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Crystal Lake Chamber members: Have you celebrated an anniversary, added a new associate, won an award? Click Here to submit your press release with your latest news. Go to 'Events from our Members' News from our MembersAuction Items Sought by Historical Society 
On Sunday, July 11th, the McHenry County Historical Society Museum in Union will play host to its 24th annual Heritage Fair. Cake walks, a pie baking contest, quilt bed turnings and five area magicians performing during the afternoon inside the museum are just a few of the activities available for the public to enjoy. One continuing Heritage Fair crowd pleaser is the afternoon Antique Auction held outside on the museum grounds. It begins at 1:00 p.m. with Wonder Lake auctioneer Russ Davis. In connection with that auction, the Historical Society is looking for donations of pre-1950 good quality antique furniture and furnishings, quilts and coverlets, radios and primitives. Items donated for the auction can be tax deductible. Funds raised by this annual event are used to operate an award-winning county-wide historical museum, provide student and adult educational programs and encourage county-wide efforts at historic preservation. To donate antiques and collectibles, please contact the Society at 815-923-2267 or info@mchsonline.org. Pickup service is available. The Society’s web site contains Heritage Fair times and events. The event is free to the public. Doggy Dine Out Wags Tails at Port Edward Sometimes a grateful dog like to take their best friend out for a walk and, perhaps, even a nice meal out. Most dogs have had the problem of where to take their best friends where they would be welcomed as well. Port Edward is changing all of that with Doggy Dine Out Tuesdays this summer on the PortSide Alfresco patio. Each Tuesday Port Edward welcomes doggies and their guests to enjoy the great out of doors by the Fox River along with delicious food and drink. Port Edward is for the second year providing a special menu of delicious doggy treats to supplement it's special PortSide menu for the doggy owners. Each Tuesday's Doggy Dine Out benefits an area animal shelter or care facility. Port Edward is located at 20 E. Algonquin Road on the Fox River in Algonquin. Hours and menus at www.PortEdward.com. Pneumonia vaccine available Residents 65 and older who have never received the pneumonia vaccine are reminded that appointments are available from McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH), 2200 N Seminary Avenue, in Woodstock. To those with Medicare Part B or Medicaid, the vaccine is free; for others, the cost is $35.00. Most people only need one vaccination. Eligibility also includes those aged 19-64 who have never received the vaccine, have a chronic illness such as asthma or who smoke. The vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women and people with Guilliam Barre Syndrome. Adults should consult with a physician prior to receiving the pneumonia vaccine. Pneumococcal pneumonia is a serious illness, accounting for 10%-25% annually for all pneumonias. Anyone can get pneumococcal disease; however, older adults (over 65 years of age) are considered high risk. Mild side effects following vaccination include redness and pain at the injection site. Appointments are limited. The Medicare card must be presented at the time of vaccination. Call MCDH at 815-334-4931 to schedule an appointment. Visit the Illinois Department of Public Health's website to learn more about pneumococcal disease. Hubbard Among Top 100 Branch Managers 
Dave Hubbard, registered principal and regional director for the Exemplar Financial Network Region of Financial Network Investment Corporation, was recently named among the Top 100 Branch Managers of 2009 by On Wall Street. The annual On Wall Street Branch Manager Awards honor excellence and achievement in branch management, recognizing exceptional achievements in creating effective branch-wide marketing strategies; recruiting, developing and retaining talented advisors; and providing superior client service. Over 200 branch managers from around the country were nominated for the coveted award. Based in Crystal Lake, Ill., Hubbard has received numerous accolades throughout his career. In his 20th year with Financial Network, Hubbard has built his firm from nine advisors in 1992 to over 150 advisors today. For further information, please contact Kristin Reichert at 815.459.4550, x107. Listing in this publication is not a guarantee of future performance or success. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Financial Network Investment Corporation, member SIPC. Exemplar Financial Network is not an affiliate of Financial Network. The World comes to our Community in 60 Days For the 18th consecutive July, The McHenry County Youth Sports Association (MCYSA) will be hosting its summer international baseball tournament. What began as a twenty-four team tournament in 1993 when MCYSA hosted its first of 15 years under the banner of CABA has now grown to 3 tournaments during 10 days involving 15, 13, and 11 year olds. Also, as of 2008, MCYSA changed its national affiliation and is now part of USSSA. In 2010, plans are being made to welcome between 108 to 114 teams to the Crystal Lake area. The roster of teams include: twenty international teams from Japan, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Aruba, Russia and Venezuela. United States teams will be coming from Alameda, California to Cape Cod, Massachusetts – from St. Paul Minnesota to Garland, Texas – in other words from coast-to-coast and border-to-border. Lippold Park will serve as host for the majority of games while Marian Central HS, Jacobs HS, Cary-Grove HS, along with McHenry County College, Prairie Ridge HS, CL Central HS, CL South HS, Spoerl Park, the Crystal Ice House and Veterans Acres will also be used to accommodate all of these games. In 2010 the players, coaches and fans that come to Crystal Lake will spend in excess of $2.0 million in our community. Dick Doherty and Crystal Lake Travel have been invaluable with assisting many of these players and families with their travel plans. The Holiday Inn (tournament headquarters), Country Inn and Suites, and Super 8 are preparing to roll out their red carpets to provide the best possible experience for their guests. Local businesses are offering discounted prices to visitors while also helping offset tournament expenses with generous sponsorships. Buffalo Wild Wings has invited international players that are home stayed, along with their host families, to a complementary lunch during the tournament. Sage Products, Inc., the City of Crystal Lake and the Crystal Lake Park District all should be commended and recognized for the crucial role that they play in helping this event become a reality every year. The MCYSA Justin Schroeder Memorial Scholarship Program has awarded $40,000.00 in college assistance to local students to further their education and in excess of $120,000.00 has been directed to various youth sports programs, local high school programs and the local junior college over the past eight years through the MCYSA. The dates of the 15U tournament are July 23 – August 1; the 11U tournament dates are July 23 – July 31 and the 13U tournament dates are July 28 – August 1. If you’d like to help with the tournament as a sponsor or volunteer, please call Ted Groat at 815-236-1979. Visit www.MCYSASports.org for additional information. CL Jaycees Accepting Applications Scholarship 
The Crystal Lake Jaycees are seeking applications for The Burleson Family Scholarship fund. Applicants must be a District 155 student, a student planning to attend a two-year or four-year college or university, and complete an application and essay. The winner will be awarded a $1000 scholarship. The Burleson Family Scholarship is named in honor of Crystal Lake resident Thomas Burleson and his family. In 1999, Thomas Burleson and his family were struck by a drunk driver. Thomas survived the crash, but his wife Eva, 34, and their three children, Daniel, 14, Tiffany, 11, and Dallis, 7, were killed in the car accident. Applications will be considered based on the following criteria: educational goals, grade point average, community involvement, and application content and quality. Preference will be given to high school students graduating by June 2010. Application deadline is June 21, 2010, at 5 p.m. Applications may be either mailed to Crystal Lake Jaycees, PO Box 7, Crystal Lake, IL 60039 or emailed to info@cljaycees.com. Applications and more information are available at www.cljaycees.org. If you have questions or are interested in learning more about the Jaycees, please contact them at 815-356-JCJC or www.cljaycees.org. Kruse Earns Top Sales Award Neelie Kruse of Cary Travel Express was recently honored as a recipient of the 2009 Million Dollar Agent Sales Award by the MAST Travel Network, a sales and marketing travel agency trade group based in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. The awards ceremony held recently in Des Plaines, recognized the top travel consultants among 180 travel agencies across eight states in the upper Midwest. Contributing to Neelie Kruse’s success is her dedication and commitment in providing superior customer satisfaction and expert vacation planning. With that kind of professional excellence, hundreds of clients come back to Neelie Kruse and to Cary Travel Express each time to plan their vacations thus earning her the Million Dollar Agent Sales Award. . You can reach Neelie at 847-639-3300 or visit www.carytravelexpress.com. Family Alliance Earns Accreditation Family Alliance, Inc. received a 3-year Commission Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) certification