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How did it happen that it finally got warm and sunny, and we already are going back to school? The summer break seemed to fly past me this

year, pausing only long enough to serve as a reminder to buy supplies and get school physicals scheduled.

Most students in the Chicago area return to the classroom this month, and with that return comes all that school life has to offer – the youngsters are filled with excitement and trepidation, the teens carry an air of coolness as they stroll the hallways, and the teachers respond with a mix of excitability and frenzy, as they push through to get all the classrooms ready and the lessons prepared.

This month in McHenry County Magazine, we meet some of those teachers, at schools throughout our communities. We discover what they value most in the school day and how the efforts of outstanding educators are making our children’s lives filled with interest and promise.

We heed the advice of child psychologists on how to lessen the stress of the back-to-school season, get the scoop from the CDC on the importance of vaccinations, and what to look out for in the process.

But there still are a few weeks remaining of Summer break before the school buses hit the streets, so we tell you all about some great events and happenings, as well. The McHenry County Fair opens the month for the whole family to enjoy, or check out a club for singles, which embraces food and friendship around the dinner table.

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skin’s surface. So close attention must be paid toother symptoms like pain, swelling, skin discol-oration or poorwound healing. A definitive diag-nosis needs to be made via Doppler sonographyskillfully employed by a Certified Sonographer.

Board Certified Phlebologists, like those atIllinois Vein Specialists, know this, but the gen-eral public and even many physicians, whoseprimary medical education predates 2008, thefirst year that the diagnosis and treatment ofvein disease became its own medical specialty,do not.

VEIN DISEASE IS NOTALWAYSACCOMPANIED BY PAINA related and equally harmful myth is that thereis no need to worry about vein disease if there isno pain. This is as foolish as saying high bloodpressure is not a problem because there is nopain. (In fact vein disease is actually high bloodpressure within the venous system.) Rivardnotes: “I’ve had more than one patient cometo me for consultations after their doctor hadessentially said: ‘If it doesn’t hurt, don’t worryabout it.’ Vein disease is real disease and com-promised venous circulation must be repairedor it will become more severe and may impact ahost of other medical issues.”

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T�� patient at Illinois Vein Specialists, MeganRobin recalled: “I was 17, a cheerleader,

and for two years my legs felt heavy and reallyhurt. Neither my parents nor doctor seemed totake me seriously. Then I saw IVS’ advertisingabout vein disease and recognized the symp-toms. So when I next spoke to my pediatrician,he sent me to Dr. Rivard for a consultation.”

Sean Devine’s experience was a little different.He became a patient of IVS at age 18. “I knew Ihad vein disease; I had big, ropey varicose veinsand I had sclerotherapy done by another doctor.The problem was I never got better until I sawDr. Rivard.”

Dr. Rivard notes: “Both these young patientshad serious vein disease, actually among themore advanced cases I’ve seen. In Sean’s in-stance it was obvious, but he had previouslyreceived the wrong treatment, which actuallycomplicated his case management. Megan’s sit-uation was that the disease was not visible andneither her family nor doctor, plausibly, thoughtvein disease was likely in one so young.”

VEIN DISEASE DOES NOT JUSTOCCURAMONG OLDER PATIENTSThat vein disease is just a disease of the elderly isa harmful myth. The facts are that vein diseasewill occur in about a quarter of the population.The primary cause is heredity, which accountsfor about 80% of incidence, not aging. However,vein disease is less likely to be visible in youngpatients because the disease has not had as longto produce noticeable effects in veins near the

Too many men think varicose veins don’t needrepair because they aren’t really concernedabout how their legs look. This attitude is likelycausing them needless pain andmay complicateother medical issues from wound healing, neu-ropathy and even congestive heart disease.

Illinois Vein Specialists opened in 2009 and hasa staff of a dozen—Board Certified physicians,medical technicians, RNs, Certified ultrasoundspecialists and administrative personnel. Sincethen they have helped well over 2,500 areapatients. “One of the things I like the best aboutspecializing in vein disease is the opportunityto meet wonderful people like Megan and Sean;being able to help them is the reason I get up inthe morning.”

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Marisa Burkhart can’t stand still.Lucky for her, technology doesn’t stand still either, making Burkhart’s position as director of educational technology for Consolidated School District 158 a great fit.

“What it comes down to is kids learning in a relevant environment,” Burkhart says. “The internet has changed everything. The evolution of it is that now the information is everywhere and you come to school to learn how to use it.”

