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Excellence &Esteem In Pursuit Of

Barrington dance academy helps young dancers build skills and grace page 8

Get A Clue

Dinner turns deadly at scripted mystery night events in Wauconda page 28

Art For All

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Artists provide gathering place in Lake Villa to share work and inspiration page 12

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Dr. Stephen Rivard (left) and Claudia Linda (right) at IVS’ offices

“I knew I had spider veins, but had no idea I had underlying vein disease, too.”

Claudia Linda, well-known North Shore Spanish teacher, came to Illinois Vein Specialists after several years of intending to have her spider veins examined. In her mind it was strictly a cosmetic issue that she’d eventually get around to improving.

She was actually a bit surprised when Dr. Rivard and his team at Illinois Vein Specialists insisted on a thorough exam of both legs including specialized ultrasonography by IVS’ certified technicians.

What she didn’t know is that spider veins in the legs are frequently associated with underlying venous hypertension. Dr. Rivard points out: “High pressure in the veins inside the legs is caused when the vein valves break and the flow of blood falls backwards. This pressure forces its way to the surface veins distending the small capillaries causing the appearance of spider veins. This typically occurs below the knees and especially at the ankles.”

Other factors in the development of spider veins include: Age: The development of spider veins can occur at any time, but usually peaks in late middle age.

Gender: Women are four times more likely to have spider veins than men.

Pregnancy: Hormones are thought to weaken vein walls and this is coupled with increased blood volume during pregnancy that tends to distend veins.

Lifestyle/Occupation: Daily activities requiring pro-longed sitting or standing are also implicated in the development of spider veins.

Claudia, as a middle-aged teacher and mother, was a perfectly typical candidate for spider veins.

BUT HERE’S WHERE THE STORY GETS INTERESTING She actually had symptoms of underlying vein disease for several years, but never recognized them.

They were a bit vague, occurred intermittently and then disappeared, and never really triggered the medical alarm bell we all have in our heads.

For example, every once in a while Claudia’s right leg had a dull ache without a seeming explanation, but then it would go away. And now and then she would suffer from restless leg syndrome in the same right leg for a couple of nights and then it would disappear. And this went off and on for years. There just didn’t seem to be anything to tell a doctor about.

PHLEBOLOGY,THE NEWEST MEDICAL SPECIALTY Dr. Rivard again: “Phlebology, the diagnosis and treatment of vein disease, is the newest Board Certified medical specialty—recognized only since 2008. My colleagues and I are discovering new aspects to vein disease on a regular basis.”

tension, whether painful or not, whether visible or not, cannot be ignored any more than arterial hypertension (usually called high blood pressure) can be ignored. Vein disease will only get worse if left untreated and will also interfere with wound healing, congestive heart disease and other medical conditions.

Illinois Vein Specialists opened in 2009 and has a staff of a dozen—physicians, registered nurses, medical technicians, ultrasound specialists and administrative personnel. Since then they have helped thousands of patients. “One of the things I like the best about specializing in vein disease is the opportunity to meet wonderful people like Claudia Linda; being able to help them is the reason I get up in the morning.”

To find out how Illinois Vein Specialists, A Center of Excellence in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vein Disease™, might be able to help you: call for an appointment at 847-277-9100, stop by our offices at 22285 Pepper Rd, (suite 105), Lake Barrington and look at our “brag book” or visit us on-line at www.IllinoisVeinSpecialists.com.

The field has rapidly developed to the point where internists and family practice doctors, who received their degrees in the twentieth century, may not fully be aware of the latest thinking. “I’m still surprised when I meet patients who were advised that they should not worry about varicose veins unless they hurt. And I continue to be stunned when I see men with advanced venous hypertension and huge, bulging varicose veins, who think it’s just a cosmetic issue.”

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INSIDE Arts & Entertainment 8 En Pointe: Young dancers find opportunity, acclaim at Bataille Academie of the Danse in Barrington 10 Conducting, a search: Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra embraces community partnership in search for new director.

12 Art for all: Artists provide gathering place in Lake Villa to share work and inspiration.

Fashion & Beauty 17 Spring skin: Freshen your face with great tips for springtime skin from columnist Randi Moxi.

Family In Focus 20 Can I get a little respect?

Columnist Michelle Stien weighs the pros and cons of being the “heavy” when it comes to parenting 22 Meet Nancy Shipley: Our Woman of Distinction honoree is an educator, and a catalyst for collaboration

Home & Lifestyle

10 The quality of our musicians is extremely high and we’re so proud of that.

Susan Lape, Executive Director of Lake Forest Symphony

24 Colorific! Fill your rooms with color for a bright and eye-catching look without a lot of fuss.

26 Eclectic environment: Step inside a home in Wadsworth, where quirky art accents blend with traditional architecture.

Dining & Entertaining 28 A magical mystery tour: In Wauconda, crime sprees are making for goodhearted fun, at a local bed and breakfast.

