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Publisher Letter
A look at Oak Brook As we enter the fall this October, Hinsdale Magazine embarks on a three-part series on Oak Brook. This month (p. 10), we examine how the village grew under the leadership of Paul Butler, whose unique vision for Oak Brook has set it apart from other communities around the Chicago area. We also take a look at a Hinsdale native whose fashion career has taken off. Liz Schneider is the chief curator of the lifestyle blog Sequins & Stripes, and in this issue (p. 20), you’ll read how her blog has developed to attain about 350,000 unique views per month. In this issue (p. 26), we introduce our readers to Circle Urban Ministries, a non-profit organization dedicated to making the Austin neighborhood a better place. A handful of Hinsdale Golf Club members serve on the organization’s board of directors, and last month, the club hosted the second annual “Circle of Hope Fore Kids” golf outing to benefit Circle Urban Ministries. Last month, former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel came to Hinsdale to speak to a group of several hundred local men in the Hinsdale Central auditorium. In this
issue’s “Inside 60521” (p. 60), you’ll read the words of encouragement Wuerffel shared with our local residents. We’re also happy to recognize organizations new and old in our
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Community Scene pages. The Garden Study Club of Hinsdale recently celebrated its 85th anniversary at the Oak Brook Public Library (p. 38), while the Freedom Golf Association, founded in 2011, hosted an outing benefiting individuals with special needs at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club (p. 56). The Community
House also started a new event in August (p. 24), a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, which it is hoping to grow in the years to come. This issue’s columns tackle a wide group of topics. In techKNOW (p. 62), Errol Janusz provides tips that could help protect you from the newest strain of the “Cryptlocker virus.” In Peak Performance (p. 64), life coach Jim Fannin offers up “ten ways to raise a successful teenager.” And in Spiritual Insight (p. 66), Christ Church of Oak Brook senior pastor Dr. Dan Meyer shares a story with a pair of twists you probably won’t see coming. For the third consecutive October, we’re proud to showcase a variety of local doctors and their practices in our Medical Profiles special advertising section (pp. 48-52). Doctors and offices featured include Clarendon Vision Development Center, Dr. David Loiterman, Dr. Nesreen Suwan, Dr. Ingrid Liu and University Dermatology, Cardiology and Vein Center. As always, please continue to share your comments with us at news@ hinsdale60521.com. Your voice is heard by our staff, and we look forward to the dialogue.
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Founder & Publisher
CONTENTS 10 Spotlight
Scott Jonlich
Oak Brook: Past & Present
Print Managing Editor
20 Fashion & Style
Mike Ellis
Hinsdale native Liz Schneider, chief curator of Sequins & Stripes
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Photographer
Marcello Rodarte
26 Circle of Hope
Creative Director
Hinsdale Golf Club members organize second outing to benefit Austin neighborhood
Cheryl Chrzanowski
30 Hinsdale HOME
Graphic Artist
Not your father’s fireplace The art of the backsplash
Julia Sinogeikina
Columnists
William Egbert Jr. Jim Fannin Errol Janusz Dan Meyer
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40 Health & Wellness
Local physician develops organization to combat congenital heart failure Preventing an injury on the rise
48 Medical Profiles
Cydney Cape Medha Imam Paul Kelma Jill Russell Qualizza
Special advertising section
60 Inside 60521
Former Heisman Trophy winner visits Hinsdale
Feature Photographers
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Kyle Hampson Karen Hood Percy Ollie Jr. Nancy Ripani
62 techKNOW
“Cryptlocker virus” by Errol Janusz
64 Peak Performance
“10 ways to raise a successful teenager” by Jim Fannin
Advertising Sales
66 Spiritual Insight
Sarah Chase Karen Hood Renee Lawrence
“A brother or sister like that” by Dan Meyer
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Spotlight
OAK
PART I: PAST & PRESENT
BROOK
BY MIKE ELLIS
Over the next three months, Hinsdale Magazine will be shining an in-depth spotlight on Oak Brook. This month, print managing editor Mike Ellis takes you from the settlement of Frank Osgood Butler at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, all the way up to the present-day.
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ounders are an important concept involved in the history of any place. In America, we esteem those Founding Fathers who sat through the sweltering summer heat in Philadelphia in 1787 to draft and construct the document we call the United States Constitution. The names Washington—Jefferson— Adams—Madison are immortalized, not only in our history books, but also as the names of towns and streets throughout our nation. While many people were involved in and have contributed to the development of Oak Brook over the past 50-plus years, the central root of that growth is aptly represented by the name Butler, as Paul Butler and his father, Frank Osgood (F.O.) Butler, were chiefly responsible for planting the seed that has blossomed into the unique village that is now home to more than two dozen beautiful subdivisions, McDonald’s corporate headquarters and one of the Midwest’s premier shopping malls.
Oak Brook’s Heritage
For newer residents to the greater Hinsdale area, it may be difficult to envision that much of the space you now see sprawling with homes, retail stores and corporate offices was once open farmland. This statement may be applied to many parts of the area, but is especially true of Oak Brook as late as the 1950s and early 1960s. Vestiges of Oak Brook’s heritage can be traced to the last decade of the 19th century, when F.O. Butler, president of the Butler Paper Company, settled on First Street in Hinsdale, several miles south of present-day Oak Brook. The paper company had a plant in downtown Chicago and a mill in St. Charles, and Kathleen Maher, president of the Oak Brook Historical Society (OBHS), said this location was an ideal “stopover” between their locations, and that a number of people from the city had summer homes in and around Hinsdale in those days. At one time, Maher said the Butler Paper Company was the largest family-owned business in Chicago. According to the historical society, in 1906, F.O. Butler and his brother Julius Frederick purchased the Natoma Dairy on 31st Street, and thus came into possession of a large portion of property in present-day Oak Brook. Frank Osgood Butler
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The same source relates that, 15 years later, he built Butler School, a two-room school, on land he had donated at 31st Street and Spring Road. This building, now known as the Oak Brook Heritage Center, is one of three sites in Oak Brook on the National Register of Historic Places. In a short time, this school supplanted two smaller, one-room schoolhouses nearby. About the same time, in 1922, F.O. Butler’s son Paul established the Oak Brook Polo Club; this was the first known use of “Oak Brook,” as the village itself would not be incorporated for several decades. The Butlers were an illustrious family that owned property in various states across the country, including ranches in South Dakota and Montana. Maher said this is where family members, including Paul Butler, developed their passion for polo, and even used the sport to train members of the cavalry during World War I. “They had these huge ranches where they raised horses for the cavalry,” Maher said. “That’s where they played polo; they called it ‘cowboy polo’ in South Dakota.”
Paul Butler and the Birth of Oak Brook
While his father was engaged with the family paper business, Paul Butler served in the first World War as a cavalry officer. Butler emerged from the war as an aviator, and this is when Maher said he first developed his love for flying that ultimately led to him launching Butler Aviation. “His father didn’t believe that [aviation] was something that would make any money,” Maher said. “Paul being of the nature that he was thought, ‘This is the wave of the future; this is something we can make money at.’ The paper company was really not his first love.” Butler, an innovator by nature, soon built Butler Aviation into a company that at one time, Maher said “pumped more fuel than the Air Force did.” As Paul Butler expanded his fortune, having also acquired ownership of his father’s paper company, he amassed more land north of Hinsdale. According to the OBHS, at one point, he owned 3,600 acres of land in what is now the Village of Oak Brook. In the meantime, during World War II, residents in the Fullersburg area between Hinsdale and Elmhurst founded the Oak Brook Civic Association for civil defense purposes in 1942. Maher said this was the second known use of “Oak Brook.” According to the historical society, over 300 people resided in this area, with kids attending Butler School before proceeding to Hinsdale Township High School. In the early 1950s, the civic association created a volunteer fire department, which the village ultimately assumed control of in 1967.
Paul Butler founded the Village of Oak Brook, originally called the Oak Brook company. “They were the citizens’ group that, along with the Butler family, actually became involved in the direction of how Oak Brook would be developed,” Maher said. In 1955, the proverbial seed that would become Oakbrook Center was planted when Marshall Field & Company purchased a farm at the corner of Ill. Rte. 83 and 22nd Street that belonged to Otto Ahrens. About the same time, the Tri-State and East-West Tollways were built (now Interstates 294 and 88, respectively). According to a special advertising section in the Chicago Sunday Tribune from 1961, the Tri-State was originally supposed to pass through the heart of Oak Brook, but Butler convinced the tollway authorities to divert it to its present course along the village’s eastern boundary. According to a 1964 Tribune report, these roadways were instrumental in attracting businesses to Oak Brook’s commercial sector, as well as the mall; but Maher said they were not part of Butler’s original plan to develop Oak Brook. On Feb. 21, 1958, a petition sponsored by Paul Butler created the Village of Oak Brook, originally called the Oak Brook company.
The Butler Vision
According to the OBHS, when Oak Brook was incorporated, it had 103 residents, all contained within one square mile. All of the land on which the village currently rests previously belonged to Paul Butler, which is why he is properly styled the founder of Oak Brook. With no railroad to structure his village around, the innovative Butler structured his community in quite a unique manner. His “vision” included a mixture of: • Prominent corporations • Residential subdivisions with large lots • Open space • “Superior” schools “Paul Butler lived here; this was his home,” village trustee John Baar said. “What he developed was really near and dear to his heart.” Continued on the next page www.hinsdale60521.com |Hinsdale Magazine 11
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Maher explained that the best initial draw to Oak Brook was polo. In those days, Oak Brook featured nine polo fields, and was billed the “polo capital of the United States,” hosting the sport’s U.S. Open from 1954 to 1978. “Polo literally drove everything,” Maher said, adding that Butler rented out farms to polo players, some of which also resided in the early subdivisions.
