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2014 Volume 2
Summer
inside:
page 2:
Letter from
the President
and CEO
page 4:
Musical Production
Preview
Lambs Farm’s Evolving Businesses
Embracing the mission of growth and transformation, our businesses have
seen exciting modifications over the past couple of years.
They have evolved beyond their original
charters and have grown along with our
brand to showcase our mission and to
become more competitive within their
markets.
page 6:
Special Olympics
Awards Banquet
our mission:
Helping people with
developmental disabilities
lead productive, happy lives
and connecting with the
human spirit in us all.
www.lambsfarm.org
All of these changes have most
importantly meant more job
opportunities for our Participants
where they can learn new things
and gain valuable skills. We
are continually evaluating
how to provide more growth
opportunities for the men and
women we serve.
Magnolia Café & Bakery
The evolution of the restaurant into a
Café & Bakery not only led to a new
more contemporary menu, but also
created new jobs. In order to enhance
the café atmosphere, the lobby was
renovated and a bakery display case was
added. This new bakery area created
opportunities for the Participants to learn
new skills.
“I like talking
with customers,
telling them
about the
different baked
goods and
sharing about
where we make
them in the
Country Store!”
– Brayanna
Included here are some
of the exciting things
happening in our
businesses and how
they affect our men
and women!
(Continued on page 3)
30th Annual
Golf Day
On July 15, more than 200
golfers teed off to benefit
Lambs Farm! This year
marked the 30th Annual
Golf Day in memory of Jack
Stein. Thank you to all who
attended and to our generous
sponsors. Save the date for
next year’s Golf Day to be
held on July 14, 2015!
Masters Sponsor
KPMG LLP
Shirt Sponsor
Semantify
Lunch Sponsor
Discover Financial Services
Golf Ball Sponsors
UL
Windward Roofing & Construction
Golf Cart Sponsor
Law Office of Earl J. Roloff
Golf Bag Sponsor
Moyer Properties, LLC &
Annenberg Investments, LTD
Golfer Item Sponsor
BMO Harris Bank
Hat Sponsor
Downsview Kitchens and Fine
Custom Cabinetry
19th Hole Sponsor
Walgreens
Breakfast Sponsors
Laurie Hernandez &
Mark Stavropoulos
Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC
Putting Contest Sponsors
DLA Piper
Hole-In-One Sponsor
The Resnick Automotive Group
Hole Sponsors
Abbott
Conor Commercial Real Estate
Golder Family Foundation
Kroeschell, Inc.
Karen Lieberman
O’Hagan LLC
Plante Moran
Michael & Jane Strauss
Dick & Joan Willix
In Kind Sponsor
Hinckley Springs
Golfers enjoying the links
2
(continued from cover)
From the
President and CEO’s desk...
“As it reaches beyond our existing offerings, our new
Wellness Center will address the entire being of each of
our Participants.”
As our New
Beginning
continues, we
are working
to serve
two distinct
populations
by modifying
programs
and buildings
to serve the needs of our older
Participants, creating ways to meet
the very different expectations
of our younger Participants, and
assuring a consistent lifestyle for
all those in-between. As such, it is
unusual and exciting these days
when we can find something that we
believe will be of significant benefit
to all.
One such endeavor is the
establishment of our new Wellness
Center. The new Center will
offer comprehensive, personcentered programming for all of
our Participants that will include
aspects important to all areas of
their health. Fitness opportunities
will continue through our Healthy
Lambs exercise challenge and 10
Special Olympics sports. Nutrition
education will foster interactive
cooking classes to help Participants
learn to prepare healthy meals that
meet their individual dietary needs
and peer-to-peer mentoring to
help encourage healthy behaviors
for those who otherwise might not
consider a healthier lifestyle. Physical
needs will be addressed with the use
of therapeutic treatments. Medical
care, in this context, will identify
the more critical health concerns,
such as obesity, and give a special
“jump start” to Participants to
becoming healthier at our Wellness
Spa. Emotional health will continue
to be nurtured through the 200
Quest enrichment classes that offer
a wide variety of educational and
skill-building opportunities, and the
numerous offerings of our Fine Arts
program that enable Participants
to creatively express themselves
through music, drama, dance, song,
painting/drawing and the Arts.
The Wellness Center is designed to
provide each individual Participant
with a variety of options to practice
healthier behaviors, offer a more
holistic approach to promoting
healthy choices, and foster a
wellness culture among all the men
and women we serve, regardless
of age or disability. It will be easier
for Participants to get involved and
make wellness a part of their daily
routines.
As it reaches beyond our existing
offerings, our new Wellness Center
will address the entire being of
each of our Participants. It is a
continuation of the legacy of Lambs
Farm that encapsulates yet another
way to advance our person-centered
philosophy. It will make life better
for the men and women we serve,
allowing our older Participants
to adjust to their changing lives
with the respect and dignity they
deserve and providing our younger
Participants with experiences that
are meaningful and life-changing.
In doing so, it assures that all will
continue to grow in their own way.
Our New Beginning has given
new meaning to our philosophy of
“asking each of our Participants
what they want to do, and then
work with them to make it happen.”
Your continuous support of the
mission of Lambs Farm over the
years is the essence of our legacy. It
has improved the quality of life our
Participants enjoy by adding to the
longevity of those older and creating
the expectations of those younger.
Most importantly, your support has
created opportunities for growth
for all, and we hope it will continue.
Please consider a gift to Lambs Farm
today.
Sincerely,
Dogwood Garden & Pet Center
This May, our pet shop
transformed into a Garden and Pet
Center.
