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NOVEMBER 2015

Giving Back

Discover the important services area non-profits

provide to McHenry County.

BECAUSE IT FEELS

GOOD The benefits of donating your

time, money or talents.

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Area food pantries provide necessary

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8 ANIMAL-RELATED NON-PROFITS — Main Stay Therapeutic Farm and Helping Paws animal shelter bring people and animals together.

10 CANCER-RELATED NON-PROFITS — Gavers Community Cancer Foundation and It’s All About Kids strive to assist families affected by cancer.

12 GIVE — Robin Doeden, executive director of the McHenry County Community Foundation, discusses the power of philanthropy.

18 DISCOVER DONATING — Unwanted items around the house may be a blessing for someone else in need, and thrift stores around McHenry County are an ideal place for your gently-used things.

24 FOOD FOR THOUGHT — Area food pantires provide necessary services in McHenry County.

28 PUT A FORK IN IT — Columnist Dave Faccone celebrates the return of Happy Hour specials to the restaurant scene.

30 IN RESERVE — Drinking wine and tasting wine are two different things. Laura Ribando of Wine 101 Simplified explains how important the nose is.

32 THE SKIN CYCLE — Every 28 days, the largest organ in your body — your skin — replenishes itself. Here’s how to keep it healthy.

34 CUTTING EDGE — Pepper Annex Hair Salon and Dry Bar shares techniques for maintaining healthy hair during damaging autumn weather.

38 GEM TALK — Are you destined for a diamond this holiday season? Why not start shopping early with tips from Karly Bulinski of Steffan’s Jewelers.

40 ONE MOTIVATED MOMMY — Family columnist Michelle Stien shares the history behind her volunteering, and how she’s passing it down to her children.

43 WALKING A TIGHTROPE — Pam Cumpata of the MCEDC seeks balance between economic development and environmental preservation.

44 THE GENTLE PERFECTIONIST — Judy Pelinski, chairwoman of the annual Community Harvest, dedicates her time to collecting food for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry.

45 SOCIAL LIFE — Local businesses gathered to be recognized at the Northwest Herald’s inaugural Commitment to McHenry County awards dinner.

46 CALENDAR OF EVENTS — Check out a variety of local events, courtesy of our own Planit Northwest website!

47 COMBINE CLASS & COMFORT — Prepare to shatter your expectations with the new 2016 Buick Enclave, presented by Gary Lang Auto Group.

50 ARTIST PROFILE — Melina Ester Scotte shares her waterpainting titled “The Noodle Tree.”

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NOW SERVING!Happy Hour makes a comeback in Illinois. Let restaurant columnist Dave Faccone explain.


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The season of giving has begun.November brings Thanksgiving. A time for family and giving thanks for what and who we are fortunate enough to have in our lives.

It’s with that thought in mind that we made this issue of McHenry County Magazine our Non-Profit Edition.

There are hundreds of non-profits in McHenry County. Most operate on a very limited budget and rely exclusively on the goodwill of their volunteers.

Since we do not have the space to write about each of these organization’s special and necessary services, we selected two categories of non-profits and then chose two organizations for each — animal-related non-profits and cancer-related non-profits.

We feature, as seen on our cover, Main Stay Therapeutic Farm in Richmond. This organization provides equine therapy services for people with disabilities. Lives are transformed there. We also highlight Helping Paws animal rescue in Woodstock, where most furry residents are saved from other shelters and adopted out from this no-kill one.

Then we take a look at Gavers Community Cancer Foundation, which strives to provide services for families affected by this horrible disease. It’s All About Kids, an organization started by an 8-year-old with brain cancer, also is featured. Among other services, they collect hats for cancer patients — the original Christmas present request of its founder.

Meanwhile, we’ve included articles about the power of philanthropy (giving of yourself for a cause), the opportunities available for donating household items and clothing to venerable stores, and finally a piece about area food pantries which are so important this month in particular.

We hope you enjoy the magazine this month and maybe take some time to find a cause to which you may give your time and effort.

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COVERANIMALS & PEOPLE

Good things happen when people and animals become friends. Read about successful therapy stories at Main Stay Farm in Richmond (pictured at left), and wonderful adoptions at Helping Paws animal shelter in Woodstock. Stories begin

on page 8.

COVER PHOTO BY: Nancy Merkling


BUT HERE’SWHERETHE STORY GETSINTERESTING

She actually had symptoms of underlying vein dis-ease for several years, but never recognized them.They were a bit vague, occurred intermittently andthen disappeared, and never really triggered themedical alarm bell we all have in our heads.

For example, every once in a while Claudia’s rightleg had a dull ache without a seeming explanation,but then it would go away. And now and then shewould suffer from restless leg syndrome in thesame right leg for a couple of nights and then itwould disappear. And this went off and on foryears. There just didn’t seem to be anything to tella doctor about.

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The field has rapidly developed to the point whereinternists and family practice doctors, who re-ceived their degrees in the twentieth century, maynot fully be aware of the latest thinking. “I’m stillsurprised when I meet patients who were advisedthat they should not worry about varicose veinsunless they hurt. And I continue to be stunnedwhen I see men with advanced venous hyperten-sion and huge, bulging varicose veins, who thinkit’s just a cosmetic issue.”

Vein disease is real disease. And venous hyper-

Claudia Linda, well-known North Shore Spanishteacher, came to Illinois Vein Specialists afterseveral years of intending to have her spider veinsexamined. In her mind it was strictly a cosmeticissue that she’d eventually get around to improving.She was actually a bit surprised when Dr. Rivardand his team at Illinois Vein Specialists insisted ona thorough exam of both legs including specializedultrasonography by IVS’ certified technicians.

What she didn’t know is that spider veins in thelegs are frequently associated with underlyingvenous hypertension. Dr. Rivard points out: “Highpressure in the veins inside the legs is caused whenthe vein valves break and the flow of blood fallsbackwards. This pressure forces its way to the sur-face veins distending the small capillaries causingthe appearance of spider veins. This typically occursbelow the knees and especially at the ankles.”

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Age: The development of spider veins can occurat any time, but usually peaks in late middle age.

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Claudia, as a middle-aged teacher and mother,was a perfectly typical candidate for spider veins.

tension, whether painful or not, whether visibleor not, cannot be ignored any more than arterialhypertension (usually called high blood pressure)can be ignored. Vein disease will only get worse ifleft untreated and will also interfere with woundhealing, congestive heart disease and other med-ical conditions.

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Main Stay Therapeutic Farm and Helping Paws improve lives

By ANGELA SYKORA

Horses had always scared Amanda Jendro, who’d only ridden ponies at the fair as a little girl. The 27-year-old Woodstock resident overcame that fear after suffering a traumatic brain injury at the hands of a drunk driver in 2010.