Corporate Climate
In the early years, major companies like Eastman Kodak and Brunswick had regional offices in Oak Brook, but the bevy of corporate headquarters for which the town is presently known did not arrive until future years. “Paul Butler’s vision was that we would have the commercial area where we would have ‘Fortune 500’
companies, and that caliber of people,” Maher said. Almost entirely vacuous in the 1950s, Maher said the corporate corridor began developing in the mid1960s and 1970s, as large offices began to be constructed. By the 1980s, global fast-food giant McDonald’s had fixed its corporate headquarters and expansive “hamburger university” campus in Oak Brook. The village is also currently home to Ace Hardware, Blistex, Inland Real Estate, Hub Group and A.M. Castle. Up until this year, the Portillo Restaurant Group based its corporate operations on Spring Road, and Dominick’s had its district offices on the corner of 22nd Street and Jorie Blvd. In addition to corporate facilities, a number of office plazas align Enterprise and Commerce Drives off of 22nd Street near the mall. Art Osten, who served as Oak Brook’s interim village manager from April through September, said he feels the village’s well-established commercial atmosphere creates a “synergistic” effect that is appealing to businesses large and small seeking office space. “There’s a synergy of working near other businesses,” Osten said. “It attracts a lot of talent, and businesses want to be where the rest of the talented people are. “And in Oak Brook, you really can’t find a better place than that. We’ve got so many corporate headquarters here, and they like it not only because it’s a place that they can live; but it’s working with each other and interacting with each other.”
Residential Subdivisions
With the desire to attract premier companies, Maher said Paul Butler also envisioned corporate executives residing in the town in which they worked. Thus, Butler fleshed out the concept of subdivisions, that is, self-regulatory communities that would feature custom homes on large lots. “[Butler’s] idea in building Ginger Creek and Brook Forest and York Woods and those subdivisions was to Continued on page 14
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provide the type of residential area that would attract the people who worked up in the commercial area,” Maher said. Having shot for the stars in terms of the corporations he could attract, Butler aimed high in creating Oak Brook’s first subdivisions, forging a relationship with the Arizona-based Del E. Webb corporation, one of the nation’s largest
construction companies in those days. The first subdivisions were Ginger Creek and York Woods, both of which were promoted in a 24-page special advertising section published in the Sept. 17, 1961 edition of the Chicago Sunday Tribune. According to the Tribune ad, York Woods had 250 home sites, each of which was situated on a half acre or more. The same source relates that Ginger Creek was centered around a lake and designed for only “a few people...to preserve the natural tranquility and beauty of the area.” Soon after, construction began on the Brook Forest subdivision off of 31st Street, which also housed Oak Brook’s main elementary school, Brook Forest
Photo provided by Kathleen Maher
Early development in Oak Brook along the East-West Tollway
Photo provided by the Village of Oak Brook
Briarwood Lakes subdivision
Elementary, which feeds into its District 53 counterpart, Butler Junior High. Over the past few decades, a plethora of subdivisions both gated and nongated have emerged. Some of the larger ones include Hunter Trails, the Midwest Club, Saddlebrook and Trinity Lakes. The original subdivisions were not gated, and most of the roughly 25 presently spread across Oak Brook remain open. Unlike in Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills, where the village is solely responsible for regulating home construction, subdivisions like Ginger Creek and York Woods are also selfregulated through homeowner’s associations comprised of residents that live in them. Trustee John Baar, who is also president of the York Woods Community Association, said his subdivision, like many others, possess architectural control; that is, the association reviews any prospective new homes or additions to be built within the subdivision. Baar said this process is not as constricting as it sounds, but rather helps new residents “understand the aesthetic standards” of the individual subdivisions. The presidents of the homeowner’s associations hold regular meetings with the village president, a seat first held by Ted Mohlman in 1958 and currently occupied by longtime resident and cardiologist Dr. Gopal Lalmalani. “I try to gauge the pulse of the community,” Lalmalani said, “and one way of gauging the pulse of the community is by meeting [with] the presidents of these homeowner’s associations to discuss what are their issues, what are their problems...and what are the things we need to do to take care of the issues that they’re facing.” Some of the relatively older subdivisions were not completely developed initially. Lalmalani said when he moved to Hunter Trails in 1987, there were far fewer homes than exist in that community today. New construction in Oak Brook subdivisions continues today, although many of them are fully or nearly fully developed. You might think that expansive homes Continued on page 16
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on large lots translate into premium prices. But one interesting aspect of Oak Brook is that despite the fact it boasts some of the largest homes and best schools in the Western Suburbs, the price of land is lower than in comparable suburbs. In addition, thanks in large part to Oakbrook Center and other retail shopping scattered throughout the town, Oak Brook residents do not pay a village property tax. “This is one of the few communities in the area that does not have a local municipal property tax,” Lalmalani said. “That’s a tremendous [benefit].”
Photos provided by Kathleen Maher, Village of Oak Brook
Right: A 1929 photo of Edward Hillman, Jr., Paul Butler, Carl Crawford and T. L. Crites Below: Oak Brook Heritage Center
The Sports Core
Another component of Paul Butler’s unique vision for Oak Brook is open space, represented by the 260-acre Sports Core situated east of Ill. Rte. 83. The Sports Core property offers residents a plethora of outdoor activities, and includes the town’s 18-hole public golf course, Oak Brook Golf Club, swimming pool, tennis courts, banquet facility, soccer fields and polo field. Rounding out this open area of the village is Butler National Golf Club, which sits adjacent to the Sports Core. Finished in 1973, this course hosted the Western Open annually from 1974 to 1990. “The Sports Core was named the sports core, because the Butlers felt like it was the ‘core’ of this community,” Maher said, adding that sports and outdoor activities have “always been a part of Oak Brook.” According to the OBHS, Oak Brook residents voted for a tax to acquire the Sports Core property from Paul Butler in 1977 for $11 million—which was quite a bargain for such a large amount of property. Early last year, Oak Brook was embroiled in a community struggle when District 53 proposed constructing a new consolidated K-8 school on an 8.5-acre site on Sports Core property. Ultimately, residents decided by a vote of about three to one that Sports Core property should not be utilized for a new school. “The residents by and large spoke very clearly and loudly that they want to
keep the Sports Core and open space,” Lalmalani said. “They want to have bath and tennis, they want to have swimming, they want to have cricket, they want to have polo, they want to have golf [courses]—unencumbered by school buses coming in and out of the Sports Core.” While the majority of Oak Brook’s population is over 50, Maher said she doesn’t believe this decision was merely a matter of older residents trying to prevent taxes from increasing. “The Sports Core is sacred,” Maher said. “The Sports Core is what makes Oak Brook unique. ... That would [have been] totally defying Paul Butler’s vision and dream for the village.”
“Superior” Schools
Regardless of what other amenities a town may offer people, having a highquality public school system is essential to attracting families seeking to provide their children with an exemplary education. This fact was not lost on Paul Butler, who made it a priority to have “superior” schools in Oak Brook to complement its residential subdivisions, retail shopping malls, corporate corridor and expanse of open space. While Oak Brook schoolchildren attend a number of school districts, depending on where they live within the village, the main school district is District 53, comprised of two schools: Brook Forest Elementary (K-5) and Butler Junior High (6-8). In 2012, Chicago magazine ranked Continued on page 18
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Wellness House will host its annual ball at VenueOne, 1034 W. Randolph in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, on Oct. 18. This year’s Wellness House Ball theme is “snapshots of your journey.” Event participants are invited to submit photographs of their own personal life journeys, which will be shared on electronic screens throughout the event. Upon arrival, guests will have the opportunity to sample cocktails and bid on unique wines from around the world at the wine auction. Immediately following dinner, there will be a brief presentation featuring families who have benefited from Wellness House, which will launch the live auction facilitated by professional auctioneer Laurien Schroeder Hessels of Hinsdale.
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Dr. Erin Flanagan, Debbie Hultquist and Jill Biegansky will serve as co-chairs, along with a committee of helpers that are working to make the evening memorable. Wellness House holds its annual ball to support its programs designed to meet the needs of people affected by cancer, including family members of cancerstricken individuals. “Proceeds from the Wellness House Ball will go directly to the programs for cancer patients and families,” Wellness House executive director Jeannie Cella said. Tickets can be purchased at www. wellnesshouse.org for $350 per individual and $3,500 per table of ten. For inquiries, you are advised to call (630)-654-5112, or visit www.wellnesshouse.org for more information.
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Brook Forest and Butler first and second, respectively, among all elementary schools in DuPage County. Lalmalani said the quality of Oak Brook schools drew him and his wife to Oak Brook. One differentiating aspect at District 53 is smaller class sizes, which trustee Baar, who also taught science at Butler Junior High for 30 years, said allows
teachers to provide a high “level of service” to their students. “We have a long tradition of excellence in the schools,” Baar said. “It’s a real partnership between the community, the board and the teachers.” Baar and superintendent Dr. Heidi Wennstrom said because all Brook Forest students proceed to Butler, kids spend eight or nine years in school together,
creating a close-knit environment among students, parents and teachers. “We are a family-centered school with unparalleled parent involvement,” Dr. Wennstrom said. “Our students know each other early on, and spend many years together. “We strive to create a culture that is respectful and nurturing among students, where appropriate risks and challenges are welcomed and encouraged, and students can be leaders.”
A Vision Realized
If you look across the Chicago area, you won’t find a community organized quite like Oak Brook. With all of the commercial and retail properties situated within the village, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that Oak Brook is really a small town of only about 8,000 people. Oak Brook is home to one of the world’s largest corporations (McDonald’s), one of the Midwest’s premier outdoor shopping venues, and has hosted the PGA’s Western Open and the United States Polo Association’s U.S. Open. It is remarkable that none of the above would have been possible without the work of a single man, Paul Butler, who envisioned possibilities for acres and acres of farmland in his possession that others may have promptly dismissed as a chimerical, visionary scheme never to be accomplished. Butler may have died in 1981, but his legacy lives on in Oak Brook through his innovative vision that continues to be implemented today.
Hinsdale Magazine’s Oak Brook series continues next month with our second part, which will focus on more recent developments in Oak Brook, as well as what the future has in store for the village. Be sure to look for our November issue in your mailbox or at the Hinsdale News Agency.