The greenhouse and garden
center have given Participants
the chance to work in a new
environment gaining skills in caring
for plants and even learning how
to grow the plants. Some of the
vegetable and herb plants sold
in the greenhouse this year were
planted and nurtured by the
Participants themselves!
“I really
like taking
care of the
plants and
watching
mother
nature
take its
course.” –
Wayne
Wayne has put these new skills to
work at home as well! He currently
has three vegetable gardens that
he enjoys maintaining.
Sugar Maple Country Store
Our production line has been
completely revamped into an
automated process equipped with
a continuous conveyor system.
While many times automation
leads to fewer jobs, in our case
it has given our Participants the
ability to be more involved in the
production process.
As each Participant gets to
operate a station in the production
line, such as metal detection and
labeling, they have gained new
skills and play a key role in the
food production process at the
Country Store.
“I like that
it gives me
purpose
and is
another
opportunity
to learn
new skills.”
– Belinda
Cedar Chest Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is now open seven
days a week. This has allowed for
the store to have another day of
sales and for the Participants to be
able to work another day or have
more flexible schedules.
In addition, the Thrift Shop also
has its own eBay store, which has
provided another outlet to sell the
many items donated.
All of the Participants who work
in the Thrift Shop are an integral
part of the team, such as Madolyn
who is the cashier and rings up all
purchases throughout the week.
“I have
been
working as
a cashier
here for
14 years.
Each day
I get to
meet new
people.” Madolyn
Farmyard & Attractions
Efforts are currently underway
to dramatically transform our
Farmyard. The new master plan
will include increased educational
components and other attractions
for children and adults of all ages.
The goals for this new plan also
include increasing our audience
of visitors, creating a year-round
venue, and providing additional
jobs for our Participants.
The past two years we have run
a Groupon promotion which has
increased
visitors
to the
Farmyard!
Akiko
works
hard to
greet
all the
customers
and stamp
their
hands as they enter. She loves
having the Farmyard busy!
Harvesting the
Spirit Gala Affair
Lambs Farm will be back in the
saddle again . . . for another
“gala affair with some country
flair” at our 2014 Annual
Event: Harvesting the Spirit,
DownTOWN on the Farm II
on Saturday, November 1st
at historic Union Station in
Chicago.
We will be bringing some
down-home charm to
downtown Chicago, as we
gather to raise needed funds
and celebrate Lambs Farm.
The evening will include a
fantastic reception featuring
tempting hors d’oeuvres,
gourmet seated dining,
dancing to the music of The
Mix, all with a country twist.
There will be electronic
bidding for fabulous Silent
and Live Auction items, a
Paddle Raiser to benefit a
Lambs Farm program, and
much more.
Dazzle in your cocktail attire
or put together a stylish mix
of denim and diamonds or
black tie and boots. We’ll be
kickin’ it up a notch . . . you
won’t want to miss it!
A host of sponsorship
opportunities are available
and there are many ways
to participate. The cost per
reservation is $300. For
more information, please
contact Nikki Bonamarte
at [email protected] or
847.990.3733.
Dianne M. Yaconetti
President and CEO
3
30th Annual
Golf Day
On July 15, more than 200
golfers teed off to benefit
Lambs Farm! This year
marked the 30th Annual
Golf Day in memory of Jack
Stein. Thank you to all who
attended and to our generous
sponsors. Save the date for
next year’s Golf Day to be
held on July 14, 2015!
Masters Sponsor
KPMG LLP
Shirt Sponsor
Semantify
Lunch Sponsor
Discover Financial Services
Golf Ball Sponsors
UL
Windward Roofing & Construction
Golf Cart Sponsor
Law Office of Earl J. Roloff
Golf Bag Sponsor
Moyer Properties, LLC &
Annenberg Investments, LTD
Golfer Item Sponsor
BMO Harris Bank
Hat Sponsor
Downsview Kitchens and Fine
Custom Cabinetry
19th Hole Sponsor
Walgreens
Breakfast Sponsors
Laurie Hernandez &
Mark Stavropoulos
Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC
Putting Contest Sponsors
DLA Piper
Hole-In-One Sponsor
The Resnick Automotive Group
Hole Sponsors
Abbott
Conor Commercial Real Estate
Golder Family Foundation
Kroeschell, Inc.
Karen Lieberman
O’Hagan LLC
Plante Moran
Michael & Jane Strauss
Dick & Joan Willix
In Kind Sponsor
Hinckley Springs
Golfers enjoying the links
2
(continued from cover)
From the
President and CEO’s desk...
“As it reaches beyond our existing offerings, our new
Wellness Center will address the entire being of each of
our Participants.”
As our New
Beginning
continues, we
are working
to serve
two distinct
populations
by modifying
programs
and buildings
to serve the needs of our older
Participants, creating ways to meet
the very different expectations
of our younger Participants, and
assuring a consistent lifestyle for
all those in-between. As such, it is
unusual and exciting these days
when we can find something that we
believe will be of significant benefit
to all.
One such endeavor is the
establishment of our new Wellness
Center. The new Center will
offer comprehensive, personcentered programming for all of
our Participants that will include
aspects important to all areas of
their health. Fitness opportunities
will continue through our Healthy
Lambs exercise challenge and 10
Special Olympics sports. Nutrition
education will foster interactive
cooking classes to help Participants
learn to prepare healthy meals that
meet their individual dietary needs
and peer-to-peer mentoring to
help encourage healthy behaviors
for those who otherwise might not
consider a healthier lifestyle. Physical
needs will be addressed with the use
of therapeutic treatments. Medical
care, in this context, will identify
the more critical health concerns,
such as obesity, and give a special
“jump start” to Participants to
becoming healthier at our Wellness
Spa. Emotional health will continue
to be nurtured through the 200
Quest enrichment classes that offer
a wide variety of educational and
skill-building opportunities, and the
numerous offerings of our Fine Arts
program that enable Participants
to creatively express themselves
through music, drama, dance, song,
painting/drawing and the Arts.
