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GETTING STARTED ON THE COVER Kaneland High School junior Taylor Parrott pauses while looking at a dress held up by her mom, Kristi, at a prom dress sale April 15 at the Congregational Church of Batavia. Mary Beth Nolan - For Shaw Media

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CAP event celebrates students

The Kane County Chronicle hosted its annual CAP awards event April 19 at Mill Creek Country Club near Geneva. CAP – or the Chronicle Achievement Program – recognizes high school students throughout the academic year. The students hail from 13 high schools and appear in the newspaper each month from October to April. They are selected for recognition based on their strength in academics, their character and leadership. High schools represented include St. Charles East, St. Charles North, Geneva, Batavia, Mooseheart, Kaneland, Burlington Central, South Elgin, Marmion Academy, Rosary, St. Francis, Aurora Central Catholic and Wheaton Academy. Wrapping up the program is the annual CAP Evening of Applause, an awards event where students are recognized for their achievements. Also during the Evening of Applause, three

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students in attendance are selected to receive scholarships from the Chronicle. I presented the awards at this year’s Evening of Applause, and it was my pleasure to read a little bit of information about every student who made it to the event. These kids are incredible, and the

Chronicle wishes them the best of luck in years to come. The three scholarship winners April 19 were St. Charles North student Kiersten Aalfs ($1,500); Mooseheart student Shannon Johnson ($1,000) and Rosary student Mary Mueller ($500). Congratulations to the scholarship winners. And congratulations to all of those who were part of this year’s CAP program.

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How is your work-life balance these days? Like most professionals, you probably spend more time at work than you do at home. This, in many respects, is the new way of the world. I once had a man tell me that he never took vacations from work because he was afraid that his employer would realize that they could operate without him. How did we get here? And, more importantly, how do we reverse some of this pressure to work so hard? Here are some phrases I have heard thrown around in networking circles lately: • 50 is the new 40 (regarding the standard work week) • I spend more time with my employees than with my own kids. • Salary = get the job done no matter how many hours it takes I prefer to look at things differently: • Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life. • Taking time to live life will only inspire your work. • You can’t do a good job, if your job is all you do.

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One thing I have learned along the way is to surround myself at work with people that I enjoy spending time with. One thing I have learned along the way is to surround myself at work with people that I enjoy spending time with. Like in your personal life, it takes a great team of people to get things done, and maybe even enjoy yourself. So, consider the work environment and personality fit when making hiring decisions. It will make the 50-hour work week a bit easier to stomach. Another option that seems to be hitting a tune with millennials in the workplace is remote offices. Take some time to review the work that you do

and see whether you can do some of it from your home office, a co-working space or the library. This will make “work” seem less “workish.” My anecdotes only scratch the surface of what tools there are to manage a work-life balance. So, let me turn it over to the pros at Tri-City Family Services. From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 at Orchard Valley Country Club, Tri-City Family Services will be presenting on the topic of work-life balance. For more information and to register, visit the Batavia Chamber of Commerce events page at www.BataviaChamber.org. As always, shop local, and shop often.

Holly Deitchman is executive director of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce and is a great resource for all things Batavia. Her column runs the fourth Thursday of each month. Feedback can be sent to editorial@ kcchronicle.com. Learn about the Batavia Chamber at www.bataviachamber. org.

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Get to know Brenda Johns Batavia resident Brenda Johns, 53, was at Evernia in Geneva when she answered questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory. Where did you grow up? Batavia. I graduated from Batavia High School in 1980. Pets? A cairn terrier named Coco. Who would play you in the movie of your life? Meryl Streep First job? Baby sitting As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

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BATAVIA LIONS CLUB ANNUAL PLANT SALE

WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 WHERE: At the corners of Wilson and Prairie streets and Wilson and Water streets in Batavia COST & INFO: The Batavia Lions Club will host a plant sale featuring locally-grown hanging plant baskets. The plants will be sold from hay wagons that will roam through neighborhoods on the east and west side of the Fox River. The cost is $25 for each hanging basket. Proceeds will go toward a scholarship. More information is available by calling Lions Club member Dave Burdelak at 630-292-8214.

WHEN: 7 a.m. May 14 WHERE: Nelson Lake/Dick Young Forest Preserve in Batavia – participants should meet in the parking lot by the silo, on Nelson Lake Road south of Main Street and west of Randall Road COST & INFO: The monthly walk is normally scheduled for the first Saturday of the month and has been changed to the second Saturday for this event to accommodate the spring bird count on May 7. The bird walk is free and open to the public. Participants do not have to be members. For more information, call Terry Murray at 630-896-3219.

‘THE BEATLES: BAND OF THE SIXTIES’

WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 5 WHERE: Batavia Public Library, 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia COST & INFO: During this program, Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz will explore the music of The Beatles during the 1960s – from the band’s seminal visits to Hamburg, through Beatlemania, and concluding with “Abbey Road.” Krerowicz will share excerpts from interviews with the Fab Four and audio clips of their music. The lecture is part of a series sponsored by the Batavia Public Library Foundation. The lecture is free, but registration is required on the library’s

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Of the following, what wildlife do you most enjoy observing in Kane County? • Birds • Frogs, snakes and turtles • Insects • Coyotes • Raccoons, squirrels and other small mammals

TOUCH-A-TRUCK DAY

WHEN: 10:30 a.m. May 13 WHERE: The Batavia Park District Eastside Community Center, 14 N. VanBuren St., Batavia COST & INFO: Vehicles at this event could include a firetruck, tractor, dump truck, bus, limousine and police car for children to touch and climb. Parent supervision is required. The event is free. In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled to May 20.

INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY JAM SESSION

WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. April 30 WHERE: Kiss The Sky, 180 First St., Batavia COST & INFO: The event is a family-friendly free jazz jam session hosted by Matt Erion and friends. All ages and skills are welcome. International Jazz Day highlights the power of jazz as a force for freedom and creativity, and promotes intercultural dialogue through respect and understanding. Call 630-406-0086.

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Hannah Gustin, a senior at Batavia, looks for a dress while browsing gently used dresses April 15 at Congregational Church of Batavia. Mary Beth Nolan - For Shaw Media

Saying yes to the right prom dress a process for local students By BEN DRAPER bdraper@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – It’s prom season. Kaneland and the St. Charles high schools will kick things off April 30, while both Batavia and Geneva will hold prom May 14. While there are countless things to plan, coordinate and do in the leadup to the big day, the most important decision for most girls in attendance focuses on one thing – the dress. For Mary Popiel, owner of Special Occasions on the Avenue in Batavia, hers is a job that can require some patience. But, in the end, it’s very satisfying when a girl finds “her” dress. “It’s written all over her face,” Popiel said. “I love doing prom. It’s fun. When they find the right dress, all the people that work for me love that moment.” Popiel said she gets girls from almost 50 schools at her shop at 2 N. Batavia Ave. She also will not sell the same dress to another girl from the same school, but that’s usually not a problem. “Girls are very savvy; they get together in groups and share what they’re going to get,” she said. But, for some girls, finding the right dress can be tricky when financial situations aren’t great.

Know more n Kaneland High School will hold its prom April 30 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. n St. Charles East High School will hold its prom April 30 at Pheasant Run in St. Charles. n St. Charles North High School will hold its prom April 30 at Q Center in St. Charles. n Batavia High School will hold its prom May 14 on the Odyssey Chicago cruise ship, which departs Navy Pier in Chicago. n Geneva High School will hold its prom May 14 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. For the third year in a row, CHIP IN – Community Helpers Impacting People In Need – Batavia teamed up with Zano Salon & Spa in Batavia to provide free prom dresses to low-income and homeless students who cannot afford to buy a dress on their own. The sale was held in mid-April. “We do not want the need for groceries, rent or bills to make it impossible to afford prom,” said Melinda Kintz, who co-founded CHIP IN Batavia with Joanne Spitz, in a news

release. “Prom remains a ‘rite of passage’ for high school students, and memories of this occasion can last a lifetime. CHIP IN [wants] to make sure they are all good memories.” This year, the organization gave away about 60 dresses, down from more than 100 in 2015. The group stores most of the unsold dresses and donates older, outdated ones to Goodwill. The sale was open to any student, with prices ranging between $25 to $50. Those in need were able to visit a school guidance counselor to qualify and receive a coupon for a dress at no cost. “We did make $500, which will go toward prom costs for students for their prom ticket to the event, and we are helping boys with tuxes, and helping eighth-grade boys with nice outfits for the eighth-grade dinner dance,” Spitz said. “We are also helping with cost of graduation gowns for students in need.” Spitz wants to make sure the event continues to make an impact. “We really wanted to help more girls,” Spitz said. “We were told we did this too late – girls get their dresses over a month early – so we will schedule this for late February or early March next year, and are looking for new ideas and venue.” For more information on CHIP IN, visit www.chipinbatavia.org.

BATAVIA – Those in a hurry to pick up a can of beer or a bottle of wine soon will find it easier to do so in Batavia. Gasoline stations now are permitted to obtain a packaged liquor license under an ordinance approved by the Batavia City Council on April 18. City aldermen voted 12-0 to create two new liquor license classifications for gasoline stations, which often include convenience stores with extensive lines of inventory for busy consumers. The Class B-4 license will allow the stations to sell beer and wine, while the Class B-5 license will permit the sale of all types of liquor. Both classes will require payment of a $750 annual fee to the city, the same amount paid by traditional packaged liquor stores and grocery stores. Seventh Ward Alderman Drew McFadden said several gasoline stations have requested permission to sell alcoholic beverages at their businesses. In a memo to aldermen, police Chief Gary Schira noted that gasoline stations selling alcohol will have to play by the same rules as any other packaged liquor license-holder. This means that alcohol sales will be restricted to 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, the chief wrote. And, any store staff member selling alcohol must be at least 21 years old and be currently trained and certified under the Illinois Liquor Control Commission’s program for responsible alcohol sales, Schira added. Fifth Ward Alderman Lucy Thelin Atac asked why the fee is the same for the two classes, and wondered whether an applicant would not simply opt for the Class B-5, which allows the sale of all liquor types. Mayor Jeff Schielke said most of the businesses are expected to want only the Class B-4 beer-and-wine license. As city liquor control commissioner, Schielke had requested the same fee for the two classes, according to Schira’s memo. Schira, McFadden and the mayor all indicated that the fees likely will be reviewed within the next year.

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Four local Girl Scouts earning Gold Award By BEN DRAPER bdraper@shawmedia.com ELGIN – Batavia’s Amanda Rice has been a Girl Scout since elementary school. She’s gone to all of the meetings, sold the cookies and has now awarded the organization’s top honor: the Gold Award. Rice, along with fellow Batavia resident Samantha Walter, St. Charles resident Jamie Fisher and North Aurora resident Katherine Witt, were among the 12 Girl Scouts to be awarded the Gold Award through the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois on April 23 at Elgin Community College. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouting. Girls who pursue their Gold Award aspire to transform an idea and vision for change into an actionable plan with measurable, sustainable and far-reaching results. The Girl Scouts organization has been acknowledging the outstanding contributions of its members for 100 years. The year 2016 marks the centennial celebration of Girl Scouts highest award. A cellist, Rice formed a string quar-

“I just do a lot of stuff all the time, and I like to see that I’m making a difference. This award helps me stay motivated, and keep teaching and doing what makes me happy.” Jamie Fisher St. Charles resident and Girls Scouts Gold Award winner

tet to play for residents of a senior assisted living facility, calling her effort “Project Harmony.” She chose the project after performing for seniors earlier in her high school career. “I wanted to incorporate something I love to do personally,” she said. “When we went to play for residents for school, we received so much love from residents. I really wanted to share music, because they can’t leave the nursing home. They love it so much.” Now a freshman at Iowa State University, Rice began her project in August 2015 and “passed the torch” to former Batavia High School classmate Alyssa Gao, who has continued the project now that Rice is at college. Rice reflected on her time with the

Girl Scouts, which culminated with the Gold Award. “I feel so thankful that I could be a part of this. I feel so honored; I’m very thankful,” she said. Walter, 18, was awarded for her “Roamin’ with the Classics” project. She created a club at her high school to foster an interest in Latin and associated works, also creating a website to reach beyond the scope of the club. Witt, 18, brought together multiple organizations to teach people about different types of dogs, their personality types and the care they need to thrive in a home environment. Her event also highlighted animals that were available for adoption. Fisher, 17, set up a series of work-

shops for all ages, where she taught nutrition and how to cook healthy foods geared toward different stages of life. “I spent around 80 hours planning a project that would be sustainable,” Fisher said. “I thought to do eating healthy because it is really important to me. I’ve [been] involved with Fox Valley Food for Health, working with chronically ill people. Fox Valley Food For Health supports people and families in need who are dealing with a serious illness by providing nutrient-rich meals, nutrition education and personal caring support. Fisher, now a senior at St. Charles North High School, joined the Girl Scouts early in her elementary school career and geared her project to all ages. She recently taught two classes on sustainable healthy eating at the St. Charles Public Library and currently meets with a group of women ranging in age from 20 to 80. “I just do a lot of stuff all the time, and I like to see that I’m making a difference,” she said. “This award helps me stay motivated, and keep teaching and doing what makes me happy.”

Batavia’s Valley Sheltered Workshop celebrates 50 years By STEPHANIE N. GRIMOLDBY editorial@kcchronicle.com

Miguel Robles of Aurora works at Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia. The Valley Sheltered Workshop, a nonprofit that provides job opportunities to individuals with disabilities, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Sandy Bressner sbressner@shawmedia.com

About the nonprofit Valley Sheltered Workshop receives no state or federal funding, instead relying on the income it receives from business contracts, money from grants and fundraisers. The nonprofit’s largest fundraiser is its annual pancake breakfast, which last year served almost 500 people and raised nearly $14,000 for the workshop.

If you go n WHAT: Annual pancake breakfast n WHEN: 7:30 a.m. to noon May 1 n WHERE: Valley Sheltered Workshop,

325 Main St., Batavia n INFO: Breakfast includes pancakes,

sausage, fresh strawberries, orange juice and coffee. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors 65 and older, and $3 for children 12 and younger. To learn more, visit www.valleyshelteredworkshop.org.

NEWS BRIEFS Batavia police investigate death at Clark Island in Batavia

BATAVIA – Batavia police and fire departments responded to a call at 12:29 p.m. April 19 to a baseball field located at Clark Island, 420 S. River St., Batavia, for a person who was not breathing. Once emergency personnel arrived and located the man, Timothy A. Wright, 38, formerly of the 0-100 block of South Lin-

coln Street, Batavia, it was determined he was deceased. Wright was believed to be homeless and had been sleeping in the area at the time of his death, according to a press release from the Batavia Police Department. The investigation into Wright’s death is ongoing, but Batavia police advised the public that there is no danger to the public, and that the ball park and Clark

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BATAVIA – The Batavia Fourth of July Fireworks Fund is sponsoring the 23rd annual Batavia City-Wide Garage Sale this weekend – April 29 and 30 – throughout the city. For an interactive map of all of the

available sales, visit tinyurl.com/BATAVIA2016GS. The map includes layers that can be toggled on and off, which can help visitors find items more effectively. Categories include antiques, baby goods, collectibles, electronics, household items, lawn equipment, sporting goods, tools, toys and furniture. Visit www.bataviafireworks.org or call 331-248-0002.

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comment that, they feel if they weren’t them. Back in 1966, the workshop was coming here, there isn’t anything dai- a new, innovative idea.” ly they would have to look forward to.” Today, Valley Sheltered employs 24 workers and has contracts with 14 vendors. But employees work on A great vision The day Valley Sheltered Work- a rotating basis because there aren’t shop opened – May 9, 1966 – was a spe- enough jobs to support each worker every day. What’s more, Lusted has cial day for Joe Thompson. Not only was he one of the original had to turn away new potential workfour employees to help open the workers because there’s not enough work to go around. shop, but it also was his birthday. Several businesses understand the Next month, Thompson – who still works at Valley Sheltered – will turn benefits that can come from a partner68 as the workshop celebrates its 50th ship with Valley Sheltered, including the workshop’s first partner, Furnas anniversary. Those are two incredible mile- Electric Company – now the global stones, said Lusted, but the legwork company Siemens – which still works was all laid out by the Rev. Gilbert with the workshop today. Lusted and Lusk hope this year’s Johnstone. It was Johnstone who envisioned a anniversary will spark a renewed inworkshop that would help those with terest in their nonprofit and trigger disabilities achieve their highest po- new companies to explore the options tential, while also engaging in friend- they can provide. “We can save them money for their ship and learning, she said. “His son, Bobby, had a disability,” bottom line, and they’re providing Lusted said. “He was aware that after jobs for individuals who have a hard the kids left the school environment, time finding work opportunities,” there [were] no work opportunities for said Lusk.

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BATAVIA – Mitch Hadfield works hard four days a week. The 29-year-old Batavian might assemble boxes one day. Another day, he may package the Kane County Cougars pocket schedules that sit on the counters of local businesses. On Fridays, he takes a well-deserved break. If he wasn’t working at Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia, Hadfield said he’d probably be working at Jewel. But for some of his coworkers, another job might not be an option. Valley Sheltered Workshop is celebrating 50 years of providing employment opportunities to local individuals with disabilities. For many, the nonprofit is the only place they can find jobs that match their skill sets, be it light assembly, hand-packaging items, collating or other services for local businesses. It’s also a place where they feel at home. “So often, people with disabilities feel alone and alienated from other people,” said Sue Lusted, workshop supervisor. At Valley Sheltered, everyone has a sense of belonging and finds true friendship, she said. “I like being at the workshop because I like to hang out, and [I] enjoy every work I do and keeping people company,” Hadfield says. Without Valley Sheltered, life would be different for many individuals. “If you would be able to talk [to some of our workers, they] would say, ‘I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have the workshop to do every day,’” said Donna Lusk, office manager. “You have that gut-wrenching

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Trees, shrubs and other vegetation have been plated at the Batavia Public Library, including in the west courtyard (pictured).

Workers tackle library’s yard Homeowners enjoyed their yardwork season opener in mid-April when Mother Nature gave us a few glorious days of sunshine and warmth. At about the same time, a spring landscape project got underway at the Batavia Public Library, as well. As you may recall, a year ago in April, the library was beginning a multi-part construction project consisting of exterior repairs – sidewalk replacement, courtyard improvements, enlargement of the stone entrance from the stairs at the corner of Wilson and Water streets, and column replacements. Needless to say, there were barricades and backhoes, digging and dust, repointing and rubbish. We decided to forgo the usual marigold beds and flower pots, as we feared the blooms would go unnoticed or possibly be damaged. This year’s a different story (pun intended)! We’re sprucing up the library’s “yard.” Literally – five dwarf blue spruce shrubs were planted this month. We removed the dead trees on the east side of the property and drilled out the stumps. We planted two trees and 53 shrubs and grasses, including junipers, switchgrass, lilacs, hydrangeas and the aforementioned blue spruces. The 10 concrete planters in the two front courtyards each boast a crabapple tree, and a curbside planter near the lower level book return is home to a dwarf blue spruce and begonias. OK, full disclosure – the “we” mentioned doing all of the yardwork were not my coworkers and me, but the diligent employees of American Artists Landscape Inc. of Geneva, which was awarded the contract for the project after a competitive bidding process. So, the yard is starting to look

@ YOUR LIBRARY Michele Martzel pretty good. Yet to be done – the marigold beds in front of the courtyard walls, which will be planted by Thornapple Landscape Inc. of Batavia, the library’s year-round landscape caretakers, and the 20-inch flower pots that welcome visitors at the library entrance and at the Batavia Avenue archway. Who plants those? Well, that would be me and a couple of my coworkers. We want the yard to look good, too. Come on over this spring and summer and enjoy the view. Beatlemania revisited: The next New Lyceum Lecture Series program, “The Beatles: Band of the Sixties,” will be presented May 5 at the library. Presenter Aaron Krerowicz will explore the band – from its seminal visits to Hamburg through Beatlemania, and concluding with “Abbey Road.” Please register for this free lecture at BataviaPublicLibrary.org or call the reference desk at 630-879-1393, ext. 200. Summer Reading Club: Registration for the Summer Reading Club for babies, toddlers and students in pre-K though grade eight begins May 23 in the youth services department. High school students and adults can pick up a Summer Reading Club reading log at the reference desk, also beginning May 23.

Michele Martzel is the promotional services manager for the Batavia Public Library. The “@ Your Library” column runs the fourth Thursday of each month. Feedback can be sent to editorial@kcchronicle.com.

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here in Kane County. Only thing is, you might need to get your feet wet to see them. Bladderworts (Utricularia spp.) are fully aquatic plants that can be found in various wetlands throughout our area. They’re not shaped like a pitcher (or vase), and they’re not sticky like sundew. All they need to capture food are their namesake bladders. These little structures, which look like tiny translucent balloons on the plant’s stems, have microscopic hairlike projections (known as utrica, hence the genus name) on one end. These trigger hairs surround an opening on the bladder’s surface. When a small arthropod like a daphnia swims near, the ripples it creates stimulate the hairs, which then cause the bladder to open. Water, and the hapless bug, are sucked into the void and trapped when the bladder’s opening shuts. The victim quickly expires, and the plant then absorbs the nutrients released during the resulting decomposition. The whole process is aided by a host of other tiny organisms that live on the plant and coat its finely divided leaves. These bacteria, diatoms and blue-green algae – collectively known as perphyton – are just the sort of thing that small creatures like daphnia feed on. Lured in by the promise of a meal, they bump into the trigger hairs and, pop! The would-be consumers are instead consumed. The next time you find yourself participating in a conversation in carnivory, you might want to try spicing things up a bit; not with talk of meat-eating dinosaurs or even

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Mention the word carnivore and folks tend to picture animals known for their meat-eating ways. Lions and tigers and bears (although the latter actually are omnivores). Tyrannosaurus rex. Linebackers. Carnivorous plants, however, are a whole other matter. If you ask someone who’s not a botanist to name three different types, I’ll bet they stop after two: Venus’ flytraps and pitcher plants. (Audrey II, the bloodthirsty plant in “Little Shop of Horrors,” doesn’t count.) Even in the botany world, carnivory is considered a narrow specialty. In the estimated (because nobody really knows for sure) 400,000 plant species in the world, 600 have been identified as carnivorous. If you’re into math, or money, 600/40,000 is the same percentage as .15/100, or 15 cents out of $100. Put yet another way, that’s not a lot. Why is that, you ask? Well, to begin, let’s look at what the other $99.85 worth of plants need to survive. Most of those require sunlight, moisture and nutrient-rich soils containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium – the N-P-K symbols on fertilizers you buy for your lawn and houseplants. But not every environment is able to offer those ideal conditions. Bogs, characterized by an acidic pH, and fens, which are alkaline, provide plants with lots of water and sunlight but often have soil that is low in nutrients. Plants in these specific types of ecosystems have had to get creative, so to speak, in how they receive their sustenance. Some went the route of carnivory. Their leaves are modified into snap traps, pitfall traps or sticky traps, to name a few, and these adaptations allow them to consume prey that, depending on what the plant is and where it lives, can range from microbes to insects to vertebrates like small mammals. If you’ve ever traveled to Volo Bog, a really neat state natural area about an hour north of St. Charles, you’ve probably seen carnivorous pitcher plants. Small but fascinating, these special plants merit their own stop on the bog’s self-guided tour maps. You also might recall reading about round-leaved sundew. It once grew in the bog and used its sticky tentacles to capture insect prey. Alas, so alluring was this plant and its unique adaptations that it was collected into oblivion – by botany students, no less – and no longer grows there. But Volo Bog isn’t the only place in Illinois to feature carnivorous plants. Nope, we have some right

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Hill’s Country Store celebrates anniversary By SUZANNE FLYNN editorial@kcchronicle.com KANEVILLE – The oldest building in Kaneville houses the village’s beloved Hill’s Country Store – aka “the purple store.” The business this month celebrated its ninth anniversary. The building has been a store for more than a century and became Hill’s Country Store when owner Pat Hill bought it in 2007. She bought the store from Mary Nicely after working for many years at Nicely’s Dairy Dream and Grocery. “When Mary decided to sell, I knew I needed to buy,” Hill said. “She is the one who painted the store purple because it was her favorite color.” When asked if she would ever repaint the store, Hill said she never would out of respect for Mary.

“She taught me everything I know,” Hill said. With her new business, Hill decided to offer more than just ice cream and grocery items. She added old-time candy, slushies, more ice cream varieties, hot foods, antiques, gift items, Kaneville Historical Society items and a bakery, Sweets and Treats. “Sweets and Treats ... is run by my daughter Alexa,” Hill said. “She is a baking fool right inside the store and sells everything she makes.” Hill’s Country Store visitors can get pizza, pulled pork or sloppy Joes on nearly a daily basis. On Thursdays, the store offers a taco bar, and it grills out on its outdoor patio Tuesdays and Fridays. “It’s all about the community,” Hill said. “The store brings the community together, and I am offering more food options [at] my store because

that’s what the community wants and needs.” Hill said she even plans movie nights and car shows for Kaneville when there’s not much else going on around the village. It’s not just the Kaneville community that loves Hill’s Country Store. Bicyclists from all over the western suburbs use Hill’s Country Store as a stopping point during rides. The store has welcomed riders from Wheaton, Geneva, St. Charles and even Lisle. To celebrate its ninth anniversary April 27, the store offered free cake, ice cream and cotton candy all day, along with raffles, giveaways and hors d’oeuvres. “I wanted to make this one special,” Hill said. “It’s a time for me to thank the community for their support – both professionally and personally – and give something back to them.”

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BATAVIA – A new retail shop in Batavia will receive a Downtown Improvement Grant to help fund a major plumbing project. The Batavia City Council on April 18 approved a grant not to exceed $9,500 for The Tea Tree, 29 N. River St., to cover half of the cost of a grease trap mandated by the Kane County Health Department. Melissa Hartmann of Oswego, who has been renovating the vacant space in the heart of the North River Street commercial district, said she plans to open her business in the second half of May or early June. “The Tea Tree is a retail shop that will offer loose-leaf tea, fresh spice, gourmet oil and vinegar and essential oil,” Hartmann said. Tea and spice products will be sold by the ounce and in prepackaged containers, Hartmann said. The shop also will offer lotions, soaps, candles and other accessories. “The proposed use is very much a destination-oriented, niche-type retailer,” said Chris Aiston, the city’s economic development consultant, adding it will help grow the downtown business district. Aiston said the commercial grease trap project will be expensive at an estimated $19,000, and described the county’s insistence on the work as “overkill,” but said there is no choice. He recommended approval of the grant. According to figures provided by Aiston in a memo to aldermen, Hartmann is spending an estimated $34,000 to renovate the interior of the commercial space and investing $22,500 in inventory to open her shop. Seventh Ward Alderman Dave Brown noted the plumbing project represents a permanent improvement to a downtown building. Aldermen voted 12-0 to approve the grant.

