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Publisher Letter

n this September issue, we sat down with local people to discuss politics, rock music, environmental awareness, sports, education, fashion, national recognition, technology and community gatherings. Just over two years ago, I sat down with one person by the name of Alex Howson, a Hinsdale resident, parent and businessman who operates chains of SportClips through the Midwest region. We talked for over an hour at Panera Bread in Willowbrook about the many stories that Hinsdale Magazine will tell to our readers in Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills and Oak Brook. It was not surprising that the story ideas poured in from supportive business owners like Alex and from residents we serve. We will keep telling the stories and we look forward to hearing from you, the reader, about what interests you. Last month, State Sen. Kirk Dillard visited our office at 38 Blaine Street to talk about his second run at the governor’s office. The conversation began when he reminisced of being a young boy and riding his bicycle from his home on Stough Street and down our same Blaine Street to his friend’s house. Today, the lifelong Hinsdale resident has his eyes focused on another route— the governor’s mansion. You will read about his bid for Springfield and his vision for the future

of Illinois. The future of our children’s education is first and foremost for our editorial staff, and we continue by revisiting District 181 Advanced Learning, talking to parents and educators who collectively pursue the best course for our children. Mimi Schmitz is our Hinsdale Woman feature this month, and is a mom with three children of her own who enthusiastically “Rocks the House” for Ronald McDonald House Charities. I hope to see many of you at the annual event in November. It’s an event my wife and our friends look forward to attending, as Mimi’s band RepliKa jams for the charity that is close to her heart. Finally, we bid farewell to summer with images from Uniquely Thursdays, Newcomers & Neighbors Summer Social and Wellness House Kids Kamp in our Community Scene pages. As we look ahead to Autumn, Clarendon Hills resident and Hinsdale Magazine Correspondent Kearsi Kessler asks local fashion experts about fall trends. Steven Potter of Hinsdale Clothiers, Elyce Rembos of The Green Goddess Boutique and Alixandra Chesno of Alixandra Collections give us a preview. We look forward to sharing more stories with you in October. As always, please contact me, or feel free to visit us if you would like to share a story.

Sincerely, Scott Jonlich, Founder & Publisher sjonlich@hinsdale60521.com

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September

2013

CONTENTS

10 Advanced Learning revisited Learning for All

15 Hinsdale Woman Mimi Schmitz

18 Inside 60521

State Sen. Kirk Dillard announces bid for governor

24 Inside 60514

A footprint in the community

38 Spotlight

Hinsdale Adventist Academy welcomes new principal, support from Adventist-based foundation

40 Fall Fashion

Trends for the fall

42 Community Scene

Uniquely Thursdays Newcomers & Neighbors Summer Social Wellness House Kids Kamp

52 In good company

Money Magazine ranks Hinsdale ninth on annual list of “Top-earning towns”

54 Realtor Profiles

Special Advertising Feature

64 Sports

Hinsdale Central Boys’ Golf Hinsdale Central Girls’ Tennis

Scott Jonlich Mike Ellis

Marcello Rodarte William Walker | Errol Janusz Rick Pipal Mike O’Connor Robert Damien Renee Lawrence Karen Hood Kearsi Kessler Aidan Weinberger

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ADVANCED LEARNING

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his past spring, we reported on Advanced Learning at District 181, taking a detailed look at how the district intends to gradually modify its curriculum over the course of the next half-decade. The district’s Department of Learning was hard at work throughout the summer, and said it is confident the Advanced Learning plan will “advance learning for all students” as it begins to be implemented in 2013-14.

Advanced Learning Review

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Learning for All

the curriculum to better align it with “best practices” nationwide. Dr. Moon’s recommendations included opening up “advanced” courses to a greater number of students, investigating the possibility of advancing all students at least one year in math district-wide, and the elimination or revision of the current Affective Cognitive Enrichment (ACE) program. In October 2012, the District 181 Board of Education commissioned an 18-member Advanced Learning Task Force led by Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services Dr. Kurt Schneider, Director of Pupil Services Christine Igoe and then-Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction Kevin Russell to look into implementing Dr. Moon’s recommendations. The Task Force examined scholarly research and reached out to other local school districts such as District 86 (Hinsdale Central/ South) and District 53 (Butler), before formally presenting its plan to the Board

of Education on Jan. 28. As presented to the board, the Advanced Learning plan involves the gradual acceleration of education for all District 181 students, calling for changes that could allow more students to access honors and AP courses at the high-school level. After a couple weeks of careful discussion and thorough, detailed questions from board members,the Board of Education unanimously approved the plan on Feb. 25. One of the driving forces behind the Advanced Learning plan is the district’s need to adapt its programs to meet Common Core standards by 2014-15. Illinois is one of 47 states that will be adopting the Common Core, which will require students to employ more higherlevel thinking techniques such as analysis and synthesis, as opposed to more basic retention and comprehension skills emphasized by the current Illinois State Standards.

“[The Common Core] is coming from the university world, saying, ‘This is what kids need to be college- and career-ready.’” -Kevin Russell

“[The Common Core] is coming from the university world, saying, ‘This is what kids need to be college- and career-ready,’” Assistant Superintendent for Learning Kevin Russell said.

2012-13 Third Grade Math Program

Last year, after being presented with recommendations from the Moon report, the district installed a transition plan in an effort to accelerate third-graders a year in math. Although both plans were constructed in response to the findings of the Moon report, the transition plan was entirely independent of the Advanced Learning plan, which was approved at the end of February. The transition plan sought to consolidate third- and fourth-grade math into one year at the third-grade level. While third-grade teachers had textbook resources at their disposal, they also

utilized other resources that were aligned to the Common Core. Some parents of third-graders said their children often brought home handouts, and felt that the curriculum could have been more structured. “I had issues with the compacting; it was asking a lot of the students,” said Monroe School parent Leslie Gray. “My son was asked to do long division before he learned simple division. Most of the kids I knew had to get private tutors. “Math is based on a solid foundation of facts, but our kids had to learn that at home to keep up at school.” Oak School parent Dee Bauer’s son Jack performed well in math last year, but said she thought too much parental assistance was required. “I feel like Jack did okay [last] year, but I feel like Jack did okay because I was involved in what he was doing,” Bauer

said. “The emphasis from the parents is, we don’t blame the teachers. The teachers did the best with what they had, but what they had wasn’t good enough. “The problem is, they [were] spending so much time creating a curriculum, and then trying to teach it, that I felt like the kids were getting lost in the shuffle of it all.” Gray, who had a younger son in kindergarten last year, said she thinks the curriculum needs to be amplified at an earlier grade-level rather than at a later age. “Good math requires a solid base in the facts,” she said, “and you cannot simply force the kids to learn everything in one year.” Students took Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments in the Fall of 2012 and the Spring of 2013. The - Continued on the next page

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results of these tests can be broken up into two categories: achievement and growth. Based on an analysis of average student growth, the MAP assessment develops projected growth figures for students on an individual basis. While all seven elementary schools remained in the 97th percentile or better in math (achievement) in spring, the percentage of third-grade students meeting their growth targets in math from Fall 2012 to Spring 2013 (47.2 percent) was the lowest recorded for third grade since MAP testing began in 2006. It was also only the second fall-spring period that saw growth fail to exceed 50 percent (2006-07, 49.1 percent). But growth results varied considerably from school to school. Four schools—Prospect, Monroe, The Lane and Walker—experienced historically low growth totals for third-grade math. On the other hand, 80 percent of third-graders at Oak School met their growth targets—an all-time high. “Our achievement portion on the [MAP] test was very similar to what we saw in the past,” Russell said. “Third-grade math was not at a

level where we wanted to be as far as growth. We want to see that growth number higher than it was for thirdgrade math.” In lieu of the 2012-13 third-grade math program, a group of parents created a petition on www.ipetitions. com in late May encouraging the district to search “continually for better, tested and proven ways to enhance the education of our children.” This petition, which was signed by over 220 parents districtwide, identified five specific recommendations for improving the quality of the district’s math program. These recommendations included the creation of a program “to remediate the learning shortfalls so our children will be ready for the fourth grade,” and “close collaboration” between parents, teachers and students.

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Hinsdale Woman

Mimi

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Rocks the House How a Hinsdale mother of three finds the time to be the lead singer in a band that supports Ronald McDonald House Charities through a concert in the city each year by mike ellis

ith all the busyness motherhood can entail, many moms with small children have difficulty squeezing in time for social outings and personal activities. But Hinsdale resident Mimi Schmitz, a mother of three boys aged nine, seven and four, has found the time and energy to serve as the lead singer and guitarist in a band—and to help put on an annual concert Photo by Marcello Rodarte benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities Mimi Schmitz of Hinsdale sits outside the Ronald McDonald (RMHC). Mimi has always had an interest in music, House near Loyola Medical Center in Hines. and about 15 years ago, organized a band called nothing stands in her way.” RepliKa with her younger brother and several RepliKa does not compose its own music, but plays familiar friends. tunes comprising a variety of musical genres and generations, “We didn’t even say we were going to start a band—it just happened,” she said. “We got together and said, ‘Hey, let’s start ranging from Bon Jovi and Heart to Katy Perry and Pink. practicing, let’s play—it’s fun.’ We started playing, and pretty soon we thought, ‘We’ve got a little arsenal of songs here that we can go out and play.’” When the band formed, Mimi was the lead singer, but did not play any instruments. Employing her dexterity and natural musical talent, about five years ago, she taught herself to play the guitar, and more recently picked up the piano as well. “She’s so unique—I’ve never met anyone like her,” said Amy Bailey of Hinsdale, who knows Mimi as a fellow Monroe School mom. “She wants to learn how to play the guitar—she teaches herself; she wants to learn how to play the piano—she teaches herself. “There’s so much talent there and so much kindness. When she wants to learn to do something or accomplish something,

McDonald’s Connection

A lifelong resident of the Chicagoland area, Mimi became acquainted with RMHC at a young age, as her parents were McDonald’s franchise owners. When she visited the Ronald McDonald House in downtown Chicago, Mimi said she was surprised by all of the accommodations that were offered to families in need at the house. During high school and college, she served as a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House. “This truly is a ‘home away from home’ for people,” Mimi said. “It changes their lives—I’ve seen it first-hand, how desperate people are when their children are so critically sick. They have a place to come where they have support, a warm - Continued on the next page www.hinsdale60521.com |Hinsdale Magazine 15

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place to sleep, [and] a nice meal to eat.” RMHC provides respite and services for seriously ill or injured children and their families in 57 countries around the world. There are currently four Ronald McDonald houses in the Chicagoland area, serving approximately 140 families each night. The houses have very small staffs, and much of the work is performed

Doug Porter, CEO of RHMCChicagoland and Northwest Indiana, said general community fundraising support accounts for over 80 percent of RHMC funding.

