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Season Of ThanksHainesville Home Shares

Thanksgiving pg 19

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FEELS LIKEHOME!Heritage Woods OfGurnee Now OpenTo New Residentspg 14

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PresenceLocal Theaters Offer Entertainment VarietyPresencePresenceStage

Also In This Entertainment Issue:Find “The Nutcracker” Performed Near You

What To Wear To A PerformanceBest Venues In Lake County

8 Home Design— Flooring: If you didn’t thinkyour floors reflected your lifestyle, think again.Representatives from Susman Linoleum and RugCompany in Gurnee, Carpets in the Park in VernonHills and Iskalis’ American Floor Show in Gurneeexplore how up close and personal you should bewith the floors in your home and what choices areavailable to you.

13 From The Vine To Townline:Meet our newwine columnist, Gints Brencis, of DiCarlo Fine Wineand Spirits on Townline Road in Mundelein!

14 Cover Inset: Heritage Woods of Gurnee has justopened, and it’s the perfect abode for seniors inneed of an affordable assisted lifestyle community.

19 The Tiernan family of Hainesville— like many LakeCounty families— has shared Thanksgiving withNavy officers of Naval Station Great Lakes. Whyshare such an intimate setting with strangers?It’s all about giving back, retired Lt. Cmdr. JamesTiernan says.

23 Kristen Cart of Antioch may sometimes be the onlyfemale hunter in camp, but the mother of threeenjoys hunting immensely and says it leaves noroom for other worries.

26 On The Cover:Where can you go to find thebest live theater entertainment in Lake County? Wetake a look at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan,The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire, PM&L Theatrein Antioch and Improv Playhouse in Libertyville—plus many more— to find out what they have tooffer!

28 “The Nutcracker” is one of most popular andbeloved ballets, and it has become holiday traditionfor many families to attend a production. Find alocal performance near you.

28 Now that you’ve got tickets to opening night, whatdo you wear? And what happens if you’re late? Weturn to theater experts to explain proper etiquettefor live performances.

32 Work It Out: The final installment of this three-part series heads to the core of exercise— yourcore. Learn how to get rock-hard abs from LaurenWithrow of Athletic Republic in Libertyville.

3 Working in cold weather— as in, say, shovelingsnow— can be a deadly mistake if you’re notcareful. Find out how to avoid a heart attack beforeclearing your driveway this winter.

38 Libertyville podiatrist Dr. Scott Jacobsen says it’sunrealistic to ask women to never wear high heels.With that in mind, he and Mundelein pedorthist JayUmansky share pointers for wearing those belovedtoe-walkers.

40 Can you really develop your own personal style?Of course you can! Check out these pointers fromfashion instructors at Art Institute schools.

42 Social Life: The College of Lake CountyFoundation Black and White Ball was attended bymany in the community. See their pictures!

44 Check out the entertainment available in LakeCounty, with our extensive arts and eventscalendars.

46 Our Town: The Mother Rudd home in Gurneedates back to the mid-1800s and was a stop on theUnderground Railroad. Find out more about it.

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On my 10th birthday, my fathertook me to see what soon becamemy favorite childhood movie —“Space Jam.”

I absolutely loved Bugs Bunny and the restof the Looney Tunes family, but it’s possible Iloved the Chicago Bulls even more … especiallySir Altitude himself, Michael Jordan.My family and I watched nearly every Bullsgame together, with my brother — who is fouryears younger than I — opening up every gameby trotting around the living room with hisfingers pointingup over his headlike bull hornsas the pregamemusic played andthe announcersrumbled, “FromNorth Carolina,head guard,6’6” …MichaelJordan!”While we spentcountless hoursin front of theTV watching theBulls of the ’90s,and our televisionscreen grew larger and larger as the yearsrolled on, my father was never one to go watchanything on the big screen. In fact, until thatspecial birthday, I can’t ever remember going tothe movies with my dad.At the time, I’m sure I thought I loved “SpaceJam” because it featured my favorite characters— both animated and human — and myfavorite sport at the time, basketball.But today, I look back and realize that thatmovie was particularly important to me becauseit was just me and my dad, hanging out andsharing a cool father-daughter moment atthe movies — something we had never donebefore.Our November issue of Lake CountyMagazine features an entire package dedicatedto entertainment and the moments thatcan only happen when you and the specialpeople around you are on the edge of yourseat laughing, crying, anticipating a pinnaclemoment in a performance or just sharing theexperience of watching others on stage or onfilm.And while we’re not focusing on movietheaters in this particular edition, the momentsI shared with my father are the same that manyfeel during live performances.Our cover story (page 26) is broken down intothree parts:• First, a look at the different liveentertainment venues available in Lake County• Second, a listing of local performances of

“The Nutcracker” — a favorite live holidayperformance of many• And finally, a look at proper etiquette forthose who haven’t been to a live show in a longtimePlus, for the ladies who like to dress to thenines when they head out for a night ofentertainment, we speak with local podiatristDr. Scott Jacobsen and podorthist Jay Umanskyto find out how to wear heels without sufferingall evening long (page 38).We also welcome our new wine columnist,

Gints Brencis ofDiCarlo Fine Winein Mundelein,to Lake CountyMagazine. He’llbe sharing hisexpertise with usfor the next yearin his column,From the Vine toTownline — a playon the location ofDiCarlo, whichis located onTownline Road.This month, heshares tips for

what wines to serve when hosting a party (page13).Just in time for Thanksgiving, we take a lookat the Tiernan family of Hainesville who hashosted Navy recruits from Naval Station GreatLakes and shared their feast with young seamenand women who otherwise wouldn’t have ahome at which to celebrate the holiday (page19).And we conclude our three-part exerciseseries, Work It Out, by learning five differentexercises that can strengthen a woman’s core onher way to having a tight, firm stomach (page32). A special thank you to Athletic Republic inLibertyville for teaching us body-specificexercises the last three months.Whether you head out forentertainment in the nextmonth or host your ownentertainment for theholidays, I hope you createspecial memories with yourfriends and family.Happy Thanksgiving! lc

— Stephanie N.GrimoldbyEditorsgrimoldby@

shawmedia.com

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SNEAKPeeK

In our December“Holidays” issue,don’t miss:Profiles on 10 intriguing people inLake County

Ideas for how to find the right gift

Pet accessories for the furry friendin your family

Frost yourself — with diamonds

Tips for home lighting in ourHome Design series

Pictured inside the GeneseeTheatre in Waukegan is EmilyMalkowski, a native of Mundeleinand an instructor at DancenterNorth in Libertyville. DancenterNorth will be performing “TheMagic of the Nutcracker” at theGenesee in December. For moreon the Genesee and other localentertainment venues, includingadditional performances of “TheNutcracker” available in LakeCounty, see page 26.

Photo byMelissa Emory

Hair and makeup by Tarynand Patty, respectively, of MarioTricoci Hair Salons and DaySpas in Libertyville

home & lifestyle / HoMedesign

Just like fashion, flooringcomes and goes in waves.

“It changes continually and in cycles,” saysBob Susman, owner of Susman Linoleum andRug Company in Gurnee. “We used to installlots of kitchen carpets a few decades ago.Now, you couldn’t give away kitchen carpet.But it will probably come back eventually.”

Floor coverings should match ahomeowner’s lifestyle and the things goingon in his or her home, flooring professionalssay. Those who have young kids and animalsmight want to pick something very durableand easy to clean.

Those who live a little more sophisticatedand quiet lifestyle can find a variety ofproducts that set the mood of elegance.

“Flooring is very personal,” says SuzyVettese, director of installation at Iskalis’American Floor Show in Gurnee. “Theperson has to live with what they purchase fora long time.”

Flooring choices continue to grow withtime, exemplified by options of carpet madefrom corn, luxury vinyl that looks like woodor ceramic, and floating floors.

“It all depends on where you are in your life

cycle,” says Joe Taylor, owner and operation ofCarpets in the Park in Vernon Hills. “Whenyou are just starting out, you have certainneeds. You might just need an area rug tocover up a bad floor in an apartment.”

Later on, however, homeowners might havean entire home to remodel, he adds, and theyalso will have more money to spend on itemsthat will last.

MoSt popuLarRight now, hardwood floors are the No. 1

request for many rooms, Taylor says.“It gives you longevity,” he says. “Down the

road, if you want to redo it, you can. It canbe sanded down and refinished. It also blendsinto any décor.”

Pre-finished wood floors are the way to gofor those who don’t want to put up with thedust and smell of wood stains. Such flooringcomes completely finished with coatings toprotect them.

“We bring it into the house for three orfour days to get acclimated, and then wenail it down,” Taylor says. “Many of thesehardwoods have 40- to 50-year warranties.They have 15 coats of finish. All you have todo is use a Swiffer to get up all the dirt andclean them with a vinegar water solution.”

The colors of wood floors can range froma white wash to the darkest of darks with awhole bunch of shades in between.

“There are a lot of prefinished wood floorsout there to choose from,” Vettese says.“Some people like the worn, distressed look intheir floors. Others like the wood to be highgloss.”

Bamboo is the most “green” of woodproducts. It has the ability to replenish in sixyears, Taylor says.

But not everyone can afford hardwood,Susman says, noting that carpet is much lessexpensive. For a 12-by-15 foot room, a carpetinstallation could cost about $660. A similarsized, average-priced hardwood floor couldcost about $1,800.

“You could buy three times as muchcarpeting [for that price],” he says.

What’S NeWThe carpet industry is trying to move in the

direction of recycled products, Taylor says.Mohawk brand now offers a carpet made

with DuPont Sorona’s renewably sourcedpolymer, which is made in part from actualcorn. It has a lifetime stain and soil resistancethat is built in, not sprayed on, and it’s odorresistant.

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“It’s easy to clean [and] environmentallyfriendly,” Taylor says, noting it’s a great carpetfor pets and children. “It’s the most durableproduct out there when it comes to carpeting.”

Taylor says many people still like carpetingin their bedrooms because it gives the room asofter, more comfy look and helps to keep feetwarm on a cold winter day.

“Thirty or 40 years ago, people hadhardwood floors and were covering them upwith carpeting,” Susman says. “That couldhappen all over again.”

He believes nylon carpeting still beatspolyester carpeting hands down when itcomes to durability.

ViNyLS/LaMiNateSLaminate flooring can replicate

distressed hardwood styles with nailholes and saw marks — just likethose seen in a reclaimed woodfloor from a barn or old home— without the hassle of actuallyacquiring those old floorboards.

According to the NorthAmerican Laminate FlooringAssociation, laminate flooring gets itsbeauty from a photographic image fusedbeneath a protective layer. That makes it veryadaptable to all kinds of designs and styles.

Homeowners have many options incolors and styles when they choose laminate,

including floors that look just like bamboo,floors with matte or high gloss finishesand just about anything else theycan imagine.

“Laminate floors can go over ceramic floorseasily,” Taylor says. “It’s also one of the most

cost-effective floorings.”Some of the luxury vinyls can look just like

wood planks or ceramic tiles.“They are very durable and easy to clean

up,” Vettese says. “They don’t get ruinedand are so much cheaper than laying downceramic.”

Susman says ceramic tile and stones arestill very popular.

