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Take To The Skies!

Become a jet-setter with flying lessons at nearby airports

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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, l a k e was c o uanperfectly t y j o u r ntypical a l . c o mcandidate /m a g a zfor i n espider 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.”

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.”

Vein disease is real disease. And venous hyper-

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.

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INSIDE TO YOUR HEALTH Whether you’re a veteran traveler or it’s your first time overseas, these tips can help keep you healthy.

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TRAVEL 8 TAKE TO THE SKIES — Learn to fly with the help of two area flying schools at nearby airports. But that’s not all they offer!

Prepare for some fun at upcoming events at Galt Airport and Waukegan National Airport.

12 TAKE A DRIVE — Check out some exciting and unique weekend travel destinations that are only a car ride away.

16 HAPPY TRAVELERS — On a long car or plane ride this summer? These games and gadgets can help ease the boredom and make travel tolerable.

FASHION & BEAUTY 20 TRAVEL IN COMFORT AND STYLE — Lake County personal shopping assistant shares ideas for what to wear as well as what to pack when going out of town.

HEALTH & WELLNESS 22 STAY HEALTHY ABROAD — Whether you’re a veteran traveler or it’s your first time overseas, these tips can help you stay safe and enjoy your trip.

FAMILY IN FOCUS 24 #WE’RE NOT AT HOME — How to share your summer vacation pics online without exposing your absence from home.

26 IT’S ALL GOOD — Family columnist Michelle Stien shares how she used to be a pessimist and why she no longer looks at life negatively.

BUSINESS & CIVIC 27 WOMAN OF DISTINCTION — Meet Mary Seminara-Schostok who formed the Michael Matters Foundation to help people with cancer.

OUT & ABOUT 29 CALENDAR OF EVENTS — Check out a variety of local events, courtesy of our own Planit Lake website!

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Ah ... August. The tail end of summer.

from your empty residence, comfortable cltohing to wear while traveling, and even how to stay healthy if, by chance, you are taking a trip across the pond.

Hostas are finished blooming. School is just For parents, we have tips on how to keep the kids around the corner. And fall and Halloween catalogs occupied on long car trips or airplane rides — one are already arriving in the mail! key is to remember to pack plenty of snacks!

But we can push those concerns off until next The summer isn’t over yet, my friends. Make that month. For this one, we can still try and make the last-grasp at something fun before the school year most of good weather and time off. and work routine reset themselves.

At this point, it’s probably too late to plan an elaborate vacation somewhere far, far away, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still escape somewhere close to home.

We’ve got a slew of ideas for weekend jaunts that can be taken this month with little to no prior planning. Pack up the car and head out to pick raspberries (they’ve just begun to be in season), get your thrills fulfilled at Cedar Point in nearby Ohio, or take in some hiking at Turkey Run State Park in Indiana.

See you in September!

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Take To The Skies Forget commercial air travel.

Learn to fly yourself and experience a getaway like no other.

By ALLISON HORNE

J

ustin Cleland, manager of Galt Airport and co-owner of JB Aviation has been flying for 17 years, but to him, flying is so much more than a job.

To Cleland, flying is life.

“From the time I was a kid until forever I knew I was going to be a pilot,” Cleland says. “I’ve always been fascinated with it.”

Instead of becoming a private pilot, he went to school for management and flying to share his love for flying with others who share the same passion.

Although some people may not get bit by the bug as early in life as Cleland did, anyone can learn with lessons through JB Aviation at Galt Airport or Skill Aviation Flight Training at Waukegan National Airport.

DISCOVERY FLIGHT Everyone interested in flying is intrigued for a different reason. Whether it’s flying

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for fun, for a commercial pilot’s license, private license, or simply to get to a lake house a little quicker, JB Aviation prides themselves on catering to the student.

The first thing that new students do when they step into the airport is go on a Discovery Flight.

“It’s an intimidating world, and a whole new language,” Cleland says. “You don’t understand it all when you come in.”

The Discovery Flight is a 30-minute flight with an instructor that helps students learn all of the different parts, experience flight, and debrief with a pilot.

If the student decides flying is something they want to dedicate significant time to in the future, then the instructor will discuss the next steps to becoming a pilot.

FLIGHT LESSONS Once a student is committed to flying, the lessons begin.

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Pictured are a variety of aircraft in use at Waukegan National Airport. Photos by Bill Oakes

As the chief flight instructor, Cleland doen’t work with the students on a day-to-day basis, but he does make sure to get to know his students, and does the final flight with the student before taking the FAA test.

“We really look at what people are here to do,” Cleland says. “We train them to be good at that and be comfortable with what they do.

That’s what we do here and what we strive to be really, really good at it.”

Skill Aviation also features a variety of training including sport pilot, private pilot, multiengine, commercial and more according to its website.

The FAA requires that pilots must log 40 hours of flight time before taking the flight test with a certified FAA designated pilot examiner. Every student completes all the requirements at their own pace, although Cleland notes it usually takes around a year.

