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THE MAGICIAN OF LAKE ZURICH PLANNING YOUR FAMILY REUNION A DAD, A DAUGHTER, & DISTRACTED DRIVING

Lifestyle Letter

Best. Day. Ever.

JUNE 2017

ASTER OF CEREMONIES] “Ladies and Gentlemen: Please take your seats. The Show begins... NOW.”

[STAGE LIGHTS go BLACK. CUE TIMPANI: Drum Roll] [MC] “Ladies and Gentlemen: please turn your attention to the center of the arena…” [CUE: Fireworks explode onstage with random jugglers and rafter-swinging trapeze artists. CUE: Tina Turner. SOUND: Turn it up to 11…] “You’re simply the Best Better than all the rest…” [SPOTLIGHTS: ON] [MC] “It’s an exciting day at SW Lake! This June issue is chock-full of newsy goodness leaping right off the pages. Presenting: our first ever “BEST of SW Lake” list, powered by YOU, the people; with each and every one of your 45,024 votes locked and loaded, you’ve picked a perfectly packaged, double-dozen destinations that make living in SW Lake, well… simply the Best!” [MC Loudly Cracks Whip.] “But wait… there’s MORE!” [AUDIBLE GASP from Crowd] “Priceless jewels are reforged and reborn to shine again… Ribbons are sliced to, um, ribbons… Masquerades are fully masqued… Fashion struts the runway to raise scholarships for Student Stars… Families make memories at remarkable reunions… and MORE!” [ENTHUSIASTIC APPLAUSE as the MC bows deeply, turns to Crowd, and loudly exclaims:] “BOOM!” [CUE: CANNONS FIRING, to the music of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture] [Startled by cannon fire, EDITOR awakes, lifts head off keyboard; starts typing] Ah… Hello everyone! Somehow I seem to be out of column space, so please enjoy our inaugural BEST of SW Lake issue, featuring all your favorites. We encourage you to stop by and give each one a try… you might just have the Best. Day. Ever! Best Regards… and I’ll see you Around Town!

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Michael Beightol, Michael Drelicharz, Stephen Neilson, Sue Shimkus CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

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June 2017

Departments

Good Times

Around Town

Local’s Choice

Travel Destination

Lifestyle Calendar

Realty Report

Parting Thoughts

BACC Awards $4000 to Local Students at Fashion Show

SW Lake was proud Scholarship Sponsor honoring the memory of Lauren Brown

16 The Magician of Lake Zurich

Timothy Siefert's special brand of alchemy forges memories that touch the heart

20 Presenting the BEST of SW Lake

Outstanding local businesses all graced your inaugural “Best Of” ballots. Now, read all about them

Good Times

BACC Awards $4000 in Scholarships to Local High School Students at Fashion Show

SW Lake was Scholarship Sponsor at the recent BACC 40th Annual Fashion Show and Scholarship Luncheon at Barrington's Biltmore Country Club, where $4000 was awarded to six deserving local students. The scholarship is named after Lauren Brown, fondly-remembered former BACC employee who lost her battle with cancer at age 29.

L to R: Suzanne Corr (BACC President/CEO); Scholarship winners Rachael Hayden, Haley Luczak, Michael Kinton, Brian Oâ€™Hara, Stephanie Pierson, and Bonnie Conte, owner of Avalon Deer Park, and her team of stylists helped prepare the models for their runway moments. Alec Schimmel; and Liz Luby (BACC Chair, @properties l The Luby Group).

This remarkable dress was A stunning bridal gown from MS Moda Bridal. created entirely from paper. Fashions for all ages were featured.

Barrington High School's A Cappella group, X (Ten), performed during the luncheon.

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Good Times

A Million Dreams Annual Masquerade Ball

A Million Dreams raises money for Make-A-Wish® Illinois by putting on an elaborate annual Masquerade Ball. Since its inception 5 years ago, they have generated $64,000 towards granting wishes and in 2017 raised another 16,000. These wishes help bring Hope, Strength and Joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Kelly Levin, Michelle Kuber, Joe McManaman, Lisa & Colin Shoemaker at the recent A Million Dreams Masquerade Ball

Matt Froehlich, Hillary Nichols, Joe & Erin Kafka. Joe served as event Master of Ceremonies.

Lindsey & John Sabel.

Lisa Shoemaker, Michelle Kuber, Kelly Levin, & Melissa Erlinger, putting the "Mask" in "Masquerade".

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

HAWTHORN WOODS AQUATIC CENTER Enjoy summer with a 2017 season pass to the Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center! Amenities include two water slides, two diving boards, lap pool, zero-depth activity pool, spray features, a concessions stand, and more, and offers learn to swim classes for parent-tot, preschool, and levels 1-5. Classes are held in the morning Monday through Thursday, as well as on Saturdays, and in the evening on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. For more information on the Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center, including pass rates, learn to swim class offerings, swim team, diving and more, visit us

STRAWBERRY FEST RETURNS TO HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LONG GROVE

online at www.vhw.org/HWAC.

