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Also In This Entertainment Issue: Find “The Nutcracker” Performed Near You What To Wear To A Performance Best Venues In Lake County

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StagePresence Local Theaters Offer Entertainment Variety

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FEELS LIKE HOME!

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“Ab-tastic” Exercises To Tone Your Tummy! pg 32

Season Of Thanks Hainesville Home Shares Thanksgiving pg 19

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Home Design — Flooring: If you didn’t think your floors reflected your lifestyle, think again.

Representatives from Susman Linoleum and Rug Company in Gurnee, Carpets in the Park in Vernon Hills and Iskalis’ American Floor Show in Gurnee explore how up close and personal you should be with the floors in your home and what choices are available to you.

From The Vine To Townline: Meet our new wine columnist, Gints Brencis, of DiCarlo Fine Wine and Spirits on Townline Road in Mundelein!

Cover Inset: Heritage Woods of Gurnee has just opened, and it’s the perfect abode for seniors in need of an affordable assisted lifestyle community.

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If you have a heart condition, I would just not [shovel] at all.

Dr. Irina Staicu, cardiologist at Barrington Cardiology

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The Tiernan family of Hainesville — like many Lake County families — has shared Thanksgiving with Navy officers of Naval Station Great Lakes. Why share such an intimate setting with strangers?

It’s all about giving back, retired Lt. Cmdr. James Tiernan says.

Kristen Cart of Antioch may sometimes be the only female hunter in camp, but the mother of three enjoys hunting immensely and says it leaves no room for other worries.

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On The Cover: Where can you go to find the best live theater entertainment in Lake County? We take a look at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, PM&L Theatre in Antioch and Improv Playhouse in Libertyville — plus many more — to find out what they have to offer!

“The Nutcracker” is one of most popular and beloved ballets, and it has become holiday tradition for many families to attend a production. Find a local performance near you.

Now that you’ve got tickets to opening night, what do you wear? And what happens if you’re late? We turn to theater experts to explain proper etiquette for live performances.

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Work It Out: The final installment of this three-

part series heads to the core of exercise — your core. Learn how to get rock-hard abs from Lauren Withrow of Athletic Republic in Libertyville.

Working in cold weather — as in, say, shoveling snow — can be a deadly mistake if you’re not careful. Find out how to avoid a heart attack before clearing your driveway this winter.

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Libertyville podiatrist Dr. Scott Jacobsen says it’s unrealistic to ask women to never wear high heels.

With that in mind, he and Mundelein pedorthist Jay Umansky share pointers for wearing those beloved toe-walkers.

Can you really develop your own personal style?

Of course you can! Check out these pointers from fashion instructors at Art Institute schools.

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Social Life: The College of Lake County Foundation Black and White Ball was attended by many in the community. See their pictures!

Check out the entertainment available in Lake County, with our extensive arts and events calendars.

Our Town: The Mother Rudd home in Gurnee dates back to the mid-1800s and was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Find out more about it.

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Live, From Lake County

n my 10th birthday, my father took me to see what soon became my favorite childhood movie — “Space Jam.” I absolutely loved Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes family, but it’s possible I loved the Chicago Bulls even more … especially Sir Altitude himself, Michael Jordan.

My family and I watched nearly every Bulls game together, with my brother — who is four years younger than I — opening up every game by trotting around the living room with his fingers pointing up over his head like bull horns as the pregame music played and the announcers rumbled, “From North Carolina, head guard, 6’6” … Michael Jordan!”

While we spent countless hours in front of the TV watching the Bulls of the ’90s, and our television screen grew larger and larger as the years rolled on, my father was never one to go watch anything on the big screen. In fact, until that special birthday, I can’t ever remember going to the movies with my dad.

At the time, I’m sure I thought I loved “Space Jam” because it featured my favorite characters — both animated and human — and my favorite sport at the time, basketball.

But today, I look back and realize that that movie was particularly important to me because it was just me and my dad, hanging out and sharing a cool father-daughter moment at the movies — something we had never done before.

Our November issue of Lake County Magazine features an entire package dedicated to entertainment and the moments that can only happen when you and the special people around you are on the edge of your seat laughing, crying, anticipating a pinnacle moment in a performance or just sharing the experience of watching others on stage or on film.

And while we’re not focusing on movie theaters in this particular edition, the moments I shared with my father are the same that many feel during live performances.

Our cover story (page 26) is broken down into three parts: • First, a look at the different live entertainment venues available in Lake County • Second, a listing of local performances of

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“The Nutcracker” — a favorite live holiday performance of many • And finally, a look at proper etiquette for those who haven’t been to a live show in a long time Plus, for the ladies who like to dress to the nines when they head out for a night of entertainment, we speak with local podiatrist Dr. Scott Jacobsen and podorthist Jay Umansky to find out how to wear heels without suffering all evening long (page 38).

We also welcome our new wine columnist, Gints Brencis of DiCarlo Fine Wine in Mundelein, to Lake County Magazine. He’ll be sharing his expertise with us for the next year in his column, From the Vine to Townline — a play on the location of DiCarlo, which is located on Townline Road.

This month, he shares tips for what wines to serve when hosting a party (page 13).

Just in time for Thanksgiving, we take a look at the Tiernan family of Hainesville who has hosted Navy recruits from Naval Station Great Lakes and shared their feast with young seamen and women who otherwise wouldn’t have a home at which to celebrate the holiday (page 19).

And we conclude our three-part exercise series, Work It Out, by learning five different exercises that can strengthen a woman’s core on her way to having a tight, firm stomach (page 32). A special thank you to Athletic Republic in Libertyville for teaching us body-specific exercises the last three months.

Whether you head out for entertainment in the next month or host your own entertainment for the holidays, I hope you create special memories with your friends and family.

Happy Thanksgiving! lc — Stephanie N. Grimoldby Editor sgrimoldby@ shawmedia.com

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SNEAK PeeK In our December “Holidays” issue, don’t miss: Profiles on 10 intriguing people in Lake County Ideas for how to find the right gift

Pet accessories for the furry friend in your family Frost yourself — with diamonds Tips for home lighting in our Home Design series

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On The Cover Pictured inside the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan is Emily Malkowski, a native of Mundelein and an instructor at Dancenter North in Libertyville. Dancenter North will be performing “The Magic of the Nutcracker” at the Genesee in December. For more on the Genesee and other local entertainment venues, including additional performances of “The Nutcracker” available in Lake County, see page 26.

Photo by Melissa Emory Hair and makeup by Taryn and Patty, respectively, of Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and Day Spas in Libertyville

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Putting Your Foot Down Identifying The Newest Flooring Trends

Just like fashion, flooring comes and goes in waves.

“It changes continually and in cycles,” says Bob Susman, owner of Susman Linoleum and Rug Company in Gurnee. “We used to install lots of kitchen carpets a few decades ago.

Now, you couldn’t give away kitchen carpet.

But it will probably come back eventually.”

Floor coverings should match a homeowner’s lifestyle and the things going on in his or her home, flooring professionals say. Those who have young kids and animals might want to pick something very durable and easy to clean.

Those who live a little more sophisticated and quiet lifestyle can find a variety of products that set the mood of elegance.

“Flooring is very personal,” says Suzy Vettese, director of installation at Iskalis’ American Floor Show in Gurnee. “The person has to live with what they purchase for a long time.”

Flooring choices continue to grow with time, exemplified by options of carpet made from corn, luxury vinyl that looks like wood or ceramic, and floating floors.

“It all depends on where you are in your life

cycle,” says Joe Taylor, owner and operation of Carpets in the Park in Vernon Hills. “When you are just starting out, you have certain needs. You might just need an area rug to cover up a bad floor in an apartment.”

Later on, however, homeowners might have an entire home to remodel, he adds, and they also will have more money to spend on items that will last.

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Right now, hardwood floors are the No. 1 request for many rooms, Taylor says.

“It gives you longevity,” he says. “Down the road, if you want to redo it, you can. It can be sanded down and refinished. It also blends into any décor.”

Pre-finished wood floors are the way to go for those who don’t want to put up with the dust and smell of wood stains. Such flooring comes completely finished with coatings to protect them.

“We bring it into the house for three or four days to get acclimated, and then we nail it down,” Taylor says. “Many of these hardwoods have 40- to 50-year warranties.

They have 15 coats of finish. All you have to do is use a Swiffer to get up all the dirt and clean them with a vinegar water solution.”

The colors of wood floors can range from a white wash to the darkest of darks with a whole bunch of shades in between.

“There are a lot of prefinished wood floors out there to choose from,” Vettese says.

“Some people like the worn, distressed look in their floors. Others like the wood to be high gloss.”

Bamboo is the most “green” of wood products. It has the ability to replenish in six years, Taylor says.

But not everyone can afford hardwood, Susman says, noting that carpet is much less expensive. For a 12-by-15 foot room, a carpet installation could cost about $660. A similar sized, average-priced hardwood floor could cost about $1,800.

“You could buy three times as much carpeting [for that price],” he says.

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The carpet industry is trying to move in the direction of recycled products, Taylor says.

Mohawk brand now offers a carpet made with DuPont Sorona’s renewably sourced polymer, which is made in part from actual corn. It has a lifetime stain and soil resistance that is built in, not sprayed on, and it’s odor resistant.

“It’s easy to clean [and] environmentally friendly,” Taylor says, noting it’s a great carpet for pets and children. “It’s the most durable product out there when it comes to carpeting.”

Taylor says many people still like carpeting in their bedrooms because it gives the room a softer, more comfy look and helps to keep feet warm on a cold winter day.

“Thirty or 40 years ago, people had hardwood floors and were covering them up with carpeting,” Susman says. “That could happen all over again.”

He believes nylon carpeting still beats polyester carpeting hands down when it comes to durability.

including floors that look just like bamboo, floors with matte or high gloss finishes and just about anything else they can imagine.

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Laminate flooring can replicate distressed hardwood styles with nail holes and saw marks — just like those seen in a reclaimed wood floor from a barn or old home — without the hassle of actually acquiring those old floorboards.

According to the North American Laminate Flooring Association, laminate flooring gets its beauty from a photographic image fused beneath a protective layer. That makes it very adaptable to all kinds of designs and styles.

Homeowners have many options in colors and styles when they choose laminate,

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cost-effective floorings.”

Some of the luxury vinyls can look just like wood planks or ceramic tiles.

“They are very durable and easy to clean up,” Vettese says. “They don’t get ruined and are so much cheaper than laying down ceramic.”