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Community Scene Photos by Karen Hood
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Newcomers & Neighbors Annual Kickoff Luncheon
ABOUT 45 NEW AND CONTINUING MEMBERS enjoyed the Newcomers & Neighbors of the Greater Hinsdale Area annual kickoff luncheon on Sept. 10 at Seasons 52 restaurant in Oak Brook. The luncheon included a get-to-know-you game and a drawing for prizes to add to the fun. “Those in attendance enjoyed great food, laughter and friendship,” said Sue Farrell, co-vice president of meetings. The social club, a Hinsdale-area institution for more than 40 years, welcomes new residents and established neighbors looking to connect and make new friends with people in their community. Members are primarily residents of Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge and Westmont. Expatriates from five different continents participate, as well as some residents who have been in the area for 15 years or more. Members say having many options for participation can ease the transition of moving into a new neighborhood or entering a new stage of life. Monthly activities range from nights on the town to golf and book clubs. The group has goals to increase its total membership by ten percent per year, and to increase its percentage of new residents to one-third of the club within three years. “New residents keep us growing and thriving,” co-president Nancy Hamp said. “We each remember what it was like to be new.” Upcoming events include a new member coffee on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m., and a fall social that will be held at Aguamiel Restaurante in Clarendon Hills in November. Annual dues are $40. For more information and the membership form, please visit the club’s Web site at www. hinsdalenewcomers.org, or e-mail newcomersandneighbors@gmail.com.
Newcomers & Neighbors of the Greater Hinsdale Area held its annual kickoff luncheon in September
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Fashion & Style
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Fall into
FASHION
Hinsdale native finds success with lifestyle blog
Photos by Heather Talbert
Hinsdale native Liz Schneider launched the lifestyle blog, “Sequins and Stripes,” which receives roughly 350,000 unique views per month.
verything is coming up “sequins and stripes” for Hinsdale native Liz Schneider, chief curator of the aptlynamed lifestyle blog, Sequins and Stripes. She’s commanding 350,000 unique viewers per month, collaborating with some of the biggest names in fashion, and to top it all off, the Lincoln Park-based style maven got married last month. With exciting brand collaborations and an evergrowing presence on social media, Schneider’s future doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Schneider credits her accessible, everygirl take on fashion for creating such a loyal following, but after sitting down with the blogger at local coffee shop Café La Fortuna, it’s clear that her keen eye and sense of style direction have helped to lead her to her current post as a Chicago fashion darling. We got the scoop from the Hinsdale Central alum and girl behind the blog on everything from her favorite hot-spots to her sure-to-be gorgeous wedding. Q: As a Hinsdale native, what do you like best about Hinsdale? A: It’s funny, because my fiancée is from Michigan, and every time we are in Hinsdale, he just thinks it’s out of a storybook—which I love. It really is such a beautiful, quaint place, and obviously a great place to grow up. I really do just love being at home when I am here, because I love the house I grew up in so much. I grew up right on Third Street, and feel so happy when I’m able to come back and just be home. Hinsdale also has such a great food scene right now; my favorite place is Nabuki. So, I love to come out here and see what’s new, and all of the great places that are popping up to eat and shop. Q: How did Sequins and Stripes come to be?
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A: I really started blogging at the best time. I think brands were first realizing how important taste-makers and bloggers were to their brands. Twitter was becoming a huge asset, and Facebook had just launched “pages,” so social media was really driving so much. Collaborations between bloggers and brands were cropping up all over, and a company called rewardStyle was started by a blogger in Dallas that works with tons of retailers to bridge their items with what you see on blogs. For example, if I feature something on my site, I will go through this database on rewardStyle so that they can track what traffic comes from my site, and I make a commission off of those sales. So, ultimately it was kind of the perfect storm;— plus I really missed having a creative outlet and space where I could explore my love of fashion, so starting the blog seemed like a natural way to do that. Q: What are brands looking for, and do they ever approach you? A: Yes, we are really an extension of their marketing as well, and for many brands, they take a look at your content and try to match with blogs that have a similar audience. They might think my Liz Schneider readers would be a good fit for their brand, and thus want to start a collaboration or work together on a broader basis. They also really want to know what your outreach is, and numbers obviously are very important. Q: Tell us some of your favorite stores or go-to brands. A: I love Nordstrom and Intermix. Sadly, I mostly shop online, but I love places like ZARA for quick-fix, or Topshop. I wear a lot of J.Crew—they are at a great price point as well. For everyday [clothes], I always rely on Equipment® blouses, JOIE® pieces, and Rebecca Taylor® is a big go-to for me. Q: What kinds of posts are the most popular and get the greatest response from readers? A: Personal style—definitely. I think people really want to feel like they can relate to the person behind the screen. They don’t just want to think of you as something pushing out content, but [also] that you have something that’s relatable. The more
personal posts are also what makes your content more original, and defines your readership. Q: How would you define your personal style? What makes Midwest style different than say, East Coast or West Coast style? A: My style is more approachable. First and foremost, I always have a good mix of price points. I’m not a huge trendfollower, so I stick with styles that are more consistent and can stand the test of time. Because I’m here in Chicago, I have a large Midwest following. We can all certainly relate to longer winters, short summers and dressing for the seasons. I mean, I love reading the L.A. blogs, but at the same time, sometimes I just think, “I could never really wear that.” Sometimes, it’s just not realistic for where I live and my lifestyle. I’m not always in heels, and so you have to be real to what your life is about. I also don’t get my hair done everyday—what you see is me putting it all together, so that’s also much more appealing to the everyday woman. As for Chicago style, it’s so hard to define, because there are so many styles—everything from eclectic to edgy to classic. Chicago doesn’t give in to trends either, and that’s definitely a reflection of the seasons. Chicagoans just keep it consistent, and stick to the basics that work for them. Q: What do you see for the direction of Sequins and Stripes? A: Continuing my personal style posts, drawing great brands to work with. I’m getting married, so incorporating my fiancée a little more [too]. He has done some outfits posts, and is such a trooper; those are always fun for readers. ... Following the direction of what’s going on in my life—down the road having a family, home interiors, [etc.] We have 350,000 visitors and about 50,000 unique views a month, so social media is really growing, and I think being selective on brand collaborations helps keep the audience strong. Right now, I am working with Nordstrom Rack on a new ad campaign, and was just in Lucky Magazine; so I’d love to keep creating content for other spaces along with S&S. Continued on next page
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Q: What are some of your favorite city spots right now? A: I just went to the new Soho House, which was amazing. I also just had lunch at Travelle in the Langham Hotel, and I really loved it. Chicago has the most incredible food scene right now, and is really rivaling L.A. and New York. I live in Lincoln Park,
so I love to ride bikes along the lake shore and eat outside at different neighborhood places. Q: Tell us a little about your wedding and the inspiration behind your planning. A: I really didn’t know at first. When we got engaged, we had just been to
nine weddings, so we were a little burnt out on plans. But I think just sticking with great fall colors—the venue is very chic and cool, and looks like Frank Sinatra would have played there. [I would like to keep] things really classic and romantic. CYDNEY: Could you briefly take us through the dress process? A: I tried on 19 dresses in total. I brought my whole family with me, and I knew I had found the one when it was the only dress I tried on that [caused] my dad [to] cry. ... It’s Monique Lhuillier—I just had my first fitting, and I really couldn’t be happier with the choice. My bridesmaids are wearing a really beautiful deep blush called rhubarb to go with the fall vibe. (Liz’s wedding will have taken place when this article appears, so be sure to check out Sequins & Stripes for details.)
Looking forward, the newlywed Liz Adams has her throngs of “everygirl” readers’ fashion queries covered with classic looks infused with a fresh (albeit small) dose of trendy pieces. So, what’s hot for fall, you ask? The blogger is showing new approaches to fall layering with long car coat cardigans and dressed up sophisticates like a chic black blazer with a jeweled heel in bright pops of color. If that weren’t enough, Liz just launched her very first capsule collection with Sophia Reyes, forging a new name for herself as designer/ collaborator. You can see the lookbook full of smart, feminine pieces that have become her trademark on Sequins and Stripes.
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CA L E N DA R O F E V E N T S
TWELFTH NIGHT First Folio Theatre, 2011
Saturday, October 18
Fall Family Fest Hinsdale Central Homecoming Parade, 2013
Saturday, October 11
Wine Tasting Event
This is Graue Mill and Museum’s primary fundraiser, and will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. at the mill, 3800 York Road, Oak Brook. All proceeds benefit Graue Mill in our quest to ensure that it can continue to operate as an historic educational museum and landmark. Tickets are $175 per person. Reservations are limited and must be made in advance. Please contact executive director Whitney Templeton at (630)-920-9720, ext. 22 to request an invitation.
Saturday, October 11
Hinsdale Central Homecoming Parade & Game
Downtown Hinsdale/Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale
Thursday, October 16
An Evening with Hearts of Grace
Gather with friends for an evening of music and storytelling with guest Ellie Holcomb at Esplanade Lakes Ballroom in Downers Grove at 6:30 p.m. The event also features raffles, appetizers and desserts and an update from Outreach Community Ministries. All proceeds benefit Outreach Community Ministries. For more information, call (630)-6821910.
Friday, October 17
“Holy Cow! It’s the Nutcracker” Gala
Salt Creek Ballet hosts its annual gala at 6:30 p.m. at Harry Caray’s Ballroom in Lombard. Tickets are $150 per person. Proceeds benefit Salt Creek’s newly-designed production of “The Nutcracker” to be unveiled this holiday season. Call (630)-769-1199.
Halloween comes early to the Village of Hinsdale. Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes to the free Fall Family Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burlington Park in Hinsdale. Throughout the event, there will be a costume parade, inflatables, carnival games and pumpkin decorating. For details, visit www.villageofhinsdale.org.
Saturday, October 18
Wine & Dine at Dewey’s
Join us for food, drink and jazz among the stacks at “Wine & Dine at Dewey’s,” the seventh annual fundraiser sponsored by the Hinsdale Public Library Foundation. Attendees will see the library in a new light from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. Participate in a wine tasting, bid on silent auction items and hear music provided by the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Tickets for the fundraiser are $150 per person. Groups are welcomed. Space is limited, so reservations should be made by calling (630)570-4210.
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Tuesday, October 21
On Par for DuPage
People’s Resource Center and the DuPage County Historical Museum present the “On Par for DuPage” Oktoberfest-themed golf outing. The event begins at 10 a.m. at Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton. Tickets are $150 per golfer, $600 per foursome, and proceeds benefit the work of both sponsoring organizations. Visit www.dupagemuseum.org or call (630)-653-5800.
