Issue 2 - InVironments Magazine

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VO L 7 IS S U E 2
M AR C H -APR IL 2 0 1 5
D E KALB CO U NT Y E D I T I O N
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Pawsitive Tails
Local therapy dogs bring
comfort to people of all ages
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DIY Home Projects
Spruce up your space for
spring with Ashley Murcia
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DEKALB COUNTY INVIRONMENTS MAGAZINE • MARCH-APRIL 2015
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Ladies Lilac
LUNCHEON
MAY16
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10:30AM – 2:00PM
S T. M A RY ’ S M E M O R I A L H A L L
SYCAMORE
BRING THE SPECIAL WOMEN in your life for an enjoyable afternoon at the Ladies Lilac Luncheon, a fundraiser for St. Mary's School
in Sycamore. The event includes a delicious buffet lunch, shopping, fashion show and beautifully decorated tables. Tickets on sale
on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, and are $20 each for adults and $10 each for ages 3-10 and children 2 and under are free.
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FOR INFO, CONTACT ASHLEYMURCIA@HOTMAIL.COM
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CONTENTS
28 I N C O M M U N I T Y
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100+ Women Who Care make a big
impact locally
34 I N H E A LT H
ON THE COVER
T A B L E
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F E AT U R E
DIY Home Projects
Spruce up your space for spring
with Ashley Murcia
Lighten your load this spring by making
changes in your daily routines
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38 K I S H H E A LT H
SYSTEM
DeKalb Clinic is now KishHealth System
Physician Group
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Bockman’s Auto Care wants to save you
money on your spring travel
43 I N B O O K S
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INPEOPLE
Deana Cada and the CMHB serve
DeKalb County’s most vulnerable
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The Bookcase Project is a
community-wide effort to end
illiteracy
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Contact Us
Two great picks for your book club—
The Road and Five Days at Memorial
F E AT U R E
Pawsitive TAILS
44 C A L E N D A R
InVironments
P.O. Box 4, Sycamore, IL 60178
OF EVENTS
InVironments Editorial Staff
info@invironmentsmag.com
Check out a slew of spring events
happening in DeKalb County
Darby Dwyer, Advertising Director
Darby@invironmentsmag.com
Local therapy dogs and their owners
bring comfort to people of all ages
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spruce up your
home for spring
WITH ASH L E Y MU R CI A
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shley Murcia is the owner/designer of re-nest studio, a customized home décor and
personalized party décor Etsy boutique, based in DeKalb. As a mother to two young
children, Ashley started re-nest studio based on a rich history of crafting, DIY, and
a genuine passion to help others make their homes personalized and unique. In addition
to creating unique home and party décor, Ashley also shares her work, DIY tutorials, and
life stories as a mother on her blog,alittlecreativeeveryday.blogspot.com. And, starting in
May 2015, she will also become a regular DIY contributor to InVironments Magazine!
PAINTED GLASS
VASE CENTERPIECE
ASHLEY SAYS: “This easy craft adds a pop of color to any room.
Paint several vases for an eye-catching mantel display or table
centerpiece. Or pair a single vase with a candle and a ceramic
piece to create an interesting collection of shapes and textures.”
NOTE: If you can’t find the Perm-Enamel brand of paint, any glass/ceramic paint
will do. Most are dishwasher safe, but are NOT SAFE for eating or drinking.
YOU W I L L N E E D:
Paper towels
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Clear glass vase (preferably a rounded, “fish bowl” style vase)
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The temperatures are rising. The days are
“for little ones’ spaces and parents’ places.”
getting longer. Spring has finally arrived!
“As a mom, a crafter, and someone who
If you’re like me, months of living indoors
loves home décor, I’ve lived the classic
has made you tired of looking at last
challenge: you want to decorate a space with
year’s décor. Since spring is synonymous
something different, but everything seems
with “new,” why not embrace the season
too expensive, too ordinary, or just not quite
and freshen up your home’s interiors?
right for you and your home,” said Ashley.
Most “spring spruce up” tips found online
focus on home improvement and outdoor
projects—painting, deck refinishing,
reorganizing, etc. These are all great tasks
sanctuary—a nest—a place
to accomplish, but they often require lots
that’s yours and reflects
of time and materials. If you have just a
your personality. This
few hours and a limited budget, but you
want to refresh your space, look no further
philosophy is the foundation
than the projects we’ve outlined below!
of re-nest studio.”
To help us create this list, we turned to
Ashley has provided us with step-by-step
Ashley Murcia. By day, she is the Senior
Marketing & Communications Manager
for NB&T. When she’s not at work, she is
a mother of two and the owner of re-nest
studio, a popular Etsy shop filled with
customized and personalized home decor
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“I believe the home is a
instructions for making a few of her absolute
Surface conditioner (can also use rubbing alcohol)
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Perm-Enamel (or similar) paint in your preferred color
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1 Wash the vase and remove any price stickers. Let it
air dry completely.
2 Pour a tablespoon of surface conditioner or rubbing alcohol
into the vase and swirl it around to coat the entire inside. Let
the vase air dry again (this should only take a few minutes).
3 Dispense approximately 1/8 cup of paint into the vase.
4 Swirl the paint around the vase in the same way you did with
the conditioner to coat the bottom and partway up the sides.
5 Keep the vase upright and let it dry at least overnight.
favorite home accessories. She’s completed
each of these simple-yet-stylish projects for
her own “nest.” Every item in the materials
lists can be found at your local craft store
(Michael’s, Hobby Lobby, JoAnn Fabrics, etc.)
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“ANYONE CAN BE
A MODERN ARTIST”
PAINTED CANVAS
ASHLEY SAYS: “Great art for your walls can be EXPENSIVE.
Why not create your own unique work with just a few very
affordable materials? Using a simple paintbrush technique, you
can create something lovely and original—no prior experience
or specific artistic talent required! And here’s a little bonus
for this project—it’s great to do with elementary school-aged
kids. Put them in a smock and let their creativity run wild!”
YO U W I L L N E E D:
Plain white canvas, whatever size you choose
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Acrylic paint, two colors
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Two sponge paintbrushes
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Bowls for the paint
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Paper plate for excess paint
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1 Set up your canvas on an easel, or
5 Once you apply the first color on the top
simply lean it against a sturdy surface.
2 Identify an approximate horizontal center
half of the canvas, dip your second sponge
brush in your second color of paint. Again,
brush off any excess on the paper plate.
of your canvas, so you know where to end your
first color and begin your second color.