“I usually encourage people to fly a minimum of once a week, preferably twice a week,” Cleland says. “If you don’t come back and do it again and again you lose it.”

[The aviation community] is not always about flying.

It’s just about being around people and sharing stories and hanging out.

— Justin Cleland, manager of Galt Airport meet other like-minded pilots.”

Wakegan National Airport is home to the Stick And Rudder Flying Club, one of the oldest flying clubs in the United States according to SRudder.com.

Another activity Galt Airpot offers for the community is Young Eagles. Held regularly throughout the year, pilots donate their time and fuel to allow kids ages 8 to 17 to go on free rides and hang out at the airport all day.

Young Eagles event called Puppies and Planes.

The Huntley Animal House Shelter will bring out dogs available for adoption for the day, and the public is invited to hang out and enjoy both puppies and planes.

The campground onsite also allows the airport to host groups and events like the Boy Scouts, who often partake in airport events to earn their aviation badges.

Waukegan National Airport will host its anual Wings Over Waukegan celebration Sept. 12 and 13 at the airport. The two-day event features wingwalking, skydiving, warbird and other historic aircraft aeorbatick performances, formation flights, food and more. Gates open at 9:30 each day with the sthow starting at Noon. Visit WaukeganAirshow.com for more information.

“I flew 12 kids myself the other day,” Cleland “It’s hard to explain the community of says. “Of the 12, 11 had never even been in an aviation,” Cleland says. “I’ve been flying for 17 years but we all just like to be at the airplane.” airport. It’s not always about flying. It’s just about being around people and sharing stories UPCOMING EVENTS On Saturday, Sept. 19, Galt will host another and hanging out.”

MORE FUN

Although Galt Airport is centered around flying, the facility provides other services as well.

On the grounds, there is a fire pit, campground, fully-stocked fish pond, and hiking trails for the community.

Galt also has a Flight Club for pilots who love to constantly be in the air. One of the activities they organize is a weekly pancake breakfast every Saturday. Members fly out in the morning, get pancakes at another airport, and return in time for dinner.

“It’s really just another way to enjoy aviation,” Cleland says. “I started the Flight Club as a continuation of the community and to create another forum for people to l a k e c o u n t y j o u r n a l . c o m /m a g a z i n e

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Exciting weekend travel destinations are just a car ride away

Cedar Point

Photo provided by Cedar Point

By STEPHANIE. N. GRIMOLDBY Summer is certainly not over, so if you’re trying to plan one last excursion before the weather starts to cool, there are plenty of places to visit that are … sort of ... nearby.

are happy to come. They’re out having a good time.”

Consider these six destinations — far enough away to be considered a trip, but still within an eight-hour drive of Grayslake* — that are perfect for weekend recreation.

This year’s raspberry season will run from late August through October, Thompson says.

Simply drive to the farm, park and pick up a basket. Then, you’ll be sent to the 1.5-acre raspberry field to pluck as many berries as you wish. You pay as you drive out; $4 a pint, or $8 a quart.

*Distance calculated from downtown Grayslake Metra station

Approximately 30 minutes Thousands of visitors trek to Thompson Strawberry Farm in Bristol, Wis., each summer to Thompson pick their own Strawberry Farm Photo by Kevin Grimoldby

strawberries, and thousands more will flock to the fields to pick their own raspberries, starting in August.

The farm has been in the Thompson family for nearly 80 years, says Scott Thompson, whose great grandfather owned the original farm and apple orchard. When the University of Wisconsin-Parkside bought the family’s land, the Thompsons relocated to their current location on Highway 50, just minutes west of I-94.

Thompson now manages the farm and says the resurgence of “eat local, buy local” has really put his family’s place on the map.

“There isn’t a lot of opportunity for people to actually pick what they’re eating,” he says. “It’s nice to run or own a business where people

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Many visitors make their raspberry picking adventure part of a longer day outing, Thompson says. Lake Geneva — known for Geneva Lake and its downtown shopping and restaurants — is less than half an hour away, straight west. And the famous Brat Stop, known as the unofficial “Gateway to Wisconsin,” is just three minutes east of the farm.

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The park has 11 different trails, spanning easy to rugged terrain, that take hikers along scenic Sugar Creek, down into sandstone ravines and through aged forests.

October (check the farm’s Facebook page for the most up-to-date hours and availability).

Prices: $4 a pint; $8 a quart — Cash only.

Thompson Strawberry Farm 14000 75th St., Bristol, WI 53104 262-857-2353 ThompsonStrawberryFarm.com

On the more rugged trails, ladders allow hikers to scale some of the ravines, while other portions use the ravine streambeds as trail surface. Kidand pet-friendly trails also are available.

Less than three and a half hours

Part of your outdoor experience at Turkey Run can include camping, either in a tent or in a cabin, or you can relax in the rustic (with modern conveniences) Turkey Run Inn.

Dennis Dieters opened Iowa Wine Tours Inc. in 2006, and hasn’t looked back since.

His business is simple: Head out to the Upper Mississippi River Valley region, and he’ll put together a three-stop wine tour for you and your friends.

