Life Is Better at this Beach North Skokie Corridor
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Life Is Better at this Beach North Skokie Corridor
Published by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce SUMMER 2015 Rosewood: Life Is Better at this Beach P/28 North Skokie Corridor: The Road More Traveled P/22 Ravinia’s High Note: Reach * Teach * Play P/16 E V E R Y D A Y . . . A N Y D A Y . . . IT’S ALL THERE AT THE SQUARE ADESSO ALX HAIR SALON ASIAN FOOT SPA DAIRY QUEEN EDWARD JONES HIGHLAND PARK CHIROPRACTIC JUST 4 FRIENDS MATHNASIUM NEW BALANCE NORTH SHORE PORT CLINTON JEWELERS REAL URBAN BARBEQUE STATIONERY STATION SUSHI BADAYA TALES & TOYS THE BAR METHOD 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 North Shore Chinese Medicine ACUPUNCTURE 847-432-0284 • fax 847-432-2802 [email protected] Chamber Staff Virginia Anzelmo Glasner | Executive Director Renee Diedrichs | Finance Manager Alycia Margolis | Marketing Coordinator Gayle Pervos | Membership Development board of DIRECTORS Executive Committee President | Gurv S. Anand Amber Insurance Services Vice-President | Larry Bloom ATI Graphics, Inc. Vice-President | Ryan Newberry L’Heureux @ Properties Immediate Past-President | Sue Monhait The Ribbon Print Company directors Hania Fuschetto | NorthShore University HealthSystem, Highland Park Hospital Mindy Moore | Ravinia Festival Benjamin Nusinow | Lexus of Highland Park Sheryl Oberman | The Stationery Station Alan Pearlman | Alan Pearlman, Ltd. Aggie Raup | DON Medical, Inc./Smart GI Stacy Theodorakakis | First Bank of Highland Park EX OFFICIO Paul H. Frank | City Councilman Ghida Neukirch | City Manager, City of Highland Park 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 | Jen Flick [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. 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Photo: Airborn Media Features Engine No. 3: Long May You Run………………………… 10 Sidewalk Sale……………………………………………… 13 Rotary Club: Revolves Around Service………………………………… 14 Ravinia’s High Note: The Reach * Teach * Play Program……………………… 16 North Skokie Corridor: The Road More Traveled………………………………… 22 Rosewood: Life Is Better at this Beach………………………………… 28 Columns Speaking Professionally ………………………………………6 “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 Jan Grevers “It’s New to You” highlights new businesses in our community ~ by Maureen Mostyn Liebenson Write Now! We have assignments for freelance writers and community volunteers. Please call 847-432-0284, or email [email protected]. Welcome, New Members……………………………………8 Advertising Information Contractors’ Corner………………………………………… 20 Six00threefive magazine is published three times a year 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 Jen Flick at 847-757-2393 or email [email protected] It’s New to You……………………………………………… 26 *Service *Repair *Replace SUMMER 2015 3 Unmatched Selection Unbeatable Prices 2160 Skokie Valley Road PO Box 128 Highland Park, IL 60035 Phone (847) 432-0850 Fax (847) 432-3681 www.menoniandmocogni.com Talk about your antioxidants! Pre-owned luxury timepieces! Large selection of certified and uncertified diamonds! Bluegrass Martinis. A table for two. The sun sinking in all its glory over the police station. Does it get any better than this? Let us shake you out of your routine. 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Razny Jewelers………………………………… Back Cover Renaissance Place……………………………………… 24 Rick’s Auto Care & Collision Repair…………………… 24 State Farm Joe Palminteri……………………………… 2 The Art Center Highland Park………………………… 21 Therapeutic Kneads …………………………………… 21 Wenk Insurance Agencies……………………………… 12 Whitehall of Deerfield………………… Inside Back Cover 847-433-5788 www.freedomhomecare.net Serving the North Shore, Chicago, and the Western Suburbs Since 1997 Speaking PROF ESSION At Silverado creativity keeps the mind active and young Silverado David Gill, of Silverado Assisted Living and Memory Care, (1651 Richfield Ave., Highland Park), reports that the facility recently launched “NEXUS at Silverado.” This new program has been designed specifically to help residents who are in the early stages of dementia build and maintain cognitive ability. “NEXUS is based on evidence suggesting that there may be ways to delay the onset of dementia, or slow its progression. Participants in the 20-hourper-week program take part in a variety of activities based on six brain-building components that recent research support as being beneficial,” Gill points out. “These components range from taking part in purposeful social activities like volunteering, to physical activity, to stress reduction techniques that include Tai-Chi, and to such cognitively stimulating activities as word strategy games, digital brain fitness work on electronic devices, and taking part in resident support groups,” Gill adds. “To provide world-class memory care, we regularly refine our programs based 6 SUMMER 2015 community that captures media in a way that standard, full-size aircraft never could, and at a fraction of the cost.” Although NEXUS, from the Latin word for “connections,” was designed to enhance the lives of residents with earlystage dementia by making meaningful connections, the program consists of components that are clearly helpful for everyone. You can learn more about NEXUS and review the research data at silveradocare.com/nexus. Or call Silverado at 224-765-0094. Airborn Media Using unmanned aerial vehicles, Stewart and Spero have worked for many high profile clients in the Chicagoland area, including Special Olympics Illinois and the American Cancer Society. “Our clients generally have the same fundamental need,” Spero points out. They want “a unique media experience that sets their business apart from the pack.” Photo: Airborn Media Photo: Silverado on two things: observations made within communities, and the latest research studies,” explains Kim Butrum, Silverado’s Senior Vice President of Clinical Services. “NEXUS is exciting because it combines nearly 18 years of clinical observation in our communities, with cutting-edge studies from our nations’ top research institutes.” “We’ve all seen articles and news stories about the controversy surrounding drones. At Airborn Media, we are using these amazing flying robots to benefit local businesses by creating stunning, cinema-quality aerial media!” explains Brendan Stewart, coowner of the company. “Each of the drones in the fleet carries high-powered cameras that are stabilized by brushless (electronically commutated) camera gimbals (pivoting supports). By 2018, it’s predicted that a staggering 79% of all Internet traffic will be video driven. Is your business prepared for this?” Stewart asks. Both Stewart and Airborn Media coowner Peter Spero are Highland Park natives and licensed pilots who are on a mission to use drones safely to benefit both businesses and society. “We’ve always been geeks,” Stewart adds, “and we’re proud to provide a service to our Peter Spero and Brendan Stewart of Airborn Media The drone industry is opening up lots of new opportunities for science, technology, and the media, and Spero said that Airborn Media strives to stay in the thick of things, helping the FAA