for the following programs: Case Management/Services Coordination, Day Treatment, Outpatient Treatment, Adult Day Services, and Dementia Care Specialty Program. The most recent CARF audit resulted in Exemplary Conformance, the highest level of conformance, based on Family Alliance staff and the services they provide for clients. CARF is an independent organization that accredits several types of specialized services. The CARF evaluation process required Family Alliance to demonstrate high quality, measurability, and accountability in programs, business practices, and services. Family Alliance is a not-for-profit organization founded 28 years ago as a program enabling mature adults to remain at home and active in their community. Programs include: R.E.A.C.H. and Dementia Day Programs, Recovery/Mental Health Services, Counseling and Community Support. For more information about Family Alliance, Inc. call 815-338-3590 or visit www.FamilyAllianceInc.org. O’Connor Earns Designation 
Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor Patrick S. O’Connor, CRPC has earned the designation of Certified Special Needs Advisor (CSNA). Patrick is a native of Crystal Lake and has been a part of Merrill Lynch’s office for six years after moving to Merrill Lynch from Morgan Stanley in 2004. He can be reached at 815-788-2422. The CSNA coursework and exam deliver training to help Financial Advisors work effectively with families of children with disabilities, emphasizing the preservation of their short term wealth and establishing a long term strategy for financial security and the care of special needs family member(s). Mr. O’Connor is an active member of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, MENSA, and also has the professional designation of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor or CRPC. Please see his Extreme Deal on the Chamber website, clchamber.com. McHenry County Chosen for Pilot Site McHenry County has been selected by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC) as a pilot site for the launch of a Court Improvement Program initiative that will focus on developing and implementing a statewide uniform data collection and case tracking structure to capture specific information related to child abuse and neglect court cases. McHenry County is one of five counties in Illinois that will collaborate with the AOIC and the National Center for State Courts in a three-year Child Protection Data Courts Project. The purpose of the AOIC Child Protection Data Courts Project is to establish a court-based mechanism to assess child protection court performance and enable local courts to improve efficiency and effectiveness in child protection cases, and improve outcomes for children and families. For more information, please contact Dan Wallis, Trial Court Administrator, at 815-334-4351. Golden Diners Looking for Help The Salvation Army Golden Diners, doing the most good by providing nutritious meals for those age 60+ in Kane & McHenry Counties. The program has grown from serving 225 meals a day in 1974, to more than 1,000 today, with about 4,000 seniors participating. Volunteers are always welcomed to deliver to homebound seniors, help at our dining sites or in our administrative office. Apply online at www.salarmychicago.org or call Kolleen at 630-232-6676. Corush Joins Exemplar  Joel D. Corush, C.P.A., CFP® joins the Exemplar Financial Network office of Financial Network Investment Corporation as a Financial Advisor. Financial Network is one of the most reputable broker/dealers in the U.S. offering a wide range of investment services including personal retirement consulting, college funding, risk management and estate planning. At Exemplar Financial Network, Joel has the ability to provide a wide range of investment products including mutual funds, insurance, annuities and stocks and bonds to meet his clients’ needs and will continue to bring to his clients an understanding of the complexities in the industry.If you would like to inquire about the services offered by Joel through Exemplar Financial Network, call 815-459-4550 x141. Exemplar Financial Network is a branch office of Financial Network Investment Corporation. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Financial Network Investment Corporation Member SIPC. Exemplar Financial Network is not an affiliate of Financial Network. Woman Finds Her Passion in Clutter Heidi Alexander has finally found her passion — in other people’s clutter. This Crystal Lake woman recently launched a new company, Habitude Organizing, which guides the organizationally challenged to simplify their lives, de-clutter their homes, and find time for themselves. Her newsletter also helps local residents learn tips and tricks to rid themselves of time, space, and energy-zapping clutter in a non-threatening, light-hearted way. The Crystal Lake based company will offer in-home organizing assistance and education as well as speaking engagements and group workshops. The featured spring and summer Girl’s Night Out workshop is titled “Busy Mom’s Guide to an Organized Life.” For more information contact Habitude Organizing at 815-788-8088 or visit the website www.habitude.biz. Local UW Behind on Goal United Way of Greater McHenry County is expecting the overall contributions to their 2009-10 annual campaign to fall short of the $1,825,000 goal. Due to the decrease of contributions, funding will be cut by at least 9% from their partner agencies. United Way currently funds 27 agencies that provide 52 human service programs to those in need throughout the community providing programs ranging from senior nutrition to child care to emergency food and shelter. With the amount of money allocated being cut, funded agencies will be facing difficulties in providing necessary services to our community. United Way of Greater McHenry County will be accepting donations to the 2009-10 annual campaign through June 30. If you would like to make a contribution, please call 815-363-1377, or you may send your donation to United Way of Greater McHenry County, 4508 Prime Parkway, McHenry, IL 60050. Affrunti Design Completes Project 
Affrunti Design Management located in Crystal Lake, is a full service commercial interior design/design + build group. In February 2009, Affrunti Design Management and NISRA (Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association) started work on a complete renovation project. The new facility located at 285 Memorial Drive in Crystal Lake, is a 15,700 square foot medical office building converted to meet NISRA’s needs. A large atrium lobby space, reception area, new public restrooms, private offices, a large meeting/training room, kitchen, production area, mail area, two open office meeting spaces, and renovated existing restrooms were included as part of the project scope. A future plan was developed to accommodate a multi-purpose program area. For additional information on this project and many other commercial, medical, financial interior projects, or design + build work, contact Affrunti Design Management at 815-459-4822. Lang Appointed New Truck Manager Gary Lang Auto Group has promoted Jeff Lang as their new Truck Manager. Jeff’s responsibilities include leading the Business Central division that features Chevy and GMC trucks for commercial use. The philosophy that time is money for small business owners is why Gary Lang Commercial Trucks designs visits to the dealership for sales and service to be as efficient as possible and will also bring the truck to the local small business. This is one of the many special services for small business owners. Jeff has been with Gary Lang Auto Group for fifteen years, starting as porter and working as a service advisor, apprentice service technician, parts, sales and sales management. Jeff earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Automotive Marketing from Northwood University. Gary Lang Auto Group has been serving McHenry County for over 27 years and was recently rated the #1 new car dealer in McHenry County for the 2009 calendar year by R. L. Polk, a recognized expert for automotive intelligence. Visit www.GaryLangAuto.com. NGC Teams with American Express National Gift Card Corp. (NGC) announced today that they are now an authorized reseller of American Express Prepaid Cards created for the loyalty, incentive, and reward industry. Under the agreement, National Gift Card is able to offer corporate customers very competitive, below face value pricing on volume orders. “We are pleased to be able to offer this American Express® Prepaid Reward Card, which carries the global recognition and wide acceptance companies and individuals have come to know and trust with American Express® products,” said National Gift Card Corp. President Adam Van Witzenburg. For more information on the American Express Prepaid Reward Card, call 888-472-8747 or visit www.ngc-group.com. Home State Announces Promotions Home State Bank/N.A. is proud to announce two new appointments. Robert L. Cormier Jr. as Executive Vice President of Home State Bank and Greg Grojean as President of Home State Mortgage Group.  Cormier, previously Vice President of Commercial Lending of Home State Bank, will continue to focus on Commercial Lending and Commercial Real Estate Lending. In addition, Bob will oversee Home State’s Operations Department and Trust Department. Cormier has over 20 years of banking experience, including Commercial Lending, as a Trust Officer in Home State Bank’s Trust Department, and previous positions in the Operations Department. Grojean was the Senior Vice President of HSMG and will now oversee the entire mortgage subsidiary along with being responsible for implementing their long term strategic plan. 
