McHenryCountyMag

December 2012

Meet 10 people in McHenry County who lead very interesting lives10

Meet 10 people in McHenry County who lead very interesting livesMeet 10 people in McHenry County who lead very interesting lives1010Intriguing People

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10 Home Design— Lighting: Different lights can set the tone ofa room. Find out how to properly light your home from experts atCaravelle Lighting in Richmond. Plus, don’t miss these suggestionsfor holiday lighting from Superior Systems in Barrington!

18 Cover Inset: Cardinal Wine and Spirits has hundreds of wines,beers and spirits to choose from at its Crystal Lake location.But don’t fret if you feel overwhelmed— the friendly andknowledgeable staff can help you pick out just the right bottle.

23 Put A Fork In It: Chez Pierre’s Creperie in Crystal Lake iscelebrating 10 years, and David Faccone of Crystal Lake Rib Houseshares his delight with the eatery.

25 A Little Bird Told Me: Did you know that Champagne can’t becalled Champagne unless it comes from Champagne, France? Learnmore about sparkling wines from the experts at Cardinal Wine andSpirits in Crystal Lake.

26 The furry friend you have at home needs holiday presents, too, right?Reese’s Barkery and Pawtique in McHenry and Thomas’ Tails inCrystal Lake offer ideas for stocking stuffers and treats for your pets.

30 Success Lives Next Door: As director of the WoodstockChristmas Clearing House, Joe Starzynski of Woodstock overseeshundreds of volunteers who gather to provide food and gifts forthose in need during the holiday.

33 Write This Down:We introduce Michelle Stien, a stay-at-homemother of two, who will provide commentary in a newmonthlycolumn about the trials— and treats— of parenting.

36 Meet some of the interesting people who work and reside inMcHenry County as part of our annual 10 Intriguing People feature.Say hello to Ken Ehrenhofer of Woodstock who restores old carsand loves to drive his 1930 Model A Ford Deluxe Roadster. You’ll alsomeet Angie Shurtleff, a Pilates instructor in Crystal Lake who lostnearly 100 pounds after finding the right exercise program for her.

37 On The Cover is Laura Power, an instructor of English atMcHenry County College who loves teaching others how to write.Meanwhile, Jennifer Trax of Oakwood Hills creates doll clothes thatmatch the outfits of their owners, including a Prairie Ridge WolvesCheerleading outfit for a young cheerleader.

38 Cassandra McKinney of Johnsburg, who— on top of being adirector of an upcoming program at the College of Lake County—also works with au pairs and teaches ski lessons to children. AndSandy Barcus of McHenry has opened Collier House in Wyoming asa place of healing for families who need a quiet respite.

39 Jaki Berggren of Huntley is the new executive director of theMcHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Then there’sDarlene Buresch-Zoellick, a lifeskills teacher at Hannah BeardsleyMiddle School in Crystal Lake, who believes that her modern day“home ec” class has a tremendous impact on her students.

40 Marie Ann Vos of Crystal Lake recently visited Switzerland to heara former student perform some of the music she edited for herdoctorate. And finally, Kristen Choitz of Woodstock is reaching out towomen of Zambia and empowering them by teaching them how toearn a sustainable living.

42 Howmany jumping jacks would it take to burn off a glass of wine?Find out!

46 Seasonal affective disorder is a mood disorder or form of depressionthat usually begins in early winter. Learn more about SAD and howto combat symptoms.

50 Vital Signs: Children who suffer from earaches may benefit fromchiropractic treatments, writes Dr. Daniel Strelcheck of StrelcheckChiropractic Clinic in Crystal Lake.

52 Also On The Cover: Diamonds are forever, and they’re alwaysa popular holiday gift. Explore the latest trends in these sparklingstones with experts at Dalzell Jewelers in Crystal Lake, Laura LoydJewelers in Algonquin and M.J. Miller and Co. in Barrington.

58 Find the right gifts for the athlete in your family, the environmentalist— even the mother-in-law—with these suggestions fromMcHenry County shops.

64 We’ve got a calendar event for every single day of December to helpkeep you full of festive spirit!

68 WOD:Meet Chari Zanck, founder of American Community Bankand Trust and fundraising guru who has helped raise $1 million forCentegra Health System.

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