create new regulations that keep the public safer, as well as to drive the industry forward. Drones create a whole new way to look at our planet, and Airborn Media, along with other pioneers in the industry, is determined to make the future of UAVs a high-flying reality. You can check them out at www. AirbornMedia.net. Welcome, NEW MEMBERS AG Gallery Custom fine art portraiture of newborns, children, and families. Gina Sanders, Principal 3150 Skokie Valley Road 847-379-5441 www.aggallery.net Bernardi Auto Service Complete automobile service and repairs on all makes and models. Raymond Bernardi, President 2666 Waukegan Avenue 847-433-2158 www.bernardiautoservice.com DirecTV/USA Wireless DirecTV cable installation with local Highland Park Call Center. Warren Schoen, Owner 1360 Old Skokie Road 847-831-4561 www.usawireless.tv Airborn Media LLC Chicagoland’s premier source for aerial photography, video, mapping, and surveying. Brendan Stewart / Peter Spero, Owners 847-826-0449 www.airbornmedia.net The Box/Ethen Chiropractic & Wellness Specializing in crossfit, personal training, yoga, sports performance conditioning, physical therapy, and more. Joseph Ethen, Owner 1892 First Street 847-801-9348 www.theboxhp.com Forever Thank You Author and public speaker specializing in ways to express gratitude personally and professionally. Ivan Levi, President www.foreverthankyou.com Alden Kennels Pet vacation planner, boarding, training, spa treatments, group classes, and holistic care. Janet Domrase, Owner 6810 Barnard Mill Road Ringwood, IL 60072 815-728-0559 www.worldclassdogkennels.com Anne Roberts Gardens, Inc. Providing sustainable, eco-friendly urban landscape design, build, and maintenance services for commercial and residential clients. Anne Roberts, President & CEO 4414 North Kenneth Avenue Chicago, IL 60630 773-777-7064 www.annerobertsgardens.com Babydreams Baby boutique for sizes newborn through 24 months. Vicki Kriser/Kay Schwartz, Owners 448 Central Avenue 847-432-4704 www.babydreamshp.com Beelow’s NorthShore Serving North Shore diners with aged steaks, fresh seafood, farm-to-table dry-aged burgers, hand selected wine, and local craft draft beer. Bob Vorachek, General Manager 1850 Second Street 847-780-3300 www.beelowsnorthshore.com 8 as of JUNE 2015 SUMMER 2015 BMO Harris Retail and private banking. Jeff Lewison, AVP Bank Manager 1746 Second Street 847-748-7000 www.bmoharris.com Cover-Rite Furniture upholstery and repair. Marvin Bernstein, Owner 1510 Old Deerfield Road 847-831-3800 Current Affairs Specializing in event planning services for occasions ranging from large multiday productions to small get-togethers. Alexandra Wendt, Owner 312-515-3309 Fidelity National Title One of the nation’s premier real estate service companies, providing title insurance and other real estate-related products and services. Kathleen Shanahan, Account Manager 750 E. Bunker Court, Suite 700 Vernon Hills 60061 847-769-9597 www.fidelitydesktop.com HP Elite Soccer Club A community-driven program designed for youth and high school players. Dan Olswang, President P.O. Box 1072, Highland Park 224-999-5660 www.hpelitesoccerclub.net JBS Builders A full-service residential/light commercial general contracting firm specializing in all phases of residential remodeling. Jeff Schwartz, President and Owner 1740 Midland Avenue 847-831-4450 www.jbsbuidersinc.com KJB Socks & More Family socks, sunglasses, and Beanie Babies. Mark Schilling, Owner 106 Augusta Drive Vernon Hills 60061 847-362-6656 Modern Opulence Offering a sophisticated collection of apparel, jewelry, and accessories catering to the modern woman. Mary Andersen, Owner 461 Central Avenue 847-780-3089 www.modernopulence.com A L LY By Wes Wenk HPHS’s “Athletic Hall of Fame” Assistant Athletic Director Bobbie Monroe served as Master of Ceremonies at this year’s “Athletic Hall of Fame” inductions at Highland Park High School. It was a night of fun and entertainment as three new recipients entered “the Hall”: softball hurler Becky (Knotek) Casey (2001), wrestler Michael Poeta (2004), and All-Conference basketball star Rick Piacenza (1971). Photo: Bobbie Monroe Casey’s long-time coach praised the softball player’s strikeout records and winning streaks. Casey also spoke, reflecting back on an enjoyable three-sport school career. She has continued her softball career, coaching for the Park District and giving pitching lessons. Wes Wenk Poeta was busy coaching the night of the induction, so his mom happily accepted his Hall of Fame plaque. Principal Tom Koulentes, who also coached Poeta, listed the wrestler’s school and conference wrestling records. The night’s finale was Coach Chuck Schramm’s emotional recap of his nearly 50-year association with Piacenza, who was the star forward on the varsity basketball team Schramm coached in the late 1960s and early 70s. This was the infamous team that somehow upset the state’s third ranked powerhouse, the Waukegan Bulldogs, in the 1970 regional tournament. The 6’6” coach and his friend and former 6’6” player stood even taller posing for pictures with the Hall of Fame plaque at the end of the presentation. All three of the new members to the Hall have continued coaching in the sports they excelled at in high school, but more importantly, they have given back to the school and community in multiple ways. Congratulations to three terrific athletes who did much more than shine during school competition! 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. NOW OFFERING PLUMBING SERVICES Plumbing g ionin Air Condit ! in Heat g d & Family Owne ce 1984 Operated sin • Sump and ejector pump service, repair and installation • Repair and replacement of frozen or burst pipes • Garbage disposals • Tankless water heaters • Gas piping • Battery backup systems • Bathroom sink, toilet, tub and shower repair or replacement • Outdoor faucet and spigot repair or installation • Much More! 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Julie Mokdessi, VP, Wealth Strategist 1700 Green Bay Road 847-266-4200 www.northerntrust.com Soul 2 Sole Dance/ Gotta Have It Dance instruction for pre-schoolers through adults; birthday parties; dance shoes and apparel. Debbie Kramer, Owner 799 Central Avenue 847-579-4660 www.soul2soledance.com Yodelpop, Inc. A results-driven creative marketing and branding agency. Camille Winer, Dir. of Creative Strategy 450 Central Avenue, Suite 215 312-203-7301 www.yodelpop.com Orangetheory Fitness Bannockburn Offering boot-camp style fitness classes that are a mixture of cardio and strength training. JD Kaulentis, Owner 2553 Waukegan Road Bannockburn, 60015 866-601-0025 www.orangetheoryfitness.com PAWS Chicago’s North Shore Adoption Center A no-kill shelter focusing on dog and cat adoptions. Sara Rehfeld, North Shore Center Manager 1616 Deerfield Road 224-707-1190 www.pawschicago.org State Senator Julie Morrison Illinois State Senator serving the 29th legislative district. Julie Morrison, State Senator 700 Osterman Avenue Deerfield 60015 847-945-5200 www.senatorjuliemorrison.com Appearance is everything… Pinstripes A dining and entertainment venue featuring a bistro, bowling, and bocce. 