14 | August 16, 2018 | The winnetka Current NEWS winnetkacurrent.com A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center becomes 2018 USTA Facility award winner Submitted Content The United States Tennis Association recently announced that the A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center is a 37th annual USTA Facility Awards program recipient, which recognizes excellence of tennis facilities throughout the country. The A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center will be honored at the USTA Semi-Annual meeting at the in New York City on Aug. 30. “This is such an honor. I look forward to representing the Winnetka Park District at the USTA Semi-Annual meeting and then sharing this award with the A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center community at the Facility Award Presentation and Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 8,” said Pat Fragassi, tennis center manager. The community is invited to join in the celebration Sept. 8 at the A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center, 530 Hibbard Road. Presentation will take place at 9:15 a.m. followed by outdoor open play from 9:30-11 a.m. The A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center opened on Sept. 11, 1962 through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Nielsen Sr. Throughout the years, the center has grown in size and positive reputation. “Great tennis facilities like the A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center help us to grow the game at the grassroots level, and we are proud to recognize them for their ongoing impact on the sport of tennis,” said Kurt Kamperman, chief executive of the USTA National Campus. “The A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center has embraced many of our tennis initiatives and kept the sport at the forefront of its community each year.” In 2012, the facility completed a 1.5 million dollar renovation to help the tennis community continue to enjoy the facility for years to come. A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center is a facility of the Winnetka Park District. This full-service facility offers lessons for all ages, leagues, court rentals, membership and events year round. For more information, visit winpark.org/tennis or call (847) 501-2065. A.C. Nielsen Tennis Center is a 37th annual USTA Facility Awards program recipient. Photo Submitted VENDORS WANTED SATURDAY OCT. 13, 2018 10 AM - 2 PM NORTHBROOK COURT 1515 LAKE COOK ROAD, NORTHBROOK Vendors are needed to offer seniors and baby boomers everything they need to know about health and wellness, fitness, financial planning, shopping and entertainment, assisted living, real estate, travel and more. For more information, call 708.326.9170 or visit www.22ndcenturymedia.com/events DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26 homes From Page 11 “We do a lot of specialty millwork and cabinetry,” Benvenuti said. “We also build new homes and reclaim the original architectural beauty of homes that were covered over by individuals who seemingly had no true appreciation for their once beautiful exteriors.” He cites various homes on the North Shore that he and his staff remodeled to look like they originally were intended. Benvenuti believes in recycling on a personal level. “All reusable material we take out of a house when remodeling it goes to the nonprofit Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse,” said Bevenuti, who is a board member. “All proceeds go to supporting the warehouse and training underprivileged men and women in the deconstruction trade.” Benvenuti is proud of the praise he has received from the Preservation Society of Winnetka for the houses whose exteriors he transformed back to the beautiful ones they once were. “Since 1977, we have completed 910 projects — 372 in Winnetka and 90 in Glencoe,” he said. “About 220 of them are repeat customers.” Benvenuti was quick to mention that occasionally real estate ads listing homes for sale, which he has remodeled or built, have a line in the copy that says, “built or designed by Benvenuti and Stein.” Benvenuti also takes pride in having a staff of long-term employees. “Two-third of my employees have been with me for 15-29 years,” he added. “We all have the same vision and take pride in our work.” He tells young entrepreneurs to never give up regardless of whatever scares them. “I have been in business continually for 41 years and have had some hard times,” Benevenuti said. “But I tell young people to keep going, face their fears and get ready for the next level of success. What scares you is probably what will help you the most when you face your fears head on. Having a passion gets you through the fear part. Never give up no matter what.” The Benvenuti and Stein showroom is located at 899 1/2 Green Bay Road, Winnetka. It’s cabinet and millwork facility is in Evanston.
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