For Burkhart, that means making sure there is a connection between curriculum and the technology department and, oftentimes, driving what technology is needed for the curriculum.

Two years ago, students at Martin Elementary School in Lake in the Hills were provided tablets. With those tablets, a new literacy curriculum was created. Last year, the program expanded to

Conley Elementary School in Algonquin, Leggee Elementary in Huntley and to one sixth grade class at Marlowe Middle School in Lake in the Hills. Next year, every student in the district in kindergarten through seventh grade will have a device, either a tablet or Chromebook.

Burkhart says education has evolved from reading a story and reciting every detail about it, or creating a diorama to illustrate a lesson. With the use of technology and the internet, students can instead make a movie from the point of view of a character that didn’t have a strong voice in the book.

“The power of sharing beyond the school is a huge difference,” Burkhart says of how technology has changed education.

Earlier this year, Burkhart was awarded the 2014 Illinois Computing Educators Educator of the Year award. Each year, it selects one teacher and one technology educator to award. Burkhart was nominated by a teacher in her district.

“To be able to really reflect on my experience in this role and be recognized for that, it was just a really powerful experience for me,” Burkhart says.

Burkhart has spent four years in the position of director of educational technology. Prior to that, she taught eighth grade science for the school district. Although Burkhart started her college education with the intentions of becoming a bio-engineer, she quickly found that while she was passionate about science, she wasn’t passionate about a career as a bio-engineer.

“I’ve always gravitated towards people,” she says. “I really thought I should just become a teacher and make science awesome for students.”

Being a woman in a male-dominated field of study was never limiting to Burkhart. As a matter of fact, she says with the focus on STEM and many changes in programming to offer more choices at the high school level and more

Marisa Burkhart leads the computing revolution in district 158

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awareness of career readiness related to the field of science, Burkhart has seen more girls take an interest in science.

It was near the end of her time teaching that Burkhart really started to focus on and use technology more often, seeing it as a great tool to give kids feedback faster than ever before, and make her class more hands-on.

“There’s never a day that’s the same,” Burkhart says of her position now. “It’s very exciting.”

Over the past two years, Burkhart has created a team of people helping teachers learn to teach with technology. With the size of the district and the demands on technology, it was created out of necessity.

“It never ends,” she says. “You always have to keep moving forward. I can’t stand still.”

With technology changing seemingly every day, Burkhart has to keep moving. Especially when students seem to have, and know how to use,

the latest and the greatest in technology.

“We’ve found kids are really good at technology, but they don’t intuitively know how to use it to learn,” Burkhart says.

She added that kids are naturally curious about technology and, unlike adults, they aren’t afraid to mess around with a device and see what happens. She readily admits that some students know how to operate an Android device better than she does.

Burkhart and teachers are doing their best to stay ahead of students in terms of technology, even if it isn’t always easy.

“Part of our mission here is to keep people moving, but recognize it’s OK if you don’t move as fast as others,” Burkhart says.

Knowing the teachers are coming to work every day eager to do their best for students, Burkhart encourages teachers to try everything, even if they fail the first time, or even more than once.

“If you don’t fail, we don’t think you’re trying hard enough,” Burkhart says with a laugh. “We’ve really treated it (the incorporation of technology) as, we’re changing how we do business.”

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Ingrid Mullane always looks for the connection to music.

“It’s very rewarding to see students that love music and want to do it more and more,” Mullane says. “And they’re motivated by the music.”

The elementary music specialist at Martin Elementary in School District 158 has been with the district for 17 years, bringing music to her students.

After receiving her Master's degree in music, and a few years serving as a high school band, chorus and jazz director, she and her husband Brent (who also is an elementary music specialist at Martin) spent two years in Nepal, starting up a middle and high school band and choral program at an American International School.

“It was very exciting and also scary at the same time,” Mullane says. “It’s a third world country… It was a really, really good experience and we came to love the country and love the people.”

Following their time in Nepal, Mullane took a job as a Bell Choir Director and Children’s Choir Director at a church in Aurora, it was her first time teaching such young kids.

“The energy and the enthusiasm in singing and the openness to making music with anything around them, I really enjoyed the kids,” Mullane says.

Her experience with elementary-aged children continued at her next job as an elementary music teacher in Sandwich.

“Singing was a large part of the curriculum and

I just found it natural and easy to sign with the children,” she says. “I could craft lessons around plot, musical history and composers.”

