August 2018 Your Communication and Information Resource Breaking news: WGN-TV’s Sean Lewis tells (almost) all By Tracy Poyser terrier mix Maddie, who instantly bonded “Fargo” TV series. He moved on to a TV Here I was, a bit daunted with Kallie. You can frequently see the reporter job at CBS af iliate WISC-TV in by agreeing to interview and happy pair in and around Malibu East, Madison, Wis., and was there in 2001 for photograph a skilled pulling Sean (or Tom) around on their Gov. Tommy Thompson’s tearful interviewer/news anchor leashes. resignation speech as the longest-serving and report on a professional So, back to Sean’s life story. He’s a governor in the country when he was reporter – our neighbor Sean Lewis, a native of Kenosha, Wis., where he lived appointed U.S. secretary of health and Malibu East resident since 2009, an until he was 18, and considers himself an human services under George W. Bush. Emmy-award winning journalist and American mutt, with German, Irish, Two and a half years later, just before anchor of WGN-TV/Channel 9’s Saturday Italian, Welsh and French ancestry. His his contract was up, he signed for his irst and Sunday morning news, in addition to maternal great-grandmother was Sicilian. full-time anchor job with ABC af iliate reporting for WGN News throughout the His father’s side was German/Welsh. He WTVO in Rockford, Ill. Was he nervous week. But, as soon he opened the door to was an only child (his parents divorced before his irst newscast, I wondered? the A/B combination unit he shares with when he was quite young). “Sure, but you just jump in, and nerves his WGN colleague and friend, Chicago’s plus adrenaline are part of the job that favorite weatherman Tom Skilling, Sean’s never really leaves you,” Sean explains. easy smile and sunny personality put me “It takes a bunch of tries before you ind at ease. your own, authentic style,” he recalls. His Plus, he had help from Waldo the cat, is conversational enough to put viewers a.k.a. Bubba, a two-year-old adoptee he and interviewees at ease, with a touch of met while hosting the Annual PAWS humor, a lot of compassion and a large Chicago Fur Ball Gala at the Drake Hotel a dose of integrity and respect for the couple of years ago. “It was love at irst power of the word. Plus, he had amazing meow,” Sean confesses, and I had to role models in TV news. Growing up, he agree. He’s just about the cutest little admired Peter Jennings – always classy, black fur ball ever, with distinct white knowledgeable, yet down-to-earth – and, markings for personality. locally, he looked up to Ron Magers, Steve Not to be outdone by a mere feline, the Sean was only seven and in second Sanders and Carol Marin – exceptional condo’s co-rulers are dogs Kallie and grade when he decided he was going to professionals and human beings. Maddie. Sean got Irish Terrier Kallie as a be a TV reporter, spurred on by his In late 2004, his love for American puppy in 2007 from a rescue in Madison, mother and encouraged by his Aunt Jodi, history and politics next brought him to Wis. And, shortly after Sean had done a who was a TV news anchor in Nebraska – Richmond, Va., as weekend anchor/ story on the Anti-Cruelty Society some where Sean caught the bug for journal- reporter for NBC af iliate WWBT-TV. He eight years ago, he and Tom stopped by ism. Coincidentally, Jodi’s daughter lived in the heart of Richmond’s colonial Anti-Cruelty and fell for pink-nosed white (Sean’s cousin), Christina Souter, moved historic district, ive blocks from St. into Malibu East in 2011 and built her John’s Episcopal Church, site of Patrick family here. The Souters recently moved Henry’s stirring “Give me liberty, or give Malibu East events back to their native Minnesota. me death!” speech he made to the Second True to his childhood calling, Sean Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775. and meetings spent two years each at the University of Sean made lifelong friends in Richmond Board candidate form deadline Wisconsin-La Crosse and UW-Milwaukee, and had hoped to stay. But, his mother, Friday, Aug. 10 interned in Minneapolis and Milwaukee, who still lived in Kenosha, had been 5:00 p.m. - Management Of ice and graduated in 1997 with a double stricken with recurring metastatic breast Hawaiian luau major in broadcast journalism and cancer, and he used all his vacation time Saturday, Aug. 11 political science. Two weeks later, he and free days visiting her. 6:00 p.m. - South recreation deck started his irst stint as a newly minted In March 2007, he moved back to Board meeting reporter in Fargo, N.D., where he covered Kenosha to look after his mom, commut- Tuesday, Aug. 28 the most devastating lood of the Red ing to Chicago and a new position as 7:30 p.m. - Windjammer Room River of the North since 1826 (it looded anchor/reporter for Tribune Company’s again in 2010) – and whatever assign- CLTV – the only opening he had found. Leave event and meeting notices at ments were lobbed his way, including Sadly, his mom died just two months the desk for the Dialogue. For more city council meetings and the local police events: malibueast.org/calendar beat, which didn’t quite match the wacky (Continued on page 8) Page 2 August 2018