October 27 - November 3
First Folio Theatre Annual Auction
First Folio Theatre in Oak Brook will conduct its fall fundraiser silent
auction to help raise funds for its many programs at the Mayslake Peabody Estate. The online fundraising auction begins Oct. 20th and continues through 10 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3. A link to the auction site will be available at www.firstfolio.org.
Saturday, November 1
Festival 2014: Unveiling Our Vision
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital presents its annual gala at Oak Brook Hills Resort. The event features cocktails, dinner, live auction and dancing. Tickets start at $250. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Proceeds benefit the advancement and expansion of Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Visit www.advocatehealth.com/ festival, or call (630)-275-6518.
Saturday, October 18
Wellness House: Snapshots of Your Journey
The Wellness House hosts its “Snapshots of Your Journey” Ball at VenueOne in Chicago. The event features dinner, dancing and a wine auction. Tickets are $350. Proceeds benefit local families who are living with cancer. To learn more, visit www.wellnesshouse.org.
Tuesday, October 21
CareNET Annual Banquet
CareNet Pregnancy Services is hosting its annual banquet at Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace from 6 to 9 p.m., with keynote speaker Dr. Tony Evans. Donations are encouraged. Proceeds benefit CareNET. Call (630)-493-1340, ext. 5240, or visit www.carenetdupage.com.
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Community Scene
By: Mike Ellis
Photos by Mike Ellis
TOP LEFT: Ronald McDonald with “Squad” team members Tatiana Presley, Gennifer Simpson, Taylor Barnes and Sydney Kopp
Community House 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
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he Community House hosted its inaugural 3-on-3 basketball tournament to benefit its kids programs at Madison and Eighth Streets on Aug. 24. The sweltering heat and humidity did not deter nearly 80 teams and over 300 basketball players from participating in this first-year event, which was spread out across The Community House parking lot and gymnasium indoors. “I’m so excited that we’re launching the 3-on-3 [tournament] this year,” said Jenifer Fabian, executive director of The Community House (TCH). “We’ve had an incredible response—[78] teams, over 300 players, 50 volunteers, over 15 sponsors. “We’re just delighted that for a first-time event, we’ve had such great support and such a great participation from the community.” Community House trustee Mike Devine said he developed the concept of a 3-on-3 tournament at TCH about six months ago, after he learned the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) “Hoops for the House” event had been relocated from Hinsdale to McDonald’s corporate headquarters in Oak
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Brook. Devine said his involvement with the Hinsdale Inferno travel basketball program, coupled with TCH’s strong ties in the community, helped the tournament exceed expectations in year one. “Ideally, you need about nine months to plan for this sort of thing; we did all of this planning in four months,” Devine said. “We were hoping to get 50 teams, and we got 78 at the end of the day, so it’s been a great success so far.” Teams of a variety of ages competed across 12 divisions, ranging from fourth-grade boys’ and girls’ competitions to 35-plus men’s. Winners included “Breakaway 3” in the men’s open division, and the “Irish” in the freshman/sophomore boys’ division. Given the success of this year’s tournament, Fabian said she is hoping to see it expand to 100 to 150 teams next year, as TCH plans to utilize it as the primary event to benefit its kids programs, which include recreational, athletics and after-school programs for local youth. “With the huge success we’ve had this year...the sky’s the limit for next year.”
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Community Scene
Circle of
HOPE Hinsdale Golf Club members organize second outing to benefit Austin neighborhood
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Circle of Urban Ministries executive director Dr. George Wilson (center) with board members (from left to right) Bob Barr, Charlie Lewis, Craig Lacy, Chris Behrens, Bob Hettinger and Kevin Viravec
dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children ver 100 golfers turned out to in the Austin neighborhood, and helping them develop “godly support Circle Urban Ministries in character.” the second annual “Circle of Hope Fore Kids” golf classic at Hinsdale “The Austin neighborhood is stricken with poverty, with Golf Club (HGC) in Clarendon violence, with drug abuse, with alcohol abuse, with singleHills on Sept. 15. mother households,” Lewis said. “There are any number of Participants teed off after reasons why those people in the Austin community need our lunch in the clubhouse, and played help, and we’re helping them.” an 18-hole team scramble. In this Lewis said he became involved with Circle Urban format, each foursome submits one score per hole, and selects Ministries through encouragement from friends Craig Lacy the “best” tee shot on a given hole to play (each player’s and Bob Barr, both of whom serve on the board of directors tee shot must be used at least twice). Golfers also had the and are also HGC members. Several other club members are opportunity to win a Mercedes-Benz sedan by making a holealso on the board, including Bob Hettinger, Chris Behrens in-one on the 13th hole. and Kevin Viravec. Barr said he feels the outing is a good way for people in The outing’s silent auction was a “There are any number of the “60521” community to become sports-fan’s dream, featuring various reasons why those people in the acclimated with the issues the Austin items signed by golfing legends Jack community is facing just several miles Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Austin community need our Lee Trevino and Phil Mickelson, baseball help, and we’re helping them.” east of here. legend Joe DiMaggio, as well as an Stretching from Roosevelt Road autographed color photo of heavyweight to several blocks north of North Ave. rivals Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton. between Austin Blvd. and Cicero Ave., Austin is the largest neighborhood in Chicago by population. Charlie Lewis, an HGC member and president of the According to data compiled by www.city-data.com, as of Circle Urban Ministries board of directors, said the event will 2011, Austin’s median household income was under $33,000, raise over $100,000 for the west-side organization, which is
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significantly lower than the median household income throughout Chicago. The same source relates that in the same year, just over 22 percent of the homes in Austin were single-mother households, in comparison with about 14 percent in Chicago on average. Founded in 1974 by Dr. Glen Kehrein, Circle Urban Ministries offers a number of programs for children in the Austin neighborhood, including its “King’s Kids” after-school program for kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, a college readiness program and a one-to-one mentoring program in which volunteers work with children on an individual basis. “The inspiration [for Circle Urban Ministries] surrounded the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, and Glen Kehrein, as a student, saw the smoke coming from the West Side of Chicago, and felt that God was calling him to the West Side of Chicago,” said Dr. George Wilson, executive director of Circle Urban Ministries. “Circle Urban Ministries has been on the west side since then, and making an impact.” Dr. Wilson said 82 children are currently enrolled in the after-school program. Bob Hettinger has been involved in the one-to-one mentoring program for the past few years, driving from his company on the Far South Side to work with a sixth-grade boy in Austin on a weekly basis. Hettinger said the program has special significance for him, as he grew up near the neighborhood, and played sports at North Austin Boys Club as a kid. “The one-to-one mentoring is a wonderful program, and the goal is to create godlike character in the young people in the Austin neighborhood so that they develop into responsible young adults, and then come back and give to the community in a very positive way,” Hettinger said. “It’s been a wonderful experience for me; I think I get more than I give.” Hettinger said in addition to spending time with his mentee, he also likes to take him to the zoo or to a ballgame occasionally on weekends. He said he has developed a relationship with the boy’s family as well, and that the two will now be “friends for life.” “Many of us, as board members, wanted to do more than set policy and write checks,” Hettinger said. “We wanted to put some sweat equity in, and really understand the meaningfulness of the program.” There is currently a waiting list for children who desire to participate in the mentorship program, so Hettinger and Chris 28 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com
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ABOVE: Golfers tee off on the tenth hole at Hinsdale Golf Club. LEFT: Vince Olesziewicz, Manny Sanchez, Bob Barr and Dave Tomfohrde
Behrens said they are hoping the golf outing will inspire more area residents to consider serving as mentors. Behrens said his son is in the process of becoming registered to participate in the program, and that younger adults are also needed. “It’s not just for older adults,” he said. “There’s a big need, too, for people, both men and women, who are in the age range of 25 to 30 that can be paired up with a mentee wanting to be involved with Circle Urban’s program.” Behrens said some of the money raised from the golf classic will help provide technology items that form a key component of the college readiness program. “All the help, donations, people who can come out and support us today and going forward is very much appreciated.”
For more information about Circle Urban Ministries, visit www.circleurban.org.
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Hinsdale HOME
Not Your Father’s
FIREPLACE
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BY JILL RUSSELL QUALIZZA
f you thought the fireplace was only for sprawling estates or traditional manors, think again. Gone are the days of a single hearth lit only for the holidays; today’s fireplaces are slim and sleek, and are making their way into every room of the house— from the time-honored family room and master suites, to hallways and even bathrooms. According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association (HPBA), this year’s shipments of gas and electric fireplaces are up 30 percent and seven percent, respectively, from previous years, which declined alongside the housing slump that started in 2006.
FORM, FUNCTION OR BOTH? “Fireplaces are most definitely the focal point of the home, but are now seen as an art piece as well,” said Phil Little, general manager of Fireplace Patio Design in Willowbrook. And with 25 years in the fireplace business, Fireplace Patio Design has seen some trends stay and go. “Fireplaces are now considered dimensional art that can fit the look and décor of any home—or room, for that matter,” Little said. And after winter’s extreme temperatures last year, Little said homeowners simply want the ability to heat their homes to stay warm when it’s cold outside. “Fireplaces are great—depending on the type, you can heat your home even when the power is out due to a winter storm,” he said. “Fireplaces are also a sound investment, and homeowners can expect to see up to [a] $10,000 increase in home value for every unit installed. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) estimates that fireplaces add about 12 percent value to a home. “That combined with the practicality of heating your home with the mesmerizing and artful effect of fire, makes fireplaces anything but a thing of the past,” Little said.
HOT OPTIONS When it comes to either adding a new fireplace or remodeling an existing one, there are several options that boil down into to three main categories: fuel, venting and overall look. Once these factors are considered, placement and design can be customized to any preference, from minimal to grandiose and modern to ornate.
