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Barrington, it’s cold outside Are you all staying warm? I can’t believe these temperatures, but I’d like to think we are closer to the end of winter than the beginning.

The holidays are over, after all.

Thank you to all of our Facebook followers who contributed their snowy yard snapshots during our New Year’s storm. It’s always refreshing to know you aren’t snowed in alone.

I’d also like to congratulate Erin and Jason Curtin on the birth of their first baby and Barrington’s first New Year’s baby, Maci Curtin – born at 12:31 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Baby Maci was delivered at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.

It was quite the celebration, as she was the first 2014 baby to be born in Lake County. (Page 3).

And for those of you who still would like to embrace the comfy, cozy spirit of the holidays – I have the perfect suggestion! The Catlow

Frightful weather

TARAH THORNE Barrington Suburban Life reporter Theater (page 5) has a new feel.

With larger, plush seats (cup holders included), a remodeled lobby and expanded bathrooms, I can’t think of another place I’d like to spend a cold winter night. Tickets are only $5 – again, unbeatable.

Oh, you’re one of the lucky few who has found some extra energy and set a few fitness goals for the next year? Check out the 8-Week Weight Loss Challenge at Barrington Martial Arts. (Page 9).

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It was a snowmen’s tea party Jan. 2 at Reese Mates’ home in Barrington Hills as a winter storm hit the area.

COMMUNITY CORNER: SWEET SUCCESS RESULTS.COM BARRINGTON – Eleanor Anne Sweet, “Sweet Success Expert,” and CEO of Sweet Success Results, is a North Barrington resident and 23year veteran of more than 587 executive search projects with a 99.8 percent success rate.

Sweet told Barrington Life reporter Tarah Thorne more about her upcoming program with the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and her newest book, “Success Secret #1,” which was released in December.

What is SweetSuccess Results.com?

This is a business that has evolved during the past four years as a result of my previous years in business, helping business professionals seek that next level of success that they aspire to. I find that these size organizations need outside expertise such as myself, to create the systems to expedite new business development in a timely matter.

I enjoy the partnership with the management teams that are committed to “notching up the game” and are able

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Eleanor Anne Sweet, CEO of Sweet Success Results, is the author of “Success Secret #1.”

to make decisive decisions quickly.

What is your current program with BACC?

I am “gifting” to the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce members a customized seminar series, “Barrington Fast Track 2014.” This is a series that will be offered from noon to 1 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31. Non-chamber members may attend for a $20 fee a session.

This is part of my Sweet

Success Leadership Series.

I will be sharing tips for this new economy on how to set realistic goals, clarifying new business visions, a system for productive action and an easy way to strengthen business relationships. Handouts will be supplied.

Each week can be taken by itself, though the strongest benefit will be to attend as many of the four sessions as possible. This is one way I can thank Barrington for all their wonderful support these past four years.

How do you help your clients’ businesses succeed?

My clients know they need to grow to go forward and are looking for a “partner” that will look out for their best interest and at the same time help them stretch to the next level.

Over the years, most of my client’s needs have involved newly created products and divisions. I have been fortunate to work with successful leaders my whole career. My father had his own business, so I am very empathic to the entrepreneur.

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ON THE COVER Erin Curtin of Crystal Lake holds her newborn, Maci, while father, Jason, stands by in their hospital room filled with relatives Jan. 1 in Barrington. See more photos on page 3.

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NEW YEAR, NEW LIFE Crystal Lake couple welcomes Lake County’s first baby of the year

By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com Lake County’s first baby of the new year was born at 12:31 a.m. Jan. 1 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington.

Baby Maci Joyce Curtin weighed 6 pounds, 4 ounces.

The New Year’s newborn was 20 inches long.

First-time parents Erin and Jason Curtin checked in to the hospital early afternoon Dec. 31. Erin Curtin, 29, was in labor for about 12 hours. Baby Maci was delivered two days after she was due.

Lake County’s second baby was delivered just two minutes later – at 12:33 a.m. on New Year’s Day at NorthShore University HealthSystem Highland Park Hospital, officials said.

Advocate spokeswoman Ro Ostergaard said Good Shepherd’s next New Year’s baby was not delivered until several hours later, around 3 p.m.

Maci Joyce Curtin 12:31 a.m. Jan. 1, 2014 6 pounds, 4 ounces • 20 inches

BELOW: Erin and Jason Curtin of Crystal Lake hold their newborn Maci, the first child of the new year born in Lake County.

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“It honestly is not about winning at all. It is about bettering yourself as an individual and challenging yourself in ways you never would otherwise.” confidence, during the evening gown segment.

BRITTANY ALBRECHT

What came naturally for you? What was more difficult?

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I would say that evening gown came most naturally to me. The hardest part for me was swimsuit. The music is faster and it was harder for me to loosen up when everyone was watching me.

It ended up being one of the most fun parts of the competition. I even added a turn to my walk to set myself apart from the competition.

