Published by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce
SUMMER 2014
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Come Down to the Crossroads P/10
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AT THE SQUARE ADESSO ALX HAIR SALON ASIAN FOOT SPA DAIRY QUEEN EDWARD JONES HIGHLAND PARK CHIROPRACTIC MATHNASIUM
NEW BALANCE NORTH SHORE PORT CLINTON JEWELERS REAL URBAN BARBEQUE STATIONERY STATION SUSHI BADAYA TALES & TOYS WALKER BROTHERS
PORT CLINTON SQUARE THE SQUARE IN THE CENTER OF DOWNTOWN HIGHLAND PARK ON CENTRAL AVENUE Indoor Parking, 3 Hours Free
847.433.5306 www.PortClintonSquare.com
HIGHLAND PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.chamberhp.com 508 Central Avenue, Suite 206 Highland Park, Illinois 60035 847-432-0284 • fax 847-432-2802
[email protected] Chamber Staff Virginia Anzelmo Glasner | Executive Director Alycia Margolis | Marketing & Events Manager Renee Diedrichs | Finance & Office Manager board of DIRECTORS Executive Committee President | Gurv Anand Amber Insurance Services Vice-President | Larry Bloom ATI Graphics, Inc. Treasurer | Bruce Babbini Highland Park Bank & Trust Immediate Past-President | Sue Monhait The Ribbon Print Company directors Hania Fuschetto | NorthShore University HealthSystem, Highland Park Hospital Evan Kane | Realty Scientists, Inc. Ryan Newberry L’Heureux | @ Properties Mindy Moore | Ravinia Festival Sheryl Oberman | The Stationery Station Alan Pearlman | Alan Pearlman, Ltd. Aggie Raup | DON Medical, Inc./Smart GI Stacy Theodorakakis | First Bank of Highland Park Scott Weinstein | Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit EX OFFICIO Alyssa Knobel | City Councilman Ghida Neukirch | Deputy City Manager
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V E R Y D A Y
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N Y D A Y
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IT’S ALL THERE
AT THE SQUARE ADESSO ALX HAIR SALON ASIAN FOOT SPA DAIRY QUEEN EDWARD JONES HIGHLAND PARK CHIROPRACTIC MATHNASIUM
NEW BALANCE NORTH SHORE PORT CLINTON JEWELERS REAL URBAN BARBEQUE STATIONERY STATION SUSHI BADAYA TALES & TOYS WALKER BROTHERS
PORT CLINTON SQUARE THE SQUARE IN THE CENTER OF DOWNTOWN HIGHLAND PARK ON CENTRAL AVENUE Indoor Parking, 3 Hours Free
847.433.5306 www.PortClintonSquare.com
HIGHLAND PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE www.chamberhp.com 508 Central Avenue, Suite 206 Highland Park, Illinois 60035 847-432-0284 • fax 847-432-2802
[email protected] Chamber Staff Virginia Anzelmo Glasner | Executive Director Alycia Margolis | Marketing & Events Manager Renee Diedrichs | Finance & Office Manager board of DIRECTORS Executive Committee President | Gurv Anand Amber Insurance Services Vice-President | Larry Bloom ATI Graphics, Inc. Treasurer | Bruce Babbini Highland Park Bank & Trust Immediate Past-President | Sue Monhait The Ribbon Print Company directors Hania Fuschetto | NorthShore University HealthSystem, Highland Park Hospital Evan Kane | Realty Scientists, Inc. Ryan Newberry L’Heureux | @ Properties Mindy Moore | Ravinia Festival Sheryl Oberman | The Stationery Station Alan Pearlman | Alan Pearlman, Ltd. Aggie Raup | DON Medical, Inc./Smart GI Stacy Theodorakakis | First Bank of Highland Park Scott Weinstein | Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit EX OFFICIO Alyssa Knobel | City Councilman Ghida Neukirch | Deputy City Manager
MAKE THE MOST OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ROOM IN YOUR HOME.
PUBLICATION NOTES
[email protected] Editorial | Virginia A. Glasner, Executive Editor
Maureen Liebenson, Editor Chamber Staff, Editorial Support
Graphic Design | Bohringer Creative, Inc. Bohringer.com Printing | Vogue Printers Sales & Marketing | Chamber Office
[email protected] Unless otherwise noted, all photos courtesy of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. The publishers cannot guarantee the correctness of all the information available to them at the time of publication, and assume no liability arising from error or omission. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of any part of this publication without the prior expressed written permission of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce is strictly prohibited.
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Summer
Celebrate
Summer is finally here and Renaissance Place has everything you need to greet the season in style. Discover the hottest new fashions, vibrant home décor, pampering beauty services and more, all in the heart of Highland Park.
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avant for Men • CHICo’s CHIPotle MexICan grIll franCesCa’s • JaMba JuICe JoS. a. Bank kenzy gIfts & déCor l’oCCItane • M salon onbalanCe outdoor Pottery barn renaIssanCe PlaCe CIneMa starbuCks wIllIaMs-sonoMa
Three hours of
free ParkIng in our underground garage.
On Our Cover The Welcome Fountain Sculpture, Winged Residents, a colorful coil of stained glass and hand painted renderings of various butterfly species indigenous to Highland Park, welcomes visitors to our beautiful downtown. Winged Residents was created by artists Jon Bollo and Casey Van Loon Hanbury. Photo: Larry Bloom, ATI Graphics, Inc. Come Down To The Crossroads………………………… 10 Without Fail... Get to the Sale!…………………………… 12 Highland Park Pizza: Great Anyway You Slice it………………………………… 16 Voices and Visions IV at The Art Center–Highland Park…………………………… 21 North Shore Health Center……………………………… 22 HPHS Alum Has Focus on Science……………………… 32 Columns
Speaking Professionally ………………………………………6 Welcome, New Members……………………………………8 Contractors’ Corner………………………………………… 26 It’s New to You……………………………………………… 30 Contact Us
• Homeowners • Auto • Life • Long-term Care • Disability
• Employee Benefits • Individual & Group Health • Business Coverages • Worker’s Compensation • Wedding Insurance
Our Office is in Highland Park
600 Central Avenue • Port Clinton Square (847) 433-8370 Visit Us Online
www.WenkInsurance.com
Please call 847-432-0284 or email
[email protected], and be sure to make your subject line helpful! Contact Our ColumnistS
Please call 847-432-0284, or email
[email protected] with the column name in your subject line. “Speaking Professionally” announces honors, awards, and other news about service and non-profit organizations ~ by Wes Wenk “Contractors’ Corner” offers news of our fine building, designing, mechanical, and contracting professionals ~ by Domenic Sciarrone “It’s New to You” highlights new businesses in our community ~ by Maureen Mostyn Liebenson
Mon – Sat 10aM – 6pM thurS 10aM – 8pM • Sun 12 – 5pM
We have assignments for freelance writers and community volunteers. Please call 847-432-0284, or email
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Advertising Information and mailed to all the homes and businesses in Highland Park, Highwood, and Town of Fort Sheridan. To receive a complete Media Kit, please call the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce at 847-833-6768 or email
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49th Annual Student Honor Dinner……………………… 28
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Summer
Celebrate
Summer is finally here and Renaissance Place has everything you need to greet the season in style. Discover the hottest new fashions, vibrant home décor, pampering beauty services and more, all in the heart of Highland Park.
renaIssanCe PlaCe CIneMa
avant for Men • CHICo’s CHIPotle MexICan grIll franCesCa’s • JaMba JuICe JoS. a. Bank kenzy gIfts & déCor l’oCCItane • M salon onbalanCe outdoor Pottery barn renaIssanCe PlaCe CIneMa starbuCks wIllIaMs-sonoMa
Three hours of
free ParkIng in our underground garage.
On Our Cover The Welcome Fountain Sculpture, Winged Residents, a colorful coil of stained glass and hand painted renderings of various butterfly species indigenous to Highland Park, welcomes visitors to our beautiful downtown. Winged Residents was created by artists Jon Bollo and Casey Van Loon Hanbury. Photo: Larry Bloom, ATI Graphics, Inc. Come Down To The Crossroads………………………… 10 Without Fail... Get to the Sale!…………………………… 12 Highland Park Pizza: Great Anyway You Slice it………………………………… 16 Voices and Visions IV at The Art Center–Highland Park…………………………… 21 North Shore Health Center……………………………… 22 HPHS Alum Has Focus on Science……………………… 32 Columns
Speaking Professionally ………………………………………6 Welcome, New Members……………………………………8 Contractors’ Corner………………………………………… 26 It’s New to You……………………………………………… 30 Contact Us
• Homeowners • Auto • Life • Long-term Care • Disability
• Employee Benefits • Individual & Group Health • Business Coverages • Worker’s Compensation • Wedding Insurance
Our Office is in Highland Park
600 Central Avenue • Port Clinton Square (847) 433-8370 Visit Us Online
www.WenkInsurance.com
Please call 847-432-0284 or email
[email protected], and be sure to make your subject line helpful! Contact Our ColumnistS
Please call 847-432-0284, or email
[email protected] with the column name in your subject line. “Speaking Professionally” announces honors, awards, and other news about service and non-profit organizations ~ by Wes Wenk “Contractors’ Corner” offers news of our fine building, designing, mechanical, and contracting professionals ~ by Domenic Sciarrone “It’s New to You” highlights new businesses in our community ~ by Maureen Mostyn Liebenson
Mon – Sat 10aM – 6pM thurS 10aM – 8pM • Sun 12 – 5pM
We have assignments for freelance writers and community volunteers. Please call 847-432-0284, or email
[email protected].
renaiSSanceplaceonline.coM
Advertising Information and mailed to all the homes and businesses in Highland Park, Highwood, and Town of Fort Sheridan. To receive a complete Media Kit, please call the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce at 847-833-6768 or email
[email protected]
Professionally Managed by
Fully certified with the ACA Marketplace
49th Annual Student Honor Dinner……………………… 28
Six00threefive magazine is published three times a year
JaMba JuICe
and Help with Obamacare
Features
Write Now! In downtown HIgHland Park 1849 Green Bay road • 847.926.4208
“Everything in Insurance”
What’s Behind This Sign of Security?
10,000 Families & Businesses TRUST In KEYTH ® Security Alarm Services Secure Technologies Since 1975
800.831.0000
Reach 70,000 people today! with print and online versions of 60035
Call — 847.432.0284
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RETREATS
Bestselling Authors
Right in Your Own Backyard Sharon Salzberg & Rick Hanson, PhD
Your Source For Buying & Selling Bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, pendants, pins, rings, and more - all shapes, all styles, all at the best price! Pre-owned fine & luxury timepieces. Mens & Ladies wristwatches, pocket watches, & designer brands.
Beauty begins with
thank you to all our Advertising Partners who help move the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce mission forward: Supporting and promoting our businesses and the community of Highland Park.
The Path of Happiness Weekend, August 2-3
Gary Renard & Cindy Lora-Renard
Love Has Forgotten No One Weekend, August 16-17
Barabra Marx Hubbard A Universal Human Saturday, September 20
Index of Advertisers
At FreshSkin we combine evidence-based internal and external
American Enterprise Bank……………………………… 24
treatments to help you achieve the goal of looking as good as you feel
Amdur Productions……………………………………… 18
and feeling as good as you look!
Becker Architects………………………………………… 1
Whethe you Whether u are at the entry level to the vast w world of holistic listic education, health and healing or seeking advanced ad training ng and certification, we are here to serve you. yo
Bishop Heating ………………………………………… 7
InfinityFoundation.org ni ou ti rg | 847-831-8828 7-8 82 Register upcoming g r for up n courses rs or Request R es a Free re Course ur Guide. id CEUs Av C Available. le
Bullion Express…………………………………………… 4
Bluegrass………………………………………………… 18
Carefree Comfort………………………………………… 27
D & R Autoworks………………………………………… 18
Kitchens Designed From a Cook’s Perspective.
Call
847-380-3673 or visit MyFreshSkin.com
for a complimentary consultation!
Crossroads Carwash…………………………………… 24
Dream Kitchens………………………………………… 4
Largest collection of certified and uncertified diamonds - all styles, shapes, and sizes!
beautiful skin and a healthy body
Duxler Complete Auto Care………………… Back Cover FreshSkin………………………………………………… 5 Highland Park Bank & Trust…………………………… 25
face magic Dr. Josie Tenore is MD, MSc performs one of the most natural liquid face lifts in the area utilizing a number of services including wrinkle relaxers, fillers, laser treatments and medical grade skin care products.
Infinity Foundation……………………………………… 4
Full sets & single pieces of silverware, coins, antiques, jewelry, and more! Gold bullion (domestic & foreign), coins, class rings, jewelry, and much more! We buy, sell, & trade: 1964 & Older Silver Coins, Gold Coins from 1795 to present
Please Visit Our NEW Showroom 806 Central Ave. Suite 101 Highland Park, IL 60035
Irina Makkai Classical Ballet & Dance School………… 25 Just Grooming…………………………………………… 26 Keyth Security Systems, Inc.…………………………… 3 Little Tommy’s Plumbing………………………………… 8 Max’s Deli………………………………………………… 29 North Shore Chinese Medicine ……………………… 21
• FREE consultation by creative, professional designers
North Shore School of Dance………………………… 19
• Elegant & luxurious bathrooms and master suites
Port Clinton Square…………………… Inside Front Cover
• Kosher kitchen specialists
Renaissance Place……………………………………… 2
• One-stop shopping or ala carte
Rick’s Auto Care & Collision Repair…………………… 19
• Quality cabinets, tile, lighting, appliances & hardware
As Seen On:
body magic Dr. Ryan Lombardo, DAOM is the weight loss, wellness, & longevity expert. He combines hormones, nutrition, herbal medicine and acupuncture to help you get your “mojo” back.
State Farm Joe Palminteri……………………………… 19 Stationery Station, The………………………………… 23
1831 St Johns Ave., Highland Park, Illinois (847)780.0010 4
Online at bullionexpress.com
Therapeutic Kneads …………………………………… 22 Contact us for a free consultation 847-433-2400 | www.dreamkitchens.com
Wenk Insurance Agencies……………………………… 3 Whitehall of Deerfield………………… Inside Back Cover
Aesthetic Medicine Center • 595 Elm Place, Suite 208 Highland Park, Illinois 60035
with
RETREATS
Bestselling Authors
Right in Your Own Backyard Sharon Salzberg & Rick Hanson, PhD
Your Source For Buying & Selling Bracelets, brooches, earrings, necklaces, pendants, pins, rings, and more - all shapes, all styles, all at the best price! Pre-owned fine & luxury timepieces. Mens & Ladies wristwatches, pocket watches, & designer brands.
Beauty begins with
thank you to all our Advertising Partners who help move the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce mission forward: Supporting and promoting our businesses and the community of Highland Park.
The Path of Happiness Weekend, August 2-3
Gary Renard & Cindy Lora-Renard
Love Has Forgotten No One Weekend, August 16-17
Barabra Marx Hubbard A Universal Human Saturday, September 20
Index of Advertisers
At FreshSkin we combine evidence-based internal and external
American Enterprise Bank……………………………… 24
treatments to help you achieve the goal of looking as good as you feel
Amdur Productions……………………………………… 18
and feeling as good as you look!
