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ctober is our first anniversary issue. It’s been a year since we undertook the takeover/makeover of SW Lake Lifestyle. What a year it’s been. We chucked the old way of doing things to focus on two straight-forward goals: • Tell the stories inspired by the families in the wonderful communities we call home in SW Lake County.

• Help our valued business partners achieve even greater financial success.

So far we’ve published stories by 38 different authors and 16 photographers have made contributions. We recognized 180 different local businesses and more than 45,000 votes were cast by readers for the inaugural Best of SW Lake Awards, honoring the top businesses in 23 categories. The first week of each month since last October 13,600 area families received SW Lake Lifestyle with personally curated content prepared by Editor Stephen Neilson.

And we’ve helped introduce a number of businesses new to readers.

Also celebrating an anniversary (#4) is LUXE Wearhouse in Kildeer, an innovative fashion boutique founded by Marcy Sparr right here in our own backyard. To commemorate this achievement, Marcy chatted recently with writer Margo Pelak about what’s trending this fall in women’s fashion.

Not to forget the guys, fall fashion highlights are also covered in this issue. With a bit of a nip in the air, not to mention marching bands playing and footballs flying, the folks at Threads in Wauconda give us their take on the looks we should be sporting at tailgate parties on Saturdays and Sundays this fall.

With the changing of the seasons we know winter can’t be too far off. Mark Wolfe of John’s Complete Auto in Wauconda offers a whole rash of reminders on ways to get ready for winter driving.

As we embark on our second year, we remain committed to telling the stories that matter to families in the area. We welcome your input, dear readers, just as we look forward to helping more local businesses grow.

Thanks, and we’ll see you around town.

OCTOBER 2017 PUBLISHER

Michael Beightol | Michael.Beightol@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

Stephen Neilson | Stephen.Neilson@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jay Adams, Michael Beightol, Stephen Neilson, Margo Pelak, Mark Wolfe CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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SWLakeLifestyle.com ON THE COVER Marcy Sparr and Annie Lang

of LUXE Wearhouse.

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Departments 8

Good Times

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Around Town

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Driver’s Notebook

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Realty Report

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Renovate & Refine

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

14 Winter is Coming

Tips from Mark Wolfe on winterizing your ride

18 Classic Fashion With A Twist

LUXE Wearhouse celebrates its 4th Anniversary with great fall fashions

22 Root, Root, Root for the Home Team

Cheer on your team and dress the part with stylish Threads

24 Windy City Bulls Celebrate Season Opening with SW Lake

Fun on the floor and in the clubhouse with our G League Team

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Good Times

The Fields are Alive (with Bees)

Brian Thomson started keeping bees as a 12 year old in Michigan. At one point he had 10 hives producing 1,000 pounds of honey each year. Now, he's started a bee collective, Honey Lake Bee Co., helping area families start their own hives. To learn more, visit honeylakebeecompany.com.

Brian Thomson inspects a section of a hive Brian Thomson demonstrates the extraction and Shoppers in September found all kinds of brimming with freshly produced local honey. filtering of the locally produced honey. candles in Thomson’s pop-up store.

Pure beeswax candles and gift boxes are just Shoppers bought knowing that 7 local bee hives Centrifugal force extracts the honey from each some of the homemade products available. produced the honey and beeswax. section of the hive.

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Affordable Fashion With A Luxury Boutique Shopping Experience LUXE wearhouse offers a luxury boutique shopping experience without the high price tags. Women of any age can find apparel and accessories that range from everyday classics to the most current trends.

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Around Town

Join us for our

OPEN HOUSE

AROUND TOWN

FOODIE ALERT! GREAT BARRINGTON AREA TASTEFEST IS COMING SOON Tickets are now on sale for one of the most popular tasting events in the region. The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will host its 14th annual Great Barrington Area TasteFest on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the The Onion Pub & Brewery, located at 22221 N. Pepper Rd. in Lake Barrington. The annual event showcases samples from some of the finest purveyors of food and spirits in the Barrington Area.

Tickets to TasteFest are $30 in advance or $35 at the door and include a night of complimentary sampling from over 20 restaurants, microbrewers, wineries and distillers. The first 400 guests receive a collectible TasteFest glass at the door. The evening also includes business vendors and live entertainment. A popular highlight of the evening is the Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A. money machine, where guests can step in to grab some fast (moving!) cash.