As a result of her injuries, Jendro was in a coma for a month and in a hospital ICU for four months. Life as she’d known it was forever changed, but her hope, health and happiness began to be restored after discovering equine therapy at Main Stay Therapeutic Farm in Richmond.

“I found that I loved it right away,” Jendro says. “I felt this attachment and bond with the horse. It has improved my entire life. I have totally different opportunities now that I wouldn’t have had before.”

Main Stay was founded in 1984 by equestrian Sara Foszcz and physical therapist Sandy Barcus. It was

one of the first therapeutic riding programs of its kind in Chicagoland. The non-profit organization works to improve the quality of life for people with physical, developmental, emotional and social disabilities. Main Stay also offers non-riding, animal-assisted learning programs that have proven successful in helping at-risk youth develop coping and life skills.

About 75 people come to Main Stay’s facility each week for its horsemanship and riding program, their ages ranging from 3 to 90, with 60 percent being under 18.

Therapeutic horseback riding and equine-assisted learning can address a wide variety of needs, explains Loriann Dowell, Main Stay’s executive director. Their clients include those with traumatic brain injury, autism, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome along with stroke survivors and people who’ve experienced memory loss.

“Because horseback riding rhythmically moves the rider’s body in a manner similar to a human gait, riders with physical disabilities often show improvement in flexibility, balance and muscle strength,” Dowell says.

“Riding can also help address cognitive needs

including memory recall, decision making, and problem solving. We can even use riding to teach reading and math. It’s also a huge confidence builder and gives our clients a sense of independence. Imagine not being able to walk let alone drive a car, but here you are riding and directing the movement of a 1000-pound horse. The best part is that it’s therapy disguised as fun.”

“The rehab center couldn’t do the things that Main Stay does for me,” Jendro says.

Along with helping her physically, Jendro says equine therapy has improved her emotional state.

“With a severe, traumatic brain injury, you often get really bad depression. Every time I have horse riding I get out of bed excited.”

Riding also has boosted Jendro’s confidence in social situations.

Talking to her horse, “as goofy as that sounds,” says Jendro, has helped her feel more comfortable talking to people.

“I have no issues about going to

Bringing People And

Animals Together

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a job interview and talking to people. It’s really helped me become more OK with talking to people about my riding and my accident. For a long time I wouldn’t tell anyone. I was so ashamed.”

Jendro plans to continue therapy at Main Stay for the foreseeable future. She hopes to own her own horse one day.

Her career goal is to become a trauma therapist who helps patients with emotional trauma. “The rehab hospital I went to skipped the emotional part. Having someone to talk to when you’re going through all those injuries, I want to be that person.”

Staying afloatBecause Main Stay receives no state or federal funding, it relies heavily on donations, fundraisers and grants from private foundations to maintain operations. Fees paid by clients cover less than 20 percent of actual costs. Full scholarships are offered to those who qualify.

“As with most human services agencies, funding continues to be challenging and we’re always looking for creative ways to make more and stretch our dollars,” Dowell says.

The staff at Main Stay is small, with two full-time and six part-time instructors. They are also fortunate to have the assistance of 150 volunteers, Dowell says.

“We simply couldn’t operate the program without them. A single therapeutic riding client may need as many as three volunteers — one to lead the horse, and a person to walk next to them on each side of the horse.

“And we’re also always looking for people to volunteer on committees and assist with fundraising and special projects.” Individuals interested in volunteering can contact volunteer coordinator Danielle at (815) 382-9374.

Main Stay is currently constructing a new equine therapeutic facility that will include a 20-stall barn, an additional indoor riding arena, a club room for non-riding therapy sessions and more space for volunteers and offices. The new facility, to be completed May 2016, will also be temperature controlled to accommodate riding during the winter months.

Dowell says they’ve been “dreaming and planning” for this facility for 10 years. “We’ve raised a little over 85 percent of the total capital campaign budget, which includes five years of the incremental costs to sustain the new facility.”

Learn more at MainStayFarm.org or by calling (815) 653-9374.

HELPING PAWSFounded in 1969 and incorporated in 1971, Fox Valley Helping Paws was McHenry County’s first no-kill animal welfare association. For years this Woodstock-based shelter has consistently been voted “Best of the Fox,” a Northwest Herald reader’s choice award.

“People like our shelter. We try to keep it super clean. We bring in very adoptable animals. We have the reputation of being the place to go to adopt,” says Helping Paws Board President Donna Matejka, who came to know the shelter 23 years ago after adopting a mixed breed named Tess.

“I thought this was a great way of finding a dog, so I started volunteering and got addicted to finding homes for these great dogs and cats.”

Funded solely through donations, Helping Paws provides shelter, medical care and love for about 125 kittens and cats and 45 puppies and dogs as they wait to find their forever home.

Volunteers are the heart of the shelter.

“We operate month to month. Every little bit helps. It’s tough to make that money come in, but the people that do volunteer and regularly donate are really important to us,” Matejka says.

“We depend a lot on our volunteers to keep the doors open. We have 250 volunteers who keep us going.”

Finding forever homes for the animals is the most gratifying for Matejka, especially considering that 85 percent of their dogs come to them from kill shelters.

“I get really emotional talking about it,” she says. “If we didn’t take them, they wouldn’t be around.”

In 2006, Helping Paws moved from a 2,000-square foot facility in Crystal Lake to a 10,000-square foot building they constructed from the ground up, which allows them to house and care for more animals.

“Now that we have the building, we are definitely looking at expanding, but we need financial backing for it,” Matejka says.

While the shelter has a surgery unit for the care of its own animals, Helping Paws would like to have space dedicated to providing low-cost services like spaying and neutering to the public’s pets. They’d also like to create an indoor play area for their shelter dogs.

“We do have an outside play area but it’s so hard to use at night when it’s dark or when it’s cold or raining,” Matejka says. “We want to be able to have some space indoors where the dogs could run and play and not have to be kenneled or on a leash.”

Helping Paws is gearing up for its 9th annual “Panting for Paws” 5K fun run and walk on Nov. 1 at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake. Learn more about this fundraiser and the adoptable animals at HelpingPaws.net.

Photos by Nancy MerklingPhotos taken at Main Stay Therapeutic Farm in Richmond


By ALLISON HORNE

Most people have been affected by cancer in one way or another.

Gavers Community Cancer Foundation

raises money for local hospitals and cancer centers, while It’s All About Kids assists McHenry County families that are dealing with the expenses that come along with raising a child with cancer.

Both foundations are run completely by volunteers who have dedicated their spare time to helping others, and both have seen massive success in the McHenry County area.

Gavers Community Cancer FoundationWoodstock native Steve Gavers was undergoing chemotherapy for testicular cancer in 1994 when he flatlined for 28 seconds. His life was never the same.

“My life moved pretty fast right then,” Gavers says. “It took me six years to figure out what I was going to do, but I realized I wanted to work with other people who had to go through what I went through.”