Historic Downtown Long Grove is bringing back the annual homage to strawberries at its eponymously-named summer festival. Strawberry Fest is returning by popular demand (longgrove.org) June 23rd through the 25th. Producers are presenting three days of riveting live music along with vendors and activities devoted to the almighty strawberry, from prime rib sandwiches lathered in strawberry salsa to strawberry pie-eating competitions. Main stage music headliners include rock tribute

"Not Just for Mommy and Me" class

powerhouse 7th Heaven (Friday at 9 pm), 80’s cover giants Hi Infidelity (Saturday at 9 pm), and the redheads that rock known as The Gingers (Sunday at 4 pm). For kids, Strawberry Fest organizers are planning fun activities all weekend long at the Kid’s Zone, including: Medieval Times

"NOT JUST FOR MOMMY AND ME"

Jr. Knight Training, dance performances, water balloon toss, bag sets,

Messiah Lutheran school in Wauconda recently completed its

spin art coloring, face painting, the bubbler, flower crown arts and crafts,

series of "Not Just for Mommy and Me" free classes for prospective

DIY gardening for little green thumbs, and much more. There will also

students. Pictured here, this "Bouncing Baby Bunnies" class provided

be live karaoke on the Fountain Square Stage on Sunday and straw-

fun for everyone, and included crafts, gross motor play, snacks, music,

berry pie-eating competitions on Saturday and Sunday for both kids and

and more. For further information about Messiah Lutheran schools

adults. To cap it off, a full carnival – with all the classic carnival rides from

offerings, contact Stacie Carr (scarr@messiahlutheranpreschool.org).

Fantasy Amusements – will be held at the Archer parking lot. Separate carnival ride tickets will be available for purchase on-site. The full music lineup as well as other event details can be found on the event website at longgrove.org/festivals/strawberry-festival-2017/.

WAUCONDA CRUISE NIGHTS Come out to Wauconda’s wonderful Main Street to view 100’s of show cars and dine, shop and enjoy an evening of fun! Show dates and CONTINUED >

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Around Town

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times are June 20, July 18, August 15 and September 19 from 5-9pm. Show cars and bikes from all years are welcome. Show vehicles can start arriving at 3:30pm via Route 176 and West Mill Street. For more information contact the Village of Wauconda at 847.526.5580 or visit our webpage at waucondacruisenight.com.

Hawthorn Woods Soccer 1-Week Summer Camp

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DEALING WITH THE SLOW, DANGEROUS DEATH OF THE NORTH AMERICAN ASH Thousands of ash trees across Lake County are affected by an invasive insect, the emerald ash borer (EAB). Untreated, ash trees may survive for two to three years, yet they’re slowly dying from the inside out. Research shows that when untreated, ash trees infested with EAB break in unusual ways. Branches break much closer to the trunk of the tree and in the upper canopy, causing larger branches to fall from a much higher height. “It’s the way these untreated trees are dying that creates a new danger to homeowners,” says Anand Persad, an entomologist at The Davey Tree Expert Company. Here are a few recommendations for dead or dying ash trees: • Cut down dead ash trees within the first year if they fail to leaf out. They become dangerous when branches fall off. • If a dead ash tree is near a power line, road, home or building, hire a professional to remove it. • Keep children away from areas where trees or branches could fall. • Diversify with different varieties of trees on a property. That way if one species suffers from disease, all trees won’t be wiped out. Suggested replacement species include American Yellowwood, Blackgum, Ginkgo, Osage (orange) and Lacebark Elm, among others. Davey recently announced it will move from Barrington to Long

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Grove at the site of the former Geimer Greenhouse. June 2017 | SW Lake Lifestyle

Localâ€™s Choice

THE

MAGICIAN OF LAKE ZURICH

TIMOTHY SIEFERT'S SPECIAL BRAND OF ALCHEMY FORGES MEMORIES THAT TOUCH THE HEART

ARTICLE MICHAEL BEIGHTOL | PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

agic happens when Tim Siefert creates custom designs at Timothy Grant Jewelry in Lake Zurich. His efforts, however, start long before he folds his lean

frame onto a stool at the ancient workbench that was built by his father long ago. An award-winning Goldsmith and Platinumsmith who specializes in the design

and craftsmanship of one-of-a-kind pieces, Siefert, who started as a jeweler in 1985, has carved out a very special niche; he takes old, unused items from clients to create re-born and treasured family heirlooms.

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Tim Seifert of Timothy Grant Jewelry.

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Localâ€™s Choice

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Siefert at his workbench, inserting stones into a newly cast ring. Family jewelry, ready to be repurposed into a striking new design.

The final step: clients receive their pieces fully transformed into a creative new design.

New designs are first sketched out by hand; this ring incorporates a Celtic knot in its design.

After the mold is cast, the metal is poured in to create the cast to be trimmed and polished.

