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Last month in this space I didn’t mention that we’ve published this little magazine for six years now. Things got busy, and I also thought that mentioning this might be a tad self-serving. It’s nice to be where we are but as with most things, nobody does it alone. When I think about the village full of folks helping with this venture it’s clear I need to show gratitude. First off, if you like the way the magazine looks—and note that it is darnnear error free—then you know why I’m grateful for our Editor and chief photographer, Stephen Neilson. He’s been here since Day 1 and keeps the ship moving forward (and me on a steady keel). There are scores of writers and photographers whose work has appeared on these pages. I am grateful they chose us to share their stories. Of special note is Christina Sikorski, our Staff Writer. She takes on every assignment, reports flawlessly and reflects the best of the community. We also have a crew of wonderful regular contributors, including Marty Jalove, Sean Lee, Russ Riendeau and Kristen Todoroff. Their efforts help us present stories that are always helpful, useful or informative. None of this happens without the support of the local business owners who advertise with us. We strive to be good stewards of the investments they make to help their businesses grow. There’s a special group—the Founders Club— many of whom have been here from the start, including Michele and Denis Buch (Boone Creek Cabinetry & Design); Renee Clark (@ Properties Realty); Bonnie Conte (Avalon Salon Spa & VIBE); Sandra Frampton (@Properties); Mark Hornok (Edward Jones); Sean Lee (Restoration Fitness); Tim Meade (Reflections in Glass & American Garage Floor); Erick Olech (ECO Automated Designs); Lisa & Tim Siefert (Timothy Grant Jewelry); Claire Slattery (Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce); Linda Starkey (Threads Boutique); and Jenny & Rich Wierzchon (Primrose School of Long Grove). It’s been great growing together with all of you. Thank you. Finally, we are grateful for the readers who chose to live in this wonderful neck of the woods. We truly appreciate your comments, praise, and criticism. Our goal remains the same: to be advocates for the community, mirroring the very best of the place we call home.
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WITH THANKSGIVING RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER, MARTY JALOVE EXPLORED THE TOPIC OF GRATITUDE WITH OTHER LOCAL BUSINESS OWNERS
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TAKE SOME TIME TO BE GRATEFUL We’ve all played the game or asked the question: “Would you rather travel to the past or to the future?” That game always gets extra interesting as soon as it’s followed by, “Why?” I’d like to travel into the past to thank the people who molded me into the man I am today. But I’d also love to visit the future to view the man that I hope to become. In the end, I’m really happy to be right here, right now. Growing up, I was lucky to have a large, nurturing family. We were taught that the way to master happiness was through helping other people. As much as I would love to talk to the many members of my family who have passed away, there is one man that I really miss. Al Hoffman was a mentor of mine, and I never took the opportunity to thank him. He was a kind-hearted man, knew business, and went out of his way to share his knowledge with me. I am grateful to have had him in my life. As I continue to build my business, I hope that one day I can look back and see several successful companies that I’ve helped sizzle. I hope that I can inspire people as much as Al encouraged me. And I hope I can connect more people with their “Inner Bacon” and thank them for the opportunity to help. I asked Jamie Trewartha, co-owner of Closets by Design, what he was most grateful for. His answer was enthusiastic and direct: “Family! Without the support of our wives and kids we could not do what we are doing now.” Jamie says that he and his business partner, Paul Paluch, invest a lot of time into the company
to ensure that customers are taken care of and that their team “has everything they need {from us} to be successful.” “We really have an awesome team, and they are so focused on giving a great customer experience—from the time a customer calls for a free consultation to the day of install, we have a team that truly cares a lot about every step and every customer,” Jamie says. “We are looking forward to serving new customers at Closets By Design, and continuing to grow with our customers.” Making a customer happy is important, and Jamie says the ultimate compliment is getting their referrals or repeat business. “When we install a new closet for a customer, word of mouth moves very quickly,” Jamie says. “We find ourselves working on many of their neighbors very soon after. This confirms for us that we are providing a high-quality experience and solution, and that is what we are most grateful for.” I swung by X-Golf in Kildeer for a conversation with my friend David Yi who spoke lovingly about his parents and how proud he is of them. After immigrating to the United Sates, they demonstrated the importance of hard work and focus. It’s the lessons of his parents and the support of his family that drives David towards realizing his dreams as the owner of a local business. He believes that the real joy of bringing X-Golf to the area comes from a warm, welcoming community. Creating this recreational facility that’s all about golfing has also brought him closer to new and old friends.