Susman says ceramic tile and stones are still very popular.

“People choose travertine, but it is soft and stains so quickly. It dulls down through the years, too,” he says. “They are all expensive. They are pretty, but to me, ceramic is cold.” lc

Susman Linoleum and Rug Company

in Gurnee 847-662-3330 www.susmanfloors.com

Iskalis’ American Floor Show in Gurnee 847-662-7900 www.americanfloorshow.com

Carpets in the Park

“Laminate floors can go over ceramic floors easily,” Taylor says. “It’s also one of the most

in Vernon Hills 847-247-9369 www.carpetsinthepark.com

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H OME resource guide Fixing up your home this year? Find contacts for top home professionals in interior design, kitchen design, construction, and many other home-related fields. Whether you are a new or established home owner, you will find places and products of interest in this monthly guide!

Stone Habitat

Windows/Doors ScreenS bY brandt, Wauconda, 847-343-8991

Home Screen replacement service. Replacement screen doors & window screen Frames. Repairs screened in porches and custom made window screens.

Screens by Brandt offers quality screen and frame repair and replacement for windows, doors and screened in porches. Have a custom Job? Give Screens by Brandt a call for a FREE estimate. Pick up and delivery is available.

Customer Satisfaction is Guaranteed! Call 847-343-8991.

To have your business included in this guide, contact Stephanie Barrons at 847-231-7504 Kitchen/Bathrooms Stone habitat, 1476 Townline Rd., Mundelein, 847-837-9900, www.stonehabitat.com

We specialize in granite & marble countertops, fireplaces, moldings, medallions, and decorative tile. We set the highest standards of quality service and delivery.

We feature Durasupreme & Well Born custom cabinetry & have products such as Cesarstone, Silestone, Icestone, Bisazza & much more.

Lighting Warren electric, 33261 N. Route 45, Wildwood, 847-223-8693, www.warren-electric.com

Our goal at Warren Electric is to provide top quality lighting, electrical supplies, and power distribution equipment.

Speak with our expert staff about your lighting and electrical needs. Our staff has over 50 years experience to help with any questions you may have. Come in and visit our showroom.

Plumbing allY PlUMbinG co., inc., Lake Villa, 847-356-1000, www.allyplumbing.com, allyplumbing@comcast.net

Ally Plumbing is a full service plumbing contractor. Servicing Lake, McHerny and Northern Cook counties. We have experienced and professional plumbers on staff with over 50 years combined plumbing experience. Maintaining up-todate knowledge of plumbing codes and laws. We take every job seriously and Screens By Brandt treat every customer Home Screen replacement service. Replacement screen with respect and doors & window screen Frames. Repairs screened in dignity. So next time porches and custom made window screens. Screens you have a plumbing

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OUT to EAT Lake County Magazine’s REsTAURAnT GUidE Planning on dining out? We recommend that you try one of these fabulous restaurants! They are the best places to dine in the Lake County area.

TraTToria Pomigliano 602 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, 847-247-2208 Trattoria Pomigliano is located at the corner of Milwaukee Ave and School Street in Historic downtown Libertyville, with its casual attire atmosphere this is the restaurant to try for lunch or dinner.

Our restaurant is children friendly with a complete childs menu. We offer sit-down, carryout, and catering service, a full bar as well as private parties. We are available for showers, weddings, birthdays, graduations, confirmation, rehearsal dinners and your other special events. Come stop by and see out new bar.... New bar hours, new appetizers and new entertainment! Try one of our “main street Martinis” and check out the outside patio. Come and enjoy with us “Italian style”!

mamBo iTaliano riSToranTE, 748 S. Butterfield Rd., Mundelein, 847-281-9100 www.themamboitaliano.com The Mambo Italiano Ristorante is family owned and operated for the past 7 years, the restaurant strives to provide a taste of new world yet authentic Italian cuisine, enjoy friendly service and genuine Italian dishes. Mambo Italiano has a full bar & wine selection, offers nightly dinner specials, all homemade pastas, fresh fish daily, steaks, and many more dishes to choose from. They offer full catering

Mambo Italiano Ristorante

9-11 and serving the BEST bloody Marys in Lake County..... and the BEST prices!!

Watch your favorite NFL game here on one of our 17 TV’s or let us cater your party with one of our many catering packages available.

Stop on into Hitz Pizza & Sports Bar today and check it out...... Bring your friends!

DaviDS BiSTro 883 Main St., Antioch, 847-603-1196 www.davidsbistro.com

sEAREd Duck

with cherry port sauce, house salad and white chocolate mousse tower, just a few of the many creations that Chef David creates at his wonderful restaurant!

David’s Bistro 883 Main Street Antioch Illinois www.davidsbistro.com 847-603-1196

After enjoying a stroll through Antioch’s downtown stop by David’s Bistro a contemporary American eatery to fill any appetite. Owner and Chef David Maish offers many spectacular dishes from his homemade soups, appetizers and wonderful entrees including daily specials. David’s Bistro opens at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday-Sunday and stays open until David kicks you out...nicely of course.

for all of your special events and welcome private parties and has delivery service. With its friendly staff ready to wait on you and open 7 days a week Mambo Italiano is definitely the place to check out and enjoy your dining experience.

HiTz Pizza & SPorTS Bar 700 S. Butterfield Rd, Mundelein, 847-362-0505, www.Hitzpizza.com Drop in to Hitz Pizza & Sports bar for our unforgettable food and great times with your family and friends. After all....We’re your neighborhood’s favorite restaurant.

We offer friendly and casual dining atmosphere you and your friends are sure to enjoy. Our menu offers an inspired array of delicious selections made with the freshest ingredients for you to choose from.

In addition to our delicious menu we offer live entertainment to help make your night an experience you won’t forget. Breakfast buffet on Sundays from

Opa Estiatorio oPa ESTiaTorio, 950 Lakeview Pkwy Vernon Hills, 847-968-4300, www.oparestaurant.com

Highest Zagat-rated Greek Restaurant in the Chicago area. Named a favorite alfresco suburban restaurant by Chicago Tribune food critic PhilVettel, Opa Estiatorio offers an unique and memorable dining experience. Its spacious interior dining room and outdoor patio creates plenty of room for special events and private parties. Opa Estiatorio invites you and your family to come, cheer and celebrate life with us. “The Greek restaurant with Soul.”

home & lifestyle

From The Vine To Townline

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with Gints Brencis

• Gints Brencis is director of fine wines at DiCarlo Fine Wine and Spirits on Townline Road in Mundelein. He offers his expertise in the wine industry to the Lake County community.

Celebrate Ah

the holiday season is upon us. A time to reflect, give thanks and celebrate all the good things that the past year has brought us and those that have helped us along the way.

This is the perfect time to entertain and be entertained … to take a moment and raise a glass toasting the close of another year … to watch Clark W. Griswold dig up his Christmas tree while in the early stages of hypothermia. Perfect.

So, like Clark, you’re having guests over for an evening of fun. Large gatherings mean diverse tastes and varied menu options containing contrasting flavors. The shelves of a wine store present the solution, but they’re lined with wines from countless regions, obscure varietals and verbiage unfamiliar to most. Even those of us who have a fair working knowledge of wine could be well served by seeking expert advice on what wines to serve with a particular array of foods and desserts. If you are not sure, don’t be shy — just ask! A competent wine guide at your local wine shop will listen to what you have planned, inquire about your own personal preference, and suggest wines at a price point that you’re comfortable with.

Herein lies the fun part — the decision making!

First, it is usually customary to offer your guests a beverage as they arrive.

A before dinner wine or aperitif will go far in setting the mood for your evening and will naturally stimulate conversation amongst your guests.

Typically, this should be a light, quaffable red or white wine. A citrusy sauvignon blanc, such as Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand (a steal at $9.99) or a pinot grigio with rounder, more supple apple and melon flavors such as Loriella Pinot Grigio from Italy ($11.99) are perfect examples.

Turning to red, a pinot noir such as Martin Ray’s Angeline Pinot Noir ($9.99) with its pure strawberry and cherry notes or Franco Serra Barbera D’Alba ($9.99) with its bright, lightly spicy red cherry profile are sure to get your guests’ juices flowing.

Some prefer to serve champagne or sparkling wine at this time in lieu of white wine because the opening of a bottle of champagne is a ceremony that is usually reserved for special occasions.

Unlike many white wines, champagne can stand alone very well without food. Prosecco — sparkling wine from the region of Prosecco in the north-east corner of Italy — such as Valdo Prosecco ($9.99) offers a creamier, rounder, less “prickly” option to traditional sparkling wine.

On the other hand, a sparkling wine from South Africa such as Graham Beck Brut ($15.99) will offer classic

champagne notes of baked apples with subtle notes of bread dough and biscuit without breaking the bank.

When considering wines for your main course, there are no steadfast rules regarding pairing wines with food. Personal tastes vary significantly here, but one should know what has classically worked over the years.

Furthermore, it is often advantageous to offer an alternative selection with your meal, as preferences are varied. here are a few classic pairings: • Oysters with Chablis or Sancerre (sauvignon blanc) • Lobster and chardonnay • Lamb and syrah/shiraz • Salmon with pinot noir or chardonnay • Beef or steak with cabernet sauvignon, merlot or red bordeaux • Chicken or turkey with pinot noir, Beaujolais or Cotes du Rhone • Gumbo or other spicy dishes with zinfandel Again, these are only suggestions and represent what others have found to be ideal pairings. Learning what you and your friends like and expanding upon your own personal experiences will allow you to tailor these food-wine pairings to your own specific tastes. The most important thing is to experiment, have fun and — although being the host is a lot of work — make sure to take a deep breath and enjoy yourself!

Until next time — cheers! lc

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n Valentine’s Day, 2011, Dorothy Lund moved into her new home at Heritage Woods in McHenry.

The 81-year-old wasn’t the only one excited about her move.

“I immediately fell in love with it,” Lund

says, adding that her daughter did, too. “[She said], ‘Oh, Mom, I can’t wait until I’m old enough to move in here!’”

At first, it was the little things that caught Lund’s attention.

“It was clean and it smelled good, and it was only three years old,” she says. “And then when we saw the apartments, I just loved it!

It’s home to me.”

Her quaint one-bedroom unit has plenty of storage, the people — both residents and staff — are friendly, and Lund no longer has to drive because staff members take her anywhere she needs to go, she says.

Now, those same opportunities are available for residents in Lake County.

On Oct. 19, Heritage Woods of Gurnee opened its doors to new residents, and the 105 units are filling up fast.