Mullane says she would often connect her music lessons to what the students were learning from their classroom teachers as well.

“In real life, everything is incorporated together,” Mullane says. “Everything is connected.”

In 1997, Mullane started with School District 158 and she says seeing the growth in the area and the number of new kids coming into the area has been exciting.

Mullane enjoys the creativity she experiences being a teacher and crafting lessons, as well as the creativity she sees in students. She always wants students to have an active learning experience and does her best to find what motivates them, whether that be dance, incorporating technology, social aspects or anything else.

“We don’t just sit and sing,” Mullane says. “My classroom is not like that.”

She also makes sure to expose students to as many different types of music as she can.

“I try to compare it to trying different foods,” Mullane says. “You might not know you like it until you try it.”

During the 2013-14 school year, Mullane received an award of Special Recognition from the Those Who Excel Education awards, sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education. Mullane still doesn’t know who nominated her.

“I was very honored (and) surprised because we have 650 students in our school district and everyone works very hard,” Mullane says.

Mullane believes music education is so important to students because it can be an outlet.

“I think that the students need a chance to find an outlet to express themselves,” Mullane says. “I think music is a part of our culture, but it’s become a passive part of our culture.”

Mullane encourages students to become active musicians and says music is something you can learn.

“You can’t learn to sing by listening to others sing, you have to do it,” Mullane says.

In addition to all the years she has spent teaching, Mullane has also been active in various orchestras including the Quad City Symphony and the Dubuque Symphony. She is currently active with the New Philharmonic Orchestra in Glen Ellyn and the Rockford Symphony Orchestra. She plays the horn.

“The music. Music is the inspiration, it’s the passion,” she says.

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Debbie Lazarski helped rebuild a suffering school districtBy Melissa Rubalcaba Riske

Debbie Lazarski loves her small town community in Cary. So when her local school district began to make deep cuts due to a financial crisis she knew she couldn’t sit idle and let the negativity around her continue.

“The district went through such a difficult time. It became such a negative, sad situation all around,” Lazarski says. “I don’t like to just sit by and see things be negative.”

She joined the Cary 26 Education Foundation where she saw an opportunity to make a positive impact in her school community.

“Most people join because their kids are in the district,” says Margaret Bussan, a member of the Cary 26 Education Foundation.

At the time, Lazarski had a daughter in high school and one entering 8th grade. She was nearly finished with the district but she wasn’t ready to look past the need for help in her community.

Lazarski says she had loved volunteering for classroom activities and programs when her daughters were younger. It provided an opportunity for her to meet and work with the teachers as well as the students. In 2010 as the school district struggled with financial problems and leaders had to make deep cuts to activities and programs Lazarski says she felt compelled to help.

“Getting involved in the foundation fueled the need in me to do something positive,” Lazarski says.

The foundation, comprised of community members, was designed to raise money and support school programs. When the foundation took the reins on the district

speech tournament Lazarski volunteered to help.

“It’s a lot of work, but it is also so much fun,” she says.

She also stepped up to help run the Battle of the Books program, which encourages students to read and participate in activities and discussions based on the reading list.

“These two events are very rewarding and fun for me,” Lazarski says.

She says things have improved in the school district and the once atmosphere of negativity she saw in her community has changed.

“Everybody worked together and it did get better,” she says. “[Cary] is a wonderful small town.”

Bussan says some view the foundation as a fundraising vehicle and while that is an important part it also needs volunteers who can help with programming or events, such as the Cary Shuffle, a 5K race in the fall.

“We need volunteers and we could use a couple more Debbies too,” Bussan says.

Lazarski hails from Bloomington, a few hours to the south. She and her husband, John, settled in Cary as a place to live and raise a family. Their daughter, Maddie, 20, is in college and Annie, 17, is finishing her final year at Cary Grove High School.

“I’m from a relatively small town and it’s been very nice for me to have my girls in the same atmosphere,” she says.

Today, Lazarski is vice president of the Cary District 26 School Foundation and already making plans for the next school year’s Battle of the Books and annual speech tournament.

In addition to her work with the foundation, Lazarski has been a religious education teacher at Cary United Methodist Church for the last five years. Lazarski says these days

she’s more of a “helper” as her daughter leads the preschool program and she provides assistance.

Lazarski runs her own embroidery business and she can often be found leading quilting classes at the Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop in Fox River Grove.