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The final ring with Celtic/Norse crosses, beautifully breathing new life into precious stones.

The transformation typically begins when

design, the desired precious metal is poured in

a guest visits either the Schaumburg or Lake

to create a rough cast. That cast then undergoes

Zurich shop with a collection of jewelry that is no

hours of tedious effort by Siefert to trim, polish and

longer worn. Siefert assesses the items, gauging

prepare for the insertion of the stones into settings.

the quality and value of the pieces. Then a con-

Often Siefert needs to heat the still unfinished piece

versation begins with the guest. What are they

with his workbench torch, carefully working the

looking for? Do they prefer every day casual or

metal until the desired design emerges.

something more formal? Do they want a ring,

After the stones are set there’s still lots of finish-

bracelet, earrings, necklace or pin? Do they have

ing work and treatments to the metal, but the piece

a budget in mind?

is really starting to take shape. Only after hours

Then, with pen and paper in hand, Siefert

of work over several weeks–and when Siefert is

begins to sketch. Slowly the design takes shape,

completely satisfied–will the client be invited back

always with Siefert keeping an eye on how best

to the shop for a big reveal. That’s when his hard

to showcase treasured stones from the collection

work and expertise really delivers a big payback for

brought in by the guest.

Siefert. It doesn’t always happen, but often enough

Once a drawing is agreed upon the next step is to engage a computer artist who creates a two-dimensional, realistic drawing of the sketch. After another approval, the digital depiction goes to a diemaker

tears well up in the eyes of the client when they receive a totally new, one-of-a-kind piece. And then the Magician of Lake Zurich turns to his next project.

who casts a mold. While this is happening, Siefert carefully extracts the stones to be used in the new piece. Gold or silver is weighed and assessed, and

Timothy Grant Jewelry, with stores in Lake Zurich (155

then prepared for shipment to a refinery.

N. Rand Road) and Schaumburg (10 S. Roselle Road), is

When the mold is returned it is inspected thoroughly. If the mold captures all the nuances of the

celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Learn more at timothygrants.com.

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BEST SW LAKE

OUTSTANDING LOCAL BUSINESSES LARGE AND SMALL, OLD AND NEW, WIDELY KNOWN AND HIDDEN GEMS, ALL GRACED YOUR INAUGURAL “BEST OF” BALLOTS

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

he following pages reveal the top businesses in 24 different categories as selected by you, the readers of SW Lake Lifestyle. The balloting time and again produced some very tight races with several categories being decided by the narrowest of

margins, so we’ve acknowledged the runners-up and honorable mentions in each category as well. Let us know any additional categories you’d like to see us include next time. If your favorite finished 2nd or 3rd, be sure to vote for them next time around; if you agree with the choices, be sure to patronize these businesses - no doubt you’ll discover some great new places to shop, take a hike, eat, meet for coffee, grab a local brew, fix your car, fix a tooth, hear live music, get a haircut, watch a movie, work out, and much more. And now, please enjoy THE BEST OF SW LAKE. CONTINUED >

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Where one-of-a-kinds get started. Every child is unique. We embrace that individuality to provide personalized learning experiences, with nurturing teachers, on the path to elementary school.

• Infant and toddler care • Preschool • Pre-Kindergarten

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Plus, our mixed-age Montessori classroom offers authentic Montessori curriculum and a certified Montessori teacher.

wines

craft beer

accompaniments

Long Grove Strawberry Fest is Back! June 23, 24, 25

Tues: 1/2 price glasses of wine | wed: 10% off wine flighTs Thur: $1 off Beers | fri & saT: live Music | sun: 10% off on-preMise

food

A CAliforniA Wine experienCe in long grove, illinois (847) 383-5052 | www.brokenearthwinerylg.com 219 r obert P arker c offin r d . l ong g rove , il 60047 June 2017 | SW Lake Lifestyle

BEST OF SW LAKE (CON TI N U ED)

BEST WOMEN’S A P PA R E L

Threads boutique 118 South Main Street | Wauconda 847.526.2058 | ThreadsForAll.com Since opening at their location on Wauconda’s historic Main Street, Threads has become a local favorite spot for discriminating women to shop. Threads has high style fashions, accessories, jewelry and gifts at Main Street prices. Their motto: “Threads... We've Got You Covered!” Runner-up: House of Betty Jane Honorable Mention: LUXE Wearhouse