1150 Willow Road Northbrook 60062 847-480-2323 www.pinstripes.com Rotary Club of Highland Park/Highwood Comprised of business people from different professions working together to serve the public interest. Carolyn Cerf, Chair P.O. Box 42 847-525-8245 www.highlandparkrotary.org 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 Engine No. 3: Photos: Larry Bloom, ATI Graphic, Inc. By Donald Liebenson Long Highland Park firefighters Larry Amidei, Stan Olson, Matt Stanley, Rich Foley and John Brens One of Highland Park’s most treasured residents turned 86 this year and at first glance, she looks as beautiful and regal as the day she made her first appearance in our community. Truth be told, she is a little worse for wear; one could say she has a lot of miles on her. But thanks to her tireless and devoted caregivers, she is being given a new lease on life that could allow her to run for perhaps another 86 years. She is Engine No.3, an integral part of the Highland Park Fire Department family, and in June she embarked on a twoyear restoration. The 1929 American LaFrance engine is the fire department’s goodwill ambassador, a popular feature at city parades and other functions she graces with her presence. She was built for the Highland Park Fire Department and, like baseball players of yore, played only for one team. 10 SUMMER 2015 She was originally purchased for and housed in the fire department’s central station, according to a history of the fire department created for its centennial in 1989. Engine No. 3 was “a 750 G.P.M. pumper with a rotary gear type pump.” It was in service for 30 years. Following her “retirement,” Engine No. 3 ended up in a garage and was going to be stripped and made safe for children to play on, said Roger Underwood, a retired Highland Park firefighter. Enter the local chapter of the Kiwanis service club, which used the engine for its functions, such as parade appearances or to deliver presents donated for the Toys for Tots program. Though not associated with the fire department, it remained in the city for about 15 more years. Engine No. 3 returned to the fire department around the late 1960s or early ‘70s, Underwood said, but by then “it was pretty much a pile of junk (and) in bad disrepair,” Underwood said. Clarence Cropp, the fire department mechanic at the time, (now retired) spent time working on her and by 1989, she was “parade ready” in time for the department’s centennial celebration. “He did the best he could with what little money and time he had,” Underwood praised. Following that parade, Engine No. 3 was relegated to a public works shelter on Route 22. There it collected dust until the police department needed the space to store equipment. Enter a new hero, Mike Walusiak, the department’s present-day fire apparatus mechanic. “He took it upon himself to get Engine No. 3 out of storage,” Underwood said. “He worked on it in his spare time and got it running again. May You Run He stopped the bleeding, performed CPR; however you want to call it. But he got it to where it is today.” Given a green light by his chief at the time and with money from the city in his budget to perform repairs, Walusiak took it upon himself to learn about the ancient engine (“I had never worked on anything this old,” he laughed) via records and the original manual. “I got addicted,” he said. “I would work on it after work. I couldn’t stop myself. I just wanted to see this thing run.” This was no small feat, especially considering that parts for it are near impossible to find. For example, the engine’s metal wheels were rusted out. It took Walusiak a year to find new ones. It also took him a year to repair the radiator. Even an oil change was a challenge. The vintage engine can’t use modern oil—it has detergents. But he was driven to return Engine No 3 to her former glory. When he was a child playing on the authentic playground fire truck that used to sit in Sunset Park, he recalled, “I used to look at all the components and wonder, ‘What’s this for?’ and ‘What’s that for?’ 1920’s bunker pants of firefighter Ray Mann Now I’m 60 years-old and I know where all the parts are and how they work. I’ve come full circle.” Make no mistake, Engine No. 3 is a gas to drive. Just ask Underwood, who on a whim one day, decided to bring the engine to the classic car show that Buffo’s restaurant in Highwood holds about every two weeks during the summer. “It was a big thrill to drive it,” he enthused. “Absolutely the coolest thing. You have to use both hands because the engine is so heavy and (Continued on page 12) Specializing in Asian and European Vehicles Customer Care Specialists . • Highland Park, IL 60035 847.433.4343 www.drautoworks.com Complimentary Shuttle ASE Certified Technicians • Complimentary Loaner vehicles • Comfortable waiting area • Vehicle pick up and delivery • Shuttle Service • Nationwide month ,000 mile warranty • Car wash with every service • Servicing most extended warranties • Express services • Late night/early morning pick up and drop off Complimentary Loaner Vehicles Hand Car Wash with Service SUMMER 2015 11 Engine No. 3: (continued from pg. 11) Long May You Run there is no power steering. You have to know how to double clutch the stick shift. It being summertime, by the time I got to Buffo’s, I was dripping sweat.” Thus began Engine No. 3’s role as a PR-public education tool as a living piece of the history of firefighting in Highland Park. “Kids love to climb on it,” Underwood said, “and their parents or grandparents might remember seeing it (in action).” After about two decades and about $10,000, the time had come to give Engine No. 3 a thorough restoration. In its almost 90-year history, its engine had never been overhauled. “It’s amazing that it is still running,” Walusiak said. “But it needs (proper) attention. It’s not a question of if it fails, but when, and if we don’t do anything, it’s not going to be around.” KVR Restoration, the repair company that is part of the Reliance Fire Museum in Estes, CO, will perform the refurbishment. Doug Kleink, the company’s owner, estimates it will take the better part of two years and 20,000 man-hours. All things considered, Kleink said in a phone interview, Engine No. 3 is “in great condition. We work on a lot of trucks that have been kept outside and are literally rusted through or have catastrophic engine damage. This truck has been well cared for. But no matter how well you take care of something, when it gets to be 86 years-old, you can start to run into wear problems.” “Everything in Insurance” and Help with Obamacare • Homeowners • Auto • Life • Long-term Care • Disability 12 • Data Breach • Individual & Group Health • Business Coverages • Worker’s Compensation • Wedding Insurance SUMMER 2015 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. d fie rti e ce ce th tpla lly ith ke Fu w ar M A AC Wenk Insurance When Engine No. 3 returns home, she will be given a hero’s welcome and the royal treatment. “(She) is a source of pride, tradition and history for the organization,” said Deputy Chief Larry Amidei. “(She) represents the department’s roots as the engine that leads the line of fire apparatus at the Fourth of July parade every year. The refurbishment project will take the engine to well over 100 years old, and lead the parades for many more years.” Our Office is in Highland Park 600 Central Avenue • Port Clinton Square (847) 433-8370 Visit Us Online www.WenkInsurance.com E K L A W SA L E SID HIGHLAND PARK July 23-25 Thursday / Friday / Satu rday 9am - 5pm Thanks to our sponsors… le Vendors a S lk a w e id S Agency Jolie Maison Par ticipating teri Insurance seph A. Palmin up The A B L Gro Adesso, Ltd. Ami Ami Appons Bar elato & Coffee ArrivaDolce G en M Avant for Babydreams Bake425 Bett’s nk N.A. BMO Harris Ba ro Colors /P Campus Colors Diamond Exchange, Inc. & d ol G go ica Ch Citywoods t @ Ravinia Design Quarte ireless W DirectTV/USA Co. im en D et re St E er sh Fi Eileen Enaz, Ltd. ighland Park First Bank of H Care e Freedom Hom a Goodies Etc. and Park-Aveda Salon & Sp hl Gordon In Hig H.P. Tops c. ntal & Party, In Highwood Re e or Isis On The Sh sen D.D.S.,M.S.,P.C. 