LETTER from THE ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
I always bounce stories off people before we set our editorial stories for the issue. Whether an advertising partner, friend, or neighbor, I always want to see what they find interesting and what they want to read about. Enter the Plow Boys. This was the first I had heard about this grass-roots movement vintage baseball team and political group. Thanks to local sports historian Bruce Allardice, our readers can learn more about these “boys” and a page out of Downers Grove history.
The theme of history continues in this issue. The Downers Grove Historical Society, in partnership with filmmaker Jim Toth, once again produced a film focused on a piece of Downers Grove history, this time featuring the iconic Mochel’s Hardware store. The film inspired Maureen Callahan, Contributing Editor, who spoke to the family and highlighted their fond memories of “Mochie’s.”
Featuring individuals with unique interests and experiences is always part of our publication. And this issue certainly proves that point. From Lucas Dul, a local 24-year-old who has a passion for everything typewriters, to Erin Portman, who has appeared twice on the quiz show Jeopardy, we showcase their stories and perspectives. Pasta Pappone founders Jon and Mary Beth Mulholland also dish out about all things gourmet flavored pasta business based here in Downers Grove.
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to honor and celebrate families who have made it their life’s mission to care for vulnerable children and encourage other families to join them. Meet Marnie Jamison, who has cared for foster children for the last three decades and sees each of the 89 children she has fostered as part of the family. This is an inspiring story for this month, especially with Mother’s Day on the horizon.
Have you heard of this new sport called pickleball? It’s all the rage? Assuming the answer is yes. Cynthia Maquet dishes out the details on the sport. Keep in mind yet another outdoor sport you should check out this summer. Valerie Hardy caught up with local photographer and disc golf competitor Lauren Lakeberg, who blends her two passions as a leading specialist in disc golf photography.
Rounding out this issue is a shout-out to the DG Gymnastics team, spring break photo submissions for our #InstaGROVE special section, and some local authors who prove that “writing what you know about” can pave the way to success.
As you can see, we feature a “little bit of everything” in this issue. Remember, our advertising partners make this magazine chock-full of original stories possible for our community. Be sure to mention that you saw them in Downers Grove Magazine!
Sincerely,
Anne Healy
Associate Publisher
anne@HinsdaleMag.com