Please keep in mind that the meeting notes are not the of icial record of the Malibu East Condominium Board of Directors meetings. The of icial minutes are generally approved By Neil Warner during the next meeting and may be viewed or copied in the management of ice. Tuesday, July 31, 2018 working to bring a speaker from Chicago Room for residents’ use from 9 a.m. to 10 Attendance: Ten Board members, two Fire Department to Malibu East in the p.m. on a trial basis whenever the room management representatives, 10 residents fall. isn’t rented by a resident or otherwise Excused: Carol Beatty, Jake Levandowski 8) ASCO & Community Affairs – Sandy being used for an Association-sanctioned Presiding: President Marcel Molins Chaet event. ASCO fundraiser 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 2) Boat dock cleanup REVISIONS TO AGENDA at Marty’s Martini Bar, 1511 W. Balmoral. Nothing new. 1) “Board meeting attendance” was added Chicago Park District is working on 3) East air handler: low and moisture to Old/New Business. lakefront path separation project from control Ardmore to Foster, separating bicycles Directors authorized upgrading the east TREASURER’S REPORT – Joan Scholl from runners/walkers. Complaints were air handler to control air low and 1) Financial statement (as of June 30) made about Fourth of July ireworks at moisture. Operating and reserve cash Lane Beach Park and Kathy Osterman 4) Stack effect: loading dock enclosure $4,506,772 Beach; our alderman will talk with police When all proposals have been received, Investment in units about patrolling the area on holidays. the Architecture & Aesthetics Committee $2,409,658 (14 units) Edgewater 5k Run/1 mi. Walk will occur will meet to discuss our options. Excess of operating revenue over on Sunday morning, Oct. 14, and traf ic 5) Stack effect: garage carbon monoxide expenses on Sheridan Road and east-west streets detection $217,770 year-to-date will be restricted from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.; Work is in progress. 2) Delinquencies (as of July 30) see article on page 7 for details. 6) Seawall rehabilitation project $426,134, including $240,022 from Bidding documents awaiting review. former residents, less $310,000 MANAGEMENT REPORT – Violette 7) Garage structural repairs allowance for doubtful accounts Deschamps Bidding documents awaiting review. Items requiring Board action 8) Landscaping beauti ication COMMITTEE REPORTS 1) 37E tax payment See Architecture & Aesthetics Committee 1) Architecture & Aesthetics – Carl Chadek Board approved the payment of property report above. Landscape architect is investigating taxes for this repossessed unit. 9) Balcony/facade project lighting options for the atrium, NW 2) Landscape consultant’s proposal L and M tiers are nearly inished. Work corner and Sheridan Road, among other Tabled. on north-side tiers is on schedule. elements of new landscaping plan. A 3) Garage west wall parapet 10)Lobby/fourth- loor master plan presentation of landscaping plans will be Directors voted to replace the masonry Management has solicited proposals to given at the annual meeting. wall and railing with a similar construc- develop a master plan for renovating the 2) Communications & TV – Thomas tion, allowing for a modi ied railing Lobby, the east side of fourth loor and Vaughan design to comply with city code. the residential hallways. Directors will A TV/internet survey for residents will 4) Tower west wall water in iltration interview the irms being considered. be distributed soon. remediation 11)Captain’s Walk stairwell 3) Garage – Martina Molins Board approved the remediation work on Bidding documents awaiting review. rd Garage was 59 cars below capacity as of one bay of the west wall at the 43 loor 12)Captain’s Walk rebranding June 30. Thirteen residents were on as recommended by our consultant. Directors will meet to discuss ideas for waiting list for single self-parking spaces. 5) Tower west wall additional investiga- rebranding the commercial space. There were no damage claims in June. tion 13)Convenience store status 4) Units & Redecorating – Carl Stahlheber Directors authorized our consulting New tenant is making progress in Units 9J and 33H are being renovated. engineer to investigate the west wall of renovating the space. Two rental units will soon become the tower on an additional six loors to 14)Rules revisions available to be renovated and then better determine the extent of water Nothing new. offered for sale. in iltration and damage. 