In 2000, he teamed up with some of his friends and started the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation with an inaugural Barndance. What started as a simple idea and a hope to raise $10,000 turned into one of the biggest fundraising events of the year.

Barndance has come a long way in 16 years. After outgrowing several spaces and bouncing around each year, Woodstock welcomed the fundraiser back five years ago. This July, more than 2,500 people came out,

despite rainy and muddy weather, and Barndance raised $528,000 for local charities.

“That’s our big thing,” Gavers says. “Raise it local, keep it local.”

With the help of the board, Gavers has teamed up with Rush Medical Center, Centegra Health System, Family Health Partnership Clinic and St. Jude’s Children’s

Hats And A Hoe-Down

Gavers Community Cancer Foundation and It’s All About Kids strive to assist families affected by cancer

5Gavers Barndance drew a crown of more

than 2,500 people this summer and raised

over $525,000 for local charities.

4It’s All About Kids began when 8-year-old Thomas Martin, who had been diagnosed with brain cancer, wanted 25 hats for Christmas — for each othe kids undergoing chemotherapy with him.


Research Hospital. In 2010, the foundation and Centegra Health System founded the Centegra Gavers Breast Center with a $500,000 donation.

“People can go get a mammogram and do all of their testing right there in the state-of -the-art facility,” Gavers says. “That is something we are really proud of.”

Gavers may have had the original idea to start the foundation, but he admits he wouldn’t be where he is today without plenty of help from those around him.

“We’ve all been affected by cancer,” Gavers says. “I have a great team and a great board. It’s not just me. It’s a team.”

Gavers is already looking forward to next year’s Barndance, which will take place on July 16.

“I just hope it keeps going for awhile,” Gavers says. “If we can keep rolling and attracting younger people and get them involved, we can keep working with local healthcare and keep things cutting-edge.”

It’s All About Kids When 8-year-old Thomas Martin was diagnosed with brain cancer in 1998, he was asked what he wanted for Christmas. Instead of an extravagant gift, he asked for 25 hats for each of the kids undergoing chemotherapy with him.

He got what he wanted and so much more.

Although Martin lost his battle the next year, his legacy has lived on through It’s All About Kids, a 501(c)3 organization that raises money (and hats) for families in the area dealing with the struggles of cancer.

“We help families with expenses that insurance doesn’t cover,” says Renee Blitek, director on the board. “It might cost $10 to park every time you go to the hospital, plus special beds, walkers, or wheelchairs. Whatever the insurance doesn’t cover, we cover for them.”

It’s All About Kids usually helps three to five local McHenry County families per year, and each family is sponsored for 12 months.

“We’d really like to see other groups spawn off in different counties and help the people who need it,” Blitek says. “Obviously, we’d like to get rid of cancer altogether, but as long as people need help, we will be there if we can.”

The foundation’s largest fundraiser is its yearly Hats-Off Gala, which started as a mixer with 100 guests 18 years ago, but has grown to be a full-blown gala with 500 attendees. Hats are still collected at the gala (as well as year-round), and are donated to local hospitals.

Thomas was treated at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, so the foundation often donates to that hospital in his honor.

“It’s hard not to get attached,” Blitek says. “The children are so amazing, and are a different breed of people — everything they worry about is their parents and mothers and brothers. They’re just amazing.”

Donations and more information for both Gavers Community Foundation and It’s All About Kids can be made online at their respective sites, Gavers.org and ItsAllAboutKids.info.

Photos courtesy of Gavers Community Cancer Foundation and It’s All About Kids.

5In 2010, the Gavers foundation teamerd up with Centegra Health System and founded the Centegra

Gavers Breast Center with a $500,000 donation.

5Felix and Fingers performed at the annual

Hats-Off fundraising gala for It’s All About Kids.


The Power of PHILANTHROPY


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By YVONNE BENSON

There are literally hundreds of non-profit organizations in McHenry County. Many of them operate mainly through the

efforts of volunteers. They exist on donations of time, money and talents of passionate people who care about their causes.

Philanthropy is a subject Robin Doeden, executive director of the McHenry County Community Foundation, is very familiar with.

“Once you have found your true passion, giving money and time becomes an opportunity — not something you have to do,” Doeden says.

“Philanthropy has always been part of my life — both personally and professionally. It is how we as individuals can truly make an impact on the issues we care about. We can all be philanthropists.”

Doeden helps people find their inner passion that helps them become a philanthropist. “When I was in grade school, my parents encouraged me to try every sport and activity I could. As I got older, I came to gravitate toward those sports and activities that gave me the most pleasure. Philanthropy is the same way. People should check into everything and every organization that seems interesting to them. It is how we learn our true passion, and then we can focus our philanthropy on those areas we find more pleasurable and rewarding to be a part of,” she says.

There are some misconceptions about philanthropy. Some people associate it with financial wealth and obligations. Doeden put those assumptions to rest. “So many people think that philanthropy means writing a check. But philanthropy is more than donating money. It is about making a difference — on issues you care about, people around you, and the community we live in. It’s about giving

back, and that is so much more than writing a check.”

Philanthropy is not just about helping an organization or giving back. It has psychological benefits too.

“Being philanthropic absolutely makes you feel good,” Doeden says. “Over my 25-plus years in fundraising, I can tell you that when a person discovers their true passion and makes a gift — whether time talent or treasure — they are thrilled.

“I have shared hugs and tears with donors who celebrate their philanthropy. I always tell people that I have the most amazing job because I get to help others discover that cause or organization that makes them truly happy and excited about giving.”

There are many benefits of donating to nonprofit organizations, according to Doeden. “Community impact, financial stability, becoming part of a group of individuals committed to a cause ... psychological or financial the reasons [to give back] are many.”

Today, as our state continues to struggle to meet its financial commitments to the nonprofit organizations serving our neighbors, philanthropy is even more important. The financial benefits to the

organization are critical — in some cases it is your donation that may help them keep their doors open. But the benefits to you as the philanthropist are far greater than a tax write-off. The benefits involve how you will feel about making a difference.

“In our world today, philanthropy is making a difference beyond the financial benefits to organizations across our county, our state and the country. Whatever your passion is, find it, nurture it, and connect with organizations and people that share that passion and meet that need,” Doeden says.

“Philanthropy should be an opportunity. It should be a chance for you to make a lasting impact on an issue you care about. Get involved in your community and your world will grow,” Doeden says.

