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INSIDE Fashion & Beauty 8 Fall into great fashion! Autumn is awesome … with color-rich fabrics, feathery knits and sleek jackets.

14 Love YOUR results: Keep your skin beautiful, at any age, with tips from our local beauty expert

Family In Focus 20 Fit, for the kids: Childhood obesity is a problem, but it doesn’t have to be. Combat this health concern with advice on diet and exercise for the whole family.

22 Bribery Balance: Family columnist Michelle Stien talks trading card craziness and bribing kids for good behavior.

Health & Wellness 24 Helmet have-to’s: Protect your head: It’s a safety step everyone needs to appreciate.

26 The Puzzle of Autism: Dr. Tony Ebel of Premier Wellness discusses some alternative approaches to treating a growing childhood condition.

Home & Lifestyle 31 All Aboard! Cruise into fall fun for the entire family, with help from travel communist Darrellynn Hanes.

Dining & Entertaining 36 Pumpkin pleasures: Fall flavors wouldn’t be complete without pumpkin. Discover some unique takes on this traditional fall favorite.

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Protect your head! It’s a safety step

42 Artist Showcase: Johanna Gullick of Crystal Lake shares two pieces titled “Hot Summer Afternoon” and “Girl Talk.”

48 Social Life: Paws were the cause at a recent Woodstock Pub Crawl.

38 Calendar: Fall’s chill is in the air and there’s plenty cool to do in McHenry County.

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“If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.”

— Katharine Hepburn

Kate had it right, I believe, that some rules are just yearning to be broken. That’s certainly true for fashion this season, as the trending styles range from feathery knits and sultry silks to the sleek menswear-styled jackets Hepburn herself made famous.

This month in McHenry County Magazine, we celebrate the spirit of fall’s fashion fun, as we pull on cozy sweaters, sleek leggings, and bodacious boots.

This year’s favorite styles blend color and texture, offer new twists on throwback designs, and ramp up the “cool” in every piece.

Autumn also means that school is back in full swing.

We have experts on hand to discuss issues like autism, childhood obesity and the importance of helmets.

the prize this month, as we talk to some of the area’s artisan food purveyors to find out how they use this classic crop for much more than pie.

Whatever your pleasure this season, find out more about it in this month’s edition of McHenry County Magazine. It’s a great time to discover all there is to enjoy, right outside your front door.

Thanks for reading.

Sherri Dauskurdas Editor

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CORRECTION: In the September 2014 edition of McHenry County Magazine, the photos on pages 36 and 37 were incorrectly credited. Those photos were taken by local photographer Heather Nelson. We regret the error.

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Heidi Pleune, Peggy Critchfield, Dr. Rivard, Ginger Gebka

AFTER 3 DECADES OF INSUFFICIENT VEINTREATMENT, A FAMILY FINALLY FINDS A SOLUTION FOR THEM ALL AT ILLINOIS VEIN SPECIALISTSTS.

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hile there are many risk factors to developing varicose veins, none are more prevalent than your family genetics. As Dr. Rivard states, “the practice of phlebology offers many opportunities to learn more about vein disease. However, if one thing is true vein disease is hereditary and nothing provides a better example than seeing a family like Heidi, Ginger, and Peggy.” Three sisters, who after literally spending decades searching for the right relief for their varicose veins and almost losing hope, eventually found their way to Illinois Vein Specialists.

Peggy, Ginger, and Heidi may all look different and have different occupations, but each share a similar story about their varicose veins. As children they remember their mother having varicose veins. During that time the only solution was vein stripping. Each noted that their mother always took good care of her legs, but after her vein surgery she still needed to wear compression stockings to hide her legs even on hot days under her skirts and often suffered from leg pain. Peggy went to different doctors for many years before finding Dr. Rivard. One doctor was a vascular surgeon who offered vein stripping as a solution, but Peggy was not entirely comfortable with this procedure remembering her mother and the pain and suffering that she went through. To Peggy, vein stripping seemed “too drastic” so she decided to keep looking for a better solution.

Fortunately, Peggy was referred to Dr. Rivard and IVS by a friend. She was pleased with Dr. Rivard’s success rates, and decided that if her friend could do it so could she. Peggy scheduled a consultation that day. Ginger, much like Peggy, also noticed that she had varicose veins and sought sclerotherapy injections in her mid 30’s and 40’s, but finally decided her legs weren’t getting better and put off further treatment. A decade later she was recommended to Dr. Rivard by her sister Peggy. She came all the way from Bartlett, IL to get help. Heidi had noticeable spider veins but did not see any bulging veins like her sisters’. She too had sclerotherapy injections for many years, which did not seem to alleviate the pain,

and eventually decided in 2000 to stop. When she heard that her sisters were getting their legs done again, she trusted their decision and came all the way from Itasca, IL to get the same quality care.

VEIN DISEASE IS HEREDITARY.

