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LONG GROVE'S HISTORIC COVERED BRIDGE BARRINGTON, UNCORKED A COMMUNITY CHURCH BRIDGES THE CENTURIES EXPRESS YOURSELF: FUN BACK-TO-SCHOOL LOOKS

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Lifestyle Letter

Let’s Do The Time Warp Again

ummer has a seductive way of warping both space and time. In its best moments, when leisure beckons, it’s easy to ease into that sunny porch swing and watch the flowers grow and bathe in summer’s warm glow. Time melts, like Salvador Dali’s watch. In its lesser moments, experience has convinced me that pushing that lawnmower in a muggy, 90-degree heat will actually double the square footage of yard that you need to mow. It’s a scientific fact. At least, it feels like it must be. This summer month I’ve been privileged to journey vicariously through several centuries right here from within the warm summer confines of SW Lake County, in the cause of bringing you our readers this issue. I walked across a century-old, single-lane bridge being considered for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places, but is also in danger of replacement. In Parting Thoughts, Ryan Messmer, President of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association, tells us its story. I walked a cemetery with three centuries engraved in its stones, and visited its neighboring church sanctuary built in the mid-1800’s that still holds regular services today longer than any church in Lake County. Through my camera’s lens and Marissa Plescia’s pen, you too can be ushered into a visit to Long Grove Community Church in our first of a new recurring feature on local places of worship. Although reputedly not a cave man (that’s my story and I’m sticking to it), I do enjoy chilling in a good Man Cave. Marissa Plescia introduces us to a local company that specializes in the coolest of custom ‘Caves. And finally, SW Lake Lifestyle is happy to invite you to a very special pre-season event with the Windy City Bulls, the G League team of the Chicago Bulls. It’s a great chance to learn more about this terrific organization while shooting buckets on the Sears Centre floor, enjoying great food and drink and meeting some of the retired stars from Bulls championship teams. See more details on page 12 and register online for this free event. A suggestion: pour yourself a fine beverage, walk out to that porch swing, bring our magazine along, and enjoy the trip!

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ON THE COVER Long Grove's Historic Covered Bridge PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN NEILSON 4

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Good Times

Around Town

Renovate & Refine

Realty Report

Lifestyle Calendar

Parting Thoughts

10 Uncork Barrington Pours It On to Benefit Local Charities

A special evening under a spectacular sky in Barrington.

20 Long Grove Community Church Bridges the Centuries

A circle back to its roots propels a church forward.

34 Living History: A Symbolic Bridge Endures

A local historic treasure is in danger of replacement; hereâ€™s how it matters.

Good Times

Lake Zurich Chamber 33rd Annual Golf Outing SW Lake Lifestyle was a proud sponsor of the “Advance Your Tee/Atomic Drive” 6th hole at the sold-out, 33rd Annual

Lake Zurich Area Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing at Biltmore Country Club. The intrepid golfers kept a stiff upper lip as they braved stiff gusting winds all afternoon.

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Uncork Barrington Pours It On to Benefit Local Charities

It was a full house under the stars at Uncork Barrington in July, with attendees enjoying over 50 wine tasting options and a wide variety of delicious appetizers by many local vendors. Co-hosted by the BACC, Barrington Area Council on Aging, and Barrington Village Association, it benefitsÂ multiple local charities.

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Denis Buch of Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design, with wife Michele. Denis recently received the Club Service Award from Rotary District 6440.

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Fine Men's Salon, 120 S. Hough Street, in downtown Barrington. Joining co-owner Cathy Eggert (center with cake) are team members and stylists. Cathy and her husband, Jeff, opened the salon after

Denis Buch of Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design (and a Barrington

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CFC’S FALL TREE AND SHRUB SALE STARTS AUGUST 1 Online ordering for Citizens for Conservation’s annual Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale begins Tuesday, August 1. Fall is a good time to plant trees and shrubs, when roots can get established before winter’s cold weather. Native trees and shrubs provide the best choices of woody plants because they absorb storm water, can survive our extreme temperatures, don't need fertilizer or insecticides and need watering only during the first year or two to get established. To order, go to CitizensForConservation.org where there are

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and participative youth soccer league for players grades Pre-K

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only; there will be no extra plants for sale on the pickup date.

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Original Long Grove Community Church sanctuary.

