SW Lake May 2015 by City Lifestyle

SW Lake MAY 2015

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OUTDOOR EXPLORING WITH CITIZENS FOR CONSERVATION CELEBRATING 50 YEARS WITH THE LINDY’S LANDING FAMILY MOTHERHOOD: NOT FOR THE FAINTHEARTED

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n this issue, we celebrate the SW Lake community and all your area has to offer in May. With the return of milder weather and the opportunity to spend some time outdoors, it’s time to plan fun activities for your whole family. Your Lifestyle Calendar and Around Town departments are an easy way to learn about the many things planned for this wonderful month. We’re excited to introduce you to a few local neighbors including Lindy’s Landing, located in Wauconda on Bangs Lake. The family-owned restaurant has been in operation 50 years and we are honored to celebrate with them this summer. Take a look inside Avalon Salon and Day Spa in Deer Park as we feature this Aveda concept salon in our Local Spotlight section. It’s also the start of the festival season and first up in our area is the Long Grove Chocolate Fest. Three full days of chocolate bliss, activities and music returns mid-month so mark your calendar—especially if you have a sweet tooth! Putting this issue together was a joy as there are so many happenings and events to share with you. Mother’s Day will always be the highlight of May and I hope that you celebrate yours in her favorite manner—whether you head out to a fancy brunch, surprise her with a spa visit or enjoy a peaceful day outside together—let the day be all about Mom. She deserves it! See you around town,

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contributing writers Rhiannon Banks, Rebecca Berra, Bonnie Conte, Sam Oliver, Sue Shimkus

contributing photographers Diane Bodkin, Jim Bodkin, Donna Boltzman, April Graves, Marcy Trojak, Laurie Wilhoit

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SWLakeLifestyle.com ON THE COVER Spring season in bloom among the native wildflowers and towering oaks on Baker’s Lake. PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIM BODKIN, CFC MEMBER AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER.

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May 2015

Departments

Good Times

Around Town

Food & Wine

Field Trip

20 Water & Woods

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Page Turner’s

Sold Properties

Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

14 Local Spotlight:

Welcome to Avalon Day Spa.

16 Lindy’s Landing

Celebrating 50 years on Bangs Lake.

34 Motherhood

Not for the fainthearted.

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Around Town ELA LIBRARY GRAND REOPENING CELEBRATION

HAWTHORN WOODS ANNUAL GOLF OUTING

Celebrate the completion of Ela Area Public Library’s six-month renovation project on Saturday, May 2 from 2 - 4 p.m. Festivities include an official ribbon cutting, Bubbleman Geoff Akins, glitter tattoo artist, digital photo booth, video gaming, Forge demonstrations, make your own sundaes, raffles and more. This long-awaited dream becomes reality, as guests are welcome to experience the many great new features and dynamic high-tech areas. Fun and engaging spaces for kids as well as collaborative and creative spaces for groups to work together in a variety of configurations. The new space and equipment will help residents develop new skills, pursue hobbies, and create works and projects for fun or profit. All are welcome.

Grab your clubs for a wonderful day on the course. The annual Village of Hawthorn Woods Golf Outing will take place on Monday, May 18. Mayor Mancino and the Hawthorn Woods Board of Trustees cordially invite you to attend this annual event held at the exclusive Arnold Palmer designed course, Hawthorn Woods Country Club. Golf attendees will enjoy locker room service, golf event activities, lunch, dinner, drink tickets, snacks, and an appreciation gift bag. Special pricing is available for active military, police and fire personnel, and current members of the Hawthorn Woods Country Club and the Village is offering businesses and individuals the following sponsorship opportunities, as well. Please visit VHW.org for more information and pricing details. All proceeds to benefit Hawthorn Woods Community Special Events.

POLICE EXPLORER 20TH ANNIVERSARY 5K Lake Zurich Law Enforcement Explorer Post 2 has offered the opportunity for young people from the community to learn more about a career in law enforcement for 20 years. Each explorer in Explorer Post 2 is required to attend monthly meetings and to respond to details to assist the community by directing traffic or performing other service-related tasks. Additionally, explorers may choose to participate in the Ride-Along Program where explorers ride with patrol officers and assist them with their daily activities. Come show your support for this great program at the Lake Zurich Police Explorers 20th Anniversary 5K Walk or Run on Sunday, May 10, at Paulus Park. All proceeds will go to Special Olympics of Illinois. Register online at LZPost2.com or day of the event starting at 7 a.m. The walk starts at 8 a.m. and the run starts at 8:20 a.m.