Heredity is the most common factor for determining varicose veins. The truth is that if one parent has varicose veins there is about a 40% chance that you will too, and if both parents have varicose veins, then you are almost guaranteed to have them. Dr. Rivard advocates, “this is why it is so important to understand that varicose veins are hereditary, not just an elderly disease as many believe. By learning this earlier you can get help without suffering needlessly for decades.” Unfortunately, many misunderstand that varicose veins are something that come with old age, but in actuality if you have the misfortune of getting them from your parents you may start noticing the disease as early as 10-12 years old. In fact, Dr. Rivard has seen patients as young as 17 years old with advanced vein disease. Many people notice their varicose veins later in life, because their veins have deteriorated to the point where they begin to bulge and cause greater pain, discomfort, swelling, and cramping, not to mention the various cosmetic issues. However, by being proactive and treating your veins the right way you can avoid a lifetime of pain and benefit cosmetically as well. Dr. Rivard notes, “the best advice is to be guided by how you feel, the symptoms, not by your age.”

TREATING YOUR VARICOSE VEINS THE RIGHT WAY.

In the last decade, technology has made significant advancements in vein care. In the past, the only solution was “vein stripping.” However, the success rate for this procedure still remains less than 50%, and often causes more damage to the veins, increasing the recurrence of varicose veins later on. Unlike the treatment options available today, vein stripping is very invasive, painful, and requires lots of down time.

Today, treating your varicose veins at IVS using methods like Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT), takes less

than an hour, requires no downtime, and is essentially 100% effective with no recurrence.

In addition to EVLT, sclerotherapy is another great way to treat your veins, if done correctly. Although veins treated using sclerotherapy disappear, it will not prevent your body from forming new spider veins if you have underlying varicosities. This is why even though all three sisters received cosmetic sclerotherapy for many years it never seemed to work.

As Ginger recalls, “it was obvious that [sclerotherapy] was not a permanent solution…and it got to the point where wearing short skirts was just something that I never even considered because of my veins…

I would always wear slacks.” Peggy, expressed the same sentiment mentioning that she likes to golf, and the sclerotherapy helped the appearance of her spider veins, but she, “…didn’t want to show [her] ropey legs when golfing.” As Dr. Rivard states, “In order to properly treat your varicose veins, you must treat the source of the problem. Frequently, we see patients who have been treated by vein doctors using only cosmetic sclerotherapy, but never address the underlying issues of vein disease. Using sclerotherapy, however, is great after performing EVLT to treat the remaining branch veins.”

WHAT LIFE IS LIKE AFTER SEEING DR. RIVARD.

While it has been a few years since their last procedure at IVS, none can forget the significant impact in getting their veins treated correctly by Dr. Rivard. Heidi thinking back said, “I can remember going shopping for a few hours and coming home, and all I could think about were my legs and now I don’t even give my legs a second thought.” Peggy recalled a story of her cooking easter dinner the year prior to treatment, “I just remember standing all day long cooking with tears in my eyes because my legs felt like concrete…I knew what the problem was, and that was the impetus for finding a better solution for my legs… and now…” Heidi laughing, cut in to say, “we went to a wedding last year and [Peggy] danced all night!

We all feel great.”

Illinois Vein Specialists opened in 2009 and has a staff of a dozen—Board Certified physician, medical technicians, RNs, Certified ultrasound specialists and administrative personnel. IVS has successfully treated over 4,000 patients. “One of the things I like best about specializing in vein disease is the opportunity to restore hope and confidence in my patients like Peggy, Heidi, and Ginger; being able to help them is the reason I get up in the morning.”

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Put Your Best Face Forward With carefully chosen facial products

Confused when you are at the makeup counter? Not sure which products will keep your skin looking great, or accentuate your best features?

These are the most common concerns from the women I have worked with worldwide.

Colorful Lipstick: Step away from gloss and try a lipstick, for a more sophisticated look, and a more professional look than gloss. If you are not used to wearing lipstick, start with a complementary shade, just slightly darker than your natural lip color in a matte texture. If you love lipstick, “show off” your great smile by adding a bit more color to the lips.

As we age, our skin and features change, and we need to update our products to accommodate these changes. The tips listed below will help you to focus on the best products to use for each stage of your life, and even keep you up with the latest trends!

Trend Tip: Update your lipstick with either a shimmer nude or matte dark berry shade. If you are going with a nude, be careful that it does not look drab against your skin.

Use a lip liner just slightly darker than the lipstick shade. For those who like a bit of color, choose deep, dark red or berry brown shades, which were the stars of the runways for fall 2014.

In your 20s Lightweight Moisturizer with SPF: Hydrating your skin is your first basic anti-aging step! Start adding extra protection daily (from the sun’s damaging rays) while moisturizing to keep skin hydrated. Make sure to choose a moisturizer that fits with the balance of your skin (oily, normal, dry, sensitive).

Luminous Eye Shadow: Play up your eyes by using light to medium luminous shimmer shades around the inner corners of your eyes and blend out through lid and crease to create a fun, flirty look.

Trend Tip: One of the biggest trends this fall is the “Monotone Face.” Try a new shimmer shadow in beige to brown, slightly darker than your skin. If it goes on chalky, the color is too light.

In your 30s Firming Moisturizer for Eyes: The skin around the eye area is the most fragile, thin skin on our body, and is usually the first place to notice skin aging. Use a firming eye moisturizer around the eye area to prevent loss of firmness and add hydration.

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Hometown Historian With hutzpah and heart, Huntley resident Betty Zirk keeps going and going

comes to working with the budget.

“I look up to her as someone who is very honest,” Kearns said. “She really has the good of the community in mind with whatever she is doing.