The affordable assisted lifestyle community — managed by BMA Management Ltd., a leader in Illinois supportive living — was created to not only help seniors 65 and older who need extra support with daily activities, but it also was designed to help those who need financial assistance.

“There is a way for everyone to come to

a place like this,” says Tammy Tamaner-Rosas, marketing director for Heritage Woods of Gurnee.

Physical amenities

Heritage Woods is an allinclusive, affordable community, which staff compare to a cruise ship … just one that never sets sail.

The private one-bedroom and studio apartments offer many home-like qualities that residents like Lund have fallen in love with.

“It’s not just one room,” Lund says. “I have two large closets, a big bathroom and look at my kitchen! I have so much cabinet space, [it’s as much as] people have in their own apartment.”

Lund decorated her apartment with her own furniture and home accessories — with a little help from her

daughter — to make it hers, she says. The ability to do almost anything she wanted to the apartment has made it feel more like home.

Heritage Woods apartments also include individually controlled heating and air conditioning; a spacious, private bathroom with a handicap-accessible shower; mini blinds; and telephone and TV hookups.

Many residents enjoy the exercise room available on the second floor, as well as the activity room, country store, library and computer room and TV lounge. There also is a beauty/barber salon and a resident laundry, Tamaner-Rosas says.

And the outside is just as well maintained as the professionally decorated inside, says Wayne Vistine, administrator of Heritage Woods of McHenry. The Gurnee community backs up to a wetland property, so there is plenty of wildlife to watch. A nature trail is available for residents to walk and a back gazebo is the perfect spot to take it all in.

When it comes to meals, Heritage Woods offers three restaurant-style meals a day where residents can place their order and share a meal with friends in the spacious dining room, Vistine says. There also is a private dining room for residents to reserve to gather family and friends for a meal.

5 In each apartment, residents are able to decorate as they choose, as Dorothy Lund has done with her home.

6 Residents are offered three restaurant-style meals every day. Photos by Heather nelson

The amenities are endless, Tamaner-Rosas says.

“There’s all the luxuries of home here,” she says.

6 Heritage Woods' residences are available as one-bedroom or studio apartments that include a kitchenette and carpeted living and sleeping areas.

spiritual amenities

Another reason Lund has enjoyed Heritage Woods so much is because of the people.

“One of the residents here is an author,” Lund says. “I’ve read three of her manuscripts.

Another is an artist — I have two of her drawings in my bedroom. I walk into the dining room, and we’re all friends. I never sit by myself in the corner. We’re all friendly.”

It’s been easy for Lund to stay active because of all the activities offered on a daily basis at Heritage Woods, Lund says. In McHenry, she plays bingo, exercises in the gym, takes part in Wii bowling and makes flowers and other crafts.

She enjoys happy hour, which takes place once a month, and recently enjoyed a fall apple festival the community hosted.

“You can do as many activities as you want, or none,” Lund says, noting she’s trying hard to get a pinochle foursome together. “There’s always something going on.”

It’s not just fun for residents to spend time with each other, it’s healthy as well, Vistine says.

“A lot of seniors, where they live, they’re not getting the socialization [they need]; they’re not making friends,” he says. “Studies have shown socialization is key to keeping seniors young in mind.”

“We’ve seen people come in pale and sickly, and in a month, it’s a whole new person,” Vistine continues. “It’s the energy [at Heritage Woods].”

The Heritage Woods community also offers a gardening club, a choir, game clubs and brain fitness programs. Outside providers make

routine visits, including magicians, rescue dog presenters and other entertainers and educators.

While Heritage Woods encourages residents to stay active and maintain their independence, there are always staff members available to assist residents with any personalized services. Residents have the option of doing their own laundry in the resident laundry room, baking their own cookies in one of the common areas or driving themselves to any appointment they have, just like they would if they lived in their own home.

But all of that can be done by a staff member, too, Vistine says. A certified nursing assistant is available 24-hours a day, and residents can receive daily help with bathing, dressing and meal preparation if needed.

Medication reminders can be arranged and

Heritage Woods Of Gurnee 3775 Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031 Phone: 847-6236300 Fax: 847-623-6305 www.hw-gurneeslf.com

5 Heritage Woods is designed with relaxation, fun, health and community access in mind.

specific meals can be prepared for those following special diets.

Plus, staff members can take residents to doctor’s appointments, the grocery store or just out for a day of fun. In fact, many residents choose to give up their cars because they no longer need them.

It’s the extra daily help that has helped Clara Fratus, 89, of Heritage Woods of McHenry, thrive in her home.

“You’re waited on like a princess,” Fratus says. “They like to make your bed, we have a housekeeper that comes in every week … the help are beautiful. There isn’t anything the girls wouldn’t do for you.”

Plus, Fratus says, she feels secure knowing that an emergency call system is in each apartment, and a 24hour security staff is on hand to keep residents safe 6 The spacious bathrooms are outfitted with a fold-down bench in the shower and ample storage space.

4 Heritage Woods of Gurnee, an affordable assisted lifestyle community, is pictured in its final stages of construction in early October.

— which gives her and others peace of mind, Fratus says.

“It’s very safe,” she says. “The doors are locked at 8 o’clock … and any time, day or night, we wear a little [button] around our neck, you just push a button and someone comes right in.”

What’s also nice, Tamaner-Rosas says, is that as residents age, if they start to need a little more help with daily activities, that help is already present.

For example, pet therapy is available, Vistine says, as well as onsite physical therapy and occupational therapy opportunities.

And it doesn’t cost more if additional assistance is needed as the years go by.

“It’s worry-free living,” Vistine says, noting that even if a resident’s funds are depleted over time, he or she will never be asked to leave Heritage Woods. “We do all the worrying for you. Families are impressed with everything we have to offer — and that it’s affordable.”

What is important is keeping residents comfortable, no matter where they are in their life journey.

“That’s the main goal,” TamanerRosas says. “To keep them healthy and happy.” lc

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6 Many residents enjoy the exercise room available on the second floor, as well as the activity room, country store, library and computer room and TV lounge.

family / success lives next door

extenDeD Family Navy Veteran Opens Home To Sailor Cadets For Thanksgiving I By LAUReN LYNCH

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or retired Lt. Cmdr. James Tiernan of the U.S. Navy, carrying out a new Thanksgiving tradition is a duty he’s assigned himself every year.

The sun was just beginning to rise last Thanksgiving when the Navy veteran drove just north of Chicago to Naval Station Great Lakes — the U.S. Navy’s only boot camp, which happens to be the largest military installation in Illinois — to pick up Amanda Ivie, sonar technician (surface) third class, and Michael Steiber, electronics technician seaman.

Miles away from their own family and friends, the two Navy officers were eager to

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spend an entire day at the Tiernan residence for the holiday as part of the Adopt-A-Sailor program the Naval base carries out.

“It’s a great way to overcome any homesickness,” Tiernan says.

Sharing the holiday

Since World War I, the Adopt-A-Sailor program has been operating at Naval Station Great Lakes, allowing hundreds of sailors the opportunity to spend either Thanksgiving or Christmas in the homes of volunteers and organizations. While only

Recruit Training Command, or RTC, students who graduate the week following the holiday are eligible to participate in the program, it gives peace of mind to the recruit’s family members knowing their son or daughter will be part of someone’s family for a time where airfare prices are at their highest.

Reminiscing about his own days in the Navy, Tiernan recalls the numerous lonely holidays spent on the water.

“Some years I was in port and celebrated with shipmates, and some years with family,” he says.

Stationed all over the world, Tiernan even had the opportunity to spend the holiday while living on an island at one point.

“In Hawaii, it is also a great day to play golf while everyone else is eating turkey,” he says.

Why they share the holiday

In 1998, Tiernan was offered the position of school director for Basic Engineering Common Core at Service School Command and Naval Station Great Lakes. While continuing on as the director at the Machinist Mate A School, and later, the Information Technology A School, Tiernan met his wife, Laura, a native of Lindenhurst, who helped him become acclimated to the Lake County area.

During his final role as business management director, Tiernan earned his master’s degree in human resource management from Keller Graduate School of Management before relocating to Hawaii with 5 Retired Lt. Cmdr. James Tiernan an Thanksgiving last his new bride. year with two Na d his family shared vy of St ation Great Lakes.

Just last year, Tiernan and his wife returned Pictured from left ficers from Naval Ku ra are (front ro s, St ev e Phillips, STG3 Am to the Lake County area once again and didn’t an Ivie, STSN M w) Cynthia ichael Steiber hesitate to sign themselves up for the program and Lena Phillips. (Back row) Jamda es that treats sailors to an entire day of pampered Brian Phillips and Laura Tiernan, withTiernan, Joyce Phillips, the floor.

Tyler Phillips seat family treatment. ed on “It’s important to take care of sailors who filling don’t have the money to go home for the their Hainesville home with holidays,” Tiernan says. “They could have plenty of flavorful smells and warm waves of something positive to do instead of hanging out hospitality. at the barracks and possible getting in trouble.”

“They were with us the whole day,” Tiernan While his wife prepared elaborate holiday says, recalling last year’s feast that began with dishes last Thanksgiving, Tiernan flipped breakfast and ended with Thanksgiving dessert. through television channels for their special Tiernan, along with his wife and family, guests. When he found the football game he prepared everything from kielbasa, various wanted, he entertained the two newcomers casseroles, mounds of mashed potatoes and while the turkey roasted slowly in the kitchen, delicate cheesecake.

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“They didn’t go hungry,” he says with a chuckle.

In-between watching football and eating, Tiernan offered advice to his visitors, encouraging them to stay focused on their goals.

“I let them know who I was and we built a strong bond,” he says.

Continuing to share the holiday

Almost a year later, Tiernan still is in touch with Ivie and Steiber through social media platforms like Facebook.

Since his retirement, Tiernan has filled up much of his free time working as a military relocation specialist for RE/MAX in Grayslake, covering many of the surrounding areas.

As for whether he plans to host another sailor or two, Tiernan keeps his fingers crossed.

“This year, we’re trying to buy a new house, so we’d want to make sure if we did it, we had a place for them to have dinner,” Tiernan says.

Despite leaving his roles at the naval base for good, Tiernan continues to search for families interested in participating

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in the Adopt-A-Sailor program so that they, too, can become lifelong mentors to the men and women traveling overseas.

