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36 | August 23, 2018 | The Northbrook tower Sound off northbrooktower.com time lines Shermerfest at 40: Low-key event a high point for Historical Society Dan Kaye Northbrook Historical Society Shermerfest will make a little history of its own on Sept. 16 when the Northbrook Historical Societysponsored event unfolds at Village Green Park for the 40th year. While Northbrook Days, which just completed its 94th edition, is by far the longest-running festival in Northbrook, Shermerfest ranks second. Both events have changed a great deal over the years, and though this year’s Shermerfest will feature many familiar attractions (classic car show, entertainment, food, raffle, children’s activities such as face painting, magic show and trackless train), there is no doubt the 40th Shermerfest will hardly resemble the first one on Oct. 21, 1979. A preview of the first Shermerfest included this description: “Northbrook ‘Indians’ in authentic garb will signal the opening ceremonies when they arrive at the [Northfield] Inn at 2 p.m. The gala afternoon includes demonstrations of 15 crafts of Shermerville pioneers. ... A recognition ceremony will honor volunteers who have contributed countless hours restoring the exterior of the century-old landmark [Northfield Inn, which had opened to the public on July 4, 1976.]” The story went on to list the crafts to be demonstrated at the first Shermerfest: calligraphy, canning, chair caning, crewel work, crocheting, embroidery, knitting, needlepoint, petit pointe, quilting, rosemaling, rug braiding, spinning, tatting and weaving. Several people mentioned in that article about the first Shermerfest continue as Northbrook Historical Society members; they include Robert Mac- Millin, the Historical Society president in 1979, as well as Barbara Nolan, who later would serve as president, Barbara Schulz, Mabel Janke, Sue Landon and Ginny Zdenahlik. A bake sale and soup lunch at the Northfield Inn were part of the earliest Shermerfest activities, and those continue today. Down through the years, entertainment was added and featured performers such as the Hummers and Strummers, Bobby Schiff Trio, Jazzmin Trio, and the Legacy Girls. Shermerfest soon moved from mid-October to the third Sunday in September. Some activities and attractions have included a Civil War reenactment, live auctions featuring Ron Bernardi, old-time baseball, pumpkin bowling, horseand-buggy rides, bocce, a corn-shelling demonstration, plein air painting, scarecrow making and an apple dessert-baking contest. The Northbrook Heritage Classic, a 10K run, was held at the 1981 Shermerfest. Susan Labaschin and Ron Schinleber announced their engagement at Shermerfest in 2006. The Fallen Soldier Memorial was dedicated at Shermerfest in 2009. Richard Kelly, a Village legend while working at the Northbrook Jewel from the 1950s into the ’80s, was a special guest at Shermerfest in 2013. Wagner Farm (with Buttercup the cow), the North Suburban YMCA, Glenview Clovers 4-H, Illinois Raptor Center, and River Trail Nature Center are among many organizations that have contributed activities to Shermerfest. One of this year’s features will be the 18th “Classic Northbrook” Car and Truck Show. A few antique vehicles were present at various Shermerfests prior to 2001 before an effort was made to expand the car show. About 30 vehicles were there in 2001; the show now draws about 100 participants and has had as many as 120. The year 2001 also marked one of the most important decisions that Shermerfest organizers have had to make. When the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, took place, there was an immediate question about whether Shermerfest — scheduled five days later — should proceed. The decision was made to go through with the festival in 2001, which also marked Northbrook’s centennial year. The theme for the 2001 Shermerfest became “A Century of Celebration — A Day of Unity,” and it turned out to be an uplifting decision. There have been other Shermerfest themes, including “Faire on the Green” in the late 1990s and 2000. The grand prize in the Shermerfest raffle has evolved over the years, Participants of all ages use their skills and imaginations to build a scarecrow at Shermerfest in 2004. Photos Submitted with an Amish quilt at the top many times. For a number of years now, the top raffle prize has been something truly unique: a catered dinner for 12 at the Northfield Inn titled “Cookin’ Up Some History: A Shermerville Supper and Show.” That will be the grand prize again this year; tickets are $10 each or three for $25. The dinner is catered by Sunset Foods, the major sponsor of Shermerfest along with the Historical Society and Northbrook Park District. Many other businesses and individuals also contribute to Shermerfest. As an allvolunteer organization, the Historical Society relies on the success of Shermerfest to help keep the doors of the History Museum and the Hope Union Heritage Center open. Judy Hughes has been president of the Northbrook Historical Society for more than half of the 40 Shermerfests. She has Visitors to Shermerfest in 2015 admire the many classic cars on display that included John Drengenberg’s 1930 Ford Model A Deluxe Coupe. been instrumental in helping the festival improve from raising nearly nothing to an annual goal of earning at least $10,000. “We started offering this event as a way to thank the community for supporting the efforts of the Historical Society,” she has said. ”It’s our major fund-raiser, but we also want to provide the people of Northbrook with a low-key event that hearkens back to the oldtime events in the park and brings together that spirit of community. . . . It’s a happy, connect-withpeople event. . . . It’s truly a neighborhood event that touches people’s memories.” All are welcome to join the festivities at the 40th Shermerfest from noon-4 p.m. on Sept. 16 in Village Green Park.
