS GROVE NORTH**

7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Noon 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

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sizable shoes to fill, but with the insertion of Trevor Paul, emerging sophomore Matt Bradley, and several other athletic linebackers, he said he is confident this unit is up to the task. “It is very hard to replace an Andrew Pyle, especially with the tenacity and instinct that he played with,” White said. “Our linebacking core has worked hard this summer and will continue to be the leaders of the defense.” Tarka said he believes this year’s linebacking unit may be stronger than last season’s. “We’re deeper at linebacker this year,” he said. “We have six or seven kids competing for four spots. Trevor Paul is a pretty athletic linebacker, and Jack Clark, K.J. Maloney and Matt Bradley are in the mix. They’re all very athletic; they can run.”

Secondary

Quarterback is not the only position at which the Red Devils will undergo a substantial transition in 2013; Hinsdale will start a brand new set of safeties and cornerbacks in its secondary this fall. The secondary is the last line of defense—a unit that must be not only capable in pass coverage, but adept in tackling as well. Senior cornerbacks Jake Sherlock and Alec Edstrom received playing time in 2012, but were hampered with injuries; so Dorrance said he is confident they will excel in starting roles. “I envisioned them getting some time in last year, but they both got hurt,” he said, “and so they lost their season before it ever really started.” Tarka said senior Matt King and juniors Grant Pitcher and Mark Dykstra will 46 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com

Home games in capital letters * denotes Homecoming Game ** denotes Senior Night compete and rotate at safety. Dorrance is impressed with this unit’s aggressiveness, but said they will need to channel their energy to effectively play both run and pass. “We’ve got to make sure that they still play pass,” he said, “because I’ve got some aggressive DBs this year. If we can get them to be disciplined, I think we’ll be pretty good.”

Special Teams

Look for an improved special teams unit on the whole this fall. Hamilton filled a number of special teams slots last year, but with his new role as starting quarterback, Tarka said he may be relegated to punting duty, and he will no longer be returning punts and kicks. Junior Luke Headley will likely fill John Andrews’ slot at placekicker this season. “There are a lot of kids who can play special teams positions,” Tarka said. “We seem to have a lot of kids that are in that 180- to 200-pound range who can run, who are strong, and can contribute. I think it might be one of our strengths this year, whereas last year it was a struggle.”

Navigating the Schedule

The Red Devils open the season with three home games, starting with an out-of-conference matchup with Bolingbrook H.S., the 2011 IHSA 8A state champions. Tarka said playing Bolingbrook to begin the season has forced his team to accelerate its preparation. “I think it sets a tone for the

summer and the offseason to know that we’re going to have to come in and be ready for the first game,” he said. “We’ll know exactly where we’re at really quickly.” While the first half of the season features several compelling matchups, the second-half schedule probably has many diehard Red Devil fans salivating already. Hinsdale will serve as Homecoming vis- Article continued on page 49

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INSIDE THE WEST SUBURBAN SILVER Downers Grove North •2012 record: 7-5 (2-4) •2012 vs. HC: L, 21-20 •2013 vs. HC: Fri., Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. (Senior Night)

The Trojans of Downers Grove North have not possessed the Old Oaken Bucket since 2006. In 2012, they lost their final three regular season games before advancing to the quarterfinals of the 8A playoffs. The Trojans are returning three senior allconference performers in 2013: Vontae Diggs (DE/LB, Sr.), Kyle Leto (RB, Sr.) and Brian Grippando (C, Sr.). Hinsdale barely held off Downers on the road last season, and Tarka said the Trojans have a young team that is clearly on the rise.

Glenbard West •2012 record: 14-0 (6-0) •2012 vs. HC: W, 28-23 •2013 vs. HC: Sat., Sept. 28, 1:30 p.m.

