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Wedding Edition An inside look at the celebrations

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8 A tAle of two weddings: Take a peek at the nuptials of two local couples, as they share their wedding albums with us. 14 destinAtion, wonderful: Take your wedding somewhere special, with the help local travel expert Darrellynn Hanes.16 i do, tAke two: With second weddings becoming more common, we take a look at the trends, the traditions and more.18 invitAtions, in the electronic Age: We might be attached to our smartphones and other technology, but when it comes to the formal invitation, traditional takes the cake.

20 winner of A dinner: From plated parties and a champagne toast to creative food stations and signature drinks, receptions offer more choice than ever before.23 cutting out the cAke: Dessert bars are becoming a main reception attraction.

25 All in the fAmily: Some marriages are bringing together more than husband and wife. Find out how to blend families with kids, from planning the wedding to living together.26 sorry, mom.: Columnist Michelle Stien offers appreciation for all her mother gave to her growing up, and her apologies for her own transgressions as a child.28 women of distinction: Introducing our 2014 honorees.

33 creAting the perfect kitchen: The home of your dreams begins with stylish design. The experts at Boone Creek Cabinetry are here to help.36 his And hers: Discover how to mesh personal styles into a home you’ll both adore.

43 vitAl signs: What is whiplash? According to Dr. Daniel Strelcheck Jr., it may stem from a childhood accident.

50 cAlendAr: Adventure and art, food and fun fill the calendar across our communities this month.54 Artist showcAse: Mary O’Rourke Mariutto of Crystal Lake shares her oil painting, “Secrets of the Stones.”

Wedding Guide 14INSIDE

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Family in Focus

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A destination wedding could be the perfect fit for the wedding of your dreams.

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there is nothing quite like a wedding.Whether it’s an extravagant affair, filled with fine food and wine in posh surroundings, or a simple soiree where friends and family are the focus, a wedding day is something special — a treasured day that lives on in the memories of everyone involved.

Here, in our towns and our cities, couples have an almost endless stream of choices available to them. Everything you could ever need to make your special day truly your own is just steps out your front door.

We’ll chat about the protocol of invitations in an age where email reigns as chief communicator. We’ll look at the hottest trends in wedding gowns talk about saying “I do” the second time around. We meet two local couples, hear their stories of love, and take a peek at their celebrations.

Does wedding planning make you want to escape? How about a destination wedding? Our travel expert can help you choose a great place and offer tips to arrange all the details. And if you want to stay in town, but need a hand with the organizations, look no further — McHenry County offers comprehensive venues, caterers and planners to assist with everything from the menu and the cake to the travel arrangements for your guests.

There’s so much to share — from decorating your home to blending your families, and it’s all right here, in the pages of McHenry County Magazine.

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Heather Rohlwing, Jill Gaffney-Barnum, Denise Gaffney, Dr. Stephen Rivard, Kristin Rivard, Tracey Masbaum

“The minute my veins showed up again, I knew I was pregnant”

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s only a mother can understand, pregnancycan ask a lot of your body. While there may bea few things that seem important to have donemedically after child birth, it’s not uncommon forthe needs of most mothers to be last on their“to do list”. Usually, by the time most getaround to it, their children are off to college,and some of the benefits of treating yourselfwhile younger have lost its luster. Althoughhaving a few more hours of sleep or missing aworkout may seem trivial, one thing shouldn’tbe overlooked- your health- particularly when itinvolves proper blood flow to your heart.Besides more obvious symptoms associated

with pregnancy (weight gain, lack of energy),it’s important to know that if you have givenbirth you may also have underlying issues ofvein disease. Additionally, if you have other riskfactors that may contribute to developingvaricose veins (e.g. heredity, standing all day)there is a significant chance that your varicoseveins will not go away after childbirth.

can’t imagine what it would have felt like had Inot treated them prior to the third.” Heather, notknowing that she could have receivedtreatment sooner, stated, “I didn’t even realizehow much pain I was in…literally, my legs wereso bad by the third and fourth pregnancies theminute my veins showed up again I knew I waspregnant, I didn’t even need to take a test.Seriously, it was that bad!”

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Pregnancy and Vein DiseaseOne of the most prevalent risk factors in

developing varicose veins results from thephysiological changes that occur duringpregnancy, and the increases in estrogen,progesterone, and relaxin. These hormonesbreakdown the interior lining of the veinsmaking them weaker and causing them toexpand, eventually prohibiting their properfunction of pumping blood back to the heart. Inaddition, the body works overtime to produceenough blood to grow the newly developingfetus, increasing the pressure on the veins.When the veins become damaged in thismanner, the increased pressure causes theblood to pool in the legs and ankles creatingswelling and pain. Furthermore, research hasshown that the more pregnancies a woman hasthe more likely she is to develop varicose veins.Myth: Finish Having Children BeforeTreating Your Varicose Veins

like ‘vein stripping’ which frequently led torecurrence. However, modern advancementshave not only led to safer procedures, but havesignificantly reduced the recurrence rate to lessthan 2% by treating varicose veins at theirsource.Unfortunately, most of these mothers were

told the same thing by their doctor and sharedvery similar stories. Some didn’t actually noticeany symptoms during their first pregnancy, butduring the second they were very noticeable,suffering from tired achy legs that woke them atnight, in addition to large bulging varicose andspider veins. Denise mentions, “Looking back Ididn’t realize how tired I always felt, I justthought it was a natural part of getting older…Ioriginally had vein stripping, but that didn’tresolve the problem, and my veins got worsewith each pregnancy, lots of protruding veins,pain, and swelling.”While you may incur similar symptoms if you

have more children, the misconception is thattreating your veins along the way doesn’tnecessarily help the process. When your veinsbecome damaged as the result of venousdisease they cannot be fixed, only removed.That’s why if you don’t treat them before yournext pregnancy the pain and suffering will onlyincrease as will your vein disease. In actuality,your Obstetrician should recommend you seekevaluation from a board certified Phlebologistbefore becoming pregnant, which wouldactually help prevent a lot of the unnecessarysymptoms of vein disease. Alternatively, if awoman anticipates becoming pregnant in thefuture and has suffered significantly from veinproblems in a previous pregnancy, that sheschedule a consultation to reduce the pain andswelling during the next pregnancy.

