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At Homecrystal lake interior designer offers tour of her home

With Mary Meyn

Draft NoticeAeroseal Solutions

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A Look At LuxurySee inside a Bull Valley estatepage 8

Tribal TrendingGet the look from local shopspage 34

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8 An extrAordinAry escApe: Take a look inside a luxurious Bull Valley home designed for respite and retreat just minutes from the everyday.12 At home, with mAry meyn: This popular local interior designer invites us in to her own home renovation in Crystal Lake.15 drAft notice: Aeroseal solves the problem of cold rooms and corners in your home.18 superior interiors: Veteran designer Carmen Boyer sounds off on spring’s hottest home design trends.

22 Losing controL: Family columnist Michele Stien describes life as a control freak, and why it may be time to let go of the reins.

27 Ask the doctor: Discover the basics of dental implants, from Thomas Skleba of Cary Dental Associates.28 ruck it up! Strap on a backpack filled with extra weight for a great walking workout.30 precious memories: Healthy lifestyle habits you can use to keep your memory sharp.32 VitAL signs: Hernias happen more often than you may think. Learn the common types, and how to treat them.

34 tribAL trending: Shops and boutiques are filled with tribal-inspired treasures. Capture the look with an array of local fashions and accessories.

37 put A fork in it: Restauranteur Dave Faccone takes a break from his culinary travels to update readers on his own Crystal Lake Ribhouse.38 sLAinte’: Irish pubs boast blend of tradition, camaraderie

41 pLAnit northwest: Lectures and art exhibits, live music, films and more fill the calendar this month, across the county.43 sociAL Life: Nothing’s cooler than the yearly Chili Golf Classic in Crystal Lake44 Artist showcAse: Doug Manley of McHenry shares his archival pigment print, “Love, Doug”

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homebodies unite! This month we celebrate the spaces where we live — the rooms where we stretch out or sit in, concoct elegant dinners and order pizzas, and retreat after a long day, or enjoy a free weekend.

And in the March issue of McHenry County Magazine, we’ve got all you need to make that space a joy to call your own. Designers share the hottest trends and newest styles in home décor. Renovator Mary Meyn shares her experience rehabbing her Crystal Lake home. And real estate and staging experts offer tips on readying your home for sale, when it’s time to move on.

Looking for something with a bit of grandeur? We take you inside a elegant Bull Valley French country home, complete with five bedrooms, two outdoor covered patios, a wine cellar, and an elaborate mahogany kitchen.

We chat with Joe St. Pierre at Aeroseal Solutions, experts in keeping your home free of annoying drafts and chilly spots. Their convenient and simple service can turn your home from cold to cozy in no time.

Rounding out the issue we’ve got antiques to uncover, and spring fashions to find, and great spots for some corned beef and cabbage along the way.

Home is were the heart is, and this month, find it here, in McHenry County Magazine.

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Mary and Bob Meyn renovated a 108-year-old Crystal Lake four-square home to fit the needs of a modern family, while still retaining its character and beauty.

“We wanted to take a 108-year-old home and make it livable for the next hundred years,” says Meyn, owner of Yours & Meyn, Simply Designed in downtown Crystal Lake.

Designed by Dave Dalby of ALA Architects in Crystal Lake, the remodeled home has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, open kitchen and dining area, upstairs laundry room, mudroom with laundry and a renovated attic kids’ hang-out that Meyn describes as “the most popular place in the house.”

Adding 900 square feet to the second floor accommodated a master suite that includes an updated bath and walk in closets.

Meyn loves the convenience of the upstairs laundry, as well as the laundry area in the mudroom. “My kids are swimmers so there are always wet towels

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and swim clothes around. Now they come in and it goes right in the washer,” she says.

Though many updated homes eliminate the living room, the Meyns kept theirs. “We wanted to have the additional seating and also a quiet place,” she says.

If the prospect of a 23-month renovation seems daunting, Meyn offers these suggestions to help you recommit to your current home:

• Renovating your kitchen or bath can enhance your home’s value, and your comfort.

• Update your home by painting some of your stained trim. “In the 1990s everyone was doing oak trim, now they’re mixing in painted trim in some rooms,” she says.

• Clean out storage areas such as basements, closets, and attics, declutter your rooms.

“Instead of making changes to help sell their home, people are making changes in order to enjoy them,” she says.

5 Mary Meyn and her husband renovated their 108-year-old four-square home to make it livable for the next 100 years.

Mary and Bob Meyn kept the living room in their renovated Crystal Lake home in order to have additional seating and a quiet place.

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Are you selling?If renovation realities aren’t your idea of a good time, you might need to move on to get the elements you seek in a home. And the good news is the spring and summer real estate market is about to bloom. Tradition holds that for many buyers, house-hunting season kicks off the weekend following the Super Bowl.

“It’s beginning to look like a seller’s market, because while sales have increased in the past year, there are fewer homes on the market, so it’s trending in that direction,” says Sandy Etten, a broker-realtor, with Century 21 Roberts and Andrews in McHenry.