Out & About

34 Calendar: Lectures and art exhibits, live music, films and more fill the calendar this month, across our communities.

36 Artist Showcase: Julie Adriansen of Lake Villa shares her work.

38 Social life: Shakou hosts exclusive anniversary celebration, to benefit local charity.

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Here, in the communities we call home, there are symphonies

and songstresses, children’s theater and cutting edge-adult dramas, tantalizing ballet and acclaimed comedians. Blend such culture with the area’s dining and retail districts, and its easy to see why so many people love to call Lake County home.

In the pages of Suburban Life Magazine this month, we celebrate the arts in our towns, and what these opportunities offer to both the avid artist and the enthusiastic patron.

At Battaille Danse Academie in Barrington, decades of instruction take shape along the bar, as dancers in every mode and method converge to learn and perform with one of the areas’ foremost youth companies.

We stop in at Julie’s Coffee in Lake Villa, where owner-artists Julie Adriansen and Marsha Cairo are building a locale for emerging artists and others to work, share and enjoy the creative process.

Lake Forest Symphony Orchestra is searching for a new director, and the treasure hunt has brought some acclaimed conductor’s to the helm. Those in

contention take the lead for a series of orchestral performances, and the community is welcomed into the search process.

Looking for an outlet for your own creative whimsy? Try an evening of crime and intrigue, in Wauconda. Murder Mystery Dinners, hosted by the Old Victorian Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast. From great costumes to humorous story lines, you’ll find it’s a great night of drama… and dinner There’s so much to see and so many stories to tell.

It’s all right inside these pages, and just outside your door. We are glad to have you with us as we paint a picture of life in Lake County. Your Suburban Life.

Thanks for reading.

Suburban Life MAGAZINE

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COVER EN POINTE: At Batille Academie of the Danse in Barrington, young dancers build skills and grace in an inspiring and supportive environment. Page 8 Photos by RoN Mckinney photography

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Bataille Academie of the Danse shapes young lives one step at a time

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o some, dance may be as simple as an art form or way to exercise, but for those spending time at the Bataille Academie of the Danse, it’s more than that. It’s a way of life.

For the 400 students that dance at Bataille, the lessons are in discipline, self-esteem, organization, respect, time management, and plenty about life.

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THE BATAILLE FAMILY When Leona Bataille first opened the doors of her studio 45 years ago, she set out to educate dancers, developing in them a love of the process and a respect for the discipline of it. One of those was Dee Dee Johnson, who began as 4-year-old aspiring ballerina, and now owns and operates the studio.

“We have three floors in one of our buildings,” Johnson says, “and every time I walk up and ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

down those stairs, I think to myself, ‘These stairs have seen me go from a little girl to a teen to now’… that’s a long time.”

Johnson’s not the only one returning. Studentturned-instructor Lauren Walter. Walter was a substitute teacher at Bataille while she was on the dance team at DePaul University, and once she graduated, a spot opened up at Bataille for her to join the staff. Walter now teaches hip-hop classes and is in charge of the Dazzlers pom program. lakecountymagazine.com

3 Instead of limiting themselves to one niche of dance styles, the Bataille Academie of the Danse staff covers them all. Photos by Ron McKinney

“I grew up dancing at Bataille, and it was just perfect for me,” Walter says. “It’s a great atmosphere, and I tell everyone — I feel like I never work a day in my life. The kids are phenomenal and the faculty is fabulous.”

THE DANCING There are so many different styles of dance, and instead of limiting themselves to one niche; the Bataille Academie of the Danse covers them all.

“We really believe in a well-rounded dancer,” Johnson says. “Whether these kids are going to do concert work, entertainment dance at cruise lines, or dance in college, we need to teach a well-rounded curriculum.”

The studio offers an array of classes, from tap and ballet to acrobatics, hip-hop, boysonly classes, and poms. They even offer a free weekend class, Shining Stars, which gives children with Down syndrome the opportunity to learn to dance in a class structured just for them.

In addition to Bataille’s basic classes, they also have a dance company, which requires auditions, and Integrity Dance, which is an advanced program for serious students.

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“Our dance company is kind of like a travel sport,” Johnson says. “It’s for the kids that want more than the typical once-a-year dance recital.”