Each tour includes bus transportation, lunch, facility tours, tastings and on-site shopping. Plus, Dieters and his drivers provide historical commentary about the wine region along the way.

The best part? Dieters will pick you up and drop you off from wherever you’re staying, whether it’s a bed and breakfast, hotel or other arrangement.

“They like the educational part, but they like getting picked up where they’re staying,” Dieters says of his guests. “Trying to find these [wine] places [is difficult] because they’re not from here. They can drink wine, Iowa Wine Tours Photo provided

Turkey Run State Park Photo by Emily Batteiger

have a great time, have some good food and not have to worry about driving.”

Headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, Dieters prefers to make most of his pickups in Dubuque or Galena, Ill., but he will venture further into the tri-state area. He has several tours to choose from, like his Blackhawk Wine Tour, during which guests visit Galena Cellars Vineyard and Winery, Rocky Waters Winery and Massbach Ridge Winery, all while learning about the history of the Blackhawk War. But he’ll also customize a tour for small groups.

“Just spending the day and meeting different people, that’s what makes the job fun,” Dieters says. “A lot of people, they have no idea that it looks like this — it’s beautiful around here.”

Prices: Most 3-stop tours cost $65.

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Horseback riding, canoeing, fishing and swimming in an Olympic-size swimming pool also are opportunities available within the state park.

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Turkey Run State Park 8121 E. Park Road, Marshall, IN 47859 765-597-2635 TurkeyRunStatePark.com

Less than four and a half hours For a fun — and tasty — history lesson, consider heading west to Iowa to learn about the longest-lasting and most successful communal society in U.S. history — the Amana Colonies.

Approximately 25 miles west of Iowa City, this National Historic Landmark attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Some come for the food, a hybrid of German (think bratwursts) and American (think fried chicken and steaks) tastes that is authentically Amana and served family style.

Some come for the furniture, which is handcrafted by individual craftsmen and of the highest quality.

And some come to see horses and buggies.

But they won’t find any in the seven villages that make up the Amana Colonies.

“Our ancestors came here in the 1800s because of religious persecution in Germany,” says David Rettig, executive director of the Amana Colonies Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

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beachfront Hotel Breakers, featuring 110 years of history mixed with the latest amenities; Lighthouse Point, the park’s RV campground Less than six hours that also rents cabins and cottages; Castaway Six Flags Great America is a good close-toBay, Cedar Point’s indoor waterpark/hotel; home option for thrill-seekers. But if you want or other locations. Overnight guests receive to make a weekend out of riding roller coasters, reduce-priced tickets and gain entrance to the consider traveling to Sandusky, Ohio, home of park an hour early.

Cedar Point — the Roller Coaster Capital of Hours: Hours vary; visit the website for daily the World. hours.

Located just off the shores of Lake Erie, Cedar Point is a 364-acre peninsula that features more Prices: $62 for adults 3 to 61 years old, 48 inches and taller; $39.99 for seniors 62 and than 150 rides, shows and attractions. In its 146th season, it’s the second oldest continually- older, or adults 3 to 61 years old, 48 inches and shorter. operated amusement park in North America.

“People enjoy the park so much because there’s Open through Sept. 7. a little something here for everyone,” writes Cedar Point Bryan Edwards, public relations manager.

One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870 “Cedar Point offers 17 very different roller 419-627-2350 coasters, like the Millennium Force, which CedarPoint.com features a 310-foot-tall, 80 degree first hill, to our newest floorless roller coaster, Rougarou, that carries riders through four inversions with their feet dangling just feet above the track.”

Amana Colonies Less than 8 hours Visitor Center Those too small to ride the big stuff can enjoy Photo by Amana Colonies three kids’ areas within the park, and the entire While the name may make you laugh, the Convention and Visitors Bureau views from Ha Ha Tonka State Park in family can play games along the 3-mile-long Midway. Multiple theaters in the park provide Missouri will probably take your breath away. ongoing live entertainment as well.

Though the Amish also came to America to The state park is located on the Lake of the escape religious persecution, the Amish broke Ozarks, with more than 15 miles of trails Since Ohio is a bit of a drive, plan to stay the away from the Catholic Church and the featuring caves, sinkholes, a natural bridge night, whether it’s at Amana broke away from the Lutheran Church, the newly renovated Ha Ha Tonka State Park and bluffs overlooking the lake.

Photo by Kevin Grimoldby Rettig says.

Plus, visitors can hike up to the stone ruins from a “turn-of-the-20th-century “The Amana were, and are, a culture castle.” According to the state park, all to itself ...” Rettig says. “Even today, the structure was the brainchild of people still come to the Amana and say, prominent Kansas City businessman ‘We’ve been here all day and haven’t Robert McClure Snyder, who had seen a horse and buggy.’ And you won’t, intended to build a private retreat because we’re not Amish. We never have on the 5,000 acres of land he had been, and we never will be.” purchased. But he died in a car crash The best way to understand the Amana in 1906 — one of Missouri’s first people, who lived in a communal automobile accidents — and the society from 1843 to 1932, is to watch a mansion, which his sons finished 20-minute video at the Amana Heritage building after Snyder passed, burned Museum, Rettig says. down, leaving only ruins behind.