Becker Architects………………………………………… 1
Whethe you Whether u are at the entry level to the vast w world of holistic listic education, health and healing or seeking advanced ad training ng and certification, we are here to serve you. yo
Bishop Heating ………………………………………… 7
InfinityFoundation.org ni ou ti rg | 847-831-8828 7-8 82 Register upcoming g r for up n courses rs or Request R es a Free re Course ur Guide. id CEUs Av C Available. le
Bullion Express…………………………………………… 4
Bluegrass………………………………………………… 18
Carefree Comfort………………………………………… 27
D & R Autoworks………………………………………… 18
Kitchens Designed From a Cook’s Perspective.
Call
847-380-3673 or visit MyFreshSkin.com
for a complimentary consultation!
Crossroads Carwash…………………………………… 24
Dream Kitchens………………………………………… 4
Largest collection of certified and uncertified diamonds - all styles, shapes, and sizes!
beautiful skin and a healthy body
Duxler Complete Auto Care………………… Back Cover FreshSkin………………………………………………… 5 Highland Park Bank & Trust…………………………… 25
face magic Dr. Josie Tenore is MD, MSc performs one of the most natural liquid face lifts in the area utilizing a number of services including wrinkle relaxers, fillers, laser treatments and medical grade skin care products.
Infinity Foundation……………………………………… 4
Full sets & single pieces of silverware, coins, antiques, jewelry, and more! Gold bullion (domestic & foreign), coins, class rings, jewelry, and much more! We buy, sell, & trade: 1964 & Older Silver Coins, Gold Coins from 1795 to present
Please Visit Our NEW Showroom 806 Central Ave. Suite 101 Highland Park, IL 60035
Irina Makkai Classical Ballet & Dance School………… 25 Just Grooming…………………………………………… 26 Keyth Security Systems, Inc.…………………………… 3 Little Tommy’s Plumbing………………………………… 8 Max’s Deli………………………………………………… 29 North Shore Chinese Medicine ……………………… 21
• FREE consultation by creative, professional designers
North Shore School of Dance………………………… 19
• Elegant & luxurious bathrooms and master suites
Port Clinton Square…………………… Inside Front Cover
• Kosher kitchen specialists
Renaissance Place……………………………………… 2
• One-stop shopping or ala carte
Rick’s Auto Care & Collision Repair…………………… 19
• Quality cabinets, tile, lighting, appliances & hardware
As Seen On:
body magic Dr. Ryan Lombardo, DAOM is the weight loss, wellness, & longevity expert. He combines hormones, nutrition, herbal medicine and acupuncture to help you get your “mojo” back.
State Farm Joe Palminteri……………………………… 19 Stationery Station, The………………………………… 23
1831 St Johns Ave., Highland Park, Illinois (847)780.0010 4
Online at bullionexpress.com
Therapeutic Kneads …………………………………… 22 Contact us for a free consultation 847-433-2400 | www.dreamkitchens.com
Wenk Insurance Agencies……………………………… 3 Whitehall of Deerfield………………… Inside Back Cover
Aesthetic Medicine Center • 595 Elm Place, Suite 208 Highland Park, Illinois 60035
PROF ESSION ALLY
Photo: HP Chamber of Commerce
especially excited to be hosting the Chamber’s Women’s Networking Group in September,” he added. Makey said that this time of year, he and the rest of the AthletiCo team enjoy seeing so many walkers and runners about town and especially at the ‘Firecracker 5k’ and at ‘Ravinia Fun Walk and Run’ events. “Many of our friends stop by for post-race stretching and conversation,” Makey explained.
Kevin Mackey
AthletiCo Located in the same “healthy plaza” as Equinox Highland Park and Soul2Sole Dance, AthletiCo (799 Central Avenue) is in its fourth year as a leader in physical therapy services in Chicagoland. “In addition to orthopedic physical therapy services, our Highland Park facility provides pediatric physical therapy, women’s health therapy, and workplace rehabilitation,“ points out Kevin Makey, who is both a physical therapist and the facility manager at the local AthletiCo. “We just enjoyed another fantastic season, interacting with and treating staff members and students from Highland Park High School and from area middle and elementary schools,” he said.
“While we always hope everyone has a safe and injury-free summer, we know that accidents can happen,” he said. “We are always prepared to assist with formal physical therapy, and we offer a complimentary 30-minute injury screening that most insurance plans will accept. Anyone who is unsure about what the next step might be for pain or continuing aches should benefit from our comfortable facilities and experienced staff,” Makey recommended. AthletiCo – better for everybody! Give them a call at 847-681-8720, or visit them online at “athletico.com”.
Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home
allow for unforgettable military ceremonies either inside the funeral home, or at the cemetery.
A funeral home is not something one wants to think about, but when the need for one occurs, Kelley & Spalding (1787 Deerfield Road) can be a comfort.
Kelley & Spalding does no advertising, unlike many funeral homes, and relies solely on word of mouth. Kelley & Spalding can be reached at 847-8314260, or online at through their website at www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com.
Third generation funeral home directors Dean and Jim Spalding calmly and professionally can handle the service as well as the cemetery arrangements or cremation details. The Spaldings also will either notify the newspapers for you, or they will help you compose a death notice or obituary, and they’ll make sure it promptly gets to the publication you select.
Franco & Pino Hairstyling for Men The year was 1971. Two brothers, Franco and Pino Cisternino, opened a barber shop at 1820 Second Street in downtown Highland Park. They offered men’s haircuts, styling, and shaving. Together they built a business based on great service, great prices, and great customer relationships. The business landscape in Highland Park has changed over the years, but this community institution, still in its original location, remains much as it was 40-plus years ago.
Kelley & Spalding, which was established in 1880, has held a membership in the National Funeral Directors Association since the group was first established, and they’re also members of the Cremation Association of North America. “Dino”, as Dean’s friends call him, emphasizes that Kelley & Spalding can gently guide even the most inexperienced through the process. They specialize in all religious denominations, and their close relationship with the Navy at Great Lakes and with the Army at Ft. Sheridan,
By Wes Wenk
One of the oldest businesses in Highland Park, the Cisterninos’ shop is a warm, welcoming place for customers to come for a professional haircut and shave, friendly advice, relaxation, old-fashioned humor, and sports on the TV. Philanthropy in both dollars and deeds is a core value of the Cisternino family. They are known for consistently supporting multiple organizations and individuals over the years. If you know the brothers, you know they’re good people, so stop by to congratulate them on 43 years of business in Highland Park. But if you have never been to their shop, call 847-432-6553 to schedule an appointment. You’ll get a terrific haircut, and your visit could be the beginning of a wonderful relationship with these two fabulous Highland Parkers.
Wes Wenk
Wes Wenk covers professional endeavors, including nonprofit organizations and financial, medical, legal, and consulting businesses based in homes or offices. He can be reached at wenkinsurance.com or by fax at 847-433-1345.
Photo: Jane Kaplan
Speaking
Franco Cisternino and Pino Cisternino
“We also liked working with lots of business owners in the area, and seeing familiar faces at recent Highland Park Chamber of Commerce events. We’re (l-r) Jim Spalding, Danielle Campbell, Dean Spalding 6
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Photo: HP Chamber of Commerce
especially excited to be hosting the Chamber’s Women’s Networking Group in September,” he added. Makey said that this time of year, he and the rest of the AthletiCo team enjoy seeing so many walkers and runners about town and especially at the ‘Firecracker 5k’ and at ‘Ravinia Fun Walk and Run’ events. “Many of our friends stop by for post-race stretching and conversation,” Makey explained.
Kevin Mackey
AthletiCo Located in the same “healthy plaza” as Equinox Highland Park and Soul2Sole Dance, AthletiCo (799 Central Avenue) is in its fourth year as a leader in physical therapy services in Chicagoland. “In addition to orthopedic physical therapy services, our Highland Park facility provides pediatric physical therapy, women’s health therapy, and workplace rehabilitation,“ points out Kevin Makey, who is both a physical therapist and the facility manager at the local AthletiCo. “We just enjoyed another fantastic season, interacting with and treating staff members and students from Highland Park High School and from area middle and elementary schools,” he said.
“While we always hope everyone has a safe and injury-free summer, we know that accidents can happen,” he said. “We are always prepared to assist with formal physical therapy, and we offer a complimentary 30-minute injury screening that most insurance plans will accept. Anyone who is unsure about what the next step might be for pain or continuing aches should benefit from our comfortable facilities and experienced staff,” Makey recommended. AthletiCo – better for everybody! Give them a call at 847-681-8720, or visit them online at “athletico.com”.
Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home
allow for unforgettable military ceremonies either inside the funeral home, or at the cemetery.
A funeral home is not something one wants to think about, but when the need for one occurs, Kelley & Spalding (1787 Deerfield Road) can be a comfort.
Kelley & Spalding does no advertising, unlike many funeral homes, and relies solely on word of mouth. Kelley & Spalding can be reached at 847-8314260, or online at through their website at www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com.
Third generation funeral home directors Dean and Jim Spalding calmly and professionally can handle the service as well as the cemetery arrangements or cremation details. The Spaldings also will either notify the newspapers for you, or they will help you compose a death notice or obituary, and they’ll make sure it promptly gets to the publication you select.
Franco & Pino Hairstyling for Men The year was 1971. Two brothers, Franco and Pino Cisternino, opened a barber shop at 1820 Second Street in downtown Highland Park. They offered men’s haircuts, styling, and shaving. Together they built a business based on great service, great prices, and great customer relationships. The business landscape in Highland Park has changed over the years, but this community institution, still in its original location, remains much as it was 40-plus years ago.
Kelley & Spalding, which was established in 1880, has held a membership in the National Funeral Directors Association since the group was first established, and they’re also members of the Cremation Association of North America. “Dino”, as Dean’s friends call him, emphasizes that Kelley & Spalding can gently guide even the most inexperienced through the process. They specialize in all religious denominations, and their close relationship with the Navy at Great Lakes and with the Army at Ft. Sheridan,
By Wes Wenk
One of the oldest businesses in Highland Park, the Cisterninos’ shop is a warm, welcoming place for customers to come for a professional haircut and shave, friendly advice, relaxation, old-fashioned humor, and sports on the TV. Philanthropy in both dollars and deeds is a core value of the Cisternino family. They are known for consistently supporting multiple organizations and individuals over the years. If you know the brothers, you know they’re good people, so stop by to congratulate them on 43 years of business in Highland Park. But if you have never been to their shop, call 847-432-6553 to schedule an appointment. You’ll get a terrific haircut, and your visit could be the beginning of a wonderful relationship with these two fabulous Highland Parkers.
Wes Wenk
Wes Wenk covers professional endeavors, including nonprofit organizations and financial, medical, legal, and consulting businesses based in homes or offices. He can be reached at wenkinsurance.com or by fax at 847-433-1345.
Photo: Jane Kaplan
Speaking
Franco Cisternino and Pino Cisternino
“We also liked working with lots of business owners in the area, and seeing familiar faces at recent Highland Park Chamber of Commerce events. We’re (l-r) Jim Spalding, Danielle Campbell, Dean Spalding 6
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Welcome,
NEW MEMBERS Allegra Marketing * Print * Mail One-stop resource for marketing, printing, and mailing. Alan Waner, Director of Sales 510 E. Northwest Highway Palatine, IL 60074 847-480-4663 www.allergraconnect.com
HCR ManorCare Health Services Skilled nursing facility specializing in post hospital rehab. Pauline Mintz, Business Development Specialist 3300 Milwaukee Avenue Northbrook, IL 60062 847-795-9700
Design Quartet @ Ravinia Full-service kitchen and bath showroom offering design services, cabinetry, countertops, tile, custom woodwork, and contracting. Steve Westlund, President 595 Roger Williams Avenue 847-780-4267 www.designquartetatravinia.com
Inbox & More Offering shipping through the U.S. Post Office, FedEx and DHL. Andrew Feeley, Owner 2549 Waukegan Road Bannockburn, IL 60015 847-607-8873 www.inboxandmore.com
Elements Massage Therapeutic massage studio with a spalike atmosphere. Suzanne Rossi, Owner 2519 Waukegan Road Bannockburn, IL 60015 847-607-8362 www.elementsmassage.com/ bannockburn
Lake Forest Acute Care Immediate Care Center treating children through adults suffering from injuries or illness. Sue McWilliams, Director of Business and Clinical Services 1025 Everett Road Lake Forest, IL 60050 847-234-7950 www.LFAcuteCare.com
as of JUNE 2014
Law Offices of Bradley Block Commercial Litigation and Commercial Bankruptcy and Insolvency. Bradley Block, Principal 707 Huehl Road, Suite #600 Northbrook, IL 60062 224-533-1075 sl;fkLove That Spice Spice merchant specializing in fresh ground nutrient rich spices, spice blends, and teas. Marlena Jayatilake, Owner 474 Central Avenue, Suite #4 847-780-4658 www.lovethatspice.com Make It Better Lifestyle publication serving the North Shore and covering everything from fashion to nonprofits. Susan B. Noyes, Publisher 588 Lincoln Avenue Winnetka, IL 60093 847-256-4642 www.makeitbetter.net
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“Helping to maintain the health of your home”
Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Drainage
Service for your home Picked 24/7/365 Best in Service by PATCH Readers
LITTLE T O M M Y ’s Plumbing Shop
SER VI CE B Y TO M M AH O N EY
847.780.4620
www.LittleTommys.com IL License #058-144445
Respectful, Clean, Professional
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OUR TECHNICIANS ARE: - Licensed - Fully Insured - Uniformed - Drug Tested - Have years of experience on the North Shore - Attend annual continuing education
Call the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce at 847-432-0284 to be referred to a local resource or browse an up-to-date directory at: www.chamberhp.com. MC (Mane Cutters) Hair and skin salon featuring healthy, holistic, and 100% organic products and nourishing treatments. James Bisiorek 1934 First Street 847-432-3969
Pure Health Center Alternative health care and treatment and supplements. Cyndi Dodick, Owner 474 Central Avenue LL2 847-433-7744 www.purehealthcenter.us
Max’s Deli Max’s Deli puts the OY in Vey. Specializing in pastrami, matzo ball soup, and shtick. Greg Morelli 191 Skokie Valley Road 847-831-0600 www.maxs-deli.com
Ravinia Renovation, LLC Historic renovations, period-correct construction. Doug Kasmer, Owner 1312 Ridgewood Drive 847-951-3338 www.raviniarenovations.com
North Shore Auto Detailing Boutique hand car wash and detailing specialists. Ray Awawdeh, Owner 598 Laurel Avenue 847-432-1194 www.northshoreautodetailing.com North Suburban Special Education District (NSSED) A special education cooperative that provides programs, coaching, and consultation to 18 member districts. 760 Red Oak Lane 847-831-5100 www.nssed.org North Suburban YMCA Providing educational, fitness, and wellness services for preschoolers, youth, and adults. Barb Flanagin, Director of Development 2705 Techny Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-7250 www.nsymca.org On Balance Outdoor Specializing in electric unicycles, folding custom bikes, kick scooters, and other commuting accessories. Timothy Goebel, Owner/Partner 1849 Green Bay Road, Suite #167 847-420-1138 www.onbalanceoutdoor.com
Rhoades Levy Law Group Prompt cost-effective legal services in estate planning, estate and trust administration, corporate business matters, and commercial real estate. William Levy, Principal 3400 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847-870-7600 www.rhoadeslevylaw.com Rose’s Café & Bakery Gluten-free café and bakery serving an assortment of sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, cookies, cup cakes, breads, bagels, and bars. Angela Persino, General Manager 478 Central Avenue 847-780-4673 www.rosesbakery.com Starbucks Coffee Company – Skokie Valley Road Full service Starbucks Coffee Café. Johnny Georges, Store Manager 2060 Skokie Valley Road 847-681-0676 www.starbucks.com
The Bar Method – Highland Park Offering a full-body workout that combines intense strengthening exercises with deep stretching to create long lean muscles and core stability. Sara Gordon, Owner 1770 First Street 847-432-9150 www.barmethod.com The Highland Park Landmark Highland Park’s hyper-local newspaper reaching all residents and business in Highland Park. 60 Revere Drive, Suite #888 Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-4565 www.hplandmark.com
Please Join Us! Chamber events are powerful opportunities for you to meet potential clients, develop your referral network, create B2B connections and develop life-long friendships. Guests are welcome. • Highland Park Networking Group First Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9;00am • Women’s Networking Group Third Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00am • Business After Hours - great opportunities for connections check website for details To be an event sponsor, exhibitor or presenter, your application for membership is most welcome. Let the power of the Chamber take your business to the next level.