“People choose travertine, but it issoft and stains so quickly. It dulls downthrough the years, too,” he says. “They

are all expensive. They are pretty, butto me, ceramic is cold.” lc

TO LearnmOreSusman Linoleumand Rug Company

in Gurnee847-662-3330

www.susmanfloors.com

Iskalis’ American Floor Showin Gurnee

847-662-7900www.americanfloorshow.com

Carpets in the Parkin Vernon Hills847-247-9369

www.carpetsinthepark.com

Stone habitat,1476 Townline Rd., Mundelein, 847-837-9900,www.stonehabitat.comWe specialize in granite & marble countertops,fireplaces, moldings, medallions, and decorative tile. Weset the highest standards of quality service and delivery.We feature Durasupreme &Well Born custom cabinetry& have products such as Cesarstone, Silestone, Icestone,Bisazza & much more.

Warren electric,33261 N. Route 45, Wildwood, 847-223-8693,www.warren-electric.comOur goal at Warren Electric is to provide top qualitylighting, electrical supplies, and power distributionequipment.Speak with our expert staff about your lighting and

electrical needs. Our staff has over 50 years experienceto help with any questions you may have. Come in andvisit our showroom.

allY PlUMbinG co., inc.,Lake Villa, 847-356-1000,www.allyplumbing.com,[email protected] Plumbing is a full serviceplumbing contractor. ServicingLake, McHerny and Northern Cookcounties. We have experiencedand professional plumbers on staffwith over 50 years combined plumbingexperience. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of plumbingcodes and laws. We takeevery job seriously andtreat every customerwith respect anddignity. So next timeyou have a plumbingproblem call AllyPlumbing because,“We’ll rush when youcan’t flush”.

ScreenS bY brandt,Wauconda, 847-343-8991Home Screen replacement service. Replacement

screen doors & window screen Frames. Repairsscreened in porches and custommade window screens.Screens by Brandt offers quality screen and frame repairand replacement for windows, doors and screened inporches. Have a custom Job? Give Screens by Brandt acall for a FREE estimate. Pick up and delivery is available.Customer Satisfaction is Guaranteed! Call 847-343-8991.

OME resource guideFixing up your home this year? Find contacts for top home professionals in interior design,

kitchen design, construction, and many other home-related fields. Whether you are a new orestablished home owner, you will find places and products of interest in this monthly guide!

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TraTToria Pomigliano602 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville,847-247-2208

Trattoria Pomigliano is located at thecorner of Milwaukee Ave and SchoolStreet in Historic downtown Libertyville,with its casual attire atmosphere this isthe restaurant to try for lunch or dinner.Our restaurant is children friendly with acomplete childs menu. We offer sit-down,carryout, and catering service, a full bar aswell as private parties. We are available forshowers, weddings, birthdays, graduations,confirmation, rehearsal dinners and yourother special events. Come stop by andsee out new bar.... New bar hours, newappetizers and new entertainment! Try oneof our “main street Martinis” and check outthe outside patio. Come and enjoy with us

“Italian style”!

mamBo iTaliano riSToranTE,748 S. Butterfield Rd., Mundelein,847-281-9100www.themamboitaliano.com

The Mambo Italiano Ristorante is familyowned and operated for the past 7 years, therestaurant strives to provide a taste of new world yetauthentic Italian cuisine, enjoy friendly service andgenuine Italian dishes. Mambo Italiano has a full bar& wine selection, offers nightly dinner specials, allhomemade pastas, fresh fish daily, steaks, and manymore dishes to choose from. They offer full catering

for all of your special events and welcome privateparties and has delivery service. With its friendly staffready to wait on you and open 7 days a week MamboItaliano is definitely the place to check out and enjoyyour dining experience.

HiTz Pizza & SPorTS Bar700 S. Butterfield Rd, Mundelein,847-362-0505,www.Hitzpizza.com

Drop in to Hitz Pizza & Sports bar forour unforgettable food and great timeswith your family and friends. Afterall....We’re your neighborhood’s favoriterestaurant.We offer friendly and casual dining

atmosphere you and your friends are sureto enjoy. Our menu offers an inspiredarray of delicious selections made with thefreshest ingredients for you to choose from.In addition to our delicious menu we

offer live entertainment to help makeyour night an experience you won’tforget. Breakfast buffet on Sundays from

9-11 and serving the BEST bloody Marys inLake County..... and the BEST prices!!Watch your favorite NFL game here on one

of our 17 TV’s or let us cater your party withone of our many catering packages available.Stop on into Hitz Pizza & Sports Bar todayand check it out...... Bring your friends!

DaviDS BiSTro883 Main St., Antioch, 847-603-1196www.davidsbistro.com

After enjoying a stroll through Antioch’sdowntown stop by David’s Bistro acontemporary American eatery to fill anyappetite. Owner and Chef David Maish offersmany spectacular dishes from his homemadesoups, appetizers and wonderful entreesincluding daily specials. David’s Bistro opensat 11:00 A.M. Tuesday-Sunday and stays open

until David kicks you out...nicely of course.

oPa ESTiaTorio,950 Lakeview Pkwy Vernon Hills,847-968-4300,www.oparestaurant.com

Highest Zagat-rated Greek Restaurant in theChicago area. Named a favorite alfresco suburbanrestaurant by Chicago Tribune food critic PhilVettel,Opa Estiatorio offers an unique and memorabledining experience. Its spacious interior dining roomand outdoor patio creates plenty of room for specialevents and private parties. Opa Estiatorio invites youand your family to come, cheer and celebrate life withus. “The Greek restaurant with Soul.”

OUT to EATLake County Magazine’s REsTAURAnT GUidE

Planning on dining out? We recommend that you try one of these fabulousrestaurants! They are the best places to dine in the Lake County area.

Mambo Italiano Ristorante

Opa Estiatorio

sEAREd Duckwith cherry port sauce, house salad andwhite chocolate mousse tower, just a

few of the many creations that Chef Davidcreates at his wonderful restaurant!

David’s Bistro883 Main Street Antioch Illinois

www.davidsbistro.com847-603-1196

Ahthe holidayseason is uponus. A time toreflect, givethanks and

celebrate all the good things that thepast year has brought us and thosethat have helped us along the way.

This is the perfect time to entertainand be entertained … to take amoment and raise a glass toastingthe close of another year … towatch Clark W. Griswold dig up hisChristmas tree while in the early stagesof hypothermia. Perfect.

So, like Clark, you’re having guestsover for an evening of fun. Largegatherings mean diverse tastes andvaried menu options containingcontrasting flavors. The shelves of awine store present the solution, butthey’re lined with wines from countlessregions, obscure varietals and verbiageunfamiliar to most. Even those of uswho have a fair working knowledge ofwine could be well served by seekingexpert advice on what wines to servewith a particular array of foods anddesserts. If you are not sure, don’t beshy — just ask! A competent wineguide at your local wine shop willlisten to what you have planned,inquire about your own personalpreference, and suggest wines at aprice point that you’re comfortablewith.

Herein lies the fun part — thedecision making!

First, it is usually customary to offeryour guests a beverage as they arrive.A before dinner wine or aperitif willgo far in setting the mood for yourevening and will naturally stimulateconversation amongst your guests.

Typically, this should be a light,quaffable red or white wine. A citrusysauvignon blanc, such as Villa MariaSauvignon Blanc from New Zealand(a steal at $9.99) or a pinot grigiowith rounder, more supple apple andmelon flavors such as Loriella PinotGrigio from Italy ($11.99) are perfectexamples.

Turning to red, a pinot noir suchas Martin Ray’s Angeline Pinot Noir($9.99) with its pure strawberry andcherry notes or Franco Serra BarberaD’Alba ($9.99) with its bright, lightlyspicy red cherry profile are sure to getyour guests’ juices flowing.

Some prefer to serve champagneor sparkling wine at this time in lieuof white wine because the opening ofa bottle of champagne is a ceremonythat is usually reserved for specialoccasions.

Unlike many white wines,champagne can stand alone very wellwithout food. Prosecco — sparklingwine from the region of Prosecco inthe north-east corner of Italy — suchas Valdo Prosecco ($9.99) offers acreamier, rounder, less “prickly” optionto traditional sparkling wine.

On the other hand, a sparkling winefrom South Africa such as GrahamBeck Brut ($15.99) will offer classic

champagne notes of baked appleswith subtle notes of bread dough andbiscuit without breaking the bank.

When considering wines for yourmain course, there are no steadfastrules regarding pairing wines withfood. Personal tastes vary significantlyhere, but one should know what hasclassically worked over the years.

Furthermore, it is oftenadvantageous to offer an alternativeselection with your meal, aspreferences are varied.

here are a few classic pairings:• Oysters with Chablis or Sancerre

(sauvignon blanc)• Lobster and chardonnay• Lamb and syrah/shiraz• Salmon with pinot noir or

chardonnay• Beef or steak with cabernet

sauvignon, merlot or red bordeaux• Chicken or turkey with pinot noir,

Beaujolais or Cotes du Rhone• Gumbo or other spicy dishes with

zinfandelAgain, these are only suggestions

and represent what others havefound to be ideal pairings. Learningwhat you and your friends like andexpanding upon your own personalexperiences will allow you to tailorthese food-wine pairings to your ownspecific tastes. The most importantthing is to experiment, have fun and— although being the host is a lotof work — make sure to take a deepbreath and enjoy yourself!

Until next time — cheers! lc

FromTheVineToTownline

withGints Brencis• Gints Brencis is director of

fine wines at DiCarlo Fine Wineand Spirits on Townline Road

in Mundelein. He offers hisexpertise in the wine industry to

the Lake County community.

home & lifestyle

Time ToCelebrate

On Valentine’s Day, 2011,Dorothy Lund movedinto her new homeat Heritage Woods inMcHenry.

The 81-year-old wasn’tthe only one excited about her move.

“I immediately fell in love with it,” Lund

says, adding that her daughter did, too. “[Shesaid], ‘Oh, Mom, I can’t wait until I’m oldenough to move in here!’”

At first, it was the little things that caughtLund’s attention.

“It was clean and it smelled good, and itwas only three years old,” she says. “And thenwhen we saw the apartments, I just loved it!It’s home to me.”

Her quaint one-bedroom unit has plentyof storage, the people — both residents andstaff — are friendly, and Lund no longerhas to drive because staff members take heranywhere she needs to go, she says.

Now, those same opportunities areavailable for residents in Lake County.

On Oct. 19, Heritage Woods of Gurneeopened its doors to new residents, and the105 units are filling up fast.

The affordable assisted lifestyle community— managed by BMA Management Ltd., aleader in Illinois supportive living — wascreated to not only help seniors 65 and olderwho need extra support with daily activities,but it also was designed to help those whoneed financial assistance.

“There is a way for everyone to come to

a place like this,” says TammyTamaner-Rosas, marketingdirector for Heritage Woods ofGurnee.

Physicalamenities

Heritage Woods is an all-inclusive, affordable community,which staff compare to a cruiseship … just one that never setssail.

The private one-bedroomand studio apartments offermany home-like qualities thatresidents like Lund have fallenin love with.

“It’s not just one room,” Lundsays. “I have two large closets,a big bathroom and look at mykitchen! I have so much cabinetspace, [it’s as much as] peoplehave in their own apartment.”