“You can come to the Amanas and not Nearby attractions include Bridal Cave, know any history and have a great time which lies beneath Thunder Mountain shopping and eating at the restaurants and is open for tours and weddings; … but if you stop and take an hour and approximately two dozen golf courses; go through the museum, learn a little bit boat charters; Osage Beach Premium about the history, you then understand Outlets; Big Surf Water Park/Big Shot everything a little better … and you Amusement Park; extensive biking and understand the culture,” Rettig says. walking paths; and much more.

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Traveling Made Easy for Families

Happy Travelers Traveling made easy for families

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o need to stress about traveling with the entire family this year. There are plenty of ways to make your trip stress-free.

Jill Rodriguez, travel consultant at Lake Zurich Travel and Cruise, has two children, ages 6 and 3, who have been traveling internationally since they were infants.

free printables out there where you can play the license plate game, I Spy, Car Bingo, et cetera.”

There are plenty of other new fresh and fun “I do like travel games that keep [kids] looking toys for kids that are ideal for road trips as out the window versus watching movies in the well. Pamela Hillman, owner of Beanstalk back seat,” Rodriguez says. “There are lots of Toys in Highland Park, has an entire section of Spot It, awardwinning game for kids.

From classic car games to special new toys, there is something unique for each family to aid in making every moment of this summer’s adventures enjoyable.

ROAD TRIPS Whether you’re traveling for just a few hours or going across the country, there are several tips that will definitely make things easier for kids and parents alike.

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the store dedicated to traveling.

Travel Tangoes are books with magnetic pieces that put a twist on solving traditional tangrams. Magnatiles are similar, are but 3-dimensional and have a few more pieces than Travel Tangoes.

“A lot of our travel things are educational,” Hillman says.

Magnatabs — magnetic boards that use a stylist for designs — are another fun, yet educational, way for young children to play in a mess-free environment.

PLANE TRIPS Planes are a little trickier for travel, considering there are many rules and restrictions regarding what is allowed on the plane, and space is limited both under the seat and in the overhead compartment.

“We have a whole area of items that are contained in a box or they don’t come apart, so that on an airplane you’re not looking for little pieces on a table that is going to fold down,” Hillman says regarding travel toys in the store.

Pipe cleaners can be fun, too, to make shapes, chains, etc.

— Jill Rodgriguez, travel consultant at Lake Zurich Travel and Cruise

One game that has become extremely popular is Spot It, an award-winning game of visual perception where the objective is to spot the matching symbol first.

“Every kid and mother in this town knows what it is,” she adds.

Electronics can also be extremely helpful on flights to keep young, antsy kids busy.

Rodriguez notes that her family always travels with a portable DVD player and headphones.

Even handheld games like Yahtzee are good ideas for plane rides.

“To keep kids busy on flights, we always bring a new coloring book/activity book and washable crayons,” Rodriguez says. “Pipe cleaners can be fun, too, to make shapes, chains, etc.”

OTHER TIPS One essential that may go overlooked while planning a trip with kids is food. Snacks go a long way on an extensive trip, especially with younger children.

“We bring our own snacks as well so each kid gets their travel snack pack with just enough snacks to get them through the flight,” Rodriguez says. “I always have my own plastic bag for garbage, too.”

Planning what you’ll bring, playing some new and old-fashioned games and sprinkling the trip with treats will help ensure a great journey to wherever your vacation takes you.

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Travel In Comfort ...

And Style Lake County personal shopping assistant shares ideas for what to wear as well as what to pack when going on vacation

It’s always a nuisance to feel uncomfortable while traveling, then arrive at the airport and discover you’re not properly dressed.

By YVONNE BENSON

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erhaps everybody on the plane is wearing jeans and nice tops and you’re wearing pajama pants and a hooded sweatshirt from college.

Alyssa Peterson, owner of Cashmere and Wit, LLC, a personal shopping company, knows how to dress people so they’re able to be true to themselves yet still fashionable while traveling.

Comfort is key when you are flying, she says but “that doesn’t mean you should wear a sweatsuit! I generally recommend a heavy-weight jersey or cotton dress paired with a light-weight jacket, denim, cotton or cardigan.” For men she recommends a light-weight sweater with dress pants or dark denim in the cooler months. During the summer a nice polo shirt or button down with dark denim is a great option.

Road trips are even more casual for dress, according to Peterson. “Since you will be spending hours in the car you really do not want to wear anything too constricting. I recommend a jersey or cotton dress or even a heavy-weight romper. Most important — make sure you wear flats.” For men, “Shorts and a T-shirt work great!”

When you arrive at your destination Peterson suggests the most versatile clothing for women are dresses since they can be easily dressed up or dressed down for any occasion.

Comfort is key when you are flying, but that doesn’t mean you should wear a sweatsuit!

