Hinsdale Magazine February 2017

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February’s issue kicks off with style guru Mario Tricoci, who began his illustrious career in the western suburbs more than 50 years ago in Villa Park, and now serves many local clients out of his Oak Brook salon, in addition to his many Midwest locations. Mario talks with Hinsdale Magazine about style, and how it’s more than just a haircut and blow-dry. Read about his challenges and ascent to becoming one of the most successful independent salon owners in the country. As you will read later (p. 42), Mario provides our readers insight into his entrepreneurial vision and his unwavering commitment to his trade and “guests”. As Mario put it, “That’s why I can share my craft with everyone, because no one can copy it—no one can steal it from you.’’

In this issue, we take style from here to the Oscars for our readers to get an insight into trendy things to wear. Get a glimpse of some famous places that were filmed right here in Chicagoland before becoming Oscar-winning films.

Remember the movie “The Color of Money” with Paul Newman and Tom Cruise? The beginning of the film was shot just 15 minutes east of Hinsdale in Berwyn’s FitzGerald’s Nightclub on 6615 W. Roosevelt Road. Read about it in our style section, beginning on p. 36.

In HM Sports, I never saw a triple-overtime basketball game at any level, but a sextuple overtime? I watched the Hinsdale Central boys basketball team in a nail-biter with contributing editor Mike Ellis, and what a game it was! While the Red Devils did not pull out a victory, they certainly deserve a lot of credit against a tough DePaul Prep team they hosted in the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic on Dec. 28. Our staff is looking into the history books to see if there ever was a six-overtime game at Hinsdale Central or in IHSA competition. If you know

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Clarendon Hills resident Liam Lyman is a standout basketball player at Benet Academy in his senior year, and he is featured on p. 62. As a junior last year, he started in a state championship game for the Redwings, and this year, he is hoping to return to the big IHSA class 4A stage.

In case you didn’t know, the Redwings 2011 basketball program produced star Frank Kaminsky, who went on to star in the NCAA Tournament for the University of Wisconsin, and now plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA.

Don’t forget to attend the Robert Crown Center for Health Education‘s (RCC) fifth annual Happy to Be Me! luncheon on Feb. 25 in support of helping girls develop self-esteem, while bonding with the important women in their lives. The event will feature guest speaker Betnijah Laney, who plays for the WNBA’s Chicago Sky. You will read (p. 50) that this important topic focuses on young MARIO girls to seek personal fulfillment TRICOCI from within, rather than looking ON STYLE & INSPIRATION for acknowledgement from others or deriving benefits through comparisons to others. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Carlisle Banquets in Lombard.

Registration is available at www. robertcrown.org, and tickets are $50 per person. Proceeds support RCC in its mission to help children reach their healthiest and fullest potential.

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Hinsdale Central boys basketball fell to DePaul Prep in heart-wrenching fashion, 64-62, in six overtimes in the second round of the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic on Dec. 28. In game-time, the contest spanned 56 minutes, or a game and three quarters, with many student-athletes on both sides playing NBA-type minutes. Central senior guard Jack Hoiberg led all scorers with 32 points, accounting for more than half of his team’s points. In quintuple overtime, i.e. the fifth overtime, it appeared that DePaul might finally walk out with a win, leading by three points with less than a minute remaining. But Hoiberg made a layup to cut the deficit to 59-58 with 40 seconds remaining, and after a Rams free throw, senior forward Danny Ahern sunk a mid-range field goal with ten seconds left to force a sixth overtime. On many occasions, games with multiple overtimes actually swell into miniature routs, with one team gaining the upper hand and extending its advantage through fatigue, a foul advantage or a series of free throws down the stretch. This contest, however, was destined to remain tight throughout— even in the waning moments of sextuple overtime. With the game tied at 62-62, DePaul senior forward Matthew Tonkel tipped a miss in at the buzzer, as the Rams prevailed, 64-62, in thrilling fashion.

ENDLESS OVERTIMES The Hinsdale Central bench and fans go crazy after senior forward Danny Ahern hits a shot to keep the Red Devils alive in the fifth overtime against DePaul Prep on Dec. 28.

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ON THE COVER PUBLISHER’S PROFILE HM talks style with Mario Tricoci

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WEDDING STYLE Celebrating love

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TECH KNOW Travel technology

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ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN And the Oscar goes to...

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Sherry Party Assembly Ball Mistletoe Medley

HM INSIDER Inspiration, community and promotions

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SPORTS Experience of a lifetime

HEALTH & WELLNESS The Salty Six

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PEAK PERFORMANCE What are your challenges?

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CALENDAR February/March events

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MEN’S STYLE Transition metals

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YOU DESERVE ANXIETY-FREE DENTISTRY Michael J. Kowalczyk, DDS

SEDATION DENTIST SPOTLIGHT Dr. Michael Kowalczyk received a Bachelor of Science at Emory University, a Doctor of Dental Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University, and a certificate for Advanced Education in General Dentistry at the University of Florida. During his residency at the University of Florida, he received comprehensive training to administer and manage minimal sedation of dental patients. Combined with his oral surgery expertise, this allows him to remove third molars (wisdom teeth) without any patient discomfort.

If you’ve spent your life struggling with dental anxiety, comfortable treatment may seem impossible. It’s time to change that. At Hinsdale Dentistry, we strive to transform the way anxious patients view the office. Our goal is for every patient to feel relaxed and at ease.

Dental anxiety is incredibly common, but it’s not unbeatable. Whether you’re facing a new procedure, or one that you’ve undergone many times, the experience can be a positive one.

Anxiety can keep patients out of the office for years at a time. Their nerves hold them back from getting preventive care that reduces the likelihood of more serious dental problems. They enter a vicious cycle of worsening oral health met by worsening anxiety. But sedation dentistry can help them break free.

Oral sedation eases the negative emotional impact of long or stressful dental procedures.

A chemical reduction in fear, apprehension and stress dramatically improves the patient experience— safely, simply and comfortably. Relaxation begins the moment you take a seat in the dental chair.

How does oral sedation work? Before your procedure begins, a small dose of antianxiety medication is placed under the tongue. As the medication takes hold, you enter a state of relaxation. Throughout treatment, you’ll experience a reduced perception of pain.