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Alot of people don’t know that over 95% of the money raised in McHenry County stays right here helpingMcHenry County families,” explains Steve Otten, Executive Director of United Way of Greater McHenry County.“Any money that leaves the community is noted by the donor as a designation to another United Way.” For

instance, some individuals who donate through their company’s workplace campaign may not live in McHenry County.United Way provides funding to human service programs that strengthen individuals and families by advancing educa-tion, promoting independence, and improving health.“Together with our partner agencies, we provide assistance to 1 in3 McHenry County residents,” says Otten.“93% of our funding comes from donations made at work place campaignswhile the rest is made up of direct gifts from community residents.”The 2016 campaign kicked off on September 16 and will run through June, 2016. United Way will invest a total of$1,030,000 into programs and agencies supporting the three key impact program areas in McHenry County during thecoming fiscal year. For more information, to get involved, or make a donation, please contact:

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With the mission to “empower individuals to achieve their full potential,”Pioneer Center serves over 4,800 men, women, children, and families inMcHenry County by providing life-changing behavioral health services;

intellectual and developmental disability programs; and assistance to thehomeless through McHenry County PADS.

Jackie Wells, President and CEO, says most people are surprised to learn howmuch Pioneer Center has changed in just the past decade.“We’ve grown fromproviding services for a few hundred people to nearly 5,000 each year, and reach10,000 youth through education and outreach in local schools. Our programmingcontinues to grow in an effort to meet the demand for services.” Funding forPioneer Center comes from various sources: 78% from state, federal and localgovernments; 12% from client fees and subcontracting work; and 10% fromfundraising and grants.

“Soon we’ll be launching our year-end appeal, as well as hosting our annualHoliday Book Review fundraiser,” says Christin Kruse, Chief Development Officer.

“People who come to us are in urgent need of services. It’s through the commu-nity’s dedicated support to our fundraising initiatives that we are able to continueto offer life-changing programs.For more information, to get involved, or make a donation, please contact:Christin Kruse, Chief Development OfficerPioneer Center for Human Services4100Veterans ParkwayMcHenry, IL 60050(815) 344-1230

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By ALLISON HORNE

Unwanted items around the house may be a blessing for someone else in need, and thrift stores around McHenry County are an ideal place for your gently-used items to find a new home. HOUSEHOLD ITEMSHome of the Sparrow is a non-profit organization that helps provide transitional shelter, affordable housing and other services for homeless women and children in McHenry County. Four years ago, they were serving 124 people — they expect to serve more than 800 in 2016.

One of the ways Home of the Sparrow raises funds is through their six thrift stores, named The Sparrow’s Nest.

The Sparrow’s Nest offers free pick-up for large furniture items, and all six locations accept housewares, clothing, accessories, baby items and other small kitchen appliances.

“We like to say we’re the Lord & Taylor

of thrift stores,” says Debbie McGraw, Home of the Sparrow’s vice president of marketing/PR and development. “We check the items to make sure they’re smoke-free and not damaged. Everything gets inspected before it’s on the floor, and people

really are getting gently used items at affordable places.”

Not only does the money go toward their programs, the women involved in programs at Home of the Sparrow get vouchers for necessities, such as winter coats.

“The women come in and get what they need,” McGraw says. “If they need snow boots, an outfit to go to a job interview, or even a dresser or a crib, we try to provide that. The stores serve a dual purpose.”

Sweet Repeats, located in Huntley, is another thrift store that benefits local people struggling to make ends meet. Sweet Repeats is owned by Journey Church in Huntley, and all funds raised go to charities, such as Feed my

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The thrift shop accepts lightly used donations, with the exception of electronics and mattresses. Sweet Repeats also works with those in need to supply them with items for their homes.

“We try to help everyone out if we can, if it’s within our means,” says Cindy Howver, manager of Sweet Repeats. “We don’t help financially, but we try to help with clothing and furniture.”

The shop also accepts food donations that go to the Grafton Food Pantry, and anyone who brings in a donation receives 10 percent off their purchase at the shop. Howver notes that they have more than 40 volunteers that help run the shop, but are always looking for more people to help out.

FOR THE HOLIDAYSIt’s never too early to look ahead to the holidays and sharing that holiday spirit.

Sweet Repeats works extensively with Operation Christmas Child for the holidays, collecting items such as pencils, erasers, toothpaste, toothbrushes and crayons to send across the world for children in need. On a more local level, Sweet Repeats has partnered with the Grafton Food Pantry to provide meals for families for the holidays. A $20 donation

will buy a whole meal. Last year, $5,000 was raised to feed more than 180 families in the area.

Many people struggling with money issues dread the holidays and not being able to afford gifts for their families. Home of the Sparrow offers an Adopt-a-Family program for the holidays, where an individual can adopt a mom and her kids for gift-giving purposes.

“Potential donors can adopt and make someone’s Christmas a reality for them that they wouldn’t normally have,” McGraw says.

Home of the Sparrow also hosts a gift card drive for families. Instead of buying gifts for individuals, donors can give gift cards to families so they can purchase gifts for each other.

“Part of what we want to instill is that it’s not just receiving, but also giving,” McGraw says. “It’s pretty special for a mom to be able to buy her child something and feel like she did it herself.”

Giving Trees are located at the Crystal Lake Library, Ace Hardware in Crystal Lake, and all the Nest thrift stores. Each tree is adorned with ornaments that list items needed for families in the shelters, families that are moving into their own housing, and items needed for the shelters. Donors can also give by simply texting “SPARROW” to 91011.

“I’ve been doing this a really long time,” McGraw says. “I love to see people rebuild their lives, have second chances, an opportunity to live independently in their own home and be productive members of the community.”


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From 11:15 a.m. 1:15 p.m. each Sunday, the Woodstock Bible Church offers meals to anyone who is hungry, regardless of religion, ethnicity, or documented income level. Pastor Len DiCicco spurns the term “soup kitchen”

which he says is a misnomer. “It’s a meal. A big meal with a main entrée, veggies, salads and desserts. It’s very delicious,” DiCicco says.

The generosity doesn’t end with the meal, however. All visitors are invited to the church’s food pantry, which is freshly stocked each week. “Everybody goes home with a couple of grocery bags each week,” says DiCicco.

The program is aptly named the BREAD Ministry — Be a friend, Restore hope, Embrace hurt, Accept everyone, Depend on God. It began 10 years ago when the church was seeking ways in which it could best serve its community.

“We talked and prayed about how we ought to be helping people,” says DiCicco. “We wondered about

how we could share the love of Jesus Christ, and how we could help in our community as a church. It turned out to be quite a tangible answer.”

“We weren’t sure how many people were hungry in the area, but thought ‘why don’t we start a meal program and see if anyone shows up?’” recalls DiCicco. Interestingly, the church had to invest approximately $30,000 into bringing their kitchen up to code for the program, and then they only had one person show up for lunch the first week.

Since then, however, the program has grown significantly. “Now we have 100 to 125 people coming through each Sunday,” says DiCicco. “It’s just a really neat thing.”

The Sunday meal is staffed primarily by members of Woodstock Bible Church, but it also has drawn people from throughout the area, including other churches and organizations, who help. Volunteers help with the preparation of the meal which begins with a bi-weekly delivery from the Northern Illinois Food Pantry that needs to be unloaded. There are also trips to area stores including Wal-Mart, Jewel and Swiss Maid Bakery,

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“It’s kind of an amazing thing that we never run out. Sometimes we won’t have enough of one item earlier in the week but by Sunday morning, Jewel will have a big pile of food for us,” says DiCicco.