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ST. CHARLES – The initial success of a new city program that helps downtown businesses pay for certain improvements has St. Charles alderman wanting to expand the initiative’s geographical boundaries. “There’s no question in my mind this works,” 4th Ward Alderman Steve Gaugel said. Approved in 2015, the Downtown Business Economic Incentive Program provides build-out assistance for new or existing businesses that are renovating the inside of retail spaces on the Know more first floor of downtown properties. Improvements that are eligible for In its first year, the city’s Downtown funding include electrical work, lighting, plumbing and accessibility upBusiness Economic Incentive Program grades. committed more than $42,000 to St. The program aims to attract busiCharles businesses. The grants include: nesses to downtown St. Charles, en■ $2,900: Bombshell 56, 56 Indiana St. courage rehabilitation and investment ■ $5,167.50: The Finery and Blacksmith in downtown properties, and keep St. Bar, 305 W. Main St. Charles competitive with other com■ $9,976.50: Magnolia Bridal, 141 S. munities, Economic Development DiFirst St. vision Manager Matt O’Rourke said. ■ $10,000: Isacco, 131 S. First St. “We think it’s been fairly success■ $14,223: Two Wild Seeds Baking ful,” he said, adding it generated interCompany, 320 W. Main St. est in downtown and encouraged some businesses to choose St. Charles. Of the $75,000 budgeted in the first year, $42,267 has been committed to lia Bridal, Isacco and Two Wild Seeds five businesses – Bombshell 56, The Baking Company. “I like the fact that it’s been small Finery and Blacksmith Bar, Magno-

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Sandra “Sandy” Jean Meyers, age 80, of Maple Park, IL., passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, April 22, 2016. She was born on July 21, 1935, in St. Charles, IL, the daughter of James and Viola (Tierney) McKnight. She is survived by her two children, Kimberley Meyers and Jim (Cindy) Meyers; two grandchildren, Alayna and Alicia Meyers; a sister-in-law, Carol McKnight; several nieces, nephews and God-children, and a community of friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David; one brother, Jimmie McKnight; and a brother-in-law, Dan Meyers. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Conley Funeral Home, 116 W. Pierce St., Elburn, IL, from 4-6:30 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 7 p.m. Private family interment will follow at a later date. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Tributes may be left on the Conley Funeral Home Facebook Page and you can see her full life story at www.conleycare.com. • Continued on page 20

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Irene Edna Accario of Geneva, age 92, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016. She was born on November 13, 1923, in St. Charles, the daughter of Leon and Edna Loete. While working at Howard Aircraft, she met her husband, Nicholas E. Accario. They married on July 7, 1945. After marriage, she became a homemaker and later worked at Selective Service. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a caregiver for her mother in later years, as well as for her sister. She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Geneva. Irene will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Irene is survived by her daughter, Jane (Brad) Palmer; and grandsons, Scott (Alyson) Palmer and Brian (fiancée Ana) Palmer. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Nicholas; and sisters, Dorothy Loete and Katherine (Harold) Geske. Visitation will be 5-7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 E. Main Street, St. Charles, IL 60174. Funeral Mass will be 10:30A.M. on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134. A luncheon will immediately follow the funeral mass. Burial will be private. Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or American Alzheimer’s Association, 8430 West Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631. To leave an online condolence for the family, visit the funeral homes obituary page at www.yursfuneralhomes.com. For more information, please call Yurs Funeral Home of St. Charles, 630-584-0060.

and raising cattle. He had a passion for flying and at one time owned his own plane and flew around the country with Sharleen and some of his children. Sharleen and Les enjoyed driving get-a way weekends. In June of 1972, his family moved to Marion, to continue his farming and cattle operation. While in Marion, he raised Simmental Cattle and was a member and director of the Illinois State Simmental Association. He started a new business at one point, Collect Sun Solar Collectors, of which he was the President. He obtained a Real Estate license, selling some real estate in his spare time, and was one of the founders and directors of Peoples Bank in Marion, Illinois and First American Bank in Aurora. He was a member of Zion UCC, a fifty year plus member of Blackberry Masonic Lodge in Elburn, Valley of Southern Illinois Scottish Rite, and the Shrine. He served on the Marion Cultural and Civic Center Foundation board and was active on the Marion AFS Foreign Exchange Program. In his later years, he always enjoyed the news, both in the paper and on television, and watching the farm channel. Les will be greatly missed by his family and all that knew him as a very gentle and non-complaining man. The family would like to thank the residents, personnel, and administration of River to River Assisted Living Community of Marion for their loving, caring and compassion given to our father while he live there. To share a story or memory of Les, visit http://www.meredithfh.com/

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married Martin Hansen. When Marty reHow to submit turned from the U.S. Navy in 1945, the family of four (daughter Karin was born in 1944 and Send obituary information to obits@ son Gordon was born two years later) made KCChronicle.com or call 815-526-4438. plans to leave the city for Geneva in 1948. In Notices are accepted until noon Tues1950, daughter Linda was born. day for Thursday’s edition. Obituaries The family moved to Campton Hills in also appear online at KCChronicle. 1959 - the countryside at that time -where com/obituaries where you may sign they remained until 1972 when the couple the guest book, send flowers or make a relocated to Florida’s Gulf Coast. She loved memorial donation. golf and continued to play well into her 70s, scoring a hole-in-one and winning numerous club championships. In 2004, three years Illinois. His lifelong friend, Robin (Arnold) after Marty’s death, Mae moved back to Keillor; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his Mother and Geneva to be closer to her family. True to her self-reliant nature, Mae was able to live Father, Laura and Kenneth Arnold; along with his brother, Mike Arnold; and his sister, independently until 2014, when she moved to Brighton Gardens in St. Charles. Marvelene Palm. She is survived by her three children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandLOUISE E. FLOOD children. Louise E. Flood, age 98, formerly of DeKalb, The family wishes to thank the wonderful IL went to be with her lord on Saturday, staff at Brighton Gardens and CNS Hospice April 23, 2016, at the DeKalb County Rehafor the care, compassion and love shown to bilitation and Nursing Center in DeKalb, IL. Mae. She leaves behind one, Kathy (Rick) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can Halsey; two grandchildren Stephanie (Ryan) be made to Friends of the Viking Ship at Mickley and Brian Halsey; and four great www.vikingship.us grandchildren, Andria Halsey, Max Ruppert, Wes Ruppert, and Brie Ruppert; one greatLESLIE MEREDITH, JR. great grandson, Aaron Davis; and many Born: March 5, 1924 nieces and nephews. Louise now joins her husband, Charles; her Died: April 15, 2016 parents, three brothers, one sister and one Leslie Meredith, Jr., 92, of grandson-in-law, Brian Ruppert. Marion, Illinois, passed away A visitation will be Thursday, April 28, at 8:55 a.m., Friday, April 15, 2016, from 9:00 to 9:45 at St. Mary of the 2016, at the River to River Assumption Catholic Church in Maple Park, Community Assisted Living IL. Celebration of the Mass of Christian in Marion, Illinois. Burial will be Thursday, April 28, 2016, at A celebration of his life 10:00 AM at the church. Burial will follow at was held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 23, St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Maple Park. 2016, at the Zion United Church of Christ, A memorial has been established in Lou930 W. Cherry, Marion, with Pastor John ise’s name to benefit: Checks may be made Holst officiating. Friends called from 5:00 to the “St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic to 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2016, at the Church” and mailed in care of P.O. Box 66, church with a Masonic Rites Service at 7:00 Elburn, 60119. p.m. Interment will be at New Rose Hill Tributes may also be forwarded to the Cemetery, Marion. same address or on the web at www.conMemorials to Zion UCC Memorial Fund leycare.com or our Facebook page or Hospice of Southern Illinois are the

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Born: Dec. 6, 1924; in Dubuque, IA Died: April 24, 2016; in St. Charles, IL Betty Stephano, 91, of Batavia passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Rosewood Care Center in St. Charles. She was born December 6, 1924, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of George and Amelia (Spiegalhalter) Glasser. She was united in marriage to Joseph Stephano November 25, 1944, in Batavia, IL. Betty was a founding member of the Batavia Historical Society. As a friendly and loving citizen of Batavia Betty served as the welcome mat hostess for the Batavia Chamber welcoming new residents to town. She was a member of the St. Charles Country Club, Batavia Woman’s Club and Holy Cross Catholic Church. Betty was affectionately known as “Candy Granny” for her love of children and spoiling them with candy, which she kept a drawer full at all times. She loved history, classical music, golfing, her family, and her home where she lived for 51 years. She will be remembered from the multiple items she crocheted while sitting on her porch, and the many loving memories she leaves behind. She is survived by her husband, Joseph of Batavia; four children, Joseph (Cathy) Stephano, II of St. Charles, IL, Thomas (Donna) Stephano, Robert (David Kaszynski) Stephano, and Sara (Elvin) Harms all of Batavia; seven grandchildren, Kevin and Amanda Stephano, Elizabeth Stephano, Cara (Conor) Boyle, Tommy (Rebecca) Stephano, Samuel (Jennifer) and Nathaniel Harms; two great grandchildren, Dylan and Cody Boyle; and a sister, Patricia Bowron. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Robertson. Visitation will be held 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, April 29, 2016, at Moss Family Funeral Home 209 South Batavia Ave. Batavia, IL. Funeral service will be held 11:30 A.M. Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church 950 Hart Road Batavia, IL. She will lie in state from 10:30 A.M. until the time of the service at the church. Interment will follow the service at West Batavia Cemetery. For additional information contact Moss Family Funeral Home 630-879-7900 or www.mossfuneral.com

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23, 1908, in Sandwich, IL the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth (nee. Lis) FeieraDavid J. Zarn, died on bend. April 20, 2016, in his home She was united in marin Geneva, Illinois, from riage to Laurien D. Zollers complications related to on April 22, 1933, in SandProgressive Supranuclear More than wich, IL. Life-long member of Immanuel Palsy (PSP). He was 73 young children end up in Lutheran Church of Batavia. Loved to cook, years old. garden and entertain. Her house knew no David was a 1961 grademergency rooms every stranger and was always open for family uate of Downers Grove year because they got and friends. High School. He was She is survived by her sons, Wayne (Patinto medicines while inducted into the U.S. Army ti) Zollers of Elgin, IL and Robert (Norma) at the age of 22 in 1965 their parent or caregiver Zollers of Batavia, IL; six grandchildren, and served overseas in Vietnam. After was not looking. Rick, Joyce, Dave, J.R., Cory and Lisa; eight returning from service, he acquired and great grandchildren, Justin, Jessica, Drake, ran several laundromats in the Downers Grove area. He later sold these and bought Talan, Preston, Brittany, Morgan and Mia; Always put every medicine four great-great grandchildren, Jonathan, a family hair salon in Arlington Heights, and vitamin up and away Jaisa, Kayla and Blake. which he ran for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, every time you use it. He is preceded in death by his father and her loving husband of over 57 years, Laumother, Rudolph and Helen Zarn (Smrt). Also, program your poison rien D. Zollers; siblings, Maltilda, Elizabeth, He is survived by his wife of 27 years, control center’s number in Esther, and Ralph. Kathleen Zarn (Zeni); his son, Adam Zarn Visitation was held from 10:00 AM until your phone: 800.222.1222. (daughter-in-law, Alyssa); his daughter, time of service at 12:00 PM on WednesAnna Zarn; and his two siblings, Nancy day, April 27, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Zarn and Roger Zarn. To learn more, visit Church 950 Hart Rd. Batavia, IL. 60510. David married Kathleen in 1989 at the UpandAway.org Fox Valley Presbyterian Church of Geneva. Interment will be at River Hills Memorial Park, Batavia, IL. The couple raised their two children first In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Glen Ellyn for five years, and then in in her name may be made to Immanuel Batavia for sixteen years. He was especialLutheran Church 950 Hart Rd. Batavia, IL. ly devoted to his children’s education and 60510. their extra curricular activities, including For additional information contact Moss music, sports, and dance. Over the years, Family Funeral Homes 630-879-7900 or he and his family were also very active www.mossfuneral.com at Glen Ellyn Bible Church, First Baptist Church of Geneva, and Valleybrook Community Church in Elburn. David was a kind and loving son, husband, father, and brother. He will always be remembered In partnership with the Centers with much love and affection by those for Disease Control and who knew him. Prevention (CDC) A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 30, at 11:00 am at the First Baptist Church of Geneva, 2300 South Street, Geneva. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the CurePSP Foundation (website: www.curepsp. org). For additional information contact Moss A celebration of life open house will be held on Family Funeral Homes 630-879-7900 or May 1, 2016 from 11am-4pm at 1427 Orion Road in www.mossfuneral.com

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Antiques and design shows today often have attractive pieces of furniture that have been transformed by painting, decorating or removing the original finish. In the 1980s, the transformed look often was created with a layer of white paint encouraged to peel to look old. Today the industrial look is “in,” and shows have old workbenches, industrial tools attached to wooden tables, lamps made of old gears and gym lockers stripped of their original paint. All have been given a modern look by exposing the original silvery finish of the metal parts. InCollect, the upscale website that sells expensive antiques, offered a long rectangular desk with a polished aluminum finish. The desk had been used during World War II. It is made of the aluminum used in airplanes in the 1930sand ‘40s. It was originally painted green (some of the paint is left in a drawer as a part of its history). The desk was hand stripped and polished for about 80 hours. It is more than a desk - it can fold into a box to be moved, which was a war-time necessity. Look at some of the used metal furniture selling for offices or workshops, or scrap metal that can be changed in a do-it-yourself project into unique “modern” furniture. *** Q: I got a Casige toy sewing machine for Christmas in the late 1940s or early ‘50s. It’s in excellent condition with the original box. It was made in West Germany. Is this

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of any value other than sentimental? A: Casige made toy sewing machines from 1902 until 1975. The company was founded in 1852 by Carl Sieper of Gevelsberg, Germany. It originally made locks for pianos and other furniture. The name of the company came from the combination of the first two letters of his first and last names and the town. His grandson, Carl Sieper II, began making small sewing machines for schools in 1902. Eighty three models were made between 1902 and 1975. Sewing machines marked “West Germany” were made between 1949 and 1975. The value of your toy sewing machine is about $50. *** Q: Are old books of any value? I have a copy of “Aesop’s Fables” translated from the Greek by the Rev. Geo. Fyler Townsend and published by George Routledge and Sons. The cover looks like leather and has two color pictures of children and drawings of leaves. A: Some old books are valuable, but it takes an expert to appraise them. The fables were first told about 600 b.c. and didn’t appear in print until 1557. Several editions of the version translated by Reverend George Fyler Townsend (18141900) were published in the late 1800s. They sell online for about only $12 and up. If you want to sell your copy, you can take it to a store that sells used books. *** Q: My grandchild is named Sarah, a nice old-fashioned name. I wanted to buy an antique child’s cup with her name on it, but after looking at antiques shows for

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months, I have found lots of other names. Was a “Sarah” cup made in the 1800s? A: Mugs and small plates for children were popular in England but not in America during the 19th century. Many ceramic factories made them. Some were decorated with names like Hannah, Louisa, Sophie - and yes, Sarah. But children’s tablewares also had sayings like “A Birth Day Gift,” “For my dear boy,” “For a good girl” or other phrases so the mugs could be given as rewards or gifts. Pictures from children’s books, educational decorations like the alphabet or pictures and names of animals also were popular. Some had messages like “Make hay while the sun shines.” The cups helped children learn manners and moral character. You might be lucky enough to ﬁnd Sarah through an internet search, but the odds are against you. *** Q: I have an old typewriter made by a company called Blickensderfer

of Stamford, Connecticut. On the side of the frame is a shield with patent numbers from July 15, 1890 to April 12, 1892. The typewriter’s letters and numbers are on a cylinder that rotates to the desired key when pressed. Is this of value? Is there a market for something like this? A: In 1891 George Blickensderfer invented a small portable writing machine that used a cylinder instead of striker keys to print letters. It had a keyboard, but the order of letters was different from the “qwerty” keyboard used today. The machine was lighter, less expensive and designed to avoid the key “hang up” of other typewriters. The user could change type styles by changing the cylinder without using a tool. The idea was similar to the IBM Selectric, which came along almost 75 years later. The ﬁrst models were probably made in very limited numbers since none have been found. The Model 5, nicknamed the “Blick,” was introduced at the Columbian Exposition in 1893 and was made for many years. Later models were deluxe versions of that design, though qwerty keyboards became available. Blickenderfer’s company was successful, but he was hit by a car and died in New York City in 1917. Attempts to run his company failed and the company went bankrupt. In 1927, Remington bought the inventory and the intellectual rights and introduced the Rem-Blick, which was similar to the Blick 5. Blickensderfer typewriters sell between $300 and $400. *** Tip: If there are raised applied

decorations on your art glass, be careful when cleaning it. Gold or silver accents, painted enamel decoration and beads must be kept in fine condition to maintain the value. *** Take advantage of a free listing for your group to announce events or to find antique shows, national meetings and other events. Go to the Calendar at Kovels.com to find, publicize and plan your antiquing trips. *** Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel answer questions sent to the column. By sending a letter with a question, you give full permission for use in the column or any other Kovel forum. Names, addresses or email addresses will not be published. We cannot guarantee the return of photographs, but if a stamped envelope is included, we will try. The amount of mail makes personal answers or appraisals impossible. Write to Kovels, (Name of this newspaper), King Features Syndicate, 300 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019. *** (c) 2016 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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EDITORIAL

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Laura Burke General Manager

Kathy Balcazar Editor

Kevin Druley Sports Editor

OUR VIEW

Being able to say yes to a dress Prom – it’s a annual rite of passage for high school students with a certain magical feel. For many students, it’s the first time they will get dressed up to the nines for a special occasion. An article posted on Fortune.com in 2015 cited a Visa Inc. survey that noted American families were set to spend an average of $919 on prom. That’s great for families that aren’t pinching pennies, but what about those that don’t have as much expendable income? At least one local organization has stepped up to help – CHIP IN Batavia. For the third year in a row, CHIP IN – Community Helpers Impacting People In Need – teamed up with Zano Salon & Spa in Batavia to provide free prom dresses to low-income and homeless students who might otherwise not be able to afford such fancy frocks. This year’s sale took place in mid-April. We commend CHIP IN and Zano Salon for going the extra mile to make sure local students will look their best on prom night. Such a program has multiple benefits. This year, about 60 dresses were given away, which means dozens of girls will have a better chance of celebrating prom in fashion. Most of the unsold dresses are stored, while older, outdated dresses go to Goodwill – a bit like recycling at its finest. And then there are the proceeds from the dress sale, which was open to any student, with prices ranging between $25 to $50 – or free for certain students. Funds raised will help students with additional prom costs, as well as helping young men with their tuxes. Other proceeds will assist with attire for the eighth-grade dinner dance and the cost of graduation gowns for students in need. We hope all students attending prom in Kane County have an unforgettable – and safe – time. And we hope they look absolutely fabulous in whatever they are wearing.

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Check that activity off the bucket list Visit Mount Rushmore. Camp on the beach. Go indoor skydiving. Witness an eclipse. Swim in a waterfall. Meet a celebrity. A quick Google search of the words “bucket list” brings up thousands of activities such as these, all exciting opportunities that someone may have the chance to do during his or her life. While the particular things a person wants to accomplish or do while they’re alive varies greatly, I think we can all agree that we each have our own personal “bucket list,” whether or not we classify it as such. Everyone is different, so it’s only fair that your bucket list may be the total opposite of someone else’s. Some of you may be adventurers, yearning to go mountain climbing, bungee jumping or whitewater rafting. I admittedly do not fall into this category, but if it gives you an adrenaline rush, go for it! Others might want to travel to exotic and exciting locations, whether it’s a rainforest in South America, a picturesque village in Europe or a sightseeing destination right here in the USA. Still others might want to have new experiences on a smaller scale, such as learning a language, trying a bizarre food or volunteering in the community. No matter what the activity, if

THE WRITE PLACE Emma Chrusciel you’re interested in giving it a try, why not go for it? I have an unofficial bucket list of my own, and I’m proud to say I’ve already checked some items off of it. I saw a Broadway show (an absolutely spectacular production of “The Phantom of the Opera”) this past fall, and – in December 2014 – I met the cast members of “Newsies” at the stage door. I had the opportunity to go on a missions trip to Mexico this past summer and have seen many of our nation’s natural wonders, such as Niagara Falls and the Great Smoky Mountains. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t more I’d like to do in the future! In the coming years, I’d like to go on a hot-air balloon ride, travel to Europe, go ziplining and visit a wax museum (as unusual as that last one may sound, I’m strangely intrigued by the idea of taking selfies with wax versions of celebrities!). These are just a few of the things that many years down the road, I hope I’ll be able to look back on them and re-

member them fondly. Honestly, isn’t that the whole point of a bucket list in the first place? Creating a list of our goals, hopes and dreams helps us to make the most of where we are right now while creating cherished memories for the future. As scary as it may seem, we really only have a limited time here on Earth, so we should take every chance to live life to its fullest while we still can. By making a bucket list, you’ll be one step closer to making those dreams a reality. A popular phrase, “carpe diem,” means to “seize the day,” and I think that’s a perfect representation of what a bucket list should be. Instead of waiting around to accomplish everything we want to, let’s seize the day and experience things we’ll never forget. No matter what your personal bucket list may look like, it’s a fantastic opportunity for you to make the most of every moment.

Emma Chrusciel is a sophomore at Geneva High School. In addition to writing, she loves Broadway musicals, playing piano, and spending time with her family and friends. Her columns runs every other Thursday. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

LETTERS Write to us The Kane County Chronicle welcomes original letters on public issues. Letters must include the author’s full name, home address and day and evening telephone numbers. We limit letters to 400 words. All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the editor. Letters can be emailed to letters@kcchronicle.com, faxed to 630444-1641 and mailed to Letters, Kane County Chronicle, 333 N. Randall Road, Suite 1, St. Charles, IL 60174.

Illinois House that would quash rightsof-conscience protections of pro-life medical professionals by forcing them to refer patients to abortion providers. How have we come to a place where we allow government to tell citizens what they can or cannot do or say despite their moral objections? No American should be forced to do something that violates their sincerely held beliefs.

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To the editor: Outrageous! The Illinois Human Rights Commission has fined a Christian business owner $80,000 for refusing to violate his conscience regarding hosting an event for a same-sex ceremony. And to make matters worse, they are mandating that he do the very thing that violates his religious beliefs. This is the epitome of tyranny. This bigoted decision is the latest strike in the war against religious liberty. Intolerant lawmakers and bureaucrats are now forcing citizens to do, say and act in accordance with a decidedly liberal worldview, and enforcing their dictates with the heavy hand of government. Six years ago, leftists in Washington, D.C., decided to force all Americans into socialized health insurance, whether they wanted to or not. Last year here in Illinois, Gov. Bruce Rauner joined with leftists to pass a law to censor professional counselors and clergy from helping needy children suffering from unwanted same-sex attraction or gender-confusion. Today, there is a bill pending in the

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David E. Smith

Executive Director of the Illinois Family Institute

SOUND OFF Got clean windows?

Does anyone know of any good window washers that do a good job? We’re seniors, and we’ve gone through, like, four of them. They do terrible ... . If anybody knows of good window washers for a residential home, let me know. We live in the Tri-Cities area.

Congratulations, anyway

Yeah, I just want to congratulate the residents of Geneva for defeating the developer on the Marquette building. And just want to make comment if it had been Shodeen you would not have won. But congratulations, anyway.

Bathroom options

The LGBT community is upset about bathroom options that have been passed in some states based on gender at birth. Why can’t these LGBT people use the bathrooms that are designed for families in the public buildings? These bathrooms are designed for small family changing rooms, which should satisfy the LGBT people and not cost the taxpayers thousands of dollars to renovate current bathrooms.

Freedom of speech

It looks like we’re losing our freedom of speech in this country. Andrew Shaw may have made an insulting remark to another

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human being, but as long as it’s not a threat, it is his right to say that. Saying bad things may be insulting to some people, but it is people’s right to say things like that.

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NEIGHBORS GETTING AHEAD Bad attitude changes with sunshine, the Cubs How to submit

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The first approach to this column came about under the influence of a really bad mood. I would complain about a cheeseburger without the cheese, as in an east-side place that microwaved the Colby out of existence; or a mispronounced street name in a pharmacy telephone message. A full week of sunshine and the magic beginning of the Chicago Cubs put me in a whole new place. Lots of gratitude, appreciation and anticipation came forward. There is wide-ranging gratitude as so many of us celebrate the life of Fran Gustafson. Her journey of 101 years included service and dedication to teaching; her strong belief and participation in the life and the meaning of her church; and enduring and vivid love for her family and friends. I got to know Fran better when we both wound up at an extended care facility. Her beloved husband, Wirth, had been principal when I was in high school, so we used that link and the connection to the University of Wisconsin, where her son Ken was on the varsity basketball team, to share memories. Fran was so proud of Ken and Ann and their families. She exhibited those same powerful concerns and affection for her past students that matched the strong, compassionate and effective traits of Principal Gustafson. The whole community feels the loss of this fine lady and will remember the Gustafsons for their love and

JOAN KNOWS Joan Arteberry service that touched so many. Another loss of great magnitude was the passing of Karl “Kully” Madsen. My memories go way back to the days of Madsen Dairy, which was on the corner across from what was then the fire station. Do you remember bringing milk money to school and the anticipated arrival of those small jugs of tasty chocolate milk? Kully’s career with the fire department is legendary. It serves as an example of ways to volunteer and contribute in meaningful ways, and how to be a well-respected leader. He always had a winning smile, deep-rooted affection for his family and his community. Edie, you have our deepest condolences for your loss and many thanks for sharing him with our community. The sun is out again. Many of you might be ready to take that first step out as a volunteer. There are so many options for helping. And it will put you in another place, where you can smile and feel really good.

Joan Arteberry is a longtime resident of St. Charles. Her columns are featured in the Kane County Chronicle’s Neighbors section every other week. Write to her at editorial@ kcchronicle.com.