Some medications also have an amnesiac effect, leaving patients with few memories of the procedure.

Will I personally benefit from sedation? Consider the way you usually feel at the dental office. If you have generalized anxiety, prior traumatic dental experiences, fear of needles or sounds from instruments, the need for significant dental work, difficulty staying still for an extended period, sensitive teeth, or a bad gag reflex, oral sedation is ideal.

Is oral sedation better than IV sedation? Needle-phobic patients find that IV sedation actually triggers their anxiety. This is the last thing we want from your sedation; starting the procedure on edge is not conducive to a comfortable experience. Instead of facing a needle or the sight of blood, all you need do is place a tablet under your tongue. Orally administered medication has a longer onset, but the stress-free process makes it more than worth the wait.

Am I a candidate for sedation dentistry? At Hinsdale Dentistry, we offer a consultation appointment for your dentist to discuss your options and determine if oral sedation is the right choice. We will review your medical history and any medications you are taking to ensure your safety.

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Last month I attended the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) Dental Implant Conference. I noticed our new website, MyOMS.org, which represents more than 9,000 oral surgeons in the United States. Here, a patient/ consumer can learn more about an oral surgeon. It is a great reference source for patients considering a visit to my office. Yesterday, for example, my day entailed: • Removal of a college student’s wisdom teeth under IV sedation • Preparing a busy suburban mom for dental implant treatment • Managing a hypertensive patient’s oral and maxillofacial surgery • Coordinating treatment and care with a patient’s oncology team It’s all there on the net and at Satko Oral Surgery. Visiting the website and having a discussion with your oral surgeon will Ease Your Mind for your upcoming procedure with us. Understanding our patient’s individual needs and health concerns is of the utmost importance at Satko Oral Surgery. Call us at 708-246-6400 for a consultation.

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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2/3 Northern Illinois University Jazz Band The Northern Illinois University Jazz Band will perform for one night only at The Theatre of Western Springs. The Lyons Township High School jazz ensemble will open the night with a special set. theatreofwesternsprings.com

2/25 Happy to Be Me! This event is for girls from fourth to seventh grades.

The luncheon combines shopping with an inspiring presentation by socialemotional learning experts. It will be fun and educational for girls and their adult companions. robertcrown.org

2/4 Amore This event will be an evening of giving back to an outstanding and deserving organization, HCS Family Services, located in the heart of our community. www.hjwc.us

2/25 Rock ‘N’ Raise Hosted by the Monroe School PTO. The event will include a live karaoke band, a surprise celebrity guest, gourmet food concessions and premium open bar, silent and live auctions, live rockand-roll art demonstrations, a DJ, dancing and of course, karaoke. monroeschoolpto.com

2/10-12 Ice Festival Unique ice sculptures line the streets of downtown while visitors enjoy an array of events. Live ice carving demonstrations will be held at a variety of locations throughout the downtown area. Event times will vary depending on the weekend activities. downtowndg.org 2/11 Band Together Get Ready to rock the house.

This casual, fun event will be a great chance to relax and shake off those winter blues. A night of great music will feature rockin‘ performances by INFINITY and The Millennials.

3/10&11, 17&18

Hinsdamilton This year’s Community Revue takes aim at the wildly-successful Broadway musical, Hamilton. The two-hour evening performance by incredible local talent offers a light-hearted lampooning of Hinsdale, and is sure to entertain and delight. Guests will enjoy a delicious array of hors d’oeuvres and an open bar prior to the performance, as well as mid-show refreshments.

All proceeds go to benefit the good works of The Community House, now celebrating 75 Years of service. thecommunityhouse.org Proceeds directly benefit the Willowbrook Corner Youth Learning Program, an outreach program of The Community House. thecommunityhouse.org

2/11-20 Chicago Auto Show Admire nearly 1,000 new vehicles at the Chicago Auto Show, billed as the nation’s largest, at McCormick Place convention center. chicagoautoshow.com

2/14 Love Bugs Get ready for Valentine’s Day with your little love bug.

We will read stories, make a craft, and design special Valentine’s Day cards. cantigny.org 2/17-20 Monster Jam Big trucks create big noise and excitement at Monster Jam at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. monsterjam.com

3/14 Shamrock Shuffle Shamrocks, rainbows and a pot of gold—celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your little one this year with songs and musical activities at Kid Rock’s Shamrock Shuffle.

Some imaginative play, combined with a variety of rhythm instruments like maracas and tambourines, and movement props like scarves and bean bags, will make this your lucky day. cantigny.org

Hinsdale Magazine’s event calendar is provided as a service to the Hinsdale area community. Hinsdale Magazine does not endorse or certify any of the community events listed herein or the accuracy of the listing of said events including dates. Please confirm dates and times with other sources. The information contained in this section is a simple listing of events happening around the area that the staff believes may be of interest to the general community.

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Sporting a shiny ruthenium frame featuring a blue trim-line, the Mont Blanc Ultralight full-rim sunglasses take retro styling to new heights. www.merryrichards.com

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Powered by Android Wear and Intel Inside, the Tag Heur IP67 splash-proof titanium watch has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal screen, transflective LTPS LCD display, touch-on display supporting multiple finger recognition, a 1-gigabyte main memory, and is Bluetooth-compatible. www.bellacosajewelers.com With sterling silver on one side and forged carbon inlay on the other, this David Yurman keychain comes with Yurman’s signature branding stamp. www.davidyurman.com

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La La Land Style Whether or not you have a golden ticket to this year’s Academy Awards, Oscar week is the perfect time to visit L.A., when celebrity sightings abound. There’s no better excuse for a girls’ weekend. Here’s what to pack and where to go.

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by Kerrie Kennedy Pull out all the stops with a glamorous black sequin gown with plunging neckline for Night of 100 Stars at the Beverly Hilton, a high-profile Oscars event that is open to the public. Dress The Population gown, $318 at Nordstrom in Oakbrook Center.

Bare your shoulders for lunch at The Ivy, an open patio restaurant surrounded by a white picket fence—not to mention paparazzi—, it’s one of L.A.’s leading celebrity hangouts.

Charles Henry cold shoulder shift dress, $88 at Nordstrom in Oakbrook Center.