“She’s really talented. She’s just great to work with,” says Carrie Quinn, owner of Pieceful Gathering Quilt Shop. “She’s kind of an amazing person. She’s very good at teaching people.”

Lazarski says she began quilting soon after the birth of her oldest daughter. She began with a few classes. She says she loves the history and the art one can connect with through quilting.

“It’s such a great way to express oneself artistically,” Lazarski says.

Whether she’s teaching quilting, religious education or working with local students to promote a love of reading, Lazarski says it’s about following one’s passion, being positive and sharing strengths.

“Everybody has different strength,” she says. “If everybody really tries to do their part and share their strength, we’d all benefit so much.”

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It recently occurred to my husband that with our son starting kindergarten, we’d save some money on preschool. I reminded him that the money we are saving is actually going toward my bon-bon fund.

This fall marks the end of an era for this mama when my second child starts going to school all day. It truly is a bittersweet time for me. When I quit my job six years ago to stay home with my daughter, knowing that we would soon be adding another member of the family, I thought for sure I would end up going back to work once both kids were in school.

I spent a good amount of time trying to think of what I would do in my “next life” after being a stay-at-home mom. The further I got into my role, the further I pushed those thoughts to the back of my mind. Now, I am acutely aware that time has come. Or has it?

The whole time I’ve been home, I’ve kept myself busy with volunteer work, teaching group fitness classes and writing. Many of those things I did while finding ways to shuffle, schlep and bring my kids along with me. Once they started school part-time, I tried to fit as much in while they were in school, but I spent most of my time traveling between preschool and bus stops. I’m going from two and a half hours, three days a week of free time to six and a half hours every day. While that affords me flexibility to work, I’m left with a feeling of apprehension.

I still want to be home when they get off the bus and be able to take them to their activities. I still want to be able to volunteer in their classes. I still want to be able to

teach group fitness classes and volunteer on various committees. Going back to work would eliminate many of those things from the equation. But are those things enough? Can I have my bon-bons and eat them too?

I’m not sure where my self-imposed deadline of going back to work comes from, but I guess all I need to do is look at the fact that I just referred to it as “self-imposed” and there’s my answer. My identity has been as a stay-at-home mom for the last six years and I got used to the idea that my “job” was caring for my children. But now that the kids will be

at school all day, I fear that people will think I’m just

sitting around eating bon-bons, taking

long naps, getting mani-pedis and going to the mall. Worst of all, I’m worried I might get bored.

I don’t know why I doubt myself so much since I have never been the type of person to just sit around and do nothing. Why would I start now? So, here’s what I’m going to do. Cut myself some slack. Enjoy not having to entertain the kids all day. I’m going to grocery shop — alone — and save a ton of money by not having to bribe the kids with treats or toys just to get through the shopping trip. Perhaps I will use the

money I save to buy more bon-bons!

I’m going to try to teach more group fitness classes during the day since my window of opportunity will open up and I won’t be bound by preschool pickup and drop-off. After all, I need to burn off all those bon-bons.

I’m going to go to my committee meetings and not have to lug a bag of tricks with me to occupy the kids for an hour. I’m going to write more.

So, when I wave goodbye to the kids this month as the bus pulls away, I’m surely going to be emotional. I’m going to miss my little partner in crime. But then I’m going to march inside the house and enjoy a few bon-bons for the symbolism’s sake. I’m going to let go of my own

self-imposed guilt knowing that at some point something will come along that will be a good fit for me to jump back

in the workforce. Until then I’m going to keep doing what I’ve been doing and wait with anticipation for the bus to pull up each day — well, most days anyway.

Write This Down

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• Michelle Stien is a stay-at-home mom of two children, ages 4 and 6. Her mother always told

her to “write this down,” so she is sharing her ex-periences with McHenry County moms to help

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The degree of adjustment depends on the child, but parents can help their children (and the rest of the family) manage the increased pace of life by planning ahead, being realistic, and maintaining a positive attitude. Here are a few suggestions to help ease the transition and promote a successful school experience, before the first day even arrives:

�Good physical and mental health. Be sure your child is in good physical and mental health. Schedule doctor and dental checkups early. Discuss any concerns you have over your child’s emotional or psychological development with your pediatrician. Your doctor can help determine if your concerns are normal, age-appropriate issues or require further assessment.

�Review all of the infoRmation. Review the material sent by the school as soon as it arrives. These packets include important information about your child’s teacher, room number, school supply requirements, sign ups for after-school sports and activities, school calendar dates, bus transportation, health and emergency forms, and volunteer opportunities.