Savant Tax and Consulting, a wholly owned subsidiary of Savant Capital Management, has announced that tax analyst Dane Walker of St. Charles recently earned certified public accountant – or CPA – certification. Walker prepares client tax returns, monthly accounting and payroll. He has been involved in the financial services industry since 2014, a news release stated. He earned a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from Carroll University and a master’s degree in accounting from Northern Illinois University. Walker joined Savant in 2015. A 2012 West Aurora High School graduate and North Aurora native is serving in the U.S. Navy as part of a crew working aboard one of the world’s most advanced nuclear-powered, fast-attack submarines, the USS City of Corpus Christi, a news release stated. Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Bohler is a culinary specialist serving aboard the Pearl Harbor-based submarine. A Navy culinary specialist is responsible for operating and managing the ship’s daily kitchen duties. Bohler also coordinates religious services on the submarine. “The best part about my job is seeing someone’s face when they come to my galley,” Bohler said in the release. “The people here [are] some of the best to work with. ... We look out for each other.”

NEWS BRIEF Scholarship named for Waubonsee president

women leaders both through her work at Waubonsee and personally.” The scholarship will award $2,500 Waubonsee Community College Presto one Waubonsee student and will be ident Dr. Christine Sobek was recently provided annually as funds allow. recognized by YWCA Aurora, which During the event, the YWCA also named named a scholarship in her honor. a scholarship in honor of Dr. Rebecca During the YWCA 2016 Leaders of Sherrick, who became president of AuroChange Luncheon in Aurora, the YWCA announced the creation of the YWCA Au- ra University in 2000. Sobek has served as president of Waurora Dr. Christine Sobek Scholarship, recognizing Sobek’s “passionate community bonsee since 2001. – Kane County Chronicle outreach and devotion to empowering

Rosary club helps victims of domestic violence Rosary High School’s SADD – Students Against Destructive Decisions – Club collected supplies for Mutual Ground in Aurora, which helps victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The project was part of SADD’s recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. In addition, the club also worked to raise awareness by creating public service announcements and leading morning prayer. The SADD moderators are Kim Baleskie and Lisa Sustersic. Provided photo

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Respected Auctions Since 1952 Huntley, Illinois SM-CL1179273

847-514-2853

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Drive into a New Career! Spee-Dee Delivery Service, Inc.

Employment Opportunities Route Drivers and Class A Drivers Increased Wages for Entry-Level Driving Positions!

Starting at $40,000 Annually

KANE COUNTY ANTIQUE FLEA MARKET

ST. CHARLES MAY VENDOR & CRAFTER FAIR AT CHARLESTOWNE MALL

Shows March – December ~ Hundreds of Dealers

100 + Sales, Maps Will Be Available

525 S. Randall Rd. (Between Routes 38 & 64) St. Charles, Illinois

Maps Avail. Online Thur P.M FB Event Page. Hard Copies Avail. Friday 6:30am @ Map Stations. Please Follow Yellow Map Signs.

Sat. April 30 ~ 12-5pm Sun. May 1 ~ 7- 4pm

Kids games/prizes. Lots of Food & Fundraisers available throughout Town

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Next Show June 4 & 5 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Details & items added daily! Don't miss a single sale & make offers! We already have lots of furniture & sets, tools, kitchenware, home decor, electronics, antiques, collectibles, sm/lrg appl, exer equipment, computer supplies everything for a child, in-home business sales, clothing - all sizes, sports gear, craft & teacher supplies, books + lots of Misc!

Admission $5 each day ~ Children Under 12 FREE Parking Free

17 + Crafters & Vendors

Apply in Person Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:30pm Immediate On-Site Interviews!

SM-CL1181715

On Line listing will have more details and general listings .

Info: 630-377-2252 www.kanecountryfleamarket.com

EOE

Spee Dee Delivery Service, Inc. 88 N Dugan Rd, Suite F Sugar Grove, IL 60554 www.speedeedelivery.com careers@speedeedelivery.com

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Our Great Garage Sale Guarantee! If it rains on your sale, we will run your ad again the next week for FREE! Call 877-264-2527 or email: classified@shawsuburban.com Kane County Chronicle Classified

CORTLAND

ANNUAL TOWN GARAGE SALES/ CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW April 29 & 30 Most Sales 8-5

KANE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Share your flea finds: #iFounditAtKane @KCFMarket

Stability: 37 years without a lay-off!

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Geneva Garage Sale -Pepper Valley Sub-Div-

4 S. Greenwich Ln. Apr 29th & 30th 9-3

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GENEVA

Huge Rummage Sale

Geneva United Methodist Church 211 Hamilton Street

2010 Mini Cooper Convertible

Thursday 4/28 6-8pm Friday 4/29 9am - 5pm Saturday 4/30 9am - Noon Saturday $5 Bag Sale

Fri & Sat Apr 29 & 30 8:30-4

445 Mayborne Lane Furniture, Toys, Household Items, Clothing, Tools & Much More!

A-1 AUTO ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

CLASSICS WANTED

Geneva Moving Sale 2 door, 28K miles, automatic, all leather/power, brown with black top.

Perfect Condition! $13,500 815-757-7046

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars, $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

2005 Honda CR-V - 40,000 miles, white/tan, auto, no accidents, gasoline, $3000. Call 916-389-1450

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1988 FORD F150

300 ENGINE - 5 SPEED MANUAL- 2 wheel drive $1500 call or text 815-901-8732

1978 VW Super Beetle convertible in good shape. Runs but needs some work. Garaged and will include custom cover. 87,043 miles with recent tune up. $8,000 OBO - Chris 847-456-0961

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ANDERSON BMW

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MOTOR WERKS BMW

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CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER

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REICHERT BUICK

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815/338-2780 www.reichertautos.com

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

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ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

1611 East Main Street • St. Charles, IL

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE Route 120 • McHenry, IL

815/385-2100

www.sunnysidecompany.com

815/385-7220

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

815/385-2100 www.garylangauto.com

847/202-3900

1611 East Main Street • St. Charles, IL

(630) 513-5353

GARY LANG CHEVROLET Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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www.Knauz-mini.com

PAULY TOYOTA

1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

GARY LANG MITSUBISHI

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

CLASSIC KIA MOTOR WERKS HONDA Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

800-935-5913 www.motorwerks.com

O’HARE HONDA

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

888-538-4492

425 N. Green Bay Rd. Waukegan/Gurnee, IL

847-CLASSIC (252-7742) www.classicdealergroup.com

LIBERTYVILLE MITSUBISHI

630/584-6655 www.stcharlestoyota.net

www.libertyautoplaza.com

LIBERTY NISSAN

920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

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866/469-0114 www.rosenrosenrosen.com

888/682-4485 www.andersoncars.com

MOTOR WERKS PORCHE LAND ROVER LAKE BLUFF

Barrington & Dundee Rds., Barrington, IL

847-604-8100

www.motorwerks.com

375 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

800/935-5913

www.knauzlandrover.com

PRE-OWNED

888/800-6100 www.clcjd.com

770 Dundee Ave. (Rt. 25) • Dundee, IL 847/426-2000

7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee

www.piemontechevy.com

www.gurneedodge.com

888/471-1219

KNAUZ NORTH MOTOR WERKS INFINITI

Barrington & Dundee Rds. • Barrington, IL

800-935-5913 www.motorwerks.com

BUSS FORD LINCOLN 111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

815/385-2000

847/587-3300 www.raychevrolet.com

LIBERTY VOLKSWAGEN

920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

847-680-8000 www.libertyautoplaza.com

www.knauznorth.com

BARRINGTON VOLVO 847/381-9400

BULL VALLEY FORD/ MERCURY

1460 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

800/407-0223 www.bullvalleyford.com

BUSS FORD

(866) 561-8676

815/385-2000

www.raymondchevrolet.com

www.Gurnee V W.com

300 N. Hough (Rt. 59) • Barrington, IL

RAYMOND CHEVROLET 118 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

847-855-1500

847-235-3800

PAULY SCION

815-459-4000

39 N. Rte. 12 • Fox Lake, IL

6301 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

www.busslincolnmchenry.com

5220 Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL

RAY CHEVROLET

GURNEE VOLKSWAGEN

2950 N. Skokie Hwy • North Chicago, IL

MARTIN CHEVROLET

www.martin-chevy.com

ANDERSON VOLKSWAGEN 360 N. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

www.knauzhyundai.com

CRYSTAL LAKE DODGE

ST CHARLES TOYOTA.NET

2651 E. Main St. • St. Charles, IL

847-680-8000

847-234-2800

771 S. Randall Rd. • Algonquin, IL

515 N. Green Bay Rd. Waukegan/Gurnee, IL

www.classicdealergroup.com

920 S. Milwaukee Ave. • Libertyville, IL

RAYMOND KIA

CLASSIC TOYOTA/SCION 847-CLASSIC (252-7742)

775 Rockland Road • Lake Bluff IL 60044 (Routes 41 & 176 in the Knauz Autopark)

ROSEN HYUNDAI

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

www.paulytoyota.com

847/816-6660

LIBERTY KIA

119 Route 173 • Antioch

www.stcharlescdj.com

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

815/459-7100 or 847/658-9050

1119 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL

www.libertyvillemitsubishi.com

www.oharehonda.com

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www.garylangauto.com

KNAUZ HYUNDAI

ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

www.EvanstonSubaru.com

815/385-2100

(224) 603-8611

200 N. Cook St. • Barrington, IL

847/869-5700

847-604-5050

1400 E. Dundee Rd., Palatine, IL

www.raymondkia.com

www.motorwerks.com

409A Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

ARLINGTON KIA IN PALATINE

www.arlingtonkia.com

www.garylangauto.com

MOTOR WERKS CADILLAC

KNAUZ MINI

GARY LANG GMC

www.gurneedodge.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

800/935-5923

www.garylangauto.com

3340 Oakton St., Skokie

888/471-1219

www.stcharlescdj.com

GARY LANG CADILLAC

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

EVANSTON SUBARU IN SKOKIE

815/385-2100

7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee

(630) 513-5353

Ump Gear For Baseball - Includes, Mask, Shin Guards, Chest Protector, Ump Shoes Size 9-1/2, Hat, Shirts, Pants Belt Ball Bag, Clickers 2, Brushes 3, Rules Book & Sports Bag. Retiring $75 for All. Call or Text 630-464-7049

www.st-charles.mercedesdealer.com

1107 S Rt. 31 between Crystal Lake and McHenry

www.clcjd.com

847/683-2424 Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

815/385-2100

www.gurneedodge.com

GARY LANG KIA

888/800-6100

FENZEL MOTOR SALES

GARY LANG BUICK

877/226-5099

www.zimmermanford.com

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

206 S. State Street • Hampshire, IL

24” Montgomery Ward RotoTiller - $150 630-365-2609

888/471-1219

630/584-1800

www.motorwerks.com

847-604-5000

GARY LANG SUBARU

225 N. Randall Road, St. Charles

2525 E. Main Street St. Charles, IL 60174

800/935-5913

407 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

MERCEDES-BENZ OF ST. CHARLES

7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee

ZIMMERMAN FORD

Barrington & Dundee Rds. • Barrington, IL

KNAUZ BMW

www.TomPeckFord.com

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

www.bussford.com

ST. CHARLES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP

1611 East Main Street • St. Charles, IL

(630) 513-5353

ANDERSON MAZDA

360 N. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

888/682-4485 www.andersoncars.com

www.stcharlescdj.com

CRYSTAL LAKE JEEP

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

888/800-6100 www.clcjd.com

KNAUZ CONTINENTAL AUTOS

409 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

847-234-1700 www.Knauzcontinentalauto.com

1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

815/459-7100 or 847/658-9050

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Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm Saturday 8 am to Noon Call for service and sales (630) 552-8379

UNCLE DUFF & DAVE'S LAWN SERVICE We specialize in: 2

Aeration and Dethatching Lawn Maintenance Spring/Fall Cleanups Bush Trimming Mulch Application Edging Power Washing Deck Staining Reasonable rates & prompt service FREE estimates Contact Davie Ellison, Owner / Operator

630-844-6984

Michael

815-393-3514

ALL HANDS ON DECK

Cleaning, Staining, Repairing Senior / VA Discounts 30 yrs. Experience

16.00

Eric Nelson & Son Construction

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Kitchens, Baths, Decks, Fences, Basements, Interior/ Exterior Painting, Windows Doors, Siding, Gutters Handyman Services Small jobs welcome Daryl Frost, Owner Fully Bonded and Insured (630) 212-4141

Route 34 Plano Softeners $699 Iron Filters $499 Reverse Osmosis $199 Coolers $148.50 Water Crocks with Stand $50

ELDERLY CARE 10% DISCOUNT

Handyman Service

Home Improvements Carpentry Electrical Painting & Misc.

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MAX'S GREENER PLACES

Tractor Dan's Services

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PEPPER VALLEY APARTMENTS

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BOB EVANS

FIREWOOD & MULCH

FREE MULCH

Every 5th yard is FREE! Buy 8 yards,Get 2 FREE!

Dark Brown Premium Mulch $40 per cubic yard

Red or Brown Dyed Mulch

$45 per cubic yard Call Gary for Delivery 847-429-9900 bobevansfirewoodandmulch.com

Keep your Septic System running trouble-free

"A FLUSH BEATS A FULL HOUSE"

HARLEY SANITARY SERVICE (630) 365-2095

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer Will beat anyone's price by $300. Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan.

815-814-1964

815-814-1224

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2 BDRM ~ 2 BATH $1,155 - $1,165 Fireplace, heat, gas, water incl. A/C, D/W, disposal, microwave, blinds, patios, clubhouse, pool. Garages available, small pets OK.

630-232-7226

Looking to Share 2BR Apt with Male Christian $575/mo. 630-768-2017

★★★★★★★★★★★

Portable Toilets Available

JUST TREEING Tree Trimming & Removal Stump Grinding Brush Chipping Equipped w/Aerial Bucket FIREWOOD SALE Seasoned Mixed Woods Face Cord Free Estimates / Fully Insured - TOM HARTMAN - (630) 276-3222

BASSTRACKER BOAT FOR SALE

2008 - TV 18 * Deep V Tournament Series Tracker Length: 18.6 Ft. Large Casting Platforms, 2007 - 115 HP Mercury Optimax, 2008 * Trailstar Trailer (swing tongue), Minn Kota Terrova 80lb. Thrust Trolling Motor w/iPilot Wireless GPS and Universal Sonar 2, Lowrance Elite 5 HDI Depth Finder Hummingbird Model # 345C Depth Finder Minn Kota MK 220D On-board Battery Charger * This boat looks and runs like new. Very low hours and professionally maintained after every use. Accessories include: Full Cover, Autobilge Pump, 2 Pedestal Casting Seats, and more! Asking: $13,500

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New Hope Lutheran, LCMC 710 Western Ave., Geneva Park District, Geneva (630) 492-0455 www.newhopelcmc.org Sunday Worship: 9:00 am Fellow and Intergenerational Sunday School 10:15 am

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UNITED METHODIST Batavia United Methodist Church In sorrow, grief, or darkness, experience the light of Jesus Christ 8:30 (Traditional) 11:00 (Praise Band) Free Community PancakeSausage Breakfast Every Sunday! 9:30-10:15 a.m. Prodigal Son Sermon Sunday Series and Theater Drama National Historic Landmark Church outside- warm, peaceful, welcoming inside. Rt. 31 Downtown Batavia www.bataviaumc.com or 630-879-7060 Find Us On Facebook

PRESBYTERIAN Fox Valley Presbyterian Church (USA)

A Welcoming Church 227 East Side Dr., Geneva (1 blk. N. of Rt. 38.) (630) 232-7448 www.foxvalleypres.org 8:00 a.m. Worship (informal) 10:00 a.m. Worship (traditional) 10:00 a.m. Church school Nursery Care Provided 8:30-11:00 a.m. Adult Breakfast Club 8:30 a.m. Confirmation (7-8th grd.) 4:00 p.m. Youth Group 7:00 p.m. The Growing Place Weekday Preschool We are a Stephen Ministry Church

COVENANT Batavia Covenant Church, Preschool 1314 W. Main St., Batavia. (630) 879-3721 bataviacov.com Sunday Schedule: 9:30 am Coffee (Fellowship Hall, lower level) 10:00 am Worship Service Preschool: (630) 879-3795

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IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to #PA1404977 Plaintiff's file attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I691155

shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed PUBLIC NOTICE to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purIN THE CIRCUIT COURT chaser has the sole responsibility/ OF THE SIXTEENTH expense of evicting any tenants or JUDICIAL CIRCUIT other individuals presently in KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS possession of the subject premises. CITIMORTGAGE, INC. The property will NOT be open PLAINTIFF for inspection and Plaintiff makes VS no representation as to the condiCLAUDINE M. MARQUIS; tion of the property. Prospective IMPROVEMENT (Published in the Geneva Kane bidders are admonished to check GLENGARRY ASSOCIATION; SHAW, JACOBS County Chronicle, April 28, 2016 the Court file to verify all informaAND ASSOCIATES, P.C.; tion. May 5, 12, 2016) DEFENDANTS IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR 11 CH 003101 (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE 122 ABERDEEN CT RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION GENEVA, IL 60134 FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO PUBLIC NOTICE AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FORECLOSURE ACT MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN For information: Examine the KANE COUNTY ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. court file or contact Plaintiff's GENEVA, ILLINOIS ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED Wells Fargo Bank, NA attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., WILL BE USED FOR THAT PLAINTIFF 15W030 North Frontage Road, PURPOSE*** Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, Vs. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY Amy L. Lisak; et. al. (630) 794-9876. Please refer to GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment DEFENDANTS file number 14-15-15894. of Foreclosure and Sale entered by I690262 15 CH 01192 said Court in the above entitled NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE cause on September 13, 2013, (Published in the St. Charles OF REAL ESTATE KANE COUNTY SHERIFF in KANE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY Kane County Chronicle, April 21, County, Illinois, will on June 9, GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment 28, 2016 May 5, 2016) 2016, in Room JC 100, Kane of Foreclosure and Sale entered in County Judicial Center, 37W777 the above cause on 1/28/2016, Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, at Donald E. Kramer, the Sheriff of 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and Kane County, Illinois will on sale to the highest bidder for cash, 5/26/16 at the hour of 9:00AM at all and singular, the following Kane County Judicial Center, described real estate mentioned in 37W777 Route 38, Room JC 100 said Judgment, situated in the St. Charles, IL 60175, or in a place County of KANE, State of Illinois, or otherwise designated at the time of so much thereof as shall be sale, County of Kane and State of sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: Illinois, sell at public auction to the TAX NO. 12-02-429-028 highest bidder for cash, as set forth COMMONLY KNOWN AS: PUBLIC NOTICE below, the following described real 122 ABERDEEN CT estate: GENEVA, IL 60134 PIN 03-18-203-022-0000 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Description of Improvements: Improved with Residential OF THE SIXTEENTH The Judgment amount was COMMONLY KNOWN AS: JUDICIAL CIRCUIT $134,616.47. 2270 Woodside Drive KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" Carpentersville, IL 60110 CITIMORTGAGE, INC. sale for \"CASH\". The successful Sale terms: 10% down of the PLAINTIFF bidder must deposit 25% down by highest bid by certified funds at the VS certified funds; balance, by certified close of the auction; The balance, CLAUDINE M. MARQUIS; funds, within 24 hours. NO including the Judicial sale fee for GLENGARRY IMPROVEMENT REFUNDS. The subject property is Abandoned Residential Property ASSOCIATION; SHAW, JACOBS subject to general real estate taxes, Municipality Relief Fund, which is AND ASSOCIATES, P.C.; special assessments or special calculated at the rate of $1 for each DEFENDANTS taxes levied against said real estate, $1,000 or fraction thereof of the 11 CH 003101 water bills, etc., and is offered for amount paid by the purchaser not 122 ABERDEEN CT sale without any representation as to exceed $300, in certified funds, GENEVA, IL 60134 to quality or quantity of title and is due within twenty-four (24) NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO without recourse to plaintiff. The hours. The subject property is JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE sale is further subject to confirmasubject to general real estate taxes, UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE tion by the court. Upon payment in special assessments, or special FORECLOSURE ACT full of the bid amount, the purchastaxes levied against said real estate ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN er shall receive a Certificate of Sale, and is offered for sale without any ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. which will entitle the purchaser representation as to quality or ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED to a Deed to the real estate after quantity of title and without WILL BE USED FOR THAT confirmation of the sale. The recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" PURPOSE*** property will NOT be open for condition. The sale is further subject PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY inspection. Prospective bidders are to confirmation by the court. GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment admonished to check the court file If the property is a condominium of Foreclosure and Sale entered by to verify all information. The and the foreclosure takes place after said Court in the above entitled successful purchaser has the sole 1/1/2007, purchasers other than cause on September 13, 2013, responsibility/expense of evicting the mortgagees will be required to KANE COUNTY SHERIFF in KANE any tenants or other individuals pay any assessment and legal fees County, Illinois, will on June 9, presently in possession of the due under The Condominium Prop- 2016, in Room JC 100, Kane subject premises. If this property is erty Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) County Judicial Center, 37W777 a condominium unit, the purchaser and (g)(4). Route 38, St. Charles, IL 60175, at of the unit at the foreclosure sale, If the property is located in 9:00 AM, sell at public auction and other than a mortgagee shall pay a common interest community, sale to the highest bidder for cash, the assessments and the legal fees purchasers other than mortgagees all and singular, the following required by The Condominium will be required to pay any assess- described real estate mentioned in Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) ment and legal fees due under the said Judgment, situated in the (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE Condominium Property Act, 765 County of KANE, State of Illinois, or MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). so much thereof as shall be YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN If the sale is set aside for any sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS reason, the Purchaser at the sale PARCEL 1: AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF shall be entitled only to a return of LOT 20 OF PHASE ONE, POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE the deposit paid. The Purchaser GLENGARRY, GENEVA, IN THE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF shall have no further recourse CITY OF GENEVA, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS MORTGAGE THE against the Mortgagor, the Mort- ILLINOIS. FORECLOSURE LAW. gagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. PARCEL 2: For Information: Visit our website Upon payment in full of the EASEMENT FOR INGRESS at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. amount bid, the purchaser shall

PARCEL 1: LOT 20 OF PHASE ONE, GLENGARRY, GENEVA, IN THE CITY OF GENEVA, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS CREATED BY DECLARATION RECORDED AUGUST 7, 1973 AS DOCUMENT 1274245 MADE BY WESTWAY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION RECORDED MAY 13, 1974 AS DOCUMENT 1297952 AND BY DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 26, 1973 AS DOCUMENT 12799435 MADE BY CHICAGO TITLE AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NUMBER 62756 TO WESTWAY CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, A DELAWARE CORPORATION, FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 OVER LOT 62, ONE, GLENGARRY, PHASE GENEVA, IN THE CITY OF GENEVA, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 12-02-429-028 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 122 ABERDEEN CT GENEVA, IL 60134 Description of Improvements: The Judgment amount was $134,616.47. Sale Terms: This is an \"AS IS\" sale for \"CASH\". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE (HOMEOWNER), MORTGAGOR YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to #PA1404977 Plaintiff's file attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale. I691155

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT

Donald E. Kramer, the Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois will on 5/26/16 at the hour of 9:00AM at Kane County Judicial Center, 37W777 Route 38, Room JC 100 St. Charles, IL 60175, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Kane and State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 29-B-6 IN VILLAS OF GLENEAGLE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: PART OF SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 SECTION 7 AND PART OF NORTHEAST 1/4 SECTION 18 BOTH IN TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED SEPTEMBER 20, 1996 AS DOCUMENT 96K067383 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME; TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN THE VILLAGE OF CARPENTERSVILLE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN 03-18-203-022-0000 Improved with Residential COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2270 Woodside Drive Carpentersville, IL 60110 Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the property is a condominium and the foreclosure takes place after 1/1/2007, purchasers other than the mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after Confirmation of the sale. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/ expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. The property will NOT be open for inspection and Plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-15-15894. I690262

Kane County Chronicle / KCChronicle.com • Thursday, April 28, 2016 • FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JUVENILE DIVISION

IN THE INTEREST OF: Veronica Ramon-DeVaughn (14JA53) Sarah Ramon-DeVaughn (14JA54) A MINOR GEN. NO. 14JA53, 14JA54 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN: Jose Pablo Ramon Delgado, John Doe and Any and All Unknown Fathers Take notice that on the 8th day of October, 2015, Petitions for Termination of Parental Rights were filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Joseph H. McMahon, through his Designee in the Circuit Court of Kane County entitled "IN THE INTEREST OF Veronica Ramon-DeVaughn and Sarah Ramon-DeVaughn, MINOR(S)" and that on June 15th, 2016 in courtroom #140 of the Kane County Courthouse, Geneva, Illinois, at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING will be held upon the petitions to have the minors declared wards of the court under the Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINORS, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILDREN. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILDREN. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered. Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk Dated: April 19, 2016 (Published in the Geneva Kane County Chronicle on April 21, 28, 2016, May 5, 2016) 1179416

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY GENEVA, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, NA PLAINTIFF Vs. Amy L. Lisak; et. al. DEFENDANTS (Published in the Geneva Kane 15 CH 01192 County Chronicle, April 28, 2016 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE May 5, 12, 2016) OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 1/28/2016, PUBLIC NOTICE Donald E. Kramer, the Sheriff of Kane County, Illinois will on IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 5/26/16 at the hour of 9:00AM at FOR THE SIXTEENTH Kane County Judicial Center, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 37W777 Route 38, Room JC 100 St. Charles, IL 60175, or in a place KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS otherwise designated at the time of JUVENILE DIVISION

(Published in the St. Charles Kane County Chronicle, April 21, 28, 2016 May 5, 2016)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY – GENEVA, ILLINOIS loanDepot.com, LLC Plaintiff, vs. Victor S. Viejon; Jenie B. Viejon; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants; The Moose Lake Estates Homeowners Association Defendants. Case No. 15CH1383 541 North Sycamore Lane North Aurora, IL 60542 Judge Moran PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been commenced in said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as a defendant(s) therein and praying for a judgment of foreclosure and sale and other relief, that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said Court. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before May 29, 2016, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on April 5, 2016. /s/ Thomas C. Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Court Ellen C. Morris (6308804) MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Attorneys for Plaintiff One East Wacker, Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-651-6700 Fax: 614-220-5613 Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manleydeas.com (Published in the Kane County Chronicle on April 14, 21, 28, 2016) 1177420

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IRMO: Jennifer A. Hardiman, Plaintiff/Petitioner vs. Cameron T. Hardiman, Defendant/Respondent. CASE NO. 15 D 1455 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been

CASE NO. 15 D 1455 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFENDANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED ACTION, that said action has been commenced in the said Court by the plaintiff(s), naming you as defendants therein and praying for a dissolution of the parties' marriage and for other relief; that summons has been issued out of this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said court. NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make your appearance in said action in this Court, by filing the same in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court on or before May 23, 2016, AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court on 5/15/16. Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk of the Circuit Court (Seal) Name: Timothy E. Weiler Attorney for: Jennifer A. Hardiman Atty Registration No.: 06308217 Address: 2445 Dean Street, #G City, State, Zip: St. Charles, IL 60175 Phone: 6305875600 Attorney E-mail: tweiler@weilerlengle.com (Published in the Kane County Chronicle, April 21, 28, 2016, May 5, 2016) 1179476

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS JUVENILE DIVISION IN THE INTEREST OF: Naomi Gonzalez MINORS GEN. NO. 15JA2 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

NOTICE IS GIVEN: Honoree Pierson, John Doe, and any and all unknown fathers

Take notice that on the 30th day of March, 2016, Petitions for Termination of Parental Rights were filed under the Juvenile Court Act by Joseph H. McMahon, through his Designee in the Circuit Court of Kane County entitled "IN THE INTEREST OF Naomi Gonzalez, MINOR(S)" and that on June 27th, 2016 in courtroom #140 of the Kane County Courthouse, Geneva, Illinois, at 1:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as this cause may be heard, a TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS HEARING will be held upon the petitions to have the minors declared wards of the court under the Act. THE COURT HAS AUTHORITY IN THIS PROCEEDING TO TAKE FROM YOU THE CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP OF THE MINORS, TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS, AND TO APPOINT A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION. YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILDREN. IF THE PETITION REQUESTS THE TERMINATION OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND THE APPOINTMENT OF A GUARDIAN WITH POWER TO CONSENT TO ADOPTION, YOU MAY LOSE ALL PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILDREN. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights.