BEST CAR DEALER

B E S T GY M

MOTOR WERKS Foglia YMCA 1475 Barrington Road | Barrington

1025 N Old McHenry Road | Lake Zurich

847.497.8669 | MotorWerks.com

847.438.5300 | FogliaYMCA.org

B E S T N E W R E S TA U R A N T

Farmhouse on North 117 North Avenue | Barrington

847.387.3408 | FarmhouseOnNorth.com Motor Werks began with the Mer-

The mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago

cedes-Benz and BMW franchises in 1971

is to develop strong children, families and

located in downtown Barrington (present

communities across Metropolitan Chicago

hood dream was to open her own

home of Motor Werks Cadillac). Motor

through academic readiness, character de-

restaurant, and she brings her culi-

Proprietor Meghan McGinty’s child-

Werks has grown to rank 89 among Crain’s

velopment, violence prevention, and fitness

nary talents to the fore at Farmhouse

Chicago Business Top 100 Privately Owned

and healthy living – and SW Lake’s readers

on North, her farm-to-table restaurant

Companies in Chicagoland, with nearly

agree that the Foglia Y in Lake Zurich is

in downtown Barrington featuring

7,000 new and certified pre-owned vehicles

living up to its mission.

fresh, home-cooked meals “from local

delivered to individual retail customers.

farms to your table”. Runner-up: Restoration Fitness

Runner-up: Wickstrom Honorable Mention: Marquardt Buick/GMC 22

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Honorable Mention: Renegade Fitness

Runner-up: Consume Honorable Mention: Joanie’s

BEST LIVE MUSIC

BEST WOMEN'S S A L O N & S PA

Broken Oar

Avalon

614 Rawson Bridge Road | Port Barrington

20530 North Rand Road | Deer Park

847.639.9468 | BrokenOar.com

847.726.8855 | AvalonDeerPark.com

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, three generations of patrons

Avalon is an AVEDA Salon Spa, open seven days a week and

now enjoy Broken Oar’s panoramic views, spacious skydeck, Oar

conveniently located at Deer Park Town Center. Their team

stage and party tent, year-round riverfront dining, and the largest

of 50 trained professionals provides hair care, skin care, nail

beer garden in McHenry County with outdoor entertainment and

care, massage therapy and makeup applications, using AVEDA

daily special events all summer long.

organic products. Customers can purchase AVEDA products in Avalon’s 600 square-foot retail center.

Runner-up: Middleton’s Honorable Mention: Copper Fiddle

Runner-up: Couture 360 Honorable Mention: Vickie’s Personal Touch

B E S T S P E C I A LT Y S H O P

B E S T E X I S T I N G R E S TA U R A N T

Long Grove Confectionery

SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza

114-128 Old McHenry Rd | Long Grove

847.469.8840 | SLYCECoalFiredPizza.com

127 North Main Street | Wauconda

847.459.0269 | LongGrove.com New restaurants occasionally grab headlines and make a splash by Deeply rooted in the craft of chocolate, Long Grove Confection-

virtue of their novelty, but upon further review need to prove they’re

ery uses the best ingredients (and old fashioned Midwestern

in it for the long haul. SLYCE’s consistent emphasis on delivering

hard work) to consistently create creamy, rich, decadent hand-

pizzas with just the right amounts of locally grown ingredients hand-

crafted excellence. After 42 years in their original location in

crafted to meet customer requests shows that they’re in it to win it.

Long Grove, they’re moving around the corner to Confectionery Lane (opening Fall 2017).

Runner-up: Gianni’s Honorable Mention: Beelow’s

Runner-up: Tree Time

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BEST OF SW LAKE (CON TI N U ED)

BEST SPORTS BAR

B E S T R E A LT O R

Since the 1920’s, Beelow’s family farm

McGonigal’s Pub

has been part of the Lake County

105 South Cook Street | Barrington

The Kim Alden Team

landscape raising cattle, hogs and grain

847.277.7400 | McGonigalsPub.com

754 W. Northwest Hwy | Barrington

BEST PLACE FOR STEAK

Beelow’s 763 South Rand Road | Lake Zurich 847.540.0600 | Beelows.com

847.254.5757 | KimAlden.com

crops. Now in their 3rd generation, Beelow’s Steakhouse is proud to feature

This traditional Irish Pub and restau-

locally raised cuts of beef and pork from

rant located in the heart of downtown

Kim Alden and her award-winning team

brother Duane’s prized stock, along with

Barrington offers full lunch and dinner

maximize their marketing tools and exper-

slow-roasted prime rib, fresh seafood

menus, daily specials, live entertainment,

tise to help both sellers and buyers with all

and locally sourced produce.

a late night menu, and much more.

their real estate needs.

