WHEATON, IL, April 22, 2010 — A photo exhibit made possible by the Cantigny First Division Foundation has so far visited seven states and informed more than 20,000 students, teachers and parents about America’s sacrifice during World War I.

“We’ve set a goal of educating 4,734,991 United States citizens about World War One before the end of the war’s 100-year anniversary in 2018,” said David DeJonge, president of the World War I Memorial Foundation.

The figure quoted by DeJonge reflects the actual number of Americans who served in WWI.  Those veterans, however, are still not remembered with a national monument in Washington, D.C.  The World War I Memorial Foundation’s mission is to honor their service and sacrifice by filling this void.

The traveling exhibit features DeJonge’s own photographs of the world’s last WWI survivors.  Besides educating, it aims to raise awareness and dollars toward a national memorial.  Cantigny First Division Foundation granted $10,000 for the national tour, which began in 2009.

“We’re pleased to support this national education and commemorative effort,” said Paul Herbert, executive director of Cantigny First Division Foundation.  “We have deep roots in World War I—our benefactor, Colonel Robert R. McCormick, was a distinguished veteran, serving in the Army’s 1^st Division; he named his estate ‘Cantigny’ to honor the war’s first American battle.  Were the Colonel alive today, I am certain he’d approve of this important initiative to honor those who served.”

Senators John Rockefeller (D-W.Va.), John Thune (R-S.D.), and Jim Webb (D-Va.) introduced S. 2097, the bipartisan Frank Buckles World War I Memorial Act on Oct. 29, 2009.  It calls for the rededication of the existing District of Columbia War Memorial, creating instead a national World War I memorial.

The bill’s namesake, Frank Buckles, is the only living American WWI veteran.  At age 109, he is honorary chairman of the World War I Memorial Foundation.

Celebrate Community Heritage Month during May at Naper Settlement

Celebrate Naperville’s heritage during May by taking part in the third annual Community Heritage Month. Naper Settlement, the City of Naperville and several local partners have joined together to create a program of events to educate the community about the city’s rich history. The programs, activities and events will touch on many different aspects of Naperville’s heritage, including architecture, heritage education and town history.

Celebrating Naperville’s Heritage

Enjoy two-for-one regular admission during the weekend of May 1-2 at Naper Settlement in honor of National Preservation Month and Naperville’s Community Heritage Month. Learn about our town’s rich history from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 1, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 2, at the historic museum village, 523 S. Webster St. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6.50 for youth 4-17. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum.

History Speaks Lecture Series: Jacqueline Kennedy

Actor and historian Leslie Goddard portrays Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy, who will share her story from her childhood to becoming the wife of President John F. Kennedy. Part of the History Speaks Lecture Series, this presentation will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 2, in Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel, 523 S. Webster St. As first lady, she drew intense media attention for her fashion and her youthful appeal. She became a role model for a generation of women with her charm, grace and dignity in the face of heartbreaking tragedy. For all ages. Advance tickets are $6 per person, $5 per student and Naperville Heritage Society Sustaining members. At the door, tickets are $7 per person, $6 per student. For reservations and tickets, call (630) 420-6010.

Free admission for mothers May 9

Moms are free with paid admission for their child or another adult from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Enjoy all the activities offered at the historic museum village including touring the Victorian era Martin Mitchell Mansion and interacting with the costumed villagers in their shops and homes. Admission is $9 adults, $8 seniors and $6.50 youth 4-17. For more information, call (630) 420-6010 or visit www.napersettlement.museum.

Civil War Days

Naper Settlement is transformed into a Civil War encampment during Civil War Days to be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 15-16 at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St. Hundreds of re-enactors participate, staging a battle each day at 2:30 p.m. complete with raging cannons and artillery. Walk the grounds and talk to President Abraham Lincoln, famous generals and characters that bring the past to life. Tickets are $12 adults, $11 seniors and $8.50 youth (4-17). Two dollar off advance tickets are available at Naper Settlement and at several retail locations in Naperville. Call the Event Hotline at (630) 305-5555 or visit www.napersettlement.museum for more information.

Register for Camp Naper summer day camps

Naper Settlement’s summer day camp, Camp Naper, is debuting two new camps this year: Secret Seekers and a Civil War Encampment, in addition to its popular favorites Treasure Hunters and T.H.E. Detectives — Treasure Hunters Extreme. Registration is currently underway for all four camps. The camps are held from June 14 to Aug. 6. For more information, visit www.napersettlement.museum. Call (630) 420-6010 to register.