The Wellness Center is designed to
provide each individual Participant
with a variety of options to practice
healthier behaviors, offer a more
holistic approach to promoting
healthy choices, and foster a
wellness culture among all the men
and women we serve, regardless
of age or disability. It will be easier
for Participants to get involved and
make wellness a part of their daily
routines.
As it reaches beyond our existing
offerings, our new Wellness Center
will address the entire being of
each of our Participants. It is a
continuation of the legacy of Lambs
Farm that encapsulates yet another
way to advance our person-centered
philosophy. It will make life better
for the men and women we serve,
allowing our older Participants
to adjust to their changing lives
with the respect and dignity they
deserve and providing our younger
Participants with experiences that
are meaningful and life-changing.
In doing so, it assures that all will
continue to grow in their own way.
Our New Beginning has given
new meaning to our philosophy of
“asking each of our Participants
what they want to do, and then
work with them to make it happen.”
Your continuous support of the
mission of Lambs Farm over the
years is the essence of our legacy. It
has improved the quality of life our
Participants enjoy by adding to the
longevity of those older and creating
the expectations of those younger.
Most importantly, your support has
created opportunities for growth
for all, and we hope it will continue.
Please consider a gift to Lambs Farm
today.
Sincerely,
Dogwood Garden & Pet Center
This May, our pet shop
transformed into a Garden and Pet
Center.
The greenhouse and garden
center have given Participants
the chance to work in a new
environment gaining skills in caring
for plants and even learning how
to grow the plants. Some of the
vegetable and herb plants sold
in the greenhouse this year were
planted and nurtured by the
Participants themselves!
“I really
like taking
care of the
plants and
watching
mother
nature
take its
course.” –
Wayne
Wayne has put these new skills to
work at home as well! He currently
has three vegetable gardens that
he enjoys maintaining.
Sugar Maple Country Store
Our production line has been
completely revamped into an
automated process equipped with
a continuous conveyor system.
While many times automation
leads to fewer jobs, in our case
it has given our Participants the
ability to be more involved in the
production process.
As each Participant gets to
operate a station in the production
line, such as metal detection and
labeling, they have gained new
skills and play a key role in the
food production process at the
Country Store.
“I like that
it gives me
purpose
and is
another
opportunity
to learn
new skills.”
– Belinda
Cedar Chest Thrift Shop
The Thrift Shop is now open seven
days a week. This has allowed for
the store to have another day of
sales and for the Participants to be
able to work another day or have
more flexible schedules.
In addition, the Thrift Shop also
has its own eBay store, which has
provided another outlet to sell the
many items donated.
All of the Participants who work
in the Thrift Shop are an integral
part of the team, such as Madolyn
who is the cashier and rings up all
purchases throughout the week.
“I have
been
working as
a cashier
here for
14 years.
Each day
I get to
meet new
people.” Madolyn
Farmyard & Attractions
Efforts are currently underway
to dramatically transform our
Farmyard. The new master plan
will include increased educational
components and other attractions
for children and adults of all ages.
The goals for this new plan also
include increasing our audience
of visitors, creating a year-round
venue, and providing additional
jobs for our Participants.
The past two years we have run
a Groupon promotion which has
increased
visitors
to the
Farmyard!
Akiko
works
hard to
greet
all the
customers
and stamp
their
hands as they enter. She loves
having the Farmyard busy!
Harvesting the
Spirit Gala Affair
Lambs Farm will be back in the
saddle again . . . for another
“gala affair with some country
flair” at our 2014 Annual
Event: Harvesting the Spirit,
DownTOWN on the Farm II
on Saturday, November 1st
at historic Union Station in
Chicago.
We will be bringing some
down-home charm to
downtown Chicago, as we
gather to raise needed funds
and celebrate Lambs Farm.
The evening will include a
fantastic reception featuring
tempting hors d’oeuvres,
gourmet seated dining,
dancing to the music of The
Mix, all with a country twist.
There will be electronic
bidding for fabulous Silent
and Live Auction items, a
Paddle Raiser to benefit a
Lambs Farm program, and
much more.
Dazzle in your cocktail attire
or put together a stylish mix
of denim and diamonds or
black tie and boots. We’ll be
kickin’ it up a notch . . . you
won’t want to miss it!
A host of sponsorship
opportunities are available
and there are many ways
to participate. The cost per
reservation is $300. For
more information, please
contact Nikki Bonamarte
at [email protected] or
847.990.3733.
Dianne M. Yaconetti
President and CEO
3
Donations thru
Text Message
Popcorn Days
Wrapup
Despite a bit of chilly May
weather – the sun was shining
on Lambs Farm’s 6th Annual
Popcorn Days thanks to
the efforts of nearly 200
volunteers, staff and family
members who canvassed
65 locations within 35
communities collecting
donations on behalf of Lambs
Farm. Bags of The Popcorn
Factory’s delicious popcorn
were given to people who
made donations. The twoday event raised nearly
$31,000.
Our sincere gratitude extends
to The Popcorn Factory for
once again donating their
fabulous popcorn and for
their continued generous
support of Lambs Farm. We
also offer our many thanks to
our volunteers, with a special
shout out to our dedicated
volunteer Captains – Meg
and Pete Kerber, Martha Fox,
Dick Willix, Frances and Dale
Dellutri, Betty Gallagher, Gail
Galter, Sheryl Reed, and Sarah
Verschoor – whose diligent
efforts helped to make
Popcorn Days a successful
event.