Rock the House

Several years ago, Mimi’s brother Nick

Mimi and her brother Nick perform at Rock the House last year. The 2012 concert raised over $150,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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by volunteers. “At all of our Ronald McDonald Houses, we support families that have children at our partner hospitals, or are seeking treatment at those hospital facilities,” said Lisa Mitchell, Senior Director of the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola in Hines. “We provide care and comfort so that the families can get the rest they need, so they can give the best support for their kids that are ill.” Mitchell said families can stay at a house as long as they desire. They are asked to make donations of $10 per night, which request roughly half of the serviced families can fulfill. The actual cost to support a family is about $50 per night. 16 Hinsdale Magazine | www.hinsdale60521.com

Karavites, an RHMC board member, formulated the concept of hosting a concert to raise money for the new house near Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Mimi promptly agreed, and Rock the House debuted in 2010. “I love music; I love singing,” she said, “and the fact that I can [perform] to give someone else some joy, what more could you ask for? “That’s why I love doing it year in and year out: I get a chance to do what I love for a good cause.” In its inaugural year, Rock the House was held at LaSalle Power Co. in the River North neighborhood, and raised over $80,000. Throughout its three-

year history, the event has consistently expanded, raising over $115,000 in 2011 and upwards of $150,000 last year. Since 2011, Rock the House has been hosted at the Cubby Bear Chicago in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. Mimi said the outpouring of support from the Hinsdale area has been one of the primary reasons behind the success and growth of the concert. “People of Hinsdale and Clarendon Hills have come out in force for Rock the House,” she said. “They bring so much energy for Rock the House; they’re up in the front rows dancing, showing a lot of support for the charity, a lot of support for our band.” For those interested in attending this year’s concert on Nov. 8, Mimi said she anticipates the environment will be electric. “[Guests] can expect a very loud and very exciting performance,” she said. “It will be a really ‘rocking’ night.” Rock the House will also feature raffles and giveaway opportunities for those in attendance. In years past, prizes have included tickets to Bears and Blackhawks games, as well as a chance to take to the racetrack at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet. This past July, RepliKa also performed a concert in Western Springs that raised over $20,000 for RMHC. “It’s very gratifying to see someone like Mimi use her talent—and quite a bit of her time,” Porter said. “We rely on people like Mimi to give their time, talent and treasure, and she’s at the top of that list.” Bailey said she not only enjoys attending Rock the House for the music and entertainment, but also finds watching her friend and fellow mom performing on stage inspiring. “There’s a ton of energy—even the DJ keeps the crowd going,” she said. “They seem like a band that performs all the time. It’s done in such an unexpected way—which is so like [Mimi]. Here’s this mom of three who is the lead singer in a band.” Rock the House will be held Friday, Nov. 8 at the Cubby Bear Chicago, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $100 and include all you can eat and drink. For more information about RMHC, visit www.rmhc.com.

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Hinsdale’s Kirk Dillard

announces his bid for governor

tate Sen. Kirk Dillard threw his hat into the 2014 Illinois gubernatorial race this past July. Dillard, a Hinsdale resident, previously ran for governor in 2010, but was narrowly defeated by State Sen. Bill Brady in the Republican primary. How does he expect to alter the outcome in 2014? Dillard spoke with Hinsdale Magazine Publisher Scott Jonlich last month to discuss the race for governor, as well as growing up in Hinsdale. Scott Jonlich: You ran a close race for the Republican primary in 2010, losing to State Sen. Bill Brady by 193 votes. What will you do differently in 2014? State Sen. Kirk Dillard: First, [in 2010], there were five candidates that had ties to DuPage County; this time, I appear to be the lone candidate. DuPage County is up to 15 percent of the Republican primary voting base, so having my own backyard to myself is a great start. But everything

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State Sen. Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale Photos by Marcello Rodarte

will be different—including a much more vibrant “ground-game” in downstate Illinois. Also, to his credit, my colleague Bill Brady had most of the state legislators locked in, because I did not announce for governor until the summer before a Feb. 2 primary, and this time around, most of my legislative colleagues, who can help significantly in their own districts, support me. It’s a smaller field, I should have my backyard to myself, and while I have been the chief of staff to Gov. [Jim] Edgar and have worked for Gov. [Jim] Thompson, there’s no substitute for being the candidate yourself; and I’m wiser now just in the way I approach things. This time, I like where I’m positioned. Scott: You grew up in the area. Could you tell us about that experience? Kirk: One of the advantages I have as a candidate for governor and at governing when I get elected is, I have lived and worked in all places in Illinois. Illinois is an

incredibly diverse state with many puzzle pieces. In fact, [the town of] Metropolis, Ill., in southern Illinois is closer to Atlanta, Ga., physically than it is [to] Chicago. I was born at Illinois Masonic Hospital in the shadow of Wrigley Field; I announced my candidacy this time not in front of the Memorial Building in Hinsdale, but in front of the three-flat that my immigrant grandfather and grandmother lived in. My mom, dad and I lived on one floor, and my Uncle Bill and [his] family on another floor. Like so many Illinoisans, we migrated from Chicago to the suburbs and moved to Hinsdale in 1962, where my father taught at Hinsdale Central for many years, and my mother was the chief surgical nurse at Hines [VA] Hospital in Maywood. I went to college at Western Illinois University after [graduating from] Hinsdale Central—college in the middle of a cornfield. And then [I went] back to living in my parents’ home, taking the Burlington Northern out of the West

Hinsdale station every day to law school under the elevated tracks at DePaul. I lived in Springfield while I worked for Gov. Thompson, and my wife and I were married in a small farming community in central Illinois near Lincoln, Ill., a town of 400. Most people up here don’t realize it, but agriculture is our state’s largest industry. The winning template for a Republican for governor is a suburbanite like I am with strong downstate roots, and an appreciation for the city of Chicago. Scott: What experiences and skills do you possess to put Illinois back on track? Kirk: My greatest strength and the reason that I am primarily running for governor is that I have a unique background. I’m proven and I’m tested. I’m the right age, and I’ve lived and worked in all parts of Illinois to know how the puzzle pieces fit together. When I was Gov. Edgar’s right-hand man as his chief of staff, we inherited a $1 billion deficit in a recession, but left a $1.5 billion surplus in the state treasury. Wall Street, for the first time in the state’s history, increased our state’s credit rating. We paid our state’s bills in 17 days, and most importantly, our unemployment rate was well below the national average—a 30-plus year low. So, I’ve run state government as well as it’s been run before according to Wall Street, and want to use that unique knowledge of how to manage a $40 billion operation with tens of thousands of employees once again. Importantly, too, I have learned as Gov. Thompson’s legislative director, Jim Edgar’s chief of staff, and as a state senator, how to force a Chicago-controlled, democratic legislature to live within its means. Those are unique skills that no one else running for governor has,—and they’re the most important ones facing Illinois if we’re going to make this great state work again. Scott: Speaking of financing, you’re trailing other Republican candidates in fundraising, including venture capitalist Bruce Rauner. How will you combat that? Kirk: Money doesn’t win elections; votes do. I will never have the money that Chicago billionaire Bruce Rauner possesses, but I have proven both as a former chairman of the DuPage County Republican Party and in my own state senate endeavors and in my race for governor last time, that I can raise what it

will take to get my message out. This time around, I will have a better grassroots operation, because I have more time to prepare; I’m certainly using digital and social media in a way in 2013 and 2014 that we only dabbled in last time. Scott: How long has Hinsdale been your home? Kirk: [My family] moved here into the former village manager’s house on Stough Street in 1962—a little single-family

Hinsdale is my home; I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else in the United States. This is a unique, wonderful place to raise your children and to live. Scott: Can you tell me about your family? Kirk: I have two daughters; one attends Clarendon Hills Middle School, and then I have a fourth-grader at Monroe School. My wife Stephanie actively dedicates her time multiple days per week at Monroe

Sen. Dillard converses with constituents in downtown Hinsdale.

ranch house that a teacher and a nurse at a veteran’s hospital could afford. One thing I worry about in my hometown of Hinsdale is affordability of homes. We live comfortably; my children are amazed that my sisters and I, and my mom and dad basically fought over one bathroom— my children can’t fathom that. The first time I announced for the state senate, I did it on the steps of Madison School, where I went to grade-school and received a world-class education. And when I announced for governor in 2010, I did it with fanfare and a lot of friends on the steps of the Hinsdale Memorial Building.

School. While I went to Madison School, my children are doggedly loyal to Monroe School. We have a great cockapoo rescue dog from the Naperville Humane Society. Scott: Who has been the greatest influence on your life? Kirk: Governmentally, the people who have molded my philosophy are the founder of my political party, Abraham Lincoln—who my wife’s greatgreat grandfather Gov. Richard Oglesby nominated as president and coined the nickname “the rail-splitter” for Lincoln—, and in terms of actual teaching, Gov. - Continued on the next page www.hinsdale60521.com |Hinsdale Magazine 19

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Edgar would be the primary person that I would look [to] on how to manage state government. He was clearly the best fiscal steward of Illinois in its history. I learned a great deal about the diversity of the state, and how to work the state legislature from former Gov. Jim Thompson. And Ronald Reagan is someone that all of us

in the Republican Party idolize. I also was very fortunate to have my grandparents very close to me when I grew up. I don’t think my Grandpa Wally or Grandma Edith ever missed one of my Hinsdale Little League games; so I idolized my immigrant grandfather, who worked in a factory by Midway Airport, as a little boy.

Scott: Finally, what accomplishment do you consider to be most significant in your career? Kirk: I’m most proud of the fact that [when] I was Gov. Edgar’s chief of staff, we left $1.5 billion in the state treasury, improved the state’s credit rating, but most importantly, we had an unemployment rate below the national average. The Iowa unemployment rate is four percent, and Illinois’ hovers between one in ten people—so Iowa’s unemployment rate is half of Illinois, and that is just absolutely unacceptable. When Gov. Edgar left office, a majority of Illinoisans thought the state was moving in the right direction—and that is something that is needed again.

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And my mom’s and dad’s public service were clearly influences on me.—My mom got up every day at 4 a.m., rain or shine or snow, and went and served military heroes at Hines Hospital; and my father in his entire career at Hinsdale Central missed two days of school: one was when I was sworn into the bar as a lawyer, and the other when was one of my parents was born. My parents’ and my grandparents’ work ethic sticks with me.

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Inside 60514

A footprint in the community

Photo courtesy of Dan Ungerleider

How a new non-profit organization has made its mark with an oversized footprint and a presence at Dancin’ in the Street

BY Mike Ellis

f you descried a giant footprint along Prospect Ave. next to the Burlington Northern tracks in Clarendon Hills, CH CO2 has caught your attention. Founded at the beginning of the summer, CH CO2 is a Clarendon Hills-based non-profit organization dedicated to educating local residents about sustainability and the environment. One of the organization’s primary points of emphasis is educating residents as to how they can reduce their carbon footprints. A carbon footprint refers to the amount of greenhouse gases a person emits over a period of time. Clarendon Hills resident Robin Randall launched the grassroots movement in collaboration with several concerned citizens, and with the support of community development director Dan Ungerleider, who said that as the village prepares to make changes to its downtown area, sustainability of infrastructure has become an important topic. “Robin and I sat down trying to figure out how we could start a

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community conversation about sustainability,” Ungerleider said. “We wanted to make sure when we talked about sustainability, it wasn’t just about environmental issues, but [a balance of] environmental, cultural and economic issues.” Randall, a professor in the Department of Architecture at Judson University in Elgin, said Ungerleider sought her advice on the topic of sustainability, and how to effectively educate others. With a considerable portion of space vacant at the southwest corner of Prospect Ave. and Burlington Ave., the outline of an enormous footprint was constructed using crushed granite donated by the village. One hour before Dancin’ in the Street on Wednesday nights, CH CO2 welcomed residents to stand in the footprint for a “community picture.” “It’s been a great rallying point for people that support environmental responsibility,” Randall said. Dancin’ in the Street attendees might recall being introduced to CH CO2 during the Wednesday night summer concert series, where the group had a booth all six weeks. Each Wednesday during the concerts, CH CO2 focused on a different aspect of

Robin Randall’s Top 5 Ways to reduce your carbon footprint 1. Shop locally and organically by supporting local businesses that produce local and sustainable items. Seek out local farmer’s markets and locally-grown produce. Reduce your intake of red meat—the production of red meat has a large carbon footprint. Hinsdale offers a farmer’s market every Monday morning between the train station and the village hall. 2. Use mass transit. Clarendon Hills is a transit-oriented development, and using mass transit reduces traffic and your carbon footprint. Biking is another great way to get around our community without emitting any carbon into the atmosphere. Contact Metra for schedules and times. 3. Reduce, reuse, recycle. Reduce or consumption of carbon-based products including plastics. Ditch the plastic water bottles for a reusable variety. Recycle your electronics and used items. Contact SCARCE of DuPage County for other items that can be reused and recycled. 4. Calculate your carbon footprint at www.nature.org/greenliving/carboncalculator. There are lots of great resources found at this Web site, and other suggestions for reducing your carbon footprint.