BARRINGTON – Barrington High School senior Brittany Albrecht was one of the four Barrington teens who competed in the Miss Illinois Teen USA competition last summer, advancing to the final pageant in November at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Chicago.

Albrecht told Barrington Suburban Life reporter Tarah Thorne more about her pageant experience and receiving an individual first place award for her evening gown.

Are you happy with your outcome? Would you do another pageant in the future?

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Did you know three other Barrington teens were applying for the competition with you last summer?

I had no clue that other girls from Barrington were applying for the competition. It’s actually pretty funny, because I knew all three of them.

Alexia Vigue (junior) and I used to be on Premier Poms together. When we found out we were both competing, we decided to be roommates. We grew a lot closer as the pageant approached and during the weekend.

Paola Ortega (senior) had been in some of my classes before so I knew her from school. Victoria Geraci (alumna) and I had met during the past school year in our psychology class.

the proper way to sit. Believe it or not, there is a specific way to walk for pageants. For swimsuit, we practiced a faster walk. She also taught me how to “float” across the stage in my evening gown.

Barrington High School student and pageant contestant Brittany Albrecht (left) stands with former Miss Illinois Teen USA Grayson Hodgkiss at the November 2013 Miss Illinois Teen USA competition at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place in Chicago.

What led you to pursue this experience?

Were you anxious at all?

Miss Illinois Teen USA was actually my first pageant. I have always watched Miss USA and Miss America on TV and wondered what it would be like to be in a pageant. I received a mailing for the pageant over the summer. My mom showed it to me because she knew I had been interested. We looked at each other and said, “Why not?”

Because I’ve had a lot of stage experience from musicals and dance, the thought of being on the stage didn’t scare me at all. However, I was quite nervous for my personal interview with the judges. My mom drove me downtown that day and gave me helpful words of encouragement. I also said a little prayer before each part of the competition.

Pageants can be costly. How did you raise money?

What did the judges look for?

How did you prepare?

There are three judged parts of the Miss Illinois Teen USA pageant: interview, swimsuit and evening gown.

For the interview competition, I practiced doing mock interviews with my pageant coach, Mrs. Cyd Glavich. She was a former Miss Indiana who went on to the Miss America pageant. She helped me with my pageant walk and

Everything adds up – the dresses, swimsuit, interview outfit, jewelry, accessories, shoes, headshots, hair, nail and makeup appointments, tanning products, hotel stay and travel.

I fundraised by asking family, friends and local businesses to sponsor me. I am so grateful to everyone who supported me.

They look for a poised, articulate, genuine and confident girl who would make a good representative of the pageant, sponsors and state.

The judges pay attention to the overall fitness of the girl and how she demonstrates a healthy lifestyle in the swimsuit competition. The focus is narrowed on the beauty of the face and figure, as well as elegance and

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I’m so happy with this outcome.

With this being my first pageant, this is a huge accomplishment. I would definitely do another pageant in the future.

I’m looking into the Miss Illinois America and Miss Illinois USA pageant.

You won the evening gown competition.

How did you find the perfect gown?

My gown was from A’Lamour in Barrington. When I was searching for my gown, I knew it had to be two things: blue and form-fitting. Blue is my favorite color, and my pageant coach advised me to pick a form-fitting dress.

What would your advice be to younger girls looking to become involved in pageant competitions?

I would tell them to go for it and follow their dreams. The pageant was such a great experience for me. It honestly is not about winning at all. It is about bettering yourself as an individual and challenging yourself in ways you never would otherwise. I’ve gained so much confidence and learned many life skills.

I would advise younger girls to focus on their inner beauty and make great friendships with other girls competing.

The pageant was a time in my life that I will never forget, nor would I ever change.

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In-house effort raising money for remodel

By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON – It’s an old theater with a fresh face. While the Catlow becomes more and more modernized, theater owner Tim O’Connor shares the one historical aspect he refuses to change.

“It will always be a one screen theater,” O’Connor said.

The Catlow Kickstarter campaign raised more than $150,000 to keep the theater open in July 2012 when O’Connor realized it would take drastic measures to afford a digital projection system. All new films would be digital-only and O’Connor said he had no other option.

O’Connor and fiance, Roberta Repata had mentioned to bank personnel that theater may need a loan to modernize and stay open – but the bank’s response was worrysome.

“They asked what we would use for collateral,” O’Connor said. “That seemed like a pretty good indication that we needed to seek alternative funding.”

The digital projector would cost $100,000 and Barrington resident Cindy Waltenspiel said she immediately donated $100 to keep the theater running.

“My husband, Herb, and I had been visiting the Catlow for 10 years,” Waltenspiel said.

“I didn’t want to see it close.”

O’Connor said 1,393 other generous donors followed suit and the Kickstarter campaign achieved its $100,000 goal in less than one week.

“We spent every last dollar on this huge upgrade project, plus another $30,000 of our own” O’Connor said. “The support was a huge surprise for us.”