She is very involved in the Grafton Food Pantry, taking a responsibility for helping to see the shelves are stocked and working with local restaurants and businesses to supply items for the pantry.

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riends affectionately call her “Energizer Betty.”

“She absolutely goes out of her way to help people,” Kearns said. “She is very unselfish with her time.”

Nearly 90 years old, Betty Zirk rarely sits still, working on behalf of her township, helping hungry families, war veterans and her congregation.

She’s survived through multiple wars, various jobs, marriage, children, grandchildren, and the passing of her husband. And she’s lived all those moments here in Huntley.

Long before the community was a destination for shopping and dining, Huntley was known for farming, and Zirk recalls fondly growing up on her parents’ farm where they raised cattle and horses and cultivated the land. She remembers when “horsepower” literally meant teams of horses to work the land.

Having just turned 89, Zirk has lived in Huntley nearly all her life. Her parents moved to the area when she was 3. They lived on 240 acres of land in the Huntley area. Milestones were many in her family — when they got electricity, her father purchasing his first tractor for himself and a refrigerator for her mother — she also remembers her mother canning vegetables in the kitchen and how she and her older sister helped their dad on the land while her two younger sisters helped with the cooking and cleaning in the home.

During the 1940s, World War II disrupted farm life. The military took many young ablebodied men to war, leaving few to help on the farm. Her father sold the land and moved his family into town.

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For the rest of her life, Zirk never strayed too far from Huntley. She met her husband, Robert, and they settled into a home in 1955. They raised their family — a son and two daughters — in that home where she still lives today, welcoming her children and grandchildren and leading an active life in the community she has always adored.

Neither age nor medical setbacks have held Zirk back from an active community life. For the last 14 years she has served as a member of the Grafton Township Board, advocating senior programming. Zirk said she decided to run for the office when she realized it needed some “straightening out.”

“My belief is if something is going the way you don’t want, to make it better you need to get involved and help correct it,” she said. She is proud of how the township is once again running on a tight budget and wants to see more programming reinstated.

Grafton Township Supervisor Jim Kearns called Zirk an asset to the township, with her history of the area and her sharp eye when it

Her daughter, Kathy Yerke, also a Huntley resident, said Zirk will travel many miles to bring in donations, adding that on occasion she has driven more than 50 miles one way to gather supplies. Zirk often uses her own money to help fill gaps at the pantry, especially for personal care items.

Her sharp eye for numbers isn’t just at work for the township. Zirk said her husband encouraged her to join him in volunteering for the American Legion Post 673, and for more than 20 years, she has been a treasurer and helped to maintain the books for the hall’s bar. For 17 years, she served as the treasurer for Trinity Lutheran Church in Huntley as well.

Zirk always has been an active part of the community, but after her husband died, she decided to increase her activities.

“When my husband passed 10 years ago I started to feel like the walls were caving in and I thought I can’t stay in the house and mope,” Zirk said.

Through the years Zirk has faced medical issues. She had some heart health concerns and she was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. Zirk said she’s recovered from both and “counts her blessings” to have her health and remain active.

“I better keep going,” Zirk said. “As long as I am healthy and can, I will.”

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Off To A Good Start Healthy behaviors impact child obesity

By Hannah Peterson

There’s good news for McHenry County.

According to the Roadmaps to Health Action Center rankings of Illinois state counties, McHenry County is listed in the TOP TEN healthiest counties out of 100 in 2014, a ranking determined by and collected from emotional, mental, and physical wellness data studies conducted in the county. But there’s still room to improve.

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ating right and getting the proper amount of physical activity in a day can be hard. Most of us work a 9-5 day with little down time between sleep and awake and as a result we tend to go for what is easiest or more convenient in regards to health. But according to the latest health study results, our unhealthy habits may be failing our children.

• Don’t rush through meals. Eating slowly allows for digestion and time to develop a feeling of fullness.

• Avoid serving portions that are too large.

MyPlate is the new food pyramid icon of this generation. Released by First Lady Michelle Obama and USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, this visual grid functions as a perfect guide to healthy eating and portion control. It also opens up conversation about nutrition information and meal plans for the family.

As reported by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Illinois obesity rates are higher than the national average. Currently, Illinois is the 14th most obese state in the United States for children ages 2-18, and the tripling in the last two decades.

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Experts say this crisis need not be a medical or surgical emergency. Rather, lifestyle changes in diet and exercise, sleep and activity levels are most beneficial. To help your family begin this lifestyle change, the McHenry County Health Department has put together one such childhood obesity prevention plan that covers four basic facts.

• Encourage your children to enjoy a healthy diet of fruits, veggies, and whole grains. It is best to have nutritious low calorie snack foods available at all times. This way your children can avoid having sugary treats or snacks with high trans fat.

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• Cook meals as a family, taking the opportunity to teach your children about healthy choices and cooking techniques.

This is probably the most important thing you can do for your child. Learning how to prepare healthy meals is a skill that they will use their entire life. If you are not a cook, take a class with your child and bond and learn together, improving both your physical wellness and mental/emotional wellness. You are not alone, you are a team who needs to help each other.

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Don’t think that you are alone in this fight.