Pair a sleek red silk blouse with a pair of black leggings for dinner at Craig’s, a handsome, clubby West Hollywood restaurant that draws both old Hollywood and new. Ramy Brook top, $325 at Neiman Marcus in Oakbrook Center.

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Go edgy with a black leather jacket for a night of comedy at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, the alternative comedy troupe that launched the careers of many well-known TV and film stars.

BLANKNYC faux leather jacket, $98 at Nordstrom in Oakbrook Center.

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Tap into some “flower power” with a pair of embroidered jeans when you head to the Farmers’ Market at 3rd and Fairfax, L.A.’s oldest outdoor market. AQUA embroidered skinny jeans, $98 at bloomingdales.com.

Slip on an asymmetric black lace mini dress for dinner at the iconic and seriously decadent Chateau Marmont on Sunset Blvd. $98 at Free People in Oakbrook Center.

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Keep it simple but chic for dinner at Nobu in Malibu, where actors and stars gather for sushi and stunning ocean views.

Elizabeth & James white mini dress, $365 at Neiman Marcus in Oakbrook Center.

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Natural, organic, casual, personal—the way we live our lives has seeped into the way we celebrate our milestones, weddings chief among them.

Couples today want weddings that are not only a fun experience for their guests, but also reflect who they are. We polled top Hinsdale area wedding pros to find out about some of the top trends on the horizon.

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All That Glitters.

Lights, Camera, Action.

Blooming Bouquet.

It’s no longer just about the stone— amp up the sparkle with a diamondencrusted band. This one, a JAFFE oval-cut ring with hand-set micro-pave diamonds from Bella Cosa Jewelers in Willowbrook, features a quilted interior for maximum comfort and minimal slippage.

From a bridal veil flowing through the air to a couple taking its first steps together as a married couple, to the flower girl and ring bearer on the dance floor, couples want action pictures that tell a story and depict emotions, says Katie Satorius, photographer for Allusion Photography in Hinsdale. Satorius says, “We want the pictures to be an experience you can relive.”

According to Jane Gavran, owner of Jane’s Blue Iris in Hinsdale, prim and proper pastel bridal bouquets are getting bigger—think Lady Diana-esque cascading bouquets—, bolder (with strong accent colors like magenta or purple) and more lush, with trailing greenery and a mix of freesias, hydrangias, tulips, hyacinths and roses, among others.

1. Jaffe oval-cut ring Bella Cosa Jewelers 7163 S. Kingery Hwy., Willowbrook bellacosajewelers.com

2. Photography that tells a story Allusion Photography 201 E. Ogden Ave., Hinsdale allusionphotography.com

3. Pastel bridal bouquet Jane’s Blue Iris Ltd. 36 S. Washington Street, Hinsdale janesblueiris.com

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Logoland.

Silver Lining.

According to Marissa Wilger, manager at Toni Patisserie & Cafe in Hinsdale, buttercream cakes are making a comeback. Offering a more organic finish than fondant-covered cakes, today’s buttercream cakes are finished in a multitude of textures, often in white-on-white, pastels or metallics.

Custom couple monograms (three letters) or duograms (two letters, first names only) start with the invitation, and are sprinkled throughout the wedding, from the menu to the napkins, the placecards to the gift bags, says Ashley Killpack, owner of Ashley’s Custom Stationery in Hinsdale. Killpack says, “It’s almost like a logo for your wedding.”

Shopping for a men’s wedding band meant choosing which size of gold band you wanted to wear. Today, men can choose from a variety of metals, says Caffray Jewellers’ Dave Schulte— from titanium to tungsten, stainless steel to sterling silver to platinum.

4. Buttercream cake Toni Patisserie & Cafe 51 S. Washington Street, Hinsdale tonipatisserie.com

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5. Custom couple monograms Ashley’s Custom Stationery 30 E. First Street, Hinsdale ashleyscustomstationery.com

6. Variety of metal rings Caffray Jewellers 14 Grant Square, Hinsdale caffrayjewellers.com

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Lounge Lizard.

Secret Garden.

Vintage Charm.

Traditional plated dinners are making way for more casual affairs with highboys and lounge furniture, food stations and bar areas, says Maureen Micek, event coordinator at Carlisle Banquets in Lombard. Must-have libations include his and her cocktails and a vodka luge with signature drinks.

The earthy trend has taken on a more romantic vibe, says Phillip’s Flowers president Don Phillips. Think elegant, romantic garden with peonies, hydrangea, garden roses, mixed with foliage of all variety to provide texture, as well as an organic, ethereal feel.

According to Marilyn Pelso, assistant manager at Merry Richards Jewelers, many brides are after something vintage in feel to wear down the aisle, like this 18-carat white-gold necklace with vintage-cut diamonds.

8. Lounge furniture Carlisle Banquets 435 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard carlislebanquets.com

9. Elegant romantic foliage Phillip’s Flowers 47 S. Washington Street, Hinsdale phillipsflowers.com

7. 18-carat white-gold necklace Merry Richards Jewelers 17W300 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace merryrichardsjewelers.com

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TECHNOLOGIES

by Errol Janusz

MICROSOFT SURFACE 5 New for 2017, the sequel to the Surface 4 should arrive in the spring.

The Pro 5 is expected to come in 2K and 4K resolution variants. If this is true, the gadget will be among the most powerful and reputable 4K tablets to land on the market. The newly updated Surface Pen will now cling to the side of the tablet via magnet and recharge at the same time. Aside from the screen and pen, this tablet is rumored to have improvements to the camera, WiFi, Bluetooth and much more.

TRAKDOT LUGGAGE TRACKER Losing your luggage is a thing of the past! Track your checked baggage anywhere your mobile phone works where you will receive text messages of the location of your valuables. The Tracker’s location is determined using a quad-band GSM chip and triangulation instead of GPS to preserve battery power. Finally, if you open your Google Maps app, the device will even show you’re the exact location of your luggage using a Google Map Pin.

AUGUST SMART LOCK The August Smart Lock secure locks are becoming an integral part of any smart home and frequent traveler.

This keyless entry system consists of an easy-to-install lock that is compatible with existing single cylinder deadbolts.

With the accompanying mobile app, you’ll be able to alter settings and grant access to friends, family or neighbors indefinitely or for a set number of days. If you are afraid of someone hacking your lock, this device uses the same secure technology that financial companies use for online banking.