Local residents pose for a photograph inside a giant footprint just north of the Burlington Northern tracks in downtown Clarendon Hills. The photo and footprint are part of a recently-launched “Clarendon Hills Carbon Footprint Project” led by Clarendon Hills residents.

conservation, ranging from recycling to transportation to healthy eating practices. To go along with each theme, Randall and her fellow volunteers would distribute handouts to help guests retain their messages from week to week. For instance, while addressing energy conservation, they handed out fluorescent light bulbs to encourage reduced energy use; when discussing recycling, they passed out reusable water bottles. “The community has been very welcoming,” Ungerleider said. “People have shown up with used batteries, used bags; they’ve come over to the tent to ask questions about how they can help reduce their [carbon] footprint.” Dr. Sheetal Rao of Clarendon Hills is one of numerous local residents that has become active within CH CO2, volunteering regularly at the tent on Wednesday evenings. “I was on the downtown planning committee,” Dr. Rao said, “and my ideas [for an ideal downtown] were very environmentally-geared. So, Dan [Ungerleider] said, ‘You should meet Robin, because you guys could work together on an environmental agenda for our town.’” Dr. Rao said she has always been interested in the environment, and believes it is important that young people are informed about it. “Since I was young, my father drilled it into us to conserve the earth,” she said, “It was important to me as a child, and I

5. Community outreach and education – Community awareness of environmental measures already in place—there are lots of great projects to explore and learn more about. Join CH CO2 for a community tour this fall. Contact us through Facebook (Search: CH CO2) and e-mail: (chco2.2013@ gmail.com).

think if you teach the kids [while they’re] young, they learn how important it really is.” Aside from its weekly presence at Dancin’ in the Street, CH CO2 has used Internet resources to enhance its following. The organization is followed by over 60 Facebook members, and the Village of Clarendon Hills has used Twitter to raise awareness about the group. CH CO2 has also hosted screenings of documentaries at the Clarendon Hills Public Library, and has made contact with local schools so that it can educate more people as to how they can reduce their carbon footprints. Randall said that this was not simply a summer initiative, and that she and her colleagues intend to continue working with the community moving forward. “This was just the first step,” she said. “Now that we’ve got some momentum, we need to educate everyone in the community about what we’re already doing. We’re going to invite the whole community to a brainstorming session to discuss what our next steps are. “We have an agenda: we’d like to encourage the community to reduce its carbon footprint—but it’s a gentle agenda.” CH CO2 is currently welcoming volunteers. To learn more about this organization and its efforts, visit www.facebook.com/ CHCO2. www.hinsdale60521.com |Hinsdale Magazine 25

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goal of accelerating math initiated by the transition plan, Russell said acceleration will be taking place at a more methodical pace. “I think what you saw last year in thirdgrade math was a transition,” Russell said. “I think Dr. [Janet] Stutz wanted to put in a math program that started a compacting of the curriculum like the University of Virginia report called for, but also aligned with the Common Core. “We are taking a hard look at the University of Virginia report and our Advanced Learning plan, which call for the acceleration of math; but rather than trying to do third- and fourth-grade math at the same time, I think what you’ll see is that curriculum between third and fifth grade will slowly be compacted over time. “By the time our kids leave fifth grade, they’ll have completed sixth-grade math using the Everyday Math series, and that puts them on that track to complete Algebra by the time they leave our

system, which gives them more “We’re building a guaranteed, viable opportunities in District 86.” At the foundation of the curriculum, and we’re trying to add Department of Learning’s structural support so that we can objectives in launching the make sure that everyone is being Advanced Learning plan in 2013 is the establishment of consistent successful—from the student all the curricula for all students way up through the organization.” district-wide. Teachers attended -Dawn Benaitis training sessions last month to reintroduce the Everyday Math curriculum, while receiving pacing guides “What you’re going to see this school the Monday and Tuesday before school year is, there won’t be any creating tests began. Administrators said ongoing during the school year;” Russell said, training will continue throughout the “we won’t be creating any scopes and school year. sequences;—all of those are done. So, I “We’re building a guaranteed, viable think a lot of those concerns our parents curriculum, and we’re trying to add had last year have been addressed through structural support so that we can make the hard work of our team this summer. sure that everyone is being successful— “The best thing I can say to any parent from the student all the way up that asks a question is, ‘Let’s say you through the organization,” Director of have a third-grader at Monroe, and you Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction happen to move to Walker in February. Dawn Benaitis said. - Continued on page 29 Slide presented to parents on Mar. 19

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That third-grade child should be able to pick up exactly where they left off.” Returning to the Everyday Math textbook in 2013-14, third-grade math is being taught in ten units over the first two trimesters, concluding next spring. Students will then be introduced to three units of fourth-grade math in the final trimester. Meanwhile, fourth-graders are picking up with the final three units of fourth-grade math this fall, before moving to fifth-grade math in October or November. “Everyone was agreeing that our kids can do more,—that we can compact,” Russell said, “but after not having Everyday Math materials used very often in third grade, I think the board felt very comfortable saying, ‘We support the Advanced Learning plan, but we want you to use the materials that we’re familiar with.’” The Task Force’s long-term math goals are (1) to have all incoming sixth graders place into at least seventh-grade Common Core Math by the 2016-17 school-year, and (2) to have all graduating eighth graders place into at least high-

school Geometry by 2019. In order to ready students for this track, District 181 is adding Common Core units using supplements to Everyday Math for kindergarten through fifth grade this year. “The original plan was to do two units at those grade levels,” Director of Pupil Services Christine Igoe said. “What we’ve done instead is purchase the supplements to the Common Core within those materials, so that those grade levels are then able to [be exposed to] it throughout the year.” Administrators said steps are also being taken at the middle-school level to transition from state standards to the Common Core. Stressing higher levels of thinking, administrators said the Common Core will take the curriculum deeper to evaluate whether students are connecting with key concepts. “One of the things we did this summer was spent some time asking, ‘What are those core concepts that [students] need to walk away with from the Common Core at the end of third grade?’” Igoe said. This will also be the final year mathematics courses corresponding to

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Enriched Language Arts (ELA), a course that employs a more rigorous curriculum designed by the College of William & Mary. The Task Force’s primary longterm objectives in language arts are (1) to have all incoming sixth graders meet the current performance-based criteria for ELA by the 2016-17 school-year, and (2) to have all graduating eighth graders meet honors English criteria at District 86 by 2019. Russell said a number of students have opted in to ELA at Hinsdale Middle School and Clarendon Hills Middle School this year. For elementary schools, the board approved a new curriculum, Reading Fundamentals, this past April. Administrators said Reading Fundamentals better aligns with Common Core objectives than the previous curriculum, and is more akin to the William & Mary curriculum utilized at the middle-school level. “At the elementary level, we are putting in a brand new reading series and adding to our writing series,” Russell said. “Since April, we’ve been working with our English-Language Arts committee,

putting together thematic concepts and essential questions by grade-level. We’ve been writing sequence documents for what teachers are going to teach every week, K-8.” According to a Mar. 19 presentation to district parents, the Common Core will call for an increase in non-fiction texts, as well as a greater emphasis on the use of textual evidence in discussions and papers. This shift is part of the transition to balanced literacy, a more holistic method of language arts instruction integrating several core elements of literacy. Balanced literacy moves instruction beyond fundamental reading, writing and grammar, also incorporating listening and speaking skills. “With the old basal [reader], you would basically take a story, and you would focus on that story for a week,” Benaitis said, “and everything would be incorporated into one textbook. We’re working now towards shifting to a reading and writing workshop model [which will be] all-encompassing. “We’re taking all the components that the Common Core calls for—reading,

writing, listening, speaking and word study—, and embedding [them] into our literacy model, and getting through what we need to with students at their level.” Benaitis said classes will also be divided into small groups or “stations” so that teachers can differentiate instruction in class, as opposed to pulling select students outside of the classroom to work with a reading specialist. “The reading specialists will be working with the classroom teachers,” Russell said, “because we never want our classroom teachers to feel like they have to send children out of their classrooms to get better reading instruction.” Last month, teachers attended workshops to acquaint themselves with Reading Fundamentals, as well as how to effectively communicate the curriculum in the classroom. Two balanced literacy coaches are also on-board to aid with continued training throughout the school year. “We are completely aligned with the Common Core in language arts,” Russell said. “What you’re going to see over the years is, [we’re] going to be taking the - Continued on page 48

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DarienFest Date: Friday, Sept. 6 - Sunday, Sept. 8 Location: Darien Community Park, Darien Time: 6 – 10:30 p.m. (Friday) | Noon – 10:30 p.m. (Saturday) Noon – 9 p.m. (Sunday)

DarienFest, a perennial local festival, returns to the Darien Community Park at Clarendon Hills Road and 71st Street beginning Friday, Sept. 6. For the first time, this year’s event will feature a Pet Parade on Saturday, Sept. 7 from Noon to 2 p.m. You may enter your pet for $10 in advance; a portion of the proceeds will benefit A Caring Place Humane Society. The festival will also include a “Darien Idol” singing competition on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m.; registration for the competition is now closed. Musical entertainment will include The Moods, Forget Hannah, Andrew Salgado and more.

Pedal the Parks Date: Sunday, Sept. 8 Location: Harvester Park, Burr Ridge Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This first-time event will take bike riders through four Burr Ridge parks. Participants will complete a ten-mile circuit around Burr Ridge, which will include trips through Harvester Park, Stevens Park, Palisades Park and Whittaker Park. Refreshments will be available along the course. All proceeds will be directed to the Burr Ridge Community Park Foundation. If you would like to enter on the day of the event (Sept. 8), the cost is $25 for riders 12 and up, $15 for those under 12, and $60 for families of no more than four. Registration will be between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m.

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Date: Sunday, Sept. 8 Location: Graue Mill and Museum, Oak Brook Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Graue Mill Cornfest Family Picnic will be held at Graue Mill and Museum at York and Spring Roads in Oak Brook. Guests may ride a muledrawn wagon to Fullersburg Nature Center, and kids can enter the fishing tournament in Salt Creek (top three win a prize). There will be plenty of food and drinks for all in attendance, courtesy of Uncle Bubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ in Westmont. Folk musician Dona Benkert will entertain the audience on the dulcimer throughout the afternoon. Entrance to the family picnic is free, but regular rates will apply for the museum.

Sub-Urbanathalon Date: Saturday, Sept. 21 Location: Prospect Park, Clarendon Hills Time: 3 p.m. The Sub-Urbanathalon is a 3.1-mile run with nine obstacles along the way. It is a true test of physical conditioning, requiring strength, balance, stability and coordination to hurdle the obstacles, coupled with endurance to complete the 3.1 miles. To register, visit www.singular-fitness. com. Registration is $60 between Sept. 1 and 20, and $65 on the day of the race. Proceeds from the inaugural Sub-Urbanathalon will support the Open Arms Breast Cancer Outreach Fund.

