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In this February issue, we feature Addy Stafford on the cover, as she talks about her memorable years performing on stage in Hinsdale, and her career aspirations in acting. Addy reflects on the positive support system she had with her parents, and her nurturing theatrical experiences at local theater productions such as BAM Theatre and Stage Door Fine Arts. A Hinsdale Central graduate, she is now a sophomore at the University of Southern California. She sat down with our contributing editor Mike Ellis to talk about her future, and LANDMARKS offered some advice to young, budding SERIES actors going down a similar path. DESIGN TRENDS Our community has many opportunities for growth, as evidenced by Addy Stafford. Whether it is in theater and arts, academics or athletics, it is support and guidance that can make the journey enriching for the entire family. However, sometimes in our society, the pressures of excelling in school or social situations in the quest for academic excellence can be too much. We are fortunate to have a pillar in The Community House that is addressing these concerns with the help of Jennifer Geiter, a clinical supervisor in the counseling center, who specializes in working with young adults from 16 years of age into their 20s. Jennifer ‘s goal is for people to “raise their standards” about mental health, and ask for help before conditions gets worse. You can read her story on p. 33, and learn about her suggestions for addressing stress and anxiety. As Jennifer pointed out, seeking mental health should be no different

than seeking help from a doctor when you have a physical condition. Another cornerstone of our community is the Robert Crown Center for Health Education (RCC), which will hold its annual luncheon, “Happy to Be Me!,” on Saturday, Feb. 27. Hinsdale Magazine is proud to sponsor this event that brings together mothers and daughters, and discusses how “wonderful it is to be exactly who you are, just as you are.” If you have a young MAGAZINE daughter, please read this important article on p. 18, that addresses matters such as: “If a girl’s online role models (according to Victoria’s Secret) weigh in at an average 120 lbs., and stand 5’ 10”, the average American woman (5’4”, 165 FROM HINSDALE’S STAGE lbs.) is left feeling largely inadequate.” TO ‘CHICAGO FIRE’ Happy to Be Me! will be held at the Hilton/Oak Brook Hills Resort from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration is available PLUS at www.robertcrown.org/events.php, and tickets are $50 per person. Finally, Hinsdale Magazine is proud to support the Community House’s annual “Band Together” event on Saturday, March 5 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. in support of the Willowbrook Corner Youth Learning Program. Pick up your tickets at The Community House at 415 W. 8th Street, or online at www.thecommunityhouse. org. Enjoy food and full bar while listening to musical performances by School of Rock Hinsdale and Hello Weekend. Hundreds of friends and neighbors will turn out for this great night. We hope to see you there!

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CONTENTS | February 2016 30 ON THE COVER BUDDING TALENT

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48 COMMUNITY SCENE Assembly Ball 2015

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44 FOUNDER & PUBLISHER

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Mike Ellis | mike@hinsdale60521.com CREATIVE DEPARTMENT

12 LANDMARKS SERIES Cantigny Park 18 SPOTLIGHT Happy to Be Me! 22 GIVING BACK Band Together

24 CALENDAR February events 26 GIFT GUIDE Bling it on 28 OUT & ABOUT Everything that’s new around town 32 HEALTH & WELLNESS Ways to well-being 39 ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN Design trends 44 FOOD & DRINK Rising stars, old favorites and new finds 46 THEATER & ARTS New York at TWS 62 TECH KNOW Business tech must-haves 64 SPIRITUAL INSIGHT Rich kids 66 PEAK PERFORMANCE How’s your family brand?

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FAMILY-FOCUSED DENTISTRY HINSDALE DENTISTRY first opened its doors in downtown Hinsdale in 1969. Since then, the practice has been providing exceptional dentistry to generations of families in Hinsdale and the surrounding suburbs. Doctors Zivile Chirban, Mike Kowalczyk and Peter Harnois have a combined 71 years of chairside experience performing pediatric, family and aesthetic dentistry. The dentists’ advanced technologies allow them to offer less invasive and more comfortable dental procedures to both pediatric and adult patients. In the practice’s 46 years, the providers and staff have built a reputation as one of the finest centers for children’s dentistry in the western suburbs, serving children as young as three. Their Water Laser by Biolase provides fillings without painful, noisy drilling. This gentle laser often renders shots of anesthetic unnecessary, helping young and needle-phobic patients feel relaxed in the dental chair. They also offer laser cavity detection with DIAGNOdent, which diagnoses decay as early as possible. This prevents unnecessary treatment, conserves enamel and caters to patient comfort.

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head back to the exam room for my cleaning. The atmosphere is welcoming and calming. During my appointment, I find it easy to talk to the staff and get answers to any questions I have. What does the front desk staff do to help you feel comfortable? The staff knows me and my family right away, and always greets us with a smile. We feel like a part of the HD community. Do you find it easy to communicate your family’s dental goals with Hinsdale Dentistry’s team? I can confidently say that our needs are all met. The dentists always cover all the bases, providing excellent care that is guided by our priorities. What led you to choose Hinsdale Dentistry as your children’s dental care provider? We love that both Dr. Chirban and Dr Kowalcyzk treat kids, and are so happy with the work they have done for our children. They are patient and calm, and that helps our kids feel good about treatment. Their gentle care puts them at ease. How has the practice’s laser technology impacted your kids’ dental experiences? The laser technology has been great. Laser treatment helps prevent our

YOUR HINSDALE FAMILY DENTISTS. Peter T. Harnois, DDS Zivile Z. Chirban, DDS Michael J. Kowalczyk, DDS

youngest daughter from getting scared or feeling anxious when receiving dental treatment. How does Hinsdale Dentistry’s extensive experience with pediatric and family dentistry shape your perception of the practice? We love being able to find expert care for both children and adults under one roof. Our kids are more comfortable because they come to the same office as their parents. Plus, setting up family exams is a seamless process! Would you trust Hinsdale Dentistry if you ever need adult dental work? We do use this office for adult dental work, and are pleased with the results. I’m typically a nervous dental patient, but Dr. Harnois helps me feel reassured. Why would you recommend Hinsdale Dentistry to your friends and other families? I have sent many friends and neighbors to HD, and will continue to recommend the practice. I know that anyone I refer will get the same level of attention, care, and expertise that my family has received. For more information on what we can offer you and your family, please visit www.hinsdaledentistry.com.

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ROBERT R. MCCORMICK This stately mansion was once the home of Chicago Tribune editor and publisher Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955).