More than 675 schools in the state have joined the alliance school health programs in the fight to stave off childhood obesity.

Organizations and sponsors are helping schools meet their wellness goals by improving cafeteria meals and snack foods, and increasing daily physical activity.

“The Coordinated School Health Program is a mechanism to address obesity at the school-age level. This program includes an organized set of policies, procedures, and activities intended to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of students and staff. We have also facilitated Safe Routes to School programs at seven schools in McHenry County. Safe Routes to School programs encourage children to walk and bike to school, which in turn, increases the amount of physical activity during the day,” adds Haak.

“Through the We Choose Health grant as well as a separate Coordinated School Health grant, we have facilitated implementation of the Centers for Disease Control, Coordinated School Health Program, at 51 schools and three preschools in McHenry County,” states Meagan Haak, Health Promotion

CATCH, Coordinated Approach To Child Health, is one such example of a Coordinated Health program and has been working with McHenry schools since 2006. It’s the first program of it’s kind that integrates both school, child, and family in learning to prevent physical inactivity and poor dining

choices. As of 2014, there are currently 31 McHenry County schools that are now implementing CATCH according to Haak, who further states “CATCH is an effective program because healthy behaviors are reinforced throughout the entire school day, not just at lunch.”

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The Bribery Balance There seems to be a new currency in the Stien Household — Pokemon Cards.

Both kids have been sucked into the world of these collectable cards with creatures with names that I can barely pronounce. It started with one pack purchased in the checkout line at Target. It satisfied my daughter’s need for me to buy her something each and every time we go to a store and seemed harmless at the time.

Before I knew it, she and Colin were both at the kitchen table studying each card carefully and asking me what each of the characters’ names were. I did my best to decipher their unusual monikers. Next thing you know, they are talking about energy, damages and fire types versus lightning types.

As in several other situations, we often bribe our kids to achieve desired behaviors. We prefer to call it “positive reinforcement.”

The kids earn points for good behavior, doing chores, listening and doing things without being asked. They typically get to pick what toy, game or privilege they would like for their reward.

Based on their newfound interest in Pokemon, they both requested more cards for their next reward.

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yelling and screaming from me, they had each earned a sizeable collection of cards. Now, they have moved on to the trading stage.

Not only did they trade with some of their friends, but they also they began trading between themselves. Unfortunately, this usually ended in some hurt feelings and crying since Colin hadn’t quite grasped the concept of “fair trade.”

Now that he has the hang of it, they often can be heard in the other room bartering not only for cards, but also for other items and services. For example, Colin will give her his stuffed pig and let the dog out for Maddie if she gives him her new Charizard card.

Lucky for me, I now have my own leverage in getting them to do what I want, by offering cards for good behavior, and also by taking those cards away when they misbehave. It also works for when these cards are left strewn about my kitchen table and not put back in their designated tins, binders or carrying cases (all earned through good behavior, of course). All I have to do is threaten to toss them in the garbage and they pick them up in a jiffy.

The cards, characters or even the game that you are supposed to play with them is beyond me.

I actually have taken time to research them, simply so I can

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In my day, we collected Garbage Pail Kids and simply hoped the card with our name wasn’t something bad like “Michelle Muck.”

help referee their trading disagreements.

It’s hard to determine what is a fair trade when you have no idea what their value is based on their damages, power, stats or abilities. I’ve had to sift through game boards, websites and Wikipedia and I still don’t get it. In my day, we collected Garbage Pail Kids and simply hoped the card with our name wasn’t something bad like “Michelle Muck,” and made fun of kids who did have undesirable cards named after them like “Acne Amy.” I’m pretty sure the more they learn how to play the game

associated with the trading cards, they also will be able to strategize in any war room — business, politics or battle.

The sliver lining is that despite the fact that I can’t differentiate between each card’s values, the kids certainly do both, for the sake of the game and their personal gain and popularity. The cards are relatively cheap, their behavior is good, we all are happy and it sure beats having to resort to the ridiculous “Elf on a Shelf” tradition to get them to behave. Somehow I think even my kids are too smart for that.

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Head’s Up! Motorcycle helmets save lives Beautiful, crisp fall days on the horizon mean long motorcycle rides on hilly country roads enticing motorcycle riders to feel the wind in their hair. Correction, for a safe ride, that should be wind on their helmet.

A report from the National Transportation and Safety Board found that helmets saved 1,829 motorcyclists’ lives in 2008, and that 823 more could have been saved if all motorcyclists had worn helmets. Currently, 19 states and the District of Columbia have laws requiring all motorcyclists to wear a helmet, but there is no motorcycle helmet use law in three states, including Illinois.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS), the professional society representing the medical specialists who often treat these types of injuries, shared a formal position statement strongly supporting universal helmet laws. Their statement says that “AAOS believes a significant reduction in fatalities and head injuries could be affected through the implementation of laws mandating the use of helmets by all motorcycle and bicycle drivers and passengers.”

According to a recent CDC study, in 2010, the 4,502 motorcyclists (operators and passengers) killed in motorcycle crashes made up 14 percent of all road traffic deaths, yet motorcycles accounted for less than 1 percent of all vehicle miles traveled.

Additional CDC data reports that: • Twelve percent of motorcyclists in states with universal helmet laws were not wearing helmets.