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Event Calendar FalconFest 2013

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Date: Saturday, Sept. 21 Location: The Community House, Hinsdale Time: 6-10 p.m. Held at the Community House, FalconFest is the annual fundraiser for Hinsdale Falcon Football. The night is geared towards the entire family; there will be facepainting, and School of Rock will perform live. Local businesses will provide food and beverages. A family sponsorship costs $150, single adult tickets are $30, and single child tickets are $15; children under four will be admitted free. Family sponsors will also receive poncho blankets. Those who register by Sept. 12 will receive their admission wristbands in the mail.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Date: Sunday, Sept. 22 Location: Yorktown Mall, Lombard Time: 8:30 a.m. Organized to further the fight against breast cancer, the Susan G. Komen Chicagoland Race for the Cure® is comprised of a 5K timed run and 5K and one-mile “fun walks.” The race will start and finish at Yorktown Mall, while winding through the residential streets of Lombard. The event will also include a “Sleep In for the Cure.” The admission fees for the timed run are $40 for adults (18 and over) and $30 for kids; the costs for entering the fun walks are $35 for adults and $25 for children. Registration for Sleep In for the Cure is $35 for all ages.

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Shifting gears

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Robert Jackson is replacing longtime Hinsdale Adventist Academy Principal Dr. George Babcock this year.

Hinsdale Adventist Academy welcomes new principal and support from Adventist-based foundation

BY Mike Ellis

s District 181 prepares to implement the initial phases of its Advanced Learning plan, another school on the east side of town will also be applying curriculum changes of its own in 2013-14. With the aid of an organization called the Alumni Awards Foundation (AAF), the Hinsdale Adventist Academy (HAA) will be expanding professional development and curriculum opportunities for students. The HAA is one of three schools in America this year that will receive a boost from the foundation, which is comprised of successful Adventist businesspeople dedicated to enhancing the quality of education at Adventist schools. “[The Alumni Awards Foundation effort] is going to be the catalyst for a lot more change,” HAA Communications Director Cherie Jackson said. “There’s a very big push on increasing academic performance.” A private, Protestant school with roughly 300 students ranging from preschool to 12th grade, the HAA prides itself on diversity and student-faculty familiarity and interaction. With the

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help of the AAF, the academy will offer six to seven new Advanced Placement (AP) course options in math and science, thereby giving students the chance to earn more college credits and become better prepared for a collegiate course environment before graduating. HAA Principal Robert Jackson said what makes these AP course offerings unique is that enrolled students will participate in an “international classroom” with kids at other Adventist schools taking the same class. “What’s neat about these classes is that a student can take those and be in class with 24 students from around the world,” Jackson said. The HAA will also welcome a new athletic director, art teacher and three elementary teachers.

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A new principal will oversee the academy this year, Robert Jackson, who spent the past three years in an associate position under the tutelage of longtime HAA Principal Dr. George Babcock. “I think the biggest thing I’ve learned is to listen, and to set procedures and

follow through with them,” he said. “As the associate [principal], I was able to be involved with pee-wee sports and [other activities]. I really got to know the students on a different basis. “The [student-faculty] ratio is very low—I believe it’s one to 18 school-wide. You get to know those 18 students and this whole student body really well.” A native of Costa Rica, Jackson was adopted by an Adventist minister as a child and reared in the faith. He spent most of his life on the East Coast, teaching at an Adventist school in Massachusetts before arriving at the HAA. Jackson now resides in Hinsdale with his wife and son, and describes himself as administrator who enjoys getting out from behind his desk and spending time with students. Jackson said he is excited to begin his new role with curricular changes on the horizon. “I think this school has a bright future,” he said, “especially with the opportunity with [the] Alumni Awards [Foundation] to plan and to produce change for our students that will help them in areas that we couldn’t have helped them in before, because we didn’t have the resources.”

Hinsdale Dentistry welcomes new dentist Why I chose to go into dentistry:

I come from a family of health care practitioners and grew up thinking I would apply my interest in science and math to health care. The more time I spent with dentists, observing their clinical skills and talking about their daily practice and what’s involved in the career, the more comfortable I felt that this work was a perfect match for my personality and skills. I enjoy working with my hands, I enjoy the patient interactions in the clinical procedures, and I enjoy knowing that I can teach people how to have a more positive impact on their health through good oral health care.

Why I chose Hinsdale Dentistry:

The reputation of both Dr. Harnois and Dr. Chirban in the Hinsdale community and broader dental communities is the primary reason I was interested in pursuing opportunities at Hinsdale Dentistry. Their focus on patients, their skill set, and their interest in continuous learning and technology represented the balance I was looking for. I felt an immediate connection the first time I met Dr. Harnois, because we share a similar passion for dentistry and philosophy of patient care and treatment. I feel honored to be given the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Harnois and Dr. Chirban as an associate, and contribute my skillset to enhance the services that can be offered to their patients.

My educational background:

College: Graduated from Emory University (Atlanta, GA) in 2008 with a major in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Dental School: Obtained Doctor of Dental Surgery from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2012. •Served as Class President from 2010-12 •Attended a post-graduate residency at the University of Florida where I obtained a certificate of Advanced Education in General Dentistry (201213) •Obtained skills in wisdom teeth extractions, surgical implant placement and restoration, and smile design •Fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (2013)

Michael J. Kowalczyk, DDS Hinsdale Dentistry Hometown:

I was born and raised in River Forest, graduating as a valedictorian from Oak Park and River Forest High School in 2004. I am the oldest of three boys—both of my brothers are businessmen in Chicago. I love sports, was a three-sport varsity athlete in high school, and in college played four years on Emory’s Men’s Lacrosse team, where I was an Academic All-American during my senior year. I am an avid Chicago Blackhawks, Bulls, Bears and Cubs fan. I also enjoy playing golf and socializing with friends in my spare time.

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trending for Fall 2013? “Accessories take the daytime ombre Elyce Rembos: We’re seeing ponchos, sweater into a chic nighttime look. Add a pieces with fringe, and a continuation of bunch of long pearl necklaces, or enhance that upscale Bohemian look. Ombre-dyed your arm with bracelet arm candy. What’s knits bygreat Chan Luu are especially trending about that, is you can enhance what this season. Pearls are with being done a you already have a few newinpieces modern,and edgy vibe; think punk pearls with feel fresh and on trend”. a lot of strands, and tassel necklaces are big. “Short leather jackets will also be huge

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it’s about finding what works for you, taking pieces from each trend and working it into your wardrobe so that you’re updating yourself”. Kearsi The Green Goddess Kessler Correspondent is a boutique that specializes in working with their customers to do specifically that.

new pair of fun boots or booties to go with the staple skinny jeans, and finish it up with layering a Chesno few new accessories. Every Alixandra season, there are three or four trends; it’s Alixandra Collections not about following the trend—it’s about finding what works for you, taking pieces WHAT DO YOU SEE from each trend and working it into your TRENDING FOR FALL 2013: wardrobe so that you’re updating yourself. “We’re seeing a ton of navy and black mix, The Green Goddess is a boutique that and I love that because it’s new, and maybe specializes in working with their customers we haven’t paired those colors together tobefore. do specifically that. You’ll see those colors mixed in leather and textured fabrics. Moto jackets with zippers are big, I believe it will be the year of the jacket. So bring out those old leather jackets! You’ll also see ponte pants in snake or leather & moto pants which Kearsi: What doribbing you see trending for Fall have patches and over the knees”.

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2013? Alixandra Chesno: We’re seeing a ton of WHAT’S THE MOST navy and black mix, and I love that because ESSENTIAL PIECE THIS FALL: it’s new, and maybe we haven’t paired those “100% its the jacket, leather, suade, colors together before. You’ll see those even denim with leather. Any kind of colors mixed leather and textured fabrics. fun jacket, Iinwould purchase this year”. Moto jacketsCollections with zippers believe Alixandra hasare allbig—I different it price will points be thestarting year of the jacket. So, bring at $60 to $350. out those old leather jackets! You’ll also see ponte pants in snake or leather and moto DESCRIBE YOUR IDEAL pants, which have patches and ribbing over LOOK THIS FALL: the knees. “I would go with a really good basic black ponte pant, a short jacket and layer with Kearsi: What’s the most essential piece substantial chunky metal chains. The this fall? chains from Vos have been big sellers in Alixandra: 100designers percent,are it’screating the jacket— Hinsdale. The a leather, suade, even denim with leather. I bigger, bolder look for Fall”.

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Kearsi: What is one piece that every woman can wear? Alixandra: A black ponte fabric shift dress by Beth Bali with gold zippers. It’s great to layer back to a jacket with patterned or colored tights and a bootie or pump. Sometimes you need an update to a really great black dress.

Steven Potter Hinsdale Clothiers Kearsi: What trends are you seeing in men’s fashion this fall? Steven Potter: Trimmer fit clothing, for those that can wear it, leads the trends for this season, as well as strong colors. Move the purple, orange, bright green and gold items to the front of your closet. And uniquely-textured trousers are very popular right now. Kearsi: What are the key pieces every man needs to look pulled together? Steven: Sportcoats and layered “soft coats” work well with jeans and casual trousers. Sweaters and socks with bold patterns are prevalent right now too.

Kearsi: What color or pattern combinations are you seeing for Fall? Steven: This year, I notice gold mixed with gray. Also, navy, green and purple are important. Kearsi: What accessories are trending for men? Steven: Bow ties, designer colognes and belts with unusual buckle treatments differentiate the gentleman who likes fashion from the guy who just puts on clothes. Kearsi: When do you wear a brown shoe versus a black shoe? Steven: Black shoes work best when wearing black, navy and gray clothing. Brown shoes can range from light to dark. Chestnut-brown shoes and belts work very well with camel, olive, middle-to-dark brown and beige. Kearsi: Are there new trends in suiting for men? Steven: Yes, for those that love clothing, the slimmer fit can be very flattering. Double-breasted, peaked model or adding a vest to a suit is now in style. Very dressy textures, from subtle to bold, create useful variety in your wardrobe.

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UNIQUELY THURSDAYS What do you like best about Uniquely Thursdays? “The best part of Uniquely Thursdays for me is the remarkably ‘Mayberry’ feeling of it. It’s like walking into an episode of The Andy Griffith Show; you see all the people you know. It’s that feeling that you get—like you’re back in time.” -Marek Frankiewicz of Hinsdale “We’re in the business of making smiles, so seeing everyone smile. The kids seem to enjoy it the most, and it gives us the opportunity to meet their parents while spoiling the kids.” -Jamie Weller of Lombard

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“My kids love to come up and run down the hill, dance to the music, and [take] all the little freebies and fun little things they have at the booths.” -Julie Akers of Hinsdale “Watching my kids dance in front of the stage— they have so much fun.” -Jeff Caswell of Hinsdale

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Cathy Smith, Peggy Knowles, Gwen Nowak, Mary Parsons

he Newcomers & Neighbors of the Greater Hinsdale Area hosted their annual summer social at Standard Market in Westmont on Aug. 17. Newcomers & Neighbors is a nationwide social organization dedicated to assisting local residents develop lasting relationships, thereby helping them feel more connected to their community. The group offers a considerable variety of activities geared towards both men and women, including Cooking Club, Girls’ Night Out, Guys’ Flicks, On the Town and Bunco. Publicity Chair Amber Gitter said, as a single mom, she has found Newcomers & Neighbors to be inviting and comfortable. “At times, it can be challenging not meeting people as a single, divorced parent,” Gitter said. “I’m a divorced, single mom that loves coming to this club and these social-networking groups, and being accepted just for that. “If you’re one like me who wants to establish personal, good friendships, [Newcomers & Neighbors] is fantastic.” Co-President Mary Parsons said that while in previous years the summer social has been designed as a members-only event, this year, the

club also welcomed prospective new members. “This year, we’ve tried to invite potential new members to the summer social,” Parsons said. “We did more advertising and promoting for the event.” Newcomers & Neighbors recently joined the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce, and has also made an effort to contact local school PTOs to help identify families new to the community. “When you come to a new town with little kids, it can be a little isolating,” said Cathy Smith, who has been a member of Newcomers & Neighbors for nine years. “We want to let them know that this [club] is available to them.” “We’re expanding our club activities,” Gitter said. “Because we’re not-forprofit, people have an idea that [such organizations] are not organized or professionally-run—and we are. We have monthly board meetings; we have a budget.” Newcomers & Neighbors will hold a kickoff meeting on Sept. 12 at Eddie Merlot’s in Burr Ridge. To learn more about the Newcomers & Neighbors of the Greater Hinsdale Area, visit www.nngha.com.