Kristin, was treated after her second child,and her third, but noticed that while the painand swelling came back she at least reducedthe pain in-between her pregnancies anddecreased pressure in her third pregnancy. Infact, when asked if she would have waited untilshe was done having children before gettingthe procedure, she stated, “I wouldn’t wait, thepressure from my second one was so painful, I

Prevention Beyond TreatmentStay Active. Using your muscles helps theveins pump blood to the heart thereby reducingpressure, pain, and swelling. Jill agreed saying,“I felt like my legs were not as painful during thesecond pregnancy as I ran often.” Kristin stated,“I felt that this really helped my circulation, mylegs didn’t seem swollen after a run.”Compression Stockings. Compression is agreat way to help increase circulation andalleviate swelling and pain. Heather being ahuge advocate stated, “I used to roll out of bedand put on my support hose every day, Iprobably couldn’t function without them.”Kristin agreed, “My legs would be in so muchpain if I forgot to wear them when I waspregnant.”Keep a Healthy Weight. It’s often impossibleduring pregnancy to maintain your current size,but keeping a healthy weight will significantlyreduce the pressure on your legs and ankles.As Jill recalls, “I gained a little too much weightduring my first pregnancy, and I can rememberhaving to put my feet up a lot, but I kept abetter weight and stayed active during thesecond one and it really makes a difference.”Stay Informed. It is important to know that veindisease is a real disease, and requires medicalintervention whether or not you have pain.Tracey, did not notice her veins as they weren’tvisible. However, reading how pregnancy canresult in varicose veins she decided to get aconsult and was informed by Dr. Rivard thatone leg was in fact a 1/2 inch bigger in herankle and 3/4 inch bigger in her thigh due to theswelling of her veins. In addition, for breast-feeding mothers, the great news is that both thetreatment of varicose and spider veins are FDAapproved, and the solution used duringsclerotherapy is non-toxic, and can simply bepumped out after treatment, allowing breastfeeding within 6 hours.

While it may be common to hear your doctorsay that you should wait until you are donehaving children before treating your veins, thetruth is you may be getting the wrongadvice.Historically, this proved true as a resultof inadequate and painful treatment methods

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For Jake and Alyssa Pridgen, planning their wedding meant lots of research. The Algonquin couple organized a destination wedding in Key Largo, Florida, last year, bringing together friends and family from Illinois with Jake’s family in Orlando.

Jake and Alyssa met through a mutual friend who had gone to college with Jake. When Jake came up north to visit, he met Alyssa. They’d date for about a year before Jake would propose. Already a family, their daughter Collette inspired Jake, who chose for his bride-to-be a marquis sapphire engagement ring called the “Collette” ring.

“It was really special,” Alyssa recalls.

But planning a Florida Keys wedding from northern Illinois would prove to be an adventure in and of itself. Jake designed the invitations, and the couple had them printed themselves. But nearly all the details had to be handled online. Flowers were ordered through Sam’s Club. A local caterer was hired and a bakery was chosen via Yelp.

“We found almost everything based on online reviews,” she shares. It was kind of stressful, there’s a lot of unknowns, and we really just had to do this with a hope and a prayer.”

The guest list was small, as many destination weddings are, with about 35 people. The couple rented a large home on Key Largo, to house all their out-of-town guests and serve as the location for the ceremony and reception. Guests were able to relax at the house, come and go as they pleased and enjoy the beach during the day.

“If we could do it all over again, I would do it the same,” Alyssa says. “It was so much fun. Everybody was helping out, making things and setting up. It meant so much for everyone to be a part the day. We loved the intimacy of it.”

Wedding gown from Kathryn’s Bridal, McHenry

Photos by Ron McKinney Photography, Algonquin

Shot on location in Crystal Lake“Collette” Sapphire and white gold wedding set purchased via gemvara.com

Alyssa & Jake

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hen Algonquin resident Cat Lock first met her husband Jason Vucic, she wasn’t interested.

“I was working a second job at a neighborhood restaurant in the city, and we were friends,” she recalls. When Jason asked her out, she turned him down.

“But then he said to me, ‘What if you’re saying no to happiness?’” That bold move swayed Cat, who took a chance and accepted the date.

“I am so glad I decided to say yes,” she says. “I couldn’t imagine life without him.”

Fast forward seven years and they were married, in a vintage-styled event they painstakingly planned together.

“It was mainly the two of us,” Cat explains. “My husband is a ‘creative’ so he was very opinionated about everything I presented to him ... but I had the creative license as long as it was within budget and Jason didn’t squawk too much.”

The entire event would be homespun — from the hand-embroidered tea towel favors to dressed-up jars of homemade

blackberry jam for guests to take home. She collected different wine glasses and floral china plates over the summer so place settings would have a vintage feel.

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Ceremony at St. John’s Lutheran, Algonquin

Reception at Byron Colby Barn, Grayslake

Cakes created by Sugar Hills Bakery, Algonquin

Gown from House of Brides, Schaumburg

Shoes designed by Bagely Mischka, from Neiman Marcus, Northbrook

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Bridal jewelry from Zales, Algonquin Commons

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Catering by Francesca’s, Lake Forest

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“I wanted it to be vintage, eclectic,” says Cat. “I decided to do the tea towels from the beginning after we settled on the Byron Colby Barn, so I would say that was my starting point that sort of inspired the style. I didn’t want to go too rustic since we are not exactly rugged type people. I wanted some sparkle and I wanted everything to have a personal touch.

Jason designed the invitations himself and his mom did the calligraphy on the envelopes and place cards. His sister, Erin, helped Cat make truffles for the dessert tables. The couple bypassed the traditional tiered wedding cake in favor of greater variety, offering several different cakes to their guests along with other treats.

“I like the idea of variety,” Cat explains. “I wanted people to have options, and a traditional cake would have been more of a formal vibe and we didn’t think that would have been the right choice.”

Food was served until 10 p.m. so guests could take as much as they like and nosh whenever.

“The worst part about traditional wedding formats is that you are confined to your seat at dinner and during the speeches and other wedding stuff. By the time the meal is over you’re ready for a nap,” she laughs. “I wanted to keep the party flow going from the beginning to end.”


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When we talk with couples about their destination wedding plans, one of the most common reasons we hear is that they want it to be less

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If you’re staying local for your wedding then one special component in your planning process is your honeymoon. A perfect honeymoon is different for everyone. For some it’s filled with activities and adventure, and others it’s relaxing on a beautiful beach.

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hAwAii — With several Islands to choose from, Hawaii has something for everyone. Direct flights are offered from Chicago O’Hare to Honolulu. From Honolulu it’s easy to get to any of the other islands. Maybe Kaui is the island for you, this island is a total sensory experience, where the gorgeous Waimea Canyon shares real estate with white sand beaches, lush forests and fern grottoes. This island is perfect for honeymooners who want to relax on the beach or take in a water sport such as kayaking, snorkeling or diving.

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cAribbeAn — So many amazing choices are found in the Caribbean for your honeymoon. Similar to Tahiti and Hawaii each of these islands offer beautiful relaxing beaches, unlimited water sports and activities, as well as cultural experiences and shopping. Two of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean from the Midwest are Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. Known for all-inclusive resorts, these two destinations also feature many adult-only resorts, perfect for that romantic retreat you’re looking for on your honeymoon.


Whether you’re divorced or widowed, the decision to get married a second time is a big one, and your wedding can be just as exciting as the first. From including kids in the ceremony to who to invite, there are plenty of things to consider

when planning that second walk down the aisle.

Change Of PaceRather than large, extravagant weddings, second weddings are often toned-down, intimate, and focused on family.

Kathleen Rickerson, event coordinator for 31 North Banquet and Conference Center, has been planning weddings for about two years, including those getting married for the second time.

“Many second weddings are as detailed as the first, but in different ways,” Rickerson says. “A lot of people know exactly what they want because they’ve done it before.”

For example, if a couple had a full sit-down meal the first time and it didn’t work out, they’ll have an hors d’ouevres wedding the

second time around.