Grojean has over 25 years experience in the financial services industry. He has been employed by Home State Bank for 14 years while managing various departments ranging from Commercial Lending to Retail Sales and Marketing. He remains a Group Senior Vice President for Home State Bank. Home State Bank has been a staple in McHenry County since 1915. Their mortgage subsidiary recently opened a new office in Schaumburg, the first outside of the County. Learn more at www.homestateonline.com or call 815-459-2000. CLBN Announces New Members The Crystal Lake Chamber’s Crystal Lake Business Networking Group is proud to announce two new members, Ted Orzenhoskie and Kevin Conrad. Ted, a State Farm Agent, has recently opened his office at 1 Crystal Lake Plaza. It is staffed by five team members who have over 30 years of combined insurance experience. Ask for a free quote on your auto, home or life insurance and you'll get a free pizza or gift card. Kevin Conrad, an experienced financial executive, provides CFO services to businesses that only require those skills on a part time basis. He has operated Total CFO Solutions since 2005 providing various tools, processes, and procedures to help manage cash flow. CLBN meets each Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. If you would like to be the next new member of CLBN, please contact Chair Laura Sinnaeve at 847-204-4899. Yale Graduate Hired Louis A. Bianchi., McHenry County State’s Attorney, is pleased to announce that Matthew Ciesielski will join their office working as a Misdemeanor Assistant in our Criminal Division. Matthew received his Juris Doctorate in 2009 from Indiana University School of Law and his B.A. at Yale University. Matthew has worked as a Certified Legal Intern for the Office of the Lawrence County Indiana Prosecutor assisting with case preparation and legal research. He also worked as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson for the United States District Court as well as Ice Miller LLP, Bunger & Robinson, and the United States Army – Judge Advocate General’s Corp. His duties included research of legal issues, drafted orders, reviewed Social Security benefits appeals, supported attorneys in litigation practices of drafting discovery requests, trial motions, and appellate briefs. Pletz Gives Presentation 
John Pletz CEO of ServiceMaster Clean by Pletz, gave a presentation February 24, 2010, at Clean Air Counts. This is a collaborative effort between the Metropolitan Mayor’s Caucus, City of Chicago, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, was held at the Oak Park Department of Public Works. Mr. Pletz’s presentation includes a detailed description of what people need to know when they start green cleaning programs. His presentation is designed to make you green cleaning literate and give you the tools to manage your cleaning contractor or housekeeping staff effectively. You can John’s presentation, as well as the others, online and find more green cleaning resources at www.cleanaircounts.org. John is pictured here with fellow presenter Kevin Dick of Delta Institute ServiceMaster Clean by Pletz has been in business for over 23 years serving McHenry and Lake County. For more information or estimates, please call 847-658-8889 or email cleaning@smpletz.com. FIAMC Legacy of Love Program Faith in Action of McHenry County (FIAMC) has been meeting the needs of McHenry County seniors living in their own home since 1998. The organization provides volunteer services such as transportation, shopping, and friendly visits free of charge and without income limitations for those they help. In order to continue to effectively serve the seniors living in McHenry County, FIAMC has developed a unique way to receive additional support for services while also giving donors the opportunity to memorialize or honor his or her loved ones- the Legacy of Love Program. By making a generous donation of $50 or more, FIAMC will memorialize or honor your loved one on their web site and provide a custom printed keepsake. To support FIAMC through the Legacy of Love Program, inquire about services, or volunteer, please visit fiamchenrycounty.org or call 815-455-3120. Spanish Honor Society Inductees Marian Central Catholic High School proudly announces the induction of 50 new members into its Los Reyes Católicos (The Catholic Kings) chapter of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica. Second and third year members were also recognized for their continued studies and dedication to the Spanish language at the candle lit ceremony. After the ceremony, inductees and current members enjoyed an authentic meal in the cafeteria. The American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese founded this Spanish Honor Society in 1953 for the students of North American secondary schools. The Marian chapter was established in 1991. The purpose of the society