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Fashion847: Wine & Garden Party

August 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

By Adrienne Fawcett

I love old houses, so I fully expected to be wowed at Lake Forest Preservation Foundation’s recent tour of House of the Four Winds, a 102-year old estate that owners Bill and Lyn Redfield have painstakingly restored over the past 35 or so years. And I did fall in love with the house–as well as with Bill and Lyn, who charmed the much larger-than-expected crowd of about 200 with stories of the home’s long history and their experiences renovating it (including peeling three layers of linoleum off the kitchen floor.)

But House of the Four Winds wasn’t the only stylish thing worth noting; I also loved the way people were dressed for a late-summer garden party. Here are a few photos:

Lynn:
Where did you buy your outfit?: Citywoods in Highland Park.
What’s your favorite store in Lake Forest or Lake Bluff?: The Lake Forest Shop
Bill:
Where did you buy this outfit?: Lynn said he hates to shop, but on a recent visit to Nordstrom, she and a saleswoman outfited him with this Tommy Bahama shirt, plaid shorts and knee-length socks.
What’s your favorite store?: He doesn’t have one, but Lyn buys clothing for him at Nordstrom

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Rosemary Troxel, board member of the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation
Where do you live?: Lake Forest
Where did you get this great, bright outfit?: The skirt is from Talbots in Market Square; the orange top is from the Lake Forest Resale Shop and the scarf is from J.Crew.
What’s your favorite store in Lake Forest or Lake Bluff?: Hmmm….I don’t think I can pick a favorite store, because I love variety and I love many of the stores in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff for different reasons. I love the casual clothing and jewelry at J. Crew, and the unique styles at Voila!, and the one-of-a-kind clothing that I find at the Resale Shop where I volunteer. Another favorite shop is The Mustard Seed, a fair trade shop in Lake Forest.

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Carol Champ, seen taking tickets for the House of the Four Winds tour.
Where do you live?: Lake Forest
Where did you get your brooch?: First Presbyterian Rummage Sale in Lake Forest
Where did you buy this great linen turquoise jacket?: Talbots in Market Square
Where did you get your chunky silver bracelet?: It’s made from my husband Al Champ’s napkin ring at U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he graduated in 1960
What’s your favorite place to shop locally?: First Pres Rummage Sale

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Pat Petillo
Where do you live?: Lake Bluff
Where did you get this great necklace?: From a museum shop–I can’t remember which one!
Where did you get your animal print blouse?: Chicos
What’s your favorite store in Lake Forest or Lake Bluff?: Voila! I also find great buys at Second Time Around, the resale shop at The Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest

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Linda Kennett
Where do you live?: Lake Bluff
Where did you get your blouse with the fun fabric pin?: The Lake Forest Resale Shop.
What’s your favorite local store?: Peg Ann’s. People always comment on the wonderful jewelry I’ve bought there and it’s a great place to buy gift items as well. I have, however, gotten some great buys on clothes at the Lake Forest Resale Shop. One of my favorite bargains is the Lilly Pulitzer blouse I was wearing at the Preservation Foundation Party!

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Lake Forest Recycling Carts Going Fast

August 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Submitted by the City of Lake Forest

There has been an overwhelming demand for the City of Lake Forest’s recycling cart program that will roll out in September. With more than 2/3 of its first allocation of the 65-gallon carts already spoke for — it’s not too late for residents to request their free cart to be delivered this September.

Carts are available on a first-come, first-served basis and will be dropped off at homes on recycling days. Residents can sign up for a recycling cart via the City’s website (www.cityoflakeforest.com) by clicking on the Recycling a la Carte icon. If residents do not have Internet access, they can call (847) 810-3582 to request a cart. Residents can also request a second cart for $50 by calling (847) 810-3582 to be placed on a waiting list.

The Lake Forest City Council unanimously approved (June 2011) the purchase of 3,250-wheeled green carts to replace the existing recycling bins over the next 12-18 months. The 3,250 carts will cover half of the City; the City will purchase and distribute the remaining carts in early fall of 2012.

The carts will minimize the debris in neighborhoods and the sturdy wheels will make transportation to the curb easier. Each cart will hold the contents of four bins and are free to residents. As the recycling program grows, carts will help generate additional revenues by increasing the volume of materials recycled.

This year the City anticipates generating $100,000-plus (2,500 tons) from recycling. The City anticipates collecting almost 2,700 tons of recycling materials by fiscal year 2015. The City’s goal is to generate additional revenues by increasing residents’ recycling by 15-20%.

The first phase of carts will cost the City $160,000. The project will be financed largely through a $100,000 grant the City received from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The remaining $60,000 will be paid for by the City and is included in the Capital Fund for the current fiscal year.