Second weddings also tend to be more intimate, with less focus on small details like dresses, décor and colors.

“The second time around it’s more about the big picture, marrying the love of your life, that kind of thing,” Rickerson adds.

And according to Rickerson, there is no proper protocol or wrong way to plan a second wedding — it’s all what the couple wants.

“I always tell my couples that have been married before, ‘yes’ you should have a big wedding, and it’s not just a business thing —your family and friends want to celebrate your happiness and joy regardless of where it’s coming from,” Rickerson says. “We like to celebrate everyone and what led them to be with the person they’re with.”

Focused On FamilyWhen it comes to the second wedding, many brides and grooms find themselves centering their wedding around their loved ones and family.

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“The first wedding often has more social friends, while the second is more family-focused and has friends that have been friends forever,” Rickerson says.

Although it doesn’t hold true in all cases, many second marriages involve children and additional family members from previous marriages. In situations with children, they usually are included in the ceremony, whether as the bridal party or in a family blending ceremony.

“I’ve never seen someone get married that has kids that doesn’t actively include them in the ceremony,” Rickerson says.

Rickerson notes that some options for families looking to include their children in a ceremony are a sand ceremony or lighting a unity candle together.

In the end, all weddings, whether the first, second, or ninth, can be planned just the way the bride and groom want. Just because it’s not the first time, doesn’t mean it can’t be perfect the second time around.

The second time around it’s more about the big picture, marrying the love of your life, that kind of thing.“

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W ith the rise of email and use of the Internet to communicate, people are receiving fewer and fewer pieces of mail. But technology aside, there’s nothing like the feeling of receiving an unexpected piece of mail in your box, especially a beautiful wedding invitation.Wedding planners agree that despite the rise of using email and the Internet to invite people to events, there remains a sense of tradition and formality associated with wedding invitations. So, while sending an Evite might be okay for your backyard barbecue, or last minute gathering, it should not be used for your weddingLaurie and Lisa Fulton, sisters and owners of Events by L in McHenry, say tradition wins out and a formal wedding invitation always should be mailed to guests. If the bride and groom have budgetary restraints, a save-the-date via email or the Internet could be acceptable, though there always is a risk of the invite going to someone’s “spam” folder.

Trends the two are seeing in wedding invitations include hand-lettering, calligraphy, laser cut invitations, lace, let-terpress and metallics. Stripes, geometrics and florals also have been big for 2014.To set the theme of your wedding via your invitation, Events by L advises utilizing the same colors as your wedding, keeping the season in mind and mak-ing certain the personalities of the bride and groom come through.

“It really sets the tone, receiv-ing that invite,” Lisa said.While

it is important to make sure the invitation is accurate and conveys that theme, it is also is important to not get too stressed out over it.“In the end, your day is going to be what’s memorable, not your invitation,” Laurie said.In addition to not utilizing email or the Internet to send your wedding invitation, Laurie and Lisa also advise brides to be careful when turning to the Internet for ideas. There is so much out there, it can often be overwhelming.For the budget-conscious bride and groom, Events by L offers a wide range of invites, including Do-It-Yourself packages, so there is something for every wedding.“Some people save those invitations,” Laurie said. “Guests

like to bring the invite with them.”The two advise that a few things must be kept in mind when putting your invitations together. It always should be addressed properly, in a way that it is clear who is invited. Addressing the invite is a great way to convey things like an adult-only ceremony and reception. In addition to all the details on the event, an invite also should include a response card and self-addressed stamped enve-lope. Events by L advises that if lots of guests are traveling from out-of-town, or if your venue is newer or hard to find, it is conscientious to include a map or directions.

“The easier you make it on your-selves, the less you’re going to stress,” Laurie said.

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The birds are chirping and spring is reminding us that this is the season when weddings are in bloom. Couples across our communities are preparing to launch their commitment with fanfare, friends and family.

When it comes to the structure of the day, Gary Hool of Crystal Lake Country Club explained that folks favor convention for their source of inspiration.

“Most couples are still looking for a traditional reception with bridal party introductions, a plated dinner and wedding cake,” he says.

For Mark Hudak at 3 Chefs Catering, his experience has been similar.

“About 60 percent of my weddings are plated, 30 percent are buffets and 10 percent are food stations.”

But the numbers don’t tell the whole story, as those food stations are where the

trends are really budding, and Hudak relays he is providing this kind of array more and more.

“When we do stations we can really go out of the box like pasta stations, mini burger and hotdog stations, and carving stations. We do a lot of mini stuff, so that guests can taste a lot of foods.”

Hool knows a thing or two about that mini movement, particularly as a snack later in the evening.

“Late night food service is one of the hotter trends — mini hamburgers, nacho bar or sweets tables are becoming more prevalent. Grazing stations for a more informal reception as opposed to a sit down dinner is the choice of about 20 to 30 percent of our weddings,” Hool says. “This is especially popular for second marriages. ”

A modified option to a full-on evening of stations is to set up the stations for appetizers

at the beginning of the evening.

“We set up grazing tables of cheese and humus and then bring out heavier appetizers later,” Hool said. “This sort of wedding reception encourages edible exploration and social mingling because guests are typically up and milling around the room. “I call them small plates and I’ll have my servers pass around grilled scallops or an ahi tuna tasting spoons. Guests take the whole plate and a mini fork. People like to try a lot

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of things rather than sitting down to a beef or chicken all the time. I encourage people to go outside the box. ”

When it comes to dessert, Hudak pointed to another trend.

“A lot of the couples do small cakes and a cupcake tree,” he says, perhaps feeding the same appetite for many kinds of dessert rather than a single one.

But there is more than just food to consider. And 3 Chefs Catering, can handle most of the planning.

“A lot of times when couples come in we pretty much handle everything A to Z, except alcohol,” Hudak says. “A lot of the weddings are off site in backyards or in a hall. We can do tents and linens, and china and port-a -potties.

“We try to make it easy because a lot of brides stress out, and a lot of it has to do with their budget,” he continues. “Many people spend too much money on a hall and then they don’t have enough money for their food — food is one of the most important things!”

Hudak advises couples to be forthcoming about their financial limitations.

“Some people come in and they say they want this they want that and I make a proposal and then they say oh no we need to cut back. It’s a lot easier when people give us a budget in the beginning. I can work around it. ”

At the Crystal Lake Country Club, staff works hard to gratify the couple, Hool says.

“It is your day! The staff you hire including the caterer, photographer, videographer and DJ or band need to be receptive to your desires,” he says. “If you want something in particular then be assertive. When you are looking for wedding services make sure you are booking someone who is going to be flexible and work with you to make your day personalized and special.”

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What kind of flowers do you want at your wedding? Chic and modern or traditional and timeless? No matter what style

you prefer, the beauty of flowers adds to the overall atmosphere of a wedding, helping to express the

romance of the day.

“The bridal bouquet should always be the focal piece of all wedding flowers,” says Erin Stoffregen, manager of Event Floral in Loves

Park, about 90 miles west of Chicago. “The bride carries it with her throughout the day and

it is showcased in her wedding photos. It should most reflect the bride’s personality and style, and the

bouquet becomes the starting point for all the rest of the wedding flower designs.”