Runner-up: Middleton’s

Runner-up: Stony River Honorable Mention: Dock’s

Honorable Mention: Chasers

B E S T A U T O R E PA I R S H O P

John’s Complete Auto Service 221 S. Main Street | Wauconda 847.526.7250 | JohnsOnMain.com Located in downtown Wauconda at Route 176 (Liberty St.) & Main since 1978, John’s takes care of all makes and models, offering same day service and courtesy cars as needed. Their straightforward and honest approach: “We repair your vehicle right the first time and include a safety inspection on all cars.” Runner-up: Hawkeye Honorable Mention: Lindberg

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Runner-up: Renee Clark Honorable Mention: Lynn Fleishman

BEST JEWELER

Timothy Grant 155 North Rand Road | Lake Zurich 847.726.1556 | TimothyGrants.com At Timothy Grant, you can watch your custom jewelry’s design evolve from a sketch into the finished creation of your dreams. They’re experts at repurposing existing jewelry with sentimental value into dazzling new pieces. Visit their new showroom on Rand Road and work with their talented designers to create something unique to you that makes you feel special each time you wear it. Runner-up: Lake Zurich Jewelers Honorable Mention: Leonard’s

BEST DENTIST

Hawthorn Woods Family Dental 60 Landover Pkwy A | Hawthorn Woods

BEST FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Phil Guerrero, PMG Wealth Management 60 Landover Pkwy Suite D | Hawthorn Woods 847.550.6100

847.550.5000 | HawthornWoodsFamilyDentalCare.com Certified Financial Planner Phil Guerrero strives to solve the needs The team at Hawthorn Woods Family Dental Care is committed to

of his affluent clients, their families, and their businesses as part

sending each patient home with a smile. Dr. Jeffrey Copeland and his

of a long-term consultative relationship, basing every financial

staff offer state-of-the-art dental care in a comfortable, friendly environ-

decision on the client’s specific situation. For 20 years he’s helped

ment. Patient questions and concerns are always answered, making

clients develop strategies to meet their financial goals.

sure that everyone feels confident during each step of their treatment. Runner-up: Mark Hornok, Edward Jones Runner-up: Lakeside Dental Honorable Mention: Sandy Point Dental

Honorable Mention: Joseph Guin, NW Mutual CONTINUED >

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BEST OF SW LAKE (CON TI N U ED)

BEST BARBER SHOP

18|8 120 S. Hough Street | Barrington 224.633.2188 | eighteeneight.com/barrington-il/ When combined - 18% chromium and 8% nickel - steel becomes a better performing stainless steel. The result is 18|8, the name of Barrington’s premium men’s salon, where staff shares their expertise in men’s hair care and grooming to help transform their customers to look better, feel better, and perform better. Runner-up: Barrington Barber Shop Honorable Mention: Tremonte’s

BEST PIZZA

SLYCE Coal Fired Pizza

BEST MOVIE T H E AT E R

BEST FURNITURE / HOME FURNISHINGS

Century 16 Deer Walter E. Smithe Park (Cinemark) 280 South Milwaukee Ave | Vernon Hills

21600 W Field Pkwy | Deer Park

847.821.9520 | Smithe.com

847.438.8518 | Cinemark.com/illinois/ century-16-deer-park

127 North Main Street | Wauconda

A family business in its 4th generation, Walter E. Smithe features not only a wide range

847.469.8840 | SLYCECoalFiredPizza.com

Fans hail Century 16 Deer Park for offering 16 screens from which to choose, a good

offers a team of designers who will explore

SLYCE’s focus: less is more, keep it

selection of food options, reasonable movie

your vision, style, and budget and customize

simple, make it fresh and source it locally.

prices, overall cleanliness, “Discount Tues-

a plan for your room or your entire home,

Preserving the art of handcrafted artisanal

days”, friendly employees, and their location

including everything from furniture to floor

coal-fired pizza, they offer their guests a

at Deer Park Town Center near many pre- or

coverings, art, window treatments, light

balanced, fresh, perfectly charred pie.

post-movie dining and shopping options.

fixtures, and accessories.

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Runnerup: Catlow Honorable Mention: AMC Hawthorn

of quality home furnishing items, but also

Runnerup: Penny Mustard Honorable Mention: Epilogue

BEST LOCAL BREW PUB

B E S T M E N ' S A P PA R E L

Threads Boutique 118 S. Main Street | Wauconda

Onion Pub

847.526.2058 | ThreadsForAll.com

847.381.7308 | OnionBrewery.com

Lest the men of SW Lake be found without Threads, this upscale yet afford-

Since firing up their first batch of Paddy Pale

women. Located on historic Main Street in Wauconda, Threads has high style

Ale in 1996, the Onion Pub has been expand-

fashions, accessories, jewelry and gifts at Main Street prices. Their slogan:

ing their brewery in search of “The best damn

“Threads... We've Got You Covered!”