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Long Grove Community Church Bridges the Centuries ARTICLE MARISSA PLESCIA PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

heryl Moss, a Mundelein local, first joined Long Grove

Locally, one of their major events is Vacation Bible School,

Community Church in the year of 2002 when she was

where over 100 kids participate. It’s a week long event, and kids

driving by and decided to try it out. It was at this church

have the opportunity to play games, eat snacks, and learn more

that she realized just how welcoming the people in the community are, and she kept coming back.

about their religion. Tony West, the Associate Pastor, said that his favorite events

“We’d been to other churches, and it was just a different feel-

through the church are the ones that go international. Every

ing, a very welcome community feeling,” said Moss, who fifteen

other year they go on a mission trip to Guatemala. Last year

years later is now the Office Manager at the church.

they built stoves for residents, and spoke at different schools.

This Evangelical church dates back to 1846, when the first

The church also hosts an annual dinner that raises money

services were held. But in the 1900’s, the church branched off

for a girls orphanage and school in India called Home of

from their Evangelical heritage; membership began to waver,

Love. Some children in the church are even pen pals with the

and eventually the church became so small that it almost closed

girls at the orphanage.

down in the 1950’s. But they created a Sunday School to keep the church going, and increased their reach in the community. Since then, the church has recovered and gone back to its roots and values.

While it is a small church, it has a major effect on the community, and is dedicated to serving those in need. “We’re called a little church with big heart,” West said. “We tend to be very caring and open.”

“It’s amazing how it’s just continued through the years,” Moss said. “It takes a community effort.” The church’s mission is to “impact our world by making disci-

Long Grove Community Church is located at 1110 Robert

ples through Loving God, Living the Word and Serving People.”

Parker Coffin Road in Long Grove. For more information,

They go about achieving this mission statement by helping

call the church office at 847.634.3635 or visit them online

those both in and outside of the community through special

at longgrovecommunitychurch.org.

events held by the church.

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LONG GROVE CHURCH (CON TI N U ED)

The original sanctuary, viewed from the rear balcony, bathed in natural light from the nearly ceiling-high windows.

Volunteers setting up for Vacation Bible School, creating a set themed on Ancient Rome.

Colorful church gardens bloom next door to the headstones at Long Grove Cemetery. 22

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Just a stone’s throw beyond the Historic

flow together also includes the Long Grove

Long Grove Covered Bridge, the Long Grove

Cemetery (with headstones dating back to

Community Church’s original sanctuary stands

the early 1800’s in pre-Civil-war days), and

tall and proud as the oldest church building in

the newer Community House building which

Lake County still hosting regular worship ser-

hosts their larger worship services, special

vices (usually the first Sunday of each month).

events, and education activities.

Built in 1848 and meticulously renovated in the

our visit, volunteers were in the process

early 2000’s, the sanctuary is a classic model

of transforming their Community House

of elegant simplicity in white and wood, its

into a fully-staged replica of Ancient Rome

wooden pews with scrolled arms marching

(including the Coliseum) to host their sum-

forward in two perfectly symmetrical rows to

mer Vacation Bible School. While founded

a chancel featuring a full pipe organ front and

in 1846 as the first church in a growing com-

center just behind the altar. It frequently serves

munity of German immigrant pioneers, Long

as a wedding chapel, accommodating up to 150

Grove Community Church today boasts a

guests and twelve attendants, and is wheelchair

membership representing a broad range of

accessible and air conditioned.

geographic and religious backgrounds, cel-

This country church campus where the 1800s, 1900s, and 2000’s seem to timelessly

During

ebrating in a combination of contemporary and traditional worship styles.

The original sanctuary reflects an elegant simplicity of design, and is a popular wedding site.

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SOLD PRICE

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BDRMS BATHS

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Kildeer

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6.1

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$869,000

100%

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97%

4.2

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$830,000

$850,000

98%

4+2 bsmt

3.2

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$810,500

$825,000

98%

4+1 bsmt

5.2

Long Grove

$805,000

$829,000

97%

4.1

Hawthorn Hills

$797,128

$763,064

104%

3.1

Herons Landing

$785,000

$799,000

98%

4.2

5+1 bsmt

5.2

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August Lifestyle Calendar

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EVERY TUESDAY FROM 3 P.M. TO 7 P.M. LAKE BARRINGTON FARMERS MARKET THE 'MARKET PLACE' - HWY 59 & KELSEY ROAD Join us at the new Lake Barrington Farmers Market - a summer paradise in the heart of Lake Barrington! Inside you will find the freshest produce, local meats, fresh fish, pies, and more, featuring over 20 vendors and lots of FREE parking. For further information, please contact John Schaller at 847.254.7290 or visit facebook.com/LakeBarringtonfarmersmarket/

EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST CONCERT IN THE PARK HAWTHORN WOODS COMMUNITY PARK

Wisdom Is Listening To Your Parents. They Bought Their Cars From Marquardt.