• In comparison, 64 percent of riders were not wearing helmets in states with partial helmet laws.

• Seventy-nine percent of riders were not wearing helmets in states with no helmet laws.

According to Dr. Priyesh Patel, an orthopedic surgeon on staff at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington, wearing a helmet does, in fact, save lives.

“Wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle is not a ‘cure-all’ for motorcyclist safety, but in a crash, it can help protect your brain, your face and your life,” Dr. Patel says. “The research strongly shows that helmets make a difference so if you want to continue those motorcycle rides on the windy, country roads, I strongly suggest being safe when riding.”

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Solving The Puzzle Why autism now affects one in every 68 kids Without a doubt, kids today are facing a serious, real, rapidly exploding pandemic: and it isn’t swine flu, bird flu, or any other sort of flu. The real pandemic at the doorstep of millions of U.S. families is autism.

Earlier this year, the Centers for Disease Control announced that this disorder now affects 1 in 68 kids (one in 42 boys), a dramatic 30 percent rise in just two years. The truth is that autism has gone from something nearly unheard of just a generation or two ago to something that soon may be affecting one in 25 kids (the CDC data is 5 years old, and autism diagnosis rates are only continuing to explode each year).

challenges, and more.

I don’t think so.

As far as the cause of autism, the reality about genetic change is that it takes thousands of years to see dramatic genetic changes present in a population, not just a few decades themselves. If you look in the psychiatric literature and research prior to 1950 there is hardly a single mention of autism or anything similar to it.

So did our genetic profile just start falling apart that quickly? It’s simply not possible or plausible. And to label autism as a “genetic disorder” shows a poor explanation of the true nature of genetic disorders and challenges.

A look at these terrifying statistics and realities begs us to ask these two questions: 1) Why is this happening and 2) What is causing autism?

The reality is that there is no single reason why autism rates are exploding — there are several reasons and several pieces to the puzzle.

I assure you that despite what you may hear on the nightly news, on CNN, or any other place, we are closer to answering those 2 questions than ever before.

Put simply, our kids are growing up in a “perfect storm” of stress and toxicity.

In just one or two generations we’ve dramatically changed the way we birth and deliver our babies (C-section rates have exploded in the same time frame), the amount of vaccinations, antibiotics,

The most common reason given for the explosion in the number of autism cases is that we are simply better at diagnosing it. As for what causes autism, we continue to hear that it’s “genetic” or that really, we don’t know the cause of the condition. Looking deeper into those two questions, shows us there are far more pieces to those puzzles.

and other medications our kids get, and the amount of chemicals, toxins, and junk food our kids ingest. There are many reasons why kids are sick and suffering today, and they have little to do with genetics, and everything to do with the nasty environment of which they now are a part.

The only way to slow this pandemic, to help these kids, and eventually begin to reverse and prevent it, is to have a full understanding of what’s causing it.

That’s why we are presenting another “Perfect Storm” workshop on October 23rd at the Listening Room of the Dole Mansion. This lecture is now being given all over the world, by hundreds of other doctors and providers, and it originated right here in Crystal Lake! This will be our last local lecture of 2014 so please register soon, we had to close registration a full month early for our previous fall date and this presentation is in such demand we added this extra night.

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First off, if we go with the answer that we just “missed” the diagnoses a generation or two ago, it would mean the teachers and parents of the previous generation (my generation) just “missed” two or three additional kids in each classroom who had major speech and social delays, frequent behavior challenges, major GI and immune

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You’ve had your varicose veins treated. Now what?

According to Dr. Stephen Rivard, founder and medical director of Illinois Vein Specialists, you can rest easy knowing that the success rate for your treatment is close to 100 percent, with practically no recurrence down the road.

The use of Endovenous Laser Therapy along with a Doppler duplex ultrasound make it possible. The treatment itself takes less than an hour to perform and only requires local analgesia.

Previously, doctors removing veins used a common surgical procedure known as vein stripping, Rivard said.

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The lengthy surgery was not only considered dangerous as patients were at risk of developing medical complications such as blood clots, infections in the leg, and even numbness from nerve damage, but recurrence rates of developing varicose veins later were around 50 percent.

The key to modern, effective treatment of varicose veins is using duplex ultrasound, Rivard said.

“This is performed having the patient in the standing position, to completely map out the size and location of all of your deviant diseased veins, many of which are often underneath the skin are not visible,” he said.

“By utilizing the ultrasound to essentially see these hidden disease veins, the board certified phlebologist can isolate and then eliminate the root cause of most of your varicose vein recurrences.”

“Because unless you had a complete vein ultrasound mapping in the standing position prior to your surgery, chances are the surgeon left behind some of the diseased veins, allowing your problem of varicose veins to come back,” Rivard said.

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This is a great time to think about your next family vacation. How about a cruise?

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Enjoy quality time together climbing the rock wall and surfing the waves of the Flowrider, before sitting down to a delicious meal at Johnny Rockets. Royal Caribbean ships also feature the complimentary Adventure Ocean Youth & Teen Program. These amazing programs combine art, history, culture and of course lots of fun, and every member of

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The cruises offer the Royal Babies and Tots nursery for ages 6-36 months, Aquanauts for ages 3-5, Explorers ages 6-8, Voyagers for ages 9-11 and two different teen programs one for the tweens ages 12-14 and another for ages 15-17 so there is something for everyone!