MOTHER’S DAY FUN FACT More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year. These holiday chats with Mom often cause phone traffic to spike by as much as 37 percent.

ONLINE BUYERS & SELLERS CAN MAKE DEALS IN LAKE ZURICH POLICE PARKING LOT If you are going to buy or sell items online, consider coming to the Police Department parking lot to make your transaction. In response to the inherent risk when dealing with an online stranger, the Lake Zurich police are offering its public parking lot as a safe haven for people making online transactions on websites such as Craigslist. The Police Department parking lot at 200 Mohawk Trail is well-lit and under 24-hour video surveillance. Officers are also coming and going at all times of the day and night. You can find some great deals via online marketplaces, just please be safe when doing so.

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WOMEN’S SELF DEFENSE PROGRAM Learn to defend yourself with confidence after completing the Hawthorn Woods Police Department Women's Self-Defense program. This interactive program provides training in recognizing and responding to dangerous situations, and techniques for successfully defending against and escaping the types of attacks most often encountered by women. The series of four classes offers an excellent opportunity to learn physical skills and techniques to defend against attacks while maintaining a fun and positive environment. You will learn how projecting confidence through body language can make you less of a target. The next class series begins on May 27. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Hawthorn Woods Village Barn. Visit VHW.org for more information.

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Make a splash this summer by visiting the Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center. The summer season kicks off over on Saturday, May 23, over Memorial Day weekend. The Aquatic Center also offers a variety of programs including swim lessons, swim team, and diving camp. For more information, visit VHW.org. Memberships and day fee options are available.

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he coveted annual Chocolate Festival returns May 15, 16 and 17 with new extended hours from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Residents and visitors alike are invited to indulge in irresistible, luscious chocolate options from chocolate-dipped strawberries and donuts to brownies and fudge. The three-day event is filled with limitless chocolaty treats, live music, great food and distinctive shopping, all in the charming setting of Historic Downtown Long Grove. Festival entry is $5 and money raised goes to support programming and events in Long Grove throughout the year, including holiday events, local sales, and support services to keep the downtown businesses healthy and strong. Apparently, there is a silent star of the festival that deserves time in the spotlight before the chocolate takes center stage: according to our sources, the Long Grove Confectionary makes more than 60,000 donuts for fests only!

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* Apple cider donuts are the original Long Grove Apple Haus recipe. * The Long Grove Confectionary has been making donuts for almost 40 years. * Johnny Pop is named after Johnny Blythe who managed the Apple Haus. * Diehard fans buy dozens and put them in the freezer to save for special occasions. The 2015 Long Grove Festival schedule continues June 26 - 28 when Strawberry Fest kicks off the summer season followed by the Fall Apple Fest on September 25, 26 and 27. Tickets are $5 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Visit the website, VisitLongGrove. com, for more information or to purchase tickets to these highly anticipated and most delicious events!

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Local Spotlight WELCOME TO AVALON SALON AND DAY SPA ARTICLE BONNIE CONTE | PHOTOGRAPHY APRIL GRAVES

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t’s a great day at Avalon Salon and Day Spa!” From our greeting when you call to reserve an appointment, to your first visit at the salon, our mission is to create a relaxing haven for you to unwind, to look and feel more beautiful. Located at Deer Park Town Center and open seven days each week, our motivated staff is the secret to our growth over the last 13 years. Each day begins with a fun “huddle” to get our team ready to provide excellent services throughout the day. Our service providers are inspired and passionate, highly skilled…and fun. I can’t even begin to explain the pride I had in our company and the respect for our team when I received an email acknowledging that Avalon was being recognized again for 2015 in Salon Today, the industry trade magazine that awards the “Top 200” U.S. Salons in the annual competition. For 11 consecutive years,