is to recognize the high achievement of high school students in the Spanish and Portuguese languages and to promote a continuing interest in Hispanic and Portuguese studies. The 2010 inductees are: Aimee Adams (McHenry), Brittany Anderson (Ringwood), Joyce Atadero (Algonquin), Ty Balduf (Algonquin), Douglas Blase (Algonquin), Thomas Casey (Algonquin), Emily Conkling (McHenry), Alexandra Dafcik (Algonquin), Trevor Diedrich (Johnsburg), Blake DePaul (Crystal Lake), Lea Diaz (Elgin), Kristin Fitzpatrick (Johnsubrg), Caroline Frame (Woodstock), Rachel Furlong (Algonquin), Claire Gillespie (Johnsburg), Hannah Gitlin (Woodstock), Lauren Grady (Algonquin), Megan Graf (Woodstock), Callie Graham (Algonquin), Katrina Hamilton-Smith (Woodstock), James Hanson (Algonquin), Brandt Johnson (Williams Bay, WI), Carolyn Jummati (Crystal Lake), William Kaufmann (Crystal Lake), Allison Kotleba (Algonquin), Anamarta Lamoutte (Algonquin), Maxwell MacCready (Crystal Lake), Jenna Maksymiak (McHenry), Grace McLaughlin (Johnsburg), Gerald McMaster (Island Lake), Constance Melchionna (Lake in the Hills), Elizabeth Olivera (Algonquin), Michael Orr (McHenry), Mark Pecak (Crystal Lake), Elizabeth Phillips (Algonquin), Elizabeth Reckamp (Harvard), Amanda Salvi (Crystal Lake), Emily Strauss (Crystal Lake), Dillon Svoboda (Harvard), Daniel Tompkins (McHenry), Erin VanHerzeele (Crystal Lake), Luke Waggoner (Crystal Lake), Anne Wember (Crystal Lake), and Rita Wisowaty (Harvard). FHPC Receives Grant Family Health Partnership Clinic (FHPC) was awarded a $53,539 grant from the Chicagoland Area Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure for increasing access to breast cancer screening and education. At the Family Health Partnership Clinic, the grant from Komen for the Cure will support Project Access, an initiative to impact over 600 uninsured women in McHenry County. The program will involve early screening and detection, as well as education to women about breast cancer risks and early diagnosis. The Family Health Partnership Clinic provides health care to the uninsured and underinsured population of McHenry County. With a cadre of volunteer physicians alongside a dedicated staff, the Clinic sees almost 8000 visits annually. The Clinic is located in Woodstock, with a satellite clinic open in McHenry two mornings a week. Visit www.hpclinic.org or call 815 334-8987 to learn more. Curtis Joins Hearthstone 
Rick Curtis recently joined Hearthstone Senior Living Community as the Executive Director of Senior Services. Curtis, with twenty years of senior living experience to his credit, was most recently the Executive Director of Good Samaritan Home of Flanagan, Illinois. He brings with him a vast knowledge base of the senior living industry along with a sincere appreciation for older adults and their many accomplishments. Hearthstone is a continuing care retirement community offering many options for seniors including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation and memory care. Mr. Curtis can be reached at 815-321-4023 or curtisr@wclsil.org. Historical Society to Honor Long Standing Local Businesses The McHenry County Historical Society is making plans for a Business Diamond Jubilee recognition dinner scheduled for Saturday, October 9, 2010. It will be held at the historic Starline Building in Harvard, Illinois. Society President Molly Walsh of Crystal Lake and a committee of Board members hope to honor local businesses that have been serving the county for the past seventy-five years. “It is important that local businesses are recognized for their long term contributions to the health and vitality of our Community,” said Nancy Fike, Museum Administrator. “In each of our communities, hospitals, banks, retail businesses and country clubs were established early on to meet the needs of their citizenry.” The museum is currently researching local businesses that have been in business for seventy-five years or more. Those with knowledge of such businesses are asked to contact the museum at 815-923-2267 or info@mchsonline.org. Exemplar Hosts Conference 
The Exemplar Financial Network Region of Financial Network Investment Corporation hosted their Mid-Winter Conference: Your Pathway to Success, for over 100 financial advisors and administrative assistants at the Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago. Over 20 sponsor companies attended to share product updates and discuss planning application. The conference focuses on building a values-based financial planning practice, providing investment product education and developing practice management skills. Financial advisors and administrative assistants attended various workshops providing updates on industry trends, laws and various investment strategies. ”Our annual conference is unique in the industry. The focus is on educating financial advisors on the best planning and investment strategies for clients now. We want the financial advisors to walk away with new and fresh ideas that will benefit their clients,” says Dave Hubbard, President, Exemplar Financial Network. Founded in 1990, Exemplar Financial Network offers customized financial planning as a core philosophy, for over 3,000 clients and supervises over 150 registered representatives across the country. For further information, contact Kristin Reichert at 815.459.4550, x107. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Financial Network Investment Corporation Member SIPC. Exemplar Financial Network is not an affiliate of Financial Network. CLBR Thanks Sponsors The Crystal Lake Babe Ruth Baseball League, Inc. would like to express a special THANK YOU to all of the Chamber members who have supported the League over the years either through team sponsorship or donations of funds or services so that over 400 players can play organized baseball for 51 seasons. The following 17 Chamber members sponsor a team in the 2009 season: Adams Collision Center, AptarGroup, Inc., Bruning & Associates, Caufield & Flood, Crystal Lake Bank & Trust, Crystal Lake Maaco, Ed's Rental & Sales, Inc., Exemplar Financial Network, Gulgren Appliance, Home State Bank, New Balance of Crystal Lake, Ormsby Motors, Pauly Toyota, Reichert Chevrolet & Buick Sales, Rotary Club of Crystal Lake, Schafer Home Improvements, Inc., and Sherman Mechanical Inc. And to the hundreds more Chamber members who cannot be listed due to space restrictions but have supported the League with donations of services or funds, have participated on or purchased our Fundraiser OFFER Card, have supported our raffles, car washes and building projects, have purchased banners at the fields, or just encouraged us to keep providing the opportunity for any player who has a desire to play ball, thanks to all of you! The League's is playing in its 51st season with nearly 300 games played at Frank Repp Field at Veteran Acres and at The Mickey Sund Baseball Complex at The Crystal Lake Park District Lippold Park Complex. Crystal Pines Select Provider Crystal Pines Rehabilitation and Health Care Center announced that it has selected Aegis Therapies to provide rehabilitation therapy services to their residents, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, with the goal of helping the elderly and disabled become as free and independent as possible. In addition to rehabilitation therapy following surgery or accidents, Aegis also will focus on four programs that address problem areas common to seniors: falls and balance, complex disease management, dementia management, and continence management. When patients are released from therapy, Aegis therapists also visit the patients’ home to evaluate the environment for obstacles to safety. Crystal Pines Rehabilitation and Health Care Center has served patients in Crystal Lake for over 30 years, specializing in rehabilitation and skilled nursing. A member of the Tutera family communities, you can reach them at 815-459-7791. FCC Choir Calms Travelers 
Stranded inside under the St. Louis Arch due to a tornado warning, the high school choirs of First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake made the best of a tense situation by entertaining and relaxing around 200 spectators trapped with them. Under the tutelage of Ann Tucker, Director of Music at FCC, the two choirs, Alleluia Sound and Good Vibrations, passed the time by singing and dancing until the weather threat passed. As they began, a crowd of that included children, teens, adults and senior citizens gathered to watch and listen while the storm threatened outside. The grateful crowd applauded after the choirs, on their annual tour, sang a jazzy version of “This Little Light of Mine.” According to Ms. Tucker, this is the first time in 38 years of touring that the group was delayed by a tornado. Hurley Joins Silver Connections Tess Hurley of Oak Lawn has joined Silver Connections as a Senior Care Consultant to develop the Kendall, Will, and Grundy County areas. Jennifer Prell, partner at Silver Connections says, "Tess will be a tremendous asset to our Silver Connections team. She brings several years of senior housing experience with her as well as the nurturing aspect of her personality". Tess graduated from Cardinal Stritch University with a M.S. of Business Management. She has worked with seniors while serving her parish board of directors and through a number of nonprofit organizations she worked with. You can reach Tess at Tess.Hurley@ASilverConnection.com or 224-723-7060. Started in 2006, Silver Connections is a free eldercare resource network that provides expert assistance and guidance to any senior, family, or professional looking for senior housing, home care, or support services for seniors. Learn more at www.asilverconnection.com. |
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