Having now installed a digital projector, a new movie screen, electrical lighting and 200 new seats, as well as upgrading surround sound and media equipment, remodeling the lobby, expanding the women’s bathroom and repainting

the large Main Street vertical sign and marquee outside the theater, O’Connor said it has been a labor of love fulfilling the Catlow’s promise to its donors.

Donors received compensation for their gifts in the form of movie passes, refreshments, Boloney’s meals, photo and name listings and low-priced onscreen ads for business owners. More big ticket favors included a private movie party for up to 200 people or the opportunity to be the theater’s projectionist for a night before the digital conversion.

“One donor had his entire group of friends and family visit to see the Blues Brothers,” O’Connor said.

Waltenspiel has visited the Catlow post-remodel and said she was quite impressed.

“The movies are very clear and the sound is great,” Waltenspiel said. “You can see the feature from any seat. Plus, the seats are comfortable with cupholders – something we had always wished for in the past.”

The Waltenspiels recently purchased two new seats for the Catlow and received four movie passes and four free Boloney’s sandwiches in return.

Cindy Waltenspiel said the Reuben sandwich is the couple’s favorite, and they make sure to arrive at the theater early to secure their new seats with their name plates on the back.

“It makes us feel special,” Cindy Waltenspiel said. “It’s a beautiful, ornate theater and the owners are very kind. Tim and Roberta make us feel like a part of the Catlow family.”

The Waltenspiels vote online for the new movies they would like to see at the Catlow and Cindy Waltenspiel said she would like to continue visiting to see a movie at least twice a month – more often in the summer months.

“I would love for the Catlow to continue to flourish while keeping its original charm, warmth and great prices,” Cindy Waltenspiel said.

An additional in-house Catlow campaign for new seats wrapped up Tuesday, Dec. 31 and O’Connor said this campaign raised enough money for

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Cindy Waltenspiel is one of hundreds of Barrington community members who have donated seats to the Catlow Theater.

Waltenspiel enjoyed a showing of “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” on Saturday evening, Jan. 4. Each new seat contains a nameplate to recognize donors. “It makes us feel special,” Waltenspiel said.

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WHEN: 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday WHERE: The Catlow Theater, 116 W Main St., Barrington COST & INFO: The Hunger Games sequel, “Catching Fire,” starring Jennifer Lawrence, is staying at the Catlow for a third week. After surviving the 74th Hunger Games, tributes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark return home to District 12. Call the Catlow at 847-381-0777 for information.

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Chicken Little is told by the Melikin Puppet Theatre Friday at The Garlands of Barrington.

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ABOVE: Families watch the Melikin Puppet Theatre Friday at The Garlands of Barrington.

BELOW LEFT: The Tale of the Two Bad Mice is told. BELOW RIGHT: Goldilocks checks out a chair.

Melikin Puppet Theatre delights children

By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON – Puppet lovers of all ages gathered for the Melikin Puppet Theatre show Friday, Jan. 3 at The Garlands of Barrington Center for the Performing Arts, 1000 Garlands Lane.

Children were on their feet in awe of the free, Barrington Library sponsored presentation.

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By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON – Eight weeks, a few workouts and heavy commitment.

That’s all Barrington Martial Arts trainer Master S. Morris is asking for as he helps those with a New Year’s resolution to lose weight drop two jean sizes.

The 8-Week Weight Loss Challenge began at Barrington Martial Arts one year ago, when Deer Park resident Lisa Walston, 50, lost 10 pounds.

“It really changed my life,” Walston said. “My body looks better. I’m wearing tighter clothes and tighter jeans.”

Challenges are now run up to three times a year, and the next one will kick off Monday, Jan. 13. Participants are asked to bring in a pair of jeans that is currently two sizes too small.

Morris said that 100 percent of challenge members who follow the program – meal plans, consultations and workouts – will be able to achieve results and fit into the snug jeans.

Clothes that become too big will be donated to WINGS of Palatine (Women In Need Growing Stronger) – a service organization for homeless and abused women and children.

Up to 18 people can register per session. Morris said he expects a lot of people to sign up at the last minute with their New Year’s resolutions in mind.

The 8-week program costs $499 with a $100 promotional discount being honored until Jan. 13. Participants are

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Lisa Walston, 50, of Deer Park, vacations with her sons, Benton and Peyton Walston (center), after completing the Barrington Martial Arts 8-Week Weight Loss Challenge. asked to attend a minimum of three workout classes each week (six maximum). Morris said classes are offered during the day, evening hours and on weekends.

“It’s rewarding to see moms and other clients up their self esteem,” Morris said. “They get stronger. Their body gets toned. They go from wearing baggy clothes to wearing skinny jeans.”

Walston was one of Morris’ first clients to ever try the challenge. The

Barrington Martial Arts mom said she was not active at all before she began Morris’ programs. Walston said she heard about the adult fitness classes while bringing her sons to Tae Kwon Do classes.