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FUEL The most popular fireplaces are gasburning. This includes inserts—essentially, a smaller fireplace that is installed inside an existing fireplace. Inserts are more efficient and easier to use. Oftentimes, they are installed with a switch or remote for instant ambiance. Gas logs mimic the look of real wood, but without the cost, chore of cleaning out burnt logs and ash, and hassle of having to constantly mind the fire. Electric logs are also available, and are popular where outside venting isn’t a viable option. Wood, on the other hand, does provide the smell of a rustic campfire, and is a renewable source of fuel that has become more environmentally clean with new, efficient venting designs.
VENTING Depending on the type of fireplace (electric or gas) and its location (living room, bathroom, hallway, etc.), fireplaces are vented in one of three ways. Natural drafts take in air from inside, and vent it outside through the flue or chimney. Direct vents take air from outside, and
then push exhaust back out by way of glass panel, eliminating the need for a chimney. Lastly, an unvented (or vent-free) fireplace takes interior air, and operates so efficiently, it doesn’t need to be vented.
AESTHETICS Aesthetics play a large role in fireplace and hearth design. Little said that gas log sets with remote control functionality are extremely popular; however, ceramic firestones are quickly gaining traction, alongside more contemporary looking fireplaces. “The landscape fireplace, typically 40 inches wide and 20 inches tall, is one of our most popular requests by homeowners,” Little said. “That, combined with ceramic fire-stones, creates a very sleek and contemporary look that adds to the ‘fire-as-art’ aspect. “Fireplaces are much more efficient than they were several years ago. Before, they were only about ten percent, while they’re up to 84 percent efficiency today. “It just makes sense from a homevalue perspective to heat your home in an efficient way that adds beauty, and creates an atmosphere in your home.”
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So, you want to install or upgrade your fireplace? Here are some things to consider before visiting a certified installer. Placement: Today’s fireplaces can essentially go anywhere. Consider the kitchen, home office or master bedroom or bath. Fuel: Consider costs and existing fuels when deciding between firewood, natural gas or electricpower options. Price: Consider your budget. Fireplaces can range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. New vs. remodel: If you’re remodeling a room, it’s the ideal time to add a hearth product and venting. You can easily upgrade existing fireplaces with gas logs or an insert.
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Hinsdale HOME
the ART of the backsplash
The outfit is almost perfect, but it needs something— a cue that will draw attention, but not take away too much from the overall effect. A focal point, but not overbearing, is needed to “make a statement.” More often than not, the answer is—jewelry. The same is true about putting the finishing touches on a remodel, and nowhere is the effort just as exciting— and, perhaps, just as daunting—as the kitchen. It’s the heart of the home, the “silent
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host” of family breakfasts, over-thecounter chats and bustling preparations for dinner. Everyone ends up there sooner or later, whether it be for a family gathering, a formal dinner or a neighborly visit. “Standard equipment” includes the microwave, stove, refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, cabinets, sink, countertops, various fixtures and probably a dinette table and chairs. There are window
treatments, of course, but those are expected. Who has a kitchen in a windowless cave? But the opportunity for a “statement” is right there. It was always there, between the cabinets and the countertops, the sink and the cooktop: the backsplash. Gone are the days of bland paint and antiseptic plastic. Stone, ceramic and glass have expanded the possibilities, and with them, “backsplash art” has come into its own as a form of expression. Its popularity is part of a larger trend in interior home décor and remodeling, said Sherry Schultz, executive vice president of the Greater Chicagoland Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), headquartered in Des Plaines. During the recession, from about 2008 to 2012, homeowners targeted “necessary” work, said Schultz, who is also manager of the Floor & Décor Store in the Aurora-Naperville Rte. 59 commercial corridor. Now, she said, “the economy is coming back around. Several builders have new subdivisions, and custom builders are coming in. So, we’re seeing more people who want the desirable, not Photos courtesy of Denise Mueller the necessary.” Backsplash art is one Ceramic tile (showroom) of the leading edges of the “desirable,” and homeowners find they Continued on page 36
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can update a kitchen by “creating a look as unique as their thumbprint using a variety of materials,” Schultz said. For example, Schultz said “subway tiles”—which owe their origin and popularity to the widely-recognized, brick-like layouts found on New York subway walls—are “making a huge comeback in everything from the traditional ceramic Ceramic from a single family home in California to glass, marble or travertine stone.” The “stack” look is also accent feature over the stove. Consider very popular now, with the mosaics in a rectangular or diamond mosaics that incorporate linear “pencils” pattern, or add a complementary color of materials that vary in width. Mosaics tile in a herringbone pattern, using the could be made of marble, travertine in same tile in a different size, or just add smooth or rough textures, glass and stone a pencil to form a 3-D frame. These are mixtures, or just glass. Mixing subway all ways to add excitement and interest to tiles with an accent line of three- or fouryour kitchen backsplash. inch mixed-material mosaic creates an
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for congenital heart defects. Since the program’s inception, over 110,000 youth have been tested for conditions responsible for sudden cardiac death. Of the teens screened, over 1,900 were identified as “at-risk” students, and of those, hundreds were diagnosed with lifethreatening conditions such as Brugada and Long QT Syndromes. Dr. Joseph C. Marek, founder and medical director of the program and cardiologist at Advocate Medical Group, started Young Hearts for Life after community members expressed their concern over the preventability of these deaths. Delving deeply into medical literature for months, Dr. Marek and other cardiologists found articles that highlighted successful procedures in Europe. “There, they do a quick, simple and painless ECG,” Dr. Marek said. “And after doing it for 25 years, they were able to reduce the sudden cardiac death rate by 89 percent.” Although uncommon, the conditions that precipitate sudden cardiac death are not rare. After conducting the pilot program, Dr. Marek expanded his organization by performing
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ABOVE: Dr. Marek and his fellow cardiologists interpret data from the EKG machines.
RIGHT: Parent volunteers assist in administering EKG tests on high-school students throughout the Chicagoland area.
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ongoing, cost-effective screenings on a larger scale. “If we want to really have an impact on the community, we can’t just test 65 kids,” Dr. Marek said. “We’ve got to test 65,000.” Dr. Marek began training parent volunteers on how to perform ECGs, while also giving them hands-on practice. During screenings, students lie motionless on operating tables, while parent volunteers apply sticky patches or electrodes onto their chests and arms. Within minutes, ECG machines detect the electrical activity of the students’ hearts, and provide results that are later interpreted by cardiologists. “Kids don’t have ECGs in their normal physicals, and they don’t necessarily know if anything is wrong,” Bender said. “We’ve definitely found kids with potential issues, so it’s been beneficial and very therapeutic.” Although known nationally for its success and unique model, Young Hearts for Life and additional non-profit agencies offering ECG screenings for teens across the country have been criticized by some mainstream cardiologists for being costineffective. According to Dr. Marek, the Young Hearts for Life model is “very efficient and very cost-effective,” with the cost totaling less than $20 per ECG.
“You tell me: wouldn’t it be reasonable to spend $20 to try and ensure your child is healthy?” he said. Although in favor of testing, Dr. Marek is against the notion that screenings should be mandatory, like they are in Italy and Israel. “I’m too much of a libertarian and think that this is the responsibility of parents to decide whether or not they are going to spend money on ECGs,” he said. “In our situation, however, they’re free. The community supports them.” Unlike Dr. Marek, Bender wishes the cardiac screening was required for all incoming high school freshmen, and that it should be a recurring test. “When you graduate from high school, you’re not given a certificate of immortality,” Dr. Marek said. “And so our program has started to reach out to the local area colleges as well, such as Benedictine University and Aurora University.” The success of the program has spurred other organizations to adopt Young Hearts for Life’s screening model, and make it more widely available. Academic physicians in different centers across the U.S. have also demonstrated through research that their model is more effective than the traditional model of visiting a healthcare physician.
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Hinsdale Central boys soccer players Jack Baderman, Michael Zervogiannis and Jake Semba participate in the ACL screenings at Dickinson Field on Sept. 3.
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In recent years, the concussion is a species of injury that has attracted considerable attention nationwide. But there is another type of injury that is also on the rise— especially in collegiate, high-school and even younger athletes.
Preventing an injury on the rise With ACL injuries increasing in young athletes, the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association is teaming up with a local medical practice to screen athletes at Hinsdale Central and other Illinois high schools in an attempt to reduce the rate of these injuries.
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You may have heard of an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury through the national or Chicago media, when Bulls guard Derrick Rose suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in 2012, or when New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady experienced the same injury in 2008. The ACL is one of the two main ligaments situated in the center of the knee joint; the other is the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament). MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, defines an ACL injury as “the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee.” The injury can occur as a result of contact or no contact, through a sudden change of direction. Dr. Brian Forsythe, an orthopedic surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR) in Westchester, said two-thirds of ACL injuries are of the latter variety. “It’s that sudden pivoting or twisting motion which puts increasing strain on the ACL,” Dr. Forsythe said, “resulting in a tear.” Dr. Forsythe said most individuals experience a “popping sensation,” which results from the femur bone “skipping off of” the tibia bone. ACL injuries most commonly happen in football, basketball, soccer and skiing, but Mike Sullivan, president-elect of the Illinois Athletic Trainers Association (IATA), said “all sports are susceptible.” “We see it in wrestling, we see it in basketball, we see it in gymnastics, we see it in volleyball—there’s no sport it doesn’t happen in,” Sullivan said. Dr. Forsythe said it’s estimated that female athletes are six to ten times more likely to suffer ACL tears, due to the wider shape of their pelvises, as well as “hormonal influences,” which can result in “ligament laxity.” Continued on page 46
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“We see quite a number of ACL injuries in young, female soccer players and volleyball players,” he said. Once an athlete suffers an ACL tear, he or she requires minimally-invasive reconstructive surgery to repair the ligament. Experts said it generally takes six months before an athlete is ready to step back onto the playing field, because ACLs do not heal quickly. Dr. Forsythe said about a year is often required for an athlete to return to 100 percent and “feel normal.”
of these injuries,” Dr. Forsythe said. Experts said there are a number of factors contributing to this injury and its recent spike in younger athletes. These include increased participation, lack of activity off the field, and more athletes concentrating on one sport year-round, as opposed to playing multiple sports at the high-school and collegiate levels. Sullivan said these latter two factors have become more salient in recent years. He said that athletes playing a single sport year-round are overusing the same muscles, and not receiving sufficient time to rest and recover. “They’re getting overuse, and not correcting the deficiencies that were there,” Sullivan said. Moreover, Sullivan said because they are focusing on a single sport, these individuals are also not “diversifying” their muscles through the varied leg movements different sports require and emphasize. “They’re reinforcing one dynamic,” he said.