Errol Janusz is president and lead technician at Edward Technology in Hinsdale. For more information, call 630-333-9323, ext. 303, or e-mail ejanusz@hinsdale60521.com. You can also visit edwardtechnology.com.

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HMarchitecture & design ORDINARY PEOPLE Academy Award for Best Picture Ronald L. Schwary Academy Award for Best Director Robert Redford Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Timothy Hutton Academy Award for Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Alvin Sargent Released in September 1980, the directorial debut of Robert Redford, “Ordinary People” stars Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch and Timothy Hutton, and tells the story of an upper-middle class family in north suburban Lake Forest following the death of one of their sons in a boating accident. Various scenes were shot on location at Lake Forest High School, including the opening choir scene.

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AND THE OSCAR Take a look at these Oscarwinning film locations close to home.

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THE COLOR OF MONEY Academy Award for Best Actor Paul Newman Released in October 1986, and directed by Martin Scorsese, “The Color of Money,” starring Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver and John Turturro, follows pool hustler Edward “Fast Eddie” Felson (Newman), who first meets Vincent Lauria (Cruise) during a game of pool with Julian (Turturro) in the beginning of the film shot onlocation at FitzGerald’s Nightclub.

FitzGerald’s Nightclub 6615 W. Roosevelt Road Berwyn

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THE FUGITIVE Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Tommy Lee Jones Released in August 1993, and directed by Andrew Davis, “The Fugitive” stars Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble, who is pursued by a team of U.S. Marshals led by Deputy Sam Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones). Numerous scenes were shot at the hotel, including the hotel entrance, roof, elevator shaft and vast laundry room.

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ROAD TO PERDITION Academy Award for Best Cinematography Conrad Hall Released in July 2002 and directed by Sam Mendes, this American crime film starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, Jude Law and Daniel Craig takes place in 1931 during the Great Depression, and follows a mob enforcer (Newman) and his son (Craig).

The ground floor of John Rooney’s Rock Island mansion (The Charles Dawes House), now home to the Evanston Historical Society, is the scene of a wake in an early part of the film.

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The dramatic Western Spring home renovation opened up much of the vintage home’s first floor; completely reconfiguring the kitchen and living areas to be more welcoming, functional and up-to-date. Earning perfect 10s from three judges, this kitchen design also earned first place in the Medium Kitchen category, as well as receiving the award for most impressive Before and After Kitchen transformation.

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Honored in a tie for first place in the large kitchen category, Janice Teague, CKD/ CBD designed this award-winning project for a professional chef. Two islands, zones for cooking and entertaining, and professional-quality appliances elevate this Hinsdale kitchen to incredible heights. Janice also received third place for a sophisticated renovation of a large master bath, which included extensive built-in storage to contain clutter and expansive swaths of rich wood and light-colored marble and tile to create a relaxing retreat.

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Cold cuts and cured meats. Deli or pre-packaged turkey can have as much as 1,050 milligrams of sodium per serving. Some sodium is added, because these meats would spoil quickly without the added sodium solution, but it doesn’t need to be excessive. If you compare nutrition labels and look for lower sodium varieties, you will find that they are out there.

Pizza. Pizza isn’t exactly known for being a healthy food, but you’re probably thinking the big concerns here are saturated fat and calories.

But did you know that one slice may have up to 760 milligrams of sodium? It doesn’t take a lot of math to realize that a few slices can send sodium skyrocketing. Top your slices with more veggies and less cheese, and swap in a salad for some of your slices.

Soup. Soup can’t be bad if mom gave it to you for the sniffles, right?

Well, one cup of canned chicken noodle soup can contain up to 940 milligrams of sodium. Make a big batch of your own and freeze the leftovers, or add plain frozen veggies to a lower-sodium variety of canned soup, so there is less sodium per serving.

Breads and rolls. A lot of bread doesn’t even taste salty, but one piece can have as much as 230 milligrams of sodium. If you have toast for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch and dinner rolls, that can add up quickly.

Thinner slices tend to have fewer calories, and less sodium as well.

Chicken. Reasonable portions of lean, skinless grilled chicken are great. But nuggets tend to have a lot of added salt, and even fresh poultry is often injected with added sodium solutions. Just three ounces of frozen and breaded nuggets (about the size of the palm of your hand) can add nearly 600 milligrams of sodium. Check the label to find out if your poultry has been plumped up with a salt solution—a four-ounce serving shouldn’t have more than 100 milligrams of sodium.

2 3 The Salty Six Surprising foods that add the most sodium to diets Did you know that a lot of common foods add more sodium to your diet than you might think? It’s not just the French fries and pretzels you need to watch out for.

That’s why the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association created the “Salty Six”—to show you the top six foods that contribute the most sodium to diets. Even though these foods don’t necessarily taste salty, the sodium they have can add up when eaten frequently. And most of the sodium being digested (about three quarters) is already in the food before purchased. That means that it’s not as much about how we handle the salt shaker as it is about what is already in our food.

Take a look at the foods in the Salty Six. Too much sodium is bad news for your heart health. It’s bad news for your appearance, too: extra sodium can make your body retain water, which can make your face feel puffy, give you bags under your eyes, increase swelling in your fingers, and make your jeans look and feel tighter.

A key point is that different brands and restaurant versions of the same kinds of foods can vary widely in sodium content. Compare nutrition labels, and choose products with the lowest amounts of sodium per serving.

You can also look for the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check mark at grocery stores and some restaurants to find foods that can be part of an overall healthy diet. With a little nutrition label know-how, you’ll be well on your way to healthier choices.

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HM Publisher’s Profile | Mario Tricoci

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This visionary and entrepreneur has a confident, but grounded demeanor with his streaky and silver hair making a stark contrast against his black shirt. Now in his early 70s, Tricoci rarely cuts hair, but is often seen at some of his Chicago area day spas teaching, inspiring and still learning from others in the industry. Tricoci sees style as “ever-changing” and a “way of life.”

“Style does not have to necessarily be about hair and make-up—it’s an attitude as well,” said Tricoci as he told HM about his ascent from humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in his industry. “I was already cutting hair back home in Italy; however, I started as a hair dresser in Chicago before opening a place with my brother and partner Frank in a Villa Park shopping center in 1962.”