LIFE & LEGACY Six decades after his death, Chicago media pioneer Col. Robert McCormick’s mark still felt at Cantigny

by Mike Ellis | Photography courtesy of McCormick Foundation

ome quite affluent individuals with sprawling estates bequeath them to their children or perhaps another relative. But when you have no next of kin like Col. Robert McCormick, you may elect to establish your property as public after your death, allowing community members and other visitors to benefit from your land. That’s essentially what McCormick did upon his death in 1955, leaving his 540-acre suburban Wheaton estate, Cantigny, as a “gift to the community.” Serving as editor and publisher of The Chicago Tribune for decades while founding WGN-TV and WGN Radio, McCormick was a prominent media mogul during the first part of the 20th century, inheriting the Cantigny property from his maternal grandfather, Joseph Medill, after his Continued on the next page

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mother, Katherine, decided to pass it along to him, preferring the downtown Chicago mansion she owned at the time. Medill, a longtime editor and publisher of the Tribune himself, as well as the namesake of the renowned Northwestern University journalism school, originally bought the property in 1896, building Red Oaks Farm, a 12-room farmhouse, on the massive 540 acres of land off of Roosevelt Road. The estate was renamed and renovated extensively by McCormick, who, serving as a colonel in the U.S. Army’s first infantry division in World War I, was involved in the Battle of Cantigny, France, which was the first American victory in the war in 1918. Inspired by that momentous occasion, McCormick restyled the estate, Cantigny. He also more than doubled the size of the original farmhouse,

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conducting a 23-room addition that included a pair of new wings on both sides of the original home. When finished in the mid1930s, the McCormick estate boasted 35 rooms, and measured more than 30,000 square feet, according to Stephanie Moyer, the educator at the McCormick Museum. Today, Moyer leads tours of the mansion—now a museum— to Cantigny visitors, covering the first and second floors, while explaining what life was like inside when McCormick resided there. Moyer said tours begin in the gold theater, a basement movie theater that featured quite a large screen for its day. Also on the lower level is the kitchen, displaying a mixture of old and novel. Often hosting large parties at Cantigny, Moyer said McCormick needed an ice-maker, so he contacted

CANTIGNY PARK In addition to McCormick’s estate, Cantigny features a prominent public golf course, lush gardens like the one shown above, as well as Art in Bloom Fine Art Festival every year.

General Electric, which designed a custom-made ice maker for the Tribune magnate that operated on natural gas, and could generate up to 688 ice cubes. “There’s no serial number on it, so we don’t know that there’s another one,” Moyer said. McCormick also purchased a massive refrigerator the size of a home entertainment system from GE, also located in the kitchen. Among the interesting features of the first floor is the dining room, where McCormick installed a button beneath his chair to buzz his servants when needed. “He tapped it with his foot, it lit up a panel in the next room, which was the butler’s pantry, and they knew somebody in the dining room needed help,” Moyer said, adding that his guests were often astonished at the servants’ punctuality. As a newspaper editor, McCormick was also an avid reader, as exemplified by the many bookshelves that align the main floor. Moyer said one shelf is dedicated entirely to signed first editions of various books, including one by Charles Lindbergh, who once visited Cantigny. Among his other famous guests was John Wayne, who attended a party at the estate. “Freedom hall” is the most impressive room on the main floor, complete with an enormous library and 22-foot ceiling comprised entirely of hand-carved Brazilian butternut. Moyer said McCormick, also a published author himself, developed his own card catalog and filing system for his plethoric book

collection. Portraits of McCormick’s relatives adorn the walls of the hall, which also showcases a portion of his firearms collection. Jeff Reiter, senior communications manager for Cantigny, said today, the hall is occasionally utilized for chamber music concerts. McCormick’s personal bedroom formed part of his extensive addition, as Moyer said he desired a bedroom on the first floor to avoid the stairs. At the present-day, his bedroom displays portraits of several important historical figures whom “the colonel” admired, including Alexander Hamilton, Dr. Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. (Moyer said these were moved from his office at Tribune Tower downtown.) Matt LaFond, executive director of Cantigny Park, said McCormick would often commute from his Wheaton estate to downtown Chicago by plane, shirking the 35-mile drive in favor of more expeditious travel to Meigs Field by air. LaFond said McCormick, a licensed pilot, had an airstrip constructed on the property, which is now occupied by Cantigny’s main parking lot. “He had a nice car and a driver, too, but the plane was the way to go,” Reiter said. Tours of the McCormick Museum are available Tuesdays through Saturdays from March through December, and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in February. They are free with admission to the park. Continued on the next page Hinsdale60521.com | HINSDALEMAGAZINE

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PRIVATE EVENTS Weddings are held at a variety of sites on the Cantigny grounds, including the east terrace.

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CANTIGNY TODAY When McCormick left Cantigny to the public in 1955, staff members said he left some instructions concerning his future vision and wishes for the property. “The gardens and the golf course and all the features we have now came later,” Reiter said. ... “A lot of it was built after his death, but taking into account what his wishes were. We’re pretty sure that the colonel would be pleased with what is here now, and how the land has been utilized.” Today, Cantigny is essentially bifurcated into two halves: the park side and Cantigny Golf. Opened in 1989 on the southern portion of the property, Cantigny Golf is a 27-hole public championship golf course that regularly hosts a number of tournaments and events, including the Illinois State Amateur. Cantigny also features a nine-hole course designed for youth golfers, as well as a golf academy that functions as a major training center for many aspiring local players. To the north of the golf course is the park portion of Cantigny, situated off of Winfield Road just south of Roosevelt. The visitors center is an ideal spot for newcomers to acquaint themselves with the property, containing a scale model

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property replica that details where everything to see and do at Cantigny is situated, as well as an eight-minute video on Cantigny and McCormick. LaFond said more than 375,000 people visited Cantigny last year, and that the park has seen attendance increases over each of the past nine years. “We attribute a lot of that to the fact that people are looking for a lot to do close to home in their own backyard that’s affordable,” he said. “You can spend the whole day out here with your entire family for $5 per car, and there’s so much to do.” In addition to the McCormick Museum, Cantigny also features the First Division Museum (FDM), which serves as a tribute to American veterans. LaFond said the annual Revolutionary War reenactment, which simulates camplife and battle during that harrowing conflict, is a popular summer attraction, as Cantigny welcomes about 500 reenactors one weekend each July. From April through October, Cantigny is also a wedding destination, having several ceremony and reception sites on its grounds. “On a busy summer weekend, we could have a couple ceremonies going on simultaneously, and then a couple

of receptions throughout the weekend,” LaFond said. Reiter said common ceremony venues include the east terrace—located due east of the McCormick Museum— and the rose garden, which features more than 50 varieties of roses, and is situated near the visitors center. After the ceremony, staff said Le Jardin restaurant in the visitors center is a regular reception area, as well as Cantigny Golf’s red oak room. As for creating a memorable experience, Reiter said Cantigny has professional wedding planners on staff that work with brides and grooms. LaFond said much of the park property is utilized for walking the grounds and taking in nature. He said Cantigny works with a number of nonprofit organizations to accommodate their fundraising events and walks, opening up its hiking trails for their benefit. “We really like to be engaged in the community,” LaFond said, “and make Cantigny available to these different non-profits to help them raise funds.” Reiter said Cantigny hosts many special events throughout the year, including band-shell concerts each Sunday and three symphony concerts, featuring the West Suburban Symphony,

DuPage Symphony and Chicago Sinfonietta, respectively. This year, in attempt to make the park even more accessible to the public, LaFond said admission to Cantigny will be free the first Wednesday of every month. “We really pride ourselves on the impact that we’re making in the community, and really being here as a resource for the community,” he said. ... “We’re undergoing a strategic plan right now, and looking forward to the next generation.” Reiter said his department is also working to raise awareness about Cantigny to surrounding communities, finding that he frequently encounters people who have never visited the grounds. “It’s surprising how many people we run into who have never been here,” he said. ... “We find people that live even closer than Clarendon Hills, and they’ve never been in here, because they either didn’t know what it was, or they didn’t know it was open to the public.” As for an ideal time to visit, Moyer recommended spring. “I think you should come in the spring and see the flowers,” she said. “If you haven’t seen them, it’s a great place, because you can go check out the flowers, pop in for a museum tour here, and then if you’re interested in military history, go see the FDM, which is our sister museum. ... “If you want to make a whole day of it, you can bring a picnic lunch, and really just be outside, be inside, and do all kinds of different things, all in one space.” n Cantigny Park is operated by the McCormick Foundation, and is located in Wheaton near the intersection of Roosevelt and Winfield Roads. Parking is $5 on weekdays and $10 on weekends, with many attractions inside the park being complimentary. For more information about Col. Robert McCormick, Cantigny or its programs, attractions and special events, visit www.cantigny.org.