6 Begin applying paint with the same light, back-and-
3 Dip one sponge brush into the first color and
forth brushstrokes used on the top of the canvas. Apply
paint to cover as much of the canvas as you desire.
brush off any excess on the paper plate (you
can use a simple “brushstroke” technique).
7 Allow the paint to dry for at least two
4 At the top center of your canvas, begin applying
hours. Once it’s dry, you can apply a second
coat of paint to fill in any spots.
paint with light, back-and-forth brushstrokes.
Don’t be afraid of making paint brush strokes
in an up-and-down, side-to-side, or diagonal
pattern to create interesting stroke marks.
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POP OF COLOR
PICTURE FRAMES
ASHLEY SAYS: “Picture frames don’t have to be filled
with just pictures. One of the things I love to do—again,
super easy and affordable—is to buy multi-opening gallery
frames, and instead of pictures, fill the openings with
color-coordinated scrapbook papers. I’ve done this in a
couple of places in my house and it really adds variety,
color, and texture. Along with this, I’ve also framed a
scrap of leftover fabric from window dressing and used
it in the same room as an accent. Something like this is
also super affordable, and you don’t need a Ph.D. in art!”
YO U W IL L N EED:
A multi-opening frame
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Scrapbook papers in coordinated colors
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Scissors
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Ruler
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Tape
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ENVELOPE
PILLOW COVER
ASHLEY SAYS: “This is another favorite of mine. In my
opinion, accent pillows can really make all the difference in
the look of a room. But who has the budget to buy as many
adorable pillows as you need, and who has time to sew custom
pillow covers? This project lets you create accent pillows
that fit with your unique style and design sensibility, without
demanding too much of your time or budget. The materials
and steps below are for one pillow. Feel free to repeat with
different fabric choices to create as many as you like!”
NOTE: Ashley recommends using a simple lightweight cotton
or a mid-weight home decor fabric for best results.
YO U W I L L N E E D:
A square- or rectangle-shaped pillow form
in the size and fill of your preference
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A swatch of fabric that is large enough to envelope
the pillow you chose (see below for guidelines)
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Safety pins and/or a fashion brooch
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1 Measure your pillow (width and length).
1 Choose a multi-opening gallery frame that
papers, usually available in 12” x 12” sheets.
2 Cut your fabric swatch to be twice as wide as your
pillow and twice as long, plus 4” (to allow for tucking).
For example, if your pillow form is 18” wide and 12” long,
you’ll need a fabric swatch that is 36” wide by 28” long.
3 Measure your scrapbook papers to the size of your
3 Iron your fabric to remove any wrinkles.
photo openings. Add at least 1/8” to all sides to make
sure you have plenty to secure to the back of the mat.
4 Lay the fabric out, pattern side down, and
includes a mat with multiple openings.
2 Select 2-3 different but coordinating scrapbook
4 Disassemble your gallery frame and place your
center your pillow form on your fabric.
5 Fold the top flap over the form, and then
fold the bottom flap over the form (they’ll
overlap a bit in the middle). Think about it
as if you were wrapping a present.
6 For the sides, fold the fabric ends into points
(remember the gift-wrapping analogy).
7 Fold the two pointed sides to the center
of the pillow form, tuck the unfinished end on
the top flap, and fasten it with a safety pin or
fashion brooch to hold the fabric together. f
scrapbook papers in the openings. Tape them to
the mat to keep them from sliding around.
5 Re-assemble your frame.
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DO YOU H AVE DIY PROJECTS YOU’VE DONE TO SPRUCE UP YOUR HOME? WE WANT TO SEE THEM!
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INPEOPLE
DEANNA CADA:
SERVING DEKALB COUNTY’S
MOST VULNERABLE
D
eanna Cada is originally from
Seattle, but in her mind, DeKalb
County is her home. From the
moment she started her freshman year
at NIU in 1986, she knew she had found
a community where she belonged, and
where she could make a difference.
Armed with a B.S. in Sociology (emphasis
in Criminology), Deanna graduated
from NIU in 1990 and embarked on
a productive career serving at-risk
populations. From DeKalb County Court
Services, to the DeKalb County Youth
Services Bureau and the Community
Foundation, Deanna has worked tirelessly
for decades to affect change in the
lives of our most vulnerable citizens.
Her career led her away from DeKalb
County in 2011 when she took a position
with Kane County Court Services.
Deanna loved the work, and she
accomplished a lot, including securing
grants to help assimilate non-violent
offenders and revitalize the Kane
County Juvenile Justice Council.
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“But I was lonely for my community,”
Deanna said. “I never felt connected to
Kane County the way I had always felt
connected to DeKalb County. I missed
the wonderful working relationships
that exist between nonprofits, the
accessibility to government programs
and people, and the support of numerous
professionals in both the public and
private sectors. I wanted to come home.”
So when the posting for the Executive
Director position at the DeKalb County
Community Mental Health Board came out,
Deanna applied right away. “The position
felt like the perfect configuration of my
skills and experience, and it meant coming
back to DeKalb County. It’s working in a
field I love, supporting agencies I have long
known, and representing the interest of
a community I am 110% committed to.”
InVironments talked with Deanna to
learn more about the life-changing
work she and the Community Mental
Health Board are doing, as well as
the great agencies they support.
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INPEOPLE
periodically has board position openings
and those are posted in the newspaper. If
anyone from the community is interested
in learning more about the CMHB or
applying for a Board member position, he
or she can contact me or Kathy Ostdick,
Administrative Assistant. Kathy is
wonderful and so committed to the CMHB.
She works very closely with the Consumer
Advocacy Council of DeKalb County
to make sure that the most vulnerable
individuals get their needs met. She is
an excellent resource for finding and
arranging resources for the professionals
in our community that work with those
who have mental health, substance
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INVIRONMENTS:
For our readers who may
not know, what is the
DeKalb County Community
Mental Health Board?
Deanna: The CMHB funds services
for DeKalb County residents who suffer
from or are at risk of developing mental
or substance abuse disorders, or
developmental disabilities. The Board
is made up of dedicated people who are
working diligently to ensure that the most
vulnerable of DeKalb County residents
get the services and care they need.
In 1968, the taxpayers of this community
voted to make these services available and
to ensure they are of a high quality. The
CMHB has been charged with stewarding
taxpayer dollars to meet the community
needs in these three areas by contracting
with local agencies and planning,
funding, and monitoring mental health,
developmental disability, and substance
abuse services within the county.
InV: Which agencies and programs
are receiving funding in 2015?