The Hilltoppers of Glenbard West are the defending IHSA 7A state champions. They completed an undefeated 2012 season by outlasting Lincoln-Way East, 10-8, in the state championship game last November. Hinsdale gave Glenbard a scare at Dickinson Field last year, but came up five points short in the second half. Led by last year’s West Suburban Silver Defensive Player of the Year Hayden Carlson, coaches say the Hilltoppers remain the team to beat in conference play.

Lyons Township •2012 record: 7-5 (3-3) •2012 vs. HC: L, 24-20 •2013 vs. HC: Sat., Oct. 5, Noon (Homecoming Game)

No matter their respective records, Lyons Township and Hinsdale Central always put their best feet forward in preparation for their annual clash. After a 2-4 start, the Lions won five consecutive games en route to a quarterfinal appearance in the 2012 8A playoffs. Tarka said LT’s strong finish in 2012 intimates that they will be a conference contender in 2013.

Oak Park-River Forest

•2012 record: 7-4 (3-3) •2012 vs. HC: W, 42-41 (OT); W, 28-24 (IHSA 1st Round) •2013 vs. HC: Fri., Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m.

Led by shifty running back Jakari Cammon, the Huskies of Oak Park-River Forest dealt Hinsdale two devastating defeats on their home field in 2012. OPRF expects all-conference performers Lloyd Yates (QB, Jr.) and Andre Lee (DE, Sr.) to be impact players this season. The Red Devils are anxious for the opportunity to return the favor at OPRF in October. “They’ve got a big target on their back right now,” Harmet said.

Proviso West

•2012 record: 6-4 (3-3) •2012 vs. HC: L, 34-25 •2013 vs. HC: Fri., Sept. 20, 7:30 p.m.

The Panthers of Proviso West are coming off of a solid 6-3 season that included losses to Hinsdale, Glenbard West and Lyons Township. Many eyes are sure to be affixed on mighty Glenbard, but Hartzman said he anticipates Proviso West will be a challenging conference foe this fall. “I would definitely watch out for Proviso West,” he said. “I believe they have a very good squad over there this year, and it’ll be a tough game.”

York

•2012 record: 0-9 (0-6) •2012 vs. HC: L, 20-17 •2013 vs. HC: Fri., Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. The Dukes of York will be looking to bounce back after a forgettable 0-9 season in 2012. Despite their winless mark, the Dukes challenged Hinsdale Central on Senior Night in 2012, falling just three points short. Tarka said he expects York to be better this season. Photos courtesy of HC Football Club, Mike Halligan

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-itors at reigning IHSA 7A champion Glenbard West on Saturday, Sept. 28. The Hilltoppers have dominated West Suburban Silver conference play in recent years, emerging as conference champions five consecutive seasons dating back to 2008. The Red Devils came perilously close to stunning Glenbard West last September at Dickinson Field, when they raced out to a 17-7 halftime lead before the mighty Hilltoppers poured on 21 consecutive points in the second half, en route to a 28-23 victory. “Glenbard West was an eye-opening game—some really good competition,” Bunting said. “The crowd was really into it, and I thought it was a great time. I still think we should have won that game.” The following week, Hinsdale will play in perhaps its most anticipated game of the season: Homecoming against archrival Lyons Township on Oct. 5. The HinsdaleLyons rivalry dates back over a century, but has not simmered between the two schools. “Homecoming is always the most fun game [of the season], and LT is always a blast,” Hartzman said. “I can’t even imagine the combo of the two on a Saturday afternoon.” “I like playing against LT because of the rivalry,” Harmet said. “We always have a great student section—whether it’s here

or at LT.” After those two colossal matchups, the Red Devils will still have two remaining rivalry contests on the docket at Hinsdale South (Oct. 11) for The Doings Cup, and versus Downers Grove North (Oct. 25) for the Old Oaken Bucket. The Red Devils and Trojans have fought over the bucket since 1935, with Hinsdale prevailing 44 times, Downers 31, and three contests culminating in ties. The Red Devils have claimed ownership of the bucket since 2007, and while they do not plan on returning it in 2013, Jacob White said they will not take the emerging Trojans lightly. “The Trojans did some damage in the postseason last year,” he said. “They should not be taken lightly at all.—That goes for every team in our conference. There is a lot of talent in the West Suburban Silver.” Oak Park-River Forest head coach John Hoerster said he expects Hinsdale will contend for the conference crown. “Hinsdale Central is a quality program that played us hard both times we faced them last year,” Hoerster said. “They return some really solid athletes, and their lower-level success will set them up nicely to field another strong team this year. There is no doubt that they will be in the hunt for the conference championship.”