From performing at Disney and Great America to dancing at the Bulls game, Bataille Academie of the Danse gives their students the chance to perform on a variety of large-scale stages. One of the biggest performances of the year, their annual Spring Show, will hit the stage on May 9 and May 10.

“It’s an annual tradition and something I look forward to every year,” Walter says. “It’s just a fun, crazy week.”

When Johnson’s students take the stage for their last time and she sends them out into the world, she knows that her influence will not end there.

“My job is to make sure all of our students have a good mental, emotional and physical experience here,” Johnson says. “After they leave here, they will go forward and hone their craft … it’s my job to bake the cake, once they leave here, it’s their job to frost it.

Dance complements a lot of activities that can translate to many different things in life.”

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Search Party At Lake Forest Symphony, choosing a new conductor is a community effort | By WENDY FOSTER

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t’s reminiscent of the reality talent search phenomenon, “The Voice” — only with a classical spin and baton thrown in for good measure.

As the Lake Forest Symphony conducts its search for its new musical director/ conductor, enlisted is the help of media,

6Composer-in-residence Jim Stephenson. Photo provided

musicians and the greater community to help with the selection.

Lake Forest Symphony, the only fullyprofessional orchestra in Lake County, had been under the musical direction of Alan Heatherington for 13 years. He announced his resignation in December of 2012. It was immediately determined that the resulting search for his replacement would be an open and concerted process, involving as many constituents as possible.

A nine-person committee was formed, representing the different stakeholders — three Lake Forest Symphony musicians, three board members and three community leaders.

“This makes for interesting discourse as everyone has different priorities,” said Susan Lape, executive director of Lake Forest Symphony. This committee reviewed the 150 applications received, watched videos and interviewed the strongest candidates.

Five finalists were selected and the process then became the charge of the greater community. Over the course of the Lake Forest Symphony’s season, each candidate will each have conducted a concert with two performances.

“Every conductor comes and spends about a week rehearsing with the orchestra before the concert. They rehearse in three, threehour sessions, so nine really intense hours.

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The orchestra gets to know the conductor,” Lape said. “We choose about half of the repertoire and the conductor chooses the other half.”

During that week, the guest conductors meet with donors and the musicians and also do some educational work.

Everyone’s perspective of the candidate is taken into account. At the conclusion of the performance that the candidate conducts, the audience and musicians complete extensive surveys.

“We really want to cover all aspects of the different constituencies,” said Lape.

WMFT radio is collaborating in the process, producing a series of interviews of the conductors for a serialized documentary.

“At the end of the season we’ll announce the decision live on WMFT. They’ll then put on

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3The Lake Forest Symphony prepares for a concert performance aimed specifically at fourth-graders. Photos by Larry Ross

6Fouth-graders are invited on stage by composer-in-residence Jim Stephenson to make music out of ordinary household items.

an hour-long syndicated documentary,” said Lape.

In conducting the search for the new musical director, the orchestra has a prestigious history in the community to preserve. Robert Kalter and William English founded it as a community orchestra 57 years ago.

Approximately 25 years ago, they became fully professional meaning that the musicians are all paid union scale wages.

“The quality of our musicians is extremely high and we’re so proud of that,” said Lape.

Lake Forest Symphony has the distinction of having been selected as a featured guest orchestra at the American Symphony Orchestra League’s National Conference in 1991, and named Illinois Orchestra of the Year in 1995 and 2006 by the Illinois Council of Orchestras. They now perform five prescription concerts, twice each, every season in addition to youth 6Lake Forest Symphony reaches out to fourth grade concerts, fundraisers and students this year because community events. that’s the age when they can choose an instrument to play in school.

Lake Forest Symphony also is dedicated to extensive outreach throughout the area.

“The main component of our outreach is educational programming for young

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people,” said Lape. This is accomplished through concert performances tailored specifically for young people.

“This year, we’re focusing on fourth grade students.

That’s because that’s the age when the kids can choose instruments to play in school. We like to reach out to them then. This week, we’ll have concerts reaching 1,000 students all over Lake County, with a 45-minute concert at Gorton Community Center in Lake Forest,” said Lape.

In further support of their dedication to education, Lake Forest Symphony always provides a pre-concert lecture before each concert. “These are popular,” said Lape. “Some people always attend, and it may be the main reason they come to the concert.

Others just like listening to the music.”

Lake Forest Symphony performances have been selling out this season, which Lape said is due to a calendar of exciting music. But the search process is likely to account for some of the enthusiasm.

“This is great because the process relies on the audience for input, so the excitement around the decision-making process is really helping with the size of the audience,” said Lape.