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D: This year, the Board is
D: The CMHB does not provide services
providing funding to 42 programs
directly. We do not want to be in
in 15 different agencies, for a total
competition with our funded agencies in
allocation of $1,928,100.
any way. We are a support to our funded
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEKALB COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD,
VISIT WWW.DEKALBCOUNTY.ORG/MENTALHEALTH/INDEX.HTML OR CALL (815) 899-7080.
agencies and try to have collaborative
THE AGENCIES RECEIVING
FUNDING ARE:
• Adventure Works of DeKalb County
• DeKalb County Youth Services Bureau
• Opportunity House, Inc.
• Ben Gordon Center
• Elder Care Services
• Safe Passage
• Children’s Home & Aid
• Family Service Agency
• Voluntary Action Center
• Consumer Advocacy Council
of DeKalb County
• Hope Haven
• DeKalb County Drug Court
• DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department
• Open Door Rehabilitation Center
We periodically fund special programs
or projects as well, if they fit the
funding priority areas, such as the
Penguin Project/Penguin Players.
InV: Does the CMHB provide
services directly?
meetings with agency directors a couple
times a year. The focus of those meetings
is to share information about trends
in the field, look at opportunities for
collaboration and collaborative funding,
provide specific training opportunities,
discuss challenges and successes, and
give agency directors time and space to
interact and brainstorm with each other.
FIRST TIME
IN DEKALB
The CMHB shares information year
round with agencies, such as training
opportunities, grant opportunities from
other organizations, changes in laws
or regulations, etc. The Board also
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InV: How can community members
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D: We encourage the community to get
involved as volunteers with the agencies
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By Lindsay Massie
they conceived it in Conway,” explained
B
Rey. “It’s an all-volunteer effort. We use
ack in 2011, John Rey was reading
no tax money or government grants.
American Profile magazine
No one involved profits monetarily in
when he came across an article
any way. The only beneficiaries are
that grabbed his attention. The story
the children and the community.”
was about a man named Jim Davidson
and a literacy initiative he founded in
To get the DeKalb/Sycamore Bookcase
his home town of Conway, Arkansas
THE BOOKCASE
PROJECT
called A Bookcase for Every Child©.
Project off the ground in 2011, Rey
Davidson began the project in 2005 when
where he is a member. He also talked with
“There are 42 million American adults who
“He jumped on board full steam,” Rey said.
cannot read at all. These adults at one time
“The first year, Ken Spears Construction cut
were also kids, and most of them grew up
all the raw material into kits. I then reached
in low-income homes where … 61 percent
out through Greg, Chuck Shepherd, and
do not have any books to read,” Davidson
Jerry Dunham looking for a network of
says in his book Learning, Earning & Giving
craftsmen to volunteer. The goal was to
Back. “Without books to read in their
bring in as many individuals as possible.”
formative years, these underprivileged kids
enter school with a limited vocabulary and
vital to success and staying in school.”
Davidson cites more research that
shows how these children who start
out behind never really catch up—many
of them eventually drop out of school.
Studies show that communities with
of incarceration, which leads to more
burden on the taxpayers. It’s a domino
effect that begins with exposure to
books and reading at a young age.
“The value of preschool literacy cannot be
about assisting as a craftsmen.
illiteracy could have on a community.
high drop out rates also have high rates
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Greg Spears of Ken Spears Construction
he realized the long-term negative effects
lack basic communication skills that are
AIMS TO END ILLITERACY
IN DEKALB COUNTY
approached the Kiwanis Club of DeKalb,
overstated,” said Rey. “I spent eight years
Rey also contacted the teachers and
on the School Board for District 428 and
administration at District 428 as well
education has always been an important
as Community Coordinated Child Care
cause to me. I knew when I saw the article
for direction on where to find the kids
that DeKalb County would benefit from a
who would receive the bookshelves
project like A Bookcase for Every Child.”
each year. They all pointed him to Two
Rivers Head Start Agency in Sycamore.
The basic premise of the initiative is to
bring as many local volunteers together
Two Rivers is an advocacy organization
as possible to build custom bookshelves
that provides child development
for kids in need, and then fill the shelves
programs for children and families
with donated, age-appropriate books.
affected by poverty. Lorna Bedenk,
“We structured the DeKalb/Sycamore
Site Supervisor, says the aims of
Bookcase Project in the same way
the Bookcase Project were in perfect
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alignment with the goals of Two Rivers in
That investment seems to be
educating the families they work with.
paying off, as illustrated in this
touching story that another library
employee shared with Craig.
“We promote literacy in our own
classrooms and in our visits with
parents, so it was a great fit,” she said.
“A young lady came up to our Story Time
“We decided that a lottery would be the
Coordinator Marti Brown and asked her if
ideal way to decide who the recipients
we had any children’s books in the buck-
of the bookcases would be. We choose
a-bag sale. Marti led her to them and
50 names randomly every year. It’s
noticed an eager little boy with her. The
worked out well—since the Project has
mother told Marti that he had received a
been running, almost every child in our
bookcase in May and he wanted to keep
program has been able to participate.”
adding to his own ‘library.’ Marti knew
about our project and asked her if it
Now in its fourth year, the DeKalb/
was part of the Bookcase initiative. The
Sycamore Bookcase Project has drawn
mother said it had been. She went on to
the help and support of individuals and
say how much her son loved the books
organizations all over DeKalb County.
and the bookcase. She said he treasures
Caroline Lowery, Business Development
it and is on the constant lookout for
Officer at NB&T and Steering Committee
any book he can add to his collection.”
Member for the Bookcase Project, says the
attraction is the opportunity to help kids.
“This project truly interests people
from all demographics,” she said.
“Everybody wants to see the children
in our community get a great start
and succeed in their lives. Literacy
is a first step in that direction, and
one that all of us can relate to.”
Everybody wants
to see the children in
our community get a great
start and succeed in their lives.
Literacy is a first step in that
direction, and one that all
of us can relate to.
Though the 2015 Project is underway,
it’s not too late to get involved. Book
donations are still being accepted at
the DeKalb County Housing Authority
at 310 N. 6th Street in DeKalb. You
can also volunteer on the construction
crew by contacting Jim Worrell at
(815) 756-1172, or to sort donated
books by contacting John Rey at
(815) 758-8577. Stay tuned to the
The Bookcase Project kicks off every
DeKalb/Sycamore Bookcase Project’s
year with the Literacy Banquet, usually in
Facebook page for updates and pictures
February. This year’s banquet happened
from the Awards Banquet on May
the Project and to leave something lasting
School. The purpose of the event is to
with the kids. Owning a piece of furniture
raise money for the building materials
built especially for them gives them a
to construct the bookshelves.
feeling of self-worth and personal pride.”
