WHEATON, Ill. – How would you like to have plants in your yard that don’t need watering or pesticides, require less maintenance and provide habitats for wildlife? On May 1, the Environmental Improvement Commission and the Wheaton Park District will host the annual Native Illinois Plant Sale from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Public Works Building, 821 W. Liberty Drive.

At the sale, you will find trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers native to northern Illinois. Free wood chips will be available (bring your own container), and rain barrels will be for sale. Because native plants are adapted to the climate and soils of our area, they are resistant to drought and insects, and they require less maintenance.

If you have pictures of plants that you purchased at previous Native Illinois Plant Sales, please email them to Steve Hinchee at shinchee@wheatonparks.org. The person who submits the best photos will receive $10 off their purchase at the sale and will have his or her photo on display at the sale.

Learn more about the plants that will be available by visiting the Wheaton Park District’s website.

Five Drury Design projects recently received 2009 NKBA [National Kitchen and Bath Association] Design Vision awards and two received honorable mentions. Gail Drury, CMKBD took first place honors in the large kitchen category for a major kitchen renovation for a Hinsdale client featuring white furniture-styled cabinetry mixed with antique glass doors, carrara marble counters, reclaimed barn wood ceiling and vintage white oak flooring.  Tina Muller won third place in the medium kitchen, third place in the large bath and second place in the small bath categories. Terry Kenney won second place in the medium kitchen category. Attached image caption, left to right: Gail Drury, CMKBD, Tina Muller and Terry Kenny accepting Design Vision awards on behalf of Drury Design Kitchen and Bath Studio for client projects in Burr Ridge, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, La Grange and Lisle.

In 2008, thirteen Drury Design projects received NKBA Design Vision Contest awards, including first, second and third place in the large kitchen category along with awards in the small kitchen, large bath and small bath categories. NKBA’s Chicago Midwest chapter sponsors the Design Vision contest in partnership with Trends magazine. Judged by NKBA Chicago Midwest chapter members, the contest recognizes outstanding kitchen and bath design. Competition is open to designers throughout the Midwest. To enter, designers submitted photos along with a project profile. To view Drury Design’s web portfolio, visit http://www.drurykitchendesign.com.

Brigette Fabi, CKD, CBD Joins Drury Design Team

The entire release, along with images, may be viewed online at:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/drurykitchendesign/brigette-fabi/prweb2882644.htm

Drury Design Kitchen & Bath Studio of Glen Ellyn welcomes Brigette Fabi, CKD/CBD to its award-winning design team. With more than 15 years of kitchen design experience, Ms. Fabi teaches as an adjunct professor of Kitchen & Bath Design at Harrington College of Design in Chicago, Illinois. In 2007, Ms.Fabi won the Design Vision first place medium kitchen award. “Brigette’s experience as a talented designer, college-level educator and successful entrepreneur adds another dimension to our team,” said Gail Drury, CMKBD, president of Drury Design Kitchen and Bath Studio.

 The entire release, along with images, may be viewed online at:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/drurykitchendesign/brigette-fabi/prweb2882644.htm

Wheaton native to conduct free junior golf clinic at Cantigny Golf Academy on August 7

Cantigny Golf, part of the McCormick Foundation, and the Illinois Junior Golf Association (IJGA) are pleased to announce a special “homecoming” event featuring PGA Tour professional Kevin Streelman.

Streelman, a Wheaton native, former Cantigny Golf employee and now a rising star on the PGA Tour, will conduct a complimentary session targeting junior golfers at the Cantigny Golf Academy on Friday, August 7.  The second-year PGA Tour member will speak about his journey from Illinois junior golf to the PGA Tour and answer questions from the kids.

A raffle benefitting IJGA, of which Streelman is an alumnus, will give registered junior golfers the chance to play golf with Kevin or caddie for him on the day of the event.  In addition, six essay contest winners will enjoy lunch with Kevin and his wife, Courtney. Raffle and essay contest details are posted on the IJGA website.

“This will be an exciting day at Cantigny Golf, especially for our many junior players,” said Mike Nass, executive director.  “Kevin is eager to give something back to junior golf and we’re happy to assist.  We believe, as Kevin does, that golf provides development opportunities for kids that go beyond the game itself.”

Streelman played, practiced and took lessons at Cantigny Golf as an amateur.  During his college years he worked in the golf shop and volunteered to help teach clinics.  His parents live in Winfield and are frequent players at Cantigny.