The funding to complete this project is distributed over two years. The City will apply for the same grant in early 2012 to fund the final phase of the project. In case the City does not receive the grant in 2012, the City will budget the required funding to ensure citywide completion of this project.

For more detailed information visit http://www.cityoflakeforest.com/cs/pw/cs_pw_Carts.htm

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Happy Ending To Library Fundraiser

August 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Friends of the Lake Bluff Library would like to thank the community for its support and congratulate the following winners of the bookends fundraising raffle held at the Lake Bluff Library Open House:

  1. Maggie Schmude – giraffe bookends
  2. Jim Phelps – wood carved bookends
  3. Gerry Hart – Columbus bookends
  4. Pat Petillo – hen bookends
  5. Maddy Javier – shell bookends
  6. Brooke Stride – owl bookends
  7. Mark Sutherland – golf bookends
  8. Linda Larson – wood blocks bookends
  9. Benita Myles – bunny bookends
  10. Lilly Walsh – owl bookends
  11. Cal Stroh – house bookends
  12. Susan Krivoshik – leaves bookends
  13. Simon Moughamian – RR track bookends

Through direct donations to the FOL, and the purchase of raffle tickets, an additional $1,080 has been raised and will be used to enhance the library for the user community. In addition, we are continuing our fundraising efforts through participation in the eScrip Recycling Program. This program is FREE. We provide a container conveniently located at the library entrance for collecting used laser and inkjet cartridges, used cell phones, digital cameras, GPS devices, iPods and laptops. Periodically, the FOL will mail the items collected at the library to the eScrip Recycling offices. eScrip Recycling will then deposit funds electronically in our account. Help us turn this waste into CASH!

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Wheeler Remembered by Lake Forest Preservationists

August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Submitted by the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation

From left, Sarah Wimmer, Shirley Paddock, Judy Harris, Art Miller (in back), Pauline Mohr, Linda Shields, Marcia Bennett (in front), Ted Bennett (E.H. Bennett III), Fred Herlocker, Mr. Wheeler (honorary board member)

Henry P. Wheeler, a long-time Lake Forest resident who died recently, will be remembered for his leadership as President of the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation and for his enduring dedication to the principles of preservation. He lead the Foundation from 1986 to 1988, a time of growth and change.

During his term, the Lake Forest Railroad Restoration Project was completed. It received a Governor’s Hometown Award for the leadership of the Preservation Foundation. Later, Henry was instrumental in saving the city gas lights. During a spring in the mid 2000s, the City chose not to turn on the gaslights, assuming that nobody would notice as we went on daylight savings time. Of course, these City “nightlights” are mostly used in the non-daylight- savings months of shorter days. This change led to a big campaign that continued for a year until the lights were again turned on.

The Foundation got onto the National Trust’s weekly e-newsletter with this photo of Henry (second from right) along with other Foundation members with our gaslight. Henry, in his eighties, is pictured just outside his house at Illinois and Mayflower.

A Memorial Service will take place at 4 p.m. Saturday, August 27 at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation, 400 East Illinois Road Lake Forest, 60045. Donations can be send to the Foundation by clicking: http:// www.LFPF.org

To learn more about Henry, please read this Lake Forester article, which ran on Aug. 23.

Photo: From left, Sarah Wimmer, Shirley Paddock, Judy Harris, Art Miller (in back), Pauline Mohr, Linda Shields, Marcia Bennett (in front), Ted Bennett (E.H. Bennett III), Fred Herlocker, then the late Mr. Wheeler (honorary board member)

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Heads Up Drivers: School Is In Session

August 25, 2011 By 5 Comments

By John Josephitis, Lake Bluff dad and Village Trustee

As many of us with children know, Lake Bluff and Lake Forest schools are now in session and everyone is busy rushing to get their children to school on time in the morning so that they can then get off to work and other daily activities. It is a good idea to remind ourselves to pay special attention when driving in all school zones and other areas with pedestrian traffic. With the summer weather still being nice there are many people outside walking, jogging and riding bikes and we need to watch out for children who are walking to school and adults getting to the train station.

I ride my bike to the Lake Bluff Fitness Center almost on a daily basis between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. and have noticed that hardly anyone is paying attention to people crossing at Green Bay Road at Washington Street by Lake Bluff Elementary School. Crossing this busy intersection is an adventure everyday to avoid drivers who are not paying attention to the rules of the road. Last year, the Village of Lake Bluff started a program to place stop signs in the middle of the road at this intersection and on Sheridan Road at the Lake Bluff train station, which alerts drivers to the state law that tells drivers to STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS IN THE CROSS WALK. With schools beginning in Lake Bluff and Lake Forest, it is important to remind everyone to pay special attention and yield to pedestrians.