Some of this year’s tasting vendors include: Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant, Brunch Café, Clarke’s Bakery & Deli, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Copper Fiddle Distillery, Flesk Brewing, Francesca’s Famiglia, Garfield’s Beverage Warehouse, Heinen’s Grocery Stores, Jennie and Vera’s Sweets + Savories, Kooker’s, La Pizza Via, McGonigal’s Pub, Moretti’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Onion Pub & Brewery, Pepper Park Coffee, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, The Solana of Deer Park, Sweet Caroline’s Crab-N-Que, Tiburon Rum, Vintage Wine & Spirits, and more. Guests will vote on the Great Taste Awards for Best Taste, Best Entrée, Best Spirit and Best Dessert. A “Great Taste Gift Tree,” with gifts cards totaling over $300 to area restaurants and more will be raffled off that evening.

To purchase your ticket for TasteFest and save $5, visit the BACC website at www.BarringtonChamber.com, or call (847) 381-2525.

Saturday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

VISIT OUR SCHOOL, MEET OUR STAFF AND ENJOY AMAZING ENTERTAINMENT!

Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door for a night of amazing sampling! For the 2nd year in a row, SW Lake Lifestyle will be one of the Tastefest sponsors.

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Advance tickets will be waiting for guests at the registration table.

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ments, lights, trim and outdoor decorations in a family atmosphere, the showroom is creatively divided into 13 new themed areas designed to provide decorating inspiration and holiday spirit.

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Continuing Our Tradition of Serving Families As We Would Want Ours Served...

Laurie Kane of Treetime Christmas Creations

The annual Treetime Tree Trade-In runs from October 1-31.

Customers donating gently used artificial trees to Goodwill will receive 15 percent off a new Treetime artificial Christmas tree purchase.

Donated artificial Christmas trees (3-feet and larger) can be brought to the Treetime showroom or to any Greater Chicagoland Goodwill Stores & Donation Centers (for locations visit AmazingGoodwill.com).

The whole family will enjoy the festive experience of Treetime’s annual winter wonderland. Learn more at treetime.com.

SKIN WELLNESS BY RENEE CELEBRATES NEW BARRINGTON LOCATION WITH RIBBON CUTTING The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce gathered with the Village of Barrington on Thursday, August 17, for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Skin Wellness by Renee’s new location at 205 S. Cook St. in Barrington.

"I have always been passionate about skincare. Since receiving a Master Certification in Clinical Esthetics I have been able to put my passion into practice," said owner Renee Diak-Witek. Skin Wellness by Renee provides personalized skin treatments with a fusion of science and natural botanicals uniquely designed to deliver results. Each facial begins with a skin consultation to determine clients’ skins concerns and goals.

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Driver’s Notebook

Under the hood.

WINTER ARTICLE MICHAEL BEIGHTOL

PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

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ou don’t have to be a fan of “Game of Thrones” to understand

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the headline on this page. Those of us in SW Lake County know full well that October is a good time to get our vehicles ready for

winter weather. We turned to Mark Wolfe, owner of John’s Complete Auto Service in Wauconda, for some advice before winter comes.

SW LAKE LIFESTYLE: WHAT SHOULD READERS START DOING TO GET THEIR VEHICLES READY? MARK WOLFE: “We see such a range of winter driving issues around

here. Heavy snow. Icy roads. Reduced daylight. It all adds up to the potential for some treacherous conditions. My recommendations on what to do to get ready starts with tires. Inspect the tread, do the "penny test" and if your tread is low I can practically guarantee at some point this winter you will find yourself ‘slip-sliding away.’

“It's also very important to make sure your battery can handle the change in temperature we experience. The lower the temperature gets, the more power you need to start a car. But here's the problem, cold is a battery's enemy because it robs power. So just when you need power most, winter robs it from your battery.

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John's features loaner cars available while your car is being serviced.

“Please make sure to keep your windshield washer tank full with fluid that's rated for this area of the country. You'll thank me on that first really sloppy day. Are your wiper blades ready for replacement?

You'll thank me about that, too.

“Also on your checklist should be an oil change, a check of your engine coolant (yes, even in winter), swap out of filters, troubleshooting lights and bulbs, a check of the heater and defroster and a few

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other odds and ends. Tending to all of this early before the first snow means you'll be ready when winter comes.”

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SWL: WHY IS PROPER AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES SO IMPORTANT?

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MW: “Maintaining proper tire pressure is important for several rea-

sons. The most critical is safety. Over-inflated means a tire is actually making less contact with the road and wearing out the center of the tread. Under-inflated means too much contact is being made because

Sean Lee, Owner

the shoulders of the tires are in contact with the road and wearing out too quickly. Properly maintained tires last longer and help improve fuel economy. Tires that are inflated to the right pressure also provide a nicer ride and stand up better to potholes and other winter driving hazards.”

