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Kane County Chronicle celebrates Everyday Heroes EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK Kathy Balcazar Everyday Hero, HorsePower co-founder Carrie Capes described her as exceedingly generous, kind and a natural teacher who has a tireless work ethic and a confident, positive and calm presence in the arena. “She is someone I frequently rely upon for tricky students as I know she is capable of ‘digging deep’ and making every attempt to meet each student where they are at no matter their level of functioning,” Capes wrote in the nomination. And then there is Mike McDevitt, who is a firefighter and paramedic with the North Aurora Fire Department. Victoria Muller, a 911 dispatch-
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Kathy Balcazar is editor of the Kane County Chronicle, Elburn Herald and Sugar Grove Herald and is a member of the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association Board. Contact her at kbalcazar@ shawmedia.com or 630-845-5368. Learn more about NINA at ninaonline.org.
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They are helping find a cure. They are leading our children. They are making our communities better places to live. This year’s selection of Kane County Chronicle Everyday Heroes is truly making a difference. I’m honored to present this year’s special section, which highlights our 2016 Everyday Heroes. We started the section in 2013 as a way to recognize those in the community who have given back in some way but often aren’t recognized. This year, we have some amazing Everyday Heroes. Take for example Dawn Duesler, who is involved with HorsePower Therapeutic Riding in Maple Park. She has made an impact at the nonprofit, which provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with disabilities. In nominating Duesler as an
Terry Apple .................................. 4 Carolyn Ascher .......................... 6 Craig Bixler and Dave Sheble ........................ 7 Pat Graceffa ................................ 8 Dawn Duesler ........................... 10 Peg Coker ................................... 11 Pat Hill ........................................ 12 Diana Haberkamp .................... 14 Mike McDevitt .......................... 15 Daniel and Melanie Whiston ..................................... 16 Shelli Mullins ............................ 17
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Getting involved Terry Apple volunteers at St. John Neumann Catholic Church By YVONNE BENSON editorial@kcchronicle.com Sometimes your own innate joy for hope and a better world makes you a hero. You see someone who inspires you. It’s not because you are consciously trying to be “good.” It’s just because their joy is contagious and you want to be a part of it. Or maybe it’s that you notice that someone was dealt an unfortunate hand and needs a little helping out and you’re available for them. That’s how it was for Terry Apple, who has been retired for six years after a 44-year career in telecommunications. Apple has been involved in her church, St. John Neumann in St. Charles, since its inception and was never really involved beyond going to weekly services. She retired and shifted some of her free time to the church. Her Everyday Hero nominator Mark Hauser explained: “ … she serves as a eucharistic minister at Mass and to the home-bound of our community. She leads a weekly Bible study called The Other Sisters of Martha and serves as an aide for a second-grade religious education class.” In her own words, Apple said: “I helped one of the Catechists with her second-grade class last year for a short time and just fell in love with the curiosity, energy and honesty they exhibited. When I was asked to continue full time this year with the same age group, I couldn’t say no.” Apple really found her calling when she got involved with being a friend to abused women. Hauser said: “In 2010, retired police Officer Jim Kintz asked Terry to join the ministry to victims of domestic abuse at St John Neumann. Without hesitation, she became a volunteer and now works with domestic abuse victims to provide prayer, personal support, resources and referrals to professional agencies.” Although Apple provides invaluable services to these women, she explains her journey humbly: “I was sitting in church one Sunday in October [Domestic Violence Awareness Month] six years ago listening to a sermon given by a priest from Chicago who started a ministry and
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Everyday Hero Terry Apple volunteers her time at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in St. Charles. awareness among his parishioners years ago. He said if anyone was interested there was a representative from the SJN ministry who would answer questions after Mass. That is when I met Jim Kintz, and the rest is history. Jim has been involved with victims for many years. His passion is very contagious, and I am still learning.” Like the innocent energy of the second-graders, Apple was inspired by Kintz and wanted to be involved. Her own passion is evident when she talks about her ministry: “One in four women is in an abusive relationship and doesn’t know it or, even worse, know how to escape. Many reasons come into play – financial fears, taking children out of a home and the father figure, being isolated from family and friends, and the list goes on.” She continued: “Our ministry has
a list of over 50 ‘F’ words that are given as reasons for staying in the relationship. All the abusers inflict the same kind of emotional control and rage, but each victim’s story is extremely personal, as they truly feel they won’t be believed or are an isolated case.” Apple’s reach is pretty broad: “They come to our ministry from all over the Tri-Cities and most often are not even members of the church. It is a huge step for them to reach out just to talk. We offer a wide range of resources and will accompany the victim to court for the felony trial if the abuser was arrested or civil court when they finally decide to leave. The divorce process takes so long, and most of these women do not have a support system in the area.”
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The Apple lowdown Who she is: Terry Apple, retired and active volunteer at St. John Neumann Church Town: St. Charles Age: 69 Family: Daughter, her husband and two granddaughters, 17 and 16 Hobbies: “I love to read, swim, and walk.” Fun fact: “I’ve read this question in the [Kane County] Chronicle over the years, and I honestly am not sure how I would answer, except I was raised in a very Irish family, which – given a multitude of personalities – has memories which we live over and over again at get-togethers.”
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Everyday Hero Terry Apple is a member of the St. John Neumann Catholic Church ministry that helps victims of domestic abuse.