Lund decorated herapartment with her ownfurniture and home accessories— with a little help from her

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FeelsLikeHOmeHeritage Woods of Gurnee Now Open To New Residents

daughter — to make it hers, she says. Theability to do almost anything she wantedto the apartment has made it feel more likehome.

Heritage Woods apartments also includeindividually controlled heating and airconditioning; a spacious, private bathroomwith a handicap-accessible shower; miniblinds; and telephone and TV hookups.

Many residents enjoy the exercise roomavailable on the second floor, as well as theactivity room, country store, library andcomputer room and TV lounge. There also isa beauty/barber salon and a resident laundry,Tamaner-Rosas says.

And the outside is just as well maintained asthe professionally decorated inside, says WayneVistine, administrator of Heritage Woods ofMcHenry. The Gurnee community backs upto a wetland property, so there is plenty ofwildlife to watch. A nature trail is availablefor residents to walk and a back gazebo is theperfect spot to take it all in.

When it comes to meals, Heritage Woodsoffers three restaurant-style meals a day whereresidents can place their order and share ameal with friends in the spacious dining room,Vistine says. There also is a private diningroom for residents to reserve to gather familyand friends for a meal.

The amenities are endless,Tamaner-Rosas says.

“There’s all the luxuries ofhome here,” she says.

spiritualamenities

Another reason Lund hasenjoyed Heritage Woods somuch is becauseof the people.

“One of theresidents hereis an author,”Lund says. “I’veread three of hermanuscripts.Another is anartist — I havetwo of herdrawings in mybedroom. I walkinto the diningroom, and we’reall friends. Inever sit bymyself in thecorner. We’re allfriendly.”

It’s been easy for Lundto stay active because ofall the activities offered ona daily basis at HeritageWoods, Lund says. InMcHenry, she playsbingo, exercises in thegym, takes part in Wiibowling and makesflowers and other crafts.She enjoys happy hour,which takes place oncea month, and recentlyenjoyed a fall apple festivalthe community hosted.

“You can do as many activities as you want,or none,” Lund says, noting she’s trying hardto get a pinochle foursome together. “There’salways something going on.”

It’s not just fun for residents to spend timewith each other, it’s healthy as well, Vistinesays.

“A lot of seniors, where they live, they’re notgetting the socialization [they need]; they’renot making friends,” he says. “Studies haveshown socialization is key to keeping seniorsyoung in mind.”

“We’ve seen people come in pale and sickly,and in a month, it’s a whole new person,”Vistine continues. “It’s the energy [at HeritageWoods].”

The Heritage Woods community also offersa gardening club, a choir, game clubs and brainfitness programs. Outside providers make

routine visits, including magicians, rescuedog presenters and other entertainers andeducators.

While Heritage Woods encouragesresidents to stay active and maintaintheir independence, there are always staffmembers available to assist residents withany personalized services. Residents have theoption of doing their own laundry in theresident laundry room, baking their owncookies in one of the common areas or drivingthemselves to any appointment they have,just like they would if they lived in their ownhome.

But all of that can be done by a staffmember, too, Vistine says. A certified nursingassistant is available 24-hours a day, andresidents can receive daily help with bathing,dressing and meal preparation if needed.Medication reminders can be arranged and

5 In each apartment, residents are able todecorate as they choose, as Dorothy Lund has

done with her home.

6 Residents are offered three restaurant-stylemeals every day. Photos by Heather nelson

6 Heritage Woods' residences are available as one-bedroom orstudio apartments that include a kitchenette and carpeted livingand sleeping areas.

specific meals can be prepared for those following specialdiets.

Plus, staff members can take residents to doctor’sappointments, the grocery store or just out for a day offun. In fact, many residents choose to give up their carsbecause they no longer need them.

It’s the extra daily help that has helped Clara Fratus,89, of Heritage Woods of McHenry, thrive in her home.

“You’re waited on like a princess,” Fratus says. “Theylike to make your bed, we have a housekeeper thatcomes in every week … the help are beautiful. Thereisn’t anything the girls wouldn’t do for you.”

Plus, Fratus says, she feels secure knowing that anemergency call system is in each apartment, and a 24-hour security staff is on hand to keep residents safe — which gives her and others peace of mind, Fratus

says.“It’s very safe,” she says. “The doors are locked at 8

o’clock … and any time, day or night, we wear a little[button] around our neck, you just push a button andsomeone comes right in.”

What’s also nice, Tamaner-Rosas says, is that asresidents age, if they start to need a little more help withdaily activities, that help is already present.

For example, pet therapy is available, Vistine says, aswell as onsite physical therapy and occupational therapyopportunities.

And it doesn’t cost more if additional assistance isneeded as the years go by.

“It’s worry-free living,” Vistine says, noting that evenif a resident’s funds are depleted over time, he or shewill never be asked to leave Heritage Woods. “We doall the worrying for you. Families are impressedwith everything we have to offer — and that it’saffordable.”

What is important is keeping residentscomfortable, no matter where they are in theirlife journey.

“That’s the main goal,” Tamaner-Rosas says. “To keep them healthyand happy.” lc

Heritage WoodsOf Gurnee3775 Grand AvenueGurnee, IL 60031Phone: 847-623-6300Fax: 847-623-6305www.hw-gurnee-slf.com

6 The spacious bathrooms are outfittedwith a fold-down bench in the shower andample storage space.

5 Heritage Woods is designed withrelaxation, fun, health and communityaccess in mind.

4 Heritage Woods of Gurnee,an affordable assisted lifestylecommunity, is pictured in itsfinal stages of construction inearly October.

6Many residents enjoy the exerciseroom available on the second floor,as well as the activity room, countrystore, library and computer room andTV lounge.

By Lake County Magazine

family / success lives next door

For retired Lt.Cmdr. JamesTiernan of theU.S. Navy, carryingout a new Thanksgivingtradition is a duty he’sassigned himself every year.

The sun was just beginning to rise lastThanksgiving when the Navy veteran drovejust north of Chicago to Naval Station GreatLakes — the U.S. Navy’s only boot camp,which happens to be the largest militaryinstallation in Illinois — to pick up AmandaIvie, sonar technician (surface) third class,and Michael Steiber, electronics technicianseaman.

Miles away from their own family andfriends, the two Navy officers were eager to

spend an entire day at the Tiernan residencefor the holiday as part of the Adopt-A-Sailorprogram the Naval base carries out.

“It’s a great way to overcome anyhomesickness,” Tiernan says.

Sharing the holidaySince World War I, the Adopt-A-Sailor

program has been operating at NavalStation Great Lakes, allowing hundredsof sailors the opportunity to spend eitherThanksgiving or Christmas in the homes ofvolunteers and organizations. While only

Recruit Training Command,or RTC, students who graduate

the week following the holiday areeligible to participate in the program, it

gives peace of mind to the recruit’s familymembers knowing their son or daughter willbe part of someone’s family for a time whereairfare prices are at their highest.

Reminiscing about his own days in theNavy, Tiernan recalls the numerous lonelyholidays spent on the water.

“Some years I was in port and celebratedwith shipmates, and some years withfamily,” he says.

Stationed all over the world, Tiernan evenhad the opportunity to spend the holidaywhile living on an island at one point.

extenDeDFamily

Navy Veteran Opens Home To SailorCadets For Thanksgiving

I By LAUReN LYNCH I


“In Hawaii, it is also a great day to play golfwhile everyone else is eating turkey,” he says.

Why they share the holidayIn 1998, Tiernan was offered the position of

school director for Basic Engineering CommonCore at Service School Command and NavalStation Great Lakes. While continuing on asthe director at the Machinist Mate A School,and later, the Information Technology ASchool, Tiernan met his wife, Laura, a nativeof Lindenhurst, who helped him becomeacclimated to the Lake County area.

During his final role as businessmanagement director, Tiernan earnedhis master’s degree in human resourcemanagement from Keller Graduate School ofManagement before relocating to Hawaii withhis new bride.

Just last year, Tiernan and his wife returnedto the Lake County area once again and didn’thesitate to sign themselves up for the programthat treats sailors to an entire day of pamperedfamily treatment.

“It’s important to take care of sailors whodon’t have the money to go home for theholidays,” Tiernan says. “They could havesomething positive to do instead of hanging outat the barracks and possible getting in trouble.”

While his wife prepared elaborate holidaydishes last Thanksgiving, Tiernan flippedthrough television channels for their specialguests. When he found the football game hewanted, he entertained the two newcomerswhile the turkey roasted slowly in the kitchen,

fillingtheir Hainesville home withplenty of flavorful smells and warm waves ofhospitality.

“They were with us the whole day,” Tiernansays, recalling last year’s feast that began withbreakfast and ended with Thanksgiving dessert.

Tiernan, along with his wife and family,prepared everything from kielbasa, variouscasseroles, mounds of mashed potatoes anddelicate cheesecake.

“They didn’t go hungry,” he says with achuckle.

In-between watching football and eating,Tiernan offered advice to his visitors,encouraging them to stay focused on theirgoals.

“I let them know who I was and we builta strong bond,” he says.

Continuing to sharethe holiday

Almost a year later, Tiernanstill is in touch with Ivie andSteiber through social mediaplatforms like Facebook.Since his retirement,Tiernan has filled upmuch of his free timeworking as a military

relocation specialist forRE/MAX in Grayslake,covering many of thesurrounding areas.

As for whether he plansto host another sailor ortwo, Tiernan keeps hisfingers crossed.

“This year, we’re trying tobuy a new house, so we’d wantto make sure if we did it, wehad a place for them to havedinner,” Tiernan says.

Despite leaving his roles at thenaval base for good, Tiernan continuesto search for families interested in participating

5 Retired Lt. Cmdr. James Tiernan and his family sharedThanksgiving last year with two Navy officers from NavalStation Great Lakes. Pictured from left are (front row) CynthiaKuras, Steve Phillips, STG3 Amanda Ivie, STSN Michael Steiberand Lena Phillips. (Back row) James Tiernan, Joyce Phillips,Brian Phillips and Laura Tiernan, with Tyler Phillips seated onthe floor.


in the Adopt-A-Sailor program so that they,too, can become lifelong mentors to the menand women traveling overseas.

“It’s about getting an opportunity to giveback and stay connected to the Navy,” hesays. lc

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family

Shenever hunteduntil she was inher 30s.

But today,Kristen Cart of

Antioch is captivated by the sport alongwith the rest of her family.

“I had shot on the Navy rifle team,” shesays. “So, shooting came first, then thehunting.”

Cart, who is now a pilot for theUnited Parcel Service — UPS — spentseven years of active duty with the NavalReserves.

It wasn’t until her brother, Bill Osborn,invited her to go on an antelope hunt inNebraska in 1996, however, that she gother first taste of hunting.

Many big game animals require tags tobe hunted, and depending on the state orcountry, tags can be awarded through arandom drawing process or a first-come,first-serve basis.

Osborn had received a tag to kill oneanimal.

“Antelope tags were hard to get at thattime,” Cart says. “He didn’t have a tent,truck or gun. But I had all of those things.So, I went.”

Osborn got his antelope, and together,the two dressed it in the field.

“That was the muskiest, funkiest tastinggame,” Cart says. “I don’t know what we

did wrong, but I wanted to try huntingagain.”

The very next year, she convinced herhusband, Mitch, a pilot for AmericanAirlines, to go to Idaho with her. Thescenery was gorgeous, but they endedtheir vacation with no animals.

