20120424 - All About Lake Geneva (MG)

Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Kitchen manager Amanda Sheppard, of Lake Geneva, stirs a batch of milk chocolate fudge at Kilwin's Chocolates Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. Sheppard, a 19 year employee of the store, enjoys working by the front window and watching customers be drawn in.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Ruth Hackman, owner of Aerial Stunt Kites LLC, helps Trisha Renji, of Elkhorn, with a kite Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at her store in Lake Geneva. Hackman not only sells kites, but offers tips and training to make for a more enjoyable experience. Renji said of the store's service "It's well worth a little drive down here."
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com A variety of kites as well as games and toys for ages six and up are displayed at Aerial Stunt Kites LLC Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. Aerial Stunt Kites LLC's owner Ruth Hackman enjoys offering toys and games which help children learn about physics and spend time outdoors.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com A Patriotic Duet Spinner is displayed at Aerial Stunt Kites LLC Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. Aerial Stunt Kites LLC offers customers a variety of kites as well as games and toys for ages six and up.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Tim Townsend, a McHenry native, cleans a vinyl record at Black Circle Records Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. The store, owned by McHenry native Tim Townsend, offers a variety of services including album to CD conversion and turntable repairs as well as a collection of vinyl records for sale.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Kitchen manager Amanda Sheppard, of Lake Geneva, wraps a batch of milk chocolate fudge at Kilwin's Chocolates Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. Kilwin's Chocolates offers a variety of gourmet chocolate treats and is located at 772 W. Main Street.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Kitchen manager Amanda Sheppard, of Lake Geneva, stirs a batch of milk chocolate fudge at Kilwin's Chocolates Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. Sheppard, a 19 year employee of the store, enjoys working by the front window and watching customers be drawn in.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Tim Townsend, a McHenry native, cleans a vinyl record at Black Circle Records Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. The store, owned by McHenry native Tim Townsend, offers a variety of services including album to CD conversion and turntable repairs as well as a collection of vinyl records for sale.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Black Circle Records is now open for business in Lake Geneva. The store, owned by McHenry native Tim Townsend, offers services such as album to CD conversion and turntable repair as well as buying, selling, and trading albums. A grand opening will be held Sunday, June 3, 2012 in Flat Iron Park to welcome customers and will include live music from local bands.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Ruth Hackman, owner of Aerial Stunt Kites LLC, points out some of the popular rubber duckies she offers Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at her store in Lake Geneva. Aerial Stunt Kites LLC offers a variety of kites, games, and toys most of which are geared towards physics and enjoying the outdoors.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com A selection of gourmet chocolates is displayed at Kilwin's Chocolates Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. The store, which offers a variety of treats beyond just chocolate, makes their products fresh daily right in the store.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Lake Geneva offers the beautiful Riviera Beach as seen Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. The lake's tree-studded shores are dotted with fabulous mansions of yesteryear.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com Tim Townsend, a McHenry native, sorts through vinyl records at Black Circle Records Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. The store offers a variety of services including turntable repair as well as buying, selling, and trading records.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com A batch of milk chocolate fudge is poured onto a marble slab for cooling at Kilwin's Chocolates Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. Marbles resistance to heat makes it a perfect tool for cooling chocolate before it is cut and served.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com The Riviera Lakefront Facility overlooks Lake Geneva as seen Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. The facility offers meeting facilities, an incredible beach, and an historic ballroom, with nearby boutiques, shops, restaurants and daily boat cruises.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com A KISS replica greets customers at Black Circle Records in Lake Geneva. The store, owned by McHenry native Tim Townsend, offers a variety of services including album to CD conversion and turntable repairs as well as a collection of vinyl records for sale.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com The Lake Geneva Cruise Line can be accessed through the Riviera Lakefront Facility as seen Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. The cruise line offers a chance to see beautiful estates, mansions and natural scenery that can only be viewed from the lake.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com The Riviera Lakefront Facility is surrounded by a beautiful shoreline as seen Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. The facility offers meeting facilities, an incredible beach, and an historic ballroom, with nearby boutiques, shops, restaurants and daily boat cruises.
Mike Greene - mgreene@shawmedia.com A sparkling fountain welcomes guests at the Riviera Lakefront Facility as seen Tuesday, April 24, 2012 in Lake Geneva. The facility offers meeting facilities, an incredible beach, and an historic ballroom, with nearby boutiques, shops, restaurants and daily boat cruises.