northbrooktower.com SOUND OFF the northbrook tower | August 23, 2018 | 37 Social snapshot Top Web Stories From northbrooktower.com as of Monday, Aug. 20 1. News From Your Neighbors: 72-year-old man shot, killed in Northfield; Suspect apprehended in Winnetka 2. Carsello excited to play collegiately at Carthage 3. Wilmette’s Lefty’s Pizza Kitchen prides itself on freshness, quality 4. D225: Decisions on start time, school calendars among top priorities 5. Northbrook Village Board: Approval of eating disorder treatment center inches closer Become a Tower Plus member: northbrooktower.com/plus Our young musicians sounded great this afternoon when they performed all they learned during this week’s Band Camp at Wood Oaks. It’s going to be a great musical year here in District 27! Northbrook School District 27 posted this photo on Aug. 17 Like The Northbrook Tower: facebook.com/northbrooktower It was great having kids in the building again yesterday for Packet Pick-Up Day! Looking forward to a wonderful 2018-19 school year! Wood Oaks junior high tweeted this on Aug. 15 Follow The Northbrook Tower: @northbrooktower go figure 8 Teams An intriguing number from this week’s edition of four players had to work together to complete eight different events at the second annual Northbrook After Dark. For more, please see full story on Page 3. from the editorial intern Looking over my shoulder after an incredible ride Grady Bruch Editorial Intern I thought I knew it all about the North Shore. After living basically my whole life here, I assumed that I understood everything about it and everything in it. But only a couple of months here at 22nd Century Media has opened my eyes to this truly special area. I thought Glenview and Northbrook were just like any other town — but we’re so much more than that. There are so many incredible people making awesome things happen around here. From visiting Hackney’s and talking with Chicago Bears greats, to learning about small business owners around town, all the way to the superb athletes our high school are sending off to college, everyone has a story. And with every new story came a new opportunity to see what was happening around town. Going in I assumed I would be what everyone thinks when they hear the word “intern.” My guess was I was going to grab coffee, do some photocopying, maybe edit a couple stories and then maybe, if I was fortunate enough, I’d get a story about someone’s cat that jumped out of a tree. Instead, I’ve been given story after story about all different people and things going on around Glenview and Northbrook. Not only that, but I was almost immediately writing about front cover news and major features in our town. Every new story was a deeper dive into what’s going on around town and the people who make these towns what they are. Of course, there has been some learning throughout these last couple months. I don’t think I can recall how many times my editors have had to edit an obvious AP style mistake in my stories, but if I had to guess, it’s a lot. But through these mistakes, I’ve grown as a writer and have gained experience that I don’t think I would’ve gained anywhere else, especially in such a short span of time. I couldn’t thank 22nd from the editor Remember your vacation, in The Tower Martin Carlino martin@northbrooktower.com As surprising as it may seem to all of us, the summer season is quickly winding down. Regardless of your seasonal preference, this time of the year offers our readers a unique chance to look back at something I’m sure we all love — a family summer vacation. Less than one month ago, I returned from a family vacation of my own to Alaska. It was a truly remarkable trip and by trip’s end, I had saved nearly 1,000 photos on my camera. But, none of those photos are eligible for The Tower’s annual Family Vacation Photo Contest. Now that you’ve heard enough about me, let’s focus on you, our wonderful readers. Did you go on an awesome family vacation this summer and snap a photo while on your trip? If you did, we want to see it. Send your photo to us for the chance to be featured in our Sept. 6 issue and be selected as the winner of this year’s contest. The winner will receive a prize for a local Northbrook business. You still have time to submit your photo to us. Entries are due at 5 p.m. Aug. 31. To submit, send your entry to editor Martin Carlino at martin@northbrooktower.com or to The Northbrook Tower, 60 Revere Drive Suite 888, Northbrook, 60062. I look forward to seeing all the fun your family had this summer. Century Media enough for this opportunity and I know with such fantastic editors this newspaper will only be getting better. I’d also like to thank Chris Pullam, Martin Carlino and Michal Dwojak for giving me an opportunity to succeed and helping me to become both a better writer and a more educated journalist. It’s been a pleasure bringing the news to these two extraordinary towns and I know that with such brilliant editors at the helm, I have no doubt that every reader will continue to learn as much as I have about Glenview and Northbrook. And as I said earlier, everyone has a story, and it has been an honor to learn just a few here in Glenview and Northbrook. The Northbrook Tower Sound Off Policy Editorials and columns are the opinions of the author. Pieces from 22nd Century Media are the thoughts of the company as a whole. The Northbrook Tower encourages readers to write letters to Sound Off. All letters must be signed, and names and hometowns will be published. We also ask that writers include their address and phone number for verification, not publication. Letters should be limited to 400 words. 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