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Situation CRITICALA Publication for Providers of Trauma and Critical Care Fall 2012 This issue: • Adolescent Brain Development and Chemical Use • Minnesota Public Safety Service Awards • Emergency Medicine and Trauma Update • Water Safety Task Force Table of Contents 1 Letter from Dr. Gipson 2 Adolescent Brain Development and Chemical Use 4 Minnesota Public Safety Service Awards 6 Emergency Medicine Education Opportunities 7 North Memorial Paticipates in Trauma Research 8 Water Safety Task Force 9 New Members of Trauma Call Panel 12 Partner Profile: St. Joseph's Medical Center Learn More Online You can download previous issues of Situation Critical at northmemorial.com and also find us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Links at northmemorial.com (click on the social media icons from the bottom of any page). Situation Critical is published two times a year to inform trauma and critical care providers about news and events at North Memorial and to provide helpful information related to patient care. If you would like to be added to (or removed from) our mailing list, please contact Sue Lundquist, Situation Critical editor, at (763) 520-1475. You can also send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com. Your questions, comments and suggestions for upcoming articles are also welcome. Letter From Dr. Gipson Dear Readers: At North Memorial we take great pride in being a well-established trauma center, providing excellent trauma care to our community and the region for decades. North Memorial became a Level I Trauma Center in 1998, treating both children and adults. In 2011, when separate designations were issued for adult and pediatric trauma centers, we also earned a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. Our commitment to providing the very best care for trauma patients will continue into the future with the same ambition it has in the past. We are constantly trying to improve the quality of care we provide our trauma patients and the community. This pursuit of quality means not only providing high-standard established therapies to trauma patients but also being involved in cutting edge clinical technologies and advancing the science of trauma and critical care through research. We are also prepared and committed to caring for families members of all ages when the need arises, hopefully decreasing the burden of hospitalization on the family as much as possible. From a clinical perspective, recruiting well-trained and dedicated surgeons is key to our mission. We are pleased to announce that Tracy Davido, MD, a critical care credentialed trauma surgeon, has recently joined our group. Dr. Davido will spend half of her time at North Memorial and half with the University of Minnesota. We have also added Jon Gayken, MD, a board-certified general surgeon with burn fellowship training, and Kamrun Jenabzadeh, MD, a recently minted graduate from the University of Minnesota's general surgery residency, to the trauma call coverage team. We are looking forward to their innovative contributions to the care of our patients. We remain busy from a research standpoint, publishing 15 articles in the last year. Much of this work focuses on the efficacy and standardization of Massive Transfusion Protocols for trauma patients with acute blood loss. We have been privileged to continue to work with Greg Beilman, MD, FACS, Chief of General Surgery and Vice Chair of Perioperative Services and Quality Improvement at the University of Minnesota, who returns as our director of research. Through his work with the national Trauma Outcomes Group, we are assured that this important transfusion research achieves national dissemination. Currently, we are participating in the NIH-sponsored ProTECT III study evaluating the neuroprotective properties of progesterone in patients with traumatic brain injuries. At North Memorial, we are always striving to adapt new clinical treatments to improve patient outcomes and shorten length of stay. One example is that we are offering rib fixation and plating for patients with major chest trauma who have suffered multiple broken ribs producing a flail segment and flail chest physiology. We are trying to bring better care to patients sooner by improving the resuscitation provided to trauma patients in the field by our ground and air ambulance crews. To this end we have recently established a field protocol for air ambulance for the use of TXA, a drug that helps stop bleeding in trauma patients by reversing their hypocoaguable state. It continues to be an exciting time at North Memorial Trauma with lots of change and innovation. We look forward to continuing to work with you and caring for your patients. Regards, Jonathan Gipson, MD, FACS Trauma Medical Director Situation Critical | Fall 2012 1 Adolescent Brain Development and Chemical Use Most would agree that parenting is both rewarding and Medical professionals can have a great influence on challenging. The good news is we continue to learn new underage alcohol use. They can talk to parents about the ways to protect and care for children across the state. One important role they play in clearly stating to sons and important message coming from the scientific community daughters that underage alcohol and drug use is dangerous is the need to understand and acknowledge that children's and not allowed. Teen perceptions of parental disapproval brains are not fully developed until age 25 or 26. What are great deterrents. What many adults may not realize does that mean? It means when a 14-year-old breaks his is that children say parental disapproval of underage leg by riding his bike off a retaining wall and a caring adult drinking is the key reason they have chosen not to drink. asks, "What were you thinking?" the answer is evident Those in the medical field can capitalize on this idea and – he wasn't! The decision was made in a split second encourage parents to take a strong stand. without considering the consequences. Why? The brain begins developing from the back to the front and the last In a statewide survey of Minnesota adults completed area to develop is the prefrontal cortex, which is involved in October and November of 2008, the data point to in planning, decision making and impulse control. Does the strong positive beliefs held by Minnesota adults that mean children do not have these skills before age 25? about the healthy use and non-use of alcohol. This No. However, it does mean they are still developing and research was conceived to have a perception of norms perfecting these skills and need the guidance of parents component, that is, in addition to assessing respondent and other caring adults. attitudes, they assessed respondents' perception of other Minnesota adults' attitudes. If gaps existed between the Due to the considerable amount of development during two, then evidence would suggest that even if respondents the adolescent years, chemicals and toxins affect the brain individually support healthy use and non-use of alcohol, differently in youth than they do in adults. Science shows they may not believe other Minnesotans have that same that alcohol and other drugs affect young people more level of support. (Alcohol Attitudes and Perceived Norms: profoundly than in adults. The brain goes through rapid A Statewide Survey of Minnesota Adults. The Montana development and "wiring" changes during the ages of 12 Institute. LLC. Anu Sharma, Ph.D., L.P., Roger Svendsen, through 21. Teen alcohol use can damage this brain wiring, M.S., C.P.P.R., Jeff Linkenbach, Ed.D., Jay Ottom M.S.) which is essential to becoming a mature, thoughtful, responsible adult. Drinking repeatedly during adolescence This research is key to unlocking the door to discussions and young adulthood can damage the brain permanently. that might take place in the home and across the 2 Situation Critical | Fall 2012 Adolescent Brain Development and Chemical Use underage alcohol use. Find out if there is one in your community and offer to assist in their efforts. Why do we want to discourage underage alcohol use? Because it can lead to dangerous behavior, property damage, and violence, including sexual violence. Keep in mind that a person who starts drinking at the legal age of 21 has only a seven percent chance of becoming addicted. Children who begin drinking at age 13 have a 45 percent chance of becoming alcohol dependent. It's time to change how we all think, talk and act when it comes to underage drinking. We need to stop accepting it and to start discouraging it. It's time to help young people understand that it is not okay for them to drink alcohol. The discussion needs to start long before youth start thinking about drinking. (Surgeon General's Call to Action community. For example, the gap measured by the to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking.) It is not just difference between perceived and actual norm was over 20 luck or hope that prevents youth from using alcohol or percent on at least five statements. Two of the statements drugs. Everyone can work together to create a community where the gap was over 20 percent were: (1) It is possible where young people can grow up and feel good about to have a good time without drinking alcohol, and (2) themselves without drinking. Alcohol use is not essential for celebrating success. Each item actually consisted of two paired questions asking: This article was written by LeeAnn Mortensen, injury (1) the respondent's own attitude about the statement, prevention