“Once I start working with a client I know what is in their closet, so I create packing lists for them based “All you have to do is on what they own throw on a jean jacket with different to dress it down or a options on how to cardigan and heels to mix and match what — Alyssa Peterson, dress it up,” Peterson they’re bringing,” says owner of personal shopping says.

“Additionally, if you Peterson, describing one company Cashmere and Wit LLC choose a dress that is made of the services she provides of either a heavy-weight jersey to clients. “I try to help them or a microfiber fabric, those dresses eliminate the guess work and tend to wrinkle less and thus make packing the over-packing problem that comes with easier.” traveling.”

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Additional items for women to pack include a good pair of comfortable flats and a jean jacket. “You would be shocked how many different ways you can wear a good jean jacket,” Peterson says.

“For men you really want a nice pair of dark denim pants, one button down shirt, one polo shirt and a stylish pair of comfortable loafers,” Peterson says.

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Don’t stress too much about packing. underwear and socks. Everything else can be re-worn.

“Also, pack Downy Wrinkle Reducer and a Tide pen, they are huge time savers,” she says.

Lastly, Peterson says, “Don’t stress too much about packing. Just remember that if you forget something, you can usually buy a replacement when you get to your destination. I forgot all my jewelry when I took a weekend trip to Florida this spring and purchased a few inexpensive pairs of earrings when I got there. Now I can look at those earrings and fondly remember where they came from.”

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Tips for Staying Healthy Abroad Whether you’re a veteran traveler or it’s your first time overseas, these tips can help you stay safe and enjoy your trip.

By KELSEY O’CONNOR

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raveling overseas is easier than ever before, and Americans are taking advantage of it. More than 30 million U.S. citizens traveled abroad in 2014, six percent more than the year before.

But international travel still comes with a variety of health risks.

Taking the proper precautions before and during your trip can help you stay healthy and make the most out of your trip.

WATER

One of the major risks when traveling abroad is the water supply. “We can drink tap water anywhere in the States.

But that’s not true for large parts of the world,” says Dr. Ann Trauscht, site medical director at Lake Zurich Occupational Health and Travel Clinic. Water in some areas can carry harmful bacteria such as E. coli. This can cause traveler’s diarrhea, one of the most frequent conditions that effects overseas travelers.

When traveling in areas with questionable water supply, Trauscht recommends sticking to bottled water or boiling water before consuming it. “That will definitely do the most to reduce your risk, just watching your water,” says Trauscht. If you do become affected by traveler’s diarrhea, Pepto-Bismol can help ease symptoms. Bring a bottle, along with a first-aid kit of general over-the-counter medications.

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Infectious disease is another major risk in certain areas.

The best way to avoid contracting one is prevention.

“A lot of these diseases are preventable with proper vaccines,” says Trauscht. She recommends getting all the necessary vaccines four to six weeks before your trip, since many have waiting periods or involve multiple shots. This includes making sure you have your routine vaccines, such as polio, tetanus, and a flu shot.

There are also travel-specific infections that require vaccines, such as yellow fever, typhoid, and hepatitis A. The vaccines that travelers need depend on many factors, including “what countries they’re going to, very specifically what parts of the country because it varies in different parts of the country,” says Trauscht.

Consult your physician or enter you destination on the CDC website for a list of recommended vaccines and health advisories in that area.

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Along with getting all your vaccines, it’s also a good idea to get a routine checkup before you go. This allows you to plan for any existing health issues that might impact your trip.

Trauscht advises travelers to “plan ahead depending on their own personal health status.

If they’re going to be there a long period of time, if they have any health care conditions, they definitely should know ahead of time and search for health care.” When in doubt, the U.S. Embassy in the country you’re visiting should be able to help you find health care.

If you have a condition that require medication, make sure to work that out before you leave.

“Refills abroad are pretty unusual to be able to do,” says Trauscht. “Bring enough to cover your whole vacation.” When traveling, leave any prescriptions in the original container labeled with your name. You may need to work with your insurance company to make sure you can get enough refills at once to last your whole trip.

INSURANCE

Before your trip, check with your health insurance company to see what medical services are covered overseas. If your policy doesn’t cover you abroad, you might want to consider purchasing a short-term policy.

Trauscht says that the type of trip you’re planning should inform how much insurance you need. “The more adventurous, the more time you’re going to be there, the more remote the area, those are all times that I would recommend getting [medical insurance],” she says.

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Start your trip off on the right foot by fending off jet lag. Avoid spending late nights packing and planning the week before you go. “I think the most important thing is to go into the trip as well-rested as possible,” says Trauscht.

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Though international travel does carry health risks, Trauscht says you shouldn’t let it discourage your wanderlust. “For a vast majority of people, international travel is something that could really have a long-term benefit both mentally and physically,” she says.

“I encourage people not to let any of these things stop them from travel.”

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How to share your summer vacation pics online without exposing your absence from home

By ANGELA SYKORA

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ou think you’re prepared to leave home for summer vacation. You’ve put a hold on the mail and newspaper, set the timers on the lights, even arranged for the neighbors to park in your driveway.