Lake Forest Symphony embarked on the collaborative search process for the new conductor for several reasons.

“Orchestras around the country tend to involve the community more,” she said.

Additionally Lape said that orchestras have a civic obligation to their community. “We’re taking over the role where music programs in the schools have been cut. We’re introducing the youth to music. It’s our civic responsibility to make sure that music is available to the community,” said Lape. “Now it’s a very integral part of why we exist, so any big decision the organization makes, needs to be supported by the community.”

6The Lake Forest Symphony is in the process of choosing a new conductor.

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• Lake Forest Symphony was founded in 1957 • There are 55 musicians on the Lake Forest Symphony roster, and the budget is approximately $650,000/year • James Stevenson is Lake Forest Symphony’s composer-in-residence.

In that capacity, he composes at least one piece each year that Lake Forest Symphony is committed to performing.

He also serves as the artistic advisor

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6 Julie’s Coffee Shop in Lake Villa provides more than just hot beverages. It also is home to the Eclectic Art Lounge which offers classes in various art forms, such as acrylic painting, mixed media and even doodling.

Photos by Joe Shuman

Gathering Place Artists blend studio and social space with clever creativity

| By STEPHANIE KOHL

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ablo Picasso once said “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”

At Eclectic Art Lounge in Lake Villa, two local artists are providing a solution, with an open studio for artists of all ages and skill levels to gather.

The studio, located inside Julie’s Coffee Shop in Lake Villa, offers classes for adults and kids — both group and private — as well as events, mostly on Fridays and Saturdays. Open studio time is available most afternoons from about 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

5 Julie Adriansen (pictured) and Marsha Cairo started Julie’s Coffee so they could have a place to display their art.

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“The goal is to provide a place where people can come to paint and learn,” says Julie Adriansen, one of the owners. She met her business partner Marsha Cairo at a Lake Villa Chamber of Commerce event about four years ago. “Not a lot of places offer space like this.

(Art) builds self-esteem. It’s a good hobby.”

As artists themselves, Adriansen and Cairo started the coffee shop so they had somewhere to display their work where people would ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

actually see it.

“I think every artist is looking for a place to show their work and teach and share their craft,” Adriansen says.

While the coffee shop served as a place for Adriansen, Cairo and other local artists to share their work, the two bought the coffee shop knowing they wanted to offer studio space. Their current location is ideal, they says, because the space is large, located right off the highway, has plenty of parking and even offers outdoor space where artists can work when the weather cooperates.

Julie’s Coffee Shop opened in Nov. 2011, featuring all organic coffee, and the Eclectic Art Lounge has been open for just a few months.

In that short time, it already has begun to serve as an art hub for the artistic community, as well as artistic wannabes.

Classes are offered in acrylic, mixed media, watercolor, mosaic, cartoon and doodling.

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are both passionate and very experienced at what they do, Adriansen says. Eclectic Art Lounge also offers private parties and is currently working on organizing summer camps.

Artists are welcome to bring their own supplies, or use the supplies offered by the Eclectic Art Lounge. Prices on classes, events and open studio time range from $15 to $45. Class sizes have ranged from four people to about 30, but the studio can accommodate larger groups.

6 Artists are welcome to bring their own supplies to the Eclectic Art Lounge or can use the ones provided at the shop.

Adriansen, who has drawn since she was a child, teaches classes in acrylic and watercolor at the studio.

“We provide a safe and fun place to be better artists, or make them realize they are artists,” Adriansen says.

Both Adriansen and Cairo agree there is something about art that makes everything better and more beautiful.

“I think (art) really does a lot to make you feel good about yourself and give you a way to express what’s inside,” Cairo says.

Cairo, who started in photography, says one of the things she loves most about photography is the capturing of emotion.

One day, she decided to pick up a paintbrush and give it a try and has now found that, similar to photography, she can get an emotion out through her painting. She now teaches basic acrylic painting and basic photography at the studio.

“I think art is an expression of people’s self and it’s important to put that out there,” Adriansen says. “You can always put yourself out there through art.”

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6 Sweets, beverages and art make up Julie’s Coffee Shop, which has turned into a hub for the artistic community.

Cairo says the welcoming and fun environment of Julie’s Coffee Shop draws people in for a quick cup of coffee, but once they’ve come in, they stay — and come back.

“It just kind of captures people when they walk in the door,” Cairo says.

The two are always looking for artists to teach, display in the coffee shop and participate in events, like the upcoming Art in the Park Art and Music Festival in Lehmann Park. Cairo and Adriansen started the event last year. This year’s event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 31.