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LOOKING BACK Emma and Darrah Bixler at the Happy to Be Me! event in 2015

oung ladies have a lot on their minds. In a world with hundreds of television channels and millions of Internet sites, our children not only have a rapidly increasing number of entertainment options, but they also have an increased exposure to information that parents, teachers and concerned citizens have little opportunity to censor. In November, Common Sense Media reported that children ages eight to 12 use various media platforms around eight hours per day. If a girl’s online role models (according to Victoria’s Secret) weigh in at an average of 120 lbs., and stand 5’10”, the average American woman (5’4”, 165 lbs.) is left feeling largely inadequate. With each passing year, children have the responsibility to accomplish Happy to Be Me! celebration focuses on female more at a faster rate. In addition to relationships and empowerment internal pressures to succeed, they face school and parental pressures to excel academically and socially, peer pressure to fit in, and nearly constant media pressure to be super-thin and surgically-enhanced. One can easily see why young ROBERT CROWN that neither seeks nor acknowledges comparisons CENTER FOR HEALTH ladies continue to suffer from low self-esteem, with others. EDUCATION which results in risk-taking behaviors, such as The Happy to Be Me! event has been working RCC is the nation’s disorderly eating, cutting, bullying, smoking and first health education to inspire women and girls to develop character, center and the largest drinking. live a balanced life, and believe in themselves for provider of health On Saturday, Feb. 27, the Robert Crown four years. In addition to the formal presentation, education for schoolCenter for Health Education (RCC) will present aged youth in the the event will offer a unique opportunity for Chicago area. RCC Happy to Be Me!, a luncheon celebration for girls female bonding, boutique shopping, girl-centered educators customize and the important women in their lives. raffle prizes and a healthy lunch. Proceeds learning experiences for This year’s presenters, Sarah McDonnell and audiences according support RCC’s mission to equip all children— to age, gender and Mary Ellen Young of Helping Girls Navigate regardless of barriers such as varied ability and developmental levels. Adolescence, will engage young ladies (and their income—to make informed choices and achieve companions) with inspiring stories and handstheir healthiest potential. on exercises to illustrate that it is just fine to be exactly who you are, just as you are. They will For more information and registration, please visit build awareness around the falsely-constructed RobertCrown.org/events.php. standards of beauty found in the media, and urge young ladies to seek personal fulfillment

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BAND TOGETHER The Community House will be hosting a benefit concert, Band Together, to support the organization’s Willowbrook Corner Youth Learning Program Photography provided by The Community House Band Together will be held Saturday, March 5 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at The Community House, located at 415 W. Eighth Street in Hinsdale. The Community House offers vital educational and recreational opportunities to children and families residing in the low income Willowbrook Corner neighborhood. The program’s education and enrichment activities are held at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School in Willowbrook. Community House Executive Director, Jenifer Fabian states “the vision of our Willowbrook Corner Youth Learning Program is to provide support and educational enhancement resources for youth academic success, career readiness and leadership development. 22

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Our goals are to help young students improve their educational performance, practice positive decisionmaking skills, and provide opportunities for community involvement.” The Willowbrook Corner Youth Learning Program offers a number of learning opportunities that address the national trend of widened academic achievement gaps in high-need, typically low-income, neighborhoods. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.thecommunityhouse.org, or in person at The Community House.

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FEBRUARY 13 Mythical Proportions Chicago native Nora Dunn is an actress and comedian known for her work on the NBC sketch variety TV series “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Nora Dunn will perform her one-woman comedy, “Mythical Proportions,” at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 13, 2016. Tickets are $30. The Theatre of Western Springs (TWS), 4384 Hampton Ave., 708-246-3380, theatreofwesternsprings.com.

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The Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) will host its annual benefit, “Gala 4 Good,” benefiting Bridge Communities on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Venue One in Chicago’s West Loop. Gala 4 Good will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Venue One, 1034 W. Randolph Street, in Chicago’s West Loop. For tickets and sponsorship information, visit www.g4ghjwc.com/buy-tickets.html.

FEBRUARY 27 Happy to Be Me!

On Saturday, Feb. 27, the Robert Crown Center for Health Education (RCC) will present Happy to Be Me!, a luncheon celebration for girls and the important women in their lives. Tickets are $50 per guest. The Hilton Oak Brook Hills Resort, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. For more information and registration, please visit www.RobertCrown.org/events.php.

FEBRUARY 27 Minions Party

Happy “Gru” Year! Come out and help us celebrate the New Year with your favorite Minion character as we dive into their despicable world with a variety of Minion related activities including a craft, treats and a movie at Cantigny! Reservations made on or before February 19, $20/person; Reservations made February 20th - 24th, $25/person. No reservations taken after the 24th. Cantigny Visitors Center, 1S151 Winfield Road in Wheaton, 630-260-8162. Please visit www.cantigny.org to register.

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The Theatre of Western Springs (TWS) presents, “New York,” an uplifting exploration of the effects of September 11 on the lives of average people. New York focuses on the strength, humor and resilience of the people who lived through those times. An inspiring portrait of how we survive and overcome adversity. The Theatre of Western Springs (TWS), 4384 Hampton Ave., 708-246-3380, theatreofwesternsprings.com.

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FEBRUARY 27 R.E.A.D.® with the Dogs

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OUT&ABOUT

Everything that’s new and exciting around town by Kerrie Kennedy

ROYAL STYLE AN AMAZING RACE

Several years ago, Burr Ridge mayor Mickey Straub embarked on his very own “amazing race.” The self-described die-hard patriot, whose hero happens to be Abraham Lincoln, managed to conquer 50 U.S. capital cities in just 50 days, starting in Harrisburg, Pa., and ending in Springfield, mostly behind the wheel of a Lincoln Town Car. Straub’s new book, Big Goals, Short Deadlines, recounts that experience, offering some important life lessons along the way. Straub, who is president of Sales Activity Management, knows a little something about time management—or as he calls it, “activity management.” He works with sales forces for top insurance companies across the country, training them on how to set goals and achieve them. “Focus on what you want and why you want it, and constantly keep that ‘why’ in front of you,” Straub says. “To quote George Burns, ‘You need a reason to get out of bed every morning.’ ” Straub says he wants people to “achieve more and regret less,” and his book provides a roadmap to get there, using his nearly two-month-long whirlwind across the country as an example of what discipline, focus and planning can reap—and what to do when your windshield wipers fail in the middle of a torrential rainstorm in upstate New York. Big Goals, Short Deadlines is available on Amazon.com for $16.