“It’s truly a wonderful thing for the kids,”
Jim Worrell now heads up the bookcase
Edith Craig, another Steering Committee
their bookcases. We conduct home visits
construction in the woodworking
Member and Director of Programming
shop behind his house. He learned
and Public Relations for the DeKalb Public
of the Project after reading about
Library, has been involved in the Bookcase
it in this magazine in 2012.
Project from the beginning. “Literacy is my
passion, so of course I said yes when John
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2, when the children are presented
on Thursday, February 19 at DeKalb High
with their bookcase and books.
said Bedenk. “They get so excited about
four times a year with our families, and
at every visit, the kids take us to look
at their bookshelf—how many books
they have now; that their name is on it.
It’s very special for them, and for us.”
“It was interesting to me because it was
Rey asked me help,” she said. “Studies
in my wheelhouse. I’ve been an amateur
have shown that communities with high
woodworker since I was a teen,” said
literacy rates tend to thrive and grow
Worrell. “I called John Rey and said I would
stronger. Our children are the future and
be willing to help and donate the use of my
we definitely invest in them by bringing
said Worrell. “Their eyes just sparkle.
shop. It’s been so rewarding to be part of
the Bookcase Project back every year.”
It’s like Christmas morning.” f
“I have attended a couple of the award
banquets and had the privilege of
seeing the kids receive their bookcases,”
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HAPPINESS IS A
WARM PUPPY
(OR CAT, OR BUNNY, OR HORSE…)
By Lindsay Massie
A
nimals bring out the best in us.
It doesn’t really matter if you
consider yourself a “dog person,” a
“cat person,” or even a “ferret person.” When
met with a cuddly creature, I dare you not
to crack a smile. I double-dog dare you.
As far back as the 1800s, animals have
been used in therapeutic settings precisely
because of their calming, endorphininducing effect. Now they can be found
helping children to read in libraries,
cuddling with residents of a nursing home,
and cheering guests at a homeless shelter.
These interactions take place in what
are called animal assisted activities
(AAA) programs, and fortunately for our
community, there is one operating right
here in DeKalb—Pawsitive TAILS. The
program was conceived and is coordinated
by Lisa Smith through Tails Humane
Society and a grant from the Douglas C.
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and Lynn M. Roberts Family Foundation.
her own dogs—Ash, a Papillion, and
Lisa is a lifelong animal lover who
Ryan, a Sheltie. For the Pawsitive TAILS
translated her passion into community
AAA program, however, she decided
service. She has been a licensed
to develop her own evaluation.
evaluator of therapy animals since
2007. When she moved to Sycamore
“I wanted interested handlers to feel like
in 2012 and noticed there wasn’t
the measures were strict but achievable
an independent, local AAA program
for their animals,” Lisa explained.
in place, she got right to work.
“Our standards are just as high as the
certifying organizations—we rate potential
“I approached Beth Drake, the director
participants on 19 different criteria—but
of Tails at the time, and asked if she
the process is very easy to understand.”
would be interested in partnering
with me to create a local animal
While the program welcomes a range of
therapy organization,” said Lisa. “She
domesticated animals—from cats and
was thrilled. She said Tails had been
bunnies, to horses and even pigs—currently
wanting to put something like that
dogs are the only ones on the roster.
in place for a while but didn’t have
Animals that are cleared to take part in
the personnel to make it happen.”
Pawsitive TAILS must be able to stay
calm while being hugged and handled
At the time, Lisa was affiliated with
by everyone from young kids to seniors.
Pet Partners, a therapy animal
Lisa says that just because a dog has
certifying agency she used to certify
been through obedience training doesn’t
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As a fully insured AAA program, Pawsitive
TAILS also requires handlers to turn in
their animal’s medical records yearly to
make sure they’re healthy. “They have
to show proof of a negative Fecal test, a
current rabies vaccination, and a healthy
physical exam every year,” said Lisa.
With participant guidelines and evaluation
standards in place, Pawsitive TAILS
officially started operation in January
2013. They established partnerships with
a number of human service organizations
in DeKalb County—DeKalb County Rehab &
Nursing Center (DCRNC), Grand Victorian
of Sycamore, Sycamore Public Library,
Oak Crest Retirement Center, and Hope
Haven. Now Lisa had to find her teams.
“We put ads in the papers and press
releases on the website. I also hosted
a couple of information sessions,” she
said. “We received lots of initial interest
but many of those individuals didn’t
follow through when it came time
to test. We ended up with two great
teams at the start—Peggy Ramirez
necessarily mean it will perform well
“When they come in the lobby, I can tell
in therapy animal evaluation.
right away if they’re going to be a fit. If not,
they don’t get any further than the lobby. A
“Obedience training and testing often take
few residents sometimes help out so I can
place in the same setting. The dog gets
see how a dog will be with a wheelchair, if
used to the surrounding and of course
a dog will be nervous around individuals
tests well there, but then if you put it in
who talk loudly, that kind of thing.”
and Betty, an English Lab, and Connie
Seraphine and Abby, a Border Collie.”
“Betty and I were the first to graduate the
evaluation program for Pawsitive,” said
a new place the training can go out the
window,” Lisa said. “Participants need to
In addition to these criteria, the dog must
be able to adapt to new settings. There
be able to walk through a crowd on a loose
are so many good dogs out there, but to
lead, sit, stay, and come on command, all
be a great therapy dog, it really comes
in an intentionally disruptive environment
down to a certain temperament. We have a
with strange people and other animals
saying—‘Therapy dogs are born, not made.’”
present. If the dog jumps up, growls or
bares teeth, or goes to the bathroom, it
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“I try to test teams (dog and handler) on
is immediately dismissed. Similarly, if a
site at our partner facilities whenever
handler is too passive and doesn’t take an
possible, particularly at DeKalb County
active role in helping the dog to feel more
Rehab & Nursing Center,” she continued.
comfortable, the team will be dismissed.
Peggy. “My cousin has German Shepherds
and she did therapy training with them.
They visited a nursing home and my
cousin said the residents just loved the
dogs. So I decided I wanted to certify Betty
because she has the perfect temperament.
Now we do as much as we can to get
others involved because it’s such a
wonderful thing for everyone involved.”
Peggy and Betty go to Oak Crest and
visit individuals in the Health Center who
require 24-hour care. “It doesn’t matter
how cognizant or lucid they are,” said
Peggy. “They know the dog is coming.”
Connie and Abby joined Pawsitive because
Pawsitive TAILS has gained momentum
in the last couple of years and Lisa now
has 10 handlers and 11 dogs, including
herself, Ash, and Ryan. But she would
love to double those numbers.