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Avalon has been recognized for growth, advanced education, philanthropy and more. Avalon values community outreach, and when we look at customer service, we also look at community service. Co-owner Shyla and our hair team are fired up about the new looks in hair for spring/summer 2015. From the latest in men’s cuts to special occasion hair for Prom, they will help you discover how to turn heads and create wow. Reserve your appointments today for upcoming events like Mother’s Day, prom and graduation. Our makeup artists are so excited to share AVEDA’s RARE BLOOM spring 2015 makeup collection with you. Whether you want to refresh or have a complete makeover, they will assist you in finding your new look. With hands on training during your makeup application, you will learn techniques and discover a beautiful new you. We offer “finishing touches” as a complimentary mini makeup service to enhance any service. This allows you to have fun and change up your look after every Avalon visit. We know you have many options on where to shop for nail services. What’s new in nails at Avalon? Our busy nail department is filled with the latest color palettes by OPI, Essie, Relish and Cuccio. The Cinderella Collection by Gelish is the hottest Spring 2015 nail color trend. Gelish offers a longer lasting manicure. Avalon’s Nail team does so much more than painting nails. They take pride in our high sanitation standards and take several classes throughout the year to stay current with trends and best services. They educate customers on the best products for hand and foot care, and offer relaxing massage and hydration during all services. Guests often comment that they love our welcoming approach and enjoy their services even more because they never feel rushed.

We invite you to relax and balance your mind, body and spirit in our spa. Each service begins with an AVEDA sensory journey ritual. Three essential oils are presented to discover which aroma best lifts your spirit on that day. Aromas create new lasting memories, or may trigger a moment in time by channeling the brains limbic system. The next step to each facial or massage is a relaxing aroma foot soak. One of our new favorite aromas is AVEDA’s Stress fix. Is your stress level high? A few deep breaths of this lavender infused oil will calm you down. Giving back is one of our core values, and we build our team on that foundation. In the end, our customers are inspired to join in our efforts. Just by doing what we do naturally, we have become known in our community as the premiere salon and day spa that supports our community and serves with a caring heart. We use exclusively AVEDA organic products, and offer them for guest home care. We are committed to the holistic approach to beauty and wellness, and believe a “green salon” is not just a trend to follow but a way of life. We believe in leading the path to environmentalism by aligning ourselves with the AVEDA mission, and searching for new ways to improve on our responsibility to lead others to join us. It’s all about the experience. Whether it is a neck and back chair massage; stress-relieving scalp massage; sensory journey of AVEDA’s aromatic oils, or makeup touch-up. We never skip steps when it comes to meeting AVEDA’s signature added-value services.

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Lindy’s Landing Celebrating 50 Years Family, Friends and Food on Bangs Lake ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED 1970 - 1990

ob Lindstrom aka “Lindy” was born in 1926 in Chicago, Illinois. Even as a small child Lindy always seemed to have a passion for people and boating. In the 1960’s Lindy used to drive his family from the outskirts of Chicago to a small town called Wauconda. After falling in love with the town and Bangs Lake, Lindy decided to fulfill a lifelong dream of owning his own lakeside bar/marina. Lindy bought Farman’s rickety old boathouse in 1965 and realized his dream…he called it Lindy’s Landing. Lindy’s Landing became known as a family place to swim, picnic, boat and fish. In the 1960s, the boathouse remained a version of the original building built in 1908 and consisted of a small bar, candy counter and two pinball machines. In those early years, the business was seasonal and only open Memorial Day through Labor Day. In the 1970s, Lindy’s business continued to grow, so the family permanently relocated to Wauconda and the business began operating year round. During the next few years there were multiple building upgrades and renovations. Adding more barstools 16

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and tables meant more business, so it was then that Lindy started selling fresh hand patted burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches and the occasional Sloppy Joe. At that time the food offering was

The motivation behind these improvements was to restore the resort-style atmosphere of years gone by and continue to provide access for the general public to use and enjoy Bangs Lake. This enabled Lindy’s Landing to grow into a full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner daily. It was then that Lindy’s Burgers and Friday Night Fish Fry became famous and Lindy’s Landing became known for its live music lineup and annual events such as the Fireworks over Bangs and the Cardboard Boat Regatta. Lindy’s was quickly becoming the place to be for summertime fun! 2003 TO PRESENT

small, but the menu items were made from fresh ingredients in a small galley style kitchen run by Lindy’s three daughters. As the bar/restaurant continued to flourish, so did the marina. On most summer days you would find Lindy himself sitting on a picnic table with his black lab, “Old Blue,” greeting the boaters as they launched their boats for a day of fun on Bangs Lake. Lindy loved life, family and friends and lived life to the fullest until February 2000. 2003 REMODEL

Wanting to keep the legacy of Lindy’s Landing alive, not only for Lindy but also the community, his three daughters--Laurie, Cheryl and Bonnie--decided to keep the business going. With help from Lindys’ own family and friends the business continued to f lourish and in 2003 the humble boathouse received a facelift with new siding and the addition of an outside beach bar and 2,000-square-foot deck, which still exists today.