When she recently launched her chic accessories and jewelry line, Bahamasbased India Hicks—a former fashion model and British aristocrat, whose lineage includes a famous father (designer David Hicks) and famous godfather (Prince Charles)—searched the land far and wide for stylish women to serve as her brand ambassadors. Here in Hinsdale, style writer and Hinsdale native Michelle Crowe was the logical choice to rep what Women’s Wear Daily calls Hicks’s “Bahamas-meetsBritain lifestyle collection.” Featuring chic clutches, Bohemian scarves, clever pendants, and exotic candles and bath products, Hicks’s line reflects an aspirational-yet-obtainable lifestyle that seems tailor-made for Hinsdale area women, Crowe says. One would expect nothing less from the woman who was once a bridesmaid for another down-to-earth style icon: Princess Diana. For more information, call 630-537-1806, or visit indiahicks.com/rep/Hinsdale.

HINSDALE’S GOT TALENT Ever wonder where child actors in local shows like Chicago PD and Chicago Fire come from? You might be surprised to learn that a number of them have been booked by Hinsdale residents Annie Kiperman and Maureen Grace. A little more than a year ago, the pair brought their combined experience in marketing, advertising and media together to launch Hinsdale Talent Boutique. “Our goal was to help local people who were interested, but perhaps intimidated by big agencies in the city,” Kiperman says. Almost immediately, they booked a young Hinsdale actress in Sinister 2, a horror film that opened in August, and have never looked back. “One of our girls is shooting in Chicago P.D. next week— there’s really a ton of work out there,” Kiperman says. Besides the five major TV shows that film in Chicago (Empire, Shameless, Chicago Fire and its offshoots), there are a number of film roles as well, especially in the summer, not to mention commercials and lifestyle modeling opportunities. While Hinsdale Talent Boutique also works with adults, the majority of its clients are kids—motivated kids. “We look for kids who are interested in pursuing this outside of their parents’ push,” Kiperman says. “They’re above and beyond cute—they’re poised, determined, working on their craft, and able to go to an audition at the drop of a hat. There’s real opportunity out there for those who are determined, have the right look and can act.” For more information, visit hinsdaletalentboutique.com.

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BUDDING TALENT

From acting in musicals to Chicago Fire, Hinsdale’s Addy Stafford has acquired a variety of performance experiences

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he Hinsdale area features an assortment of theater and stageacting opportunities for children to explore the arts from a young age. For Addy Stafford, a Hinsdale native who is now a sophomore at the University of Southern California, it was these early experiences that proved formative on her present career track. “Hinsdale has this environment and has these programs implemented in the community that just encourage artists and actors,” Stafford said. ... “They start you off really young, and they just keep encouraging you to do shows. Not only are they so much fun, but they help you grow your talent, and they help you learn.” Stafford began acting in musicals when she was about four. Locally, she grew up performing in BAM Theatre, Stage Door Fine Arts and the nowdefunct Community House Players. Stafford said acting allows her to communicate with others in a meaningful way, providing her with a platform that might otherwise not be available to her. “I like being able to convey messages to people,” she said. ... “I’m a blonde, 20-year-old girl; I’m young; and my voice can’t be heard in a lot of ways. ... But when you get to be on stage or you get to be in a film, you can convey these messages to people, and you can have a conversation with people, and they listen to you. “That leaves a huge opportunity for actors, writers, directors to put something good out there—[to] put something good in the world.” Stafford identified the role of JoJo in “Seussical the Musical” with BAM Theatre, which she received in fifth or sixth grade as her first one of real significance on stage, and said starring as Dorothy in “The Wizard of Oz” with The Community House Players the next year made her seriously begin to consider acting as a profession.

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“I think the pivotal moment for me, where I really fell in love with theater, and kind of figured that I wanted to maybe do this for the rest of my life, was when I got Dorothy in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at The Community House,” she said. Stafford said it was “pivotal” not so much on account of the role itself, but because a lot of her fellow cast members were older, more experienced performers, whose guidance and encouragement helped to infuse her with confidence. “I thought I was too young for [the role]; I was nervous,” she said. “I wanted to do a good job with it, so I really looked to them, and looked to the director, to kind of guide me.” About the same time, Stafford successfully auditioned with American Girl Theater in Chicago, affording her with her first “professional” experience. After a year at American Girl, she said she began auditioning for agencies, as securing an agent is often viewed as the first step towards professional acting in the industry. “When I stopped doing American Girl, a lot of the girls in American Girl had agents in downtown Chicago, and they were doing acting on a more professional level,” Stafford said. “So, I talked to my mom about it, and that was something I was interested in doing.” In the meantime, Stafford continued to hone her craft on stage at Hinsdale Central, performing in the annual musical each of her four years at the school. She also sang in the choir, working with Central music teacher Jennifer Burkemper and a private instructor to balance her acting skills with vocal proficiency for musical theater. Stafford said it took her about two and a half years to secure her first professional role: a brief guest appearance on the second episode of Chicago Fire, an NBC drama, in 2012. The then-high-school sophomore described being on vacation with her family in California, when they received Neat Method co-owners Ashley a phone call from her agent regarding an Murphy and Molly Graves audition back in Chicago. Stafford’s agent said the show was seeking a blonde girl

about 16 years old, and that only about ten girls would be auditioning for the role, increasing her odds of earning it. Stafford said she felt the audition went well, and her agent later confirmed she received the role. The scene is a riveting one—brief, yet dramatic. Stafford plays a teenage girl sitting wounded behind the wheel of a car, beside her friend, who had been crushed by a window washer. Firefighters and paramedics rush to the scene, and hurry Stafford’s frantic character to the hospital. Stafford said the one-day shoot lasted from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m., and described the day as an “amazing experience.” “It was so much fun,” she said. “I was obviously really nervous. They put me in makeup, had blood dripping down my face; I got in this crushed-up car. All [of] the other actors on the show were very encouraging as well.” Stafford said she learned that TV acting is considerably different from stage acting, describing the former as more “subdued,” and something she still needs to work on. “Theater, because there’s an audience and you’re on the stage, you have to make all of your expressions very grand so that everyone can kind of see them,” she said. “It’s a musical; you’re singing while you’re acting. ... When it comes to TV and movie acting, it’s supposed to be more realistic; [it’s like] you’re actually talking to someone.” Now in her second year at Southern Cal, Stafford said she recently switched her major from acting to broadcast journalism, feeling that this will help her gain more experience in front of the camera. “You don’t necessarily need a degree in acting to do acting,” she said. Stafford, whose father Rob is a coanchor for the WMAQ Ch. 5 10 p.m. newscast and a decorated broadcast journalist, said she is enjoying her broadcast courses, and has not completely ruled out following in her father’s footsteps. But she said her dream continues to be a career in acting, and