HUMBLE BEGINNINGS As a young man, Tricoci grew up in northern Calabria in Italy, and became a young apprentice at the age of 13, before moving to Toronto. It was when he went to visit a relative in Chicago that he met John Edward, who owned a premier hair salon on Michigan Ave. “There were pretty girls there, and I said, ‘Can I do one of their hair?’ ” Tricoci said, laughing. “John said, ‘No—but if you want to work here, let’s get you a green card;’ and I was on my way to Chicago with my family.”

It didn’t take long before clients came from all over Chicagoland to have ‘’the cut’’ by Mario.

“In this industry, you are forever a student,” he said.

“Styles change—your attitude changes. Your point of view on fashion can change every six months, so you must not hesitate to change if you want to be at the pinnacle of your game. You must challenge yourself to learn more.”

Today, Tricoci has 14 hair salons and day spas in the

Chicago area, which also include more than a dozen Mario Tricoci University schools in Illinois and Indiana. He has a legion of stylists and employees that total more than 1,400.

In his 35th year, Tricoci remains passionate about teaching and inspiring young stylists.

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Style does not have to necessarily be about hair and make-up—it’s an attitude as well.”

“I really believe I never had a job—I feel I had a career, and which means you work 24/7,” he said. “There is always more out there, and in this business, it’s always a challenge, and it’s vital that we stay green. I tell my students if you’re green, you are growing, and if you’re ripe, you rot.’’

It was that kind of attitude and determination that led Tricoci’s Arlington Heights location to become the first salon and day spa in the Midwest that pampered guests in private, tranquil rooms, awaiting them with comfortable robes, a Vichy shower and a hydrotherapy room.

Tricoci recalled opening the first Arlington Heights location with his wife, Cheryl.

“Cheryl and I went on a holiday in Montecatini, Italy, and we wanted to have an experience of a spa,” he said. “At the time (about 30 years ago), we just had facial rooms at our locations. On our holiday, Cheryl had a facial, manicure, pedicure and other treatments, and she said, ‘Wouldn’t [it] be great to bring this to our guests?’

“And thus, we started the day spa services in Arlington Heights, and later, Oak Brook. Our attitude was to have our guests no matter what background, to enjoy a holiday one day at a time, and come home feeling rejuvenated.’’

The couple first met in 1970, when Cheryl quickly became a catalyst to Mario’s creativity and energy.

“She was there during the humble beginnings, and enabled me to do my craft creatively when we started Mario Tricoci Continued on page 44

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PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE Chicago’s highly successful husband and wife team, Mario Tricoci and wife/ business partner Cheryl Tricoci

Mario Tricoci

TURNING HEADS

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THE TRICOCIS At their Chicago home overlooking Navy Pier and Lake Shore Drive.

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Tricoci says he wouldn’t be who he is today without his wife, Cheryl, by his side. They built an empire that includes a total of 50 Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spa and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa locations.

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Another person who really inspired me was Vidal Sassoon. He was a man who would say this is what I do. This is who I am and this is how it’s done. I try to follow that,” says Tricoci.

Hair Salon in 1977,” Tricoci said.

Tricoci reminisced about the long days and nights that ended with the couple bringing home robes to wash and press for the next day’s guests. He recalled the night the couple took a gamble and “went for broke,” when he came home with the excitement of a new location inside Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg at a time when most salons were located inside of department stores. Tricoci found a small space on the far end of the mall, which was not an ideal location, lacking premium foot traffic.

“We decided to make lemonade out of lemons,’’ Cheryl Tricoci said. “People thought we were crazy, and said we couldn’t make money in a location like that. We told our guests for your convenience, we wanted to be close to the parking lot, so you don’t have to walk all the way through the mall.”

MEETING THE CHALLENGES With business booming and their client base increasing, they moved to the center of the mall and business kept growing.

“Mario had this vision to create a very special environment, and not just a beauty shop,” Cheryl said. “He knew how difficult it was to lease space, and he worked hard, and we became the first salon in North America to open in a shopping mall, when all the hair salons or beauty salons were in anchor stores.’’

Mario Tricoci reflected on the hesitation and uncertainty of designing their new 900-square-foot location at Woodfield.

“Cheryl said, ‘If we are going to do this, we have to get a great interior designer.’ ” The Tricocis were excited about Richard Himmel, who was an elite designer in Chicago.

“I was so impressed, but he didn’t want take our project,” Tricoci said. “He said, ‘I’ll think about it, but I’m going on a trip to Milano, and when I come back, I’ll let you know.’ It cost $22,000 just for the design alone.—I could have bought a salon for that much at the time!

“Cheryl said to me, ‘If you are going to have a salon to cut and style hair, then you should have a salon that reflects that vision.’ “ The stylish salon had elephant gray colors throughout its three levels, and visitors could see the entire place from every level. ‘’At the time, it was the most photographic hair salon in the country,” Tricoci said.

Cheryl covered every detail with Himmel, and remembered a pivotal conversation in 1976 with the renowned designer when shopping for expensive material and fabrics.

“When [he] presented all these ideas, I said, ‘We can’t do that; in three years, it’s going to be trashed,’ “ she said. “He

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just looked at me and said, ‘If you can’t afford to recover everything in this salon and put in new carpeting, then you should close your doors’—and guess what, he was so right.’’

The couple’s vision became an empire today that includes 50 Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spas, Elizabeth Arden Red Door product lines, and the Mario Tricoci University locations.

EARLY INSPIRATIONS Tricoci credits his success in part to his inspiration from Italian Aldo Dicola, a fellow hairdresser from Italy that he met in 1968, when Tricoci was a hair stylist for United States Olympic team and Dicola for the Italian team.

“I admired his work, his couture of fashion and his attitude,” Tricoci said. “He was very influential to me. ‘’Another person who really inspired me was Vidal Sassoon. He was a man who would say, ‘This is what I do, this is who I am, and this is how it’s done.’ I try to follow that.’’

Tricoci salutes the late Leo Passage, who founded Pivot Point Education, and put on beauty education shows all over the world. ‘’These people were real, and I learned that if you really own something, no one can copy it,” he said. “That’s why I can share my craft with everyone, because no one can copy it—no one can steal it from you. So, Tricoci University came from my inspiration to share my experiences. We wanted our students to learn what took me 50 years.”

