September/October

ABOUT THIS ISSUE:The best of Barrington is the focus of our 5th anniversary issue. Read about the people who make compassion a way of life in our cover story, Finding Hospice. Our other feature stories bring out the best of who we are and what together we can do. Meet your neighbors who have served our country, read about Barrington Giving Day, see photos from the Alumni Reunion Show and enjoy the equestrian lifestyle in Horse Country.

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Open Spaces - April Anderson: Meet Peggy Richard who donated more than 40 acres through a conservation trust for future generations.
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Down Cellar - Jim Bryant's Wine Column: In Pair Shaped, Jim Bryant offers delicious food and white wine pairings and talk of what he thinks is the finest wine in the world.
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What's Cooking: We are pleased to introduce Kathy Harrison, our new food columnist. In this issue, Kathy tries to take the fear out of cooking fish. Read Now (pdf).

Barrington 220 - Tom Leonard: Dr. Leonard wants to put a bug in your ear as you head back to school this fall. He has the right experience for that, as you'll see.
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Teaching Moments: What did Mack McConnell learn on his recent trip to Africa to help with mircofinancing opportunities? He shares his insights and some great photos. Read now (pdf).

Fitness: We welcome a visit from Rob Hutson, the coach for Barrington Youth Hockey. In Fitness, Rob shares highlights of the hockey programs in our area.  
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About Town

For more information on what's happening around Barrington through highlighted events and the latest news, About Town starts on page 49 in the current issue.  Read About Town: Part 1, Part 2.

Just Asking

Mary Klest talks with Barrington High School football scoring
record holder Frank
Shellenbach, Jr.
Read Mary Klest's column.

Snapshots

We take a look back over the past five years with a display of all of our magazine covers and a few thoughts from David Rutter, our editorial director.
View PDF of Snapshots.

USE QB'S MEDIA CENTER: Calling all publicity and public relations personnel and possible QB contributors! Our Media Center is designed to be your go-to place for how to submit information about your event or organization. Also, we love to hear story ideas from our readers and also receive query letters from writers. Ideas such as how to prepare a press release are included.

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The Changing of the Guard.
Barrington area soldiers talk of their life-changing service. Read Now.

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