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“If I get to work with that great of people, then this is definitely something that I want to pursue.” –ADDY STAFFORD

that her most ideal situation would be performing on Broadway, while splitting her time with some television and movie acting. Most recently, Stafford gained further on-camera experience in The Light Beneath Their Feet, an independent film starring Taryn Manning and Madison Davenport that was released last fall. “If I get to work with that great of people, then this is definitely something that I want to pursue,” Stafford said of working with the director and her fellow actors. Stafford said she is currently working to secure an agent in Los Angeles, and that if she does, she will probably remain in southern California after graduating. She said she is also open to returning to Chicago, an expanding market for television actors. Reflecting back on her journey thus far, Stafford said she would not be where she was today if it weren’t for the enduring support of her parents—who never questioned her decision to pursue a career in a challenging industry—, as well as the youth programs that introduced her to the stage. “I don’t think Hinsdale would have as much talent as it does if it weren’t for those teachers and those directors of the programs in Hinsdale,” she said. “Without them, I don’t think we’d have community theater; and I don’t think you’d have theseontalented people going Continued the next page out there and trying to do it. “I think we should all thank them for that.” n

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HM health&wellness

WAYS TO WELL-BEING Community House clinical supervisor Jennifer Geiter shares the warning signs of mental health

by Mike Ellis | Photography by Marco Nunez

he Community House’s counseling center is seeking to raise awareness about mental health issues in Hinsdale and surrounding communities. Jennifer Geiter, a clinical supervisor in the counseling center, is collaborating with individuals from organizations such as Pillars and the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) on a committee that is communicating to the community through workshops, columns and other forums. “We’re really trying to bring mental health much more into the conversation,” Geiter said. Geiter specializes in working with young adults from 16 years of age into their 20s. She regularly conducts individualized therapy sessions, and has also been trained in group therapy. Geiter said TCH is a “community mental health center,” meaning it does not serve on the basis of income, receiving money from the Community Memorial Foundation, a Hinsdale-based non-profit organization, that allows patients to utilize its counseling center at a reduced cost. Currently authoring a monthly mental health column for The Hinsdalean, Hinsdale’s weekly newspaper, Geiter said The Community House (TCH) has been conducting parent education workshops, and is presenting a monthly speakers series sponsored by District 86. She said the goal is to bring the discussion “into the living room” concerning a topic that she believes remains stigmatized among the masses. “I think that receiving treatment for mental health, unfortunately, is still very Continued on page 34

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stigmatized,” Geiter said, “where there’s this sort of perception that you’re ‘troubled’ if you go to therapy, and you don’t really want to tell people about it. And that’s not true. ... “You can just tell through talking to people that there are a lot of preconceived notions about having mental health issues. I think that a lot of people feel that it’s a sign of weakness—that they’re struggling—[that] it’s embarrassing.” But how do you know whether you or your child might be experiencing a mental health issue? Geiter said the answer to that question is not always clear-cut. “In the attempts to de-stigmatize mental illness, what we’ve done is we’ve given these real concrete diagnoses,” she said. In some cases, Geiter said these diagnoses have benefited patients by offering them specific explanations for their problems; but for others, the diagnoses have only frustrated or befuddled people who do not or refuse to believe that they have a clinical medical health issue. Geiter said these diagnoses can be helpful, but don’t always account for the total complexity of each individual. She said the decision to seek help from a counselor or social worker is yours, but there can be significant benefits that accrue from consultation and guidance, offering up the mantra, “When in doubt, get it checked out.” When asked about common symptoms or warning signs that a teenager or young adult could be experiencing a mental health issue, Geiter identified four: withdrawal, heightened stress about and fixation on a particular object, significant changes in friend groups, and outbursts of anger. “If you find your kid sort of disappearing...it may be normal—it may mean that they’re just going through that developmental period,” she said. “It can also mean that that’s a very depressed and unhappy person.”

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Geiter said in many cases, these symptoms are “nothing,” but in others, they are indicative of a more significant issue that may be simmering beneath the surface. “Some of [these signs are] normal, but if you have a teenager that’s highly fixated on grades or what their friends think, and you just see them entrenched in this...that’s a warning sign,” she said. ... “You’re seeing the tip of the iceberg—you have to understand that

“You can just tell through talking to people that there are a lot of preconceived notions about having mental health issues.” –JENNIFER GEITER

you’re seeing only a percentage of what’s actually all there. “So for every teenager who is articulating that fixation, I promise you there’s so much else going on that they don’t let you see.” Geiter likened setting up an appointment with a counselor or social worker to going to see the doctor when afflicted with a physical ailment. “A lot of times, you maybe think you know why you’re feeling a certain way, and it may be something totally different,” she said. “If you can take care of it on your own, that’s great; but if you have this underlying discontent or sense of meaninglessness or loneliness...that’s where a professional can be of service.” Geiter said the problem with not

confronting a possible mental condition early on is that like a physical illness, it can become more difficult to treat effectively over time. “I think I see a lot of people who come in, and I think to myself, ‘Wow, you should have come in like six months ago,’ ” she said. “In other words, they don’t want to be labeled with a diagnosis, they don’t want to feel like there’s something wrong with them; so they just sort of deal with it. “And unfortunately, just like symptoms in the physical body are warning signs that something’s wrong; it’s the same thing with stress.” According to Geiter, sometimes by the time she actually visits with patients, they have been feeling “worthless” and “hopeless” for a number of months, and have begun experimenting with drugs and alcohol. “You picture like a snowball effect,” she said. “The longer you believe something, the longer you see something a certain way, it becomes entrenched.” As for common issues she encounters specifically in the Hinsdale area, Geiter said many revolve around “anxiety,” such as placing an inordinate amount of pressure and stress on getting into a particular college. “I’m not saying these things aren’t important,” she said. “I’m saying [sometimes] the amount of obsession and fixation is unhealthy; and it crosses the line from a healthy concern.” At the end of the day, Geiter said her goal is for people to “raise their standards” about mental health, and to seek guidance if they think they might benefit from it. “It’s not like by bringing someone to therapy, you’re automatically stuck here,” she said. “I’m going to tell you if there’s nothing wrong.” n For more information about The Community House and its counseling center, visit www.thecommunityhouse.org.

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DESIGN TRENDS by Julie Jonlich, IIDA

A new year is here, and when it comes to design, the possibilities are endless. Technology continues to have a huge influence in how we live, thus impacting the design world. Comfort is always in style, creating a desire for approachable luxury. Modern is being mixed more and more with tradition, and customization is on the rise. I spoke with six industry leaders, and they shared their top picks for 2016.