15)Committee membership, format 5) Security & Life Safety – Sandy Chaet 6) Unit lease renewal Nothing new. Committee and management are Board approved the one-year lease 16)Realtor lease/sale reports investigating options for replacing the renewal for Association-owned two- Nothing to report. damaged gate to the boat dock. bedroom unit. 17)Association-owned units 6) Sports – Neil Warner 7) Storage locker request Of 14 units owned by Association as of New yoga class begins Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Directors denied an owner’s request for a June 30, 10 were being rented, two units Newcomers are welcome only at irst change of storage lockers. were listed for sale and two were being class of the month and must pay for 8) Commercial tenant’s request renovated for eventual sale. entire month. Following month’s class Board denied a commercial tenant’s 18)Board meeting attendance begins Sept. 10. request to use a common area for an Board discussed the issue of directors’ 7) Social – Sandy Chaet event. attendance record for Board meetings. Luau will be held Aug. 11 on south 9) 22.1 disclosure statement recreation deck, weather permitting; see Approved. Meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. and went article, page 4. “Meet the Candidates” Old/new business into closed session. night will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in 1) Windjammer Room access Windjammer Room. Committee is Board voted to open the Windjammer August 2018 Page 3 Pet Corner wearing a fur coat in summer. And, Correction Pooches don’t like to even if you’re training for that triathlon, don’t run or bike with In the July issue, management’s be hot dogs your dog. article misstated a few facts regarding By Tracy Poyser For long walks, take water along – Cook County’s property tax reassess- just pour a little in your hand or ment, which is currently underway. With the proverbial “dog days of bring a little bowl. First, the reassessment will impact summer” hitting us early this year, let’s Never, ever leave your dog in a hot the 2018 tax, which is paid in 2019, in be sure our four-legged companions get car while you’re shopping – heat two installments. to frolic safely so they don’t turn into stroke can kill within 20 minutes! Second, the results of the appeal hot dogs. To that end, I asked Malibu If you want to take your pooch to a being iled by our law irm, Worsek & East’s own resident dog whisperer/ fun summer party, the Bark Bark Club, Vihon LLP, won’t be known until walker Melodie Garcia for hot-weather at 5943 N. Broadway, invites you to probably the beginning of next year. As do’s and don’ts to keep your furry best bring your dog-friendly pup to their a result, owners won’t be billed for friends safe. Here’s her advice, supple- Happy Yappy Hour for some “fun in the their portion of the fee as a result of the mented with information from the pool, free drinks and plenty of two- and tax savings, if any, until next year, when Chicago Park District and other four-legged friends” from 7-8 p.m. on they will realize the savings. websites: Aug. 15. Lastly, each owner will be billed for Chicago Park District rules ban our Here’s to a safe and happy summer Worsek & Vihon’s legal fee based on the pooches from public beaches for our canines and their humans. estimated tax savings resulting from (lifeguards will chase them off). the valuation decrease, if any, for that There’s a big fenced-in, volunteer- individual unit, not the unit’s percent- run dog park recently between the age of ownership in Malibu East. The lakefront trail and Lake Shore Drive estimated tax savings resulting from at Bryn Mawr. It’s volunteer- the valuation decrease, if any, is based monitored, so help keep it clean! Congrats! on the difference between the Cook Montrose dog beach is located at the County assessor’s initial assessed north end of Montrose Beach at The Dialogue is acknowledging valuation of the unit and the Cook Montrose and Simonds Drive. You Malibu East residents who are celebrat- County Board of Review’s inal assessed must also carry a Chicago Park ing a graduation, whether it be from valuation, multiplied by the most recent District DFA (dog-friendly area) college, high school or junior high. (2017) tax rate and equalization factor. permit and a tag (issued by a This month we recognize Rachel Keep in mind, though, that the assessed veterinarian) to prove that your Blair, who recently graduated from valuation is only one component of the best friend is up-to-date on vaccina- Beacon Academy in Evanston and will tax bill and that changes in the tax rate tions. enroll at Vassar College in Poughkeep- and equalization factor for 2018 could There’s a small dog beach at the sie, N.Y., this fall. make the actual tax savings either north end of Belmont Harbor at lower or