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The local Rotary Club also has fun at meetings raising what it calls “happy dollars.” Members literally give a buck or two to tell the group about something good they experienced that Photos: Rotary Club of Highland Park/Highwood “Rotary” means the motion of revolving around a central axis. The word is perfect as the name for Rotary Club, a unique service group designed as a hub for local business owners and professionals looking to give back to the community in which their customers live, work, and shop. City Manager, Ghida Neukirch and Rotary participating in this year’s Highland Park Bike Fair When Chicago attorney Paul Harris started Rotary Club in 1905, he set out to create an organization in which professionals of diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas, form meaningful relationships, and put business skills to work for the common good. Over 100 years later, this concept is the foundation of an influential institution with clubs in cities worldwide. “The local Rotary Club of Highland Park/Highwood has impacted our community and economy in innumerable ways,” said Cynthia Plouché, incoming Rotary president. She explained that during local Rotary meetings, members build relationships and raise money for important causes. 14 SUMMER 2015 week, such as acquiring a new client, celebrating a graduating grandchild, or volunteering at a nearby food bank. At weekly meetings, speakers from either the private or public sector educate members on a variety of topics, including a North Pole expedition, the experiences of local exchange students in Japan, and the current state of our community’s economy. And the group sings at every meeting—members can choose to thank or blame Rotary member Larry Block, founder of the Highland Park Strings, for keeping that tradition alive! The cities of Highland Park and Highwood provide non-profits a membership pool that is diverse in gender, age, income, ethnicity, and skill sets, but also educated and aware of social needs. While the community boasts great schools, public safety, and natural beauty, there is still a need for creative problem solving on issues related to education, hunger, health, and public services. Enter Rotary, whose motto is “Service above Self.” To that end, members of the Rotary Club of Highland Park/ Highwood have brought their resources to bear on several fronts in our community. For example, retired Baxter executive and engineer Fred Orkin established a financial literacy program. Geared toward Highland Park High School students, the program offers workshops on managing credit cards, buying insurance, taking on student loans, and buying a car. All of these workshops are led by fellow businesssavvy Rotarians such as Highland Park Bank and Trust President Sandy McCraren, First Bank of Highland Park Executive Vice President Tom Olivieri, Gregory Hyundai dealership owner Greg Mauro, and State Farm Insurance Agent Joe Palminteri. The program just completed its third year and soon will be expanded to middle school students. On another front, Karen Dennis, Administrative Director of Midwest Young Artists, has assembled a Community Service Committee in which the club partners with Moraine Township, Martin Luther King Service Day, the City of Highland Park, and many other agencies on service projects. Furthering the club’s current focus on helping to eradicate hunger, Rotary member and retired Hewitt CIO Len Tenner established the weekend meal delivery program for qualifying HPHS students’ families. By Carolyn Cerf Around Service The primary target of Rotary’s fundraising and grant-making efforts is college scholarships and youth exchange programs. According to the club’s current Scholarships Committee Chair, Paul Munk, over the last three years, the club has awarded nearly $250,000 in scholarships and grants for dozens of deserving local high school TABU is a student exchange project co-sponsored with the Belfast Rotary Club in Northern Ireland. Every other year, six area students are selected to go to Northern Ireland on the exchange program, while in alternate years, six Northern Ireland students come to our community. Rotary walking proudly in the Highland Park July 4 Parade grads who might not otherwise pursue a college degree. In addition to college scholarships, the RYLA (Rotary Young Leadership Awards) program is a chance for local students to gain leadership skills and experience at an annual retreat with other Rotary youth. Under the leadership of International Committee Chair and Coldwell Banker Realtor Martha Gray, the club also operates two student exchange programs, TABU (To Achieve a Better Understanding) and the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. Youth Exchange is a study-abroad program for young people who spend anywhere from a few weeks to a year as an international student. Local Rotary clubs host students and offer room and board. Rotary’s international organizational structure also helps individual clubs maximize the impact of local fundraising and service projects. Last year, the umbrella Rotary Foundation offered matching grants for clubs looking to support capital improvement projects that smaller non-profits couldn’t otherwise afford. This resulted in $10,000 of support for much- needed improvements to Tri-Con and Community Nursery Schools and Family Service’s Nuestro Center. So what does it mean to be a non-profit member of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce? For Rotary, it’s a natural fit. The club serves as a charitable core for business owners and professionals looking for visible ways to make a meaningful difference in local markets. In turn, the business acumen and problem-solving skills common in Chamber members infuse the club with the talent it needs to thrive. Partnerships formed from a shared background in the local business community are some of the strongest. They enable a nonprofit like Rotary Club to fulfill its mission, and they enable local businesses to thrive as an established member of the community. Together, non-profits like Rotary Club of Highland Park/Highwood and the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce can accomplish even more. For more information about Rotary Club