�maRk youR calendaR. Make a note of important dates, especially back-to-school nights. This is especially important if you have children in more than one school and need to juggle obligations

�make copies. Make copies of all your child’s health and emergency information for reference. Health forms are typically good for more than a year and can be used again for camps, extracurricular activities, and the following school year.

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it’s important to understand that while now today adhd is classified as one diagnosis with six subtypes, it’s far easier to understand by looking at it as really just two main types:

The first, traditionally known as ADD, exhibits when a child does not have so much hyperactivity or behavior problems, but instead has trouble paying attention, staying on task, and keeping organized.

The second type is “classic” ADHD where the “H” is emphasized. In these cases, the child has an excessive amount of hyperactivity, anger, and abnormal behavior. In six years of caring for hundreds of these kids, my observation is most kids have some of both, but usually with a “dominant” type.

Next, it’s far more important to understand the cause of the disorder, than simply properly diagnose (label) it. Medicine is in the business of diagnosis and treating the symptoms through medication, chiropractic is in the business of discovering the cause of the disorder and removing it. One approach is unnatural and temporary at best, the latter is natural, drug-free, and seeks to create lasting changes. It’s also been my observation that most parents and patients will choose the latter approach if given an option. The important thing is to know you do have options!

here are the basics: ADHD is absolutely rooted within the brain or central nervous system. Medicine treats it by attempting to manipulate “chemicals” called neurotransmitters, but it’s important to note those chemicals are simply messengers for the central nervous system. It’s a neurological problem, not a genetic or chemical problem.

If the brain is taking in too much stressful stimuli, it reacts with what’s called the stress response. When that “fight or flight” stress response is activated, it forces the body to create more stress chemicals, such as cortisol and epinephrine. It’s exactly the same as if you stomp on the gas pedal of your car; your car’s engine (brain) gets more gasoline.

ADHD (and really all disorders) is an INPUT problem. The symptoms of hyperactivity and poor focus are just the brain’s natural reactions to bad input. If you calm and organize the input going into the brain and nervous system, you calm and organize its output. If you reduce the fight or flight activity of the brain and nervous system, you can reduce the production and output of stress chemicals like cortisol.

This is the basis of chiropractic work. Our care is 100 percent centered around calming and balancing brain and neurological function. Just like our brains have a “gas” pedal, they also have a “brake” pedal, called the parasympathetic nervous system. Its job is to promote healing, growth, relaxation, and focus

In six years of caring for hundreds of these kids in my office I have noticed many common denominators in these kids’ case histories. But the key to helping these children is not medicating their symptoms; it is restoring normal input and function to their brain and nervous system. We must get their “brake pedal” working again, so they can calm down, balance, and focus. By improving the input (cause), we can improve the output (effect).

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ADHDIn just one or two generations ADHD has progressed from something nearly unheard of, to a disorder now afflicting nearly one in 10 kids. It’s a major problem and there are absolute reasons and causes for this dramatic rise, and for why children (and adults) suffer from ADHD.

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In recent years, probiotics have become synonymous with helping maintain good digestive health. Now, emerging research is finding that the benefits of probiotics may extend beyond the digestive tract to the skin. In fact, according to experts at the American Academy of Dermatology, skin prone to acne or rosacea has shown improvement with daily probiotic use, giving dermatologists reason to consider supplementing traditional acne therapy with a dose of this beneficial bacteria.

the science Behind ProBiotics eFFect on the skin Most bacterial cells that live inside and on the body are harmless, and studies show that, in fact, they can be extremely beneficial to the body’s normal functioning. Whitney P. Bowe, MD, FAAD, notes that while the science of how probiotics can work to interfere with the development of acne and rosacea is very complex, researchers are studying how this type of healthy bacteria applied topically to the skin or taken orally can benefit these skin conditions.

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calming eFFect When certain types of probiotics are placed in contact with skin cells, they calm the parts of the cells that may want to react to the presence of bad bacteria that they see as a threat. These healthy signals produced by the probiotics stop the skin cells from sending “attack” messages to the immune system that result in flares of acne or rosacea.

Bowe also reports that some of her patients are experimenting with probiotics by applying homemade Greek yogurt masks to their skin to control breakouts or flares. There is currently no research or studies that demonstrate the effectiveness of this home remedy.