Giving back to the community is also important to the two. Julie’s Coffee Shop regularly offers opportunities for guest baristas as a means of fundraising and Eclectic Art Lounge recently hosted a painting event to raise funds for cancer research. The art work will be auctioned off to raise more funds.

“I just think it makes for a happier place to live,” Adriansen says of the various charity endeavors. “And isn’t that what we’re all looking for in this crazy world?”

For more information on classes and events, visit juliescoffeeshop.com/ blog. A website dedicated to Eclectic Art Lounge is in the works and will be found at eclecticartlounge.com.

JULIE’S COFFEE SHOP 216 N Milwaukee Ave #1, Lake Villa (224) 372-7341 juliescoffeeshop.com HOURS OF OPERATION Monday-Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

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Spring Clean

Your Glam Routine Spring has arrived, and I am here tell you: spring cleaning is not just for your house! We are about to be shedding all of the layers of clothes, switching to lighter colors, busting out the open toed shoes and showing more skin. So, let’s get started!

First thing’s first: now that we have shed the layers of clothing, we have to shed the layers of skin that have accumulated over the colder months. One word … exfoliate. There are many options to get fresh glowing skin. You can do something as simple as using backing soda or olive oil and sugar for an affordable at home remedy. You also could select the exfoliator from the line of products that you currently use, to avoid any reactions.

If you prefer the spa treatment and leaving it in the hands of professionals like I do, go to Ariazi Salon and Spa in Libertyville for facials and dermaplaning twice a month. I look younger and fresher and Janis Ariazi’s products are gentle and luxurious; she is totally glam.

And, don’t forget the skin on the rest of your body. Exfoliate all over in the shower once a week to reveal fresher, more beautiful skin.

Now that your skin is ready and you’re about to throw on those lighter weight clothes in the freshest spring colors, you may notice how pale you’ve become through the worst winter we have seen in years.

Don’t despair! There are amazing products on the market today, that have left behind the days of looking like you dipped into orange paint or brown shoe polish for a “bronzed” look. Jergens and St Tropez both have some stellar options for getting that sun-kissed look we all love. If you want to leave your faux glow to professionals, go see Donna at Southern Exposure Tan Span & Boutique in Vernon Hills. She and daughter Tanya are the only ones I use for myself and the models in fashion shows. You will be amazed at how real it looks and how long it lasts.

So, spring clean your glam routine as we switch gears into warmer weather, and attract what you expect, reflect what you desire, become what you respect and mirror what you admire. It’s the Moxi way!

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G L A M! with Randi Moxi Themoxiway.com

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Respect?

Can I Get A Little

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From the time we all rise in the morning, and as the day chugs along, my frustration mounts. I find that whenever I tell the kids something, it seems I have to say it at least 14 times.

In many cases, the fifteenth time I am screaming. Still, they still don’t listen.

was deathly afraid of her. She was fivefoot nothing and I think I outweighed her by the time I was in the eighth grade, yet she instilled the fear of God in us. She was a single mom raising two boys, as well as me. When her mere petite body didn’t intimidate us, she had a stern voice and a metal yardstick to get us in line. Don’t be alarmed; she never actually hit us with the yardstick. It was more of a threat and she used it to chase my brothers up to the top of their bunk beds where they would hide, just out of her reach. All she had to do was hit that thing on the side of the bedframe and the sound was enough to scare any 13-year-old boy into submission.

I think back to when I was growing up and consider my own mother. I

My mom didn’t have the luxury of falling back on “Wait until your father

’ve accepted the fact that, in this lifetime, I never will be deemed as “the heavy” in situations involving my children.

Despite the fact I am the caregiver for about 75 percent of their daily lives, I am surely not the one who is the disciplinarian in the house. I find myself saying, “Wait until your father gets home!” at least three times a day.

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gets home,” because my dad wasn’t there to step in when my mom’s efforts failed. Perhaps that’s why we knew when to shape up. But it also meant she had to spare the softer, more comforting aspects of being a mom.

I look at my own relationship with my children versus their relationship with their father and I am envious — not only that they respect him, but also that he is able to stop and have fun with them. He has the ability to come in from work with a fresh perspective on their wild and crazy antics and jump right in. When they get out-of-hand, he hasn’t been battling them for the last 12 hours and isn’t on his last nerve, so he can speak to them in a voice that doesn’t lakecountymagazine.com

sound like that of a screaming banshee.

Of course, along with “fun dad” comes the fact that even he doesn’t listen when I reprimand, and when a half-hour of making fart noises finally breaks me down, it is my husband giggling right along with my young children that infuriates me. (Have I mentioned he is my third child?)

