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MAY 2021 PUBLISHER

Michael Beightol | michael.beightol@lifestylepubs.com EDITOR

Who Runs the World?

Stephen Neilson | stephen.neilson@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

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IT IS DURING MAY THAT WE, AS A COUNTRY, CELEBRATE MOTHERS, GRAND-

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MOTHERS AND GREAT-GRANDMOTHERS. Here at SW Lake, we also want to

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recognize all women who build our communities, making them better every day. It takes a village to raise a child, and our villages have women who are moms, sisters, daughters, teachers, doctors, first responders, politicians, judges, authors, entertainers, business leaders, nurses, social workers, counselors and so much more. Mother’s Day is May 9, so start making plans now. A great way to honor Mom—and

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Michael Beightol, Stephen Neilson, Christina Sikorski, Elizabeth Thielen, Kristen Todoroff CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Stephen Barten, Michelle Bodo, Stephen Neilson, Christina Sikorski, Julie Snyder

enjoy the best of the outdoors that the area provides—is to take a hike. We are proud to share the nature photography of Tower Lakes' Stephen Barten in a story that looks at the abundance of local hiking trails. Working moms are especially susceptible to the perils of disordered gambling. Elizabeth Thielen, a counselor at nearby Nicasa Behavorial Health Services says in her story that help is but a phone call away. We are pleased to introduce Kristen Todoroff with her debut story in SW Lake. She’s a certified Holistic Health Coach at Be Well 360, specializing in working with women to help them reach their nutrition, health and wellness goals. We’re also happy to showcase the great photos by Julie Snyder accompanying Kristen’s story.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2021

FEATURES 10 Find a Gift for Mom Now’s the Time to Show Mom How Much You Care for All She Does.

18 Take a Hike This Mother’s Day, Take Mom for a Healthy Hike to Enjoy Our Beautiful Local Trails.

24 Women’s Health Kristin Todoroff on Overcoming Obstacles, Meeting Challenges and Creating a Better Life.

28 Thanking Those Who Serve Lake Zurich Catholic Students Share Gratitude With Their

18 24

Community’s First Responders and Other Selfless Servants.

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“peace” appearing in each of the more than 60 lan-

January 2021’s economic stimulus package led to

guages spoken in the township, plus sign language

a fantastic little surprise for the solar industry—an

and Braille. Peace pole manufacturing, landscaping,

extension of the 26% Investment Tax Credit (ITC),

and hardscaping installation is estimated at $66,000.

according to Zach Witt of ilumen Solar. The tax credit

Donations are accepted at the “Ela Peace Pole” page

since 2006 has been a critical impetus for solar’s

at GoFundMe.com or can be mailed to Friends of Ela

adoption, yielding a 10,000% growth to the indus-

Peace Project, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

try. Solar still accounts for just 3% of U.S. energy

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ENJOY "SIPPING SATURDAY" AT THE MAY 8 BARRINGTON WINE WALK Barrington’s Wine Walk will be Saturday, May 8 from 2:00—6:00p.m. Visit many unique stores in the downtown area and sample great wine provided by

A peace pole is planned for installation later this year

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on Ela Township property in downtown Lake Zurich.

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include a sample pour at each merchant location, sou-

21, International Peace Day. The peace pole will be

venir wine glass, a map of wine-tasting locations, and

planted in Ela Park, east of the Ela Township Historical

a list to check off each tasting sample. Attendees must

Society. It will be stainless steel and multi-sided, about

be 21+ years of age and present valid identification to

20-feet high. To be illuminated at night, it will represent

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ARTICLE ELIZABETH THIELEN

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Wo r k i n g M o m s a n d D i s o rd e re d G a m b l i n g

WITH THE NEW FORMS OF GAMBLING IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND ON OUR PHONES AND COMPUTERS, A LOT OF NEW GAMBLERS (INCLUDING WOMEN) ARE COMING INTO THE MARKET. Someone new to gambling might not visit a casino or race track, but small video-gaming parlors we drive by daily seem a little more approachable for newcomers. Convenience is another factor. Video slots and poker can be played at convenience stores, fraternal organizations or restaurants. Then, there’s always the lottery, available at gas stations, grocery stores, convenience stores and online. Our constant tethering to our devices enables sneaking in a quick online casino game, slots, or sports wager while passing time or seeking ways to de-stress. Whatever the game-of-choice, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing if we realize that all forms of gambling carry some risk. There are safer ways to play, but these strategies aren’t always intuitive. What seems to make sense on the surface isn’t always the case. Here’s a timeless example from 1913 at a Monte Carlo casino. After the spinning roulette ball landed on black a few times in a row, more players came to the table. With every successive spin, the ball again settled on black, as more bettors joined the throng. Bets were placed, the wheel spun, the ball landed on black (again!) and more money changed hands. Every time the ball landed on black, players were increasingly convinced the next spin would be red. The ball landed on black 27 times in a row. Millions of dollars were lost. Although it seemed the next result should have been red, roulette outcomes are never based on the previous result. Like flipping a coin, a roulette ball has a 50/50 chance of landing on black every time it is spun, regardless of black or red the turn before. The Monte Carlo example shows how gamblers can play more frequently or intensely than planned, without some “basic training” on safer, responsible gambling strategies. For some, what starts as an infrequent form of recreation becomes problematic. Finances, relationships, jobs, mental health, even physical health can be affected.