For details, call 847-432-0284, or visit www.chamberhp.com
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Welcome,
NEW MEMBERS Allegra Marketing * Print * Mail One-stop resource for marketing, printing, and mailing. Alan Waner, Director of Sales 510 E. Northwest Highway Palatine, IL 60074 847-480-4663 www.allergraconnect.com
HCR ManorCare Health Services Skilled nursing facility specializing in post hospital rehab. Pauline Mintz, Business Development Specialist 3300 Milwaukee Avenue Northbrook, IL 60062 847-795-9700
Design Quartet @ Ravinia Full-service kitchen and bath showroom offering design services, cabinetry, countertops, tile, custom woodwork, and contracting. Steve Westlund, President 595 Roger Williams Avenue 847-780-4267 www.designquartetatravinia.com
Inbox & More Offering shipping through the U.S. Post Office, FedEx and DHL. Andrew Feeley, Owner 2549 Waukegan Road Bannockburn, IL 60015 847-607-8873 www.inboxandmore.com
Elements Massage Therapeutic massage studio with a spalike atmosphere. Suzanne Rossi, Owner 2519 Waukegan Road Bannockburn, IL 60015 847-607-8362 www.elementsmassage.com/ bannockburn
Lake Forest Acute Care Immediate Care Center treating children through adults suffering from injuries or illness. Sue McWilliams, Director of Business and Clinical Services 1025 Everett Road Lake Forest, IL 60050 847-234-7950 www.LFAcuteCare.com
as of JUNE 2014
Law Offices of Bradley Block Commercial Litigation and Commercial Bankruptcy and Insolvency. Bradley Block, Principal 707 Huehl Road, Suite #600 Northbrook, IL 60062 224-533-1075 sl;fkLove That Spice Spice merchant specializing in fresh ground nutrient rich spices, spice blends, and teas. Marlena Jayatilake, Owner 474 Central Avenue, Suite #4 847-780-4658 www.lovethatspice.com Make It Better Lifestyle publication serving the North Shore and covering everything from fashion to nonprofits. Susan B. Noyes, Publisher 588 Lincoln Avenue Winnetka, IL 60093 847-256-4642 www.makeitbetter.net
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“Helping to maintain the health of your home”
Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, Drainage
Service for your home Picked 24/7/365 Best in Service by PATCH Readers
LITTLE T O M M Y ’s Plumbing Shop
SER VI CE B Y TO M M AH O N EY
847.780.4620
www.LittleTommys.com IL License #058-144445
Respectful, Clean, Professional
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OUR TECHNICIANS ARE: - Licensed - Fully Insured - Uniformed - Drug Tested - Have years of experience on the North Shore - Attend annual continuing education
Call the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce at 847-432-0284 to be referred to a local resource or browse an up-to-date directory at: www.chamberhp.com. MC (Mane Cutters) Hair and skin salon featuring healthy, holistic, and 100% organic products and nourishing treatments. James Bisiorek 1934 First Street 847-432-3969
Pure Health Center Alternative health care and treatment and supplements. Cyndi Dodick, Owner 474 Central Avenue LL2 847-433-7744 www.purehealthcenter.us
Max’s Deli Max’s Deli puts the OY in Vey. Specializing in pastrami, matzo ball soup, and shtick. Greg Morelli 191 Skokie Valley Road 847-831-0600 www.maxs-deli.com
Ravinia Renovation, LLC Historic renovations, period-correct construction. Doug Kasmer, Owner 1312 Ridgewood Drive 847-951-3338 www.raviniarenovations.com
North Shore Auto Detailing Boutique hand car wash and detailing specialists. Ray Awawdeh, Owner 598 Laurel Avenue 847-432-1194 www.northshoreautodetailing.com North Suburban Special Education District (NSSED) A special education cooperative that provides programs, coaching, and consultation to 18 member districts. 760 Red Oak Lane 847-831-5100 www.nssed.org North Suburban YMCA Providing educational, fitness, and wellness services for preschoolers, youth, and adults. Barb Flanagin, Director of Development 2705 Techny Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-7250 www.nsymca.org On Balance Outdoor Specializing in electric unicycles, folding custom bikes, kick scooters, and other commuting accessories. Timothy Goebel, Owner/Partner 1849 Green Bay Road, Suite #167 847-420-1138 www.onbalanceoutdoor.com
Rhoades Levy Law Group Prompt cost-effective legal services in estate planning, estate and trust administration, corporate business matters, and commercial real estate. William Levy, Principal 3400 Dundee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 847-870-7600 www.rhoadeslevylaw.com Rose’s Café & Bakery Gluten-free café and bakery serving an assortment of sandwiches, wraps, pizzas, cookies, cup cakes, breads, bagels, and bars. Angela Persino, General Manager 478 Central Avenue 847-780-4673 www.rosesbakery.com Starbucks Coffee Company – Skokie Valley Road Full service Starbucks Coffee Café. Johnny Georges, Store Manager 2060 Skokie Valley Road 847-681-0676 www.starbucks.com
The Bar Method – Highland Park Offering a full-body workout that combines intense strengthening exercises with deep stretching to create long lean muscles and core stability. Sara Gordon, Owner 1770 First Street 847-432-9150 www.barmethod.com The Highland Park Landmark Highland Park’s hyper-local newspaper reaching all residents and business in Highland Park. 60 Revere Drive, Suite #888 Northbrook, IL 60062 847-272-4565 www.hplandmark.com
Please Join Us! Chamber events are powerful opportunities for you to meet potential clients, develop your referral network, create B2B connections and develop life-long friendships. Guests are welcome. • Highland Park Networking Group First Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9;00am • Women’s Networking Group Third Thursdays 7:30 - 9:00am • Business After Hours - great opportunities for connections check website for details To be an event sponsor, exhibitor or presenter, your application for membership is most welcome. Let the power of the Chamber take your business to the next level.
For details, call 847-432-0284, or visit www.chamberhp.com
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Come Down to the Photo: Federal Realty
By Donald Liebenson
Crossroads center get its recent new lease on life. “It wasn’t a very good looking establishment,” she said. “It was very mundane and had no excitement. Now, there are so many good stores. That brings people (to the area).”
Courtyard by Marriott Assistant Manager, Diana Bolano
On almost every Sunday for nearly 20 years, Howard Goldfine, an Evanston resident, and three friends—one from Long Grove, the other two from Glencoe and Skokie—have met for breakfast at Max’s Deli (191 Skokie Valley Road) in Highland Park’s Crossroad’s Shopping Center.
Greg Morelli of Max’s Deli
Why make the trek to Max’s Deli instead of one of the myriad other fine places for breakfast on the North Shore? “Location, good food, and fantastic service,” Goldfine says. Max’s has been at its present location since “one score and seven pastrami 10
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sandwiches ago,” its co-owner Greg Morelli jokes. It’s just one of 65 businesses that comprise the Crossroads Business District. Some, like Max’s and Anton’s Fruit Ranch/The Branch, the oldest business Hearing Health Center Ribbon Cutting in the district, are neighborhood Road on the south and just past Clavey institutions that have nurtured a fiercely loyal clientele. Others, such as Thornton’s Road to the North. Readers of a certain Gas, Hearing Health Center, and GNC, age may fondly remember the presence are new and part of a renaissance that of Howard Johnson’s, Sears, and more recently, Timbers Charhouse. began in 2009 with the renovation of the Crossroads Shopping Center. The business district comprises an inviting mix of locally owned stores and Taken together, observes Barbara top national chains. These businesses Lansing, president and CEO of Idlewood were drawn to the area by the upscale Electric, which has been at its present clientele as well as its rich array of location (114 Skokie Valley Road) since attractions. 1970, the district offers “an eclectic group of unique destination shops that attract more shoppers to the area.” The Courtyard Chicago Highland Park/ Northbrook (1505 Lake Cook Road) has The Crossroads Business District is the been in Highland Park since 1988 and informal name for the South Skokie was the 100th Courtyard by Marriott. Corridor business district, which was “We are thrilled to be so close to the developed in the 1950s. It is located on Chicago Botanic Gardens and just a complimentary shuttle ride away Skokie Valley Road between Lake Cook
from the exciting Ravinia Festival,” said Joshua Dierker, general manager. “Aside from the culture and nature that’s virtually in our backyard, our guests are in a prime location to fulfill all of their shopping needs.” The business district, observed Megan Fulara, Highland Park Deputy City Clerk, “has always been a strong retail corridor in an excellent location with a solid concentration of retail businesses. The Crossroads Shopping Center is the classic suburban mall, auto-oriented with easy accessibility from Highway 41.”
Mary-Celeste Bush of Anton’s
Mary-Celeste Bush, a floral designer at Anton’s Fruit Ranch (300 Skokie Valley Road) across the street from Morelli’s restaurant, has watched the shopping
But it is customer service that brings them back again and again. At Max’s, Goldfine and company are invariably welcomed each week by their regular waitress, Jennifer, with special place mats and coffee mugs that she made for them. This October will mark Bush’s 19th year at Anton’s, a family-owned business now on its second-generation ownership. “I have a personal connection with almost all of my customers,” Bush said. “They are my friends. I’ve watched their kids grow up and now some of them are getting married and having kids of their own. I’m working on a lot of boutonnieres for grooms at this point.” Anton’s, she said, is a pulse of the community. The Anton family “is very dedicated to quality and giving our customers something new and exciting in plants, flowers and design. And our customers are the best and very dedicated. They have a good eye for new and exciting.”
neighborhoods change,” she said, “but he thought this one would stay very strong.” Like Idlewood, Max’s Deli and other long-established members of the district have welcomed newcomers to the area. “L.A. Fitness has been a great addition,” Morelli, said. “Guitar Center brings a sense of playfulness. Half Price Books keeps things very grounded. Binny’s Beverage Depot is a necessary vice. And, of course, when I duck over to Boris’ Barber Shop, the guys help me to see through the nonsense on CNN, Fox and MSNBC.” That is the biggest change I’ve noticed, (since the renovation)” he added, “a budding sense of community.”
Idlewood Electric of Highland Park
Idlewood Electric has three locations, but the Highland Park showroom is “the mother ship,” Lansing said. She said her father, who founded Idlewood, “had the vision” of opening his electrical supply store in this community. Many
Donald Liebenson writes frequently for The Chicago Tribune, Trib Local, Printers’ Row Journal, Pioneer Press, The Chicago Sun Times, and a variety of other publications.
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Come Down to the Photo: Federal Realty
By Donald Liebenson
Crossroads center get its recent new lease on life. “It wasn’t a very good looking establishment,” she said. “It was very mundane and had no excitement. Now, there are so many good stores. That brings people (to the area).”
Courtyard by Marriott Assistant Manager, Diana Bolano
On almost every Sunday for nearly 20 years, Howard Goldfine, an Evanston resident, and three friends—one from Long Grove, the other two from Glencoe and Skokie—have met for breakfast at Max’s Deli (191 Skokie Valley Road) in Highland Park’s Crossroad’s Shopping Center.
Greg Morelli of Max’s Deli
Why make the trek to Max’s Deli instead of one of the myriad other fine places for breakfast on the North Shore? “Location, good food, and fantastic service,” Goldfine says. Max’s has been at its present location since “one score and seven pastrami 10
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sandwiches ago,” its co-owner Greg Morelli jokes. It’s just one of 65 businesses that comprise the Crossroads Business District. Some, like Max’s and Anton’s Fruit Ranch/The Branch, the oldest business Hearing Health Center Ribbon Cutting in the district, are neighborhood Road on the south and just past Clavey institutions that have nurtured a fiercely loyal clientele. Others, such as Thornton’s Road to the North. Readers of a certain Gas, Hearing Health Center, and GNC, age may fondly remember the presence are new and part of a renaissance that of Howard Johnson’s, Sears, and more recently, Timbers Charhouse. began in 2009 with the renovation of the Crossroads Shopping Center. The business district comprises an inviting mix of locally owned stores and Taken together, observes Barbara top national chains. These businesses Lansing, president and CEO of Idlewood were drawn to the area by the upscale Electric, which has been at its present clientele as well as its rich array of location (114 Skokie Valley Road) since attractions. 1970, the district offers “an eclectic group of unique destination shops that attract more shoppers to the area.” The Courtyard Chicago Highland Park/ Northbrook (1505 Lake Cook Road) has The Crossroads Business District is the been in Highland Park since 1988 and informal name for the South Skokie was the 100th Courtyard by Marriott. Corridor business district, which was “We are thrilled to be so close to the developed in the 1950s. It is located on Chicago Botanic Gardens and just a complimentary shuttle ride away Skokie Valley Road between Lake Cook
from the exciting Ravinia Festival,” said Joshua Dierker, general manager. “Aside from the culture and nature that’s virtually in our backyard, our guests are in a prime location to fulfill all of their shopping needs.” The business district, observed Megan Fulara, Highland Park Deputy City Clerk, “has always been a strong retail corridor in an excellent location with a solid concentration of retail businesses. The Crossroads Shopping Center is the classic suburban mall, auto-oriented with easy accessibility from Highway 41.”