Recent trends have shifted from a more formal, round-shaped bouquet to something more natural and organic.

Another shift is to add a keepsake item to the bouquet. Meaningful items such as an heirloom ring or brooch, an

ancestor’s handkerchief, a specialized charm or even a photo make “her bouquet that much more meaningful and

memorable,” Stoffregen says.

For must-have flowers, “brides are loving the larger, soft and ruffly blooms such as garden roses, peonies, hydrangea and

ranunculus,” Stoffregen says. Completing the look through texture calls for popular flower choices dahlias, craspedia (Billy Balls), brunia silver or berries, stock and spray roses.

go nAturAlBecause many brides are opting for a more relaxed, casual or natural feel to their floral designs, more structured or formal flowers such as calla lilies, lilies and abundant roses are being reserved for weddings that are more dramatic, elegant and formal.

In addition to the blooms, colors fade in and out of fashion. In 2014, “softer, muted tones such as blush pink, pale peach, mint green, dusty blue or soft lavender are all very popular flower color choices, especially paired with mixed neutrals of white, cream and often gray or even with metallic accents,” Stoffregen says. “These soft tones look beautiful with bridesmaid dress trends of navy, gray, deep purple, as well as with lighter colors. Keeping flowers somewhat neutral is also a great option when bridesmaids are given their choice of dress style, usually within a specified color palette.”

bridesmAid bloomsMany brides now opt for a smaller version of their bouquet for their attendants, but with distinction to the bouquets by shifts in color or flower choice.

“For example, many brides choose to have more color in their bouquet and keep the bridesmaids more neutral. Similarly, some bridal bouquets are a collection of multiple flowers where the bridesmaid bouquet may be mono-floral or only contain a few flower types,” Stoffregen says.

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Not so long ago, a cake was the traditional — and only— dessert option at a wedding reception. Now, brides and grooms are embracing dessert tables featuring pretty much anything their sweet teeth desire.

“Just like how the rest of their menu is a reflection of the couple and their experiences, they are using their wedding desserts to brand their wedding as them,’ too,” says Brittany Ferrin, executive chef and owner of Truffleberry Market, Westmont, near Chicago. “Cake is a lovely tradition and can be delicious, but just like anything — more can also be more. Why not have your cake and other desserts and eat them, too?”

Chicago-based wedding and event planner Lauren Housley of Ryan Alexander Events, who often works with Ferrin, says, “It is completely OK to forgo a traditional cake. Many of my clients who want to experience the cake cutting are opting for smaller cakes or even pies. By creating a table of smaller and different flavored cakes and pies it allows the clients to interject their favorite flavors.”

This add-on dessert trend is becoming “incredibly popular,” Ferrin says. “I think in the last six years, we have yet to execute a wedding where cake was the only dessert offered. That says, I don’t think we have ever not had at least a cake appearance. Whether brides and grooms opt for something traditional or original, the cake is still a fun tradition for brides and grooms,” Ferrin says.

With a customized sweets table, the bridal couple can offer a variety of desserts that are designed to be unique to them, such as something they had on a special date, a childhood memory, a favorite trip or a college tradition.

“It’s fun for guests to interact with the menu in that personal way, too. When they see Door County Cherry Pie Pops they know it is because the bride always vacationed there with her family growing up. ... Add some custom signage and curated styling pieces (wine boxes, lucite cubes, antique trunks) and you have a one-of-a-kind sweets table,” Ferrin says.

One bride who “seriously” loves Dr Pepper soda asked Ferrin to incorporate it into her desserts. Ferrin and her team created dark chocolate and cherry mini cupcakes, then added Dr Pepper-infused buttercream and topped it with a maraschino cherry.

“Some Dr Peppery-ness was missing, though, so we made a Dr Pepper reduction and injected it into a pipette. So fun to watch guests squeeze (it) inside the cupcake or their mouths and say ‘Oh my god, this is so Brittney,’” the bride.

A doughnut and coffee bar can be a parting gift on a cold night or late night snack for night owls. Guests take a paper bag printed with the name of the bride and groom and wedding date and fill with a warm doughnut, then visit a toppings bar stocked with cinnamon and sugar, vanilla bean powdered sugar, chocolate toasted coconut or sea salted caramel to personalize the dessert. Coffee accompanies the treat with optional Bailey’s.

A hot chocolate station is a perfect fit for fall or winter brides, with different mix-ins

such as red velvet hot chocolate with white chocolate stir sticks. If it’s an

adults-only reception, add mix-ins such as brandy or Kahlua.

The cupcake movement is in full swing. Chefs can create custom cupcakes for guests with choices of base flavors (German

chocolate, snickerdoodle, vanilla bean) and icing combinations

(chocolate, vanilla, raspberry, cream cheese, coconut-pecan).

Guests can mix and match based on the interaction with the chef.

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two of the most significant of life’s relationships are with our spouse, and with our children. And with second marriages on the rise and pregnancies before marriage becoming more common, blended

families are become increasingly relevant in today’s society.

There are so many factors to consider when blending together two established families — How are the kids going to factor into the wedding? What is the best way to explain what is going on to them?

Each family and situation is different, but there are many ways to ease into creating a blended family that makes it easier and more enjoyable for everyone.

communicAtion fActorFrom the beginning, before a wedding

even is considered or planned, communication should always be

a key aspect in the relationship between parents and their

children.

“One of the best things parents can do

is just go slowly,”

says Sarah Jones, LCPC, child/adolescent therapist at Meridian Behavioral Health. “Don’t include the child in the relationship right off the bat — make sure the relationship is going in a positive direction before bringing the child into it.”

Jones has been working at Meridian for over three years, and has extensively worked with families going through blended family situations.

“Parents should always make sure that the kids are involved in the whole relationship and experience the blending step-by-step,” she adds.

Although ultimately it is the parents’ choice to proceed with the marriage, the children should be comfortable, and like the spouse being married into the family.

“Once you have children, you’re not making a choice for yourself anymore, you’re making a choice for your family,” Jones says. “It should be someone your child likes and is comfortable with, but you love and care about too.”

the weddingWhen the time comes to actually tie the knot, it is important to factor in how the children and other blending family members want to be involved. Many opt for their children to stand up for them, or even be a part of the ceremony as an usher or flower girl.

“Sometimes they’ll be junior bridesmaids, or stand up there with them while they’re doing vows,” Jones says. “It shows we are all becoming one — not just me and this man or woman — these two families are

becoming one.”

In addition, many families use a visual representation of the blending, like in a candle or sand ceremony. Sand ceremonies usually entail each member of the family pouring a different color of sand into a jar to represent the blending.

“I think it can be really symbolic for kids, especially if there are kids on both sides of the family,” Jones says. “It’s something that incorporates them all into the family as opposed to just mom and dad.”

Jones says parents sometimes give each child some sort of token, like a necklace or other item, to represent the union.

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When the ceremony is over, the work doesn’t stop there. Parenting and discipline is a huge part of blending families that needs to be taken into consideration during the process.