You Still Can 60 Years Later Enjoy a sweet summer night with good friends and great music. The Village of Hawthorn Woods hosts this FREE concert series through August 25, from 6:30 p.m till 8 p.m. at Community Park; food vendors are on-site for each concert. Performing groups in August are: 8/4, Moon Money; 8/11, Deja Vu; 8/18, Ramon Salgado; 8/25, The Allstars.

AUGUST 18 MOVIE IN THE PARK – THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE HAWTHORN WOODS COMMUNITY PARK Enjoy a cozy night underneath the stars. The Village of Hawthorn Woods hosts this FREE family event. Our feature presentation, The Lego Batman

Marquardt's Exclusive Ownership Experience Door2Door - Life is busy, that's why we come to you - FREE*

Movie, will begin at dusk (approximately 8:15 p.m.). Come early and enjoy

Lifetime automatic drive-through Car Washes - FREE

music by Ramon Salgado who will be performing 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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AUGUST 25 ART IN THE PARK – A TASTE OF DRAWING WORKSHOP HAWTHORN WOODS COMMUNITY PARK This elementary-age, one hour workshop is designed to teach basic to advanced drawing skills, art techniques and vocabulary. Drawing is the bedrock skill required for future artistic success. Students will express their creativity while they learn to draw. Registration is required; all materials are provided by the Village of Hawthorn Woods. Held in

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conjunction with our Concert in the Park featuring the Allstars from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. August 2017 | SW Lake Lifestyle

business directory AUTOMOTIVE

John's Complete Auto Service (847) 526-7250 johnsonmain.com Marquardt of Barrington Buick GMC (224) 633-1630 marquardtbuick.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ORGANIZATIONS Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (847) 381-2525 barringtonchamber.com Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce (847) 438-5572 lzacc.com Long Grove Business & Community Partners (847) 634-0888 longgrove.org

EDUCATION

Primrose School-Long Grove (847) 951-6420 primroselonggrove.com Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers (844) 546-3053 tutortime.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Windy City Bulls (847) 396-7070 windycity.dleague.nba.com

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FASHION & ACCESSORIES LUXE Wearhouse (847) 438-4880 luxewearhouse.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES & PLANNING Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Mark Hornok (847) 382-3476 edwardjones.com

FOOD & BEVERAGE Roaring Table Brewing, LLC (224) 600-6905 roaringtable.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS

AccuVISION - Dr. James Doherty & Associates Optometrists (847) 526-2020 accuvision.com EQuip Studios (847) 508-3001 EQcoaching.net Illinois Vein Specialists (847) 277-9100 illinoisveinspecialists.com/

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS

Boone Creek Cabinetry and Design (815) 385-8414 boonecreekcabinet.com MGT Stone, Inc. (Marble and Granite Tech) (847) 713-8023 mgtstone.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS Schwake Stone and Fireplace (847) 566-0799 schwakestone.com

HOME SERVICES American Garage Floor Systems (847) 744-8518 agschicago.com/ House Shampoo (815) 585-4745 houseshampoo.com Reflections in Glass (847) 744-8176 rigshowerdoors.com

INSURANCE

Pipkin Insurance Agency LLC (847) 201-4905 agents.allstate.com/ patricia-pipkin-volo-il.html

JEWELRY

Timothy Grant Jewelry (847) 726-1556 timothygrants.com

OTHER

College Nannies+Sitters+ Tutors - Barrington (847) 305-2952 collegenanniesandtutors. com/BarringtonIL

PET CARE

Bark 'N' Town (815) 759-2275 barkntown.com

PHOTO & VIDEO

Stephen Neilson Media (847) 487-7464 stephenneilsonmedia.com

REAL ESTATE

Renee Clark @properties (847) 612-0027 reneeclarkhomes.com

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE Broken Earth Winery (847) 383-5052 brokenearthwinerylg.com Zin GastroPub (847) 946-4167 zingastropub.com

SALONS & SPAS

18/8 Fine Men's Salon (Barrington) (224) 633-2188 eighteeneight.com/barrington-il/ Avalon Salon-Spa (847) 726-8855 avalondeerpark.com