Popcorn Days is an easy way
for Lambs Farm to raise much
needed funds to support our
programming that enriches the
lives of the men and women we
serve. But we need it to POP
even more! A greater number
of friends, family and volunteers
are needed for this event to
grow. Please consider being a
volunteer or a volunteer Captain
next year. For more information
please contact Kirsten Petersen
at 847.990.3865.
4
Did you know that you can
now make a donation by text
message? Since many people
do not carry cash anymore,
this is an easy way to show
your support of Lambs Farm.
How it works: Text LAMBS to
501501 and follow the simple
steps to make a $5 donation.
The donation will appear on
your cellular bill. Once the
donation has been made, you
can opt in to receive Lambs
Farm news via text.
The cast accepting their roles for Into the Woods
Catherine with her friends who are medical students at Rosalind Franklin University
Into the Woods Musical Preview
Participant Shares her Life
with Future Doctors
Presented by our Fine Arts
Program, this year our Participants
will be performing Into the Woods
Junior on September 20 and 21 at
the Gorton Community Center in
Lake Forest.
The story weaves
the plots of
beloved fairy tale
characters to
make a creative,
exciting musical!
“Into the Woods is
a fun musical that
intertwines the
story of Cinderella,
Jack and the
Beanstalk, Little
Red Riding Hood
and other fairy
tale characters
as they work
together to undo a curse that the
evil witch has placed on a baker
and his wife,” said co-director
Janine Neumann.
This year’s production has fewer
character roles than some of the
past musicals, which makes each
of the roles essential to the story.
“We chose this musical because
rather than having one or two
‘lead’ roles, every single character
is a lead in their own specific story
that combines to make the musical
a whole. Without each character,
the story of Into the Woods would
not be complete,” stated Janine.
Beginning in March, the cast has
been hard at work
learning their lines
and songs and are
eager to show off
their talent!
According to
Participants Josh
Johnson and Sue
Wallis, it has been
fun to learn their
lines and they have
already been able
to memorize parts
of the musical.
Mark your
calendars, and stay tuned for
more updates on our social media
as it approaches. Tickets will be
available online, by phone and at
the door.
The Participants want everyone
to know that they are very hard
at work and would love to have
people come see the musical to
support them. According to them,
“it is cute and will make you feel
good!”
In April, Participant Catherine N. was
a guest speaker at Rosalind Franklin
University of Medicine and Science.
The Student Interest Group in
Neurology hosted the event for
all medical students interested
in learning more about Williams
Syndrome from someone with the
diagnosis. Catherine was able to
offer her personal experience about
how to best care for someone with
a disability diagnosis.
She emphasized to the students
that the most important thing they
should understand is that she wants
to be treated just like everyone else
- with care and compassion.
“Having Catherine come to RFUMS,
allows the opportunity for us to
pause briefly and reflect on all that
we are learning in the classroom
and how important this medical
knowledge and information
becomes when caring for people
out in the clinics and hospitals,”
stated medical student Sarah
Jorgenson.
Catherine rides the Metra to work
everyday from her home in Highland
Park and it is on these commutes
that she has met numerous students
and staff of Rosalind Franklin.
These new friends were eager to
hear Catherine speak as they could
one day be a part of a health care
team caring for someone with
Williams Syndrome.
Catherine conveyed to the
room that her disability does
not define her. She feels this is
crucial in treating someone with
a developmental disability. She
also urged everyone in the room
to do their research on Williams
Syndrome, and other disabilities, so
they are able to provide appropriate
support and care for their patients.
“Having Catherine as a friend for
three years, I have learned how
rich and full her life is. She travels;
she sings; she acts; she works; she
serves as a national board member.
Williams Syndrome has not limited
her life but has rather enriched it,”
said Sarah. “It is truly an honor
to know Catherine, and she has
taught me so much about life and
how to treat people. No matter
what profession we go into, we all
could use a little more ‘Catherine’
in our lives: her energy, warmth,
compassion, friendliness and
passion for living.”
You can also sign up to
receive Lambs Farm news
and information highlighting
our latest business promos
and events by texting LF to
91011.
Give it a try - sign up today!
Antique Appraisal
Treasures
A Henning barnyard painting
was the star of the Antiques
Appraisal Breakfast this
year, valued at a minimum of
$80,000 by licensed appraiser
Karl Gates!
Among other impressive
antiques to be appraised was a
Rembrandt painting.
Following a delicious breakfast
at the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery,
70 attendees heard from Karl
Gates about the history of
antiques, and important hints on
what to look for when antique
hunting and why it is valuable.
According to Gates, “Antiques
are one of the greenest areas you
can support.”
Thank you to everyone who came
out! We hope you can put your
new knowledge to work this year
and come back with some more
treasures in 2015!
5
Donations thru
Text Message
Popcorn Days
Wrapup
Despite a bit of chilly May
weather – the sun was shining
on Lambs Farm’s 6th Annual
Popcorn Days thanks to
the efforts of nearly 200
volunteers, staff and family
members who canvassed
65 locations within 35
communities collecting
donations on behalf of Lambs
Farm. Bags of The Popcorn
Factory’s delicious popcorn
were given to people who
made donations. The twoday event raised nearly
$31,000.