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Although we’re most likely to become acquainted with ACL injuries through the tolls they inflict on high-profile, professional athletes like Rose and Brady, Sullivan said between 200,000 and 400,000 athletes suffer ACL injuries each year. And this number has been steadily climbing—especially in younger athletes. Lisa Stafford, partner at P.S. Medical Marketing, said ACL injuries have increased seven-fold over the past ten years, and the number of ACL patients MOR has treated under the age of 25 has tripled over the past five years. “I’m just finishing my sixth year in practice, and every year I see more and more 46 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com
While ACL injuries are increasing, experts said research indicates that by taking the proper steps, athletes can decrease the rate of injury by over 70 percent. “We’ve demonstrated through research that with prevention programs, we can decrease ACL injuries by about 70 percent,” Sullivan said. “When you think about 200,000 to 400,000 ACL injuries each year, decreasing that by 70 percent is incredible.” This fall, the IATA and MOR are teaming up on a campaign called “Knees for Life,” geared towards preventing and reducing ACL injuries at the high-school level. Hinsdale Central is one of a number of high schools across Illinois participating in “Knees for Life,” as every fall sports team at the school is receiving ACL screenings. “The idea is prevention of injury, so that [young athletes] don’t have problems later in life,” Sullivan said. “Not only are we trying to keep them on the field playing, but we also are trying to prevent those long-term arthritic changes that they tend to have after they’ve had these injuries. “Instead of being reactive to it, we’re trying to be proactive.” Sullivan said Illinois is the first state to implement this type of program statewide, but he expects other states to begin developing their own programs, as he has already received calls from trainers in other states. “There’s no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ program for [addressing these injuries],” he said. “The idea is that there is a program for it.” Dr. Benjamin Domb, an orthopedic
surgeon at Hinsdale Orthopaedics and team physician for Hinsdale Central, said because most ACL injuries are not caused by collisions, training programs are more effective in combating them. Dr. Domb operates a similar program at Hinsdale Orthopaedics called the core-down kinematics injury program. In addition to ACL injuries, Dr. Domb said this program also addresses a variety of other lowerextremity injuries, such as pulled groins and sprained ankles. Dr. Domb described the core-down kinematics program as a “body-control” program to “help people move with grace at top speeds.” “Body control at top speeds is what minimizes lower-extremity injuries,” Dr. Domb said. Experts have enumerated five types of “prevention exercises” designed to lower the probability of ACL injuries, ranging from “walking lunges,” which are designed to strengthen muscles to “create more stable knee joints,” to vertical jumps on one and two legs, an example of a “plyometric” exercise that “can help athletes with agility, stamina and strengthening” muscles around the knee. Hinsdale Magazine visited the boys soccer screening session early last month at Hinsdale Central’s Dickinson Field. During this session, young athletes completed a variety of drills designed to evaluate any weaknesses in their knees, such as inflexibility and strength deficits. Hinsdale Central athletic trainer Jessica Gruca said performing the drills will allow athletes to better grasp the pressure different types of movements have on their knees, as well as understand what they need to do to strengthen them. “By video-recording them, we will allow them to see their weaknesses, so no longer is someone just saying, ‘You have weak legs,’” said Gruca, who oversaw the drills. “We’re showing them when their legs are weak, and then we’re giving them options to strengthen them before they have an injury.” Gruca, who started at Hinsdale Central in March, said she has already seen multiple athletes suffer ACL injuries at the school, and that she and her colleagues would like to do whatever they can to reduce the injuries. “If we can do anything to prevent at least one kid from tearing their ACL, then it’s worth the time it takes to do it,” she said. Gruca said Hinsdale Central is planning on continuing the screenings for winter sports. Athletes can go to www.kneesforlife.org to get free bag-tags containing ACL injury prevention exercises.
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David Loiterman, M.D. DR. LOITERMAN has become one of Chicago’s premier vein treatment specialists with more than 26 years of experience in vascular surgery, and administering sclerotherapy and laser treatments. “Our primary goal is to provide each patient with the highest level of care by using the safest, most effective, and affordable medical treatments available for varicose and spider veins.” “We regard each patient as an individual with unique needs. To achieve the best possible results for your vascular condition, we will listen to your concerns, carefully explain your treatment options, and develop a customized treatment program designed to achieve the best results in the most cost effective manner for each patient.” Dr. Loiterman specializes in circulation disorders, and has devoted more than half of his practice to varicose and spider vein treatment. Using the latest advancements in technology and methods, Dr. Loiterman has successfully treated thousands of patients. Dr. Loiterman graduated in 1979 from The Mt. Sinai School of Medicine of New York University, located in New York City. After finishing his residency at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Loiterman completed an additional fellowship residency at Chicago RUSH-Presbyterian- St. Luke’s Center, in vascular surgery. The American Board of Surgery awarded him board certification in 1985. He is also a member of the Midwest Surgical Association, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Surgery.
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In addition to running a successful medical practice, Dr. Loiterman was also an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, as well as an Instructor of Vascular Surgery at Columbia University, in New York, and St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Loiterman is emeritus Board Chair and past President of the Chicago Medical Society. He holds honorary staff status at both Hinsdale and LaGrange hospitals. He is currently a director on the Board of Trustees for the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce. For most people, varicose veins and spider veins, a common and mild variation of varicose veins, are simply a cosmetic concern. Unfortunately, for others, varicose veins can cause significant discomfort and are often a sign of a more serious problem.
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CLARENDON VISION DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Monika Spokas, O.D.
Monika Spokas, O.D. DR. MONIKA SPOKAS is a developmental optometrist and the clinical director of Clarendon Vision Development Center. Dr. Spokas was featured in the August 2014 issue of Hinsdale Magazine in the article, “What you may not know about your child’s vision.” Children who have trouble with reading, comprehension and learning often have undiagnosed vision problems. These children are often very bright, but when they try to read, they may lose their place, skip lines or words, or have to constantly re-read material in order to understand it. Often, there is a nightly battle over homework, and the child begins to feel insecure, as if they’re not as smart as their peers. Dr. Monika Spokas, of the Clarendon Vision Development Center has focused her practice on such children for over ten years now. “Up to 25 percent of all school-age children have vision problems significant enough to impair academic performance,” Dr. Spokas said. “While some learning problems involve other issues, checking the visual abilities required for successful school performance ought to be the first thing parents do.”
If your child is a slow learner, working below potential, or has been diagnosed with dyslexia or ADHD, Dr. Spokas recommends that you rule out learning-related vision problems that may contribute to their difficulties. When vision problems are diagnosed and treated, parents see tremendous changes. Not only do the children start to read and comprehend, they often become more self-confident and enjoy school and learning. Dr. Spokas received her doctorate from the prestigious Illinois College of Optometry, and has completed numerous post-graduate studies in the field of developmental optometry. She is a member of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) and the American Optometric Association (AOA). She resides in Burr Ridge with her husband and three daughters, and enjoys tennis, scuba diving and skiing.
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Nesreen Suwan, M.D.
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DR. NESREEN SUWAN has become one of Chicago’s premier specialists with more than 32 years of medical practice experience in various fields of medicine. Her main area of expertise is anti-aging medicine that includes, but is not limited to cosmetic Botox®, dermal fillers, anti-aging protocols, bioidentical hormone replacement, stem-cell therapy, face lifts (vampire face lifts) and non-surgical hair restoration. This area also includes collagen inducing therapy treatments that help to rejuvenate the skin, such as Micropen and RF treatments, laser weight management, HCG treatment, body contouring, and all medical laser applications . A Loyola-trained neurologist, Dr. Suwan’s main areas of clinical expertise in neurology are headaches and pain medicine. She is board certified in pain medicine, and worked at University Pain Center, which is affiliated with RUSH Pain Center. Dr. Suwan works with patients who experience migraine headaches, chronic daily headaches, sinus headaches and other types of headaches; as well as patients who experience neck and back pain, pinched-nerve pain, whiplash and workers’ compensation injuries. The main landmark of Dr. Suwan’s practice is the use of Botox® treatment for chronic migraines, and deep-tissue laser therapy for fibromyalgia. Dr. Suwan is a national expert in headaches, fibromyalgia and she holds particular pharmacological and clinical experience that have led her to be a national speaker for many pharmaceutical companies. Currently, Dr Suwan is operating Midwest Headache Clinics and Diagnostics/ Midwest Academy of Pain and Spine. She also operates Forever 25 Medical Center for all regenerative, integrative and rejuvenation medical services in Lisle. Dr. Suwan is a diplomat on the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Pain Medicine, American Board of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Sleep Medicine, with extra certification in headache medicine. She is also a member of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Headache Society, American Academy of Pain Medicine, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, and American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She is also a proud affiliate of the Forever Health™ physician network, Adventist Hinsdale Hospital and Alexian Brothers Medical Center. Dr Suwan enjoys family time and playing piano in her free time. Our mission is to let you feel better and look “forever 25.” Who does not want to be 25 forever? We believe in an integrated approach to anti-aging and wellness, where we integrate headache and pain medicine with anti-aging medicine, regenerative medicine and a variety of skin-rejuvenation services, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, all-medical laser applications, vitamin and supplement evaluation, weight management and hair restoration. Dr. Suwan and the Forever 25 staff believe that every day, ordinary people deserve to look and feel just as wonderful as celebrities do, provided they are offered the same opportunities.
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Dr. Ingrid Liu DR. INGRID LIU joined PartnerMD in July 2014 to be able to focus on creating relationships with her patients and provide more personalized care. Because Dr. Liu’s patient panel is limited to 600 patients, she’s able to spend more time with her patients “PartnerMD’s approach during appointments, to primary care allows me allowing for more to practice medicine the meaningful discussions way it should be. I am about their health, able to spend more time and how to prevent with each patient to give illnesses.
them the quality of care they deserve.”