of Highland Park/Highwood including local service projects and sponsorship opportunities, visit www. highlandparkrotary.org, call 847-5258245, or follow the club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hprotary. Meetings are held every Monday at the Highland Park Country Club with networking and lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by a program and speaker at noon. SUMMER 2015 15 By Mira Temkin Ravinia’s High Photos: Ravinia Festival “Ravinia’s work in schools began in earnest in 1995 with the Ravinia Jazz Mentors Program, founded in part by jazz legend and Ravinia Jazz Artistic Director Ramsey Lewis,” Taylor explained. “That program matched talented high-school students with Chicago’s finest jazz musicians, providing intensive pre-professional training and mentorships,” she continued. Three violinists perform at the Douglas Park Field House in Lawndale For Highland Parkers, Ravinia Festival has always been their summer playground for outstanding music, great performances, and a night under the stars. Couple all that with friendly gatherings as well as dining al fresco, and summer continuously makes Ravinia the star of the show. What many residents don’t know about, however, is Ravinia’s efforts throughout the year to bring music and music education to underprivileged students in Lake and Cook counties, as well as to provide music instruction to Highland Park students. Reach * Teach * Play is a multifaceted program designed to educate, foster audience involvement, and ensure that underserved populations have access to live music experiences both in their own communities and at Ravinia. Through Reach * Teach * Play, there are currently more than a dozen education programs, serving more than 75,000 young people. Keeping tempo with student education programming In 1965, the Ravinia Women’s Board planted the seeds of Reach * Teach * Play with the Opportunity Lawn Pass program, which gave students free access to concerts. This program led to other initiatives that served as the nucleus of the current signature Reach * Teach * Play program, said program director Christine Taylor. Taylor said that other initiatives came through individual Ravinia Board or staff members. For example, Welz Kauffman, president and CEO of Ravinia, proposed One Score, One Chicago, a music appreciation program that introduces thousands of children and adults to a selected piece of classical music each year. This year’s selection is Verdi’s Aida. “Bringing music to kids and to those who otherwise would not have access is one of the things that really gets my juices flowing,” said Kauffman. “When I was growing up, it was only because I wanted to play the piano that my parents found me a teacher, and that’s what set me off on a trajectory. It’s really Circle Rocket’s orchestra students take a pre-concert break 16 SUMMER 2015 Note: The Reach * Teach * Play Program important we find those kids, who, like me, will make music a lifelong obsession,” he commented. Kauffman also suggested Ravinia’s Guest Artist in the Classroom program, which introduces children in Chicago, Highland Park, North Chicago, and Waukegan schools to live classical music in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. Inspired by Venezuela’s influential El Sistema model, students in the program receive daily ensemble and orchestra instruction in their chosen instrument. Ravinia is looking to expand this program into Lake County schools in the near future. workshops and performances that connect them and their families to Ravinia. This year, Highland Park’s three middle school choirs came together under guest artist Bryan Johnson to perform several Gershwin pieces at Bennett Gordon Hall at Ravinia. “We serve all of the schools in District 112,” said Taylor. “This year’s musical theme is Porgy and Bess. Fifth grade teachers integrate the story and the music into their curriculum, so when their students see it come to life at Ravinia, they’re very familiar with it.” Taylor added that as part of Ravinia’s annual Kids Go Classic program, all students K–8 were eligible for free lawn passes to the July performance of Porgy and Bess. In tune with HPHS Welz Kauffman and Alexis Lombre rehearse Ramsey Lewis’s “The In Crowd” for an upcoming performance performances by renowned ensembles and soloists. Kaufmann himself “is a fantastic pianist who routinely plays for and with students in our schools,” Taylor said. “The Guest Artist program is a wonderful opportunity for him to share his passion for music with the students.” Another program, El Sistema Ravinia is an intensive after school orchestra that encourages social development through exceptional music training at the Circle Rock Charter School The Ravinia Lawndale Family Music School helps bring children and adults together around musical experiences. Ravinia provides high-quality music instruction in guitar, piano, and choral performance at no charge, in cooperation with the Chicago Park District at various park locations. Participants also receive free tickets to Ravinia concerts. Ravinia partners with Highland Park High School through the school’s biennial Focus on the Arts program. At “Focus Music Night” last April, Ravinia’s own Ramsey Lewis was honored with a new orchestration of his greatest hits by music students, which was followed by a memorable performance by Lewis himself. In harmony with young local students Nick Pullia, Director of Communications at Ravinia, serves as an industry specialist at the high school’s “Marketing for Sports and Entertainment” class in which students interested in entertainment-related careers learn how to market and promote a show. A group of 15 students worked with Ravinia’s marketing team to “pitch” their peers on attending Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts at the festival. Through the District 112 Education Foundation Partnership, students in our neighborhood schools enjoy unique “We first explained to the students that classical music faces a shrinking (Continued on page 18) SUMMER 2015 1717 Ravinia (continued from pg. 17) audience around the globe, especially for younger generations,” Pullia said. “Then we asked them to help solve this problem by using the voice and tools of their generation to market CSO concerts to other high school kids who would otherwise regret not having experienced one of the world’s great ensembles for free in their own backyard.” Pitch perfect programs come to life The festival’s new interactive family-friendly space on the north lawn lets kids touch, play, and interact with Ravinia’s classic “instrument petting zoo.” At selected Ravinia concerts, children can explore the world of music with sing-a-longs, storytelling, and musical crafts as well as experience large-scale percussion instruments to make their own brand of music. When you come to Ravinia this summer, you’ll do more than experience a brilliant performance, you’ll have a new appreciation for all the ways Ravinia continues to inspire a love of music for the Highland Park community and beyond! Students from George Tilton Elementary School sing onstage during Ravinia Days at Ravinia Author Mira Temkin is a North Shore freelance writer whose articles have appeared in Lakeland Boating, Natural Awakenings, Chicago Upscale Travel Examiner, and NY Lifestyles magazine. She also writes advertising and web copy. Reach her at [email protected]. N O RT H S I D E . S O U T H S I D E . CUBS CHECKING Open with only $100! WHITE SOX CHECKING #DECIDECUBS #DECIDESOX Open with only $100! CHICAGO’S BAN KS chee r for Debit 1949 St. Johns Ave. | Highland Park | 847-432-9988 | www.highlandparkbank.com wintrust.com/youdecide HOM E OF CUBS & SOX DEBIT CARDS! 