22221 N Pepper Road | Barrington able boutique has contemporary clothing and accessories for both men and

brew you’ll ever drink.” Now, Wild Onion beers Runner-up: Buckle

are distributed throughout Chicagoland and five other Midwest states, and their Pub serves

Honorable Mention: Phillips

up hearty comfort food in generous portions in their timber framed bar and dining room. Runner-up: Mickey Finn’s Honorable Mention: Side Lot Brewery

BEST PLACE T O TA K E A H I K E

BEST PLACE TO MEET FOR COFFEE

Cuba Marsh

Koffee Kup

BEST LOCAL LANDSCAPER

A.M. Landscape & Design

24205 West Cuba Road | Deer Park

30 East Main Street | Lake Zurich

28320 N. Hilltop Terrace | Mundelein

847.367.6640 | LCFPD.org

847.438.8110 | Facebook.com/Kkup.LZ

847.224.2167 | AM-LD.com The 781-acre Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve

A classic example of small town charm

If you’re looking to create a unique outdoor

offers hikers one of the prettiest blends of

“where the locals go” and the staff knows

living space, or simply liven up your existing

marsh, woodland and grassland in Lake

the regulars’ orders before they sit down.

landscape, A.M. Landscape Design will

County. Three miles of trails take visitors

Some customers have been sipping their

work with you to create the perfect balance

through open areas of gently rolling hills,

coffee and downing their home-style diner

of beauty and functionality. From garden

featuring views of the marsh and scattered

cuisine for almost 40 years, according to

walls and plantings, to brick patios and out-

groves. Cuba Marsh is part of the Lake

Facebook reviews. Koffee Kup hosts “Coffee

door kitchens, they use the best materials

County Forest Preserves.

with the Mayor” (of Lake Zurich) on the 3rd

and guarantee their work.

Wednesday each month at 9:00 a.m. Runner-up: Lakewood

Runner-up: Poul’s Honorable Mention: ILT Vignocchi

Honorable Mention: Independence Grove

Runner-up: Honey Hill Honorable Mention: Beans & Leaves June 2017 | SW Lake Lifestyle

Travel Destination

Planning a Destination Family Reunion ARTICLE SUE SHIMKUS

hat better way to gather loved ones than at a family reunion?

Consider holding the family reunion on a family-friendly cruise

Planning a family reunion can become complicated, especially

ship or at an all-inclusive resort. Each offer entertainment options

a reunion involving lots of people. Experienced reunion planners recom-

for every generation that takes much of the stress out of planning

mend that families begin planning for a reunion a year or so in advance.

activities around varying interests. There are usually many options

When planning a reunion that involves traveling long distances,

for room types, including rooms for two or family suites with several

or an adventure like a cruise or a trip out of the country, many family

bedrooms and gathering space. Both cruise ships and all-inclusive

members may need time to save money and make special arrange-

resorts share approximate costs upfront with fewer surprises later.

ments for work, passports or pet care. Ask for suggestions and select

Villas are also a popular choice for multi-generational families. Located

a date that works for everyone. Once a date is determined, many

all over the world, many reunion groups choose this option. Arrangements

family members may seek to secure tickets or plan other activities

can be made for dining in the villa with private chefs, optional tours and

before or after the reunion. Changing the date, even once, will affect

transportation, or just relaxing at the villa's pool or game room.

everyone and may force some to cancel.

COMMUNICATE EARLY AND OFTEN

Avoid the obvious busy times of the year; try not to schedule your

Communicating plans early for a family reunion allows for interest and

family reunion during prom and graduation season. Major holiday

excitement to grow. Some folks create a newsletter to keep everyone

seasons, such as Thanksgiving or Christmas, may be a difficult time

up-to-date, or you may choose an option that allows more interaction like

for reunions, but still often popular because vacation time and school

a Family Reunion website or Facebook page. Solicit ideas from everyone,

breaks allow for the time away.

and allow family members the opportunity to submit ideas for planned

CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOCATION & VENUE FOR YOUR FAMILY

activities, venues and menu options. Whether your family is large or small,

Family reunions are unique in that they may include people with

consider getting help from the start by calling in an expert travel profes-

different interests. Choosing the best place and type of accommoda-

sional to take care of details ranging from recommending appropriate

tions is extremely important. Families may span four generations and

destinations, choosing the right venue to accommodate everyone’s wish

it is important to consider ages and physical limitations when plan-

list, arranging for airline tickets, and making hotel or car reservations. For

ning activities. Grandparents may not want to participate in activities

larger groups, special amenities and even free guests may be an option. A

like scuba diving or water-skiing. Likewise, children may not enjoy

travel advisor can even be a friendly and patient third-party to gently prod

ballroom dancing or a mahjong tournament.

family members who may not be quick to decide.

About the Author: Sue Shimkus, President of Lake Zurich Travel & Cruise, provides custom travel itineraries for the discerning traveler. To learn more, visit lztravel.com or call 847.438.5551. 28

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ACCESSORIES • BAGS • JEWELRY • GIFTS • HOME DÉCOR • SPORTSWEAR

Leading Brands...

Main Street Shopping!

THREADS BOUTIQUE HAS AFFORDABLE CLOTHING FOR FASHIONABLE WOMEN. STYLISH MEN, TOO.

on Tue. & Wed. at Threads Boutique

Free gift for first-time Threads shoppers every day.

Tue–Fri: 11 am-6 pm • Sat. 10 am-4 pm • Sun. and Holidays: Closed 118 S. MAIN STREET • WAUCONDA, IL. • 847-526-2058 • THREADSFORALL.COM June 2017 | SW Lake Lifestyle

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sentation, you will learn about the history of Sears ready-cut homes. A special focus will be on houses still standing in Lake and McHenry Counties. Lara is the founder of Sears Homes of Chicagoland. Free Event, but donations appreciated.