higher than Worsek & Vihon 3500 N. Lake Shore Drive. It’s a lot estimates, or could even negate the smaller than Montrose Beach and effect of the valuation reduction can get crowded. Parking is $10 on altogether. Sundays. This beach doesn’t have a Owners are billed Worsek & Vihon’s cleanup area, so bring a towel to legal fee only for the irst year of the keep your back seat dry. triennium even though they get the Sand can hide glass splinters and bene it of the reduced assessed other debris – and gets stuck valuation for two additional years. The between paw pads. results of Worsek & Vihon’s appeal will Paws get burned on hot sidewalks, be publicized in the Dialogue once they concrete paths, asphalt or rocks, so are known. stay in grassy areas or in the shade The other information included in as much as possible. Congratulations on the accomplish- the July article – such as details about Rub some Musher’s Secret on your ment, Rachel. the various types of exemptions, dog’s paw pads and between the If your family has a recent graduate including those that will exempt an toes to prevent the salt on the that you would like the Dialogue to owner from paying the appeal fee – was sidewalk from irritating the dog’s recognize, please email the graduate’s accurate. feet, and in the winter it can help name, the school from which he/she Management and the Dialogue prevent the snow from accumulat- graduated and the school (or job) that sincerely apologize for the errors. ing between the toes. It’s a paw he/she will next attend, along with a protection wax you can get in pet photo and contact information in case stores or online. Use it sparingly like we need to contact you. Please put Malibu East manager a sunscreen. Won’t stain hardwood “Malibu East graduate” in the subject Violette Deschamps’ or carpet. line of the email. article will return in Stay in the shade as much as you can – just think how you would feel September. Page 4 August 2018 Community SUMMER ON THE PLAZA Let’s be eccentric Live music every Wed. and Fri., 5- By Helen Reichert Lambin Calendar 7 p.m. CTA Red Line Loyola station “Eccentric: Departing By Neil Warner 6550 N. Sheridan from a recognized, conven- LUC.edu/communityrelations COMMUNITY AFFAIRS tional norm or pat- WHITE CRANE WELLNESS CENTER tern.” (The American BROADWAY ARMORY Adult day wellness programs for Heritage College Dictionary, Indoor park, six gym loors, trapeze persons 60 and over. Gentle yoga, tai Fourth Edition). classes, senior activities, athletic chi, music, exercise, lunch and Are eccentrics made or born? Yes. equipment, meeting room, computer snacks. But one thing is certain: Every eccentric center, dancing loor, shuf leboard, Transportation provided within is so in their own way. After all, what’s weights, arts and crafts, aerobics, boundary area. the point of being eccentric if you’re not ping pong, after-school activities 1355 W. Foster Ave. yourself? and more. 773-271-9001 To celebrate wisdom eccentricity, the Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. WhiteCraneWellness.org Dialogue will offer some aphorisms or Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. pithy insights. 5917 N. Broadway THEATER/SHOWINGS This month we have a slice of 312-742-7502 BABES WITH BLADES wisdom from an anonymous Guest goo.gl/MSZSES “The Lady Demands Satisfaction” Eccentric, submitted by Elaine Sundin. CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT by Arthur M. Jolly No person is utterly worthless. No CAPS/community meeting in A young maiden learns that her They can always serve as a BAD August entire inheritance will be forfeited to EXAMPLE. EDGEWATER BRANCH LIBRARY anyone who bests her in a duel once You are invited to be a Guest Eccen- Check out their book clubs and other she comes of age. The catch? Her tric by contributing your own sample of events. birthday is in a week. A farce. eccentric wisdom to the Dialogue. Email 6000 N. Broadway Thru Aug. 25 it to [email protected] and Mon. and Wed.: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. City Lit Theater place “Eccentrics” in the subject line, or Tue. and Thu.: noon-8 p.m. 1020 W. Bryn Mawr leave a hard copy at the front desk to Fri. and Sat.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 773-904-0391 the attention of editor Neil Warner. (closed on Sundays) babeswithblades.org Maximum number of pithy words: 30. 312-742-1945 STEEP THEATRE The text will appear in print, either chipublib.org/locations/28 “Linda” by Penelope Skinner with your name or anonymously if so EDGEWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY An award-winning cosmetics requested. However, as with all Current exhibits: “Made in Chicago: executive inds that her immaculate- editorial text, the Dialogue staff An industrial history in everyday ly curated work-life balance hasn’t reserves the right to edit the text or objects 1900-1970” (closes August prepared her for the battle for choose not to print it. 5th) and “Edgewater Beach Hotel: visibility in a world focused on So, up with eccentricity, wisdom and 100 Years Later” everlasting youth. An Olivier Award- creativity. It wasn’t conventional cave Regular museum hours: nominated play. persons who did the cave paintings at Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Thru Aug. 18 Lascaux. 