coordinator at North Memorial and project and (2) the respondent's perception of the attitude of most director for Partnership for Change, a prevention coalition Minnesota adults about the same statement. For example, that serves northwest Hennepin the first question on the survey asked the respondent to County. Please feel free to contact indicate level of agreement with the statement, "No one LeeAnn at leeannmortensen@ should be pressured to drink alcohol if they don't want northmemorial.com for to." Question 1A asked, "And in your opinion, how do you additional information. think most other adults in Minnesota would respond to the same statement?" What does this mean to you as a medical professional? This means you probably have more professionals that are in line with your values and expectations about underage alcohol use than you thought. Of course the only way to find out whether others agree that those under age 21 should not be using alcohol is to talk a dialogue with your colleagues. Commit yourselves to your community in supporting no drug or alcohol use by youth. There are many community coalitions across Minnesota that work to reduce Situation Critical | Fall 2012 3 Minnesota Public Safety Service Awards Minnesota Public Safety Service Awards Recognize Unsung Heroes Acts of dedication and heroism occur often. But they don't Sergeant Scott Downing received a valor award for his always make the headlines. Through the Minnesota Public courageous efforts the morning of April 9, 2011, when Safety Service Awards, however, individuals who perform he continued to pursue an armed robbery suspect after everyday acts of bravery and courage are recognized, suffering a dislocated elbow and fractured radius bone that bringing honor to themselves and to their community. required surgery and the placement of two pins to repair it. Sgt. Downing eventually cornered the suspect and held The annual awards ceremony, which started in 1984, him at gunpoint until other officers arrived. was the brainchild of Doug Hoppenrath, an ambulance director and public safety liaison with North Memorial The second recipient of the valor award was Roseville who was deeply devoted to teamwork in public safety. Police K-9 Major, who assisted in the apprehension of "Doug recognized that there were a lot of unsung heroes theft suspects after being stabbed multiple times, suffering whose actions saved lives," says Pat Coyne, director of a collapsed lung and sustaining numerous other injuries. North Memorial Ambulance Service. "He created these Despite surgeries and extensive rehabilitation, Major awards to bring attention to people who risk their lives to was not able to regain the use of his hind legs. He is help others." now retired from police work and lives at home with his partner, Officer John Jorgensen. Awards are given to recipients in several categories, including law enforcement officers (at the city, county, state and federal level), EMS personnel, firefighters and civilians. There are award categories for valor, honor and merit, with specific criteria for each award. A valor award is given for the persistent and continued application to duty after having been injured or wounded so as to complete an assigned task or rescue, or unexpected challenge. An award of honor goes to any person who, conscious of danger, distinguishes himself or herself by the outstanding performance of an act of gallantry and valor at imminent personal hazard to life, above and beyond the call of duty. The merit award is given to a public safety officer or citizen for excellent and unusual accomplishment as recognized by superiors, fellow officers or concerned citizens. There were two recipients of the valor award in the most recent safety awards presented last November. Minneapolis Police 4 Situation Critical | Fall 2012 Minnesota Public Safety Service Awards Awards of honor were given to: Merit awards were given to: Brad Beebe, Jr. (civilian) Jake Kauppila (civilian) Gary Frodermann (civilian) Jeremy Nerem (civilian) Woodbury, MN Salt Lake City, UT Magnolia, MN Lamberton, MN Jared Bekkala (civilian) Jackson Mask (civilian) Bruce Hildebrandt (EMS) Lisa Powell (civilian) Dassel, MN St. Paul, MN Cambridge, MN U of MN, MN Olivia Burns (civilian) Peter Reineke (civilian) Andrea Johnston (civilian) Deb Prillaman (civilian) Alexandria, MN Waconia, MN U of MN, MN St. Michael, MN Jeremy Hastings (civilian) Chase Riutta (civilian) Matt Kaderlik (civilian) Ken Prillaman (civilian) Wyoming, MN Missoula, MT Madison, MN St. Michael, MN Christopher Hoard Austin Wark (civilian) Jon Kellemeyn (civilian) Chelsey Radermacher (civilian) (law enforcement) St. Paul, MN Woodstock, MN St. Michael, MN Big Lake, MN Sara Ahlquist (fire) Jim Lundeen (fire) Josh Ripley (civilian) Rob Jarrett Minnetonka, MN Minnetonka, MN Andover, MN (law enforcement) Zumbrota, MN Kim Barrett (civilian) Lynn Mennis (civilian) Nate Rose (civilian) U of MN, MN Brookings, SD U of MN, MN Carl Kauppila (civilian) Cottage Grove, MN The merit awards given to firefighters Sara Ahlquist and are being done," says Coyne. "I'm grateful that North Jim Lundeen were for the "What If?" program they started Memorial (host of the safety awards) still assigns value for the City of Minnetonka. They have made more than and recognizes these good deeds." 200 presentations on subjects including fire prevention and safety and participated in multiple public relations Applications nominating an individual or group of events around the Twin Cities. They have also started a individuals for a Minnesota Public Safety Service Award program to help residents with disabilities obtain needed are accepted from anywhere in Minnesota. Events leading lift assists and an "After the Fire" program to provide to the nomination must have occurred between September residents with resources and information who have 15 of last year and September 14 of this year. Applications suffered a fire. must be postmarked by October 1 to be considered for this year's event "With so many negative news stories in the news, it's refreshing to bring attention to the good things that To submit a candidate for award consideration, nominators should complete a printable application from the North Memorial website, attach any applicable reports, newspaper articles, etc., and mail to: Public Safety Services, North Memorial Ambulance Service, 4501 68th Ave. N., Brooklyn Center, MN 55429. Situation Critical | Fall 2012 5 Emergency Medicine Education Opportunities Emergency Medicine and Trauma Update: Beyond the Golden Hour Course Information Preliminary program includes hot topics in: Thursday, November 15, 2012 • Disaster Management Crowne Plaza St. Paul, Riverfront Hotel, • Initial Burn Care St. Paul, Minnesota • Pediatric Pearls • Hot Topics from Recent Meetings Sponsored by the Surgery and Emergency Medicine • Key Papers in 2012 Departments of Regions Hospital, Hennepin County Medical Center, North Memorial Medical Center, Mayo New This Year: Clinic, Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center, Pre-conference Workshop University of Minnesota Medical Center – Fairview, Wednesday, November 14, 2012 along with Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare and HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research. Location HealthPartners Simulation and Learning Center, Featuring: Regions Hospital, St. Paul • Plenary Sessions • Parallel Curricular Tracks For more information • Hands-on Breakout Sessions For more information about the conference, please call (952) 883-6225 or visit Focus: http://www.healthpartners.com/IME/ • Knowledge You Can Use on Your Next Shift continuing-education/CNTRB_033088. • What to Do in the Initial Hours Caring for Your Injured Patient 2012 Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) October 22-23, 2012 This program was developed by the American College of Registration: You may register online at http://www. Surgeons Committee on Trauma and designed to assist northmemorial.com/professionaledu/ physicians in providing the first hour of emergency care to cme.cfm or by calling North Memorial trauma patients. Training combines didactic lectures and EMS Education at (763) 520-5451. practical skill stations, allowing time to perfect skills in the Course Location: North Memorial Education Center, 3500 initial assessment, management and stabilization of phases France Ave. North, Robbinsdale, MN. of trauma patients. At the conclusion of the program, Parking is free. participants should be able to: Sponsored by: Section of Trauma/Surgical Critical Care 1. Assess the patient's condition rapidly and accurately Presented by: Minnesota Committee on Trauma 2. Resuscitate and stabilize the patient according to priority & North Memorial Medical Center, 3. Determine if the patient's needs exceed a facility's Emergency Medical Services Education capabilities 4. Arrange appropriately for the patient's definitive care 5. Ensure that optimum care is provided The Long Hot Summer: A Conference on Trauma and Emergency Care March 8-9, 2013, The ATLS course includes a surgical skills practicum. Minneapolis Marriott Northwest (formerly the Northland Inn) Topics include: • Initial Assessment & Management North Memorial will present the 24th annual conference • Airway & Ventilatory Management on trauma and emergency care. The conference includes educational sessions designed to meet required hours for all • Shock levels of EMTs. Jason Dush, national EMS speaker, firefighter • Thoracic & Abdominal Trauma and paramedic, returns by popular demand. Brochures will be • Head & Spine Trauma mailed out in November. For questions, or to be added to the • Musculoskeletal Trauma mailing list, please email email@example.com. 6 Situation Critical | Fall 2012 North Memorial Trauma Research North Memorial Trauma Service is participating in a NIH sponsored, multicenter clinical study called ProTECT III (Progesterone for Traumatic Brain Injury: Experimental Clinical Treatment). The purpose of this study is to see if progesterone, a naturally occurring hormone found in our bodies thought to have powerful neuroprotective properties, is effective in decreasing brain damage from traumatic brain injury (TBI). Multiple animal studies suggest that progesterone given after TBI results in less brain damage. The ProTECT III study will further test these findings to determine how effective this treatment is in adults with moderate to severe TBI. Patients will be followed for six months following their brain injury to determine if IV progesterone, along with standard TBI care, will improve outcomes compared to standard care alone. There are 35 Level 1 trauma centers participating in this study nationwide. To date, 560 patients have been enrolled with the final number of patients required to complete the study being 1140. Inclusion criteria include age of 18 years or older, blunt TBI with a Glasgow Coma Scale between 4 and 12, and the ability to start the study drug in the emergency department within four hours of the time of injury. Some of the exclusion criteria include pregnancy, breast or reproductive cancers, elevated blood alcohol of greater than .250, and prolonged hemodynamic instability. No new treatment has been approved for acute TBI in over 30 years. We are hopeful that by participating in this research a new treatment will be found. Situation Critical | Fall 2012 7 Water Safety Task Force Water Safety Task Force Leads Drowning Prevention Efforts The Twin Cities Metro Water Safety Task Force, led by was shown to the participants. This was followed by a North Memorial, originally came together in response demonstration by instructors from Foss Swim School. to the record number of drownings in 2011. The initial goal was to raise awareness and provide education around Residents learned how to recognize a drowning victim. water safety to those at apartment complexes. Apartment Drowning is a silent occurrence. People do not yell for complex pools are a common location for drownings help, splash their arms or make noise. Instead, they go because people using pools often do not know how to under quickly, lose the air from their lungs and sink to swim or cannot swim well. Pools may also be open when the bottom. The residents were instructed to call 911 and apartment offices are closed, making it more challenging were also taught how to use the safety equipment that is to get help. In addition, although it should be considered required at every pool. The task force is now working on a second line of defense, most of these pools do not have an online toolkit that can be available to anyone. lifeguards. The Twin Cities Metro Water Safety Task Force consists of To address those needs the task force developed a pilot ten partners: North Memorial, Abbey's Hope Charitable program consisting of poolside events. The goal was Foundation, Brooklyn Center Police Department, to educate people on what drowning looks like, what Brooklyn Park Police Department, Foss Swim School, to do (and not do) when someone in the water is in Hennepin County Sheriff 's Office, Minnesota Department trouble, and how to use safety equipment. First, a short of Natural Resources, Plymouth Fire Department, Safe video, developed by Brooklyn Park Police Department, Kids Northwest Metro Minneapolis and Swimmunity. Seth Witthuhn Becomes New Resource Educator Seth Witthuhn, new gained experience in cardiac intensive care and critical care resource educator for intensive care. North Memorial Air Care and critical care Seth joined North Memorial Air Care as a flight nurse in services, brings a range 2007 and later became a unit shift coordinator. He became of varied experience to resource educator in March 2012. a most important role. "I'm looking forward to developing air care and critical His background as a care programs for continuing education, new employees paramedic, registered and ongoing education for our five air care bases," says nurse and flight nurse Seth. His experience managing patient care from the makes him uniquely perspective of pre-hospital, in hospital, and medical suited to provide transport (from small hospitals to large hospitals) will education and training bring an overall perspective to patient care. for all levels of flight medicine and critical care Seth will also play a large role in helping North Memorial ground transport. Air Care become certified by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) Seth began his career as a paramedic working in both by coordinating and integrating education. CAMTS is Brainerd and Alexandria. After five years as a paramedic, dedicated to improving the quality of patient care and he attended nursing school, eventually working as a safety of the transport environment for services providing registered nurse in Fargo with Essentia Health, where he rotor wing, fixed wing and ground transport systems. 8 Situation Critical | Fall 2012 New Members of Trauma Call Panel Jon Gayken, MD Kamrun Jenabzadeh, MD Dr. Gayken grew up in St. Dr. Jenabzadeh was born in Cloud, Minn. He attended Tehran, Iran. He grew up in St Cloud State University, Houston, Texas from the age where he studied Biology of seven and earned his B.S. and Chemistry with a minor degree from the Honors College in Human Relations. He at the University of Houston attended medical school at the in 2001. He earned his medical University of Minnesota. Dr. degree from the Texas Tech Gayken completed his surgical University Health Sciences residency at Hennepin County Center (Lubbock, TX) in 2005. Medical Center and a burn Dr. Jenabzadeh completed his fellowship at the University residency in General Surgery of Washington at Harborview at the University of Minnesota in Seattle, Wash. He is board certified in General Surgery School of Medicine in 2012, which included two years of and is currently in the Surgical Critical Care fellowship clinic research in the Burn Center at Regions Hospital in program at the University of Minnesota with plans of St. Paul. He is interested in all aspects of general surgery expanding his practice to burns, trauma and critical care. with a special focus on laparoscopy, breast and colorectal Dr. Gayken's research interests include surgical infectious oncology, and complex hernias. Dr. Kenabzadeh is disease, hypertrophic ossification in burn patients, and dedicated to the use of expert and compassionate surgical telemedicine as it pertains to the regionalization of trauma approach to the total care of the patient. and burn care. North Memorial Welcomes New Trauma Surgeon, Tracy Davido, MD Dr. Davido is a 1993 graduate of Cleveland State University in Business Administration. She received her medical degree in 2002 from the University of Pittsburgh Medical School. She completed her surgical residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, along with an Acute Care fellowship and a Surgical Critical Care fellowship. Dr. Davido's research interests are surgical infectious disease, surgical complications and efforts to increase operating efficiency, all directed at improving patient outcomes. Dr. Davido also works as a trauma/general surgeon at the University of Minnesota. Situation Critical | Fall 2012 9 New Providers in Emergency Medicine Cameron Berg, MD Laura Berg, MD Staff Physician, Staff Physician, Emergency Department Emergency Department Education Education Pomona Collegem, McGill University, Claremont, Calif. Montreal Quebec, Canada Medical School Medical School George Washington University, George Washington University, Washington, DC Washington, DC Residency Stanford-Kaiser Emergency Residency Medicine, Palo Alto, Calif. Stanford-Kaiser Emergency Medicine, Palo Alto, Calif. Professional Experience This is my first job as an attending! Professional Experience National presentation and pending publication Favorite Part About My Career in Academic EM on HIV screening in Emergency I enjoy being able to help others with their worst days. Departments. Interests Research and presentation on common encounters in Professionally: I'm particularly interested in medical Geriatric Emergency Medicine. informatics and medical education. Personally, I love running ultra-marathons and climbing mountains. Favorite Part About My Career My coworkers and sharing the experience with my husband. I love being part of a motivated team working to achieve a singular goal. Interests In medicine, Geriatric Emergency Medicine. I enjoy the complexity and needs of an aging population as well as the convergence of end of life and emergency care. I think our practice will change significantly in the next 20 years, especially with regard to death and dying. In life, I pursue art as a hobby, mostly painting and sketching. When I retire I will own an art gallery. I also run, climb mountains and get on my bike on occasion. I love dogs and hope to increase my household canine population. 