Mary-Celeste Bush of Anton’s
Mary-Celeste Bush, a floral designer at Anton’s Fruit Ranch (300 Skokie Valley Road) across the street from Morelli’s restaurant, has watched the shopping
But it is customer service that brings them back again and again. At Max’s, Goldfine and company are invariably welcomed each week by their regular waitress, Jennifer, with special place mats and coffee mugs that she made for them. This October will mark Bush’s 19th year at Anton’s, a family-owned business now on its second-generation ownership. “I have a personal connection with almost all of my customers,” Bush said. “They are my friends. I’ve watched their kids grow up and now some of them are getting married and having kids of their own. I’m working on a lot of boutonnieres for grooms at this point.” Anton’s, she said, is a pulse of the community. The Anton family “is very dedicated to quality and giving our customers something new and exciting in plants, flowers and design. And our customers are the best and very dedicated. They have a good eye for new and exciting.”
neighborhoods change,” she said, “but he thought this one would stay very strong.” Like Idlewood, Max’s Deli and other long-established members of the district have welcomed newcomers to the area. “L.A. Fitness has been a great addition,” Morelli, said. “Guitar Center brings a sense of playfulness. Half Price Books keeps things very grounded. Binny’s Beverage Depot is a necessary vice. And, of course, when I duck over to Boris’ Barber Shop, the guys help me to see through the nonsense on CNN, Fox and MSNBC.” That is the biggest change I’ve noticed, (since the renovation)” he added, “a budding sense of community.”
Idlewood Electric of Highland Park
Idlewood Electric has three locations, but the Highland Park showroom is “the mother ship,” Lansing said. She said her father, who founded Idlewood, “had the vision” of opening his electrical supply store in this community. Many
Donald Liebenson writes frequently for The Chicago Tribune, Trib Local, Printers’ Row Journal, Pioneer Press, The Chicago Sun Times, and a variety of other publications.
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Thursday / Friday / Satu rday
Without Fail...
9am - 5pm
Much of Highland Park will slash prices 50 to 75% the weekend of July 24-26, and stores from all over Highland Park will be bringing these huge discounts
By Wes Wenk
Get to the SALE!
right to the streets of downtown! Yes, the annual Highland Park Sidewalk Sale soon will be open for business. Sponsored by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, Sidewalk Sale Days will take place on Port Clinton Square, Renaissance Place plaza, and all the streets of downtown including: Central Avenue, First and Second Streets, St. Johns Avenue, Sheridan Road, and Elm Place. Featured will be great prices on brand-name clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories, home décor, and gifts. Everybody’s “Uncle Dan”, Brent Weiss, (Uncle Dan’s, 621 Central Avenue) has been a part of the Sidewalk Sale since the 1970s, and he feels it’s a great event for Highland Parkers. “You get the true professionals on Thursday morning, the first day of the sale, who zero in on finding the best possible deals right away. On Saturday, you begin to get the families shopping together, and on Sunday (there are) some truly incredible bargains.” “One of the secrets to Sidewalk Sale, and successful retail ventures in general, is ‘FOMO’ (Fear of Missing Out),” said Weiss.
community until the store closed in 2000, after more than 80 years. A fourth generation Fell Family salesman, John’s son Jacob used to set up a lemonade stand outside the store on sweltering Sidewalk Sale days, and one year he took in more than $3,000 in cold drink sales! On rainy Sales days, the Fell boys would buy a bunch of inexpensive compact umbrellas and quickly resell them on the street to the determined “all-weather” bargain hunters.
Sheryl Oberman, owner of The Stationery Station
Sheryl Oberman, owner of The Stationery Station (600 Central Avenue, Suite 160) at Port Clinton Square, feels the Sidewalk Sale is “a few days of real fun, enjoying the customers, and showing people that we’re happy to be a part of this vibrant town!” A veteran of multiple Sidewalk Sales, Oberman laughed when she recalled, “Some people invariably fight over what they see the other shoppers picking out!” Oberman bought her staff Stationery Station t-shirts one year, causing people to ask if hers was a new store in town. But, after 37 years in business, she said the exposure from participating at the Sale is very healthy for stores in the area, and puts them “on the map” for those who aren’t yet customers. Sharon Nudell, of the women’s clothing shop Sharin’ Unlimited, (1510 Old Deerfield Road, Suite 106) said her major concern after participating in about 15 Sidewalk Sales, is weather. One rainy, hot year she set up see-through plastic tents, but anyone who walked into one for any length of time was overcome
with the intense heat. So to her, the obvious solution was to add a small plastic wading pool in front of the tents! Nudell reported “We had our staff standing with their feet in the pool, staying cool. But many people brought their dogs to the Sale and soon they were using it as a giant water bowl, so we figured we had better get out of the pool with all that dog drool building up!” Nudell added that, all kidding aside, participating in the Sale “really does give something back to the town, as (residents) have supported us so nicely all these years.” That sentiment has held true since the beginning of Sidewalk Sale. “It was fun to go ‘back in time’ and reminisce with John and Happy Fell about their memories of Sidewalk Sale,” said Chamber Executive Director Ginny Glasner.
(l)The Sidewalk Sale that started it all.
“They braved–or defied–weather issues in the most creative ways, too.” “We didn’t embrace Sidewalk Sale right away, but by the second or third year, it became a whole lot of fun,” John Fell pointed out. Fell worked at the familyowned Highland Park Fell Company store for more than 25 years, and like his dad Jacob Fell and his uncles, he sold suits to most men and boys in the
(r) Outside of Fell Company Store
Fell recalled, “I’ll never forget one year when we combined inventory from our Winnetka and Highland Park stores, and we advertised the Sale like crazy ahead of time. The first day of the Sale a short, older man in a plain undershirt and Bermuda shorts, which reached down almost to his ankles, walked over and was rummaging through one of the tables. My uncle whispered to me, (Continued on page 14)
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July 24-26
Thursday / Friday / Satu rday
Without Fail...
9am - 5pm
Much of Highland Park will slash prices 50 to 75% the weekend of July 24-26, and stores from all over Highland Park will be bringing these huge discounts
By Wes Wenk
Get to the SALE!
right to the streets of downtown! Yes, the annual Highland Park Sidewalk Sale soon will be open for business. Sponsored by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, Sidewalk Sale Days will take place on Port Clinton Square, Renaissance Place plaza, and all the streets of downtown including: Central Avenue, First and Second Streets, St. Johns Avenue, Sheridan Road, and Elm Place. Featured will be great prices on brand-name clothing, jewelry, shoes, accessories, home décor, and gifts. Everybody’s “Uncle Dan”, Brent Weiss, (Uncle Dan’s, 621 Central Avenue) has been a part of the Sidewalk Sale since the 1970s, and he feels it’s a great event for Highland Parkers. “You get the true professionals on Thursday morning, the first day of the sale, who zero in on finding the best possible deals right away. On Saturday, you begin to get the families shopping together, and on Sunday (there are) some truly incredible bargains.” “One of the secrets to Sidewalk Sale, and successful retail ventures in general, is ‘FOMO’ (Fear of Missing Out),” said Weiss.
community until the store closed in 2000, after more than 80 years. A fourth generation Fell Family salesman, John’s son Jacob used to set up a lemonade stand outside the store on sweltering Sidewalk Sale days, and one year he took in more than $3,000 in cold drink sales! On rainy Sales days, the Fell boys would buy a bunch of inexpensive compact umbrellas and quickly resell them on the street to the determined “all-weather” bargain hunters.
Sheryl Oberman, owner of The Stationery Station
Sheryl Oberman, owner of The Stationery Station (600 Central Avenue, Suite 160) at Port Clinton Square, feels the Sidewalk Sale is “a few days of real fun, enjoying the customers, and showing people that we’re happy to be a part of this vibrant town!” A veteran of multiple Sidewalk Sales, Oberman laughed when she recalled, “Some people invariably fight over what they see the other shoppers picking out!” Oberman bought her staff Stationery Station t-shirts one year, causing people to ask if hers was a new store in town. But, after 37 years in business, she said the exposure from participating at the Sale is very healthy for stores in the area, and puts them “on the map” for those who aren’t yet customers. Sharon Nudell, of the women’s clothing shop Sharin’ Unlimited, (1510 Old Deerfield Road, Suite 106) said her major concern after participating in about 15 Sidewalk Sales, is weather. One rainy, hot year she set up see-through plastic tents, but anyone who walked into one for any length of time was overcome
with the intense heat. So to her, the obvious solution was to add a small plastic wading pool in front of the tents! Nudell reported “We had our staff standing with their feet in the pool, staying cool. But many people brought their dogs to the Sale and soon they were using it as a giant water bowl, so we figured we had better get out of the pool with all that dog drool building up!” Nudell added that, all kidding aside, participating in the Sale “really does give something back to the town, as (residents) have supported us so nicely all these years.” That sentiment has held true since the beginning of Sidewalk Sale. “It was fun to go ‘back in time’ and reminisce with John and Happy Fell about their memories of Sidewalk Sale,” said Chamber Executive Director Ginny Glasner.
(l)The Sidewalk Sale that started it all.
“They braved–or defied–weather issues in the most creative ways, too.” “We didn’t embrace Sidewalk Sale right away, but by the second or third year, it became a whole lot of fun,” John Fell pointed out. Fell worked at the familyowned Highland Park Fell Company store for more than 25 years, and like his dad Jacob Fell and his uncles, he sold suits to most men and boys in the
(r) Outside of Fell Company Store
Fell recalled, “I’ll never forget one year when we combined inventory from our Winnetka and Highland Park stores, and we advertised the Sale like crazy ahead of time. The first day of the Sale a short, older man in a plain undershirt and Bermuda shorts, which reached down almost to his ankles, walked over and was rummaging through one of the tables. My uncle whispered to me, (Continued on page 14)
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‘that’s W. Clement Stone!’ I was just a kid in my 20s then, and I asked my uncle why a famous millionaire would bother sifting through our stuff for bargains, and he told me, “That’s how a lot of rich people stay rich!” “There is no question that we purchased additional inventory those years, with the Sidewalk Sale in mind,” John added. “But most of all, my memories of 25 years participating in Sidewalk Sale start with being able to see most of Highland Park throughout the weekend, and visiting and joking with everybody we knew as we mingled through the crowd in our new Fell Company Sidewalk Sale t-shirts every year. We would select the color of the shirts months earlier. Looking back now after all these years, I think the most fun we had at the Fell Company was with the Sidewalk Sale. In most years we made some money, but we met so many new friends and customers, that it would have been worthwhile regardless. I think our participation every year really made us part of the community.”
Sidewalk SALE! Fell remembers that prior to the Sidewalk Sale, there was an event called “Highland Park Dollar Days.” His cousin, Harold “Happy” Fell, reports “during Dollar Days, my dad “Red” Fell would greet the crowds at the stroke of 9 o’clock. Many of them had been waiting quite a while for the doors to open. There were fewer merchants then, but Jim Garnett, Glen Cobey, and the owner of Chestnut Courts would all participate. And later, as Dollar Days evolved into the Sidewalk Sale, so many of the same shoppers would show up every year. Some of them would come into the store a few days before the Sidewalk Sale and tell us that they had to go out of town during the weekend, so they would ask for an early glimpse of the merchandise that was headed for the street. These were savvy shoppers, believe me! They knew they could often get a $100 polo shirt for $10,” he said.
“To some of them, it was a sort of a game, to grab some bargains before everybody else could. Even many of the wealthiest people in town enjoyed it. Others would gather up sale items and bring them down to the inner city, which was nice,” he added. “So there was opportunity for additional sales, but most important, it brought us together with so many of our customers, even just to talk and tell stories.” Roger Wolff, longtime owner of the Bootery (483 Cental Avenue), said, “Our Sidewalk Sale has become an event in and of itself. We always have customers who can’t wait for the first day of the sale because the selection is the best and our prices are really good.”
Wolff continued, “I do remember our first Sidewalk Sale in 1978. We had no clue as to what Sidewalk Sale was all about. We had been open only a few weeks that year, and we put out just a couple of racks of merchandise, but when they sold immediately, and I saw the crowds that our neighbor the Fell Company was attracting, we quickly called our sister store in Lake Forest to get more merchandise fast! We added several more racks, and I knew that the next year we would be better prepared.”
Photo: Larry Bloom, ATI Graphics Inc.
July 24-26
Roger Wolff at the new location of the Bootery
“The Fells knew how to run a Sidewalk Sale, and they completely filled the sidewalk in front of their store, which certainly made sense. As my sale grew, I had such a small storefront, that I kept trying to steal some space from the Fells every year. It was always a cat and mouse game for me, trying to squeeze a little more room for just one more table, and at the same time the Fells would try to maintain their rightful space! That said, John and Happy Fell were always very accommodating.”
Admission to the Sale is free. Ample parking is available in the public garages at Port Clinton and Renaissance Place; in addition there are on-street parking spaces, parking decks, and several lots within the downtown area.
as of JUNE 2014
In a letter to the Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, Rhoda Perlman wrote, “I enjoyed being the first woman president of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce from 1974 to 1975. One of my best memories was when I originated the Sidewalk Sale in Highland Park. Many of the businesses had wanted an event such as this for years…I made a motion (to the City) that Highland Park begin to add sidewalk sales. Everyone heartily agreed…I’m delighted that this brings so many shoppers to our town! My sincere hope for every Chamber participant and member is to think about what a wonderful town we work in, and how we can continue to make this the best place for businesses to want to come here.” Highland Park’s Sidewalk Sale now has been a 40-year success. The steady list of participating stores, plus the thousands of returning shoppers, prove that this event is a good idea for the city, for the stores, and for smart shoppers. Ginny Glasner adds, “See you on the Sidewalks!”
Participating Sidewalk Sale Vendors The A B L Group Adesso, Ltd. Allura Fine Jewelers ArrivaDolce Gelato & Coffee Bar Avant for Men Bett’s the Bootery Bullion Express Campus Colors/Pro Colors Citywoods Design Quartet @ Ravinia Designs by Lev Dream Kitchens, Inc. E Street Denim Co. Eileen Fisher Elements Massage Enaz, Ltd. Equinox Fitness Club First Bank of Highland Park Freedom Home Care Garfinkles Fine Jewelry Goodies Etc. Gordon In Highland Park-Aveda Salon & Spa H.P. Tops Highwood Rental & Party, Inc. The Highland Park Landmark Isis On The Shore Jill Alberts Jewelry Jolie Maison Joseph A. Palminteri Insurance Agency Just 4 Friends
Kaehler Luggage Kenzy Gifts & Decor KeyLime Cove Waterpark Resort La Casa de Isaac & Moishe Restaurant Lake County Health Dept. - North Shore Health Center Loree’s Closet Lori’s Designer Shoes My Best Friend’s Closet New Balance North Shore Nick’s Upholstery, Inc. North Shore Photo Booth On Balance Outdoor Popcorn Jester/ Jester Juice Posh Essentials Principessa Children’s Boutique Rock N Rags Ross Cosmetics Rover’s Place Sharin’ Unlimited Shoe Fly The Stationery Station Style Shack Sunflower Table Compliments Therapeutic Kneads Trek Bicycle Store of Highland Park Uncle Dan’s Ltd. Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors Wear In Good Health Wenk Insurance Agency ... and more!