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To counteract flares of acne or rosacea associated with the “gut-brain-skin axis,” Bowe advises patients to find ways to help manage or cope with stress, fix their diet or introduce healthy bacteria to the gut in the form of probiotics. The probiotics will line the gut and create a healthy, sealed barrier that prevents inflammation that can trigger acne or rosacea.

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On the West coast of Mexico you have the gorgeous mountains as your backdrop to Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, or Ixtapa. The Sierra Madre Mountains, combined with incredible views of the Pacific Ocean provides Puerto Vallarta with an exotic blend of vibrant culture. Offering open-air cafes, boutiques, and art galleries downtown Puerto Vallarta is a charming seafront city, while a trip to the tropical forest offers a canopy tour for the thrill seekers. Huatulco is located on the southern Pacific coast. Offering 22 miles of picturesque beaches this Pacific coastline consists of nine sparkling bays. Huatulco is a watersports lover’s dream. A fishing port for centuries, Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo returns you to a simpler time, with seaside cafes, cobblestone streets, hillside inns and Old World charm. Average year round temperature is 84 degrees! A trip to Los Cabos takes you to the Baja Peninsula. Here, azure blue and turquoise waters offer rugged cliffs and quiet coves, together with those gorgeous mountains it all comes together with a wash of vibrant colors.

In the Caribbean, our two more popular islands are Jamaica and Dominican Republic. Like Mexico, these destinations are easy to get to from the Midwest. Many times, your non-stop flights will have you touching down at your destination within four and a half hours. When traveling to Jamaica, everything is “no problem”. Here, the Blue Mountains seem to spill onto shimmering sands and turquoise seas. Jamaica has it all – from relaxing beaches to zip lines and waterfalls – it could be the perfect destination for your vacation. The most popular vacation spot in the Dominican Republic is Punta Cana. Known for its endless stretches of stunning beaches, this destination offers something for everyone. From casinos, to world class spas and amazing golf courses we’re sure your family will have memories to last a lifetime after visiting this wonderful destination.

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Dating and dining converge at dining clubsBy Yvonne Benson

Dining and dating seem like a perfect match for generating new relationships and good

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looking-to-mingle” or know someone who needs a social kick in the pants to get them into a meaningful and gratifying relationship. If you enjoy a good meal, and would like to engage your foodie side with new friends, a singles’ dining club might be right for you.

SingleSync is an organization that hosts weekly dinner parties and dinner dances called Gourmet Connections. Jim Senhauser

(who goes by “Senny”) is the president and host for events.

“Hosting dining events is a great way to ‘break the ice’ in what sometimes can feel like an awkward situation for singles and the newly-single (through divorce or the death of a spouse) as they get back into the adult dating world,” Senny says. “It is a comfortable approach to meeting and getting

to know other singles over time who are in the same situation as you on a ‘friends-first’ basis. It is more natural than contrived party games, timed ‘mini-dates’ or fix-ups.”

And while the group atmosphere can spell relief for many who may feel the pressure of the one-to-one blind date, Senny says that many first-timers remain nervous.

“One thing that I have found is that many singles are apprehensive the first time that they come to one of our parties. Their biggest fear is that nobody will talk to them. Often they bring a friend for support,” he explains. “What they don’t realize is that everybody has been in the same situation they are now. As a result, everybody is very friendly and outgoing and conversation flows freely. For any of our parties, over 90 percent of the people attending arrive by themselves.”

Senny went on to say the Gourmet Connections offers a “relational approach to meeting and dating.”

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“Participants can expect to meet a lot of nice single people, who are friendly, outgoing and most of whom are interested in dating and developing relationships,” he says. “Ours is not a transactional approach like the Internet.”

At every party, about a third of the participants are regular attendees for the area in which the party is being held, about a third are occasional attendees, and the other third are new attendees, Senny explains.

“This is our twelfth year in business, and we have generated numerous marriages, relationships and lasting friendships,” Senny says. “My lawyer was one of the participants who met his wife at one of our events.”

Participants can choose to have a SingleSync membership or pay for each event separately.

“We have several levels of membership, with the most popular being free,” Senny explains. “Most events run between $30 and $40, including a full meal. Some are as little at $3-$15.”

Furthermore, the parties are all over the Chicago area, making it easy for anyone to join. Two-thirds of the parties are in Chicago’s suburbs and one-third in the city.