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Children receive cooking instruction from Cheryl Brookhouzen, executive pastry chef at the Chicago Marriott, at Wellness House Kids Kamp. Photos by Karen Hood

Wellness House Kids Kamp

ocal children affected by cancer enjoyed their summers at Kids Kamp at the Wellness House in Hinsdale throughout July. During our visit, children chatted and laughed as they made “hamburgers” and “French fries” from cake and brownie mix. Cheryl Brookhouzen, executive pastry chef at the Chicago Marriott in Downtown Chicago, aided campers in their endeavor. Designed for kids aged 5-12 with cancer, or whose immediate family members are afflicted with cancer, Family Matters Program Associate Devon Artusio said Kids Kamp allows them to experience an entertaining diversion.

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“The purpose of Kids Kamp is to provide a space where kids get to be kids,” Artusio said. “They can leave behind whatever is going on at home, [from] a cancer diagnosis or cancer treatment, and they just get to be kids. If the topic of cancer comes up, they’re surrounded by other kids who understand what it is [like] to go through.” Colton Johnson, 11, of Downers Grove, who has attended Kids Kamp for the past five years, listed “Water Day” as his favorite activity, while Skylar Szot, 12, of Willow Springs said making food with “Chef Cheryl” is her favorite part of the camp. Artusio said Kids Kamp can be equally beneficial for parents.

“Not only does this camp benefit kids, but it benefits parents as well,” she said. “Imagine juggling [cancer] treatment and everything else you need to do. For parents, this is a bit of a respite; you can drop your kids off, and have a place where you know they’re safe, having fun, and with other kids that can help support them.” Kids Kamp is held at Wellness House in Hinsdale on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1-3 p.m. throughout the month of July. For more information about Wellness House and the programs and services it provides, visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

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“You have to believe that kids can do it, versus starting off by saying kids can’t do it; because what we know from the research is that they rise to the challenge.” -Dr. Kurt Schneider

best of what we’ve been doing in ELA, and the best of what we’ve got going with our new curriculum to get every child at that enriched language arts experience.”

ACE Program

Affective Cognitive Enrichment (ACE) has been a pullout program in which select students participate once per week. Russell said he and his colleagues are working towards eliminating the penchant to pull students out of a regular classroom environment to receive differentiated instruction. “One of the things that we’re going to continue to push for in our district is that the best instruction always takes place inside the classroom,” Russell said. “Some of the kids who need the most help on either end, whether below or past grade level, often have the most fragmented days, because we keep pulling them out, and they can never make the connection back to their classroom.” In the past, students were selected for ACE through tests taken at the end of second and fifth grades, respectively. Testing is no longer conducted in second

grade, and Russell said the district has made changes to the fifth-grade testing, allowing teachers and parents to opt kids into advanced placement classes. Russell said the district recommended summerschool preparation for children who were nominated to be opted in. According to District 181, ACE social studies “fosters creative and criticalthinking skills and requires students to work independently.” When Hinsdale Magazine sat in on an ACE social studies course this past spring, HMS Differentiation Specialist Danielle Scacco taught a lesson over the historical conflicts between Ancient Greece and Ancient Persia. But instead of reading out of a textbook and receiving instruction by rote, students were divided into small groups and explored various elements of the conflicts on the Internet using tablet

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computers. After having conducted their research, Scacco led students in a classroom discussion that went beyond mere facts like the triumph of Alexander the Great over Darius. Administrators said they are confident that all students are capable of succeeding in these types of courses. “We have to come at it from a strength-based perspective,” Assistant Superintendent for Learning Dr. Kurt Schneider said. “You have to believe that kids can do it, versus starting off by saying kids can’t do it; because what we know from the research is that they rise to the challenge.” Under the Advanced Learning plan, the current ACE social studies course would be the standard offering for all middleschool students by 2016-17. In each of the next three years, an additional ACE social studies section will be constructed at both middle schools. This year, the additional section was formed in sixth grade, which Russell said opened up the opportunity for over 90 more students to be introduced to ACE social studies. - Continued on page 50

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the application of headphones with neuroaccoustic software that encourages the brain to be in the alpha stage of the brain-wave pattern. Dark sunglasses are given to the patient to block out the visual stimulation. NuCalm® is a drug-free procedure, meaning you are not sedated during the process, and can therefore drive home afterwards. Dr. Denemark is also the only boardcertified periodontist in the Western Suburbs that uses the LANAP® protocol, a surgical therapy designed to treat gum disease through a no-cut, no-stitch, no-fear procedure. Combining NuCalm® and LANAP® makes the treatment more comfortable during and after the procedures.

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In addition, the differentiation specialists at HMS and CHMS will teach fewer sections of ACE over time, thus enabling them to help prepare other social studies teachers for teaching ACE courses.

Building Teacher Capacity

One vital element to ensuring the success of the Advanced Learning plan is professional development. While development might have been conducted intermittently in years past, Russell said ongoing, continuous development is an essential component of the plan. “We’re very excited about the change in how we’re offering professional development,” he said. “We’re not just doing training maybe once in the summer, or on the first institute day.” As we reported in the spring, the Advanced Learning plan calls for the construction of collaborative teams at three levels: a district leadership team, separate building leadership teams and grade-level teams. The district leadership team will be the largest, most diverse group assembled, consisting of administrators, principals, specialists and select classroom teachers from each school.

“What we’re forecasting is that representatives will be from each of the schools,” Dr. Schneider said, “and they will sit on this leadership team. They will go through a series of professional development, they will learn how to use data, they will learn how to be successful coaches with their colleagues.” Dr. Schneider said the district leadership team is still being assembled. Most District 181 schools currently have a building leadership team, and Russell said each school will have a team in place by the end of the school year. The schools that already have a building leadership team in place will be permitted to function as they presently are during this first year of the plan. In year two, after principals and select staff members have participated on the district leadership team, Dr. Schneider said they will be prepared to apply the same model to individual building leadership teams. “The first year’s emphasis is getting the structure built for the district team,” he said. Grade-level teams make up the third layer of teaching teams, consisting of the classroom teachers who provide students

with daily instruction. Benaitis said teachers will meet regularly with their co-workers who teach at the same grade level. “Every grade level will be having a minimum of 50 minutes a week of common plan time for [teachers] to be able to meet together and talk about various guiding-principle questions,” she said. “‘What is it that we know we want our students to know and understand?’ ‘How are they performing if they’re not [understanding]?’ ‘How are we going to help to ensure that every child is continuing to grow?’ “Those teachers are spending that time together as grade-level teams to divide and put students in flexible groups, so that they can work together to meet their needs in a more targeted, focused instructional environment.”

MAP Common Core Assessments

To assess student progress, MAP tests are once again being administered in grades 3-7, and being reintroduced in second- and eighth-grade. Published by the Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA), MAP assessments are

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computerized tests covering reading and mathematics that are specially adapted for individual students. If a student answers a problem correctly, he or she receives a more difficult one; but if a student answers a problem incorrectly, he or she proceeds to an easier one. District 181 students have taken MAP tests since 2006, but this year’s tests will be Common Core assessments. “Switching to the MAP Common Core tests will help us identify our weaker areas and strengths as we move to the Common Core,” Russell said. Students will take MAP Common Core assessments three times during the school year: in September, January and May. During its presentation to the school board on Aug. 12, the Department of Learning said its goal is to see an increase in the number of students meeting their MAP growth targets. “We want a standardization of the materials across the system,” Dr. Schneider said. “We believe that will have a direct impact on the growth component of the MAP assessment.”

“No Classroom Left Behind”

At the Aug. 12 board meeting, Oak parent Matt Bousquette commended

the Department of Learning for what he perceived as an improvement from the plan as outlined in the spring, but said he thinks the focus must now be directed towards attending to the needs of the most advanced and struggling groups. “Personally, I believe this [plan] is a huge step forward from what we saw last year,” Bousquette said. “Now we have to make sure we have ‘no classroom left behind’ and ‘no child left behind.’” Bousquette emphasized the importance of making sure that more students, regardless of aptitude, meet and exceed their growth targets over the course of the school year. Russell said he believes it is important to converse with schools with fewer numbers of students achieving their targets, but still more important to reach students on an individual level. “In those schools where we were down at maybe 30 percent of kids hitting their growth targets, we want to have some honest conversations and say, ‘What do we need to improve on?’” he said. “We want to go to each one of those students who weren’t meeting their growth targets and see if they missed by one point, by ten points or by 20. “We also want to [look at] a school like

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Money Magazine ranks Hinsdale ninth on annual list of “Top-earning towns” by mike ellis

insdale placed ninth on Money Magazine’s list of the nation’s 25 “Top-earning towns” released last month. The list is part of the magazine’s annual “Best Places to Live” package, which also includes the “25 best places for affordable homes.” The magazine compiled its list of “Top-earning towns” using Census data, ranking towns ranging in population from 10,000-50,000 according to median family income. Each state was limited to two towns. Money Magazine listed Hinsdale’s median family income at $221,902, and its median home price at $722,000. Gabrielle Solomon, Assistant Managing Editor for CNNMoney.com, said median home price was determined using actual sales transactions collected from county and municipal assessor’s offices for 2012. What makes Hinsdale such an attractive town for successful families? Residents and Money Magazine agreed on several factors that draw prospective buyers to Hinsdale, ranging from geography to education. “We chose Hinsdale because of its community and proximity

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to my husband’s job,” Hinsdale resident Betsy Bradley said. “What makes it a great town?—definitely the people.” “What drew us to Hinsdale from Chicago?—opportunity,” said Mistie Lucht, who moved to Hinsdale with her husband Nathan, earlier this year. “[The] opportunity for my children to get an amazing education; [the] opportunity to be part of a solid community; [and the] opportunity to live in a truly beautiful neighborhood.” Money Magazine surmised that Hinsdale’s geographical situation is ideal for commuters. The Burlington Northern tracks downtown provide easy access to Chicago via Metra, while O’Hare and Midway Airports are essentially straight-shots down the Tri-State Tollway and 55th Street, respectively. Chris Ritter of Hinsdale, who regularly commutes to downtown Chicago, as well as throughout the Western Suburbs, said he finds Hinsdale to be centrally located, which is advantageous. “I love Hinsdale for the many options it provides for my commute,” Ritter said. “My office is located in downtown Chicago, but I also frequently travel throughout Chicagoland while visiting clients. Hinsdale is great for both taking the Metra

Top-earning towns 1. Scarsdale, N.Y. 2. Weston, Conn. 3. Hillsborough, Calif. 4. Potomac, Md. 5. New Canaan, Conn. 6. Winnetka, Ill. 7. Orinda, Calif. 8. West University Place, Texas