GUESTS COME FIRST So, what approach does Tricoci recommend when a guest comes into his salon with her own unique features? ‘’That’s a great question, because we often talk about that with our students,” he said. “The consultation is the most vital part of the service, simply because a consultation is negotiating with your guest the end result. So, you want to say to the guest, ‘This is what the end result is going to be.’— Then you have to deliver.

“However, you need to understand an oval face, the jaw or high cheek bones, thin face and so on.

“Then, the real gratification comes from making people happy—that’s priceless. You can’t buy that.’’ n

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BAND TOGETHER

In support of Willowbrook Corner Youth Learning Program

by Anya Uppal

he Community House’s annual Band Together event will be held on Feb. 11 from 6:30 to 11 p.m.

Band Together benefits the organization’s Willowbrook Corner Youth Learning Program, which provides support and educational resources for children and families living in this low-income neighborhood in unincorporated Willowbrook. Many families living in the Willowbrook Corner neighborhood live below the poverty line, contributing to challenges that include gaps in academic achievement.

Band Together has been an ongoing event for the past five years, and it includes live music from bands, drinks, food, dancing and a raffle.

“Community House has supported this program for a long time—about 20 years—, but it was only recently that they needed to raise additional money to fund it,” said Alyssa Guido, co-leader of the host committee for Band Together. “The volunteers at The Community House were the ones to come up with a fundraiser.”

The goals of the Willowbrook Corner program are to help families and their children improve their educational performance, practice positive decision-making skills in a supportive environment, and provide learning opportunities year-round.

“This event provides a sense of community and everyone coming together for a good cause,” said Trayce Biancalana, co-leader of the host committee for Band Together. ... “The first year, I didn’t even know who the band was, and there were probably 75 people that attended the event. Then, we grew the event,

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and we branched out, and our highest number of attendees is 320.”

“The event itself keeps getting better, and [we] are able to focus on improvements,” Guido said. “Each year, we took a new piece of the event, and stepped it up.”

Since the first event, more than 5,000 children have benefited from the learning program, and The Community House reports that children are showing improvements in academics and lifeskills.

“Band Together is a great time to see some good music, see some friends,” Biancalana said, “and support a good cause.” n

For more information about The Community House and its Willowbrook Corner Youth Learning Program, visit www. thecommunityhouse.org.

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RAISING STRONGER, HAPPIER GIRLS Robert Crown Center’s fifth annual Happy to Be Me! luncheon

In addition to Laney’s presentation, the event will offer boutique shopping, girlcentered raffle prizes, and a healthy lunch.

Happy to Be Me! has been inspiring women and girls • U.S. News and World to develop character, live a Report recently stated that balanced life, and believe in although women today themselves for five years. are more likely than men to Happy to Be Me! 2016 attendees Holly Marcus, Reese Edgewater, Katie The fundraising event costs complete college and attend Parkins, Julia Gabriel, Emma Biegansky, Riley Matthews, Sidney Turnbull $50 per person, and proceeds and Megan Nash. Photo by Mike Ellis graduate school, they support RCC’s mission to continue to earn only three equip all children—regardless limiting media exposure, strong female quarters of what men earn. of barriers such as varied ability and role models and mentors, and inclusion • The Boston Globe reported income—to make informed choices and in girl-group activities, such as female-led that 50 percent of high-school girls live up to their healthiest potential. clubs and athletics. endure sexually-crude jokes The event will run from 10 a.m. to On Feb. 25, the Robert Crown about their bodies, and are 1 p.m. at Carlisle Banquets in Lombard.

Center for Health Education (RCC) inappropriately touched against Registration is available at www. will present its fifth annual “Happy to their will, negatively impacting robertcrown.org. n Be Me!” luncheon. This celebration of their academic success.

“girl-power” provides tools to help girls • The Huffington Post reported The Robert Crown Center for Health develop self-esteem, while bonding with Education (RCC) is the nation’s first that increasing use of social the important women in their lives. health education center, and the largest and other forms of media has The 2017 event will welcome speaker provider of health education for school perpetuated unrealistic expectations Betnijah Laney, who plays for the aged youth in the Chicago region. Nearly among its young, vulnerable users, Chicago Sky of the WNBA. Laney will 6 million students have learned from suggesting that they are not popular share her own story as a strong woman RCC’s science-based programs. Each enough, thin enough or smart enough. and athlete—a story that is designed year, almost 80,000 young people and to engage young ladies (and their adults from eight counties benefit from One can easily understand why young companions) with real-life obstacles and RCC programs. For questions about the women suffer from low self-esteem, offer powerful ways to surmount them.

Robert Crown Center, its curriculum which results in risk-taking behaviors, The event and its speaker will or this event, contact director of such as disordered eating, cutting, illustrate that it is fine to be exactly who communications Katherine Leibforth at bullying, smoking and drinking. you are, just as you are, and will urge kleibforth@robertcrown.org.

However, there are many ways in which young ladies to seek personal fulfillment families, schools and communities can that neither seeks nor acknowledges empower young women, starting with comparisons with others.

The young women we raise today have the benefit of more strong female role models than ever before in U.S. history. Still, they face many challenges.

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he KoenigRubloff Cares Foundation, a nonprofit organization affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group, has announced that it will grant $75,000 to Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that partners with individuals in need of affordable housing throughout the Chicago region, and The Sunshine Kids, a national non-profit organization that offers a variety of programs for children that are battling cancer.

Grant funds were raised in 2016 through the support of hundreds of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group agent and employee contributions. This brings the year-end total of donations that the foundation received in 2016 to $90,000.

“Through the unbelievable generosity of our agents, employees and the community, we are so honored to be able to present checks to these two incredible organizations that are very close to our hearts,” said Joe Stacy, chairman of the KoenigRubloff Cares Foundation. “The amount of joy that these organizations bring to the people they touch is so gratifying to witness. It’s one of the best feelings in the world.”

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Stacy, along with his colleagues, helped to build houses in Chicago and surrounding suburbs with Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity this past year.

The KoenigRubloff Cares Foundation also partnered with The Sunshine Kids on its first ever “Teen Getaway” in Chicago this past August.