“Both parents are adults and should have the discipline relationship in the family, but it should definitely be something that is explained to the kids,” Jones says.

Jones adds that kids should always know what to expect in the marriage, and that includes laying down the family rules.

“Even if they just have a family meeting and say, ‘there are going to be rules just like there were before, and we are both going to be working as a team.’”

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FAMILY IN FOCUSFAMILY IN FOCUS

I call my mom for a lot of things.

I call her when I can’t remember what temperature to cook a meatloaf, how to get stains out of silk and to see if she can babysit the kids. But every so often, it is absolutely necessary to call her to simply say, “I’m sorry.”

These apologies often arrive some 30 years after the original offense, but I am certain she is just as happy to receive them now, accepting them with great satisfaction. Here are a few examples:

1. MEDICINEAfter tirelessly chasing my son around the house in an effort to catch him and force cough medicine down his throat, during which I actually break a sweat, bruise my shin running into the coffee table and step barefoot on a Lego, I eventually tackle the 55-pound 4-year old, wrap him in a blanket and get the medicine in him. Before even breathing a sigh of relief, he regurgitates the red syrup up and out, all over the front of my shirt. I know my

mom had to wrap me in a blanket at least a dozen times and I’m sure I puked up St. Joseph’s chewable aspirins at least half of those occasions. For that, I am eternally sorry.

2. NAPS

After having tried to get the kids to nap not only because they needed it, but more because I needed it, only to find them talking to themselves or their stuffed animals for a solid hour. Then, watching them fall asleep in their mashed potatoes at dinner, and subsequently wired until midnight because of their evening nap. I apologize for my own napping inconsistencies, which led to mashed potatoes up my nose later that day, and Johnny Carson with Mom that night.

3. TANTRUMSFollowing, more times than I can even count, a temper tantrum in any given store over a toy that one of my children wanted me to buy. (Heck, they can even find something in the Fedex/Kinkos store to instigate a temper tantrum. My own offense, I recall, was going ballistic over one of those baby doll bottles

… the ones that you tip over and the “juice” or “milk” disappears. I may have cried so hard I threw up. Mea Culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima, mea culpa.

4. PRIVACYFor all those times the kids have walked in on me while on the toilet, I recall the days I would follow my own mother to the bathroom the minute she got home from work, and sit outside the bathroom door asking when she’d be out. I guess at least I didn’t barge in on her as mine have done, so for that you are welcome, but I’m still sorry.

5. REPETITIONI’m sure there are days when my mom wishes I would call her more, but for all those days when I said her name ad nauseam, double sorry. One for not calling her more often and one for all those, “Mom. Ma. Mommy. Mom. Ma. Mommy. Momma. Ma. Hey, Ma! Mom’s”

6. WHININGThe whining. Oh, the whining!!! I know I was a champion at this skill and am getting my

Sorry, Mom.


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payback two-fold. I suppose it would be appropriate to tip my glass of wine that I have poured at the end of a long week of whining and say, “Cheers! And I’m sorry.”

7. ANXIETYMy kids aren’t even teenagers yet and I have an anxiety attack dropping them off at birthday parties for kids in their class that I don’t know very well. So for all those nights as a teenager or in my early 20s while I was living under her roof and didn’t respect the fact that she worried about me 24/7, especially when I was out “gallivanting” with my friends and didn’t call to check in, I’m sorry.

8. HOMEWORKI sat down to do math homework with my daughter last night and 10 minutes in she was in tears over presenting three methods of writing 56 cents. Been there, done that. Sorry, Mom.

9. SOCKSFor all the times we are racing to get out of the house and that fateful moment when “putting on socks” takes place. I have passed along my obsession with socks, how they feel, whether or not they match and whether the seam is lined up correctly across my toes. I know you thought dressing me in the morning would be a breeze if I went to private school and wore a uniform … but I proved you wrong, oh so wrong. What can I say? Again, I’m sorry, all the way down to the seam of my sock.

Not only am I remorseful, but I’ll even admit she was right. She told me some day I would understand, and now I do. More importantly, I also want to say, “Thank you.” Before I had children of my own, I had no idea how much she loved me.


2014

WOMENofd i s t i n c t i o n

McHenry County Magazine presents

In 2012, Shaw Media and McHenry County Magazine began a tradition of honoring those who have given their time and talents to create nonprofit organizations, head local advisory boards, volunteer at activities and businesses outside of their own workplace and, most of all, lead by example.

Soliciting nominations from community leaders, local business professionals and our own readership, we would find our communities full of inspiring women; teachers and nurses, entrepreneurs and advisors, artists and volunteers.

This month we will continue the tradition, and honor seven of the county’s most remarkable women, for their contributions to community, career and cause, at the 2014 Women of Distinction Awards event. We introduce our honorees here, and in each month that follows, tell the complete story of one of these outstanding local residents.

Pamela AlthoffMcHenry

Pamela J. Althoff is an Illinois State Senator in the 32nd District, having served since

March of 2003. Through her tenure, she has championed legislation to increase open space, expand the agricultural industry and promote improved statewide economic growth. She is a proponent of improving the

business/job climate of Illinois, obtaining equitable education funding reform, tax reforms and senior health issues.

Senator Althoff is part of the Domestic Violence Task Force, the Early Learning

Council, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR), the Environmental Caucus, the Midwest Higher Education Commission, and sits on the Executive Committee of the

Pamela has

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Senator Althoff has been extremely involved in her community. She currently serves on the MCC Foundation Board, is a member of the Community Development Block Grant Board, and is the Secretary and Treasurer of the McHenry Council of Governments. Past organizations she has been involved with include the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, the Fox Waterway Agency, League of Women Voters and more. Prior to coming to the Senate, Senator Althoff was the McHenry Mayor from 2001 to 2003

Laurie DayonMcHenry

Laurie Dayon never thought she could run a marathon. She never thought she could run a nonprofit organization, either. But if there’s one lesson from her leading the local Girls on the Run, it’s that anything is possible.

Dayon is executive director of the initiative, which empowers girls in third to eighth grades through activities designed to help them make good choices for a lifetime

of self-respect and healthy living. The organization’s mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident, using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. The culmination of the 10-week program is a 5K race. It doesn’t matter if the girls run or walk it — as long as they cross the finish line.

This dynamic non-profit leader boasts extensive marketing and communication experience. She is the winner of the Girls on the Run International 2013 Pacesetter Award for Volunteerism; was a 2010 McHenry County Business Journal Top 10 Under 40; and recipient of the Winning Women 2009 Award.

Linnea KooistraWoodstockLinnea Kooistra is a farmer. She and husband Joel operate a 700 acres plot of of corn and soybeans, and some hundreds of dairy cows on the property.But its not just her job, it’s her calling.

In her own words, a “steward of the land and a steward of the animals,” Kooistra was named a 2011 Master Farmer, the first woman to receive the title, which pays tribute to exceptional community service and farm management abilities.

She takes the lead in such organizations and advocacy groups as the Network for Dairy Management and the Alliance for Agriculture, Land and Water where she is a founding member. She is a spokesperson for the National Dairy Farmer Network for Dairy Management, and an alumna of the Illinois Ag Leadership Program Class of 1996.