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Women who are isolated by a controlling abuser might not have any friends. They might be geographically far from family and leaving the only source of stability, even if it is horrible, might seem insurmountable. Having a friend close by can give the courage and support to take those first steps and start healing. Even though Apple is a source of stability for these women she returns to her church for inspiration: “I have met so many wonderful people through church. The fact that the majority of people are truly concerned for each other and want to help in any way is so positive.” Apple also has a rich life outside of her ministry. She loves her church, but she also has other interests. “I love trying new restaurants, wandering around this beautiful area, and travel with friends,” she said. “I get lost in a library, and the best treat is being with my granddaughters.” Apple was in the right life situation and in the right place to be inspired to be involved in something new for her. The idea is to be open to the inspiration around you. See the positive things in life and allow them to bring richness to your life the way the second-graders bring joy to Apple. Or when you hear something that moves you and you are available to be involved in it, do it. Apple is an Everyday Hero because she took that step.
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CAROLYN ASCHER
Leading by example Carolyn Ascher: ‘I really feed off of helping others’ By YVONNE BENSON editorial@kcchronicle.com Every moment there are things that happen. Sometimes they happen within your control and sometimes not. Everyday Hero Carolyn Ascher has the skill to decipher between those two instances. If the occurrence was within her control, then she chooses to learn from it and improve upon it. Ascher was a disaster recovery consultant with Iron Mountain for 10 years and then realized that she had a choice. It was through a series of determination and intention that Ascher became the owner and principal designer of Amlings Interior Landscape in Carol Stream, a position she has held for 12 years. “I wanted an investment for my family and an early retirement so that I can fish and hunt and ski and golf and enjoy a healthy retirement with my husband while I still have youth,” Ascher explained. “I knew the only way to accomplish that was to attempt to take control of my destination. Shall I say, ‘Design my destiny?’ ” Ascher was working on an event with Susan Roman at the Signature Room in the John Hancock building in Chicago when another opportunity presented itself as a choice. Roman and her friend Vallie Szymanski are the cofounders of the Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization. The pair recognized a particular quality in Ascher and together they collaborated on the OCSAO’s annual golf outing and gala. “Being a golfer, it made sense to chair their golf outing,” Ascher confessed, but then continued, “it’s with my powerful networking skills that I could make a difference. Susan Roman and all of the others who have passed away from ovarian cancer motivate me to make people aware and save lives.” Ascher continued, “I really feed off of helping others. I feel successful when I’m helping others. A successful day is when I get to help multiple people in multiple environments.”
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Carolyn Ascher of Wayne, owner of Amlings Interior Landscape, also serves on the board of the Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization. That need to help others can also be interpreted as leadership. Nominator Szymanski noted about Ascher: “What an incredible leader; she puts her whole heart into all that she does. At our recent 5K Dog Walk at Leroy Oakes Forest Preserve, she brought the food to be cooked, organized the ‘kid squad’ of Sunny the Hospice Therapy Pony to join us!” Ascher has a theory on what makes a good leader: “In order to be a leader, it’s important to understand the group you’re leading. So, if it’s just one person that I need to lead then I need to understand what makes them click – what motivates them, what makes them passionate and what they need to be successful.” She continued, “And if it’s
a group of people, then provide a variety of messages that are bound to trigger more than one person in your audience. Really, in a nutshell, leading is understanding what will add strength to the ones you’re leading.” Ascher recognizes her own skills. She knows that she’s good at networking, and she thrives when she’s helping others. She’s intentionally put herself in situations where she can use those abilities and then tries to empower others also. How does she do it all? Ascher confided: “I surround myself with heroes. I surround myself with productive heroes who share the same compassion for customer service, networking and day-to-day productivity.”
The Ascher lowdown Who she is: Carolyn Ascher, owner and principal designer of Amlings Interior Landscape (12 years), Ovarian Cancer Symptom Awareness Organization (active four years, on board for two), the Magnificent Mile Association (active for 12 years and on board for nine) Town: Wayne Age: 51 Family: Spouse and two daughters and two giant dogs (Moose and Bear) Hobbies: Golf, downhill skiing and hunting Fun fact: She can ride a unicycle
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Fox Valley Marathon founders created ‘premier’ event that benefits entire region By STEPHANIE N. GRIMOLDBY editorial@kcchronicle.com
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Craig Bixler (left) and Dave Sheble (right) are co-directors and founders of the Fox Valley Marathon, which had its seventh running last September.
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Who he is: Dave Sheble, race director of the Fox Valley Marathon Town: Yorkville (formerly of St. Charles) Age: 60 Hobbies: Running, lacrosse, golf – any active activity Fun fact: “I’ve played lacrosse at virtually every level.”