CHILDREN. Unless you appear you will not be entitled to further written notices or publication notices of the proceedings in this case, including the filing of an amended petition or a motion to terminate parental rights. Now, unless you appear at the hearing and show cause against the petition, the allegations of the petition may stand admitted as against you and each of you, and an order or judgment entered.

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Thomas M. Hartwell Clerk Dated: April 25, 2016 (Published in the Geneva Kane County Chronicle on April 28, 2016, May 5, 12, 2016) 1181531

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY GENEVA, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF vs. JESUS V. CAMARGO; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS 16 CH 142 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, JESUS V. CAMARGO; and OWNERS AND UNKNOWN NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of the 16th Judicial Circuit, Kane County, Illinois by the plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LOT 8 IN BLOCK 1 OF H.H. EVAN'S ADDITION TO AURORA, IN THE CITY OF AURORA, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 617 S. Lincoln Ave., Aurora, IL 60505 P.I.N.: 15-28-427-018 and which said mortgage was signed by JESUS V. CAMARGO, mortgagor, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County as Document No. 2011K016343; and for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the Circuit Court of Kane County against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of this Court in Kane County at 540 South Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 on or before the May 23, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Email: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 15 2914

UNIT C 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 ST CHARLES, IL 60174 Chicago, Illinois 60606 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Email: NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Scott Snyder Ph. 312-541-9710 Unknown Owners and Fax 312-541-9711 Non-Record Claimants JB&A # IL 15 2914 defendants, that this case has I689147 been commenced in this Court (Published in the St. Charles against you and other defendants, Kane County Chronicle, April 21, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the 28, 2016 May 5, 2016) premises described as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: PUBLIC NOTICE THAT PART OF LOT 45, WHITMORE PLACE SUBDIVISION, RECORDED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE NOVEMBER 17, 2005 AS DOCUSIXTEENTH JUDICIAL MENT NO. 2005K138877 IN CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY – THE KANE COUNTY RECORDER'S GENEVA, ILLINOIS OFFICE, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO, BEING A PART OF SECTION U.S. Bank National Association, as 11, TOWNSHIP 40 NORTH, RANGE Trustee for Citigroup Mortgage Loan 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL Trust Inc., Mortgage Pass-Through MERIDIAN, IN ST. CHARLES TOWNCertificates, Series 2005-2 SHIP, KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, Plaintiff, AS FOLLOWS: DESCRIBED vs. COMMENCING AT THE NORTHEAST Teresa T. Warnke; Lucretia Perrone; CORNER OF SAID LOT 45, THENCE Unknown Owners and Non-Record SOUTH 0 DEGREES 47 MINUTES Claimants; Creekside of Elgin 56 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE Homeowners Association EAST LINE OF SAID LOT, 137.52 Defendants. FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINCase No. 16CH232 NING; THENCE CONTINUING 1430 Blume Drive, SOUTH 00 DEGREES 47 MINUTES Elgin, IL 60124 56 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID Judge Moran EAST LINE, 24.25 FEET; THENCE PUBLICATION NOTICE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 12 MINUTES The requisite affidavit(s) having 04 SECONDS WEST, 125.80 FEET been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT; HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFEN- THENCE NORTH 20 DEGREES DANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED 53 MINUTES 50 SECONDS ACTION, that said action has been WEST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, commenced in said Court by the 25.82 FEET THENCE NORTH plaintiff(s), naming you as a defen- 89 DEGREES 12 MINUTES 04 dant(s) therein and praying for a SECONDS EAST, 134.67 FEET TO judgment of foreclosure and sale THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN and other relief, that summons has KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. been issued out of this Court PARCEL 2: against you as provided by law, NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR and, that this action is still pending THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS and undetermined in said Court. CREATED BY THE SADDLE RIDGE NOW, THEREFORE, unless you HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION file your answer or otherwise make DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, your appearance in said action CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS AND in this Court, by filing the same in RESTRICTIONS RECORDED the office of the Clerk of the Circuit NOVEMBER 22, 2006 AS DOCUCourt on or before. May 30, 2016, MENT 2006K127619 FOR AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE INGRESS AND EGRESS OVER, AND ENTERED AGAINST YOU. ACROSS AND USE OF, ENJOYMENT INTESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have IN AND ACROSS TO ALL COMMON hereunto set my hand and affixed AREAS AND COMMON FACILITIES. the Seal of said Court on April 15 PARCEL 3: 2016. NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENTS FOR /s/ Thomas C. Hartwell THE BENEFIT OF THOSE LOTS IN Clerk of the Circuit Court PARCEL 1 FALLING BETWEEN LOTS 41 THROUGH 65, INCLU/s/ Ellen Morris SIVE, AS CREATED BY THE SADDLE One of Plaintiff's Attorneys RIDGE TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION Ellen C. Morris (6308804) DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC CONDITIONS, EASEMENTS AND Attorneys for Plaintiff RECORDED RESTRICTIONS One East Wacker, Suite 1250 NOVEMBER 22, 2006 AS DOCUChicago, IL 60601 MENT 2006K127620 RELATING Phone: 312-651-6700 TO ACCESS AND USE OF Fax: 614-220-5613 DRIVEWAYS. Email: MDKIllinoisFilings@manley- Commonly known as: deas.com 34W610 Roosevelt Avenue Unit C (Published in the Kane County St Charles, IL 60174 Chronicle on April 28, 2016, May and which said Mortgage was 5, 12, 2016) 1181578 made by, Scott Snyder Mortgagor(s), to PUBLIC NOTICE M.E.R.S., Inc., as nominee for M/I Financial Corp. Mortgagee, and recorded in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 16TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Kane County, Illinois, as Document KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS No. 2013K032339; and for other CMC FUNDING, INC, relief. PLAINTIFF, UNLESS YOU file your answer or VS. SCOTT SNYDER; SADDLE RIDGE otherwise file your appearance in ASSOCIATION; this case in the Office of the Clerk of HOMEOWNERS UNKNOWN OWNERS AND this County, Thomas Hartwell NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, 540 S RANDALL RD DEFENDANTS. ST CHARLES, IL 60174 16 CH 261 on or before May 16, 2016, 34W610 ROOSEVELT AVENUE A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY UNIT C DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST ST CHARLES, IL 60174 YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR Scott Snyder Unknown Owners and DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY Non-Record Claimants

A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Pierce & Associates, P.C. Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 253350-19121 I689766

summons has been issued out of Practices Act, and any information obtained will be used for that pur- this Court against you as provided by law, and, that this action is still pose. pending and undetermined in said Court. Law Office of NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file Douglas R. Johnson, P.C. your answer or otherwise make 312 N. Clark Street, Fifth Floor Chicago, IL 60654 your appearance in said action in (312) 445-6464 this Court, by filing the same in the PUBLIC NOTICE office of the Clerk of the Circuit on (Published in the Kane County or before 5/16/16, AN ORDER OF Chronicle April 14, 21, 28, 2016) DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 1177320 AGAINST YOU. SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have PUBLIC NOTICE hereunto set my hand and affixed IN THE MATTER OF IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE the Seal of said Court on April 11, THE ESTATE OF: SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT 2016. Eugene M. Young KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Decedent. /s/ Thomas M. Hartwell General No. 16 P 127 IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF Clerk of the Circuit Court PUBLICATION NOTICE ALEYDA DE LA O Notice to Heirs and Legatees, Plaintiff/Petitioner Charles E. Nave both Known and Unknown: vs. Attorney for Plaintiff Notice is given of the death of JAVIER GUERRERO GOMEZ Atty. Registration No. 6194245 Eugene M. Young on February 23, Defendant/Respondent 237 N. McLean Blvd. 2016. His address at the time of Elgin, IL 60123 his death was 1416 Marion Court, CASE NO. 2016 D 0277 (847) 289-0015 Geneva, Illinois. Letters of Office PUBLICATION NOTICE were issued on March 10, 2016, (Published in the Kane County to Fred T. Myers, 1719 South BarThe requisite affidavit for Publion April 14, 2016) Chronicle reltown Road, Mineral Point, Wiscation having been filed, NOTICE IS consin 53565 as Independent ExHEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFEN- 1177508 ecutor. The Law Office of Fred T. DANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED Myers, P.C., 17 North Sixth Street, ACTION, that said action has been commenced in the said Court by PUBLIC NOTICE Geneva, Illinois 60134, is the attorney for the Independent Executor. the plaintiff, naming you as defenClaims against the Estate may dants therein and praying for entry IN THE CIRCUIT COURT be filed in the Office of Thomas M. of a Judgment for Dissolution of FOR THE SIXTEENTH Hartwell, Kane County Circuit Court Marriage, as well as any other relief JUDICIAL CIRCUIT the Honorable Court may find rea- KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Clerk, 540 South Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174, or with the sonable and just. Independent Executor, or both, beand for other relief; that summons 16 MR 445 fore October 14, 2016. Any claims has been issued out of this Court NOTICE OF PUBLICATION not filed within that period are against you as provided by law, REGARDING NAME barred. Copies of a claim filed with and, that this action is still pending CHANGE the Circuit Court Clerk must be and undetermined in said Court. Public notice is hereby mailed or delivered to the IndepenNOW, THEREFORE, unless you file your answer or otherwise make given that on the June 24, dent Executor and to his attorney 2016, in Courtroom No. within ten (10) days after it has your appearancesaid action in this Court, by filing the same in the 250, of the Kane County been filed with the Circuit Court office of the Clerk of the Circuit Courthouse, 100 South Third Clerk. Court on or before May 23, 2016. Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the On March 10, 2016 an Order AN ORDER OF DEFAULT MAY BE hour of 9:00 a.m. or as Admitting Will to Probate and Apsoon thereafter as this matter pointing Executor was entered. ENTERED AGAINST YOU. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have may heard, a Petition will be Within forty-two (42) days after the hereunto set my hand and affixed heard in said Courtroom effective date of the original Order the Seal of said Court on April 15, for the change of name of Admitting Will to Probate and ApMargaret Ellen Green to the pointing Executor, you may file a 2016 Thomas M. Hartwell new name of Margaret petition with the Court to require Clerk of the Circuit Court Ellen White pursuant to 735 proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in (Seal) ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. open Court, or other evidence, as Name: Joseph P. O'Brien, /s/ Margaret Ellen Green provided in Article VI 5/6-21 of the OPAL OBRIEN LLC Petitioner Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/6-21). Attorney for: Petitioner Within six (6) months after the efAtty Registration No.: 6297312 Address: 2100 Manchester Road, (Published in the Kane fective date of the original Order County Chronicle on April Admitting Will to Probate and ApSuite #605 28, 2016, May 5, 12, pointing Executor, you may file a City, State, Zip: 2016) 1180738 petition with the Court to contest the Wheaton, Illinois 60187 validity of the Will as provided unPhone: 6303840165 der Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Email: joe@opalobrien.com Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1). The estate PUBLIC NOTICE will be administered without Court (Published in the Kane County supervision unless an interested Chronicle, April 28, 2016, May 5, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT party terminates independent ad12, 2016) 1180704 FOR THE SIXTEENTH ministration by filing a petition to JUDICIAL CIRCUIT terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS 4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS PUBLIC NOTICE 5/28-4). 16 MR 465 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT NOTICE OF PUBLICATION Law Office of Fred T. Myers, P.C. FOR THE SIXTEENTH REGARDING NAME JUDICIAL CIRCUIT R. Gregory Earl, Attorney for the InCHANGE KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS dependent Public notice is hereby Executor, Fred T. Myers given that on the July 15, 17 North Sixth Street Case No. 16 F 206 2016, in Courtroom No. Geneva, Illinois 60134 PUBLICATION NOTICE The requisite affidavit(s) having 250, of the Kane County 630-208-0300 been duly filed herein, NOTICE IS Courthouse, 100 South Third HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL DEFEN- Street, Geneva, Illinois, at the (Published in the Kane County DANTS IN THE ABOVE ENTITLED hour of 9:00 a.m. or as Chronicle on April 14, 21, 28, ACTION, that said action has been soon thereafter as this matter 2016) 1177283 commenced in said Court by the may heard, a Petition will be plaintiff(s), naming you as defen- heard in said Courtroom dant(s) therein and praying That for the change of name of PUBLIC NOTICE the Defendant Victor Jimenez be Flora Marie Blair to the found to be the father of J.N.J and new name of Florealabella IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF C.Y.J.-L. and that sole custody of Marie Blair pursuant to 735 THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL the children be granted to the ILCS 5/21-101 et seq. COURT KANE COUNTY, Plaintiff. and for other relief; that STATE OF ILLINOIS /s/ Flora Marie Blair summons has been issued out of Petitioner IN THE ESTATE OF this Court against you as provided JUNE M. ZELINKA by law, and, that this action is still pending and undetermined in said (Published in the Kane Deceased. Case No. 2016 P 177 County Chronicle on April Court. PUBLICATION NOTICE NOW, THEREFORE, unless you file 28, 2016, May 5, 12, OF CLAIM DATE your answer or otherwise make 2016) 1180752

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PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF KANE In the Circuit Court of Kane County, Chancery Division JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Plaintiff v. Etelka Vendegh, not personally, but as Trustee on behalf of Trust Agreement dated the 20th Day of December, 2006; Lorand A. Stranyiczki; Best Construction Services, Inc.; Nexgen Building Supply, A Division of HWZ Distribution Group, LLC; The Wallace Avenue Condominium Association, Inc.; Unknown and Non-Record Owners Claimants, Case Number 16 CH 386. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows to wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: UNIT A IN THE WALLACE AVENUE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CONDOMINIUM, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP, BYLAWS, AND PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 20, 2004 AS DOCUMENT 2004K020859. Common Address: 1730 Wallace Avenue, A-200, Saint Charles, IL 60174 PIN: 09-35-248-029 Mortgagor: Etelka Vendegh, not personally but as Trustee of Trust Agreement dated December 20, Mortgagee: JPMorgan 2006. Chase Bank, N.A. Recorded in the Office of the Kane County Recorder of Deeds as Document No. 2013K049585. Present owner of the property is the above mentioned mortgagor. Notice is also given hereby given you that the said Complaint prays for other relief, that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provide by law, and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Circuit Court of Kane County, on or before May 14, 2006, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Law Office of Douglas R. Johnson, P.C. 312 N. Clark Street, Fifth Floor

STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE ESTATE OF JUNE M. ZELINKA Deceased. Case No. 2016 P 177 PUBLICATION NOTICE OF CLAIM DATE Notice is given of the death of June M. Zelinka on February 3, 2016, and Letters of Office were issued on April 12, 2016, to Claudia Zelinka as Independent Executor whose attorney is Strohschein Law Group, LLC, 455 Dunham Road, Suite 200, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. Claims may be filed on or before the 25th day of October, 2016, or six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Claim Date, whichever is later, and any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, P.O. Box 112, Geneva, IL 60134-0112, or with the representative, or both. Within l O days after a claimant files its claim with the Court. The claimant must mail or deliver a copy of the claim to the representative AND to its attorney of record AND file with the Court proof of mailing or delivery of said copies. Linda Strohschein, Attorney No. 197381 STROHSCHEIN LAW GROUP, LLC 455 Dunham Road, Suite 200 St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 377-3241

(Published in the Kane County Chronicle on April 28, 2016, May 5, 12, 2016) 1181594

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT KANE COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF (DECEDENT): JEFFREY A. RAK Address:13N055 Engel Road Sycamore, IL 60178 Date and Place of Death: February 14, 2016/Sycamore, IL

Case No. 16 P 189 PUBLICATION NOTICE INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATION TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS 1. Notice is hereby given of the death of Jeffrey A. Rak, who died on February 14, 2016, a resident of Sycamore, Illinois. 2. The Representative for the estate is: Beth S. Marmon, 8321 E. Brookwood Drive, Tucson, Arizona 85750. 3. The Attorney for the estate is: Ted A. Meyers/Meyers & Flowers, LLC, 3 N. Second St., Suite 300, St. Charles, IL 60174. 4. Claims against the estate may be filed on or before October 20, 2016. Claims against the estate may be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL, 60174 or with the Representative or both. Any claim not filed within that period is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the Representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. 5. On April 7, 2016 an Order Appointing the Representative was entered. 6. Within forty-two (42) days after the effective date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to require proof of the validity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidenced, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21). 7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original date of the original Order Admitting

lidity of the Will by testimony or witnesses to the Will in open Court, or other evidenced, as provided in Article VI 5/6-21 (755 ILCS 5/6/21). 7. Within six (6) months after the effective date of the original date of the original Order Admitting the Will to Probate, you may file a petition with the Court to contest the validity of the Will as provided under Article VIII 5/8-1 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/8-1). 8. The estate will be administered without Court supervision unless an interested party terminates independent supervision administration by filing a petition to terminate under Article XXVIII 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/28-4).

city of South Elgin, state of Illinois. AAA Storage, Inc will dispose of said property to satisfy the lien on the property stored at AAA Storage, Inc, 1690 Shanahan Drive South Elgin, Illinois, 60177 by the following person(s) Lloyd Henshaw unit C46, Natham Noravong unit C48, Robert Zurita unit CC18, and Heather Angerman units BB13, CC15, CC20, CC22, and CC3. This notice is being published on 4/21/2016 and 4/28/2016 in the Kane County Chronicle in accordance with the S.S.S. Act SHA, Chapter 114, Paragraph 801 et seq. (Illinois Law) This disposition is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between AAA Storage, Inc and the obligated party. This disposition is not open to the public.

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FORMAN, and MICHAEL FORMAN, Convenient Self-Storage, Inc. 201 and transacting the business and transacting the business addresses of all persons owning, Defendants, conducting and transacting the N. Dempsey, Elburn, IL 60119, known as: De la Rosa Renovato known as: Call to advertise in the No. 09 LM 170 Unit B3 belonging to Jonathon business known as: Drywall & Hanging At Your Service directory. Hedrick will be disposed of on May Ashton Rain Boutique NOTICE OF MOTION Contractor MR O's PAINTING-PLUS TO: ELISA FORMAN, JENNIFER 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. due to Wilson Enterprise 877-264-2527 located at: FORMAN, and MICHAEL FORMAN non-payment of rent. (WE Recover Asset) located at: located at: classified@shawsuburban.com The personal property located at 39W490 S Mathewson Ln, 1217 Silverstone Dr. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that 934 CARLISLE RD Convenient Self-Storage, Inc. 201 on the 24th day of May, 2016, at N. Dempsey, Elburn, IL 60119, Geneva, IL, 60134 located at: Carpentersville, IL 60110 Batavia, IL 60510 9:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as Units B15 & B58 belonging to Bob 1091 Candlewood Rd, PUBLIC NOTICE counsel may be heard, I shall ap- Kulakowski will be disposed of on Dated: 4/20/2016 Elgin, IL 60123 Dated: April 11, 2016 Dated: April 6, 2016 pear before the Honorable Judge May 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. due Kaneland Community Unit School District #302 /s/ John A. Cunningham Thomas Stanfa, in Courtroom 250, to non-payment of rent. /s/ John A. Cunningham /s/ John A. Cunningham Dated: April 20, 2016 Department of Special Services Kane County Clerk or any other Judge as may be Kane County Clerk Kane County Clerk 47W326 Keslinger Road Maple Park, Illinois 60151 holding Court in his absence, in the (Published in the Elburn Herald on /s/ John A. 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Third (Published in the Kane County May 5, 2016) 21, 28, 2016) 1177419 1180280 Street, Geneva, Illinois, and then Chronicle April 28, May 5, 12, 1179298 Notice of Public Meeting and there present Plaintiff's Motion 2016) 1180632 On May 25, 2016 at 4:30pm, a meeting conducted by the Kaneland For Revival of Judgment, at which PUBLIC NOTICE School District #302 Special Education Department will take place at PUBLIC NOTICE time and place you may appear as the district office in the Special Education Conference Room, 47W326 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Buying? you see fit to do. Keslinger Road, Maple Park, Il. The purpose of the meeting will be to ASSUMED NAME ASSUMED NAME discuss the district's plans for providing special education services to Selling? 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Batavia baseball coach Matt Holm does it all for his team, even dragging the field before the Bulldogs’ April 21 home game against St. Charles East. Mark Busch - mbusch@shawmedia.com

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Batavia baseball coach Matt Holm, a 1987 Batavia graduate, will retire at season’s end. Assistant and fellow Batavia alumnus Alex Beckmann (background) will take over as head coach.

Matt Holm leaving legacy Departing coach brings ‘different energy’ to Bulldogs By CHRIS CASEY ccasey@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – Matt Holm bleeds Batavia. After playing sports as a Bulldog and graduating in the Class of 1987, Holm has spent the past 24 years as head coach of the Batavia baseball team. That long run is coming to an end. Holm told his team before the season began that he will retire after the 2016 campaign. “If there was one word to describe coach Holm, it’s ‘passion,’’’ senior outfielder Kyle Niemiec said. “Being around

him so much, he’s just a man that changes your life. There’s a different energy when he’s in the room. Everyone has the utmost respect for coach Holm. He’s been here for so long and baseball is his love. He has always told us that.” Niemiec has been around Holm on more than just the baseball diamond. Holm also is the Batavia football team’s longtime defensive coordinator. Although Niemiec was a quarterback and did not work exclusively with Holm during football season, the relationship the two have built during Niemiec’s time at Batavia was hard for the senior to put into words. “He’s really become a father figure in my life,” Niemiec said. “He’s one of the people in our school system and of all the coaches that I could go to with any problem. I’ve told him that. I appreciate everything he’s done for me and I want to thank him because him and my father have made me the person I

am today. Through all of the life lessons and his personality, it’s made me into a better person and man having been around him for four years.” That’s one of the biggest takeaways from all of Holm’s former players and even from opposing coaches. One former player, 2008 Batavia graduate Alex Beckmann, is now an assistant coach, and Holm had one request before talking to anyone about leaving. “‘Beck’ is going to take over,” Holm said after a game against St. Charles East this season. “I wanted to make sure of that before anything. I know the kind of guy Alex is and I know the program will be in good hands.” Part of this season has revolved around the coaching transition, although Holm, who guided Batavia to a Class AA state tournament berth in 2004, has never been one to defer any of the attention from his players.

Holm, 47, is usually the third-base coach for the Bulldogs, and has been for a number of his head coaching years. Beckmann became third-base coach this season, one of the examples of allowing Beckmann to continue to learn under someone he looks up to quite a bit. “He’s a great guy to learn from with all of the experience he has,” Beckmann said. “I’ve known Matt for a long, long time and it really means the world for me that he has confidence to put a program he built in my hands. “He really shows you that moniker of a Battlin’ Bulldog all the time. He’s a tough, hard-nosed guy, but something that is so important to him is making sure his players become better men. I think that’s something I’ll take away most from him and what most of his players remember about him.”

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You were one to make a penalty kick. What was your mindset before and during a penalty kick? I’ve actually had a pretty rough background with PKs. I knew I had to step up and make one for my team, though. I’m pretty confident in myself and I just stepped up, looked at the opposite corner and made it. To start the season 10-1-1 is no small task. What’s been so key for this group? Overall, I think we just work really hard as a group. Some of these girls have been playing four years here and have worked themselves into a starting spot. I come from a top club team, they are a top team, and I think we just play really well together as a team. It’s a lot of hard work and teamwork. It’s a good group of girls that push each other to the limits each day. What club team do you play for? Naperville Soccer Association. I have played with (St. Charles East

CHIT-CHAT KYLEIGH DOMINGUEZ Geneva girls soccer sophomore) Chantel Carranza for a number of years there. How much stress do you guys at Geneva put on beating the Tri-Cities schools? I don’t know if we necessarily stress it, but after seeing the way we played against those two schools at the Naperville North Invitational, we know we can play with and beat anyone. It’s definitely tough playing against quality opponents like them, but we just have to keep pushing through and find ways to win. What’s it like to be on the same team with your sister, freshman Jenna Dominguez? It’s our first year ever playing on the same team, so it’s good to know I have someone who I immediately knew. We have watched each other play and know each other’s strengths on the field. It’s fun and great exposure for her.

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“He really shows you that moniker of a Battlin’ Bulldog all the time. He’s a tough, hardnosed guy, but something that is so important to him is making sure his players become better men. I think that’s something I’ll take away most from him and what most of his players remember about him.”