“I stomped away from that experiencethinking that I never wanted to huntagain,” Cart says. “But the next year, wecovered all the bases and had a numberof tags for doe and deer in a couple ofdifferent states. We went out to Montanaand Nebraska and did well. Then, wewere hooked.”

Cart says hunting is more than justshooting an animal, however.

“I did not have to get one to simplylove [hunting],” she says. “The solitude,the chill in the air, the open skies, evendealing with the animal once harvested.I think the inherent predator inside mewas given expression, crowding everythingelse out and leaving no room for otherworries. When you hunt, you hunt withall of your being.”

The couple and their three youngchildren now make a yearly journey inOctober between Lysite and Lost Cabin,Wyo., to hunt elk. They take theirthree children — Brice, 10, and twins,Kimberly and Jesse, 8 — out of school fora week to make the trek.

5 The Cart family enjoys time outdoorstogether and looks forward to their familygetaways. With schedule juggling for work,sports, school and extra-curricular activitiesfor the children, outdoor time helps them

balance out life as a family. Photo byHeather nelson

6 Kristen Cart thoroughly enjoys her timeoutdoors and is thoughtful in her hunting andlearning about the patterns animals exhibit withintheir species. Photo by Heather nelson

Adventures

In Hunting

I By Lee NeLsoN I


“They are too young to hunt. But they docome out with us when we are hunting,” Cartsays. “We take them one at a time. One adultoccupies the other two in camp. My daughterwas there when my husband got his elk. Sheis the most interested in hunting and the mostmotivated because her mom hunts.”

And sometimes mom is the only mom whohunts.

“I’m usually the only woman in the elkcamp,” Cart says. “It’s not outfitted. It’s just

a camping area with maps of their ranch andpermission to hunt. By letting hunters there, itkeeps the place from being overrun by elk.”

A security staff keeps the area safe and wellmanaged, she says. They know where thehunters are at all times to make sure everyoneis where they are supposed to be. It’s an areawhere the wolves haven’t moved in yet. Theelk are as big as a small horse, and they run asa herd.

“You cover some ground to find the herd,”

Cart says. “What it takes to be a successful elkhunter is to be smart with the property linesand know where the elk go. You have to bephysically fit. We went to the top of an 8,500-foot peak because that’s where the elk were.”

One year, by the time she had shot her elk,it was late afternoon. The process is to cutopen the carcass to let it cool off overnight.If it’s not cooled off quickly, the meat will gobad and cannot be dressed.

“I had hiked three hours up to get to that

5 Jesse, Kimberly, Brice and Kristen Cartpractice their drawback and release for

target shooting. Photo by Heather nelson

6 Kristen Cart (right) and her husband,Mitch, enjoyed a hunting trip together in2008. Photo provided


point,” Cart says. “I had to completely do thefield dressing by myself. It’s not a very easytask. By the time I was done, it was dark. I waswearing my little head lamp and had to findmy way down.”

The area wasn’t deep wood, but it was still alittle tricky to find her way in the dark back tothe truck. The next day, she had to hike backup with the rest of the family to actually carrythe hundreds of pounds of elk meat down the

hill.The family normally has the meat processed

into steaks, roasts and ground elk. The butcherputs either beef or pork fat into the groundmeat. No one can tell the difference betweenthat and ground beef, Cart says.

The processor wraps it all up and flashfreezes it. The Carts take it home in coolers.

“It’s very lean,” she says. “I put it in chili,spaghetti sauce and everything else. We don’t

buy beef anymore.”Being in the western states is like home for

Cart, who grew up in Utah.“It’s beautiful country,” she says. “I used to

fish with my grandfather as a young girl. But Inever had a Bambi moment. You’d think youwould be repulsed once you shot an antelopeor other animal once you see the dead animal.But you don’t. That inner predator comesout.” lc

5 The Cart family saw antelope during a2010 hunting trip. Photo provided

on the cover / entertainment

WWWhether it’s Broadway in your backyard,a nostalgic throwback to the golden age ofradio or watching local performers of all agesdisplay their acting, singing or dancing talent,Lake County has a wide array of live theaterperformances to suit any taste and budget.

Fall and winter are a great time to enjoy a

night out at the theater. Whether your plans area special date night or introducing your kids tothe magic of live performance, check out one ofLake County’s great local venues.

The Marriott TheatreFor 37 years, The Marriott Theatre in

Lincolnshire has offered Lake County audiencesa taste of Broadway, and since 1979, the theaterhas focused exclusively on musicals.

“It’s the best of Chicago and New Yorktalent,” says Terry James, executive producer.“Approximately two-thirds are from Chicagoand one-third from New York.”

The theater’s five main stage shows a year area mix of musical theater classics, seldom-doneshows and new works.

In November, George and Ira Gershwin’s “MyOne and Only” opens.

“It’s a huge tap show,” says James, adding thatThe Marriott’s production marks the show’s firstrecent presentation on the North Shore.

In addition, the theater stages children’sand holiday shows. James says the children’sproductions help create a new audience, notonly by introducing kids to live theater, butoften their parents as well.

“Many of the tickets are sold to youngfamilies, and then the parents might come back

and seesomethinglater,” Jamessays.

He notesthat thefamily-friendlytheater is agreat optionfor parentswho want anaffordableway for theirchildrenor teens to experience Broadway-level musicaltheater.

“You can bring a family of four here for theprice of a single ticket to some of the downtowntheaters,” James says.

The Marriott’s 882-seat theater is arena-style,with seats surrounding the stage.

“It’s very intimate, only seven rows deep,”James says. “There aren’t many arena-styletheaters around, and even if you’ve seen a showbefore, it’s very different when you see it here.”

The marriott Theatre10 Marriott Dr. • Lincolnshire, IL 60069

847-634-0200 •www.marriotttheatre.com

StageStageStagePresenceLocal Theaters Offer Entertainment Variety

By eLIZABeTH HARMoNPhotos by MeLIssA eMoRY

6 Antique chandeliers and light fixtures from1927—when the theater opened—werecollected from older theaters all across thecountry and placed throughout the Geneseeto help restore the theater to its formerprominence.

Improv PlayhouseA comedy club, black box

theater and improv trainingcenter, the Improv Playhousein Libertyville also offers livere-creations of classic radiodramas.

“We do them on a regularbasis,” says David Brian Stuart,founder and artistic director ofthe Improv Playhouse. “We’reone of a few Chicago areatheaters which do, and they’reuber-cool.”

Stuart, who has appearedin several syndicated radiodramas, has put the format towork on the Improv Playhousestage.

“We want to reenact amirror image of what astudio audience of a 1930sor 1940s drama might haveexperienced,” he says.

The actors, who hail fromLake County and fromChicago, perform on a stagedesigned to look like a vintagebroadcast studio and usuallydress in period clothing,

though occasionally they will dress in costumesappropriate to their characters.

Sound effects are pre-recorded and kept toa minimum. The reason, Stuart says, is to notinterfere with the audience’s auditory connectionwith the story.

“This is about listening as much asobserving,” he says. “I’d rather have people beimmersed in the story rather than thinking,‘Wow, isn’t it cool how they made that sound.’”

Stuart describes the dramas as wholesome andfamily friendly in keeping with the period inwhich they were first produced. Early eveningshows draw everyone from kids to seniors, while

the later evening “BYOB” — bring your ownbottle — performance makes for a great datenight.

For the holiday season, the Playhouse willoffer “It’s A Wonderful Life.”

The 60-seat Improv Playhouse also presentsimprov and comedy, with family-friendly showsat 7:30 p.m. and the mature audience BYOBshow at 9.

Improv Playhouse735 N. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL 60048847-968-4529 •www.improvplayhouse.com

Palette, Masque andLyre Theatre

Celebrating its 52nd season, Antioch’s Palette,Masque and Lyre Theatre, better known asPM&L, offers a variety of musicals, dramas andcomedies as well as occasional special offeringssuch as a radio drama and holiday shows.

“Whenever possible, we like to includechildren in the cast,” says Aileen Biel of Antioch,the theater’s business manager.

A nonprofit community theater, PM&Lfeatures local performers. Most are fromAntioch and Lake County, but Biel says recentproductions also have included cast membersfrom McHenry County and Kenosha County,Wis.

“We put on a show that stands on its own as agood production,” Biel says.

PM&L is housed in a formermovie house built in 1912.When the movie theater closedin the late 1950s, Palette,Masque and Lyre took over thebuilding. After a $1.6 millionbequest from a local resident inthe early 2000s, the theater wasrenovated into a modern 163-seat facility.

“We made it into a veryattractive building withbetter seats, restrooms andconcessions,” Biel says.

The theater’s audience ismade up of both season ticket-holders and people from thecommunity who are drawnto a particular show. Biel saysthat in addition to becomingregular patrons, the theater alsoencourages audience membersto get involved.

“Every talent is used,” shesays. “You don’t have to be anactor or an actress.”

Last summer, the theateroffered a camp for elementaryschool students that concluded

with a performance.“We’re definitely considering doing it again,”

Biel says.Pm&L Theatre

877 N. Main St. • Antioch, IL 60002847-395-055 •www.pmltheatre.com

Genesee TheatreIn its early 20th century heyday, the Genesee

Theatre was a million dollar movie palace,designed by the same architect responsible forChicago’s State Theatre.

When it opened Dec. 25, 1927, the Genesee

dazzled Waukegan moviegoers with its luxuriousSpanish Renaissance interior, crystal chandelier,Italian marble and a center dome in theauditorium made from hammered silver.

Like many of those long-ago movie palaces,the Genesee hit hard times and ceased showingfilms in 1982. But unlike those that fell tothe wrecking ball, the Genesee underwent anextensive renovation and has reopened as avibrant local entertainment venue, offering avariety of local, regional and national talent.

General Manager Gary Zabinski says therenovated Genesee captures the luxury of avintage movie palace and offers the feeling of aspecial night out.

“It’s a modern theater, but in a 1927 shell thatstill has traces of the original look and recapturesthe period,” he says.

The theater offers a variety of musical, dance,live theater, children’s shows, comedy and evenoccasional films.

“We’re not a movie theater, but we’ll offerspecial events like a sing-a-long ‘Grease’ or sing-a-long ‘Music Man,’ which are just a lot of fun,”he says.

“We try to appeal to as many tastes aspossible.”

Genesee Theatre203 N. Genesee St. • Waukegan, IL 60085

847-782-2366 •www.geneseetheatre.com

Other Local TheatersJames Lumber Center for the Performing arts

College of Lake County’s Grayslake Campus19351 W. Washington St. • Grayslake, IL 60030847-543-2300 • jlcenter.clcillinois.edu

Clockwise Theatre221 N. Genesee St. • Waukegan, IL 60085www.clockwisetheatre.org

Citadel Theatre Company300Waukegan Road • Lake Forest IL 60054847-735-8554 •www.citadeltheatre.org

Jack Benny Center for the arts39 Jack Benny Drive • Waukegan, IL 60087847-360-4740 •www.waukeganparks.org

3 (Opposite page) Emily Malkowski,26, a native of Mundelein and

instructor at Dancenter North inLibertyville, stands at the back of

the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan.Dancenter North has performed “The

Magic of the Nutcracker” the lastseven years at the Genesee.