Who he is: Craig Bixler, race director of the Fox Valley Marathon Town: St. Charles Age: 56 Family: Wife, Patty Gawrys; daughters, Allison and Shannon; son, Daniel Hobbies: Running, spending time and being active with family Fun fact: “I love sailing with my dad. The past couple of years, we’ve done sailing trips out on the Gulf of Mexico, up and down the [Florida] coast.”
do fundraising … [we had] 50 to 60 runners this year raising money for charities.” Second, the marathon promotes a healthy lifestyle, and not just for adults. Bixler and Sheble created a Kids Marathon to get youngsters active,
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The impetus for the Fox Valley Marathon was a bad race experience for Dave Sheble and Craig Bixler, who were St. Charles neighbors in the same starting corral at the 2007 Chicago Marathon. It was a hot disaster for both runners, with scorching temperatures and stifling humidity preventing the friends from achieving ideal times. To make up for the disappointing race, they decided to run a marathon just three weeks later in Grand Rapids, Mich., and the experience was a 180 from Chicago. “It was a beautiful course; [it had] a great race director … we were driving home saying, ‘That’s kind of [like] where we live – we could do this in our area,’” Sheble recalled. “It took us a couple of years from that date to get up the nerve and have the time and commitment to explore [a marathon] as a possibility … [but] we just finished seven years.” The Fox Valley Marathon – known for its beautiful, shady, flat course that follows the Fox River Trail from St. Charles to Aurora and back – has grown into one of the premier fall races in the Chicago area. It also has expanded to include a half marathon and a 20-mile run, the latter of which is a perfect training distance for those running the Chicago Marathon weeks later. Some may believe the Fox Valley Marathon only affects runners. Though that would still impact thousands of people each year, it’s simply not the case. At least three facets of the annual event create ripples throughout the Fox Valley. First is philanthropy. The Fox Valley Marathon has a strong, two-tiered charity program that, in some years, has raised $100,000 for local charities, Bixler said. “We basically tell runners, if you donate $100 to a charity, we’ll pay half of your registration cost. That’s how the program started,” Sheble said. “Then, we started finding charities that wanted to
marathoners – and run the last 1.2 miles to complete a full marathon and receive a finisher’s medal. “It’s special because it’s tied them to a healthy lifestyle, to a commitment,” Sheble said. “But it’s also gotten a lot of parents, a lot of adults involved.” Third, the race is a great tourism booster, said St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina. “I want to guess half those [runners] are visitors,” he said. “Some are from out of state; the winner [one] year was from Virginia … . People stay overnight, carbo-load in our restaurants; some people come back to our town.” Bixler and Sheble work yearround, putting in 18-hour days when race day approaches. There’s registration, promotion and runner amenities to handle. It takes cooperation from the cities and park districts to handle logistics. But it’s worth the effort. “Whether [you’re] hosting or running or spectating, there is so much energy at a marathon,” Bixler said. “… Sometimes I get depressed watching the news or checking out the supermarket tabloids and I think, is this who we really are now? Then I’m out at a race, and I think, no, THIS is who we are as a country, all this positive enthusiasm and energy. It’s absolutely great to be a part of that.” Though they’ve been named Everyday Heroes for the positive impact their race has had on the community, the two men won’t take credit. “This has never been about us,” said Sheble. “It’s always been about the runners and charities. We’re two people out of 1,000 who make this happen.” Still, as a public official and runner, Rogina understands why the Fox Valley Marathon is so beloved. “I have done the ‘trifecta’ over five of the seven years, running the half, the 20-miler and the full marathon,” said Rogina. “Each race is special, with full credit to Dave and Craig as directors, and their staff. They certainly are heroes to me.”
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PAT GRACEFFA
Sharing a heart of stewardship Pat Graceffa follows Sugar Grove’s spirit of volunteerism By STEPHANIE N. GRIMOLDBY editorial@kcchronicle.com When you surround yourself with people who have hearts of stewardship, it’s easy to catch the volunteer bug. That’s what happened to Pat Graceffa, according to the 15-year resident of Sugar Grove known for her volunteerism and big heart, but who credits her community for its philanthropic spirit. “I just met the right people,” Graceffa said. “They were all volunteers in the community. Once you meet that special group who gets involved in so many things, you just become a part of it.” It’s how she became a founding member of the Sugar Grove Farmer’s Market. “Janet Doherty, Karen Cinto and Barb Hollmier were three of the first people I met in Sugar Grove, and all of them had been talking about a farmer’s market,” Graceffa said. “We decided to go to the chamber of commerce to see if it was something they were interested in.” It was, and 15 years later, 66-yearold Graceffa still manages the weekly seasonal market – though she’ll tell you she’s “just a volunteer.” Graceffa also has been “just a volunteer” at the Sugar Grove Public Library for 15 years. Her involvement was sparked by the dismay she felt over the condition of the old Sugar Grove building. “I … finished my education late,” Graceffa said, who received an associate’s degree in liberal arts in 2001 from the College of DuPage. “I was used to the DuPage library, [and when] I came over to the [old] Sugar Grove library, I thought, ‘Oh my gosh.’ I just about walked out.” “As I was walking out, I thought, instead of leaving, maybe there is something I can do.” She met Beverly Holmes Hughes, the former long-serving library director, and Graceffa joined the Friends of the Library. During her tenure, she’s seen an $8 million, 24,000-square-foot library replace the outdated 6,000-square-foot building. And though she openly admits the new library has budget woes, Graceffa is proud of what Sugar Grove
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Sugar Grove Public Library Board Vice-President Pat Graceffa also runs the village’s farmers market. She was named Sugar Grove Citizen of the Year in 2006. offers its patrons. “ ... I think libraries are very important,” she said. “You can always find two points of view … and that way, you get a complete story.” Graceffa’s involvement with the Friends – who voluntarily provide all of the landscaping (except mowing) outside of the financially-strapped facility – and, since 2013, her input as a board member, have helped the library immensely, said Shannon Halikias, library director.