When bedtime rolls around, he comes in for prayers and for all of us to share a favorite part of the day. He gives hugs and kisses and then makes his way downstairs.

It is then that the kids request “snuggle time” with yours truly.

Despite my frustration, (and desire by that time of night for them to Just. Go. To. Bed.) I can’t complain when their sweet little faces ask for one last hug. When they wake in the middle of the night, they call for “mommy.”

When they are hurt or scared, when they need help or comfort, I’m the one they seek out. It is hard to be the “heavy” when you are a softie most of the time.

While I am envious of my husband, he has told me that he is jealous of me because I

The bottom line is this: My husband and I each have our roles in this operation.

get to spend more time with them. When they sneak into our bed at night with a bad dream, he’d trade the elbows in his rib cage and breathing in his ear to have them snuggle up with him instead of me. And despite his best efforts, I’m the one who makes waffles “just right.”

While I long for at least a little respect and sometimes that metal yardstick, the bottom line is this: my husband and I each have our roles in this operation. I’m fortunate that I have a partner who gives me the means to be the kids’ comfort, and is there to pick up where I leave off.

Write This Down with Michelle Stien

• Michelle Stien is a stay-at-home mom of two children, ages 4 and 6. Her mother always told her to “write this down,” so she is sharing her experiences with Lake County moms to help them deal with the craziness of being “Mom.”

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Nancy Shipley looks back at a long career of bringing people together | By MELISSA RISKE

When it comes to her work, Nancy Shipley says no two days are ever the same.

In her role as supervisor for the applied technology, business, and family consumer science departments at Vernon Hills High School she coordinates for the teaching staff. For two teaching periods each day she is in the classroom, working with students, demonstrating new recipes and info for her special foods class and grading work.

Then, there are her responsibilities as the Career and Technical Educator Director for the school and she just wrapped up a three-year term as a board of director member of the Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce.

“I don’t have two days that are exactly the same,” Shipley says. “I like that variety.”

When the school’s former principal suggested a way to bring community members and students together, it was Shipley who formed the Career Advisory Council, a program that continues to grow larger each year and will mark its ninth year this May.

“She’s the perfect ‘people person’,” says Ellen Cwick, principal at Vernon Hills High School.

“She is so skilled at drawing people in.”

Cwick and Shipley first worked together at Wheaton North High School in the early 1990s.

When Cwick learned Shipley was considering a new teaching position she encouraged her friend to apply at Vernon Hills High School.

“It was wonderful timing,” Cwick says. “I knew she was perfect for the job. She has such a depth of experience.”

Shipley recalls feeling intimidated by the prospect of leaving her home in the western suburbs and moving her daughters to the Lake County area, but it wasn’t long before she established new roots in the community, settling in Grayslake.

During her tenure with the GLMV Chamber of Commerce, she earned the honor as Volunteer of the Year for her work on the scholarship committee, Dollars for Scholars. Las year the chamber gave more than $8,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.

“I’ve met a lot of talented and knowledgeable people,” Shipley says.

Through her teaching career, Shipley has earned accolades in the classroom and in the community. This spring marks a special moment as she will officially retire from fulltime teaching, though those who know her best think it won’t be long before she finds a new outlet for her time and energy.

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“Knowing Nancy, wherever she ends up will do very well,” says Cwick, who also is retiring at the end of this school year.

Shipley says she excited about retirement and the opportunity to travel. She has a special trip planned for Sweden to visit her oldest daughter, Sara, who lives there with her husband and children.

“It’s time for me to move on, to start a new chapter,” Shipley says.

She will stay connected to the educational community through her younger daughter, Amy Amber, who is a business teacher at Mundelein High School. In her fourth year of teaching, Amber says she recalls as a child her mom grading papers and joining her on field trips when she served as an academic advisor for an afterschool program. Today she too, serves as an advisor for the Future Business Leaders of America and serves knowing the important of these types of programs.

Amber says her mother is great at being supportive without offering too much advice for her as a teacher. She also agrees that while Shipley may officially retire, she won’t be sitting still too long.

“She is definitely somebody who is always very busy,” Amber says. “I know she gives back to the community so much.”

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Flush with natural elements, including rich red brick on the stove and hearth, this four-bedroom, four-and-a-halfbath home in Wadsworth offers warm traditional features coupled with the softened edges of the native prairie and woods, which surround it.

Ceramic tiles and a walk-in pantry highlight the gourmet kitchen, where the central focus is the grand Viking stove, framed by an arching brink enclave and rich cabinetry.