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‘that’s W. Clement Stone!’ I was just a kid in my 20s then, and I asked my uncle why a famous millionaire would bother sifting through our stuff for bargains, and he told me, “That’s how a lot of rich people stay rich!” “There is no question that we purchased additional inventory those years, with the Sidewalk Sale in mind,” John added. “But most of all, my memories of 25 years participating in Sidewalk Sale start with being able to see most of Highland Park throughout the weekend, and visiting and joking with everybody we knew as we mingled through the crowd in our new Fell Company Sidewalk Sale t-shirts every year. We would select the color of the shirts months earlier. Looking back now after all these years, I think the most fun we had at the Fell Company was with the Sidewalk Sale. In most years we made some money, but we met so many new friends and customers, that it would have been worthwhile regardless. I think our participation every year really made us part of the community.”
Sidewalk SALE! Fell remembers that prior to the Sidewalk Sale, there was an event called “Highland Park Dollar Days.” His cousin, Harold “Happy” Fell, reports “during Dollar Days, my dad “Red” Fell would greet the crowds at the stroke of 9 o’clock. Many of them had been waiting quite a while for the doors to open. There were fewer merchants then, but Jim Garnett, Glen Cobey, and the owner of Chestnut Courts would all participate. And later, as Dollar Days evolved into the Sidewalk Sale, so many of the same shoppers would show up every year. Some of them would come into the store a few days before the Sidewalk Sale and tell us that they had to go out of town during the weekend, so they would ask for an early glimpse of the merchandise that was headed for the street. These were savvy shoppers, believe me! They knew they could often get a $100 polo shirt for $10,” he said.
“To some of them, it was a sort of a game, to grab some bargains before everybody else could. Even many of the wealthiest people in town enjoyed it. Others would gather up sale items and bring them down to the inner city, which was nice,” he added. “So there was opportunity for additional sales, but most important, it brought us together with so many of our customers, even just to talk and tell stories.” Roger Wolff, longtime owner of the Bootery (483 Cental Avenue), said, “Our Sidewalk Sale has become an event in and of itself. We always have customers who can’t wait for the first day of the sale because the selection is the best and our prices are really good.”
Wolff continued, “I do remember our first Sidewalk Sale in 1978. We had no clue as to what Sidewalk Sale was all about. We had been open only a few weeks that year, and we put out just a couple of racks of merchandise, but when they sold immediately, and I saw the crowds that our neighbor the Fell Company was attracting, we quickly called our sister store in Lake Forest to get more merchandise fast! We added several more racks, and I knew that the next year we would be better prepared.”
Photo: Larry Bloom, ATI Graphics Inc.
July 24-26
Roger Wolff at the new location of the Bootery
“The Fells knew how to run a Sidewalk Sale, and they completely filled the sidewalk in front of their store, which certainly made sense. As my sale grew, I had such a small storefront, that I kept trying to steal some space from the Fells every year. It was always a cat and mouse game for me, trying to squeeze a little more room for just one more table, and at the same time the Fells would try to maintain their rightful space! That said, John and Happy Fell were always very accommodating.”
Admission to the Sale is free. Ample parking is available in the public garages at Port Clinton and Renaissance Place; in addition there are on-street parking spaces, parking decks, and several lots within the downtown area.
as of JUNE 2014
In a letter to the Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, Rhoda Perlman wrote, “I enjoyed being the first woman president of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce from 1974 to 1975. One of my best memories was when I originated the Sidewalk Sale in Highland Park. Many of the businesses had wanted an event such as this for years…I made a motion (to the City) that Highland Park begin to add sidewalk sales. Everyone heartily agreed…I’m delighted that this brings so many shoppers to our town! My sincere hope for every Chamber participant and member is to think about what a wonderful town we work in, and how we can continue to make this the best place for businesses to want to come here.” Highland Park’s Sidewalk Sale now has been a 40-year success. The steady list of participating stores, plus the thousands of returning shoppers, prove that this event is a good idea for the city, for the stores, and for smart shoppers. Ginny Glasner adds, “See you on the Sidewalks!”
Participating Sidewalk Sale Vendors The A B L Group Adesso, Ltd. Allura Fine Jewelers ArrivaDolce Gelato & Coffee Bar Avant for Men Bett’s the Bootery Bullion Express Campus Colors/Pro Colors Citywoods Design Quartet @ Ravinia Designs by Lev Dream Kitchens, Inc. E Street Denim Co. Eileen Fisher Elements Massage Enaz, Ltd. Equinox Fitness Club First Bank of Highland Park Freedom Home Care Garfinkles Fine Jewelry Goodies Etc. Gordon In Highland Park-Aveda Salon & Spa H.P. Tops Highwood Rental & Party, Inc. The Highland Park Landmark Isis On The Shore Jill Alberts Jewelry Jolie Maison Joseph A. Palminteri Insurance Agency Just 4 Friends
Kaehler Luggage Kenzy Gifts & Decor KeyLime Cove Waterpark Resort La Casa de Isaac & Moishe Restaurant Lake County Health Dept. - North Shore Health Center Loree’s Closet Lori’s Designer Shoes My Best Friend’s Closet New Balance North Shore Nick’s Upholstery, Inc. North Shore Photo Booth On Balance Outdoor Popcorn Jester/ Jester Juice Posh Essentials Principessa Children’s Boutique Rock N Rags Ross Cosmetics Rover’s Place Sharin’ Unlimited Shoe Fly The Stationery Station Style Shack Sunflower Table Compliments Therapeutic Kneads Trek Bicycle Store of Highland Park Uncle Dan’s Ltd. Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors Wear In Good Health Wenk Insurance Agency ... and more!
Thanks to our sponsors…
Joseph A Palminteri (847) 432-5570
[email protected]
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SUMMER 2013
By Mira Temkin
Highland Park
Bella Via Check out Bella Via any summer night and you’ll probably find diners sitting outside around umbrella tables on the street-side patio and the restaurant’s backyard, enjoying a great evening out in Highland Park. A full-service traditional Italian restaurant, Bella Via has been on Second Street for just over 16 years, serving Southern Italian chicken, veal, fish, eggplant and pasta dishes. Pizza Margherita is on the dinner menu as an appetizer, but most of Bella Via’s pizza business comes from carryout and delivery. Owner Maurizio LoBosco, who also serves as chef, said that everything that goes into his restaurant’s pizzas is made from scratch. “We make the dough and the sauce, and all ingredients are fresh,” he said. “We even grind our own sausage.”
Maurizio LoBosco
Growing up in Italy, LoBosco especially enjoyed preparing and sharing meals with his family. “For Italians, cooking is a social event,” he said. That sense of community he experienced as a child is one of the reasons he enjoys being a part of our town. “I love the whole area, the environment, and my wonderful downtown Highland Park location,” he said. 16
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Bella Via Check out Bella Via any summer night and you’ll probably find diners sitting outside around umbrella tables on the street-side patio and the restaurant’s backyard, enjoying a great evening out in Highland Park. A full-service traditional Italian restaurant, Bella Via has been on Second Street for just over 16 years, serving Southern Italian chicken, veal, fish, eggplant and pasta dishes. Pizza Margherita is on the dinner menu as an appetizer, but most of Bella Via’s pizza business comes from carryout and delivery.
Deep dish or thin crust? Cheese or the whole works? Gluten-free or “gluten-y”? In Highland Park, the pie’s got no limit!
Il Forno’s Pizzeria Il Forno has been tossing up great thin and thick crust pizza for more than 50 years, first in Chicago, then on Roger Williams Avenue in Ravinia, and in its present location on Old Elm Road since 1972. Mike Rudolph, who started working at the pizzeria in 1974, bought the business in 1986.
Owner Maurizio LoBosco, who also serves as chef, said that everything that goes into his restaurant’s pizzas is made from scratch. “We make the dough and the sauce, and all ingredients are fresh,” he said. “We even grind our own sausage.” Mike Rudolph
“We’ve been using the same pizza sauce recipe that founder Bruno Pupolo created in the 1950s,” he said, but noted a trend in pizza toppings that reflects how tastes have changed over the years: “Our customers are asking for more gourmet toppings. In response, we’ve added unique items like hot giardinera peppers, eggplant, artichoke, pineapple, fresh tomatoes, and fresh garlic.” Rudolph loves being a part of the Highland Park community. “I’m proud to say we’re now serving our third generation of families. It’s thrilling to see grandparents bring in their grandchildren to enjoy the same great pizza that they did when they were kids.”
Maurizio LoBosco
Growing up in Italy, LoBosco especially enjoyed preparing and sharing meals with his family. “For Italians, cooking is a social event,” he said. That sense of community he experienced as a child is one of the reasons he enjoys being a part of our town. “I love the whole area, the environment, and my wonderful downtown Highland Park location,” he said. 16
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Piero’s Pizza In the Ravinia area, Highland Parkers have been counting on Piero’s for fresh, hot pizza for more than 30 years. Over those three decades, “the biggest
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Menu items, of course, have changed too; classic pizza fare now mixes with newer offerings. “We added a gluten-free thin crust pizza a few years back and have recently added gluten-free penne pasta. Having gluten-free menu items is something our customers who require them really appreciate,” said manager Marcus Howland. Piero’s also sells par-baked pizza, which lets you finish baking the pizza at your convenience. Howland understands how important it is to be community minded. “We participate in school and camp lunch programs and other local events. It’s easy to be a good neighbor in a community where everyone is involved.”
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All of Ravinia BBQ & Grill’s pizza sauces are made from scratch, said the restaurant’s owner Bunnie Mesirow. Under that yummy sauce on their specialty BBQ Chicken Pizza is a thin, cracker-like crust with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, cilantro, barbecue chicken, onion, and sweet barbecue sauce. “As a bonus, the thin crust makes the pizza a little lower in calories,” she added. When it comes to pizza, the customer is always right. “Some of our customers order their pizza without cheese, and some without sauce,” Mesirow said, adding that another option is to dial the spiciness of a pizza way up by adding jalapeno peppers. 20
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Artist Caren Helene Rudman works with mixed media, photography, and writing. Her art explores the relationship between the physical body and the world surrounding it. The discovery that she carries “a BRCA 1 gene that increases a risk of cancer forced me to face my own mortality,” Rudman said. Stemming from that realization, since 2010, the upcoming “Voices and Visions; Standing on the Bridge Between Health and Disease” will be the fourth such exhibition Rudman has curated at The Art Center – Highland Park (TAC)
In the summer, Piero’s is happy to deliver to Ravinia Festival. So instead of toting a picnic basket, pair your Prokofiev with a large pepperoni!
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Photo: The Art Center Highland Park
change in the business has been technology, such as online ordering,” said owner Frank Guagliardo.
Voices and Visions IV
Because Ravinia BBQ & Grill is known so well for its baby back ribs and chicken, Mesirow said “Many of our customers don’t think of pizza when they first come here. But once they try it, they discover just how good it is.” Mesirow likes being a part of the Ravinia business district, and she enjoys the interaction with so many of her long-time guests. In fact next year, Ravinia BBQ & Grill will be celebrating 30 years in Highland Park! Author Mira Temkin is a North Shore freelance writer whose articles have appeared in Lakeland Boating, What’s Happening, Chicago Upscale Travel Examiner, and Long Island Woman. She also writes advertising and web copy. Reach her at miratemkin@ gmail.com.
“The Art Center - Highland Park is proud to host Voices and Visions IV. It will be an emotionally touching exhibit that explores the effect of cancer in our lives. This unique exhibit provides a creative voice to those affected by the disease,” said Erin Saltsgaver, TAC’s Coordinator of Exhibits, Marketing, and PR. The entry deadline for work to be included is August 2. For the exhibit, Rudman is looking for art that expresses the concerns dealing with and surrounding cancer, as illness becomes a metaphor for facing mortality.
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PIZZA
(continued from pg. 17)
Menu items, of course, have changed too; classic pizza fare now mixes with newer offerings. “We added a gluten-free thin crust pizza a few years back and have recently added gluten-free penne pasta. Having gluten-free menu items is something our customers who require them really appreciate,” said manager Marcus Howland. Piero’s also sells par-baked pizza, which lets you finish baking the pizza at your convenience. Howland understands how important it is to be community minded. “We participate in school and camp lunch programs and other local events. It’s easy to be a good neighbor in a community where everyone is involved.”
at The Art Center–Highland Park
Frank Guagliardo
Voices and Visions IV will run from September 5 through October 25 at TAC. The opening reception will be September 12 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bunnie Mesirow
All of Ravinia BBQ & Grill’s pizza sauces are made from scratch, said the restaurant’s owner Bunnie Mesirow. Under that yummy sauce on their specialty BBQ Chicken Pizza is a thin, cracker-like crust with cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, cilantro, barbecue chicken, onion, and sweet barbecue sauce. “As a bonus, the thin crust makes the pizza a little lower in calories,” she added. When it comes to pizza, the customer is always right. “Some of our customers order their pizza without cheese, and some without sauce,” Mesirow said, adding that another option is to dial the spiciness of a pizza way up by adding jalapeno peppers. 20
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Previving by Caren Helene Rudman
Artist Caren Helene Rudman works with mixed media, photography, and writing. Her art explores the relationship between the physical body and the world surrounding it. The discovery that she carries “a BRCA 1 gene that increases a risk of cancer forced me to face my own mortality,” Rudman said. Stemming from that realization, since 2010, the upcoming “Voices and Visions; Standing on the Bridge Between Health and Disease” will be the fourth such exhibition Rudman has curated at The Art Center – Highland Park (TAC)
In the summer, Piero’s is happy to deliver to Ravinia Festival. So instead of toting a picnic basket, pair your Prokofiev with a large pepperoni!
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change in the business has been technology, such as online ordering,” said owner Frank Guagliardo.
Voices and Visions IV
Because Ravinia BBQ & Grill is known so well for its baby back ribs and chicken, Mesirow said “Many of our customers don’t think of pizza when they first come here. But once they try it, they discover just how good it is.” Mesirow likes being a part of the Ravinia business district, and she enjoys the interaction with so many of her long-time guests. In fact next year, Ravinia BBQ & Grill will be celebrating 30 years in Highland Park! Author Mira Temkin is a North Shore freelance writer whose articles have appeared in Lakeland Boating, What’s Happening, Chicago Upscale Travel Examiner, and Long Island Woman. She also writes advertising and web copy. Reach her at miratemkin@ gmail.com.
“The Art Center - Highland Park is proud to host Voices and Visions IV. It will be an emotionally touching exhibit that explores the effect of cancer in our lives. This unique exhibit provides a creative voice to those affected by the disease,” said Erin Saltsgaver, TAC’s Coordinator of Exhibits, Marketing, and PR. The entry deadline for work to be included is August 2. For the exhibit, Rudman is looking for art that expresses the concerns dealing with and surrounding cancer, as illness becomes a metaphor for facing mortality.
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467 Roger Williams Avenue | 1779 Green Bay Road
By Leslie Piotrowski
Photos: Carolyn Gordon, Lake County Health Department
North Shore Health Center Childhood obesity continues to be a focus of the North Shore Health Center, which has offered comprehensive, high quality healthcare in the area for eight years.