6 A view from the stage of theGenesee Theatre.

5 This 1927 3/10 Barton Grande pipe organ wasonce a focal point of the Genesee Theatre. Today, itno longer plays, but it stands on display for patronsto view.


By eLIZABeTH HARMoN

Tuxedos aren’t necessary … and neitherare cell phones.If you’re new to live theater, attending a performance

may seem a little intimidating. Do you dress up, or gocasual? What happens if you’re late?Knowing how to dress— and behave— can make the

experience that much more enjoyable.A few Lake County theater pros weigh in on the

following topics.

PrOPer aTTIreMost of us don’t attend live theater often, so it’s a great

excuse to dress up a little.While most Lake County venues don’t have strict dress

codes, “It’s something you don’t do every day, so whynot take a fewminutes to put on something that makesit special?” ask Gary Zabinski, general manager of theGenesee Theatre in Waukegan.Cheri Lindell, director and producer of Dancenter

North’s “The Magic of the Nutcracker,” agrees.“For the little ones, it’s a great opportunity to dress up,

and we have whole families that do,” she says.A good rule of thumb is to think jackets and dress

slacks for men, and skirts, dresses or nice pants forwomen.“Our dress runs the gamut,” says Terry James,

a Holiday TraditionOne of the world’s most famous ballets, “The Nutcracker,“ was first performed

in 1892. The story, by Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky, tells the tale of ayoung girl named Clara who discovers that a magical nutcracker is actually ahandsome prince. Together, the pair travels to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairywhere the prince is released from a spell, and he and Clara live happily everafter.“It’s a high quality, colorful performance that includes professional dancers

and dancers from Lake County and beyond,” says Dancenter North’s Directorand Producer Cheri Lindell about her school’s performance of “The Magic ofthe Nutcracker.”

“Some of our audience has been coming to see us for 20 years.”This holiday, check out one of these local productions:Dancenter North: “The Magic of the Nutcracker,” now in its 24th year,

will be performed Dec. 8 and 9 at Libertyville High School, and Dec. 15 and16 at the Genesee Theatre. Also, “Clara’s Dream,” a preschool show, willbe performed Dec. 8 at Libertyville High School. Tickets are on sale andavailable at 847-367-7970 (for the Libertyville performance) or throughTicketmaster or the Genesee Theatre Box Office. For more information, visitwww.dancenter-north.com.Ruth Page Civic Ballet: “The Nutcracker” will be performed Dec. 15

and 16 at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts. For moreinformation, visit jlcenter.clcillinois.edu/brochure.asp#professional.Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble: “The Nutcracker” will be

performed Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 and 2 at Barrington High School. For moreinformation, call 847-382-6333 or visit www.byde.org.Illinois Youth Dance Theatre: “The Nutcracker” will be performed Dec.

21 through 23 at Lake Zurich Performing Arts Centre. For tickets, call 847-438-5901 or visit www.ballroomanddance.com.North Shore School of Dance: “A Winter Tradition: The 24th

Anniversary Production of ‘The Nutcracker,’” will be performed Dec. 1 and2 at Lake Forest High School. For tickets, call 847-432-2060 or visit www.northshoredance.com. — By Elizabeth Harmon

EntertainmentEtiquette


executive producer for The Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire. “It’s not black-tie,but people do get dressed up. But we want them to be comfortable as well.”Jeans are fine for casual venues.“We’re live comedy, so it’s very casual,” says David Brian Stuart, founder and

artistic director of the Improv Playhouse.

CameraS, CeLL PHOneS anD TexTInGThough the rules can vary, you won’t go wrong by leaving cameras at home.Flashing lights can distract the performers and fellow audience members.“Most artists have strict policies against videotaping, and our staff is well-

trained in interrupting illegal taping,” says Zabinski, adding that ringing cellphones are seldom a problem. “Most people are cool about it, and sometimes, itgets so loud in here, you can’t hear them anyway.”What about texting?Save it for intermission or, better yet, after the show.

arrIVaLS anD DeParTureSUnlike movies, live theater doesn’t kick off with 15 minutes of trailers. Pay

attention to the curtain time.“We do start on time,” says Aileen Biel, business manager for the PM&L

Theatre in Antioch. “If someone’s late, we’ll try to seat them in back until there’sa break and they can move to their regular seat.”It’s a matter of safety, James says.“Because we’re theater in the round, and actors are exiting through the

audience, it’s a matter of balancing customer safety and everyone’s experience,”he says.Meanwhile, it’s also important to remember that talking distracts, coughs and

colds spread in intimate locations, and some shows just aren’t appropriate forkids.“A cranky child can be a big distraction, and the actors can’t break the fourth

wall and make a joke about it,” Stuart says.Check theater websites for policies concerning arrivals, electronics and food

but, when in doubt, remember the simplest rule of all.“Be considerate of others around you,” Lindell says. lc

5 Before she became an instructor, Malkowski was a student dancer in 10productions of “The Magic of the Nutcracker” for Cheri Lindell at Dancenter North.The dance center will host its 2012 performance of “The Magic of the Nutcracker”on Dec. 15 and 16 at the Genesee.

health / worK it oUt

By AMANDA MARRAZZo I Photos by CANDACe H. JoHNsoN

ABsolutely5 Exercises To Firm Up Your Midsection

With the right moves andproper nutrition, you can havestronger, sexier abs.Lauren Withrow, personal trainer and facility

director at Athletic Republic in Libertyville,recommends five exercise moves guaranteed to getyou on your way to your “abtastic” goals.Even before you begin, however, it’s important to

remember you must maintain a healthy, low caloriediet in order to see the desired results of theseabdomen exercises.

“The main thing, with women in particular, [is]you have to incorporate a good diet and nutrition,”Withrow says. “We carry more fat in our abdomenand mid-section ... .”Still, ladies should probably see at least some

muscle development after three weeks of doing thefollowing exercises at least three times a week.

FrontPlankLie facedown on the floor. Balance your weight

on your toes and forearms, keeping your back asflat as possible while tighteningyour abdomen muscles. Be surenot to shrug your shoulders orlet your hips sink toward theground. Hold for 30 seconds.Those more advanced can holdthe position for up to a minute.Repeat two to three timesat each exercise session inbetween other workouts.“Not only does the front

plank focus on strengtheningand enhancing yourabdominals, it is a full bodyexercise and takes the balanceand strength of the shoulders,

quads, traps and biceps,” Withrow says.

SidEPlankLie on your right side on the floor. With the right

side of your body facing the ground, hold yourselfup with your right forearm and place your left footon top of your right foot. The goal is to keep yourbody in a straight line and keep your chest up andside of your hips facing the ceiling. This focuses onstrengthening your transverse adbominal muscles,or side abs, along with your glutes, adductors,external and internal obliques. Beginners shouldhold the position for 20 seconds, then switch sides.More advanced folks can hold each side up to 40

SidEPlank3Scott Schwartz, sports performancetrainer at Athletic Republic in Libertyville,guides Lauren Withrow on the proper formand technique for a side plank exercise.

FrontPlank

StraiGHt lEG Sit-UP

seconds. Repeat threetimes on each side.

Stabilityball rolloUtKneel behind a

stability ball and placeyour fingertips on topof the ball. Slowly rollthe ball forward byletting your forearmsroll up onto the topof the ball. Keepyour kneesstationary,but allow yourhips, torso andarms to moveforward withthe ball. Be sureto not arch yourback. Pausefor a secondat the furthestpoint you canroll the ballwithout falling,and then returnto the startingposition whilekeeping astraight linefrom yourknees to yourshoulders. Complete 12 to 15 repetitions a set, andtwo to three sets each time.“This is a great exercise for your rectus [muscles]

and hits both the upper and lower abdominals,”Withrow says.

StraiGHt lEG Sit-UPSWhile lying on your back, hold your arms up

toward the ceilingand perform a sit-up—without bendingyour knees and

keeping your hands facing the ceiling. Do not bringyour hands forward. You can enhance this exerciseby holding dumbbells in your hands or an exercisebar with both hands. Be sure to explode up fromthe ground and keep your hands up the whole waythrough. When at the top of the exercise, be sureto puff your chest out and keep your back flat. Startwith 10 repetitions, and then increase to 16 times asyou gain strength. Complete three sets.

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Stabilityball roll

oUt


rUSSian twiStSit on the floor with your knees bent. Elevate

your feet off the ground about 3 to 6 inches. Youshould create a “V’ shape with your upper bodyand quads. While balancing in this position, twistyour torso so you can tap your hands to the rightside of your body and then the left side of yourbody. Be sure to keep correct body positioningwhile doing the twisting motion – keep your backand neck straight and maintain a “V” shape you’reyour core pulled in tight. Once you have thisdown, you can add a medicine ball to your handsto make the exercise more difficult. Start withdoing 20 repetitions, 10 each side. Go up to asmany as 60 as you gain strength.

Always remember to be patient and consistentwith your workouts.“It is extremely hard [for women] to get those

six-pack abs,” Withrow says. “But in two to threemonths, you will start to see defined muscle linesif [you are] consistent and eating right.” lc

This three-part health series has enlisted theexpertise of sports performance trainers at AthleticRepublic in Libertyville to help Lake County womenstrengthen and tone their bodies. Each month hasfocused on exercises dedicated to one specific area ofthe body. This is the final installment of the series.

September: Arms / October: LegsNovember: Stomach

rUSSian twiSt

aTHLeTIC rePuBLIC1950 N. Highway 45 • Libertyville

847-362-5700www.palmensports.com

health

think twice beforepicking up thatsnow shovel.

Doctors say working in cold weather canset you up for a heart attack.

“The cold temperature, as well as asudden change in temperature, constricts thearteries,” says Dr. Irina Staicu, a cardiologistat Barrington Cardiology, which serves Lakeand McHenry counties. “Constriction of thearteries means less blood flow to the heart.”

Slow downAssess the weather and heaviness of the

snow before shoveling, local doctors say. Forthose who do decide to go outside, doctorssuggest they pace themselves and shovel forshort periods, such as about 15 minutes ata time.

“If you have a heart condition, I wouldjust not do it at all,” Staicu says.

“Everybody feels like they haveto get that little thing done in a

short space of time,” says Dr.Vincent Bufalino, a national

spokesman for the AmericanHeart Association andsenior director of cardiologyfor Advocate Health Carein the Chicago area.“And that time pressureis something that youshould not have.”

He tells his patients to

avoid heavy snow shoveling and yard workin extreme weather and to “support the kidin the neighborhood” to get the job done.

Using a snowblower, climbing a hilland doing a project in the garage are otheractivities that can lead to a heart attackduring cold weather, Bufalino says.

“Just because you have a snowblowerdoesn’t mean you’re exempt,” he says. “Everyyear, we have a number of folks who have aheart attack using their snowblower.”

Avoid working in cold weather afterconsuming a big meal or alcohol, Bufalinosays, because the digestion process interfereswith the ability to exert yourself.

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Heart disease is the leading cause of deathfor both men and women. Nearly 73 percentof men and 72 percent of women in theage group of 60 to 79 have cardiovasculardisease, according to the American HeartAssociation.

A heart attack occurs when a clotobstructs or completely clogs a coronaryartery and prevents blood flow to the heartmuscle.