10 Situation Critical | Fall 2012 New Providers in Emergency Medicine Chad Roline, MD Brenden Wilde, MD Staff Physician, Staff Physician, Emergency Department Emergency Department Education Education University of Colorado Michigan State University Medical School Medical School Georgetown University University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine School of Medicine Residency Residency Emergency Medicine, Hennepin County Hennepin County Medical Center Emergency Medicine Fellowship Favorite Part About My Career Emergency Ultrasound, Hennepin County Medical Center My favorite part of my career is the opportunity to talk to and connect with patients with acute medical problems on Professional Experience a daily basis. I feel like I have the opportunity to diagnose Completed residency in 2010 and fellowship in 2011. and help stabilize a wide variety of medical problems in a Board certified in Emergency Medicine. wide range of ages. Favorite Part About My Career Interests Diversity of patients and medical conditions International medicine, simulation training, resident encountered in emergency medicine. teaching, cross country skiing, climbing and running. Interests Spending time with family and friends. Situation Critical | Fall 2012 11 Partner Profile: St. Joseph's Medical Center Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd is disciplinary teams that assemble in the emergency a Level III Trauma Center, providing emergency medical department for specific events such as heart attack, services 24 hours a day, seven days a week through urgent stroke and trauma. care, emergency rooms and trauma surgery. Its emergency specialists and physicians form a life-saving team caring for "In emergency situations, minutes count. By working more than 26,000 patients per year for any situation, from together as a team with North Memorial staff, we are able minor injuries or illnesses to life-threatening conditions to provide better outcomes for patients and their families," requiring immediate surgery. says Peter Henry, MD, director of Emergency Medicine at Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center. Dr. Henry "Keeping patients and their families as our focus in leads the clinical staff at St. Joseph's that is comprised of delivering care has resulted in patient survey feedback numerous physicians certified in Emergency Medicine and ratings at our emergency room that are among the best in others trained in Family Medicine who have more than 10 the nation – the 97th percentile among 890 hospitals," says years of emergency care experience. Jani Wiebolt, Chief Operating Officer of Essentia Health- St. Joseph's Medical Center. This has been accomplished Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center, one of Essentia through a team effort beginning when the first medical Health's many Catholic facilities, is a 162-bed nonprofit professional arrives on site. community hospital located in Brainerd, Minn. More than 1,000 employees and over 100 physicians representing 21 North Memorial has been an excellent partner in providing specialties make St. Joseph's the largest hospital in north- this level of care to the community. This partnership central Minnesota. Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical includes key staff at St. Joseph's that serve in liaison roles Center system includes eight clinics located in Baxter, and attend quarterly North Memorial staff meetings. Brainerd, Crosslake, Hackensack, Pequot Lakes, Pierz, Emergency Department case reviews consistently include Pillager, and Pine River Clinic, as well as four specialty North Memorial staff, and the two organizations work clinics. As a Benedictine-sponsored Catholic organization, together when building protocols. This strong working St. Joseph's adheres to the values of hospitality, stewardship, relationship has increased the effectiveness of the multi- respect, justice, teamwork and quality. 12 Situation Critical | Fall 2012 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit No. 3784 Emergency and Trauma Services 3300 Oakdale Ave. N. Robbinsdale, MN 55422 Please share this with your staff. 12165 8/12
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Bullying has always been a touchy subject and of course we've heard anthems from Kelly Rowland, K'Naan, and Nelly Furtado addressing this issue. Now Canadian songstress Alyssa Reid, is setting aside her club hit sound to tackle the issue. In Talk Me Down, she sings to perhaps an ex or maybe her haters, and tells them that they can't touch her. They can't talk her down to where they are because she's already above it all.
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Install new construction windows on stucco home1
I wanted to know how much more difficult it is to replace existing windows in a stucco home with new construction windows. The reason I want to do that is the bottom sills are rotting out since they were made of pine.
How much more time on the average; would new construction windows take vs. replacement windows where they just use the existing framing of the window? For example I like to get a reply such as: "it would take one hour more time to install a new construction window."
Most windows contractors want to talk you into their replacement line of windows. None will do new construction windows - even if you tell them the bottom sill is rotted. They say they will fix it!
Do I have to look for any particular windows type contractors to do the project or can I do it myself?
I watched a couple homes where new construction windows were being installed and it took them about 20 minutes to do a 5' X 5' window. It was only two people and one worked on the outside. This included the insulation; slimming and nailing and screwing and placing the window panels back in.
One thing I not sure of is how do I handle the weather stripping around the top of the window? Do I try to tuck it inside the existing space or do I cut it off?
I think of installing the Marvin Ultimate glide windows!
Found out that I would have to do way to much work to do new construction windows on existing stucco! I looking at replacing the sills or repairing the sills with bond. Yes bond. Then using a good replacement window.
Learn from other posts on the internet.
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If you want to go new construction on existing stucco, that is a complicated install and not for the faint of heart of drive by DIY'er.
As long as you are comfortable with that and the fabrication of flashing details (sill pan flashing, drip cap/z-bar, etc.) than you should be fine and it is the more comprehensive installation.
You want to post up some pictures and the first thing you have to do is select your window.
You need to find an actual contractor/builder to do it not just a window installer. Some times the best way to install a window that has stucco is to put trim in place were the old stucco was removed and doing only the smallest amount of stucco patch. Find a window dealer and say you want new construction windows, have them connect you with a contractor that they do business with regularly.
Thanks for the suggestions. I am weighing the opinions but am leaning towards repairing/replacing the stills and stools that are no good and going with replacement windows for now!
But I still gathering info on it! But I saw some Youtube videos and they had the stucco ripped about 5 inches around the window opening and after it was installed; you still have to patch the stucco. That not the way I wanted to do it! Better to just replace or repair the damage window framing and do the replacement window. I can do that myself too! I may schedule it for next Spring/Summer as my next major project!
Plus, I can do shopping during the winter and hunt for the best prices too! Not sure about my bay windows however! I have to check how to do the replacement windows for that but I sure it pretty much the same as the regular windows.
Found out to my shock that I have a frame (brick molding) around my windows already and so I can use new construction windows by removing the brick molding and inserting the nailing fin inside the molding area and install back the brick molding. LOL!
Very nice indeed!
Yes! Don't have to remove any stucco! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Any comment would be appreciated.
Well, you saved yourself some time there.
Remove the brickmouldings, remove the flanged unit, prep and clean the openings, install a sill pan or otherwise create a bevel in the rough opening, flash the sill, back caulk the nailing flange, set the unit, shim/square/level/plumb, flash the jambs and head, install drip cap at window head between stucco and trim, install new PVC brickmould, surgically caulk between stucco and brickmould....
Have ice tea and enjoy the fruits of your labors.
Post pictures and add me to your Christmas Card list.
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It seems like you guys don't like her....I like her:D so I just wanna know if she did anything.:o
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Hey, we like all spanish girls, so why not Cristina? She is nice :)
Cris has already won 2 titles, both of them on clay. Perhaps that's her problem (actually all the spaniards have this problem) she is only good on clay courts. Fortunately the clay court season will start soon :D Good luck Cristina!
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I like all the spanish players. Maybe I don´t like Cristina so much at least not so much as the others. She is I don´t know how to explain it... She isn´t as funny as the other Spaniards. But I know she is very nice.
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I LOVE CRISTINA TORRENS :kiss: :hearts:
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¿? Cristina is my 10# fave.