“I’m extremely excited about coming home to host my first professional clinic at the course where I learned to play,” Streelman said. “To be able to give back and help out those on similar paths as mine means everything to me.  Please come out to Cantigny and help me support the IJGA and junior golfers all across our state.”

Online registration at www.IJGA.org for the August 7 event is highly recommended.  Those registered by July 31 are automatically entered to win a foursome at Cantigny Golf plus other prizes.  Raffle winners for day-of-event golf with Kevin will be drawn from among pre-registered junior golfers prior to August 7th.  Raffle tickets may be purchased when registering online or at the event. 

Schedule of Events for Friday, August 7:

• 8:30 am  Attendee check-in
• 9:30 am Presentation – Kevin’s Story
• 11:00 am Golf and On-Course Shoot-Out – spectators welcome
• 1:30 pm Picnic and essay winners’ lunch; box lunches available for purchase
• 2:15 pm Photos and autographs; Golf Academy Open House

For more information, please visit www.IJGA.org or www.cantignygolf.com.

Free sundaes at the Settlement through Aug. 30

Enjoy a free ice cream sundae during Settlement Sundays Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. On Settlement Sundays, admission to the historic museum village includes free sundaes with do-it-yourself toppings and a variety of hands-on, family-friendly activities and presentations during the Settlement’s open hours of 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+ and $5.50 youth 4-17. Children 3 and under are free. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum. Settlement Sundays are sponsored in part by the Daily Herald and Gerald Nissan of Naperville and Gerald Subaru Kia of Naperville.

Heritage Hall of Honor

Come celebrate with the honorees as they are inducted into the Heritage Hall of Honor from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. This yearly event recognizes people and organizations that have made a significant impact and contribution to Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society. The presentation is free and open to the public at no charge.

The Dog Dayz of Summer return to Naper Settlement

From hot dogs to Frisbee® dogs, beat the heat with the “Dog Dayz of Summer” celebration through Aug. 30 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Each week, on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, enjoy themed activities for all ages, including entertainment, games, activities, stories and guest presentations. These special promotions are included with Naper Settlement general admission, which is $8 adults, $7 seniors and $5.50 youth 4-17. For a complete list of activities, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum.

Tuesday, Aug. 4: Mr. Freeze will show the interesting and fun properties of cryogenics using liquid nitrogen. Two exciting science-based demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. will have lots of surprises and a few explosions.

Fridays, Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28: “Hot Diggity Dog” includes a guided tour of the new exhibit, “Digging Up the Past – Naperville Digs Archaeology,” plus a special presentation and cookies and lemonade in the historic Pre-Emption House Tavern.

Sunday, Aug. 9: Enjoy “Monarch Magic,” a presentation about butterflies by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners. Join in an old-fashioned Cookie Walk. Enjoy a free ice cream sundae, too.

Sunday, Aug. 16: The Frisbee® dogs and handlers of the Windy City K-9 Disc Club will be entertaining visitors with their high-flying fun. Tom Wehrli, club founder, will be bringing part of his extensive collection of historic Frisbees®. Enjoy a free ice cream sundae, too.

Sunday, Aug. 23: Enjoy a presentation, “Trees are Terrific,” by the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and a free ice cream sundae, too.

Digging up the Past – Naperville Digs Archaeology

Discover exciting artifacts and stories about Naperville’s early history uncovered by archaeologists in 2006 and 2007 at Joseph Naper’s original homestead in this exciting exhibit, “Digging up the Past — Naperville Digs Archaeology,” which opens Friday, Aug. 7, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.museum or call (630) 420-6010

Michael V. Vivoda, 49, of Wheaton has been promoted to executive vice president at Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) in Winfield, Ill. He previously held the title of vice president.

“This was an executive change that supports CDH’s ability to improve quality, achieve operational excellence and maintain focus on growth,” said President and CEO Luke McGuinness. “During Mike’s tenure at CDH, he has led many initiatives that have had a profound impact on our patients.”

Vivoda has been instrumental in the 10-year agreement with CDH and Loyola University Health Systems to treat oncology patients in the western suburbs. Among many other projects, he has managed the six CDH Convenient Care Centers; medical imaging and laboratory services throughout the hospital system; behavioral health services, including chemical dependency programs, occupational and employee health systems; and Central DuPage Physician Group.

He also has been responsible for physician recruiting at CDH – which has a medical staff that has grown from 600 to more than 900 physicians in the last three years. Vivoda has spent his entire career in healthcare and joined CDH as a vice president in April 2004.