Continued from page 2 Kaneland coach Brian Aversa has had the luxury of playing and coaching against Holm. Aversa, a 1997 Geneva graduate, played for the Vikings during Holm’s tenure and has recently coached in nonconference matchups between the Knights and the Bulldogs after the schools were once league foes. Both Aversa and East coach Len Asquini had nothing but good things to say about Holm, agreeing it will be sad to see Holm go at the end of the season. “You don’t like to lose guys that make the game of baseball fun. That’s Matt,” Asquini said. “We’re around the same age and have a similar mentality to the game. Matt is a blue-collar kind of guy and that really reflects in how his players play the game. All the characteristics of that he has are portrayed onto his kids, and it has been like that for years. It always makes it more difficult to coach against.” “It’s all about hard work with Matt, and he’s definitely someone I look up to as a coach because of that,” Aversa said. “Nothing is given to the players. He’s passionate about the game, and whether his kids are the most talented or not, he’s going to get everything out of every group he coaches.”

Alex Beckmann Batavia assistant baseball coach With three children – the youngest will head to Illinois State University in the fall – Holm was asked what his plans are now or the motivation for retirement other than the amount of time he’s spent at Batavia. A smile cracked through his ever-noticeable, lengthy beard before his answer. “I’ve got plans,” said Holm, who added he prefers to address his career more in-depth at season’s end. While he may “plan” to retire from coaching, many agree it will be hard for Holm to stay away from a place where he’s lived and breathed sports for 24 years.

Any significance to wearing the No. 23? Not really. I thought it looked cool and I had never worn it before. I said, “Why not?” Why did you choose Cincinnati? It’s like my home, honestly. It’s so diverse, and I just love everyone there. The coaches are basically like my second parents and we have just connected unlike anywhere else I went. I felt like I belonged there. Who is the biggest role model in your life and why? I would have to say my dad. He’s always been there from the start and has always been pushing me to the limit. He’s always on me to do better, always at my games and is just always there for me with anything. I don’t think he’s ever missed one of my games. It’s hard to put into words, but he’s like my best friend. I always try to make him proud any time I’m out there.

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What was the (April 22) game against Neuqua Valley that went into eight rounds of penalty kicks like? For us, any time we play against big schools like that, it’s great exposure for us. That game was pretty nerve-wracking because we fought so hard as a group throughout the whole thing. We had tired legs at the end, but we just kept fighting. We got it to penalty kicks, and overall it was just really fun and exciting.

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Geneva senior forward Kyleigh Dominguez did not play high school girls soccer during her first three years at Geneva. Instead, she concentrated on playing for her club team year-round, which allowed her more exposure to college coaches. With a commitment to the University of Cincinnati in place, Dominguez decided to go out for the Vikings’ team this spring. Coach Megan Owens is glad she did. Dominguez and the Vikings entered the week of April 25 with a 10-1-1 record after winning both of their group play matches at the Naperville North invitational. In the latest edition of the Weekly Chit-chat, Kane County Chronicle sports reporter Chris Casey caught up with Dominguez to talk about the season and more. An edited transcript follows:

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Rare respite offers food for thought It was a little chilly April 23 if you weren’t sitting in the sun, so I retreated to my car. But all I could find for warmth was an umpire pullover. That was as close as I got to umpiring this past weekend, and it was glorious. I was able to attend my niece’s First Communion that day. I can’t tell you how many family events I’ve missed because there is such a demand for umpires, especially during the high school year. It overlaps with the youth season and weekends are often also loaded with youth games and travel tournaments. For the first time that I can remember in years, fried chicken, Italian beef sandwiches and the company of family didn’t take a backseat to chirping dads, Gatorade and granola bars. Judging by my waistline, I didn’t need the catered grub, but I certainly enjoyed the break, and for me to sidestep Italian beef is like Billy Martin avoiding an umpire confrontation – it isn’t going to happen. I had worked 15 straight days, and as much as I love baseball, I really enjoyed having a couple of days away from the game. When was the last

QUILL THE UMPIRE Chris Rollin Walker time you worked 15 straight days? I have plenty of family and friends that on that famous day known as Friday are ecstatic for the work week to finally be over and they’ve only gone five straight days. Imagine tripling that. I’ve often said that I’m a baseball addict. I cannot picture myself away from the game as a participant, whether it’s as a player, coach or umpire. Even now, after just a couple of days away, I’m a bit restless to get out there again. Trying as hard as I might, I cannot recall the last time I took an entire weekend off, and I started doing this when Andre Dawson won the MVP for the Cubs and Mark McGwire was the Rookie of the Year for the A’s. Yep, I’ve been doing this a long time – since 1987, for those scoring at home – and sometimes I wonder how long will I continue to do this. For now, I believe as long as I’m physically able to do so, but I also know that

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if I reach that point where the love to do it isn’t there any longer, I respect the game too much that I’ll hang it up right then and there. I guess if I reach that point – when a country singer writes a fall-out-of-love-baseball song about me – then I’ll know my time is up. I doubt I’ll ever fall out of love with baseball, though – unless MLB goes to robot umpires, eliminates the DH and adds more wild-card teams – but I can see why coaches and umpires reach a point where they need to step away from the game, either permanently or temporarily. My neighbor and longtime umpire pal, Sugar Grove resident Dan Farmer, stepped away earlier this year. I gave him a call about some upcoming things for the spring season and he shockingly told me he was done. He simply wasn’t feeling it, and a great umpire like Dan isn’t going to officiate just to umpire games, so he called it a career. I’ll miss the chance of working with Dan again, but who knows, maybe he’ll reconsider and return again next year or beyond. We certainly could use him. Good, experienced umpires are always in need and Dan’s certainly one of the best of them. I also have no doubt that he’s not avoiding the game. With the start the White Sox have had, I’m certain Dan has been catching his fair share of games without having to worry about an achy back or knees from calling balls and strikes from two hours earlier in the afternoon. As an umpire such as Farmer departs, a newcomer arrives. One of my colleagues, Rockford’s Orintho Farris, hasn’t even graduated high school yet, but he’s umpiring

high school games and hopes to someday make it to the same place that Crash Davis enjoyed a cup of joe. Farris just celebrated his 18th birthday last week and is working primarily JV and younger level games this spring. It’s his first year working on the high school circuit and he’s loved it so far. Farris also officiates football and basketball games for the IHSA. “I don’t like doing it; I love doing it,” he said. “I’m already certified in high school football, basketball and baseball and I’d like to go to MLB camp and try to make it full-time if possible.” “Love of the game” is overused. It’s also Kevin Costner’s swing and a miss as far as baseball movies go, but that’s a whole other argument. Likewise, I guess when it comes to baseball, The Beatles’ “All You Need is Love” also gets caught looking at strike three. I suppose that despite your love of something, including baseball, sometimes you just need to get away from it for a while. Ultimately, it’s probably healthier that way. For Dan, he sounds happy to be away from the game, at least for now. For me, I believe I just needed a couple of days to re-energize. For Orintho, it sounds as if his enthusiasm and energy is something that Mountain Dew would enjoy bottling, marketing and selling. But didn’t we all feel that way when we were 18?

Sugar Grove resident Chris Rollin Walker is a baseball umpire with an eye for strikes, balls, gerunds and participles. Contact him at editorial@ kcchronicle.com.

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Batavia’s Phillips making strides in sophomore year By KEVIN DRULEY kdruley@shawmedia.com MAPLE PARK – Batavia earned the team title at Kaneland’s annual Peterson Prep boys track and field meet April 23. Here’s a look at some highlights among Kane County Chronicle-area schools in the field:

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Batavia sophomore Reggie Phillips joined Jordan Birkhaug, Jeremiah Evers and Jay Hunt on the Bulldogs’ 4x100-meter relay winner, which finished in 43.57 seconds. Phillips’ day also included a fourth-place effort in the 400, among other events, as well as some reflecting. Phillips said he’s come a long way since his prep debut in 2015, and credits tutelage from older teammates then and now for aiding his development beyond the diligent work of his coaches. “It helped me learn a lot,” Phillips said. “How to keep your pace with older guys and stuff like that. … It actually

collaborating with a winning 4x200 quartet that finished in 1:29.76, flirting with school and meet records. “There were a lot of great vaulters, The annual Kane County girls and boys and I got there pretty early and felt track and field meets are upon us. St. good,” Buck said. Charles North will host the girls meet The 4x200 triumph also steeled the April 29. Kaneland will host the boys senior. The particular group ran tomeet May 6. gether for the first time in 2016 after enjoying success last season. Buck completed the opening leg and was helps a lot.” Although he had a busy slate, Phil- followed by Donny Friedel, Justin lips found the events were convenient- Taormina and Ryan Skibinski. “We all did great, and the handoffs ly spaced out, so he harnessed his enwere pretty good,” Buck said. ergy wisely. “It was pretty good for me,” he said. “I ran the 4x100 early and felt pretty At your best good the rest of the day.” Now that’s a personal record. Kaneland’s Matt Richtman won the 3,200 in 9:41.69, nearly five seconds Bang for his Buck Zeke Buck competed in a slightly clear of his nearest competitor and 11 less busy slate of events than usual seconds better than his previous PR. “I really kicked it in the last two as he navigates tightness in his hamlaps, and I got it,” Richtman said. “It strings. The Geneva senior certainly made was a little bit windy, but you can’t have a perfect day.” the most of his day, however. Winds grew slightly more mellow Buck won the pole vault by clearing a personal-best 14 feet, 1 inch before as the meet progressed, with high tem-

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peratures reaching the mid-60s on a clear, sunny day. As usual, the Knights, a top program in Class 2A, were glad to test their mettle against tough competition from 2A and 3A. Then again, Kaneland workouts get pretty intense, too. “We just compete with each other in practice, push each other to better and faster times,” Richtman said.

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Geneva’s Brian Kuehl won the 800 in 1:59.47, edging Kaneland’s Austin Kintz by 1.01 seconds. Kuehl’s Geneva teammate, Tyler Dau, wasn’t far behind, taking third in 2:01.05. It’s a familiar sight for the Vikings – Kuehl and Dau at or near the top of the pack in the half-mile race. “Our PRs from last year are 0.1 seconds apart, so we’re pretty even,” Kuehl said. “It pushes both of us to get better each and every day because you realize that you have another top competitor on the same team as you, so it pushes both of us.”

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Batavia’s Jay Hunt finishes second to teammate Peter Rudelich in the high jump at Kaneland’s Peterson Prep invite April 23. The Bulldogs won the team title.

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Geneva Senior | Boys Track Why Buck was selected: Competing at Kaneland’s Peterson Prep invitational April 23, Buck won the pole vault by clearing 14 feet, 1 inch before taking part in the Vikings’ victorious 4x200-meter relay. Buck teamed with Donny Friedel, Justin Taormina and Ryan Skibinski to win the event in 1:29.76. Geneva senior boys track and field athlete Zeke Buck excelled at Kaneland’s Peterson Prep invite April 23, winning the pole vault while completing the lead leg of the Vikings’ victorious 4x200-meter relay. Buck, the Kane County Chronicle-St. Charles Bank & Trust Athlete of the Week, spoke with Kane County Chronicle Sports Editor Kevin Druley about his feats. Here’s an edited transcript: You had a pretty solid day at Peterson. Where to begin? I started pole vaulting pretty low, 12-7. And it was close by the time I got up to 14-1, cleared 14-1. … The [4x200] was great because we put our team together from last year. We had these four guys

together all last year, and it was our first time together running this year. So it was good all the way around. Was that a personal record for the vault? Yeah, I PRed by an inch. A 1-inch PR. I know you condition yourself to do it, but is it second nature to be so busy at a meet with these events? Oh, yeah. I have four events almost every week. My hamstring is pretty tight right now, so I’m not there this week … but other than that, all last year I was in the 400, [4x400], 200 and pole vault every meet. So you’re just used to it.

GENEVA – The Kane County Cougars are among the more than 50 minor league baseball teams that teamed up with major league umpires to participate in the eighth annual online auction in support of UMPS CARE Charities. The auction opened April 22 and runs through 9 p.m. May 2. Teams donated suites, luxury boxes, skyboxes, ticket packages and unique fan experiences to the auction, which supports various youth programs for children in need. For a complete list of available auction items and to bid, visit www.mlb.com/UmpsCare. “The online auction is one of the biggest fundraising initiatives for UMPS CARE charities and really drives our efforts to help out so many children in need,” former MLB umpire and UMPS Care Charities board President Gary Darling said in a

statement. “We can’t do what we do without so much outside support, and the generosity and help of the front offices of each of these teams means a great deal to us. We are extremely grateful to each of the participating MiLB teams for their donations and support.” On the field, the Cougars entered the week of April 25 with a 10-7 record after closing a 3-4 homestand with a 3-1 loss to Quad Cities on April 24. The club, in its second season of a two-year, Class A player-development contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, was set to take a seven-game road trip to Dayton (Ohio) and Bowling Green (Ky.) this week. A six-game homestand against Lake County (Ohio) and Fort Wayne (Ind.) is slated for May 2 to May 7. The Captains and TinCaps are Midwest League affiliates of the Cleveland Indians and San Diego Padres, respectively.

The Kane County Cougars, the Class A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks, opened their 26th season of Midwest League baseball in Geneva this month. The team is set to host Lake County (Ohio) and Fort Wayne (Ind.) in a six-game homestand beginning May 2. Sandy Bressner sbressner@shawmedia.com

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WCC women’s hoops coach Sury earns coach of the year honor

SUGAR GROVE – St. Charles resident Jim Sury, head coach of the Waubonsee Community College women’s basketball team, recently earned two postseason awards after the Lady Chiefs qualified for the NJCAA Division II National Tournament for the second straight season. WCC athlete Julianna Wadsworth was named to the NJCAA Division II All-American second team and is the first Lady Chief to earn that distinction twice in a college career.

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Kaneland’s Wheatley, Batavia’s Rogalski playing college ball

Batavia Mother’s Club sets date for Fox Trot 5K and 10K races

BATAVIA – The Batavia Mother’s Club Foundation will host its 16th annual Fox Trot 5K and 10K races April 30 at the Batavia Riverwalk. Both races begin at 8 a.m. at the corner of Island Avenue and Houston Street. Registration for the 5K is $30 per runner, while the 10K is $40. The event will have two noncompetitive fun runs for kids beginning about 8:45 a.m. The Junior Jog, for preschoolers through first-graders, will allow kids to try a quarter-mile run. The Youth Mile is open to second- through fifth-graders. There is no charge for the youth races, but a $10 per child donation is suggested. Online registration can be found at www.signmeup.com/112254. Day-of-race registration will take place between 6:30 and 7:40 a.m. For more information, visit www.bataviamothersclub.org.

Bliss Creek Golf Course offers steak special during weekdays

SUGAR GROVE – Bliss Creek Golf Course, 1 Golfivew Road, Sugar Grove, is offering a weekday steak special. For $65 per golfer, you can enjoy 18 holes of golf with a cart as well as a steak dinner at the Pine Room, adjacent to the Bliss Creek clubhouse. For more informa-

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Waubonsee Community College women’s basketball coach Jim Sury of St. Charles is the recent recipient of two postseason awards.

tion, visit www.blisscreekgolf.com or call Early bird golfer packages are $150 per 630-466-4177. golfer for those signing up before May 1 and $175 per golfer after May 1. DinGeneva Chamber of Commerce ner-only reservations are $55 per guest. to host ‘Par Wars’ golf event Sponsors can showcase their businesses GENEVA – May the force be with you. and participate in a day of networking. Grab your lightsaber (and golf clubs) and Contact Kimberly at 630-330-9955 for be part of this year’s Geneva Chamber sponsorship opportunities. Donations of Commerce “Par Wars” golf outing are being accepted for the silent and live June 13 at Mill Creek Golf Club, 39W525 auctions. For more information, contact Herrington Drive, Geneva. Darlene at 630-587-2144. A 10 a.m. shotgun start includes lunch. To Golfing for Good benefits both the St. close out the evening, golfers will enjoy a Charles Kiwanis and Lazarus House. Kidinner, awards ceremony and auction. wanis is an organization of service-mindProceeds from the outing will help Ge- ed men and women who respond to neva festivals. Sign up as a single golfer the unique needs of their communities. or groups of four; reservations for dinner Lazarus House is a nonprofit emergency only also are available. The outing is open shelter, center for transitional living and to the public. outreach program providing hospitality, To register, visit www.golfinvite.com/ food, safe shelter and support to men, genevachamber. Sponsorships remain women and children who are homeless available. For additional information, call or in crisis in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles the Geneva Chamber at 630-232-6060. and western rural Kane County. For information or to request an invitaAnnual Golfing for Good event tion, visit www.lazarushouseonline.com.

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The St. Charles Kiwanis Foundation and Lazarus House are partnering for the sixth annual Golfing for Good event scheduled for June 3 at Mill Creek Golf Club in Geneva. Golfer packages and dinner-only reservations are being accepted at www. kiwanisofstcharles.org.

Area high school coaches: Send us your varsity scores

High school coaches wishing to report results of varsity sports may email sportsdesk@kcchronicle.com, fax to 630444-1641 or call one of two numbers: 630-845-5347 or 630-845-5382. – Shaw Media

Bears camps coming to Geneva SHAW MEDIA GENEVA – With support from Chicago Bears alumni Anthony Morgan, Mickey Pruitt, Rashad Davis, Kris Haines and Jim Morrissey, Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps will visit Geneva Middle School, 1357 Viking Drive. The camp in Geneva is set for July 18 to 22 and will operate from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. each day. Camp costs start at $189. To register, visit bearscamps. com or call 877-226-9919.

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NAPERVILLE – Two Kane County Chronicle-area athletes have made contributions to the North Central College baseball team as freshmen. Sugar Grove native and Kaneland graduate Austin Wheatley, an infielder for the Cardinals, is batting .255 with 12 walks and three stolen bases. Nick Rogalski, a Batavia graduate, has earned two saves for the Cardinals. He has struck out four over 11 1/3 innings.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva Running Outfitters are pleased to announce the addition of a 5K run to the Swedish Days Festival, supported by Northwestern Medicine. The Swedish Day 5K Lopp will begin at 8 a.m. June 25, starting from Gunnar Forest Preserve in Geneva, behind the Kane County Government Center. The Lopp course is located along the Fox River, and participants are encouraged to embrace the festival’s Scandinavian theme with their attire. Overall winners will get commemorative awards and will be able to ride in a float in the Swedish Days Parade on June 26. Unique Swedish Days awards will be presented to the top three males and females in the following age groups: 14 and younger, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 4044, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 7074, 75-79, and 80 and older. Registration is $35 and includes a T-shirt and pancake breakfast. In order to guarantee a shirt at packet pickup, participants must register by June 14. Race-day registration is $40. For more information and to register, look for the “Get Involved” section at www.genevachamber.com/ swedish_days.php or call the Geneva Chamber at 630-232-6060.

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Innovation masquerades in stylish home products By BRENDA RICHARDSON

5 ways to get the look you want for less

Special to The Washington Post Home design often comes down to compromises. Should you choose stone flooring or a more comfortable and forgiving surface? Perhaps the earthy look of wood without the maintenance? Can your patio look just as good without the flagstone? An array of innovative and versatile products to satisfy the most discerning tastes was served up recently at the Best of International Builders’ Show Awards in Las Vegas. We scoped out five stylish options that are among the best in their categories. The twist? These cleverly designed products are not what you might think. Thanks to advances in technology and manufacturing techniques, the products fool the eye but save on upkeep or space. • Rustic details. Leave it to a company named Knotwood to come up with an aluminum batten system that looks like wood. The winner of the award for best outdoor-living product features aluminum designs for fencing, gates, privacy screens, trellises, siding and decking. To achieve the wood-like finish, Knotwood’s two-stage process involves powder-coating aluminum and fusing a wood pattern, much like a tattoo, through the coating. Benefits of aluminum include durability, easy installation, low maintenance, noncombustibility, and resistance to termites, mold and mildew. Regular preventive maintenance is the key to keeping Knotwood looking like new. Unlike wood’s natural enemies, which include moisture, dry rot, fungus and insects, substances such as airborne salts, dirt and pollutants can harm the long-term quality of Knotwood’s powder-coated film. To protect the finish and remove loose contaminants that can accumulate on the surface, Knotwood recommends washing with a soft brush and mild pH-neutral detergent and rinsing with fresh water. Maintenance intervals will depend on the air quality where you live. For example, if you live in a rural or urban environment where the atmosphere is considered nonhazardous, you can get away with cleaning the powder-coated

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Coronado Stone Products’ Classics Series offers nine textures of stone veneers, ranging from finely detailed, chiseled limestone to deeply eroded travertine. surface every 12 months. In places subject to high pollution – such as industrial areas, geothermal environments or coastal locales – the cleaning frequency should be increased to every three months. In beach-front locations or areas with severe marine pollutants, monthly washing is recommended. All Knotwood systems have built-in brackets that hide screws and rivets. • Something’s afoot. Rivaling the look of natural stone, porcelain and ceramic, Armstrong Flooring’s Alterna Engineered Stone Tile won the award for best bath product. Although Alterna is in the luxury-vinyl-tile category, the key to its realism is its durable, engineered stone construction, which includes more than 75 percent limestone. The flooring is suitable for high-moisture areas such as kitchens, bathrooms, basements and laundry rooms. A comfortable surface makes the tiles easy to care for, warm to the touch and kind to feet. Although the initial Alterna collection featured

traditional slate, travertine and marble designs, newer offerings are inspired by recent flooring trends. For example, Enchanted Forest is a contemporary concrete design embedded with an intricate timber texture. Artisan Forge offers an oxidized-metal look. Unlike ceramic and porcelain tile, Alterna tiles can be installed over minor subfloor irregularities without the risk of cracking, the company says. With proper care, it’s easy to maintain the tiles. Place a natural or colorfast mat outside entrances to reduce the amount of dirt and moisture brought into your home. When moving appliances or heavy furniture, lay a plywood panel on the floor to prevent scuffs and tears. Use floor protectors on furniture legs to reduce indentations. Sweep or vacuum regularly, but don’t use the beater bar on your vacuum because it could damage the surface. Plain water and a sponge mop will work fine for ordinary cleaning. Avoid using detergents, abrasive cleaners or “mop and shine” products because they might leave a dull

film. For tough cleaning problems such as scuffs and stains, use floor-care products recommended by the manufacturer. • Music to your ears. Singing in the shower has become a lot more enjoyable with Broan’s ventilation fan with Sensonic stereo speakers, a finalist in the bath category. The ultimate overachiever, the quiet fan has built-in, high-fidelity speakers behind the fan grill. The product blends in with bathroom decor, prevents clutter on countertops and frees up bathroom outlets. If you already have a Broan or NuTone QT Series ventilation fan, a Sensonic Speaker Kit can be retrofitted to deliver the same high-end stereo performance. Both configurations provide wireless technology to connect to Bluetooth-enabled devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops. • Counter culture. BEST’s Cattura downdraft, a finalist in the kitchen category, blurs the line between form and function. A self-closing cover hides the downdraft when it’s lowered, leaving a countertop unobstructed. At the touch of a button, it

Products for your home can be found in a variety of styles, finishes and price ranges. If you prefer the look of luxury without the hefty price tag, here are some great pretenders. Your guests probably won’t know the difference. ■ Crown molding: Crown molding adds character and value to a home. If you can’t afford solid wood trim, create architectural interest with polyurethane, which is less expensive, lighter weight and installs easily. ■ Countertops: Choose quartz or solid-surface options as a lower-cost alternative to marble or granite. ■ Flooring: Hardwood flooring is unrivaled in its natural beauty and durability, but laminate is an affordable alternative that mimics the real thing. Newer styles capture distinctive grain patterns and colors of exotic tropical species. Durability is a plus, especially if you have a high-traffic household with children or pets. Look for designs that are resistant to scratches, stains, scrapes and spills. ■ Wood-paneled walls: If removing or covering dark wood paneling is not an option, paint over it with a light color to add a bright and airy cottage-style charm. ■ Cabinets: Stock cabinets save money on a kitchen renovation versus custom cabinets. Look for solid wood and consistency of finishes. rises to a height of 18 inches. Remote control is optional. The unit can capture emissions on any part of the cooktop, including from tall pots to skillets. Dual inlet ports on the face and top of the downdraft take in smoke, moisture and other cooking fumes. The powerful and quiet unit has an LED task light that illuminates the entire cooking surface, including pots on the front burners.