The old building was starting to show its age and due to the growing popularity more changes needed to be made to meet customer demand, especially during the winter months. So, in October 2006 the decision was made to remodel yet again, which turned into a complete tear down of the old boathouse. In its place now stands a brand new 7,000-square-foot, 200-seat restaurant and 100-seat dining deck built on the same spot the original boathouse stood some 100 years ago. As you walk through the restaurant take a stroll down memory lane as you pass by pictures of the original Lindy’s and other Bangs Lake landmarks from years ago. The original bar top from 1965 still remains as a reminder of where it all started. People continue to belly up to Lindy’s old bar as new family, friends and memories are made. Three generations and more than 45 years later Lindy’s Landing is still going strong. Lindy’s three daughters still operate the business today along with Lindys’ five grandchildren (Brittany, Kellen, Rachel, Carly and Bradley) and amazing staff. As a family, they continue to commit themselves to keeping the Lindy’s spirit alive for many generations to come. With the community's continued support, the family looks forward to celebrating 50 years of Lindy’s Landing in 2015.

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Water & Woods

Explore Nearby Nature Together CFC HAS SOMETHING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

itizens for Conservation is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to environmental preservation and restoration of the wider biodiversity that once covered northeast Illinois. CFC is based in Barrington, Illinois where the organization owns and carefully manages over 415 acres in 11 property locations. The CFC doesn’t just hold land, however; the CFC actively restores it through volunteerism and financial aid from generous donors who want to see the beauty and biodiversity of our land remain for generations to come. Volunteers with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests drive our restoration efforts, education programs, and a variety of other activities. If you are inspired to join the CFC in saving living space for living things, you are welcome you to peruse the events below to volunteer, attend a seminar or outdoor activity, or just stop by and say hello! Whichever you choose, you’ll be glad you did!

START YOUR GARDEN GROWING WITH THE NATIVE PLANT, SHRUB AND TREE SALE

Native plants provide many advantages for gardeners and the environment. They do not require fertilizers or pesticides which save gardeners both time and money. In addition, their deep, fibrous root systems firmly anchor in soil to help conserve water and prevent erosion. Native plants do not require watering once established, but instead provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Choose from native perennials, grasses, sedges, ferns, butterfly and rain gardens, native wildflowers, plants for woodlands, prairies and wetlands. Citizens for Conservation will hold its 19th annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A huge selection of robust, hardy native plants will be available for purchase and knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.

AND A TRAIL WALK, TOO!

CFC kicks off this year with free interactive self-guided prairie walks at Flint Creek Savanna Preserve on Sunday, May 10, from 1- 4 p.m. Wildflowers will be in bloom so do bring a smartphone with a scanner app and access videos of experts along the trail, if you like. Wear good hiking shoes; maps and refreshments will be provided. The Savanna and Prairie Trail will be open to the public the first Sunday of each month, June through September. FAMILIES THAT SEINE TOGETHER …

Join Tom Vanderpoel for a close look at native fish of Illinois on Saturday, June 13, from 1-4:30 p.m. We will drive to a local creek or lake to wade and capture fish using seines (nets). This is an exciting way to discover the amazing creatures living in our local water systems. Don’t miss it! This class is open to children age 6 and above. Parents are required to attend. Prepare to get wet and muddy! FOR YOUR LITTLE CAMPER…THE CFC BEGINNING NATURALIST’S CAMP IS IN SESSION JUNE 8-12

PERHAPS SOME FLOWERS FOR MOM...TAKE A MOTHER’S DAY WILDFLOWER TOUR

Make Mother’s Day weekend extra special! Mothers and grandmothers can join their children ages 5 and older to view the beautiful spring flowers at Baker's Lake in Barrington on Saturday, May 9, from 1-3 p.m. Learn about native flowers and watch birds nesting on the island in the lake. Children will receive live flowers to give for Mother's Day. Dads are welcome, of course! 20

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This pre-school camp is for children ages 4 and 5 years old and will focus on a week of nature adventures at Flint Creek Savanna in Barrington. We will hike, observe, make nature crafts, discover insects, frogs, and other animal friends, learn about trees and flowers, and so much more. Each day campers will learn about a specific ecosystem. They will hear stories and draw pictures of what they see. Camp fee is $100 for CFC members and $150 for non-members. Please register early online, as only 12 participants will be accepted.