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Marty Jalove (the author) of Master Happiness LLC David Yi of X Golf in Kildeer
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David told me that if he could jump forward five to 10 years, he would love to look back and see scores of happy golfers and know that he helped put smiles on their faces. He has so many ideas, but hazards to say where he believes his business will be in the future. Instead, he is more excited to see how his customers, friends, and family want him to grow. Diamond Dental was my last appointment. Dr. Alma Lombardo loves the beauty of the community and is so grateful for the kindness of her neighbors, patients, friends and family. Continuing education is paramount to the entire Diamond Dental team. They stay on top of the newest technology and treatments so that their patients get the absolute best care possible. Dr. Lombardo is excited about the future of dentistry and can’t wait to bring the newest advancements to her patients. She would love to look back one day and see that her practice has become the bridge between happy patients, healthy mouths, and glistening smiles. November is the perfect time to take a moment to look at the many reasons you are grateful for your past and create new reasons to be grateful in your future. About the Author: Marty Jalove is an International Personal and Professional Life & Business Coach. A euphoric optimist, he persistently pursues his passion of helping others harness happiness. Learn more at MasterHappiness.com.
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“Our communities are better and stronger because of the contributions of these outstanding women leaders,” said Suzanne Corr, President/CEO of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce. “They are breaking barriers and setting the bar high for their accomplishments professionally and to the community. They have meaningful stories to share and are examples to follow.” The 2022 recipients of an OWL Award were recognized for their inspiring work in one of four categories:
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BETSY WINTRINGER Non-Profit Leadership Betsy Wintringer is Executive Director of Barrington Youth & Family Services (BYFS), a community-based, nonprofit social service agency dedicated to building healthier families by providing counseling and preventative programming to children, teens, couples and families. Their approach focuses on supporting the social, psychological, and emotional well-being of those they serve.
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local author embodies belongingness day In Long Grove, Primrose School Students Learn to Celebrate the Joy of Making a New Friend Feel Belonged.
Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “belonging” as a kind of possession or a close and intimate relationship. To “belong” invokes warm connotations of welcome and familiarity. To demonstrate that warm welcome to students, the Primrose School of Long Grove recently celebrated its first Belongingness Day. Owner Jennifer Wierzchon stressed the importance of helping children learn about themselves and others in a respectful way.
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An engaged class enjoying "Nami's New Friend."
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“We are proud to do this,” Wierzchon says. “We have an inclusive culture with diverse backgrounds. We want to be sure that each child and family feels special and valued.” As part of the day, Wierzchon invited her friend, local author Mandy Namjou Yom, to share her new book with students. Yom immigrated to the United States from South Korea on her eighth birthday, February 27. Her parents intentionally chose this date to immigrate to give the gift of education and opportunity of a new land. With the long flight and time difference, it was still February 27 when the new immigrants landed in Wisconsin. Yom always loved children and pursued the path of early-childhood education, focusing on childhood and cultural differences. One of her first jobs was piloting an English Language Learners (ELL) class for kindergarteners in Skokie, where more than 50 different languages were spoken. “These students are me,” she thought at the time. “It was perfect.” After teaching ELL kindergarten for more than 20 years, Yom realized during the pandemic she wanted to be an author. Her mentor had passed on a passion for literacy and children’s books. Yom knew there was an interest and a need for telling more diverse stories and having representation for her students, whose stories were similar to her own. Yom talks about a phrase coined by Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop about how important it is that children read books that reflect the “multicultural nature of the world” through mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. Children can see themselves mirrored in the characters of books they read, while also glimpsing how different children live by looking through literary windows and doors.
TOP LEFT: Jennifer Wierzchon with author Mandy Namjou Yom. BOTTOM LEFT: Yom’s book reading also featured stickers, “feeling sticks”, and a huggable Nami doll. NEXT PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT: Hudson Reffruschini watches as Sritha Madhiraju gives the Nami doll a happy hug.