Celebrate 100 years of Scouting at Cantigny Park, located at 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton, IL on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Open to the public and starting at 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, the 100th Anniversary Scout-O-Rama will showcase over 150 activities, Scouting’s history leading up to the 100th Anniversary, community program sponsors, the vast offerings of Cantigny Park including their new Outdoor Education Center with model camps donated by Equity Lifestyle Properties & Cabela’s, and will also pay tribute to National Armed Forces Day.

Scouting units will showcase activities along with volunteer leaders that are also working with partnering sponsors and other outdoor clubs to bring programming to the big event such as the “Amazing Cache Dash” sponsored by Cabela’s; a fishing program sponsored by Plano Molding, the Illinois Conservation Foundation, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources; archery sponsored by Bass Pro Shops; ten $1000 prize gift certificates to Gander Mountain’s Fall Sale; and a presentation by the Radio Disney Road Crew. Other value-added items are being sponsored by Hinckley Springs, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Equity Lifestyle Properties, Navistar, Fisher Nuts, Riverstone Media, Bank of America, Jenner & Block, Wide Open West, Brunswick Zone, Paul Hastings, Raven & Associates, FastSigns-Naperville, Daily Herald, Beacon News, Sun Publications, One Step Print Solutions, Trailblazer Adventure, Alex Claney Photography, and Video Impressions.

100th Anniversary Scout-O-Rama tickets are just $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more and feature valuable coupons from Burger King, Gander Mountain (Geneva), Colonial Café, and Equity Lifestyle Properties.  The $5 tickets are now on sale at Cantigny Park, Gander Mountain in Geneva, all Colonial Café’s, and Three Fires Council, BSA Scout shops located in St. Charles & West Chicago.

About Three Fires Council: The Three Fires Council serves over 37,200 youth throughout DuPage, Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, and parts of Will and Cook counties. Our mission is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. For more information please visit www.threefirescouncil.org or call (630) 584-9250. More information about 100 Years of Scouting can be found at www.scouting.org/100years.

WHEATON, IL, April 14, 2010 — The First Division Museum at Cantigny invites the public to a free evening program on Wednesday, May 5, at 7:30 pm.  Author John Grenier will discuss The First Way of War: American War Making on the Frontier.

Grenier’s book, published in 2008, details the warfare tactics employed in early American conflicts and their role in shaping our nation’s military heritage.

The term petite guerre, or little war, has often been used to describe the guerrilla tactics used by early American soldiers since the Revolutionary War.  Disrupting enemy troops and supply lines, and diminishing the enemy’s will to fight back, was not only America’s first way of war, it has evolved into the counterinsurgency and specialized troop tactics used today.

Doors will open at 6:45 pm on May 5.  Admission and parking are free.  For more information, please call 630 260 8227.

This event is part of the First Division Museum’s popular series, A Date with History.  The programs, held on the first Wednesday of each month and other select dates, feature an evening of lively discussion with authors, panelists, historians and special speakers.  For information about upcoming programs visit FirstDivisionMuseum.org.

WHEATON, Ill – Congratulations, Wheaton! Thanks to the efforts of many residents, Wheaton has surpassed its 84 percent participation rate from the 2000 U.S. Census. On April 22, the city reached 85 percent participation, giving Wheaton the third best participation rate in the nation among cities with a population of 50,000 or more. The participation rate is still climbing as forms are received and processed by the U.S. Census Bureau.

If your form is not received in time and a census taker visits your home, the U.S. Census Bureau wants you to know that your privacy and confidentiality are their priority. The census taker who collects your information is sworn for life to protect your data under Federal Law Title 13. Those who violate the oath face criminal penalties: Under federal law, the penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.

CENTRAL DUPAGE HOSPITAL NAMED ONE OF THE NATION’S

100 TOP HOSPITALS FOR THE FOURTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

WINFIELD, Ill., March 29, 2010 – Central DuPage Hospital (CDH), in Winfield, Ill., was today named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare.

The award recognizes hospitals that have achieved excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction, financial performance and operational efficiency. This is the fourth consecutive year CDH has been recognized with this honor.