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The Graceffa lowdown Who she is: Pat Graceffa, a Sugar Grove Public Library Board member and community volunteer Town: Sugar Grove Age: 66 Family: Husband, Daniel; two dogs Hobbies: Reading, walking Fun fact: “I love to sing along with the radio when driving in the car. The problem is, I am a terrible singer. My husband has actually threatened to stop the car. (I am not sure which of us would be walking.) Thankfully, the car has never stopped.”
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“She stepped up to serve in a time when the library was navigating difficult waters,” said Halikias. “She helped calm those waters and got the library on track. “She is first to hold up her hand to say, ‘I can help,’” Halikias continued. “And that’s so rare these days when people are looking for rewards and incentives. [Pat] is kind, generous; I’m amazed by how much she does.” Graceffa has volunteered with the Sugar Grove Corn Boil for 12 years, and she puts together a small, informal newsletter – dubbed the Sugar Grove Community Newsletter – that she emails to about 480 people. She juggles these commitments around her part-time job in the visual department at J.C. Penney and time spent with her husband, Daniel, and two dogs. Graceffa has been named an Everyday Hero, though she considers the honor “an award for all who volunteer in all ways in Sugar Grove and the Kaneland area,” she said. Halikias said Graceffa has earned it. “Pat is one of those people that is the backbone of a community and is oftentimes appreciated, but people truly don’t understand how much she does for the community,” said Halikias. “She is, in my opinion, the face of Sugar Grove.”
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DAWN DUESLER
‘We’re very lucky to have her’ Dawn Duesler makes difference as HorsePower volunteer By ASHLEY SLOBODA editorial@kcchronicle.com Dawn Duesler admits that a selfish reason led to her involvement with HorsePower Therapeutic Riding in Maple Park. Noting she rode horses when she was younger, Duesler said her daughter brought a flier home from school about HorsePower soon after a horseback ride in Texas reignited her desire to be around the animals again. It was, she said, kismet. “I started volunteering just to get my horse fix,” Duesler said. “Then it became more than that.” She certainly has made a difference at the nonprofit, which provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons to children and adults with disabilities. In addition to working with children in the arena, Duesler said she teaches volunteer orientation, serves on the board of directors and participates in fundraisers. HorsePower co-founder Carrie Capes summarized Duesler’s contributions another way. She said the volunteer, who has been with the organization since its beginning in 2012, is a “huge part of what we do.” In nominating Duesler as an Everyday Hero, Capes described her as exceedingly generous, kind and a natural teacher who has a tireless work ethic and a confident, positive and calm presence in the arena. “She is someone I frequently rely upon for tricky students as I know she is capable of ‘digging deep’ and making every attempt to meet each student where they are at no matter their level of functioning,” Capes wrote in the nomination. Although Duesler comes to HorsePower after a full day of work, she brings a “contagious energy” and “just lights up the room,” Capes said. Duesler usually leads the horse during lessons, she said, explaining she is there to support the student and keep the student safe. Lessons are tailored to the student, she said, so she follows cues from the instructor and keeps an eye on the horse to ensure nothing will spook it. Fellow volunteer and board member Karol Peters wrote in an email that Duesler arrives with a smile and
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Teacher Dawn Duesler is also a volunteer at HorsePower Therapeutic Riding in Maple Park. gives her best to the students and the volunteers. “She is quick with an encouraging word and always willing to do more,” Peters wrote. Duesler said it’s amazing to see the students’ growth, especially over time. For example, she said, students initially might be terrified to be near horses but later will ride horses as well as feed them and bring hay into the stalls. “It’s magical, really,” Duesler said of witnessing students’ progress. “That is why I keep coming back.” Her family has even joined in. Her daughter has benefitted from HorsePower’s riding lessons and helps at the barn, Duesler said, adding her husband helps with events, and her son wants to volunteer when he’s old enough.
The Duesler lowdown Who she is: Dawn Duesler, a teacher and dedicated volunteer at HorsePower Therapeutic Riding at Fox Chase Farm in Maple Park Town: Lily Lake Age: 43 Family: Husband and two children, Joanna and Sam Hobbies: “I love to read. Obviously, the horses are my favorite thing. I love watching sports, especially the Cubs. I like to be outside.” Fun fact: “I teach first grade, and during the summers I teach nature programs, so I’m outside all summer long.” “It’s been a really big part of my life,” Duesler said. Duesler’s happy spirit and welcoming nature are reasons why the barn feels like family, Capes said, saying Duesler helps people feel appreciated
and that they belong there. “We’re very lucky to have her,” Capes said. “Her contributions are truly selfless. She has taken this nonprofit and really woven it into the fabric of her life.”