“It is really rewarding work for the
handler and the dog,” said Lisa. “We
hold evaluations as needed, and we
welcome all types of animals—cats,
rabbits, horses, or other domesticated
animal you think would be a good fit.”
To learn more about the Pawsitive
TAILS program or to schedule an
evaluation to participate, contact
Connie knew Abby would be a comforting
Lisa Smith, program coordinator
presence. “We actually bought Abby in
at (815) 758-2457 ext. 115 or
Wales, UK when we were visiting for a
lsmith@tailshumanesociety.org. f
sheepdog world trial,” she said. “At the
bed and breakfast where we stayed, there
was another guest, an older gentleman
who was grieving the loss of a beloved
horse. Abby immediately went to him
and cheered him right up. Now she does
the same thing for the residents of the
Grand Victorian and the DCRNC.”
THE DOGS GIVE THE RESIDENTS
SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO, AND
THE INTERACTIONS ACTUALLY IMPROVE
THEIR HEALTH,” SAID KATHY VICKERS,
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR AT DCRNC.
SPRING
SPECIAL
WITH EVERY 4 ROOMS PAINTED,
THE 5th IS ON US!*
“Studies show that spending time
with these animals lowers their blood
pressure and anxiety levels. It’s so
much more than just petting a dog—it’s
a dialogue that takes the individual
back to their own childhood, or to a
*certain restrictions apply
time when they were playing with their
family dog and their kids. It’s magical.”
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Over 20 Years
of serving our community
w w w. da ns c u s t om p aintin g. c om
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INCOMMUNITY
100+ WOMEN WHO CARE:
Making a Big
Difference
“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”
-MAH A TMA G AND HI
By Lindsay Massie
W
e all want to make a difference,
particularly in the lives
of our neighbors and the
people who make up our community.
But time and money, or the lack
thereof, so often stand in our way.
But what if you could be part of a
collective that has committed to making
a big impact on the local level, and all
you had to give was roughly four hours
of your time and $400 dollars a year?
The founding members of the DeKalb/
Sycamore chapter of 100+ Women
Who Care hope this premise will
entice you to join their cause. As
their website says, “Together we can
leverage our contributions through
a simple process for the good of
those in need in our community.”
I sat down with seven of the eight
Core Group members (as they call
themselves) after their quarterly meeting
on February 9—Darla Massier, Nancy
Norris, Paula Bryner, Donna Brown,
Linda Mason, Sally Stevens, and their
unofficial leader Mary Beth Van Buer. (The
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eighth member, Denise Rode, had other
commitments.) They excitedly talked over
each other, and each woman’s passion
for giving back was abundantly clear.
“It all started in July when I saw a segment
on the Elmhurst chapter of 100+ Women
Who Care on Channel 7 news,” said Mary
Beth. “My ears perked up right away
because I already had a committee of
women that I worked with on fundraising
for organizations in DeKalb and Sycamore.”
The committee Mary Beth speaks of was
unofficially formed in 2006 when she,
Denise, Dorothea Bilder, Linda, Nancy,
and Sally were assisting the Egyptian
Theatre with its Seating Sponsorship
Campaign. “We sort of took charge of
the fundraising,” remembered Nancy.
“In the process, we realized what a
group of dedicated individuals could
accomplish, and we decided to grow
our number and put ourselves to
work for other local organizations.”
Paula was recruited to join the fundraising
committee because of her participation
in the Egyptian’s campaign. “Denise and
I graduated from DeKalb High School in
the same year and thought it would be
a good idea for our class to sponsor
a seat,” she said. “We successfully
raised the money to make it happen,
and next thing I know, Mary Beth called
me up and asked me to join them.”
The committee added a few more
members (Darla, Sue Doubler, and Ruth
Ann Tobias), then turned their attention
to the DeKalb Public Library. Over the
next several years, they spearheaded
a number of fundraising campaigns
that have helped the Library in their
efforts to reach their expansion goal.
Donna, who moved to the area in
2008 and started with the committee
during the library campaigns,
credits Mary Beth with sparking and
stoking each participant’s fire for
philanthropy. “We lovingly call Mary
Beth the task master,” she laughed.
“She has really been the driving force
behind everything we’ve done.”
But even for the most passionate,
raising money is a lot of effort.
This past July when Mary Beth first
learned of 100+ Women Who Care,
she and the entire group were growing
fatigued with the fundraising grind.
INCOMMUNITY
“The power of this organization is
tremendous, and it’s empowering for
the members,” explained Darla Massier.
“The simplicity of the entire process
is important because women are so
busy. I think that’s why 100+ Women
has been so successful nationwide.”
Here’s how it works—the group meets
four times a year. At each meeting, three
presentations are given by members on
potential recipient 501(c)(3) charities.
Members may ask any questions, then
one charity is chosen (by a majority vote)
and checks are made out to that charity
and collected. Members in good standing
then offer the name of another local
organization that they think should be the
recipient of the chapter’s next quarterly
donation. Three names are randomly
“That’s what piqued my interest with
The first 100+ Women Who Care chapter
drawn, and the individuals who submitted
100+ Women—it was still fundraising,
was started in Jackson, Michigan, and other
the names put together a five-minute
and you could still make a difference
chapters have been formed all across the
presentation for the next gathering.
locally, but there is much less work
United States, as well as in Canada and
“It’s very democratic,” said Sally. “You’ve
involved,” said Mary Beth. “It’s just
Mexico. In Illinois, there are chapters in
got three people making presentations and
bringing like-minded people together and
Chicago, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn/Wheaton,
you have to trust that the group will make
asking them to commit their resources.”
Naperville, Downers Grove, and Bloomingdale.
the right decision. Each woman writes her
check even if her preferred organization
more than $12,000, made up of checks
able to spread the love and make a greater
wasn’t chosen; then she is free to submit
for $100 each. The donations from the
and greater impact as our group grows.”
that charity again for the next meeting.”
first meeting were given to Children’s
The chapter’s next meeting is set for May
Learning Center in DeKalb. The funds
11, 2015 , and Mary Beth and her dedicated
Anyone can be a member in good standing
collected on February 9 went to Camp
group of ladies hope you’ll be there.
as long as she makes a commitment
Power, a free summer camp for the
to writing four-$100 checks a year.
children of University Village in DeKalb.