“I was so sore the first time I tried an endurance cardio class,” Walston said. “But I kept going back. I love it.”

Walston said the challenge classes are usually an hour long with cardio mixed with body and light weight exercises.

“It started pretty slow at first,” Walston said. “I would recommend it to anyone. This is the longest I’ve ever stuck with anything in my life.”

Aside from meeting new friends, Walston has dropped a total of six jeans sizes since beginning Barrington Martial Arts cardio and kickboxing classes three years ago. Walston, who now wears a size four, said the eightweek challenge was an added bonus to lose stubborn pounds.

“We would weigh in privately and analyze our diet patterns,” Walston said. “There wasn’t much competition. Everyone was there for the same goal.”

Previous challenge participants like Walston will visit during the program’s seminar and counseling days to share their own success stories and offer advice to new members.

“I would tell people to be ready to be committed and do exactly what Master Morris says,” Walston advised.

“Don’t stop. I was so scared after my first class, but I’m glad I stuck with it.”

8IN BRIEF February’s group will meet Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Barrington Country Bistro, 718 W. BARRINGTON – The BarNorthwest Highway. St. Patrington Area Council on rick’s Day will be celebrated in Aging is launching a monthly March at McGonigal’s Pub in Cuisine Club beginning at downtown Barrington. noon Tuesday, Jan. 21, at The For information, call Linda at Club restaurant, in the Golf Course Club House overlooking 847-852-3892. The reservation deadline is Tuesday, Jan. 14. the lake at Lake Barrington Shores, 64 Old Barn Road, Lake Relay for Life kickoff Barrington. party set for Jan. 16 The group will continue to BARRINGTON – The Relay for meet for lunch at local restaurants, giving diners the chance Life of Barrington 2014 Kickoff Party will be held at 7 p.m. to sample the area’s cuisine Thursday, Jan. 16 at Francesand visit with friends.

January’s three-course meal ca’s Famiglia Restaurant, 100 East Station St., in downtown will include soup, a choice of Barrington. three entrees and dessert for $20 (including tax, tip and soft Light food and dessert will be provided; cash bar available. drinks).

BACOA offers new traveling Cuisine Club

Contact Eleanor Anne Sweet at 847-304-4500 or sweet@ RelayforLifeofBarrington.org for information.

Aging council offers tax assistance BARRINGTON – The Barrington Area Council on Aging is offering the AARP Income Tax Assistance Program and will begin taking appointments in mid-January. Trained AARP volunteers will assist seniors with their income taxes at the BACOA office, 6000 Garlands Lane, Barrington.

Assistance is by appointment only and will be offered February through April. Appointments fill quickly. Call 847381-5030 for information.

Morris said the challenge begins with an evaluation to gauge where participants are at – both physically and mentally.

“We want it to be safe,” Morris said. “We are proud to say we don’t have people getting injured in our program.”

Morris said the challenge follows a “doctor’s model, do no harm” motto by addressing knee, back and hip injuries before workouts begin.

The challenge draws all sorts of people – those who already work out, returning members who want to drop even more weight or goal-driven newcomers who want to drop quick pounds for a specific event like a wedding or reunion.

Morris said the challenge is set up for success with periodic mental/physical check-ins, strategic “cheat days” for dieting and scenario talk.

“We talk about social eating scenarios like parties,” Morris said. “I advise people to eat something healthy before they go to a party so that they are not hungry and deprived by the time they arrive.”

Each Barrington Martial Arts 8-Week Weight Loss Challenge is scheduled by demand. Last year, additional programs were scheduled for getting into spring break shape.

“It’s a joy for me to be able to help people,” Morris said. “I want to see everyone build strength and be able to have more fun with their families by becoming more active. I hold their hand through the whole process.”

Fire district to assist village fire with box alarm system SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LAKE BARRINGTON – The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District has announced it will be ready to assist the village of Barrington whenever possible through a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) but will no longer pursue an automatic aid agreement with the village fire department.

According to district officials, MABAS offers the best option for responding to fire and EMS calls originating in the village of Barrington.

MABAS, formed in 1968, includes more than 1,500 fire departments and districts across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin,

Iowa, Michigan and Missouri.

The mutual aid system allows first responders to pool resources in extreme emergency situations, such as multiple-alarm fires or regional disasters.

BCFPD Chief/Administrator Jeff Swanson said the district will continuously work with its neighbors to improve the levels of service provided to area residents and will revise current agreements when opportunities arise.

Established in 1940, the district serves portions of Barrington Hills, South Barrington, Lake Barrington and Inverness, as well as portions of unincorporated Cook, Lake and McHenry Counties.

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Imagine: free pizza for a year SOUTH BARRINGTON – Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub of South Barrington and Crystal Lake is rewarding its fan base with a pie lover’s dream – free pizza for an entire year.

Celebrating 11 years of service, the independent family business sold its one millionth pizza in December. Each customer who unknowingly ordered the one millionth pizza in Crystal Lake and one millionth and first pizza in South Barrington will now receive the equivalent of one free pizza every month for a total of 12 months.