Dr. Liu previously practiced at Elmhurst Clinic Family Practice and has practiced medicine in Oak Park, Ill. for the past 18 years. She received her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois and her Doctor of Osteopathy from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency in family practice at West Suburban Family Practice in Oak Park, Ill. She is board certified in family medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Practice and American Medical Association. Dr. Liu has a special interest in women’s health and is passionate about providing prevention-focused care and building strong relationships with her patients.
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PartnerMD is a membership medical practice with a comprehensive care approach that pro-actively addresses the four areas of health – medical, physical, nutritional and emotional – that impact your total well-being today and in the future. Over time, the health care environment has shifted. New regulations and more patients in the system have forced physicians to see more and more patients each day, which ultimately results in long waits, brief visits and impersonal service.
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PartnerMD’s approach is rooted in strengthening the doctorpatient relationship, and this approach is unparalleled in today’s health care environment. At PartnerMD you receive 24/7 access to your physician whenever you need them, same- day or next-day appointments for your convenience and a focus on illness prevention to maximize your health.
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UNIVERSITY DERMATOLOGY CARDIOLOGY AND VEIN CENTER FROM LEFT: Joshua O. Podjasek, MD; Clarence William (Bill) Brown, MD; Stamatis (Tom) Dimitropoulos, MD; Vassilios (Bill) Dimitropoulos, MD.
UNIVERSITY DERMATOLOGY physician specialists are leading authorities in their field, and use their expertise to offer compassionate care and state-of-the-art medicine, treating all diseases of the skin, hair, and nails for patients of all ages, infancy to elderly. UNIVERSITY CARDIOLOGY AND VEIN CENTER focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of leg diseases, including lower extremity swelling, ulceration, varicose veins and painful legs.
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JOSHUA O. PODJASEK, MD is double board certified in dermatology as well as dermatopathology. Dr. Podjasek is a graduate of RUSH Medical College and he completed his dermatology training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where he also completed a dermatopathology fellowship and served as a Clinical Instructor. Dr. Podjasek brings the innovation and knowledge of the Mayo Clinic to University Dermatology. CLARENCE WILLIAM BROWN, JR., MD has been practicing as a board-certified dermatologist since 2000. Dr. Brown utilizes the most advanced technique to remove skin cancer—Mohs Micrographic Surgery—which enables him to map and remove cancerous areas in thin layers with unprecedented precision. After earning his M.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Brown completed residency training at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Brown also previously served as the Co-Director of the Dermatologic Surgery Program at RUSH. STAMATIS (TOM) DIMITROPOULOS, MD is a triple boardcertified cardiovascular specialist who has been practicing as a physician for 9 years. Dr. Tom Dimitropoulos completed his
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medical training, internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at RUSH University Medical Center in Chicago, and a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Tom Dimitropoulos specializes in advanced techniques for treating varicose and leg veins, including endovenous ablation and sclerotherapy. These treatments are performed in the office without sedation, require no down-time and most are covered by insurance. Dr. Dimitropoulos is enrolled and participating in all major insurances and Medicare DR. VASSILIOS (BILL) DIMITROPOULOS, MD has been boardcertified as a dermatologist since 2005. Dr. Bill Dimitropoulos utilizes the most advanced skin-cancer removal technique— Mohs Micrographic Surgery. This surgery is performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia, minimizing the amount of healthy skin taken when removing skin cancer, thus minimizing scarring while maximizing the overall cosmetic result. Dr. Bill Dimitropoulos earned his M.D. at RUSH Medical College in Chicago, before completing a dermatology residency at the University of Michigan.
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Community Scene
Think Like Champions Over 100 business executives from the Western Suburbs came together at the Oak Brook Marriott to “think like champions” with Hinsdale Magazine columnist and “life coach” Jim Fannin. The business leadership and cocktail event was co-sponsored and presented by Wilson Companies in Westmont, which provides business owners and entrepreneurs with comprehensive human resource and insurance services and staffing. Guests were treated to an entertaining and informative 90-minute speech by one of America’s foremost thought leaders. Fannin, a Burr Ridge resident, delivers proven, concrete tools and techniques that anyone can implement swiftly to help lead their company, even in the toughest of times. The event highlighted work/ life balance, how to provide better parenting, forming stronger relationships and attaining overall life success.
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Michele Goggin, Donna Mittelstadt, Hinsdale Falcon Football & Cheer, the Pat Goggin and Patrick Goggin community’s long-standing youth travel tackle football and cheerleading program, hosted its annual Falcon Fest fundraiser at The Community House in Hinsdale on Sept. 13. This season, the program has over 310 local boys and girls across 11 football teams and five cheer squads. As a non-profit volunteer organization, Hinsdale Falcon Football & Cheer relies in large part on the support and commitment of local businesses, participating families, volunteer board members and over 65 coaches, Allen and Anna Batterman assistant coaches and other Falcon “friends.” Falcon Fest 2014 offered food and refreshments provided by Buona Beef and Superior Beverage, as well as the sounds of the aptly-named Cirrus Falcon band. Heidi Novatney of Hinsdale chaired this year’s event, assisted by Steve and Jennifer Schnur, Ginger Kroll, Nerida Thomas, Kari Galassi, Molly Gibson, Sandy Lagestee, Stephanie Battaglia and Charlotte Goggin, Megan Nash, Holly Marcus, Jorie Brubaker, Donna Mittelstadt. Alexis Widrig, Nina Barbara, Kristina Sherpitis and Lily Ging In addition to the many donations contributed by local businesses and Falcon families to the event’s silent auction, Falcon Fest sponsors included Duke Realty and Colliers International (platinum); John Burns Construction Company, Jones Lange LaSalle and Mediaocean (gold); DuPage Medical Group (silver); and Shop Melee, SportClips-Willowbrook and Vistro (bronze).
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Over 100 golfers turned out for the Freedom Golf Association (FGA) Golf Outing at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont on Sept. 15.
Eighty-eight able-bodied golfers and 15 special-needs golfers came together to raise money for the FGA’s programs that provide a sense of freedom to the special needs community through their inclusion in the game of golf. With support from the FGA’s presenting and supporting sponsors contributing cash and in-kind gifts, along with numerous individual donors, the outing far exceeded its revenue goal. The team of Jiro Nakazki, Brandon Suzuki, Ken Fron, Val Russell and Brian McDonald teamed to shoot an outstanding 54 on a cool, damp day, to
win the event. The evening banquet was also sold out, as 135 people attended. Founded in 2012, the FGA is a non-profit organization that strives to teach the game of golf to individuals with special needs through instruction by golf professionals and amateurs, and the assistance of health-care professionals. Founder Edmund (E.Q.) Sylvester, a Western Golf Association (WGA) director, is a golf enthusiast who contracted a severe blood infection from a kidney stone in 2011, which led to him becoming a triple amputee. Seeking
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for a way to continue playing golf, he researched “adaptive golf,” but found training and facilities to be inadequate. Thus, he launched the FGA. Since 2012, the FGA has provided golf instruction to 410 individuals with special needs. This fall, the organization is starting a program with The Easter Seals of DuPage & Fox Valley, and it is planning to work with athletes from Special Olympics of Illinois next spring. For more information about the Freedom Golf Association, visit www.fgagolf.org.
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Grace Episcopal Church presents
There will be a wide variety of distinct items including holiday gifts and décor at this year’s holiday market.
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Saturday, Oct. 18. Admission is only $5, and is good for both days of the market, which will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 120 E. First Street in Hinsdale, in the parish hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. The Holiday Market will feature unique vendors that offer home accessories, holiday treasures, jewelry, hostess and teacher gifts, distinctive ladies apparel and accessories, linens and more. The Grace Church Holiday Market does not just benefit shoppers and the vendors who come to sell. In addition, money raised from the holiday market will benefit the church’s mission and ministries. One of the church’s focuses the past two years has been its youth missions organization (YMO) annual summer mission trip to Navajo Nation, where Grace teens and adults travel by bus to spend a week digging, hammering, painting and roofing in service of others. Grace Episcopal Churchwomen is the fellowship arm of Grace Episcopal Church for all women of the parish. There will be a holiday market preview party on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 each, and are available through Grace Episcopal Church.
For more information about the Holiday Market, you are encouraged to call Grace Episcopal Church at (630)-323-4900.
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ormer Heisman Trophy winner visits Hinsdale
One-time Bears backup quarterback and ‘96 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel shares faith and life advice with local residents at MAX Breakfast BY MIKE ELLIS
Several hundred Hinsdale area men listened to an inspiring speech by 1996 Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel at a MAX breakfast event on Sept. 13 in the Hinsdale Central auditorium. Wuerffel led the Florida Gators to the 1996 national championship, before bouncing around the NFL with four teams (including the Bears and Packers) primarily as a backup quarterback. He is now the executive director of Desire Street Ministries, an Atlanta-based organization that works to “transform” and “revitalize” impoverished and underprivileged neighborhoods. “Our particular vision is to develop really healthy and thriving leaders and organizations that serve those neighborhoods,” Wuerffel told Hinsdale Magazine in an exclusive interview. Wuerffel said he was brought up as a Christian, and his faith became more “personal” in college. He said he retired from the NFL after “falling in love” with the mission of Desire Street Ministries. Wuerffel said he was invited to speak at the breakfast by Ken Hooten, an event organizer, through a mutual friend. MAX breakfast is designed for local men and fathers to gather and grow in their faith and relationships with one another. “The reason we do this is to encourage all of us to get involved in the community,” Hooten said. “It’s great go get up Saturday morning; it’s great to be here with our boys, but the idea is to be in community with other men.” After warming up the audience with several humorous anecdotes and a brief description about playing under coach Mike Ditka in New Orleans, Wuerffel emphasized several basic phrases that reinforced the fundamental Christian precept of humility. These included: • “Life is tough.” • “It’s not about you.” • “You are not that important.” 60 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com
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Former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel spoke to a group of Hinsdale men at Hinsdale Central on Sept. 13.