9. Hinsdale, Ill. 10. Rye, N.Y.

Median Family Income: $291,542 Population: 17,336 Median Home Price: $1,205,000 Median Family Income: $275,154 Population: 10,388 Median Home Price: $755,000 Median Family Income: $262,456 Population: 11,101 Median Home Price: $2,400,000 Median Family Income: $239,330 Population: 46,387 Median Home Price: $795,000 Median Family Income: $236,758 Population: 20,140 Median Home Price: $1,133,000 Median Family Income: $235,432 Population: 12,232 Median Home Price: $840,000 Median Family Income: $231,153 Population: 18,187 Median Home Price: $920,000 Median Family Income: $226,311 Population: 15,427 Median Home Price: $737,500 Median Family Income: $221,902 Population: 16,964 Median Home Price: $722,000 Median Family Income: $221,457 Population: 15,870 Median Home Price: $1,237,500

into downtown, and also for driving around the suburbs based on its central location and proximity to multiple expressways. Even during peak traffic, I can get to most of my clients in less than an hour.” As Money Magazine indicated in its summary description, downtown Hinsdale is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Without stoplights or major thoroughfares, the downtown area is conducive to pedestrians, and organized so that no one store or restaurant is a long hike from any other. A variety of boutiques and small shops align the streets, creating a small-town atmosphere in a village with a population of nearly 17,000. “The support the people in this town give [local businesses] is phenomenal,” said Doug Fuller of Fuller’s Home & Hardware. “They’re very willing to support people who provide them service. “They’ve supported our family for 67 years, and we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” Then, there’s the educational factor. Hinsdale is home to two of the state’s elite school districts: Districts 86 and 181, respectively. According to Chicago magazine’s list of the “Best Public Schools” in the Chicagoland area for 2012, Hinsdale Central (86) placed first among high schools in DuPage County, and District 181 schools comprised seven of the top ten elementary schools in DuPage County, four of which are located in Hinsdale (Hinsdale Middle School, The Lane, Monroe,

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Madison). Jill Vorobiev, who currently serves as the Vice President of the District 181 Board of Education, said the quality of schools was a decisive factor in her family’s decision to move to Hinsdale. “We moved to Hinsdale from Chicago over 15 years ago, when we were expecting our first child,” Vorobiev said. “Above all, we chose Hinsdale with the hope and expectation that our children would be educated here. I was raised in a family of educators who always instilled in me the tremendous value of education, and the schools in Hinsdale without a doubt boasted strong test scores and numerous accolades. “The schools instill an intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning in their students. I view learning as a lifelong journey, and believe that a passion to learn must be cultivated early in one’s life.” Hinsdale Village President Tom Cauley summed it up by identifying the town as an “exceptional” village with a myriad of features that make it unique. “Hinsdale is unique,” Village President Tom Cauley said. “It is close two major airports, and only a short commute by train to the Loop. Yet Hinsdale has maintained its small-town atmosphere with tree-lined streets and a quaint downtown. “Couple that with Hinsdale’s beautiful neighborhoods and parks, excellent schools and friendly residents, and it’s not difficult to see why Hinsdale is truly exceptional.”

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Megan McCleary (630)-780-1913 megan4@ameritech.net

35 S. Washington St. Hinsdale, IL 60521

meganmccleary.rubloff.com

megan mccleary is a realtor for Prudential Rubloff in Hinsdale. A long-time Hinsdale resident and actively involved in the Hinsdale community, Megan McCleary has been in the Chicagoland area for over 20 years and is a top-producing real estate broker. With a background in print and interactive advertising sales, Megan knows how to market successfully to get results for her clients. Her business sense and extensive knowledge of the local market provide insight to her clients that assure a smooth transaction. Passionate about real estate, Megan brings her unique style and innovative strategies to her clients to help them achieve their goals. She is absolutely committed to her clients needs in every way and dedicated to providing them with high-quality personal service. “I’ve been involved in real estate for over 15 years, including a loft renovation in the city and building two homes in Hinsdale,” Megan says. “I thoroughly enjoy the whole process of buying and selling homes. Going into real estate was the obvious choice for me, as it best suits my interest and experience.” Understanding that every client is unique, Megan works hard to find the perfect fit in a new home. She works with all types of real estate clients including first time home buyers, relocation, change of family dynamics and “right sizing” their home. Equally enjoyable is working with clients to sell their home.

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For most people, their home is their biggest financial investment and Megan takes this very seriously. Much effort goes into effectively preparing a home for the market. Megan draws upon her experience both professionally and personally to achieve maximum results. “Visual presentation is a high priority when selling your home,” she says. “Most all home buyers begin their search online to determine which homes they want to visit. Presenting yours in its best light creates a strong first impression to attract buyers. I work with my clients to prepare their property for the market, employing various resources such as design, landscaping, and sometimes making significant changes in the home, all with the goal of minimizing days on the market and maximizing return.” Coupled with the support of Prudential Rubloff, which provides comprehensive marketing tools and relocation services, Megan maximizes your exposure and continually strives to exceed the client’s expectations. “My focus is my clients,” she says. “My network of professionals and my personal connections makes for the easiest and smoothest transitions for my clients.” The communities Megan serves include Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Western Springs, La Grange, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Elmhurst and Downers Grove. She and her husband reside in Hinsdale with their two children.

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Mike McCurry (630)-447-9393 mike@mccurryhomes.com

5 S. Prospect Ave. Clarendon Hills, IL

www.mccurryhomes.com

MIKE MCCURRY is one of the top 20 brokers in DuPage County where he brings his sharp marketing and negotiation skill to every transaction at his Coldwell Banker brokerage in downtown Clarendon Hills. His competitiveness and tenacity to deliver the best results comes from his days as an offensive lineman for the Minnesota Vikings and college football days at Indiana University. He was also a pioneer in the Arena Football League and competed in Half-Ironman races. “I initially chose the real estate industry after my athletic career ended, because I loved the investment aspect,” Mike says. “Almost 23 years later, I find I still love the investment aspect, but I have learned that real estate encompasses even more.” Mike brings sharp marketing and negotiation skill to every transaction. It’s no surprise that he is in a select group of real estate professionals recognized by Previews International to market luxury homes. Mike began his real estate career in 1990 in the Hinsdale Coldwell Banker office before moving to Coldwell Banker in Clarendon Hills in 2010. His knowledge of the real estate market is unsurpassed in Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Oak Brook and surrounding communities, with an emphasis on purchasing, selling luxury homes, apartment buildings and investments. Over time, his understanding of the markets and industry grew, and so did the number of families he helped and properties he sold. This is his passion. Mike, his wife Amy, and their four children still reside in

Clarendon Hills, where he continues to coach sport teams in his community. He is also an Elder at Christ Church of Oak Brook and is active in the local chambers of commerce. “I have the opportunity to meet new people, get familiar with nearby villages and towns, as well as the ability to come and go from an office environment,” Mike says. Mike’s area of specialization is helping people relocate into Illinois. He helps clients relocate from around the country to purchase properties in the state. They trust Mike and his staff to be ready when they arrive. Individuals, as well as professionals from Fortune 500 companies, call on Mike for their relocation needs. He works extensively with investors through 1,031 exchanges, purchasing, selling and rentals. He also owns and manages his own rentals located throughout many of the Western Suburbs. His business is also centered on the luxury home market. He is passionate about working with home owners to maximize joy of living in their home and maximizing their potential profits. “I live and invest in this area for a number of reasons,” Mike says. “The schools are excellent, the communities are diverse, yet small enough to get to know your neighbors, and its proximity to Chicago is perfect for my family. It’s a great area to live and work.”

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Chris Pequet (630)-327-5175 chris.pequet@sothebysrealty.com

40 E. Hinsdale Ave. Hinsdale, IL 60521

www.chrispequet.com

Chris pequet is a broker for Crawford Group Sotheby’s International Realty in Hinsdale. Chris began her professional real estate career in 1979 as an agent for one of the oldest real estate firms in Hinsdale, Hearthstone Real Estate. She worked for Hearthstone/Prudential for over 20 years as a top producer and a consistent member of the President’s Club. Chris joined Crawford Group Sotheby’s International Realty in 2005, and has assembled a team of marketing specialists and support staff, creating the next generation of innovative marketing in real estate. She developed this ground-breaking group to offer her clients the highest level of service and expertise in today’s real estate market. There is no substitute for experience—Chris has achieved over 30 years of success in real estate. Attention to detail, market awareness and customer service is the defining signature that has separated Chris from most of her highproduction peers. This is the distinctive feature that Chris brings to her ever-growing list of satisfied customers. Representing both buyers and sellers, she excels in delivering customized marketing strategies that produce successful transactions. Chris was the recipient of the 5-Star Real Estate Agent Award in 2011, 2012 and 2013, recognized for outstanding service in the largest real-estate award program in North America. When asked what makes her business approach different, Chris said, “In today’s real-estate world, many top producers hype their sales volumes or enormous number of listings to attract new

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customers. All too often after engaging the new client, that lead broker is out of the picture, and the day-to-day interaction is left up to assistants and staff. I have always taken a hands-on approach, and the client has direct 24/7 access to me from the listing presentation to the closing. I believe it has been a key to my success.” Committed to the community, Chris and her husband have resided in the Hinsdale/Oak Brook area for 37 years. They have two sons, both of whom graduated from Hinsdale Central High School. Chris served on the PTO boards of Monroe Elementary School, Hinsdale Middle School and Hinsdale Central, was on the focus group for the HMS transition, and has been active in many local charitable groups. Chris currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce. Proud of this community, Chris is excited to assist new families desiring to become a part of this exceptional area. With deep-rooted connections in the community, a long list of satisfied clients, and the Sotheby’s Global Network at her fingertips, Chris offers you the next generation in real estate.

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Julie Sutton (312)-909-9561 julie.sutton@cbexchange.com

Hinsdale Village 8 E. Hinsdale Ave. Hinsdale, IL 60521

coldwellbankeronline.com/juliesutton

Julie Sutton is a realtor for Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage serving the Western Suburbs of Chicago. “I am so thrilled to be a realtor in this area,” she says. “I believe it is the best place to raise a family, and no area offers more to its residents.” Julie moved from Lakeview to Hinsdale with her husband and their three children, ages three, four and seven. Before becoming a realtor, Julie spent ten years in advertising at DDB Chicago, where she excelled in both client services and production. Her specialty is getting things done, and she found her passion in producing TV commercials for national clients. Marketing is her sweet-spot, and she loves nothing more than getting the word out about great homes. Julie provides her sellers with a keen eye for aesthetics. Her home was featured in the 2013 Hinsdale Kitchen Walk, and she believes that every listing has a major “wow” factor that should be marketed with “outside-the-box” thinking. Julie also assists her sellers with small staging efforts that make a big difference to buyers. She has relationships with the areas best tradesmen,

allowing her to help sellers with the few tweaks a home may need before listing. “I am so passionate about home design and love representing homes in their best possible light,” she says. Julie recently built a custom home in Hinsdale with Tiburon Homes and Culligan Abraham Architecture. Whether it’s finding the perfect lot, or finding that diamond-inthe-rough renovation project, she assists clients with her first-hand knowledge and experience, and loves walking them stepby-step through the process. On Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m., Julie will present Building 101, a conversation about building your dream home with local experts. Panelists will include Linda & Bruce Ritter of Tiburon Homes, Mike Abraham of Culligan Abraham Architecture, Laura O’Brien of O’Brien Harris and Tracy Hickman of Hickman Design Associates. Building 101 will be held at 131 S. County Line Road in Hinsdale. Julie also knows what it’s like for a young family to move to the suburbs. She offers her buyers in-depth information and personal references about schools, local philanthropic organizations and social

clubs, as well as all of the much-needed “mommy info” (pediatricians, dentists, sports camps, music lessons, etc.). This fall, Julie will be hosting a Suburban Wine Tour aboard a trolley, touring Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, La Grange and Western Springs. The Suburban Wine Tour is designed to introduce prospective buyers to these select Western Suburbs in a fun and relaxing environment. If you know a friend who’d like to “get on board,” contact Julie for more information. Julie is also active in the Greater Hinsdale community. She is a member of the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC), for which she served as a social chair last year, and is thrilled to work on the upcoming HJWC Benefit for Hephzibah House, an Oak Park-based children’s home. Julie also chaired the 2013 St. Isaac Jogues Annual Luncheon benefiting the Women In Need grant. In her spare time, she enjoys playing tennis and golf, and entertaining at home surrounded by friends, neighbors and kids.