Glance outdoors to an expansive brick and flagstone patio, and professional landscaping that blends seamlessly with the ecology of the four acres of private surroundings. Overlook the horse barn,

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climate controlled and waiting for equine friends to fill its stalls. Prefer a four-wheeled ride? A five car attached garage awaits the automobile enthusiast Back inside, the architectural features of vaulted cathedral ceilings and box moulding provide a formal backdrop for an eclectic mix of artwork and collectibles.

Other indoor features include the brick woodburning fireplace, English basement, exercise room and formal study.

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Re-energize yourself by making calming updates to your bedroom. Paint your walls a cool hue to incorporate a sense of relaxation and tranquility to your resting space. Adding touches of new color and comfort with bedding sets, pillows and luxury throws can quickly upgrade your sleeping space.

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Murder, they wrote Dinner turns deadly, at scripted mystery night events

| By ERIN SAUDER The murder rate in Wauconda has grown in the past few years.

But the cops aren’t worried because it’s all in good fun, thanks to the popular Murder Mystery Dinners hosted by the Old Victorian Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast.

Owner Sherry Corder began offering the monthly “whodunit” party game dinners about four years ago.

“They’ve gone so well and there really aren’t any others around like it,” she said. “Lots of bed and breakfasts in other states do them but I think I’m the only one here and certainly the only one in Lake County.”

Corder lists on her website, www. oldvictorianfarmhouse.com, upcoming dates for the dinners and groups of 8 to 16 can sign up. She also books private parties. Guests can come just for the catered murder mystery dinner for $49. Those who are staying at the Old Victorian Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast pay only $30 per person to attend.

mystery scripts from a writer in nearby Wisconsin.

“Two weeks before the dinner, I’ll e-mail people their parts so they know a little bit about who they’re going to be and what kind of costume they’ll need. Then we start at 7 p.m. with wine and cheese and getting to know the other suspects,” she said.

At 7:30, guests move into the inn’s formal dining room for a family style dinner. Those who want wine with their dinner are invited to bring their own bottle.

“It turns out to be such a wonderful evening,” Corder said.

She loves seeing the costumes people show up in to match the historical time era of the murder mystery.

“You wouldn’t believe how many people rent costumes to come here,” she said.

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Murder mystery dinner participants aren’t required to memorize any lines. Instead, they’re given a booklet and read their lines about a prior night’s festivities that ended in a murder.

One popular script Corder uses is based in 1936 at the Conifers in Berkshire. Guests have to consider motive, means and opportunity in order to solve the case.

For Corder, it’s fun to watch her guests take on their characters.

“I enjoy each group so thoroughly and laugh so hard with them all,” she said.

The mystery is solved after dinner with coffee and dessert in the parlor.

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“You can always spot what people are trying to win,” Corder said. “There are always a lot of laughs seeing who they thought hammed it up the most.”

All Murder Mystery Dinner reservations require advance payment. And because the mysteries are scripted, Corder has a 14-day cancellation policy.

Her next murder mystery dinner is set for Saturday, May 3. Call (847) 526-9271 to make a reservation. The Old Victorian Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast is located at 26668 S. Main St. Wauconda.

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OUT to EAT Suburban Life 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.

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DAVIDS BISTRO 883 Main St., Antioch 847-603-1196 www.davidsbistro.com 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.

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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!

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Through April 13 — “The Spitfire Grill,” at P.M. & L. Theatre, at 877 Main Street in Antioch Percy, a young girl recently released from prison, has chosen to serve her parole in a rural village in Western Wisconsin where she finds work at the local diner. Soon things are really cooking at the Spitfire Grill.

Tickets are $16 for adults and $13 for seniors and students.

For more information and tickets, call 847-395-3055 or visit www.plmtheatre.com.

Through May 25 — “Cats,” at the Marriott Theatre, at 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire Based on the poems of T.S. Eliot, with a legendary score, this musical provides the setting for spectacular and breathtaking dance. Intimate surroundings bring you closer than ever to “The Jellicle Ball” with troublemakers Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer, the magical Mr.

April 5 — Grayslake Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centennial Plaza, at the corner of Whitney and Center Streets in Grayslake Join in the fun at the opening day of the largest farmers’ market in Lake County. Shop a variety of local vendors offering baked goods, cheese, granola, wine, chocolate and more. For more information, visit www. grayslakefarmersmarket.com.

April 8 — Chocolate: What Is Your Pleasure, 7 p.m. at University of Illinois Extension Auditorium, Hwy 45, north of Route 120, Grayslake Taste as you learn all there is to know about buying, storing and using chocolate. Register for this free event at 847-223-8627. For more information call 815-385-4243 or online at web.extension.illinois.edu/lm.