Dr. Tahira Juiris treats a patient
Today more than 21 percent of children in Illinois are obese, the fourth worst rate in the nation. Childhood obesity is associated with serious health conditions including diabetes, fatty liver, and an increased risk of cardiac disease. The good news for the Highland Park area is that the North Shore Health Center offers health and wellness programs specifically for obese pediatric patients. The Health Center promotes increased physical
activity through joint programming with the Park District of Highland Park. “We treat each of our patients as an individual with a personal health plan” says Dr. Guzman, a pediatrician at the Health Center. Pediatricians at the Center work with both the parents and their child to plan intervention strategies. Pediatric patients in a weightreduction program also participate in one-on-one counseling sessions with the registered dietitian to help them establish and work toward healthy eating habits. “The best strategy is to improve the eating habits and physical activity routines of the entire family. Parents and caregivers play a vital role in a child’s lifestyle. It is important they have access to resources and tools so they can develop these healthy habits. We want them to reduce “screen time” for the entire family,” said Anne Wagner, Clinic Coordinator at the Health Center.
Just this past spring 20 families participated in the We Can!/CATCH program offered at the North Shore Health Center. We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) is designed to give parents a way to help children, 8 to 13 years of age, stay at a healthy weight and CATCH is designed to encourage heart-healthy behavior in children. Each year more than 4,500 area residents are making the North Shore Health Center their medical home. The Center’s physicians, who are available Monday through Saturday, have specialties that include Family Practice, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. In addition, there are full Dental services available five days a week, and preventative screening. The Health Center utilizes Community Health Workers (Promotoras) to reach out to various community members who may have specific health needs that require individualized education or support. The Women’s Health program is partnered with NorthShore University HealthSystem to provide state-of-the-art care. The Health Center offers family planning services and a comprehensive prenatalpostpartum program. Other services
include nutrition counseling and WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children). Additionally, we offer full-spectrum Pediatric services.
Financial support by local individuals and organizations helped create the North Shore Health Center and today community member donations and a grant from the Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park continues to support operations.
A key community partner is the non-for-profit Friends for Health organization. Thanks to the grant through the Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park, Friends for Health augments care at the Health Center by providing help with specialty care, dental care, and medication assistance. It supports a diabetes program that includes education and prevention activities such as community garden opportunities, diabetes self-management classes, and exercise and fitness options through cooperative programming with the Recreation Center of Highland Park and the Nuestro Center in Highwood. The Health Center continues to develop partnerships with local schools, churches, and other service agencies to bring healthcare programs to the community in general.
Leslie Piotrowski is the Communications Manager for the Lake County Health Department
SUMMER 2014
Celebrating 37 years creating amazing invitations for your events.
The Highland Park location is one of six community health centers managed by the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center that accepts Medicaid, Medicare and commercial health insurance. Services are also available on a sliding fee based on personal income levels.
North Shore Health Center, located just north of Sunset Foods at 1840 Green Bay Road, is accredited by The Joint Commission, an independent non-profit organization that certifies 20,000 health care organizations across the country based on a set of performance standards. For additional information on clinic services, please call 847-984-5300.
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610 Central Avenue Highland Park 847.432.3044 StationeryStation.com
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By Leslie Piotrowski
Photos: Carolyn Gordon, Lake County Health Department
North Shore Health Center Childhood obesity continues to be a focus of the North Shore Health Center, which has offered comprehensive, high quality healthcare in the area for eight years.
Dr. Tahira Juiris treats a patient
Today more than 21 percent of children in Illinois are obese, the fourth worst rate in the nation. Childhood obesity is associated with serious health conditions including diabetes, fatty liver, and an increased risk of cardiac disease. The good news for the Highland Park area is that the North Shore Health Center offers health and wellness programs specifically for obese pediatric patients. The Health Center promotes increased physical
activity through joint programming with the Park District of Highland Park. “We treat each of our patients as an individual with a personal health plan” says Dr. Guzman, a pediatrician at the Health Center. Pediatricians at the Center work with both the parents and their child to plan intervention strategies. Pediatric patients in a weightreduction program also participate in one-on-one counseling sessions with the registered dietitian to help them establish and work toward healthy eating habits. “The best strategy is to improve the eating habits and physical activity routines of the entire family. Parents and caregivers play a vital role in a child’s lifestyle. It is important they have access to resources and tools so they can develop these healthy habits. We want them to reduce “screen time” for the entire family,” said Anne Wagner, Clinic Coordinator at the Health Center.
Just this past spring 20 families participated in the We Can!/CATCH program offered at the North Shore Health Center. We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) is designed to give parents a way to help children, 8 to 13 years of age, stay at a healthy weight and CATCH is designed to encourage heart-healthy behavior in children. Each year more than 4,500 area residents are making the North Shore Health Center their medical home. The Center’s physicians, who are available Monday through Saturday, have specialties that include Family Practice, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine. In addition, there are full Dental services available five days a week, and preventative screening. The Health Center utilizes Community Health Workers (Promotoras) to reach out to various community members who may have specific health needs that require individualized education or support. The Women’s Health program is partnered with NorthShore University HealthSystem to provide state-of-the-art care. The Health Center offers family planning services and a comprehensive prenatalpostpartum program. Other services
include nutrition counseling and WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children). Additionally, we offer full-spectrum Pediatric services.
Financial support by local individuals and organizations helped create the North Shore Health Center and today community member donations and a grant from the Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park continues to support operations.
A key community partner is the non-for-profit Friends for Health organization. Thanks to the grant through the Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park, Friends for Health augments care at the Health Center by providing help with specialty care, dental care, and medication assistance. It supports a diabetes program that includes education and prevention activities such as community garden opportunities, diabetes self-management classes, and exercise and fitness options through cooperative programming with the Recreation Center of Highland Park and the Nuestro Center in Highwood. The Health Center continues to develop partnerships with local schools, churches, and other service agencies to bring healthcare programs to the community in general.
Leslie Piotrowski is the Communications Manager for the Lake County Health Department
SUMMER 2014
Celebrating 37 years creating amazing invitations for your events.
The Highland Park location is one of six community health centers managed by the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center that accepts Medicaid, Medicare and commercial health insurance. Services are also available on a sliding fee based on personal income levels.
North Shore Health Center, located just north of Sunset Foods at 1840 Green Bay Road, is accredited by The Joint Commission, an independent non-profit organization that certifies 20,000 health care organizations across the country based on a set of performance standards. For additional information on clinic services, please call 847-984-5300.
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By Leslie Piotrowski
610 Central Avenue Highland Park 847.432.3044 StationeryStation.com
SUMMER 2014
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Voices and Visions IV
COMMUNITY BANKING THE WAY IT SHOULD BE
Photo: Erin Saltsgaver
at The Art Center–Highland Park
A Better Way
to Borrow
A Home Equity Credit Line* from American Enterprise Bank is a flexible, revolving line of credit from $10,000 to $250,000, based on the equity you’ve built in your home and your credit worthiness. Whether it’s for home improvements, college tuition, unexpected medical expenses, paying
Curator Caren Helene Rudman with TAC Board President, Jonathan Plotkin speaking during the 2012 opening reception.
“TAC invites artists from around the country to share their stories of strength and survival relating to cancer,” said Saltsgaver. “Through the exhibit, we hope to empower the survivors, family members, friends, and anyone who may have been touched by this disease,” she added.
Artists whose work reflects any of the many issues pertaining to cancer are invited to submit work in all media except video / film for consideration. Entry forms and submission CDs containing images must be received at The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Road, by 4 p.m. on August 2. See TAC’s website, www.theartcenterhp.org, for more information, or call 845-432-1888.
We provide the best range of products and friendly hometown service. If you haven’t already visited us, please do.
Highland Park: 1949 St. Johns Ave. Highland Park 847-432-9988 Ravinia: 634 Roger Williams Ave. Highland Park 847-266-0300 www.highlandparkbank.com
off higher interest rate debt or other major purchases, establishing an equity line of credit makes financial sense for most homeowners. • No application fees or closing costs
Appearance is everything…
• Pay only on the amount you use and only when you use it • No points or origination fees • Low interest rates
AmericanEnterpriseBank.com Buffalo Grove IL Schaumburg IL Highland Park IL 847.465.9700 847.352.1200 847.681.8600 *American Enterprise Bank’s Home Equity Lines are variable rate products which are tied to the Wall Street Journal’s published Prime rate, currently 3.25% as of June 17, 2014. Your rate will adjust as the Prime rate changes. Equity Lines are limited to a maximum 80% combined LTV (loan to value) up to a combined loan amount of $650,000, 75% combined LTV (loan to value) up to a combined loan amount of $650,001 to $999,999, 70% combined LTV (loan to value) up to a combined loan amount of $1,000,000 to $1,200,000 and are intended for and serviced by a first or second lien on the applicant’s primary one-to-four family residence located in Illinois. Approved lines of $100,000 and above are at Prime + .25% with a minimum Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 4.50% and a Maximum APR is 25%. Approved Lines of Credit of $99,999.99 and under are at Prime + .75% with a minimum Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 4.75% and a Maximum APR is 25%. Typical third party fees are waived. An annual fee of up to $50 may apply after the first year and can be waived with an auto debit from an AEB account that has a recurring electronic deposit. The Equity Lines are interest only monthly and there is a balloon payment of any unpaid principal due at maturity. There is a $500 cancellation fee if the Equity Line is closed/cancelled within 36 months of the date of the note. Property insurance is, and flood insurance may be, required. Rates subject to change. Consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of interest. Other terms and conditions may apply. Other products available. NMLS #412438
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Over One Million Satisfied Customers! Superior Soft-Cloth Car Washing And Hand Detailing Service
(847) 831-1011
64 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park Open year-round, seven days a week for your convenience!
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Voices and Visions IV
COMMUNITY BANKING THE WAY IT SHOULD BE
Photo: Erin Saltsgaver
at The Art Center–Highland Park
A Better Way
to Borrow
A Home Equity Credit Line* from American Enterprise Bank is a flexible, revolving line of credit from $10,000 to $250,000, based on the equity you’ve built in your home and your credit worthiness. Whether it’s for home improvements, college tuition, unexpected medical expenses, paying
Curator Caren Helene Rudman with TAC Board President, Jonathan Plotkin speaking during the 2012 opening reception.
“TAC invites artists from around the country to share their stories of strength and survival relating to cancer,” said Saltsgaver. “Through the exhibit, we hope to empower the survivors, family members, friends, and anyone who may have been touched by this disease,” she added.
Artists whose work reflects any of the many issues pertaining to cancer are invited to submit work in all media except video / film for consideration. Entry forms and submission CDs containing images must be received at The Art Center, 1957 Sheridan Road, by 4 p.m. on August 2. See TAC’s website, www.theartcenterhp.org, for more information, or call 845-432-1888.
We provide the best range of products and friendly hometown service. If you haven’t already visited us, please do.
Highland Park: 1949 St. Johns Ave. Highland Park 847-432-9988 Ravinia: 634 Roger Williams Ave. Highland Park 847-266-0300 www.highlandparkbank.com
off higher interest rate debt or other major purchases, establishing an equity line of credit makes financial sense for most homeowners. • No application fees or closing costs
Appearance is everything…
• Pay only on the amount you use and only when you use it • No points or origination fees • Low interest rates
AmericanEnterpriseBank.com Buffalo Grove IL Schaumburg IL Highland Park IL 847.465.9700 847.352.1200 847.681.8600 *American Enterprise Bank’s Home Equity Lines are variable rate products which are tied to the Wall Street Journal’s published Prime rate, currently 3.25% as of June 17, 2014. Your rate will adjust as the Prime rate changes. Equity Lines are limited to a maximum 80% combined LTV (loan to value) up to a combined loan amount of $650,000, 75% combined LTV (loan to value) up to a combined loan amount of $650,001 to $999,999, 70% combined LTV (loan to value) up to a combined loan amount of $1,000,000 to $1,200,000 and are intended for and serviced by a first or second lien on the applicant’s primary one-to-four family residence located in Illinois. Approved lines of $100,000 and above are at Prime + .25% with a minimum Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 4.50% and a Maximum APR is 25%. Approved Lines of Credit of $99,999.99 and under are at Prime + .75% with a minimum Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 4.75% and a Maximum APR is 25%. Typical third party fees are waived. An annual fee of up to $50 may apply after the first year and can be waived with an auto debit from an AEB account that has a recurring electronic deposit. The Equity Lines are interest only monthly and there is a balloon payment of any unpaid principal due at maturity. There is a $500 cancellation fee if the Equity Line is closed/cancelled within 36 months of the date of the note. Property insurance is, and flood insurance may be, required. Rates subject to change. Consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of interest. Other terms and conditions may apply. Other products available. NMLS #412438
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Over One Million Satisfied Customers! Superior Soft-Cloth Car Washing And Hand Detailing Service
(847) 831-1011
64 Skokie Valley Rd, Highland Park Open year-round, seven days a week for your convenience!
www.crossroadscarwashhighlandpark.com SUMMER 2014
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Photos: Carefree Comfort
Contractors’
CORNER
Following the winter we just had, summer couldn’t have come fast enough. After being cooped up by the polar vortex through an unusually cold spring (remember how it snowed on April 15?), now is the time to open the windows and to take a break outdoors. But there is one unsung hero of winter that doesn’t get a summer break: your furnace. Just because the cold has stopped doesn’t mean your furnace has. It continues to work hard all summer to blow cold air throughout the
an exchanger can pose a danger to you and your family. Cracks can allow carbon monoxide to enter the home’s air stream.
house and keep the indoors cool and dry. Although your furnace can’t take a summer vacation, you can do some things now to help lengthen its life and hopefully keep service calls at bay.
A furnace has a lot of small components that should be taken apart and cleaned to keep everything running smoothly. Aside from a thorough cleaning, having your furnace inspected by a professional could also identify hidden safety issues. For example, a certified service technician will be able to check the ignition sequence and make sure there are not any dangerous chimney issues lurking.
FULL GROOMING SERVICES FOR ALL BREEDS & AGES A Breed-Specific Cuts A Nail Clipping A Teeth Cleaning A Brushing A Gland Pressing A Baths
M Our manager placed 3rd in the 30th Annual All American Grooming Show M
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• How old is your furnace? The average life span of a furnace is in the 15-20 year range. Once you hit this threshold, it is time to seriously consider replacement. • Does your furnace need a major repair? There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a furnace, but fortunately many repairs are minor and relatively inexpensive. There are, however, a few pricey parts that might not be worth replacing if your furnace
Another important component that a professional will check is your heat exchanger. While it may seem to be running fine, a crack in
Just Grooming 847-433-5293
• What is the net cost of replacing your furnace? A lot of times people only consider a new furnace’s price tag. The truth is, there are a lot of financial considerations that should be taken into account. Does your current furnace need an expensive repair to keep working? Are there manufacturer, utility, or tax incentives available if you decide to upgrade? How much money will a new furnace save on utilities? Answers to these questions can often add up to thousands of dollars that would bring the net cost of replacement down much lower than you might expect.