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Sally Pelling and Katy Lacrosse have been a highly-respected real estate team for over eight years. Together, they offer nearly 40 years of residential real estate experience. When you work with Sally and Katy, you will always reach them personally. Working with this friendly, warm and engaging mother/ daughter team, clients find not only a most satisfying business relationship, but often a lasting friendship. Sally is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she met and married her husband of 40 years. She is the mother of four, each married, and grandmother to seven. Sally began her real estate career in the early 1980s during a very challenging time in the real estate market. With a large home 80 miles southwest of Chicago and the desire to settle in Hinsdale, the family first had to sell their home. Frustrated with the results, Sally became licensed and quickly sold the home herself; she has been a very successful realtor ever since. She is an associate broker at Brush Hill, where she has twice been recognized as the office’s top producing agent (2008, 2010). Katy is a 2004 graduate of the University of Illinois. She initially lived and sold real estate downtown Chicago. Now a mother to two daughters, she and her husband reside in Clarendon Hills. Having grown up in Hinsdale, she is very familiar with the local area and schools. She is uniquely qualified to represent clients looking to buy in the city, or ready to make the move to the suburbs.

Katy Lacrosse

Sally Pelling

(630)-308-3692

(630)-399-0045

www.sallypelling.com www.shophinsdalehomes.com

25 W. Chicago Ave. Hinsdale, IL 60521

diane salach and Kristine oakey, both long-time Hinsdale area residents, bring experience and creativity that build relationships and put clients first. Diane’s local real-estate career began over 25 years ago, when her youngest child went to college. Parlaying skills and education she’d gained along the way, including a degree from Bradley, a partnership in a local manufacturing business, and years in education, Diane felt that real estate offered an ideal platform to use her people skills and share her love of the community. Her exceptional reputation has led to a business built on repeat clients. Among her many recognitions are membership in the Presidents Elite Club for Coldwell Banker and being named one of the Top 20 Realtors in DuPage County (2012). Kristine has admired her mom from the sidelines all these years, thinking that Diane managed to make her work seem fun and rewarding—and wondering if one day she might want to join forces. But first she earned her engineering degree from Northwestern, worked in marketing and sales, and then stayed home (in Hinsdale) to raise the family she formed with her husband Jim, who also happened to have grown up here. Kristine earned her real-estate license 13 years ago, preparing for the “what if.” This year, with the kids growing and a bit more time available, she and Diane decided to make it official, and launched the Salach Residential Group. It was a natural extension for a pair that is often found together in Hinsdale and Burr Ridge, supporting community efforts and shopping at local stores.

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Diane Salach

(630)-455-8410

(630)-455-8411

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Rosaria Becker

Casselyn Feinstein

(708)-309-0351 rbecker@rubloff.com

(630)-988-8859 cf@casselyn.com

35 S. Washington St. Hinsdale, IL 60521

22 N. Lincoln St. Hinsdale, IL 60521

www.casselyn.com Rosaria Becker is a broker for Prudential Rubloff in Hinsdale. With over 15 years experience in banking and residential design and a MBA from the University of Chicago, Rosaria offers the right mix of business expertise and design know-how to help you buy or sell your home. She can successfully manage all aspects of the realestate process (i.e. client needs analysis, multi-pronged property marketing campaign, effective contract negotiations). Rosaria can also advise clients on the design merits and potential of a space. Her goal is to provide her clients with uncompromised service and attention to help them make informed, intelligent decisions. Rosaria resides in the Western Suburbs with her husband Tom and their children. She has served as a school board member for District 107 and spearheaded various reading initiatives. Rosaria is a catechist at St. John of the Cross in Western Springs.

John Vincent Romanelli

casselyn feinstein is a broker for ERA Team Feinstein, LLC in Hinsdale. Earlier this year, Casselyn was named one of the Top 50 Agents in the country under the age of 30. She is an ERA Circle of Achievement Awardee, and has been selected for the past three years as a Five Star Professional Agent, which is published in Chicago magazine. (Only three percent of realtors in Illinois achieve this privilege.) Casselyn was recently nominated for and accepted a board membership for the Young Professional Network, representing all Illinois Realtors. Casselyn is consistently a top agent for ERA Team Feinstein, LLC, where she serves as a Philanthropic Coordinator, hosting many fundraisers which donate to local causes.

Terri Bergmann Shepley

(630)-325-2133 johnvromanelli@gmail.com

(708)-646-4176 tshepley@rubloff.com

3824 York Road Oak Brook, IL 60523

35 S. Washington St. Hinsdale, IL 60521 terribergmannshepley.com

John Vincent Romanelli has been a Hinsdale native his entire life, and has recently joined Romanelli & Associates, Inc. as their newest broker. Being raised in a family where real estate was often the preferred topic of discussion at the dinner table, it was only a matter of time before he joined his father, CEO John in the business. Romanelli & Associates, Inc. has been servicing the local real-estate market for 30 years, and is family-owned and operated. Before joining the real-estate business, John Vincent worked as a sales representative for ConAgra Foods, servicing the Wal-Mart account in Bentonville, Ark. After learning the intricacies of marketing, as well as gaining invaluable sales experience, John packed up his bags and decided it was time to pursue his passion in real estate. Outside of work, John is an avid single-digit handicap golfer, and loves spending time working on his health and fitness.

terri bergmann shepley is a broker associate for Prudential Rubloff in Hinsdale. After ten years in the banking industry, Terri decided to make the switch to residential real estate to continue on with her knowledge of the mortgage and estate planning process. As a Hinsdale native, she understands that the purchase or selling of a home is a very personal experience and will strive to make this process as smooth and easy as possible. Terriâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation and successes have been built by treating everyone with respect and honesty. She believes that her varied background which ranged from singing opera, to playing roller derby for the Windy City Rollers and volunteering her time on the PTC at her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school has all helped to shape who she is today.

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Tina Porterfield 630-780-1234 tporterfield@rubloff.com

Anna Fiascone 630-780-1215 afiascone@rubloff.com

tina porterfield and anna fiascone are realtors for Prudential Rubloff in Hinsdale. Whether you’re buying, selling or investing in real estate, Tina and Anna offer their clients a unique level of expertise—over 40 years of experience, a fresh perspective on today’s market, plus the power of Prudential Rubloff ’s state-ofthe-art technology, upscale marketing and relocation resources. Call Tina and Anna anytime to find out what your home is worth, or to get information on current market conditions, trends and forecasts. Tina started her real-estate career in 1974 with Porterfield Real Estate. A top agent and an elite Prudential “Legend,” she uses her vast experience to make sure her clients get the best possible representation. Her Fine Homes certification and marketing know-how are first class. Anna comes to real estate by way of her first career as an attorney with Inland Real Estate. A young mother and Hinsdale resident, she has first-hand knowledge of what today’s buyers are looking for in their new homes, and how best to market to them. Call them anytime—you’ll receive unparalleled professional service with a warm personal touch.

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Tech Know How private& is Portability the Bring Mobility you’re using? totechnology your Business

t seems like security and privacy have been hot-button issues s technology evolves over the past few months. Since in our workplace we went over security in the each day, the last edition of techKNOW, in this 20-pound desktop and monitor edition we will review privacy in the on your desk is slowly becoming worldobsolete. of technology. With the recent It seems each month a blow-up scandal of National new tech product the is introduced Security for to theAgency businessbeing world,exposed and by the “mining” privatesomething personaleven datamore from next month large powerful corporations, we ask ourselves: and smaller becomes “Howavailable. private isInthe technology we this edition of use intechKNOW, our worldwe today?” will take a look at the three leading forms of office

Errol Janusz

Contributing Writer A mobility, black box in your vehicle: and some examples that Blackgoboxes are not just in planes with them. anymore. As a matter of fact, about 96 percent of new cars Smartphones: it or not, your smartphone is capable of manufactured in theBelieve U.S. have them hidden deep inside your more thana browsing Facebook andlietaking funny pictures. about Many vehicle. After car accident, if you to the authorities such as the Intuit, LexisNexis andevidence Sage are your popular erratic software driving,companies they may use black box as developing “apps” to run your software on your phone. Example: against you. You would think that since you purchased the car, QuickBooks nowdata allows to black view your company financials you would own the inyou your box,entire right? However, only on your phone in an instant. is you greatdo fornot retail storefronts that 14 states have passed laws that This claim own it. In these need quick invoice access for their states, lawyers may subpoena thecustomers. black-box data for criminal investigations. U.S. car companies claim the data is to monitor Tablets: Microsoft tablets are perfect for mobile the performance of theirWindows-based vehicles. productivity. Many tablets thatjobs: are produced today are more Don’t lie about your print At your office, takepowerful a look than some of the older desktop computers in your office! at your laser printer. Did you know it may be spyingCompanies on you? like AT&T and Verizon are now introducing tablets equipped with Printouts from many color laser printers contain a series of cell-phone data plans for fast Internet access everywhere. Example: yellow dots in the form of a grid. These dots gather the time and Dental firms can run Dentrix and Eaglesoft on tablets to easily show place you printed your documents. Although not viewable to the patients their charts and x-rays. naked eye, a special flashlight can reveal those yellow patterns of every page you print. Large companies like Xerox and HP claim Ultrabooks: The gap between tablets and laptops is increasingly they getting are fully aware of this are practice, and only do this toinclude work smaller. Ultrabooks the newest wave of laptops that with touchscreens government and agencies to help prevent counterfeiting. weigh less than three pounds. The traditional Many clouds not I havewill touched this a keyboard and are mouse thatcompliant: accompany laptops always beon a standard couple times in the past techKNOW articles. This is to all of the feature in the workplace, and that is the No. 1 reason why they survive doctors, lawyers and financial advisors Because out there. Cloud are services in the business world today. Example: ultrabooks small you use as Dropbox, or SugarSync are desktops not HIPAA andsuch portable, they can beSkydrive a great alternative to the bulky that compliant or your in any regulatory reside on employees’ desks.compliance. If someone were to gain access to your cloud account, those dental records of your patientsProbably or private social security numbers of your can the single greatest feature of the three devicesclients mentioned now above be open to the public. If you read the finefeature printwill onallow the is Remote Desktop Connection. This fantastic termsyou of many cloud services, youoffices can specifically find that to remote connect to your desktop computers just part as if were sitting there. That feature, along others, whereyou the cloud company now owns anywith datathousands you putofon it. is and more adopted the workplace to businesses It becoming is good more practice to read thein “fine-print” onkeep any of the at their peak technology you productivity. use today. At any moment, you may have that same device or appliance used against you when you least expect Errolthat Janusz is President and Lead at Edward it. Now I have written this Technician article, let’s hopeTechnology. those secret For more contact Errolmake at (630)it333-9323, agencies thatinformation, are reading it don’t my last!ext. 303, or

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Career whisperings

ying in bed, you look at the clock: it’s 2:10 on Wednesday morning. Your new semi-permanent resident college grad isn’t home from a “night out.” As a parent, you have trust—yet, it’s not about trust. You’re worried; it’s in your DNA. Since home, either looking for their first job, or too long underemployed, living and being on their own has been a high priority. You’re now ruminating about Rick Pipal their search. It’s been a month Contributing Writer since the excitement of graduation. You’ve seen the moods; you know lots of time has been spent on their laptop. You haven’t seen or heard of any dressing up for search activities. The innocent question of “How’s the hunt going?” is answered by, “You know the economy stinks. There are no good jobs out there!” Is it true or not? How do you respond? Suffice it to say, it’s not going well. Confidence and self-esteem are shaken, as some friends have found good jobs. They’re struggling and so is your household. What’s going wrong? Think back. Visiting many and then choosing a college was an exciting journey. No one suggested you ask about or visit a school’s career center? After graduation, do you know if— or how often—your son or daughter used the career center? Statistics reveal close to half of graduates never entered their

school’s career center. Also, close to 60 percent of those don’t know where the career center is located. How can all of this be true with the amounts invested? The reasons are simple, yet will likely surprise and disappoint you;—unfortunately, your son or daughter was affected. Career centers are considered “separate” entities from the “academic” side of colleges. They are woefully understaffed and underfunded. Money coming in through grants, donations, etc., is battled over by many for countless research projects, and doesn’t flow to careers centers. Also, far too many on career center staffs have never worked outside of a college environment, severely limiting their ability to prepare students for the realities of life after college. Don’t feel like you’ve dropped the ball; I’d argue neither you, nor your son or daughter, has done anything of the sort. You must understand the notion of parents having no ability to help is simply not true. You sent your eager dancer to classes to get expert instruction; you found individual coaching for your athlete to build special skills; and when an ACT score was low, you discovered an ideal course for improvement. Exactly like then, today, job-search professionals can assist in situations like your son or daughter are facing through this passage into adulthood. The key to transforming the search from being a disheartening and frustrating experience is to identify why certain techniques are working and others aren’t. Once discussions and review uncover needed modification in materials and activities, encouraging and tangible results will come. This once-thought “endless” search will conclude successfully—for everyone. Rick Pipal is the Founder and Senior Partner of InnerSource Careers. You may contact Rick at 708-246-6911, or e-mail him at rickpipal@yahoo.com.