I like her a lot, she is my fave of her generation ( Ruano, Leon , Montolio, Bes etc....)
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BTW KC, I'd like to know why you ask such a question. Why you thought we dislike her?:confused:
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It seems like you guys ignore her alot in your forum.:confused: But glad to see you don't!:)
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You know Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is no ordinary garden shop the second you turn down Petaluma Boulevard. Housed in the towering old 1926 Sonoma County Bank, it's hard to miss the Seed Bank. Selling over 1200 varieties of seeds, the Seed Bank is a stand out not only because of its impressive edifice, but it's the company's commitment to growing and promoting varieties of heirloom fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers that attract backyard gardeners and locavores from miles around. Even non-gardeners can't resist poking their heads into the marble building to take a look at the rows and rows of colorful seed packets carefully cataloged and tucked into beautiful Amish-built seed racks the owners had custom built on-site.
Started in Mansfield, Missouri by 17 year-old Jere Gettle in 1998, it turns out that there's very little that's ordinary about Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. When Gettle started collecting the seeds of older, rarer varieties of plants and selling them through his mail order business he found that there were gardeners, growers, and small farmers all over the country interested in growing their own heirloom crops and antique flowers and Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds quickly found a following. Many of the seeds we buy from big seed companies at the local hardware store or garden shop have been manufactured, modified, and hybridized over the decades and many older varieties of fruits and vegetables have been lost in the process. Gettle's commitment to pure seeds (all seeds are non-GMO) and seed preservation have made Baker Creek the go-to seed store for thousands of gardeners. The success of his Missouri store led to the company opening it's first branch way out west in Petaluma, where foodies, farming and slow food movements converge.
When we visited the Seed Bank there was a haul of locally grown potatoes in the middle of the marble floor, still covered in dirt with handmade signs describing the different varieties. The rows are organized by types of fruits, vegetables and flowers, and the seed packets (all either from Baker Creek or other small seed companies around the country) have colorful vintage graphics. Almost every seed gets a detailed description and origin story (many are from the 19th and early 20th century).
CLICK HERE for the rest of the seed bank post (and more beautiful pictures) after the jump!
We left the Seed Bank with a brand new stash of seeds and wanted to make sure that we took good care of our new investment so we decided to create our own little seed bank to keep them until we're ready to start planting. Seeds are actually alive and lifespans range from six months to ten years. Storing seeds in cool, dry, dark conditions is considered best. We used some corked bottles, labels, and an old recipe box to make our own bank. Since seeds need to be kept dry above all else, store your seeds in an airtight container, such as zip lock bags, jars or glassine envelope. We used corked vials to store our seeds and typed up labels letting us know which was which, and included the date so we remember how old our seeds are. Many gardeners encourage adding a desiccant to your seeds to keep the conditions extra dry. We made sure to save the seed envelopes, too, storing them alphabetically in our handy recipe box for future reference. Seeds like it a bit cooler than room temperature so find a cool place in your house to store your bank. Our recipe box can easily be stored in the back of the fridge until planting season is here or, more likely, until we actually have time to plant them. Here's a quick guide to vegetable seed lifespans you can print up and store in your own seed bank, and more information in general about seed storage from the folks at The Heirloom Gardener. If all goes well and our green thumbs start to itch, you may be seeing a post about Parisian Picklings in the near future.
What a wonderful place to visit…I am glad it's not to near my home, my hubby would buy seeds every day!
This makes me want to visit Petaluma, CA. I love the details, right down to the font on the labels. Lovely and quiet.
Wow! I id not know a place like this existed. Such a great old building, perfect for its use, right? Wishing so that I could visit.
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I find this not only functional and virtuous but beautiful too!
wow, i've never heard of such a place. looks great!
i just got my order of 20 seed packets from them, and i'm not sure if i'm more excited about the packaging or the seeds!
so very clever! I wish we had this kinda place in Ottawa, Canada!
I am a Petaluma native living very far away on the East Coast. Imagine my surprise at seeing my tiny hometown featured on your blog! Thank you for the reminder of the beauty that abounds in Petaluma.
The Seed Bank is heaven. I am so happy it's in our town!
I love Petaluma! My fiance is a native. The seed bank is only one of the many wonderful places to visit in Petaluma. I have yet to go into the seed bank, but now I will!!
I love Petaluma. My fiance is a native! Twenty minute drive from my home!!! Petaluma is so full of treasures, I go shopping there all the time. I will have to add the seed bank to one of my places to visit!
A post about one of my favourite stores in my hometown!!! <3
Thank you for bringing something worthwhile and valuable to a corner that has been waiting for you for a long time. Hooray!!
I have passed by many times but never popped in–that will change soon!
Thanks so much for sharing. :)
Love this! I am sorry to see that the original store wasn't highlighted, it is an amazing place! Also, their Spring Festival happens in the Midwest in early May and is TRULY a fabulous experience!
Seed packaging is fantastic! I would put them into frames and decorate my kitchen.
our editors from studio choo live in california, so that's why they focused on this shop ;)
We were already planning to visit here on our CA road trip honeymoon (one of the stops I am MOST excited about)! Thanks for the background info and tips on seed storage!
I put in a big order from Baker Creek this year, and now have a basement full of seedlings that make me smile every day!
what a trip! – I remember that building from when I lived in Novato – at the time it was stuffed full of rugs. This looks much cooler – and the art gallery that's in the other old bank on Petaluma blvd is very cool too.
My husband and I lived in a loft in downtown Petaluma where we could see the Seed Bank from our windows! AN AMAZING place some of the best food! If there, visit Graffit's and try the basalmic and truffle oil, it is HEAvENLY!!!!
This place is amazing! I was born and raised in Petaluma and have been wondering if DesignSponge might do a design guide of Sonoma County sometime (saw the Napa one last week). It is a beautiful place definitely worth a visit! Great post.
Oh I would love to see that place!! I like your mini seed bank too, I have sometimes thrown out seeds that were left over.
I worked for a great place locally last summer like this! It was so refreshingly old fashioned and fun.
WHOA, my Dad was literally just telling me about this company last night, when I was asking him for gardening advice! He lives in MO and apparently buys all his seeds from them! I live in CA and he told me that they opened up shop in Petaluma. Weird! I had no idea what heirloom seeds were. This place looks like fun. I can't wait to visit!
Wish there was something like this in Chicago! Really this is a wonderful concept for a garden store.
This is a milestone for Petaluma downtown. This sets a wonderful new tone for retail opportunities in a very special town. Bravo!
No kidding – I drove by that place two weeks ago and remarked to my wife "I bet I'll be seeing that place on blogs, websites and in magazines soon."
Very neat! Glad to see they ship internationally… :)
I'm East Coast right now, but this place might merit a trip to CA … of course, I'd have to plan a vacation around it, to dupe my family (they love my garden and the harvest we reap, but not the piles of seed catalogues that clutter our home … or the tools that are filling the shed and spilling into the yard … hmm, maybe I shouldn't go).
I love the idea of this place, may it inspire many more!!
I was just there in late March!! I actually thought "OH MY GOSH THEY STOLE MY PICTURE" but no, I just took one that was almost identical.
It was such a beautiful store and Petaluma is so gorgeous altogether.
gorgeous seed packets – I'd love to see them in a poster size!
Heh, I'm another Petaluma native who jumped when I saw that first picture. The building used to house an antique store that was permanently "going out of business" — it'll be odd next time I go home not to see those neon window stickers on East Washington!