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Peg Coker leads as executive director of literacy organization By STEPHANIE N. GRIMOLDBY editorial@kcchronicle.com
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Peg Coker grew up in a diverse, culturally rich neighborhood in Lakeview, Chicago. Down the street lived a World War II veteran who came home with a Japanese war bride. An Auschwitz survivor was another neighbor. When Coker, now 62, moved to the suburbs, she “couldn’t find any culture anywhere,” she recalled, noting there weren’t even ethnic grocery stores nearby. So, the sociology major became a volunteer at Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley to try to “find culture,” she said. “[I have a] thirst for knowledge about people,” Coker said. “When it’s said that the United States is a melting pot, it’s all of those flavors, those cultures, that make the pot so wonderful.” Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley helps adults read, write and understand English more naturally through the help of volunteer tutors who work one-on-one with students an hour a week. The underlying goal is to help students assimilate into the community by giving them a voice and helping them find their own ways of becoming contributing members of society. Coker so believed in the Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley mission that she quickly became executive director, a position she’s held for 27 years. “I had a tutor recently tell me her student has learned a lot of English, but beyond that, she felt she was connecting that person to the community,” Coker said. “She felt she was a small part of the student’s family, and the student was part of the Batavia family.” One of Coker’s favorite quotes from a tutor has often helped her explain how Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley is about so much more than a simple English lesson. “I’ve always felt that I learn far more than my students,” the tutor told Coker. “I learn about other cultures; my stereotypes are shattered; and I find common bonds.” In the early days, Coker worked about 20 hours a week as she learned
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Everyday Hero Peg Coker is executive director of Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley.
The Coker lowdown Who she is: Peg Coker, executive director of Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley Town: St. Charles Age: 62 Family: Husband, Craig; son, Tom Hobbies: Reading, riding her bike, cheering for the Chicago Cubs Fun fact: “I grew up eight blocks away from Wrigley Field. I used to cut out of high school and go sit in the bleachers.” how to manage the nonprofit. But today, that work load is closer to 60 hours as Coker recruits and organizes tutors and other volunteers, works to raise funds, writes grants and more.
Her endless energy and encouraging attitude are just two of the reasons she was nominated as an Everyday Hero by two of her board members. Coker is quick to point the finger to others whom she believes are deserving of recognition. “It’s the people who are involved in the organization who are the real heroes here,” Coker said. “I just sit back and watch … . It’s like watching flowers bloom every day, both from the volunteers’ side and the students’ side. Our volunteers say they learn as much as their students.” But it’s her volunteers who point the finger right back. “Peg is one of those perfect people to nominate because she is extraordinarily humble,” said Jonathan Gripe, a Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley
Board member of three years. “But she has a real heart for this. A lot of us can say, ‘I’ll be on the board and do what I can to help,’ but Peg is the one who moves the machine forward.” “I think she just really is able to hit home why people should support the cause of Literacy Volunteers,” said Ellen Kamps, a board member of two years. “People get it – it’s a nonprofit; we want you to donate money so we can train tutors to teach ESL students one-on-one. That’s the rudimentary cause. But she’s really able to emphasize that, usually, [our students] are from other countries and have so many talents and can contribute and want to contribute so deeply to our community … . “She empowers volunteers, she empowers donors and she absolutely empowers students.”
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Face of Kaneville always smiling Pat Hill known for her ‘big heart’ By STEPHANIE N. GRIMOLDBY editorial@kcchronicle.com Pat Hill has “only” lived in Kaneville since 1995. But you’d never know that, said Alvah Withey, Kaneville Township supervisor. “She’s just 100 percent Kaneville,” he said. “I’ve been out here 75 years myself. To have someone come out and be a stranger, only be here [20] years or so, and take Kaneville to heart, that’s something.” It’s not just that Hill is village president, a position she’s held since 2013. It’s not just that she’s sat on the historical society board, that she’s on the committee for Christmas in Kaneville or that she helped start Kaneville Fest and oversaw it until just this past year. And it’s not just that she owns Hill’s Country Store, endearingly referred to as The Purple Store, which has long been the hub of town. It’s that her positive attitude and generous spirit are constant, even amidst a health battle she’s been fighting since late 2014. Hill was diagnosed with stage 4 breast, bone and liver cancer, but you’d never know that either. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen her in a bad mood,” said Lynda Fillipp, director of the Kaneville Public Library. “She says hi to everybody. Even on her worst days, she’s over there [at The Purple Store] grilling and cooking.” Yes, Hill still tries to work her morning shift to alleviate the hours that her daughter, Alexa, 26, puts in while Hill fights off bouts of dizziness and exhaustion. But she doesn’t dwell on the negatives. Instead, the 52-year-old focuses on what she’s looking forward to. That includes a long list of fundraisers – not that will benefit her, but others. There’s the Angel Tree she’ll put up at her store, through which customers – and Hill, herself – will buy presents for hospice patients. There are drives for the Walter and Connie Payton Foundation, with Hill spearheading the collection of toiletry items for veterans and toys for children.
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Kaneville Village President Pat Hill owns Hill’s Country Store, also known as The Purple Store. She’ll soon gather items for Operation Christmas Child, packing shoeboxes of presents to be distributed to children in need around the world. “I like to be busy – it keeps my mind off my troubles,” Hill said. “And I help people at the same time, so it’s a win-win for me. And I’m also teaching my kids that you gotta give back.” Hill said her volunteerism began when she started taking her daughter to a nursing home in West Chicago when Alexa was 18 months old. The residents loved visits from the sweet baby, but Hill soon wondered if there was more she could do. She baked cupcakes and donated prizes
for bingo games. When she moved to Kaneville, her spirit of generosity grew. “It’s fun to volunteer,” Hill said. “It’s fun for me to see happiness on other people’s faces over what you do.” For years, Hill has shown movies on the side of The Purple Store, doling out free popcorn. She’s quick to provide candy coupons for the summer reading program at the library. She also created a $500 Small Business Scholarship to help high school students pay for college items.