“Women should go to our website to
find out all the information they need
You don’t even have to live locally. The
DeKalb/Sycamore chapter has members
“Camp Power is a community-wide
to know about our group and how to
sending checks from Texas, Florida,
effort sponsored by the Kishwaukee
join,” said Donna. “They can fill out a
and other sunny spots where they’ve
Family YMCA, the DeKalb Police
membership form on the website, call us,
moved or spend a majority of the year.
Department’s Youth in Need Task
or just show up at our next meeting.”
Force, the DeKalb Fire Department,
Of course, women who reside in the
and NIU, among others,” explained
community are able to attend meetings,
Darla. “I think that’s why our
and that’s where the decisions are made.
members chose it as the recipient.”
Meetings are held in the upstairs space
at O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub in DeKalb.
“Both of the charities we have donated
The owners, Mel and Debbie Witmer,
to so far have centered on children
donate the space free of charge.
because kids are a cause that anyone
“IT’S REALLY ABOUT
TOUCHING PEOPLE’S
LIVES IN A DIRECT WAY,”
MARY BETH SAID.
can get behind,” said Linda. “But I think
“Even though our name is 100+ Women
At the two meetings the DeKalb/Sycamore
we’re really addressing a lot of needs
Who Care, our goal is to reach 150+
chapter has had so far, they’ve collected
in the community. It’s wonderful to be
women! I think we can get there.” f
VISIT WWW.100PLUSDEKALBSYCAMOREWOMENWHOCARE.COM
TO JOIN OR LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS GREAT EFFORT.
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I N H E A LT H
LIGHTEN YOUR LOAD
THIS SPRING
workouts to the outdoors. Set up a yoga
small spaces, move onto bigger areas like
mat in the backyard and go through a few
closets and dressers. Get rid of or donate
of your favorite poses. Go for a short jog or
any clothes you don’t wear anymore.
walk through your neighborhood. Even just
Cleaning things up physically and mentally
sitting outside reading a book or having a
will lift a heavy load off your shoulders
picnic is a good idea. You’ll get your daily
and get you ready to move into spring.
dose of Vitamin D from the sun and spend
By Katie Dawson
A
s winter ends and spring
starts to make its way to the
forefront, it’s time to make
some changes in our daily routines.
Spring is a great time to clean up our
health, exercise, food, and habits. It’s
an opportunity to lighten things up and
make greener choices. After hunkering
down and hibernating through the winter,
it can feel amazing to renew our lives.
One of the biggest changes you can make
is to get outside. The weather is getting
warmer, there is more sunshine, and the
days are getting a little longer. Get out
and enjoy some fresh air. Try moving your
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time away from the TV and computer,
Now is also a good time to go green. While
which is always a welcome change.
nature is growing and renewing, try out your
green thumb. Growing your own food helps
Spring cleaning is another great change
you to eat seasonally, so if you’re already
for both your house and your life. But did
a gardener, get out there and start planting
you know you can “spring clean” your food?
your favorites. If you’re new to the game,
Switch out the heavy stews and casseroles
start small and plant a few herbs—they are
you’ve been eating for spring salads and
easy to grow and maintain and will add
light, broth-based soups. Heavy foods
delicious and healthy flavor to your dishes.
are fine for the winter, but as the season
Also try reinventing leftovers instead of
changes we don’t need these hearty
throwing them away. Last night’s baked
meals to move us through our day. Lighter
chicken can become today’s chicken salad
foods will refresh and energize you just
or tacos. Reusing things in new ways is a
as much as the warmer weather outside.
great way to stay healthy and save money!
Spend a day clearing up the clutter that
Spring should excite you to reinvigorate
has accumulated over the winter. Try
your life. You don’t have to totally change
tackling small spaces first like your desk
everything about your habits the minute
or coffee table. Get rid of old mail and
spring comes around, but making a few of
magazines and any other papers you
these spring renewals will help you to enjoy
don’t need. Once you have cleared off the
this season and embrace good health! f
INH
FO
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D H
All the specialty ingredients below can be found at Hy-Vee on Sycamore Road.
Spinach and Roasted Asparagus Salad
with Almond Balsamic Dressing (SERVES 2)
FOR THE SALAD
1 bunch or bag of spinach, rinsed and dried
1 head of romaine lettuce, rinsed and dried
1 bunch of asparagus, rinsed
1 8oz. package of mushrooms
5-7 strawberries, washed and sliced
¼ c. sunflower seeds
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
FOR THE DRESSING
1 T. almond butter
3 T. balsamic vinegar
1 t. spicy brown or Dijon mustard
½ t. smoked paprika
1-2 T. water
1 Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment
paper. Snap off the ends of the asparagus and arrange on the baking sheet along
with the mushrooms. Drizzle with a little olive oil and then sprinkle with salt and
pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, checking to make sure asparagus doesn’t burn.
2 While the vegetables are roasting, make your dressing. Combine all ingredients except
water and mix well. Add water a tablespoon at a time until you have a pourable consistency.
3 Remove vegetables from the oven. In a large bowl, combine spinach, romaine, strawberries,
and roasted asparagus and mushrooms. Drizzle with dressing and top with sunflower seeds.
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sick care. Now the emphasis is on the
Group are looking forward to building on
entire continuum of care and hospitals
the clinic’s long history of excellence.
playing an active role in overall health
and wellness. The way to achieve that
“We see this venture as an opportunity to
is through closer collaboration with
further our commitment to excellence in
members of our medical staff.”
innovation and education, and to continue
to provide our patients with state-of-the-art
DeKalb Clinic physicians have long
healthcare in our community setting,” said
held admitting privileges at Kishwaukee
Haab. “We look forward to becoming a vital
Hospital and have worked closely with
part of a growing premiere healthcare system.”
KishHealth System staff for years, so
DEKALB CLINIC IS NOW
KISHHEALTH SYSTEM
PHYSICIAN GROUP
A
s part of its continual efforts
“All involved with this venture are very
to ensure patients receive the
excited because it means greater alignment
very best in comprehensive,
between the physicians and the health
collaborative health care, KishHealth
system, which only benefits the patient,”
System has added a new member—
said Dr. Michael Kulisz, Chief Medical
DeKalb Clinic. As of March 2, the clinic
Officer of KishHealth System. “We are all
has been renamed under the umbrella of
working toward the same goal—supporting
KishHealth System Physician Group.
patients at every stage of their health care.”
This venture is truly a “win-win” for patients.
Patients of the former DeKalb Clinic will
Those currently with the health system
find improved communication between
will now have access to an expanded
all of their providers as data is merged
network of physicians as well as more
together and the registration process
service lines. Patients of the former
becomes more streamlined. Medical
DeKalb Clinic will benefit from the ever-
records will be more closely linked between
expanding resources of the health system.
the clinic and the health system, which
will effectively eliminate gaps in care.