This looks amazing, love the packaging and the idea behind the seeds. I'm planting all sorts of things on my roof and in my kitchen, so this inspires me even more…
Thanks for the post! I grew up in Petaluma (I am now 40)and spent my childhood riding the downtown streets on my bike. TG&Y, Woolworths's, Rexall Drug, the bakery, Farrells…. every building in downtown Petaluma "used to be" something great, it is so wonderful to see the buildings reincarnated and useful.
This makes me so unbelievably happy :-)
Nice! I hope Monsanto don't pay them a visit.
My grandmother lives in Petaluma and I have many fond memories of that town! This makes me want to go and spend some time shopping around :)
What a fantastic post…..I had no idea a place like this existed. What a charming place, located in such a charming building. A match made in heaven….thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful find!
thanks for posting this! i am ordering from them right now…
This absolutely is a good thing. I want to be there feeling at peace with the world. What a fine old building! The owners of the seed bank obviously know what is beautiful and good
PLEASE tell me they sell online also? Those pretty bags are the one thing that can cheer up our rather bleak late winter allotment garden aka mud-central…
I'm yet another native of Petaluma (who now goes to school in Chicago and is moving to NYC this summer) and was thrilled to see this post. Thanks for sharing! I'm hopeful that the Seed Bank stays in business for a long time; I've seen a lot of beautiful downtown, historic buildings change hands in Petaluma.
Who knew you had so many Petaluma readers? I love my hometown and the Seed Bank is on my short list of places to visit for planting this year's garden. And yes, it is a wonderful place to visit. :)
Like so many other readers, I'm very glad to see this lovely business covered here on Design*Sponge. My Petaluma-born grandmother, also a floral designer but originally a teller at the Seed Bank way back when it was actually a bank, got quite a kick out of the transformation. We've been so happy to see the beautiful building put to such appropriate, admirable, and creative use. Here's to many, many years of fruitful business!
This is within driving distance for me. I'm so glad you highlighted it. I may even be able to get over there while there's still time for planting this season. Yeah.
I love that place. It's just a short walk from our home and it's such a nice addition to our city.
we're also quite surprised by how many Petaluma readers there are out there. nice to meet you all!
don't worry, agnes – they've got you covered. order from them online here.
i'm another petaluman pleased to see our seed bank getting some press. they've been a great addition to our community. and i second the notion for a sonoma county design guide!
I'm so excited to see Petaluma featured on D*S! It is my home town {which I have recently moved away from to Indiana!} I've always loved this building and seen the many stores that it has previously housed. I am so pleased to see that it now is the home to such a neat company. It's a great addition to downtown. I miss it and hope to be home soon.
This beautiful place excites my mind. I like the place, the flowers, especiall lavendar, and the life. I've never saw so beautiful place, I hope one day I have a chance to live in the earthly paradise.


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Golf Club of Illinois
Hailed by Golf Digest as "The best example of target golf yet built," the Golf Club includes pot bunkers, double greens, fescue-covered mounds and water hazards.
Emmett's Tavern & Brewery Co.
Emmett's uses only traditional ingredients - water, malt, hops and yeast. When you try a German Pilsener or an English Pale Ale at Emmett's, your pint will be as close to the original as you can get (without actually getting on a plane and flying across the pond). Brewery tours are available.
CITY:West Dundee
PM&L Theatre
PM&L Theatre is a non-profit, community-based volunteer organization located in downtown Antioch. Each annual season contains six shows, ranging in style from musicals to comedy and drama.
Von Bergens Country Market
In fall enjoy farm animals, pumpkin picking, a train ride, seasonal decorations and a craft corner. An annual antique tractor show is held in September.
Antioch Bowling Lanes
Antioch Bowl is back with 28 premier Brunswick Synthetic Prolanes, AMF's Elite scoring system, and good folk in great leagues. Birthday parties, arcade games, cosmic bowling and Quick Strike snack shop.
Village of Greyslake Heritage Center and Museum
The Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976 and is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Historical Society stages regular programs, works with the Executive Director on engaging exhibitions, conducts tours and keeps residents and visitors connected with Grayslake's rich past. For more information, visit the Grayslake Historical Society's website at www.grayslakehistory.org.
Round Lake Area Park District
Round Lake Area Park District offers visitors a wide range of activities and facilities to enjoy. They include the Renwood Golf Course, the new sports center, the Prairie Grass Nature Museum, community theatre, outdoor pool/aquatic center, fitness center, child development center, teen center, senior center and acres of picturesque parklands. Private parties/outings at any of the facilities can be accommodated.
CITY:Round Lake
River Trading Post
Native American art and antiquities including Navajo weavings, Pueblo pottery, sculptures by Cliff Fragua, and work by other Plains Native American artists.
CITY:East Dundee
Stade Dairy Farm
A producer of milk, vegetables and grains since 1977, the farm offers tours, and presents the annual Shades of Autumn festival during the month of September.
More Than Delicious Orchard
This seasonal orchard offers more than 80 varieties of apples and pears.
Brunswick Zone
Bowling, cosmic bowling, video arcade, Pizza Hut Express and more.
Boone County Historical Museum
Explore this varied collection of local memorabilia. The museum includes a log home, Civil War artifacts, a natural history room, historic dolls, clothes, tools and transportation ranging from a 1906 Eldredge Runabout to Belvidere's first Chrysler.
Bowl - Hi Lanes
Enjoy bowling as well as karaoke every Friday and Saturday.
Vernon Hills Golf Course
This golf course has been ranked as one of the top ten 9 hole golf courses in Chicagoland. Situated in Vernon Hills, this challenging 9-hole municipal course boasts small greens, rolling terrain, tight fairways and seven holes featuring water. Golfers of all skill levels will appreciate both the playability and the eye-catching views. The full-service clubhouse features a varied lunch menu, which is served all day and a full-service bar. Banquet facilities available for up to 80 people.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Liberty Lanes
WhirlyBall Vernon Hills
WhirlyBall combines basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport! Whether you're planning a holiday party, corporate outing or meeting, team building session, bar/bat mitzvah, bachelor/bachelorette or birthday party, WhirlyBall is the most complete venue in Lake County offering a variety of entertainment options including WhirlyBall, two-level lasertag, climbing wall, video games, pool tables, complete food & beverage menus, fully-loaded sports bar and flexible event facility that comfortably accommodates 400+ guests.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Hoosier Grove Schoolhouse Museum
Originally built as a one-room schoolhouse in 1904 on the corner of Old Church and Barrington Roads, the museum was moved to its present site in 1991.
Holiday Inn Express - Algonquin
Comfortable, convenient, economical accomodations
Elgin Lanes
Buffalo Park Campground
62 vehicle sites. Seasonal.
Excellent food in a casual atmosphere serving truly innovative New American cuisine. Including everything from Jambalaya to Rack of Lamb, and eclectic selections such as ostrich, buffalo and elk. Full service Bar too.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Village of Grayslake
Historic Downtown Grayslake
Homestead Orchard
This u-pick orchard features 14 varieties of apples, plus rhubarb and raspberries. The Homestead's store is located in a century-old horse barn, stocked with homemade honey, candles, dried flowers, dried apple chips and more.
The Upstairs Downstairs Shop
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, crafts, and gifts.
Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology
The mission of the center is to honor the memory and spirit of the Space Shuttle Challenger 51L crew by providing hands-on space exploration curriculum and center that enhances thinking skills and inspires those to meet the challenges of 21st Century.
Welcome Stitchery, Inc.
Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Classical Glass
Stained glass supplies, custom and restoration.
Lake County Fairgrounds
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. Our Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including antique shows, swap meets, crafts shows, dog and horse shows, and much more. Visit our website for event schedule.
McHenry County Pirates Football
Catch all the summer gridiron action of this minor league football team during Saturday night home games played at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.