SWL: WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL REASONS FOR

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SWL: WHAT'S YOUR DREAM CAR? MW: “1970 Pontiac GTO. That was the year that the GTO—under

the leadership of John DeLorean—maxed out on power. Truth is, I loved the muscle car era of the late 60s and early 70s. I learned to drive in my aunt’s 1966 Le Mans, the car that morphed into a GTO.” SWL: HOW'D YOU GET STARTED IN THIS BUSINESS? MW: “I got started in high school. While in college at Illinois State

I got a job in a repair shop in Bloomington and you could say my passion for cars bloomed (bad pun, I know). After moving back here I worked for other owners in a couple places, but knew one day I needed to have my own place. When John's became available in 2015 my wife, Amy, and I were able to put together the financing to buy out the owner who had operated the business for years. I'm really proud to carry on the legacy of excellent service for a fair price with my team of knowledgeable mechanics.”

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Classic Fashion wit h a t wist ARTICLE MARGO PELAK | PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

EDITOR’S NOTE:

LUXE Wearhouse in Kildeer is celebrating its fourth year in business with new services launching soon. Marcy Sparr, co-owner and stylist,

took time out of a busy schedule to chat recently with SW Lake Lifestyle about what’s fashionable this fall and what’s new at LUXE.

SWL: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CLOTHING YOU OFFER?

SWL: CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ANNIVERSARY! WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO START LUXE WEARHOUSE?

MS: “We like to think of it as ‘classic, with a twist’

because we understand women who want every day, wearable stuff that’s on trend and affordable. We offer

MARCY SPARR: “Annie [Lang] and I opened in March of 2013 as a four

free personal styling in our store, and we’ll pre-pull

day pop-up shop. I had a showroom in the city and I’d been traveling

items we think you might like, whether you need one

a lot and like so many women, I wanted to simplify my life. We saw an

outfit or an entire wardrobe. We get new merchandise

opportunity to provide a personalized, luxury shopping experience, but

every week so there’s always something new to try. We

without the high price tag. What’s so amazing is that up to now we’ve

are providing a boutique experience for our clients.”

grown solely by word of mouth and referrals. Our customers have been

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so supportive and loyal. They are all like friends now.”

LUXE Wearhouse is spacious, comfortable, and inviting.

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CLASSIC FASHION WITH A TWIST (CON TI N U ED)

SWL: LUXE OFFERS A STYLING SERVICE BY MAIL, KIND OF LIKE STITCH FIX. WHAT IS THAT LIKE? MS: “It is a similar concept, but it’s a lot more personalized. We will hand-

curate pieces and send them to our customers. For some shoppers who drive out from the city we’ll do an initial styling appointment. After that we will do LUXE styleboxes because it’s more convenient. What’s different about us is that you can always get us on the phone. We can get to know you personally and send you clothing that we know you’ll love.”

SWL: PLEASE TELL US ABOUT THE STYLES THAT ARE TRENDING NOW FOR FALL? MS: “There are so many new styles! Blush pink is still in, and ruffles are

back for sleeves and shoulders. Flared sleeves are in right now. Pairing the feminine styles with Moto jackets to balance out the look—that’s very current. Skinny jeans are still a staple, and we’re seeing interesting faux suedes and faux fur fabrics this season.”

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LUXE Wearhouse is located at 20771 N. Rand Road in Kildeer; phone 847.438.4880.

Visit their website at luxewearhouse.com for the latest LUXE fashion news.

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SWL: ARE THERE ANY STYLES TO AVOID? MS: “Great question. Because this sea-

MS: “Gosh, there’s so many exciting things happening right now. For one, we

son there is such a mix of styles that there’s

are launching a blog on our website. Our customers asked us to post photos of

not much that isn’t on trend. So many new

styles that we like and what we’re wearing, so we’re doing that soon. We also

looks are coming together in unique ways.

host parties and fundraisers. We will also be launching a “LUXE Gives Back”

You can mix 90s grunge plaids with jewel

initiative soon, to raise money for national and local charities. Every month will

tones or blush pink with a Moto jacket and

be different, so to stay up on what’s happening here we are asking everybody to

it will look stylish.”

please be sure to check out what’s new on our website.”

LUXE Wearhouse is spacious, stylish, comfortable, and full of light, with inviting seating areas and meticulously arranged, attractive displays of clothing and accessories. Marcy, Annie and Ashley took time to model some of their fall lineup for SW Lake Lifestyle.