Chest tightness or discomfort, shortnessof breath, exhaustion and excessive sweatingare common warning signs of a heart attack,Bufalino says, adding that these symptomscan be subtle.

However, not everyone experiences theclassic symptoms. Atypical signs includestomach pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness

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and decreased activity over several weeks,Staicu says.

Because most people believe it will neverhappen to them, they need to know whatfactors put them at risk, Bufalino says.

“The No. 1 predictor of an early heartattack is smoking,” he says. “So, if there’s asingle thing that people need to change, it’s[to] quit smoking.”

Other risk factors are high bloodpressure, high cholesterol, diabetes,a family history of heart disease,overweightness and a sedentarylifestyle.

Cardiologists recommend a routinecheckup to screen for potentialproblems. Glucose and cholesteroltesting will help assess a patient’s risk ofdeveloping heart disease.

In addition, patients with a coupleof risk factors should have a heart scanto look for calcium deposits in thearteries, an electrocardiogram, whichrecords the heart’s electrical activity,and a stress test to make sure exercisingis safe, Bufalino says.

The American Heart Associationrecommends a daily low dose ofaspirin, with physician approval, forheart attack survivors and patients witha high risk of a heart attack. Aspirinacts as a blood thinner and helpsprevent blood clots from forming.

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If a heart attack occurs, Bufalinosuggests taking an aspirin or severalbaby aspirin after calling 911 toincrease a person’s chances of survival.

Doctors say exercise strengthensthe heart, but it shouldn’t be done inextremely cold or hot weather.

“Walking for hours every day ismuch more important for your heartthan going to the gym for 45 minutes aday,” Staicu says.

She advises using stairs instead ofan elevator to increase the walkingtime that everyone needs to maintain ahealthy heart.

Bufalino puts his patients on a walkingprogram until they can endure a 30- to40-minute exercise routine of their choiceevery other day, whether it’s a brisk walk orworking out at the gym.

Besides exercise, he suggests threebalanced meals a day as part of a heart-healthy plan, being mindful to controlportions, avoid snacks and eat only at thetable. lc

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High heels are a staple of femininity, andmany women consider learning to walk inheels the next step after learning to crawl.

Heels can be a great fashion accessory forwomen, but they can come at a cost — andnot just the cost that you pay at the cashregister. Heels can be sexy and fun, butwearing them can be painful.

And when your feet hurt, you hurt allover.

“Your feet are the foundation of yourbody, so it goes to reason, if your foundationshifts, or you shift your foundation withhigh heels, all the structures above mustshift, or take an unusual load,” says JayUmansky, a pedorthist — someone whospecializes in the use of footwear andsupportive devices.

Umansky, owner of Agony of De-Feet inMundelein, has been working in the shoebusiness for about 25 years. He has fitted,mis-fitted and custom made high heels, lowheels and everything in between.

As a pedorthist, Umansky’s main objectiveis to get people to feel comfortable in their

shoes, regardless of style or heel height, andto live a healthier, happier life.

In order to accomplish this, he says itstarts with the fit of the shoe.

“High heel, low heel, athletic or flip flop,it all starts with the fit of the shoe,” he says.“People, especially women who have wornfashion shoes for a long time, don’t evenknow what a good fit is or how to recognizeit.”

Umansky says a mis-fit shoe can often domore damage to your foot than the height ofa heel. The shape of the shoe is an importantfactor to consider. Hesays the shoe needs toemulate the shapeof your foot.

“There are shoes made in shapes that areso appealing to the eye that they do notresemble a natural foot shape of any kind,”Umansky says. “These shoes don’t fit anyonein any size. These are what I call the ‘ouch’shoes. It’s a look for as long as you cantolerate them, then you carry them.”

Other than mis-shaped and over-the-topcrazy shoes, Umansky says there’s a plethoraof great high heels and super-fashionableshoes women can wear off and on all day,every day, with no painful repercussions.What’s important is knowing how to buy

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them and how to get them adjusted to yourfeet.

Umansky says changing your shoes manytimes throughout the day and not staying inone heel height all day long is helpful and ahealthy way to ensure you won’t be askingsomeone for a foot massage when you gethome from work.

But it’s also a pain if you misunderstandthis, he says.

“If you go from one mis-fit shoe to anotherand rotate all day, you will avoid foot pain, butyou will do subtle damage the whole time,”Umansky says.

Another way to reduce foot pain causedby wearing heels is to wear heels only once ortwice a week. If this is not realistic or desirable,Umansky suggests removing your heelswhenever feasible, such as when you’re sittingat your desk.

“The shoes will remain alluring, evennestled next to your feet,” he says.

Dr. Scott Jacobsen, a podiatrist and ownerof Libertyville Foot and Ankle Clinic, saystwo of the biggest problems associated withwearing high heels are equinus deformityand capsulitis.

Equinus deformity is a foot conditionwhere there’s limited upward bendingmotion of the ankle joint. It’s characterizedby tiptoe walking.

“Equinus deformity occurs due totightness in the Achilles tendon or calf

muscles,” Jacobsen says. “Wearinghigh-heeled shoes is one way people

get equinus deformity.”Often seen in women whowear high heels, Jacobsen

says capsulitis is a ligamentinflammation and can

happen anywhere in your

body where there are joints. Most people getfoot capsulitis in the ball of their foot, andsymptoms of capsulitis include swelling andpain.

Jacobsen says other consequences of wearingheels include hammer toe, a condition inwhich the toes painfully bend in on eachother, and metatarsalgia, a type of pain andinflammation that occurs in the metatarsal, orball of the foot.

For many women, a particular high heel willhurt their feet the moment they try them on— but they will still buy them anyway.

Jacobsen says the first time you put on a pairof shoes they should feel good and comfortablein the store. Otherwise, they’re just going toget more painful each time you wear them.

Jacobsen suggests shopping for dress shoes

toward the end of the day because your feetwill be a little swollen from the day and youwon’t risk getting a pair of heels that end upbeing too small for your feet.

Even though heels can be painful, Jacobsensays women will always wear them for vanityand fashion reasons. He says it’s not realistic totell women never to wear them.

“Heels are not bad if you wear them at awedding or other special occasion,” he says.“You run into problems when you wear themfrom 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day of your life.”

Jacobsen’s best advice to all high-heel loversis simple.

“Wear high heels one day, and switch tosomething with a lower heel the next,” he says.“Listen to your body. If your feet hurt, slip onanother pair.” lc

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fashion & beauty

Look at Kate Middleton,Johnny Depp or Lady GaGa.Whether classic, wacky orsometimes just bizarre, theirstyle says volumes aboutwho they are.And your style can do the

same for you.Personal style is a brand

that “communicates whoyou are without saying aword,” says Michael Watson,fashion instructor at The ArtInstitute of Charlotte.Fashion instructors from

Art Institute schools offertips that will put you wellon your way to cultivatinga personal style that isuniquely you.

1. What isyour lifestyle?

“Establishing andunderstanding your

lifestyle is the biggest step todeveloping your own personal

style,” Watson says. “The more peopleunderstand who they are and whatthey value, [the more that] will dictatefit, fabrications and different looks interms of cut.”

In order to really understand yourlifestyle and key values, Watsonrecommends asking yourself who youare and what you value; writing downthe key points about who you are;and deciding what you want peopleto know about you. Are you aninnovator? Are you creative?

Julie Crawley, fashion instructor atThe New England Institute of Art hasmore to say on the issue.

“It extends beyond style,” shesays. “What are your hobbies andinterests?”

Crawley says a good place to startis online. Sites like polyvore.com,olioboard.com or Pinterest allowpeople to pull images together onmood boards and see what appealsto them. She recommends taking aninventory of not only your closet, butalso your home.

2. What is yourbody typeand skintone?

Determine yourbody type and skin tone.

“Everybody’sdifferent,” Watsonsays. “Everybody’sgot different levelsof red, blue andyellow undertonesto their skin.”“[Understandingthese will] makesure the personalstyle is reflectedthe best on thatindividual.”

3. Create asignature pieceor look

Think Jackie Kennedy’s iconicsuits and sunglasses or Coco Chanel’s

How to cultivate your own personal style


understated style with multi-strand pearls.These ladies created a signature look that ismemorable.

Whether you are more of a minimalistor carry a specific style of bag, “people willremember this aspect, and it shows who youare,” Watson says.

When creating your own signature look,Crawley recommends finding a designer youlike.

“When you find out what appeals to you,find out which retailers sell what you’relooking for and stick with that brand,” shesays.

4. There’s no roomfor clutter

Cleaning out your closet and gatheringtogether items to be donated to charity can bea daunting task. But, it also can be one thatreaps rewards, including removing clutter and

making space for items that betterreflect your personal style.

Both Watson andCrawley say this is animportant step.

“Go through yourcloset and purge — getrid of things that don’t

fit,” Watson says.

Crawley agrees.“If you don’t like it, haven’t worn it in a

year, or aren’t excited to put it on, don’t keepit,” she says.

5. Put your knowledgeto work at the mall

Crawley says having a distinct personalstyle will help make you a more educated andastute shopper.

In the current economy, retailers aren’tbuying as much, and they know which brandsare going to sell, she says. Consumers alsoare scaling back, making better decisions andbuying less.

Watson says when shopping, ask yourselfthe following questions: “Does it fit into mylifestyle?” and “Is it appropriate for my bodyand skin type?”

If the answers are yes, buy it.“Understanding who you are becomes a

factor in your decision-making,” he says.

6. Don’t fall victimto trends

Trends are one trap that can derail yourstyle. According to Watson, consumers fearthat they are missing out on something andthere is a “misconception that if it is a trend,

you have to adopt it.”He says at any one

time, there are sevento 10 strong fashiontrends happening,and you don’t haveto participate all thetime.

“Understandthat you can pickand choose fromthe trend,” he says.“You can just take apiece from the trend,instead of adopting thewhole look.”

A great examplewould be a bag thatincorporates thetrend. lc

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CLC Foundation Black and White Ball

social life

5 College of Lake County Foundation Board President

Carol Passalaqua and her father, Joe Passalaqua, pose

in his red 1912 Ford, parked in front of the 1912 Lehmann

Mansion in Lake Villa at the CLC Foundation Black and

White Ball hosted there recently. More than 285 guests

attended. Photos provided.

5 State Sen. Terry Link and CLC Board of Trustees

Chairman William M. Griffin.

5 CLC Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Richard

Anderson and his wife, Helene, with Board Chairman

William M. Griffin, at the CLC Foundation Black and White

Ball at the Lehmann Mansion.

5 Amanda Howland, CLC board member, with

Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Bruce Johnson at the

CLC Foundation Black and White Ball at the Lehmann

Mansion.

5 CLC President Jerry Weber and his wife, Mary, bid

on auction items at the CLC Foundation Black and

White Ball at the Lehmann Mansion. lc

5 Peggy McClain, honorary chair of the 2012 CLCFoundation Scholarship Gala, stands with her guest, FredFaust. The red 1912 Ford, owned by Joe Passalaqua, looksright at home in front of the historic Lake Villa mansionthat was constructed in 1912.

5 Bill Devore (left), of the CLC Foundation, makes asurprise announcement to Dick and Nettie Galla of a new$35,000 scholarship fund that their family organized tohonor the couple.