From Aug. 18 to 20, 18 KoenigRubloff agents and employees showed Chicago hospitality to Sunshine Kids from all over the U.S. by volunteering as airport greeters, group chaperones, tour guides, party coordinators, photographers and support crew.

In September, they were able to spend time with The Sunshine Kids at a special party at Lurie Children’s Hospital, and also at a Chicago Cubs game, where the kids were able to meet first baseman Anthony Rizzo.

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SHERRY PARTY

Several dozen local ladies shopped at the Green Goddess Boutique in Hinsdale to support Children’s Home + Aid (CH + A) at the annual Sherry Party on Dec. 1.

Organized by the Hinsdale auxiliary of CH + A, the Sherry Party is an annual Christmastime tradition through which funds are raised for the nonprofit organization, which serves about 40,000 children and families across Illinois.

Each guest is required to bring a gift as a donation to CH + A, and Helm said the auxiliary generally receives requests for older children, as it is common for donors to submit gifts geared towards younger children.

Elyce Rembos, owner of the Green Goddess Boutique, also donates 20 percent of the store’s proceeds that day to the Hinsdale auxiliary. Funds raised from the Sherry Party go towards the organization’s general operating budget.

For more information about Children’s Home + Aid, visit www. childrenshomeandaid.org.

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HM CommunitySCENE 53rd Annual Hinsdale

ASSEMBLY BALL

More than 500 guests attended the 53rd annual Hinsdale Assembly Ball at the Hilton-Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook on Dec. 23, when 24 debutantes and 26 honor guard were presented. Friends and family watched a performance by the debutantes and honor guard members during the event, which raised funds for the Hinsdale Hospital Foundation and the AMITA Cancer Institute.

The Hinsdale Assembly has met 80 percent of its $1 million pledge to the cancer institute as a result of the generosity of debutante and honor guard families, and members of the community and local businesses.

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1. Debutante Gillian Lavins dances with her father, Thomas Lavins.; 2. Honor guard Eamon McMahon dances with his mother, Kelly McMahon; 3.Debutante Emma Stapleton and honor guard Nathan Stapleton with Samuel, Stephanie and Van Stapleton; 4. The 2016 debutantes and honor guard; 5. Debutante Abigail Hess is presented by her father, David Hess; 6. The Morris family

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HM CommunitySCENE Oak Brook Infant Welfare Society

MISTLETOE MEDLEY PHOTOS BY DANIEL GARCIA

More than 400 ladies from throughout the western suburbs shopped and dined while supporting the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago (IWS) at the annual “Mistletoe Medley� fundraiser at Drury Lane Conference Center on Nov. 29.

Hosted by the Oak Brook chapter of the IWS auxiliary, the event featured dozens of local boutique vendors that displayed items ranging from apparel to glassware.

After the boutique shopping portion of the event, ladies sat down for lunch, and listened to emcee and honorary chairman Allison Rosati of WMAQ Ch. 5 speak about IWS. For more information about the Infant Welfare Society, visit www.infantwelfare.org.

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SPORTS

IMPROBABLE RUN Benet Academy junior Liam Lyman was part of a team that advanced all the way to the state finals last year, before falling to Curie in the championship game.Photography provided by Benet Academy athletic department.

EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME

Liam Lyman of Clarendon Hills elected to attend Benet Academy in 2013. His junior year, he was starting in a state championship basketball game.

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hen Liam Lyman of Clarendon Hills made the decision to attend Benet Academy after graduating from Clarendon Hills Middle School (CHMS), he was seeking the opportunity to play basketball for an established program under a renowned head coach.

Little did he know that as a junior, he would be starting on a team playing in the

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IHSA class 4A state championship game.

Lyman, whose father walked on the basketball team at Northern Illinois University, began playing basketball when he was five or six years old, and started travel ball in third grade.

“I’ve been basically playing basketball my whole life,” he said.

Lyman said he played other sports growing up, but enjoyed basketball the most, and thus, decided to continue with it.

“I’ve always really loved the game, and

I wanted to get better,” he said.

After playing on his dad’s travel team, Lyman received his first taste of representing his school on the CHMS squad in seventh and eighth grade.

“It was a really cool experience to play for my school,” he said. “I had never done it before, but it was really fun.”

Upon graduating from CHMS, Lyman said basketball was a significant factor in his decision to attend Benet.

“The program that coach [Gene] Heidkamp has set up—he’s had a lot of great players,” he said, adding that he was also impressed with the school’s academic offerings.

During his sophomore year, Lyman practiced with the varsity team, and the following year, he earned the opportunity to play at the varsity level.

He said the adjustment was substantial, having to grow accustomed to five talented players on the floor all the time, as opposed to just a few at the lower levels.

“I knew that he was a tough, hardnosed kid that could shoot the ball,”

Heidkamp said.

Entering the 2015-16 season, expectations were muted for the Redwings, having recently graduated standout big men Sean O’Mara (2014) and Frank Kaminsky (2011), who acquired national prominence for his starring role on the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team, and now plays for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets.

“Outside of our team, a lot of people didn’t think we were going to be that good,” Lyman said. “We lost our leading scorer. ... But we really came together, and we had a lot of guys that wanted to come out and play.”

After losing just once in the regular season, Benet entered the state tournament as the top seed in its sectional.

As expected, the Redwings won their regional, and then reached the sectional final, following a 60-43 win over Hinsdale South.

Lyman said the single-elimination nature of the tournament was an adjustment, but felt that Heidkamp readied him and his teammates to be successful each game.

“Coach Heidkamp got us really prepared for that,” he said. ... “It all happened so fast. You’ve just got to focus on one game at a time, and hope you can pull each one out.”

In the sectional final against York High School, Lyman recalled the Dukes rallying to level the score in the fourth quarter, before he buried a crucial threepointer that reestablished the lead and momentum for Benet. The Redwings went on to win that game, 61-55.

After defeating Joliet West in the super-sectional, Benet prepared to square off with perennial powerhouse Simeon Career Academy.

When you think of Simeon, basketball is likely the first image that comes to mind.

Between 2010 and 2013, Simeon’s boys basketball squad claimed four

consecutive IHSA class 4A state championships, led by star forward Jabari Parker, who now plays for the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks.