Royal Caribbean also includes the Dreamworks Experience, turning imaginary friends into best friends. Your family will meet and have your photo taken with your favourite Dream Works animation characters, like Madagascar’s Alex and the Penguins, Shrek, Fiona and others. You also can enjoy breakfast with these fun characters at your tableside.

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Everyday on board your Royal Caribbean ship promises unforgettable moments and great memories. No two days are exactly the same, as there are endless opportunities available. If relaxation sounds like the perfect way to spend your time on board, take in a yoga class or treat yourself to a spa treatment.

Looking for a little adventure? Catch a wave on the FlowRider, (a surf simulator) or take flight on the RipCord by Ifly. There’s rock climbing, an ice skating rink, mini golf and much more.

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A family has to eat, right? Royal Caribbean ships offer endless opportunities for your dining pleasure. We’re not just talking about breakfast, lunch and dinner — you can even stay in bed and order in, with 24-hour room service.

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The Taste of Home Cooking School is America’s leading cooking school program, inspiring more than 150,000 cooks and foodies each year at some 250 events across the country. At a Taste of Home Cooking School show, attendees experience a two-hour demonstration of exciting recipes.

The Culinary Specialists will show step-by-step instructions on how to create satisfying and flavorful dishes.

This show features Culinary Specialist Guy Klinzing, who has worked in the snack food and chocolate industry for over 30 years. Guy can be seen on the History Channel’s popular series “Modern Marvels” as well as on the Food Network’s series “Unwrapped” with Mark Summers talking about his favorite subject, chocolate! He has conducted Taste Of Home Cooking Schools in 23 states for more than 90,000 enthusiastic TOH fans. He has also conducted many seminars and training sessions on food related topics including chocolate, candy, and food safety.

A Chicago native and also a professional actor and singer, he will entertain guests and offer helpful hints as he prepares a number of dishes and desserts.

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The Great Pumpkin Smooth and earthy, this favorite of the season is a dining gem

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onsidered a symbol of a romanticized rural past, more than 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins are produced each year, with Illinois considered one of the top five pumpkin-producing states in the country.

One of the most important traditions of the autumn harvest, there are more than 40 different varieties of pumpkin grown in North America at any given time. Nearly all of the pumpkin is edible — the fleshy shell, seeds, leaves, and even the flowers — making it versatile for cooking, baking and more.

“We use pumpkins mostly for purees, specifically a smoked pumpkin puree for scallops and pork belly, but we also use it in pumpkin risotto and pumpkin crème brulee,” says Zak Dolezal, owner and head chef, at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen located in Crystal Lake. “We also enjoy using the seeds for salad garnishes, and pickled pumpkin rind is fantastic as well.”

Dolezal has been cooking professionally for 16 years, six of which at Duke’s. “I like to make dishes that you crave not only in your stomach, but in your soul,” he says, “I also like to make food that reminds us of a time with family and friends, which is perfect when cooking with fall foods, like pumpkins.”

But while the options are endless, cooking with pumpkin is easy, he adds. It’s all in how you cut, cool and roast that determines if the dish is good or bad.

“My favorite pumpkin dish to eat might be the pizza we make with pumpkin puree, goat cheese, chorizo, and tomato

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sauce,” he says. “You just can’t ever go wrong with pizza!”

While the most famous of fall desserts is likely pumpkin pie and spice cakes, the visionary confectioners at Ethereal Confections in Woodstock are going outside the box with their high end treats this season.

“Pumpkin is very easy to work with because it’s so versatile,” says Dani Peterson of Ethereal Confections. “It can be savory or sweet, and pairs well with so many different spices and spirits. Bourbon is the favorite over here.”

Ethereal Confections was created in 2011 by Mary and Sara Ervin as a result of a shared passion for working with chocolate, and the search for one-of-a-kind flavors.

“We are preparing a few different pumpkin desserts this fall,” Peterson continues, “The first is a dessert on our seasonal cafe menu — the Pumpkin Mousse Tart — which is a gingersnap crust filled with a chocolate pumpkin mousse and spiked with bourbon (gluten free). The second is a pumpkin cheesecake muffin (gluten free). We also have our Jack ‘O’ Lantern truffle, pumpkin puree, ginger beer, pumpkin pie spice, and Domain de Canton ginger liqueur.”

With sweet and savory eats like these, the possibilities and recipes are endless! So stop by your local farmers market, or your favorite restaurant, and get your pumpkin fix today.