AND IF VOLUNTEERING IS YOUR PLEASURE…

Citizens for Conservation restoration volunteers have launched the ambitious spring workday schedule, working every Thursday and Saturday from 9 - 11 a.m. Jobs may include energizing spring projects such as sowing legume seed, cutting brush, rescuing native plants, and planting sedges, all vital to the continued success and expansion of CFC’s award-winning restorations. Experienced and new volunteers are always welcome! Meet at CFC headquarters at 459 West Highway 22 in Lake Barrington. Look for the white farmhouse with a silo across from Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Bring work gloves, and dress for the weather. CFC will provide the tools and you’ll enjoy yourself so much, you’ll sign up again next week! For further information and to enjoy the CFC events listed above, registration forms can be found at CitizensForConservation.org. Please call 847.382.SAVE (7283) with questions.

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ready visited based on their signature dishes.) Determined to keep their secrets safe, the ladies each assess Adie’s health and question whether she will expose their secrets as revenge for never being invited into the Ladies Mission Society. On a good day, Adie recognizes each woman and makes round-about acknowledgements regarding their pasts. On a bad day, she simply looks out the window at the barren land that was once her and Doc’s thriving garden. While each woman relives their darkest secrets, they come to their own realizations after their visits. They know that if not for the prospect of a published account of their buried secret, they never would not have faced their pasts and continued to carry their burdens alone. As each of the women’s stories of abuse, teen pregnancy, affairs, and suicide unravel, so does their perception of Adie, and in turn others in their close circle and community. They learn that they can change their own and the town’s future and unite in an effort to show Adie Doc’s love as well as respect Doc’s wishes for the future. This southern story touches on the darkest secrets in every community but focuses on the love and forgiveness that makes it thrive. Laurie Rothrock Dick is a former magazine editor, public relations/marketing manager, newspaper feature writer and copywriter. Secrets of the Ladies Mission Society is her first novel.

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DEERFIELD PARK DISTRICT'S ANNUAL DEER DASH

It's a party in downtown Libertyville. Eat dinner at one of our many restaurants, from sandwiches to 4 stars, then check out what is happening on the "street". Music, food, special promotional events -- it's all here and waiting for you.

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MAY 2 SMALL DISCOVERIES - POTAWATOMI PLAY LAKE COUNTY DISCOVERY MUSEUM, WAUCONDA

Children ages 2-6 with an adult are invited to the Small Discovery programs. In this section, explore the lives of early Lake County Native Americans. Help build a wigwam and learn about Potawatomi food, clothing and shelter. Registration and pre-payment required. Register online or call 847.968.3321.

MAY 2 BIRDS & BREAKFAST AT THE OAK RIDGE PARK LAKE ZURICH

Adults and children over age 14 are invited to join a local bird expert for Birds & Breakfast. Begin at Oak Ridge Marsh Park with a tasty breakfast treat. An expert birder will start with tips to help us identify the spring migrants that travel from afar to call Lake Zurich home. Guests will be led on a walk through the Oak Ridge Natural Area to catch glimpses of the migrants. Bring a pair of binoculars and we will provide a limited number of birding guides.

Deer Dash features a 5K race, 10K race and 1-mile Fun Run designed for both beginning and experienced runners. Families may come out together and enjoy the event. Youth (8 years and up), Teen and Adult participants may participate in any of the running venues. Fees (which include a T-shirt, race packet and refreshments) are on or before May 2: $20/Residents; $25/Non-Residents; after May 2: $25/Residents; $30/Non- Residents.