“The Thomson Reuters award is very difficult to achieve, because the study criteria change and the standards of care are raised every year. Winners must perform well across many measures, not just one. And we need to outperform many very good hospitals to achieve this recognition,” said Central DuPage Hospital’s CEO, Luke McGuinness. “We are grateful to the CDH medical staff, nurses, employees, Board members, management team and volunteers for their hard work and passion for excellence. Receiving this award for four consecutive years speaks to the consistency with which we provide excellent care.”

The winners were identified through an in-depth analysis, the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals®: National Benchmarks study. The study evaluated 3,000 short-term, acute care, non-federal hospitals in nine areas: mortality, medical complications, patient safety, average length of stay, expenses, profitability, hospital readmission, patient satisfaction and adherence to clinical standards of care.

The winning hospitals were announced in the March 30 edition of Modern Healthcare magazine.

“The 100 Top Hospitals winners raised the bar again this year, delivering a higher level of reliable care and greater value for their communities,” said Jean Chenoweth, senior vice president for performance improvement and 100 Top Hospitals programs at Thomson Reuters.

If all Medicare inpatients received the same level of care as Medicare patients treated in the winning hospitals:

• More than 107,500 additional patients would survive each year.
• Nearly 132,000 patient complications would be avoided annually.
• Expenses would decline by $5.9 billion a year.
• The average patient stay would decrease by nearly half a day.

More information on this study and other 100 Top Hospitals research is available at www.100tophospitals.com.

About Central DuPage Hospital

Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) is a nationally recognized 313-bed facility located in Winfield, Ill., a suburb west of Chicago. CDH is a leading center for medical technology and one of the busiest surgical hospitals in Illinois.

U.S. News & World Report has included CDH on their list of Best Hospitals in the orthopaedics category each year since 2007.

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

There is Hope with a Brain Tumor Diagnosis

A brain tumor diagnosis is frightening, to say the least. Neurosurgeon Taras Masnyk, M.D., Ph.D., from Central DuPage Physician Group, hopes to alleviate some anxiety by discussing the diagnosis of brain tumors and detailing both surgical and nonsurgical treatment options.

Wednesday, May 5

6 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner Program

Crowne Plaza, Glen Ellyn

FREE

Free registration required, please call 630-933-4234/ TTY 630-933-4833 for the hearing impaired

Why Weight Matters

Endocrinologist Wahid Kassar, M.D., FACE (Fellow of the American College of Endocrinologists), and Timothy R. Tumlin, Ph.D., psychologist from the Bariatric Treatment Center at CDH will discuss nonsurgical weight-loss options and the psychological pitfalls and practices individuals experience when trying to lose weight on their own. This seminar is specifically for those ages 18 to 65 who have been diagnosed as obese.

Wednesday, May 12

6 – 8:00 p.m. Dinner Program

Klein Creek Golf Club, Winfield

FREE

Free registration required, please call 630-933-4234/ TTY 630-933-4833 for the hearing impaired

Stroke Prevention and Treatment Options

During Stroke Awareness Month learn about the latest information in stroke prevention and treatment options. Neurologist Harish Shownkeen, M.D., and Maripat Lamp, APN, both key members of the CDH Stroke Team, will discuss how to prevent a stroke and how to recognize both risk factors and signs and symptoms of stroke. Latest treatment options also will be discussed.

Wednesday, May 19

6 – 8:00 p.m. Dinner Program

Crowne Plaza, Glen Ellyn

FREE

Free registration required, please call 630-933-4234/ TTY 630-933-4833 for the hearing impaired

Your Veins and You—What Can We Do?

Vascular Surgeon Joseph Schneider, M.D., Stanley Kim, M.D., interventional radiologists both from the Central DuPage Physician Group’s Vascular and Interventional Program and Farah Hashemi, M.D., infectious diseases and wound care specialist of Central DuPage Physician Group, discuss the condition of venostasis and nonsurgical treatment options.

Wednesday, May 26

5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Blood Pressure Screenings

6 – 8:00 p.m. Dinner Program

Danada House, Wheaton

FREE

Free registration required, please call 630-933-4234/ TTY 630-933-4833 for the hearing impaired

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Ruth D. Williams, M.D. Named President of Wheaton Eye Clinic

April 19, 2010 – The physicians of Wheaton Eye Clinic have elected Ruth D. Williams, M.D. President of the Clinic, a position held for the past seven years by Byron R. Tabbut, M.D who continues his full-time medical practice at the Clinic.