Beyond the crops, Kooistra serves her

other passions in the United Methodist Foundation, Harvard Community Education Foundation. She is known for her devotion to her farm and animals, her friendly and welcoming nature, and her freshly baked muffins.

Debbie LazarskiCary

A quilt is perhaps the most intricate of artisan crafts, linking together, both literally and figuratively, a diverse array of shape, color, texture and pattern into a single, beautiful form.

Debbie Lazarski is a quilter herself, and an instructor at Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop in Cary. But she works with far more than thread and fabric. Rather, she has built a reputation in the community for bringing together volunteers, teachers, parents and students for the betterment of the entire community.

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healthy and

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2011 Master

Farmer, the first

woman to

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As vice president of the Cary Education Foundation, Lazarski runs the district’s speech tournament, recruiting more than 120 volunteers and creating a training program for competing students. As an offshoot of the tournament, she created a

Battle of the Books program and the junior high level, meeting with students twice a week to help prepare them, and soliciting funds to purchase books so the students wouldn’t have to spend their own money. All the while her own children have long since graduated.

A Sunday School teacher at Cary United Methodist Church, she also plays bells in the church choir and volunteers at the annual Vacation Bible School.

Kim QuallsMcHenry

Kimberly Qualls is the principal at Alden-Hebron Elementary School, where she

continuously works to bring programs and opportunities to her students.

Initiatives such as the People to

People Ambassador Program and Girls on the Run benefit the students in this small district. She created a community education program for parents addressing topics such as bullying, Internet safety, nutrition, and more.

Previously an English and social studies teacher in the district, Qualls also serves her children’s education as president of the McHenry School Board.

She has been a recipient of the Education to Careers Grant program; the Learn and Serve America Grant Program; and a winner of both the Midwest Principal’s Association Exemplary Program Award, and the Friends of Education Award.

Ellen Spencer EbannCrystal Lake

Ellen Spencer Ebann began her career as an art teacher, but it is her volunteerism that became her real passion. The long list of organizations that have benefitted from her

leadership and commitment traverse the county.

She serves on the Board of Directors at Centegra; as president and founding member of the Pioneer Center Auxiliary; as

scholarship committee member of the Crystal Lake Country Club; board secretary of the Family Health Partnership Clinic in Crystal Lake; past president and continual member of the Service League of Crystal Lake.

She’s a regular at nearly every significant fundraiser in the county, many of which she runs herself, with passion and enthusiasm.

Betty ZirkHuntley

Betty Zirk, known to friends as “Energizer Betty,” has a list of achievement and involvement far longer than most. And most of it is current. The 88 year old life-long Huntley resident is co-treasurer for the American Legion Post 673, where she was Auxiliary treasurer for more than two decades. Acutely involved in every Legion event, from Poppy Days to Memorial Day to the annual Feather Party.

Beyond the Legion, she is trustee on the Grafton Township Board, where she has served for 14 years. She is president of the Grafton Food Pantry, a role she actively pursues, picking up food from local businesses, sorting and stocking shelves, and greeting those who gratefully use the pantry’s services.

And in her spare time, she offers up her

services as a grant writer for a variety of community-focused programs with tireless effort.

Debbie has built a reputation on the community for bringing together volunteers, teachers, parents and students for the betterment of the entire community.

Ellen’s a regular at nearly every significant fundraiser in the county, many of which she runs herself, with passion and enthusiasm.

Known to friends as

“Energizer Betty,”

Betty has a list of

achievements and

involvement far longer

than most.

Kim created a community education

program for parents addressing topics

such as bullying, Internet safety,

nutrition, and more.


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A welcome reception will provide networking opportunities that will precede lunch and the awardsceremony. The awards ceremony will honor Women of Distinction and provide honorees with anopportunity to share their stories.

You are cordially invited to attend the Women of Distinction Awards luncheon on May 15, 2014. The Womenof Distinction Award will be presented to Ellen Ebann, Linnea Kooistra, Pamela Althoff, Laurie Dayon,Betty Zirk, Kim Qualls and Debbie Lazarski. These seven women have been chosen as representative rolemodels and leaders in their fields and communities.

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HOME & LIFESTYLE

Spectacular homes start with a professional plan| By SUE DOBBE

Have you ever spent more than you planned and then realized it was because you hadn’t asked the proper questions before making your decisions?

Unfortunately, this is a common calamity in home renovation. You dream of more light in your rooms and higher ceilings accomplished through natural and eco-friendly means, but you have no idea what are the most economical, logical and professional methods to achieve those visions.

Then, as the job concludes and the budget soars to double your original plan, you learn there might have been a better way.

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Work with professionalsWhen it comes time to choose a professional partner for your renovation, choose a firm with the professionalism, experience and ability to listen to your dreams and educate you on the best way to reach those dreams within your budget. Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design in McHenry is there to help.

Denis and Michele Buch are co-owners of Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design as well as co-owners of a spectacular home in McHenry, which they designed and built together. The couple leads a team of professionals that designs, constructs and refines kitchens, baths, libraries, basements and even entire homes of all sizes and styles.

From a simple room remodel to the renovation of a 12,000-square-foot, four-story home with an elevator, the Buchs have spanned the spectrum of home projects during their 42 years in business.

“We listen,” Denis says simply. “Meeting the homeowner’s expectations with a realistic

budget and direction allows for a very satisfied client when the job is complete. Most of our work is from referrals and clients who call us back year after year.”

“Clients become our friends because we spend time together learning about their dreams and goals,” Michele adds. “Their happiness is important to us not just from a business standpoint, but also because we get satisfaction when they are pleased.”

Homeowners who decide to share their ideas with the Buchs become educated buyers because the couple makes sure to explain all available options while helping homeowners make the best decisions to reach their goals.

To get started, Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design will take a homeowner’s dream or idea and turn it into a comprehensive, multi-layer plan that fits within a designated budget. Next, the Buchs will make sure to utilize their extensive experience to provide additional options that can save a homeowner precious funds, yet still meet the client’s needs.

Finally, the company will coordinate all services utilized during the project so the

homeowner has one point of contact for all activities. This saves time, confusion and dollars.

And that’s just a simplified version of what takes place during a Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design company project, Michele says.

The actual process includes a calculated 10-step design and installation operation that smoothly and efficiently transforms those lofty ideas into customized, beautiful homes, without the homeowner ever having cause to worry.

“From a simple kitchen remodel to a full house renovation, we have the skills to deliver what is needed at the best quality level within the budget proposed,” Denis says.

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Check out these renovationsWhile the Buchs have transformed hundreds of homes over the years, certain renovations stand out:

Gorgeous and GreenOne family dreamed of remodeling the entire first floor of their home to be more environmentally friendly, Michele recalls. But, that didn’t mean the owners wanted to skimp on craftsmanship. So, new white oak floors and custom Amish cabinets were installed in the kitchen, powder room and laundry room. LED lighting was put into place, and all additional construction selections were LEED- approved products, which are environmentally sound. The Buchs explained to the homeowners that LEED (Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design) is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices.

According to Michele, the homeowners were ecstatic; making plans to renovate their second floor at a later date.