Grayslake Heritage Center
A state-of-the-art history museum dedicated to collecting and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Grayslake Heritage Center offers programs, exhibitions and special events all year round and includes two galleries, a community room, and a classroom.
Offering in-house dining as well as delivery services.
Port Edward Restaurant
One of Mid-America's most unusual restaurants. World-class chef. Real windmill you can eat in. Sail boat you can eat in also. Fresh seafood.
Groundhog Day - Woodstock Opera House
This hilarious comedy concerns a crabby weatherman who finds himself reliving Groundhog Day over and over. Filmed in the quaint town of Woodstock, the bell tower that the weatherman leaps from is actually the Woodstock Opera House (which today presents concerts and plays). A small plaque in Woodstock's historic town square marks the spot where the character repeatedly stepped into a puddle in the movie.
Heavenly Attic
Resale shop. No consignments. Weekly specials.
The Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique"
A private Estate located in Barrington Hills, featuring the World's finest collection of Automatic Music Instruments, including the World's largest Theater Organ. Private Group Tours or 40 or more. Charity Gala Events & Concerts. A Summer Concert Series and a Christmas Concert supporting the Sanfilippo Foundation open to the public with pre-purchased tickets. Concerts include time to explore the Sanfilippo Collection. See website for details and tickets.
CITY:Crystal Lake
The Texan Barbeque
Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Tender barbeque sandwiches cooked a variety of ways.
Groundhog Day - Woodstock Square
This hilarious comedy concerns a crabby weatherman who finds himself reliving Groundhog Day over and over. Filmed in the quaint town of Woodstock, the bell tower that the weatherman leaps from is actually the Woodstock Opera House (which today presents concerts and plays). A small plaque in Woodstock's historic town square marks the spot where the character repeatedly stepped into a puddle in the movie.
Deer Park Town Center
Different from your average shopping mall, Deer Park Town Center is an open-air lifestyle center providing you with leisurely amenities in addition to some of the best shopping and dining in Illinois. Deer Park Town Center features over 70 of the most exclusive shops and restaurants in Chicago's northwest suburbs. Stores include Apple, Crate & Barrel, Barnes & Noble, Sephora, Gap, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware and more. Entertainment includes Century Theatres. Park in front of your favorite store and spend an hour or a day shopping and dining, or catch a movie at the Century Theater.
CITY:Deer Park
The Olive Tap
A specialty food store featuring artisanal, small batch extra virgin olive oils on tap, a variety of balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy, fresh spices from our spice locker, and a full menu of gourmet food items and accessories. Stop in for a taste and see why customers say wow!
CITY:Long Grove
Boone County Fairgrounds
Location for many events including craft shows, auto shows, animal shows, softball & volleyball games, and the Boone County Fair (held in August). Also see one-room school house relocated from northern Boone County.
Apple Villa Famous Pancake House & Restaurant
Chicagoland's famous breakfast spot! Only the highest quality ingredients used and baked fresh every day. Distinctive freshness, flavor, and quality! Enjoy omelettes, pancakes, french toast, blintzes and crepes!
CITY:Hoffman Estates
Raceway Woods
This 8-mile singletrack in Carpentersville, IL. is perfect for beginners without giving up on the excitement. The terrain is varied with steep descents, plenty of jumps, twisty trails through the woods and long stretches through meadows.
Dover Straits of Mundelein
A unique experience in seafood dining, specializing in crab legs, lobster tails, imported Dover sole, and much more. Their lunch and dinner menus include awesome appetizers, steaks, ribs, lamb chops, pastas, salads and sandwiches. Children's menus are also available. The wine list contains a selection of wines from different countries including France, Greece, Germany, Italy and Australia, and states of Washington and California to compliment every meal. Enjoy live music and dancing in the lounge Friday and Saturday nights. Dover offers friendly courteous service in a relaxing atmosphere for lunch or dinner.
Grayslake Heritage Center
A state of the art history museum dedicated to collecting and sharing the history of the greater Grayslake area. The Grayslake Heritage Center offers programs, exhibitions and special events all year round and includes two galleries, a community room and classroom.
Oney's Tree Farm
Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride to find your perfect Christmas tree and browse the gift shop.
Port Edward Gift Shop
Nautical binnacles, sextants, ship models, barometers, blown glass, kaleidoscopes, fog horns, compasses, Chelsea clocks, Bulova, Janmark and more.
Mundelein Park & Recreation District
The Mundelein Park & Recreation District includes the Steeple Chase Golf Club, Diamond Lake Beach and Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center.
Contagion - Sherman Hospital
An international team of doctors is contracted by the CDC to deal with the outbreak of a deadly disease.
Wine & Roses Restaurant
Accommodates 260 between a sports bar and formal dining room. Specializes in meat.
Lloyd and Leota's Antiques
Antiques and fine furniture, restoration, refinishing, repair, rushing, caning, spindles, and hand stripping. Complete restoration service. Eight shops and restaurants nearby. Spend a day in Hebron.
Hemmens Cultural Center
Home of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra, this facility contains a 1200-seat theatre and an 11,340 square foot exhibition hall with fully equipped banquet kitchen. Host to many well-known artists.
White Deer Run Golf Club
Built on the well-known Cuneo Estate in Vernon Hills, White Deer Run Golf Club is an 18-hole public course sprawling over 240 acres of rolling terrain and picturesque lakes with bent grass greens and fairways. Able to accommodate small and large group outings and banquets.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Richardson Adventure Farm
Richardson's Adventure Farm - Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! Their name says it all! This isn't your typical fall farm- Richardson Adventure Farm is an experience you can't find anywhere else!
CITY:Spring Grove
Historic Woodstock Square
A Victorian town square, complete with bandstand and gazebo, is the setting for many unique shops, eateries, antiques stores and art galleries. The square is home to many events, and was the film site for the hit movie Groundhog Day.
Country Faire
Afghans, books, baby quilts, birdhouses and feeders, ceramics, goose clothes and geese, southwest artifacts, lawn and garden decor and more.
Raue Center for the Arts
Theatergoers love that every seat is a great seat at The Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake. Since its restoration a decade ago, Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Raue Center has become a destination in the heart of a bustling downtown area chock-full of pre- or post-show dining and shopping options.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Country Cabin Orchard and Nursery
This u-pick apple orchard (with eight varieties), also includes a petting zoo, gift shop, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, Christmas trees, donuts, pies, bakery and fall nursery. Open mid-September through December 24.
Horse Fair Park
Horse shows held at park several times a year.
CITY:Spring Grove
Artistic Florals by Michelle
Florals and custom made silks.
CITY:East Dundee
Red Robin Restaurant
Home of the smiling burger.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Genoa
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Genoa mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Genoa and the other communities along the Illinois route.
Exclusively Yours Leiza-George
A shopping experience like no other, this store has floor-to-ceiling gifts from around the would. Its specialties include handmade oak and Amish furniture, jewelry, linens, cards, Christmas items and more.
McHenry County Historical Society Museum
Preserved buildings include an 1847 log cabin, an 1885 town hall, an 1895 one-room school house, and a 20th Century modern tourist cabin.
The Algonquin Sub Shop
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, Algonquin Sub Shop serves the very best gourmet subs in the Chicago area. Fans come from all over the state to get a legendary sub prepared by the friendliest crew around. Relax at our establishment and enjoy everything from subs to homemade soups to our big deserts!
Kinnikinnick Farm
At Kinnikinnick Farm, you'll sleep in tents and feed off the land as you experience life in a more relaxed environment. This is a 30-acre organic market farm that sells organic produce to some of Chicago's best chefs and restaurants and direct to the public at the Evanston and the Chicago Green City Farmers Markets. In addition to organic vegetables, the farm produces eggs, raises chickens, and is the home for a small herd of sheep, hogs, 6 dogs, a rabbit named Bandit, and Shelly, the family's Nubian milk goat.
