Members of the Communications Committee sat down with teacher Valerie Baartz. Here is Valerie's story: Both John and I grew up on the east coast (Baltimore and Philadelphia). John’s job brought us to Chicago in 1998. My education background is in early childhood, but before Charlie was born, I had been working as a [...]
By August the tomatoes in your garden should be plentiful. However, if you find the weather is starting to cool down and you have a bunch of unripened tomatoes, have I got the recipe for you! This is the perfect appetizer at the end of the tomato season when you have green tomatoes left [...]
While many looked on with great interest, there was still the squeamish. Tower Lakes’ residents gathered on Rest Island for what is quickly becoming a regular Forth of July event, the Dr. Steve Wildlife Show. Dr. Steve Barten, resident and local veterinarian, once again amazed the onlookers with wildlife found in and around our area: [...]
Contributed by Carol Hannagan Summer is upon us! What better way to cool off than with this refreshing easy summer soup that is low in calories yet very filling. Not to mention it is great for entertaining since you can do it all ahead of time! If you are not a seafood lover change [...]
Olivia Washington is graduating 5th grade from North Barrington Elementary. She is looking forward to going to Station Middle School next year, where she has just been accepted into the Extended Art Program and will continue to play viola in Orchestra for her 3rd year. She dreams of being a gymnast and is currently on “Team” at [...]
When the severe weather hit our area on April 9, were you prepared? Do you know what to do before, during and after a tornado, if it were to come through? How about flooding? Do you have an emergency supply kit handy? What do you do with pets? Click here to read the guide prepared [...]
Getting to know your neighbor….Carol Mackey Contributed by: Cassandra Young As you walk into Carol Mackey’s house, an incredible aroma takes over. “What are you cooking?” is the natural question. “Chicken Enchiladas,” Carol says, a favorite dish of her family. We all wish we were able to cook a great dish, but many of [...]
Chicken Enchiladas with a White Sauce 10 soft flour taco tortillas, medium size 2 whole chicken breasts; poached and shredded 1 can (4 ounces) green chilies, diced 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1 tsp. cumin 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 2 cups jack cheese Green onion, [...]
by Carol Mackey Valentine's Day has always been one of my favorite family holidays, when the boys were young I would involve them as well. To me, it's a bit like New Year's Eve, why go out for dinner when everyone else is too? We love cooking dinner together. This allows us time to talk, [...]
Keeping Fit in the Cold Reprinted with permission No matter what time of year it is, breathing fresh air is a boon to your body. Outdoor exercise can crank up your energy while decreasing tension, frustration, and depression, according to recent research published in Environmental Science & Technology. Those effects may well be intensified [...]