A graduate of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and he earned his Master of Management through the Executive MBA Program at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Active in his community, Vivoda is a board member of Access DuPage, is a lector at St. Michael’s Church in Wheaton and a member of the Wheaton Lion’s Club. He and his wife, Cyndi, have two adult children.

About Central DuPage Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital is a nationally recognized 313-bed facility located in Winfield, Ill., a suburb west of Chicago. CDH is a leading center for surgical innovations and was one of the first institutions in the nation to offer robotic-assisted surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery with bio-engineered bone protein and was the first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in DuPage County.

Recently, CDH was recognized for the second consecutive year by U.S. News & World Report on the list of Best Hospitals in the orthopaedics category.

The hospital is part of an interdependent network of health-care organizations and services, including convenient care centers, occupational health services and a full range of options for senior living, home health and hospice care. For more information or to find a doctor on the CDH medical staff, visit www.cdh.org or call 630-933-4CDH (4234)/ TTY 630-933-4833.

Wheaton Chamber member Jeffery James owner of Spire2 Communications, Inc. www.spire2.com is behind the new Downtown Wheaton Association website www.downtownwheaton.com.

Get all the information about happenings in downtown Wheaton and sign up for the downtown Wheaton Shoppers club and you could win a $100 gift certificate to almost every business in downtown Wheaton!

CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL DESSERT WITH THE DOC

Free! Registration required, please call (630) 933-4234/ TTY (630) 933-4833.

Questions/Answers with a Cardiologist

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. Join DuPage Medical Group’s John Giardina, MD, medical director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at CDH, in an engaging question-and-answer forum on issues related to cardiac disease such as high blood pressure, cholesterol and coronary stent replacements.

Wednesday, July 15
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screenings
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Dessert Program
Danada House, Wheaton

The Robert R. McCormick Museum at Cantigny Park, part of the McCormick Foundation, continues its lecture series this summer with the following free event:

Architectural Salvage as an Integral Part of Historic Preservation: Preserving Parts When the Whole Must Be Lost  – Presented by Rebecca Hunter on Wednesday, July 15, 7:30 pm

The primary objective of historical preservation is to save, restore and reuse old and historic buildings.  Yet not every building can be saved.  When a house cannot be saved in situ or be moved, deconstructing and salvaging architectural elements preserves something of the house and benefits restoration of other structures.  Hunter, recipient of the Elgin (IL) Mayor’s Award for Historical Preservation, will discuss architectural salvage, available salvage resources and conducting salvage operations.

The lecture is open to the public and will take place in the McCormick Museum’s historic Gold Theater.  Doors open at 6:45 pm.  Admission and parking are free.

Advance registration is encouraged.  Please call 630 260 8162.

The McCormick Museum is a historic house museum interpreting the life and legacy of Robert R. McCormick, former editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune.  Hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday-Sunday, with visits by free guided tour.  Visit www.cantigny.org for more information and a complete schedule of Cantigny Park events.

Cantigny Park, part of the McCormick Foundation, will host three outdoor symphony concerts this summer.  Featured will be the Wheaton Symphony Orchestra on July 11; the DuPage Symphony Orchestra on July 25; and the West Suburban Symphony Orchestra on August 15.

“These concerts are a summer tradition at Cantigny,” said Matt LaFond, Cantigny Park executive director. “They are very popular, and many of our guests make a special night of it with elaborate picnic dinners.  It’s a touch of Ravinia right here in Wheaton.”

The themed concerts take place on the lawn outside the First Division Museum.  A large tent covers the orchestra stage but the audience is under the stars and towering oaks.  Concert guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Tickets for the following performances are now on sale:

• Wheaton Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, July 11, 8 pm
“The 60s Show”

• DuPage Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, July 25, 8 pm
“Tchaikovsky Spectacular”

• West Suburban Symphony Festival Orchestra
Saturday, August 15, 8 pm
“Vive la France!”

Tickets for each concert are $10 in advance or $15 the day of show.  An order form is available online at www.cantigny.org or call 630 260 8162.

CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL DINNER WITH THE DOC

Free! Registration required, please call (630) 933-4234/ TTY (630) 933-4833.

Growth: Normal and Abnormal in the Pediatric Population

Jennifer Miller, MD, a pediatric endocrinologist from Children’s Memorial at CDH, will explain normal and abnormal growth patterns, the evaluation of growth problems and treatment options.

Wednesday, July 8, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dinner Program
Arrowhead Golf Club, Wheaton