“We host events as far north as Palatine and Highland Park and as far south as around I-55. We go from the city to as far west as Route 59 in Naperville and South Barrington,” he says. “People come from all areas to our events. We have some who come from Milwaukee, Crystal Lake, Gurnee, Tinley Park and Frankfurt to our more central parties.”

When asked for a good candidate for a Gourmet Connection, Senny says guests should be between 30 and 65 years old and “somebody who is open to meeting new singles of the opposite gender, the possibility of dating and developing relationships of all types.” Most importantly, he notes, “they should like to eat, talk, possibly drink and dance, and most of all, to be open to having a great time.”

You can see listed events at www.SingleSync.com or www.GourmetConnections.com.

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“Hey do you watch that Robert Irvine show”? Yes I do – not regularly, but I watch it. I don’t like it, and only watch it to see if there are any new ideas to be gained. I used to like his old show “Dinner Impossible,” where he had to scramble to cater to large groups on short notice (welcome to my world) and with limited manpower. It truly reflected what it is like to be in this business. The “Restaurant Impossible” show is too scripted and too easy. Anyone could walk into a failing restaurant and point out all those problems, just listen to the “before” dinner guests. They point out all the shortcomings with ease. If you wanted to showcase talent, let's have Mr. Irvine stroll into a good restaurant and turn it into a landmark, really pump it up to superstar status. Now that takes talent. Screaming at and humiliating broke operators with broken hearts does not take any talent, and showcases all the wrong management tools needed to lead a productive and effective staff. Not my cup of tea. My show is “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives". Love it!

Why do you, as a restauranteur, write restaurant reviews? Aren’t you biased?I am a huge proponent of this industry. My mission is to promote all independent restaurants. It’s better for all of us to have more and more restaurants. I know the sacrifice and dedication it takes to open and operate a successful restaurant. Considering the fact that 90 percent of all restaurants fail in the first year and most of the rest go in years two to four, it's important to promote them any way I can. I eat in all my friends’ restaurants and they eat in mine. After all, who would you rather have review a movie… a “never done anything in my life film critic” or a successful movie producer/director who knows all the ins and outs of the business? I think you get my point.

Has Social Media changed the way you do business?Not really, the basic formula is still the same. We have to bring all the components of operating a restaurant – food, service and atmosphere – to the level where we are pleasing our guests. It’s not rocket science and those components will never change. It was this way in 1920 when my grandfather opened his first coal-fired pizzeria and is the same today almost 95 years later. Social media hasn’t really improved on the dining experience, it seems it has only given a pulpit to customers to embellish and exaggerate online when unreasonable requests are not met, or to trash competing restaurants.

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Would you like me to visit your favorite restaurant and tell everyone about it? My pleasure. Send me an e-mail and next month, I will have a review of the restaurant you request. Thanks for all your suggestions.

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July 30 through Aug 3 — McHenry County Fair “Local Farms: Local Foods," Wednesday, July 30 to Sunday, August 3 from 8 a.m to 10 p.m. at McHenry County Fairgrounds 11900 Country Club Dr. WoodstockThis year we are featuring livestock shows, agricultural and 4-H exhibits, K-9 demonstrations, McHenry County Queen contest, talent show, truck and tractor pulls, wood carver, pedal pulls and demolition derby. We will have an entertainment tent with live music, carnival rides, and a lot of great food! Visit our website at www.mchenrycountyfair.com for more information. Can’t wait to see you at the fair! Daily Pass Adult $7 Child (8 to 12) $3, Children 7 and under Free

August 1 — First Friday Concerts: The Diego Alanso Flamenco Ensemble, 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Lost Valley Visitor Center Patio-Glacial Park, Route 31 & Harts Road, RingwoodJoin us on the first Friday of each month this summer for an evening of music and nature. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy the beautiful view from the Lost Valley Visitor Center patio and stay for a concert from talented regional musicians. Note: site closes at 9 p.m. Note: No glass containers. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors. Aug 1 Diego Alonso Flamenco Ensemble The Diego Alonso Flamenco Ensemble performs traditional and contemporary flamenco music and dance. Like jazz, flamenco has roughly 400 structured forms that the dancers and musicians can improvise rhythmically, melodically, and dynamically. Guitarist Diego Alonso, singer Patricia Ortega and flamenco dancer Ronaldo Monge are sure to dazzle you with their talent. www.SpanishGuitar.org

August 1 — Concerts in the Park Billy Croft and the Five Alarm, Lions Park, 570 Penny Rd. East DundeeThis red hot smokin’ country band offers current country chartbusters, country rock legends, and their own rockin’ originals. Billy Croft & the Five Alarm will leave you begging for more! - Cosponsored by the Village of East Dundee. Movie: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 starts at 9 p.m.