MAY 8 UNDER THE STREETLAMP AT THE GENESEE THEATRE WAUKEGAN

The dreamy voices of these four lead singers are poised to bring the repertoire of The American Radio Songbook of the ‘50s, ‘60s and '70s to a whole new audience. Individually, all four have been featured on Broadway, in film, and on television showcased on The Tonight Show, Emmy Awards and the Oprah Winfrey Show. Their repertoire features doo-wop, old time rock‘n’roll, Motown-era soul classics and exquisite harmonies including all of your favorite songs from The Drifters, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Four Seasons and many more.

MAY 9 10TH ANNUAL ARBOR DAY TREE & SHRUB SALE ACRES GROUP PARKING LOT, WAUCONDA

The event offers a wide variety of trees, shrubs and ornamental plants for sale at below retail prices! There will also be a pancake breakfast beginning at 9am and a petting zoo and moonwalk for the kids.

MAY 9 ANNUAL NATIVE PLANT SALE INDEPENDENCE GROVE FOREST PRESERVE, LIBERTYVILLE

Choose from a variety of native plants, shrubs and trees suited to almost any backyard. Native plants are beautiful, hardy, less expensive, easy to maintain, beneficial to the environment and thrive in Illinois gardens. Native flowering species will provide an abundance of nectar and attract wildlife from butterflies and songbirds, to chipmunks and beneficial insects. There will also be rain barrels and compost bins on sale Saturday only.

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Celebrate Mom's special day with family and friends running on the streets of Barrington. Run or walk the 5k and bring the kids for the free 100 meter kid's dash. Register today.

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MAY 13 SENIOR MONTHLY LUNCHEON HAWTHORN WOODS VILLAGE BARN

This is for those who are young at heart! Our Senior Group meets for a potluck luncheon on the second Wednesday of each month from Noon to 1 p.m. in the Barn at Hawthorn Woods Village Hall. Each month a different speaker is featured. Enjoy good friends, good food, and memorable moments. Please bring a dish to pass. For more information, visit and search Senior Monthly Lunches. Attendance is FREE!

Bring the family out for a fun, hands-on, nature activities at Bowen Park. This event includes a nature scavenger hunt, crafts, small goods recycling, reptile show and more! Also plant in the children's garden, watch an outdoor camping and meal preparation demonstration, cleanup and remove invasive species and enjoy the nature storytime.

MAY 17 DASH FOR THE DOGS 5K RUN/WALK CITIZENS PARK, BARRINGTON

Sign up today for this 5k run or 1K family walk and help the animal shelter take of the animals. Race will be certified and timed by electronic chip when you go through start and finish line. All pre-registered participants will receive a T-shirt. Day of race, registered participants will receive a T-shirt while supplies last. 1K Family Fun Walk/Run is open to all participants, kids and dogs welcome too!

MAY 17 58TH DES PLAINES RIVER CANOE & KAYAK MARATHON OAK SPRINGS ROAD CANOE LAUNCH, LIBERTYVILLE

MAY 13 PARK ON PARK CRUISE NIGHT DOWNTOWN MUNDELEIN

Bring the family to enjoy a night of entertainment, food and music as you view hundreds of classic vehicles. Park On Park features the best collection of pre -1977 classic cars in Northern Illinois! Event attracts over 400 vehicles & more than a 1,000 pedestrian classic car admirers. Park on Park is held the 2nd Wednesday of every month from May through September.

MAY 14-17

This is the second oldest continual canoe race in the United States. The race is 18.5 miles on the beautiful and historic Des Plaines River. There are numerous classes to accommodate people of all ages and levels, with a new 5.25 mile Minithon, starts at the Potawatomie Woods in Wheeling, option possible for non-competitors seeking a shorter course that ends at the customary Finish Line. Note that while, as in the past, Marathon paddlers may still take out at the halfway point at Rivershire Park in Lincolnshire, you must now arrange your own car shuttle to or from this site! Everyone is welcome to participate. Registration ends May 9th. Visit the website for complete information.

MAY 19 ANTIQUES APPRAISAL BREAKFAST AT LAMBS FARM LAMBS FARM MAGNOLIA CAFE & BAKERY, LIBERTYVILLE

Join Lambs Farm and appraiser Karl Gates for the fifth annual Lambs Farm Antiques Appraisal Breakfast. Enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast while Mr. Gates explains the history and tells stories relating to the treasures and collectibles. Space is limited and reservations are required.