Guests to the Sunday meal are a very diverse group.

“They’re mostly people living right on or below the poverty line,” DiCicco says. “A lot of them are working. Some are even working a couple of jobs and they can’t make a living

wage and buy groceries and a meal. There are also homeless folks that come. It’s a pretty good mix of people who are working hard to make ends meet. To have a couple of bags of groceries and a meal, people are very appreciative.”

BREAD is unique in that it is open weekly throughout the entire year. “People have a daily need for food. We can’t be open every day but at least once a week, we can keep the doors open,” says DiCicco. “Our weekly meal is a fun thing [where we get] to meet people who might not normally walk through the doors of our church.”

The Northern Illinois Food Bank and Feeding America report that 600,000 people in northern Illinois utilize the services of food pantries and meal programs to help feed themselves and their families. The following are food pantries within the McHenry County area.

Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry1113 Pyott Road • Lake in the Hills847-854-1904

Crystal Lake Food Pantry257 King Street • Crystal Lake 815-455-0961

Crystal Lake Food Pantry-Calvary Church5906 S. Il Rte 31 • Crystal Lake815-459-4456

Cary Grove Food Pantry8901 Cary-Algonquin Road • Cary847-516-3602

Faith Acres Foundation Food Pantries815-669-0188

FISH Food Pantry of McHenry County3515 N. Richmond Road • McHenry815-344-4717

Grafton Food Pantry11481 Allison Court • Huntley847-495-0922

Harvard Food Pantry6817 Harvard Hills Road • Harvard815-943-4909

Helping Hands Food Pantry2502 Spring Ridge Drive • Spring Grove815-245-7345

Salvation Army McHenry County 290 West Crystal Lake Avenue • Crystal Lake815-455-2769

Neighbors Food PantryNativity Lutheran Church3506 E. Wonder Lake Road • Wonder Lake815-355-5459

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3 (Opposite page) The kitchen at Woodstock Bible Church underwent $30,000 in repairs

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Although many people don’t even realize it, Happy Hour has been prohibited in Illinois since 1989. Specifically the lowering of drink prices for a specified time of day — as we all know,

usually 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

I mentioned this to a friend of mine from Wisconsin and he said his state would have a mutiny if Happy Hour was ever prohibited up there.

Since 1989, if you wanted to have a drink special as a restaurant or bar, you had to offer it all day long — not for just a few hours — that’s why a lot of people didn’t realize it had become outlawed.

Well, the good news is the law has been changed and now establishments can offer Happy Hour pricing up to 15 hours per week. This means your favorite restaurants and bars can offer great specials to the after work crowd. I know I always enjoyed going out for Happy Hour and I think everyone here will, too. I certainly don’t mean a return to the Rush Street Mania mentality, but as an added feature to our dining out experience.

Let’s face it, who doesn’t like a discount? Happy Hour historically has promoted a lot of creativity in the industry and has made the selection of where you are going to dinner more interesting.

There are some restrictions like Happy Hour cannot be longer than four hours per day and cannot be offered after 10 p.m., but for the most part, this law change is all good news for retailers and the dining public. Retailers can not offer two drinks for the price of one, but

they can sell a bucket of beer or a pitcher of beer to a single individual — the law used to be two people or more for a sale like that.

Another great part of the new law is that retailers can now offer meal packages that include alcohol and liquor. I think we’ll see lots of new all-inclusive specials that will attract lots of attention and provide some great values to customers.

A bottle of wine included in a fixed price dinner or a buffet that includes drinks say for a

sporting event up to three hours are all possible now under the new

Happy Hour law.

The possibilities are endless with the new law and most retailers are just getting underway. We all will have

something to look forward to as customers, while savvy operators

come up with more and more creative promotions.

Thanks for all your tips on your favorite restaurants from last month’s column. I will start including them each month as we go along. Please feel free to keep sending me your favorite spots so I can talk them up. Till next month, have a great Happy Hour.

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In my Wine 101 Simpified classes, special emphasis is placed on tuning in to our senses.

So many times we are on auto pilot and do things unknowingly without taking the time to appreciate the moment we are experiencing. Practicing gratitude and appreciation gives life essence. Think about this every time you take a trip to a place you’ve never been, go for a stroll in a nature preserve, or spend time with those you love. When you stop and take the time to “tune in” is when everything becomes clearer.

Wine tasting is no different. Drinking wine as opposed to tasting it are two completely different things. If you only drink wine, you will never learn to really appreciate its essence! Hearing the cork pop, seeing the luster — clarity — and color of the wine, swirling your glass in circles to allow the wine to aerate just enough to ... sniff, sip, swish and finally savor; this is tasting!

Our body has what is referred to as an olfactory system made up of nerves that begin in the nasal passage and continue into the frontal part of the brain between

the eyes. Its job is to transmit sense of smell through our nose to our brain. “Smell” is one of the key steps in wine tasting because it helps us identify how intense the aroma is and gives us clues to what we are about to taste. Does it remind us of anything familiar — a memory of the woods, a specific spice, toast, or how about a type of flower or fruit?

Consider this: Have you ever tried sipping wine while suffering from a cold? If you haven’t, stick with water because smelling and tasting go hand in hand.

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Having a simple cold will obscure your perception of taste and smell and isn’t worth popping the cork. Scent identification is an important part of wine tasting because once we identify specific aroma profiles in our mind that pertain to a particular wine style or variety, we can then begin to decipher which wine styles are pleasing to us.

While there are literally countless “scents” that the human nose can distinguish and identify with, good and bad, there are only a handful of “taste” identifiers that we have to work with — namely sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and umami (best described as savory). Without smell, we are limiting our wine tasting experience — that said, our sense of smell, known as olfaction, coupled with our sense of taste provides a perfect marriage for a harmonious wine encounter assuming we are enjoying what our senses are telling us.

It’s interesting to know this because it will help you taste wine in a way that perhaps you’ve never tried before and will hopefully give you a clearer understanding as to why wine experts indulge in this ritual. Some experts have the ability to not only identify multiple grape varieties by using their olfactory and other senses to the fullest degree, but also are able to hone in on what part of the world the grapes are from and the vintage of the wine itself. Now that is impressive! I, however, will just stick with the rest of us who enjoy a nice glass of wine while being able to appreciate its essence in a whole new way.

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When we think of skin health, people often think about preventing or minimizing visible aging such as wrinkles, sagging, and brown

spots. Advertisements insist that we can do this with expensive creams and extensive multistep morning and nightly regimens.

Michelle Eberwein, a Certified Health & Nutrition Coach and owner of Inner Hope and Wellness in McHenry, gave a convincing argument that skin health has a lot to do with diet and nutrition.