1 Annie (L) in a Daniel Rainn Printed Top ($68), Jack Faux Leather Jacket in Khaki ($68), Blank NYC Jean in Black ($78), and Dainty Necklace ($35). Marcy's ready for fall in a Dex Lace Up Sweater in Oatmeal ($68), Mystree Faux Fur Vest ($98), Kut From the Kloth Connie Jean ($89), and Leather Wrap Bracelets ($25).

2 Annie looks striking in her Kut From the Kloth Faux Leather Jacket in Camel ($98), Splendid S/S Scoopneck Tee in White ($38), Veronica M Culotte Pant in Black ($78), and Statement Necklace ($35). Marcy’s sporting a Veronica M Printed Flare Sleeve Shift Dress ($98), with a Long Beaded Tassel Necklace ($35) and Leather Wrap Bracelets ($25).

3 Statement Necklace ($35), Dainty CZ Drop Necklace ($35), Leather Wrap Bracelets ($25), Bourbon and Boweties Bangles ($28).

4 Ashley, in her BB Dakota Faux Leather Jacket in Black ($85), Bobi S/S Knot Tee in Black ($55), and Kut From the Kloth Diana Kurvy Jean ($89), showing us a Mystree Cross Front Plaid Shirt ($58).

5 Marcy’s casually chic in a Bobi S/S Knot Tee in Black Cherry ($55), Kut From The Kloth Connie Jean ($89) and Statement Necklace ($35), with Annie in Jack Faux Leather Jacket in Black ($68), Splendid S/S Scoopneck Tee in White ($38), Sanctuary Pant in Fatigue ($99), Long Necklace ($25), and Stacked Bracelets ($22-$34).

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ROOT, ROOT, ROOT for the Home Team

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Homecoming Parade

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

PLENTY OF THREADS TO BEAT THE BAND

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t's Homecoming season, and when better to get your garb an upgrade to root for the home team in style? Threads fans recently

cheered on the High School Homecoming parade in Wauconda (Go Bulldogs!) in an array of sportstastic gear supporting teams known and loved in SW Lake territory, and showed they've got the spirit to take one (home) for the team!

Threads Boutique is located at 118 S. Main Street, Wauconda and offers clothing, accessories, fine leather boots and handbags, jewelry and gifts for women and men. Storefront is open Tuesday-Friday from 11 a.m. till 6 p.m. and Saturday 10-4, and the online store is open 24 hours a day at threadsforall.com; Phone 847.526.2058.

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Marquardt's Exclusive Ownership Experience 1. Steve (2nd from L) is emphatic that Threads is #1, in his Quilted Cubs Jacket with hood and pockets by Red Jacket ($98). Bob (far R) couldn't agree more in his Grey Blackhawks zippered sweatshirt with hood and pockets by Red Jacket ($90).

2. Uh-oh: Lucy's at it again, Charlie Brown! Beth Ann in her ombre top with tassel closure by Mystree ($58) and Jen in her fall floral swing dress with lace up front by Blu Pepper ($42) are amazed that Charlie falls for it every time.

3. The band plays on! David (L) sports a white stripe Cubs vintage tee shirt by Red Jacket ($42), while Jen in her red Blackhawks soft washed tee shirt by Red Jacket ($38) and Beth Ann in her vintage Hawks black tee by Red Jacket ($38) are feeling Hawkish. Bears clutch handmade by Patti Glade of Mrs. Ten Projects ($25).

4. JoAnn and Kristin are moms for all sports - JoAnn in an oatmeal Cubs super-soft Lon sleeve sweatshirt by Red Jacket ($54) and blue fedora by Angela & William ($24), and Kristin in her “60084” grey/white athletic cut henley by Rustic Touch ($38). “Football Mom” baseball shirt by Zutter ($34).

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Windy City ARTICLE MICHAEL BEIGHTOL | PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

Bulls Celebrate Season Opening with SW Lake

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W Lake Lifestyle and the Windy City Bulls gave a group of readers a chance of a lifetime to help kick-off the team’s preseason.

Joined by Bob Love, legendary Bulls player and NBA

great, and his wife, Rachel Dixon, the eve-

ning’s activities included food, drink and introductions to the team’s front office, including Team President Brad Seymour.

To cap off the evening, kids were given the chance to hoop it up on the home court of the Windy City Bulls at the Sears Centre Arena. It was a delightful way for families to make memories, share smiles and enjoy an evening together.

Sharing the Love.

For schedule and ticket info, visit windycity.gleague.nba.com.

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Never too young!

The lounge area features Bulls-themed interactive video games for guests.