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This is great for the sports fanatic and for entertaining. Using multiple screens and video tiling is an increasingly popular trend, which is expected to double in the marketplace by 2020, as technology continues to advance. These systems are very versatile, and work equally well for everyday viewing, or large-scale entertaining. “Smart-home video wall-tiling systems that work off your iPad like Savants Smart View VOM-SV02 processing card enables video-tiling functionality,” said Joe Barrett, president of Naperville-based Barrett’s Technology Solutions. “Systems can work off a matrix tie-in that allows up to nine screens for an impressive video wall.” BARRETT’S TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS 576 S. Ill. Rte. 59, Naperville, 630-898-2850, www.Barretts.tv Continued on the next page

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KITCHEN

The kitchen is designed around how people want to live. Functionality, along with creativity and beauty, continue to be the driving forces of kitchen design. “Classic materials, like antique mirror, and stainless steel are being used in new ways on surfaces like refrigerator doors, and back splashes,” said Jim Drury, co-owner and studio manager of Drury Design in Glen Ellyn. “Mixing of different finishes on cabinetry and countertops throughout the kitchen continues to be popular,” Drury said. “Hard surfaces like quartzite are being fabricated with leathered, and antiqued finishes, to give a textured finish on countertops.” DRURY DESIGN KITCHEN AND BATH STUDIO 512 N. Main Street, Glen Ellyn 630-469-4980, www.drurydesigns.com

FURNITURE

Modern is here to stay. Geometric shapes are taking cues from classic forms, but reimagined. We are seeing the return of the desk, and a lot of mixing old and new. “Modern edge and relaxed glamour with memorable touches are what a growing group of consumers are wanting in furniture design, as seen in this milling road wrap console and cane armchair by Baker, from designer Kara Mann,” said Gregory Heller, vice president of product marketing and development at Chicago-based Baker Furniture. BAKER FURNITURE 222 Merchandise Mart #6, Chicago 312-337-7144, www.bakerfurniture.com

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LIGHTING

European influence leads the design world in the modern lighting genre. “Unexpected, yet simple designs are grouped together for flexibility and customization—from the foyer, to the family room, to the kitchen island, and especially to the formal dining room,” said Lisa Smiley, vice president of Tower Lighting in La Grange. This piece, designed by Paolo Francesco Piva and made in Italy by Soluzioni Sylcom, is made of hand-blown Murano glass (in crystal or smoke) and chrome, and looks great just about anywhere. TOWER LIGHTING 1508 W. 55th Street, La Grange 708-246-9429, www.towerltg.com

TEXTILES

Rich tones in comfortable fabrics are prevalent with the return of casual. Leather will continue to be a big focus in 2016, and we will see more gilded and silk-screen printed leather, which is beautiful for small pieces of furniture. Protective stain finishes (many of which are eco-friendly) are here to stay, as product livability remains important. “As with fashion, textiles have been trending towards warmer, more vibrant colors,” said Amy Greenwalt, national sales manager at Holly Hunt Brands. “Our Great Plains fabrics collection showcases fabrics with small pops of gems that can be layered on to bring dimension to a space.” HOLLY HUNT CHICAGO 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1428, Chicago 312-661-1900, www.hollyhunt.com

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In addition to mixing durable and water-resistant tropical hardwoods like teak around tubs and showers, master baths are seeing an increase in a demand for digital showers. “Kohler’s DTV + single digital thermo-static valve system features an intuitive touch-screen interface that provides complete customization and control over an allencompassing shower experience that includes body-sprays, rain-heads, soothing steam, music playlists and lighting in one simple control,” said Eric Moore, interior designer for Kohler Designer in Kohler, Wisc. KOHLER SIGNATURE STORE BY STUDIO 41 775 Burr Ridge Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge 630-655-8096, www.kohlersignaturestoreburrridge.com

Julie Jonlich, IIDA is a licensed interior designer. You can contact Julie at 630-915-9360, or visit www.juliejonlich.com.

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Amore! When chef Terry Rempert decided to open his own restaurant in 2014, there was no doubt in his mind where his inspiration would come from: Italy, one of the most romantic countries in the world—a place where food and love are closely tied, and whose chefs have mastered the art of making people happy. “I’ve traveled to Italy and taken many cooking classes 44

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there,” Rempert says. “It’s a cuisine and lifestyle that comes natural to me.” His La Grange restaurant, La Buona Vita, says it all. Dedicated to “the good life,” it offers a warm, romantic backdrop and soulsatisfying Italian classics like Chicken Vesuvio (Amish chicken sautéed with olive oil, garlic, parsley and white wine, served up with Vesuvio Potatoes), grilled lamb chops, homemade lasagna (Tuscan-style and an in-house style made with Italian sausage), spaghetti bolognese, grilled calamari and fettuccine, shrimp and broccoli. However, if it’s not on the menu, all you need to do is ask. “If we

HM food&drink FEBRUARY 2016 have the ingredients, we’ll make it for you,” Rempert says. “If you need a dish that’s vegetarian, we can do that, and if you want gluten-free, we have gluten-free pasta, gluten-free homemade soups and even glutenfree desserts.” Kids are not forgotten either—the children’s menu features pint-sized favorites like spaghetti and meatballs, cheese ravioli and penne pasta. And on Tuesdays, kids eat free. To keep things interesting, chef Rempert, who was trained at the DuPage Culinary School, creates new dishes every week that aren’t necessarily Italian. “We want to give people some variety—especially people who eat here often,” he says. For Valentine’s Day, Rempert has a number of surprises in store, including steak and lamb offerings, a special

dessert menu and some wine specials. Not surprisingly, La Buona Vita offers a large variety of Italian wines, as well as French, Spanish and California varietals. “We’re a wine bar as well as a restaurant,” Rempert says. “If you want to come in and just enjoy a glass of wine or a cocktail at the bar, and maybe an appetizer, you can do that here.” Of course, you might be seduced into staying for supper. At La Buona Vita, chef Rempert has channeled the romantic spirit of Italy with cuisine that, while not a replacement for true love, will certainly satisfy. La Buona Vita, 15 W. Calendar Ave., La Grange, 708-352-1621, abuonavita.com

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NEW YORK

Portraits of resiliency after 9/11 The Theatre of Western Springs (TWS) will present its second Forum play of its 87th season, “New York,” written by David Rimmer and directed by TWS artist-in-residence Greg Kolack from Feb. 11 to 21 at the theatre in Western Springs. The play will be performed in TWS’s Cattell Theatre, and its subject matter involves the emotional struggles and subsequent triumphs of 15 New York City survivors of Sept. 11, 2001. “The catalyst for ‘New York’ may be the events of 9/11, but it really is a story about survival,” Kolack said. “We are all survivors of 9/11 in one way or another, so it is about all of us. But this same story could be told after any tragic event. It could be Columbine, Pearl Harbor, Oklahoma City, Sandy Hook, Paris, San Bernadine or even a personal tragedy that never makes the news. Ultimately, the show celebrates the resiliency of the human spirit.”

Laura Leonardo Ownby and Harry Hultgren

David Rimmer, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for authoring “Album,” originally wrote “New York” to raise funds for volunteer psychiatrists dedicated to helping the overwhelming number of people psychologically affected by 9/11. Depicting the reactions of 15 individuals to the events of that day, the characters speak to a central psychiatrist. The play has been performed at theaters, schools and colleges throughout New York and the Northeast. n Call the box office at 708-246-3380 or visit theatrewesternsprings.com for more information.

NEW YORK CAST Joe Savine, Emily Leatherwood, Laura Leonardo Ownby, Stacy McCargo and Harry Hultgren. Photography courtesy of the Theatre of Western Springs.

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ASSEMBLY BALL 2015

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Eighteen debutantes were presented at the 52nd annual Hinsdale Assembly Ball on Dec. 23 at the Hilton-Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook. The ball was the culmination of a busy year for the young women, who acquired lessons in philanthropy and community service through a variety of volunteer service experiences. Proceeds from this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assembly Ball will benefit the new AMITA Health Cancer Institute, opening in Hinsdale.