“The wife said, ‘The first floor looked so great, we wanted the second level to complement it with new French doors, walk-in closets and two newly renovated bathrooms!’” Michele says.

Brightening with BeamsAnother family who called upon Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design had a small, narrow and dark hallway dividing the home in an awkward fashion. Denis and his crew opened up the hallway using a huge support beam to replace the load-bearing hall walls.

The homeowners were thrilled, Denis says.

“He said, ‘The whole house has a more airy feeling, open rooms for traffic flow and light coming in where it was once very dark. We love it!’” Denis says.

A Sweet SuiteYet another customer came to Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design with the

dream of creating a bathroom suite as a retreat from the mental challenges and bodily ravages of recovering from cancer treatments. She asked for a soaking tub as well as a separate shower with accessories that would allow her to escape the day and relax.

“Denis designed the exact perfect environment to meet her needs,” Michele says.

Small and SimpleFinally, as an example of a simple yet impactful renovation, the Buchs fondly remember helping a family who wanted their small kitchen to have more natural light and to connect with the living room. Simply changing out the windows and opening up the room layout provided just the right touch, Michele says.

“At Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design, we want you to be as satisfied as [these families]!” Michele says. “We are a complete source for renovation, rehab and remodeling. From designing the space to fine-tuning the last-minute details, Denis and I will earn your trust. We hope you will join our many clients and friends who invite us back again and again to their homes.”

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| By STEPHANIE KOHL

It’s been says that opposites attract. And certainly, the differences in two people can balance a relationship. He likes working on the yard, you prefer cleaning the house. He’s enjoys longer

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But how can two people with differing personal styles blend those tastes into a home they both love and feel comfortable in? And what happens when he hates her antique dresser and she hates his couch?

Debbie Collins, owner of Interiors with a View in Cary, says compromise is key when it comes to newlyweds combining their stuff into a shared home. She added that since couples now are generally getting married a

little bit older, they often have weeded out childhood and college items already, and are ready to start fresh.

“I think that, especially for young couples and people who are just starting out, you’re so into compromise,” Collins says. Sometimes a person will “compromise” by making a dedicated space for the other person’s stuff. But Collins advises it is important that not just one person’s stuff is kept front and center. Rather, utilize timeless pieces and build from that.

“I think there are a lot of styles that do mesh well together,” Collins says. “Even his contemporary black lacquer piece can look beautiful next to that antique her grandmother gave her.”

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“Realize you won’t turn this into your dream house overnight,” she says. “It takes time … It’s a process. You’re in it for the long haul.”

Collins says that a challenge often arises when one half of the couple can’t “see the vision.” It is important to sit down and plan, sharing likes and dislikes, and look through photos to gauge each person’s styles.

“I think if they can take a step back and realize it’s a space for them, they’ll be fine,” Collins says.

Another option to consider is taking existing items and re-purposing or refinishing them. This also can be a great way to turn a piece your partner doesn’t love into an item they do.

She added when it comes to designing a home, it’s not always about a look. Sometimes it is about how a person wants to feel in the home.

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In cosmetic dentistry, the term “bonding” can have different meanings. It can describe the method of attaching a tooth-colored capping material, like a porcelain crown or veneer, to a tooth with an adhesive. It can also refer to a technique where a dentist sculpts a tooth-colored filling material onto the tooth directly. Instead of having a dental laboratory construct the restoration, which requires a separate appointment for placement, the dentist shapes the material right on the tooth to achieve

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“An eclectic and entertaining season filled with wonderful toe tapping music and intriguing stories told on an expansive stage. This season asks great questions of the patrons and their world. From Filter and David Farr’s (RSC) majestic piece “Water” to the soul crushing exploration in Mike Daisy’s work. The company is tackling a season that is worthy of audiences from near and far. It is simply wonderfully good stuff.”

The 2014/15 Season kicks off “Suds: The Rockin’ 60s Musical Soap Opera” by Melinda Gilb, Steve Gunderson, Will Roberson, and Bryan Scott. SUDS stars Kim Shriver, Amanda Flahive, Amy Ferraro and Christopher Davis and will be directed by Mark R. Mahallak who won Best Direction of a Musical or Revue (Resident Non-Equity) at the 2013 Chicago BroadwayWorld Awards for WSR’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” This show opens July 11, 2014 at 8:00 pm and will run select dates and times through July 27 at 3:00 pm.

SUDS is the delightful story of Cindy, a lovelorn girl working in a 1960s Laundromat. Still pining for the pen-pal fiancée who dumped her, Cindy’s life is forever changed when her two guardian angels magically appear to teach her about boys, true love and surviving this tough, “fluff-n-fold” kind of world. Loaded with good clean fun, bubbling energy, enjoy more than 40 musical favorites from the 60s including: “Where the Boys Are,” “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’,” “Respect,” “I Feel Good,” “Walk On By,” and “Don’t Make Me Over.” If you gravitate to the music of the Beatles, Burt Bachrach, James Brown, Neil Sedaka girl groups, Motown, and pop culture of the era, you’re bound to love SUDS!

The rest of the season is set to include “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe” by Jane Wagner, directed by Rob Scharlow and starring Amanda Flahive (September 2014); “The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” by Mike Daisey, directed by Pat Henderson and starring Ivan Ewert (September 2014); Chicago premiere of the three-time Tony nominee “Hands on a Hardbody” directed by Mark Mahallak and written by Amanda Green, Doug Wright, and Trey Anastasio (November-December 2014); “Married Alive!” directed by Regina Belt Daniels by Sean Grennan and Leah Okimoto (February 2015); and Chicago premiere of “Water” directed by Richard Kuranda created by Filter Theatre and David Farr(RSC) (April-May 2015)

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may 3 — neil young and bob dylan tribute, 8 p.m. at the Woodstock Opera House, 121Van Buren St. in Woodstock Broken Arrow and Positively 4th Street, essentially two bands in one, faithfully replicate the music of these two rock icons. Tickets are $28. For more information, 815-338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

may 4 — bob blazier run for the Arts 5k, 8 a.m. starting at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St. in Crystal LakeCalling all superheroes! Join Super Bob in the fight to preserve the arts in our community. The course winds through historic downtown Crystal Lake. Not up for the full 5K? Don’t forget about Bob’s trusty sidekick Rosemary and her 1-Mile Walk. Capes and masks will be given to every 5K participant and sidekick masks to every 1M participant. Registration is $40 for the 5K and $20 for the walk. For more information, visit www.rauecenter.org.