The one-millionth pizza was sold and delivered to the table of Ruth Roper and family as they were dining at the Georgio’s Crystal Lake location on Friday, Dec. 20.

Roper said she was in shock, having never won anything in her life.

“We were in the bar area waiting for our table, and I saw someone eating a pizza,” Roper said. “It looked great, so I decided to order one. I had no idea that I had a chance to receive the one millionth pizza.”

Roper said she will be paying her free

gift forward by taking her friends and family out for the monthly pizzas. Roper said she will start with her grandchildren in January, bring a neighbor in February and a good friend in March.

“I’m very excited to share my winnings,” Roper said.

Mary Ann Atkinson was awarded an identical prize as she purchased the one millionth and first pizza at the South Barrington location.

Atkinson, of South Barrington, said she has been a loyal Georgio’s customer for more than a year now, stopping by the pizzeria on Fridays for a pie and salad.

“Winning free pizza for a year was quite a surprise,” she said.

Georgio’s owner Brian Coli said the promotion was intended to give patrons of either restaurant an opportunity to win.

“We are so thankful for the support we have had from our patrons in Crystal Lake for the past decade and in South Barrington for the past two years,” Coli said. “Giving back is something Georgio’s has always believed in.”

Coli said there was no better way to celebrate the business’ achievement than by sharing it with the community.

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Ruth Roper of Crystal Lake celebrates her The pizzeria will donate the same purchase of the one millionth pizza from one-year supply of pizza – via gift certif- Georgio’s on the evening of Dec. 20, with icates – to the Crystal Lake Food Pantry Georgio’s owner Brian Coli. and the Project Hope Food Pantry of Barrington.

“Providing pizza to those in need seemed like a natural thing to do, especially during the holidays when a warm meal can fill the heart as well as the stomach,” Coli said.

Cate Williams of the Crystal Lake Food Pantry said she knows her clients

will enjoy the donation.

“The food pantry is always delighted when a local merchant finds a way to share,” Williams said.

Known for its Chicago-style, deep dish pizza, Georgio’s opened in Crystal Lake in 2002. The South Barrington location opened in 2011.

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Barrington High School marching band members practiced for their Dec. 29 concert at Cadogan Hall in London.

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ABOVE LEFT: A rainy day in London didn’t stop the BHS band from taking a bus tour of the city of London and Westminster Abbey (above right).

RIGHT: Band Director Randy Karon leads the group during an evening concert Dec. 29.

BARRINGTON – About 100 Barrington High School Marching Band members and hundreds more chaperons and family members departed for London on Friday, Dec. 27. Accompanying the excited musicians was 22-year BHS Director of Bands Randy Karon.

The band performed at a gala concert on Sunday, Dec. 29 at Cadogan Hall (home of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra), as well as at London’s 27th Annual New Year’s Day Parade and festival on Wednesday, Jan. 1.

The morning of Monday, Dec. 30, was spent sightseeing at Westminster Abbey before afternoon tours of Windsor and the royal palace. The evening was spent in workshop with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser – a well-known teacher, clinician, author and composer.

Under the recognition of Queen Elizabeth II and 500,000 spectators, this trip marked the first time the BHS band traveled outside of the U.S. and Canada to share its talent. The band returned to Barrington on Friday, Jan. 3.

Medical marijuana, concealed carry measures not yet in full form

By NATHAN LURZ nlurz@shawmedia.com Two of Illinois’ biggest and most controversial laws passed in 2013 – concealed-carry gun permits and medicinal marijuana – which officially took effect Jan. 1.

However, their impact won’t be seen for months, according to government agencies.

Illinois State Police began to accept online applications to carry a concealed handgun starting Jan. 5, and recently announced the acceptance of paper applications beginning July 1.

More than 2,000 registered concealed-carry instructors already are listed on the State Police website, spokeswoman Monique Bond said, but the first permits won’t be issued until early April.

“It could be sooner, but we

are going to use the full 90 days to give us enough time to make sure we do it right,” Bond said.

In order to obtain a standard five-year concealed-carry permit, Illinois residents must already have a Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) card, pay a $150 fee, submit to a background check, and undergo 16 hours of firearm training with a certified instructor.

Applications will be processed by the State Police, which will issue or deny the card within 90 days. Denied applications will be reviewed by the governor-appointed Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board, whose members have yet to be named.

For similar reasons, medicinal marijuana will not be accessible until well past Jan. 1.