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CRYSTAL LAKE

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Courtesy Buick, 6305 NW Hwy Crossroads Gifts, 57 N Williams St Crystal Ice House, 320 E. Prairie St Crystal Lake Chamber, 427 W Virginia Crystal Lake Chrysler Jeep Dodge, 5404 S IL Rte 31 Crystal Lake City Office, 100 W Woodstock St Crystal Lake Holiday Inn, 800 S IL Rte 31 Crystal Lake Orthopedic, 750 E Terra Cotta Crystal Lake Park District, 1 E Crystal Lake Ave Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 Paddock St Crystal Lake Rib House, 5111 E Terra Cotta Cute n Cuddle Dog Grooming, 42 N Brink St Dalzell Jewelers, 41 N Williams St Davis Speed Center, 975 Nimco Drive #M Delight in Living LTD, 411 E Congress Pkwy Unit A Dental Works, 1145 S IL Rte 31 Distinction Salon & Spa, 88 Railroad St Dobbe Marketing, 104 Minnie St Dolphin Swim Club, 825 Munshaw Ln Dorion Gray, 2602 IL R 176 Douglas Automotive, 123 E Virginia St Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, 110 N Main St Edward Jones, 500 Coventry Ln Ste 160 Elite Kids, 825 Munshaw Lane, Ste B EmbroideMe, 6226 NW Hwy 14 Esser Automotive, 154 S Virginia St Fast Eddie’s, 485 Pingree Fox Valley Internal Medicine, 650 Dakota Gavers Breast Center, 360 Terra Cotta Gulgrens Appliance, 424 W Terra Cotta Health Bridge, 200 E Congress Pkwy Heartland Blood Center, 6296 NW Hwy Home State Bank, 5999 NW Hwy Home State Bank, 40 Grant St Infinity Day Spa, 435 Angela Lane #8 Jameson Charhouse, 5016 NW Hwy Jersey Mikes Subs, 5006 NW Hwy Jewel, 6410 NW Hwy Josephs Market Place, 180 W Virginia St Kick Sports, 1310 Ridgefield Rd Kitchen Outfitters, 64 N Williams St Ste B La Bellissima, 10 N Williams St Lakeside Legacy, 401 Country Club Rd Lasting Impression Salon, 40 W Terra Cotta Lifetime Vision, 300 Memorial Dr Lloyd’s Paint, 73 N Williams St LuLu’s Wiggin’ Out, 63 N Williams St Mario Tricoci’s, 625 Cog Cir Ste A Martin Chevy, 5220 NW Hwy Material Girl, 21 N Williams St MCC, 8900 NW Hwy MCC Fitness Center, 8900 NW Hwy McHenry County Assoc. of Realtors, 405 E Congress Pkwy Mclnerny & Wenzon Dental, 300 Memorial Dr Medical Center Building, 750 E Terra Cotta Mercy Medical Centers, 390 E Congress Pkwy Miss Bossy Boots, 23 N Williams St Nail Envy, 435 Angela Ln #16 Nelson’s Jewelry, 1 Crystal Lake Plaza #B2 New Balance, 1 Crystal Lake Plaza #AW Olive Tap, 68 N Williams St Olympic Cafe, 90 N Williams St Out Of The Box, 71 N Williams St Pablo’s, 230 W Virginia Pauly Toyota, 1035 S IL Rte 31 Pediatric Dentistry, 260 E Congress Pkwy Personal Growth Associates, 820 E Terra Cotta Pilates Body By Kristen, 30 N Williams St Ste E Premier Wellness, 411 E Congress Pkwy Unit C Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W Terra Cotta R/K Autobody, 266 E Prairie St Raue Center for the Arts, 20 N Williams St Raue House, 25 W Crystal Lake Ave Reflections Hair Studio, 62 N Williams St RE/Max, 7107 Pingree Rd Richard Walker Pancake House, 5680 NW Hwy Rosecrance McHenry County, 422 Tracy Ct Running Depot, 30 N Williams St Sage YMCA, 701 Manor Rd Sears Vision, 5300 NW Hwy Ste A Senior Care Volunteer Network, 457 Coventry Ln, Ste 118 Snap Fitness, 450 N Rte 31 Strelcheck Chiropractic, 10 N Virginia

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WOODSTOCK

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showcase JOHANNA GULLICK | Crystal Lake “HOt summer Afternoon” ACRYLIC “Girl Talk” water color

Summer gives me such rich subjects to paint and this sampling illustrates the richness and diversity. My paintings are generally known for vibrant color and my wiliness to go beyond what is seen to what is imagined. The work is often large scale and is grounded in personal experience.

I have worked as a professional artist for over thirty years and for the past eight have worked out of my Lakeside Legacy Arts Park/Dole Mansion studio in Crystal Lake where I teaches

acrylic, oil and watercolor painting, media I am intimately familiar with, to adult students of all levels. Creating art and teaching that skill to others has been a wonderful vocation.

Johanna Gullick currently resides in Crystal Lake. If you would like to see a selection of her work, make and appointment and call her at 815-404-3154. If you would like to see some of her galleries featuring a wide selection of work, visit her website at www.johannagullick.com.

To submit an entry to Artist Showcase, email artwork, title of piece, name and village of residence of artist, a two- to three-sentence description of the piece, short bio and artist photo to McHenryCountyMagazine@shawmedia.com, subject head “Local Artist Submission.”

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Folks came out in support of their furriest friends during the Helping Paws “Paw Crawl” in Woodstock Square. Participants enjoyed offerings at Woodstock Public House, Red Iron Tavern, Pour House, Off the Rails, DC Cobbs, The Cabin, La Petite Creperie & Bistro, Wayne’s Lanes and Liquid Blues — with all proceeds benefitting the shelter.