“Skin is the body’s largest organ. It protects us from harmful bacteria; it regulates our body temperature and provides sensations of hot, cold,

pressure and touch. Every 28 days, your skin goes through a process of cell rejuvenation.” That rejuvenation requires a store of nutritious building blocks attained from food.

“Your skin consists of three layers of tissues: the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous layer. The epidermis is the very thin outer layer of the skin. The outer layer of the epidermis consists of dead cells that are always flaking or washing off. These are replaced by new cells that your body creates so it is important to make healthy food and lifestyle choices.

“Since your skin plays such an important role in protecting your body, you should keep it as healthy as you can,” Eberwein says. “Healthy skin will help you keep from getting sick or having

damage to your bones, muscles, and internal organs.”

It’s important to consider the vitamins and minerals that foods contain when seeking nutrients for healthy skin. Eberwein listed four primary groups:

“Foods high in skin-strengthening Omega-3 fatty acids (chia seeds, flaxseed and walnuts), collagen-boosting vitamin C (bell peppers, strawberries, citrus fruits, kale and broccoli) and antioxidant-rich vitamins A and E (almond butter, almonds, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, carrots and cantaloupe).”

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antioxidants. Drink three to four cups daily for maximum benefit. You can also chill damp tea bags in the fridge and put on eyes for 10 minutes. Green tea contains tannins, which act as an astringent when applied to skin and can help reduce puffiness and inflammation.

“Herbs are another way to fortify your skin,” Eberwein says. “Sage, rosemary, parsley, turmeric, garlic and basil offer the greatest benefits.”

Eberwein says that many nutrients are on double duty. She broke it down further:

VITAMIN A For wrinkle prevention, helps heal skin scrapes, wounds, promotes cell renewal.

VITAMIN E Effective antioxidant that helps fight free radicals

in your body. Free radicals are caused by a number of factors such as pollution, smoking and exposure to the sun. Free radicals are one of the major causes of premature skin aging. As a result, vitamin E can be an important anti-aging nutrient. Appearance of age spots, wrinkles, stretch marks and lines are reduced by applying vitamin E. Almonds and almond butter are great choices for vitamin E.

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ALPHA-LIPOIC ACID A powerful antioxidant, hundreds of times more potent than either vitamin C or E, alpha-lipoic acid is a huge boost for aging skin. It penetrates both oil and water, affecting skin cells from both the inside and the outside of the body. Most other antioxidants can do one but not both. It is available in capsule form.

Eberwein gives this tip: “To fight redness and irritation, eat foods with probiotics. Eat natural, unprocessed foods to get the highest concentration of living probiotics. Kefir is a cultured milk product that’s similar to yogurt, but has up to three times

more probiotics than yogurt. Probiotics reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Skin problems such as acne, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and rosacea can improve with probiotics.”

Eberwein suggests if your skin is dry, add foods that contain healthy fats to your diet — they’ll help moisturize your skin from the inside out.

“Salmon is fabulous for your skin It’s high in omega-3 fatty acids, one of the best fats for you,” she says.

There are certin foods to avoid if you’re concerned about your skin, according to Eberwein. “[Avoid] highly-processed foods, fried food and foods high in fat and sugar,” she says.

Besides diet, Eberwein says, “Always, always, always wear sunscreen! Especially on your face to prevent skin damage, wrinkles and to help prevent skin cancer. Wash your skin every day and use moisturizer. Always wear sunglasses while outdoors. Drink water.”

What’s interesting about what Eberwein promotes about skin health is that she focused more on health than anti-aging. Skin rejuvenation has to do with pro-tecting and preserving overall health and a peripheral benefit is looking great. Everwein explained that wrin-kles are a natural part of aging but that some lifestyle choices either speed or slow their progression.

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Did you know that the most popular day of the year to “pop the question” is on Christmas Eve? That’s right, 32% of all marriage

proposals are done on Santa’s busiest night of the year.

Buying an engagement ring, or a diamond upgrade — think 25th anniversary — takes a little planning. But with some guidance and a few diamond-based essentials, you can get the perfect ring for your perfect someone.

Here are a few tips to help you add some sparkle to your holidays:

It’s all about the cut ... not the sizeA diamond that is cut well, to perfect proportions, is going to sparkle more and look bigger. When light enters a diamond

that is cut well, it is able to bounce around the facets at the perfect angles and exit the stone through the table instead of through the sides or the bottom, creating the most exquisite sparkle and fire.

Extra facets do not make a diamond sparkle more; it just gives them a different appearance.

The amount of light that enters the diamond is going to be the same no matter

how many facets are on the diamond. A round diamond traditionally has 33 facets on its crown, so if we add 16 more we will get a diamond that splits up the light and sparkle into 49 parts instead of 33.

But if the same amount of light is going into the diamond, the same amount of light exits it as well. There is not an increase in brilliance and sparkle, it’s just being split up into smaller pieces. So what you get is 49 small flashes of light instead of 33 bigger ones. It’s the same amount of light, no more, no less; it’s just split up to exit the stone differently.

If it sounds too good to be true ... it probably isChances are you met your future spouse in person before you came to the decision to propose. Even if you started your relationship online, you probably have talked on the phone for countless hours and gone out on dates ... maybe even decided to live together first.

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At the end of the day, you did not pick out your soul mate from a well-written online description without first meeting in person — so why choose her diamond that way?

There are people whose jobs are to write dazzling jewelry descriptions all day long for online retailers. They try to convince you to buy their jewelry without seeing it first. But, if you are planning on spending three months’ worth of your hard-earned salary on a diamond ... you better be sure it looks as good as it sounds.

Buying a diamond at a brick-and-mortar jewelry store is the way to do just that. You can see and touch several different diamonds to make sure that you are buying the perfect ring for your love.

Diamonds, diamonds, diamondsWe have a large selection of loose and mounted diamonds for all of your engagement or anniversary needs — with new diamonds arriving daily. When you’re in the market for a diamond, stop in the store

today to see our amazing diamonds plus our wide variety of jewelry that make perfect gifts for this holiday season.

Holiday activitiesCheck out our upcoming events for this year’s holiday season!

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Complete details for all of these events can be found at SteffansJewelers.com.

Gem Talkwith Karly Bulinski

• Karly Bulinski is a GIA Graduate Gemologist and

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faMilY in focUs

While I spend a good portion of my life spinning like a whirling dervish with all my activities, most of what

I do does not earn me an actual paycheck. Most of my payback involves pats on the back.

Of course, this situation is of my own doing and a direct result of my decision to quit

my job and stay home with my kids. While

my community involvement didn’t just begin when I started staying home, it definitely

became more prevalent. My

donation of time wasn’t always purely altruistic either. While I have an inherent desire to help people, it was mixed with a selfish desire to stay relevant outside my role as a mother and wife.