Our sincere gratitude extends
to The Popcorn Factory for
once again donating their
fabulous popcorn and for
their continued generous
support of Lambs Farm. We
also offer our many thanks to
our volunteers, with a special
shout out to our dedicated
volunteer Captains – Meg
and Pete Kerber, Martha Fox,
Dick Willix, Frances and Dale
Dellutri, Betty Gallagher, Gail
Galter, Sheryl Reed, and Sarah
Verschoor – whose diligent
efforts helped to make
Popcorn Days a successful
event.
Popcorn Days is an easy way
for Lambs Farm to raise much
needed funds to support our
programming that enriches the
lives of the men and women we
serve. But we need it to POP
even more! A greater number
of friends, family and volunteers
are needed for this event to
grow. Please consider being a
volunteer or a volunteer Captain
next year. For more information
please contact Kirsten Petersen
at 847.990.3865.
4
Did you know that you can
now make a donation by text
message? Since many people
do not carry cash anymore,
this is an easy way to show
your support of Lambs Farm.
How it works: Text LAMBS to
501501 and follow the simple
steps to make a $5 donation.
The donation will appear on
your cellular bill. Once the
donation has been made, you
can opt in to receive Lambs
Farm news via text.
The cast accepting their roles for Into the Woods
Catherine with her friends who are medical students at Rosalind Franklin University
Into the Woods Musical Preview
Participant Shares her Life
with Future Doctors
Presented by our Fine Arts
Program, this year our Participants
will be performing Into the Woods
Junior on September 20 and 21 at
the Gorton Community Center in
Lake Forest.
The story weaves
the plots of
beloved fairy tale
characters to
make a creative,
exciting musical!
“Into the Woods is
a fun musical that
intertwines the
story of Cinderella,
Jack and the
Beanstalk, Little
Red Riding Hood
and other fairy
tale characters
as they work
together to undo a curse that the
evil witch has placed on a baker
and his wife,” said co-director
Janine Neumann.
This year’s production has fewer
character roles than some of the
past musicals, which makes each
of the roles essential to the story.
“We chose this musical because
rather than having one or two
‘lead’ roles, every single character
is a lead in their own specific story
that combines to make the musical
a whole. Without each character,
the story of Into the Woods would
not be complete,” stated Janine.
Beginning in March, the cast has
been hard at work
learning their lines
and songs and are
eager to show off
their talent!
According to
Participants Josh
Johnson and Sue
Wallis, it has been
fun to learn their
lines and they have
already been able
to memorize parts
of the musical.
Mark your
calendars, and stay tuned for
more updates on our social media
as it approaches. Tickets will be
available online, by phone and at
the door.
The Participants want everyone
to know that they are very hard
at work and would love to have
people come see the musical to
support them. According to them,
“it is cute and will make you feel
good!”
In April, Participant Catherine N. was
a guest speaker at Rosalind Franklin
University of Medicine and Science.
The Student Interest Group in
Neurology hosted the event for
all medical students interested
in learning more about Williams
Syndrome from someone with the
diagnosis. Catherine was able to
offer her personal experience about
how to best care for someone with
a disability diagnosis.
She emphasized to the students
that the most important thing they
should understand is that she wants
to be treated just like everyone else
- with care and compassion.
“Having Catherine come to RFUMS,
allows the opportunity for us to
pause briefly and reflect on all that
we are learning in the classroom
and how important this medical
knowledge and information
becomes when caring for people
out in the clinics and hospitals,”
stated medical student Sarah
Jorgenson.
Catherine rides the Metra to work
everyday from her home in Highland
Park and it is on these commutes
that she has met numerous students
and staff of Rosalind Franklin.
These new friends were eager to
hear Catherine speak as they could
one day be a part of a health care
team caring for someone with
Williams Syndrome.
Catherine conveyed to the
room that her disability does
not define her. She feels this is
crucial in treating someone with
a developmental disability. She
also urged everyone in the room
to do their research on Williams
Syndrome, and other disabilities, so
they are able to provide appropriate
support and care for their patients.
“Having Catherine as a friend for
three years, I have learned how
rich and full her life is. She travels;
she sings; she acts; she works; she
serves as a national board member.
Williams Syndrome has not limited
her life but has rather enriched it,”
said Sarah. “It is truly an honor
to know Catherine, and she has
taught me so much about life and
how to treat people. No matter
what profession we go into, we all
could use a little more ‘Catherine’
in our lives: her energy, warmth,
compassion, friendliness and
passion for living.”
You can also sign up to
receive Lambs Farm news
and information highlighting
our latest business promos
and events by texting LF to
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Give it a try - sign up today!
Antique Appraisal
Treasures
A Henning barnyard painting
was the star of the Antiques
Appraisal Breakfast this
year, valued at a minimum of
$80,000 by licensed appraiser
Karl Gates!
Among other impressive
antiques to be appraised was a
Rembrandt painting.
Following a delicious breakfast
at the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery,
70 attendees heard from Karl
Gates about the history of
antiques, and important hints on
what to look for when antique
hunting and why it is valuable.
According to Gates, “Antiques
are one of the greenest areas you
can support.”
Thank you to everyone who came
out! We hope you can put your
new knowledge to work this year
and come back with some more
treasures in 2015!
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Donor salute:
Special Olympics
Banquet
Lambs Farm is grateful for the support we receive from our many friends. Listed below are the names of those especially
generous individuals, foundations and corporations whose gifts of $1,000 or more were received from January 1, 2014 to
April 30, 2014.
$50,000 and above
Mr. Edward Rogan
As the old adage goes,
“practice makes perfect,”
and with Special Olympics
it is no different. This was
emphasized throughout
the 2014 Special Olympics
banquet, encouraging all the
Participants that consistent
practice is the key to growth
in their sports of choice.