Amanda Howland, CLC board member, with Amanda Howland, CLC board member, with

Bill Devore (left), of the CLC Foundation, makes a Bill Devore (left), of the CLC Foundation, makes a

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November events In Lake County

arTSnov. 2 — Straight no Chaser, 8 p.m. at the Genesee

Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., in WaukeganDon’t miss this renowned a cappella group! Tickets are$29.50, $39.50 and $49.50. For tickets or more information,call 847-782-2366 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.nov. 2 and 3— Steve Tyrell, 8 p.m. Friday and 6:30 and

9:45 p.m. Saturday at Viper Alley, 275 Parkway Drive, Suite325, in LincolnshireGrammy Award-winningvocalist Steve Tyrell truly isa renaissance man. In hisfour and a half decades inthe music business, he hasachieved great success as anartist, producer, songwriter,music supervisor andperformer. Tickets are $20to $50. For tickets or moreinformation, visitwww.viper-alley.com.nov. 4— Theresa Caputo,3 p.m. at the Genesee Theatre,203 N. Genesee St., inWaukeganTheresa has been a practicing medium for 10 years andis a certified mediumwith the Forever-Family Foundation,an organization dedicated to connecting science with theafterlife. She helps individuals find closure by connectingthemwith their departed loved ones. Tickets start at $39.75with a limited amount of VIP tickets available for $125 which

includes a meet and greet. For tickets or more information,call 847-782-2366 or visit www.geneseetheatre.com.nov. 7 through Jan. 13 — “my One and Only,” at theMarriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, in LincolnshireThe roaring ’20s are back in this Gershwin tap dance

extravaganza. An aviator has one ambition— to be thefirst man to fly non-stop to Paris. But when he meets thegirl of his dreams, the dazzling star of the touring European

Aquacade, theirromantic pursuit getssidetracked by a seriesof misadventures. Formore information, call847-634-0200 or visitwww.marriotttheatre.com.nov. 17 through Dec.

31 — “Cinderella,”at the Marriott Theatre,10 Marriott Drive, inLincolnshireJoin Cinderella, her

fairy Godmother, ahandsome princeand two selfish step-sisters as they turn

“impossible” to “possible” in Rodgers and Hammerstein’smost beloved tale. For the first time on the Marriott stage,watch the original enchanting score from the creators of“The King & I” and “Oklahoma!” For more information, call847-634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.

eVenTSnov. 3 — Pumpkin Launch, 11 a.m. at Century Park Sled

Hill, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, in Vernon HillsGrab your gourds and head over to the sled hill at Century

Park at the north end. We’ll be rolling, launching andsmashing pumpkins! There will also be other pumpkin-related activities. For more information, call 847-996-6800or visit www.vhparkdistrict.org.nov. 3 and 4— Showcase of arts and Treasures,

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday atBarrington Fitness and Recreation Center, 235 Lions Drive,in BarringtonFrom jewelry to holiday items to art work, have fun

browsing through booths frommany of the region’smost talented artists. Admission is free. Concessions areavailable. For more information, call 847-381-0687 or visitwww.barringtonparkdistrict.org.nov. 4 —mistletoe market Craft and Gift Show, 8

a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center,770W. Deerfield Road, in Highland ParkIn addition to the craft and gift show, there will be a raffle,

a silent auction, a cookie walk, a luncheon and an area foryoung (18 and younger) crafters. This is a perfect time tobegin or finish the holiday shopping. For more information,call 847-212-1268 or visit www.icparish.org.nov. 8 through Dec. 24 — Santa Claus arrives, at

Gurnee Mills, 6170W. Grand Avenue, in GurneeCome out and visit with the jolly man himself starting Nov.

8 at Gurnee Mills mall. Bring the camera or have a picturetaken there and don’t forget the list. Closed ThanksgivingDay. Santa will be at his Northern Woods home located inGrange Hall in Gurnee Mills. For more information, call 847-263-7500 or visit www.simon.com.nov. 10 — Turkey Shoot and Basketball Contest,

9:30 a.m. at the Lindenhurst Park District CommunityCenter, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, in LindenhurstChildren in grades 1 through 8 with parents can compete

in this turkey shoot basketball contest. Winners ineach grade level will receive a certificate for a turkey.Register online or in person by Nov. 9. Cost is $5 a team.For more information, call 847-356-6011 or visit www.lindenhurstparks.org.nov. 11 —Waukegan’s Veteran’s Day Parade, 10a.m. at Grand Avenue and Genesee Street, in downtownWaukeganJoin in the celebration

of veterans with theannual Veterans DayParade. There will be amoment of silence andrifle salute following theparade at the WaukeganVeterans Plaza. For moreinformation, call 847-599-2525 or visit www.waukeganmainstreet.org.nov. 11 —

Lindenhurst Veteran’sDay Celebration, 11a.m. at the LindenhurstVeterans Memorial, 2301E. Sand Lake Road, inLindenhurstThe fun will take place at the memorial in front of Village

Hall and will include speakers and live music. For moreinformation, call 847-356-8252 or visit www.lindenhurstil.org.


nov. 16 —mathemagic! Starring Bradley Fields,10:30 a.m. at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., inWaukeganInternationally acclaimed magician and educatorBradley Fields captivates students with his famous magicillusions and turns them on history, power and the beautyof the language of math. This performance is for childrenin kindergarten through fifth grade. Tickets are $6. Fortickets or more information, call 847-782-2366 or visitwww.geneseetheatre.com.nov. 22 and 23— Thanksgiving at the Cove, atKeylime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, 1700 NationsDrive, in GurneeCheck out this tropical transformation of Thanksgivingand spend the holiday floating all cares away on thelazy river, then dry off and enjoy the bountiful key-liciousThanksgiving buffet. For rates or more information, call877-360-0403 or visit www.keylimecove.com.nov. 23 through Dec. 31 — annual Holiday Light

Show, 6 to 10 p.m. daily at Cuneo Mansion and Gardens,at the entrance on Lakeview Parkway, in Vernon HillsThe annual Drive Thru Holiday Light Show is presentedby the village of Vernon Hills in cooperation with theCuneo Mansion and Gardens. The light show will not beopen Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but it will beopen for New Year’s Eve. The cost is $5 a car Mondaythrough Thursday and $10 a car Friday, Saturday andSunday. For more information, visit www.vernonhills.org.nov. 23 — antioch’s annual Christmas Paradeand Tree Lighting, 6:30 p.m. fromMain Street toVillage Hall, in downtown AntiochWelcome Santa and the Christmas season to town atthe old-fashioned holiday parade. Homemade cookies,hot chocolate and old-fashioned caroling will take placeat Village Hall during the tree lighting ceremony. Santawill make a special appearance and will then be availablefor visiting immediately after the tree lighting ceremonyat the castle on Toft Street. For more information, call847-395-2160 or visit www.antiochchamber.org.nov. 23 — Downtown Holiday Walk, 6:30 p.m. in

downtown LibertyvilleAfter the village tree lighting ceremony, choralperformances and Santa, take a stroll through thedowntown stores for special treats and a preview of thebeautiful decorations. For more information, call 847-680-0336 or visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.nov. 24 — Holiday Tree andmenorah Lighting

Ceremony, 4:30p.m. at Vernon HillsGolf Course, 291Evergreen Drive, inVernon HillsHelp bring the

holiday season inby assisting MayorRoger Byrne flipthe switch to theholiday tree andmenorah. Enjoyhot chocolate,cookies and ciderwith the family,the neighborsand the kids. With

the assistance of the Countryside Fire District, Santahas been able to clear his calendar in order to attendthis event! For more information, visit www.vernonhills.org. lc


The oldest structure in Warren Township— theMother Rudd HomeMuseum—houses the WarrenTownship Historical Society and its historicalartifacts. ronWendt, vice president of thehistorical society, recently shared a tour of the homewith Lake County Magazine Editor Stephanie N.Grimoldby and talked about the history of the home,which also is one of the oldest structures in LakeCounty.

LC: Tell me a bit about the mother ruddhome.Wendt: It was built in 1843, and it was built by

Jonathan and Wealthy Harvey. They moved fromthe east coast to Ohio [and] raiseda family. Wealthy had a brother thatlived in this area of Warren Township,so they decided to come up here. Andwhen they came here, they bought 77acres of property, which included a logbuilding where the school presentlyis, the one they’re going to be tearingdown—Gurnee Grade School. Therewas a log building there; it belonged toa land organization for people to comehere if they were looking for propertiesor farms, they could have somewhere tostay. Plus, it was a stage stop betweenMilwaukee and Chicago, as there weremany.But whenWealthy came here, she

must have had a good business head onher shoulders that Jonathan didn’t have. So,she said, we need a better building. So, thefirst year they were here, 1843, they builtthis two-story structure that is here. Later,they added a kitchen on to the back, whichwas probably never connected originallybecause the floors are a different height.Kitchens often stood by themselves in caseof fire, in case they burnt down. So, lateron, it was attached, and doorway cut.But anyway, it was a stage stop; it was

a public building. It was never meant tobe a private home. Since it was a publicbuilding, they didn’t live here, but theydid have a caretaker that stayed in thecorner bedroom that had to be here all week long. Astagecoach comes in, people come in, they can eat,they have shelter. Upstairs … is the Crystal Ballroom.The men used to stay in there on cots at night. Thewomen stayed in three bedrooms on the oppositeside, the north side of the building, with the children,behind lock and key.So, it was used as a public building for years. It

was a post office; it was a center for the RepublicanParty to run their campaign, which was theAbolitionist party. It was part of— by rumor, nothinghard copy— of the Underground Railroad. If youremember back at that time, the federal governmenthad an edict you could not hide escaped slaves underimprisonment of the federal government ... so nobodywanted it to be known. There were a lot of stopsaround here. But this was one. They used to keep theslaves in the cellar below the kitchen, or the barn,

which now only has ruins in the back.LC: Why is the building called the mother

rudd Tavern?Wendt: The building was called the Mother Rudd

Tavern because Jonathan passed away the first twoyears they were here. And women really needed aman around the house because it was necessary forfamilies to survive to have some muscle around thehouse. So, [Wealthy] remarried a man named Rudd,Erastus Rudd, and that’s where the Rudd comes from.And it became known as Mother Rudd’s Tavern, notnecessarily because they served alcoholic drinks,because they probably did not, but taverns were likeinns, a place of refuge to stay.