The homestead is safe and sound until you return, right?

Maybe not if you’re carelessly sharing “having a great time, wish you were here” photos on social media without considering who might see them. That selfie on a tropical beach 1,000 miles away might make your friends envious, but it could also make you vulnerable to theft and burglary.

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“Criminals do their homework,” says Det. Chris Covelli, who investigates cyber crimes for the Lake County Sheriff’s Department.

“If a burglar is casing your house, they’re going to be able to figure out who lives there and do some research on that person. Social media just makes it that much easier.”

Criminals targeting victims who advertise their absence on social media have not reached epidemic proportions, but it is a

Commit to a time each day during which you completely unplug from your mobile devices and social media.

growing concern for law enforcement.

“We definitely do have cases that stem from an offender knowing the victim is out of town (because of what they posted online),” Covelli says. “We’ve even investigated cases where friends of the (homeowners’) kid realize their classmate is on vacation and go have a party there.”

It’s the norm to use social media apps like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share life experiences with family and friends, but it can become a dangerous decision for the out-of-town poster who over-shares and fails to establish strong security settings that limit access to personal information.

“It is dangerous, unfortunately. Any time you’re posting that you are away, you’re leaving yourself open for problems, but everybody does it,” says Joyce Campbell, a State Farm insurance agent in Grayslake.

She recommends people “adjust their privacy

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settings, at least for the time that you’re on vacation.”

Before hitting “post,” people should always ask themselves whether they’d be comfortable seeing it on the front page of the newspaper, Covelli said.

can even create a “Secret” Facebook group that prevents anyone you don’t invite from viewing or sharing your posts? Click on “Groups” in your navigation menu.

“If not, I wouldn’t post it, and that definitely goes for when you’re out of town.”

• Control your Facebook tag settings. Even if your profile is private, friends can still tag you in posts or photos, and people who are not on your friend list can see it.

This year, Allstate insurance, which is headquartered in Northbrook and has agents throughout Lake County, launched a campaign called “Aware Share” after seeing an increase in burglars using social media to target victims.

• Turn off location-based apps that pinpoint your precise whereabouts.

• Consider emailing or texting family and friends photos instead of posting on social media.

“As our world and technology change, so do people’s vulnerabilities,” says Sanjay Gupta, executive vice president of marketing. “Allstate saw an important opportunity to educate consumers about safe sharing practices so they can enjoy the benefits of social media but also better protect themselves and their property.”

• Wait until you get home to share vacation photos.

At Allstate.com/AwareShare, consumers can find safe sharing tips, links to privacy tutorials on social media sites and access to tools such as Allstate’s Digital Locker, an app that catalogs belongings and their value in case of loss.

The world will still be here when you get back from vacation, so consider unplugging from social media during this time. Reconnect with your family, and yourself, suggests Jim Garrett, a licensed clinical professional counselor in Barrington.

VACATION SHARING TIPS

• Review the privacy settings of the social media networks you use regularly, as updates happen often. Learn more at https://m.facebook.com/about/basics/; https://support. twitter.com; and https:/help.instagram.com.

• Check who can see your posts. Make sure you’re only sharing with people on your “Friends” list and not posting anything as “Public.” If you really want to keep your status updates private until you’re ready to share (like once you’re home from vacation), set them to “Only Me.”

“The safest thing honestly, though it’s not as fun or exciting, is to post when you get back,” Covelli says. “Say something like, ‘We had a great time on vacation.’”

JUST UNPLUG

“When we stay so connected to so many people through social media and exposed to such a constant flow of information, we find ourselves becoming disconnected from the people in our immediate environment, presumably the people who are most important to us,” Garrett says. “Kids remember, spouses remember when you’re constantly responding to email or answering the phone, and we need every opportunity to keep our relationships as strong as possible.”

• Clean up your “Friends” list.

Consider creating a “Close Friends” list so you’re not sharing with everyone from coworkers to casual acquaintances. Did you know you

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It sounds almost too simple to be helpful, Garrett says, but “one thing we should all do is commit to a time each day in which we completely unplug from our mobile devices and social media, whether it’s for quiet meditation, to take a walk or eat dinner with our family.”

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It’s All Good :) I have a little secret I’d like to share with you.

I used to be a pessimist.

me and take a few steps back and realize I have no choice but to just keep going. I figure I can sit and complain, or make a choice to make the most of things.

Shh … don’t tell anyone. I have this reputation of being kind of a tough cookie, so the more recent “softening” is certainly cramping my style. Here’s the thing, pity parties are usually a party of one, and I’m not willing to sit in the corner pouting anymore.

Life is too short for that kind of nonsense.

There’s a little saying I picked from one of those inspirational quotes you see on Facebook … “On particularly rough days when I’m sure I can’t possibly endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100 percent, and that’s pretty good.”