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This is an old-fashioned carnival where all of the staple foods and rides are available. Unlimited ride wristbands are available for purchase for $25 each day and can only be used during designated times. The Carnival will be held just off of Toft Street in the large municipal lot. Fun for the whole family.

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It's opening night! Vintage cars 25 years or older in mint condition will be lining Church Street with their proud owners on hand to answer questions. Take a stroll, have a snack, listen to the band and enjoy the evening.

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Motherhood Is Not For The Fainthearted WORDS AND PHOTOGRAPHY REBECCA BERRA

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As an ambitious young woman in love with a high-spirited New Yorker, Doreen Sternkopf pictured the happy life ahead: marriage, children, a home full of laughter and music. But the realities of motherhood rarely meet the expectations of the uninitiated. “Living so far away from family is hard,” explains Doreen. With her extended family in Zambia and her in-laws in New York, she dedicates her life to caring for her two young children in Parker, Colorado. Ivwa, the eldest, is a gifted student. She excels at ballet, sings in the Young Voices of Colorado, plays chess, writes poetry, and has a great many friends. Yande, the youngest, is a quiet soul. As a baby, he suffered frequent, debilitating seizures. After years of tests, treatments, surgeries and agonizing research, the seizures are under control, but Yande’s condition has never been identified. He cannot run, play or talk, and has limited control over his body. He has a feeding tube, that attaches directly to his stomach, and a wheelchair. Yande smiles when listening to music and laughs at his sister talking in funny voices, revealing a sweet and happy personality. It is these small things that fill Doreen’s heart with joy. “The stress piles up, but I don’t worry,” she says softly. “At the end of each day, I submit to the Lord. Also, it helps to have an understanding husband.” Doreen turns as Ivwa clatters into the house, grabs her cycle helmet and darts out again. Yande relaxes peacefully on the couch. “I love motherhood! I wouldn’t want to do anything else.” SHEYNA

On a sunny Memorial Day nine years ago, Sheyna and James Marshall, and their three small children, were waiting at a red light in their Oldsmobile. Little Makenna was two years old, Justin was five and big brother Christian was almost seven. Suddenly, a teenaged driver, racing his friend, lost control and violently smashed into the Oldsmobile, flipping both cars. As the Marshall family helplessly spun upside down in the road, another street-racing youth plowed into them. 34

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Makenna suffered broken legs, and Justin was critically injured, with gasoline burns, a broken leg and a crushed skull, requiring numerous surgeries. He was in a coma for months. Sheyna's “beautiful boy,” Christian, was killed instantly. Sheyna helped Justin slowly learn to function with brain damage, a paralyzed left arm and an impaired leg. She nursed her daughter back to health and was blessed with another baby girl, Brooklyn. The military family was transferred from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio and on to Colorado Springs, where Sheyna continued to raise her three happy, resilient kids. In 2010, Sheyna put her immense courage, strength and fiercely protective instincts to good use, serving her community as a police officer in Fountain, Colorado. She also volunteers with Drive Smart Colorado, educating high school students about the devastating consequences of speeding and distracted driving. She introduces Christian through videos and stories, so he can inspire the teens to drive responsibly. Two years ago, the American Mothers organization named Sheyna the Colorado Young Mother of the Year, in recognition of her dedication to saving lives. Her advice to new moms: “There will be some very good times and some very low times, but ultimately it’s a beautiful ride.” Police Officer Sheyna Marshall with her children (from left) Brooklyn, Makenna and Justin.

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s only a mother can understand, pregnancy can ask a lot of your body. While there may be a few things that seem important to have done medically after child birth, it’s not uncommon for the needs of most mothers to be last on their “to do list”. Usually, by the time most get around to it, their children are off to college, and some of the bene?its of treating yourself while younger have lost its luster. Although having a few more hours of sleep or missing a workout between pick-‐ups may seem trivial, one thing should not be overlooked -‐ your health -‐ particularly when it involves proper blood ?low to your heart.