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$359,900 Aurora

579 Homestead Ct. Linden Estates, Kaneland schools. Over 3000 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 2sty fam rm with fpl, ﬁn bsmt, screened deck. MLS ID 09190667 Joe Morrissey

Elburn

630-232-6900

$259,900 Elburn

$1,095,000 Elburn

$789,000 Elburn

$594,500

$184,900 Elgin

$249,900 Elgin

$158,900 Geneva

$499,000

2891 Church Rd. Townhouse in Savannah Crossing, Batavia schools. 3 bedrooms, 2.5ba, full walk-out bsmt. Hand-scraped woods ﬂrs on main level, transferrable builder warranty! MLS ID 09122734 Meghan Bailey (Hopkins) 630-236-6500

$249,900 Elburn

526 N Main St. Victorian mansion on 10 acres, 10 bedrooms most with private baths, beautiful woodwork, 4 fpl. Also incl 12 bedroom dorm with ofﬁces & assembly hall plus addtl bldg. Currently retreat center but lots of potential! MLS ID 08943855 Charles Kirkwood 630-232-6900

39W705 Fabyan Pkwy. On 6+ acres with private lake, Geneva schools. 5200 sq ft home has 4 bedrooms incl main ﬂr master suite with 3rd fpl & staircase to loft/den. Fin walkout, 3 car garage MLS ID 09171478 Charles Kirkwood 630-232-6900

39W625 Fabyan Pkwy. 5+ acres, Geneva schools! Almost 2700 sq ft, 4br, 3.5 baths, hardwood & wood laminate ﬂrs, 2 story great rm, ﬁn bsmt, 3 car garage, 2 tier deck/patio. MLS ID 09069669 Charles Kirkwood 630-232-6900

1N367 Stargrass Ln. On 1.33 acres in Still Meadows, split level with liv & din rms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5ba, lower 27x17 fam rm. 2 tier deck, paver patio & walkways MLS ID 09185378

609 Stetzer St. Split-level in Columbine Square. 3 bedrooms, 2ba, updated kit with walk-in pantry. Wood laminate ﬂr in fam rm with fpl. New furnace MLS ID 09196263

1102 Iron Horse Ct. Bowes Creek Country Club, 3 bedroom 2.5ba townhouse with new Brazilian hardwood thru 1st ﬂr, updated kit, full bsmt, ﬁn garage MLS ID 09155841

1101 Reserve Dr 1101. End-unit townhouse, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, open ﬂr plan, updated appliances, 2 car garage MLS ID 09156252

39W201 Pauley Sq. In Mill Creek, 3,000+ sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3.5ba, hardwood ﬂr in din rm & kit with island that opens to fam rm with fpl, sun rm, ﬁn bsmt. MLS ID 09173262

Julie Fabrizius

Scott Suchy

Jim Roth

Karen Roloff

Laureen Lindstrom

$389,900 Geneva

2140 Fargo Blvd. Almost 2700 sq ft Georgian in Eagle Brook. Main ﬂr den could be 5th bedroom, liv rm French drs open to fam rm with fpl. Updated roof, furnace, front door. Incl warranty! MLS ID 08921834 Maureen Christiansen 630-232-6900

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$298,500 Geneva

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$239,900 Gilberts

$250,000 South Elgin

630-232-6900

$262,000

0N471 Dooley Dr. In Mill Creek Pinehurst, a pool & clubhouse community! Hardwood ﬂrs thru main level open ﬂr plan, 3 bedrooms, 2.5ba, bsmt, 2 car gar. MLS ID 09196723

118 Anderson Blvd. Right in town! Original hardwood ﬂrs, doors, trim & built-ins! Enclosed front porch, 2 bedrooms, 2ba, liv rm fpl, den, bsmt, new roof in 2015, garage. MLS ID 09163597

113 Valencia Pkwy. In Gilberts Town Center, open ﬂr plan, 2700 sq ft, handscraped hardwood ﬂring thru main level. Fin bsmt 4th bedroom, 3rd bath & fam rm. MLS ID 09193091

15 Thorndale Ct. On cul-de-sac, St. Charles Schools! New hardwood ﬂrs, vinyl siding & roof! 14x22 liv/din combo, fam rm fpl, possible 4th bedroom in bsmt. MLS ID 09145547

Rose Cuello

Donna McQuade

Ronda Ball

Brian Miller

$217,000 St Charles

1367 Burke Ln. 4 bedroom home in Heartland Meadows. Kitchen opens to the fam rm & paver patio in fenced backyard. 1st ﬂr laundry, full bsmt. MLS ID 09176659

815-784-4582

630-232-6900

$799,000 St Charles

7N255 Windsor Dr. Stunning home on an acre in Silver Glen Estates! Over 4500 sq ft, ﬁn bsmt 5th bedroom suite. 2sty fam rm with stone fpl, in ground pool & hot tub, tiered stamped patio. MLS ID 09186422 Cynthia Welsch 630-232-6900

630-232-6900

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$480,000 St Charles

1406 Red Fox Ct. Almost 3500 sq ft home in Hunt Club, wood ﬂrs thru main level (ceramic in 20x8 sun rm), ﬁn bsmt 5th bedroom, rec rm & bar. Multi-level deck & Koi pond MLS ID 09147639 Amy Dillenburg 630-232-6900

$319,500 St Charles

815-436-2232

$220,000

7N784 Sycamore Rd. Split level on almost an acre, 4 bedrooms, 2 updated baths, antique beams in 20x16 great rm, 2 tier deck, new driveway MLS ID 09175829

200 Grand Ridge Rd. End-unit townhouse, hardwood ﬂrs thruout main level, 2 bedrooms plus 10x9 den up, 2.5ba, 42” cherry cabinets in kit. MLS ID 09181248

Charles Kirkwood

Faith Staudenbaur

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$315,000 Sugar Grove

$314,900 Sugar Grove

$309,900 West Chicago

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40W821 Denny Rd. Over 16 acres, incl remodeled 5 bedroom 3.5ba ranch with 2 fpl & ﬁn walkout. Fenced pastures, outbldgs, silos. MLS ID 09148329

1306 Hall St. Corner lot in Walnut Woods, part ﬁn bsmt rec area, 5th bedroom, 3rd bath plus storage. 2sty fam rm with fpl, maple kit cabinets with Corian counters. MLS ID 09190261

906 Elm St. Backs to tree line, 4 bedrooms, 3ba, main ﬂr den, hardwood ﬂr in kit/fam rm arrangement with fpl, bsmt. MLS ID 09127820

56 Briargate Cir. 4 bedroom home in Prestbury. Hardwood ﬂrs in formal liv & din rms plus kit. Fam rm fpl, part ﬁn bsmt MLS ID 09148088

1120 Blakely St. Fannie Mae Homepath 4 bedroom ranch in Fair Meadows. Liv/din combo, 11x11 fam rm, ﬁn bsmt. MLS ID 09189927

Erin & Jerry Hill

Meghan Bailey (Hopkins)

Chris French

Leslie Layne

Shirley & Tom Guercio

630-236-6500

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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Batavia

Blaine Woods to Jonathon M Schmidt & Jaclyn J Schmidt; $89,000 241 N Lincoln St: Sold on or before 030916 by Lowry Trust to Megan J Murphy; $382,000 3 S Dixon Dr: Sold on or before 031616 by Scott E Langford to Patrick Pierce & Lindsay Amyx; $350,000 321 Franklin St: Sold on or before 030916 by Thomas M Stras to Timothy James Finegan; $241,000 427 Roberts Ln: Sold on or before 030916 by Inside Out Properties Llc to Debra J Jongebloed; $200,000

112 Spring St: Sold on or before 031116 by Bank Financial Fsb Trustee to Wp Real Estate Holdings Llc; $195,000 1330 Garden Ct: Sold on or before 031416 by Troy A Meeks to Roland A E Shipman Ii & Stephanie A Shipman; $260,000 1372 Spencer Ln: Sold on or before 031616 by Charlotte M Rievley to Hubka Trust; $163,000 148 N Water St 201: Sold on or before 030916 by R Russell Builders Inc to Edward J Molitor & Mary Fran Molitor; $330,000 2160 Kane Ln: Sold on or before 031416 by

509 N Batavia Ave: Sold on or before 031116 by Mark K Cavins to Joshua B Burton & Amy L Burton; $540,000 513 Cypress Ave: Sold on or before 032116 by Michael Gaspari to Aaron P Berry & Alyson J Berry; $298,000 616 Viking Dr: Sold on or before 031616 by William R Randles to Daniel Husslein & Kathleen Husslein; $266,500 740 Mather Ln: Sold on or before 031716 by Affordable Housing Properties to Lonnie Lightfoot Jr; $300,000 821 Burnham Ln: Sold on or before 030916 by Peter J Russell to Michael Giudice & Jill Giudice; $340,000

Campton Hills

6N320 Fair Oaks Dr: Sold on or before 031716 by Chicago Title Land Trt Co Ttee to Charles Greene & Jane Greene; $337,500

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation of discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. SM-CL0348781

0N594 Dauberman Rd: Sold on or before 031616 by Kaneland Llc to Rakip Azemi & Hazis Azemi; $256,000 40W523 State Route 38: Sold on or before 031816 by Kevin L Yost to Michael O Chancey & Jeanine M Chancey; $327,000 40W616 Campton Wood Dr: Sold on or before 032116 by Dng Property Group Inc to Carl R Pavel & Sarah E Pavel; $482,500 41W275 Sylvan Dr: Sold on or before 031416 by Chicago Title Land Trt Co Ttee to Hp

Illinois I Llc; $420,000 43W890 Nottingham Dr: Sold on or before 031716 by William M Batts to Anthony G Suriano; $234,000

Geneva

0N139 Holland Ln: Sold on or before 031116 by Ruby Trust to Nathan Fookes; $345,000 0S455 Crego Pl: Sold on or before 031516 by Scott D Rittenberg to Troy Johnson & Kathleen Johnson; $407,000 100 N River Ln 106: Sold on or before 031116 by Nash Trust to Hannigan Trust; $207,000 1563 Fairway Cir: Sold on or before 031616 by Todd L Johnson to Daniel A Muse Jr & Maureen F Muse; $452,000 1607 Fairway Ct: Sold on or before 031816 by Kevin J Cagney to Todd L Johnson; $595,000 201 N 1st St: Sold on or before 032116 by First Street Residential Llc to James L Jacobsen; $182,000 2357 Vanderbilt Dr: Sold on or before 030916 by Rebecca Hawkins to Christopher R Rocke & Mallory P Rocke; $135,500 2987 Old Mill Ct: Sold on or before 032116 by Adam J Carl to Lawrence J Mccarthy; $159,000 315 Whitfield Dr: Sold on or before 031516 by Sheryl A Gasteier to Jordan C Zimberoff & Cynthia M Zlmberoff; $263,000 See TRANSFERS, page 8

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home on one of the best lots in any price range in sought after East Side location… 1/3 acre cul-de-sac lot backing to acres of wooded preserved land!! Kitch w/corian counters & birch cabs… Fam rm w/floor to ceil fp & wall of blt-ins… Huge vaulted master bdrm retreat w/lux bath… Den, finished bsmt & more!! Walk to middle & high schools… Close to shopping, restaurants!!

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$324,000 667 Slate Run Better than new! Exceptional value, immaculate condition. Live in Highland Woods w/fun, ﬁtness & grade school. Large loft, spacious master, gorgeous kit open to family rm w/view - no homes behind! Close to I90, shopping. Berkshire Hathaway Starck RE

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$430,000 928 Oak Crest Lane All the builder upgrades in this incredible Oak Crest townhome. 1st flr master, high end kit, 2nd floor loft, Bose theater. Luxury details on all 3 floors including wet bar & fplc in lower level. Storage plus HUGE workshop! Berkshire Hathaway Starck RE

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28W130 Roosevelt Road Long drive leads to private 2.3 acre setting for this stately brick home. 1st ﬂr master + 3 add’l br’s. Vaulted ceilings, bay windows, 2 fplc, walk-in closets, cedar closet. New roof, 2 new furnaces. Finished walkout bsmt. Berkshire Hathaway Starck RE

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Lori Linkimer

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$450,000 1032 Crestwood Circle This is no ordinary townhome! 4400 sq ft of absolute luxury! Arched corbelled openings, builtins, pine ﬂoors, Bose sound, walkout ﬁnished bsmt. Views of Leroy Oakes forest preserve from private brick paver patio. Sublime. Berkshire Hathaway Starck RE

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$344,900 321 S. Sixth Street Classic American 4-square has the built-ins, windows, woodwork & hardwood that give meaning to old & charming! Close to town, Fox River. Excellent condition. 2-tiered deck with built-in hot tub. 3 br, walk-up attic. A/C. Berkshire Hathaway Starck RE

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$635,000 38W095 Heritage Oaks Drive Beautiful all brick home has 5 br, 5 full baths & 5600 sq ft of ultimate style & comfort. 4 season rm showcases tranquil views. HUGE 2nd flr laundry. 1st flr guest br/office. Many system upgrades for safety & savings. A gem! Berkshire Hathaway Starck RE

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$390,000 221 Main Street Here’s your chance to own a successful, well respected tavern with incredible following. Known for mouth watering burgers. Volleyball court, beer garden, band shelter. Legal gaming machines! Security system. Call for details. Berkshire Hathaway Starck RE

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2320 Dean St 102: Sold on or before 031116 by State Street Properties Inc to Three Jewels Llc; $74,000 2672 Regency Ct E: Sold on or before 031516 by Matthew P Oberg to Kenneth Hartmann & Carol D Hartmann; $342,000 314 Moody St: Sold on or before 031816 by Jennifer Maloney to Maloney Trust; $242,500 3807 King James Ct: Sold on or before 031416 by Apex Renovations Inc to Hassan Lakhani; $367,000 38W501 Mallard Lake Rd: Sold on or before 031816 by Chicago Title Land Trt Co Ttee to Robert Ratliff; $335,000 39W557 Long Meadow Ln: Sold on or before 031416 by Jrh Properties Llc to William Christy; $1,050,000 3N553 Lincoln Dr: Sold on or before 030916 by Melahn Trust to Kevin P Flynn & Jessica Pretzer; $215,000 40W701 Longshadow Ln: Sold on or before 031116 by Debbie Riordan to Robyn Gislain; $227,000 41W169 Lasso Ln: Sold on or before 031116 by Robert E Thayer to Ost Trust; $450,000 43W562 Heather Ln: Sold on or before 031416 by Ryan Mccurdy to John P Temon & Denise M Lemon; $612,000 4N078 Thornapple Rd: Sold on or before 030916 by Anne P Bishop to Michael Shales & Petricia Shales; $268,000

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3111 TURNBERRY ROAD, ST. CHARLES

2929 CALDWELL LANE, GENEVA

4106 ROYAL FOX DRIVE, ST. CHARLES

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sic Chesterfield sofa with light-colored bun feet and cotton-linen upholstery ($549, urbanoutfitters.com). No matter what, just make sure you like how the chair feels. “There’s looking-at chairs and there’s sitting-in chairs,”

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Make sure armchairs don’t overwhelm the sofa in size or design, says Washington, D.C., interior decUrban Outfitters orator Nicole Lanteri, who likes the Refined and edgy at the same leather-and-wood Callan Chair from time, the Sofia Chesterfield Chair down. “A down cushion always Room & Board for its sleekness. updates the classic Chesterfield helps to keep the chair looking sofa with light-colored bun feet nice and comfy for years to design, said Lanteri, who likes come,” Henderson said. and cotton-linen upholstery. the leather-and-wood Callan • Mid-century-style chairs Henderson said with a laugh. often have low backs, so if you’d Chair from Room & Board for “The older you get, the more you gravitate toward sitting-in chairs.”

like somewhere to rest your head, pay attention to measurements or try out the chair in person. The Pittsburgh Pink Armchair is an example of a mid-century-inspired design that’s taller than most ($745, abchome.com).

its sleekness ($1,999, roomandboard.com). And measure the seat height of both the sofa and chairs to keep them the same; it makes conversation easier.

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The mid-century lines of Simple Living’s Elijah Chair and Ottoman Set make for a handsome addition to a living room or corner nook. • The mid-century lines of Simple Living’s Elijah Chair and Ottoman Set, both with

dark wooden legs, make for a handsome addition to a living room or corner nook ($408, overstock.com). When matching chairs to other furniture in a room, Lanteri said, pay the most attention to the style of the legs. “Make sure that it’s cohesive – not too matchymatchy and not too chaotic.” • Not all solid-color reading chairs have to be taupe: The Slub Velvet Willoughby Chair by Hickory has a 42-inch-deep seat and comes in 11 colors ($1,148, anthropologie.com). Plus, the seat cushion is made with

One of the sitting chairs favored by stylist Emily Henderson, a home spokeswoman for Target, is the Windson Wood Arm Chair, which has wooden arms that can be cleaned easily. derson, a home spokeswoman for Target, is the Windson Wood Arm Chair, which has wooden arms that can be cleaned easily ($230, target.com). The arms also give the chair a slim profile – good for smaller spaces.

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The cozy Lounge II Chair and a Half is almost a love seat, at 49 inches wide and 46 inches deep.

The transitional Chloe Club Chair • If you have little kids who has solid back legs, with the addlike curling up with you, think ed flexibility of casters on the front CB2 about finding an oversize chair Pull up the Hill-Side Palm Leaves for easy room rearrangement. for your family room, said Parlour Chair, with its sun-washed • Henderson pays attention Lanteri, part of Home; Design palm-fronds pattern, for a funky to the height of chair legs. “For magazine’s Hot Talent for 2015. yet mature sea. the most inviting chair, go for a The Lounge II Chair and a Half is • “A reading chair is a great spot to have [a] bold pattern that you might not put on a sofa,” Lanteri said. “You can even do things like add nailhead trim or contrasting piping on the fabric.” Pull up the HillSide Palm Leaves Parlour Chair, with its sun-washed palmfronds pattern, for a funky yet mature seat ($999, cb2.com). • Make sure armchairs don’t overwhelm the sofa in size or

shorter leg,” she said. “Chunky legs are mentally more comfortable to sit on than spindly legs.” The transitional Chloe Club Chair has solid back legs, with the added flexibility of casters on the front for easy room rearrangement ($479, domino.com). • Upholstered arms tend to be most comfortable when you’re sinking into a novel, but ultimately, it comes down to personal preference. One of the sitting chairs favored by Hen-

almost a love seat, at 49 inches wide and 46 inches deep ($999, crateandbarrel.com). • The Charlotte Chair in velvet is an inviting addition to a seating grouping, but it’s striking enough to stand on its own ($1,770, mgbwhome.com). Henderson advises that a deep seat such as this one is best if you plan on curling up in the chair or putting your feet up; it might be uncomfortable if you like to keep your feet on the floor.

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A living room without a reading chair is like a spa bathroom without a big tub. Something is missing. Add a cozy reading corner, however, and the room starts to get friendly. “Comfortable furniture will make you want to stay in the room, and any room that makes me want to actually spend time in there is a winner for me,” said Emily Henderson, an L.A.-based stylist and author of “Styled.” There are thousands of chair options out there and so many factors to consider – height, width, material, color – so we asked for professional advice from Henderson and Nicole Lanteri, a Washington, D.C., interior decorator. Henderson said the most important thing is comfort, “as you will be sitting in it for long periods of time.” That doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone. “My husband likes to sit upright and have a pretty firm chair, [whereas] I’d rather curl up in a chair with a blanket to read,” Lanteri said. Once you find your match, you’ll want a spot for your feet (Lanteri suggests a small leather poof) and adequate lighting. Look for a floor lamp with a height of 50 to 60 inches, ideally with a dimmer and without glare. You can set up a pair of chairs in a family room, or one in an otherwise forlorn corner of the house. Just try not to overstyle your reading nook with too many accessories, Henderson said. “I keep it simple with either a small lumbar pillow – for those extra-late nights of reading – or a thin decorative throw to add some texture.” Here are some suggestions: • Refined and edgy at the

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cooking appliances and the downdraft. • Old meets new architecture. Are exterior remodeling plans in your home’s future? Coronado Stone Products’ Classics Series, a finalist in the outdoor-living category, features oversize tiles steeped in Old World charm.

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Christopher D Mueller to Anthony C Mueller; $150,000 Continued from page 8 1020 Adrienne Dr: Sold on or before 031716 by Us Bank Na Trustee to Alejan4N468 School Rd: Sold on or before 032116 dro D Rodriguez & Niurys A Rodriguez; by Kent R Meridith to Kevin Bulava & Eliza$199,500 beth J Bulava; $410,000 1134 Manchester Ct: Sold on or before 5N362 Deer Pond Dr: Sold on or before 031716 by Richard Van Der Karr to Jose 031116 by William Christy Jr to Michael O Narvaiz; $95,000 Neill & Nicola O Neill; $1,440,000 15 Meadowview Ct: Sold on or before 619 W Main St: Sold on or before 031416 by 031416 by K Hovnanian At Prairie Pointe to Joann Parrilli to Sbg Real Estate Llc; $0 Guadalupe Rivera & Emilia Rivera; $345,500 622 Walnut St: Sold on or before 031416 by 1504 Birch Ln: Sold on or before 031716 by Joann Parrili to Sbg Real Estate Llc; $0 Stoops Enterprises Llc to Stephen P Burrell 7N060 Maple Ave: Sold on or before 030916 & Angela S Burrell; $254,000 by First American Bank Trustee to Greens 19 Juli Ct: Sold on or before 030916 by 400 Llc; $12,000 Douglas Koehler to Ashley M Anderton & 8N005 Stevens Rd: Sold on or before 032116 Nickolas V Hanson; $238,500 by Besic Trust to Wency Sierra; $295,000 199 Lexington Ave: Sold on or before 912 Manchester Course: Sold on or before 030916 by Richard J Ulrich to Marcos 031616 by Vandelay Industries Llc to Leslie Osorio Correa & Jeannette Alvez Gonzalez; A Engelhard & Jessica L Hall; $202,500 $180,000 260 E Harvard Cir: Sold on or before 031516 by Cory Levine to Steve Slivka & Dana South Elgin Slivka; $214,000 1 Oxford Ct: Sold on or before 031116 by

There are nine textures of stone veneers in the series, ranging from finely detailed, chiseled limestone to deeply eroded travertine. Advantages of manufactured stone over natural stone include a lighter weight, ease of installation and a lower cost. Color is blended through-

265 Thornwood Way D: Sold on or before 031116 by Kane County Sheriff to Greenleaf Enterprises Llc; $101,000 286 Hickory Ln: Sold on or before 031816 by Shri Nilkanth Llc to Gloria G Villarino; $183,000 3 Meadowview Ct: Sold on or before 031116 by K Hovnanian At Prairie Pointe to Adam Klein Coolidge; $356,500 3 Oakview Ct: Sold on or before 031716 by Karry Kerwin Mcgivern to Michael T Morley & Christina S Morley; $390,000 310 Robin Glen Ln: Sold on or before 030916 by Hope Rochelle Waldo to Ruchit Patel & Roshani Ruchit Patel; $325,000 450 Concord Ave: Sold on or before 031716 by Michael D Dorrance to Timothy D Whitney & Jennifer A Whitney; $265,000 668 Kateland Way: Sold on or before 030916 by Daniel K Escaro to Pamela Barich; $362,000 724 Hamilton Dr: Sold on or before 031716 by Pulte Home Corp to Paul T Evon & Jennifer Evan; $430,000 733 Hamilton Dr: Sold on or before 031716

out the product, and there are few noticeable color changes after years of weathering. The veneer requires simple periodic washing to remove surface dust and debris. Whether you want the look of an Italian villa or a flagstone patio, seek inspiration from these classics.

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1240 Mariemont Rd A: Sold on or before 031416 by Robert Shores to Michael J Plass & Meagon R Plass; $167,500 212 E Park Ave: Sold on or before 032116 by Andrew Lieser to Patrick R Sweeney & E Sweeney; $218,000 215 S Sugar Grove Pkwy: Sold on or before 031816 by Us Bank Na Trustee to N Development Llc; $44,500 304 Annettes Ln: Sold on or before 031516 by Chicago Title Land Trt Co Ttee to Thomas A Duffy & Sandra L Duffy; $221,000 600 Ridgeview Ln: Sold on or before 032116 by Taylor Morrison Illinois Inc to Kevin T Dick; $395,000 720 Brighton Dr: Sold on or before 031116 by Marchigiani Trust to Philip C Bastone & Delilah Bastone; $340,000 720 Windsor Rd: Sold on or before 032116 by Brandys Trust to Gina Bell & Chester Bell; $506,500

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CUSTOM FROM HEAD TO TOE! THIS HOME COMES COMPLETE WITH CUSTOM ALL-WOOD PLANTATION SHUTTERS, FULLY FENCED YARD, MATURE & PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPING, HOME WARRANTY AND STAINLESS STEEL WASHER & DRYER ALL INCLUDED. 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths in 3,070 sqft. Start planning your summer parties. You and your guests will be amazed at the beautiful Brazilian cherry ﬂoors and Cherry cabinets in a Gourmet kitchen highlighted by a breathtaking island. A **HUGE** OVER NINE FOOT GRANITE ISLAND with seating for 4! Kitchen also has Stainless steel appliances, granite and large pantry. Super light & bright sunroom off kitchen can act as a breakfast room, den area or playroom leading to the professionally landscaped, full-deep pour basement and fully fenced backyard. Located in the beloved Blackberry Creek area with School and walking trails on site! Home is close to I88, Metra, Geneva, St. Charles areas!

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BETTER THAN NEW ...Beautiful Bellfleur Spec, one owner home in Blackberry Creek has 5 bedrooms, 3.5baths and a 3 car tandem attached garage. Mature professional landscaping, window treatments, finished basement and 1 year warranty. Entire main floor has gorgeous cherry hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings, transom windows, and detailed trim. Huge Family room with gorgeous stone fireplace, gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless steel -butler pantry for ease of entertaining. Every bedroom is spacious and the Master has a huge closet and private luxury bath with skylights. Basement is finished with 9 foot ceilings, full bath and an extra room to be used to fit your lifestyle (den, office, workout room,man cave, 5th bedroom) Plus 1 year warranty for your peace of mind **3 MINUTES TO METRA and 7 minutes to Geneva Commons. Anne Kothe Baird & Warner Broker Associate 962 S. Randall Road, St. Charles IL 60174 Cell: 630-935-4739 anne.kothe@bairdwarner.com • annekothe.bairdwarner.com

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4 beds, 4 full, 1 half baths, 2,653 sq ft, .25 acre lot Wow - this home was a previous model and it shows, by its lovely floor plan highlighting the beautiful moldings and decorative trim work through out. Formal living and dining room, plus a light filled open family room with fireplace and boxed ceiling. A welcoming kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, built-in hutch, and functional breakfast bar. The eating area has well situated French doors leading to the expansive deck. Main floor is completed with office, powder room. Debbie Gurley, Broker Miscella Real Estate 202 Campbell St. Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: 815-245-2277 Fax: 630-345-3258 • debbie@miscella.com

5 Beds, 3 baths, 3,604 sq ft, .25 acre lot Warm and welcoming, describe this high quality construction custom built home by Nolan. Desirable kitchen with cherry cabinets, enormous island, stainless steel appliances including double ovens & cooktop. Sun filled rooms with hardwood floors create open layout between kitchen, eating area, and family room. A formal living & dining room plus family room with fireplace amongst French doors leading to the wonderful covered patio. Main floor bedroom or den is complete with en suite bath. Master bedroom boasts a fireplace, large walk-in closet, and spa bath with corner whirlpool tub plus shower with bench. Debbie Gurley, Broker Miscella Real Estate 202 Campbell St. Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: 815-245-2277 Fax: 630-345-3258 • debbie@miscella.com

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might say, what matters is whether an item brings you joy. And if an artisanal dustpan can bring joy to the act of cleaning up crumbs, maybe it’s worth checking out a few. Amara Five dustpans to check out: The Menu Sweeper & Funnel fit • Amara’s The Menu Sweeper neatly together when not in use. & Funnel ($70, us.amara.com) fit neatly together when not in use. • Kauffman Mercantile’s and elegant swoop of plastic. Beechwood Horsehair Table They’re all just so pretBrush Set ($39, kaufmann-merty – and, yes, expensive. I cantile.com) is out of stock couldn’t help but think it seemed such a waste to put so now but expected to return. • Life Without Plastic’s much thought and money into Plastic-Free Stainless Steel Delta an item few people actually Dustpan with Wooden Handle display. But as Marie Kondo

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Beautiful French Country Home with scenic views on cul-de-sac. New roof, remodeled master bath and walk-in closet. Many new updates, Gourmet kitchen with Winter Birch Crystal cabinetry and walk-in pantry. Spacious bedrooms all with private baths.