Though the market may not yet demand expensive renovations and updates to attract buyers, Etten says that to get the

best price possible, homes must be in the best condition possible. A preselling inspection can alert sellers to problems that could derail a sale.

“If there’s mold or Radon, knowing upfront can give you a chance to remedy it before you put the house on the market,” Etten says.

She also recommends assessing your home’s curb appeal by entering through your front door, rather than though the garage. “Buyers make a judgment in about eight seconds and they’re only in your home about eight minutes, so you don’t have a lot of time to make a good impression,” she says.

That’s why it’s also important to replace burnt-out light bulbs, organize closets, declutter rooms, then have your carpets and rooms professionally cleaned. If your home is small, consider removing furniture to create space.

“You want to play up the good things about your home,” she says.

6 Meyn’s home renovation included changing the attic into a kids’ hang-out which has since become the most popular place in the house.


Is there a spot in your home that’s noticeably colder than the rest of your house? Have this year’s temperature drops left you shivering, even when the thermostat suggests you ought to be warm and cozy?

That’s exactly what happened to Joe St. Pierre in 2002. The owner of a newly built home in Spring Grove, St. Pierre was troubled when his young daughter’s bedroom was colder than the rest of the house.

“It was new construction and you don’t expect to have those kinds of problems,” St. Pierre says.

With a background in HVAC, St. Pierre began to research the problem and discovered that the uneven heat was caused by small openings in the home’s ductwork which allowed heated, or air-conditioner cooled air, to leak out

before it reached all of the vents in the home.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25 to 40 percent of all conditioned air leaks out through the ductwork and never makes it into rooms furthest from the furnace or central air unit. “That’s why so often upstairs rooms are hot in the summer or too cold in the winter. It’s hard to properly heat or cool a house when up to 40 percent of your heat or AC is leaking into the walls,” St. Pierre says.

And he was far from the only one with the problem. The leakages were so common, and such a waste of energy, that the DOE had issued grants to university researchers to develop a solution.

One of those solutions became known as the Aeroseal Process, in which a liquid vinyl acetate polymer is

injected with compressed air into the ductwork, sealing any gaps.

Draft NoticeAeroseal solves the problem of cold rooms and corners in your home

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“When I learned about it, it was a no-brainer to have it done in our home. After I saw the difference it made, I was completely sold,” St. Pierre says.

St. Pierre’s home was one of the first in Illinois to undergo the process, and shortly after, he joined Aeroseal as a sales representative and installation specialist. Twelve years later, he is the sales director for Aeroseal Solutions, based in Crystal Lake.

Not only does conditioned air leak out, dust and odors can leak in. “Because the ducts directly draw dust and odors

in, once it’s in the ductwork. it’s in your home. It’s a huge problem for people with allergies,” St.

Pierre says.

As an allergy sufferer himself, St. Pierre noticed a difference

immediately in his own home and recommended the

Aeroseal Process to his parents. “My mom has

always had allergies, and their house has always had a musty smell from the ducts going through the crawlspace. Even as a

kid, I noticed that crawl-space smell in the summertime,” St. Pierre says.

After sealing the opening in the ductwork of their ranch house, St. Pierre’s parents noticed their home was at last free of the musty odor. “For my mom, it meant no more watery eyes in the morning or itchy eyes at night. The house was more comfortable too, because the temperature differences from room to room went away,” he says.

Developed at the University of California- Berkley, the simple process takes jusst one day to install, says St. Pierre.

“I’ll come out to the house, listen to them and learn the primary concerns. Then I do a basic evaluation and a few simple tests to determine the location and extent of the leakage,” he says.

The first test is to inspect the ducts for visible evidence of leakage. “It’s usually very easy to see where the dust is shooting out, so we look for those points and show them to the homeowner,” says St. Pierre.

5 McHenry County resident Joe St. Pierre, sales director for Aeroseal Solutions based in Crystal Lake,

performs a smoke test to demonstrate duct leakage and the benefits of the Aeroseal Process.

Photos by Robin Pendergrast

“When I learned about (Aeroseal), it was a no-brainer to have it done in our home. After I saw the difference it made, I was completely sold.

Joe St. Pierre, sales director for Aeroseal Solutions

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The second test involves releasing a small bit of colored smoke around the opening so the homeowner can see how it’s drawn in. “Not only do the tests show where the openings are, it helps the homeowners understand the structure of their duct system and how it works,” he says.

The installation process begins with placing rubber plugs in all household vents, and creating access points in the ductwork near the furnace. The installation team then connects its equipment, and pumps air into the ducts.

The next step injects the liquid vinyl acetate polymer — the main ingredient in chewing gum and infants’ pacifiers. When mixed with compressed air already inside the ducts, it forms a light mist that travels through the ducts and escapes at the leakage points. As the mist escapes, the polymer particles adhere to the edges, and seal the gap.

“It can seal opening that are as large as five-eighths of an inch across,” says St. Pierre.

Once the Aeroseal process has been completed, the installation team conducts a series of follow-up tests to determine that it was successful.