“It’s about getting an opportunity to give back and stay connected to the Navy,” he says. lc

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Adventures

In Hunting 5 The Cart family enjoys time outdoors together and looks forward to their family getaways. With schedule juggling for work, sports, school and extra-curricular activities for the children, outdoor time helps them balance out life as a family. Photo by Heather nelson

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never hunted until she was in her 30s.

But today, Kristen Cart of Antioch is captivated by the sport along with the rest of her family.

“I had shot on the Navy rifle team,” she says. “So, shooting came first, then the hunting.”

Cart, who is now a pilot for the United Parcel Service — UPS — spent seven years of active duty with the Naval Reserves.

It wasn’t until her brother, Bill Osborn, invited her to go on an antelope hunt in Nebraska in 1996, however, that she got her first taste of hunting.

Many big game animals require tags to be hunted, and depending on the state or country, tags can be awarded through a random drawing process or a first-come, first-serve basis.

Osborn had received a tag to kill one animal.

“Antelope tags were hard to get at that time,” Cart says. “He didn’t have a tent, truck or gun. But I had all of those things.

So, I went.”

Osborn got his antelope, and together, the two dressed it in the field.

“That was the muskiest, funkiest tasting game,” Cart says. “I don’t know what we LakeCountyMagazine.com

did wrong, but I wanted to try hunting again.”

The very next year, she convinced her husband, Mitch, a pilot for American Airlines, to go to Idaho with her. The scenery was gorgeous, but they ended their vacation with no animals.

“I stomped away from that experience thinking that I never wanted to hunt again,” Cart says. “But the next year, we covered all the bases and had a number of tags for doe and deer in a couple of different states. We went out to Montana and Nebraska and did well. Then, we were hooked.”

Cart says hunting is more than just shooting an animal, however.

“I did not have to get one to simply love [hunting],” she says. “The solitude, the chill in the air, the open skies, even dealing with the animal once harvested.

I think the inherent predator inside me was given expression, crowding everything else out and leaving no room for other worries. When you hunt, you hunt with all of your being.”

The couple and their three young children now make a yearly journey in October between Lysite and Lost Cabin, Wyo., to hunt elk. They take their three children — Brice, 10, and twins, Kimberly and Jesse, 8 — out of school for a week to make the trek.

I By Lee NeLsoN I 6 Kristen Cart thoroughly enjoys her time outdoors and is thoughtful in her hunting and learning about the patterns animals exhibit within their species. Photo by Heather nelson

6 Kristen Cart (right) and her husband, Mitch, enjoyed a hunting trip together in 2008. Photo provided

5 Jesse, Kimberly, Brice and Kristen Cart practice their drawback and release for target shooting. Photo by Heather nelson

“They are too young to hunt. But they do come out with us when we are hunting,” Cart says. “We take them one at a time. One adult occupies the other two in camp. My daughter was there when my husband got his elk. She is the most interested in hunting and the most motivated because her mom hunts.”

And sometimes mom is the only mom who hunts.

“I’m usually the only woman in the elk camp,” Cart says. “It’s not outfitted. It’s just

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a camping area with maps of their ranch and permission to hunt. By letting hunters there, it keeps the place from being overrun by elk.”

A security staff keeps the area safe and well managed, she says. They know where the hunters are at all times to make sure everyone is where they are supposed to be. It’s an area where the wolves haven’t moved in yet. The elk are as big as a small horse, and they run as a herd.

“You cover some ground to find the herd,”

Cart says. “What it takes to be a successful elk hunter is to be smart with the property lines and know where the elk go. You have to be physically fit. We went to the top of an 8,500foot peak because that’s where the elk were.”

One year, by the time she had shot her elk, it was late afternoon. The process is to cut open the carcass to let it cool off overnight.

If it’s not cooled off quickly, the meat will go bad and cannot be dressed.

“I had hiked three hours up to get to that

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5 The Cart family saw antelope during a 2010 hunting trip. Photo provided

point,” Cart says. “I had to completely do the field dressing by myself. It’s not a very easy task. By the time I was done, it was dark. I was wearing my little head lamp and had to find my way down.”

The area wasn’t deep wood, but it was still a little tricky to find her way in the dark back to the truck. The next day, she had to hike back up with the rest of the family to actually carry the hundreds of pounds of elk meat down the

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hill.

The family normally has the meat processed into steaks, roasts and ground elk. The butcher puts either beef or pork fat into the ground meat. No one can tell the difference between that and ground beef, Cart says.

The processor wraps it all up and flash freezes it. The Carts take it home in coolers.

“It’s very lean,” she says. “I put it in chili, spaghetti sauce and everything else. We don’t

buy beef anymore.”

Being in the western states is like home for Cart, who grew up in Utah.

“It’s beautiful country,” she says. “I used to fish with my grandfather as a young girl. But I never had a Bambi moment. You’d think you would be repulsed once you shot an antelope or other animal once you see the dead animal.

But you don’t. That inner predator comes out.” lc

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on the cover / entertainment

By eLIZABeTH HARMoN Photos by MeLIssA eMoRY

Stage

Presence Local Theaters Offer Entertainment Variety

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Whether it’s Broadway in your backyard, a nostalgic throwback to the golden age of radio or watching local performers of all ages display their acting, singing or dancing talent, Lake County has a wide array of live theater performances to suit any taste and budget.

Fall and winter are a great time to enjoy a 6 Antique chandeliers and light fixtures from 1927 — when the theater opened — were collected from older theaters all across the country and placed throughout the Genesee to help restore the theater to its former prominence.

night out at the theater. Whether your plans are a special date night or introducing your kids to the magic of live performance, check out one of Lake County’s great local venues.

The Marriott Theatre For 37 years, The Marriott Theatre in

Lincolnshire has offered Lake County audiences a taste of Broadway, and since 1979, the theater has focused exclusively on musicals.

“It’s the best of Chicago and New York talent,” says Terry James, executive producer.

“Approximately two-thirds are from Chicago and one-third from New York.”

The theater’s five main stage shows a year are a mix of musical theater classics, seldom-done shows and new works.

In November, George and Ira Gershwin’s “My One and Only” opens.

“It’s a huge tap show,” says James, adding that The Marriott’s production marks the show’s first recent presentation on the North Shore.

In addition, the theater stages children’s and holiday shows. James says the children’s productions help create a new audience, not only by introducing kids to live theater, but often their parents as well.

“Many of the tickets are sold to young families, and then the parents might come back

and see something later,” James says.

He notes that the familyfriendly theater is a great option for parents who want an affordable way for their children or teens to experience Broadway-level musical theater.

“You can bring a family of four here for the price of a single ticket to some of the downtown theaters,” James says.

The Marriott’s 882-seat theater is arena-style, with seats surrounding the stage.

“It’s very intimate, only seven rows deep,” James says. “There aren’t many arena-style theaters around, and even if you’ve seen a show before, it’s very different when you see it here.”

The marriott Theatre

10 Marriott Dr. • Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847-634-0200 • www.marriotttheatre.com

Improv Playhouse A comedy club, black box

theater and improv training center, the Improv Playhouse in Libertyville also offers live re-creations of classic radio dramas.

“We do them on a regular basis,” says David Brian Stuart, founder and artistic director of the Improv Playhouse. “We’re one of a few Chicago area theaters which do, and they’re uber-cool.”

Stuart, who has appeared in several syndicated radio dramas, has put the format to work on the Improv Playhouse stage.

“We want to reenact a mirror image of what a studio audience of a 1930s or 1940s drama might have experienced,” he says.

The actors, who hail from Lake County and from Chicago, perform on a stage designed to look like a vintage broadcast studio and usually dress in period clothing,

the later evening “BYOB” — bring your own bottle — performance makes for a great date night.

For the holiday season, the Playhouse will offer “It’s A Wonderful Life.”

The 60-seat Improv Playhouse also presents improv and comedy, with family-friendly shows at 7:30 p.m. and the mature audience BYOB show at 9.

Improv Playhouse

735 N. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL 60048 847-968-4529 • www.improvplayhouse.com

Palette, Masque and Lyre Theatre

Celebrating its 52nd season, Antioch’s Palette, Masque and Lyre Theatre, better known as PM&L, offers a variety of musicals, dramas and comedies as well as occasional special offerings such as a radio drama and holiday shows.

“Whenever possible, we like to include children in the cast,” says Aileen Biel of Antioch, the theater’s business manager.

A nonprofit community theater, PM&L features local performers. Most are from Antioch and Lake County, but Biel says recent productions also have included cast members from McHenry County and Kenosha County, Wis. “We put on a show that stands on its own as a good production,” Biel says.

PM&L is housed in a former movie house built in 1912.

3 (Opposite page) Emily Malkowski, When the movie theater closed 26, a native of Mundelein and in the late 1950s, Palette, instructor at Dancenter North in Masque and Lyre took over the Libertyville, stands at the back of building.

After a $1.6 million the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. bequest from a local resident in Dancenter North has performed “The the early 2000s, the theater was Magic of the Nutcracker” the last renovated into a modern 163seven years at the Genesee. seat facility.

6 A view from the stage of the “We made it into a very Genesee Theatre. attractive building with better seats, restrooms and concessions,” Biel says.

The theater’s audience is made up of both season ticketholders and people from the community who are drawn to a particular show. Biel says that in addition to becoming regular patrons, the theater also encourages audience members to get involved.

“Every talent is used,” she says. “You don’t have to be an actor or an actress.”

Last summer, the theater offered a camp for elementary school students that concluded though occasionally they will dress in costumes with a performance. appropriate to their characters.

“We’re definitely considering doing it again,” Sound effects are pre-recorded and kept to Biel says. a minimum. The reason, Stuart says, is to not Pm&L Theatre interfere with the audience’s auditory connection 877 N. Main St. • Antioch, IL 60002 with the story.

847-395-055 • www.pmltheatre.com “This is about listening as much as observing,” he says. “I’d rather have people be immersed in the story rather than thinking, In its early 20th century heyday, the Genesee ‘Wow, isn’t it cool how they made that sound.’”

Theatre was a million dollar movie palace, Stuart describes the dramas as wholesome and designed by the same architect responsible for family friendly in keeping with the period in Chicago’s State Theatre. which they were first produced. Early evening When it opened Dec. 25, 1927, the Genesee shows draw everyone from kids to seniors, while

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5 This 1927 3/10 Barton Grande pipe organ was once a focal point of the Genesee Theatre. Today, it no longer plays, but it stands on display for patrons to view.

dazzled Waukegan moviegoers with its luxurious Spanish Renaissance interior, crystal chandelier, Italian marble and a center dome in the auditorium made from hammered silver.