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Drawing from her own experience, Yom wrote “Nami’s New Friend” about a girl who arrives from Korea and is both excited and worried about making friends in a new school and new place. The book examines the differences and similarities that children notice—from how they look, to the food they eat, to the sound of a sneeze. Yom knew from both her own and her students’ experiences that learning English takes time. In the book, she focuses on communication beyond spoken language, like giving a smile or patting the seat of a school bus. No spoilers here, but it is a happy coincidence that ultimately helps Nami make her first new friend. Yom hopes this book allows students to see themselves in literature. She also wants to foster dialogue and support English language early learners. Her website includes free teacher resources and lesson plans to talk about diversity and inclusion. In a beautiful, bright Primrose classroom, preschoolers happily skip in a circle before storytime. Yom introduces herself and passes out two-sided stick figures, one side with a yellow happy face and one side with a red sad face. She also passes around a doll that looks just like the main character in the book, Nami, so that each child can give the doll a hug. The students follow along with the story, holding up their stick figures to show how Nami is feeling during each part of the story. Yom recalls fond memories of her own kindergarten teacher, and reconnected with that teacher in the process of writing the book. As for Wierzchon, she feels joy in seeing the fruits of Primrose’s commitment to being inclusive and welcoming. “We have twins here, their first time away from mom and grandma, who joined us knowing no English,” she says. “Now they come running into school. They feel safe and loved here. This is their place. It is the very essence of belongingness.” Learn more about Primrose School in Long Grove at PrimroseLongGrove.com. Be sure to also visit NamazznBooks.com to find out more about author and educator Mandy Namjou Yom.
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I n fa m o u s L o n g G rove Br idge Dedic ated
Covered Bridge Receives National Landmark Status, Despite Repeated Knocks by Careless Drivers ARTICLE BY MICHAEL BEIGHTOL
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LOCA LS ON LY | L IFE + CULTURE
LONG
“Still standing” is an apt description for the Long Grove Covered Bridge. In September villagers and officials gathered to affix a plaque stating the bridge is a National Landmark. Within days, two more drivers—ignoring ample warning signs—crashed trucks into the bridge. In fact, the bridge has survived more than 40 crashes in the last two years alone. Thanks to a clever hardening of the bridge, it survives the typical knocks caused by unwitting drivers, leaving vehicles heavily damaged (and drivers paying hefty fines). Now known as the Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, its namesake served more than 20 years as the Long Grove village president and 22 more years on the plan commission. While he was an architect by trade, he was also a community member who pushed for more open space in the Village and larger lot sizes so that Long Grove could maintain its rural feel and image. In addition to the road leading to the bridge being named after Coffin, he also designed its cover, which was added in 1972 to protect it from the elements. Coffin was truly invested in the Long Grove community and demonstrated that commitment over four decades of public service.
GROV E
BR IDGE LEFT: Ryan Messner and Aaron Underwood with the plaque commemorating the bridge's inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.
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N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 2
events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area. N OV E M BE R 1 ST - 2 0 T H , A L L DAY
Immersive King Tut
LIG HTHOUS E ARTS PACE CHICAG O Visit Ancient Egypt like never before at the Lighthouse Artspace Chicago. Visit Immersive-KingTut.com for details.
NOV E M BE R 1 1 T H - JA N UA RY 8T H, A F T E R DA RK
Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden
NOV EM BE R 1 2 T H
Royal Prince and Princess Ball
CHICAG O BOTAN IC GARDEN This holiday classic features a new path and new light-filled installations. Get into the spirit at the winter Lightscape at Chicago Botanic Garden; visit ChicagoBotanic.org for details.
BAR R IN GTON FITN ES S AN D RE C R E AT I O N C E NT E R | 1 0 :30 A M Friends aged 2 to 11 arrive dressed to impress with music, games, crafts and a sweet treat, all at the Barrington Fitness and Recreation Center. Visit BarringtonParkDistrict.org for more information. CONTINUED >
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Holiday Ring Cake
VIRTUAL, VIA ZOOM | 7:00 PM Chef Bill Reichman shares his recipe for a fantastic Holiday Ring Cake. Sponsored by the Ela Area Public Library; visit eapl.org for details and registration.
NOVE M BE R 1 7 T H - JAN UA RY 1 4 T H
The Lion King Roars Back into Town
NOVE M BE R 1 7 T H
Art Night Out
CA DILLAC PALACE THEATER , C H I CAG O The Lion King is back for a limited engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theater, offering both Matinee and Evening Performances. Witness the spectacle of this Tony-winning show, back in Chicago just in time for the holidays. Visit BroadwayinChicago.com for ticket information and show times.