“KishHealth System offers a diverse team
to help primary care doctors manage their
Dant says this improved efficiency
patients’ health, and we’re creating new
is reflective of KishHealth System’s
positions everyday,” said Joe Dant, Vice
desire to be an advocate for its
President of Business Development for the
more than 110,000 patients in an
health system. “If an individual is dealing
evolving healthcare landscape.
with a chronic illness like diabetes and
could benefit from nutritional counseling
“The industry’s vision of healthcare
or health coaching, for example, the
in the community is in the process of
doctor can now easily set that up.”
changing,” said Dant. “For more than 100
years, it was almost exclusively about
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Dant says it made perfect sense to
All but a few of the physicians from the
officially make them part of KishHealth
former DeKalb Clinic will be making the
System Physician Group. The merger will
move to KishHealth System Physician
also enable the doctors to focus more on
Group. The DeKalb Clinic’s partnership with
patient care rather than administrative
Rockford Cardiovascular Associates will
concerns that are becoming burdensome
continue, with those doctors maintaining their
for independent physician groups.
presence locally as independent physicians
contracting with the health system.
“Reimbursements are going down while
costs are rising, which puts pressure
“The addition of so many different
on physician groups,” Dant explained.
specialties, several of which KishHealth
“As part of the health system, these
System did not have before, offers the
doctors have a broader administrative
patient variety and choice,” said Kulisz.
network to support them in costly
and time consuming tasks like IT
so they can do what they do best—
provide excellent patient care.”
Dr. Roger Haab, Chair of the DeKalb
Clinic Board of Directors, says all the
doctors who will be making the transition
to KishHealth System Physician
“In our healthcare model,
the patient is the key—
our goal is to provide
education, support,
and resources, but the
patient and the family
have to do the rest.”
“This merger offers patients of both the
health system and the clinic improved
access, better communication, and more
comprehensive care,” said Dant. “It’s one
more step in our commitment to being the
cornerstone of health for this community.”
To learn more about DeKalb Clinic
becoming part of KishHealth System
Physician Group, visit www.kpgcares.org
or call (815) 758-8671. f
[KishHealth System is the proud
sponsor of this article.]
INAUTOMOTIVE
CHE CK T HE BR AKE S
TIPS:
TO HELP YOU
STAY SAFE & SAVE
MONEY THIS SPRING
Winter conditions and salt on the roads can lead to corrosion of
brake parts. Anti-lock braking systems get an especially hard
workout in winter’s slick conditions. Nothing is more crucial
to your safety and the safety of your family than your brakes,
so get them checked before you set out on a long drive.
T E ST T HE AIR CONDIT IONING
You don’t want to wait until the first 90-degree day to find
out your A/C is not working. Those leather seats get sticky in
extreme temperatures. Turn on the cooler full blast and make
sure it reaches that max chill quickly. If you suspect problems,
bring it in and we can diagnose the issue and get it fixed.
INSPE CT T HE T IR E S
Most people think about tire safety when it comes to winter
driving, but driving in a heavy rainstorm with worn tires can
be just as dangerous as driving in snow. Worn down tires
make it hard to stop, even if your brakes are in good order.
CHE CK T HE BELTS AN D H OSES
A broken belt or hose can cause problems ranging from the
loss of power steering to an overheated engine, but these
parts are easily overlooked. Look for cracks and peeling on
the belts, softening on the hoses, or come in to Bockman’s
By Jon Bockman, Owner of Bockman’s
Auto Care in Sycamore, IL
and we’ll do it for you. It’s a lot less expensive and more
convenient to replace a hose before you have a problem.
Spring is right around the corner,
and with the toll a northern Illinois
winter takes on your vehicle,
Bockman’s Auto Care in Sycamore
wanted to offer some tips to help you
stay safe as you embark on those
spring and summer road trips.
CHE CK YOU R OXYGEN SEN SOR
TRY THE COIN TEST ON YOUR TIRE TREAD:
• Insert a quarter into several grooves across each tire.
Want to get the best possible gas mileage this summer?
Check your oxygen sensor. The sensor helps set the
• If part of Washington’s head is always covered, you still
fuel mix going into your engine. A faulty one can cause
have 4/32 inch of tread left and can probably drive safely.
too much gas to be used, cutting your mileage by up
• If you can see all of Washington’s head, it’s
to 40%. This sensor needs to be replaced every 30,000
time to think about replacing your tires.
to 50,000 miles. This is the repair problem that most
Also make sure you keep your tires inflated to the
proper pressure. You can boost your gas mileage by
3% or more and make the car safer as well. To get an
accurate reading, check the pressure of tires when
often causes your “Check Engine” light to come on.
Following these tips will help you avoid a summer breakdown
and save you money on your monthly gas budget. Call
Bockman’s to schedule your spring check up today! f
they are cold, not when you have been driving.
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INBOOKS
INVIRONMENTS
MAGAZINE
BOOK CLUB
[InVironments introduces new books each issue in cooperation with the
DeKalb Public Library and its executive director, Dee Coover. If you’d like
to share your thoughts about this month’s books for publication in the
May-June issue, send them to info@invironmentsmag.com by April 1.]
You’ll LOVE These Book Club Suggestions
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ike many people, I belong to book
clubs. After 20+ years of having a
great time with my women’s book
club, my husband asked if we could
start a co-ed book club. We asked some
friends to join us and we have been
together for about 10 years. Each group
reads about the same amount of fiction
and non-fiction, and each group likes its
wine and food as well as the discussion.
Some books generate more discussion
than others because the questions
raised in the text are so complex.
The DeKalb Public Library also has an
internal book discussion group. Apart from
wonderful friends, one of the greatest
gifts of a book club is the discovery of
books one wouldn’t otherwise find. I took
the current selection of my co-ed book
club and one of the recommendations
of the library’s discussion group on a
recent vacation trip to warm weather.
They both kept me completely engrossed
on the airplane ride and by the pool.
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I want to ask my fellow book club
members, as an individual, what can
we do to prepare ourselves for an
emergency of this magnitude in our
own lives? And most importantly, how
do we as a society or individuals decide
who would get the lifesaving drugs and
treatments? Very provocative questions.
The fiction book chosen for the
discussion group at the library is The
Road by Cormac McCarthy. It’s a 2006
post-apocalyptic novel about the journey
of a father and his young son over a
period of several months. The novel
was awarded the 2007 Pulitzer Prize
for Fiction and has also been adapted
into a film starring Viggo Mortensen.