Like many of those long-ago movie palaces, the Genesee hit hard times and ceased showing films in 1982. But unlike those that fell to the wrecking ball, the Genesee underwent an extensive renovation and has reopened as a vibrant local entertainment venue, offering a variety of local, regional and national talent.

General Manager Gary Zabinski says the renovated Genesee captures the luxury of a vintage movie palace and offers the feeling of a special night out.

“It’s a modern theater, but in a 1927 shell that still has traces of the original look and recaptures the period,” he says.

The theater offers a variety of musical, dance, live theater, children’s shows, comedy and even occasional films.

“We’re not a movie theater, but we’ll offer special events like a sing-a-long ‘Grease’ or singa-long ‘Music Man,’ which are just a lot of fun,” he says.

“We try to appeal to as many tastes as possible.”

Genesee Theatre 203 N. Genesee St. • Waukegan, IL 60085 847-782-2366 • www.geneseetheatre.com

Other Local Theaters James Lumber Center for the Performing arts College of Lake County’s Grayslake Campus 19351 W. Washington St. • Grayslake, IL 60030 847-543-2300 • jlcenter.clcillinois.edu

Clockwise Theatre

221 N. Genesee St. • Waukegan, IL 60085 www.clockwisetheatre.org

Citadel Theatre Company

300 Waukegan Road • Lake Forest IL 60054 847-735-8554 • www.citadeltheatre.org

Jack Benny Center for the arts

39 Jack Benny Drive • Waukegan, IL 60087 847-360-4740 • www.waukeganparks.org

a Holiday Tradition One of the world’s most famous ballets, “The Nutcracker,“ was first performed in 1892. The story, by Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, tells the tale of a young girl named Clara who discovers that a magical nutcracker is actually a handsome prince. Together, the pair travels to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy where the prince is released from a spell, and he and Clara live happily ever after.

“It’s a high quality, colorful performance that includes professional dancers and dancers from Lake County and beyond,” says Dancenter North’s Director and Producer Cheri Lindell about her school’s performance of “The Magic of the Nutcracker.”

“Some of our audience has been coming to see us for 20 years.”

This holiday, check out one of these local productions: Dancenter North: “The Magic of the Nutcracker,” now in its 24th year, will be performed Dec. 8 and 9 at Libertyville High School, and Dec. 15 and 16 at the Genesee Theatre. Also, “Clara’s Dream,” a preschool show, will be performed Dec. 8 at Libertyville High School. Tickets are on sale and available at 847-367-7970 (for the Libertyville performance) or through Ticketmaster or the Genesee Theatre Box Office. For more information, visit www.dancenter-north.com.

Ruth Page Civic Ballet: “The Nutcracker” will be performed Dec. 15 and 16 at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, visit jlcenter.clcillinois.edu/brochure.asp#professional.

Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble: “The Nutcracker” will be performed Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 2 at Barrington High School. For more information, call 847-382-6333 or visit www.byde.org.

Illinois Youth Dance Theatre: “The Nutcracker” will be performed Dec. 21 through 23 at Lake Zurich Performing Arts Centre. For tickets, call 847438-5901 or visit www.ballroomanddance.com.

North Shore School of Dance: “A Winter Tradition: The 24th Anniversary Production of ‘The Nutcracker,’” will be performed Dec. 1 and 2 at Lake Forest High School. For tickets, call 847-432-2060 or visit www.

— By Elizabeth Harmon northshoredance.com.

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Etiquette Entertainment

By eLIZABeTH HARMoN

Tuxedos aren’t necessary … and neither are cell phones.

If you’re new to live theater, attending a performance may seem a little intimidating. Do you dress up, or go casual? What happens if you’re late?

Knowing how to dress — and behave — can make the experience that much more enjoyable.

A few Lake County theater pros weigh in on the following topics.

PrOPer aTTIre

Most of us don’t attend live theater often, so it’s a great excuse to dress up a little.

While most Lake County venues don’t have strict dress codes, “It’s something you don’t do every day, so why not take a few minutes to put on something that makes it special?” ask Gary Zabinski, general manager of the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.

Cheri Lindell, director and producer of Dancenter North’s “The Magic of the Nutcracker,” agrees.

“For the little ones, it’s a great opportunity to dress up, and we have whole families that do,” she says.

A good rule of thumb is to think jackets and dress slacks for men, and skirts, dresses or nice pants for women.

“Our dress runs the gamut,” says Terry James,

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executive producer for The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. “It’s not black-tie, but people do get dressed up. But we want them to be comfortable as well.”

Jeans are fine for casual venues.

“We’re live comedy, so it’s very casual,” says David Brian Stuart, founder and artistic director of the Improv Playhouse.

CameraS, CeLL PHOneS anD TexTInG

Though the rules can vary, you won’t go wrong by leaving cameras at home.

Flashing lights can distract the performers and fellow audience members.

“Most artists have strict policies against videotaping, and our staff is welltrained in interrupting illegal taping,” says Zabinski, adding that ringing cell phones are seldom a problem. “Most people are cool about it, and sometimes, it gets so loud in here, you can’t hear them anyway.”

What about texting?

Save it for intermission or, better yet, after the show.

arrIVaLS anD DeParTureS

Unlike movies, live theater doesn’t kick off with 15 minutes of trailers. Pay attention to the curtain time.

“We do start on time,” says Aileen Biel, business manager for the PM&L Theatre in Antioch. “If someone’s late, we’ll try to seat them in back until there’s a break and they can move to their regular seat.”

It’s a matter of safety, James says.

“Because we’re theater in the round, and actors are exiting through the audience, it’s a matter of balancing customer safety and everyone’s experience,” he says.

Meanwhile, it’s also important to remember that talking distracts, coughs and colds spread in intimate locations, and some shows just aren’t appropriate for kids.

“A cranky child can be a big distraction, and the actors can’t break the fourth wall and make a joke about it,” Stuart says.

Check theater websites for policies concerning arrivals, electronics and food but, when in doubt, remember the simplest rule of all.

“Be considerate of others around you,” Lindell says. lc

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5 Before she became an instructor, Malkowski was a student dancer in 10 productions of “The Magic of the Nutcracker” for Cheri Lindell at Dancenter North.

The dance center will host its 2012 performance of “The Magic of the Nutcracker” on Dec. 15 and 16 at the Genesee.

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health / worK it oUt

SidE Plank

3Scott Schwartz, sports performance trainer at Athletic Republic in Libertyville, guides Lauren Withrow on the proper form and technique for a side plank exercise.

ABsolutely 5 Exercises To Firm Up Your Midsection

By AMANDA MARRAZZo I Photos by CANDACe H. JoHNsoN

With the right moves and proper nutrition, you can have stronger, sexier abs.

Lauren Withrow, personal trainer and facility director at Athletic Republic in Libertyville, recommends five exercise moves guaranteed to get you on your way to your “abtastic” goals.

Even before you begin, however, it’s important to remember you must maintain a healthy, low calorie diet in order to see the desired results of these abdomen exercises.

“The main thing, with women in particular, [is] you have to incorporate a good diet and nutrition,” Withrow says. “We carry more fat in our abdomen and mid-section ... .”

Still, ladies should probably see at least some muscle development after three weeks of doing the following exercises at least three times a week.

Front Plank

Lie facedown on the floor. Balance your weight on your toes and forearms, keeping your back as flat as possible while tightening your abdomen muscles. Be sure not to shrug your shoulders or let your hips sink toward the ground. Hold for 30 seconds.

Those more advanced can hold the position for up to a minute.

Repeat two to three times at each exercise session in between other workouts.

“Not only does the front plank focus on strengthening and enhancing your abdominals, it is a full body exercise and takes the balance and strength of the shoulders,

Front Plank

quads, traps and biceps,” Withrow says.

SidE Plank

Lie on your right side on the floor. With the right side of your body facing the ground, hold yourself up with your right forearm and place your left foot on top of your right foot. The goal is to keep your body in a straight line and keep your chest up and side of your hips facing the ceiling. This focuses on strengthening your transverse adbominal muscles, or side abs, along with your glutes, adductors, external and internal obliques. Beginners should hold the position for 20 seconds, then switch sides.

More advanced folks can hold each side up to 40

StraiGHt lEG Sit-UP

seconds. Repeat three times on each side.

Stability ball roll oUt

Stability ball roll oUt

Kneel behind a stability ball and place your fingertips on top of the ball. Slowly roll the ball forward by letting your forearms roll up onto the top of the ball. Keep your knees stationary, but allow your hips, torso and arms to move forward with the ball. Be sure to not arch your back. Pause for a second at the furthest point you can roll the ball without falling, and then return to the starting position while keeping a straight line from your knees to your shoulders. Complete 12 to 15 repetitions a set, and two to three sets each time.

“This is a great exercise for your rectus [muscles] and hits both the upper and lower abdominals,” Withrow says.

StraiGHt lEG Sit-UPS

While lying on your back, hold your arms up toward the ceiling and perform a sit-up — without bending your knees and

keeping your hands facing the ceiling. Do not bring your hands forward. You can enhance this exercise by holding dumbbells in your hands or an exercise bar with both hands. Be sure to explode up from the ground and keep your hands up the whole way through. When at the top of the exercise, be sure to puff your chest out and keep your back flat. Start with 10 repetitions, and then increase to 16 times as you gain strength. Complete three sets.

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rUSSian twiSt

Sit on the floor with your knees bent. Elevate your feet off the ground about 3 to 6 inches. You should create a “V’ shape with your upper body and quads. While balancing in this position, twist your torso so you can tap your hands to the right side of your body and then the left side of your body. Be sure to keep correct body positioning while doing the twisting motion – keep your back and neck straight and maintain a “V” shape you’re your core pulled in tight. Once you have this down, you can add a medicine ball to your hands to make the exercise more difficult. Start with doing 20 repetitions, 10 each side. Go up to as many as 60 as you gain strength.

Always remember to be patient and consistent with your workouts.

“It is extremely hard [for women] to get those six-pack abs,” Withrow says. “But in two to three months, you will start to see defined muscle lines if [you are] consistent and eating right.” lc This three-part health series has enlisted the expertise of sports performance trainers at Athletic Republic in Libertyville to help Lake County women strengthen and tone their bodies. Each month has focused on exercises dedicated to one specific area of the body. This is the final installment of the series.

September: Arms / October: Legs November: Stomach

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think twice before picking up that snow shovel.

Doctors say working in cold weather can set you up for a heart attack.