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The Hill lowdown Who she is: Pat Hill, Kaneville village president; owner of Hill’s Country Store Town: Kaneville Age: 52 Family: Husband, Cliff; daughter, Alexa; son, Tyler Hobbies: Gardening, visiting her lake house in Wisconsin, boating Fun fact: “I did jump into a pond and save someone when I was 18.”
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Kaneville Village President Pat Hill owns Hill’s Country Store and is involved with many fundraisers in the village.
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“I don’t think there’s anything she would say no to,” Fillipp said. “If you asked for a donation, she would happily give it to you. She’s a very giving person.” In perhaps the simplest form of humanitarianism, Hill keeps a small can at her store for donations for specific families impacted by last year’s devastating tornado. “I would hope, if that happened to me, somebody would help me,” she said. “I’m finding that out 100-fold. I can’t believe how generous and how kind people are.” Hill refers to the fundraisers that have been hosted in her honor – and there have been many, from small benefits to a large fundraiser at Fishermen’s Inn in Elburn that generated $50,000. “People know what’s she’s like,” Withey said. “That just isn’t from Kaneville – it’s from Elburn, Sugar Grove, Kaneland High School … . She’s got a big heart.”
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DIANA HABERKAMP
‘I just like a challenge’ Diana Haberkamp leads Neurofibromatosis Midwest By YVONNE BENSON editorial@kcchronicle.com Diana Haberkamp is an Everyday Hero because she goes to work every day for a cause. Her husband has neurofibromatosis, but it started when her two small children were diagnosed with it also. She wanted to know everything about it in order to make sure that they got the best care. “I’m always someone who wants to know things, so I joined the board and at that point we were just in Illinois,” she said. “I wanted to be ‘in the know’ and know what resources were available. That’s how I got into it. About eight years ago I became the executive director.” Her children are now in their 20s, but she’s still working for people with NF at Neurofibromatosis Midwest, based out of St. Charles. “There’s only myself and three employees, so my job is to run the organization,” she said. “It’s my job to follow our mission: We work on clinic, awareness, research, education and support [CARES].” Haberkamp continued, “Because we’re small, I could also be working on the website, our database, going lobbying, going to conferences and talking to people who are affected.” Her compassion for people with NF is huge. It’s a genetic disorder where tumors (usually benign) form around nerve tissue: the brain, spine or neurons. Although the symptoms are often mild, the location of the tumors can lead to a landslide of other issues, including problems with vision, hearing, cardiovascular function, pain and mental acuity. Sometimes the most debilitating symptom is the soft bumps that can develop in or under the skin that may lead to unwanted stares. It’s that compassion that leads Haberkamp to do more than just the mission of her organization. Her anonymous nominator described it best, “Her late night phone calls to comfort those in the hospital, her weekend hours to make sure a doctor’s appointment has been attended and her personal crusade to relieve the pains and challenges of those she calls her family.” Haberkamp demurred, “I just like
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Diana Haberkamp is executive director of Neurofibromatosis Midwest, based in St. Charles.
The Haberkamp lowdown Who she is: Diana Haberkamp, executive director of Neurofibromatosis Midwest Town: Bartlett Age: 52 Family: Married with two adult children Hobbies: Working, reading, relaxing and watching TV (“This is Us”), occasionally working out Fun fact: “I have flown in a blimp.” a challenge.” For her it’s all part of the job – the job that she cares about so much, “I’m communicating with people at night all the time. I don’t feel that it’s right to make this a 9 to 5 job. If you’re affected or you have a child who was just diagnosed, people shouldn’t have to wait for business
hours to talk to someone. I’m doing more than 40 hours a week.” In addition to being an open ear on the end of an after-hours phone call, Haberkamp has a full plate. “Research is important, but care is really left on the side ... ,” she said. “We’re trying to find more doctors
and clinics and educate people with NF to get them to proper doctors ... . People need to be able to get to good doctors – especially adults.” If Hamberkamp ever takes a break and gets a massage or goes hiking with her husband, she wants to know that her work will continue. “I’d like to see that there was a change – that the NF community saw improvement in care and more hope,” she said. “I want them to see that there’s more community and support. A lot of people with NF are more isolated – a lot of them lead isolated lives because of their tumors, and it’s complicated. I want there to be communication and less isolation. I want it to be more well-known. Our new thing is that we don’t want anyone to fight alone.”
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Firefighter Mike McDevitt’s heroism doesn’t end at the station By ASHLEY SLOBODA editorial@kcchronicle.com
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Michael McDevitt is a firefighter and paramedic with the North Aurora Fire Department who is willing to lend a hand to those who need it.
The McDevitt lowdown Who he is: Mike McDevitt, a firefighter and paramedic with the North Aurora Fire Department who is willing to lend a hand to those who need it. Town: Elburn Age: 30 Family: Two sisters, a brother and his parents Hobbies: “Work. That’s all I do. I don’t have a whole lot of hobbies.” Fun fact: “I love dogs. I have two.”
half of his fire training. The majority of his duties there involve maintenance, he said, but he also helps pass on the traditions, his-
tory and knowledge of the firefighting profession. Training others can be a challenge, he said, but added that “it’s really uplifting” when trainees are interested in what he has to teach them. North Aurora Fire Chief Ryan Lambert described McDevitt as an “exemplary employee” who comes to work focused and prepared for whatever challenge lies ahead and is ready to help with special projects. Additionally, the chief wrote, McDevitt is a great member in the family of the fire service. “If you are looking to learn a new skill, Mike is willing to teach you even during his down time,” Lambert wrote. “If you need a person to talk to after a tough call, Mike is there for you. If you need help with a home project, there is Mike always willing to lend a helping hand.”