Another thing to remember is that Illinois State law does not allow for the use of cell phones in schools zones. The minimum fines for not stopping for pedestrians in crosswalks is $120 and the minimum fine for talking on your cell phone in a school zone is $120.

I would also like to encourage as many students who can walk or ride their bikes to school to do so. I have used my bike more frequently over the past couple years and getting around Lake Bluff and Lake Forest is so easy; it’s great exercise, cuts down on using the car when not necessary, saves gas and helps clean the environment. We have a wonderful walking and bike trail system in our Village and the school crossing guards are very good at helping everyone cross the streets, so it is very safe to walk or ride bikes to school. Also, if more students could walk or ride to school there would be far less traffic in the school parking lots at the beginning and end of school, which will also make it more safe for the children to get to school.

Click here to read the Illinois Secretary of State Rules of the Road

Click here to read the state Bicycle Rules of the Road

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GLASA Readies For Twilight Run/Walk/Roll

August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

On September 10, 2011, Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) will host its 4th Annual Twilight 5K Run/Walk/Roll. This is one of the largest events in the Midwest that features athletes with a physical disability or a visual impairment racing alongside able-bodied runners. The race will kick off at 5:15 pm and features a beautiful course through the scenic streets of Lake Forest. Join us afterwards for a post-race party that includes food, beverages, and live music from “Out of Storage.”

To register for Twilight 5K, visit glasa.org/twilight. All proceeds will benefit Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association, which provides competitive and recreational sports opportunities for youth and adults who have a physical disability or visual impairment.

For more information about the race as well as sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, contact the GLASA office at 847.283.0908.

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Learn To Cook At The Farmer’s Market

August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Lake Bluff Farmer’s Market is hosting a Live Cooking Show on Friday, August 26 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon, featuring Pigtale Twist Gourmet Dressings & Sauces with Fabulous Recipes for Elegant Entertaining. The recipes are Gluten Free, ½ the Calories, ¼ of the Sodium & All Natural without Any Genetically Modified Ingredients.
~ Ridiculously Garlic Blue Cheese ~
~ Three Berry Vinaigrette ~
~ Buttery Caramel Sauce ~

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West Nile Virus Found In Buffalo Grove

August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

By the Lake County Health Department

A mosquito pool, sampled August 4 in Buffalo Grove, has tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquito pool is the first confirmed indicator of the disease’s presence in Lake County in 2011. In 2010, one human and 29 mosquito pools tested positive for the virus in the county.

“While the weather may be getting cooler, mosquitoes are still active and will continue to be active until the first hard frost,” said Irene Pierce, the Health Department’s Executive Director. “It is important to protect yourself against mosquito bites even into the fall.”

It is particularly important to practice mosquito bite prevention now since historically, human West Nile virus cases become more prevalent in the late summer and fall seasons. Culex mosquitoes, the mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus, are not associated with wet weather and the mosquito swarming that this area experienced earlier this year, but tend to thrive in dry conditions.

The Health Department maintains a West Nile virus hotline for county residents to report areas of stagnant water (which are conducive for mosquito breeding), or to obtain more information on the signs and symptoms of West Nile encephalitis. The West Nile hotline number is: (847) 377-8300.

Recommendations to prevent mosquito breeding include:

· Discard old tires, buckets, drums or any water holding containers. Poke holes in tires used as bumpers on docks
· Keep roof gutters and downspouts clear of debris
· Keep trash containers covered
· Empty plastic wading pools at least once a week and store indoors when not in use
· Drain unused swimming pools
· Fill in tree rot holes and hollow stumps that hold water
· Change the water in bird baths and plant urns at least once a week
· Store boats upside down or drain rainwater weekly

Recommendations to prevent mosquito bites include:

· Whenever possible, limit outdoor activity at dusk
· Wear light-colored clothing that minimizes exposed skin and provides some protection from mosquito bites
· Make sure door and window screens fit tightly and that all holes are repaired
· Apply insect repellent that includes DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535 according to label instructions. Consult a physician before using repellents on infants.

While most people infected with WNV have no symptoms of illness, some may become ill, usually three to 15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. In some individuals, particularly the elderly, the virus can cause muscle weakness, inflammation of the brain (encephalitis), stiff neck, stupor, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, paralysis, coma or death.

The Health Department conducts a multi-faceted mosquito surveillance program in Lake County. Beginning in late spring and continuing into the autumn, a series of traps are set around the county, including within the Lake County Forest Preserves. At each site a pool, or batch, of mosquitoes is tested weekly for West Nile virus. Areas of stagnant water are also investigated throughout the season for the presence of mosquito larvae, specifically from the Culex mosquito which is the primary carrier of West Nile in Illinois. Finally, the locations of dead birds are monitored to assist in the assessment of potential West Nile virus activity. The Health Department works closely with the municipalities, townships, and the Lake County Forest Preserve District in monitoring the mosquitoes that may pose a public health threat.