Wuerffel told audience members that his dad frequently employed the first phrase, “Life is tough,” while he was growing up, much to his chagrin. “I hated that idea as a ten-, 11-, 12-, 13-year-old boy,” he said. “To be honest, I hate it still, as a 40-year-old man. I don’t want it to be that way; I want life to move along, and to figure out, ‘What do I need to do to make it so it’s smoother, where it’s less painful, where it’s more comfortable?’—But it’s not.” Wuerffel encouraged dads in the audience to help their sons understand this message, and to try to embrace the difficult parts of life, as they are unavoidable. “There’s going to be trouble, toughness, pain and suffering no matter which route you go,” he said. “Here’s the key: if you think you can find a way to remove the pain and suffering, that will then only add extra pain and suffering.” He then segued into his second point: “It’s not about you.” Wuerffel said most of the time, we do things for ourselves without grasping that we can use our talents and skills to benefit those around us. “If we’re honest, the way that we live our lives, the way that we spend our time, the way that we spend our money, the way that we use our talents are almost always orbiting around ourselves, or maybe our immediate family,” he said. “I think that maybe one of the most important moments in life is when
we begin to realize that our lives are not really about us. ... It’s not just about us or our family; we’re part of something bigger.” Wuerffel likened life to a “team sport” in his interview with Hinsdale Magazine, and said, “You can’t really live this journey on your own if you really want to grow.” As for his third phrase, “You are not that important,” Wuerffel said he thinks our personal insecurities often lead us to try to elevate our own importance in our minds. “We go to so many lengths to try to feel extra-special about ourselves,” he said. “We compare, we compete, we’ll talk bad about people, we’ll be sarcastic.—We’ll do whatever we can do to try to make ourselves feel more important.” Wuerffel said it can take something significant in our lives to modify or change our way of thinking. For him, one such experience was being diagnosed with GuillanBarré syndrome, an autoimmune disease, after experiencing discomfort in his hands and legs while visiting an inner-city ministry in Montgomery, Ala., several years ago. Beyond encouraging the local men in attendance to be humble, Wuerffel said he thinks there are a number of opportunities to assist those who are less fortunate in the Chicago area, much in the same way his organization provides support to communities in the Southeast.
WE’RE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER. – DANNY WUERFFEL “There’s a lot of great need and things happening in Chicago,” he told Hinsdale Magazine. “And I think that when we’re blessed to have resources, capacity and connections, it’s important not just for people in need that we help them, but I think our hearts are wired to where we need to be involved in those things ourselves.”
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remember taking you to Disney On Ice and buying you a glowin-the-dark sword. I remember your first piano recital; you played “Three Blind Mice.” I barely recognized the song, but I loved it anyway. Now you’ll soon be driving a car. Where did the time go? Have I prepared you for the world and all it has to offer? Will you be ready for the pitfalls of life? Will you be able to cope with the myriad of challenges that our economy has to offer? Is it too late to re-bond with you? The transition from childhood to adulthood is challenging. For you—for me—for mom. All parents are awake, but are we aware? Do I coach my child? Do I teach my child? Do I mentor my child? Do I become best friends with my child? How do I connect with her? How do I have an open dialogue with her? Will she hide things from me? Can I trust her judgment when I’m not there? All of the above questions never entered my mind when my daughter was born. Raising her was fun and exciting, with never a dull moment from the day she was born to the time she was 12 years old. And it went by so fast, it seems like a blur to me. When did everything change? Who is this stranger in my own home? What occurs behind her bedroom door? Where did all of these new bands come from? Who is she always texting, and who is texting her every five minutes? Do I need to reach her through tweeting and texting? I do pay for her phone. And when did I become uncool? I’m still cool, aren’t I? And how did the greatest decision-maker—me—start questioning his decision-making? The communication challenge occurred when my head was turned with work and pre-occupation with my own frailties. Then, her peer group stepped in and took over my role of “CTI” (chief thought influencer). What to wear?—peer group. What music to play?—peer group. How to talk?—peer group. In fact, everything in her life was suddenly in the hands of her peer group. I saw it coming, but it seemed so innocent.—Boy, was I wrong. How do I re-establish my role with her without force? Do I become her best friend? That’s not a good choice, because I would need to compromise values and ideals. I would possibly even have to look the other way while ignoring her negative “tell-tell” signs. So, what do I do when I wake up and find myself living with a teenager who is becoming a stranger in my own house? I have little time left to help her with becoming a model citizen that has responsibility and accountability. I definitely want her to get a career. I don’t really see her living in my basement at age 36 with an out-of-work husband and two kids. What do I do? What can parents do when raising a teenager? And when did I have so many unanswered questions? Here’s a list of to-dos with serious help from my new program called the “90-Second Rule™: 10 Days to Simplify and Balance Life, Family, Relationships and Business.”
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1. First, visualize your flesh and blood being a world-class decision maker once they leave the nest for good. See them successful. 2. Next, commit to assisting your teenager into becoming a master decision-maker if they’re not already. They are only as good as what they think when you’re not there. 3. Praise their positives; reinforce their strengths. The self-esteem of many teenagers is at risk, and low self-esteem birds flock together. 4. Every morning, devote the first 90 seconds to them. Be extremely positive, even if they wake up grumpy. Ask about their upcoming day. Open each and every day this way. 5. Make the last 90 seconds prior to them leaving the house about them. This is just before they go to school, work or any activity. There is no negativity during this time—no stern orders, demands or nagging reminders. Ask when they’ll be home if you don’t know; be consistent. 6. The first 90 seconds that you see them after being apart for at least two hours, give them all of your attention. During this time, look them in the eye long enough to discern eye color. Mirror their feelings when you see them, even if it’s negative, so you can bond with them and raise their mood with your positiveness. If they sneak into the house undetected, go find them and engage them for at least 90 seconds. 7. Make eating dinner together a big deal. In a busy home, all parties must sacrifice their personal and/or work time to make this family “breaking of the bread” a ritual. Once a week is better than none. 8. The last 90 seconds before your teenager goes to sleep, talk to them in a quiet, positive voice. Tell them, “I believe in you.” 9. In all dialogue, tell your son or daughter what you want, and not what you don’t want in their behavior. Instead of “I’m tired of you always being late,” tell them, “Be on time; you made a commitment to be on time. Keep your word.” These directions need to be no longer than 90 seconds. 10. Lastly, love conquers all. My daughter is now 30 years old. She graduated from college with honors. She lives out-of-state on her own as a registered nurse in one of the busiest trauma centers in Ohio. This month, I will walk her down the aisle as she marries an awesome young man. She is a world-class decision maker. I’m so proud to be her father. We have become best friends. I do miss the glow-in-the-dark sword—I’ll buy another one when I’m a grandpa.
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Spiritual Insight
A brother or sister like that
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o you think of yourself as a generous person? Will the kids who go away from your door this Halloween, or the charities you bless before the end of the year, or the people with whom you live or work say that you are a generous person? When we think of generosity, many of us tend to conceive of it in terms of some particular dollar figure. We read in the newspaper of some benefactor who has given a hefty sum to meet a need; we see the list of “platinum donors” on a hospital wall or in our alma mater’s endowment campaign—those individuals or families that gave above “x” dollars to the cause—and we tend to think: “Now that’s generosity.” In God’s understanding, however, generosity isn’t defined in that way at all (2 Cor. 8:1-9). It has nothing to do with a particular sum, and everything to do with a genuine sacrifice. In the eyes and economy of God, the widow who gives her mite (Mark 12:41-44) may be substantially more generous than a billionaire who gives away a million dollars. Are you a generous person in those terms?—Are you in the habit of stretching beyond your perceived ability, beyond your comfort zone, to give of your substance to the needs of others and the purposes of heaven? If you are, then you will understand the truth revealed by the following story. Roy Angell tells the tale of a friend of his named Paul, who received a remarkable gift from his brother one year—the gift of a brand-new shiny automobile. Paul left his workplace one night, came out onto the street, and found a young street urchin with soot on his face walking around the car in awed admiration. When the boy saw Paul coming out of the office building, he looked up somewhat startled and said, “Hey, mister, is this your car?” Paul nodded his assent: “Yes, my brother gave it to me for my birthday.” The little boy’s face was overtaken by a look of utter astonishment. “You mean, your brother gave this to you and it didn’t cost you nothing?! Oh, I wish...I wish...” Paul knew exactly what the boy wished for. He wished that he had a brother like that. But what Paul heard the lad go on to say jolted him down to his very heels. “I wish,” the boy went on, “I wish that I could be a brother like that.”
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Paul looked at the boy in astonishment, and then impulsively added, “Would you like to take a ride in that automobile?” The boy’s eyes lit up, and he pulled him on inside with him, and they roared off down the street. After a short ride, the boy turned with light in his eyes still and said, “Hey, mister, would you be willing to drive by that building over there?” Paul knew in his heart what the boy wanted to do. He wanted to have his friends and family see him riding in this beautiful car, and so they pulled up in front of some steps, and the boy ran inside. He emerged a little while later, this time shuffling slowly, and carrying a package that made Paul realize again how wrong he was. In the boy’s arms was the frail body of his crippled little brother. The lad carefully made his way down the stairs, set his little brother alongside him on the bottom step, and scrunched up next to him to prop his body up. Then the boy said: “See, buddy; it’s just like I told you upstairs. There’s the automobile his brother gave him for his birthday, and it didn’t even cost him a cent! I tell you, buddy, someday, I’m gonna give you a gift like that.” I’m told Paul scooped up that frail little boy in his arms, and put him in the front seat. His bright-eyed brother climbed in alongside him, and the three of them roared off for a ride that none of them would ever forget. And to this day, Paul says that he learned that night what Jesus meant when he said: “Verily, verily I say unto you, it is more blessed to give than to receive,” (Acts 20:35). Some of you reading these words completely get that. Maybe you haven’t quite gotten to the place where you pop a champagne cork when the charity-appeal letter arrives at your door, or cheer when the plate gets passed in your place of worship; but you understand the truth that generosity isn’t an obligation—it’s an opportunity. It’s not a painful requirement, but a pathway to genuine joy. It’s what people are willing to stretch to do for the sake of members of the human family they love. Just imagine the dent we might make in poverty or disease, the blessings we might advance through our faith communities, the relief we could bring to weary people within our reach, if we could all be “brothers (and sisters) like that.”
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