Sure, the laundry list of life’s challenges can be daunting; dishwasher leaks all over the floor, husband forgets to pick up the dry cleaning leaving you with nothing to wear to work, baby takes off his/her diaper and smears poop all over the crib, babysitter calls at the last minute to say she can’t make it, car won’t start, you forget your wallet, you get a No Chip manicure and it chips the next day, opening the fridge and realizing someone ate the last piece of cheese … the list goes on and on.

Several years ago when my daughter was a baby and I was pregnant again, my husband and I started doing “positives” before we went to bed each night. He was typically exhausted after a long day at work and a commute almost as long as the time he spent in his office each day. I was quickly becoming the definition of “the harried housewife,” and felt as if I had nothing for myself, nothing to look forward to and nothing to show for my day but a nasty funk from not showering, baby food crusted in my hair and a feeling of exhaustion not normal for any human to withstand. Still, we tried to capture at least one positive thing from each of our days to prove the day wasn’t so bad after all. If we could find at least one nugget of hope, we could grasp on to that and rest a little easier.

All these “first world problems” surely can add up and make for a world-class craptastic day. I’ll be the first to admit I’ve had plenty of days filled with inconveniences, calamities and the feeling that gravity is working against me more than usual. I find myself on the verge of running into my room and shutting the door for at least three days.

Then I get my wits about

“On particularly rough days when I’m sure I can’t possibly endure, I like to remind myself that my track record for getting through bad days so far is 100 percent, and that’s pretty good.”

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Once our daughter got older, we solicited her participation and called it “Favorite Parts.” To this day, our family shares our favorite parts of each day before we say goodnight. We want to ensure our kids learn gratitude and an appreciation for life and not to take anything for granted — even a bad day.

Even when big problems come up, like recently facing the death of my estranged father, I could still gather strength from little things like hugs from my family, a kind message or a relaxing evening out with friends to help get my mind off all the ugly stuff.

Despite my kids seeing me suffer through sadness, which I didn’t bother to hide from them, we still tucked them in to bed each night, said our prayers and went through our “Favorite Parts.” Just as we want to teach them gratitude and appreciation for life, we want them to see that life isn’t always easy, but at the end of the day we have so much to be thankful for. There are so many people who have it way worse than we do.

I recently took my kids to see the Disney Pixar movie “Inside Out,” and found myself a huge blubbering mess by the end. I didn’t expect to have such an emotional response to a kids’ movie, but it struck such a tender place for me. While this wouldn’t be the first time I psycho-analyzed a Disney movie, this one really got me thinking about how emotionally complicated we are, even as children. The important takeaway for me was how all the characters (a.k.a. the main character’s emotions living in her head) looked at all the things that happened in their girl’s day — whether they were good or bad — and ultimately gave it a nod of approval. I’m pretty sure the deeper psychological nuances of this movie were lost on my children, but they weren’t lost on me.

Seeing the movie validated my new outlook on life. My goals are simple: Strive to create the best environment to have as many “Favorite Parts” as possible. Second, strive to focus on the “Favorite Parts” even if there is only one morsel to gather from a bad day. Finally, remember that nothing too good or too bad lasts for very long. You have to have some bad days to better appreciate the good.

Not bad for a reformed pessimist.

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The Court of Compassion Mary Seminara-Schostok formed the Michael Matters Foundation to help others

It is these same qualities that SeminaraSchostok brings to her work in the Michael Matters Foundation, which she and her children formed to honor the memory of her late husband Michael Schostok. In 2011 Michael was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a cancerous brain tumor. Despite treatments and a difficult fight, he lost his battle in July 2012, just a couple months shy of what would have been their 25th wedding anniversary.

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n a law career that spans more than three decades Mary SeminaraSchostok has worked her way through the judicial system, from her work in the state’s attorney’s office through her current position as an appellate court judge.

“You’re doing great work, working with great people who are working toward the same goals,” she says. “It’s the greatest job I ever had.”

Seminara-Schostok said at the time, she saw some of the toughest cases in court, yet the challenges and her time in the courtroom she remembers fondly. Fellow attorney Margaret Mullen remembers working with SeminaraSchostok for a time in the state’s attorney’s office.

“Mary distinguished herself during her time in the state’s attorney’s office because of her decisiveness and confidence and her skills in court as well as her great sense of humor,” Mullen says.

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Today, as a judge, she reviews cases, devoting time to reading and writing responses. It is a job that could be described as comfortable. But it’s the gritty, long hours and tough cases she dealt with as part of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office that she looks back and remembers with a certain fondness.

Seminara-Schostok and Michael met as students at Capital University Law School in Ohio. After graduation each returned to their home states to work but it wasn’t long before Michael invited Seminara-Schostok to join him in Illinois. They briefly worked together in the state’s attorney’s office before Michael went into private practice.

you have the sense that what you’re doing is very important,” Mullen says.

While some spend just a few years in the state’s attorney’s office, Seminara-Schostok worked there for 10 years before she was appointed as an associate judge in Lake County in 1998.

In 2000 she was appointed to a Circuit Court Judge position by the Illinois Supreme Court.