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Last available lot in Barlow Woods Subdivision. Great opportunity to build your custom dream home on this 2 acre wooded lot in the country, just west of St. Charles. Gorgeous mature trees creates a private setting. Convenient access to shopping, entertainment, and close to LaFox and Elburn Metra Train Station. 2.03 acres. SM-CL0348772

Office Space for Rent 303 East Main Street, St. Charles High-end ofﬁce space available downtown St. Charles. 1 private ofﬁce and 1 cubicle fully furnished. Small kitchen, reception area and conference room is also available. Plenty of parking. Real Estate Agent Owned.

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Is there any tool more utilitarian than a dustpan? Living in a small apartment, I use the plain plastic one under my kitchen sink as much as any other cleaning tool. But I never gave much thought to it until I came across another one online that was downright beautiful. Oiled beechwood with horsehair bristles, the modern little pan-and-brush set was made in Sweden. At $39, it wasn’t outrageously priced for a home accessory, but it was way more than I’d ever consider paying for a dustpan. (And I’d never considered buying a table brush set, which this was, at all.) And then Pinterest sent me down the rabbit hole: a persimmon-tannin-coated pan designed and made in Japan. A shiny steel dustpan with a handle of sustainably harvested German beechwood. A Finnish pan with a modern

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Follow the brick walkway up to the relaxing wrap around front porch, you’ll be greeted by the spacious foyer & grand staircase of this beautiful, inviting Victorian. Stunning original woodwork with each room boasting long sun filled windows, hardwood floors, solid pocket or swing doors, wide baseboard and window trim throughout. Newly remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances, tile/glass backsplash and granite counters. Full 3rd floor walkup attic is ready for your plans and vision. Newer easy clean windows, leaf guard gutters, newer roof, waterproofed basement and Radon Mitigation System have all been done. You just need to move in and enjoy the fenced backyard and close proximity to downtown restaurants and fox river. Deborah Gurley 815-245-2277

LARGE RANCH HOME ON AN ACRE+ LOT; Hardwood Floors, 2 Fireplaces, lots of natural light through large windows; Enclosed Breezeway, Spacious Eat-in-Kitchen w/Stainless appliances; lots of cabinets and counter space! Newer master suite addition, plus 3 bedrooms and hall bath; Full Basement w/Rec. Room! 2010 NEW ELECTRIC PANEL & HVAC! Huge Corner Lot, Large Front, Back & Side Yards, Long Winding Driveway, Mature Landscape, Backyard Patio & Deck! Too Much to List!

0N592 Sounders Drive, Geneva, $479,000

110 Bedford Lane, Geneva, $349,000

Quality built with beautiful curb appeal in sought after Oakmont Area. Two story entry with dual staircase, volume ceilings, open floor plan, & sun filled windows make this home desirable. The large kitchen shines with attractive custom maple cabinetry, hardwood floors, stainless appliances including double ovens, granite counters, tile backsplash, & nice sized island. Adjacent to the kitchen is the dramatic two story family room with its vaulted ceiling, surround sound wiring & wood burning fireplace. The formal living and dining rooms along with office, powder room, & laundry room round out the main floor. Spacious master suite with his & her custom organized walk in closets. Deep poured full basement with rough in plumbing for bath, is ready for your finishing touches. New A/C in 2014 & dual thermostat zoned system. Mill Creek Community has golf courses, pool, tennis, paths & parks, while conveniently located to Metra, shopping & dining.

Deborah Gurley 815-245-2277

Patti Rambo 630-399-1572

Lots of updates in this Pepper Valley home! Lovely curb appeal as you approach the covered front porch. Family room addition with fireplace is just the beginning! You will find an expanded kitchen with a fireplace in the eating area, updated baths, plus mechanics, windows and roof all updated! 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1st flr laundry, finished basement. Beautiful back yard. These original owners have truly cared for this property! Listed at $349,000 Patti Rambo 630-399-1572

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‘A PASSION FOR THE ARTS’

Sculptor reflects on career after being inducted into Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame By CHRIS CASEY ccasey@shawmedia.com

ST. CHARLES – It seems just like yesterday that Guy J. Bellaver took his first art classes. When he stumbled upon the art of sculpting, his passion for it took him to heights that even he couldn’t even have imagined. Forty years later, Bellaver, a St. Charles resident, was a member of the eighth class to be inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame on April 14. His works include several mediums – including stone, wood and metal. There are well over 100 projects in his portfolio. Due to that portfolio and the dedication to his craft, Bellaver was nominated by a peer in his field, Stu Ainsworth, and became one of the six recent inductees – along with Philip Burnham, Joseph Hernandez, Dr. Margaret Hillis, Sandro Miller and Roy J. Solfisburg III – into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at Villa Olivia in Bartlett. The mission of the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame organization is to recognize artists who have spent at least 20 years in their profession and have received national or international recognition. Artists selected have an association with the Fox Valley by birth, education, residence or service. Bellaver, who has lived in St. Charles for the last 31 years, caught up with Kane County Chronicle reporter Chris Casey to talk about the recognition and a look back at those 40 years.

Chris Casey: What does it mean to you to be inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame? Guy J. Bellaver: Awards are always

very nice and appreciated, but it’s always nice to be accepted by your peer group. I think that’s the most important and exciting thing for me. There were artists in my profession who thought that I was worthy of being inducted, and I’d have to say that is the part that means the most to me. That’s always very nice.

Casey: Forty years is a long time. Does it feel like it’s been that long? Bellaver: It really doesn’t. It seems

like it’s gone by extremely fast, and that’s the down side. It goes by so quick that often you don’t take a step back

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ABOVE: Guy Bellaver of St. Charles poses with his sculpture titled “1970.” Bellaver was inducted into the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame on April 14. BELOW: Bellaver (left) stands with Stu Ainsworth at the Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame ceremony on April 14. Ainsworth nominated Bellaver for the hall of fame.

and realize it. But this induction has definitely allowed me to do just that.

Casey: Take me back 40 years ago – how did you get started with sculpting? Bellaver: I worked for Xerox Corp.

in the early 1970s, and one day I saw a rainbow and thought I could paint it. I started taking some painting courses, but sitting in one spot for hours just didn’t mold with the kind of personality I have. I’m a physical person, and I loved the art of sculpting. It’s a physical task. So, once I took classes for that, I left Xerox to pursue a career in sculpting, and – 40 years later – here we are.

crazy because you realize just how many conflicts there were during those wars. I had relatives in the world wars; I knew people in [the Korean War]; and I myself was in the United States Army Casey: I know it’s hard with well over and was in Vietnam and Desert Storm. 100 pieces to choose from, but do any That one was a real eye-opener because stand out as ones you’ll always remember? so many men sacrificed their lives for Bellaver: I’d have to say the Kane our freedoms. That one had personal County Veterans Memorial in Geneties to it, as well. va is a big one. Halfway through that piece, I met so many people, and it’s Casey: What has the Tri-Cities area

meant to your life and career? Bellaver: The people in this area

have been extremely accepting and supportive. It’s been great because they have been so appreciative of sculpture. You have places like [The Hemmens Cultural Center] in Elgin and Paramount Theatre in Aurora, so all other arts like that are supported in the area. The Fox Valley community up and down has a passion for the arts, and it’s been very heart-warming.

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LANCE LIPINSKY AND THE LOVERS

WHEN: 8 p.m. April 29 WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles COST & INFO: Lance Lipinsky not only admits it but is proud when saying he’s “not doing anything new.” The simplicity of two-and-a-half minute pop songs drenched in cold reverb with baritone guitar and lightning-struck piano swells is a sound Lipinsky wants to make sure survives after its original 60-year-old conception. The influences range from Little Richard- and Jerry Lee Lewis-induced piano grooves all the way to Phil Spector meets Roy Orbison-esque ballads, complete with a string section, timpani and tape delay galore. Tickets start at $19 and can be purchased by calling 630-962-7000 or visiting www.arcadalive.com.

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WHEN: 7 p.m. April 28, 29 and 30 WHERE: West Aurora High School auditorium, 1201 W. New York St., Aurora COST & INFO: Based on the classic thriller by Robert Louis Stevenson, the show follows Dr. Henry Jekyll as he aims to cure his ailing father’s mental illness by separating good from evil in the human personality. However, his experiments go awry, and he inadvertently creates an evil alter ego within himself named Edward Hyde. The performance is presented by West Aurora Theatre Troupe 2013. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.sd129tickets.org. For more information, call 630301-5600.

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WHEN: 7 p.m. April 30 WHERE: Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin COST & INFO: Grammy-winner Loudon Wainwright III’s illustrious music career has seen him release two dozen albums. The singer/songwriter is also known for playing Captain Calvin Spalding on the TV show “M*A*S*H.” His songs have been recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Cash and his son, Rufus Wainwright. Tickets are $32 and can be purchased by calling 847622-0300 or visiting tickets.elgin.edu.

WHEN: Noon to 2 p.m. April 30 WHERE: Mt. St. Mary Park, located along Geneva Road (Route 31) in downtown St. Charles COST & INFO: Enjoy a beautiful spring day along the river with family. Bring a picnic lunch and a favorite kite. Arrive anytime between noon and 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.stcparks. org.

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WHEN: 6:15 p.m. April 29 and 30 WHERE: Copley Theater, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora COST & INFO: The Kane County Bar Association will present a musical comedy parody, “Bar Wars – The Farce Awakens.” There may be no “Star Wars” references, but the show focuses on current events and is written, directed and stars members of the Kane County Bar Association. A cocktail reception begins at 6:15 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 and are available by calling 630-896-6666. For more information, call 630-762-1915 or email director@kanecountybar.org.

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WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. May 1 WHERE: Bliss Woods Forest Preserve, 5S660 Bliss Road, Sugar Grove COST & INFO: Wildflowers are the highlight of spring. Botanist Jack Shouba will teach methods of identifying the ephemeral spring flowers. The class will learn the key characteristics of major plant families represented in native flora. The class is $10 a person, and advance registration is required. To register, call 630-444-3190 or email programs@ kaneforest.com.

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WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. April 29 WHERE: Kaneland High School, 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park COST & INFO: Kaneland High School’s 15th annual talent show will feature an evening of singing, dancing, bands and more. The event takes place in the auditorium on the east side of the school. Admission is $5 a person.

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WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1 WHERE: Dickson-Murst Farm, 2550 Dickson Road, Montgomery COST & INFO: Celebrate spring at the The Conservation Foundation’s Dickson-Murst Farm. Attendees can pet farm animals, do crafts, take in farm demonstrations and enjoy tasty vittles from the Country Kitchen. Antique trucks and tractors and bluegrass music will set a nostalgic mood. The event is free and open to the public and is put together by the Dickson-Murst Farm Partners, a volunteer group of The Conservation Foundation. There is free parking available, and the event will be held rain or shine. For more information, call 630-272-0686.

WHEN: Noon to 5 p.m. April 30 and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 1 WHERE: Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles COST & INFO: In addition to antiques, flowers, plant and garden props will be available. Kane County is one of the longest-running flea markets in the world. Admission is $5 a day, and children 12 and younger are free.

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WHEN: 7:30 p.m. April 30 and 2:30 p.m. May 1 WHERE: Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin COST & INFO: The Elgin Symphony Orchestra – named the 2016 Illinois Orchestra of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras – under the direction of Andrew Grams will present the group’s season finale concert. The concert will include Bernstein’s “Symphony No. 1 Jeremiah” and Mahler’s “Symphony No. 4. Both feature special guest soprano Laura Wilde, a member of the Chicago Lyric Opera’s Ryan Opera Center. Tickets start at $30 and are available by calling 847-8884000 or visiting ElginSymphony. org.

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In another room adjacent to the golf course, Patel hopes to create a playground featuring moon jumps, larger party areas – he already has three party rooms near the golf – and a golf simulator for adults. Noting that the space contains a small kitchen, Patel said he wants to offer healthier food and vegetarian options. As with his doughnut kiosk, Patel said he intends to implement environmentally friendly practices at Kayli’s and Keya’s Playground, such as using biodegradable utensils. If Patel’s goals come to fruition, the miniature golf venture won’t be the last he pursues at Charlestowne Mall. He aims to open Kayli’s Zero Waste Frozen Shop within six months, he said. Contact Patel at nilesh@ecokpg.com for information. Kayli’s and Keya’s Playground is on the lower level of Charlestowne Mall, 3800 E. Main St., St. Charles, near Charlestowne 18.

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“Was Joan Rivers as arrogant as she appears on TV?” – Stephen H., St. Charles

Joan was extremely sweet and a true pro. We shot her last stand-up television special at The Arcada. She came in, was very nice and inquisitive about the theater’s history and immediately took charge. She became involved in everything – the set design, the music, the audience and the script. She was a bit crude at times, but – as she put it – “It’s what they came here for. If they didn’t, then [blank] them!”

Ron Onesti him it was partially because of the, “If you build it, they will come” line in his film “Field of Dreams” that actually made me take on The Arcada, he teared up and thanked me for sharing that his film made a difference in the history of the theater.

“Do you know if that is Bret Michaels’ real hair or is it extensions that he hides “I know you had Kevin Costner at The Arcada. What does he do and what kind of a with that bandana?” – Michelle T., Bloomingdale guy is he?” – Tina B., Carol Stream

Wow! That’s a good question! I have worked with Bret on many occasions, and I have seen him without the bandana. I do know he had an accident a while back that caused a scar he tries to hide with the bandana. His close circle tells me that although he has done many things with his hair, currently those are his blond locks!

“The new singer from the band KANSAS is a local guy from Chicago, I think. Did he actually audition?” – Jimmy W., Chicago

This is such a cool American Dream story. Ronnie Platt, the new lead singer

“Justin Bieber is on tour again, and I don’t understand why? Is he still packing them in?” – Mary Ann J., St. Charles

I’ll be honest, Justin is not on my bucket list. He is a young man with great talent and the opportunity to change lives positively, but chooses to be controversial. Far be it for me to judge, but I don’t get why. However, a couple of years back, a friend of mine asked me if it was possible for me to get his granddaughter to meet him. She was 9 years old with spinal bifida. I didn’t think I could, but I contacted his manager anyway. At 11 p.m. the night before the concert, his manager called me and told me to bring her down. Jus-

tin could not have been nicer to this girl. It was a tearful moment, and – for me – he became a superstar. If this young man can only realize the power he has.

“Really, you had ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ by you? She is my FAVORITE!” – Shelly K., Morton Grove

Barbara Eden announced a speaking tour where she was going to talk about her career as a television and film star. I JUMPED all over this! I even got the opportunity to interview her on stage! She was so sweet, and even carries a replica of the famous bottle used on the television program. Did you know the original bottle was a Jim Beam liquor bottle? She had the most controversial navel in the biz! It was exposed the first two seasons but by season three, it started getting some attention, so NBC said, “Cover it up!” She was also pregnant during season one, requiring the need for more veils and close-ups!

• Ron Onesti is president and CEO of The Arcada Theatre in St. Charles. He provides personal recollections of events and people that he has encountered over the years. Send your questions about show biz personalities to ron@oshows.com.

Batavia High School to present ‘Lucky Stiff’ April 28-30 By BEN DRAPER bdraper@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – Nothing like a bit of murder to make you smile. Students and staff at Batavia High School will present “Lucky Stiff” for three performances – each beginning at 7:30 p.m. – April 28 to 30. The musical is directed by BHS alumnus Dominic A. Cattero and will be performed at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1399 W. Wilson St., Batavia. “It is an absolute fantastic production,” Cattero said. “It has everything – it makes you laugh; it makes you forget life. It is truly a gem of music theater that people might not have known, but they certainly know other works by the same composers: Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are the people who created ‘Ragtime,’ ‘Seussical the Musical’ and ‘Rocky the Musical.’ It is just a fantastic, fun romp.” “Lucky Stiff” is being presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. The story revolves around an unassuming English shoe salesman, Harry Witherspoon, who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Should he succeed in passing his uncle off as alive, Witherspoon stands to inherit $6 million. “All he wants is some kind of adventure, and in the show he finally gets that adventure,” said junior Cam Tucker, 17, who plays Witherspoon in the production. It’s an adventure that has enough twists and turns to keep the audience at the edge of its seat. “We have a cartoonish concept for the show, and it’s really interesting,” senior Mikkel Knutson, 18, said. “This show is a farce, so we’re making fun of musicals

while doing a musical, so it’s really fun to do it that way. You have to take it to the absolute next level in order to get that across and make it funny.” Knutson is part of the ensemble and plays four different parts throughout the show. “This show is really an ensemble cast for the most part,” Cattero said. “The thing that makes this show special are the little tiny characters that are created by the ensemble. That texture really adds the dimension to it.” Knutson’s favorite role – out of all of the parts that he plays in the show – is the role of bellhop. “He’s kind of conniving – all he wants is an extra tip to help pay for his family back home. When he hears there is this big reward for finding this dude, he’s like, ‘I’m on it, man,’” Knutson said. Senior Meghan Rocha, 18, plays the not-so-nice Rita LaPorte. “She’s awful. She first had an affair, stole money and shot a man,” said Rocha of her character. “It’s kind of ‘all about Rita,’ and she doesn’t care at all what her brother thinks; she just wants everyone to help her.” Rocha has enjoyed the rehearsals leading up to the shows. “I love it. I was not a singer before this, and I sing a lot [in the show], so everyone has been so supportive and so great helping me. Everything has gone as smooth as it can for a high school musical,” she said. The funny – but macabre – theme is not lost on Tucker. “I get to do a tango with a dead body, so that’s always fun,” Tucker said. Tickets for “Lucky Stiff” start at $10 and are available by calling 630-937-8930 or visiting www.bataviafineartscentre.org.

‘Lucky Stiff’ cast The following is a list of characters from “Lucky Stiff” and the names of those who perform the roles: • Harry Witherspoon: Cam Tucker • Annabel Glick: Sarah Heylmun • Rita La Prota: Meghan Rocha • Vincent (Vinnie) Di Ruzzio: Ian Samsami • Luigi Gaudi/Arab: John Hohman • Landlady: Ivy Flessen • Dominique Du Monaco: Natalie Sweeney • Body of Tony Hendon: Max Micheli • Bellhop/Surly Lorry Driver/Solicitor/Croupier: Mikkel Knutson • Boarder/Prosperous Man on Train/Clothing Salesman/French Emcee/Nun: Justin Knautz • Boarder/Offstage Telegram Deliverer/French Waiter on Train/ Old Texan: Joe Guritz • Vicious Punk/Mr. Loomis/Stationmaster Voice (taped)/Dapper Gambler/Leper: Robbie DiCosola • Miss Thorsby/Nurse/Southern Lady 1/Dancing Portrait: Meghan Tucker • Spinster/Southern Lady 2/French Airline Voice (taped): Anna Harms • Dancing Roulette Wheel: Cassady Chadwell • Maid: Epiphany Chasmar • Ensemble (Red): Emily O’Brien, Matt Skirmont, Abigail Weiss, Brandon Belair, Shauna Winters, Nathan Knautz, Ivy Flessen, Maisy Wilson, Marcelo Nylund, Epiphany Chasmar, Kayla Little, Tori McKeehan, Nataleigh Rix, and Natalie Sweeney • Ensemble (Gold): Hannah Gustin, Bridget O’Brien, Cate Rocha, Allison Gotfryd, Joshua Tharp, Joe Guritz, Meghan Tucker, Cassady Chadwell, Robbie DiCosola, Kate Domeier, Mary Clare Perreault, Kailey Nelson, Emily Smith, Sarah Maher, Mikkel Knutson, Lily Zofkie, and Justin Knautz For a list of crew members, visit KCChronicle.com.

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Kevin Costner has a country band called Modern West. He re-united with some college buddies he used to play with at the suggestion of his wife. They play their own songs, written mostly by Kevin. It’s pretty cool because although the songs are not about any particular film he was in, many were written while waiting for his scene on location in a trailer and represent his feelings at that moment. He is a very humble and fun guy, with a dry sense of humor. Soft spoken, he is a regular-guy that loves to just fade into a crowd. When I told

for KANSAS, was a local truck driver and weekend warrior/singer in the ’70s rock cover band ARRA. Steve Walsh from KANSAS retired, and a national search for his replacement ensued. ARRA had opened for KANSAS a few years back at a festival, so Ronnie sent the band a note reflecting his interest in auditioning. The band remembered him, recalling his great talent and stage presence. A couple of days later, Ronnie flew to meet the band to determine his chemistry. They hired him on the spot, and in just a few days he went from truck driver to international rock star!

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How to invite pollinators to your garden Just like resolutions to exercise more and eat better on Jan. 1, I find myself making resolutions to improve my garden come the start of spring. This year is no exception with my promise to make my garden more pollinator friendly. Planting with pollinators in mind is the latest eco-minded trend to hit the gardening scene; essentially, adding plants that help the insects that pollinate flowers – namely bees, butterflies, moths and beetles. So, why do we now need to help creatures that have been performing these functions for millennia without our help? Basically, because the modern landscape has never looked like this before: vast fields of mono crops with wild flowers and weeds eradicated by herbicides. Combined with heavy pesticide use, serious harm has fallen on the pollinators we rely on for food. Any grade-schooler knows that – with no bees to pollinate flowers – we have a serious gap in our food web. Ugh! Another crisis to worry about! It’s not so bad ... the bright side of this otherwise serious issue is that it is easy and enjoyable to help out pollinators – simply plant flowers. Even better, the cheap, old-fashioned ones are the best choices. These traditional selections

LEARNING TO GROW Jim Stendler such as zinnia, cosmos, foxglove, milkweed, sunflowers and all types of wild flowers provide a rich source of pollen; many hybrids are in fact “junk food” in terms of pollen quality. Seek to have at least three different plants blooming during the growing season, and try to vary the flower shape to appeal to all variety of insects. Creating a garden with these elements can be educational for everyone, as the flowers harmonize with butterflies and even hummingbirds to give the yard a new sense of excitement. The change in mindset over what to plant in the garden should also come with further scrutiny over what to kill as well. Our first reaction to any blackand-yellow insect is to kill it. The real menacing creatures are yellow jackets, which are aggressive, can sting multiple times and often live in the ground. Bees are not aggressive and most likely are just on their way to the next flower. It is easy to identify bees by their fuzzy

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University of Illinois Extension website, http://web.extension.illinois.edu, and search for “pollinator.”

• Jim Stendler is a University of Illinois Extension master gardener for Kane County. The “Learning to Grow” column runs weekly during warmer months of the year. Call the extension office at 630-584-6166 for more information. Feedback on this column can be sent to editorial@kcchronicle.com.

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The Albright Theatre Company, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia, is currently performing “Over the Tavern,” which takes a warm and hilarious look at family, faith and growing up in the 1950s. In the show, 12-year-old Rudy Pazinski is a smart kid, with an even smarter mouth, who is starting to question his parents, rules and the Roman Catholic Church. When Rudy goes up against the ruler-wielding Sister Clarissa and announces that instead of being confirmed he’d rather shop around for a more “fun” religion, audience

members should prepare themselves for a little fire and brimstone and a lot of laughs. Remaining performance dates for “Over the Tavern” are April 29 and 30 and May 1, 6 and 7. Performance times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. The play has been rated PG. Advance tickets are recommended and cost $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased by calling 630-406-8838. For information, visit www. albrighttheatre.com.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Jonah Harder plays Rudy Pazinski and Dorothy Attermeyer plays Sister Clarissa during a performance of “Over the Tavern” at the Albright Theatre. Jami Johnson plays Ellen Pazinski, and Jim Oberg plays Chet Pazinski. Abby Kennedy plays Annie Pazinski. Landon Keller (from left) plays Georgie Pazinski, Nathan Reilly plays Eddie Pazinski and Jonah Harder (right) plays Rudy Pazinski. Nathan Reilly (from left) plays Eddie Pazinski and Jami Johnson plays Ellen Pazinski. ON THE COVER: Jami Johnson (left) and Abby Kennedy.

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Holy cow. My first born graduates from high school next month. Apparently, this is really happening, as I just got word from the high school that we need to pick up the nifty yard sign that will announce the news to all of our neighbors. Wow. “How you feeling about graduating?” I asked Noah. “I’m not getting nostalgic here,” he said between bites. “I’m just trying to eat my lunch.” Ha! I love this kid. He’s all business. “But I’M having a moment,” I said, recalling his first day of preschool. And that time a few days later when I left his macaroni dinosaur on the roof of my car when I picked him up, after buckling him and baby Holly into their car seats. Yeah. Stellar mom moment. First art project, gone with the wind. When Noah discovered his dino-

TALES FROM THE MOTHERHOOD Jennifer DuBose saur was missing, I narrowly averted a meltdown by suggesting that maybe “Malcolm” had become a REAL dinosaur when he flew off our car. Yeah. And that maybe he was roaming around town, having awesome adventures. And “Oh, is that him?” I exclaimed, pointing out the car window as we passed the post office on our way home. Shameless, I know. But a mom’s gotta do what a mom’s gotta do. And here we are, lo these many years later, with lord knows how much malarkey and fake-it-’til-youmake-it in between. (You know what

I mean. “Helping” with math homework ring a bell?) It’s amazing the kid isn’t more confused than he is. Indeed, something to celebrate. “Time to plan a party!” I announced. “So, who should we invite? The Clarey’s, your team … .” Noah got on board with the list-making and even volunteered to handle the invitations (on Facebook). Now we’re talking. “And what about food? What should we serve?” He shrugged. We’ll need paper plates, paper napkins, beverages – “And what time should it be?” “Nine,” he said. Nine. At night? “Nine? Wait, but I go to bed at eight,” I said. Well, I can dream. I tend to close for business around eight, so it’s best if I’m off duty by then. “Hang out as late as you like, but maybe we could get started a little earlier?”