5358 N. Ashland Ave. 1115 W. Berwyn 773-506-4849 773-649-3186 www.EdgewaterHistory.org steeptheatre.com Hula comes to Malibu EDGEWATER SATELLITE SENIOR THREE CAT PRODUCTIONS CENTER “Cabaret on the Lake” East Organized activities for seniors, A free, monthly (2nd Friday) variety A Hawaiian luau for residents is set Monday through Friday, throughout show giving singers, storytellers, for Saturday, Aug. 11 in the Windjam- the year. comedians, performance artists, mer Room. Broadway Armory Park musicians, dancers, poets, and solo The luau will begin at 6 p.m. with 5917 N. Broadway artists of every type a place to refreshments and music, followed by a 312-742-5323 develop their work. performance from the Royale Polyne- FARMERS MARKETS Friday, Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m. sian Revue at 7 p.m. on the south recre- Andersonville: 3-8 p.m. Wed. Berger Park Cultural Center ation deck of the fourth loor, weather On Berwyn betw. Clark & Ashland “Want” by Shayne Kennedy permitting. Argyle: 5-9 p.m. Thursdays An adaptation of Frank Norris’ late If the event is held outside, please On Argyle betw. Sheridan & Kenmore 19th century novel “McTeague,” bring your own beach chair. The Social Edgewater: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. moved from the 1800s to 2008. A Committee will provide some appetiz- SE corner of Broadway/Thorndale staged reading. Free. ers, wine and soda. Please bring an ap- Glenwood: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays Monday, Aug. 20, 7 p.m. petizer or wine to share. On Glenwood betw. Morse & Lunt Berger Park Cultural Center There is no charge to attend, but Loyola: 4-8 p.m. Mondays 6205 N. Sheridan RSVP using the form on the lyer that Loyola Plaza, 6550 N. Sheridan threecatproductions.com was distributed. August 2018 Page 5 The best of TV is still In 2014 DirecTV discontinued this out the ability to fast-forward through technology. Malibu East was graciously commercials, go back and forth be- ahead of us rewarded, when DirecTV paid the total tween live and recorded, or without cost for a cabling upgrade for both TV being able to pause viewing for a coffee The following article was written by and the internet with what is known as break. USA Wireless, Malibu East’s authorized “home-run” wiring. The total cost of Some say that the conventional TV DirecTV provider. In business since 1988, this project was about $1 million, equal might be replaced soon by streaming USA Wireless specializes in providing TV to about $2,000 for every unit. The ac- service options. Ironically, new stream- service for large apartment and condo- tual unit owners’ benefit is much higher ing services mimic old-fashioned TV minium buildings. Since 2005 it has had because the new TV and internet lines format. The future is in finding the bal- a seat on the Board of Advisors to ATT/ raised the market value of the units. ance between the two options. DirecTV DirecTV. TV technology is changing fast; high- is doing it already. All subscribers with When almost 15 years ago USA Wire- definition TVs are not expensive any- DVRs can have access to about 30,000 less became a vendor providing TV at more. Beginning in February 2018, Di- titles of video on demand (VOD) if they Malibu East, the analog TV as developed recTV removed the $10 monthly fee for connect their DVR to the internet. in the 1930s was still a dominant stand- HD service altogether, considering it In July, USA Wireless completed a ard. But digital video recorders (DVRs) now as a basic service with standard major overhaul of the DirecTV back- were becoming popular and digital high definition being phased out. USA Wire- bone system at Malibu East. All the -definition TV (HDTV) was gaining mo- less will order a replacement HD receiv- switches and amplifiers have capacities mentum. er for any resident now using an SD to deliver all the best of TV, including all The old loop (riser) cabling in the receiver, and DirecTV will ship them the newest technological offerings from building did not allow for offering ei- later this year. After receiving the new DirecTV. If, despite this robust upgrade, ther DVRs or HD service. In 2009, we receiver, the resident can call USA some subscribers still experience fre- used all technological tricks available to Wireless for help with the installation. quent pixelation (more than is typically us to bring to every unit a full offering Likewise, today, DVRs are considered caused by bad weather), DirecTV rec- of digital standard definition program- a must-have by most TV viewers. In- ommends using a new generation of ming available from DirecTV. At the stead of arranging their schedules splitters and TV jacks. Call us at (847) same time, for early HDTV adopters, we around the airing of their favorite TV 831-4561 for a free checkup and free used a method of delivering the HD sig- shows, people record these programs. upgrade. nal over the existing phone lines, which Also, once they have tried a DVR, view- The best of TV is still ahead of us, and had been newly developed by DirecTV. ers cannot imagine watching TV with- Malibu East is ready for it.