“Growing up, you see Simeon with Derrick Rose and Jabari Parker, and suddenly, you’re playing [their school] in the semifinals,” Lyman said.

But when Benet faced the Wolverines last spring in the state semifinals, they were just another obstacle that stood in the way of this team’s unexpected pursuit of a championship.

“Going into that game, no one gave us a chance; but I think GREATER EXPECTATIONS everyone on our team knew that Lyman is his team’s second leading scorer this year, and head coach we had a chance,” Lyman said.

Gene Heidkamp said more is “We had been having a really expected from the senior this season. good season, and we have the best coach in the state. ... We knew that we could play with season,” Heidkamp said. everybody.”

This year, Benet won its Thanksgiving The Redwings’ confidence paid off, as tournament, while placing second to they stunned Simeon, 49-48, to advance Simeon at the prestigious Pontiac Holiday to the championship game.

Tournament.

Benet’s drive for a championship Lyman said the Redwings are now ultimately came up six points short in the focused on winning their conference, title game, falling to Curie, 65-59, but and hope they can make a similar run Lyman said that loss has fueled returning in the state tournament, indicating players’ desire this season. that Wheaton-Warrenville South and “We know what it takes to get to the Naperville North could pose stiff tests biggest stage in high-school basketball,” he within their sectional. said. “If we could get back there, it would After graduating, Lyman intends really mean a lot to us. If we can play the to continue his playing career, and has type of basketball that we’re capable of, currently received offers from a pair of and do the things that we need to do, we Division II schools, Michigan Tech and definitely have a chance to do it again.”

Malone University in Ohio.

Standing 6’4”, Lyman is a forward “I think he’s going to have a successful that primarily plays on the wing. He is career,” Heidkamp said. ... “He definitely noteworthy for his perimeter shooting will be a college basketball player.” ability, but said he has improved his Reflecting back on his decision to defense, rebounding, playmaking and attend Benet, Lyman said his experience leadership skills while at Benet. has “exceeded expectations.”

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“It’s something I’ll never forget— The fifth-leading scorer on last year’s playing basketball at Benet—and probably squad, he is now second on his team in one of the greatest decisions I’ll ever make scoring, as well as the leading rebounder. in my life.” n “We’re relying on him for more this

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PEAK PERFORMANCE

What are your challenges?

Things happen. Your success path can get blocked; unforeseen obstacles can arrive during your journey. Expect the unexpected as you drive toward your goals—things will happen that you never anticipated.

By now, you have well-defined visions and macro goals for 2017.

What can keep you from obtaining what you want and desire?

What external and internal factors can erode your confidence?

Which ones can lower your relaxation and enjoyment, and wreak havoc on your positive intentions?

These problems can be detrimental if they’re not addressed.

Real difficulties and obstacles can derail your objectives, and restrict your overall progress. They can cloud your reasoning, and obliterate all hope, belief and expectancy.

Most people have problems; some have a lifetime of problems.

It is the champion, however, that has eliminated the “P” word from his or her vocabulary. Do not utter this negative word. You have challenges—meet them head-on.

It is the word “challenge” that inspires, motivates and encourages the champion. A challenge is something that has confronted our desire and need to accomplish a goal or vision.

A problem, on the other hand, acts as a barrier, an obstacle and sometimes a formidable roadblock to what we want. Problems conjure up thoughts and feelings of despair, dread, foreboding, doubt and fear.

What keeps you up at night? What are the main challenges for each of your life arenas? What seems to be in your way? There are many ways to meet a challenge head-on.

First, identify the exact nature of the challenge. Is the challenge another person, the economy, the situation, condition or the circumstance? Or is the challenge your own thoughts, beliefs and expectancies? Is the challenge a combination of these?

The challenge may not be what it appears, so look at it from different angles. When you’ve walked around it 360 degrees, make your decision on how to meet the challenge with your intuition (just in case you missed something).

Some challenges can miraculously disappear.

When confronted with any challenge, do not react to it in a negative way. Be calm and mindless for at least 90 seconds—no reaction should be your initial reaction.

Breathe when a challenge arrives. Immediately lower your breaths per minute from 15 to 17 to a “champion level” of six to eight. This may take some training on your part. Make up your mind that you control you. Allow no situation, condition or circumstance to influence your thoughts in a negative way.

Sometimes, the challenge can be formidable, and it may even seem insurmountable. Here are four options to meet the challenge: 1. Use the power of replacement. When the challenge pops into your mind, swiftly replace it with the vision or goal that it is blocking. Re-commit to what you want. Make it clear and concise, and make it vivid. Replace the mental images of the challenge within seconds of its arrival.

2. Sleep on it. Make no quick decisions unless time is of the essence. As you drift off to sleep, envision only what you want.

3. How do you eat an elephant? That’s right—it’s one bite at a time.

Break the challenge into manageable parts with realistic timelines.

From coaching many marathon runners, it’s best to break your long run into smaller segments. And when you think you can’t finish the race, meet the challenge by running to the next tree or visible landmark. Take it one small destination at a time—“next” is your battle cry.

4. Act like it’s not there; do not obsess over it. Do nothing. Keep moving towards your objective. This is not always an option; however, it’s worked hundreds times over the last four decades.

Free yourself from your problems by getting rid of the shackles that problems bring. Remove their handcuffs of negativity. Wean yourself from the dreaded “P” word. Do not allow it to find its way back into your mind. Champions lay down the problem, and pick up the challenge.

By replacing the word “problem” with the word “challenge,” you can find inspiration, encouragement and motivation for maneuvering around, over, under or through these roadblocks.

Seeking solutions, answers, strategies and tactics to your challenges is the champion’s mindset.

Life is full of challenges. They arrive in all forms, shapes and sizes, and sometimes they appear with no warning. Getting ambushed with challenges can place you on the defensive. They can cripple your desire and hobble your ambition if you allow them to. Commit to meeting these potential challenges head-on.

Immunize your mind from potential challenges. Fallen trees do occasionally block the road, and at a time when you’re in a hurry.

What do you do? Get past the tree and back on your journey— period.

With free will, you can find solutions to any and all of your challenges. Everything is possible. Let nothing get in the way of reaching your visions and dreams—nothing. You control your destiny, even if a tree is blocking your path. n

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

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