1 Highland Park Bank & Trust is a branch of Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company. 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Guest speaker Kathy Morris (Class of 1968, Student Honoree) shared great life advice, and ABC News’ Brian Ross (Class of 1966, Student Honoree) congratulated the students and shared memories of Highland Park via video. HPHS Principal, Tom Koulentes spoke movingly about each student and everyone enjoyed the video highlighting each honoree created by Tom Vogelsang from the Media Center. Three Duxler Generations Glenn, Noah & Brian Moak SERVICES Tires • Oil Changes • Brakes • Tire Rotation • Alignments Wheel Balancing • Tune-Ups • Shocks & Struts Engine Repair • Exhaust Systems • A/C Repair Transmission Repair • Radiators AMENITIES Same Day Service • Courtesy Cars • Local Shuttle TV/Magazines • Wi-Fi • Coffee & Snacks Clean, Safe Kids Play Area 280 Skokie Blvd. Skokie 847.498.0505 www.duxlerautocare.com SUMMER 2013 Contractors’ CORNER Stay Current with Electrical Safety in the Home If you’re like most people, you probably have more things to plug in than places to plug them. Everything you buy these days seems to need power. Here are some tips and safety reminders when dealing with the never-ending need to plug stuff in. Cords – Cords are everywhere in a home. But a few things need to be kept in mind in order to safely use extension and appliance cords. can help keep a food processor from falling off a counter or a toaster from tumbling into the sink while plugged in. Avoid the urge to use an extension cord on appliances in the kitchen and elsewhere; have additional outlets professionally installed. • Never conceal an extension cord under carpet, over a drop ceiling, or through a wall. • Inspect extension and appliance cords for frays, cracks, or kinks. If a cord is damaged, discard the cord or appliance or have the cord professionally repaired. If discarding, consider cutting power rating of the cord is related to its length. The longer the cord, the larger the rating needs to be to carry the same amount of power. By plugging cords into each other, you may create not only a safety issue, but also potentially damage the tool or appliance you are using. • Do not use interior-rated cords outside. Extension cords rated for exterior use will have thicker insulation, and a grounding wire—this is the “third prong” on the end of some plugs. • Never modify a cord’s end by cutting off the third prong. This is the grounding prong for the cord, and it is critical for safely. A professional can replace an ungrounded outlet with a grounded one to use with cords with three-prong plugs. Outlets – Every cord plugs into an outlet. If your home has too few, have additional outlets installed professionally. • If you don’t have enough outlets, use a power strip, but don’t overload the circuit or wall outlet that it is plugged into. A good rule of thumb is if you find yourself wanting to plug one power strip into another, you’re in unsafe territory. • Do not conceal or route power strips behind walls or within furniture or fixtures. • Extension cords are meant to provide convenient and temporary power for a specific task. They should never be used as a permanent power solution. • Do you ever wonder why some appliance cords are so short? A manufacturer will keep cords short for safety, not to make it difficult for people to use their appliances. A short cord 20 SUMMER 2015 the cord in half or off completely to keep the safety issue from making its way into someone else’s home. • Extension cords can be a tripping hazard. Do not place them across a high traffic area such as a hall or doorway. • Do not “daisy chain” extension cords by plugging one into another. The • Critical circuits such as sump pumps should be on dedicated circuits and outlets. Never install an adaptor or power strip to plug other things into these outlets, even for a small load. A simple thing like a short in a power supply for a security system may cause this circuit to trip, losing power to the pump. There is a reason a single-style By Jan Grevers At Highland Park Electric, we can provide solutions and installations for all your electrical needs. Call us at 847-433-6300, or visit online as www.hpelec.com. No job is too small, and estimates are free. Jan Grevers, President Highland Park Electric For a list of Chamber members that specialize outlet was installed for the pump — it’s to keep you from plugging other things into it. in electrical supply or • If an outlet or power strip is warm to the touch, it’s overloaded. the Highland Park Solutions – So what do you do about the never-ending need to plug stuff in with nowhere to plug it? Well, the obvious answer is to be safe. Either find other areas to plug things into or have additional outlets professionally installed. This is particularly the case in the kitchen, office, and entertainment areas of you home, places that electrical needs tend to be the highest. contracting, consult Chamber of Commerce 27TH ANNUAL RECYCLED Community Guide, or the online Business Directory at www.chamberhp.com. (pre-owned) ART SALE OPENING NIGHT BENEFIT FRIDAY, JULY 24TH AT 7PM TICKETS: $65 IN ADVANCE AND $75 AT THE DOOR. BE THE FIRST TO SELECT FROM 1000’S OF ART OBJECTS FOR SALE! 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Miotti uses a different term: a necessity business, for which customers will go a little out of their way. “Where else are you going to get what we service?” he said of his company that offers a complete line of landscaping and building materials such as ready-mix concrete, sand, gravel, and decorative stones. “We service all the communities from the south side of Chicago up to the state line.” Route 41 is managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation, not the city. The entities meet semi-annually or Photo: Foss Swim School Most business owners are always looking for ways to increase their traffic. The more than 100 businesses along Highland Park’s North Skokie Corridor business district literally do not have that problem. Situated along Route 41 between Park Avenue West and Old Elm Road, the North Skokie Corridor has a daily traffic count of approximately 74,000 vehicles. Photo: Fenceworks Fun in the water at Foss Swim School Along with visibility, another lure of establishing a business along the North Skokie Corridor is the availability of ample space, not only for the businesses themselves, but also for customer parking. Sandy Diamond, president of Fenceworks, at 2356 Skokie Valley Road, agrees. “Traffic is the No. 1 benefit,” he said, adding “Thousands and thousands of cars drive by everyday. It is the