The 2015 Debutantes: [1] Miss Ryan Rebecca Albelda [2] Miss Julianna Marie Burlet [3] Miss Emily Brooke Eddins [4] Miss Lauren Elizabeth Graeme [5] Miss Allison Joan Hetke [6] Miss Claire Marie Hultquist [7] Miss Elizabeth Gardner Kelly [8] Miss Braelyn Grace Konroyd [9] Miss Kearney Elaine McTingue [10] Miss Meaghan Hocter Moore [11] Miss Honour Elizabeth Mullaney [12] Miss Madeline Marie Shupe [13] Miss Jennifer Elyse Thomson [14] Miss Melissa Rose Vranicar [15] Miss Brooke Alexis White [16] Miss Brooke Adams Leader [17] Miss Delaney Hillman McGowan [18] Miss Alexis Demetra Dellaportas

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SHERRY PARTY

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Several hundred local ladies turned out for an evening of shopping and cocktails in support of a good cause at the annual Sherry Party at the Green Goddess Boutique in Hinsdale on Dec. 3. Hosted by the Hinsdale auxiliary of Children’s Home + Aid, each guest was asked to bring a gift for children ages 13 and older. The Sherry Party, an annual fundraiser for the auxiliary, has been held at the Green Goddess Boutique in recent years. Owner Elyce Rembos, a Hinsdale resident, donates ten percent of the evening’s sales to Children’s Home + Aid, and her foundation matches an additional ten percent. Sherry Party chair Tricia Lott said the auxiliary does not have a specific fundraising target, but was very appreciative with the continued community support shown at this year’s Sherry Party.

[1] Brittany Beagley, Lynn Schaub, Christine Valeo and Lisa Lambert; [2] Kristi Knapp, Jen Brankin and Alyssa Guido; [3] Lesley McArthur, Cristen Orput, Sarah Langhorn and Margaret Bareck; [4] Tricia Lott, Tracy Frizzell, Heather Hester and Erin Cavanah

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GIFT OF SEASON HINSDALE JUNIOR WOMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB Photography by Mike Ellis About 130 local families had their Christmas season bolstered with gifts at the 25th annual Gift of the Season event, hosted by the Hinsdale Junior Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club (HJWC), at Grace Episcopal Church in Hinsdale on Dec. 5. The HJWC collaborated with HCS Family Services on the service project, welcoming qualified families from District 180, which encompasses Burr Ridge Middle School and Anne M. Jeans Elementary School in Willowbrook.

Event co-chair Larysa Domino said altogether, the club gathered about 1,400 toys valued at approximately $22,000 through drop-boxes stationed at various locations in Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale and Oak Brook. Aided by HJWC volunteer shoppers, moms and dads could select up to about $50 in toys per child, as well as stuffed animals, pajamas, gift wrap and sundry other items. Each family also received a $25 gift card for groceries, donated by Tyson Foods.

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5 [1] Deb Baker and Katie Smith; [2] Kerry Johnson and Kristen Ashby; [3] HJWC Juniorettes; [4] Jessica Guerin and Monica Sodikoff; [5] HJWC and HCS Family Services volunteers

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HHS WOMEN’S BOARD LUNCHEON 1

Photography by Mike Ellis More than 100 local ladies enjoyed an afternoon of socializing and interior design tips at a luncheon at Hinsdale Golf Club on Jan. 13, hosted by the women’s board of the Hinsdale Historical Society (HHS). Entitled “The Art of Blending Old & New,” the women’s board welcomed three acclaimed guest panelists to lead the discussion at the luncheon: design consultant Michelle Adams, former editor-in-chief of Domino magazine, Chicago-based interior designer Summer Thornton, and Hope Lloyd Brown, an art consultant and past president of the historical society women’s board. While listening to the panel, ladies were served a scrumptious lunch by the Hinsdale Golf Club staff, and enjoyed a lively social hour an hour prior to the luncheon. The historical society women’s board is a volunteer board that supports the HHS in its mission of preserving Hinsdale history. The board will host its largest fundraiser of the year, the Hinsdale Cooks! Kitchen Walk, on May 6, which will feature six Hinsdale homes.

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HINSDALE CENTRAL BAND PARTICIPATES IN LONDON’S NEW YEAR’S DAY PARADE Photography by Marek Frankiewicz

More than 100 members of the Hinsdale Central band enjoyed a weeklong trip to London and marched in London’s New Year’s Day Parade between Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 over winter break.

Central was one of 16 American high schools that received the invitation to fly across the Atlantic and participate in this premier British event.

Accompanying the band to London were about 20 adult chaperones and five staff members, including principal Dr. Mark Kolkman.

In its free-time, the band went on a boat tour of the Thames River, toured the Tower of London, and spent halfdays at Windsor, Oxford and Greenwich. But it was the parade that Central band director Matt Kurinsky said he felt was “everybody’s highlight.”

[1] Hinsdale Central band near the start of parade in front the of Royal Academy of Arts on Piccadilly Street; [2] Associate band director Matthew Goeke; [3] London parade spectators [4] Selin Turkyilmaz, Sol Maria Barrios, Juliana Mayer and Hannah Follman in front of Winston Churchill Statue and Big Ben; [5] London Red Devil Marching Band in front of Westminster Abbey

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REVIEWING YOUR ESTATE PLANS If the W2’s and 1099’s haven’t been enough of a warning, then let this provide notice that taxes will be due soon! There were a number of small changes that you’ll want to be aware of as you prepare to meet with your accountant, but as long as you’re taking a look at your family’s financial picture, it’s a good time to review your estate plans. Here are five things to do now to make sure that you are making the most of the estate plans you have in place.

1. Make sure your trusts are funded.

It seems silly, but it’s extremely common. A family does the right thing by meeting with an attorney to draft their estate plans, and they have living, or revocable, trusts formed. The second step, once those documents are drafted, is to actually go to your financial institutions and change the ownership of your assets into that trust. In addition, there is some paperwork that needs to be filed to change the ownership of your home into the trust.

2. Check your beneficiaries.

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plan documents in front of you, it’s a great time to check who is listed as the beneficiary of the trust, as well as your retirement accounts and insurance policies. If there have been changes to your family, or if it has been several years since you’ve named those beneficiaries, there may be changes, and it’s critical that they are accurate.

have been moved out of your estate for estate planning purposes. The Illinois estate exemption remains at $4.0 Million for 2016, and the Federal estate exemption was increased slightly to $5.45 Million, per person. If you are near or exceeding those limits, it is important to take steps to reduce your estate to minimize your tax liability.

3. Review your fiduciaries and trustees.

5. Stop procrastinating!

The named trustees and fiduciary organizations in your estate plan will be the ones to make major decisions with regards to investment choices, distributions, and are responsible for filing important tax documents. You may have named a co-worker, neighbor, accountant, or a friend at one point in time, but it’s a good idea to review those designations. Do you still maintain contact with them? Are they charging a fee? Are your heirs old enough now to take the reins?

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Now that most of the “bugs” have been worked out of Windows 10, it may be a wise idea to attempt an upgrade. The upgrade process is free until July 2016. If you’re a business with many computers, this process should be done with your IT support available in a planned and organized fashion.

Many different technology solutions are available for businesses. Choosing the correct technology is what we are going to review in this edition of techKNOW. Below is a list with brief descriptions of some of the best technology options available for businesses ranging from a single employee to 100 or more. We have time-tested many of these solutions, and we would recommend making it your new year’s resolution to try them out.