It began mostly with sitting on committees for charity 5k races in the area. While I was already on some of these committees while I was working, I took on a few more events and more responsibilities including marketing, project management and even leadership roles on the committees as well. I felt they were all things I could add to my resume in case I ever wanted to go back to work.

Balancing the kids and my responsibilities was not easy

and there were plenty of times I couldn’t exactly justify hiring a babysitter to watch my kids when I was going out to “work.” Let’s face it — you can’t pay a babysitter with good intentions.

I often times dragged the kids with me to my committee meetings, armed with a backpack full of snacks, activities and electronic devices. I liked to refer to them as my “sub-committee,” and my fellow adult committee members were gracious enough

to welcome them in with care and understanding.

VOLUNTEERThe practice of philanthropy is passed down from one parent to the next regarding this family columnist


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They were even willing to overlook the acute case of turrets I had developed when I would interrupt a discussion about course maps with a sudden outburst of, “Colin, stop pulling your sister’s hair!” and calmly fell back into my recommendations for logistics.

Even when I started writing this column I began doing it for free. I was just so excited to be published and be recognized for forming coherent sentences worthy of being printed. My writing also proved to be therapeutic and eventually led to paid opportunities.

There have been several times when I wonder why I dedicate so much time to causes that don’t even necessarily directly impact me, and realize it is engrained into every fiber of my being. I have always volunteered, from the time I was a little Brownie Girl Scout, until today when I spent a total of three hours between my two kids school volunteering in their classrooms. And when I’m not doing that, I’m a lector at church, Religious Education teacher and I write press releases for people looking to publicize their charity.

I also look at how I was raised and how my own mother

donated her time to our church

and community. Like my children, when I was young I sat in committee meetings, volunteered at the church carnival, visited nursing homes and collected clothing and food for the poor. Most importantly, my mother taught me not to be a martyr, which I really don’t want to portray myself as by writing this column.

I am hoping that my kids will absorb some of the experiences they have had along the way as my “sub-committee,” or seeing me be involved in various activities, that will inspire

them to continue the legacy of volunteerism that my mom passed on to me.

Here’s the thing: at the end of the day, I feel really good about the work I do. I feel a sense of accomplishment that money can’t buy. Best

of all, I get to do

things that I am extremely

passionate about, like running, writing,

public speaking and working with groups that are full of wonderful, interesting and passionate people working for worthy causes. By utilizing my talents, I’ve also paved a new career path that allows me to do the things I love but within a flexible schedule so I can still be there for the kids not only before and after

school, but at their schools as well.

As if by design, I saw a quote this week that completely ties this column into a nice little bow. It read: “If you are willing to do more than you are paid to do, eventually you will be paid to do more than you do.” Perhaps it leads back to last month’s column about karma, too. Either way, I’ll take the dividends I’m reaping both monetarily and not.

If you are willing to do more than

you are paid to do, eventually you will be paid to do

more than you do.

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Seeking balance between economic development and environmental preservationBy MELISSA RUBALcABA RISKE

As a child Pam Cumpata remembers spending her days with her grandparents on their farm in McHenry County, helping with

chores or walking in the woods to pick wild black raspberries with her cousins and her sister, Debbie Nelson.

These days she continues to spend many of her days in McHenry, but as the president of McHenry County Economic Development Corporation she walks the line between support for the county’s agricultural roots and its future development.

“It’s a balancing act and everybody has to be an active participant,” Cumpata says. “Making sure we honor our history and continue to keep up with the rest of the world. The last thing we want to do is cover over our beautiful open space. We must keep working together to make it a vibrant community.”

Cumpata joined the MCEDC in 2009. She found the role a great fit bringing her experience of more than 23 years in the commercial banking industry. In her banking career she provided commercial business development and relationship management to multi-million-dollar companies.

“I have a really solid understanding of businesses and how they make decisions,” Cumpata says. “There are times when I’m the translator between what a business needs and what the economic development and government need.”

And thanks to her family’s farming roots she also has the appreciation for the agricultural side of the county. She estimates 56 percent of the county’s land mass remains rural or for agricultural use.

“I think Pam really cares about helping the community,” says Jamie Maravich, market president of BMO Harris Bank in Crystal Lake. Maravich also is a board member of the MCEDC and she and Cumpata serve on board of directors for the United Way of Greater McHenry County.

“She is able to have complete understanding of how all the pieces fit together,” Maravich says.

Through her work with the MCEDC, Cumpata helps businesses make connections while trying to raise the county’s profile which involves bringing the county’s needs to the attention of lawmakers in Springfield.

Cumpata considers education a critical component to her career. As a young woman, she studied at Loyola University Chicago. After completing her bachelor’s degree she

accepted a job with American National Bank in Chicago. Cumpata says she knew education was important and while she worked days in the bank she spent her evenings and weekends pursuing her master’s degree in business, also at Loyola.

“I knew I needed a master’s [degree] to stay competitive with the next group of recruits,” she says.

Later, she attended the Northwestern Kellogg School of Management Women’s Senior Leadership Program.

Another important part of Cumpata’s life is making time for community service. She is a volunteer and board member of the United Way of Greater McHenry County.

“She is a very dedicated volunteer,” Maravich says. “She will go out of her way to dedicate her time, gifts and skills.”

She also serves as a board member for the Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake and she is the congregation president at St. John Lutheran Church.

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10th Anniversary of the Community Harvest helps bring in food for pantryBy MELISSA RUBALcABA RISKE

As the skies turn cool and the air crisp, Judy Pelinski turns her attention to her annual goal: Filling the local food pantry shelves.

Pelinski is the chairwoman of the annual Community Harvest, collecting and packing food for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. This year marks the 10th year Pelinski has coordinated the large community event.

“It’s grown tremendously,” Pelinski says.

Last year the Community Harvest collected 60,000 pounds of food. More than 1,200 volunteers showed up on Thanksgiving morning to sort and pack the food. She jokes that the morning is organized chaos, with each volunteer assigned a task. The sorting and packing is complete in less than three hours.

“It’s a family event, with people bringing their babies, toddlers too,” Pelinski says. “It gives people a purpose to the special day. They end up thanking us for giving them a purpose.”

Once again, this year’s staging and collection center will be at 6250 Northwest Hwy. Pelinski says she’s grateful to have the same location, as it is hard to create logistics and spread the word if the location changes year after year. For the future, she hopes for a consistent location for

the Community Harvest.

Pelinski was tapped to lead the program through her work with the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce. She has previously served as a member of the chamber’s board, along with John Peltz of ServiceMaster by Peltz. He and other members noticed Pelinski’s leadership and people skills.

“She’s a gentle perfectionist,” Peltz says. “She knows how to make everything perfect, or close to it.”

Pelinski’s skills and keen sense of style were essential to starting her own business 14 years ago. Her business, Fresh Look Interiors, began after she realized her interests in home renovation and styling were more than a hobby.