“We unseal the vents and use a pressure gauge to ensure that the pressure at the end of the duct is equal to what it was at the access point,” says St. Pierre.

Homeowners are provided with test results to keep

for their records.

“We have a computer taking all these fancy readings, but what it all means is that there is as much heated air coming out of the vent as there was going in, and it’s free from allergy-causing dust and odor,” St. Pierre says.

The process is warranted for up to 10 years, but St. Pierre says that research on the life span of the polymer indicates that it can last much longer. Not only do homeowners enjoy energy savings, as of 2013, Illinois’ building code now requires that ducts which travel through a crawlspace, attic or above a garage need to be sealed.

“We get a lot of calls from people who are putting on additions,” St. Pierre says.

One of Illinois’ original Aeroseal process providers, Aeroseal Solutions offers free estimates and serves customers throughout the Chicago area, and into Wisconsin and Indiana. “We come out, we listen to the customer, take a look around and put together a plan based on what the customer needs,” he says.

5 Aeroseal Solutions offers free estimates and serves customers throughout the Chicago area and into Wisconsin and Indiana.

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| By ELIZABETH HARMON |

Ready to bring a fresh look to your home? Carmen Boyer, principal of White Oak Interiors Inc. in Algonquin, talks with McHenry County

Magazine reporter Elizabeth Harmon about spring’s hottest design trends.

elizabeth harmon: what will be the most popular colors for 2014?

carmen boyer: For home design, we’ll be keeping the neutral backgrounds of warm gray and putty shades. Popular accent colors will be navy and many other blues, orchid, turquoise, and pops of yellow.

harmon: what hard materials promise to be popular for furniture and surfaces?

boyer: We’re seeing more metals mixed together, rather than keep them all the same. Light wood tones are starting to come back too. We’ve had the dark espresso tones for quite a while, so it’s cycling back. We’re also seeing a move to quartz products in countertops, rather than granite.

harmon: what are the trends for fabrics?

boyer: Florals and chintz are starting to come back, which is a big turnaround. Big leafy palm prints represent another growing trend. Animal print is a classic look that never goes out of style. Ikat, which is an African-inspired look, also is popular. Fabrics such as burlap and raw silk with natural texture promise to be popular, as are linen and polished cotton.

harmon: what looks and colors have run their course?

boyer: Warm reds and rust hues aren’t being shown as much, and also the Tuscany look that’s heavier and kind of dark, is over. That

also goes for darker wood cabinets and furniture.

harmon: design often recycles looks from the past. is there a decade that’s especially trendy right now and how does this influence home décor?

boyer: There’s a big trend toward mid-century modern, which is the look of the 1950s and 1960s, and also toward a soft industrial look. Think “factory” looks, with utility carts, big casters, wheeled tables, made from recycled wood and metal. While this doesn’t conform to a particular era, a great piece of décor can be used no matter what the decade.

harmon: when considering new design, what are two of the most important considerations?

boyer: Function and the individual clients’ tastes are the two most important things to consider and I’d also add a third, budget.

SUPERIOR InteriorDesign Q&A with Carmen Boyer of White Oak Interiors

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harmon: if a client could make one big change to their home, what should it be?

boyer: I’d recommend improving the kitchen because it’s the heart of the home, or improving the bathroom. The powder room is a good place to start. Because it’s smaller, it’s the most cost-effective and it also makes the greatest impression on visitors.

harmon: how do you achieve continuity between newly decorated rooms and the rest of your home?

boyer: I try to look at what the client wants and make it complement the character of what they have. For example, if a client had a traditional home and called me to help them update their kitchen, I wouldn’t go all ultra-modern because it wouldn’t fit with the rest of the décor.

It’s important to keep the home’s character and the client’s tastes in mind. It’s not necessary to always follow trends, because they come and go. If someone has an emotional attachment to a piece, I’ll do my best to work it in, even if it’s in a different room. What matters most, is that the client is happy with the design.

5 Carmen Boyer, principal of White Oak Interios Inc. in Algonquin, says

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People’s bodies change over time, but most of the time,their mattresses don’t. The result? Back and joint problems,poor sleep, stress and fatigue caused by lack of proper rest.

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“Everyone changes and it’s not realistic to think you’regoing to need exactly the same kind of mattress ten yearsfrom now that you need today. What we custom build foryou now, can be adjusted or repaired to fit your needs in thefuture,” Westman said.

Specializing in custom-built sleep systems, Wisconsin-based Verlo Mattress was founded in 1958 and now hasmore than forty franchise locations.

Westman has been with Verlo Mattress since 1985, andpurchased his first Verlo store in 1994. He now owns threeshowrooms, and a production facility in McHenry.

In a time when mattresses are sold at big box anddiscount stores, in addition to mattress retailers, Westman isproud to offer something more than the typical cookie-cutterapproach. “Your body, your comfort needs and sleep habitsall influence the kind of sleep set we build for you,” he said.