About the Author: Elizabeth Thielen is a problem gambling counselor, overseeing gambling services at Nicasa Behavioral Health Services (Nicasa.org). Free workshops are available for mahjong/bridge groups or service clubs. A counselor can talk over the phone about your gambling, or that of a loved one. Just email gamblingservices@nicasa. org, or call 847.546.6450 and follow the prompts for the Gambling Services Team.

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Recently women have narrowed the gender gap, developing gambling

Individual or group counseling can include family members to

disorder at a rate similar to men. Further, there appears to be what is

support the goals of the person seeking help. Counseling allows

called a “telescoping affect,” in that women tend to start gambling later

people to examine their gambling, choose how to proceed, and

in life, but can progress to disordered gambling much quicker than men.

receive support.

What can take years to develop for men can take months in women. This is why it’s even more important for women who might begin or recently began gambling to learn more about responsible gambling strategies, signs and other risk factors for disordered gambling, and to seek help quickly if needed.

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Help is just a confidential phone call away.

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ARTICLE MICHAEL BEIGHTOL | PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHEN BARTEN

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TA K E A HIKE 18

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THIS MOTHER’S DAY, TAKE MOM FOR A HIKE TO ENJOY THE MANY HEALTHFUL BENEFITS ALONG OUR LOCAL TRAILS

AH, THE FRESH AIR. The views. The exercise while getting out to stretch the legs after another long winter. Mothers and their families will appreciate getting together outside to enjoy the many benefits of hiking the local trails in and around Lake County. Not only will families be able to spend time together in the fresh air to enjoy the company of each other and take in the sights, the very act of movement outside offers so many curative qualities. Research shows that to maintain a healthy weight it’s important to match the calories burned over the course of the day with the calories consumed. If you’re looking to drop a few pounds, hiking (or walking around the neighborhood) can help create a calorie deficit. The secret to losing weight is to burn more calories than you take in each day. Something as simple as an hour-long walk can burn up to 500 calories.

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Here in our corner of the (ahem) woods, there are an abundance of walking/hiking options. Considering we’re living on the mostly flat bottom of what was once a vast ocean, the degree of difficulty here from hiking is relatively low, thanks to the absence of extreme hills. Flat walking means most folks can cover a lot of ground in an hour while sharing conversations and the occasional glimpses of the wildlife with which we share this area. Tower Lakes photographer Dr. Stephen Barten shared with us some photos he’s taken over the years, ranging from local and migratory birds to plenty of four-legged furry critters. One of his favorite places for capturing these images is Crabtree Nature Center in Barrington Hills (3 Stover Road). This marvelous park has three short trails and is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The network of trails winds through woods and a prairie section next to marshes, and includes a boardwalk section over Bullrush Pond. Further north in Barrington is Cuba Marsh. Through

intergovernmental

agreement

between the Barrington Park District and Lake County, Barrington’s Citizen’s Park (site of the former Jewel Tree Company headquarters) is a good place to start. Parking is available on the north side of the park (near the train tracks). Start hiking east where the trail merges into Cuba Marsh for an adventure on well-traveled, well-marked trails. If Mother’s Day on May 9 is a sunny day, expect to greet a lot of fellow hikers along the way, including on the iconic long boardwalk that curves over the namesake marsh in the center of the park.

Redwing doesn't care how big you are: Sandhill Crane is in the Redwing's territory.

East of Wauconda, at the intersection of Route 176 and Fairfield Road is Lakewood, one

of the crown jewels of the Lake County Forest

The lighted path doesn’t interfere with seeing

Preserves. There are a host of trail options start-

the brilliance of the sky on a clear night.

ing at either the main parking lot at 27277 Forest

Before heading out be sure to wear sturdy

Preserve Road or across Fairfield at the Winter

shoes, carry enough water to stave off dehy-

Sports area. One trail of note is the lighted trail

dration, pack some healthy snacks for a trail-

that is open after sunset for night hiking. The

side nosh, check the websites for each park in

way is lighted with small solar powered lights

advance for any updates and pay close attention

(think luminarias) that guide hikers through the

to the weather forecast. Enjoy a Mother’s Day

woods and in a loop around a marsh and pond.

hike and keep stepping.

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MORE LOC A L HIKING OP TIONS 01

Way up north at 6316 Harts

In Lake Barrington Grassy Lake

South of McHenry and east

Road in Ringwood is Glacial

Forest Preserve is a lightly

of the Fox River is Moraine

Park Conservation Area. This

used park with a hub-and-spoke

Hills State Park (1510 S. River

vast park was carved out of the

trail network that covers a lot of

Road), a mammoth 2,200-acre

topography when the glaciers

varied terrain—woods, savan-

park with 10 miles of trails.

retreated north. What was left

nas, a prairie section undergoing

Three trails of varying lengths

behind are bogs, marshes,

restoration and two separate

are surfaced with crushed

ponds, prairies, savannas,

Fox River overlooks. Parking

limestone, and wind their way

and kames (large hills made

is available at either 23900 W.

around lakes and marshes

primarily of gravel deposited by

Kelsey Road or the Village Hall

offering great scenery and

the glaciers 10,000 years ago).

(23860 N. Old Barrington Road).

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Cat hol ic S cho ol s Week is a g reat opp or t u n it y to celebrate a nd l ive out t wo of ou r school nor m s: Com mu n it y a nd S er v ice. I’m g lad t hat ou r st udents decided to st ren gt hen t hese relat ion sh ips w it h ou r Pol ice, F i re a nd R escue, a nd com mu n it y workers a nd ex pres s t hei r appreciat ion a nd encou ra gement.

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