“The cold temperature, as well as a sudden change in temperature, constricts the arteries,” says Dr. Irina Staicu, a cardiologist at Barrington Cardiology, which serves Lake and McHenry counties. “Constriction of the arteries means less blood flow to the heart.”

Slow down

Assess the weather and heaviness of the snow before shoveling, local doctors say. For those who do decide to go outside, doctors suggest they pace themselves and shovel for short periods, such as about 15 minutes at a time.

“If you have a heart condition, I would just not do it at all,” Staicu says.

“Everybody feels like they have to get that little thing done in a short space of time,” says Dr. Vincent Bufalino, a national spokesman for the American Heart Association and senior director of cardiology for Advocate Health Care in the Chicago area.

“And that time pressure is something that you should not have.”

He tells his patients to

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avoid heavy snow shoveling and yard work in extreme weather and to “support the kid in the neighborhood” to get the job done.

Using a snowblower, climbing a hill and doing a project in the garage are other activities that can lead to a heart attack during cold weather, Bufalino says.

“Just because you have a snowblower doesn’t mean you’re exempt,” he says. “Every year, we have a number of folks who have a heart attack using their snowblower.”

Avoid working in cold weather after consuming a big meal or alcohol, Bufalino says, because the digestion process interferes with the ability to exert yourself.

Know the SymptomS

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Nearly 73 percent of men and 72 percent of women in the age group of 60 to 79 have cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association.

A heart attack occurs when a clot obstructs or completely clogs a coronary artery and prevents blood flow to the heart muscle.

Chest tightness or discomfort, shortness of breath, exhaustion and excessive sweating are common warning signs of a heart attack, Bufalino says, adding that these symptoms can be subtle.

However, not everyone experiences the classic symptoms. Atypical signs include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness

Assess the

and decreased activity over several weeks, Staicu says.

Because most people believe it will never happen to them, they need to know what factors put them at risk, Bufalino says.

“The No. 1 predictor of an early heart attack is smoking,” he says. “So, if there’s a single thing that people need to change, it’s [to] quit smoking.”

Other risk factors are high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, a family history of heart disease, overweightness and a sedentary lifestyle.

Cardiologists recommend a routine checkup to screen for potential problems. Glucose and cholesterol testing will help assess a patient’s risk of developing heart disease.

In addition, patients with a couple of risk factors should have a heart scan to look for calcium deposits in the arteries, an electrocardiogram, which records the heart’s electrical activity, and a stress test to make sure exercising is safe, Bufalino says.

The American Heart Association recommends a daily low dose of aspirin, with physician approval, for heart attack survivors and patients with a high risk of a heart attack. Aspirin acts as a blood thinner and helps prevent blood clots from forming.

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If a heart attack occurs, Bufalino suggests taking an aspirin or several baby aspirin after calling 911 to increase a person’s chances of survival.

Doctors say exercise strengthens the heart, but it shouldn’t be done in extremely cold or hot weather.

“Walking for hours every day is much more important for your heart than going to the gym for 45 minutes a day,” Staicu says.

She advises using stairs instead of an elevator to increase the walking time that everyone needs to maintain a healthy heart.

Bufalino puts his patients on a walking program until they can endure a 30- to 40-minute exercise routine of their choice every other day, whether it’s a brisk walk or working out at the gym.

Besides exercise, he suggests three balanced meals a day as part of a hearthealthy plan, being mindful to control portions, avoid snacks and eat only at the table. lc

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HIGH-HEEL HURT

High heels are a staple of femininity, and many women consider learning to walk in heels the next step after learning to crawl.

Heels can be a great fashion accessory for women, but they can come at a cost — and not just the cost that you pay at the cash register. Heels can be sexy and fun, but wearing them can be painful.

And when your feet hurt, you hurt all over.

“Your feet are the foundation of your body, so it goes to reason, if your foundation shifts, or you shift your foundation with high heels, all the structures above must shift, or take an unusual load,” says Jay Umansky, a pedorthist — someone who specializes in the use of footwear and supportive devices.

Umansky, owner of Agony of De-Feet in Mundelein, has been working in the shoe business for about 25 years. He has fitted, mis-fitted and custom made high heels, low heels and everything in between.

As a pedorthist, Umansky’s main objective is to get people to feel comfortable in their

shoes, regardless of style or heel height, and to live a healthier, happier life.

In order to accomplish this, he says it starts with the fit of the shoe.

“High heel, low heel, athletic or flip flop, it all starts with the fit of the shoe,” he says.

“People, especially women who have worn fashion shoes for a long time, don’t even know what a good fit is or how to recognize it.”

Umansky says a mis-fit shoe can often do more damage to your foot than the height of a heel. The shape of the shoe is an important factor to consider. He says the shoe needs to emulate the shape of your foot.

4 A mis-fit shoe can often do more damage to your foot than the height of a heel, according to Jay Umansky, pedorthist and owner of Agony of De-Feet in Mundelein.

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“There are shoes made in shapes that are so appealing to the eye that they do not resemble a natural foot shape of any kind,” Umansky says. “These shoes don’t fit anyone in any size. These are what I call the ‘ouch’ shoes. It’s a look for as long as you can tolerate them, then you carry them.”

Other than mis-shaped and over-the-top crazy shoes, Umansky says there’s a plethora of great high heels and super-fashionable shoes women can wear off and on all day, every day, with no painful repercussions.

What’s important is knowing how to buy

them and how to get them adjusted to your feet.

Umansky says changing your shoes many times throughout the day and not staying in one heel height all day long is helpful and a healthy way to ensure you won’t be asking someone for a foot massage when you get home from work.

But it’s also a pain if you misunderstand this, he says.

“If you go from one mis-fit shoe to another and rotate all day, you will avoid foot pain, but you will do subtle damage the whole time,” Umansky says.

Another way to reduce foot pain caused by wearing heels is to wear heels only once or twice a week. If this is not realistic or desirable, Umansky suggests removing your heels whenever feasible, such as when you’re sitting at your desk.

“The shoes will remain alluring, even nestled next to your feet,” he says.

Dr. Scott Jacobsen, a podiatrist and owner of Libertyville Foot and Ankle Clinic, says two of the biggest problems associated with wearing high heels are equinus deformity and capsulitis.

Equinus deformity is a foot condition where there’s limited upward bending motion of the ankle joint. It’s characterized by tiptoe walking.

“Equinus deformity occurs due to tightness in the Achilles tendon or calf muscles,” Jacobsen says. “Wearing high-heeled shoes is one way people get equinus deformity.”

Often seen in women who wear high heels, Jacobsen says capsulitis is a ligament inflammation and can happen anywhere in your

body where there are joints. Most people get foot capsulitis in the ball of their foot, and symptoms of capsulitis include swelling and pain.

Jacobsen says other consequences of wearing heels include hammer toe, a condition in which the toes painfully bend in on each other, and metatarsalgia, a type of pain and inflammation that occurs in the metatarsal, or ball of the foot.

For many women, a particular high heel will hurt their feet the moment they try them on — but they will still buy them anyway.

Jacobsen says the first time you put on a pair of shoes they should feel good and comfortable in the store. Otherwise, they’re just going to get more painful each time you wear them.

Jacobsen suggests shopping for dress shoes

toward the end of the day because your feet will be a little swollen from the day and you won’t risk getting a pair of heels that end up being too small for your feet.

Even though heels can be painful, Jacobsen says women will always wear them for vanity and fashion reasons. He says it’s not realistic to tell women never to wear them.

“Heels are not bad if you wear them at a wedding or other special occasion,” he says.

“You run into problems when you wear them from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day of your life.”

Jacobsen’s best advice to all high-heel lovers is simple.

“Wear high heels one day, and switch to something with a lower heel the next,” he says.

“Listen to your body. If your feet hurt, slip on another pair.” lc

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How to cultivate your own personal style Look at Kate Middleton, Johnny Depp or Lady GaGa. Whether classic, wacky or sometimes just bizarre, their style says volumes about who they are.

And your style can do the same for you.

Personal style is a brand that “communicates who you are without saying a word,” says Michael Watson, fashion instructor at The Art Institute of Charlotte.

Fashion instructors from Art Institute schools offer tips that will put you well on your way to cultivating a personal style that is uniquely you.

1. What is your lifestyle?

“Establishing and understanding your lifestyle is the biggest step to developing your own personal

style,” Watson says. “The more people understand who they are and what they value, [the more that] will dictate fit, fabrications and different looks in terms of cut.”

In order to really understand your lifestyle and key values, Watson recommends asking yourself who you are and what you value; writing down the key points about who you are; and deciding what you want people to know about you. Are you an innovator? Are you creative?

Julie Crawley, fashion instructor at The New England Institute of Art has more to say on the issue.

“It extends beyond style,” she says. “What are your hobbies and interests?”

Crawley says a good place to start is online. Sites like polyvore.com, olioboard.com or Pinterest allow people to pull images together on mood boards and see what appeals to them. She recommends taking an inventory of not only your closet, but also your home.

2. What is your body type and skin tone?

Determine your body type and skin tone.

“Everybody’s different,” Watson says. “Everybody’s got different levels of red, blue and yellow undertones to their skin.” “[Understanding these will] make sure the personal style is reflected the best on that individual.”

3. Create a signature piece or look

Think Jackie Kennedy’s iconic suits and sunglasses or Coco Chanel’s LakeCountyMagazine.com

understated style with multi-strand pearls.

These ladies created a signature look that is memorable.

Whether you are more of a minimalist or carry a specific style of bag, “people will remember this aspect, and it shows who you are,” Watson says.

When creating your own signature look, Crawley recommends finding a designer you like.

“When you find out what appeals to you, find out which retailers sell what you’re looking for and stick with that brand,” she says.

4. There’s no room for clutter

Cleaning out your closet and gathering together items to be donated to charity can be a daunting task. But, it also can be one that reaps rewards, including removing clutter and making space for items that better reflect your personal style.

Both Watson and Crawley say this is an important step.

“Go through your closet and purge — get rid of things that don’t fit,” Watson says.

Crawley agrees.

“If you don’t like it, haven’t worn it in a year, or aren’t excited to put it on, don’t keep it,” she says.

5. Put your knowledge to work at the mall

Crawley says having a distinct personal style will help make you a more educated and astute shopper.

In the current economy, retailers aren’t buying as much, and they know which brands are going to sell, she says. Consumers also are scaling back, making better decisions and buying less.

Watson says when shopping, ask yourself the following questions: “Does it fit into my lifestyle?” and “Is it appropriate for my body and skin type?”