Your perfect sleep begins at the Verlo showroom, oronline with the Verlo Virtual Craftsman. “We’ll discuss who isusing the mattress, a single person or a couple, a child or ateen, your preferred sleeping position, back or neck issues,and firmness preference. Often, the craftsman who will buildyour mattress is the person helping you on the sales floor,”Westman said.

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Hello, my name is Michelle and I am a control freak.It goes without saying I am a “Type A” kind of gal. I make to-do lists and fervently cross things off of them as I get them done. Then, I make another to do list because, as much satisfaction as I get out of crossing those things off, I hate the mess it creates on my beloved list. Not to mention the fact that I am constantly adding on to my list of things to do.

I am a glutton for stability. I don’t like change, or the unknown. I like to plan out how things are going to go for the next week, month and three to five years. I’m not adventurous or spontaneous in any way, because that would mean I don’t have control over the situation and that makes me break out in hives.

I like things done “my way” and would rather take on a task myself to make sure it is done to my liking than ask for help. For example, my husband has offered numerous times to help with laundry, but I know full well if he does it, I’ll end up re-doing it because it isn’t how I do it. Then, I get stressed out that I have too much to do and it is all self-imposed.

Despite my constant efforts at organization, my house is usually in the constant state of chaos. I feel like a hamster on a wheel with the constant dishes, laundry, dusting and general cleaning up after two kids, a husband, a dog and a cat. I never feel like the house is clean all at once and when it is, it only lasts for a few moments before all hell breaks loose. I obsess over the fact that no one in my family can put a pair of shoes on the conveniently located shoe rack right inside our door. I lose my mind over the pajamas that are left wherever my daughter decides to disrobe in the house. And don’t get me started about finding Legos in a bin that is not designated specifically for Legos.

It really is rather sad when I stop to think about it, but let’s face it; there are a lot of us out there. I’m not the only one beating myself up for not having things just right. Here’s the worst part; for those of us doing this that have children, you know full well that few things ever go as planned or are within our complete control. No wonder we’re all nuts.

My friend recently shared a blog with me about how we clean our houses like crazy ladies before we have our friends over, even for a simple cup of coffee. The blog “Dugans Incahoots” writes, “If I have to clean for three hours before you come over … we can’t be friends. We just can’t.”

Oddly, my friend shared this with me the day after I had her and some other girlfriends over for a casual gathering. As much as I told myself that these women know me inside and out, know that my life is chaotic and have seen my house in the middle of the day in the midst of life when toys are strewn about, macaroni and cheese is stuck to the wall, dishes are in the sink and my kids are still in their jammies, I still felt the need to scrub, straighten and remove all evidence that anyone actually lives here.

In the end, as long as I provided snacks, booze and good company, there was no need to make my house look like a page out of Better Homes and Gardens. Like our bodies, women compare our homes to what we see in magazines, forgetting that those homes were staged for a photo shoot and likely took two solid weeks to clean in preparation.

I could, likely, uphold such standards if my children had no toys and I locked them in a closet during their waking hours. But that’s just no way to live. If my kitchen isn’t messy, it means I’m not cooking meals for my family. If my daughter’s backpack isn’t emptied on the kitchen table, she’s not doing

homework. If there aren’t toys lying around, they aren’t playing and having fun. That’s life.

My friends and I have made a vow to simply knock off the need to impress each other. While we are more than willing to stage an intervention should a hoarding situation occur, there is no need to fret about mail on the countertops, dishes in the sink or crumbs on the floor. It really is the least we could do for our nearest and dearest friends.

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A dental implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium. It has

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Titanium is unique in that it will not be rejected when surgically placed into bone. Instead, it is embraced by the cells that make bone tissue. Microscopic analysis has shown that the bone cells, called osteocytes, actually wrap themselves around the threads of the implant, and it actually helps maintain the level of the bone. This is important because when a tooth is lost, the bone that held the tooth in place immediately begins to recede. This is why implants are so highly successful and predictable.

In three to six months the implant becomes attached to the bone. This process is called osseointegration. Now the implant can be used to support some type

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Our brains store an amazing amount of information. So it’s no wonder we sometimes forget where we put our car keys or accidentally miss a doctor’s appointment. Mild memory loss is a normal part of the aging process, occurring when the structure and function of the brain slowly change. But research has found that keeping the mind active seems to increase its vitality and may build its reserves of brain cells, maybe even generating new ones.

Here are some ways to defy mental decline and sharpen your mind:

Eat a brain-healthy diet

Foods rich in vitamin E have been associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a study conducted by Rush University Medical Center In Chicago. “That means eating oil-based salad dressings, fortified cereals, green leafy vegetables, cantaloupe, seeds and nuts,” says Cara Oberheide, legacy court director at Fox Point Manor in McHenry. She also recommends eating fish at least once a week. She explained that a Rush University study showed that doing so makes you 60 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s .

“The key ingredient, the Rush team believes, is the n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish,” she says.

Other studies have shown that foods high in antioxidants – such as blueberries, pecans, russet potatoes, black and red beans, cranberries, blackberries, artichokes and – contribute to better brain health, Oberheide says. In addition,

foods high in various types of vitamin B, such as pork, ham, green peas, whole grains and green leafy vegetables, also protect your memory, she added.

