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Two decades later, the North Shore native has opened the eyes of crafts enthusiasts and connoisseurs alikewith intricate creations that have elevat- ed the popular hobby to fine art. Making everything from earrings and brooches to 5-foot- long necklaces in her Evanston home studio, work is in demand at shows throughout the U.S., with pieces fetching between $250 and $1,500. they had any sense of what I can make in a good year, be said Hector, 44, of her former skeptics. I do it for the money, I do it for the love of doing Hector spends several days on a single item. She is hoping to have 100 pieces for her annual appearance at the American Craft Exposition, Aug.

27 to 29 at Northwestern University. While her jewelry and forthcoming book, Art of testify to the medium as a legitimate art form, its appeal may be in the process as much as the product, Hector said. is very she said. EVANSTON Photo for the Tribune by Yvette Dostatni Valerie intricate beaded jewelry will be shown at the American Craft Exposition. A calling that paid off Thriving jewelry-maker regret pursuing her art Comments, questions and suggestions about articles in this section are welcome.

Write: Peter Hernon, bureau chief 616 Atrium Drive, Suite 200 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Call: 847-918-2819 Fax: 847-918-9561 Or e-mail: How to contact us Highland Park motorists with outstanding parking tickets who want to avoid having their cars booted or their licenses suspended might get off cheaper than they thought they would. Beginning Friday through Aug. 31, the city will conduct an amnesty program that will al- lowanyone with parking fines issued before May 15 to settle the debt by paying the original fine without any late fees or penalties. Citations for handicapped parking violations are not eligible for the reduced payment. Since January 2001, more than $160,000 in parking fines and fees has accumulated.

want to try this kinder, gentler approach before we consider more serious Police Sgt. George Pfutzenreuter said. Payments may be made through the mail or in person at the Finance Department, 1707 St. Johns Ave. HIGHLAND PARK New approach aims to collect parking ticket cash It was a big seller when originally published nearly 20 years ago.

But because A Collection of Recipes From the Ravinia has been out of print for six years, it has been difficult to find. Copies of the cookbook that is in Tabasco-maker Walter S. Hall of Fame (for sales over 100,000) have sold on eBay for close to $100. Realizing that the book with 600 recipes has become something of a culinary legend, the Board of Ravinia Festival, the publishers, has reprinted as part of 100th anniversary this year. originally sold more than 150,000 copies and spawned which did almost as well.

HIGHLAND PARK Get ready for another helping of Ravinia cookbooks A museum dedicated to the former Glenview Naval Air Station has a toehold in the development where the base once stood, but backers of the project are aiming higher, toward a permanent space that would double as an education center for schoolchildren. The Naval Air Station Glenview Museum opened last month in a Glen Town Center storefront. Items on display include squadron insignia, flight suits, a 10-foot model of an aircraft carrier used for training, photos and other memorabilia. looks Village President Larry Carlson said. did a bang-up The project is the baby of the Glenview Hangar One Foundation, a group of preservationists who worked to include part of the historic hangar when The Glen was built.

Glen developer Oliver McMillan granted the museum a one- year lease at 1951Tower Drive, but Hangar One President Frank Mack hopes to keep the space longer while raising funds for a larger, permanent home, possibly near the new Kohl Museum site on West Lake Avenue. Naval Air Station played a very big role in winning World War Mack said. lot of people talk about respecting veterans, but very few people do anything about it. why we think this is The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturdays and from 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. GLENVIEW Air base museum has landed at town center Group seeks larger, permanent location WALKING TOUR 5 p.m. Thursday, Glenview Residents may join Downtown Planning Committee on a block-by-block walking tour of downtown, from East Lake Avenue and Waukegan Road south to Glenview Road, then west on Glenview to Washington Street.

The group will depart at 5 p.m. Thursday from Village Hall, 1225 Waukegan Rd. Call 847-904-4340. FYI The intent to pamper the dogs of Winnetka or their owners, said Bob Smith, superintendent of parks. But your pooch can be forgiven if it visits the recently renovated dog beach in Centennial Park and feels like a guest at an exclusive resort.

First, the wrought iron fence marking off the beach, complementing the Victorian benches and similarly styled garbage cans being installed. Then the biodegradable plastic bag station, built last year by a Boy Scout. Finally, a new shower, built lower to the ground to accommodate four-legged friends. Despite the popularity, there are no plans to install a dryer. why they said Smith, who came up with the shower idea.

The $72,300 renovation, which includes walkways and landscaping, is being paid for, in part, by the Winnetka Parks Foundation, which is selling bricks engraved with the name of canine companions for $100. years ago you gain access to that beach with your said Liza McElroy, parks and recreation director. went from nothing to something very WINNETKA a day at the beach for pooches.