Greetings, Malibu East Friends! USA Wireless appreciates your business, and our promise to you is to continue to improve our service offerings as new technology and enhancements become available. Here are a few of the upgrades USA Wireless/DirecTV has made, at no charge to Malibu East Condo Association: The $10 high definition (HD) fee was removed as of February 1st, 2018. Recently we upgraded the backbone of the DirecTV system, making it more robust and ready for the newest features. DirecTV will replace at no charge standard definition (SD) receivers with new high definition (HD) ones beginning this September. All residents with a DirecTV account can stream to laptop, tablet or phone, their actual programming from their account… on up to 5 devices – free. On Demand… Over 30,000 titles available free. *Requires internet-connected HD-DVR. Lastly, with all reception-related issues, please call USA Wireless at (847) 831-4561, or email us 24/7/365 at [email protected]. About programming or billing, please call DirecTV directly at (800) 531-5000. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU! The USA Wireless Team Page 6 August 2018 Restaurant review head mounted on the wall had long prepared mussels when she lived close Mussels shine at leafy branch “horns” with white dan- to the North Sea coast in England and gling lowers that extended across the Germany and inds that the dish served American bistro ceiling. In the bar, colorful umbrellas in Chicago venues does not always Vincent hung overhead. measure up to her expectations. But At our table, owner Michael Brans- everyone agreed that the mussels at By Beth Robinson ford (living up to his “greeter puppy” Vincent were excellent – plump, tender The promise of designation on the restaurant’s web- and full of lavor. steamed mussels site) came over with a warm welcome Vincent offers a full cocktail menu brought a large and gave us a little background. When with seasonal and daily specials. Helen group of Dialogue he opened the restaurant with a part- had a cocktail made of mezcal, jalapeño Diners to Vincent ner in 2010, it specialized in Dutch and honey that she thought was fabu- for dinner one cooking, offering dishes such as snert (a lous. Tracy and Neil recommend the Tuesday last split pea soup served with pork belly ginger- lavored 2 Towns Ginja Ninja month, and we and fried haddock). When his partner cider with the meal. Louise paired her were not disap- moved back to New York, the restau- mussels with a white wine from Spain, pointed. Vincent, an rant reworked its menu to focus on Albariño, which has notes of apricots American bistro in Andersonville, has American bistro food. and had a nice acidity to cut through ive versions of mussels to choose from, Most diners ordered the classic dish the richness of the mussels. and on Tuesdays they are all half-price. of mussels cooked in white wine, herbs, Opinions were mixed on the three Vincent is located on Balmoral, a qui- shallot and garlic, and Neil had the Bo- desserts that we shared: chocolate cake et side street just off Clark. Debbie and hemian version prepared with sauer- and a cookie with cream fraiche, macer- Neil started going to this location in the kraut, beer and caraway. No one opted ated cherries and chili; a strawberry 1990s when it was the Dellwood Pickle, for the other three intriguing choices: sundae; and a vanilla bean crème brû - a funky restaurant appreciated for its spicy red curry, bleu cheese or chorizo. lée. One end of the table thought the comfort food. Our party of nine was too The mussels in their shells came in indi- desserts were delicious, but the other large for the sidewalk seating, so we vidual bowls with rich fragrant broth end was less enthusiastic. headed inside. In the cozy wood- accompanied by a generous portion of Mussels is not the only item on the paneled interior of the restaurant, can- thin, salty frites with mayonnaise aioli menu, which includes small, medium dles licker on the tables. The space fea- and, upon request, toasted bread from and large plates featuring vegetable tures an eclectic décor that changes pHlour Bakery