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One of the most prevalent risk factors in developing varicose veins results from the common changes that naturally occur during pregnancy (e.g. increased estrogen and relaxin). These hormones breakdown the interior lining of the veins making them weaker and causing them to expand, eventually prohibiting their proper function of pumping blood back to the heart. In addition, the body works overtime to produce enough blood to grow the developing fetus, increasing pressure on the veins. When the veins become damaged in this manner, the increased pressure causes the blood to pool in the legs and ankles creating swelling and pain. Furthermore, r e s e a r c h h a s s h o w n t h a t t h e m o r e pregnancies a woman has the more likely she is to develop varicose veins.

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It is often common to hear your doctor say that you should wait until you are done having children before treating your veins, but the truth is you may be getting the wrong advice. Historically, this proved true but modern advancements have not only led to safer procedures, but have signi?icantly reduced the recurrence rate to less than 2% by treating varicosities at their source.

Unfortunately, most of these mothers were given inaccurate advice and suffered as a result. Denise mentions, “Looking back I didn’t realize how tired I always felt, I just thought it was a natural part of getting older…I originally had vein stripping, but that didn’t resolve the problem, and my veins got worse with each pregnancy, lots of protruding veins, pain, and swelling.”

While you may incur similar symptoms if you have more children, the misconception is that treating your veins along the way doesn’t necessarily help the process. When your veins become damaged as the result of vein disease they cannot be ?ixed, only removed. That’s why if you don’t treat them before your next pregnancy the pain and suffering will only increase as will your vein disease. In actuality, your Obstetrician should recommend you seek evaluation from a board certi?ied Phlebologist before becoming pregnant, which would actually help prevent a lot of the unnecessary symptoms of vein disease. On the other hand, if a woman anticipates becoming pregnant in the future and has suffered signi?icantly from vein problems in the past, that she should schedule a consultation to help reduce the pain and swelling during the next pregnancy. Kristin was treated after her second and third pregnancies, noticing that while the swelling and pain came back she at least reduced the pain in-‐between her pregnancies and decreased the pressure in her third pregnancy. In fact, when asked if she would have preferred waiting until she was done having children before getting the procedure, she stated, “I would not wait, the pressure from my second pregnancy one was so painful, I can’t imagine what it would have felt like had I not treated them prior to the third.” Heather, not knowing that she could have received treatment sooner, stated, “I did not realize how much pain I was in… literally, my legs were so bad by the third and fourth pregnancies that the minute my veins showed up again I knew I was pregnant, I

Stay Active. Using your muscles helps the veins pump blood to the heart thereby reducing pressure, pain, and swelling. Jill agreed saying, “I felt like my legs were not as painful during the second pregnancy as I ran often.” Kristin stated, “I felt that this really helped my circulation, my legs did not seem swollen after a run.” Compression Stockings. Compression is a great way to help increase circulation and alleviate pain and swelling. Heather being an advocate stated, “I used to roll out of bed and put on my support hose every day, I probably could not function without them.” Kristin agreed, “My legs would be in so much pain if I forgot to wear them when I was pregnant.” Keep a Healthy Weight. It’s often impossible during pregnancy to maintain your current size, but keeping a healthy weight will signi?icantly reduce the pressure on your legs and ankles. As Jill recalls, “I gained a little too much weight during my ?irst pregnancy, and I can remember having to put my feet up a lot, but I kept a better weight and stayed active during the second one and it really makes a difference.” Stay Informed. It’s important to know that vein disease is a real disease, requiring medical intervention whether or not you have pain. Tracey, did not notice her veins as they were not readily visible. However, reading how pregnancy can result in varicose veins she decided to get a consult and was informed by Dr. Rivard that one leg was in fact a 1/2 inch bigger in her ankle and 3/4 inch bigger in her thigh due to the swelling of her veins. Additionally, for breast-‐feeding mothers, the great news is that both the treatment of varicose and spider veins are FDA approved, and the solution used during sclerotherapy is non-‐toxic, and can simply be pumped out after treatment, allowing breast feeding within 6 hours. Illinois Vein Specialists opened in 2009 and has a a staff of a dozen, including a Board Certi?ied Phlebologist, medical techs, RNs, ultrasound specialists, and has successfully treated over 4,000 patients. To $ind out more info on varicose veins and how Illinois Vein Specialists might be able to help you: call for an appointment at 847-‐277-‐9100, stop by our of$ices at 22285 Pepper Rd (Suite 105) Lake Barrington and read our ‘brag book’ or visit us online and read our blog for updated info at www.IllinoisVeinSpecialists.com.