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Any reader will tell you that books can make the world a bigger place. For those who find it difficult to leave their homes, a book or a movie can provide a much-needed glimpse at a world beyond their own four walls. Pat Allen is one of three local women who bring the world to homebound Hinsdaleans in the form of books, movies and magazines each week. Organized by Hinsdale Public Library patron services assistant manager Martha Kennedy, the library's Doorstep Delivery service...
Before Ivy Rehab could open its clinic in Hinsdale, it needed a physical therapist who could provide the quality of care that Ivy clients expect and deserve. That's how things work at Ivy, William Haskell, director of business development - Midwest operations. First comes the talent, then comes the clinic. "We find the person first," said Haskell, who lives in Hinsdale with his wife and three children. Kim Connelly-Grote has been the face of the Ivy Rehab clinic at 100...
What is the goal or your new evening prayer group? Mike Stone of Hinsdale is a chaplain and an ordained minister. But he doesn't believe that worship has to take place inside a church. As far as he's concerned, worship can take place any time and anywhere, including after hours in a bakery. Throughout his adult life, Stone has gained support, inspiration and a deeper understanding of his faith through his involvement in men's prayer groups and Bible studies. When he recently...
Kari Galassi has spent far more time on a soccer field than a stage. Yet somehow she has found herself at the helm of YES! Productions, a new theater program for young people in and around Hinsdale High School District 86. On her path to showbiz, the mother of three spent time leading the charge for the school district's recent referendum. As president of the Vote Yes committee, Galassi said she got to know her community, and the entire District 86 community, on a new level....
What role does relaxation play in fighting cancer? A battle against cancer involves so much more than a patient's body, doctors and drugs. It also affects the person's mind, emotions, family and friends. This reality is the focus of Wellness House in Hinsdale, and of its special event planned for Saturday, Sept. 7, at Wellness House, 131 N. County Line Road. The Mind:Body Fest will showcase the many services and programs available at Wellness House to help patients,...
Hinsdale Central senior Tess Klygis isn't one to "just wing it." Whether it's a test, an audition or a performance, she likes to be prepared. And that's exactly why she decided to be part of the Hinsdale Central Drama Club's first production of the year - an improv show guided by the experts from CSzTheater Chicago. The experience has pushed Klygis out of her comfort zone while teaching her what she believes to be valuable tools not only for an actress, but for anyone. She...
The Klinger family's annual excursions to destinations far and wide began when Sylvia and Bob's children, David and Katharine, were very young. "We started in the late '90s and we just kept going," Sylvia said. And whether the destination is Ireland, Mexico or anywhere else, the overarching purpose of every Klinger family trip is the same - to disconnect from everyday life and to spend time connecting with each other. "Once we get on that plane, we can breathe," Sylvia said....
Football has never been just a game for Corey Huth. It's an experience that brings a whole community together. All three of Huth's children have been involved in the Hinsdale Central High School football program - her two sons as players and her daughter as a cheerleader And throughout her children's high school careers, Huth has been involved, too, as an active member of the Hinsdale Central Boosters and the Hinsdale Central Football Club. Now, as youngest child Charlie...
Carol Lee Cikanek learned the basics of the real estate business long before she even dreamed of selling her first house. Jobs selling floral arrangements, fine china and crystal, and photography equipment and products preceded Cikanek's real estate career. She said all prepared her for success as a real estate broker. "To me, real estate is incredibly simple," said Cikanek. "To be in sales, you have to know what you're selling." Cikanek is a broker with Coldwell Banker's down...
How should families ready for the start of school? With just one week left before the first day of the new school year, many children might be tempted to cram as much summer as possible into their final days of vacation. But Jessica Schultz, a teacher on special assignment with Hinsdale Elementary District 181, suggests easing in with a few simple but important changes in the week before classes begin For most kids, the first thing on the back-to-school to-do list should be...
Whether you're looking for drama, mystery or an emotional musical experience, it can be found on a stage not far from home. New shows are opening at theaters throughout the area, offering Hinsdaleans and their neighbors quality live entertainment without the trip to the city. Here are few to consider: • 'Agatha Christie's Murder in the Studio' Sept. 5-14 Theatre of Western Springs 4384 Hampton Ave. Theatre of Western Springs opens its 91st season with a trio of mysteries by Ag...
While temperatures were hitting all-time highs in Illinois, a group of teachers and administrators from Hinsdale District 181 were wearing winter coats to ward off a winter chill. July is winter in South Africa, where a group from District 181 spent nearly two weeks of their summer break. Funded by the Casten Family Foundation and Tom and Judy Casten, the trip was an extension of a years-long cultural and professional exchange program between the teachers of Hinsdale and...
A month without a phone, video games or a computer is a pretty harsh punishment by any American teenager's standards. But for Boone and Cooper Brackett of Hinsdale, it's the best part of summer. Boone, 16, and Cooper, 14, just returned from their annual month-long wilderness retreat at Cheley Colorado Camp in Estes Park, Colo., just outside Rocky Mountain National Park. As participants in the camp's Trails End program, their home for the month wasn't a cabin or even a tent....
The decision to take her career in a different direction 30-plus years ago opened up a whole new world for Hinsdale resident Diane Sarther. Along with her switch from hospital nurse to college instructor and research consultant came time and opportunity to travel the world. "It kind of broadened my horizons," said Sarther, who makes full use of the vacation time allowed by her academic schedule. The desire to explore other cultures, landscapes and lifestyles was planted long...
Johanna Delaney always goes to her Maine vacation home with intentions of settling in for a long summer read. But she's quickly reminded that the beauty around her is far more captivating than the greatest mystery novel or romance. "We spend a lot of time just sitting on the porch watching the water come and go," said Delaney, whose cottage on Birch Island sits just yards from the shore. She had visited her sister's home on the island for years before she and husband Jim...
"Time is money" is more than a cliché for Hinsdale resident Tim Olsen. It's the basis on which he built his business. After retiring from a career in the racing industry, Olsen created Olsen Motorsports for the busy car enthusiast. The company picks up cars for service and delivers them back to their owners, fixed, cleaned and polished. Specifically, the business caters to fellow Porsche fans - something Olsen has considered himself for decades. A former member of the...
Vacation Bible School at Grace Episcopal Church in Hinsdale is different things to different people. To 3-year-old Alex Tims, it's an introduction to what life will be like when he starts preschool later this year. For Katie Crotty's four children, it's a chance to enjoy a common activity near the end of a busy summer. And for Crotty herself, it's an opportunity to enjoy coffee with a friend, knowing all four children are happy and cared for. But program directors Meghan...
She’s completed her classes and even donned her cap and gown, but Jilian Boger has one last thing to do before she officially graduates from Indiana University, and she’s doing it in Hinsdale. The Indiana native is fulfilling a 12-week internship this summer with the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department — a requirement for her degree in tourism, hospitality and event management. “I have a background in parks and recreation,” said Boger, who played tennis and volleybal...
A long-forgotten painting provided Hinsdale resident Ginger White with far more than a picture to adorn her living room wall. It led to the discovery of her family’s very storied history. Years ago, and nearly a half century after one of White’s relatives moved out of his Shorewood, Wis., home, White’s mother was contacted by the home’s owner, who had discovered possessions belonging to J.Y. Scammon, White’s great-great-grandfather, in the home’s attic. Among the items was a...