for soaking up the broth. periodically. A large gold-wrapped stag Tracy remembers eating perfectly (Continued on page 7) August 2018 Page 7 Restaurant review Plan ahead for these will be closed from Sheridan to Broad- (Continued from page 6) way. Also, there will be no north-south community events traf ic on Kenmore or Winthrop from dishes such as Curaçao-glazed baby By Sandy Chaet Glenlake to Rosemont. Organized by carrots, cheeses and charcuterie, and Several neighborhood activities in Edgewater Artists in Motion, the festi- entrees from bavette steak to pan- the next few months will impact life on val showcases the work of numerous roasted chicken. Sheridan Road. artists in various media, along with live Prices are moderate and comparable The irst is EdgeFest on Saturday, music, food and beer. to other restaurants in Andersonville. Aug. 4 (11 a.m.-10 p.m.) and on Sunday, Lastly, the Edgewater 5k Run/1 mi. But the Tuesday night special price of Aug. 5 (noon-9 p.m.), held on Broadway Walk will take place on Sunday, Oct. 14 $11.50 for mussels is a real deal. from Thorndale to Ardmore. A pet pa- along Sheridan Road and the lakefront. rade will be held at 11 a.m. that Satur- The race begins at 8 a.m. from St. Ignati- Vincent day. To register for the pet parade and us Plaza at Rosemont and Kenmore. 1475 W. Balmoral Ave. to learn more about these events, go to Sheridan Road will be closed to traf ic 773-334-7168 www.edgewater.org. The Broadway from 7:30 a.m. to about 9:30 a.m. East- www.vincentchicago.com bus will be rerouted to Sheridan Road west traf ic will be prohibited to and Hours: 5:30-10 p.m. Tue.-Thu. from Thorndale to Hollywood, and all from Sheridan Road on all side streets 5-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. other vehicular traf ic will be rerouted during this time, except for emergency 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9 p.m. Sun. from Thorndale to Ardmore, with most vehicles. The affected side streets in- of the traf ic coming clude Ardmore, Thorndale, Glenlake, Buying • Selling • Renting • Management to Sheridan. This Granville and Rosemont. will inevitably in- While the race is in progress, resi- Your Sheridan Road Condo Specialists crease traf ic con- dents from Malibu East and other build- gestion on the sur- ings on the east side of Sheridan will be Recently closed: 32K, 44E rounding streets. allowed to turn ONLY right (north) On Friday and slowly out of their driveways and pro- For sale: 7F Saturday Sept. 29- ceed to West Sheridan/Devon. Bus 30, the Edgewater routes 151 and 147 will be rerouted to 773-334-0200 Arts Festival will Broadway during this time also. Helen Wagner hold its annual To register to participate in the 5k event on Granville Run/1 mi. Walk, go to edgewater.org. from Broadway to More information to follow. Sheridan. Granville
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Sean Lewis story without being too invasive or served on the board of AIDS Care (Continued from page 1) insensitive. “Meeting people on the worst Network and was named Best Newswrit- day of their lives is so hard,” he says. It’s er by the Illinois Associated Press. In later. So, in summer 2007, he looked for a impossible not to be affected by gang 2009, the AP recognized Sean again for home in Chicago and discovered his violence and shootings of children. his special report on the student journal- beloved Edgewater. His irst home was a He’s emphatic that no reporter loves to ists who were the irst on the scene of the spacious gut rehab across from Senn cover crime, and he’s glad that WGN has Northern Illinois University shootings. High School, and the friendliness and the staff and time to cover the good, He’s an active member of the National diversity of our neighborhood reminded positive side of life in our city, with four Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association him of small Midwestern towns with real reporters concentrating on feature and frequently speaks to community people. “It’s so great to walk down the stories (including Sean). groups. Also, he’s an avid supporter of street and hear languages you didn’t even On the joyful side, he remembers a Shelter Inc., a nonpro it focused on know existed, and restaurants that take couple of 10- and 12-year-old kids who helping abused and neglected children in you around far- lung pockets of the raised thousands of dollars for cancer the northwest suburbs, as well as globe,” he says. research with a lemonade stand in the Chicago’s Legacy Project, which provides Covering news in our huge city took a suburbs. education about the contributions of bit of an adjustment, but he was comfort- I asked Sean how long he thinks he will LGBT people throughout history. He also able in Chicago. By 2008, while still with continue to do what he does now. “Until donates his time to animal