Eventually you will need to decide if it’s time to replace your furnace. There are a number of things to consider when making this decision:
One of the most important things to tend to is your furnace’s air filter. Filters come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but one thing they all have in common is that they need to be cleaned or replaced regularly. A plugged air filter can lead to unnecessary breakdowns and costly repairs.
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is near the end of its expected life. It could be argued, for example, that it’s not really worth $500 to repair a furnace that’s at the end of its lifespan.
Repair Vs. Replacement
Regular Servicing
Monitoring air filters is an easy task for homeowners, but there are some jobs that should only be performed by a professional. Having a reputable service company perform regular maintenance on your furnace will not only help avoid unneeded service calls, but also keep your furnace running as efficiently as possible. Air throughout your house is circulated through your furnace and, no matter how clean your house is, your furnace will collect dust. After the record setting winter we just had, your furnace’s motor worked double time and passed a lot of air and dust through it.
By Domenic Sciarrone
www.just-grooming.com
A lot of people don’t think about their existing furnace or about getting a new one until they find themselves without heat on a cold winter day. Keeping your
by the utility companies!
furnace fit, being aware of your heating options, and knowing a heating company with Domenic Sciarrone which you feel comfortable, are all smart things to do. Keep your furnace working hard, day in and day out, hot weather or cold, for many, many years—and with no time off for a vacation!
Domenic Sciarrone is the manager of Carefree Comfort, family owned since 1984. The company specializes in the installation and maintenance of heating, air-conditioning, and HVAC systems. Carefree Comfort is located at 1630 Old Deerfield Road. They can be reached at 847-388-0115 or through their website at carefreecomfort.com.
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5ft
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• Heating • Air Conditioning • Sheet Metal Work • New Construction
• Remodeling • Replacements • Service • Air Purifiers
24 Hour Emergency Service SUMMER 2014
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Contractors’
CORNER
Following the winter we just had, summer couldn’t have come fast enough. After being cooped up by the polar vortex through an unusually cold spring (remember how it snowed on April 15?), now is the time to open the windows and to take a break outdoors. But there is one unsung hero of winter that doesn’t get a summer break: your furnace. Just because the cold has stopped doesn’t mean your furnace has. It continues to work hard all summer to blow cold air throughout the
an exchanger can pose a danger to you and your family. Cracks can allow carbon monoxide to enter the home’s air stream.
house and keep the indoors cool and dry. Although your furnace can’t take a summer vacation, you can do some things now to help lengthen its life and hopefully keep service calls at bay.
A furnace has a lot of small components that should be taken apart and cleaned to keep everything running smoothly. Aside from a thorough cleaning, having your furnace inspected by a professional could also identify hidden safety issues. For example, a certified service technician will be able to check the ignition sequence and make sure there are not any dangerous chimney issues lurking.
FULL GROOMING SERVICES FOR ALL BREEDS & AGES A Breed-Specific Cuts A Nail Clipping A Teeth Cleaning A Brushing A Gland Pressing A Baths
M Our manager placed 3rd in the 30th Annual All American Grooming Show M
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SUMMER 2014
• How old is your furnace? The average life span of a furnace is in the 15-20 year range. Once you hit this threshold, it is time to seriously consider replacement. • Does your furnace need a major repair? There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a furnace, but fortunately many repairs are minor and relatively inexpensive. There are, however, a few pricey parts that might not be worth replacing if your furnace
Another important component that a professional will check is your heat exchanger. While it may seem to be running fine, a crack in
Just Grooming 847-433-5293
• What is the net cost of replacing your furnace? A lot of times people only consider a new furnace’s price tag. The truth is, there are a lot of financial considerations that should be taken into account. Does your current furnace need an expensive repair to keep working? Are there manufacturer, utility, or tax incentives available if you decide to upgrade? How much money will a new furnace save on utilities? Answers to these questions can often add up to thousands of dollars that would bring the net cost of replacement down much lower than you might expect.
Eventually you will need to decide if it’s time to replace your furnace. There are a number of things to consider when making this decision:
One of the most important things to tend to is your furnace’s air filter. Filters come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but one thing they all have in common is that they need to be cleaned or replaced regularly. A plugged air filter can lead to unnecessary breakdowns and costly repairs.
[email protected]
is near the end of its expected life. It could be argued, for example, that it’s not really worth $500 to repair a furnace that’s at the end of its lifespan.
Repair Vs. Replacement
Regular Servicing
Monitoring air filters is an easy task for homeowners, but there are some jobs that should only be performed by a professional. Having a reputable service company perform regular maintenance on your furnace will not only help avoid unneeded service calls, but also keep your furnace running as efficiently as possible. Air throughout your house is circulated through your furnace and, no matter how clean your house is, your furnace will collect dust. After the record setting winter we just had, your furnace’s motor worked double time and passed a lot of air and dust through it.
By Domenic Sciarrone
www.just-grooming.com
A lot of people don’t think about their existing furnace or about getting a new one until they find themselves without heat on a cold winter day. Keeping your
by the utility companies!
furnace fit, being aware of your heating options, and knowing a heating company with Domenic Sciarrone which you feel comfortable, are all smart things to do. Keep your furnace working hard, day in and day out, hot weather or cold, for many, many years—and with no time off for a vacation!
Domenic Sciarrone is the manager of Carefree Comfort, family owned since 1984. The company specializes in the installation and maintenance of heating, air-conditioning, and HVAC systems. Carefree Comfort is located at 1630 Old Deerfield Road. They can be reached at 847-388-0115 or through their website at carefreecomfort.com.
Heating & Air Conditioning
6ft
5ft
4ft
Like us on Facebook
3ft
Residential and Commercial For slashing customers’ energy bills!
*
Up to
in rebates and tax credits! *Call for details
Call us today at 847.433.7377 www.CarefreeComfort.com
• Heating • Air Conditioning • Sheet Metal Work • New Construction
• Remodeling • Replacements • Service • Air Purifiers
24 Hour Emergency Service SUMMER 2014
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49th Annual
Student Honor Din ner Photos: Evan Kane Photography
them.” Rebecca Bloomfield of Jerry S. Pearlstein Insurance agrees. “As a sponsor of a student, I had the privilege of sitting with him at the Dinner along with two other business owners. What a thrill to be able to open a young person’s eyes to possibilities of a career in our community. And the fact that there are adults close to home willing to help him. His parents, too, were so proud and grateful.”
2014 Student Honorees with Principal Brad Swanson
The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce honored twenty-four exceptional HPHS seniors at the 49th Annual Student Honor Dinner, held on April 30. These students were selected by their high school counselors, teachers, coaches, and club sponsors, not only for their achievements in academics, community service, and extra-curricular activities, but also for their character. The Chamber’s long history of recognizing high school students began in 1965 by then Chamber President Dr. William S. Bradford. As a student in high school, Dr. Bradford received an honor, which in later years inspired him to create the Student Honor Program. “Dr. Bradford recalled the impact his own award had on his education, career, and commitment to community service,” said Chamber Executive Director Ginny A. Glasner. “The Chamber continues this recognition, in the hope that it will have a similar impact on the lives of the students honored.” 28
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First Bank of Highland Park is one of the businesses that strongly believes in supporting our community through our students. Stacy Theodorakakis of First Bank of Highland Park said, “It’s so wonderful that this community is nurturing such well-rounded individuals. It will come back to benefit
Principal Brad Swanson introduced each student with his insightful, fun, and personalized comments, and the Highland Park Chamber presented Certificates of Recognition. In addition, the Chamber and its member businesses presented twelve individual $1000 scholarships toward college from the following generous donors: Martha & Lorry Hershenson and Danielle Mayer in honor of William S. Bradford, DDS and William S. Bradford, Jr.; First Bank of Highland Park; Ravinia Festival; NorthShore University HealthSystem – Highland Park Hospital; Galaxie Professional Cleaning Service, Inc.; D & R Autoworks; American Legion
Post #145 Highland Park; and the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce. The 2014 honorees are: Ari Bell, Nicole Berkman, Clara Carlson, Jessica Citronberg, Stephanie Cohn, Ricardo Deyta, Abby Friedman, Scott Greene, Shealtiel Israel, David Joseph, Carter Kleiman, Alayna Kuhlmann, Rebecca Lehman, Allison Meyer, Susan Nava, Vanessa Ocampo, Noa Ohcana, Mackenzie Paulsen, Benjamin Rogin, Julia Spathis, Jack Tresley, Blanca Vergara, Jacob Vilker, and Jacqueline Zamudio. Glasner added, “We are grateful to all of our member businesses and individuals from the Highland Park community who contribute to make the Student Honor Dinner possible. Please consider being a part of next year’s 50th celebration.” Attending and contributing to the annual event is a fabulous way to honor some of the best and the brightest young people in our community. Contributions to the scholarship program and event are gratefully accepted all year long. For more information, contact the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce at 847-432-0284 or www.chamberhp.com.
Capturing the joy of the evening are Mayor Nancy Rotering; Ravinia Festival’s Nick Pullia and Mindy Moore; and scholarship recipient Shealtiel Israel and his mom Barbara Booker! Chamber Board President Gurv Anand and Executive Director Ginny Glasner present Allison Meyer with the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
49th Annual
Student Honor Din ner Photos: Evan Kane Photography
them.” Rebecca Bloomfield of Jerry S. Pearlstein Insurance agrees. “As a sponsor of a student, I had the privilege of sitting with him at the Dinner along with two other business owners. What a thrill to be able to open a young person’s eyes to possibilities of a career in our community. And the fact that there are adults close to home willing to help him. His parents, too, were so proud and grateful.”
2014 Student Honorees with Principal Brad Swanson
The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce honored twenty-four exceptional HPHS seniors at the 49th Annual Student Honor Dinner, held on April 30. These students were selected by their high school counselors, teachers, coaches, and club sponsors, not only for their achievements in academics, community service, and extra-curricular activities, but also for their character. The Chamber’s long history of recognizing high school students began in 1965 by then Chamber President Dr. William S. Bradford. As a student in high school, Dr. Bradford received an honor, which in later years inspired him to create the Student Honor Program. “Dr. Bradford recalled the impact his own award had on his education, career, and commitment to community service,” said Chamber Executive Director Ginny A. Glasner. “The Chamber continues this recognition, in the hope that it will have a similar impact on the lives of the students honored.” 28
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First Bank of Highland Park is one of the businesses that strongly believes in supporting our community through our students. Stacy Theodorakakis of First Bank of Highland Park said, “It’s so wonderful that this community is nurturing such well-rounded individuals. It will come back to benefit
Principal Brad Swanson introduced each student with his insightful, fun, and personalized comments, and the Highland Park Chamber presented Certificates of Recognition. In addition, the Chamber and its member businesses presented twelve individual $1000 scholarships toward college from the following generous donors: Martha & Lorry Hershenson and Danielle Mayer in honor of William S. Bradford, DDS and William S. Bradford, Jr.; First Bank of Highland Park; Ravinia Festival; NorthShore University HealthSystem – Highland Park Hospital; Galaxie Professional Cleaning Service, Inc.; D & R Autoworks; American Legion
Post #145 Highland Park; and the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce. The 2014 honorees are: Ari Bell, Nicole Berkman, Clara Carlson, Jessica Citronberg, Stephanie Cohn, Ricardo Deyta, Abby Friedman, Scott Greene, Shealtiel Israel, David Joseph, Carter Kleiman, Alayna Kuhlmann, Rebecca Lehman, Allison Meyer, Susan Nava, Vanessa Ocampo, Noa Ohcana, Mackenzie Paulsen, Benjamin Rogin, Julia Spathis, Jack Tresley, Blanca Vergara, Jacob Vilker, and Jacqueline Zamudio. Glasner added, “We are grateful to all of our member businesses and individuals from the Highland Park community who contribute to make the Student Honor Dinner possible. Please consider being a part of next year’s 50th celebration.” Attending and contributing to the annual event is a fabulous way to honor some of the best and the brightest young people in our community. Contributions to the scholarship program and event are gratefully accepted all year long. For more information, contact the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce at 847-432-0284 or www.chamberhp.com.
Capturing the joy of the evening are Mayor Nancy Rotering; Ravinia Festival’s Nick Pullia and Mindy Moore; and scholarship recipient Shealtiel Israel and his mom Barbara Booker! Chamber Board President Gurv Anand and Executive Director Ginny Glasner present Allison Meyer with the Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
It’s
Ready to spice up your life? Start with your cooking! Spice merchant Marlena Jayatilake, owner of Love That Spice, is ready to help you.
Photos: HP Chamber of Commerce
Jayatilake operated her business for years online before opening her shop in Highland Park. What lead her to our town? Her son wanted to see where Michael Jordan lived. She said they never found his house, but they did fall in love with HP’s downtown area.
favorite for foods. It’s the go-to for barbeque,” she said. Love That Spice grinds their own spices, preserving the nutritional benefits. “It’s important to get the whole spice experience—the taste and the health benefits,” she said. And spice blends are such a time-saver. “Everything is included in one bottle, so you can sprinkle, cook, and move on.” Love That Spice is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 474 Central Avenue 847-780-4658 lovethatspice.com
Design Quartet @ Ravinia Design Quartet @ Ravinia is a partnership of small, individuallyowned design businesses united to Marlena Jayatilake
Jayatilake said that having a retail venue gives her the opportunity to reach out to a customer and serve her or him better. Typically, that customer is a mom or dad who comes in for spices, and is delighted to discover all the teas Jayatilake sells as well. Love That Spice’s website includes a blog and recipes all written by Jayatilake. “I cook with every blend we sell,” she said. “If it doesn’t pass my test, it doesn’t get in the store.” What is her favorite blend? “Island Smoke Dry Rub. It’s great for fish, chicken, shrimp, and ribs. It has lime leaves, smoked paprika, cumin, organic palm sugar, and others spices. It’s the bold 30
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(Left to right) Carly Storey, Feather Nolan, Stewart Hale, Steve Panno, Vik Salazar, Anita Galatte
offer customers a complete design experience. The four specialties that make up the quartet are cabinetry, custom millwork, general contracting, and interior design. “Each of the partners brings a different strength to the showroom,” said Anita Galatte, president of Artspiring, Inc., a
design firm under the Design Quartet umbrella. “We have the ability to share our expertise, resources, talent, and knowledge of design and construction with each other. Whether someone is looking to design a new home or remodel an existing space, be it commercial or residential, we have the resources to do it,” she said, adding that “No project is too small or too large for Design Quartet!” The Ravinia Business District benefits from having the design partnership located there, and vice versa. “Ravinia’s proximity to Route 41 and Lake Cook Road make it easily accessible for just about everyone in the Chicagoland area,” said Galatte. “The space works perfectly for us; not only is it large enough for our design showroom and offices, but it works well for events too,” she explained. In addition to the location, Design Quartet enjoys the neighborhood appeal of Ravinia as well as the area’s dining options. For example, “We order pizza from Piero’s for our monthly meetings, and we go to Ravinia BBQ for team dinners,” Galatte said, adding “We also like to order delicious treats from Baker Boys.” Design Quartet is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The group is open evenings and Saturdays by appointment. 595 Roger Williams Avenue designquartetatravinia.com
Wear In Good Health Grace Steer felt that the clothing market was heavily geared toward cheaply
made, disposable fashion instead of items produced in a quality way from fine fabrics--so she did something about it! She created a line of well-made clothes that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. The name of both her clothing label and her Highland Park boutique, as well as her philosophy, is the same: Wear In Good Health.