$25,000 to $49,999
Fred B. Snite Foundation
$10,000 to $24,999
Mr. Alan O. Amos and Ms. Marcia
E. Lazar
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Denton
Hannah & Frank Grossman
Charitable Trust
Mrs. Gloria A. Harer
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Heldmaier
Dr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Zils
$5,000 to $9,999
Mrs. Catherine Alvary
Mr. Jeffery K. Benham
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Seay
Meet this year’s award
winners!
A Day of Fitness Fun at the Farm
Most Outstanding
Athlete at State
Stephan Koss
He won gold in Track & Field
at the Summer Games, and
had a great attitude.
On Saturday, June 28, hundreds
of people from the community,
families, Lambs Farm staff and
Participants gathered together to
support Lambs Farm by running
or walking in the Fun & Fit Family
Day.
Karen Buron
Sportsmanship Award
Virginia Fick
This award is presented
annually in honor of Karen
Buron, a Lambs Farm athlete
whose excellent attitude
and outstanding effort were
contagious to all around her.
Athlete of the Year
Linda Schuh
This award is presented
annually to the athlete who
puts forth a superior effort and
consistently rises above the
competition. Shuh won gold
medals in Tennis, Floor Hockey,
Basketball, Bocce, Track,
Bowling, and won two gold
medals at the Summer State
Games in Track as well.
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The first runners leaving the starting line
Big Achievement Award
Brandon Farber
He scored a 599 in bowling
this year!
For several years, the Family Day
has focused solely on fitness
activities, but this year the event
was a fundraiser to benefit the
Lambs Farm Special Olympics
Program. Over 300 runners and
walkers completed the race!
well. Participants beamed with
pride as they crossed the finish
line!
Participant Anne D., who
completed the walk with the help
and encouragement of employee,
Marie Nelson, was completely
elated that she finished!
“I cannot wait to tell my sister
that I did this! She is not going to
believe it,” said Anne.
Remarkably, the winner of the race
was Matthew Huse, a kid who beat
out everyone in the 5k with a race
time of just over 22 minutes!
Overall, this event was an
inspiring day with the community,
staff, families and Participants
helping to raise awareness and
money for our Special Olympics
teams!
Attendees were able to visit over
25 vendor/sponsor booths who
offered free massages, food,
information and more! Kids also
took part in a kids dash, enjoyed
the inflatable obstacle course and
participated in all of the fitness
stations.
Thank you to everyone who came
out for our inaugural 5k/2 Mile
Walk, and a special thank you to
our major sponsors: Advocate
Condell Medical Center, IlliniCare
Health, EDTV Media Creations,
and Sysco who all provided
valuable resources for the event!
One of the most inspiring
aspects of the day were the
many Lambs Farm Participants
who joined in the festivities as
Stay tuned for information about
next year’s event!
$2,500 to $4,999
Aileen S. Andrew Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. John Arnold
Barrington Area United Way, Inc.
Ms. Martha Fox
Mrs. Fern Frank
Ms. Sharon P. Garcia
Mr. & Mrs. William Graves
Mrs. Diana J. Healy
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Kimble
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Krupp
Mrs. Miriam Lazar
Dr. & Mrs. John R. Lindquist
North Shore Gas
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Reilly
Mr. Robert N. Savoie
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Schuessler
Michael and Audrey Sepe
Mr. & Mrs. William Siebers
Mrs. Susan Sprowl
Mr. & Mrs. Willard T. Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Wernick
Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. West
Mr. Sheldon Zisook
$1,000 to $2,499
James R. & Lesley B. Anixter Family
Foundation
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Aspen
Mr. & Mrs. Grant Bagan
Mrs. Electra Carlson
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Chermak
Dr. Richard Davison
Ms. Barbara Euman
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Fick
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Fisher
Mrs. Joan Fuller
Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts
Program
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund A. Horsch
Ms. Betty Hull
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Jacobs
Ms. Rose Kapoun & Mr. Frank Varada
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Karpek
Dr. & Mrs. Melvin P. Katz
Dr. Yeun S. Kim
Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Kishony
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koehler
Mrs. Patricia M. Kurschner
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Levy
Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Lyall, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Vern McCain
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Mork
Mr. James W. Norris
Mrs. Verlyn J. O’Halloran
Mr. Chaitanya Patel
Ms. Rosalie Piazza
Mr. & Mrs. John Piccione
Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Pomerance
Mr. & Mrs. Cy Rosengarten
Religious Education Classes of St.
Joseph Catholic Church, Libertyville
Mrs. Susan Stein
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Sturm
Ms. Dorothy Sully
Ms. Eiko Terao
The Samuel L. Westerman Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Verner
Mr. Scott Verschoor
Mrs. Mary Wagener
Col. & Mrs. Charles R. Wallis
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Willix
Mr. Harvey S. Wineberg
Ms. Ruth Wittenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Wyllie
Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Zaun
Mrs. Lita Zemel
BEQUEST
Virginia E. Russett Trust
Tributes and memorials:
The decision to honor and remember friends and loved ones with a gift to Lambs Farm is always considered a very special
honor to us. Below, we list the names of those individuals who have been honored or remembered with a gift received
from January 1, 2014 to April 30, 2014.