If the answers are yes, buy it.

“Understanding who you are becomes a factor in your decision-making,” he says.

you have to adopt it.”

He says at any one time, there are seven to 10 strong fashion trends happening, and you don’t have to participate all the time.

“Understand that you can pick and choose from the trend,” he says.

“You can just take a piece from the trend, instead of adopting the whole look.”

A great example would be a bag that incorporates the trend. lc — Courtesy of ARA

6. Don’t fall victim to trends

Trends are one trap that can derail your style. According to Watson, consumers fear that they are missing out on something and there is a “misconception that if it is a trend,

Establishing and understanding your lifestyle is the Biggest steP to developing your own personal style.

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ndation Board President 5 College of Lake County Fou Joe Passalaqua, pose er, Carol Passalaqua and her fath t of the 1912 Lehmann fron in his red 1912 Ford, parked in Foundation Black and CLC the at a Vill e Lak in Mansion ly. More than 285 guests White Ball hosted there recent attended. Photos provided.

5 Peggy McClain, ho no Foundation Scholarsh rary chair of the 2012 CLC ip Gala, stands with he r guest, Fred Faust. The red 1912 Fo rd, right at home in front owned by Joe Passalaqua, looks of that was constructed the historic Lake Villa mansion in 1912.

CLC Board of Trustees 5 State Sen. Terry Link and Chairman William M. Griffin.

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nov. 2 — Straight no Chaser, 8 p.m. at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., in Waukegan Don’t miss this renowned a cappella group! Tickets are $29.50, $39.50 and $49.50. For tickets or more information, call 847-782-2366 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com. nov. 2 and 3 — Steve Tyrell, 8 p.m. Friday and 6:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday at Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Suite 325, in Lincolnshire Grammy Award-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell truly is a renaissance man. In his four and a half decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, music supervisor and performer. Tickets are $20 to $50. For tickets or more information, visit www.viper-alley.com. nov. 4 — Theresa Caputo, 3 p.m. at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., in Waukegan Theresa has been a practicing medium for 10 years and is a certified medium with the Forever-Family Foundation, an organization dedicated to connecting science with the afterlife. She helps individuals find closure by connecting them with their departed loved ones. Tickets start at $39.75 with a limited amount of VIP tickets available for $125 which

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includes a meet and greet. For tickets or more information, call 847-782-2366 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com. nov. 7 through Jan. 13 — “my One and Only,” at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, in Lincolnshire The roaring ’20s are back in this Gershwin tap dance extravaganza. An aviator has one ambition — to be the first man to fly non-stop to Paris. But when he meets the girl of his dreams, the dazzling star of the touring European Aquacade, their romantic pursuit gets sidetracked by a series of misadventures. For more information, call 847-634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre. com. nov. 17 through Dec. 31 — “Cinderella,” at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, in Lincolnshire Join Cinderella, her fairy Godmother, a handsome prince and two selfish stepsisters as they turn “impossible” to “possible” in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved tale. For the first time on the Marriott stage, watch the original enchanting score from the creators of “The King & I” and “Oklahoma!” For more information, call 847-634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

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nov. 3 — Pumpkin Launch, 11 a.m. at Century Park Sled Hill, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, in Vernon Hills Grab your gourds and head over to the sled hill at Century Park at the north end. We’ll be rolling, launching and smashing pumpkins! There will also be other pumpkinrelated activities. For more information, call 847-996-6800 or visit www.vhparkdistrict.org. nov. 3 and 4 — Showcase of arts and Treasures, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Barrington Fitness and Recreation Center, 235 Lions Drive, in Barrington From jewelry to holiday items to art work, have fun browsing through booths from many of the region’s most talented artists. Admission is free. Concessions are available. For more information, call 847-381-0687 or visit www.barringtonparkdistrict.org. nov. 4 — mistletoe market Craft and Gift Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 770 W. Deerfield Road, in Highland Park In addition to the craft and gift show, there will be a raffle, a silent auction, a cookie walk, a luncheon and an area for young (18 and younger) crafters. This is a perfect time to begin or finish the holiday shopping. For more information, call 847-212-1268 or visit www.icparish.org. nov. 8 through Dec. 24 — Santa Claus arrives, at Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Avenue, in Gurnee Come out and visit with the jolly man himself starting Nov. 8 at Gurnee Mills mall. Bring the camera or have a picture taken there and don’t forget the list. Closed Thanksgiving Day. Santa will be at his Northern Woods home located in Grange Hall in Gurnee Mills. For more information, call 847263-7500 or visit www.simon.com. nov. 10 — Turkey Shoot and Basketball Contest, 9:30 a.m. at the Lindenhurst Park District Community Center, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, in Lindenhurst Children in grades 1 through 8 with parents can compete in this turkey shoot basketball contest. Winners in each grade level will receive a certificate for a turkey.

Register online or in person by Nov. 9. Cost is $5 a team.

For more information, call 847-356-6011 or visit www. lindenhurstparks.org. nov. 11 — Waukegan’s Veteran’s Day Parade, 10 a.m. at Grand Avenue and Genesee Street, in downtown Waukegan Join in the celebration of veterans with the annual Veterans Day Parade. There will be a moment of silence and rifle salute following the parade at the Waukegan Veterans Plaza. For more information, call 847599-2525 or visit www. waukeganmainstreet.org. nov. 11 — Lindenhurst Veteran’s Day Celebration, 11 a.m. at the Lindenhurst Veterans Memorial, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, in Lindenhurst The fun will take place at the memorial in front of Village Hall and will include speakers and live music. For more information, call 847-356-8252 or visit www.lindenhurstil. org.

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nov. 16 — mathemagic! Starring Bradley Fields, 10:30 a.m. at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., in Waukegan Internationally acclaimed magician and educator Bradley Fields captivates students with his famous magic illusions and turns them on history, power and the beauty of the language of math. This performance is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Tickets are $6. For tickets or more information, call 847-782-2366 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com. nov. 22 and 23 — Thanksgiving at the Cove, at Keylime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, 1700 Nations Drive, in Gurnee Check out this tropical transformation of Thanksgiving and spend the holiday floating all cares away on the lazy river, then dry off and enjoy the bountiful key-licious Thanksgiving buffet. For rates or more information, call 877-360-0403 or visit www.keylimecove.com. nov. 23 through Dec. 31 — annual Holiday Light Show, 6 to 10 p.m. daily at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens, at the entrance on Lakeview Parkway, in Vernon Hills The annual Drive Thru Holiday Light Show is presented by the village of Vernon Hills in cooperation with the Cuneo Mansion and Gardens. The light show will not be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but it will be open for New Year’s Eve. The cost is $5 a car Monday through Thursday and $10 a car Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.vernonhills.org. nov. 23 — antioch’s annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m. from Main Street to Village Hall, in downtown Antioch Welcome Santa and the Christmas season to town at the old-fashioned holiday parade. Homemade cookies, hot chocolate and old-fashioned caroling will take place at Village Hall during the tree lighting ceremony. Santa will make a special appearance and will then be available for visiting immediately after the tree lighting ceremony at the castle on Toft Street. For more information, call 847-395-2160 or visit www.antiochchamber.org. nov. 23 — Downtown Holiday Walk, 6:30 p.m. in downtown Libertyville After the village tree lighting ceremony, choral performances and Santa, take a stroll through the downtown stores for special treats and a preview of the beautiful decorations. For more information, call 847680-0336 or visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.org. nov. 24 — Holiday Tree and menorah Lighting Ceremony, 4:30 p.m. at Vernon Hills Golf Course, 291 Evergreen Drive, in Vernon Hills Help bring the holiday season in by assisting Mayor Roger Byrne flip the switch to the holiday tree and menorah. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and cider with the family, the neighbors and the kids. With the assistance of the Countryside Fire District, Santa has been able to clear his calendar in order to attend this event! For more information, visit www.vernonhills. org. lc

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oUr town: GURNEE

Underground railroad In Gurnee The oldest structure in Warren Township — the Mother Rudd Home Museum — houses the Warren Township Historical Society and its historical artifacts. ron Wendt, vice president of the historical society, recently shared a tour of the home with Lake County Magazine Editor Stephanie N. Grimoldby and talked about the history of the home, which also is one of the oldest structures in Lake County.

people … as you walk around and look, you’ll see everything from pipe organs going back to the mid1800s; we have a musical display right now … our mission is to preserve artifacts of Warren Township, so people come to us when they have something … and we look at it, and if it’s worth preserving, we take it.

LC: You said a lot of homes around here were part of the underground railroad. Why was this house chosen to be part of that LC: Tell me a bit about the mother rudd initiative? home.

Wendt: That river along next to us was much Wendt: It was built in 1843, and it was built by larger in 1850. Escaped slaves were often told [to] Jonathan and Wealthy Harvey. They moved from follow a large river, and most of the large rivers in the east coast to Ohio [and] raised the United States flow north and south. a family. Wealthy had a brother that It just happens to be that way. So, they Spinning wheels are displayed in the lived in this area of Warren Township, would follow the Des Plaines River, and this Mother Rudd Home Museum in Gurnee. so they decided to come up here. And was listed secretly to them, passed on to when they came here, they bought 77 them, that this was one of the safe places acres of property, which included a log to be. And it was a public building, so you building where the school presently always had people rumbling around it. It is, the one they’re going to be tearing wasn’t like a private dwelling, which would down — Gurnee Grade School. There be quiet all the time. So, people expected was a log building there; it belonged to to see people here. And there were blacks a land organization for people to come in the area, naturally. In fact, one of the here if they were looking for properties earliest settlers was a black family that or farms, they could have somewhere to settled just a little bit south of here, about stay. Plus, it was a stage stop between a mile or so … .