Brad Seymour, Windy City Bulls President, with some required reading.

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WINDY CITY BULLS (CON TI N U ED)

Getting a bead on the basket.

Things to do with basketball: 1. Dribble 2. Shoot 3. Pass 4. Lounge Chair.

True Love.

A highlight of the evening: when Bulls management invited kids and families to shoot down on the actual Bull's court.

Bulls legend Bob Love demonstrating his excellent taste in reading, with SWL Editor Stephen Neilson (proudly sporting the Bulls 3-peat tie).

Photo by Michael Beightol.

Encouragement.

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Realty Report

NEIGHBORHOOD

SW Lake Realty Report SOLD PRICE

LIST PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

LMT

BDRMS BATHS

Royal Melbourne

$850,000

$869,900

98%

282

4

4.1

North Barrington

$770,000

$765,000

101%

18

4

3.1

Ponds of Kildeer

$710,000

$725,000

98%

10

6

5.1

Country Club Estates

$660,000

$665,000

99%

7

4

3.2

Fenview Estates

$642,500

$649,900

99%

14

4

4.1

Wynstone

$640,000

$650,000

98%

53

4+1

4.1

Ravenna

$630,000

$649,900

97%

10

5

3.1

Chapel Hill

$630,000

$619,000

102%

5

4

2.2

Lake Barrington

$620,000

$634,000

98%

583

4

5.1

Flint Creek Farms

$557,500

$565,000

99%

11

4

2.1

MLS statistics from 08/01/17 to 08/31/17. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.

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Light control allows you to control how the light enters the home. Is a particular room just too bright but has a great exterior view? Harsh daylight can be diffused with certain types of shades, transforming a harsh, brightly lit room into a soft one that allows the light to filter into the room and illuminate it more evenly.

When these treatments are open, sheer fabric components filter the light and block much of the view into the room from outside but preserve the view out of the windows from the inside. While open, these same types of shades can block a dramatic amount of harmful Ultra Violet rays. This helps preserve furnishings, flooring, and other items in the room from damage due to sun fade.

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Sheer fabric components allow light to filter into the room and helps prevent sun fade.

With the development of motorized window treatments there are many more options when it comes to light control and energy efficiency. Not only can hard to reach windows be operated more easily but combine that with home automation and you can get your blinds to open and close automatically. Hunter Douglas PowerView® treatments can be set to work with several automation systems as well as their own downloadable App. The treatments can be scheduled to operate at any time you desire. Scenes can be set up to maximize the shade’s contribution to energy efficiency by opening or closing at specific times to control the sun’s heat. Automation can also help synchronize the window treatments to your life. Imagine your blinds opening as you get up in the morning, closing during the heat of the day, then reopening as the sun goes down!

The Hunter Douglas PowerView® App allows you to control the operation of your window treatments remotely from anywhere with a hand held device and WIFI. Home security is enhanced with this feature because you can set the blinds to open and close on any schedule automatically from anywhere you are. The home can appear to be occupied deterring possible break ins. Motorized treatments also eliminate exposed cords so children and pets are safer too.

Blinds and shades also can contribute to energy efficiency, both by

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Parting Thoughts

The Rebirth of a Country Club ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL BEIGHTOL

T

he venerable Wynstone neighborhood, just past the corner of Miller and Rand Roads in North Barrington, has always had what some refer to as a wow factor: beautiful homes, ultra-spacious

yards,

winding

roads surrounding the only Jack Nicklaus designed golf course in Illinois and an imposing two-story club house with a lively swimming pool across the way from one of the largest practice putting greens anywhere.

The wow factor got ramped up a lot this summer and it had nothing to do with the neighborhood, golf course or club house. In one swift move the club’s $6 million debt was wiped away by nine families when they assumed ownership of the now The Club at Wynstone Ribbon Cut.

rebranded Club at Wynstone.

A member of the investing families, Dan Murphy, took on the role of Club Chairman. He says the group of families took over the club in a deal with equity members. Now, The Club at Wynstone is experiencing a surge in new members.

Long gone are the days when only a husband could be considered a member. Under the new regime, both spouses are members. Murphy, who is also President/CEO of Idealease, Inc., says the changes are part of an overall plan to make the club more family-friendly and inclusive.

Also gone is the men’s only terrace grill. It’s open now to all members and their families and has seen a surge in use. One other tradition has been wiped away: initiation fees for new members.

It’s yet another example of a vibrant country club pledging to stay relevant with the needs of local

Wynstone's Club Chairman, Dan Murphy (at right), with media.

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