Featured in this Issue
July/August
ABOUT THIS ISSUE: This issue is all about the passion people have in their personal pursuits. We invite you to meet our passionate group of featured Barrington residents.
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Open Spaces - April Anderson: Find out the truth about honeybees and see what these busy little pollinators are up to.
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Down Cellar - Jim Bryant's Wine Column: Travel with Barrington's wine guru, Jim Bryant, to Central California where he journals his "whole package" experience.
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What's Cooking - Mary Rose Hoover: The most effective way to quickly whip up a great meal is to organize your pantry with the right ingredients. Take some tips from Mary Rose as she offers unique ways to "jazz up dinner."
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Barrington 220 - Dr. Tom Leonard: Dr. Tom Leonard reminds us
of the joys of summer, but also the many activities that occur inside the school while
students are out and enjoying the warm days.
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Teaching Moments: Erin Murrary, a senior at BHS, visited the Crow Creek Reservation in South Dakota. See how Erin made a difference through her teaching moments.
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Fitness: Dr. Joseph Giangrasso, M.D., reveals the top five causes of injury in the summertime.
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About Town
For more information on what's happening around Barrington, check out About Town which starts on page 32 of the current issue. Check out highlighted events and the latest news of what's happening around town this summer! Read About Town (pdf).
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Setting sail for the Mac.
From Our Contributors
At Home - Alan Andrews
Arts - Gail Collier
Back Page - Quintessentially Summer
Book Report - Eating Locally
Community - Kim Duchossois
Community - Team America
Fitness - Dr. Joseph Giangrasso, M.D.
Health Matters - Dr. Thomas Jackson
Health Matters - Dr. David Van Dam
Inside 220 - Dr. Tom Leonard
Letter from the Editor - Lisa Stamos
Real Estate - Tara Kelleher
Snapshots - Maggie Thalheimer
StyleBook - Terry Owens
Teaching moments - Erin Murray
Wealth Management - Michael Matthys
What's Cooking - MaryRose Hoover
Village Views - Gene Dawson