JUNE 10 RELAY FOR LIFE CITIZEN'S PARK, BARRINGTON

The Relay For Life's 20-year Anniversary Celebration is part of a world-wide movement celebrating the fight to end cancer. Time is moved to 2 p.m. to to enable families with younger children to come out and join the fun. We walk together in support of those on their

JUNE 10

cancer journey. For more info, go to relayforlife.org/barringtonil.

"SEARS HOMES OF CHICAGOLAND" HOSTED BY THE

JUNE 11

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF ISLAND LAKE

PIONEER GARDENS OF THE MIDWEST

From 1908 to 1942, Sears Roebuck and Company sold about 65,000

Local author and researcher Nancy Schumm will talk about plants that

ready-to-build kit homes through catalogs. In Lara Solonickne's pre-

CONTINUED >

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Realty Report

NEIGHBORHOOD

SW Lake Realty Report SOLD PRICE

LIST PRICE

%SOLD/LIST

LMT

BDRMS BATHS

Meadowood Estates

$1,333,000

$1,318,000

101%

4.1

Prairie Creek

$1,260,000

$1,299,000

97%

167

5+1 bsmt

6.1

Heritage Estates

$853,731

$745,000

115%

3.1

Bennington

$767,500

$799,900

96%

3.2

Fox Point

$750,000

$789,900

95%

127

3.3

Countryside Meadows

$630,852

$574,385

110%

2.1

Country Club Estates

$625,000

$635,000

98%

2.1

Countryside Glen

$605,000

$614,750

98%

4.1

Rambling Hills

$600,000

$624,900

96%

4+1 bsmt

3.1

Barrington Harbor

$550,000

100%

MLS statistics from 04/01/17 to 04/30/17. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.

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SUE, PAUL, RENEE, TOM, LEE, AND CATHY SUE, PAUL, RENEE, TOM, LEE, AND CATHY Tammy Wasserman VP of Residential Lending Tammy Wasserman 847.337.5652 cellLending VP of Residential 500 Lake Cook Rd., Suite 420 847.337.5652 cell Deerfield, IL 60015 500 Lake Cook Rd., Suite 420 Deerfield, IL 60015

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GastroPub

pioneer women had in their homes, kitchen gardens and wild plants

Unique Wines, Spirits and Cuisine

handed to our attendees! House tours available after the program.

they used for medicine. A limited amount of "garden goodies" will be Free event. Groups of 5 or more please call ahead at 847-526-9303. wauconda-history.org

EVERY TUESDAY, JUNE 13–AUGUST 8, AT 7:30PM 2017 SUMMER CONCERTS AT INDEPENDENCE GROVE

INDEPENDENCE GROVE FOREST PRESERVE Our Events in the Plaza outdoor concerts at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. (No rain dates; no concert on July 4). Concerts kick off June 13 with the New Invaders, playing 60s Rock and Roll classic hits by the likes of Cream, The Dave Clark Five, The Kinks, and more. Full schedule is online at lcfpd.org/ig/concerts/.

Coming in

June!

Farm To Table Locally Sourced

847 . 946 . 4167 583 N. Rand Road • Lake Zurich

3RD TUESDAYS IN JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER WAUCONDA CRUISE NIGHTS MAIN STREET, WAUCONDA View 100’s of show cars and dine, shop and enjoy an evening of fun on Wauconda's Main Street. Show dates and times are June 20th, July 18th, August 15th and September 19th from 5-9pm. Show cars and bikes from all years are welcome. For more information contact the Village of Wauconda at 847.526.5580 or visit our webpage at waucondacruisenight.com.

JUNE 23 ART IN THE PARK – A TASTE OF DRAWING WORKSHOP HAWTHORN WOODS COMMUNITY PARK Get a taste of our drawing class in this 1-hour workshop starting at 6:00 p.m. Our elementary-age program teaches basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. Students will express their creativity while they learn to draw. All materials provided. Event is paired with our Concert in the Park performance by Comstock Lode from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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business directory AUTOMOTIVE

John's Complete Auto Service (847) 526-7250 johnsonmain.com Marquardt of Barrington Buick GMC (224) 633-1630 marquardtbuick.com

Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers (844) 546-3053 tutortime.com

FASHION & ACCESSORIES Threads Boutique (847) 526-2058 threadsforall.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS FINANCIAL & ORGANIZATIONS Barrington Area SERVICES & Chamber of Commerce PLANNING (847) 381-2525 barringtonchamber.com Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce (847) 438-5572 lzacc.com Long Grove Business & Community Partners (847) 634-0888 longgrove.org Wauconda Chamber of Commerce (847) 526-5580 waucondachamber.org