Muller knows the latter is true. In the year she has known McDevitt, she has learned he’s the person people call if they need help with something, such as winterizing a swimming pool, fixing a roof or removing a beehive, she said. While others in his position might get irritated by the requests, she said, “he does it cheerfully.” McDevitt credits his stock of tools – he usually has about three of everything – for his reputation as the go-to guy for odd jobs, he said, saying he doesn’t mind helping out. Muller said his attitude speaks to his character. “The truly heroic thing is that he never keeps score or expects anything in return,” she wrote in her nomination. “He just genuinely believes that if you have the means to help someone you should.”
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Mike McDevitt didn’t plan to become a firefighter. Rather, he pursued that career path “just out of the blue,” he said, recalling his random decision to stop at the North Aurora Fire Department to complete an application. He didn’t even know anybody there, he said. It’s a decision he doesn’t regret, he said, noting he has been with the department – first as a cadet and now as a firefighter and paramedic – for 10 years. While his profession alone makes McDevitt a hero, his extra contributions to the firefighting profession and his willingness to help friends, neighbors and strangers with various tasks led 911 dispatcher Victoria Muller to nominate him as an Everyday Hero. He is an “all-around selfless person,” she said, marveling at how he does something “so heroic” for work and carries that through his everyday life. Muller noted McDevitt participates in the Kane County SWAT team as a tactical medic. McDevitt said the voluntary position requires training every other Tuesday, and he uses vacation days when the training conflicts with his work schedule. “It’s a lot of fun,” he said, adding he was accepted onto the SWAT team in September 2015. “I learn a lot.” Speaking as a first responder who regularly works on an ambulance, McDevitt said volunteering for the organization is a way for him to give back to the police who “always have our back” during medical calls needing police assistance. Now, he said, he has the training and the equipment to aid police during an active shooter scenario. But that’s not all McDevitt does with his time. As someone who can’t sit still and always has to be doing something, he said he also works part time at the Southern Kane County Training Association’s 10-acre training site, the very place where he received about
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DANIEL AND MELANIE WHISTON
Helping find treatment Whistons create Where There’s A Will There’s A Cure foundation By YVONNE BENSON editorial@kcchronicle.com Daniel and Melanie Whiston have known one another since high school but started a relationship after college. Daniel was a lawyer and Melanie a civil engineer. For a while they lived in trendy Chicago neighborhoods and then settled in Geneva for family life. They are brilliant, driven and strong people, and it’s only natural that they are instilled with the qualities of Everyday Heroes. Often, heroes aren’t recognized until they are presented with an unusually challenging obstacle. The Whistons had an especially frightening challenge when their second child, William, was born. He is perfectly adorable and cognitively bright like his parents; however, after a journey of testing, doctors and medical procedures, their infant was diagnosed with Myotubular Myopathy (MTM). MTM results in muscle weakness. Not only are motor skills affected (such as sitting, standing and walking), but people affected often have difficulties breathing and eating. Tragically, there is no cure. It’s been five years since William was born. Daniel confided: “The numbers are scary. Half [of babies with MTM] don’t make it to their first birthday, and you have to make serious choices and we chose to do as much as we can.” With an infant and a toddler at home, Daniel and Melanie started Where There’s A Will There’s A Cure in order to raise funds for MTM research and treatment development. Daniel spoke with hope: “There were no treatments when we started, and we’re now at the doorstep of two clinical trials. And you should know we’re not the only organization out there, but we’re very proud of what we’ve done ... . We’re helping, and by the end of the year clinical trials will be started as a result of our fundraising efforts.” “It’s going well, and we’re really excited. A lot of what we’ve been working on is coming to fruition now, so it’s rewarding to see where we’re at right now,” Daniel continued. “We’re at the doorstep for the first time ever. This rare form of Muscular Dystrophy
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Melanie and Dan Whiston of Geneva, with their children Juliet, 7, and William, 5, started the Where There’s A Will There’s A Cure Foundation for Myotubular Myopathy.
The Whiston lowdown Who they are: Daniel and Melanie Whiston, founders of Where There’s A Will There’s A Cure foundation Town: Geneva Age: 40 (Daniel) and 39 (Melanie) Family: Parents of Juliet, age 7, and William, age 5, and family with the Myotubular Myopathy family Hobbies: Reading and watching movies with the children Fun fact: Daniel – “I won a regional chili cook-off.” Melanie – “I worked in a coal mine for a summer. Prior to being a stay-at-home mom, I was a civil engineer.” will have a treatment. This will lessen the symptoms.” Fortunately, the Whistons have a lot of help with their foundation and at home. “In regards to our kids, the family helps a lot,” Melanie said, “They enable Juliet to do activities because William can’t always leave the house; he might have a cold or be a little sick. So family has helped a lot in those aspects.”