It’s how you finish...

If the Red Devils do reach the postseason in 2013, there will be some pressure on Tarka and his club to advance. Since taking over the reins for Mike DiMatteo in 2011, Tarka has been instrumental in reestablishing Hinsdale on a winning track, leading his team to two consecutive winning seasons and postseason appearances. But the playoffs have presented a stubborn obstacle to Tarka in his Red Devil coaching career thus far. He is 0-2 in postseason play with Hinsdale, suffering losses to perennial powerhouse Mount Carmel in 2011 and underdog Oak Park-River Forest in 2012. With DiMatteo and his predecessor Tony Lombardi both reaching at least the semifinal round of the state playoffs, Tarka said he knows postseason expectations are high at Hinsdale Central, and that it is important for his team to play its best football of the season down the stretch. “I think last season we peaked somewhere in the middle of the year,” he said. “Our team just didn’t progress. As long as we work hard and get better every week and stay relatively healthy, I think we can make a splash in the playoffs.” You can watch the Red Devils all season at Hinsdale60521.com.

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DR. GINA JACOBSEN hails from a family of doctors, and has continued in her father’s footsteps by pursuing a career in dentistry. “From an early age, I learned the importance of family values, morals and hard work from my parents,” Dr. Jacobsen said, “and my dad, Dr. Gene Sbalchiero, who is an oral surgeon, is my dental inspiration.” Dr. Jacobsen is a graduate of the University of Illinois, where she majored in Biology. She completed a residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center for General Dentistry, where she participated in advanced training in general dentistry, including IV sedation, dental rehabilitation, dental trauma and special needs dentistry. Dr. Jacobsen’s training enables her to provide a greater variety of treatments and services than some other general dentists. She is trained in oral sedation, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, non-surgical periodontal therapy and sleep apnea oral appliances. She can also provide Invisalign® braces, CEREC crowns, night guards and custom sports guards. Her office is using the most advanced technology available today, such as panorex and digital X-rays, AcuCam intra-oral imaging and VELscope oral cancer screening, but Dr. Jacobsen also keeps traditional dentistry a priority. “I believe in providing the very best dental care in a clean, comfortable and family-friendly environment,” Dr. Jacobsen said. “I pride myself in building trust and a positive dental experience for all members of the family. It is especially rewarding working with patients from an early age and watching their smiles grow.” She is a member of the Chicago Dental Society, the Illinois State Dental Society and the American Dental Association. Dr. Jacobsen resides in Naperville with her husband and two young children. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and gardening. “At the end of the day, I feel great reward in knowing we at Westchester Dental have provided the best possible care for all of our patients.”

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Dr. Denemark is a board-certified diplomate. Of the approximately 160,000 dentists in the nation, about 4,000 are periodontists. Of the approximately 4,000 periodontists, roughly 25 percent are board-certified diplomates. “We had to go through extensive oral and written testing amongst our peers,” Dr. Denemark said, reflecting on the process. “We need to stay current with our education to keep and maintain our board certification.” Come see how Dr. Denemark’s educational approach to your oral health can make a difference for you. Our Commitment to Excellence is that we support our patients through an alliance with other exceptional healthcare professionals, to become healthier physically, emotionally and spiritually.