In Honor Of:
Adelle Becker
Bernie Becker
Benham Family
Miriam Duberchin
Katherine Higley
Ruth H. Hutchison
Joshua Johnson
Roberta Kapoun
Sarah Kelly
Jon Lazar
Miriam Lazar
Mark McCleneghan
Steve Minorini
Robert Neiman
Joseph Piazza
Tim Polacci
Harper Quinn
Wynn A. Rosengarten
Leah Rosset
Milton Rudo
Elizabeth Sprowl
David Sundheim
Dolores Ullestad
Douglas Wagner
Al Weber
Andy Wernick
Frank Wieckowski
James P. Zils
Jon Zils
Kathy Zils
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Zisook
In Memory Of:
Barbara Arnold
Marian Bloom
Kurt Borcharding
Katie R. Borenstein
Karen Buron
Vincent Casanova
Amparo Cerbo
Shirley Conrad
Lisette Davison
Irene Ericson
Marilyn Feit
Albert Fleiner
John Forristal
Gerald Y. Friedman
Angeline Froncek
August Ghilarducci
Gabby Gray
Irene A. Hajduk
Gerry Hofflander
Richard Hofflander
Jo Huntting
Lynn Johnson
William W. Jonkheer
Rosemary Kane
Stacy Kirch
Paul Lazar
William Leavitt
Lynn Levin
Hazel Ljunggren
Cathy Jo Lodge
Robert H. Lodge
David Lommen
Keith Mayer
Ernie Mazur
Mike McPherson
Thomas Mints, Jr.
Ruth W. Nitsche
Jean L. Nixon
Sara Onley
Dennis Page
Grace Reinholds
Leonardo Ricaborda
Soledad Ricaborda
Ashley Seay
Joan Schuh
Jane W. Selbe
Reva Sherman
Aniceta Soledad
Cirilo Soledad
Lois Sperling
George M. Sundheim
Sally Sundheim
Mary Tettener
Jean Weinstock
Patricia Weissenbach
Bella Williams
Tom Zuke
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Donor salute:
Special Olympics
Banquet
Lambs Farm is grateful for the support we receive from our many friends. Listed below are the names of those especially
generous individuals, foundations and corporations whose gifts of $1,000 or more were received from January 1, 2014 to
April 30, 2014.
$50,000 and above
Mr. Edward Rogan
As the old adage goes,
“practice makes perfect,”
and with Special Olympics
it is no different. This was
emphasized throughout
the 2014 Special Olympics
banquet, encouraging all the
Participants that consistent
practice is the key to growth
in their sports of choice.
$25,000 to $49,999
Fred B. Snite Foundation
$10,000 to $24,999
Mr. Alan O. Amos and Ms. Marcia
E. Lazar
Mr. & Mrs. David W. Denton
Hannah & Frank Grossman
Charitable Trust
Mrs. Gloria A. Harer
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Heldmaier
Dr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Murphy
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Zils
$5,000 to $9,999
Mrs. Catherine Alvary
Mr. Jeffery K. Benham
Mr. & Mrs. Mike Seay
Meet this year’s award
winners!
A Day of Fitness Fun at the Farm
Most Outstanding
Athlete at State
Stephan Koss
He won gold in Track & Field
at the Summer Games, and
had a great attitude.
On Saturday, June 28, hundreds
of people from the community,
families, Lambs Farm staff and
Participants gathered together to
support Lambs Farm by running
or walking in the Fun & Fit Family
Day.
Karen Buron
Sportsmanship Award
Virginia Fick
This award is presented
annually in honor of Karen
Buron, a Lambs Farm athlete
whose excellent attitude
and outstanding effort were
contagious to all around her.
Athlete of the Year
Linda Schuh
This award is presented
annually to the athlete who
puts forth a superior effort and
consistently rises above the
competition. Shuh won gold
medals in Tennis, Floor Hockey,
Basketball, Bocce, Track,
Bowling, and won two gold
medals at the Summer State
Games in Track as well.
66
The first runners leaving the starting line
Big Achievement Award
Brandon Farber
He scored a 599 in bowling
this year!
For several years, the Family Day
has focused solely on fitness
activities, but this year the event
was a fundraiser to benefit the
Lambs Farm Special Olympics
Program. Over 300 runners and
walkers completed the race!
well. Participants beamed with
pride as they crossed the finish
line!
Participant Anne D., who
completed the walk with the help
and encouragement of employee,
Marie Nelson, was completely
elated that she finished!
“I cannot wait to tell my sister
that I did this! She is not going to
believe it,” said Anne.
Remarkably, the winner of the race
was Matthew Huse, a kid who beat
out everyone in the 5k with a race
time of just over 22 minutes!
Overall, this event was an
inspiring day with the community,
staff, families and Participants
helping to raise awareness and
money for our Special Olympics
teams!
Attendees were able to visit over
25 vendor/sponsor booths who
offered free massages, food,
information and more! Kids also
took part in a kids dash, enjoyed
the inflatable obstacle course and
participated in all of the fitness
stations.
Thank you to everyone who came
out for our inaugural 5k/2 Mile
Walk, and a special thank you to
our major sponsors: Advocate
Condell Medical Center, IlliniCare
Health, EDTV Media Creations,
and Sysco who all provided
valuable resources for the event!
One of the most inspiring
aspects of the day were the
many Lambs Farm Participants
who joined in the festivities as
Stay tuned for information about
next year’s event!
$2,500 to $4,999
Aileen S. Andrew Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. John Arnold
Barrington Area United Way, Inc.