charities, CLTV, he moved on to WGN-TV as a it’s no fun anymore. I have to enjoy the including PAWS Chicago, Fetching Tails reporter. And, when WGN started a process and not get jaded, and keep my and Care For Real’s pet food pantry in weekend morning news show, the station sense of humor” he responds. Edgewater. offered him the anchor position. He’s Getting back to the title line of I would have loved to have stayed the held onto it ever since, while still iling “breaking news,” you really don’t know entire afternoon listening to Sean’s reports for WGN News at 4, 5, 6 and 9 from moment to moment if the ive or six experiences, while taking numerous p.m. during the week. You can watch his stories you’ve lined up will make it on the pictures of Bubba the cat and watching show live every Saturday and Sunday air. And, he explains, whether you’re his antics (Bubba’s, that is). I bet Sean morning from 7-9 a.m. nervous, distraught, amused, annoyed or could star in his own biopic, and I During his irst couple of years at befuddled, depending on the story and guarantee it wouldn’t be boring. And, I’m WGN, he had become friends with the situation, you must be able to relate still waiting for him to tell me how long weather guru Tom Skilling, a member of to people and come across as authentic, “breaking news” lasts before it is broken. the WGN family since 1978. At that time, cool and composed, because TV cameras Maybe you can ask him – a tall, smiling Tom lived in Malibu East’s 31C, when, in catch every expression. guy pulled off our freight elevator by two 2009, he became interested in an A/B And, before I forget – Sean’s work and cute dogs. combination unit with a glorious view passion for social justice have brought and 280-degree front-row seat to those him a bunch of honors. In Rockford, Sean spectacular weather systems over the lake and city. Since the layout easily The Dialogue Malibu East provided independent living quarters for The Malibu East Condominium Dialogue is Condominium two people, he and Sean became roomies, published by resident volunteers to promote 6033 N. Sheridan Road subletting rent-free to pets Bubba, Kallie communication among owners, residents, the Chicago IL 60660-3003 and Maddie. Sean enjoys the fact that our Board of Directors, management and staff of 773-271-1732 Malibu East Condominium, 6033 North Sheridan building attracts so many young families Road, Chicago, IL 60660. Marcel Molins, Board President now, plus it’s our own United Nations. Articles written by and opinions of the Malibu Violette Deschamps, Malibu East Manager Despite crazy schedules and stressful East Condominium Dialogue staff and contributors Melody Keegan, Administrative Assistant professions, Sean and Tom ind time to are their personal views and do not necessarily Tom Vaughan, Chairman of the travel to exotic locales. Past destinations represent the views of Malibu East Condominium Communications Committee or its Board of Directors and management. Larry Rosen, Webmaster include Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Letters to the Malibu East Condominium Dialogue www.MalibuEast.org Bora Bora, Alaska, the United Kingdom, Committee are encouraged. Its staff reserves the Committee the Caribbean and Mexico. Their upcom- right to edit those letters which it sees it to print [email protected] ing adventure will take them to London and to print only those with constructive content. Letters to the Dialogue Committee may be left at Neil Warner, Editor and Southampton for a trans-Atlantic the management of ice. Tracy Poyser, Photo Editor return voyage on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2. Larry Rosen, Graphics Editor At home, Sean relaxes with reading, Advertising disclaimer Bob Butler Ron Cohn working out, playing with the animals, The Dialogue neither endorses nor promotes in Dianne Fishering cooking without following recipes – and, whole or part any advertising printed in the Jo Gayle not to forget sleeping. He loves spending Dialogue newsletter or included as a separate Katie Heffernan insert. The content of such advertising is the sole Ken Ilio time with friends far and near. responsibility of the advertiser and is paid for by Helen Lambin Getting back to his life as a TV anchor/ the advertiser. Advertising fees are used to defray Rosemary Lambin reporter, I asked Sean about the emotion- the publication cost of the Dialogue. Myrna Manners al impact of reporting on the dark side of Copyright © 2018 Malibu East Condominium. All Ethel Mullin rights reserved. This material may not be Tracy Poyser life and the human condition. He admits duplicated or distributed without written Beth Robinson it’s not for everyone, and it’s especially permission from authorized representatives of Nancy Stoesser hard to deal with tragedy, trying to get a Malibu East Condominium. Lori Ziesmer