“The bottom line on nutrition is to eat fresh, unprocessed food, lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grain products and meats that are high in polyunsaturated fat and high in omega 3,” she says.

Exercise regularly

Recent research indicates that physical exercise is essential for maintaining good blood flow to the brain. Indeed, aerobic exercise improves oxygen consumption, thereby reducing brain cell loss in elderly people. “Exercise has been proven to be just as beneficial to your brain as it is to your body,” says Judy Nordschow, activity director at Fox Point Manor. “Even 15 to 30 minutes of exercise a day is beneficial.”

Never stop learning

“Just like any muscle in your body, the brain becomes healthier, the more you “work out,’” says Nordschow. She suggests reading and doing brain teasers, word searches, puzzles, board games, math problems and crossword puzzles. “These will all challenge your mind to stay focused and to problem solve,” she says. “They will keep your brain fit and active.”

Meditate

Meditation allows the brain to de-clutter itself, thereby increasing awareness and focus. A recent study found as little as 20 minutes of meditation per day boosts performance on timed concentration and memory tests. In a separate study by Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found that meditation actually increased the thickness of the cerebral cortex and caused more connections between brain cells.

Use Memory Helpers

According to Harvard Medical School, repeating what you just learned out loud or writing it down can help commit it to memory. Spacing this repetition is important too. Review the new information after increasingly longer periods of time – once an hour, then every few hours, then every day. Mnemonic devices are helpful in remembering lists. They can take the form of acronyms, such as R.I.C.E. to remember the first-aid treatment regimen: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Or mnemonics can be sentences, such as “Every good boy does fine” to remember the musical notes E, G, B, D and F.

Our brains store an amazing

amount of information. So it’s no

wonder we sometimes forget

where we put our car keys or

accidentally miss a doctor’s

appointment. Mild memory loss

is a normal part of the aging

process, occurring when the

structure and function of the

brain slowly change. But research

has found that keeping the mind

active seems to increase its

vitality and may build its reserves

of brain cells, maybe even

generating new ones.

Here are some ways to defy mental decline and sharpen your mind:

eat a brain-healthy dietFoods rich in vitamin E have been associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease, according to a study conducted by Rush University Medical Center In Chicago. “That means eating oil-based salad dressings, fortified cereals, green leafy vegetables, cantaloupe, seeds and nuts,” says Cara Oberheide, legacy court director at Fox Point Manor in McHenry. She also recommends eating fish at least once a week. She explained that a Rush University study showed that doing so makes you 60 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s .

“The key ingredient, the Rush team believes, is the n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in fish,” she says.

Other studies have shown that foods high in antioxidants — such as blueberries, pecans, russet potatoes, black and red beans, cranberries, blackberries, artichokes and — contribute to better brain health, Oberheide says. In addition, foods high in various types of vitamin B, such as pork, ham, green peas, whole grains and green leafy vegetables, also protect your memory, she added.

“The bottom line on nutrition is to eat fresh, unprocessed food, lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grain products and meats that are high in polyunsaturated fat and high in omega 3,” she says.

exercise regularlyRecent research indicates that physical exercise is essential for maintaining good blood flow to the brain. Indeed, aerobic exercise improves oxygen consumption, thereby reducing brain cell loss in elderly people. “Exercise has been proven to be just as beneficial to your brain as it is to your body,” says Judy Nordschow, activity director at Fox Point Manor. “Even 15 to 30 minutes of exercise a day is beneficial.”

never stop learning“Just like any muscle in your body, the brain becomes healthier, the more you “work out,’” says Nordschow. She suggests reading and doing brain teasers, word searches, puzzles, board games, math problems and crossword puzzles. “These will all challenge your mind to stay focused and to problem solve,” she says. “They will keep your brain fit and active.”

meditateMeditation allows the brain to de-clutter itself, thereby increasing awareness and focus. A recent study found as little as 20 minutes of meditation per day boosts performance on timed concentration and memory tests. In a separate study by Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found that meditation actually

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increased the thickness of the cerebral cortex and caused more connections between brain cells.

use memory helpersAccording to Harvard Medical School, repeating what you just learned out loud or writing it down can help commit it to memory. Spacing this repetition is important too. Review the new information after increasingly longer periods of time — once an hour, then every few hours, then every day. Mnemonic devices are helpful in remembering lists. They can take the form of acronyms, such as R.I.C.E. to remember the first-aid treatment regimen: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Or mnemonics can be sentences, such as “Every good boy does fine” to remember the musical notes E, G, B, D and F.

Exercise has been proven to be just as beneficial

to your brain as it is to your

body.Judy nordschow,

activity director at Fox Point Manor

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hiatal Hernia is a health condition where part of the stomach protrudes up into the chest area through a small opening in the diaphragm muscle. The diaphragm muscle is located just under your lungs and is used for breathing. When you breathe, you are contracting and relaxing your diaphragm muscle. The small opening in

the diaphragm muscle is for the esophagus. The esophagus is the “food tube” extending from the mouth to the stomach. When you eat or drink, the food or liquid travels through the esophagus to the stomach. This small opening in the diaphragm is called the hiatus. When a part of the stomach pushes up through the hiatus, it’s called a hiatal hernia.