Ms. Martha Fox
Mrs. Fern Frank
Ms. Sharon P. Garcia
Mr. & Mrs. William Graves
Mrs. Diana J. Healy
Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Kimble
Mr. & Mrs. Ron Krupp
Mrs. Miriam Lazar
Dr. & Mrs. John R. Lindquist
North Shore Gas
Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Reilly
Mr. Robert N. Savoie
Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Schuessler
Michael and Audrey Sepe
Mr. & Mrs. William Siebers
Mrs. Susan Sprowl
Mr. & Mrs. Willard T. Walker
Mr. & Mrs. Philip Wernick
Mr. & Mrs. Peter S. West
Mr. Sheldon Zisook
$1,000 to $2,499
James R. & Lesley B. Anixter Family
Foundation
Anonymous
Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Aspen
Mr. & Mrs. Grant Bagan
Mrs. Electra Carlson
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Chermak
Dr. Richard Davison
Ms. Barbara Euman
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Fick
Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Fisher
Mrs. Joan Fuller
Grainger Matching Charitable Gifts
Program
Mr. & Mrs. Edmund A. Horsch
Ms. Betty Hull
Mr. & Mrs. William R. Jacobs
Ms. Rose Kapoun & Mr. Frank Varada
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Karpek
Dr. & Mrs. Melvin P. Katz
Dr. Yeun S. Kim
Mr. & Mrs. Gideon Kishony
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Koehler
Mrs. Patricia M. Kurschner
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Levy
Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Lyall, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Vern McCain
Mr. & Mrs. Bryan Mork
Mr. James W. Norris
Mrs. Verlyn J. O’Halloran
Mr. Chaitanya Patel
Ms. Rosalie Piazza
Mr. & Mrs. John Piccione
Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Pomerance
Mr. & Mrs. Cy Rosengarten
Religious Education Classes of St.
Joseph Catholic Church, Libertyville
Mrs. Susan Stein
Dr. & Mrs. Richard Sturm
Ms. Dorothy Sully
Ms. Eiko Terao
The Samuel L. Westerman Foundation
Mr. & Mrs. Kent Verner
Mr. Scott Verschoor
Mrs. Mary Wagener
Col. & Mrs. Charles R. Wallis
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Willix
Mr. Harvey S. Wineberg
Ms. Ruth Wittenberg
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Wyllie
Mr. & Mrs. Robert N. Zaun
Mrs. Lita Zemel
BEQUEST
Virginia E. Russett Trust
Tributes and memorials:
The decision to honor and remember friends and loved ones with a gift to Lambs Farm is always considered a very special
honor to us. Below, we list the names of those individuals who have been honored or remembered with a gift received
from January 1, 2014 to April 30, 2014.
In Honor Of:
Adelle Becker
Bernie Becker
Benham Family
Miriam Duberchin
Katherine Higley
Ruth H. Hutchison
Joshua Johnson
Roberta Kapoun
Sarah Kelly
Jon Lazar
Miriam Lazar
Mark McCleneghan
Steve Minorini
Robert Neiman
Joseph Piazza
Tim Polacci
Harper Quinn
Wynn A. Rosengarten
Leah Rosset
Milton Rudo
Elizabeth Sprowl
David Sundheim
Dolores Ullestad
Douglas Wagner
Al Weber
Andy Wernick
Frank Wieckowski
James P. Zils
Jon Zils
Kathy Zils
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Zisook
In Memory Of:
Barbara Arnold
Marian Bloom
Kurt Borcharding
Katie R. Borenstein
Karen Buron
Vincent Casanova
Amparo Cerbo
Shirley Conrad
Lisette Davison
Irene Ericson
Marilyn Feit
Albert Fleiner
John Forristal
Gerald Y. Friedman
Angeline Froncek
August Ghilarducci
Gabby Gray
Irene A. Hajduk
Gerry Hofflander
Richard Hofflander
Jo Huntting
Lynn Johnson
William W. Jonkheer
Rosemary Kane
Stacy Kirch
Paul Lazar
William Leavitt
Lynn Levin
Hazel Ljunggren
Cathy Jo Lodge
Robert H. Lodge
David Lommen
Keith Mayer
Ernie Mazur
Mike McPherson
Thomas Mints, Jr.
Ruth W. Nitsche
Jean L. Nixon
Sara Onley
Dennis Page
Grace Reinholds
Leonardo Ricaborda
Soledad Ricaborda
Ashley Seay
Joan Schuh
Jane W. Selbe
Reva Sherman
Aniceta Soledad
Cirilo Soledad
Lois Sperling
George M. Sundheim
Sally Sundheim
Mary Tettener
Jean Weinstock
Patricia Weissenbach
Bella Williams
Tom Zuke
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Upcoming Events
Cedar Chest Thrift Shop
Community Tent Sale
Friday, September 5
Saturday, September 6
Sunday, September 7
Lambs Farm
Shop for great bargains from our thrift shop! We
have also invited many other local thrift stores to
join us and you can come to sell your own items.
Call 847.990.3749 for more information.
Participant Theatre presents:
Into the Woods
Saturday, September 20
Sunday, September 21
Gorton Community Center
Our Participants perform this wonderful musical
that intertwines beloved fairy tale characters
such as Rapunzel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding
Hood and Jack and the Beanstalk.
9th Annual Barn Burner BBQ
Friday, October 17
Saturday, October 18
Lambs Farm
Teams are cooking low and slow to compete
to be the winner in each category and qualify
to compete at other Kansas City Barbeque
sanctioned events! For information about
entering your team or becoming a vendor please
contact Kathy McMeins at 847.990.3749.
Lambs Farm 2014 Annual Benefit
Harvesting the Spirit...
DownTOWN on the Farm
Saturday, November 1
Chicago Union Station
We’ll be back in the saddle again for another
“gala aff air with some country flair.” It will be
a fantastic evening of gourmet dining, great
music, dancing – all with a country twist. There
will also be high-spirited bidding in both silent
and live auctions and much more. Contact
Nikki Bonamarte for more information at
847.990.3733, or email her at
[email protected].
14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville, IL 60048
p: 847.362.4636
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www.lambsfarm.org