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RICH KIDS Part I

WHAT THE RICH TEACH THEIR KIDS

Some years ago, a book hit the best-seller list with the provocative title: Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! The book contends that there are certain basic secrets about economics and prosperity that parents who are rich naturally know, and that parents who are poor or from the middle class somehow miss. While I can’t vouch for all the contents of this book, I have to admit that the title got me thinking. What, I wondered, would be the difference between the way the “spiritually rich teach their kids about money that the spiritually poor might not?” In perusing the ancient book of Proverbs, I came across five ideas that seemed particularly helpful to me. Let me just touch on two of them now, and return to the others next month.

LESSON NO. 1: PRIZE CHARACTER

There’s at least some chance that a spiritually poor parent might teach his or her kids by word or example that wealth is primarily defined in terms of money and what money buys, for the simple reason that this is how wealth is described in almost every magazine and media ad we meet these days. To put it simply: She who dies with the most toys wins. He who has the gold rules. Those with the supply fly high. The spiritually rich parent, however, is probably going to try to pass along a somewhat more expanded notion of “wealth.” Proverbs 22:1 puts it this way: “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Don’t get me wrong here; silver and gold can be very good. Money in the hands of someone of good character is a fabulous power. It can feed mouths, create jobs, support charities, educate children--but the content of someone’s character is key. Sometimes we teach our kids that good character is

simply “a” key--an instrument. It is a tool to help them be more successful, or acquire material wealth. But most of the great spiritual traditions teach that great character is the prize itself--a prize so valuable that it is actually worth being unsuccessful in the world’s terms, if that is what is required to shape or display it. Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf once said that “leadership is a potent combination of two things: character and strategy. If you have to be without one, relinquish strategy.” Our kids, however, are persistently urged by this world to focus primarily on strategy. They’re taught to measure their wealth and success in terms of runs or goals scored, grades made, dollars earned, cars driven, houses owned. How are we as parents and mentors going to teach them, as Albert Einstein once observed, that “not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.” How can I make sure when I talk about their achievements or struggles, it gets framed in a way that teaches them to prize growth in character most of all?

LESSON NO. 2: MAINTAIN HUMILITY

This is important, because one of the great messages of our time is that if you have enough wealth, you can finally get to a place where you are fully independent and accountable to nobody. For years, the Saab automobile company had as its marketing slogan: “Make Your Own Road.” The Saab ads pictured a man waving off commitments, shrugging off responsibilities, going his own way. The message from many sources today is, “Someday you’ll be wealthy enough to truly be free, unfettered, totally in charge.” You can dispose of Miranda, pick up with Gwen, bypass the marriage hassle, then jet off to Malibu. This is what wealth makes possible. It is a very seductive vision; I know--my wife Amy and I owned two Saabs!

DAN MEYER CONTRIBUTING WRITER Dr. Dan Meyer is the senior pastor at Christ Church of Oak Brook.

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But this vision is, again, 180 degrees from the one which most of the great spiritual traditions emphasize. The Masters teach that we are wise to remain humble, because we are ultimately dependent creatures and accountable to God, Karma or a Fate beyond ourselves. Some of you may recall the story I told in a Thanksgiving column a few years ago about the photograph that Alex Haley, the best-selling author, kept in his office. It was of a fence-post along a country road, and atop that fence-post sat a turtle. Haley said he kept that photograph to remind him that he was like that turtle. When you see a turtle on a fence-post, Haley said, you may not know for sure where he came from or where he’s going, but you do know one thing: He had help getting there. Proverbs 22:2-4 express it this way: “Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all.” I guess one of the dangers of growing up in affluence is that we can come to believe that we put ourselves on the fence-post. But we are dependent creatures. Our life, our gifts, our freedoms all come from beyond us. What if we actually are ultimately accountable to the Maker for our use of them? A spiritually rich person prizes material well-being and

freedom, but he or she wisely recognizes the danger that these gifts present. Proverbs says, “A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.” During one of his celebrated military campaigns, Theodore Roosevelt and his troops enjoyed an afternoon of wild and boisterous celebration over their very successful victory. As nighttime fell upon them and things began to quiet, Roosevelt looked up at the star-filled sky, full of wonder, and said, “Finally, we are small enough to go to bed.” Alongside all of the positive ways we are working to build up our children’s self- esteem, how do we also help our kids maintain the kind of humility before God or the mystery of Grace that reflects a proper understanding of their own true size? Proverbs says that only “humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life” of the lasting kind. So, I’m thinking about this these days: Just how “rich” do I want to make my kids? What are some of the lessons I need to focus further on teaching them? n

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HOW’S YOUR FAMILY BRAND? 8 tips to unify and strengthen your clan

“Jimmy, Jimmy, dinner!”—That’s right. Dinner at my house growing up was a big deal. Food was on the table at 6 p.m. sharp—period. At dinner, we discussed each of our days. We talked about sports and life in general. We laughed; we reflected; we made family plans. We were fully engaged as a family, especially at dinnertime. We ate only after grace was said, and took turns being openly thankful for our food. I listened; I learned; I spoke when appropriate. And I should add, we were very poor. Even though my parents had very little money, we still ate well, and we ate dinner as a family. You could feel the family love in my home the minute you walked through the door. We were the Fannin brand. Fast-forward 50 to 60 years. I recently dined at the award-winning Bull and Bear Steakhouse inside the Orlando Waldorf Astoria. Here is what I witnessed. Three separate tables had children under ten years old. All were wearing headphones while they watched a movie on their iPads. No one spoke—not even the parents. They were on their cell phones checking e-mails or text messages. There was no dialogue. It’s understood to have your children preoccupied in a public place. I’m a dad; I get it. However, I also know that the family fabric has eroded over the last 20 years due to the lack of communication.

3. Make the last 30 minutes before sleep and the first

Do your best to:

Family must come first. Communicate now, or the family unit will pay later. When the teenage years arrive, the peer group will take over. Communicate now, or society will eventually pay. In many communities, it is already paying for the erosion of family. Can we reverse the trend of being connected professionally and socially, yet disconnected at home? Can the family be saved? I believe so, and I know so. When we strengthen our families, the world will become a better place.

1. Eat dinner as a family at the same time every day.

This can be a major challenge. At dinner, fully engage individually and as a family unit. It is here that all family disputes, ideas, projects and generic catching-up take place.

is open and honest. During the vacation, each family member commits to the family unit. Cell phone, iPad and social media usage should be at a minimum.

2. Take family vacations in which communication

30 minutes as you awaken a positive experience for every family member. “Go to bed happy and wake up happy” is the mantra. Make this a routine—even though it can be a challenge for young “night owls” and large families.

the community. These projects need each family member’s participation to plan and implement.

dinner where family members share their personal, upcoming visions. Dreams are shared and encouraged. There are no rules here.

needs its own brand personality, such as reliable, neighborly, hard-working, honest, trustworthy, tightknit or other words that positively represent the whole. What your name represents is what the community thinks of you. This is earned; this is learned.

too late.

every family member. “I am a Fannin.”

4. Have family projects that revolve around school or 5. Have a monthly “family vision night.” This is the

6. Strengthen the family brand. The family name

7. Teach your children manners and civility. It’s never 8. State your family name with pride—this means

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