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Festive Activities For December

December 2012

Find The Right Gift For The Colleague, Athlete Or Mother-In-Law Explore Diamond Trends With 3 McHenry County Jewelers

10Intriguing People

Meet 10 people in McHenry County who lead very interesting lives

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ASK THE EXPERTS

Cardinal Wine And Spirits In Crystal Lake Has Your Holiday Beverage Needs Covered pg 18

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Home Design — Lighting: Different lights can set the tone of a room. Find out how to properly light your home from experts at Caravelle Lighting in Richmond. Plus, don’t miss these suggestions for holiday lighting from Superior Systems in Barrington!

Cover Inset: Cardinal Wine and Spirits has hundreds of wines, beers and spirits to choose from at its Crystal Lake location.

But don’t fret if you feel overwhelmed — the friendly and knowledgeable staff can help you pick out just the right bottle.

Put A Fork In It: Chez Pierre’s Creperie in Crystal Lake is celebrating 10 years, and David Faccone of Crystal Lake Rib House shares his delight with the eatery.

A Little Bird Told Me: Did you know that Champagne can’t be called Champagne unless it comes from Champagne, France? Learn more about sparkling wines from the experts at Cardinal Wine and Spirits in Crystal Lake.

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The furry friend you have at home needs holiday presents, too, right?

Reese’s Barkery and Pawtique in McHenry and Thomas’ Tails in Crystal Lake offer ideas for stocking stuffers and treats for your pets.

Success Lives Next Door: As director of the Woodstock Christmas Clearing House, Joe Starzynski of Woodstock oversees hundreds of volunteers who gather to provide food and gifts for those in need during the holiday.

Write This Down: We introduce Michelle Stien, a stay-at-home mother of two, who will provide commentary in a new monthly column about the trials — and treats — of parenting.

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Meet some of the interesting people who work and reside in McHenry County as part of our annual 10 Intriguing People feature.

Say hello to Ken Ehrenhofer of Woodstock who restores old cars and loves to drive his 1930 Model A Ford Deluxe Roadster. You’ll also meet Angie Shurtleff, a Pilates instructor in Crystal Lake who lost nearly 100 pounds after finding the right exercise program for her.

On The Cover is Laura Power, an instructor of English at McHenry County College who loves teaching others how to write.

Meanwhile, Jennifer Trax of Oakwood Hills creates doll clothes that match the outfits of their owners, including a Prairie Ridge Wolves Cheerleading outfit for a young cheerleader.

Cassandra McKinney of Johnsburg, who — on top of being a director of an upcoming program at the College of Lake County — also works with au pairs and teaches ski lessons to children. And Sandy Barcus of McHenry has opened Collier House in Wyoming as a place of healing for families who need a quiet respite.

Jaki Berggren of Huntley is the new executive director of the McHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Then there’s Darlene Buresch-Zoellick, a lifeskills teacher at Hannah Beardsley Middle School in Crystal Lake, who believes that her modern day “home ec” class has a tremendous impact on her students.

Marie Ann Vos of Crystal Lake recently visited Switzerland to hear a former student perform some of the music she edited for her doctorate. And finally, Kristen Choitz of Woodstock is reaching out to women of Zambia and empowering them by teaching them how to earn a sustainable living.

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Lighting shows off a homeowner’s personality

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Melissa Bourassa, manager at Caravelle Lighting in Richmond

How many jumping jacks would it take to burn off a glass of wine?

Find out!

Seasonal affective disorder is a mood disorder or form of depression that usually begins in early winter. Learn more about SAD and how to combat symptoms.

Vital Signs: Children who suffer from earaches may benefit from chiropractic treatments, writes Dr. Daniel Strelcheck of Strelcheck Chiropractic Clinic in Crystal Lake.

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Also On The Cover: Diamonds are forever, and they’re always a popular holiday gift. Explore the latest trends in these sparkling stones with experts at Dalzell Jewelers in Crystal Lake, Laura Loyd Jewelers in Algonquin and M.J. Miller and Co. in Barrington.

Find the right gifts for the athlete in your family, the environmentalist — even the mother-in-law — with these suggestions from McHenry County shops.

We’ve got a calendar event for every single day of December to help keep you full of festive spirit!

WOD: Meet Chari Zanck, founder of American Community Bank and Trust and fundraising guru who has helped raise $1 million for Centegra Health System.