While a small hiatal hernia typically will not cause pain or discomfort, if left untreated, these hernias get larger and cause symptoms such as:

• Chest pain• Heartburn• Acid reflux (backflow of gastric acid)• Difficulty swallowing• Frequent burping

There are two main types of hiatal hernias: Sliding Hiatal Hernias and Paraesphogeal Hiatal Hernia

Sliding Hiatal Hernia is the more common type of hiatal hernia. With a sliding hiatal hernia, the stomach and the part of the esophagus that connects to the stomach slide up into the chest through the small hiatus opening in the diaphragm.

In the case of a Paraesphogeal Hiatal Hernia, the stomach and esophagus stay in position, but a part of the stomach squeezes through the hiatus (small opening in the diaphragm) and pushes against the esophagus. When this happens, there is a risk of the blood supply to the stomach being reduced or shut off.

The vagus nerve is a major nerve that runs from the brain, down through the neck, chest, heart and lungs. A hiatal hernia can cause irritation to the vagus nerve leading to a variety of abnormalities with the stomach, heart and lungs as a result of the stress on the vagus nerve from the hiatal hernia.

Hiatal hernias are very common, but the exact cause is unknown. The condition may be due to either an inherent weakness of the supporting tissue or weakness that comes with age. The problem occurs often in people over 50 years old. Children with this condition are usually born with it. Traditional medicine treatments are medicine to control stomach acid or medicine to help keep stomach contents from backflowing or surgical repair of the hiatal hernia.

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MCHENRY COUNTY MAGAZINE | MARCH 2014 | 37m c h e n r y c o u n t y m a g a z i n e . c o m DINING & ENTERTAINING

What a thrill it is for me to announce that our new restaurant is now complete and

open for business. We have moved across the street and 200 yards west, now located directly across the street from Countryside Flowers and Nursery. You can see the new restaurant from the front porch of the old restaurant. Look for the huge “RIBHOUSE” red letters on top of the restaurant.

The New Rib House is now 7,000 square feet. We have a 30-foot bar and lounge area we are calling the “Varsity Club” because we have decorated it with all the local high schools pictures, achievements and history. There are nine big-screen TVs throughout. There is a game room for the kids. We have seating for several hundred now as well as two banquet rooms and a separate take out entrance and counter, as well as a pick-up

window so you can call ahead and pick up your order without leaving your car.

Am I excited about our new digs? You bet I am. But the single most important aspect of the move is that my barbecue will be exactly the same as it has been for the last 25 years. I brought my smokers with me across the street to make sure the barbecue you have come to know and love is being produced in the same manner as always, and is as consistent as ever. You will surely know you are in a different setting, but the food on your plate will be as familiar to you as it was on your last visit.

There are 80 ice cold draft beers to choose from now, as well as a huge selection of bottled and craft beer in our glass coolers to choose from. (You know me … cold beer and barbecue and I’m happy.) Shortly, you’ll see all our new promotions and specials. If you don’t receive my e-mails just go to the website www.Crystallakeribhouse.

com and sign up to receive my e-mails. You’ll receive a free slab of ribs just for signing up and then each week I send you great discounts and coupons.

Please come by and see us at 540 E. Terra Cotta Avenue. The phone number is the same 815-477-3600. I have lots more to tell you but I want to save some room for some pictures. Thank you to all my loyal and new customers for making this possible. On behalf of my entire family, fabulous staff and the grace of God, thank you and welcome to the New Crystal Lake Rib House.

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The Feast Day of Saint Patrick is a festival of the introduction of Christianity to Ireland. It is celebrated with a boisterous joviality that almost seems counterintuitive to the pious origins of the holiday. History has been redefined and the floodgates shatter for local Irish pubs and restaurants in March to

allow for celebratory observances of Saint Patrick’s Day.

The Cottage in Crystal Lake is one of the local Irish pubs that invite you to observe your celebratory rites within its welcoming walls.

“The owner, Paul Leech is from the UK, and knows how to pour a mean Guinness, with years of experience running pubs over the

pond,” General Manager Stephanie Harlow muses. “The atmosphere at the Cottage is warm and friendly. There is always a friendly smile and greeting from the staff and customers. And once you’ve settled in and raised a pint of Guinness or an Irish whiskey with your friends, the fare found at the Cottage is just as traditional.

“We have Cottage Pie, Bangers and Mash,

Irish pubs boast blend of tradition, camaraderie

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Rueben Rolls, and traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage (an Irish-American favorite) during St. Patrick’s Day,” she says.

Nearby at Finn McCool’s the Irish backdrop is complemented by the camaraderie of a sports pub, an amalgam of two rowdy restaurant favorites. Food is hearty, comfort-styled. Everything from sliders and wings to shepherd’s pie, and fish and chips. “McCool’s Outrageous Corned Beef Sandwich” is served with homemade sliced-to-order corned beef with fried egg, Swiss cheese, brown mustard and jalapeño coleslaw served on grilled marbled rye. Wash it down with a Jameson Irish Whiskey mixed with real Ginger Ale and garnished with a lemon and lime wedge.