Seminara-Schostok served on the trial court until she again received a call from the Illinois Supreme Court appointing her to the 2nd District Appellate Court. She again earned voters’ confidence and retained her position in 2010. Her district includes 13 counties in northern Illinois.

Mullen says Seminara-Schostok “is known Like Seminara-Schostok, Mullen agrees that for her no-nonsense approach. She wants to working in the state’s attorney’s office is full of cut right to the chase, but she mixes that with challenges that can help shape a young attorney. a deep understanding of humans, a love of “It’s very intense, very stressful work and yet people and a great deal of compassion.”

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Losing Michael was losing a best friend, a husband and a father to their three children, says Seminara-Schostok. He was a friend to many. Seminara-Schostok says even as he endured treatments he continued to see others who needed help. He saw other cancer patients, battling the disease while also coping with daily struggles from getting to and from appointments without a car and facing financial struggles. Michael realized how fortunate he was financially and to have his family’s support.

Through the foundation, Michael’s desire to help others is fulfilled. Seminara-Schostok and her children work with doctors and administrators at North Shore Hospital to identify and help patients apply for grants.

Seminara-Schostok and her children take a personal interest in the foundation, reviewing applications and even meeting with the patients.

“It’s cathartic. It’s good for us knowing we’re working on behalf of Michael,” SeminaraSchostok says. “We’re trying to alleviate a little bit of [of the patient’s] stress.”

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August 23: Taste of the Towns, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., GrayslakeChamber.com.

Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich August 15 - 16: 18th Annual Lincolnshire Art Features local restaurants, wineries and breweries Festival, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Village Green, Corner serving specific Tasting Menus. Picnic and pavilion of Milwaukee Avenue and Olde Half Day Road, seating available. Also features live music by local Lincolnshire artists. Tasting Menus available for purchase online at This festival hosts 100 juried artists from around Business.LZacc.com. the country, offering a variety of mediums and price

Lake Road, Lindenhurst There is something for everyone at this four-day fest.

Events include carnival rides, parade, youth and adult bingo, battle of the bands and more. For the most upto-date information, check out LindenhurstIL.org.

LAKE COUNTY EVENTS August 4: National Night Out, Antioch, Buffalo Grove, Fox Lake, Lincolnshire, Mundelein, Round Lake, Round Lake Beach and Vernon Hills Be a part of an annual event designed to build police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Includes live music, kids’ activities, police K9 demonstrations and more, varying by town.

Visit each town’s website for specific information including location and time.

August 6 - 9: Gurnee Days, Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee This four-day fest offers live entertainment, bicycle rodeo, pancake breakfast, carnival rides, eating contest, petting zoo, talent show, food booths and more. Please visit GurneeDays.com for times and entertainment details.

August 7: Movie in the Park - “The Lego Movie,” Dusk, Bowen Park, 1800 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan Grab your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this family favorite. Visit WaukeganParks.org for more information and other upcoming Movies in the Park.

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August 19: Garlic Fest, 4 p.m.- 9 p.m., Everts Park, 111 North Ave., Highwood Sample a wide variety of garlic delicacies, everything from ice cream and cupcakes to sauces and cocktails. Held during Highwood’s Evening Market.

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August 21 - 22: Little Bear Rib Fest, Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills Hosted by the Vernon Hills Park District, get ready for some music, food and fun with some of the best ribs in the area and live blues music. Admission is $5. Visit LittleBearRibFest.com for complete schedule.

August 29: Color Aloft Ballon Festival, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake The festival begins with a “Fox and Hounds” event for the hot air balloons and wraps up after dark when the balloons will glow in the night sky. Also includes live music, family activities and a Civil War era baseball game. Free admission. For more information, visit GrayslakeChamber.com.

August 29 - 30: Port Clinton Art Festival, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Port Clinton Square, 600 Central Ave., Highland Park More than 260 artists from around the world will showcase their art to over 250,000 art enthusiasts at the juried festival. Features a youth division for young artists ages 18 and under. Free admission. Visit AmdurProductions.com for more information.

August 7 - 9: Lakemoor Fest, Morrison Park on Lily Lake, 110 S. Lake Shore Drive, Lakemoor The family-friendly fest includes carnival rides and games, beer garden, live entertainment and fireworks on Saturday nights at 9:30 p.m. For fest times, check out Lakemoor.net.

August 9: Outdoor Summer Concert with Tropixplosion, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Kracklauer Park Gazebo, 100 N. Seymour Ave., Mundelein Enjoy a mix of Caribbean, reggae and rock favorites, all with an island twist. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Free. Visit MundeleinParks.org for more information.

August 13: Genesee Film Series Featuring Vertigo, 7:30 p.m., Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan Celebrate Alfred Hitchcock’s birthday with a screening of this suspenseful classic starring James Stewart and Kim Novak. Tickets are $4 for adults, $2 for seniors, children and military. For more information, visit GeneseeTheatre.com August 13 - 16: Lindenfest, Village Hall, Sand l a k e c o u n t y j o u r n a l . c o m /m a g a z i n e

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