Milwaukee and Chicago, as there were We have a replica quilt here on the many. wall, which would be hung out either on But when Wealthy came here, she the line or put in the window with one of must have had a good business head on the squares being very prominent to tell her shoulders that Jonathan didn’t have. So, runaway slaves whether it was safe to stay she said, we need a better building. So, the here or to keep passing on. For example, you first year they were here, 1843, they built see the sailboat in the corner? If that was this two-story structure that is here. Later, displayed folded up and just stuck in the they added a kitchen on to the back, which window, and the slaves saw the sailboat, was probably never connected originally it would say don’t stay here, proceed to because the floors are a different height. the lake. You can probably find a spooner Kitchens often stood by themselves in case there to take you across to Canada. All of of fire, in case they burnt down. So, later the squares mean something particular. My on, it was attached, and doorway cut. wife is a quilter, and it was interesting when But anyway, it was a stage stop; it was she brought all of this stuff up. But this is a public building. It was never meant to a replica quilt, this is not one [from those] The Mother Rudd Home Museum be a private home. Since it was a public times. We do have quilts that were made building, they didn’t live here, but they back as early as 1886 upstairs … did have a caretaker that stayed in the LC: What are some of the neat corner bedroom that had to be here all week long. A So, it was used as a public building until she died things housed in the museum? stagecoach comes in, people come in, they can eat, in 1880 — she’s buried over here in the Warren Wendt: We are unique that we have a Civil War they have shelter. Upstairs … is the Crystal Ballroom.

Cemetery — and then she left it to her daughter display that was from one man, Edwin Potter. Most The men used to stay in there on cots at night. The Nancy. Nancy … married a man named Lucien museums have a lot of Civil War displays, but they’re women stayed in three bedrooms on the opposite [Mutaw] … she used it as a stage stop, as an inn, as from this family, that family, from everywhere. side, the north side of the building, with the children, a tavern for many years until she sold it in about 1917 Everything in that [display] case, and it was given behind lock and key. to another family here in the area who used it as a to us by the Potter family, was what Edwin carried: So, it was used as a public building for years. It farm, and that was the McCann family. They used it his musket, his boots, powder horns, his book on was a post office; it was a center for the Republican as a farm for many years until 1940. It was then sold how to make war — that was interesting, because Party to run their campaign, which was the alternately to about three people, used as a home at they didn’t get a lot of training — his belt’s in there, Abolitionist party. It was part of — by rumor, nothing one time, as a boarding home and as another private everything there is from Edwin. So, that’s kind of hard copy — of the Underground Railroad. If you home. neat. lc remember back at that time, the federal government But then, finally, Gurnee picked it up, restored the had an edict you could not hide escaped slaves under whole building in the late 1980s, turned it over, the • Our Town features a different person, organization, imprisonment of the federal government ... so nobody inside of it anyway, to the local historical society, event or historical landmark in a Lake County community on a rotating monthly basis. To suggest a topic for an wanted it to be known. There were a lot of stops which is us. We take care of the inside; they take Our Town column, send an email to Editor Stephanie N. around here. But this was one. They used to keep the care of the outside. Nothing in the building is original Grimoldby at sgrimoldby@shawmedia.com. slaves in the cellar below the kitchen, or the barn, to the building. These are all donated items by local

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which now only has ruins in the back.

LC: Why is the building called the mother rudd Tavern?

Wendt: The building was called the Mother Rudd Tavern because Jonathan passed away the first two years they were here. And women really needed a man around the house because it was necessary for families to survive to have some muscle around the house. So, [Wealthy] remarried a man named Rudd, Erastus Rudd, and that’s where the Rudd comes from.

And it became known as Mother Rudd’s Tavern, not necessarily because they served alcoholic drinks, because they probably did not, but taverns were like inns, a place of refuge to stay.

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Advanced Laser Clinic, 5101 Washington St. BMO Harris Bank, 6547 Grand Ave. Best Western, 5430 Grand Ave Bittersweet Golf Course, 875 Almond Rd Bradley Counseling Center, 5465 Grand Ave. Cardinal Liquors, 980 N Riverside Columbia College, 1225 Tri St.ate Pkwy Comfort Inn, 6080 Gurnee Mills Circle Country Inn & Suites, 5420 Grand Ave Fairfield Inn, 6090 Gurnee Mills Circle Fifth Third Bank, 4840 Grand Ave Goshman Orthodontics, 5465 Grand Ave Gurnee Extended Stay, 1724 Northbridge Dr Gurnee Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Rd Gurnee Mills Mall, 6710 W. Grand Ave. (Ent J) Heather Ridge Golf Course, 5900 Manchester Dr Huntington Learning Center, 5101 Washington St. Jenny Craig, 5101 Washington St. Key Lime Cove, 1700 Nations Drive La Quinta, 5688 Northbridge Dr Lake Co Chamber Of Comm, 5221 W Grand Ave Lake Co Visitors Bureau, 5465 W Grand Ave Larry’s Barber Shop, 5101 Washington St. Life Source, 5250-1 Grand Ave LoneStar Steak House, 6210 Grand Ave Rinkside Sports, 6152 Grand Ave. Risotto’s Italian Restaurant, 5101 Washington St. Salon Bliss, 7075 W. Grand Ave Saluto’s, 7680 W. Grand Ave Studio 21, 5101 Washington St. The Shipping Point, 5250 Grand Ave. Timothy O’Tooles, 5572 Grand Ave Tina’s Italian Bake Shop, 5101 Washington St. Ultimate Gymnastics, 1018 Tri State Pkwy Uno Chicago Grill, 6593 W. Grand Ave Vista Hotel On Grand, 6161 W Grand Ave. Vital Points Therapy, 34498 Old Walnut Cir #D

LAKE FOREST

Chamber Office, 695 N. Western Ave. DeerPath Inn, 255 E. Illinois Rd.

Fifth Third Bank, 990 S. Waukegan Rd Forrest Bootery, 284 E. Market Sq. Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N Westmoreland Rd

LAKE VILLA

Bella’s Bounces, 1600 N. Milwaukee Ave. LLV Chamber, 500 E. Grand Ave. Round Lake Beach Chiropractic, 36735 N. Rte 83 Therapy Tree, 89 Cedar Ave Twister’s Elite Allstar Cheer & Dance, 1600 N Milwaukee Ave

LIbERTYVILLE

Accelerated Physcial Therapy, 1352 S. Milwaukee Ariazi Salon, 605 N. Milwaukee Ave. BMO Harris Bank, 354 N. Milwaukee Ave. Bagels By The Book, 870 S Milwaukee Baird & Warner, 216 Peterson Belagio Café, 864 S Milwaukee Café Pyrenees, 1762 N. Milwaukee Candlewood Suites, 1100 N US Hwy 45 Casa Bonita, 633 N. Milwaukee Ave. Classic Travel, 703 N Milwaukee Condell Centre Club, 200 W. Golf Condell Hospital, 801 S. Milwaukee (Main Bldg Circ Drv Lg Overhng) Curves, 275 Peterson Rd. Days Inn, 1809 N Milwaukee Dr. Ray Helms, 755 S. Milwaukee #292 Dunkin Donuts, 218 Peterson Eclectic, 518 N Milwaukee Einstein Bagels, 1443 Peterson Rd Exercise Coach, 862 S. Milwaukee Ave. Fifth Third Bank, 1366 S. Milwaukee Fodrak’s, 327 S Milwaukee Forrest Bootery, 525 N Milwaukee GMLV Chamber, 1123 S. Milwaukee (Bank Finc’l Bldg) Gold Eagle Liquors, 255 Peterson Hampton Inn & Suites, 2061 Shell Dr Holiday Inn Express, 77 Buckley Rd Libertyville Gymnastics, 2610 Commerce Dr Libertyville Library, 413 N Milwaukee Libertyville Music, 401 S Milwuakee Libertyville Vision Center, 307 S Milawukee Mario Tricoci, 1441 Peterson Rd Pets General Store, 432 Peterson Rd Poko Loko, 1601 Northwind Blvd RE/MAX Suburban, 1346 S. Milwaukee Spring Meadows Assisted Living, 901 Florsheim Talent Forum, 450 Peterson Rd Townee Square Restaurant, 508 N Milwaukee Wine & Spirit Warehouse, 830 S Milwaukee Zengeler Cleaners, 1401 Peterson Rd

Park District, 2200 Grasslake Rd YMCA, 670 Lakeview Pkwy

MuNDELEIN

American Chartered Bank, 3196 W. Rte 60 Atlas Hand Car Wash, 741 S. Midlothian Bill’s Pub, 624 S Lake St. Comfort Inn, 517 E Il Rte 83 Corner Health Foods, 502 N Seymour DiCarlo Fine Wine & Spirits, 425 Townline Rd Doubletree Liberty/Mund, 510 E Il Rte 83 Dunkin Donuts, 722 S Il Rte 83 Golden Legs Running, 508 N. Seymour Gymnastics Spot, 915 Tower Rd Hitz Pizza, 700 S. Butterfield Joy Of The Game, 1160 Allanson Rd Kumon, 726 Butterfield Rd Mambo Italiano, 748 S. Butterfield Mundelein Park Dist., 1401 N Midlothian Mundelein Library, 1170 N Midlothian Mundelein Village Hall, 440 E Hawley St. Natures Cleaners, 716 S Il Rte 83 PK Bennett Jewelers, 726 S Butterfield Rd Salon O, 2988 West Rte 60 Schwake Stone, 1440 Townline Rd Sheer Paradise Pet Salon & Spa, 408 N Seymour Stone Habitat, 1476 Townline Rd Super 8, 1950 S Lake St. The Pitch Bike Park, 919 Tower Rd

ROuND LAKE

Chamber of Commerce, 2007 Civic Way Dunkin Donuts, 706 E. Rollins Rd. Family Dental, 305 E. Rollins Rd. Olandos, 843 W. Rollins Rd. Panera Bread, 254 E. Rollins Rd. Park District, 814 Hart Rd.

ROuND LAKE HEIGHTS

BMO Harris Bank, 935 W. Rollins Rd.

VERNON HILLS

AMLI Clubhouse, 1155 N. Museum Aspen Drive Cook Library, 701 Aspen Dr Bavaro Hair, 701 N Milwaukee Ave # 184 Glacier Ice Arena, 670 Lakeview Pkwy Holiday Inn Express, 975 N Lakeview Pkwy Lifetime Fitness, 680 Woodlands Pkwy Lustig Jewelers, 281 W Townline Rd (Rte 60) Manpower, 830 West End Court, Ste 800 Massage Envy, 701 N Milwaukee Ave #180 Opa!, 950 Lakeview Parkway Salerno’s Pizza, 102 E Hawthorn Pkwy The Park, 145 N Milwaukee Ave Vernon Hills Park District, 635 Aspen Dr

WADSWORTH

Captain Porkys, 38995 N. US Hwy 41 The Shanty, 38995 N. US Hw 41

WAuCONDA

Docks Bar & Grill, 313 E. Liberty Lindy’s Landing, 115 Park St. Pizza Panhandlers, 349 S. Barrington Vickie’s Personal Touch, 349 S. Barrington Wauconda Chamber, 100 N. Main St.

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