Information about WNV can be found on the Department’s Web site at: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Health/resources/Pages/WNV.aspx.
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Fashion 847 !

August 24, 2011 By 7 Comments

Text by Adrienne Fawcett
Photos By Cyn Sansing Mycoskie of www.cynimage.com

I was flipping through a fashion magazine the other day when it occurred to me that I haven’t been inspired by fashion magazines since the Brooke Shields “Nothing comes between me and my Calvins” ad ran in Seventeen back in the … oh, it’s not important how far back it was.

But in the years since? I love reading Vogue…or at least looking at the pictures, but I find that real people are far more fashionably influential than the models who look about as old as my 13-year-old daughter, the very daughter who was getting braces on her teeth when I was reading Vogue in the orthodontist’s waiting room.

Like me, GazeboNews photographer Cyn Sansing Mycoskie has spent a few too many moments staring at the racks of clothes in her closet, wondering what to wear. Searching for inspiration, we decided to try an experiment that we are calling Fashion847. The idea is to ask people who look good in what they’re wearing where they bought their outfit and/or where they like to shop. And where better to start this experiment than downtown Lake Forest on a sunny summer day?

Here are photos of some of the people Cyn met on her Fashion847 assignment. We’d love to keep this feature going–let us know if you like it. And if you see a stylishly pulled together man or woman (or baby or kid), please take a photo and ask them where they shop, then send the info to adrienne@GazeboNews so we can share your fashion inspiration.



Jennifer
Where do you live?: S. Elgin, works in LF
Where did you get this flirty summer-y skirt?: Black & White Market
What’s your favorite store in LF or LB? J. Crew

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Name: Jenny–spotted at Bank Lane Bistro
Where do you live?: Washington, D.C.
Where did you get this cool summer scarf?: Banana Republic
What’s your favorite store in Lake Bluff or Lake Forest?: “Not sure, as I’m just in for a one-day business trip!”

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Name: Jo–spotted meeting her sister @ Market Square
Where do you live?: Lake Bluff
Where did you get these hot white shades?: The Coach Store in Vernon Hills
What’s your favorite store in Lake Bluff or Lake Forest?: Voila

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Name: Penny
Where do you live? LF
Where did you get this cool maxi-dress? Bloomingdale’s in Chicago
What’s your favorite store in LF or LB? J. Crew

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Name: Melissa–spotted at Lake Forest Wine’s outdoor patio
Where do you live?: Wadsworth
Where did you get this cool necklace?: It was a gift, purchased at store in downtown Chicago
what’s your favorite store in either Lake Forest or Lake Bluff?: Williams-Sonoma

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Hayes Puts Hat In Ring For State’s Attorney

August 24, 2011 By 1 Comment

This press release comes from Friends of Louise Hayes

Lake Bluff 8/23/2011–Today, Louise Hayes, a veteran of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s office, announced her candidacy for the GOP nomination for Lake County State’s Attorney. Hayes has served under both former State’s Attorney Fred Foreman and current State’s Attorney Mike Waller.

Hayes has prosecuted hundreds of cases on behalf of the people of Lake County and has a thorough understanding of the justice system. She also prides herself on working for victims’ rights. Currently she works in the Mental Health Court, the Veterans’ Court, and runs the Grand Jury. Each Grand Jury meets weekly for four months, and indicts those charged with murder, sexual assaults, weapons violations, and numerous other violent or property offenses. Hayes recently extradited from Mexico a fugitive who is awaiting trial on a murder charge in Lake County.

Hayes said, “I will work with the County Board and its budgetary constraints, as tough times call for tough measures, but I will always ensure that justice is served in the Lake County.”

In addition to keeping the office running within budget and ensuring justice, Hayes also has set goals to:
Continue excellent programs run by the office including the Lake County Domestic Violence Council, the Lake County Children’s’ Advocacy Center, and the Major Crash Assistance Team.
Reallocate funds to the Cyber Crime Division. This division of the office prosecutes criminals who misuse the internet, for example those who prey on young children.
Protect the ever-growing elderly population from abuse, by continued collaboration with outside Lake County agencies. This includes continued training of law enforcement personnel to recognize the abuse that elders suffer at the hands of others.
Implement a post-conviction review board made up of attorneys, law enforcement personnel, scientists, and other representatives of the community.

Hayes is a graduate of Stevenson High School, and has lived in Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Lake Bluff. She is a graduate of Purdue University and of John Marshall Law School. She and her husband have been married for close to 25 years and have four children, all educated in Lake County’s public schools.

Hayes expects both a challenging Primary and General Election and has committed to ensure her campaign will have the funding needed to win both races and become Lake County’s first female State’s Attorney.

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