“When you first walk into Finn McCool’s, it’s a cozy, friendly atmosphere with high-top tables, lots of dark wood, sports screens and two floors of entertainment with DJ and Dancing, says Payal Patel. “It brings your favorite classic Chicago pub to Crystal Lake.

It’s that combination of comfort food and friendly surroundings, which keeps people returning to Irish pubs and restaurants across the suburbs.

“There is lots of laughter and the crowd is like no other place around, with many generations of family and friends gathering here, says Harlow. “You might run into a friend, bag-piper, and dancers.”

3 (At left) The atmosphere at The Cottage is warm and friendly. Photos by Robin Pendergrast

3 (Facing page) During St. Patrick’s Day, The Cottage serves up Cottage Pie, Bangers and Mash, Rueben Rolls and the traditional Corned Beef.

6 (Below) It’s the combination of comfort food and friendly surrounding which keep people returning to Irish pubs and restaurants across the suburbs.

6 (Below) The Feast Day of Saint Patrick is a festival of the introduction of Christianity to Ireland. It is celebrated with boisterous joviality.

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OUT & ABOUT

through march 29 — trails, paths and waterways — an Artist’s perspective, at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal LakeMcHenry County Plein Air Painters, a loosely knit group of local artists, capture the variety of beauty that unfolds while traveling through McHenry County Conservation District’s sites. Open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.mccdistrict.org.

march 6 — Jimmy nick, 9 p.m. at Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen, 110 N. Main St. in Crystal LakeLocal favorite Nick will take the stage solo, performing a variety of music pulling from his Chicago Blues influences as well as groups like George Thorogood and the Destroyers and ZZ Top. For more information, call 815-356-9980 or visit thedukeabides.com.

march 6 through march 22 — cabaret, 7 p.m. at the Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College, 8900 US Highway 14 in Crystal LakeThis legendary musical turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a dark haven of decadence where its morally ambiguous inhabitants are determined to keep up appearances as the real world prepares for the nightmarish chaos of Nazi rule and war. The cast includes a variety of students, alumni, faculty, staff and members of the community. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $10 for students, seniors and alumni. For reservations and more information, call 815-455-8746 or visit visit www.mchenry.edu.

march 7 — family fun night, 6 to 8 p.m. at Chesak Elementary School, 10910 Reed Rd. in Lake in the HillsCome out to Chesak Elementary School to discover what the Parks & Recreation Department has to offer this Spring along with an open gym, pizza, and drinks. Hosted by the Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, call 847-960-7460 or visit www.lith.org/parksrec/

march 7 through 23 — the wedding singer, 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren Street in WoodstockIt’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party, until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Enter Julia, a waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, he will lose the girl of his dreams. Tickets at $23 for adults, $20 for seniors and $13 for students. For tickets and more information, call 815-338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

march 8 & 9, 15 & 16 — festival of the sugar maples, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Coral Woods Conservation Area, 7400 Somerset in MarengoLearn how maple syrup was made hundreds of years ago, discover how maple trees produce sap each spring and how the sap is collected and see how maple syrup is made at the evaporator house. For more information, call 815-338-6223 or visit www.mccdistrict.org

march 8 — spring craft show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cary Community Center, 255 Briargate Rd. in CarySpring is just around the corner so shake off those winter blues and shop a variety of craft vendors. Free admission. For more information, call 847-639-6100 or visit www.carpark.com.

march 9, 16 and 23 — woodstock roundup radio program, 5 p.m. at the Starline Building, 306 W. Front St. in HarvardThis all new show, performed in front of a live audience, will feature local and national performers, sketch comedy, music, people of interest and more. The show is modeled in part on Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” Doors open at 4:30 p.m. $5 donation gratefully appreciated. For more information, visit the show’s Facebook page.

march 14 — new shanghai circus, 8 p.m. at Raue Center

for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St. in Crystal LakeOne of the world’s leading purveyors of China’s prestigious, 2,500-year-old art form, many of the New Shanghai Circus performers started training by the age of 9, learning skills developed originally in village festivals. This event is part of Mission Imagination. Tickets starts at $31. For more information, call 815-356-9212.

march 14 & 15 — 6th Annual mini-Links golf outing, at the Woodstock Public Library, 414 W Judd St. in WoodstockThis fun 18 hole course weaves through the library and is open to golfers of all ages. Friday is for adults-only and Saturday is for the entire family. For tee times and admission rates, call 815-338-0542 or visit www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org.

march 16 — indoor winter farmers’ market, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Algonquin Township Offices, 3702 US Highway 14 in Crystal LakeShop a variety of products from local farmers and vendors. Hosted by the Cary Grove Rotary. For more information, visit www.carygroverotary.org

march 16 — rotary club of mchenry-sunrise st. pats parade, 1 p.m. starting on Green Street and ending at Veteran’s Memorial Park in McHenryParticipants include the Rebecca McCarthy Dancers and Dundee Scottish Pipe Band. For more information, visit the club’s Facebook page.