So, it was used as a public building until she diedin 1880— she’s buried over here in the WarrenCemetery— and then she left it to her daughterNancy. Nancy …married a man named Lucien[Mutaw] … she used it as a stage stop, as an inn, asa tavern for many years until she sold it in about 1917to another family here in the area who used it as afarm, and that was the McCann family. They used itas a farm for many years until 1940. It was then soldalternately to about three people, used as a home atone time, as a boarding home and as another privatehome.But then, finally, Gurnee picked it up, restored the

whole building in the late 1980s, turned it over, theinside of it anyway, to the local historical society,which is us. We take care of the inside; they takecare of the outside. Nothing in the building is originalto the building. These are all donated items by local

people … as you walk around and look, you’ll seeeverything from pipe organs going back to the mid-1800s; we have a musical display right now … ourmission is to preserve artifacts of Warren Township,so people come to us when they have something… and we look at it, and if it’s worth preserving, wetake it.LC: You said a lot of homes around here

were part of the underground railroad. Whywas this house chosen to be part of thatinitiative?Wendt: That river along next to us was much

larger in 1850. Escaped slaves were often told [to]follow a large river, and most of the large rivers in

the United States flow north and south.It just happens to be that way. So, theywould follow the Des Plaines River, and thiswas listed secretly to them, passed on tothem, that this was one of the safe placesto be. And it was a public building, so youalways had people rumbling around it. Itwasn’t like a private dwelling, which wouldbe quiet all the time. So, people expectedto see people here. And there were blacksin the area, naturally. In fact, one of theearliest settlers was a black family thatsettled just a little bit south of here, abouta mile or so … .We have a replica quilt here on the

wall, which would be hung out either onthe line or put in the windowwith one ofthe squares being very prominent to tell

runaway slaves whether it was safe to stayhere or to keep passing on. For example, yousee the sailboat in the corner? If that wasdisplayed folded up and just stuck in thewindow, and the slaves saw the sailboat,it would say don’t stay here, proceed tothe lake. You can probably find a spoonerthere to take you across to Canada. All ofthe squares mean something particular. Mywife is a quilter, and it was interesting whenshe brought all of this stuff up. But this isa replica quilt, this is not one [from those]times. We do have quilts that were madeback as early as 1886 upstairs …LC: What are some of the neat

things housed in the museum?Wendt:We are unique that we have a Civil War

display that was from one man, Edwin Potter. Mostmuseums have a lot of Civil War displays, but they’refrom this family, that family, from everywhere.Everything in that [display] case, and it was givento us by the Potter family, was what Edwin carried:his musket, his boots, powder horns, his book onhow to make war— that was interesting, becausethey didn’t get a lot of training— his belt’s in there,everything there is from Edwin. So, that’s kind ofneat. lc

• Our Town features a different person, organization,event or historical landmark in a Lake County communityon a rotating monthly basis. To suggest a topic for anOur Town column, send an email to Editor Stephanie N.Grimoldby at [email protected].

oUr town: GURNEE

Underground railroad In Gurnee

Spinning wheels are displayed in theMother Rudd HomeMuseum in Gurnee.

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ANTIOCHDavid’s Bistro, 883 Main St.Jonny’s Chop House, 1500 Main St.Olivenic North, 384 Lake St.State Bank of the Lakes, 440 Lake St.

FOX LAKEBMO Harris Bank, 1310 S. Route 12Chamber Office, 71 NippersinkDunkin Donuts, 5 E. Grand Ave.Fox Lake Library, 255 E. Grand Ave.Kings Landing, 1 NippersinkThomas Place, 229 Thomas Lane

GRAYSLAKECollege Of Lake Co, 19351 WWashington,Ent CComfort Suites, 1775 E Belvidere RdCountry Financial, 1190 E Washington St.Curves, 55 N Baron Blvd, #4Cynthia’s Sweets, 206 Barron BlvdDebbie & Co Hair, 15 Commerce Dr, Ste 114Grayslake Chamber, 10 S SeymourGrayslake Library, 100 Library LaneGrayslake Park Dist, 240 Commerce DrGrayslake Rehab & Phys. Therapy, 107Center St.Grayslake YMCA, 1850 E Belvidere RdGymnastics Factory, 888 E Belvidere #202Hobby World, 140 Center St.IT Cleaners, 1108 E Washington St.Lake County Journal, 1100Washington,Ste 101Lovely Thai Restaurant, 1144 EWashington St.Maya Salon, 116 S Il Rte 83Mitch’s Chicago Grill, 116 S. Il Rte 83Premier Chiropractic, 419 Center St.RE/MAX, 100 N Atkinson, Ste 106Rowland Custom Picture,170 Center St.Scruffy Paws, 227 Barron BlvdSomething’s Brewing, 82 Center St.Something’s Brewing, 1126 E Washington St.T5 Hair Design, 1116 E Washington St.This Old Book, 138 Center St.TOPS Canine Complex, 1460 E. Belvidere RdVista Health, 15 Commerce Dr, Ste 113Wine Knows, 1130 E Washington St.

GuRNEEAdvanced Laser Clinic, 5101 Washington St.BMO Harris Bank, 6547 Grand Ave.Best Western, 5430 Grand AveBittersweet Golf Course, 875 Almond RdBradley Counseling Center, 5465 Grand Ave.Cardinal Liquors, 980 N RiversideColumbia College, 1225 Tri St.ate PkwyComfort Inn, 6080 Gurnee Mills CircleCountry Inn & Suites, 5420 Grand AveFairfield Inn, 6090 Gurnee Mills CircleFifth Third Bank, 4840 Grand AveGoshman Orthodontics, 5465 Grand AveGurnee Extended Stay, 1724 Northbridge DrGurnee Library, 224 N. O’Plaine RdGurnee Mills Mall, 6710W. Grand Ave. (Ent J)Heather Ridge Golf Course, 5900Manchester DrHuntington Learning Center, 5101 Washington St.Jenny Craig, 5101 Washington St.Key Lime Cove, 1700 Nations DriveLa Quinta, 5688 Northbridge DrLake Co Chamber Of Comm, 5221 W Grand AveLake Co Visitors Bureau, 5465W Grand AveLarry’s Barber Shop, 5101 Washington St.Life Source, 5250-1 Grand AveLoneStar Steak House, 6210 Grand AveRinkside Sports, 6152 Grand Ave.Risotto’s Italian Restaurant, 5101 Washington St.Salon Bliss, 7075W. Grand AveSaluto’s, 7680W. Grand AveStudio 21, 5101 Washington St.The Shipping Point, 5250 Grand Ave.Timothy O’Tooles, 5572 Grand AveTina’s Italian Bake Shop, 5101 Washington St.Ultimate Gymnastics, 1018 Tri State PkwyUno Chicago Grill, 6593W. Grand AveVista Hotel On Grand, 6161 W Grand Ave.Vital Points Therapy, 34498 Old Walnut Cir #D

LAKE FORESTChamber Office, 695 N. Western Ave.DeerPath Inn, 255 E. Illinois Rd.

Fifth Third Bank, 990 S. Waukegan RdForrest Bootery, 284 E. Market Sq.Lake Forest Hospital, 660 NWestmoreland Rd

LAKE VILLABella’s Bounces, 1600 N. Milwaukee Ave.LLV Chamber, 500 E. Grand Ave.Round Lake Beach Chiropractic, 36735 N. Rte 83Therapy Tree, 89 Cedar AveTwister’s Elite Allstar Cheer &Dance, 1600 NMilwaukeeAve

LIbERTYVILLEAccelerated Physcial Therapy, 1352 S. MilwaukeeAriazi Salon, 605 N. Milwaukee Ave.BMO Harris Bank, 354 N. Milwaukee Ave.Bagels By The Book, 870 S MilwaukeeBaird & Warner, 216 PetersonBelagio Café, 864 S MilwaukeeCafé Pyrenees, 1762 N. MilwaukeeCandlewood Suites, 1100 N US Hwy 45Casa Bonita, 633 N. Milwaukee Ave.Classic Travel, 703 NMilwaukeeCondell Centre Club, 200W. GolfCondell Hospital, 801 S. Milwaukee (Main Bldg Circ Drv LgOverhng)Curves, 275 Peterson Rd.Days Inn, 1809 NMilwaukeeDr. Ray Helms, 755 S. Milwaukee #292Dunkin Donuts, 218 PetersonEclectic, 518 N MilwaukeeEinstein Bagels, 1443 Peterson RdExercise Coach, 862 S. Milwaukee Ave.Fifth Third Bank, 1366 S. MilwaukeeFodrak’s, 327 S MilwaukeeForrest Bootery, 525 NMilwaukeeGMLV Chamber, 1123 S. Milwaukee (Bank Finc’l Bldg)Gold Eagle Liquors, 255 PetersonHampton Inn & Suites, 2061 Shell DrHoliday Inn Express, 77 Buckley RdLibertyville Gymnastics, 2610 Commerce DrLibertyville Library, 413 N MilwaukeeLibertyville Music, 401 S MilwuakeeLibertyville Vision Center, 307 S MilawukeeMario Tricoci, 1441 Peterson RdPets General Store, 432 Peterson RdPoko Loko, 1601 Northwind BlvdRE/MAX Suburban, 1346 S. MilwaukeeSpring Meadows Assisted Living, 901 FlorsheimTalent Forum, 450 Peterson RdTownee Square Restaurant, 508 NMilwaukeeWine & Spirit Warehouse, 830 S MilwaukeeZengeler Cleaners, 1401 Peterson Rd

LINDENHuRSTPark District, 2200 Grasslake RdYMCA, 670 Lakeview Pkwy

MuNDELEINAmerican Chartered Bank,3196W. Rte 60Atlas Hand Car Wash, 741 S.MidlothianBill’s Pub, 624 S Lake St.Comfort Inn, 517 E Il Rte 83Corner Health Foods, 502 NSeymourDiCarlo Fine Wine & Spirits,425 Townline RdDoubletree Liberty/Mund, 510E Il Rte 83Dunkin Donuts, 722 S Il Rte 83Golden Legs Running, 508 N.SeymourGymnastics Spot, 915 Tower RdHitz Pizza, 700 S. ButterfieldJoy Of The Game, 1160 AllansonRdKumon, 726 Butterfield RdMambo Italiano, 748 S. ButterfieldMundelein Park Dist., 1401 NMidlothianMundelein Library, 1170 NMidlothianMundelein Village Hall, 440 EHawley St.Natures Cleaners, 716 S Il Rte 83PK Bennett Jewelers, 726 SButterfield RdSalon O, 2988West Rte 60Schwake Stone, 1440 Townline RdSheer Paradise Pet Salon &Spa, 408 N Seymour

Stone Habitat, 1476 Townline RdSuper 8, 1950 S Lake St.The Pitch Bike Park, 919 Tower Rd

ROuND LAKEChamber of Commerce, 2007 Civic WayDunkin Donuts, 706 E. Rollins Rd.Family Dental, 305 E. Rollins Rd.Olandos, 843W. Rollins Rd.Panera Bread, 254 E. Rollins Rd.Park District, 814 Hart Rd.

ROuND LAKE HEIGHTSBMO Harris Bank, 935W. Rollins Rd.

VERNON HILLSAMLI Clubhouse, 1155 N. MuseumAspen Drive Cook Library, 701 Aspen DrBavaro Hair, 701 N Milwaukee Ave # 184Glacier Ice Arena, 670 Lakeview PkwyHoliday Inn Express, 975 N Lakeview PkwyLifetime Fitness, 680Woodlands PkwyLustig Jewelers, 281 W Townline Rd (Rte 60)Manpower, 830West End Court, Ste 800Massage Envy, 701 N Milwaukee Ave #180Opa!, 950 Lakeview ParkwaySalerno’s Pizza, 102 E Hawthorn PkwyThe Park, 145 N Milwaukee AveVernon Hills Park District, 635 Aspen Dr

WADSWORTHCaptain Porkys, 38995 N. US Hwy 41The Shanty, 38995 N. US Hw 41

WAuCONDADocks Bar & Grill, 313 E. LibertyLindy’s Landing, 115 Park St.Pizza Panhandlers, 349 S. BarringtonVickie’s Personal Touch, 349 S. BarringtonWauconda Chamber, 100 N. Main St.

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