Not only will there be a time lapse to process applications for distribution and cultivation

Other new laws as of Jan. 1 • A new $50 minimum fine for littering, including cigarette butts • Interstate speed limits increased to 70 mph • People younger than 18 cannot use tanning equipment • Regarding child pornography possession, each individual item counts as a separate violation • Public school sexual education classes for sixth through 12th-graders must cover abstinence and contraception • Drones can be used by law enforcement for a missing person search if it is not a criminal investigation, or if the agency is using the drone solely for crime scene photography • 17-year-olds can vote in a primary election if they will be 18 by the upcoming general election • School districts can install cameras on school buses to track drivers who pass stopped buses illegally • Those who buy a pet with an undisclosed illness can receive a refund, replacement or reimbursement for reasonable veterinary costs from the seller • Law enforcement outside their jurisdiction can conduct temporary questioning or make an arrest if they become aware of the immediate commitment of a criminal offense centers, Illinois Department of Public Health spokeswoman Melaney Arnold said, but government agencies still are determining the specifics of the law’s implementation.

“I would like to give a time frame, but there are so many

moving pieces,” Arnold said.

“We’re working as quickly as we can to get it out.”

The Department of Public Health is in charge of the certification process for doctors and patients, but several other departments and agencies are

overseeing different aspects of the law.

Arnold said progress is slow.

Even key elements of the law, such as how to approve dispensaries and certification requirements, remain undecided.

“It’s not going to happen overnight,” she said. “[The delay] really is because of the [magnitude] of it and making sure we are responsible and do it in a responsible way.”

While still a long way off, the eventual effects of both concealed carry and medicinal marijuana will be significant, according to the laws’ proponents and opponents.

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, said he expects the state would see a decline in the crime rate as more gun owners are allowed to carry a weapon on their person.

Those worried about an increase in guns on the street needn’t be, he said.

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Grant’s Steve Dunning shoots during the third quarter of a Jan. 4 home game against Prairie Ridge. Prairie Ridge defeated Grant, 64-42.

Sometimes basketball games are decided well before the final minutes of the contest. Friday night’s game between Barrington High School and Grant Community High School (Fox Lake) was a prime example.

The game was decided before halftime as host Barrington Broncos outscored the Bulldogs 27-6 during the second quarter to come away with a 64-44 victory in non-conference action.

The two teams were each coming off a week away from the court after holiday tournaments, but it looked like Barrington was going to run away in the first quarter and hide after scoring the first eight points of the game. Grant, however, would go on to score the final 11 points in the first quarter to take an 11-8 lead into the second period.

That’s where things got away from the Bulldogs, who had a 13-10 lead early in the quarter before watching Barrington go up and down the court at will, scoring to take a 35-17 lead by the half. Grant ran into foul trouble in the second quarter as well, with both Ryan Noda and Rayvon Jonespicking having their third fouls of the game each in the early part of the quarter. Broncos coach Bryan Tucker said the foul situ-

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ation for Grant and the fact his team was playing solid defense led to the big eight minutes.

“I felt like we got some good stops and that fueled our running game,” Tucker said. “We just got out and got some easy opportunities. I think it just snowballed on [Grant]. They had two of their starters and primary ball handlers get in foul trouble and were on the bench. They were searching then for some offense.”

Calvin Goldsmith led Barrington with 18 points, while Scott Bennett off the bench added 14 and Rapolas Ivanauskas put in 13 of his own. Tucker added that the bench play is just a reflection of how deep his team is right now.

“We seem like we got seven, eight, nine, 10 guys who can start, so [when] we need to go to the bench, we don’t get too nervous about it,” Tucker said.

Grant was led by Mike Burns, who scored all 13 of his points in the second half. Steve Dunning added 11 of his own.

Bulldogs coach Wayne Bosworth was very unhappy with

how his team played coming out of the holiday break, he said.

“Offensively and defensively, [Barrington] played harder than we did. It was embarrassing,” Bosworth said. “It was embarrassing to put out an effort like that in a varsity basketball game. We weren’t hustling. We don’t trust each other. We’re not playing as a team right now.”

The two teams got right back on the court Saturday night in non-conference play.

Barrington continued its home stand with a game against Jacobs. The Broncos jumped out to a 19-point first half lead and had to hold on for a 55-52 win.

Ivanauskas scored a gamehigh 24 points to pace Barrington (8-9) while Austin Madrzyk scored 15 after having just two against Grant the night before.

Grant traveled to Prairie Ridge and struggled for the second night in a row, falling 64-42.

Noda scored nine points while Burns added eight as the Bulldogs fell to 7-6 on the season.

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Of the 12 teams that started the 2013 playoffs, the Bears only played four of them. In five games against Green Bay (2), Cincinnati, New Orleans and Philadelphia, the Bears were 2-3.

The Bengals game was the first game of the season and the Bengals did as much or more to lose it as the Bears did to win it, kind of like Cincinnati’s third consecutive first round playoff exit last Sunday.

Their other win over the Packers was accomplished without Aaron Rodgers as quarterback. Including the Bears game in which Rodgers went out after their first possession, the Packers were 2-5-1 without Rodgers including losses to the Giants, Lions and Steelers.

The Bears losses to New Orleans and Philadelphia were their only two

losses of the year in which they were noncompetitive, and their other five losses besides a loss to the Packers were to Detroit (2) and the last place Rams, Vikings and Redskins.