Chicago, we chose Highland Park and have been thrilled with our decision.” “We have gotten to know many of our neighbors, especially ArrivaDolce. They are like our own personal support team. They keep us going with their coffee and they’re always friendly and helpful attitude,” said Brennan-Winefield. Wear In Good Health is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Photo: Wear In Good Health
Love That Spice
NEW TO YOU
By Maureen Mostyn Liebenson
1819 St. Johns Avenue 847-748-8046 wearingoodhealth.com
Wear In Good Health
“The emphasis we place on quality craftsmanship, and the time we spend finding the most luxurious fabrics, can’t really be appreciated until you try our clothing on,” said retail manager Lisa Brennan-Winefield. “The clothes are so comfortable, and Grace is a master at creating designs that are figureflattering for all shapes.” Steer’s elegant shop features large and beautiful dressing rooms that are filled with natural light. The entire experience of shopping at Wear In Good Health can be a treat for women of all ages who want the combination of comfort and style. Sizes offered range from extra small to 3XL. The boutique also carries vintage and antique sterling silver jewelry from all over the world. Steer said she wanted her shop located in “a downtown area that had a vibrant, energetic, alive feeling and yet really felt like a community. After looking at several different locations, including
career, he said he “managed a couple of very successful washes, and the things they had in common were that they were in great locations on busy streets in affluent suburbs of Chicago. So this location fit those descriptions like a glove.” Has he ever found anything interesting in a car he’s worked on? You bet! “When working in Park Ridge about 10 years ago, I used to service a former Chicago Bears player’s car. This guy was a member of the 1985 Super Bowl winning team, and I found his Super Bowl ring in the backseat crevice of his car! Turns out his young son removed it from the center console, played
North Shore Auto Detailing “To describe detailing in its purest form would be to say it’s the complete restoration of all a vehicle’s surfaces, from the tires to the sunroof, inside and out,” said Ray Awawdeh, owner of North Shore Auto Detailing. Awawdeh and his team are ready to not only make your car look good, but also to give it the protection against the elements that detailing offers. Awawdeh explained that detailing provides a shield “against eroding elements in the environment that eventually will make a car look old—for example, in the winter, it’s salt (that adheres to) the carpets and paint, and in the summer, it’s tar and grime from road construction. All this should be removed from your vehicle, and a protective product needs to be applied against it.” Awawdeh has been in the detailing industry for 15 years, and he’s had his business in Highland Park since December. Over the course of his
Santos Mujica, Co-Manager; Ray Awadeh, Owner; Juan Vega, Co-Manager
with it, and the ring almost ended up lost forever. I also had the pleasure of returning an eight-karat diamond wedding ring to a woman who had lost it in her car. I can’t begin to tell you the joy she had when I returned it to her.” So bring your car, rings and all, to North Shore Auto Detailing. They are open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 598 Laurel Avenue 847-432-0772 northshoreautodetailing.com
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It’s
Ready to spice up your life? Start with your cooking! Spice merchant Marlena Jayatilake, owner of Love That Spice, is ready to help you.
Photos: HP Chamber of Commerce
Jayatilake operated her business for years online before opening her shop in Highland Park. What lead her to our town? Her son wanted to see where Michael Jordan lived. She said they never found his house, but they did fall in love with HP’s downtown area.
favorite for foods. It’s the go-to for barbeque,” she said. Love That Spice grinds their own spices, preserving the nutritional benefits. “It’s important to get the whole spice experience—the taste and the health benefits,” she said. And spice blends are such a time-saver. “Everything is included in one bottle, so you can sprinkle, cook, and move on.” Love That Spice is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 474 Central Avenue 847-780-4658 lovethatspice.com
Design Quartet @ Ravinia Design Quartet @ Ravinia is a partnership of small, individuallyowned design businesses united to Marlena Jayatilake
Jayatilake said that having a retail venue gives her the opportunity to reach out to a customer and serve her or him better. Typically, that customer is a mom or dad who comes in for spices, and is delighted to discover all the teas Jayatilake sells as well. Love That Spice’s website includes a blog and recipes all written by Jayatilake. “I cook with every blend we sell,” she said. “If it doesn’t pass my test, it doesn’t get in the store.” What is her favorite blend? “Island Smoke Dry Rub. It’s great for fish, chicken, shrimp, and ribs. It has lime leaves, smoked paprika, cumin, organic palm sugar, and others spices. It’s the bold 30
SUMMER 2014
(Left to right) Carly Storey, Feather Nolan, Stewart Hale, Steve Panno, Vik Salazar, Anita Galatte
offer customers a complete design experience. The four specialties that make up the quartet are cabinetry, custom millwork, general contracting, and interior design. “Each of the partners brings a different strength to the showroom,” said Anita Galatte, president of Artspiring, Inc., a
design firm under the Design Quartet umbrella. “We have the ability to share our expertise, resources, talent, and knowledge of design and construction with each other. Whether someone is looking to design a new home or remodel an existing space, be it commercial or residential, we have the resources to do it,” she said, adding that “No project is too small or too large for Design Quartet!” The Ravinia Business District benefits from having the design partnership located there, and vice versa. “Ravinia’s proximity to Route 41 and Lake Cook Road make it easily accessible for just about everyone in the Chicagoland area,” said Galatte. “The space works perfectly for us; not only is it large enough for our design showroom and offices, but it works well for events too,” she explained. In addition to the location, Design Quartet enjoys the neighborhood appeal of Ravinia as well as the area’s dining options. For example, “We order pizza from Piero’s for our monthly meetings, and we go to Ravinia BBQ for team dinners,” Galatte said, adding “We also like to order delicious treats from Baker Boys.” Design Quartet is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The group is open evenings and Saturdays by appointment. 595 Roger Williams Avenue designquartetatravinia.com
Wear In Good Health Grace Steer felt that the clothing market was heavily geared toward cheaply
made, disposable fashion instead of items produced in a quality way from fine fabrics--so she did something about it! She created a line of well-made clothes that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. The name of both her clothing label and her Highland Park boutique, as well as her philosophy, is the same: Wear In Good Health.
Chicago, we chose Highland Park and have been thrilled with our decision.” “We have gotten to know many of our neighbors, especially ArrivaDolce. They are like our own personal support team. They keep us going with their coffee and they’re always friendly and helpful attitude,” said Brennan-Winefield. Wear In Good Health is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.
Photo: Wear In Good Health
Love That Spice
NEW TO YOU
By Maureen Mostyn Liebenson
1819 St. Johns Avenue 847-748-8046 wearingoodhealth.com
Wear In Good Health
“The emphasis we place on quality craftsmanship, and the time we spend finding the most luxurious fabrics, can’t really be appreciated until you try our clothing on,” said retail manager Lisa Brennan-Winefield. “The clothes are so comfortable, and Grace is a master at creating designs that are figureflattering for all shapes.” Steer’s elegant shop features large and beautiful dressing rooms that are filled with natural light. The entire experience of shopping at Wear In Good Health can be a treat for women of all ages who want the combination of comfort and style. Sizes offered range from extra small to 3XL. The boutique also carries vintage and antique sterling silver jewelry from all over the world. Steer said she wanted her shop located in “a downtown area that had a vibrant, energetic, alive feeling and yet really felt like a community. After looking at several different locations, including
career, he said he “managed a couple of very successful washes, and the things they had in common were that they were in great locations on busy streets in affluent suburbs of Chicago. So this location fit those descriptions like a glove.” Has he ever found anything interesting in a car he’s worked on? You bet! “When working in Park Ridge about 10 years ago, I used to service a former Chicago Bears player’s car. This guy was a member of the 1985 Super Bowl winning team, and I found his Super Bowl ring in the backseat crevice of his car! Turns out his young son removed it from the center console, played
North Shore Auto Detailing “To describe detailing in its purest form would be to say it’s the complete restoration of all a vehicle’s surfaces, from the tires to the sunroof, inside and out,” said Ray Awawdeh, owner of North Shore Auto Detailing. Awawdeh and his team are ready to not only make your car look good, but also to give it the protection against the elements that detailing offers. Awawdeh explained that detailing provides a shield “against eroding elements in the environment that eventually will make a car look old—for example, in the winter, it’s salt (that adheres to) the carpets and paint, and in the summer, it’s tar and grime from road construction. All this should be removed from your vehicle, and a protective product needs to be applied against it.” Awawdeh has been in the detailing industry for 15 years, and he’s had his business in Highland Park since December. Over the course of his
Santos Mujica, Co-Manager; Ray Awadeh, Owner; Juan Vega, Co-Manager
with it, and the ring almost ended up lost forever. I also had the pleasure of returning an eight-karat diamond wedding ring to a woman who had lost it in her car. I can’t begin to tell you the joy she had when I returned it to her.” So bring your car, rings and all, to North Shore Auto Detailing. They are open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 598 Laurel Avenue 847-432-0772 northshoreautodetailing.com
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By Wes Wenk
HPHS Alum Has
Focus on Science Highland Park has always been known for its passion for the arts. The Port Clinton Art Festival attracts more than 250,000 visitors each summer; The Art Center-Highland Park offers over 400 classes and hosts 20 exhibits annually; The Music Theatre Company is known for its brilliant productions of classics, new works, and musical experiments; and, for more than 50 years, Highland Park High School’s “Focus on the Arts” has introduced countless students to a wide range of artistic expression, including music, film and live theatre. HPHS alum Ben Farcy, however, stresses the importance of focusing not just on the arts, but on science too. In fact, Ben might just be the first “Giant” on Mars! The 23-year-old son of Leslie and Philippe Farcy of Highland Park, Ben earned his B.S. at Indiana University in just three years. He is currently working on his Masters in Geology at Southern Illinois University, and he’s under consideration for four different NASA scholarships. Two of them are at the Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, one at Johns Hopkins University, and another in Spain. What began as an interest in science early in his career at HPHS broadened into a passion by the time Ben was a senior. Ben said that science teacher Howard Hill told his class, “I want you all to get an ‘A’, but more importantly, I just want you guys to ‘get’ it”, and apparently Ben got it.
projects. On the private side, a firm called Mars One is planning to establish a permanent human settlement on the red planet. Starting in 2024, the group will start flying Mars fans one-way to the planet. Ben, understandably, admits that is he aiming for a round-trip mission! As any kind of manned trip to Mars is not in the immediate future, Ben got his “space fix” recently by attending the Lunar Planetary Society Convention in Houston. He hopes to meet soon with John Grunsfeld, a 1976 graduate of HPHS and a veteran of five Space Shuttle flights. A dream of Ben’s is to also meet Apollo 13 Captain and national hero, Jim Lovell. His former teacher Howard Hill said, “Ben ate up every opportunity to learn. He made connections between all units of study, and he eagerly took advantage of chances to get involved. And talk about a focus on science! He always concentrated tremendously on what we experienced in class, in the lab, and in the field. He was, and is, a fantastic and focused kid!” “Science is about learning more about the world around me, even if that means different worlds around me,” said Ben. “The scientific mindset has a deep-seated curiosity that only works if the person keeps asking, ‘Well, why is that?’, and I think I picked that up at HPHS.” Howard Hill would agree!
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At I.U., Ben quickly got to know all the teachers in the Geology Department. One of his professors, Dr. David Bish, is the head of Mineralogy for “Curiosity,” NASA’s car-size vehicle that explores Mars. Bish became an inspiration to and a supporter of Ben, who is now enthralled with the idea of going on a mission to Mars. This year, NASA’s budget includes about one billion dollars to use toward unmanned space
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Photo (left): Ben Farcy
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By Wes Wenk
HPHS Alum Has
Focus on Science Highland Park has always been known for its passion for the arts. The Port Clinton Art Festival attracts more than 250,000 visitors each summer; The Art Center-Highland Park offers over 400 classes and hosts 20 exhibits annually; The Music Theatre Company is known for its brilliant productions of classics, new works, and musical experiments; and, for more than 50 years, Highland Park High School’s “Focus on the Arts” has introduced countless students to a wide range of artistic expression, including music, film and live theatre. HPHS alum Ben Farcy, however, stresses the importance of focusing not just on the arts, but on science too. In fact, Ben might just be the first “Giant” on Mars! The 23-year-old son of Leslie and Philippe Farcy of Highland Park, Ben earned his B.S. at Indiana University in just three years. He is currently working on his Masters in Geology at Southern Illinois University, and he’s under consideration for four different NASA scholarships. Two of them are at the Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, one at Johns Hopkins University, and another in Spain. What began as an interest in science early in his career at HPHS broadened into a passion by the time Ben was a senior. Ben said that science teacher Howard Hill told his class, “I want you all to get an ‘A’, but more importantly, I just want you guys to ‘get’ it”, and apparently Ben got it.
projects. On the private side, a firm called Mars One is planning to establish a permanent human settlement on the red planet. Starting in 2024, the group will start flying Mars fans one-way to the planet. Ben, understandably, admits that is he aiming for a round-trip mission! As any kind of manned trip to Mars is not in the immediate future, Ben got his “space fix” recently by attending the Lunar Planetary Society Convention in Houston. He hopes to meet soon with John Grunsfeld, a 1976 graduate of HPHS and a veteran of five Space Shuttle flights. A dream of Ben’s is to also meet Apollo 13 Captain and national hero, Jim Lovell. His former teacher Howard Hill said, “Ben ate up every opportunity to learn. He made connections between all units of study, and he eagerly took advantage of chances to get involved. And talk about a focus on science! He always concentrated tremendously on what we experienced in class, in the lab, and in the field. He was, and is, a fantastic and focused kid!” “Science is about learning more about the world around me, even if that means different worlds around me,” said Ben. “The scientific mindset has a deep-seated curiosity that only works if the person keeps asking, ‘Well, why is that?’, and I think I picked that up at HPHS.” Howard Hill would agree!
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At I.U., Ben quickly got to know all the teachers in the Geology Department. One of his professors, Dr. David Bish, is the head of Mineralogy for “Curiosity,” NASA’s car-size vehicle that explores Mars. Bish became an inspiration to and a supporter of Ben, who is now enthralled with the idea of going on a mission to Mars. This year, NASA’s budget includes about one billion dollars to use toward unmanned space
from orthopedic surgery, cardiac illness, a hip fracture, stroke or another medical condition, you’ll receive superior one-on-one therapy to help get you back on your feet quickly and safely. You’ll also enjoy our concierge service, in-room dining, spacious rooms and suites, WiFi and much more — all with the elegance and attentive service rarely found in healthcare. To see the luxury side of healthcare for yourself, call us today at 847.945.4600.
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