Valley View Model Railroad
Experience the glory days of mainline railroading as you watch model trains in operation on a detailed scenic railroad.
Fox River Trolley Museum
Celebrating more than 100 years of electric trolleys, this museum has original electric trains and cars that travel a three-mile circuit along the scenic Fox River.
CITY:South Elgin
Apollo Activity Center
The Apollo is an all-purpose activity center, featuring a renovated historic 1912 theater.
Elgin Fire Barn No. Five Museum
Get caught up in the history and spirit of firefighting. View the 1929 American Lafrance Fire Engine and 1869 Horse Drawn Silsby Steamer.
Country Lanes
Good old-fashioned family fun.
Wind Ridge Herb Farm
Wind Ridge Herb Farm in Caledonia, IL grows over 400 varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs without the use of chemical fertilizers. The herbs produced by Wind Ridge Herb Farm are Certified Naturally Grown. They carry only natural products with no artificial dyes, preservatives, or additives; personally harvesting, inspecting, drying, and packaging the herbs in order to guarantee quality and freshness. The garden is available for meetings, tours, groups and catered lunches. Lunches are provided for groups of 8 or more, and include a garden tour.
Riverside Chocolate Factory
Creating fine chocolate candies since 1986. The landmark Teepee style building is your first clue that is not your ordinary candy store. Enjoy fine homemade and handipped chocolates and candies with the finest chocolate covered strawberries to be found. Enjoy an extensive collection of retro candies too.
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society
In 1977, the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society was formed to bring together area people who had an interest in local and regional history and its preservation.
Wide variety of food from fish, chicken, and pasta; including a breakfast menu served all day.
State Street Market Shops
Thirty-five unique gift, antique and specialty shops and cafe.
Olde St. Pete's Antiques
Primitive and unique furniture, accessories, folk art, and collectibles.
Mandile's Ristorante
Very spacious, elevators, crystal chandeliers, live entertainment on weekends.
Elgin Public Museum
In beautiful Lord's Park, this museum features over 15,000 specimens of natural history with newly expanded family focused hands-on exhibits.
Farm Heritage Festival
Check out hundreds of antique tractors, cars and steam engines, and other farm machinery as we celebrate Lake County's rural roots. Tractor parades, petting zoo, sheep herding demonstrations, scarecrow making, museum exhibits, wagon rides and other activities for kids and families.
Taylor Stevens Salon and Spa
Hair and nail service, esthetics, spa body treatments, bridal services, massage therapy.
McHenry Drive-In Outdoor Theatre
One of the few remaining authentic drive-in movie theatres remaining in Illinois. Enjoy the nostalgia of double-feature movies in the comfort of your car. Unique family experience.
Paulson's Agriculture Museum of Argyle
Home of the largest and best collection of farm equipment and antiquites of yesteryear. Over 700 cast iron implement seats, 50 antique tractors, windmills, windmill weights, and antique washing machines. Wagons, spreaders, cultivators, planters, and the most extensive collection of Rockford, Illinois-made Emerson Brandingham equipment. A model tractor and toy collection is as large as it is unique. Individual tours available. The main building is heated and available all year round for weddings, birthdays, social gatherings, or auctions.
Vigneto del Bino Winery
Vigneto del Bino Winery is a boutique winery specializing in "Wines grown from local Vines". The winery sits on one acre of a 10 acre property surrounded by 2,300 grapevines. Vigneto del Bino specializes in producing unique wines from grapevines that grow here in Illinois. The winery building encompasses the manufacturing of the wines, a tasting room and gift shop. Relax and shop for gift items; while sampling our crisp and refreshing wine selection.
Pinecrest Golf Course
This course includes a restaurant and pro shop, and hosts the McHenry Senior Amateur (a Pinecrest special event).
Fradillios Restaurant
Fast, casual dining that includes salads and sandwiches. Gyros, beef sandwiches.
Long Grove Cafe & Restaurant
The Long Grove Café sits beside a beautiful wooded Mill pond and water fountain that splashes to give a family of ducks a nice place to live and the guests get a pleasant and serene view. Alfresco and indoor dining is available as well as a private dining room and plenty of parking. Great food, great ambience, great view & affordable prices. There is a lunch and dinner menu that includes steaks, seafood, kabobs, pasta, burgers, salads, sandwiches and breakfast on weekends. Full bar with an extensive wine list & fine wine shop at retail prices. Special Greek menu on Thursday nights.
CITY:Long Grove
YWCA Camp Tu-Endie-Wei
Trails, fishing, cross-country skiing, skating, cabins on Willow Lake.
Clearwater Theater
This theater venue hosts top-notch entertainment, local and national bands, karaoke and comedy shows.
Elgin Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center
World class music, dance and theatre. Enjoy an evening out, entertainment for the family, or a chance to satisfy your cravings for culture.
Streamwood Oaks Golf Club
Championship 9-hole course. Water comes into play on all 9 holes -- a challenge for any golfer. Full-service pro shop. The club house has a beautiful central fireplace and exterior patio.
Little Hershey Swap Meet and Car Show
Join the 50th Anniversary of this annual swap meet and car show held at the Boone County Fairgrounds, both inside and outside displays of all makes and models of cars from the Model T, street machines and present-day models.
Royal Oak Farm Orchard
Apple Orchard
Baymont Inn & Suites
Platinum winning property for exceptional quality accommodations and unsurpassed guest service. This hotel is ideally located just minutes from many nearby points of interest, including Six Flags Great America, Naval Station Great Lakes, College of Lake County and the Libertyville Sports Complex. The hotel offers standard rooms, king whirlpool suites, and specialty theme rooms. Take advantage of the hotel's heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness center and an on-site cocktail lounge. Free Continental Breakfast, game room and high speed Internet included with room.
Grayslake's Fall/Winter Farmers Market
Come out to downtown Grayslake on Saturdays for the Fall Farmers Market. The market will offer seasonal produce, baked goods, wine and cheeses, spices, organic selections, ready-to-eat food, live entertainment and much more. The fall market is located at Centennial Park 147 Center Street in downtown Grayslake. For details and vendors please visit the website.
Doubetree Libertyville Mundelein
This upscale Award-winning hotel prides itself on providing business travelers and family vacationers with the utmost in luxury accommodations perfectly blended with the 5-star styling and service of a downtown hotel. Hotel features 183 custom designed guestrooms with the distinctive design inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. Enjoy a wealth of amenities including natural oak armoires, over-sized genuine leather Morris chairs, imported granite bath finishes, and cozy window seats. Take advantage of a superb selection of services, such as a large indoor heated pool, fitness center, meeting rooms and business center. Then discover Karma Asian Food & Fine Wine, an award winning restaurant and bar featuring an eclectic lunch and dinner menu with a Pan-Asian flavor.
Barrington Area Library
This full-service library presents a variety of arts events throughout the year.


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Miike Snow – "Black Tin Box" (Feat. Lykke Li)
We've heard a couple of cuts from Miike Snow's upcoming debut — "Paddling Out" and "Devil's Work" — and today they dropped another cut featuring vocals from countrymate Lykke Li. Stream it below.
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Happy to You is out 3/27 via Downtown/Universal Republic.


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myNewOldhouseNovember 14, 2012
Hi, I just bought a 1988 Old Creek home. Any ideas where I could find the original floor plan?
I did a quick Google and found the website for Oak Creek Homes. By going there you should be able to contact the company and ask about getting old floor plans. Otherwise, if the name really is Old Creek, you may need to contact the state or HUD, which will have had the plans submitted for approval at some point.