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may 7 — byob paint & sip, 7 p.m. at Two Tails Restaurant at 2400 Lake Shore Drive in Woodstock The instructor will guide you through every step to create a piece of art, inspired by a featured painting. Cost is $30 and includes supplies and snack. Reservations required. For more information and to register, call 815-790-6323.

may 9 — stories for a spring evening, 7 to 9 p.m. at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal LakeCelebrate spring with family and friends at an evening of tales and legends, hosted by the McHenry County Conservation District and the McHenry County Storytelling Guild.. The show will go on rain or shine. Program is free for residents and $5 for non-residents. For more information and to register, call 815-338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

may 10 — sleepout for shelter, 3 p.m. at Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1808 Miller Road in Crystal LakeEvent participants will spend the night outside in tents, boxes or cars to raise awareness and money for McHenry County PADS. Event will kick off with a rally with music, food, “shelter” box building competition and more. Cost is $20 per person or $35 for a family of five team. For more information and to register, call 815-788-7144 or visit www.sleepoutforshelter.org.

may 17 — free Airplane rides for kids, 9 a.m. at Lake in the Hills Airport, 8407 Pyott Road in Lake in the Hills

Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 790 will offer free airplane rides for children ages 8-17. Chapter members will donate their time and aircraft to give kids the experience of flight in an airplane. For more information email Nancy Blazyk at [email protected].

may 17 — paddle in the park, 10 a.m. To 2 p.m., at The Hollows Conservation Area, 3804 US Highway Route 14 in CaryTake a canoe or kayak paddling clinic, test-paddle canoes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards and see demonstrations of paddling, rolling and rescue techniques. There is a one time $5.00 per person fee for all instructional clinics and/or to test water crafts. General entry is free and registration is not required. For more information, call 815-338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

may 17 — orson welles/todd theatre festival, 9:30 a.m. at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St. in WoodstockCommemorate the 80th anniversary of the 1934 Todd Theatre Festival where a 19 year-old Welles made his American directorial debut. In the morning and afternoon, two panels will speak on the early life and career of Welles. The evening will feature live old-time radio classic vignettes and a full recreation of “War of the Worlds.” Tickets are $18 for adults and $13 for students for the individual events and $43 for adults and $28 for students for all three events. For more information, call 815-338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

may 18 — little Angels pledge run, 9 a.m. starting at Woodstock Harley-Davidson, 2050 S. Eastwood Drive in WoodstockRoar through 80 miles of rolling countryside in northern Illinois. After the ride, enjoy burgers, brats, beer, soda, games, raffles and live music back at Woodstock Harley-Davidson. Admission is $15-30 with additional money raised through pledges. For more information, visit www.lapledgerun.com.

may 18 — living history open house, 12 to 4 p.m. at Powers-Walker House in Glacial Park, 6201 Harts Road in RingwoodCome visit this Greek Revival 1854 restored house and learn more about the resident families that called this area home. Open house will feature Samuel Walker, a prominent and influential man who lived in the house after the Civil War (late 1800s). Volunteers in historical attire will be on hand to answer questions. No registration necessary. For more information, call 815-338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org.

may 22 — Algonquin Area writers group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m at Alqonquin Area Public Library

District, 2600 Harnish Drive in AlgonquinJoin an interesting and diverse group of local

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may 23 — 4th friday at the starline, 6 to 9 p.m. at

the Starline Gallery, 306 W. Front Street in Harvard

Event includes a juried mixed art exhibit, juried photo contest, featured artist solo exhibit, open Starline artist studios, People’s Choice voting, live music, and a cash bar for beer, wine, mixed drinks and coffee. $5 cover at the door. For more information, call 815-347-8535 or visit www.nancymerkling.com.

may 24 — 2nd Annual masonic ball, 5 to 11 p.m. at McHenry County Club, 820 N. John Street in McHenryThis will be an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent auction, and entertainment by The Legacy Girls, performing hits from the 30’s and 40’s in classic Andrews Sisters style. This event will benefit the Christmas Day Great Lake Adopt-A-Sailor Dinner. Tickets are $50 each. For tickets and more

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may 24 — hudson mccoy, 7 p.m. at Port Edward Restaurant, 20 W. Algonquin Road in Algonquin Experience this 4 piece ensemble’s high-energy interpretation of classic rock favorites as well as mood-setting ballads. No cover charge. For more information, call Port Edward at 847-658-5441.

may 30 — kim shriver, 8 p.m. at “the Listening Room” at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road in Crystal LakeKim Shriver is a professional actor, singer and dancer who has performed in many shows throughout the US, Canada, Tokyo, and Europe. She’s appeared in “A Chorus Line” on Broadway and toured in “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “A Chorus Line,” and “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, call 815-455-8000 or visit www.lakesidelegacy.org.

may 31 — tour of historic one-room schools and the turner camp, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. departing from McHenry County College, 8900 US Route 14 in Crystal LakeJoin MCC and the McHenry County Historical Society for this tour of the county’s historic one-room schools in southeastern McHenry County. View the restoration process of Haligus and Ford schools and visit the seldom-seen Turner Camp in Algonquin. Cost is $49 per person and lunch included. For more information, call 815-455-8782 or visit www.mchenry.edu.

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An acronym for the Wealthy, Healthy, Energetic Edge, the institute isunique. Its philosophy and approach are holistic and comprehensive. “Ourmission is to help people be successful in business, health, vitality andlife. We focus on strategies to love our business and career, body and life,

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A sought-after speaker,business consultant andauthor, Caldwell hasdeveloped programs thatincorporate education,coaching, mentoring andcollaboration with otherWHEE participants fromaround the globe. WHEEparticipants learn andimplement new strategiesfor successfully managingtheir business and career,which carries over to theirlives replacing exhaustionwith inspiration, andrecapturing the thrill ofsetting and achieving newgoals.

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Active in the community, Caldwell’s collaboration withlocal, national and global business leaders continuesto fuel her innovation and spark new ideas. She is theChairperson of the Crystal Lake Chamber of CommerceFoundation and a member of many Chambers ofCommerce and professional organizations. She has also received numerousawards and honors including a 2013 Women of Achievement Award, aWomen of Influence Award presented by the Daily Herald/Business Ledger,Congressional Award of Excellence and many others. Caldwell also holdsthree United States trademarks for her work in entrepreneurship, teambuilding and leadership.

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“Secrets of the Stones” is a series of oil paintings, which reveal the meniscus between the material world and the spiritual world. By tapping into my cultural memory, these archeological landscapes perform an excavation, unearthing 5000 years of mystery. A visual storytelling suggests “secret knowledge” held between two worlds. Mary O’Rourke Mariutto is a painter working from her home-studio in Crystal Lake. After graduating from Georgia State University in 1994 with a BFA in photography, she relocated to San Francisco with her husband, Paolo. Mary exhibited her photography as well as her artist books, while working at Robert Koch Gallery. Mary and Paolo had two sons in Boulder and Portland, before moving to Crystal Lake in 2002. Finding it difficult to work in the darkroom, with two little boys banging on the door, Mary turned to drawing. She produced

enormous dinosaurs in chalk on the driveway, which thrilled her young audience. While her boys were young, Mary taught art and art history to home-schooled children. A visit to Ireland’s Newgrange Passage Grave in 2005 influenced Mary’s desire to work seriously again. She enrolled in Mark Arctander’s painting class at MCC where she discovered her love for oil paint. With great dedication and meticulous research, Mary has developed a series of archeological landscapes called “Secrets of the Stones.” Her work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in and around Chicago.Recently, Mary’s paintings have been exhibited at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia and the Wright Museum of Art in Beloit, Wisconsin. Her newest work appears in Studio Visit Magazine, Volume 22.

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