Pelinski says she loves helping clients style their homes, finding them a fresh look, shopping for accents or furniture and even helping realtors and those selling a home to better stage their property. Pelinski says a well-staged home on the real estate market can make a difference.

“A well-staged home, priced correctly, will sell to the first couple buyers,” Pelinski says. “And

we’re starting to see bidding wars again.”

Ten years ago she formed her second business venture, Staging & Redesign Academy. Whether she is mentoring a new designer, helping a realtor or working with a client, Pelinski is happy to share her advice on how to make a fresh look in a home. She enjoys shopping with her clients, helping to teach the most indecisive of them how to select paints, accent pieces and furniture.

“You don’t need a huge budget to make your home look beautiful,” Pelinski says.

When it comes to her own home, Pelinski says she and her husband, Bill Pelinski Jr., are happy in their Lake in the Hills home and with their neighborhood filled with friendly faces. Pelinski says it can take her hours to complete a walk around the neighborhood as she stops to chat with neighbors.

“We have the best neighbors,” she says. “And I love the open space. I love being in the back yard and being able to enjoy nature.”

JUDY PELINSKI Lake in the Hills

CL Chamber board, Community Harvest, Fresh Look Interiors

Last year, the Community Harvest

collected 60,000 pounds of food for

the Crystal Lake Food Pantry.

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COMMITMENT TO McHENRY COUNTYLocal businesses gathered to be recognized at the Northwest Herald’s inaugural Commitment to McHenry County awards dinner. Those honored include: Top Award: Commitment to McHenry County — Steffan’s Jewelers (1-10 employees), Exemplar Financial Network (11-50 employees), Centegra Health System (50+ employees). Workplace of the Year — Exemplar Financial Network (1-50 employees), Sage Products (51+ employees). Community Service & Giving — In Sync Systems (1-50 employees), Sage Products (51+ employees). Nonprofit of the Year — Gavers Community Cancer Foundation (1-50 employees),Home of the Sparrow (51+ employees). New Business of the Year — Marvin’s Toy Store (1-50 employees). Individual: Compass Award — Michael S. Eesley, Centegra Health System.Photos by H.Rick Bamman

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NOVEMBER EVENTS IN McHENRY COUNTYNovember 5-12: The Hot L Baltimore, 7 p.m., McHenry County College, 8900 US Highway Route 14, Crystal LakeSet in the lobby of the Hotel Baltimore, this play focuses on the residents of the decaying property who are faced with eviction when the structure is condemned. Described as both funny and sad and as “a warm and intelligent wonderful evening in the theatre.” Performances are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For tickets, $15 for general public, please call 815-455-8746.

November 7: 8th Annual Green Living Expo, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., McHenry County College, 8900 US Highway Route 14, Crystal Lake

Learn more about “green” principles such as energy conservation, composting and local food options and how to incorporate sustainable principles into daily life. Features a variety of vendors including renewable energy installers, pet-friendly items, natural skin products and more. For more information, call 815-479-7765 or visit McHenry.edu/greenexpo.

November 7: Norge Ski Jump Club 4th Annual Wine & Bourbon Tasting Fundraiser, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Norge Ski Club, 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River GroveEnjoy wine and bourbon tasting, light appetizers and desserts along with auction, raffle prizes and music. Tickets are $30 per person in advance and $35 at the door; adults only. For more information and tickets, visit Vendini.com.

November 8: Harvest Gathering of 1858, Noon - 4 p.m., Powers-Walker House at Glacial Park, 6313 Harts Road, RingwoodTry corn shelling, grinding corn into flour, or making a corn husk or yarn doll. Witness harvest activities like the baking of bread in a wood-burning cookstove, tour the historic farmhouse or visit with a Cavalry sergeant and his horse as they demonstrate the weapons of the era used to protect these frontier lands. No registration required; drop in anytime during the event. Visit MCCDistrict.org for more information.

November 10: Holiday Floral Show, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., McHenry High School

West Campus, 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry

Local florists create holiday arrangements that are raffled off to audience members Participating florists include Chapel Hill Florists, Lockers Flowers, Countryside Flower Shop, Twisted Stem and Renee’s of Ridgefield. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information, call Carol at 815-344-1137.

November 12: Wine 101 Simplified Course, 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Park Place

Banquet Facility, 406 W. Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake

This wine tasting course provides useful concepts to

help navigate through the confusion of wine without

intimidation or techincal jargon. Registration required three days in

advance; must be over 21 years of age. For more details and to register, call the

Crystal Lake Park District at 815-459-0680 or visit CrystalLakeParks.org.

November 14 and 21: Winter Market, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., McHenry County Fairgrounds,

Building D, 119000 Country Club Road, Woodstock

Shop a variety of local farmers’ offerings including cheeses, honey, fresh eggs, beef, produce and more. Local artisans will be featured at each market also. WoodstockFarmersMarket.org for more details.

November 15: Artful Women: Terry Evans, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m., Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal LakeThis is part of a lecture series centered on women in the Arts, illuminating the empowering work done by women in various artistic fields. Terry Evans has photographed the prairies and plains of North America and the urban prairie of Chicago, combining both aerial and ground photography. Tickets are $15. To purchase tickets, visit RaueCenter.org.

November 19: Rick Springfield, 8 p.m., Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal LakeThis ’80s star is back with his biggest hit “Jessie’s Girl” and more. Tickets start at $65. For more information about Springfield and to purchase tickets, visit RaueCenter.org.

November 21: Tellebration Celebration, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Prairieview Education Center The McHenry County Storytelling Guild and McHenry County Conservation District host this seventh joint evening of storytelling. Stories are appropriate for all ages. Admission is free with one nonperishable food item per person. Registration is required. To register and for more details, go to MCCDistrict.org.

November 27 - December 6: “A Christmas Carol,” Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren Street, WoodstockJoin Scrooge as he journeys through the Christmases of Past, Present and Future with his three ghostly guides. Woodstock Musical Theatre Company’s annual production transports you to 1843 London. Capture the spirit of the 2015 holiday season with this classic Dickens tale. Tickets are $24 for adults and $21 for students and seniors. WoodstockOperaHouse.com for dates, showtimes and tickets.

November 27: The Lighting of the Square, Downtown WoodstockKick off the holidays in Woodstock with the first visit from Santa, carol singing and lighting of thousands of twinkling lights. For more details, visit WoodstockILChamber.com.

November 27: 2015 Festival of Lights Parade, 7 p.m., Downtown Crystal Lake including Williams StreetWelcome the holidays with this festive annual parade that includes floats, bands and local organizations. Check out DowntownCL.org for more information.

November 30: Holiday Market in the Hills, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, Lake in the HillsShop a variety of crafters, vendors and artists. Free admission and parking; childcare is available for $5 for children 3 years old and up. Visit LITH.org for more information.* All event times are subject to change and/or weather. Please verify individual events prior to attending.

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