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Stop telling the stories There are families that see their investments in keeping family pieces as meaningful as stock certificates or gold. I am frequently asked if now is the time to sell and, if so, what is the best way to sell. With fewer antiques merchants, Internet sellers and auction houses both brick and online, it is harder to gauge the market. Some families go through excruciating exercises trying to be fair in dividing up estate pieces trying to make sure no one is cheated on market value. My advice is to put market ranges on pieces as the heirs make their selections, but not to underestimate sentimental value and appreciative value in the decision-making. It is the sentimental value that can truly be passed on to create a multigenerational piece. I remember an older adult cousin stopping by our house and admiring a camellia bowl that had been in the family for generations. The cousin left the house with the bowl. It was a piece I had liked for its age, and because my dad grew prized camellias. It turns out in the storytelling that my mother had chosen the bowl when things were being divided, just ahead of this cousin. Mother told me she didn’t have interest in anything that was left, but knew this cousin wanted the bowl. She had felt such guilt over the years. Years later, I received the bowl with a note attached: “Upon my death the bowl goes to Dotsy’s Bill. It is an old family piece and to be appreciated.”

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hen did we—at least most of us— stop telling the stories that allow our children to want to make space in their lives for things passed down from generation to generation in their families? For the third time this week, (an average for most weeks,) I just listened to a client bemoan the fact that none of her children want her family’s things. She and her husband are downsizing, and have a number William Walker of items they won’t be taking to their Contributing Writer new space. “A few of my pieces come from my mother’s grandmother. Aside from their value, they have meaning to me, but the kids don’t want them. What am I to do?” A big part of the problem is that the pieces don’t have meaning—or have the wrong kind of meaning—to the potential recipient. I’ve found over the years in the antiques business and as a collector for many years before that storytelling is a big part of creating a place in the soul for family pieces that leads to a place in the next generation’s living environment. I remember clearly when a friend’s daughter moved to New York 30 years ago. Her 287-square-foot one-room apartment made selecting pieces to support day-to-day living and an active entertaining lifestyle difficult. But she was bound and determined to take her great grandmother’s eight-by-ten-foot breakfront. The beauty of the huge piece and stories of its transport across the Atlantic—the secret compartments where important family papers and jewelry were protected during a major robbery insured that it had a place in the daughter’s soul. She used the breakfront as a room divider. It was purposed as her pantry, library and linen closet. Today, it stands in her contemporary house in Connecticut, guarding the iron and glass breakfast table. Taped on the back of it is the name of her second son who has claimed it and its stories going forward. While sentimental value is the main reason children accept inherited pieces, appreciative value and market value may also play a role. Some progeny actually appreciate and adopt their families’ design aesthetic, or aspects of it, and mimic it as they set up their own homes. Often this appreciation of the aesthetic and the individual older pieces comes after a brief flirtation with the fad decorating style of the time. Sometimes this period of indulging furnishings fashion can lead to bad timing. One young couple I know felt their high-end catalogue furniture purchased new in the first years of their marriage was showing its age. They were ready to step to a more traditional design style and claim the pieces her parents had been storing for them. Returning to her hometown for the holidays, they discovered the parents had held a garage sale and sold most of the pieces. We’re now in the process of helping the couple to find similar pieces to those that were sold. And, of course, market value can play a role. Value in the antiques market is like value in any market—it goes up and down.

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Seeking validation Hinsdale Central Boys’ Golf sets out to defend state championship in 2013

BY Mike Ellis

oming off their first state championship in more than five decades in 2012, expectations are high for Hinsdale Central Boys’ Golf, which will return five of six players from its state championship lineup this fall. Last season, the Red Devils faced stiff challenges from Naperville North and Lyons Township at both the sectional and state competitions. “At the start of the year, I thought LT had a little edge on us,” senior Jeff Yoo said, “but as the season went on, I think our momentum picked up, and we gained confidence. By the end of the season, I thought we were parallel with LT.” Hinsdale defeated each school by three strokes or less at both events thanks in part to consistent performances by returning standouts Brian Dolehide (Jr.) and Kenneth Li (So.). Dolehide tied for fifth at last year’s state tournament, while Li tied for 14th. “I felt a bit of pressure on the first tee,” Dolehide said, recounting his experience at the state tournament. “But once I started playing, I just felt like I was playing any other match.” The Red Devils were young when they captured the state title last season, and they will still be a young unit in 2013. Players said they expect the vacancy of outgoing senior leader David Whinery will be filled by talented incoming freshman Brendan O’Reilly. O’Reilly won the Illinois State Junior Amateur Championship back in June—a tournament that included Dolehide, Raymond Knoll of Naperville, Ian Kelsey of Deerfield, and a bevy of other golfers who factored into the individual competition at the

Junior Brian Dolehide tees off on a par-3 during tryouts last month at Prairie Bluff Golf Club in Crest Hill.

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IHSA tournament last year. “I think, this year, we’re going to have the most talented team in the state, with the two young kids, Kenneth Lee and Brendan O’Reilly,” senior Grant Filer said. “But we shouldn’t act like we’re the most talented team; we have to still work hard [and] do all the things that Coach [Krueger] tells us to do to get wins.” Head coach Jess Krueger said his expectations for the 2013 Red Devils are no different than they have been during his tenure over the past seven seasons. “I expect us to compete at the state tournament, and do what needs to be done to get there,” Krueger said. “They have the talent; now they just need to go out and do what they’re capable of doing. I want to compete for the conference tournament as we always do, and I want to be right there when we get to regionals, sectionals and state.” Shortened by rain, the 2012 state tournament was the first one-day event in the tournament’s 67-year history. Senior Jeff Yoo said the fact that the team did not have to consolidate its performance on Saturday has left him and his teammates with something to prove this fall. “I think we need to have a chip on our shoulder,” Yoo said. “We won [state] the first day, but there was that rain delay.—There still is that stigma that, ‘They were handed that trophy.’ This year, we’re going to try to prove that we deserved that tournament.”

Key Dates Sept. 12: vs. Lyons Township, 4 p.m. (Hinsdale Golf Club) Sept. 28: Red Devil Invite, 11 a.m. (Prairie Bluff Golf Club) Oct. 8: IHSA Regionals Oct. 14: IHSA Sectionals Oct. 18 & 19: IHSA State Finals

Youth movement BY Mike Ellis

Talented pool of freshmen leads Hinsdale Central Girls’ Tennis in another push for state

or most teams, a second-place finish at state is considered a highly successful season; for the Hinsdale Central Girls’ Tennis program, it’s a mundane outcome. After winning state five out of the previous six seasons (2006-11), the Red Devils finished second to Lake Forest in 2012, falling BY Mike Ellis three points short of defending their 2011 title. In 2013, Hinsdale will receive a surge of tennis talent from five freshmen, including Isabella Lorenzini, Danielle Burich and Erika Oku. Lorenzini is ranked second in the state within her graduating class (2017), according to the Tennis Recruiting Network (www.tennisrecruiting.net). The same network ranks Oku sixth and Burich ninth in the state. “I think [the incoming freshmen] are going to have a huge impact on our team,” Red Devils head coach Robin Kramer said. Players said they are excited about the infusion of talent in the incoming freshman class. “This year’s freshman class is very impressive,” senior Katie Lee said. “Last year’s senior class was so big; it feels good to have another incoming class that’s so talented.” One imminent obstacle facing Hinsdale this fall is filling the void at No. 1 doubles left by outgoing seniors Marika Cusick and Caroline Lorenzini, who won state in 2010 and 2011 before placing third in 2012. “Replacing a team like Cusick and Lorenzini is impossible,” Kramer said. “They’re one of the greatest teams in IHSA history, when you look at their record and their accomplishments. However, I think we feel very confident that we can create some other combinations that can do very well at state.” Kramer said she thinks Lee, senior Rachel Ballantine and junior Rugile Valiunaite can contribute at doubles, but it is still too premature to make any final lineup decisions at this juncture.

Sophomore Sophia Haleas is among several underclassmen who will be called upon to play significant roles for Hinsdale Central Girls’ Tennis in 2013.

“[Valiunaite] had a great season last year,” Kramer said. “The only reason she probably didn’t make the state meet lineup is, the first day of tryouts, she was in a car accident—she was riding a bike, got hit and sustained a wrist injury. She has a great twohanded backhand, but was forced to hit it one-handed for most of the season. “Even though she fought through it and played really well, I don’t think she was ever 100 percent.” On the singles side, sophomore Sophia Haleas, who competed at the state tournament in 2012, will return in 2013; but senior Alex Solovyev, who placed second at state last year, will not be returning. - Continued on the next page

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Kramer said it is more likely that the freshmen will contribute at singles, as their singles games tend to be more polished than their doubles games at this stage of their respective careers. “We have four or five solid freshmen coming in, and I know any of them could probably step in and play singles,” she said. As is the case each year, expectations will be high for the girls’ tennis squad. Despite her team’s youth and stiff competition emanating from Lake Forest, New Trier and Stevenson, Kramer said she is hoping the team will record another top-three finish at state. In order to achieve those results, talent will have to translate into results on the biggest stage in late October. “It’s difficult to set expectations when you have a young team, because you really don’t know what you have [until the season begins],” Kramer said. “It’s a big jump up from 14-and-under junior tennis to the IHSA state level.” Lee said she believes last year’s close call at state will benefit the 2013 team at crunch time. “I think last year’s experience will definitely help us, because it was a little disappointing to lose when we were that close,” she said. “The people returning from last year will work that much harder to overcome those obstacles. “This year, we’re not returning as state champions, so there’s a little less pressure on us too.”

Key Dates Sept. 14: Red Devil Invite, 8:30 a.m. (Hinsdale Central Tennis Courts) Oct. 11 & 12: West Suburban Conference Meet Oct. 15: vs. New Trier, 4:30 p.m. (Hinsdale Central Tennis Courts) Oct. 19: IHSA Sectionals Oct. 24-26: IHSA State Finals

Aspiring student-athletes tried out for the Hinsdale Central Girls’ Tennis team last month at the high school.

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