April 11, 12 & 13 — Antiques & Garden Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Chicago Botanic Garden, at 1000 Lake Cook Road in Glencoe Shop for classical and contemporary garden furnishings, botanical art, and home and garden design from more than 100 exhibitors from the United States and Europe.

Tickets start at $12/$15 in advance; parking fees apply.

For more information and tickets, call 847-835-5440 or visit www. chicagobotanic.org.

April 12 — Annual Egg Hunt, 9:30 a.m. at Cook Park, 600 N. Main Street in Wauconda Grab a basket to hunt for eggs and then visit with the Easter Bunny. Open to ages 3 to 10 years old, divided into different age groups for the hunt. No registration required. Free admission.

For more information, call 847-5263610 or visit www.waucondaparks. org.

Mistoffelees and the suave Rum Tum Tugger. Tickets start at $45 each. For tickets and more information, call 847634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

April 4 — First Friday in MainStreet, 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Libertyville Discover the many restaurants and shops Libertyville has to offer. Special events and activities vary each

April 12 — 4th Annual Extreme Block Party, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Libertyville Sports Complex, at 1950 N. Highway 45 in Libertyville Event includes over 100 local vendors, live entertainment, raffle prizes, live reptile show, face painting and more. Free admission. For more information, call 847-249-3800 or visit www.lakecountychamber.com.

April 12 — Barrington’s Spring Wine Walk, 2 to 6 p.m. in downtown Barrington

Welcome spring with an afternoon of shopping sipping and strolling. Each specialty shop along the walk will feature a wine tasting, small treats and unique gift items.

Free admission. For more information, call visit www. enjoybarrington.com.

April 12 & 13 — Zurko Antique and Flea Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Lake County Fairgrounds, at 1060 E. Peterson Road in Grayslake Shop for antiques and collectibles, including country furniture, estate jewelry. Victoriana, postcards, art glass and porcelains, advertising items, old toys, vintage clothing and linens, decorator items, primitives, and more. Admission is $7 and is valid for both days. For more information, call 715-526-9769 or visit www. zurkopromotions.com.

April 18 — Chicago Tap Theatre, 7:30 p.m. at James Lumber Center for Performing Arts, at 19351 Washington Street in Grayslake Experience a young and vibrant dance company with a unique mission to preserve the quintessentially American dance form of tap and take it to the next level of creativity and innovation. The performance offers a portrayal of modern themes and personalities, using a diverse range of music from Chet Baker to David Bowie. Tickets $25-$32 for adults, $15 for teens and students and $12 for children.

April 19 — Annual Eggcellent Easter Adventure and Parade, 10:30 a.m. in downtown Antioch Celebrate spring with this Easter parade, egg hunt and games. Admission is $3 for the egg hunt and advance registration by April 18 is required; no registration on the day of the hunt. To register, call 847-395-2160.

April 25 — Italian Fest, 5 to 6:30 p.m. or 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. at Viking Park Dance Hall, at 4373 Old Grand Ave. in Gurnee Join the Viking Park Singers for a delicious Saluto’s spaghetti dinner served by the singers with a performance to follow. Tickets, $10 for adults and $5 for children, are only available in advance. For more information, call 847623-7788.

April 25 — Experience Nature at Night Hike, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Greenbelt Cultural Center, at 1215 Green Bay Road in North Chicago Explore nature’s mysteries at night and discover distinctly different experiences while hiking through a variety of habitats. Appropriate for all ages; free admission. For more information, call 847-367-6640 or visit www.lcfpd.org.

April 26 — Family Kite Fly, 11 a.m. At Century Park, at 1001 Lakeview Parkway in Vernon Hills Bring the family out for a great day of kite flying. Kites available through the park district for $6 or bring one from home. This free event will be fun for everyone.

For more information, call 847-996-6800 or visit www. vhparkdistrict.org.

April 27 — Lake County Bridal’s Spring Bridal Show, 12 to 3 p.m at the Double Tree Mundelein, at 510 E. Route 83 in Mundelein Visit with bridal vendors from all over Lake County and and find everything to make the day go perfectly. For more information, visit www.lakecountybridal.com.

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April 27 — Live Green Family Festival, 1 to 4 p.m. at Bowen Park, at 1800 N. Sheridan Road in Waukegan The family fun event includes a nature scavenger hunt, crafts, small goods recycling, reptile show, a nature storytime and more. For more information, call 847-3604700 or visit www.waukeganparks.org.

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