As Wheaton Eye Clinic’s presiding executive officer, Dr. Williams will work closely with staff and the 23 other physician partners to maintain the highest standards of patient care.  “Wheaton Eye Clinic is known for offering comprehensive and compassionate eye care of the highest quality,” she said.  “We are poised to thrive in the new healthcare environment because of our 60-plus year tradition providing ethical, efficient and low-cost medical services.”

Dr. Williams received her B.S. degree in biology from Wheaton College and her M.D. degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago.  Following an ophthalmology residency at California Pacific Medical Center, and a fellowship in Glaucoma at the University of California in San Francisco, she was certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.  Dr. Williams joined Wheaton Eye Clinic in 1991 and specializes in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.

Formerly a trustee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Dr. Williams is a national spokesperson on ophthalmic issues.  Her television and radio interviews include National Public Radio, prime time news shows and the Chicago talk show “In the Loop.”  She has been featured in such magazines as Women’s Day, Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping and the AARP Magazine.  Dr. Williams was chosen by her peers for the prestigious “Top Doctors” Award in Chicago.  She was recognized by the American Academy of Ophthalmology with the Senior Achievement Award.

Dr. Williams is an associate examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology.  She is a member of the American Glaucoma Society, the Chicago Glaucoma Society, Women in Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.  Dr. Williams is a nationally prominent lecturer on glaucoma and timely medical practice topics including Conflict of Interest, Medical Applications of Social Networking and Physician Leadership.

Wheaton Eye Clinic is the largest privately-held eye clinic in the Midwest, serving over 120,000 patient visits a year.  Its 24 board-certified physicians provide full-service family eye care, in all 12 ophthalmic medical subspecialties, from clinic locations in Wheaton, Naperville, Hinsdale and Plainfield.   Additional information can be found at www.wheatoneye.com.

PRESS RELEASE

Contact Information:
Forestry Superintendent Kevin Maloney, 630-260-2122

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Wheaton

WHEATON, Ill. – The City of Wheaton has received official confirmation from the Illinois Department of Agriculture of the emerald ash borer’s presence in Wheaton. An ash tree in the parkway of the 2100 block of Glencoe Street was confirmed to be infested with the emerald ash borer.

Upon learning of the tree on Glencoe Street, the City of Wheaton’s Forestry Division inspected parkway ash trees within a half-mile radius of the infested tree and identified two additional trees that were infested. Both trees were located within two blocks of the tree on Glencoe Street in northeastern Wheaton. The Forestry Division removed all three infested trees on April 16.

In May 2008, the City began implementing an ash tree reduction program in response to the threat of an emerald ash borer infestation. Crews will continue with the program but will remove trees confirmed to be infested before other ash trees. The Forestry Division will continue to monitor the ash trees in the area for signs of infestation.

Signs of a tree infested with the emerald ash borer include D-shaped exit holes in the tree’s bark, heavy woodpecker damage (as woodpeckers like emerald ash borer larvae), dieback in the canopy of the tree, and sprouts growing from the tree’s trunk and roots. If you think your ash tree has been infested, call the Forestry Division at 630-260-2122.

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City of Wheaton
http://www.wheaton.il.us

PRESS RELEASE

Contact Information:
Public Relations Coordinator Susan Bishel, 630-260-2191

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Speaker to Discuss Native Plants at Earth Day Event

WHEATON, Ill. – In celebration of the 40th annual Earth Day, Wheaton’s Environmental Improvement Commission encourages you to learn about the benefits of native plants during a special event on April 22. Native plants are desirable and eco-friendly because they don’t need watering or pesticides, require less maintenance and provide habitats for wildlife.

Hear Pat Armstrong speak about her many years of incorporating native plants into her suburban landscaping during a presentation at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 303 W. Wesley St.

The timely presentation will be especially helpful if you plan to attend the annual Native Plant Sale, which will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon (or until plants are gone) May 1 at Wheaton’s Public Works Building, 821 W. Liberty Drive. The sale – which is put on by the Environmental Improvement Commission, the Wheaton Park District and the City of Wheaton – will include trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers native to northern Illinois.

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City of Wheaton
http://www.wheaton.il.us