In the book, there are no trees, no color,
no animals, and just a few human beings.
Our father and son are trying to push a
shopping cart with all of their belongings
and food that they scavenge on their
way to the ocean. There are enemies—
predatory humans who also are traveling.
My first question is why a shopping cart?
The shopping cart is only one of the many
symbols for us in the novel. Cormac
McCarthy is a gifted writer who writes
in beautiful language. The descriptions
of the sky and the earth are some of
the most evocative images I have ever
read. Is the book trying to establish a
link to those who now push shopping
carts with all of their belongings? But
surely, if one were to actually undergo a
long trip, one would want a device with
bigger wheels than a shopping cart and
wouldn’t you want to pull it with a yoke?
For those who have read The Road
or Five Days, did you like it? Love it?
Have questions or want to join the
Library’s discussion group? Email
Dee Coover at deec@dkpl.org. f
The co-ed book club is reading a nonfiction book titled Five Days at Memorial:
Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital
by Sheri Fink. It’s about the patients, staff,
and families who sheltered in New Orleans’
Memorial Hospital during Hurricane
Katrina and the difficult decisions they
made when faced with an unplanned
emergency situation. Fink is a Pulitzer
Prize winner for her reporting on Memorial
in New York Times Magazine, and this
book urges readers to consider tough
questions on race, resources, history,
and the meaning of “the greater good.”
CALENDAR
march
19 Girls’ Night Out Spring Open
House, 5-8 p.m. Downtown DeKalb.
Admission is free! Come check
out all the sidewalk sales, specials, and entertainment! Call (815)
751-4734 for more information.
19-22 The Comedy of
Errors, 7:30 and 2 p.m., NIU
Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge. Presented by the
NIU School of Theatre and Dance.
Visit niu.edu/theatre for tickets.
26 2015 Community Expo,
4-7 p.m. at the Sycamore High School
Field House. Visit dekalb.org or
sycamorechamber.com to register.
26-29 Red Noses, 7:30 and
2 p.m., Huntley Middle School
in DeKalb. Presented by the NIU
School of Theatre and Dance.
Visit niu.edu/theatre for tickets.
[Items for the May/June issue (covering
May 16-July 15), must be submitted by April 5,
online at: invironmentsmag.com/submit-event.]
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TH
27 Rocky Horror Picture Show,
8 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre,
135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb. Featuring
the shadow cast of “A Powerful
and Irrational Mouthwash.” Visit
egyptiantheatre.org/ for tickets.
28 5th Annual Homesteading
Conference, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
in Oglesby, IL. Learn self-sustainable practices and how to
grow, raise, and preserve your
own food. Call (815) 825-2086,
ext. 2040 for more information,
or visit kishwaukeecollege.edu/
go/homesteading to register.
Breakfast with the Bunny,
9-10:30 a.m. at Lincoln Inn in Downtown
DeKalb. Then join us at the Egyptian
Theatre for the movie Hop at 11 a.m.
28 March to Bourbon Street,
a Festival of the Arts. 7 p.m. in Downtown DeKalb. Presented by the Egyptian
Theatre and DeKalb Dance Dimensions.
Visit egyptiantheatre.org/ for tickets.
28 Barb City on Tap. 2:30-6 p.m. at the
NIU Convocation Center. Enjoy craft beer
samples, live music, and delicious food
for purchase. Visit americaontap.com/
america-on-tap-dekalb-il/ for tickets.
april
4-5 Kennel Club of Yorkville Dog Show
at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.
Visit niu.convo.com for more information.
9-11 Red Noses, 7:30 and 2:00 p.m.,
Huntley Middle School in DeKalb. Presented by the NIU School of Theatre and
Dance. Visit niu.edu/theatre for tickets.
10-11University of Illinois Extension
Science Siesta, 5:00 p.m. (registration)
on Friday to 8:30 a.m. (checkout) on
Saturday. Discovery Center and Burpee
Natural History Museums in Rockford.
This event for girls age 4th-6th grade
combines the fun of a pajama party
with hands-on science experiences. For
more information, call (815) 758-8194
or visit web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/.
11 Billy Riggs: Grand Illusions, Grander
Realities, 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian
Theatre, 135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb. Billy
will perform illusions, use humor, and
inspire you for a fun filled evening. A
portion of the proceeds from this
show will be used to assist charities in
DeKalb County, including Hope Haven,
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Difference DKC and Network of Nations.
15 4th Annual Taste of Spring, 5-7 p.m.
in Downtown Sycamore. Join us for a
progressive wine and appetizer sampling
at a number of downtown businesses.
Guests must be 21 or over to participate. Tickets are $10 per person. Call
(815) 895-3456 for more information.
16 Girls’ Night Out Mother’s Day Sales,
5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Downtown DeKalb. Admission is free! Come check out all the sidewalk sales, specials, and entertainment!
Call (815) 751-4734 for more information.
17-18 University of Illinois Exten-
sion Science Siesta, 5 p.m. (registration)
on Friday to 8:30 a.m. (checkout) on
Saturday. Discovery Center and Burpee
Natural History Museums in Rockford.
This event for girls age 4th-6th grade
combines the fun of a pajama party
with hands-on science experiences. For
more information, call (815) 758-8194
or visit web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo/.
24 Rocky Horror Picture Show, 8:00
p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. 2nd
St., DeKalb. Featuring the shadow cast
of “A Powerful and Irrational Mouthwash.”
24-25 10th Annual Garden Gate to
Spring Antique Show, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
(Friday) and 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. (Saturday) at Blumen Gardens in Sycamore.
For more information, visit
sundayatsandwichantiques.com.
26 Kiwanis Family 100 Year Anniver-
sary Celebration, 2:00 p.m., presented
by the Kiwanis Family Division 14. At the
DeKalb Park District Sports & Rec Center
and Kiwanis Park, 1765 S. 4th St. in
DeKalb. Fun fair activities for young families; outside group picture with a Drone
Fly Over; birthday cupcakes and punch.
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1-2 Cortland Community Wide
Garage Sales. For more information,
cortlandil.org.
2 Kishwaukee Symphony
Orchestra Spring Concert, “The
Rite of Spring,” 7:30 p.m. at NIU
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.
3 Cinco de Mayo 1:00 - 9:00 p.m.,
Bill Johnson Boulevard behind Taxco
Restaurant, 223 W. State St. in Sycamore.
Featuring live bands, dancing, a margarita
bar, a beer garden, and all the authentic
Mexican food you could want. Visit
discoversycamore.com for more information.
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egyptiantheatre.org/ for information.
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