The Bears are clearly not in the same league with this year’s playoff teams.

For starters, the Bears need to get better at quarterback. Seven of the 12 playoff starters including Nick Foles, Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers, Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick (91.6) had better passer ratings than Jay Cutler and all but Kaepernick were at least 12 points better at 101.2 and above while Cutler was 89.2.

The other five Alex Smith (89.1), Andy Dalton (88.8), Cam Newton (88.8), Tom Brady (87.3) and Andrew Luck (87.0) were all almost even with Cutler in rating, all of them threw more touchdowns and only Dalton and Newton threw more picks.

You tell me, other than Dalton is there a QB in the group you wouldn’t take over Cutler?

The Bears are very competitive

with all of these playoff clubs at running back and wide receiver. With the possible exception of the Broncos, the Bears are better than any of those clubs at those positions.

The only 2013 playoff teams that aren’t clearly more talented on the offensive line than the Bears are Indianapolis, San Diego and Green Bay. The Bears line was effective most of the time this season, but it’s not capable of taking over games the way the 49ers, Eagles, Seahawks, Panthers, Broncos, Patriots and Chiefs can at times.

If you’re a Bears fan you already know that defensively they just don’t match up, particularly in the NFC. Seattle, the number one seed in the NFC also is first in the NFL in scoring defense. The second seeded Panthers are second in the league in fewest points allowed, the fifth seeded 49ers are third and the sixth seeded Saints are fourth.

In the AFC, the Bengals and Chiefs tied for fifth in the league in scoring defense, the Colts were ninth in the league, the Patriots 10th and the Char-

gers were actually 11th.

Nine of the 12 playoff teams are in the top 11 in scoring defense. In that top 11 only the Cardinals – seventh in points allowed and 10-6 – and the Dolphins – eighth and 8-8 – failed to make the playoffs.

The Bears were 30th in scoring defense in 2013, tied with the Redskins and only the Vikings were worse.

The Bears dramatic improvement on offense under Marc Trestman this year was exciting and at times a lot of fun to watch. But their decline from fifth in the NFL in total defense in 2012, eighth vs. the run and third in points allowed is the reason they fell from 10-6 to 8-8 and are not currently a legitimate contender.

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Josh McCown played sensational football in his five starts and time in relief in two other games, while also igniting a quarterback controversy (albeit, outside the walls Josh of Halas Hall) during McCown what coach Marc Trestman referred to as Cutler’s best season.

McCown, who turns 35 in July, completed 66.5 percent of his passes for 13 touchdowns and one interception, good for a passer rating of 109.0.

“Love to have Josh back. I’ve expressed that to him,” general manager Phil Emery said Thursday. “Josh, through his play, has earned the right to have choices, and he’s got a lot of them and he’ll have a lot of them. He does

know he has a home here and that we’ll do everything we can to make it work if he decides he still wants to play here.”

Can the Bears afford McCown? It may seem like a ridiculous question when talking about a 35-year-old backup, journeyman quarterback who made $840,000 in 2013. But, as Emery said, McCown will have options.

The Bears signed Jason Campbell to a $3.5 million deal in 2012 with a $2 million signing bonus, so McCown and his representation could use that as a place to start.

Or, they could look at the highest-paid backups in the league. Here are some of the noteworthy and lucrative backup quarterback contracts signed last offseason (all contract details per Spotrac): Chase Daniel, Chiefs, three years, $10 million, $4.8 million guaranteed; Matt Moore, Dolphins, two years, $8 million, $4 million guaranteed; Matt Hasselbeck, Colts, two years, $7.25 million, $3 million guaranteed; Matt Cassel, Vikings, two years, $7.4 million,

$2 million guaranteed; and Ryan Fitzpatrick, Titans, two years, $6.5 million, $1.75 million guaranteed.

Those quarterbacks, though, all signed with teams that did not just throw $54 million guaranteed at its starter.

Of the teams paying the most guaranteed money for its starting quarterback, only one rewarded its backup more than $1 million in base salary last season: the Lions paid Shaun Hill $2.4 million (Kyle Orton restructured his deal to lower his base salary after Tony Romo got paid).

Backups for Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are still on their rookie deals, Joe Flacco’s backup – Tyrod Taylor – made a little more than a half million, while Matt Ryan’s backup – Dominique Davis – made $480,000. McCown’s brother, Luke, made $840,000 as Drew Brees’ backup.

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That’s a reminder that we don’t know how McCown fits in the Bears’ priorities during the next few months with a defense to fix, but we have a good idea where he is among Cutler’s priorities.

“I’d like to see him come back,” Cutler said after signing his seven-year contract. “I know we’d love to have him back. I know Phil touched on it. We’d like to have him back in the building just because of the amount of work he does behind the scenes with the younger players and myself. Just the experience he brings to the quarterback room, it’s very valuable.

“We’ll see how that works out.”