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Pamela Johnson Orthodontic Solutions Dr. Pamela Johnson PAMELA JOHNSON ORTHODONTIC SOLUtions has served Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Hinsdale, Oak Brook and surrounding communities since 1991. Dr. Pamela Johnson treats patients of all ages, utilizing state-of-theart braces, and she is also a certified premier Invisalign® provider. “I truly love my job and it is so rewarding on many different levels,” Dr. Johnson said. “I have the opportunity to correct imperfect bites, which improves a patient’s medical and dental health, but I also get to use my artistic side to create beautiful smiles which improves a patient’s self-esteem.” If you don’t like sitting in waiting rooms for extended periods of time, Dr. Johnson said her office is ideal for you. “Having three teenagers of my own, I understand that we all have very busy lives and spend so much time dropping off or picking up our kids from their events, or simply running back and forth to work,” she said. “I pride myself on running on time for appointments in my office. “I have created a warm, inviting, family-oriented practice with something for everyone in the reception area. We offer a full coffee bar for the adults and warm, fresh-baked cookies, wall-mounted video games and iPads for the kids. I want everyone to feel ‘at home’ in my office.” Dr. Johnson and her staff have a history of community involvement. Each year, Pamela Johnson Orthodontic Solutions sponsors a team in the Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Children’s Softball League, and her office has been involved with the District 99 Education Foundation and FISH Food Pantry in Downers Grove. She also provides an annual college scholarship to a local high-school senior, and sponsors the Special Olympics of Illinois and the Marquette University School of Dentistry President’s Circle. Due to Dr. Johnson’s vast personal and professional experiences, she was invited to speak at the Special Care Dentistry Convention in Arizona. She has also been honored to serve as an annual speaker at the Autism One Convention and a guest lecturer to the orthodontic residents at UIC Dental School. Dr. Johnson received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1987 and her Orthodontic Specialty License from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1991. She continues to be a sole practitioner in her office, and believes her patients receive more focused care and finish “on-time” more frequently because of this. Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com

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Thomas Orthodontics Bob Thomas, D.D.S. Robert Thomas, D.D.S. DR. BOB and Dr. Robb Thomas have over 50 years experience providing gentle care for everyone, including patients with special needs. They rarely extract permanent teeth (less than one percent of cases). Specialty board-certified, Thomas Orthodontics treats patients with methods that are based on clinical evidence, not the latest, unproven methods. “Everything we do is clinically proven,” Dr. Bob said. “We won’t stop until the results are ideal for our patient. We want everyone to leave with a perfect bite unless they are not compliant. We work with the patient’s general dentist to produce the best results.” Both Dr. Bob and Dr. Robb are state specialty board-certified in orthodontics. Dr. Bob is also a board-certified prosthodontist, and is the past assistant head and Associate Professor of Orthodontics at Loyola University. They will work closely with your dentist to achieve the best

results possible for patients having missing teeth, poor jaw alignment or temporomandibular joint problems. “Working with my father, I can draw on thirty years experience coming right out of dental school,” Dr. Robb said. “You get these extreme cases that you don’t see in training, and working with my father, we don’t see anything that we have not seen before.” Thomas Orthodontics only uses the best materials for treatment, and has an in-house lab to make appliances to specifications with a fast turnaround time. The practice provides 24-hour emergency service, and has been servicing the Hinsdale area since 1977. “My son has been with me so long that we think alike,” Dr. Bob said. “We have our offices covered, and one of us is always available to our patients.”