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October 4 — Woodstock Ale Fest, Saturday, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at The corner of Clay and Bartlett Street Downtown Woodstock The Inaugural Woodstock Ale Fest will be a celebration of craft beer, bacon and bluegrass. The fest will feature more than 80 unique beers from craft breweries around the country. So grab a brew, munch on some sizzlin’ bacon, and get your jam on with live bluegrass music. The net proceeds from the fest will benefit the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Adult and Child Therapy Services.

October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 — Terror on the Railroad Haunted Event, Friday and Saturday nights 7 p.m.-11 p.m. at the Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Rd, Union Join us for a haunted Halloween Train Experience! [visitors must be at least age 13 and in good health!]

Special fare event. No passes honored on this event.

Ghost Trains Admission Rates: $13-$18, age 13 and up only Museum Hours: Haunted Event Only Operations 7 to 11 p.m. All equipment, schedules and prices subject to change without notice.

October 4 — Elsten Torres, Saturday 8 P.M. at Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St., Crystal Lake What do you think you get when you cross a Cubanborn, New York City raised singer/songwriter residing in Miami#s off center culture mix? You#d most likely wind up getting the sonic kaleidoscope of Elsten Torres.

Elsten is a two-time Grammy nominated and multiple BMI award winning singer/songwriter. A sprinkle of British signature pop, with a dash of Cuban Troubadour roots and a chunk of Americana heartland soul, Elsten offers a distinctive breathe of fresh musical air developed through years of writing and performing all over the world. His voice resonates with the maturity of his signature expressive character effortlessly convincing in both his native tongues. The songs blend the elements of his musical sensibilities within a diverse but heartfelt multi-colour landscape.

October 4 — Iron Invasion Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at McHenry County Fairgrounds, Woodstock Traditional Hot Rod, Kustom, and Cycle Show Pre ‘65 Cars and Pre ‘75 Motorcyles DIY Stunt Show, vintage motocross, Maiden of Iron contest, Mr Invader, Vendors from around the country, swap meet for vintage parts only, the Calori Coupe, bands, icons of pinstriping area and auction, bands, burnout pad, flame show, Ironhead Harley-Davidson chopper give away.

October 4 — Saturday Night Dance for Adults, Saturday, 7 – 10 p.m. at Main Beach Pavilion, Crystal Lake Put on your dancing shoes, choose a partner (singles and couples are welcome) and swing and sway your way to a wonderful evening of dancing with Jim and Barbara Finn! Complimentary dance lesson from 7:15-8

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p.m. Refreshments served. Featured Dance: Samba, registration deadline September 1. $15 per person/ resident, $25 per couple/resident. $18 per person/nonres, $28 per couple/non-res.

October 8 — Adult Sip and Paint, Art Attack!

Wednesday, 6 - 9 p.m. at Park Place, 406 W. Woodstock St, Crystal Lake Ages 18 and up Art Attack! is a social painting party, no talent is necessary, and a fun way to unwind and create art. Price includes 11X14 canvas and paint materials, art instruction, and first beverage. Bring a friend or make a new one! Cash Bar available. Samples of the paintings for each night will be posted on the: http://penandmouse. com.website. Also like our Facebook page for reminders and updates.

October 8 — Horicon Marsh Fall Tour, Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., transportation from Grand Oaks Crystal Lake A pontoon boat tour of the Horican Marsh where you will explore the largest freshwater cattail marsh. Using the quietest and cleanest four-stroke Mercury motors, the environmentally-friendly pontoon boats will take you into the natural habitat of birds and animals. Includes a video before the tour, 1 hour narrated boat tour and family style lunch at Ginger’s Hideaway. Binoculars suggested.

We will make a stop (approximately 30 minutes) at Cabela’s in Richfield on the way home. Trip includes transportation, boat tour, and lunch.

October 16 — Jo Dee Messina, Thursday , 8 p.m. at the Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams St., Crystal Lake Debuting in 1996 with the hit single Heads Carolina, Tales California, she has charted 9 number one singles, 16 Top 40 singles, and sold more than 5 million records worldwide.

October 17 through October 19 — Autumn Drive, Friday to Sunday 9am-5 p.m. at Rural Woodstock/ Marengo, 16105 Garden Valley Rd., Woodstock Welcome to a different kind of fall festival October 17th thru 19th 2014! Spend a leisurely day on a real country road in rural Woodstock/Marengo IL. Each stop along the way offers a unique country experience. There are antiques, arts and crafts, pumpkins, and many surprises to discover along the way. We look forward to seeing you drive on our road this autumn!

October 19 — World’s Largest Corn Maze Run, Sunday, 7:15 am at Richardson Adventure Farm, 9407 Richardson Road Spring Grove Run or walk a 5K entirely through the World’s Largest Corn Maze.

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October 25 — Zombie 5K, Saturday at Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Rd, Woodstock Race to help the Home of the Sparrow’s affordable and Rapid Re-Housing Program for homeless women and children.

November 7 through November 9 — Artisan Market at the Starline, Friday 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., Sat. 10am to 4 p.m., Sun 11am - 5 p.m. at Starline Factory , 400 West Front Street, Harvard A market of Handmade Artisan items from 45 local Artists and 15 resident artist. Great Holiday gifting opportunity. This event will also feature entertainment, food, and an experience that is one of a kind. Starline Factory is a beautiful renovated factory that is home to 25 local Artists as well as a popular venue for weddings and events. mchenrycountymagazine.com

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