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Verizon Wireless Zone of Barrington (847) 852-7050 wirelesszone.com/barringtonil

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Parting Thoughts

ARTICLE RYAN MESSNER PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN NEILSON

LIVING HISTORY: A SYMBOLIC BRIDGE ENDURES ong Grove’s iconic Covered Bridge is on its way to receiv-

Yet, despite it being the face of Long Grove and a historic

ing federal landmark status. Recently, Illinois Historic Sites

treasure, the Covered Bridge is still in danger of being replaced

Advisory Council members voted 14-0 in Springfield in favor

by a larger, two-lane bridge that would be eligible for federal

of the bridge's inclusion on the National Register of Historic

funding. As such, the “Save the Bridge” campaign was cre-

Places. The next step for the bridge, which already made

ated. To date, thousands of people from around the world have

Illinois’ Most Endangered Places list earlier this year, will be for

signed the petition to help raise awareness and funds to pre-

agency officials to prepare a nomination package for review by

serve the Covered Bridge. Community-wide fundraisers such as

the National Park Service.

Strawberry Fest have raised over $15,000 donated to the cam-

As the last active iron truss bridge in Lake County, the

paign. To the Long Grove community and people who visit here

100-year-old, single-lane Long Grove Covered Bridge has

from around the world, the Covered Bridge means much more

stood as the symbol of its crossroads town, one of the first in

than money; it helps make Long Grove the pedestrian-friendly

the country to pass a Historic Landmark Ordinance (in 1962) so

walking town it’s known to be, where people feel safe buzzing in

that new construction need conform to its unique and charming

and out of shops and crossing streets with their kids. Opening

style. The Covered Bridge has transcended its historical role as

up the main artery to Route 53 would change the whole atmo-

a functional necessity and a tourist attraction into something of

sphere and landscape of downtown Long Grove, adding con-

far greater significance – the Queen and Protector of this spe-

siderable traffic and safety concerns while detracting from the

cial place called Long Grove.

charming, historic story of this timeless town.

A gateway to the historic downtown, the Covered Bridge

It’s not always about history that has passed; it’s about his-

is where Long Grove’s quaintness begins and ends. Not only

tory in the making. In 50 years, we hope historians can look

does the single-lane bridge buffer the town from being a major

back and say that in saving the Covered Bridge, the people who

thoroughfare, but there’s also something enchanting about wait-

love Long Grove held on to something even more significant – a

ing at a stop sign while the car opposite of you slowly passes over

quaint historic-themed island in a vast ocean of suburbia.

the bridge before your turn. To paraphrase one resident: “I love how you need to stop, which suggests for you to relax, and prepare to step back in

Ryan Messner is President of the Historic Downtown Long Grove Busi-

time to a less hectic world. As you ease across the bridge, the

ness Association. For more information about the efforts to save the

sound and feel of the bricks and timbers under you add another

Long Grove Covered Bridge, visit longgrove.org/save-the-bridge/

reminder that you’re entering a special place.”

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Historic Downtown Long Grove's 2nd Annual

What:

Long Grove Hometown Event Over 40 antique, vintage, upcycled/reclaimed dealers Outdoor, open air street market Free Admission and parking Live music, food, wine and craft beer all day long! Free tractor rides around town Free Ice cream social Saturday at the Long Grove Community Church Penny Carnival Sunday, hosted by the Long Grove Historical Society. Shop the market or one of the unique boutiques around town Pop-Up Car Show- Reserved VIP parking for classic cars, located in Stemple parking lot, limited availability, first come first serve.

Where:

Downtown Long Grove: 420 Robert Parker Coffin Road

Entertainment* *Saturday, 8/19: 10am-6pm

10-1:30pm: Rolling Cajones - (Acoustic Beatles) 2:30-6pm: The Grateful String Band (Bluegrass/Folk) 12pm-4pm: Free Ice Cream Social & Family Fun at Long Grove Community Church all the ice cream you can handle, alongside live music and kids activities

August

19 20

10am-6pm

*Sunday, 8/20: 10am-6pm 10-1:30pm: Tom Thumb's Band - (Bob Dylan) 2:30-6pm: Paradise Waits - (Grateful Dead /Jamband) 4pm: Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, located on Towner Green, brought to you by The Long Grove Arts & Music Council 12pm-2pm: Penny Carnival hosted by The Long Grove Historical Society, old fashion games for kids, by kids!

longgrove.org