most impactful form of our advertising.” “Twenty-two years in one location gives you a lot of credibility. People know where we are,” added Stan Ascher, Fenceworks CEO (and “the Guy on 41”). The highway gives the North Skokie Corridor its own cachet, offered Alan Frisch, President of Highland Park Ford, 22 SUMMER 2015 Hersch said that the North Skokie Corridor is distinguished by the sheer variety of businesses. To name a few, the district includes numerous auto dealerships; autorelated services; Dunkin’ Donuts, at 1990 Skokie Valley Road, and other casual dining spots; home design business Studio 41, at 3160 Skokie Valley Road; building material suppliers; contractors and distributors; self storage facilities; DCS Cleaning Service, at 1596 Old Skokie Road; and Illinois Bone and Joint’s Health Performance Institute, 1919 Skokie Valley Road. Photo: Dunkin’ Donuts Lindsey, Sandy, Stan, and Susan Ascher of Fenceworks as needed to discuss improvements to signage, safety and access, notes Highland Park Business Development Coordinator Carolyn Hersch. Who can resist the sweets at Dunkin’ Donuts? “Space-hungry businesses can’t go into the downtown district,” said Ben Nusinow, general manager of Lexus of Highland Park, 2930 Skokie Valley Road, which recently made a “significant investment” in its business and the community with a new showroom contiguous to its former location. “We have 231 spaces on this property. That isn’t available (elsewhere).” Some of the city’s oldest businesses are located along the Corridor. Menoni & Mocogni, established in 1909, is the oldest business in the district. Mutual Ace Hardware has been at its location at 1393 Half Day Road for four decades. Pasquesi Plumbing, 3218 Skokie Valley Road, has been in operation almost that long, as has Manfredini Landscaping and Design, 2344 Skokie Valley Road. Frisch’s Highland Park Ford has been at its location By Donald Liebenson Photo: Manfredini Landscape and Design will fondly remember Leo’s delicatessen in downtown Highland Park. Frisch’s uncle founded it. A beautiful garden by Manfredini Landscape and Design for just over three decades. Tellingly, all are family-run businesses. In fact, many of the North Skokie Corridor businesses have longtime affiliations or personal ties to the community. Readers of a certain age North Skokie Corridor is also home to successful new businesses. Foss Swim School, at 1927 Skokie Valley Road and next to the Trek Bicycle Store, for example, has made a big splash since it opened in 2010. And when children’s photographer Gina Sanders wanted to develop her business, she opened AG Gallery, 3150 Skokie Valley Road, in 2013 on the Corridor. The latest arrival to the area is Deckwerks, which specializes in the custom design and construction of outdoor additions. Several established Corridor businesses are now building or expanding. 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We’ve brought a lot of smiles to a lot of children, as well as their parents.” Diamond said that over the last 20 years, he’s seen the district “completely change from (offering) barely anything to now . . . and the trend is only going up. It’s definitely getting even better.” While the speed limit on Route 41 maxes out at 50, business owners see no limit to the North Skokie Corridor’s growth. “We believe in the area and the business district,” Nusinow said. Lexus has “been in Highland Park since 1989. We love our brand, and we also love our market – there’s no better luxury market in the Midwest than Highland Park. Southlake offers so much • Start your bachelor’s degree • Enhance your professional skills • Pursue learning for a more enriching life Southlake Campus 1120 South Milwaukee Avenue Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 www.clcillinois.edu/southlake SUMMER 2015 25 It’s NEW TO Bake425° Bake425° customers never have to ask at what temperature they should cook their artisan, bake-at-home pizza. It’s right there in the name of the pizzeria! What are Bake425°’s best-selling pizzas? Borneman said they’re the Margherita and the Omnivore—the later, which has butternut puree, mozzarella, bacon, grilled chicken, arugula, cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil, and parmesan, is also one of the owner’s favorites. Two other of his top choices are the Short Rib pizza and the Earth Lover, which has a white béchamel sauce, portabella and cremini mushrooms, yukon potatoes, truffle oil, basil, and parmesan. seafood. After enjoying dinner at the restaurant recently, a local businessman labeled it “a cross between Wildfire and Ruth’s Chris’s.” Owner Dan Beelow calls it “fine dining in a 1950’s, relaxed atmosphere.” Beelow said that the menu’s most popular items are lobster tempura, Kelly’s Asian spicy shrimp, and filet mignon, although his personal favorite is the rib-eye steak. Beelow’s burgers, another customer favorite, come from the Mundelein family farm where Beelow was born, and where his brother Duane continues raising cattle. Beelow said that customers enjoy hearing “the family farming history.” Photo: John Naughton Photo: Bake425° Owner/President Bill Borneman said that as of July, his company has six Bake425° gourmet pizzerias on the North Shore, and two more will open in restaurants use, but we would rather make less money and get something to the table that is cleaner, higher quality, and something I would feel comfortable feeding my own children.” Fresh home cooked pizza for dinner from Bake425° the western suburbs before the end of September. The Highland Park location, however, is especially near and dear to Borneman’s heart. “I personally love Highland Park,” he said. “It was our first location, our concept store, and we put a lot of heart into it.” Borneman said the company is “trying to bring something healthy – for both our customers and the environment – and, at the same time, delicious to the family table.” What goes into a Bake425° pizza makes it the special pie that it is. “We are uber conscientious,” he said. “We use organic vegetables; all natural, nitrate-free meats; non GMO organic flour; (and) organic sauces. These ingredients cost more than what 99% of other pizza 26 SUMMER 2015 In developing the menu, Borneman said it was important to feature items in keeping with “our focus on farm-to-table, organic, and small batch.” In addition to the pizzas, Bake425° offers salads, desserts, and beverages that include small-batch wines and locally-sourced craft beers. The carry-out restaurant is open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends, and from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays. 479 Central Avenue 847-681-9700 Bake425.com Beelow’s NorthShore Beelow’s NorthShore, which opened in March, already is known about town for serving great steaks and Owner Dan Beelow pours a craft beer from his exclusive 30-tap beer tower imported from Slovenija for the newly opened Beelow’s NorthShore In addition to the great food, an impressive wine list and a vast selection of craft beers, many of them locally brewed, contribute to making Beelow’s a new dining favorite in town. And the restaurant’s beautiful patio is quite the lively place on a warm summer night. General