August 1 — McHenry Rotary Blues, Brews & BBQ, Fri 5-11 p.m., Sat 4-11 p.m., and Sun 12- 8 p.m. at Petersen Park, McCullom Lake Road, McHenryBlues Festival with great food, craft beers and BBQ Cook-off. Phone: 815-331-6428

August 2 — Farmers Market, Saturday at Historic Square at Woodstock

We have vendors surrounding the Historic Woodstock Square on all four sides as well as throughout the park in the center of the Square. Every week we also feature musical performances from local artists. The music styles range from country to pop to jazz.

August 5 — National Night Out, 5:30 - 8 p.m. at Harrison Benwell Conservation Area, 7055 McCullom Lake Road, Wonder LakeMcHenry County Conservation District, McHenry County Sheriff's Office and the Wonder Lake Fire Departments team up to present National Night Out (NNO) Against Crime to promote crime prevention and safety programs, while strengthening police-community partnerships and encouraging neighborhood camaraderie. The evening is action packed with food and fun for the entire family. Stop by for complimentary food and beverages and enjoy the ongoing activities. Information booths include: Electronic Fingerprinting ID System for Children, Child Passenger Safety Information, Project S.W.E.E.P., as well as various police and fire equipment that will be on display. Check MCCDistrict.org for event updates.

August 8 — Concert in the Park, 7-9 p.m. at Converse Park, 551 E. State Rd. (Rt. 176), Island Lake

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August 9 — Black Diamond Blast on the Beach, 3 p.m., Main Beach

Crystal Lake 300 Lake Shore Drive Crystal LakeBeer, Wine, Food Craft Fair 3-7 p.m. Kids Fun Fair 3-7 p.m. BMO Harris Bank Treasure Hunt 4 p.m. Dave Rudolph Family Beach Party Entertainment 5:15 p.m.

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August 15 — Movies in the Park, Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Eating Contest Main Beach Crystal Lake, 300 Lake Shore Drive Crystal LakeBaskin Robbins Ice Cream Eating Contest begins prior to movie at approximately 7 p.m. Movie begins at dark. Movie: The Lego Movie (Rated PG) Concessions available or bring a picnic dinner Ice Cream Eating Contest Register online at star105.com for each child (ages 5-13). One entry per summer. Limited openings, you will receive your confirmation. Sponsored by Baskin Robbins Best Seat in the Park Contest Families may register online at star105.com for an entry into the contest. Prize includes family seating in huge red inflatable chair at the near the movie screen, Lou Malnati’s pizza, soda and dessert. Winner will be contacted 2 days prior to movie.

August 23 — Marengo Music Festival, 2:30 - 10 p.m. at Indian Oaks Park, 825 Indian Oaks Trail, Marengo

Family and friends will enjoy this dynamic one-day festival offering live entertainment by four popular bands plus plenty of food, fun and fireworks. All food and drink must be purchased on the premises. Phone: 815-568-6680

August 27 — Cary Cruise Nights, Wednesday: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at W. Main and Jandus Rd off of Rt.14, W. Main and Jandus Rd off of Rt. 14, CaryTheme for the night is “Winner’s Circle “ Display Your Ribbons. For information, call the Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at (847) 639-2800.

August 30— Nightrain: The Guns n Roses Tribute Experience, 8 p.m. at The Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N Williams Street, Crystal LakeNightrain’s tribute show to Guns N Roses has been taking the US by storm for four years running. Performances have ranged from The House of Blues, MTV’s Famous Club LaVela, the FC Dallas Stadium, to this year’s Carolina Rebellion, sharing the bill with Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, and Buckcherry to name a few. Nightrain continues to make its stamp in today’s ever growing Tribute Market.

August 29 through August 31 — Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival, 3 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. 8/30 & 8/31 Noon – 10:30 p.m. at Sunset Park 5200 Miller Road Lake in the HillsJoin us for the farewell celebration to summer! The Summer Sunset Festival offers entertainment, food, rides, a parade, a custom/classic car show, melon propellin competition, arts & crafts plus small business expo, 5K run and 2K walk, Got Talent competition and McHenry County’s premier festival wine tasting event! Grand finale fireworks display on Sunday, August 31.

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