William uses a wheelchair and a ventilator and cannot speak. Melanie was positive: “His main form of communication is with an assistive technology device. He can point to an iPad and make sentences.” Both parents find inspiration in their children. Daniel beamed: “William has so many physical challenges, but he’s so strong. Juliet has had to grow up a little faster than we would
have liked, but she’s taken on the role of a big sister and we’re really proud. They’re now in the same school, and they’re both really excited.” Melanie explained: “They’ve put all of his kindergarten friends’ pictures on [his iPad], and he can say thank you to his friends. Cognitively he’s a normal 5-year-old, and he’s in a mainstream class. He loves to read books, and he has all of the interests of a typical 5-year-old.” The Whistons can’t leave home for date nights, so they’ve found other ways to connect at home. Daniel explained: “I think one of the things we try to do is exotic take out – different kinds of lunches and dinners. You’d be surprised how many places are willing to give you their entrees as take out.” When it comes to facing a challenge the Whistons demonstrated how to approach it with courage, and that’s what makes them Everyday Heroes. Daniel advised, “The problem itself seems so daunting, but you have to start somewhere.”
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Shelli Mullins, who lives on her Elburn farm with her husband and three children, is the Cub master for Elburn Cub Scout Pack 107. meeting there were so many women in uniform there. I knew that I’d have a great community of support.” Community and family are very important to Mullins when considering Cub Scout events. She explained: “I do think that it’s important to me to include the whole family in activities. I know what it’s like to have grandparents or siblings living in the house. I know what it’s like when only one child is taken out to do something. Whenever the decision is there, I consider the whole family because of women being a primary house-holder role. I lean towards whole family events because women are the organizers of family activities.” Mullins definitely encourages people to follow their hearts, even if it’s scary or breaks the mold. “I think that once you take one step out that leads to another and another and another,” she said. “It’s just that initial footstep like, am I too old for this? What will people think of me?
The Mullins lowdown Who she is: Shelli Mullins, yoga teacher and many other things. “My life has been really diverse, so I can relate to many different people from being a hair stylist to being a farmer to being a young mother.” Town: Elburn Age: 35 Family: Married to her soul-mate, with daughter Sophia, 14, son Jude, 10, and son River, 9; two dogs, barn cats, lizards, a flock of chickens, horses and bees. “My mother is a huge part of our family. She even put a camper on our property so that she can come whenever she wants.” Hobbies: “I love anything outdoors, anything adventurous, creative or having to do with community service. Women’s work is close to my heart, and I love animals.” Fun fact: “When the Great Climate March marched through Elburn and the paper covered that story and they camped on my farm.”
Like, when I became a small business owner, once you take that first step and then there’s a flow of inspiration or creativity or serendipitous events and the steps become easier and wonderful
and more natural. Once you break out of the box there’s relief and the relief is well worth coming out of your shell.”
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Shelli Mullins is glowing with love. She only spoke about positives: how she’s known her beloved spouse her whole life because their parents were friends and so they were childhood playmates. Now the two of them live on a farm with their three children. She has her own business called Isidris Apothecary, teaches yoga, and does hair – all things that bring her tremendous joy. She explained it best: “To me, it’s a dream. If I could go back to when I’m 6, and someone whispered in my ear and said that I would have horses I could pet whenever I want and open the chicken coop with my husband every morning and live on a farm I would say YES. It’s a dream.” Mullins continued: “When your cup is full, it’s time to turn and share with other people. I’ve been really blessed to have a really great partnership with my husband and wonderful family, so I owe it to the community and help with the Cub Scouts.” Jerrod Mullins nominated her as an Everyday Hero: “Shelli is the Cub master for the Elburn Cub Scouts Pack 107. The first female Cub master in the pack I believe. She is passionate about our community and EVERYONE knows her. Possibly due to her [blond] dreadlocks.” Shelli Mullins described her journey to Cub master very naturally: “My son Jude has wanted to be a Cub Scout from the time that he could speak, so when I joined [because of his enthusiasm] I figured that we’d be in it for the long haul. So I said why not take [a] leadership position that would have me involved with Jude, his friends and our community. I felt that it was a good way to bond with my son and make him proud of me as his mother.” In fact, she didn’t think of being Cub master as a gender-specific role. “You’d be surprised how many moms are in there,” she explained. “Even though the Cub master role is traditionally a man, it really is the mothers and the dads in the troop who are making it work. In every other aspect of the Cub Scouts, it’s really equal. It never crossed my mind that there would be an issue with it. When I went to the informational
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It’s also important to take care of yourself, she stressed. “I do a lot of self-care things that are hidden in my day-to-day work,” she said. “I garden and do bee-keeping. It’s like therapy for me. Everything that looks like work is mind, body, spirit self-care. In the apothecary I can make wonderful things to sell, but I also make them for myself. It’s all about love. When your work is love it’s pretty easy to refill your cup.” The lesson from Mullins is to love and be true to yourself. Once you’re in a wonderful place, it’s only natural to spill that love to the people around you. She teaches those around her to look for a common thread with new people in their life. You might think that they’re completely different from you, but once you find one thing you can ride that wave of connection into the next and it might turn into a surprising friendship. For example, she describes when she first moved into her farm with her family. “I didn’t think my neighbor was really happy at first, but then we connected through homesteading. We connected through farming, chickens and bee-keeping. We are really good friends. It’s wonderful that I feel as if I can connect with anyone. Look for similarities instead of differences Sandy Bressner - sbressner@shawmedia.com between people – even in circles of very different Shelli Mullins, the Cub master for Elburn Cub Scout Pack 107, teaches those around her to look for a common thread with new people. Look for that common thread and ride that out.” people in their life.
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