EDUCATION

Primrose School-Long Grove (847) 951-6420 primroselonggrove.com

Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Mark Hornok (847) 382-3476 edwardjones.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Illinois Vein Specialists (847) 277-9100 illinoisveinspecialists.com/

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS

Boone Creek Cabinetry and Design (815) 385-8414 boonecreekcabinet.com MGT Stone, Inc. (Marble and Granite Tech) (847) 713-8023 mgtstone.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS

Schwake Stone and Fireplace (847) 566-0799 schwakestone.com

HOME SERVICES American Garage Floor Systems (847) 744-8518 agschicago.com/ House Shampoo (815) 585-4745 houseshampoo.com Reflections in Glass (847) 744-8176 rigshowerdoors.com

INSURANCE

Pipkin Insurance Agency LLC (847) 201-4905 agents.allstate.com/ patricia-pipkin-volo-il.html

JEWELRY

Timothy Grant Jewelry (847) 726-1556 timothygrants.com

PET CARE

Bark 'N' Town (815) 759-2275 barkntown.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Jake Cohen Photography (847) 452-8334 jakecohenphotography.com Stephen Neilson Media (847) 487-7464 stephenneilsonmedia.com

REAL ESTATE

Renee Clark @properties (847) 612-0027 reneeclarkhomes.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Broken Earth Winery (847) 383-5052 brokenearthwinerylg.com Zin GastroPub (847) 946-4167 zingastropub.com

SALONS & SPAS 18/8 Fine Men's Salon (Barrington) (224) 633-2188 eighteeneight.com/ barrington-il/ Avalon Salon-Spa (847) 726-8855 avalondeerpark.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS Verizon Wireless Zone of Barrington (847) 852-7050 wirelesszone.com/ barringtonil

TRAVEL & LEISURE

Lake Zurich Travel & Cruise (847) 438-5551 lztravel.com Racine Co. Convention & Visitors Bureau (Real Racine) (800) 272-2463 realracine.com

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Parting Thoughts ARTICLE MICHAEL DRELICHARZ | PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

Mike Drelicharz, showing daughter Danielle a popular and convenient cell phone mount enabling hands-free phone availability in the car and elsewhere.

HERE ARE A FEW SIMPLE STEPS TO SHARE WITH LOVED ONES: • Put the phone away. Before starting the car, put your phone in the glove box, your purse or even the back seat. Keep it out of reach. Social Media can wait. So can texting. No message is as important as keeping yourself, passengers and other drivers safe. Having a lapse in contact is okay; that’s how older folks did it “last century.” Nowadays, think how happy your family will be when after your trip is over you text or call them to say you arrived safely. • Pick your music before putting the car in gear. Occasionally, a song comes up you may not like. I get it, but wait until the car is stopped before changing radio stations. Songs are really pretty short so three or four minutes is a small price to pay to avoid being a distracted driver. • Using GPS is great: It’s a big time-saver. It’s also comforting knowing where you are especially when going someplace new. If you use your phone’s GPS, invest in a vehicle mount that cradles your phone safely on your dashboard or above the heating and cooling controls. Securing a device this way, allowing a quick glance at the screen to identify your next turn, takes just a

AVOIDING THE DANGERS OF

slight shift of your eyes while keeping your head level and both hands on the wheel. • When talking on the phone, make sure it’s hands-free only. Use the system installed in newer cars or purchase a Bluetooth earpiece/speaker. While there are several types of Bluetooth earpieces, the rule “You Get What You Pay For” certainly applies. The better performing units cost about $100. There are also Bluetooth speakerphones that clip to the visor. Bluetooth is the only way to safely talk on a hands-free phone call while in the car.

DISTRACTED

DRIVING

• Monitoring an older car got easier: Verizon Hum+ is a unit that plugs into a car’s diagnostic port to monitor the Battery, Alternator, Coolant, Power Train,

Electrical, Mechanical, Wiring and Emissions. It can even issue reminders about required maintenance, recap driving history, provide speed alerts and boundary alerts (particularly helpful with youthful drivers) and alert Roadside Assistance (including 10 miles of free towing in event of breakdowns). For about $10 a month, it’s a nice way for parents to get peace of mind

about the car a teenager is driving. s my oldest daughter embarks on her journey as a licensed driver,

The cellular communications industry is heavily invested in end-

I am thinking about the risks of distracted driving. While there have

ing distracted driving. Remember, no distraction is worth putting a

always been distractions while driving – music, GPS, eating & drinking

life at risk. Drive safely, arrive safely.

and personal grooming (sigh) – accidents caused by distracted driving have increased substantially. Even though vehicles have many more safety features (multiple air bags, crumple zones, etc.) distracted driv-

About the Author: Michael Drelicharz owns Wireless Zone of Barrington, a Ver-

ing is the newest culprit in causing fatalities on the road.

izon Wireless dealer, at 106-C N. Northwest Highway, Barrington; 847.942.3086.

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