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s I approach my 10th year of servicing businesses s technology evolves with their computer in our workplace networks, I thought I each day, the would share some of the security 20-pound desktop and monitor practices I have implemented on your desk is slowly becoming for many of my clients. HIPAA obsolete. It seems each month a compliance, PCI is compliance new tech product introduced and toRegulatory are the business Compliance world, and by the all security factors thateven need next month something moreto be considered have powerful andwhen smalleryou becomes confidential dataedition on your available. client In this of network. Many dentists techKNOW, we will take a lookand at chiropractors enjoy forms theirof clients the three leading office Errol Janusz Contributing Writer having guest and wireless access while mobility, some examples that they gowait for treatment. 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ho has time to think about a bucket list! We’re into August and there is only so much summer left— and I have hardly made a dent in my sand-pail list. These three summer months seemed so long and sufficient in May—so deceiving! I had every intention of sketching and painting my way through this summer, working a bit less and clearing at least one stack of the books beside the bed. I did assemble the art supplies, and there are bookmarks in William Walker Contributing Writer two volumes a few chapters in. I read quickly, but it’s just not going to happen in three weeks! School ended in early June, but it seems the recital calendar, championships and final performances lasted into July. For many of my clients, their latter June and much of July were eaten up with kids’ dental and physical appointments, tryouts for one performance group or team or another. Many reported that the traditional two-week getaway to Michigan or Wisconsin was punctuated with trips back to make sure little Johnny or Susie didn’t miss out. Didn’t it seem the football fields at Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South and LT were full of practice jerseys earlier this year? Posters for fall performances have dotted store windows for several weeks. Moses had it easier parting the sea than we do in keeping summer from being swamped by the end of one academic year and the beginning of another. And now it’s almost time for us all to go back to school. Whether you are actively matriculating or not, there is something so strongly ingrained in each of us as September approaches and days grow shorter. It seems to me that September has always been a more formal beginning to the year than January. September forces resolutions and changes, since there is grading involved, unlike New Year’s resolutions that rarely have consequences. And now we begin the single massive one-hump roller coaster ride that is fall. All of our tickets have been punched. We’ll climb aboard, and there will be the deceptively-slow ratcheting that is represented by trying to find the routine of fall. There is no getting off or turning back at that point. But I get ahead of myself; there are a few days of summer left; I might find the time for a sketch or two. There is certainly a bottle of wine ready for a late evening on the deck. I might drop by and watch a football practice and see the school parking lots partially filled—those who make their living by teaching already consigning their time to the academic year. We might even have the opportunity to slip away for a weekend. But I have already made a resolution for the beginning of my “school year.” I am drawing up a new bucket list with a new No. 1: Enjoy a summer like those past, and maybe even fill up that sand pail with sand instead of a list. Hopefully, when June rolls around again, I’ll have the wherewithal to keep my resolution when the restraints of the academic year are over, and there is an entire summer stretching in front of me. www.hinsdale60521.com |Hinsdale Magazine 63

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Salt Creek Club

Fortifying a family atmosphere

M by mike ellis

aking a good investment is not always easy. Nowadays, $20 generally gets you a nourishing meal for two. When the late Al Cramer and several other local residents decided to found Hinsdale’s first private tennis and swimming club in 1958, $20 rewarded them with two adjacent parcels of land along Madison Street north of Ogden Ave.—the land on which Salt Creek Club currently rests. Even in 1958, the purchase of land at such a low price was astonishing, and it helped launch a club rooted in a strong tradition of sports, camaraderie and lasting friendships. “Salt Creek is still what it’s always been—a family club,” said club general manager Steve Wolsfeld, who has worked at the club for 21 years. “I am not treated as staff. I’ve met a lot of friends, seen a lot of kids grow, and had a lot of kids come back to me [after working at the club] and say it was the best job they ever had. It’s a great place.”

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Martin and Peter Heneghan—all four are state tennis champions for Hinsdale Central, and all four have grown up playing at Salt Creek. “I remember teaching Harold when he was in kindergarten,” Garvin said. “A few of our kids are playing Division I tennis— some are playing at smaller, Division III schools.” Joyce, who just completed his sophomore year at Hinsdale Central, recalls his tennis upbringing at Salt Creek fondly. “I grew up spending my summers at Salt Creek,” he said. “I remember playing tennis for a few hours, having lunch, sometimes jumping in the pool if it was really hot, and then [going] back to tennis for a few more hours. “Marc Ververka always ran the group. He made it so much fun.—In fact, that’s probably why I grew to love tennis so much.” There are 13 Har-Tu clay courts at SCC, opening up opportunities for many members to play on a surface Garvin said is an ideal one for the development of young, aspiring players. At the junior level, kids begin with the QuickStart Tennis program, which utilizes larger tennis