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840-8259 or visit fnal.gov. DISCOVER MORELS, 10 to 11:30 a.m. April 30, Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve, 35W076 Villa Marie Road, St. Charles. Forest Preserve District of Kane County naturalists will lead a guided hike, heading into the woods to hunt for, but not harvest, morels. They are APRIL 28 MYSTERY OF THE MIND, 10 a.m. April 28, The Holmstad, 700 W. considered to be a delicacy by many mushroom enthusiasts. All ages Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. Memory loss doesn’t have to be an inevita- welcome. Advanced registration is required by calling 630-444-3190 ble part of aging. Education, prevention and early detection can help or emailing programs@kaneforest.com. CHIEF ACOSTA RETIREMENT OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m. to noon preserve memory and boost healthy brain function. Dr. Len Lecci will share the latest information and advice for maintaining optimal brain April 30, Maple Park Civic Center, 302 Willow St., Maple Park. Coffee and cake will be served at this open house to celebrate Maple Park health. Free, but space is limited. Call 877-226-7310 to register. CLASSIC MOVIE AFTERNOON, 2 p.m. April 28, Sugar Grove Pub- Police Chief Mike Acosta’s retirement. The public is welcome. For lic Library, 125 S. Municipal Drive, Sugar Grove. Visit the Sugar Grove more information, call 815-827-3309. INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY JAM SESSION, 6 to 8 p.m. April Public Library for a screening of the 1976 film “Rocky.” Rocky Balboa 30, Kiss The Sky Records, 180 First St., Batavia. In celebration of Interis a small-time boxer that gets a rare chance to fight the heavynational Jazz Day on April 30, Matt Erion and friends will host a jazz weight champion, Apollo Creed. Free event, with popcorn served. jam session at KissThe Sky. The jam session will start at 6 p.m., and A discussion will follow the film. No registration required. For more all ages and skills are welcome to the family-friendly event. Music information, visit www.sugargrove.lib.il.us or call 630-466-4686. fans are invited to come and hear the music and interact with the LITTLE NATURALISTS, 1 to 2 p.m. April 28, Creek Bend Nature musicians. For more information, call 630-406-0096. Center, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. This hour-long program for ELDERDAY CENTER GALA, 6 to 10 p.m. April 30, Lincoln Inn, 1345 4-year-old children will explore the wonders of nature through S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. The Elderday Center will host its annual Carstories, nature hikes, songs, games and crafts. This is a drop-off program, and costs $5 per child. Advanced registration is required by ing from the Heart gala at the Lincoln Inn. Tickets are $75 a person and include open bar, dinner and dessert. Silent and live auctions will calling 630-444-3190 or emailing programs@kaneforest.com. DOBIE MAXWELL, 8 p.m. April 28 and 29, and 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. be presented. For more information or to register, call 630-761-9750 or visit elderdaycenter.org. April 30, Zanies Comedy Club, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Dobie Maxwell is one of the top touring comedians in North America. His live show is a whirlwind of words, a virtual verbal vortex. Every time MAY 1 50TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:30 a.m. to noon May he is on stage, Dobie tests the stamina of the audience. His slick 1, Valley Sheltered Workshop, 325 Main St., Batavia. With the help ranting style has earned him a loyal and growing fan base, and his of the Batavia Lions Club, members of Valley Sheltered Workshop knack for saying what a lot of people think has kept him constantly booked from coast to coast. Tickets are $20, and there is a two-item will serve pancakes, sausage, fresh strawberries, blueberries, orange purchase minimum. To purchase tickets, visit www.stcharles.zanies. juice and coffee. A cash drawing, a silent auction and basket raffles will be offered during the event. Live music is also planned. Price com. ranges from $3 for children to $7 for adults. For more information, call 630-879-2359. APRIL 30 GENIUS OF SHUBERT, 3 p.m. May 1, Aurora University’s Crimi SCIENCE ADVENTURE: CARING FOR CRITTERS, 9 a.m. to noon April 30, the Lederman Science Education Center at Fermilab, which Auditorium, 1347 Prairie St., Aurora. Enjoy classics by Schubert is located at the corner of Kirk Road and Pine Street in Batavia. Learn performed live by the Fox Valley Orchestra Chorus and the Aurora University Chorale. Works include “Symphony No. 3” in D major and about animals in the area and the type of illness and injuries they encounter. Brainstorm solutions to patient cases and replicate actual “Mass No. 5” in A-flat major. Tickets range from $9 to $13 and can be purchased by calling 630-891-2526 or emailing tickets@foxvalleytreatment methods with local expert Donna Tate of the Fox Valley orchestra.org. Wildlife Center in Elburn. Cost is $36 a person. To register, call 630-

• Jennifer DuBose lives in Batavia with her family. Her column runs regularly in the Kane Weekend section of the Kane County Chronicle. Contact her at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

Kaneland to host annual talent show By CHRIS WALKER editorial@kcchronicle.com MAPLE PARK – Interested in enjoying a night of entertainment while also supporting a great cause? If so, look no further than the Kaneland community’s own backyard. The 15th annual Kaneland High School If you go talent show will take place at 7 n WHAT: Kaneland High p.m. April 29 in School 15th annual talent the auditorium show at Kaneland n WHEN: 7 p.m. April 29 High School, n WHERE: Kaneland High 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple School, 47W326 Keslinger Park. Road, Maple Park “This show is n INFO: Tickets are $5 a pera true example son, and school IDs will not of the creative allow for free entry. Tickets students and sales will open at 6 p.m. staff at KaneApril 29. The auditorium land High School,” said will open at 6:30 p.m., and Judy Fabrizius, the talent show will begin family and conat 7 p.m. sumer science teacher at the school. “It will be a great family show that is a wonderful night out for the family.” Fabrizius said the talent show is a family and consumer science fundraiser. Funds generated through the program will go toward the high school’s culinary art kitchen and the Foods 1 and 2 kitchen, as well as Kaneland High School’s fashion design program. Dancers, singers, bands and more are anticipated to take the stage during this year’s talent show.

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He shrugged again. “I don’t care.” Good. Earlier it is. “And what about entertainment?” I could play the piano. No, that would be bad. “Make sure you book Aerosmith,” he said, as he grinned and headed out the back door. Sure thing, kid. I’ll get right on it, right after I rob a bank. Maybe we could play the macaroni dinosaur game? “Look who’s here!” I’ll say. “Is that Aerosmith? No way! And that guy with the big lips? Quick! Steven Tyler! Behind the garage!” Yeah, it’ll be like old times. It could work. Party planning done. Boom.

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18 Best practices reversal not uncommon Dear Readers: In a recent column, I

answered a reader’s question about why doctors seem to change their minds about the best treatments for medical problems. I said that we doctors keep changing our minds because we’re human. We sometimes believe things that seem reasonable and for which there is some evidence. But then we find out, as more and better research is done, that we were wrong. I gave the example of a treatment that was widely touted in the 1960s for bleeding ulcers called gastric freezing. With further and better research, the treatment proved worthless. In my professional lifetime, the standards for claiming that a treatment is effective have become higher. I can’t think of an example like gastric freezing in the past 30 years. Yet sometimes we are misled by the first evidence of a treatment’s benefits. The early returns don’t always accurately predict the final outcome. In an article in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, a research team reported on the decade from 2001-2010. They noted several reversals of what were believed to be current best practices. Here are some examples: • Antibiotic treatment of diabetic women with bacteria in their bladder; • Use of bed covers to reduce exposure to allergens in adults with asthma; • Antiviral treatment of vestibular neuritis, an inflammation of the nerve that plays a key role in balance and hearing; • Lowering body temperature during surgery for brain aneurysms; • Placement of stents in narrowed heart arteries, in people with stable symptoms; • Treating intensively with blood-sugar-lowering medicines for Type 2 diabetes; • Treatment with a medicine called aprotinin during cardiac surgery; • Treatment with anti-inflammatory

ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff drugs called COX2-inhibitors (such as Vioxx), particularly in patients with heart disease or risk factors for heart disease; • Placement of tubes through the eardrum (tympanostomy tubes) in children with recurrent ear infections; • Arthroscopic surgery for osteoarthritis of the knee; • Surgery called vertebroplasty for spine bone (vertebral) fractures. In all of these cases, a reasonable theory had led to relatively small or short research studies that seemed to support the theory. However, larger and longer studies concluded that the treatment was of no value. In other words, many doctors decide on treatments knowing that the evidence is not all in. We use our judgment to decide what is best, in the face of what we know is incomplete evidence. For example, I never prescribed Vioxx; I was worried about its side effects. And I did prescribe antibiotics to treat many ulcers for years before that practice was shown to be correct. I got those right. But I prescribed several vitamin and mineral supplements (and took them myself) for years before they were shown to have no value. I got those wrong. Don’t misunderstand: The great majority of treatments we doctors prescribe are of proven value. But we don’t always get it right at first, and so we change our practice. • Write to Dr. Komaroff at www.askdoctork.com or Ask Doctor K, 10 Shattuck St., Second Floor, Boston, MA 02115.

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him. Tell him you don’t like the way he talks about your friends, and you don’t want to hear him do it again. If he pushes you to do ANYthing that makes you uncomfortable, tell him NO and that he should stop immediately. It is not rude to create boundaries for yourself; in fact, it is healthy. It is more important to be forthright than to be polite.

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Dr. Wallace: I’m 16 and really starting to get this thing for my older sister’s boyfriend. Both of them are 17. My sister and her boyfriend have been dating for about three months and he has been spending a lot of time at our house. Sometimes when my sister is on the telephone to one of her girlfriends (sometimes for almost an hour) Nick and I chat about many things, like school, sports, music and even religion and the world problems. He is not only cute, but he is really intelligent and I enjoy our discussions. Yesterday at school I saw him in the hall between classes and he smiled and said, “Hi, good looking!” This caught me by surprise, and I just said “Hi” and went on to my class. Now, I’m wondering if my sister takes him for granted and that maybe he’s starting to show interest in me. She’s a year older than I am and maybe just slightly better looking. Do you think that he might be thinking of asking me out? And, if he does, should I accept the invitation? I’m thinking that if my sister is talking with friends and not paying any attention to Nick, then why can’t I have him if she isn’t that interested? What do you think? – Nameless, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nameless: In the late 1950s, the

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’TWEEN 12 & 20 Robert Wallace record called, “Sisters.” Part of the lyrics went this way...”Lord, help the mister who comes between me and my sister, and Lord, help the sister who comes between me and my man.” ’Nuff said! Dr. Wallace: A good friend’s cousin lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, and he wanted a pen pal living in California. My friend asked if I would enjoy being his pen pal and I said yes. I thought corresponding with a guy my age (we are both 16) would be exciting, and it is. Greg and I have been writing for nearly six months. We have exchanged photographs and small Christmas gifts. I look forward to his letters and hearing about his family, school, and the city of Halifax where he lives. We also have shared about what we both do when we are with our friends. There is no romance involved and his girlfriend is aware of our pen pal letters. This pen pal experience has been fun and shouldn’t cause any problem, but it has, and the problem is my mother. For the past month she has been opening and reading my letters from Greg. When I came

home from school yesterday she announced, “You got a letter from that guy in Canada and he said that he would like to see you in person and would like to invite you to Canada and that you could stay at his girl cousin’s house.” This really startled me and I told her she had no right to open and read my personal mail and that I wanted her to stop immediately or I’d have him write to me at my friend’s house. Then my mother blew her cool and we had a big fight with both of us yelling at each other. My mom insisted that she has the right to open and read my mail whenever she wants. I think she should not open my personal letters, although I’ll let her read them after I’ve read them first. My mom and I have kissed and made up, but we still disagree. We’d like to hear what you think about this.

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know many parents will disagree with me, but I think teens deserve some privacy, and to be trusted. Only when the trust is violated should parents snoop! Parents should possess the ability to “know what’s happening” with their teens without having graduated from the F.B.I. Academy. It’s called “communication.” • Write to Dr. Wallace at rwallace@thegreatestgift.com.

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am very excited to be proposing soon to the man I want to spend my life with. My family is excited for me – with one exception. My younger sister, whom I want to be my best woman, says she doesn’t know if she will be able to participate in our wedding because she’s having trouble reconciling that her faith tells her same-sex marriage is a sin. I have explained that it will be a civil ceremony with a judge instead of a religious figure and she says that this “helps,” but she still doesn’t know if she can be part of it. I love my sister and I know that if she didn’t love me in return, she wouldn’t be struggling with this; she just wouldn’t participate. She’s racking her brain and her Bible trying to find a way to square her faith with her love for me and my soon-tobe fiance. Despite this, I can’t help feeling hurt that she views my relationship as a sin she can’t be part of. If she decides she can’t stand with me in my wedding, I don’t know what to do. If she can’t support my marriage, should I ask her to not come to the ceremony? – Wedding Woes Dear Wedding Woes: I don’t think you should be retaliatory and tell your sister to stay away if she feels her faith doesn’t permit her to be a member of your wedding party. If that’s the case, she may decide on her own not to attend. What you should do – right now – is decide whom else you would like to stand up with you on this important occasion. Choose someone who has no question about whether you are doing the right thing. I hope your special day will be a happy one and that you will allow no one to blemish it. Dear Abby: I’ve been on and off again with this boy for about a year now, and he is socially awkward whereas I am not. He is extremely funny and loyal. I’m 13 and I think he wants to move to the next level of our relationship, and I’m not ready for that. He talks a lot of crap about my friends, too. I feel like I need a break from him. How do I let him know how I feel without sounding rude? – Teen in

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7 p.m. on _ WLS Grey’s Anatomy “You’re Gonna Need Someone on Your Side” is the very descriptive title of this new episode, which finds Stephanie (Jerrika Hinton) debating how much others — specifically Kyle (guest star Wilmer Valderrama) — should be allowed into her life. Callie and Arizona (Sara Ramirez, Jessica Capshaw) need shoulders to lean on, but their friends have to choose. Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers, Chandra Wilson, Kevin McKidd, Caterina Scorsone and Sarah Drew also star. 7 p.m. on ) WGN DC’s Legends of Tomorrow The mission is intensely personal for Rip (Arthur Darvill) in the new episode “Leviathan,” as he and the Legends visit London in 2166 — three months before his family is decimated. He hopes to eliminate Savage (Casper Crump) and prevent that tragedy, possibly using the latter’s daughter (guest star Jessica Sipos, ”Slasher”) in doing so. “Rookie Blue” alum Gregory Smith directed the story. Brandon Routh, Caity Lotz and Victor Garber also star. 7 p.m. on @ WFLD Bones Evidence found on a social worker’s body indicates the corpse had been kept for some time by the murderer in the new episode “The Monster in the Closet.” Another body in a similar condition suggests the modus operandi of a serial killer, and a behavioral analyst (guest star Sara Rue) lends her expertise to the Jeffersonian in the investigation. Cam (Tamara Tunie) makes some decisions about her love life. Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz and TJ Thyne also star. 7:31 p.m. on ^ WBBM The Odd Couple Veteran television producer Garry Marshall, who oversaw the 1970s version of this sitcom — and is the director of the new movie “Mother’s Day” — guest stars as Oscar’s (Matthew Perry) father in the new episode “Madison & Son.” He’s summoned by Felix (Thomas Lennon) to be present as a proud Oscar gets to throw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game. Wendell Pierce, Lindsay Sloane and Yvette Nicole Brown also star. 8 p.m. on % WMAQ The Blacklist The task-force members try to cope with the grief of losing one of their own while seeking the perpetrators in the new episode “The Artax Network.” It won’t be an easy hunt, since the killing appears to be linked to a tech-savvy group whose reach extends around the globe. Meanwhile, Red (James Spader) has to deal with a remnant of his past, an enemy who’s up on many of his secrets. 8 p.m. on _ WLS Scandal Endorsements are big matters in any politicalcampaign season, putting Mellie, Susan and Hollis (Bellamy Young, guest stars Artemis Pebdani and Gregg Henry) in contention for the nod from Florida’s governor in the new episode “Buckle Up.” They aren’t the only rivals in the matter,

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since Olivia and Abby (Kerry Washington, Darby Stanchfield) also square off. Cyrus (Jeff Perry) has to make a critical decision. Tony Goldwyn and Joshua Malina also star. 8 p.m. on ) WGN The 100 The moment of truth arrives for Kane (Henry Ian Cusick) in the new episode “Join or Die.” The result of Clarke’s (Eliza Taylor) mission could be a complete game-changer. Murphy (Richard Harmon) tries to use what he learns to stay alive. Paige Turco, Bob Morley, Marie Avgeropoulos, Devon Bostick and Christopher Larkin also star. 8 p.m. on @ WFLD American Grit Breaking down an outpost and relocating it elsewhere is the main challenge facing the competitors, who have to do it while being mentally and physically drained, in the new episode “Moving Camp.” The members of the cadre have to be compassionate to a degree, but also precise in their guidance of the teams, since the losing squad will have to endure the Circus. John Cena is the host. 8:01 p.m. on ^ WBBM Mom Illness can’t deter Christy (Anna Faris) from taking her final exams — not if she has her way, at least — in the new episode “A Catheter and a Dipsy-Doodle.” The situation certainly won’t allow for any cheating, which is the issue Bonnie (Allison Janney) has on her mind when she becomes convinced that Adam (William Fichtner) has been unfaithful to her. French Stewart, Mimi Kennedy and Jaime Pressly also star. 8:30 p.m. on ^ WBBM 2 Broke Girls The differences between Max and Randy (Kat Dennings, guest star Ed Quinn) become even more pronounced when she accompanies him to a dinner with lawyers interested in hiring him in the new episode “And the Partnership Hits the Fan.” Max has a hard time relating to the attorneys ... which, in turn, presents Randy with challenges in relating to her. Tricia O’Kelley also guest stars. Beth Behrs, Matthew Moy and Jennifer Coolidge also star. 9 p.m. on _ WLS The Catch A case of alleged military harassment occupies the team in the new episode “The Benefactor,”

7 p.m. on ) WGN The Vampire Diaries Saving Bonnie (Kat Graham) is the main concern of Damon and Enzo (Ian Somerhalder, Michael Malarkey) in the new episode “Kill ’Em All.” Stefan and Matt (Paul Wesley, Zach Roerig) are on the same crusade, but the strain between them doesn’t help. Caroline (Candice King) also tries to help, and her related teaming with Alaric (Matt Davis) helps her realize how glad she is to be back in her former mode. Ultimately, nothing turns out as planned for the would-be rescuers. 8 p.m. on % WMAQ Grimm The assault on Sgt. Wu (Reggie Lee) has surprising, downright primal effects on him in the new episode “The Taming of the Wu.” His situation is seen as something of a calling card by Black Claw. Adalind (Claire Coffee) considers taking actions inspired by her meeting with Bonaparte (guest star Shaun Toub). Hank and Zuri (Russell Hornsby, guest star Sharon Leal) get closer. David Giuntoli, Bitsie Tulloch and Silas Weir Mitchell also star. 8 p.m. on _ WLS Shark Tank Chris Sacca returns as a guest Shark in a new episode that finds education the name of the game. The Silicon Valley billionaire could be one of those who collide over an entrepreneur’s software concept for early learning, which at least indicates an interest in investing in the idea — quite literally. A Los Angeles fashion blogger introduces her mobile app. Two New Yorkers put their spin on umbrellas. Mark Cuban and Barbara Corcoran also are among the Sharks. 8 p.m. on ) WGN The Originals Cami (Leah Pipes) is in desperate need of a cure in the new episode “No More Heartbreaks,” and

pline and activities that lead to greater self-awareness will help you overcome temptation. CANCER (June 21-July 22) – If you look at the bright side of any situation, you will find it much easier to convince others to join in. Use your knowledge and expertise to bring about positive change. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Take the initiative to make things happen. Personal changes will enhance your appearance and give you the strength and courage to improve your life and important relationships. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Participation will be in your best interest. Attending functions that allow you to show off your intelligence and skills will put you in a good position and draw interesting proposals.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Emotional issues are best thought through before you make a move. Concentrate on how you can benefit. You can’t change others, but you can change yourself. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – You can gather valuable information by attending a function that addresses some of your concerns. If you make creative suggestions, you will have an opportunity to team up with someone interesting. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Personal change will lead to good fortune. Consider the people you have dealt with in the past and revise your list of friends. Cut out the middleman and do your own thing. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – You’ve got everything going for you, so don’t let someone ruin your

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Gordon Ramsay hosts “Hell’s Kitchen” Friday on Fox. as he stays with her, Klaus (Joseph Morgan) has to rely on others to do — and to get — what’s needed. Freya (Riley Voelkel) pursues one avenue, while Vincent and Marcel (Yusuf Gatewood, Charles Michael Davis) take another. Hayley and Elijah (Phoebe Tonkin, Daniel Gillies) follow yet one more that steers them to the bayou. Danielle Campbell also stars. 8 p.m. on @ WFLD Hell’s Kitchen Every challenge, recipe and ingredient during the season has led to this ... the “Winner Chosen” episode that wraps up the show’s season. Restaurant-industry professionals serve as the judges who gauge five very different dishes prepared by the top two finalists, with the eventual victor receiving $250,000 and the job of head chef at BLT Steak at Bally’s Las Vegas. Returning contestants also factor into the final round. Gordon Ramsay is the host. 9 p.m. on + WTTW The National Parks: America’s Best Idea In “Great Nature (1933-1945),” the penultimate episode of Ken Burns’ six-part 2009 documentary series, President Franklin Roosevelt ushers in a golden age for the park system when he creates the Civilian Conservation Corps to battle unemployment during the Great Depression. Congress passes a bill protecting Florida’s Everglades region, the first time a park is created solely to preserve an ecosystem.

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7 p.m. on ^ WBBM NCIS A case hits at the heart of the Navy in “React,” as the daughter (Caitlin Carver) of Secretary Sarah Porter (returning guest star Leslie Hope) is kidnapped. T.C. Fornell (fellow returnee Joe Spano) is among the FBI agents working with Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and company to rescue the victim. McGee (Sean Murray) is reunited with a Special Agent friend (guest star Christina Chang), who has arrived to give the team tactical training. 7 p.m. on _ WLS Jazz at the White House The day after the event’s staging at the country’s most famous address, a gathering of music titans is condensed into this new special. Aretha Franklin, Sting, Herbie Hancock and Al Jarreau are on the roster to celebrate the fifth annual

HOROSCOPE By EUGENIA LAST Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Set your sights on projects that add to your knowledge and skills as well as bring you closer to friends, relatives and the love of your life. Children will play an important role today, offering greater insight into what really matters. Travel and socializing will prove enlightening. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – You’ve got the edge. Your ability to foresee trends and make quick, sound decisions will make you the go-to person. Interviews and meetings look promising. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Don’t let anyone entice you down a path that leads to bad habits, unhealthy pastimes or unsavory influences. Disci-

plans. Walk away from anyone who shows signs of procrastination or unpredictability. Speak up and take action. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – If you look over personal papers and investments, you will find that you have more assets than you realize. Invest in your skills and ideas in4order to setad your long-term x 2” plans in motion. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Refuse to let anyone take you for granted or limit what you can do. Get involved in groups or events that you believe make a difference. Make your time and effort count. ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Professional concerns will stir up emotions. It’s time to invest in your skills, knowledge and expertise, as well as to put your finances in order. Money is heading your way.

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12 p.m. on @ WFLD NASCAR Racing Expect the words “the big one” to be on the lips of commentators and the minds of drivers and their teams as the Sprint Cup revs up at Alabama’s Talladega Superspeedway for the Geico 500. The higher speeds afforded by the 2.66-mile oval make multicar pileups a regular occurrence, such as the 15-car wreck that took place last year that Dale Earnhardt Jr. managed to avoid on his way to his first win of 2015. 6:30 p.m. on @ WFLD The Simpsons Ah, the dangers of social media — and Marge (voice of Julie Kavner) isn’t the one to feel the consequences directly after some of her posting activity causes Homer (voice of Dan Castellaneta) to lose his job in “The Girl Code.” As he goes to washing dishes in a restaurant, Lisa (voice of Yeardley Smith) is prompted by the situation to create a new app. Stephen Merchant and Kaitlin Olson (“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) are guest voices.

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International Jazz Day, with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as hosts of the occasion. The April 29 scheduling commemorates the birthdate of jazz icon (and Washington, D.C. native) Duke Ellington. 8 p.m. on ^ WBBM NCIS: New Orleans The rescue of an officer by someone who then vanishes becomes a puzzle for Pride (Scott Bakula) and his team in “No Man’s Land.” Deepening the mystery are clues that indicate the savior was a soldier taken as a prisoner of war in Afghanistan — and never retrieved — years earlier. Lucas Black, Zoe McLellan and CCH Pounder also star. 9 p.m. on + WTTW The National Parks: America’s Best Idea As the encore of Ken Burns’ 2009 documentary miniseries concludes with “The Morning of Creation (1946-1980),” a huge increase in visitors prompts the U.S. national park system to come up with Mission 66, a billion-dollar initiative to handle all that traffic effectively. Humans aren’t the only park concerns, since biologist Alfred Murie lobbies for the protection of predatory animals. President Jimmy Carter orders much of Alaska also to be protected.

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7 p.m. on @ WFLD American Country Countdown Awards Inspired by the Kix Brooks-hosted “American Country Countdown” radio program, the latest edition of this event presents honors to artists for a year’s worth of airplay and sales. Originating from the Forum in Los Angeles, Calif., the ceremony features performances by Carrie Underwood, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Martina McBride, Kelsea Ballerini, Cole Swindell, Cam, and Dan and Shay. Luke Bryan leads the nominees with seven bids. 8 p.m. on ^ WBBM The Good Wife “Verdict,” the drama’s penultimate episode, finds Peter (Chris Noth) on trial — and Alicia (Julianna Margulies) doing all she can to prevent history from repeating itself by keeping him out of prison. Diane and Lucca (Christine Baranski, Cush Jumbo) look to the law firm’s future, but David Lee (Zach Grenier) is against their plans. Megan Hilty continues her guest role, and Michael J. Fox and Matthew Morrison reprise theirs. The series finale airs next Sunday. 8 p.m. on _ WLS The Family The new episode “Fun Ways to Tell Boyfriend You’re Pregnant” likely revolves around Jane (guest star Zoe Perry) to a big degree, since she goes into labor at a time when Doug (guest star Michael Esper) can’t be found. Hank (Andrew McCarthy) becomes the improbable source of information that may help to close Adam’s (Liam James) case — about which Willa makes a surprising discovery. A visitor surprises Nina (Margot Bingham). Joan Allen also stars. 8 p.m. on + WTTW Masterpiece Mystery! The second season of “Grantchester” ends with “Episode 6,” but fans can take heart since there will be a Season 3. Recent developments have left Sidney (James Norton) lax, to put it mildly, about his parish responsibilities — to the degree that he may be replaced. The apparent murder of someone from his past serves as a wake-up call, and he’s not convinced that someone claiming to be the killer actually is. Robson Green and Morven Christie also star. 8:30 p.m. on % WMAQ Crowded Be careful what you sample ... a lesson that Mike (Patrick Warburton) would do well to heed in the new episode “Better Man.” He finds, and decides to try, some Viagra. The results are such that he and Martina (Carrie Preston) worry about being satisfied by moving on without it. Shea (Miranda Cosgrove) also makes a beneficial chemical discovery. Stella’s (Mia Serafino) enthusiasm over

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