march 16 — fareed haque and paul moeller, 3 p.m. at “the Listening Room” at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road in Crystal LakeFareed Haque, former Sting guitarist, and Paul Moeller have joined forces to perform music in the guitar repertoire. The music features the Tango Suite by Astor Piazolla, works by Giuliani, Baroque masters as well as some new arrangements and compositions never before heard with two guitars. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information and tickets, visit www.lakesidelegacy.org.

march 19 — American barn stories, 7 p.m. at the McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front St. in McHenryHear all about the series, “American Barn Stories,” from producer Tom Laughlin. Featuring old barns from around the Midwest, he captures and portrays the old barn stories from days gone by. Register in advance. For more information and to register, visit www.mchenrylibrary.org.

march 20 — creative Living series: chef walter staib, 10 a.m. at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St. in WoodstockAs a chef and food historian, Staib brings America’s culinary heritage to life through his show and at his restaurant, City Tavern in Philadelphia. Single show tickets are $24. For tickets and more information, call 815-338-5300 or visit www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

march 22 and 29 — Lost Valley Ventures: wetland birds, 2 p.m. at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Rd., in RingwoodEnjoy this free monthly exploration program that includes a nature lesson, game and a hike. Dress for the weather and walking. All ages welcome. No registration required. For more information, call 815-678-4532 or visit www.mccdistrict.org

march 28 — 4th friday, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Starline Gallery, 306 W. Front St. in HarvardThis monthly event features a juried mixed art exhibit, juried photo contest, featured artist solo exhibit, open Starline artist studios, People’s Choice voting, live music and more. $5 at the door covers entry, water and light appetizers. Cash bar for wine, beer and other beverages. For more information, visit www.nancymerkling.com.

register through march 28 — register for mcc’s gardenfest, on April 5 at Luecht Conference Center, McHenry County College, 8900 US Highway Route 14, Crystal LakeThis annual event features over 30 different breakout sessions filled with education, information and new ideas. Cost is $40 and includes lunch. To register and for more information, visit www.mchenry.edu/gardenfest/.

march 31 — sampler series: “those magnicent ‘whizbang’ traveling salesmen of illinois, at the McHenry County Historical Society Musuem, 6422 Main St. in UnionFor more than 150 years, figures such as Marshall Field and his “whizbang drummers” and infomercial king Ron Popeil and his “Pocket Fisherman” have introduced products, services and concepts that are still with us today. Presented by Ronald Solberg. Suggested $10 donation. For more information, call 815-923-2267 or visit www.gothistory.org

There’s a reason that Grüner Veltliner, Austria’s signature white wine, became one of the hottest pours in trendy American restaurants in the 2000s. This versatile variety’s intense citrus and mineral flavors, peppery edge and crisp acidity make it incredibly food-friendly, not to mention delicious. Austria itself has an ancient history of wine making that dates back to Roman days, and the overall quality of its wines today is astoundingly high. Partly, that’s because there are comparatively few large producers in Austria, and small, family run estates, like that of the Gschweicher (guh-SHVY-kher) family, the source of this bottling, are the norm. The Gschweichers—Gerhard, Herta and their three children—make five different Grüners from their winery in Röschitz, in Austria’s Weinviertel district. The Klassik designation is reserved for wines made in a dry, young, unoaked style. Many Klassics are light and simple; this one offers impressive focus for its type. Serve this succulent white with light, zesty dishes that will match its zippy freshness. Salads, green vegetables, seafood and light, vibrant poultry and vegetarian fare make great go-to pairings. Pretty lemon balm and white nectarine scents lead to a brisk, pure, medium-bodied palate, with flavors suggestive of lemon and quince. There’s a minerally edge to the juicy finish, which lingers with notes of lemongrass and citrus.

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CHILI OPEN GOLF CLASSICThe 42nd annual Chili Open Golf Classic sponsored by the Crystal Lake

Park District returned recently after a couple of years’ hiatus because of warm weather. A favorite winter past-time for years in Crystal Lake,

participants register to complete a 9-hole, par 3 course on frozen Crystal Lake. Each team received a bowl of chili, giveaways and a

chance to win prizes such as golf bags, clubs, apparel and gift cards.


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Doug Manley attended the University of South Dakota where he was awarded a BFA in sculpture. After graduating, he attended the Illinois institute of Technology and immediately transferred to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where he was awarded an MFA in Photography in 1977. At that time, he accepted his first teaching position at Oakton Community College. Subsequently he has held positions as

photographer in the U.S. Army and as a manager of a pro color lab where he also did commercial and studio work. He returned to teaching while in the Army working for both the City Colleges of Chicago and St. Marys of Florida. Mr. Manley is an exhibiting artist and teaches photography classes in art at McHenry County College where he has been teaching for the past 10 years. See more of Doug’s work at www.dougmanley.org.

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