balls and smaller courts to introduce the game. After completing QuickStart, kids progress to the Excellence Program as early as age nine. “The kids love to play tennis,” Garvin said. “We get a lot of kids that play outside of the lessons, which is nice.” The adult program is also popular at Salt Creek, with over 100 men and 100 women enrolled in lessons. Held annually at the end of July, the Men’s Ringer Tournament—probably the biggest tournament of the year at the club—is

made up of 32 members, each of whom brings a pro. “Last year, I think we had 24 guys who played Division I tennis in the draw,” Garvin said. Despite the great quantity of courts, Garvin said it is not always as easy to find playing time as you might think. “At other places, courts are empty sometimes,” he said. “At our place, sometimes you have to wait to get a court on Saturday or Sunday mornings. People join the club to use it.”

Paddle

An emerging racquet sport over the past decade, platform tennis has grown tremendously at Salt Creek after the construction of four courts and a commodious “paddle hut” complete with a bar, ample seating and two largescreen television sets. The club currently has 13 travel teams (ten men’s, three women’s) of varying skill levels, which compete in the Chicago Platform Tennis Charities (CPTC) league. The men’s program was launched in 2009, while the women began traveling this past fall. “Paddle has made the club a yearround club,” Garvin said. “We do a lot of weekend events, which has been a huge boost.” Club President Jay Pollitt said he believes the construction of the paddle hut and expansion of the paddle program have also contributed to forging and strengthening relationships at SCC.

Swimming

Complementing racquet sports, Salt Creek also features a swimming program that has introduced a number of top area swimmers to the sport. The SCC swim team contains over 100 kids, including about 75 eight years and under, competing against other area clubs such as Oak Brook Bath & Tennis Club, Five Seasons of Burr Ridge and La Grange Field Club. Head swim coach Charlie Genoar said many swim team participants continue on as lifeguards or staff members as they grow older. “I think we contribute more on the younger end, teaching kids how to swim through pre-team and swim team,” Genoar said. “Once you are five, six, seven and eight, depending on your ability, you might go on to a club swim team.” Before joining the swim team, younger children can partake in a pre-team

program. Lessons are also available, where swimmers are taught the fundamentals. “Lessons are just the basics,” Genoar said. “Whether it’s a three-year-old that’s becoming comfortable in the water and teaching them safety around the pool, or if it’s an eight-and-under learning the four basic strokes.” Although the swim team competes against other local clubs, Genoar said the environment is not extremely competitive and amenable to a variety of skill-levels.

Membership & Events

There are currently 325 families enrolled at SCC—the largest total in the club’s 55-year history. Upwards of 90 families are currently on the wait list for membership; with an average of 30-35 spots opening up each year, this means families can remain on the wait list for up to three years. To accommodate those on the wait list, Salt Creek offers “August” and “Fall” membership programs. “This means that, for a set fee, your family can enjoy all that the club has to offer with no restrictions,” membership chair Jennifer Dean said. The August membership program includes themed mixed doubles couples’ nights and “swim and a movie” and “tennis and a movie” nights geared for kids eight years and older. The Fall membership program,

which extends from August through March, contains a family campout in late September on the grounds, breakfast with Santa, and “Weekend Warrior” paddle leagues for men of all aptitudes. Pollitt said, at the end of the day, SCC possesses a unique, laid back environment that he believes is very appealing to many families. “You can’t replicate Salt Creek,” he said. “There are a lot of people out there that don’t play golf, and they want an environment where their kids are having a great time with lots of activities, while having a place to hang out in a very relaxed environment. “When I spoke to new members last year, I told them, ‘If you look back a year from now, I’m confident some of your new best friends will be people you meet at Salt Creek.’”

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