Manager Bob Vorachek came over from Beelow’s Steakhouse in Lake Zurich to get the Highland By Maureen Mostyn Liebenson YOU Beelow said he chose the location for his new restaurant because “of downtown Highland Park’s feel.” Parking availability was also a plus. And the restaurant’s location makes it the perfect place for dinner before or even after a movie at Renaissance Theatre. “We have a late night menu starting at 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. nightly,” said Beelow. The restaurant also takes reservations. step in PAWS Chicago’s mission to expand (animal) lifesaving and build nokill communities.” Petco offered PAWS space inside their large, bustling Highland Park location, enabling the shelter to “find more homes for pets who need them— especially large dogs, which are popular with suburban families,” Fasseas explained. “Large dogs have become the most at-risk of being euthanized in In addition to offering the late night menu, Beelow’s serves lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinner Sunday to Thursday from 4:00 to 9 p.m., and from 4 to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 1850 Second Street 847-780-3300 www.beelowsnorthshore.com PAWS Chicago’s North Shore Adoption Center You can’t have too many friends – in fact, you should consider adopting at least one more at PAWS Chicago’s North Shore Adoption Center, now located inside the Petco animal supplies store in Highland Park. Paula Fasseas and her daughter Alexis founded the no-kill animal shelter PAWS Chicago in 1997. The “opening of the North Shore Adoption Center,” Fasseas said, “represents an important individuals committed to giving the animals a lifetime of love and security. The selection ensures that families can find the companion who is a perfect fit for their household. Pet adoptions at the Highland Park facility have been fantastic, Fasseas said, adding, “We are truly grateful to the Highland Park community for embracing us, and also for their dedication to helping us end pet homelessness.” If you can’t adopt, however, consider volunteering at the facility. Volunteers are the life force of the organization, Fasseas said. Photo: PAWS Park restaurant off to a good start. In addition to being proud of the handsome dining room and the diverse menu options, he is quick to point out the large, friendly bar area. Beer aficionados are sure to be awed by the 30-handle draft system behind the bar. PAWS helps pets find happy homes kill shelters. We wanted to bring our progressive sheltering practices to a new, great community of adopters who will help us solve the pet homelessness problem,” she added. “Many visitors are shocked to see all the wonderful animals we have available for adoption,” she said. “It’s hard to believe that these sweet faces were once homeless. It’s so important to break the old stereotype that shelter animals are somehow ‘damaged.’” From age to breed and size, a wide array of dogs and cats are available for adoption by loving families or Save the date for PAWS Chicago’s “First Annual Angels With Tails Highland Park,” presented by Merrick Pet Care on October 18, from noon to 4 p.m. The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce is happy to promote the event, which will offer an opportunity to stroll city “sidewalks and press your nose against storefront windows to sample the joy a pet can bring to your life. Dozens of homeless puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats will be available for adoption that afternoon,” Fasseas explained. The adoption center is open inside of Petco weekdays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1616 Deerfield Road 224-707-1190 www.pawschicago.org SUMMER 2015 27 Rosewood: By Elizabeth Gogola Life Is Better at this Beach It has been the buzz all year– the renovation and this summer’s opening of the Park District of Highland Park’s new Rosewood Beach. If you haven’t been down there yet, you really should! Rosewood opened to the public in early June, and WOW, what a beach it is. Center is open to the public during busy beach days and serves as a shelter for visitors in the event of inclement weather. During off season days and hours, the Center will be available for community use and rentals. Planning for the restoration of Rosewood began in 2011, with the Park District breaking ground in October 2013. The complex restoration project not only improved the beach infrastructure for recreational and educational purposes, but the shoreline and ecosystem were restored as well. It’s time to hit the beach! Like no other in Illinois, Rosewood beach offers three protected coves – a nature cove, a swimming cove, and a recreational cove; a one-of-a-kind beachfront Interpretive Center; and amenity buildings that include concessions, restrooms, and guard buildings that are all connected by a boardwalk. The buildings are small in scale, natural in appearance and blend into the environment, thus allowing Lake Michigan to be the focus of attention. The wide boardwalk runs the length of the beachfront and connects to a stairway and path at opposite ends of the beach, both of which lead to the upper Rosewood Park on the bluff. The boardwalk features benches, picnicking areas, and built-in loungers facing out to the beach and lake. The gateway for educational exploration is the beach’s Interpretive Center. This 1,960 square foot building is the gathering and departure point for Park District of Highland Park camps and school groups who explore the diverse lakefront ecosystem. Interpretive information panels, dissecting and projecting microscopes, computers, and a 70-inch video monitor communicate the conservation efforts in progress and the fragile ravine system that is unique to Highland Park. The 28 SUMMER 2015 The Park District of Highland Park entered into a partnership agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to renovate and expand the beach. The project was made possible via the Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem (GLFER) program, which authorizes federal funding for the USACE to cooperate with the federal, state, and local agencies. Also enabling the project was the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, which implements projects that support restoration of the fishery, ecosystem, and beneficial uses of the Great Lakes. “This project was one of the most ambitious projects of its kind in the state and serves as a role model for ecological best practices. It also showcases how a collected vision can be transformed into a shared reality,” said Liza McElroy, executive director of the Park District of Highland Park. “The restoration of Rosewood Beach and surrounding park area is a lasting legacy of Highland Park’s commitment to environmental stewardship, conservation, recreation, and education.” This summer, the Park District of Highland Park is offering Rosewood Beach summer camps, Rise and Shine yoga, and open water swim workout programs. In the fall, the District will premier its new “Monarchs & Minnows” early childhood nature-based education program, as well as a variety of oneday programs for all ages. 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