BAR R IN GTON 'S WHITE HOUS E | 6 :0 0 P M Join impressionist artist Judy Skulborstad and abstract artist Barb Rydz at Art Night Out, as they showcase their work and comment on their process. Stay for live music and complimentary appetizers. Details are available at BarringtonsWhiteHouse.com
NOVEMBER 18TH DECEMBER 24TH
The Christkindlmarket 2022
NOVE M BE R 2 4 T H
Chicago's Thanksgiving Day Parade
AUR ORA, WR IG LEYVILLE AN D DA L E Y P L A ZA Visit three locations this year (Aurora, Wrigleyville and Daley Plaza) for this German Christmas market with food, drink, family fun, and one-of-a-kind imported gifts. Admission is free; hours open and special events vary by location. Visit Christkindlmarket.com for more information.
DOW N TOWN CHICAG O | 8 :00 A M Bands, floats, and plenty of fun—all along that great street, State Street, from Ida B. Wells to Randolph. Details available at ChicagoThanksgivingParade.com .
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Holiday Craft Fair
H AWTHOR N WOODS VILLAG E B A R N | 1 0 :0 0 A M Find the perfect gift at the Village Barn with unique and handcrafted items, and treat yourself to some holiday cheer at the Hawthorn Woods Holiday Craft Fair. More information is available at vhw.org .
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
Your Autumn Dinner Party Is Served Catering experts Chef Kyle and Hannah Williams, owners of Savor & Swirl culinary company, create an outdoor dinner party with chef-driven perennial dishes served in beautiful seasonal settings. For this alfresco Autumn Dinner Party, Chef Kyle draws on favorite fall recipes updated for a modern palate and paired with wine selections to complement the bountiful feast. Hannah creates an iconic autumn ambiance using artisanal table settings and mixed flannels for each guest to blanket any chill on a brisk evening. Whether for Friendsgiving, Thanksgiving or a new November tradition, it’s time to get outdoors again surrounded in sweater-weather coziness while sharing bites and clinks with family and friends.
Insider Tips for Hosting: • Build a menu around the season. “In November, people crave turkey, sage stuffing and cranberry sauce,” Chef Kyle says. “Autumn dinners mean bigger-course meals with varied proteins, like turkey, duck and sirloin, hearty starches, and good fall produce, especially root vegetables such as butternut squash and pumpkin.” • Always greet guests with a beverage and appetizers. “Offer champagne for wine-lovers or a sparkling drink or signature cocktail. It’s all about serving guests to the highest caliber,” Kyle says. • Draw inspiration from the season’s changing colors, cooler temps and lower humidity to move back outdoors. “Think flannel blankets, wooden tables, fire pits, open grills, string lights and candles to create a really cool environment you haven’t been able to do all summer.”
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Want to see more? For this fall dinner party, Chef Kyle created the perfect dinner menu to tantalize guests’ taste buds. For a complete list of recipes, scan the QR code.
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This holiday season we are
GRATEFUL
for our Southwest Lake County Community. COMING SOON!
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FOR SALE!
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4148 Three Lakes
3271 Merrimac
5452 N Tall Oaks
315 Stone
UNDER CONTRACT!
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SOLD!
LAND FOR SALE!
SOLD!
1140 Steeple View 3993 Orchard Co-Listed with Julie Brown
4603 Forest Way
1990 Cranbrook
6523 Saddle Ridge
1146 Steeple View
21370 N Andover
1 Stoney Ridge
68 Lake Shore
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September Sales in Southwest Lake County Subdivision
List Price
Sold Price
SP:LP
LMT
Beds/Baths
Subdivision
List Price
Sold Price
SP:LP
LMT
Beds/Baths
Countryside Hawthorn Place Wynncrest Villas At The Commons Kildeer Crossings Lakeland Estates Bristol Trails
$399,990 $595,000 $675,000 $542,829 $654,919 $550,000 $550,000
$440,000 $640,509 $720,000 $571,114 $672,822 $565,000 $560,000
110% 108% 107% 105% 103% 103% 102%
3 1 6 3 1 26 6
4/2.1 3/4.0 4/3.0 5/3.0 4/2.1 4/3.0 4/2.1
Lake Zurich Highlands Stonehaven Barrington Meadows Hunters Creek Flint Creek Old Mill Grove Wynstone
$250,000 $849,900 $535,000 $560,000 $725,000 $344,900 $829,900
$254,500 $865,000 $541,000 $565,000 $728,500 $345,000 $830,000
102% 102% 101% 101% 100% 100% 100%
5 3 5 3 9 28 36
4/2.0 4/2.2 4/3.0 4/2.1 5/2.1 4/2.1 4/3.2
MLS statistics from 09/01/22-09/30/22. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed. Featured properties may not be listed by the agent/office providing this data. Supplied by Renee Clark, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate.
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