McCown will have his suitors, and he’ll keep in mind his four kids that live in North Carolina as he decides what’s best for his family. By the time free agency opens on March 11, the Bears will have a better grasp on their cap situation, how McCown would fit into the fold and if they can bring a fan and team favorite back next season.

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Health Department offers tips to keep pets safe LAKE COUNTY SUBURBAN LIFE editorial@lakecountysuburbanlife.com Not only can winter weather be a time of illness and injury if people fail to take appropriate health and safety precautions, but harsh conditions can be tough on pets, as well. Following are some tips from the Lake County Health Department/ Community Health Center on how to help keep your pet safe and healthy this winter.

Do not leave dogs outdoors when it becomes uncomfortably cold. Most dogs and cats are safer indoors except when taken out for exercise.

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Colleen Daley, executive director for the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence and an opponent of the bill, said that while the law has some positives, such as increased background checks, extensive training requirements and prohibited locations, its effect is unclear. She expects to see lawsuits challenge the law but said people need to be educated.

“People are going to be around others who are carrying legal, loaded guns,” she said. “Some are deeply concerned, some aren’t, but the average citizen should be aware that something like this is happening.”

Eldon Trame, president of the Illinois State Medical Society, said many of the more than 12,000 current and retired doctors in his organization were taking a “wait-and-see”

No matter what the temperature, wind chill can threaten a pet’s life. If your dog is an For information on pet safety, outdoor dog, he or she should call the Lake County Health be protected by a dry, draft-free Department’s Animal Care and doghouse that is large enough Control facility at 847-949-9925 to allow the dog to sit and lie or visit health.lakecountyil.gov. down comfortably but small enough to hold in his or her body heat. The floor should be raised a few inches off the short-haired, very young or old ground and covered with cedar dogs and all cats should never shavings or straw. be left outside without superThe house should face away vision. from the wind, and the doorShort-coated dogs may feel way should be covered with more comfortable wearing a waterproof covering or heavy sweater during walks. If your plastic. pet is shivering, it’s time to Pets that spend a lot of time bring it inside. outside during the winter need

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attitude toward medicinal marijuana and that members were neither encouraged nor discouraged from prescribing it.

“Some physicians are very much in favor of the law, and some are very much not in favor of the law,” he said. “But I, at least, will certainly have an open eye and open mind to this.”

“People are going to be around others who are carrying legal, loaded guns. Some are deeply concerned, some aren’t, but the average citizen should be aware that something like this is happening.”

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more food because keeping warm depletes energy.

Make sure to routinely check your pet’s water dish to make sure water is fresh and unfrozen.

Use plastic food and water bowls, because when the temperature is low, the pet’s tongue can stick and freeze to the metal.

Salt and other chemicals used to melt snow and ice can irritate the pads of your pet’s feet.

Wipe the feet with a damp towel before your pet licks them, which could irritate its mouth.

Antifreeze is a deadly poi-

son that has a sweet taste, which may attract animals.

Wipe up spills and store antifreeze out of reach. If possible, use antifreeze coolant made with propylene glycol. If this is swallowed in small amounts, it will not hurt pets.

Do not allow your dog to run freely on open ice.

It can be difficult to judge the safety of the ice, and your dog could be at risk of falling through.

During the winter, it is best to keep your pets inside with the family. The happiest dogs are taken out frequently for walks and exercise but are kept inside the rest of the time.

• THEATER Continued from page 5 222 new seats to be installed in the next few months.

Prior to the Kickstarter campaign, the Catlow housed 706 retro theater seats. It now has 625 seats – a mix of old and new – and O’Connor said the number of total seats will continue to decrease as new seats are purchased and installed.

“We would rather have people sit comfortably than feel cramped the whole time,” O’Connor said. “We are leaving extra room for wheelchair patrons and walkers.”

O’Connor said anyone who wishes to preserve some of the old seats in the Catlow can purchase a name plate for their seat and it will stay as is. Moreover, O’Connor will be selling non-reserved old seats once the newer replacements are installed – much like he did with the first installation in June.

“The last batch literally flew out the door,” O’Connor said.

“One man bought an entire row for his home theater. Others bought the old seats for their business waiting rooms, homes or as gifts for friends and family.

They’re a hot item.”

O’Connor said he hopes the upgrades will bring in a more continuous flow of business and allow the the-

Tarah Thorne – tthorne@shawmedia.com

The Catlow Theater has been open at 116 West Main Street in Barrington since 1927. ater to become self sufficient.

“We want to avoid having to bother anyone by asking for financial assistance ever again,” O’Connor said.

The Catlow owner echoed Cindy Waltenspiel’s appreciation for the theater’s historical charm.

“So many people saw their first movie or had their first date here,” O’Con-

nor said. “It’s one of the last single screen theaters in the area – an anchor to the community – and it would be a shame to see anything bad happen to this building.”

O’Connor said that for as long as he owns the Catlow, he will do whatever he can to keep it alive and thriving.

“We want to see it survive for future generations,” O’Connor said.

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